Jezebel
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aids
Positively Criminal
A 47-year-old man from New York and former AIDS center volunteer forged an HIV test to convince his girlfriend to have unprotected sex with him. The man stole an HIV test from the AIDS Center for Queens County, where he worked, and wrote that he was "negative/nonreactive" for HIV. After a few months of having unprotected sex, the woman began to question the authenticity of the test and the man admitted that he had been HIV-positive since 2003. He faces up to seven years in prison. [NY Post]
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By MariaComment by water baby: I just DON'T understand this. How can one human being DO that to another? 17 Responses | Other threads
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karolina kurkova
Fat Asses
Did you know that belly button-less model Karolina Kurkova is fat? Raakhee Mirchandani, a reporter for the NY Post heard a woman bemoan how "porked out" Kurkova has become while watching the taping of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Miami. Aren't fashion industry insiders supposed to be quelling fears that they promote anorexia, not complaining that model-slim women have a slightly higher BMI than a 15-year-old Chechnyan war survivor? [NY Post]
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By MariaComment by tscheese: If she's fat, then I'm a Hindenberg Goodyear manatee rhinoceros gestating eleven whale slug triplets made out of Krispy Kremes... 5 Responses | Other threads
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anne frank
Anne Frank Was A Bossy BFF • Honor Killings Rise In Southern Iraqi City
• In her book My Name is Anne, She Said, Anne Frank Jacqueline Van Maarsen, Anne Frank's best friend, claims that the noted diarist and Holocaust victim was an extroverted girl who made bossy demands on their friendship. • The Iranian government will set up marriage bureaus to help Iranians find suitable husbands and wives and encourage banks to give out loans for weddings. • To mark World AIDS Day, photographer Kalpesh Lathigra photographs and meets with prostitutes (many of them forced or "tricked" into the profession) of India's hidden sex trade. •
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By MariaComment by BeckySharper: Well, Jacqueline, YOU didn't wind up in Auschwitz. So maybe you should just shut the fuck up and count your... 16 Responses | Other threads
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italian men
Size Queens
A survey of European men found that French men have the largest claimed average penis length in Europe, where they come in on average at 6.09 inches. The Greeks came in with the smallest peens in Europe with an average of 4.89 inches. Meanwhile, a separate international survey reports that women consider Italian men to be the most handsome (American, Russian and Brazilians are runners-up). The position of French and Greek men on the list wasn't reported. [Telegraph, Reuters]
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By MariaComment by PhDork: Are we really going to take "largest claimed average penis length" at face value? Doesn't this just mean that Frenchmen... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Australian Mufti
Mufti Wants Men & Women To Pray Together • Lori Drew Case Not Dismissed
• The Mufti of Australia wants to allow men and women to pray together in the country's mosques—a tradition which he says is a cultural, not religious, requirement dictated by the Koran. • A new super scientific survey from Australia claims that female drivers become more frazzled by rain than men. • A woman in England was given a suspended jail sentence for concealing the birth of her possibly stillborn child, whom she claims she unknowingly gave birth to while on the toilet. • An English couple with the last name of Strange suspect that their leather settee is haunted. • More »
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By MariaComment by hatepaperdoll: My best friends Pit-Bull/Greyhound mix, Alice, would like to remind Michael Vick to go straight to hell, but she is... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Ann E. Dunwoody
Photoshop Of Horrors
Apparently no woman is safe from the marauding Photoshop wand: Ann E. Dunwoody, the first woman to be named a four star general, had her photo digitally altered by the Army before it was sent to the AP. According to Col. Cathy Abbott, chief of the Army's media relations division, "We're not misrepresenting her. The image is still clearly Gen. Dunwoody." In the original image, "The general appears to be sitting at a desk with a credenza and bookshelf behind her. Three stars on her uniform identify her as a lieutenant general, her rank before Friday's promotion. The altered photo, distributed by the Army and run on the AP's photo wire Thursday, shows Dunwoody in fatigues in front of an American flag. Her rank, affixed to the front of a soldier's tunic, is not visible." Unfortunately, the original is not available, however, the digitally altered photo is at left; click on it see a different unPhotoshopped pic. [USA Today via AP] More »
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By JessicaComment by formergr: Ha! So in addition to changing the background, they made her face paler, shinier, and gave her completely fake hair.... 7 Responses | Other threads
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barack obama
Celebs Are Psyched About America's New President
- Good Morning, you have new president. His name is Barack Obama. No, he cannot start today. But soon. And he says: "If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy… tonight is your answer." [People]
- Oprah on Barack Obama's win: "It's one of the greatest moments I could ever even imagine. That's how great it is." [ET]
- Courteney Cox and David Arquette hosted a Barack Obama victory party at their house in Beverly Hills. Jennifer Aniston, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher were in attendance; champagne was had. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Brad Pitt and Oprah Winfrey watched Obama's speech live. Also psyched: George Clooney and Usher. [E!]
