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Can someone explain to me in layman's terms what cisgender is/who would be identified as such? I tried wikipedia but I didn't really understand it. I never really was confronted with this word and it comes up all the time in the Mock thread. I'm also not really up to date with the whole LGBT movement so excuse my absence of knowledge.
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Helios Grime posted:Can someone explain to me in layman's terms what cisgender is/who would be identified as such? I tried wikipedia but I didn't really understand it. I never really was confronted with this word and it comes up all the time in the Mock thread. Cisgender means that your gender matches your birth/assigned/physical sex. It's sort of like "heterosexual." Most people are cisgender.
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Sep 14, 2012 10:17
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Ok, I think I get it. So I, born as a male and into women would be identified as a cisgendered heterosexual and a FTM transsexual that is into women would be a transgendered heterosexual?
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Sep 14, 2012 10:27
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fuckpot posted:Is it possible to sync an iphone with a PC but instead of the PCs files syncing to the iphone, can the iphone sync with the PC by uploading the data on the phone to the PC? Not by default, but there are a ton of programs you can get, including at stores like target and stuff that will allow you to do this.
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Sep 14, 2012 10:29
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Helios Grime posted:Ok, I think I get it. So I, born as a male and into women would be identified as a cisgendered heterosexual and a FTM transsexual that is into women would be a transgendered heterosexual? Yep! For a lot of people it's more complicated, but that's at least what the words mean.
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Sep 14, 2012 10:39
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A question about Jesus. It's my understanding, correct if I am wrong, most of what is known about Jesus is around his birth, a story from around age 12 and then his teachings which happened when he was 29-33. These are all rough dates based on the Roman census, taking 4 years to complete. He's born in Nazareth, flees to Egypt, returns at some point (age 12?) and is then suddenly 29 when he's spoken to and subsequently begins his teachings. What do various sects believe he did? What do secular theologians believe he (historical Jesus) did during this time? What's the deal with India? I've read some of the various wiki pages regarding this but if anyone more knowledgeable could put it more concisely, I would greatly appreciate it. I have some religious family who put their spin on everything and I'd like a broader scope than that, I'm not Christian myself. Thanks!
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Sep 14, 2012 16:42
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According to this book, he fought some dragons and did something with the Kama Sutra, or something like that. May want to take it with a grain of salt, though; I'm not quite sure this is a widely accepted gospel.
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Sep 14, 2012 17:39
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Sep 14, 2012 17:51
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I believe Chris Rock's character in the motion picture "Dogma" addressed this issue of Jesus' missing years. I can't find the quote though. Disclaimer: it may have been addressed unsatisfactorily.
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Sep 14, 2012 18:32
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mappertyst posted:I recently bought an office chair from Ikea. I have hard laminate floors which I have now learned aren't quite even. Because the rolling casters on the new chair are so smooth and functional, I'm sliding all over the place when I'm trying to sit at my desk and work. A low pile rug might help, plus save your floors from getting scratched. If that also slides there's some anti-slipping mats that go under the rug*. Also, if you live in an apartment it'll spare your lower neighbor from hearing your chair roll around. * http://www.homedepot.com/Flooring-A...51#.UFN3XrJlQZk
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Sep 14, 2012 19:29
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So I am looking to both find the exact/correct form of this quote and identify its author. The quote goes something like this:quote:In war, there is no first or second place. The difference between winners and losers is winners live and losers die. It goes something like that. At least that is the gist of it. I appreciate any help.
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Sep 14, 2012 22:06
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TheHistoryChannel posted:My question: How do I make a thread show only the OP's post? Non SALR answer: code:
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Flat Eric posted:So I am looking to both find the exact/correct form of this quote and identify its author. The quote goes something like this: "History is written by the victors"? Often attributed to Winston Churchill but actually just a phrase.
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Sep 14, 2012 23:32
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Flat Eric posted:So I am looking to both find the exact/correct form of this quote and identify its author. The quote goes something like this: Is it "In war, whichever side may call itself the victor, there are no winners, but all are losers." - Neville Chamberlain e: or maybe "War does not determine who is right - only who is left." ~Bertrand Russell
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Sep 15, 2012 01:05
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How do bus/train station lockers work? Watching movies/tv shows it seems like you can walk in, put some coins or something in, and then indefinitely store something in there. Is this just a plot point that works? Or actually a real thing?
