Monthly Archives: August 2011

What’s wrong with “crisis pregnancy” centres?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Well, for starters, there is NO SUCH THING as a “crisis” pregnancy. That word is utterly meaningless. And then there’s the fact that all this weasel-verbiage exists for a reason: to bamboozle unwary women (and girls!) into handing their decision-making … Continue reading →

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The bald truth about Chavecito’s new look

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Something’s missing in this picture of the president of Venezuela. But what? Oh, I know. It’s his hair! Like many a chemotherapy patient, Chavecito has opted for the quicker, tidier solution of simply buzzing it all off, rather than waiting … Continue reading →

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Heroes for Today: A German, two lesbians, a mayor and a prime minister…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

…and, hell: a whole slew of plain, ordinary Norwegian citizens of all faiths and colors: Meanwhile, here’s the German, who saved as many as 30 people from the frigid waters in his small boat. He didn’t stop making trips out … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: “Austerity” explained

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

…in terms so simple, even a Repug could understand them: Shamelessly stolen from here. (Thanks, Pale!)

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Music for a Monday: A lament for Che

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Yes, I know, this is very belated; I should have put this up yesterday: Steven Soderbergh’s two-volume movie of Che’s Cuban triumph and his Bolivian downfall is hugely ambitious, and in some instances falls short of its obviously high intent. … Continue reading →

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