- George Clooney: "I congratulate President-elect Obama on his historic victory, and now it's time to begin unifying the country so we can take on the extraordinary challenges that this generation faces." [ET]
- Oprah again: "This is democracy at its finest." [ET]
- In other news, Jennifer Aniston is pregnant with twins. Supposedly. More in Midweek Madness. [Star]
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By DodaiComment by dripdrop: How many of you went on a massive Facebook defriending spree last night/this morning? I think this was the most ridiculous... 23 Responses | Other threads
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By MargaretComment by Doreen DelPurgatorio: Help us Obama-Wan Kenobi -- you're our only hope! 5 Responses | Other threads
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By MargaretComment by YorubaGirl (nee MakeLoveToTheJudgesWithYourEyes): "Why you little...!" Check out Cindy McCain in the background. Excuse the librul rantings, but does she remind anyone of Zelda... 5 Responses | Other threads
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cloris leachman
What Will Cloris Leachman Do Next?
- Cloris Leachman was booted off of Dancing With The Stars. "I'm not leaving," she said. "I'm going to get a pretty costume and be here next week. I'm going to sit over there. I can't go home. Are you serious? This is a joke." [UPI]
- Despite at first being told she was too old, Cloris might be Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein on Broadway! Producer Mel Brooks originally told her she didn't have the "stamina" and said "We're afraid the show could kill [Leachman]. We don't want her to die onstage." [Page Six]
- Dina Lohan on Dancing With The Stars? Just the kind of trainwreckery this country needs. [New York Mag]
- Speaking of Lohans, Lindsay's former bodyguard has settled a lawsuit he filed against her. [TMZ]
- This report claims that Lindsay has lost 14 pounds and is "thinner than ever." Really? She doesn't look the way she did when she was hanging with Nic Rich back in the day. [Boston.com]
- By the by, Dina Lohan calls the reports of a Lindsay/America Ferrera feud on the set of Ugly Betty "just silly." She says: "America's a doll. And they said [Lindsay] brought a posse. It was my mother and myself, and [sister] Ali. It was not a posse. We had sushi and no one trashed the room." Dina does admit: "It was long hours and when you're on a movie set it's a lot different. She's not used to television, but it was fun." [People]
- Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan in a sitcom together??? Sign, apocalypse. [News.com.au]
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By DodaiComment by heykoukla: Oh, and Daniel Craig, forget Birmingham and come to Bristol! We have a muddy harbour for your speed boat stunts,... 11 Responses | Other threads
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jennifer aniston
Jennifer Aniston & Gerard Butler: John Who?
