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Canada lifts ban on blood donation by gay men, but conditionally

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:21:23 -0400

Canada lifts ban on blood donation by gay men, but conditionally:

Canada has lifted a policy that banned men who have sex with men (MSM) from donating blood, though certain restrictions still apply.

Like the policy currently in place in the United States, Canada’s policy enforced a lifetime ban on donation by MSM as a way of “protecting” the blood supply from diseases like HIV that are associated with gay sex. Now, MSM will be able to donate as long as they haven’t had sex with another man in the last five years.

“Recent scientific data and advances in transfusion safety led us to review the exclusion of men who have had sex with another man. This change is scientifically justified and will in no way endanger the high degree of safety of blood products,” Dr. Marc Germain, vice president of medical affairs at non-profit blood management organization Héma-Québec, said in a separate news release.

According to Héma-Québec, there is still the need for an exclusionary period, due to the fact that some groups are “at risk of infections that can be transmitted through transfusion.” The organization went on to say, “The frequency of HIV transmission among men who have had sex with other men (MSM) is still higher today than in the general population.” In 2011, approximately 46.7 percent of people living with HIV in the country were MSM.

This is a step in the right direction — and the U.S. should be taking note — but it’s not enough. The deferral period in Britain and Australia is one year; in South Africa, it’s six months. Hopefully one day we’ll realize that this is a policy rooted in ignorant stereotypes, and we’ll abolish it entirely.

huffingtonpost: mediaite: Code Pink Heckler Completely Derails...

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:20:45 -0400

huffingtonpost:

mediaite:

Code Pink Heckler Completely Derails Obama’s Counterterrorism Speech: ‘You Can Close Gitmo Today!’

Boom!

theanimalblog: A young Belgian donkey named Reiki (by Ben...

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:16:24 -0400

theanimalblog:

A young Belgian donkey named Reiki (by Ben Heine).

khud: Military in the subway Moscow March 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:14:39 -0400

khud:

Military in the subway

Moscow

March 2013

popculturebrain: We Made You Some ‘Arrested Development’ Emoji...

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:14:12 -0400

popculturebrain:

We Made You Some ‘Arrested Development’ Emoji | Vulture

Many of my friends will appreciate this

"Women are afraid of meeting a serial killer. Men are afraid of meeting someone fat."

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:12:48 -0400

“Women are afraid of meeting a serial killer. Men are afraid of meeting someone fat.”

-
When Strangers Click, a 2011 documentary about online dating.

It reminds me of that famous Margaret Atwood quote: “Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them.” It also reminds me of something written by one of the mods of Sex Worker Problems: “Misandry irritates. Misogyny kills.”

I mean, it’s just true.

(via tealeafprincess)

“Misandry irritates. Misogyny kills.”

That’s it. That’s it right there.

(via oddpicturesoddpeople)

Boy Scouts to Admit Openly Gay Youths as Members

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:11:50 -0400

Boy Scouts to Admit Openly Gay Youths as Members:

lipstick-feminists:

In a landmark step its chief executive called “compassionate, caring and kind,” the Boy Scouts of America on Thursday ended its longstanding policy of forbidding openly gay youths to participate in its activities.

The decision, which followed years of resistance and wrenching internal debate, was widely seen as a milestone for the Boy Scouts, a symbol of traditional America. More than 1,400 volunteer leaders from across the country voted, with more than 60 percent approving a measure that said no youth may be denied membership “on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone.”

4,326 Americans have been killed with guns since the Newtown massacre.

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:11:32 -0400

4,326 Americans have been killed with guns since the Newtown massacre.:

inothernews:

That’s more than 4,300 gun deaths in just over five months Or, as the NRA would say, “Who cares?”

My reaction when an adult curses

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:11:03 -0400

whatshouldwecallme:

When I was a kid:

Now:

catandkitty: durnesque-esque: thehippiejew: extrafeisty: jayc...

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:17:28 -0400

catandkitty:

durnesque-esque:

thehippiejew:

extrafeisty:

jaycubs:

A Glasgow nightclub has installed a two-way mirror which allows male revellers in private booths to spy on unsuspecting women as they visit the toilet! With no notification or signage anywhere in the venue many female club goers have been left feeling embarrassed and used. Although they do briefly show the mirrors in a promo video, the club has been quickly deleting comments and posts on their social media from club goers trying to alert others to the situation. This is pretty much illegal and hugley violates privacy. Thank you The Shimmy Club for giving us a shiny, new, creative and cool take on objectification.
article here

i’m never leaving my house again, this world is just too fucked up.

