@RousseMacabre, from Ravenclaw: Oh no, just went to the link and found out that one died from respiratory failure (one of the more severe problems with the disorder is breathing problems). :-(

@RousseMacabre, from Ravenclaw: Pretty sure they don't lose consciousness. They experience sudden muscle rigidity which is what causes them to fall.

I understand that videotaping people in public spaces isn't illegal, but isn't making money off it without their consent illegal? I thought that's why filming notices had to be posted. And since YouTube is a for-profit entity that makes money off of advertisements in conjunction with the video, could some argument be…

But violence against uppity women is a traditional family value! He's just defending America by headstomping this woman.

@Georgia Platts: Great summary, and IMO that sums up most libertarians, not just Rand Paul's.

She's got at least one fat friend guys, so there's no way she's prejudiced against fat people!

@ImeldaMacGuyver: A tapering triangular insert. Have you ever seen tall boots with stretch fabric inserts down the sides? It's like that, but triangular shaped, and in a matching (or in my friend's case, contrasting) fabric.

@Allow Your ____ To Be Free: Unfortunately she's in LA. :-( But I saw a few comments up thread where people were recommending their NY tailors.

@BytheSea: My guess is that the buttonhole is the issue. He can move the button but then a new buttonhole would have to be created and what would happen with the old buttonhole?

@antiantipoda: Boyfriends? Ha, just kidding. I'm the same way, I find myself buying dresses just because they have pockets.

@BunBun: Funny enough, I know tailors who refuse to do wedding gowns because it's too much work, both in terms of craftsmanship and dealing with a stressed-out bride to be.

@megami_no_ushi: Yes, this can be done. It's usually a little more expensive of a job, especially if there's a lining. I know at least two people who buy skirts to fit their hips and almost always have to have the waist taken in.

@overnightly: Knowing a little bit about sewing and how clothes are constructed helps. I couldn't sew a garment to save my life, but took a basic course when I was a teen. Also knowing your body type - usually people need the same sorts of alterations over and over. My alterations, for example, consist almost…

I love my tailor and have will have serious abandonment issues if she retires. My boyfriend is sick of me singing her praises every time I put on a beautifully fitting piece that I bought for $20 and got altered for $15.

I hate sexy halloween and always protest by dressing as frumpy (and warm) as possible.

@davecort: I read the article to mean that people aren't eating protein at the right time, not so much that people weren't getting enough protein period. Most people I know have coffee + carb (pastry, toast, etc) for breakfast. I used to myself, until I realized I was feeling slow and getting headaches. Now I try to…

@SisterCarrie: I knew this story made me think of this NY Times article for a reason! The Dunning-Kruger Effect —

@Le Kangourou de Kataroo: Especially when compared to the obnoxiousness-personified that is Gisele (even before the breastfeeding comments, I cringed at most things she'd say) I'm really liking Adriana.

Re: "it's very strange that in a time when being a religious extremist is so reviled, these people are painted as a warm, happy unit"

@GREGORYABUTLER10031: Or, they don't get praised for it and get made fun of for being brown, or not having the right nose, or...