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more about #england formergr: We may not see my sister and my nephew at Christmas because of this mess, and I only see her twice a year so this is a huge bummer for me :( Flights ... more » the glamwich: Damn, I am so happy that I live within driving distance of my loved ones. Now, here's to hoping my jalopy doesn't break down in the snow on the way th... more » Ruby_de_la_Booby: I am flying with the family on Saturday, and knowing we might have more east coast snow, I am already in need of a Xanax. I have actually delayed wee... more » A Small Turnip: "Averse" weather conditions? Oh Getty. Try again. more » Sputnik_Sweetheart: Flashbacks to college break... more » Maritsa: The idea of being stuck in a train in the Chunnel for 16 hours makes me ill. Even without the toilets overflowing and lack of heat that actually happe... more » Cairn: Oh the weather outside is frightful But this tile is so delightful And since the trains have no way to go Let me sno- let me sno- let me sno-re. The ... more » cinematheques: Taped down suitcase? Hello, twin. more » Rooo sez BISH PLZ: Hmm. Can't imagine why. Maybe it's because "appropriate gender roles" are much less rigorously reinforced when the prime evolutionary directive is "... more » TheUptightMidwesterner: I had to pull out the doggie jacket for the winter. She hates it and I now have to endure seething resentment everytime I take her outside. Somethin... more » thecameralovesyou: -4 is NOTHING! (says the Torontonian that is currently lying under 2 blankets). My dog won't leave the house for anything under zero degrees celsius. ... more » Kivrin: Hooray for puppies in the snow! No snow where I live, but I did just buy a Snuggie for my dog. She gets cold easily now that she's old. She looks r... more » whynotshesaid: Anyone who worries that much about not being able to get rip-shit drunk at their office Christmas party probably needs to skip the booze and hit an AA... more » eatsshootsleaves: I am fortunate to have never been raped, though currently I am working with rape victims at my job. Two things I always wonder when I hear about thing... more » Cimorene: Thing is, if we changed the definition of consent from "she didn't say no" to "she said yes," this wouldn't be a problem. Because now, the onus is on ... more » miyamyo: Oh, sure women should be responsible for their actions when drunk. If a woman gets drunk and decides to pee in my sure, you bet I'll be annoyed at her... more » boobookitteh: Brava, Baroness. Please continue to try to bring about real change on this. And poorly done (as usual) Daily Mail and Daily Mail commenters. more » gherkinfiend: Great sentiments Baroness Stern...now start training the police officers and legal officers to think this way too and start firing those who repeatedl... more » morninggloria: I'm sure that Lord Rapington will have an obnoxious response to this. more » Cerridwen: If a man is responsible for his conduct when drunk, so is a woman. For the last time, one is never responsible for someone else violating one's bound... more » -
#raperape
"Being Drunk Is Voluntary": England Strengthens Protections For Victims Of Assault
Yesterday, Baroness Stern - a Parliament Committee member commissioned to write a report on rape convictions in England - stated that rapists cannot "use alcohol as an excuse." The Daily Fail worries about the impact on office Christmas party season. More » -
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#maghag
Barbie Sex, Garter Belts, & Why You're Single: Reading European Ladymags
Ever wondered what women's magazines are like across the pond?
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#bibliotourism
But Do They Explain What "Wuthering" Means?
Tourists on England's "Brontë Trail" can visit sites that inspired Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre — and even see the couch where Emily Brontë died. Wonder if a lot of Twihards will sign up. [Smithsonian] -
#warofwords
"So It Has Come."
This series of love letters between the author's parents in the dark days of 1939 England is a fascinating peek into lives, history - and the lost art of correspondence. [TimesUK] -
#kisstell
Blaming And Shaming: "The Whore Memoir"
These lurid 18th century tell-alls were a valuable weapon for women of ill-repute. More » -
#avianadventure
British Budgie Rescued From Watery Fate
Divers saved this adorable budgie from drowning half a mile off the coast of Berry Head in England. The budgie, now called "Captain," is doing well, and British animal control officials are looking for his owner. [This Is South Devon] -
#thearistocrats
My Lord!
Burke's Peerage, venerable guide to British nobility, will henceforth list children in birth order (rather than male heirs first) and retroactively acknowledge illegitimate offspring. Best part? This ad running alongside the story, with the words "Come Play, My Lord." [UPI]