- Jennifer Aniston had dinner with Gerard Butler at L.A.'s Tower Bar — days after eating there with John Mayer. Don't hate the player, hate the game. [Page Six]
- Amy Winehouse was in the hospital last night, being checked out for a chest infection. Is it related to the emphysema she was diagnosed with in June? [Mirror]
- Amy missed an appointment to talk to cops about punching a fan; it will be rescheduled. [TMZ]
- Although this report says Amy could get arrested, and that she's doing so many drugs she's totally out of it. [The Sun]
- Jennifer Hudson's sister, Julia Balfour, is begging for her son to be returned safely. He disappeared after a shooting which killed her mother and brother. At a news conference on Saturday night, she said: "All I ask, I don't care who you are, just let my baby go, please. I just want my son." [CNN]
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By DodaiComment by langtry: Dodai: I tried to look for your e-mail to no avail. Likely but unconfirmed reports are surfacing on WGN-TV Chicago that Julian... 10 Responses | Other threads
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gardasil
CDC Finds Deaths Unrelated To Gardasil Shots
Though experts are still questioning the cost effectiveness of Gardasil, the cervical cancer vaccine recommended for women ages 11 to 26, the CDC has found that reports of serious adverse events, including deaths following the administration of the vaccine, were not related to the shot. According to the Wall Street Journal, the CDC looked at 375,000 doses of the vaccine, and found "no increased risk of a pre-specified set of possible side effects — such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a neurological disorder, stroke, blood clots, fainting, appendicitis and a serious allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis — among vaccine recipients compared to a similar group of patients who didn't receive the vaccine." More »
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By JessicaComment by MissKittyFantastico: None of this changes the fact that the shot stings like the dickens. 20 Responses | Other threads
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Divine Mercy Care Pharmacy
Virginia Pharmacy Proudly Refuses To Stock Birth Control
The common refrain at stores of even moderate decorum is no shirt, no shoes, no service. Well, a Virginia pharmacy has a far more insidious mantra: "No candy. No sodas. And no birth control." According to the AP the Divine Mercy Care Pharmacy in Chantilly, Virginia is the seventh pharmacy in the United States to be certified as birth control free by the group Pharmacists for Life International, though they estimate "perhaps hundreds of other pharmacies have similar policies." More »
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By JessicaComment by morninggloria: Why even become a pharmacist when you morally disagree with part of your job? That's like joining a circus but... 20 Responses | Other threads
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jennifer aniston pregnant
Jennifer Aniston: Knocked Up & Getting Hitched?
- Jennifer Aniston is "said to be" expecting John Mayer's baby. [Mirror]
- Jen may have asked John to marry her. This is according to the cover of Star magazine. More later in Midweek Madness. [Star]
- The three guys who say Lindsay Lohan held them hostage during an alleged alcohol-fueled drive have sued over the incident. Remember back in July 2007, when she hijacked a car and sped through Malibu? Her lawyer says the suit is absurd: "These guys had the night of their lives, playing with the radio and leaving the vehicle at one point and getting back in." [TMZ]
- Speaking of Lindsay, she and Samantha Ronson, Eve, Kevin Connolly and Stacy Keibler went swimming at the Roosevelt Hotel in L.A. a week after there was a dead body found in the pool. Apparently the staff never drained the pool after the body was removed and celebs and guests "were swimming in the unchanged water." As the kids say: Vom. [Page Six]
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By DodaiComment by dripdrop: OMG "Jamie Lynn is NOT pregnant and I wish everyone would stop being so judgemental because if you weren't having sex... 17 Responses | Other threads
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sarah palin
Why Sarah Palin's Looks Matter
Though Sarah Palin's artfully constructed image is of the consummate Washington outsider, this week's issue of the New Yorker reports that from the moment she stepped foot in the Governor's mansion in Juneau, she actively courted the attention of several conservative Washington insiders, including New York Times op-ed columnist William Kristol, Michael Gerson of the Weekly Standard, and Fox News commentator Fred Barnes. They were her earliest cheerleaders, and I use that word because a friend of McCain's tells the New Yorker's Jane Mayer, "Kristol was out there shaking the pom-poms," for Palin as Vice Presidential nominee from early on.
