Item that appeared today on a news website I monitor:

Misunderstandings: Transsexual vs transgender

It would seem that a plot element from TG fiction has become a reality.

Phoebe Hart is a young Australian documentary filmmaker. She has made a documentary about her very personal story, being born intersex, her family's secrecy surrounding her condition and how she found out about it as a teenager. She talks about the implications it has had on her life and relationships. Her documentary: Orchids - My Intersex Adventure not only tells her story, but features other people living with intersex conditions. (31”²50”³)

At last, some rules that should prevent a re-occurrence of situations like the Caster Semenya debacle.

“A place to discuss the more positive aspects of being transgender, with an aim toward gaining an understanding of how gender works for all of us.”

If you haven't seen it, The Digital Story of the Nativity is worth a look.

Prophetic Sometimes

Transgender issues in the workplace: HRD’s newest challenge/opportunity
by Debra Davis (2009)

“The purpose of this article is to present insights from a transgender woman to HRD scholars and practitioners, along with all organizational members, to help them understand the myriad of considerations involved in this emergent workplace issue” (Davis, 2009, p. 110).

Newspaper story, worth a read. Loved the graphic.

2010 FIFA World Football Cup (played in South Africa)

The semis are now upon us. Scroll down for my take on the final four.

Right then! We're down to the last eight sides in the quarterfinals, which will be played this coming Friday/Saturday, or Saturday/Sunday depending on where you are in the world, and your time zone.

Here’s an excerpt from Part 763 of Easy As Falling Off A Bike by Angharad:

I'm an aficionado of getting out into the great outdoors. Walking in the back country goes by many different names, depending on where you live. Hiking, rambling or bushwalking are some common terms, but in New Zealand we call it tramping, and people who do it are known as trampers.

Georgina Beyer, a former Mayor and Member of Parliament is considering a return to local body politics.

Beyer has eye on mayoralty

Beyer considers Masterton mayoralty bid

Georgina Beyer (Wikipedia)

I predict that if she stands, she will be successful in the October elections.

Political Service

Seen at the Wellington Sevens (ostensibly a sporting occasion, but in reality a giant fancy dress party).

Reference

Panties Shown

Imagine arriving home to find that all your possessions have been gift wrapped!

The following link includes a YouTube video:

Chicago man's friends gift-wrap everything he owns

And even better: The Recipient's Reaction

Prank Surprise

Perhaps it's not surprising that we employ euphemisms for things that embarrass us.

How many different terms can you think of for ‘vagina’?

The following article has nearly 50, including a few that would surprise Peter Mark Roget.

The final taboo

Pussy Synonyms