There's an interesting discussion going on a friends FB page about this very issue. I would link it but it would totally doxx me. So i'm going to link to an org that they support and work for occasionally. I have more thoughts on this, but my brain is fried today... apologies!!!

I have a friend who was ordained in that church. I have interesting connections in the christian world ;)

Sorry to leave this here, but i'm cramming for a quiz tomorrow and this VICE video on Muslim transsexuals popped up in my search results on french pronouns (I have no idea why!?! I also got results for the teen transgender couple, that i guess have broken up now) But I don't have time, nor do i feel qualified to…

Future teacher here, and I agree! But then again we don't really organize our schools based on the latest research and what society needs. We use ideology as the basis of our school system! (I'm going into language teaching and have been looking at EL's and SLA, so i really have some frustrations with our school…

I'm not surprised that this happened in Sacto, our state capitol has a problem with crime. There's also a race problem there too. This trial will make your head spin. http://m.sacbee.com/sacramento/db_…

Following!! and Congrats!!! :D

Sorry for the double post, but given the comments on asian food, this video is utterly relevant and hilarious :) http://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer…

Being from the best coast and married to a chinese man, we don't even try when in a flyover state. We stick to good ol american food, unless my hubs is desperate and then we hope his ability to speak chinese will convince the chef to give him the good stuff...sometimes we get lucky...sometimes...

Thanks for sharing this. The hold of TCM is still pretty strong in China. Although, the city I lived in had an awesome herbal cold remedy. :)

Reading is one thing, and in your case you're simply relying on the cognates to help you translate. You'll likely do the same in Spanish,esp since French and Spanish share around 80% of their vocabulary. (I can understand most romance languages, but will automatically respond in French) I'd also assume that most of…

I study second language acquisition and education.I'm also a polyglot. Contrary to popular belief, adults are better at learning languages than children, cuz brain development. So don't let your age put you off. Next thing, be clear about your goals for the language. Because interpersonal communication comes first and…

Unless you were in CA, cuz nobody wore slips, except under formal clothes. My guess is a mixture of casual culture and heat...

If I recall correctly, they have random seagulls that live on their campus... as for the story, this was straight up murder. And with it being family members... my family still up there is in shock about it.

Alturas was in our league too, along with Mt Shasta, I also have relatives who live in obscure places like Bieber, Day and Weed. So yeah, this is pretty close to home...

In addition to your points, embezzlement of monies has been a big issue too, they've had several arrests and convictions up there for that...

I know the Pit River tribe operates one in Burney, but they may be related tribes. I'm waiting to hear back from various family and friends. I haven't really lived in that part of CA for over 20 years, so i'm a bit behind on all the connections, gossip and such.

Here's a further update with names and connections to the shooter: http://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/pol…

Will do, I'm exhausted because of incredibly long day. So I may only be able to muster up starring replies for now. :(

We'll see, but I grew up in one of those teeny tiny towns up there and could be easily doxxable if I give too many details. :(

No worries, wasn't offended in the least. And I'll be checking with my people in the morning.... this is all quite distressing....