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By JessicaComment by PilgrimSoul: I don't know what to say other than I think it was self-evident long before Sarah Palin that "unattractive" women... 27 Responses | Other threads
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amanda knox
Murder Suspect Amanda Knox Accused Of Satanic Orgy Plot
After she languished in an Italian prison for nearly a year, the hearing of Amanda Knox, 21, an American student accused of murdering her British study-abroad roommate in Perugia, is finally underway. According to the AP, Prosecutor Giuliano Mignini alleged that Meredith died as part of "some kind of Satanic rite, with Amanda allegedly first touching Meredith with the point of a knife, then slitting her throat." Knox's former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito allegedly held Meredith's arms down, and a third man, Rudy Hermann Guede tried to "sexually penetrate" the victim. More »
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By JessicaComment by tonightineed is actually Mrs. Ziegler-Spock: Let me get this straight: he's just supposing that it could be some sort of satanic ritual, with absolutely no... 8 Responses | Other threads
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madonna
A source says Madonna's split with Guy Ritchie was "a long time coming." The source claims that there were lots of issues, including the fact that Madge and Yankees star Alex Rodriguez have a "strange relationship" that is "spiritual, emotional and romantic." Barf. Oh, and this just in: Madonna and A-Rod are going to Malawi together when her tour is over. For charity. [People, Perez Hilton]
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By DodaiComment by Hamsterpants: Does this mean Madonna will now adopt a Bronx accent to replace her faux Brit one? It would be really... 3 Responses | Other threads
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madonna
Madonna Hints That Guy Is "Emotionally Retarded"
- Did Madonna get "bored" playing dress-up on the English countryside? Andrew Morton writes that when friends found out the formerly skanky downtown vegetarian was out shooting birds, they gave the relationship 5 years. He adds: "The one thing Madonna hates more than chaos in her life is failure." Ritchie's movies "opened to less than rapturous reviews," but Madonna's new movie received high praise. "She has proved that she can live with fake. But not with failure." [The Daily Beast]
- Guy Ritchie spent the day his divorce was announced filming interior scenes for Sherlock Holmes. [People]
- Oh, snap: Guy Ritchie reportedly wants "not one penny" of Madonna's estimated £300 million fortune. Plus, he hates Kabbalah. [The Sun]
- Madonna hired divorce attorney Fiona Shackleton, who repped Prince Motherfucking Charles, as well as Sir Paul McCartney. And yeah, there's no pre-nup. [Perez Hilton]
- Madonna in concert: "This song is for the emotionally retarded. Maybe you know some people who fall into that category. I know I do." [Mirror]
- A source says Gwyneth Paltrow "begged" Madonna all summer "not to be an idiot" and let her marriage fall apart. Gwynnie wanted them to keep it together for the kids. [Digital Spy]
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By DodaiComment by tonightineed is actually Mrs. Ziegler-Spock: Good morning, Jez. My father's not speaking to me, so I'm thinking that means the debate was a success. 16 Responses | Other threads
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Casey Anthony
Casey Anthony Indicted For Murder Of Daughter Caylee
Though Casey Anthony still claims innocence, a Florida grand jury has indicted the 22-year-old mom for the murder of her 3-year-old daughter, Caylee. Caylee's body remains missing after an exhaustive 4-month search, the AP reports, but even without the body, there was enough evidence against Casey to charge her with first degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter and four counts of lying to investigators about Caylee's disappearance. More »
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By JessicaComment by hortense: Is it terrible that I think she's crying in that picture not because her daughter is dead, but because she's... 10 Responses | Other threads
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michelle obama
Michelle Robinson Obama's great-great-grandfather was Jim Robinson, who was born a slave in 1850 at Friendfield in Georgetown, SC. Today, Whitney Tower, whose great-great-grandfather was ferry and railroad baron Cornelius Vanderbilt, and whose family owns Friendfield says: "After Lincoln freed the slaves, Jim Robinson stayed on and worked there. We believe he was buried there in 1888, in the African-American cemetery. Ms. Obama is welcome to visit anytime." This article points out that while Barack Obama does not have slave roots, Michelle would be the first First Lady who does. As for Whitney Tower, his mother inherited the plantation but did not own it during the slave era. And! Tower is also Anderson Cooper's cousin. [Rush & Molloy]
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By DodaiComment by brendastarlet is on it: Did anyone watch Professor Henry Louis Gates' PBS series, African-American Roots, a couple years back? It was absolutely fascinating. I... 11 Responses | Other threads
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cindy sheehan
Remember Cindy Sheehan, the activist and military mom who protested the Iraq war by camping outside George Bush's Texas ranch? Well now she's running for Congress against Nancy Pelosi as an Independent. According to the AP, Sheehan rides to campaign rallies in a 14-foot trailer she calls Jezebel. "This is a lot easier than what I was doing before, Sheehan says. "I'm home almost every night now. Before I was gone almost every night. I'm fundamentally asking people for just two things, their money and their votes." [AP via San Jose Mercury News]
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By JessicaComment by anonymiss: since i can never figure it out on my own, can anyone explain to me why they or anyone they... 12 Responses | Other threads
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gardasil
Experts Appalled At Gardasil Requirement For Immigrant Women
In spite of recommendations from the CDC against the practice, the Department of Homeland Security is now requiring that immigrants receive the cervical cancer vaccination, Gardasil, before entering the U.S. permanently. According to the Wall Street Journal, because of a 1996 law, when the CDC recommended Gardasil for women ages 11 to 26 two years ago the vaccine automatically went on the must-list for green card applicants. More »
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By JessicaComment by SinisterRouge: You know those brown people. They can't help but have tons of babies. Some even get pregnant and cross... 22 Responses | Other threads
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paul newman
RIP
"Paul Newman, the legendary actor whose steely blue eyes, good-humored charm and advocacy of worthy causes made him one of the most renowned figures in American arts, has died of cancer at his home in Westport, Connecticut. He was 83." [CNN] -
aishwarya rai
MagHag
The first-ever issue of Vogue India hit stands last year with blonde Australian Gemma Ward on the cover. In the August issue, the magazine shot an impoverished infant in a $100 Fendi bib. Finally, some Vogue India news that makes sense: Aishwarya Rai, often called the "most beautiful woman in the world," will grace the October cover. Step in the right direction? [Hindustan Times]
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By DodaiComment by suck_it_monkeys: I've been a fan of Ms. Rai for a long time, but she is super famous and has had a... 3 Responses | Other threads
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By DodaiComment by Penny: Did I tell you all that I stopped eating pork? Since last weekend. I made this SUPER good... 17 Responses | Other threads
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gender studies
What Does It Mean To Be A "Typical" Woman?
