Monthly Archives: May 2011

Music for a Sunday: Even the score with your eyes

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Sabina Becker

“The dark cloud of fear is blowing away…” Well, no wonder. The rapture didn’t happen. And since we’re here to stay…lovely to see YOU again, my friends!

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Valley of the Wolves: Palestine

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A Turkish action film with English subtitles. According to the description on the We Are All Vittorio Arrigoni Facebook page, it is “about a Turkish commando team which goes to Palestine to track down the Israeli military commander responsible for … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: End of the World edition

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Oh holy fucking shit, here comes Jeebus to kill us all!!!!1111onethousandeleventyone!!!! Hey, wait a minute…if I was able to post this, and you are able to read it, I guess we’ve just had ourselves yet another false alarm and Great … Continue reading →

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Happy End of the World!

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Sabina Becker

According to the fundie nutcases, we should all be dead by now. On the off chance that you’re not, click the play button on this and join me in a beer, eh? A little backgrounder: This was a carnival song … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: A big victory for Ecuador

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Because there’s no such thing as too much Ecuadorability, this week goes to Rafael Correa, again. And I’m sure that when you read this, you’ll agree that Ecuador deserves a high-five: On Friday, the president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, celebrated … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: “Disco stick” takes on a whole new meaning

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Thanks ever so much to whoever came up with the brilliant (yes, that was sarcasm) concept of vajazzling. Now guys can do it to THEIR relevant bits, too: Men! The makers of vajazzle crystal designs have heard your prayers, and … Continue reading →

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A poem for those who don’t get it

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Sabina Becker

I decided to write this, en français, seeing as there are so many in France who still don’t understand what the Dominique Strauss-Kahn case is really all about: Celà que DSK a fait, n’est pas du tout une “liberté” parce … Continue reading →

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Don’t rape her!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A few friendly words of advice from some nice young guys to all you other guys out there: Are you listening, Dominique Strauss-Kahn? Perhaps this list might furnish you a few clues. (Thanks, Uzza!)

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Wankers of the Week, Special Edition: Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Sabina Becker

More mood music is in order for this one. Take it away, Bruce: Ah. That was lovely. Great Canadian singer/songwriter, folks–and with the added distinction of having had this song banned from the radio airwaves in the US because it … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Grand Delusions and Grated Expectations