Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Headline Howler: Holy shit

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Sabina Becker

The second coming has come…and surprise, he’s a mere mortal after all!

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx visits Kent State

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Full disclosure: Ms. Manx was still litter-training when Kent State went down. She was also living in Northern Ontario at the time, and hadn’t heard of it till much, much later. But she thinks it’s still relevant in light of … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Sir Bob Geldof on NOT shutting the fuck up

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“Annoy your friends. And REALLY ANNOY the G-8 Members!! Talk & write & communicate to everyone about the total Maternal Child Health Initiative that must be instituted at Canada’s G8 & G-20” –Sir Bob Geldof

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Happy Birth Control Pill Day!

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Courtesy of the New York Times, something that isn’t whorish, for a change. Gail Collins writes: This is by way of saying that on Sunday we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the birth control pill. We live in troubled times. … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: And all she had to do was step into the light

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Sabina Becker

…and everyone would start to roar:Genesis’s entire Duke album was a gem; it’s one I keep coming back to when I’m feeling pensive and in need of understanding. This song didn’t chart over here (that honor was reserved for the … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Full Moon Fever

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Sabina Becker

There are certain things you really should know better than to announce to the world. This is one of them:I think “Mum” forgot just how big the Internets really are.Happy Mother’s Day! (And try not to get yourself in the … Continue reading →

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Oh, rats!

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

A rat gets stuck in a hole it gnawed in a compost bin. Fortunately, the Germans were there to lend a hand…So much for the myth that rats can squeeze through any hole, no matter how small. Not when they’re … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Wank never sleeps

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Uh, dude? Money is an inanimate object. You are not. Besides, as Antonia pointed out this week, sleep deprivation is just plain old bad for you. So get some shut-eye, ‘kay?Meanwhile, here are some others who should also give it … Continue reading →

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Hay, that could work!

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Never underestimate the creative problem-solving skills of bubbas in overalls. These two good ol’ boys have a literally homegrown solution that could help mop up the Gulf oil slick without chemicals or booms. You really have to see this to … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito Tweeto

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Sabina Becker

The Venezuelan tweeterverse was very boring…until along came a big red bird in a beret, who now has more followers than any other local personality on the tweeter:A little TV spot from Venezuela. Enjoy.PS, circa 10:05 pm: Here’s how Chavecito’s … Continue reading →

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