If women commonly use "nice guy" as a go-to euphemism to tell men what's wrong with them, why should they then be surprised that men believe that this is what's wrong with them? Maybe honesty might serve everyone better.
This is so neat! This is a song an Italian composer wrote that shows how English sounds to non-English speaking people. It's complete gibberish, but it sounds Awe-some. [www.boingboing.net]
Even on mute, TV can perpetuate racial bias.
"According to 4 different studies, racial biases are hidden in the unspoken actions of characters in popular US TV programs."
This Fliker set goes through the step by step process of customizing Barbies and it will eat up your ENTIRE day. I thought I would pass it on for my bored Jezzies. #tips
Lisa Warren's crazypants piece on Obama and Woods as fallen black heros has been taken down by HuffPo, but remains up at her blog on opensalon: [open.salon.com]
Also, check her classic "I'm not a racist" retorts on twitter: [twitter.com]
"What Etsy is really peddling isn’t only handicrafts," Ms. Mosle wrote, "but also the feminist promise that you can have a family and create hip arts and crafts from home during flexible, reasonable hours while still having a respectable, fulfilling, and remunerative career."
Another Etsy success story/cautionary tale. You, too, could be making six figures by knitting from home... but you'll be knitting 13 hours a day like some kind of sweatshop worker!! And what about the baby??
I think the idea of measuring and ranking happiness is pretty strange. New York comes in at 51st, Louisiana is #1. As someone who has lived in both those states, I'm not so sure about that.
After today's litany of disgusting alcoholic drinks, can we have something less heinous and perhaps more practical?
Like, y'know, GOOD drinks? I know everybody's got at least one. Plus I got a champagne punch recipe that, much like an overzealous purse snatcher, will leave Grandma on the FLOOR.
(This last part has been verified multiple times, including most recently at a bridal shower that devolved into an impromptu singalong.)
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#tips
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[www.boingboing.net]
#tips
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[www.sophiebuns.com]
#groupthink
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#groupthink
12/18/09
Even on mute, TV can perpetuate racial bias.
"According to 4 different studies, racial biases are hidden in the unspoken actions of characters in popular US TV programs."
This is all kinds of f-ed up!
#tips
12/18/09
"Abortion opponents say the plan promotes sexual promiscuity"
aieee. so no condoms=fewer abortions. right.
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#tips
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[www.mediaite.com]
I can't decide if it is disturbing or awesome. Possibly both.
#tips
12/18/09
Also, check her classic "I'm not a racist" retorts on twitter: [twitter.com]
#tips
12/18/09
Another Etsy success story/cautionary tale. You, too, could be making six figures by knitting from home... but you'll be knitting 13 hours a day like some kind of sweatshop worker!! And what about the baby??
[www.nytimes.com]
#tips
12/18/09
I think the idea of measuring and ranking happiness is pretty strange. New York comes in at 51st, Louisiana is #1. As someone who has lived in both those states, I'm not so sure about that.
#tips
12/17/09
Like, y'know, GOOD drinks? I know everybody's got at least one. Plus I got a champagne punch recipe that, much like an overzealous purse snatcher, will leave Grandma on the FLOOR.
(This last part has been verified multiple times, including most recently at a bridal shower that devolved into an impromptu singalong.)
#tips
12/17/09
Fat shaming Santa! Someone's getting coal in their stocking!
#tips
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#tips
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[www.timesonline.co.uk]
#tips
12/17/09
Mother twitters her son's death. Judgement on mothering abilities ensues.
#mommywars
#tips