Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Colombia fights back with style

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Sabina Becker

“In Locombia, even we puppets are called terrorists!” This was taken at a demonstration in Bogotá, where at least 80,000 students and teachers protested against government cutbacks to health and education. Indignados are everywhere, but in Latin America, they make … Continue reading →

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In capitalism, everything is a commodity…

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Sabina Becker

…be it women: …or children: Yes, that’s right…human beings are now objects to be “won” in stupid radio contests. Incidentally, both these contests are being held by Canadian radio stations. Isn’t there some kind of CRTC legislation against this kind … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Only in France?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Zut alors! Sexual abstinence could cost you dear. Jean-Louis, 51, found that out the hard way after his divorce. According to Le Parisien, the Niçois was sentenced in May 2009 by the court of appeals of Aix-en-Provence to pay 10,000 … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: You could come if you wanted to…

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Just another end-of-summer tune for gettin’ silly to.

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Wankers of the Week: Labor Dazed edition

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Crappy Labor Day weekend, everyone! So, how’s that jobless “recovery” been treating you? Like shit? No kidding. If it’s jobless, it’s not a recovery, no matter how the media spin it. And speaking of spinning, here are this week’s wankers, … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito, chemo, cheer

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Chavecito’s now on his third round of chemo, but his cheer is unimpaired. And his hair looks like it’s starting to grow back, too.

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Cops Behaving Badly: To Serv(ic)e and…

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Oh lord. I hope this officer did protect while he was, um, serving: According to The Smoking Gun, this unprofessional-but-oh-so-romantic moment took place in New Mexico, in an oft-vandalized location. Hence the camera on hand to capture it all. Apparently … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: How NOT to Succeed in Journalism Without Really Trying

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

In a nutshell, always believe what dickish men in suits tell you: Kang was indicted earlier this year on charges of making sexually abusive remarks during a dinner with dozens of female students from Yonsei University in Seoul, portraying female … Continue reading →

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Ahem. As I said earlier…

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Sabina Becker

And if you don’t believe me, here ya go. Jack Layton’s untimely death has triggered another orange wave across the country, a new poll suggests. The Harris/Decima survey conducted for The Canadian Press pegs NDP support at 33 per cent … Continue reading →

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Further rumblings