"Nurse denied marathon world record"

From CNN's Rob Picheta

A woman who wanted to break the Guinness World Record for running a marathon dressed as a nurse has been told her successful attempt does not count -- because she was wearing scrubs and pants, rather than a skirt.

Jessica Anderson, a nurse at the Royal London Hospital, ran the city's marathon last Sunday in the outfit she wears at work.

But she was told beforehand by Guinness World Records that she would need to wear a blue and white dress, apron and a traditional nurse's cap for her effort to be valid, Britain's Press Association reported.

Full-body scrubs are too close to the organization's definition of a doctor's costume, officials added.

"Their definition is just so outdated," Anderson told the magazine Runner's World. "Some of the nurses I work with do wear dresses but mostly we wear scrubs or a tunic and trousers. I've certainly never seen a male nurse wearing a dress to work."

"I'm sure Guinness World Records don't intend to cause offence but it would be nice if they decided to revise their criteria instead of reinforcing old gender stereotypes," she added.

Anderson had asked the organization to reconsider, but her request was denied. They have since said they would review their rules.

"Inclusiveness and respect are values that Guinness World Records holds extremely dear, and while we always need to ensure we can differentiate between categories, it is quite clear that this record title is long overdue a review, which we will conduct as a priority in the coming days," the body said in a statement. CNN has contacted Anderson for comment.

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ESPN: "Where is the ethical line between advantage play and cheating?"

"[N]o one should feel extreme sympathy for losing gamblers. In all cases, they have no one to blame but themselves, as they could have walked away at any time. They are complicit in this transaction."

But casinos also have an obligation in this agreement. They get to create the game and set the rules -- all of the rules. They can refuse service to you. They can kick you out. They can change the rules of the game. They have all the power. What they don't ever say explicitly is that in their minds, part of this agreement is that you (the gambler) will lose.

So when someone figures out how to beat the game that they created, how can that be unethical? (read the whole thing)

#RulesInABlackHouse

This'll be good, a unique window into the personal lives of my fellow Americans about whom I do think I know so much. Yes, I do think that. Why, just today... never mind any of that. This will be similar to a test. I do care to see, as a group what you say about yourselves.

* Your opinion doesn't matter until you pay a bill.

* you don't waste food unless you want to hear a story about a hungry african child in Uganda.

* DON'T talk back. You know you bouta get knocked tf out she look at you like .. pic

* "there's no such thing as an 'allowance', no matter what your white friends say. I allow you to eat here rent free."

* Don't be making to much noise in your room because they'll come back there like .. pic

* When you wanna do something at home parents say "THIS IS MY HOUSE" When it's time to clean "THIS IS OUR HOUSE"

* I'll take you but you're gonna need a ride back home

*  if one is getting beat DONT EVER EVER EVVAA EVA EVVAA laugh you will soon experience the pain

* whoever drink the last of the KoolAid, makes the next batch

* Don't waste food, If you don't finish it or not hungry, wrap it up and put it in nthe refrigerator for tomorrow.

* If Jehovah Witness come knoccin on the door, cut everthang off and dont say a damn thang.

* Never eat the last of something, they gone think you the one that ate it all.

* either eat what your mama cooked or dont eat at all.

* Until you pay some damn bills you have no say so

* Why do I see white people tweeting bout #RulesInABlackHouse ? yall donlt know our struggle.

* no matter how right you are, your argument is invalid if you dont pay the bills.

* don't ask for no McDonalds especially if you don't have McDonald's money.

* Don't Stare Directly At Your Mom & Blink, She'll Think You Just Rolled Your Eyes, Which Will Result In U Getting Slapped.

* Mom: You ain't going no where til this room clean
[cleans room]
Mom:You only cleaned the room so you can go somewhere

* you can get beat anywhere Grocery story, School, Church, We don't care

* Never ever touch the thermostat

There you go. So what do you think? Uniquely black experiences? Is this so very different from your own experience?