benjaminrex

@benjaminrex (63)

United States • Age 38

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Would anyone be comfortable being interviewed about social change in their life?

benjaminrex @benjaminrex (63) • United States 24 Feb 07

This may be a strange question but I am working on a Sociology project that requires me to ask a few simple questions of people over the age of 50 to get a better understanding of social change in America over the last few...

research

social change

sociology

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benjaminrex Ok well I wanted to make sure people knew that this question is for research purposes and not just out of curiosity and that they would be comfortable with me using their answers for my project/paper. The questions are: What is your age (can be vague if...

24 Feb 07

Can gay people donate blood?

benjaminrex @benjaminrex (63) • United States 20 Feb 07

There is a blood drive at my school but a friend told me not to bother because they do not accept the blood from gay and lesbian people.

blood donation

blood drive

gay

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benjaminrex So I checked online and numerous sources have confirmed it, blood donation centers DO NOT accept blood donations from homosexuals, going back to a 1983 act. Look it up anywhere. What a shame. Technically, statistics show there is a higher incidence of HIV/AIDs...

21 Feb 07

Can gay people donate blood?

benjaminrex @benjaminrex (63) • United States 20 Feb 07

There is a blood drive at my school but a friend told me not to bother because they do not accept the blood from gay and lesbian people.

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benjaminrex Yes I DEFINITELY did not label this as "Mature Content" and I agree that there is nothing "mature" about this discussion, or any discussion for that matter that simply includes the word "gay." Its a little ridiculous.

20 Feb 07

Homophobic People

mrsturner @mrsturner (518) • Canada 19 Feb 07

I was at work yesterday when I realized just how homophobic people in my area are. There was a picture of two men kissing on the front page of the newspaper. At least every second person that came in for a paper refused to buy it....

homophobia

kissing

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benjaminrex How is two people expressing their love for each other considered "public indecency?" That is extremely offensive to me as a gay man. If, on the other hand, you were to say that a man and a woman kissing is "indecent," then your argument who have at least some...

20 Feb 07

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What are some great destinations in China outside of Beijing, Shangahi and HK?

benjaminrex @benjaminrex (63) • United States 18 Feb 07

I'm interested in traveling to China this summer and I want to see the amazing cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong but I am much more interested in the less "internationalized" cities and villages throughout China. Its such...

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benjaminrex I just looked up Guilin on Google Images and that is a place I have seen many times before in pictures but never knew the name of. Its beautiful! I will definitely try and see that when and if I visit China. Thanks for the suggestions!

19 Feb 07

Has anyone used AcneFree products?

benjaminrex @benjaminrex (63) • United States 18 Feb 07

Do they work? I have some red spots and scars from previous acne on my neck and I have been using their scar lotion for a few weeks. I haven't noticed a lot of results but I'm still going to use it.

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benjaminrex I always try to avoid my fingers coming in contact with my face but its hard for me because I tend to rest my head in my hands during class!

19 Feb 07

Has anyone used AcneFree products?

benjaminrex @benjaminrex (63) • United States 18 Feb 07

Do they work? I have some red spots and scars from previous acne on my neck and I have been using their scar lotion for a few weeks. I haven't noticed a lot of results but I'm still going to use it.

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benjaminrex Hmmm good to know. I have been using it a for a while and haven't seen too much as far as results either. Guess its another one of the many products that just don't live up to their promises.

19 Feb 07

Do you pay attention to critics or online reviews before you see a movie?

benjaminrex @benjaminrex (63) • United States 18 Feb 07

I usually look at the reviews online from both critics and from people who have seen the movie before I decide to see it. Then again, I live in New York City where movie tickets average about $10.50, so I definitely prefer to skip...

movies

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benjaminrex Yes its pretty ridiculous what they charge here in Manhattan for a movie ticket. On top of that, the theaters are usually filled with loud kids too.

19 Feb 07

Do you pay attention to critics or online reviews before you see a movie?

benjaminrex @benjaminrex (63) • United States 18 Feb 07

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benjaminrex Good point about critics being paid or influenced. I would never listen to individual critics either, such as the critic in your local newspaper. Instead, I like websites like rottentomatoes.com where you can see a range of critics reviews and see the general...

18 Feb 07

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Britney's new "Mr. Clean" Photo!!

Melizzy @Melizzy (1381) • United States 17 Feb 07

Courtesy of Perez Hilton, who got it from the Gallery of the Absurd.... BTW, I got my navel pierced at the same tat parlor Britney used. Do I get anything for that?

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benjaminrex Yes a woman at the salon she visited refused to shave her head after she asked, so she did it herself. They are selling her shaven locks on ebay and apparently are donating a portion of the sale to Britney Spears' own foundation. I wonder just how much they...

18 Feb 07