Monthly Archives: December 2010

Heroes for Today: The world’s awesomest 15-year-old

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Sabina Becker

His first name is Barnaby, he was in the British student demonstrations, and he was “kettled”, much like the G-20 protesters in Toronto last summer. And he is not intimidated in the least. He’s defiant, he’s eloquent, and he’s just … Continue reading →

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In which we “smear” Julian Assange’s accuser

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Yesterday, Julian Assange turned himself in to British authorities for extradition to Sweden, to face a number of sexual-assault charges. Since it’s for the court to determine whether or not he actually is guilty as charged, let’s wait to see … Continue reading →

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Bolivia just got awesomer

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Alvaro García Linera–architect of awesomeness.How much awesomer did Bolivia get today? Oh, about THIS much: The Vice-Presidency of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Presidency of the Plurinational Legislative Assembly, in an effort to democratize access to information, has placed at … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: What NOT to do while preggers

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Sabina Becker

I actually winced at the part where Christina Applegate went splat. Hell, I winced when I saw her SHOES. Those babies are a no-no, no matter what.Watch out for that last line, it’s a killer.

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx dips another paw in the Wikileaks

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sabina Becker

My stump-tailed mascot informs me that if she dips any more feet into this ever-growing lake of leakage, she’s gonna be swimming. Well, hop in, sez I–the water’s turbulent, but so far, it’s fine. And here are some of the … Continue reading →

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Random ruminations on a massacre

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger that things are the way they are; Courage to make them the way they ought to be. –St. Augustine I have to say something painfully honest and rather … Continue reading →

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Easter Island, WTF?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sabina Becker

The bloodstained hands of a Rapa Nui injured by police bullets tell a story.All hell has broken loose on the island of Rapa Nui (otherwise known as Easter Island), and with it, all illusion that Chile is a modern democracy … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx goes all Wiki on us

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Ms. Manx has been watching the whole Wikileaks kerfuffle unfolding with some interest. She would like you to know that she finds this round a LOT more interesting than the bogus “Magic Laptop” incident of two years ago, when it … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Too sweet to resist!

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Sabina Becker

A tweet from Dave Weigel alerted me to this one. He’s cute, funky, and colorful, and his message couldn’t be more positive. Or catchy. Love him!

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Wankers of the Week: Wikileaks edition

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Well! How’s everyone enjoying those Wikileaks? Those awful, incriminating things that whole governments are trying to ban, and mainstream media outlets are trying to censor? Well, no wonder–they make governments and media alike look like terrible asses, and have so … Continue reading →

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