The decision in that case was controversial because not only are taxpayers split on the issue of GID, medical authorities are, too.

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As a security-tightening measure on individual Linux boxes, Ozancin recommends reviewing security-sensitive files, especially those installed set-UID or set-GID to run with the root user's authority (or equivalent).

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While no prisoner has ever received court-ordered transgender surgery before, the U.S. Tax Court ruled in 2010 that treatment for gender identity disorder (GID) qualifies as a medical expense under the Tax Code, and is therefore deductible.

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Mr. Obama may have foreclosed the possibility of the CIA again aggressively questioning jihadists, but he's kept the door wide open for the rendition of terrorists to countries like Jordan, where the GID does not abide by the Marquess of Queensbury rules in its interrogations.

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