I didn't know that wearing cardigans and going to fancy restaurants was a trait of being old... I just get cold and like food, dammit!

I'm totally with you... I think social media letting these young people have a platform for their ignorant views is probably what makes this the worst - plenty of people grow up, get exposed to more different people and change fairly silently... even if what they're feeling (aside from the gross dude) may be fairly…

"Disastrous" could easily = seeming like a bigoted douche. Hopefully they'll learn from their mistakes and move forward like SO MANY people that age do.

I think a big part of this is related to what an individual has been exposed to... in this country (the US) it's much, much easier for caucasian people to be totally culturally isolated than it is for any other group. In my experience (take it for what it's worth), people more likely to make these statements are…

We (the people who following swimming) jump to these conclusions because China has a history of large scale doping scandals in swimming in very recent history. They've had doping issues as recently as earlier this year. Even if this girl wasn't from China, her performance put up way too many red flags. It's very…

A 16 year old Chinese swimmer was apparently caught doping EARLIER THIS YEAR.

Or they could *gasp* look towards the internet? Everyone I actually met off of OKC in DC was pretty decent and I now have the least douchey boyfriend ever.

Oh please, PLEASE tell me how this means people are not segregated and treated differently because of race? The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long, complex situation and the opinions of Israelis and Palestinians as a whole cannot be boiled down to the positions that their governing bodies currently take.

Ah it's in the Amnesty article, thanks!

whoops misread

Coming from the South and going to the "most conservative public university" for undergrad... I have never heard that argument. I've only heard the "No, YOU'RE racist for supporting abortion! Planned Parenthood kills minorities!"

People just don't understand, kids shoes aren't cut or shaped the same way shoes for adults are... I get horrible, horrible blisters and feel weird walking in kids shoes all day.

MD/PhD programs (researchers that make up the bulk of physician scientists) are overwhelmingly male.

Totally with you on this... a uniform is one thing - and something I've seen before in elected officials... uniform + gun? Probably not the wisest of choices unless you're in an area that's pretty solidly conservative.

Not trying to be rude, but maybe's it's your vision? The low resolution on a lot of laptop screens has been very, very clear (and noticeable) for me... especially when working with higher res displays and having a higher res screen on my phone.

Your natural smell being bad for him doesn't mean it will be for everyone - especially when it's not a cleanliness issue! Don't worry.

I haven't heard that, but I have heard that they are beginning to resort to the use of sulfa drugs (a very early class of antibacterial compounds prior to penicillin hitting the market)... which are often referred to as being pre-antibiotic for whatever reason. They work alright, but many people are sensitive to these…

I'm not even sure either... I'm a responsible, educated adult that has no desire for children for at least 4-6 years and I couldn't even manage to take the pill right (because my schedule is ridiculous). That's why I switched to an IUD.

Exclusivity/intentions of long term commitment and we both get tested... though I've never demanded a physical copy of results probably because when it comes up I already feel I trust the person.

I just try to remember it could be so much worse... near Georgetown last fall I saw someone wearing totally sheer leggings as pants.