Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Stop the Meter! Strombo explains it all

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Canada’s collective boyfriend, George Stroumboulopoulos (did you have to check the spelling of that? I did!), talks about the corporate greedheads putting pressure on the CRTC: And if you haven’t signed this petition yet, get cracking.

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An event you may want to attend

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Sabina Becker

This landed in my mailbox yesterday. I don’t live in Vancouver, so I won’t be able to make it to this. But those of you who live there and can, please do: To the people in solidarity with the Bolivarian … Continue reading →

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Harpocracy, in 60 seconds

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Harpo “celebrated” five years in power this past week. What does that really mean for ordinary Canadians? Watch this short video and see: And there it is, our national disgrace and nightmare. Five years and counting. Revolting, eh?

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Music for a Sunday: The sands run red in the lands of the Pharaohs

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Yes, I know there’s a “real” video for this one. Unfortunately, it’s too campy for my liking. And right now, what with developments over there, “campy” is not the effect I’m looking for. This slideshow fits the mood of the … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Rivers in Egypt

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Oh, clever me. I had a different opener all thought out, earlier this week. Something to do with supervolcanoes, supernovae, and so forth. That’ll teach me to write a header too soon! The Yellowstone supervolcano hasn’t erupted, and neither has … Continue reading →

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Krumping, Red Army style

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Sabina Becker

 I have a hunch that they didn’t originally do it to Run-DMC, but I’m amazed at how well the phrasing of the song fits the action of this old Russian film of soldiers holding a cossack dance-off.

Posted in Artsy-Fartsy Culture Stuff, Teh Russkies, The Bold and the Badass, The WTF? Files | 1 Comment

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Long live Lugo!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Because we haven’t heard that much from Paraguay lately, or from its gutsy president, I thought I’d bring you this piece of great news tonight: The president of Paraguay, Fernando Lugo, who returned to Asunción today after receiving more treatments … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Best birth control advice EVER.

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Teh Buttsecks: Not just for Teh Gheys. BTW, condoms would be a good idea, yes?

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Stupid Sex Tricks: How NOT to win a car

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Sabina Becker

All I can say to this is…OUCH. Yes, that’s on his schlong. Is a little British putt-putt car really worth THAT? To a GERMAN, no less?

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Anticapitalist flashmob fun in Spain

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Uh oh…looks like the Banco Santander got hit: A bunch of rowdy flamenqueros (and a cash cow) got together in Seville about a month ago and staged this funtastic protest. Here’s a Brit’s eye view of what they’re protesting and … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics for Dummies, Good to Know, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The Bold and the Badass, Under the Name of Spain | 2 Comments