http://www.netvouz.com/Xyzzy/tag/society?feed=rss Xyzzy's bookmarks tagged "society" on Netvouz http://aspierhetor.com/2010/10/13/columbus-protest-against-autism-speaks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=columbus-protest-against-autism-speaks An autistic describes and shares news/personal videos of Autism Speaks supporters threatening autistics that were standing peacefully with "don't cure us" signs at a walk-for-a-cure event. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:36:24 GMT http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/archive/berg.htm A disabled reporter's commentary on the reality behind assisted suicide requests, examining one in particular. Health & Disability Xyzzy Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:10:48 GMT http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/thinking-about-kids/201006/when-common-sense-is-wrong-and-help-can-harm Article explaining, with examples, why and how "common sense" is often wildly inaccurate in a variety of situations. Misc. Xyzzy Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:39:29 GMT http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiabla/sets/72157605047200616/with/2491839696/ Humorously outdated "test" booklet gives a glimpse into a then-ideal married life back in the 1930s. Xyzzy Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:17:53 GMT http://thewip.net/ "The WIP reports news, world opinion, and commentary...our mission is to provide quality articles from the unique perspectives of women, accessible worldwide, and free to readers." Misc. Xyzzy Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:52:20 GMT http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/stateltc.htm#chapII Fiscal Analysis section of a 2002 Health & Human Services report on long-term care. Outdated, but useful for quick citations re: spending on at-home vs. nursing home care. Health & Disability Xyzzy Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:20:49 GMT http://www.aspiesforfreedom.com/ Health & Disability Xyzzy Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:11:48 GMT http://www.fewt.com/2010/06/democracy-not-meritocracy-eliminating.html Great essay by one of the creators of Aurora (formerly Eeebuntu) Linux, explaining why it's a bad idea for a Linux distro to reject/ignore the needs & wishes of its users, in reaction to the Ubuntu distro team doing precisely that in a very visible way. Computers & Electronics Xyzzy Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:50:05 GMT http://www.inatux.com/article?r=free-software-is-a-democracy Another carefully thought-through reaction to the Ubuntu refusal to pay attention to the needs & wishes of its users. Computers & Electronics Xyzzy Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:55:40 GMT http://leftbrainrightbrain.co.uk/2010/03/listen-to-parents-except-when-they-say-things-you-dont-want-to-hear/ Alterna-med orgs say "listen to the parents" when offering anecdotes as 'proof' of their products, but when a parent spoke out (and brought a full malpractice suit) after trying their way, they found very creative ways of insisting his word alone couldn't possibly be credible... Health & Disability Xyzzy Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:11:10 GMT