The differences between the sexes are fairly obvious, but even more interesting are the differences within each sex, according to a story in The Independent. There are "tomboys" and "girly-girls," robust female weight lifters and lithe fashion models. The paper states: "Recent evidence supports the idea of psychological gender as a spectrum, and that your place on the spectrum is not necessarily related to your genetic or physical gender." Immediately following this a is a quiz, where readers can choose from two options for each question to find out if they are "typical" of their gender. More »
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By DodaiComment by PilgrimSoul: I don't feel like the differences are obvious, but over the weekend, a casual acquaintance said to me, "you just... 15 Responses | Other threads
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houston, we have a problem
We Don't Like Ike
Hurricane Ike, a category 2 storm heading towards Galveston, threatens to grow in size and strength as it continues its march northwest through the Gulf. At the request of a few readers, we're putting up this post to wish everyone good luck and Godspeed, and to tell others: get the hell out of Dodge.
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By AnnaComment by Yes_Tim_Gunn: It would be neat if we knew if Austin's getting slammed or no... I'm seeing about 50/50 on my tv... 27 Responses | Other threads
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oscar de la renta
Fashion Show: Oscar de la Renta
Born in the Dominican Republic, educated in Spain, trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and friends with the late Diana Vreeland, Oscar de la Renta is basically a legend in his own time. His designs are always poised, refined, classic, elegant and timeless, and his collection for Spring 2009 absolutely delivers. These are incredibly sophisticated, lady-like visions for women of class and rank. Fit for a First Lady! The hardest part when looking through the strapless gowns is deciding which is the most divine. Judge for yourself: Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
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By Dodai
Comment by Red-headed bookworm: Wow, just...wow. So beautiful. Trully what couture should be. I'm not a flowery, pink person but that dress is just... 1 Responses | Other threads
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sarah palin
Patriotism Is Not A Cultural Pissing Contest
Even though initially, primal emotions like anger and fear can overwhelm your rational thoughts, with time the passion fueling those unwieldy feelings can eventually boil down into an angular piece of insight. And so it went with Camille Paglia's typically insulting piece heralding Sarah Palin's patriotic feminism in Salon today. Megan and Moe were already irate about it this morning, and when I first read Cammie's little rant, I was apoplectic. "One reason I live in the leafy suburbs of Philadelphia and have never moved to New York or Washington is that, as a cultural analyst, I want to remain in touch with the mainstream of American life. I frequent fast-food restaurants, shop at the mall, and periodically visit Wal-Mart (its bird-seed section is nonpareil)," Paglia writes, with characteristic tone-deaf smugness.
