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How to organize a rock concert destined to flop
Going against the current —
Authority: 125
I have a high regard for rock artists. This does not mean that I am a fan of rock stars. They are altogether different entities. I do not really care much about the headbanging ‘rock stars’ whose egos are as vulnerable as their shaken brains after a performance. But fledgling rock artists are a completely [...]1 day ago -
On the Map: Feminist Road Trippin’
Bitch Blogs —
Authority: 140
Two twenty-something, upper class, educated, Jewish girls traipse around the United States looking for the feminism of a new generation, and once they find it, one of them kills herself. Thats not exactly what the back cover of Girldrive: Criss-Crossing America, Redefining Feminism reads, but thats one version of ...2 days ago -
Nidal Hasan
Striking Thoughts —
Authority: 424
I’ve had a few regulars e-mail and ask for my opinion on Nidal Hasan’s recent shooting spree. One commenter in particular sent me a very long list of questions that asked for my opinion on such things as religious fanatics, gun laws, my experience with inmates, etc. I won’t address all of her questions but I ...2 days ago -
Dont Want to Put on My Booty Shoes
Bitch Blogs —
Authority: 140
Hey, women: is your goal in life to make men stare at you body and gain the resentment of other women in the process? Oh, and do you like the color pink? Good, Reebok has a shoe for you. "Discover a 28% more of a workout for your butt, up to 11% more of your hamstrings and calves. So 88% of men will be speechless, ...2 days ago -
Whats Inside?
Tales of Extraordinary Ordinariness —
Authority: 124
Who can resist a present? Its a mystery right? Whats inside the box? Because of both my passions, Sociology and Writing, I feel like I live my life in the exciting place where everything is a mystery. Everywhere I turn theres something to open up, to explore. What will you choose? Door number one or door number ...2 days ago -
musicology #436
http://themusicologist.wordpress.com —
Authority: 113
Fragments #2 (Marvin Gaye – In Our Lifetime) “The psychiatrists, analysts and all the psychological and social experts complain that they have to repair the immense damage done, to children in particular, by the social , parental and educational systems. But this human wastage is their stock in trade, whether ...2 days ago -
Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent
Aethelread the Unread —
Authority: 115
Reviewing a biography of Beaumarchais , David A Bell , dean of the humanities faculty at Johns Hopkins University, has the following to say: Beaumarchais was a manic character, of the sort who would now be diagnosed at a young age with Attention Deficit Disorder or something similar, and placed on medication ...2 days ago -
There’s Got To Be A Story
Transterrestrial Musings —
Authority: 147
…behind every one of these dumb warning labels. One that no doubt goes down in the annals of stupidity.[Via Geek Press]2 days ago -
Big Brother in the American Federal Empire
Dad2059's Webzine of Science Fiction, Science Fact and Esoterica —
Authority: 124
Big Brother is knocking: In a case that raises questions about online journalism and privacy rights, the U.S. Department of Justice sent a formal request to an independent news site ordering it to provide details of all reader visits on a certain day. The grand jury subpoena also required the Philadelphia-based ...2 days ago -
What WOULD Jesus Do?
Veritas Nihilum Vincet —
Authority: 114
Here’s your Christian charity, right here, motherfucker. You can take your goddamn poor and wretched and shove ‘em up your ass.Or, at least, so says the Catholic Church.The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is threatening to stop feeding the homeless – to shut down its soup kitchens – if it is forced to ...2 days ago -
Extremists Of Every Stripe
Tara Dharma ... Out of the Lotus —
Authority: 114
An excellent piece on Ft. Hood, extremism, the armys lax standards, and bigotry. This blog is excellent, and it covers a wide range of news topics and opinion. I havent heard any news on whether or not Muslims are again being targeted for abuse and beatings in this country after this shooting. But if I were a ...3 days ago -
Health Care: Five Rich Countries That Cover Everyone
The Rutherford Lawson Blog —
Authority: 414
Thanks to a Facebook friend of mine, I stumbled upon a year old segment of PBS’s “Frontline” entitled “Sick Around the World”. The episode highlighted, in a fair and balanced way, how health care is administered in five leading capitalist countries. Most of these systems have cost issues, not for the sick ...3 days ago -
Donnie McClurkin is such a Sad Individual
To My Friends, With love...Sincerely, Toddy English —
Authority: 134
Dear Friends: After watching these videos my gut reaction was to go on a tirade against Donnie McClurkin ; however, this man does not need my (nor the collective gay community’s ire). He needs sympathy because he is really SAD. He hates who he is so much that he will willingly defame himself, and people like ...3 days ago -
Douchebag Decree: Austin Couch, Principal Slut-Shamer
Bitch Blogs —
Authority: 140
The ACLU is suing this weeks Douchebag Decree recipient for being a gigantic douche. OK, so Austin Couch , principal of Churubusco High School in Indiana, is actually being sued for free speech violation, but thats just lawyer speak for douchiness, right? At any rate, Principal Couch suspended two CHS sophomores from ...3 days ago -
The Transcontinental Disability Choir: Glee-ful Appropriation
Bitch Blogs —
Authority: 140
The much anticipated Very Special Disability Episode of Glee , “Wheels” aired last night. And already the rave reviews are flooding in. Its “edgy,” its “a game changer,” its “controversial,” its “moving,” its “thought provoking.” Twitter is aflutter with praise. Did everyone else watch the ...3 days ago -
Consumer shitlist
Amys Gripping Commentary —
Authority: 117
Do not add me to your mailing list. Ever. Unless I ask to be on it. Just because I found your product online or bought something in your store doesn’t mean I want a relationship with you, future business with you, nor physical mail at my house. In fact, if I could order something to be shipped to my house ...3 days ago -
On the Map: All Hail the Ice Queen
Bitch Blogs —
Authority: 140
In just six days 26-year-old Era Al-Sufri, a Diplomatic Officer at Brunei’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs who loves math and is passionate about the environment, will embark on a dream vacation... of sorts. One of eight women from eight countries picked to participate in the Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic ...3 days ago -
America Recycles Day is Nov 15
Amys Gripping Commentary —
Authority: 117
The sun is shining through my huge window in my energy-efficient office building, where lights go out when motion is not detected. From here I can see the giant smokestacks of Covanta, where the city’s curbside-collected trash is burned to make steam and then electricity. I think this is a pretty neat way to ...4 days ago -
Lou Dobbs Quitting CNN
Tammy Bruce —
Authority: 546
Looks like going rogue is becoming more popular than ever His comments on today’s show infer a possible entrance into politics. He met with Roger Ailes of Fox in September. Anything is possible. I think this is good news and it’s about time Dobbs got the stink of CNN off him. I’m sure we’ll see him ...4 days ago -
Executioners Song
The Rambling Taoist —
Authority: 143
Last night the chief DC Sniper -- John Allen Muhammad -- was executed in Virginia . While I agree that his crimes were heinous, I dont agree with the punishment. I am strongly opposed to capital punishment -- the death penalty. I suppose Im one of those bleeding heart liberals who believes that its wrong to teach ...4 days ago