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Sep 15, 2012 04:12
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You put in money; a small bar that was preventing anyone from removing the key slides out of the way, and you take the key. You put your stuff in and remove the key. Theoretically the stuff will now stay there until you return with the key at some future point. Realistically most bus/transit lockers are cleared on a weekly basis.
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Sep 15, 2012 04:59
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GreenCard78 posted:
Pretty much all orthodox Christians (Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, Protestant) have nothing dogmatic to say on the matter. I can't speak too much to Gnostics or smaller groups that are heretical to orthodox Christianity though. There's an Infancy Gospel of Thomas which you've probably come across (http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/infancythomas.html , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infancy_Gospel_of_Thomas ) which isn't canonical. We're not sure how much stock early Christians put in an account like this (little kid Jesus is kind of a dick). But it didn't make it into the Bible and probably it wasn't viewed as authoritative. As an aside, there's this song which we sing during Lent sometimes: http://youtu.be/agNMQ3FtwBk I always thought it was interesting. I don't know if it's related to any actual legend or not.
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Sep 15, 2012 06:01
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Moscow Mule posted:Pretty much all orthodox Christians (Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, Protestant) have nothing dogmatic to say on the matter. I can't speak too much to Gnostics or smaller groups that are heretical to orthodox Christianity though. I faintly recall a wacky film I saw as a child that claimed he went to North America to spread his teachings to the people there at the time. Not saying that anyone actually believes this, but that's another voice heard from I guess. Edit: OK, so some people do believe this. I guess since it made into a movie, that shouldn't have been in dispute. Wacky nonetheless. Tad Naff fucked around with this message at 07:43 on Sep 15, 2012 |
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Sep 15, 2012 06:32
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GreenCard78 posted:A question about Jesus. Most Christians I know believe all he did from 12 to 29 was be a carpenter. Scripture reflects this, in that he's referred to as a carpenter, Joseph was a carpenter and it was tradition for people to take on the profession of their father, and everyone from his hometown thought it was really weird when all of a sudden he's going around teaching people about God. Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding is seen as the first miracle performed by him, and the beginning of his ministry.
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Sep 15, 2012 06:38
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FeloniousDrunk posted:I faintly recall a wacky film I saw as a child that claimed he went to North America to spread his teachings to the people there at the time. Not saying that anyone actually believes this, but that's another voice heard from I guess. I think that's more or less what the Mormon church believes. e: Actually I think they believe he came to the Americas after the crucifixion come to think.
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FeloniousDrunk posted:I faintly recall a wacky film I saw as a child that claimed he went to North America to spread his teachings to the people there at the time. Not saying that anyone actually believes this, but that's another voice heard from I guess. You should've seen what Elohim was up to before that. http://youtu.be/RD7vKmglHMc
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I need to pay someone on eBay using paypal. I bought several things of them and they had the option to select "other" as the payment option so they could group my purchases together at the end and save on postage. But now I can't see how to actually pay them. Is there a button somewhere I'm missing? I've contacted the seller obviously, but I'd like to speed things along.
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Sep 15, 2012 10:46
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I'm getting ready to do a hard drive swap in my PS3. I only have an 8G USB drive for backup, so doing an entire drive copy of the old drive isn't an option. I'm not concerned with backing movies or music - only game and related stuff. I went through and backed up all of the stuff using the "Saved Data Utility" in the games part of the menu. Is there other stuff I should be saving as well? edit: I also downloaded and saved the newest firmware. Skunkduster fucked around with this message at 20:31 on Sep 15, 2012 |
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Sep 15, 2012 20:22
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No luck on my earlier question about OneNote password recovery programs/applications floating around on the web? I have no idea what is on that one page I cannot remember the password to, and it is probably drivel, but like a cat I cannot stand a closed door. -- New question: My Turkish-born fiancé has a scar on his upper left arm that is likely from vaccination. He couldn't articulate what the vaccination was for, and he doesn't seem old enough for smallpox vaccinations so the curiosity is (again) killing me. What were Turkish kids being immunized against regularly in the 1980s? Alternately, is he a time-traveler or a vampire?
