Monthly Archives: July 2009

Friday Funny: Snakes on a Plane

Posted on 17 July, 2009 by

As told in 30 seconds, re-enacted by bunnies:

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THE WALL to screen in McAllen this Friday

Posted on 16 July, 2009 by

via The Monitor There will be a screening of a new documentary about the border wall this Friday night in McAllen, TX, followed by a Q&A with the director.  Perhaps I’ll see of you there! There’s also a great interview … Continue reading →

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The Two Faces of Barack Obama

Posted on 15 July, 2009 by

via New American Media The election of Barack Obama presented the world with the possibility of democratic change in the world’s only superpower. The new president captivated local and international audiences with his promises of equality, freedom, peace and prosperity. … Continue reading →

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Link roundup

Posted on 15 July, 2009 by

Study: Blacks more likely than whites to die from cancer due to genetics Washington Post whitewashes anti-abortion activist terrorist Randall Terry’s past Abortion access in Arizona and Illinois gets more restricted On the Sotomayor hearings: They beseech the Wise Latina… … Continue reading →

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Fuck yeah: Swearing as a pain reliever

Posted on 13 July, 2009 by

via Scientific American Bad language could be good for you, a new study shows. For the first time, psychologists have found that swearing may serve an important function in relieving pain. The study, published today in the journal NeuroReport, measured … Continue reading →

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Monday Mix – Infinite Summer vol. 1

Posted on 13 July, 2009 by

The low down on this mix: I’ve been participating in Infinite Summer, which involves in reading David Foster Wallace’s 1,079-page Infinite Jest over the summer.  I’ve been tracking my thoughts on this blog, and will continue to do so every … Continue reading →

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Health Education requirement axed in Texas public schools

Posted on 12 July, 2009 by

In this week’s news roundup, I mentioned that Texas will no longer require Health Education in its pubic schools, and I just wanted to expand on that a little more. First, some background: A new law went into effect requiring … Continue reading →

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Infinite Summer – Week 3

Posted on 12 July, 2009 by

And Lo, for the Earth was empty of form, and void. And Darkness was all over the Face of the Deep. And We said: Look at that fucker Dance. (184) I get it now.  Forgive me, DFW, for not seeing … Continue reading →

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Texas news roundup

Posted on 11 July, 2009 by

Texas drops its public school Health Education requirement Immigrants are keeping El Paso safe Houston firewomen targeted by hate campaign Most Texas prisons lack air conditioning Questions remain over shooting death of a gay Houston Navy man Police told gay … Continue reading →

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Friday Funny: El Tao Tao

Posted on 10 July, 2009 by

I really wanted to hate this (especially since I hate tejano music–yeah, I said it), but my little sister finds it hilarious, and I couldn’t help but laugh at the end:

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