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21-year-old raises money for her own funeral.

The widow penalty has been eliminated. Basically, those applying for US residency that have their spouses die before the marriage has lasted for two years can still apply now.

The remaining 24 residents of a Japanese town have decided to let the town die with them.

Mexico City legalizes gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples.

Anti-trans crap is going on in Minnesota and it's the governor's fault. He's going to run for president in 2012. via soundingsea

Rwanda refutes claims it is planning to criminalize homosexuality.

Price Edward's Island updates their legal language to conform with the 2006 legalization of sam-sex marriage in Canada. via brigidsblest

The end of the Boys Choir of Harlem.

Because some of you care: You can now order Girl Number 9 on DVD.

IMPORTANT YULETIDE PINCH HIT NOTICE.

I can't really believe I'm reporting on this, but Duane Reade's shitty random store brand now sells fudge that's pretty damn good and gluten-free (it does contain glucose the source of which I don't know and that may be at risk of gluten-contamination if that source is wheat-related).

cruentum, I've written a page and a half of your story request so far.

We had the money for none of it but this is the New York in which I grew up. Check out the snuff box on slide 6. I will never stop being grateful for living in the hidden world.

If you happen to care: THERE IS DESCENSUS IN THE COMMENTS.

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Totally OT

[kayleigh-jane.livejournal.com]

Hello!

I mostly just lurk here, but I know you are going to Cardiff soon, right? And you were looking for men's dress shoes in a small size. I've just returned from Cardiff, and saw some at the 'New Look' store in St. David's Mall 2. Just thought you should know!

Re: Totally OT

[rm.livejournal.com]

Hello!

Not until April and possibly July (itineraries for both UK trips not set yet), but yes, and thank you!