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Liebfraumilch posted:New question: My Turkish-born fiancé has a scar on his upper left arm that is likely from vaccination. He couldn't articulate what the vaccination was for, and he doesn't seem old enough for smallpox vaccinations so the curiosity is (again) killing me. What were Turkish kids being immunized against regularly in the 1980s? Alternately, is he a time-traveler or a vampire? Could be polio. My mom has a round scar on her arm from that, and even though modern polio vaccines don't scar, they might not have had that variety in Turkey when he got it.
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The recently gassed "Things that used to titillate you as a kid" reminded me of a really odd childhood memory that I've been trying to find more info about but have been failing. There was a gold seal printed on some kitchen product I liked to look at as a kid, it had (as I recall) an angel or other winged person holding a torch or scepter who was on top of a topless woman. It wasn't very detailed, and looked Greek or Roman, like a representation of something from Classical literature. For years, I assumed it was the gold seal on the Campbell's soup can that gave me a funny feeling as a kid, but I verified that the seal I remember was never on Campbell's soup - so what was it? This would have been in the late 1970s.
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Sep 16, 2012 03:28
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A mole on my upper arm that I've had my whole life has suddenly grown a long black hair after being hairless for decades. Does this have any medical implications? I know that a new mole appearing or an old mole suddenly getting bigger or changing shape is cause for concern, but I can't recall reading anything related to hair growth.
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Sep 16, 2012 03:46
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Torka posted:A mole on my upper arm that I've had my whole life has suddenly grown a long black hair after being hairless for decades. Does this have any medical implications? I know that a new mole appearing or an old mole suddenly getting bigger or changing shape is cause for concern, but I can't recall reading anything related to hair growth. I'm recalling from an old anatomy class here, but I believe that malignant growth will actually kill hair follicles. Hair growth is not a sign of anything bad as far as I know. If it starts to change shape, size or coloring, that's when you worry.
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God I fucking love Diablo 3 gold, it even paid for this shitty title
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Flat Eric posted:So I am looking to both find the exact/correct form of this quote and identify its author. The quote goes something like this: Might be way off, but here's a George S. Patton quote: “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other guy die for his.”
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Torka posted:A mole on my upper arm that I've had my whole life has suddenly grown a long black hair after being hairless for decades. Does this have any medical implications? I know that a new mole appearing or an old mole suddenly getting bigger or changing shape is cause for concern, but I can't recall reading anything related to hair growth. Nope. You're fine.
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How do you pronounce "Nguyen"? What's the proper spelling, "Piroshki" or "Piroshky."
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Sep 16, 2012 07:31
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Lance Streetman posted:How do you pronounce "Nguyen"?
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Lance Streetman posted:How do you pronounce "Nguyen"? "пирожки" is the correct spelling.  All of the Russian bakeries around here spell it "piroshky". However, it's not an English word, it's a latinization of a Russian word, so it doesn't really have a proper spelling. You should see what some of the Greeks do to the word "Gyro". (My favorite are the "Yeero's" at Mr. D's Greek Delicacies.)
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Is "rad" a word people use in a positive sense? I always kinda have the feeling, that people are being somewhat ironic, when they say something or someone is "rad".
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Neuntausend posted:Is "rad" a word people use in a positive sense? I always kinda have the feeling, that people are being somewhat ironic, when they say something or someone is "rad". I've always used it in an un-ironic fashion. Then again, I own a shell choker and frequently wear 90's clothing, so you'd be best off getting a second opinion.
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Lance Streetman posted:I've always used it in an un-ironic fashion. Then again, I own a shell choker and frequently wear 90's clothing, so you'd be best off getting a second opinion. 'rad' was short for 'radical' and it meant 'cool' at the time that BMX bikes first became popular. Then again, the way things change, it is now probably short for 'radiator' or something. gently caress, I'm old.
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I still bust out a  every so often. I mean, are the kids still using it? No. But it still gets the point across.
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Lance Streetman posted:How do you pronounce "Nguyen"? Which was all kinds of confusing.
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VagueRant posted:I think I read a while back that it's generally meant to be pronounced "wen". Vietnamese-english transliteration is all kinds of confusing. "Wen" is pretty close to how you pronounce it, I believe.
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There are multiple ways of saying it. I've always heard 'noyen.'
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