Monthly Archives: July 2009

Friday Funny: Sarah Palin’s Farewell Speech, As Told By William Shatner

Posted on 31 July, 2009 by

I was dying to post this first thing Tuesday, but decided to hold off for today’s Friday Funny.  Earlier this week, Conan O’Brien had William Shatner come on air to perform Palin’s farewell speech in poetic form.  I love me … Continue reading →

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Hispanics Keep Out

Posted on 31 July, 2009 by

For the moment, let’s set aside the fact that this woman is using the term “Hispanic” (*shudder*), and let’s agree that she is perfectly within her first amendment rights to say/post whatever the hell she wants on her property, yes? … Continue reading →

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Mud Tacos

Posted on 30 July, 2009 by

Apparently, Mario Lopez has a new children’s book coming out in October called Mud Tacos.  According to Lopez: “It’s stories about my sister Marisa and me growing up. My grandmother was always cooking, and she never let us in the … Continue reading →

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Humpday News Roundup

Posted on 29 July, 2009 by

Amnesty International: Shocking abortion ban denies life-saving treatment to girls and women in Nicaragua Baby taken away after mom refuses C-section National Immigration Law Center releases in-depth report documenting failures and abuses in U.S. immigrant detainment centers. You can read … Continue reading →

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It’s International Blog Against Racism Week

Posted on 28 July, 2009 by

Just found out about this today: For 2009, IBARW will take place between July 27 to August 2. How to participate: Announce the week in your blog. Post about race and/or racism: in media, in life, in the news, personal … Continue reading →

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Monday Mix – Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance!

Posted on 27 July, 2009 by

It must be said.  I love this music player. Handsome Furs – Legal Tender Beck – Timebomb Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Zero Franz Ferdinand – Do You Want To

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News roundup

Posted on 27 July, 2009 by

The NY Times ran an excellent feature on the late Dr. George Tiller. Uranium Contamination Haunts Navajo Country Racist Web Posts Traced to Homeland Security Letters from a Dead Soldier in Afghanistan Toddler shot in head during wedding reception Ethnic … Continue reading →

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Infinite Summer – Week 5

Posted on 26 July, 2009 by

Okay, it’s official: I’m exactly one full week behind in the readings.  You know why?  Because I could. not. read. that long chapter about tennis matches and Ennet House.  It was excruciating.  Excruciating.  To the point where I just considered … Continue reading →

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Link roundup

Posted on 25 July, 2009 by

Shakesville has an in-depth follow up on The New Yorker‘s Arpaio article. More on Arpaio: He’s getting ready for a sweep of metro Phoenix CNN Rape Fail: Child Rape Victim (Feministing community) The jury is deliberating a case in which … Continue reading →

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The Ugly Truth

Posted on 25 July, 2009 by

Basically every feminist website is avoiding this one like the plague, but I actually went and saw The Ugly Truth opening night.  With my parents.  Don’t ask. The movie poster pretty much sums it up for you: Abby (Heigl) is … Continue reading →

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