So what? Why can't modeling be open to other body types? That's kind of a pointless statement.

That is true - I've learned what works for my body. But I think that speaks to how we need actual body diversity beyond simply "I put a Size 12 in the show, what more do you want?" It's more than that. And skinny women deserve body diversity too. Can we get some short people in fashion shows? I'm 5 ft. 10, but my mom…

Yes and no, I'd argue. The problem for me is that people will vary in what we feel is "flattering" - in various contexts. For example, I have facial piercings that I do not make an effort to hide (I "conceal" the Monroe, but it's still plain as day). I know plenty of people who'd argue that such things are not…

Not to be a wet blanket, but here's what I see when I see those pics above (all of whom are lovely) - they are plus size, but they all fit a very particular standard of "plus size." They are busty, with well defined waists, wider in the hips, tall; their weight mostly carries in their thighs, hips and butts. And…

I take that to mean that the home was built in a way that maximizes natural air currents to cool it. Even on muggy days, air still have to move. One of my best friends lives in Grenada, and the island itself sits directly in an airpath of trade winds, and they often design their houses to maximize the air flow into…

Except how is that relevant to this case? Like I said, prior bad act witnesses are generally admitted due to their cases being factually similar to the case at hand, temporal proximity, etc. And did you miss where the victim at issue in this trial is a WOC? This faux SJW-style stuff is why people don't even engage,…

Well, that's at the discretion of the judge, which is a scary prospect all its own.

I agree. They're basically arguing that Cosby's proclivity to assault white women (for whatever reason - proximity, preference, etc.) should be enough to prevent his prosecution. Talk about self-serving.

They’re basically trying to argue that the prosecution selected mostly white accusers to offer testimony because they’d play better to a predominantly white jury. But that’s a bit foolish - prior bad act witnesses are selected for a number of reasons, including similarities to the actions on trial, temporal proximity,…

Wait...how does this work, exactly? Racism in jury selection is generally predicated upon the idea that one's own race may be more sympathetic to the defendant, so prosecutors will seek to exclude them. But Bill Cosby has probably pissed off just as many black people as white people. And he wasn't picky about the…

That is SO callous. Try referring to a deceased child as “an occasional fatality” in front of their loved ones and see how that gets you. The “occasional fatality" is a loved one, a life, a potential source gone out, etc. That's genuinely cruel to say. It reminds me of when Timothy McVeigh referred to the children…

I don’t think he’s allergic. He developed a condition called ITP after the MMR vaccine. It’s basically a condition in which your immune system dramatically overreacts to the virus contained within the vaccine and kind of goes off the rails and it can lead to things like ecessive bleedings and other things. It is a…

I think a lot of doctors want a chance to be the “one lone voice” type of situation - like with Thalidomide, when doctors prescribed it in Europe and there was plenty in America clamoring for it, and you had what was basically one woman at the FDA who said, “Hold up, let’s wait and see here” - and she would up getting…

I have padded shorts, but they generally cover the butt area far better than the crotch area. I'm not sure if I have particular anatomy that's maybe partially to blame, but I've found that the shorts often aren't that much of a help. The direct padding of a menstrual pad seems to work just as well.

I could see buying these, but not for actually bleeding into. I think they might make great cycling panties - I've never been able to get off a bike after a serious ride and not have a moment when I apologize to my tender crotch. I had taken to wearing pads, but maybe these might be better.

Remember, this is the guy who reportedly asked (3 times!) "If we have nukes, why can't we just use them?" Let that marinate for a few seconds before you allow yourself to comprehend the horror of it.

I’m convinced that when he loses (Please, God, let this happen), he’s not going away quietly. He’s going to allege all kinds of fraud, encourage supporters to protest, riot, etc. John McCain and Mitt Romney will appear to be icons of class and decorum compared to him upon losing. He is genuinely going to not let it go.

I agree. Generally, sexual history IS supposed to be excluded, but there are ways of working around that. I have seen some very egregious questioning of victims - including details about undergarments, personal grooming, etc. Really lousy stuff. The drinking question will generally be relevant, and while I know it can…

You'd do well to remember what happens when you assume - don't make an ass of yourself, it's unbecoming!

If she had left at the tweet, cool. But then did you miss where she went there, climbed a bulldozer and expressly made it all about her? Doing good once don't get you out of, you know, doing good again.