Monthly Archives: February 2012

OMG, Adele is adorable!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Pardon my gush, but it’s true. She really IS a doll. She’s funny, she’s unpretentious, she’s blessedly drama-free in spite of everything she’s been through (how many pop stars can you say THAT about?), and she’s smart and nice, too. … Continue reading →

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More Music for a Sunday: There are days…

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Sabina Becker

This Luca Mundaca tune reminds me a great deal of this one by Marisa Monte, both in terms of theme and vocal stylings: Both make loneliness and getting by a little easier, and make them sound downright lovely.

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Music for a Sunday: Whitney Houston, RIP

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Sabina Becker

This isolated vocal track from my favorite song of hers feels ghostly now that she’s suddenly, sadly gone. But it also illustrates just how well her voice stood on its own, with almost none of the melismatic warbling that her … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Happy Stupid People’s Day!

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Are we all looking forward to the discount chocolate sale on the 15th yet? I know I am. I need something to take my mind off all the Stoopid flying thick and fast over the past week. … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Another satellite for Venezuela

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Looks like Simón Bolívar will have even more company in orbit. In addition to his Bolivian and Ecuadorian counterparts, he’s going to be joined by another Venezuelan satellite, named after another independence hero: The new satellite, “Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda”, … Continue reading →

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This is what same-sex marriage sanity sounds like

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Isn’t it wonderful when human rights win out over simply toeing the party line? This is Maureen Walsh, a Republican state representative from Walla Walla, Washington, speaking out beautifully for same-sex marriage rights both as a widow with happy memories … Continue reading →

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Maggie’s melancholy marriage crusade, and me

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. A little mood music, maestro: Ah, that sets the tone brilliantly for what I’m about to say… This morning, this Salon link popped up in my Facebook feed. Maggie Gallagher is a frequent wanker on my weekly list, and … Continue reading →

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WTF is going on in Panama?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Anonymous Panama has declared war on the Martinelli Government™. Why? Well, for starters, Martinelli & Co. are corporatist to the teeth. Yes, kiddies, the F-word applies. Fascism has come to Panama. And with it come all the usual horrors we … Continue reading →

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Goodbye and good riddance

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Two obnoxious, hateful, right-wing “family” things went bye-bye today: Karen Fucking Handel from the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the last faint flicker of hope for Prop Hate in California. I’m sure neither will be sadly missed.

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Bradley Manning: NOMINATED!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sabina Becker

A group of Icelandic parliamentarians has nominated the world’s most famous whistleblower for one of the world’s most prestigious prizes. Undoubtedly he deserves it, but that probably means he won’t get it. After all, look who got it before him.

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