WHAT!?

gross gross gross gross gross

Good morning disgusting.

Remember ladies:

“No space, leave the place” (fingernail test)

A two way mirror must be set INTO the wall, not placed on top of it.

If you rap/knock against the mirror, one installed onto a wall (a normal mirror) will make a dull sound, because there’s something behind it. A two-way will have more reverberation.

Use the flashlight on your phone to shine on the mirror, if it’s a two-way, you’ll be able to see into the other room.

You can also shield your eyes and see in if you lean up against the glass.

The room being viewed will have to be brightly lit (10x brighter than the room looking in), so if you’re in a typical dimly lit club bathroom, you’re ok.

Remember ladies, don’t expect to leave your house an be treated like an autonomous person who doesn’t have to search every bathroom, powder room, and elevator like you’re in a fucking neo noir spy film! So pass on these safety tips that reaffirm that deep knot of dread in your stomach telling you your humanity is up for debate!

Wow. This is abominable.

jayparkinsonmd: Dr. Unk arrested for drunk driving You can’t...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:07:44 -0400

jayparkinsonmd:

Dr. Unk arrested for drunk driving

You can’t make this stuff up. As a sidenote, Dr. Jay has yet to be arrested for jaywalking.

Photo

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:04:52 -0400

annstreetstudio: Carey Mulligan speaks to husband Marcus...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:03:05 -0400

annstreetstudio:

Carey Mulligan speaks to husband Marcus Mumford at the official opening dinner of the Cannes Film Festival….

Sam Neill Says 'Jurassic Park 4' Will Be a Reboot | Hitfix

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:59:09 -0400

Sam Neill Says 'Jurassic Park 4' Will Be a Reboot | Hitfix:

WHATTT

phoebebishopwright: This is Rose Valland, one of the heroes of...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:52:14 -0400

phoebebishopwright:

This is Rose Valland, one of the heroes of Nazi-Occupied France. An employee of the Louvre, she kept records of the art stolen by Nazi officers—what was taken, from where, and by whom. She was instrumental in the postwar return of countless stolen pieces, and one of the most decorated women in French history.

foodfuckery: Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto, and...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:50:22 -0400

foodfuckery:

Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto, and Mozzarella

Recipe

stfuconservatives: aknightlight: jackpowerx: acornfarm: defil...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:38:02 -0400

stfuconservatives:

aknightlight:

jackpowerx:

acornfarm:

defilerwyrm:

AHAHAHA NOT QUITE, OP, NOT QUITE

FUCKING NAILED IT

A+ commentary!

THANK YOU

I had seen the original making the rounds. Glad to see it got a proper rebuttal.

AMEN!

Why aren't more people freaking out about the new Venezuelan labor law?

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:35:20 -0400

dancepunksnotdead:

You know, the one that gives housewives/full-time mothers a pension— wages for housework?

It’s ONLY A HUGE VICTORY FOR FEMINISM, SOCIALISM, AND WOMEN OF COLOR. Not a big deal or anything. Tumblr is mysteriously silent about this.

http://rabble.ca/columnists/2013/05/venezuelas-new-labour-law-best-mothers-day-gift

"NASA is funding research into 3D-printed food. As Quartz reveals, Mechanical engineer Anjan..."

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:03 -0400

“

NASA is funding research into 3D-printed food. As Quartz reveals, Mechanical engineer Anjan Contractor received a $125,000 grant from the agency to build a prototype 3D printer with the aim of automating food creation. It’s hoped the system could provide astronauts food during long-distance space travel, but its creator has the loftier aim of solving the increasing food shortages around the world by cutting down on waste. The software for the printer will be open-source, while the hardware is based on the open-source RepRap Mendel 3D printer.

The concept is to use basic “building blocks” of food in replaceable powder cartridges. By combining each block, a wide range of foods should be able to be created by the printer. The cartridges will have a lifespan of 30 years, more than long enough to enable long-distance space travel. After proving his system works on a basic level by printing chocolate, Contractor will start his project within the next few weeks by attempting to print a pizza.

”

- NASA is funding a 3D food printer, and it’ll start with pizza

WHOOOOAAAA

20 best music festivals 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:27:24 -0400

20 best music festivals 2013:

Forget Reading. How about Hellfest? 20 of the biggest, best and the craziest music festivals in the world.