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By JessicaComment by trikitixa: I hate this cultural divisiveness between city-dwellers and country folks. I had to point out to my mother who lives... 18 Responses | Other threads
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josef fritzl
Central Europe Is Becoming The Terrifying Incest Capital Of The World
Consider Jezebel your source for all nightmare-inducing horrific incest dungeon stories, because there's another one hitting European papers: A 45-year-old Polish man named Krzysztof B. has held his now 21-year-old daughter Alicja captive since 2002 in their rural home. In that time, he's allegedly fathered Alicja's two children and forced her to give them up for adoption. Sound vaguely familiar? Well Krzysztof is being called "Polish Fritzl" after the terrifying Austrian psycho Josef Fritzl, who fathered seven children by his captive daughter, Elisabeth. And speaking of the unfortunate Fritzl clan, 42-year-old Elisabeth, who was held captive for more than two decades, has finally spoken publicly about her father's ultra-violence. More »
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By JessicaComment by sarah.of.a.lesser.god (aka Mrs. BrutallyHonestHobbit): Fucking hell, what is wrong with people? I give up. I give up on the human race. 12 Responses | Other threads
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wedding industrial complex
The Washington Post's Wedding Week Incites A "Bridal Wave" Of Ambivalence
Feeling uneasy about your marital status? Well the Washington Post's Wedding Week is here to ratchet your anxiety up several levels! And I'm here to summarize the paper's nuptial coverage so that you don't have to actually read it! Let's start with the most endearing story and work our way from there. Two disgruntled ex-bridesmaids-cum-Washington Post writers plan the "Anti-Wedding" for a very sweet couple named Jaqi and Chris. "It turns out that Chris is a pathologist, and Jaqi works for the IRS. This will be the union of life's only two certainties... death and taxes. A themed anti-wedding," remark the anti-wedding planners, Caitlin Gibson and Rachel Manteuffel. Long story short, even though the anti-wedding includes a protest (sample signs, "Til Debt Do Us Part" and "Money Can't Buy Me Love") and a pizza dinner, fighting the "wedding industrial complex" seems to take almost as much energy as submitting to its diamond-encrusted claw. More »
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By JessicaComment by vamusical: wait, spinsterhood hits at 27 now? It used to be 35. Well shit. 47 Responses | Other threads
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sarah palin
Discussions Of Sarah Palin's "Feminism" Are (Mostly) Split Down Partisan Lines
Feministing has a message for the mainstream media: Sarah Palin is NOT a feminist. This is in response to stories by The Wall Street Journal, Townhall.com, the L.A. Times, NPR, Adweek and the New York Post, all of which had the words "Sarah Palin" and "feminism" or "liberated woman" in the headline. While some news outlets are painting the proposed veep as a feminist, there are a few lone voices, columnists who very firmly insist that Governor Palin is not a feminist. Interested in keeping score? The fors and the againsts, after the jump.
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By DodaiComment by miss.terious: I don't like Sarah Palin, and neither am I pro life, but I disagree that being pro life automatically makes... 36 Responses | Other threads
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britney spears
Britney Wins MTV Award For Just Showing Up, Not Tripping
- Britney showed up at the MTV awards. And talked. And somehow won a few. Then Russell Brand made jokes about promise rings and George Bush. [E!]
- Jordin Sparks defended purity rings and some people in the crowd cheered. MTV used to be edgy and subversive, right? [People]
- Schlocky tabloid paper News Of The World is reporting that Lindsay Lohan wants to have a baby and raise the kid with Sam Ronson. LL apparently wants one of her ex-boyfriends to be the baby daddy. [News.com.au]
- No money for old men? Tommy Lee Jones is suing Paramount Pictures, claiming he was promised "significant box-office bonuses" from No Country for Old Men, which made more than $160 million. [USA Today]
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By DodaiComment by ElleL: Am I the only one who doesnt "get" the Jonas Brothers?? I really think they suck, even more than when... 12 Responses | Other threads
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bristol palin
Loose Lips
Reports are now emerging that Jamie Lynn Spears did not send Bristol Palin any baby gifts. A Spears flack says, "I can tell you that she hasn't sent her any gifts, but that she does support Sarah and, of course, can empathize with their situation." • The trailer for Milk, the Gus Van Sant-directed biopic starring Sean Penn and James Franco about ill-fated gay politician Harvey Milk is out, and while it looks like Oscar bait, it looks really, really good. [Us, Dlisted]
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By JessicaComment by nesoxochi: i cannot wait for milk. sean penn, james franco, diego luna [rawwwwr], and josh brolin??? awesomeness. side... 3 Responses | Other threads
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sarah palin
Sarah Palin's "Feminism" Is Irrelevant To Her Irresponsible Record
A lot of people, including the much-loved Gloria Steinem, are talking about whether or not Sarah Palin was the "feminist" choice for Vice President. "This isn't the first time a boss has picked an unqualified woman just because she agrees with him and opposes everything most other women want and need," Steinem argues in the L.A. Times today. "Feminism has never been about getting a job for one woman. It's about making life more fair for women everywhere." While I happen to agree with Steinem, I think focusing on Palin's feminist cred or lack thereof is a canard, just like the focus on her knocked up daughter, Bristol. However, I will say again: instead of focusing on her children or her potency as a symbol, let's take some of those ridiculous claims Palin is making about her motherhood-as-VP-qualification to task instead. More »
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By JessicaComment by Kivrin: Let's hope that Steinem's beverage o' hope packs a better/bigger punch than Palin's Kool-Aid… 126 Responses | Other threads
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30 rock
Oprah To (Maybe) Guest Star On 30 Rock
- Oprah! In final talks! To be on 30 Rock! She'll play herself in scenes with Tina Fey's character Liz Lemon. Will Arnett and Jennifer Aniston are also making appearances on the show this fall. The bad news? The season premiere doesn't air until October 30. [E!]
