Electronic Scribblings

Happy Halloween!

Hope everyone who enjoys this day does so!

Have I mentioned bitchbuzz? The

Have I mentioned bitchbuzz? The founding editor is someone I met online via Vox.

BitchBuzz is a feisty new website that serves as a sexy, smart alternative to the women's blogs and magazines of today. Providing refreshingly uncensored views on pop culture, sex, relationships and technology, BitchBuzz aims to be the ultimate lifestyle guide.

It is our mission to provide women with a website that's real, honest and entertaining.

So, check it out if you want to read another decent website for & about women.

You can also follow on Twitter if you want :)

Landmark slavery case for NigerYes,

Landmark slavery case for Niger
Yes, this is NOW as in 2008, not 1888.

Read more on the BBC's Modern Slavery page ~ also references all forms of forced labour.

MtF Trans-gene-link

Australian researchers have identified a significant link between a gene involved in testosterone action and male transsexualism.

OK, this opens up again the Nature vs Nurture debate with respect to sexuality and gender, but I am pleased the report simply refers to a link only.

Terry Reed from the Gender Identity Research and Education Society said she was convinced of a biological basis to transsexualism.

"This study appears to reinforce earlier studies which have indicated that, in some trans people, there may be a genetic trigger to the development of an atypical gender identity.

"However, it may be just one of several routes and, although it seems extremely likely that a biological element will always be present in the aetiology of transsexualism, it's unlikely that developmental pathways will be the same in all individuals."

Harry Potter & the 1/2 Blood Prince trailer

http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/29170690.html

Boing Boing / Steampunk

OK, there are some very very cool things on Boing Boing at the best of times and those tagged Steampunk are well up there

http://www.boingboing.net/steampunk/

in other news, I am doing very little. Work is continuing to be ~interesting~ Not in a bad way, not in a necessarily great way but an interesting, challenging, hair tearing, ocassionally praiseworthy way.

I need more sleep!

I have decided that I

I have decided that I desire.... Not quite sure but have focused on the idea of a new handbag. Not expensive but... what? where?