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Sunday, 01 July 2007
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notes for pre-ops
Washington, DC, USA. Responding to recent terrorist actions, both the United Kingdom and the United States have imposed heightened security measures for all passengers on commercial flights and other modes of transportation.
For the Pre-op Transsexual (aka HBS), tighter security may present additional risks. Before full transition, bodies may not agree with gender identity. The sex/gender indicator on a driver’s license or government identification may be different from the social identity card.
Before Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS), genitals misalign with innate and legal gender.
Such disconnects raise red flags for security personnel and can focus additional attention on people born transsexual. It is only a matter of time until security personnel discover male terrorists disguised as women attempting to slip aboard commercial aircraft.
If that happens, the risk to pre-op transsexuals rises exponentially. Any suggestion of deception gives security the justification needed to harass, embarrass, delay, or detain a pre-op.
Those whose bodies do not match their identification or presentation may be subject to a heightened level of scrutiny by airport security officers which may result in the invalidation and/or confiscation of passports and other identification documentation as well as the inability for the individual to travel.
Those who wear body modifying devices such as packers, binders, or breast forms may be pulled aside for additional questioning and explanation as to the nature and purpose of these devices.
There are ways to minimize the risk for pre-ops:
- only travel to places reached easily by private automobile (don’t fly);
- dress as the gender that matches your legal identification (a
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Friday, 22 September 2006
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TS-Si HIPS Project: "Help TS Prostitutes Survive!"
Washington, DC, USA. September 22, 2006. The Transsexual Symposium has announced a joint project with "Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive (HIPS)".
Both TS-Si and HIPS recognize the need to address the needs of transsexual, and transgendered, individuals who engage in sex work.
TS-Si will sponsor a an urgently needed fundraiser, "Help TS Prostitutes Survive!", on Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 (5:00 - 8:30) at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant in Arlington, Virginia.
Name: TS-Si HIPS Project: "Help TS Prostitutes Survive!"
Location: Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 South 23rd St. Arlington, VA (Between S. Fern & S. Eads Streets, near the Crystal City Metro)
Date and Time: Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 (5:00 - 8:30)
DETAILS
In making the announcement, Lisa Jain Thompson summed up the TS-Si commitment by stating that "We cannot stand by while people suffer for no good reason. We are proud to support HIPS at this critical point and help them get services out in the street where they are needed most".
Transsexuals face serious obstacles to public acceptance, medical treatment, and
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Tuesday, 19 September 2006
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Bangkok, Thailand. The U.S. Embassy in Thailand has issued a statement following the apparent coup in that country. The complete text follows:
"A group calling itself the Committee for Democratic Reform under the Monarchy as Head of State has apparently seized control of the government institutions in Bangkok and declared martial law.
We have seen various reports that the military has deployed troops around key government facilities and other strategic locations around Bangkok.
There are no indications of any violence at this point.
We advise all American Citizens to continue to monitor the situation closely, avoid any large gatherings and exercise discretion when moving about the city.
At this point, we are not advising Americans to leave Thailand; however, Americans planning to travel to Thailand may wish to consider deferring travel until the situation becomes clearer.
The Embassy will continue to follow developments closely. If there is any important information regarding the security of US citizens the Embassy will post it on the U.S. Embassy Bangkok and Department of State websites."
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Tuesday, 19 September 2006
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- In light of the very uncertain political situation and apparent military-led takeover of the Government, we strongly advise Australians to reconsider their need to travel to Thailand until the situation is clarified. Australians in Thailand should exercise extreme caution. You should avoid concentrations of military personnel or military activity.
- You should avoid demonstrations and political rallies as they have the potential to turn violent. You should stay indoors, monitor the media, and follow the instructions of the local authorities.
- Passengers intending to transit Bangkok airport should check with their airline beforehand.
- Staff at the Australian Embassy have been advised to exercise caution and not to send their children to school until the situation on the ground is clarified.
- There is a high threat of terrorist attack in Thailand. We continue to receive reports that terrorists may be planning attacks against a range of targets, including places f
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Sunday, 20 August 2006
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Friday, 11 August 2006
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Friday, 11 August 2006
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Monday, 22 May 2006
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Sunday, 21 May 2006
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So They Say
The only abnormality is the incapacity to love.
Anais Nin
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Finding Our Way
Richard Smith, Editor-in-Chief, introduces Cases Journal. Dr. Smith urges all physicians to submit their case reports to the new open access Cases Journal, which publishes case reports from any area of healthcare.
Cases Journal will publish any case report that is understandable, ethical, authentic, and includes all essential information. A more selective companion, the Journal of Medical Case Reports, publishes original and interesting case reports that contribute significantly to medical knowledge. Article submissions are subject to potential publication by either journal. All reports will be entered in a common and open access database.
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