- Paris Hilton has "manipulated" the Toronto Film Festival to get more publicity for a documentary about herself. There were three screenings of the film Paris, Not France; now there is only one, because that will "create more buzz." Hasn't her moment in the spotlight come and gone? [Page Six]
- The trailer for Lindsay Lohan's new movie, Labor Pains, is online. LL plays a publishing assistant who avoids getting fired by pretending to be pregnant. It looks almost barely funny. [People]
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By DodaiComment by SinisterRouge: So Silverman finally admits that her crap act is simply for shock value. Hmmm. Oh and Gary Sinise is a closet-case... 10 Responses | Other threads
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bristol palin
Ask Not What Bristol Palin Can Do For You, Ask What Sarah Palin Can Do For Your Pregnant Daughter
It's been about 48 hours since Bristol Palin's pregnancy was announced, and pundits of all stripes have weighed in on the significance of a single, underage, fertile female. In the Washington Post, columnist Courtland Milloy writes, "We are ambivalent about what to do once a girl becomes pregnant. But once that choice is made — and it is a personal choice — what the girl needs most is love and support. If the public can't offer that to Bristol, the least we can do is leave her alone." No, Courtland. The least the public can do is take Bristol's mother to task for not supporting teen pregnancies that occur outside her immediate family.
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By JessicaComment by BeckySharper: Well, that's typical Republican, isn't it? They love those babies SOOOO much when they're in utero. But the GOP's not interested... 23 Responses | Other threads
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bristol palin
Why Bristol Palin's Pregnancy Should Be Fair Game To Pundits (If Not Democrats)
When Sarah Palin gave her introductory speech on Friday in Dayton, Ohio, she spent a minute or two thanking the McCains and uttering various pleasantries about her nomination before launching into a several minute spiel about her family — about her snowmobilin' husband, Todd, and about her oldest son, Track, who enlisted in the army on September 11th and will be deployed to Iraq on the same day this month. After that, she talked about what a great man and patriot John McCain is. In the nearly 20 minute speech, we learned literally nothing about Palin's policy, except that she "never really set out to be in public affairs," adding,"I was just your average 'Hockey Mom' in Alaska." And let's be honest: were Palin not a woman, and not a mom, she wouldn't be anywhere near the Republican ticket. Her motherhood is the crux of her public image. Which is why I must respectfully disagree with Megan that Bristol Palin's pregnancy should be off-limits.
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By JessicaComment by Cry4Hemp: I don't know, Jessica...The idea that Bristol's pregnancy should be on limits is predicated by the assumption that a young... 19 Responses | Other threads
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pakistan
"Honor Killings" In Western Pakistan Spark Parliamentary Protests
Newspapers across the world are beginning to report on a spate of "honor killings" that were perpetrated in the rural Balochistan province of Pakistan in July. According to UPI, the five women — three of whom were teens — were buried alive as punishment for "willfulness." The AP is reporting that they were killed "after the women defied tribal elders and asked a civil court to marry at least three of them." Muslimah Media Watch (MMW) points out that even though the killings occurred in July, the international media only picked up the story because a local blowhard senator, Sardar Israrullah Zehri, defended the honor killings as "our tribal custom" and sparked parliamentary protests by women's groups in Islamabad. More »
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