In a couple of weeks, it will be the 20th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre ( Read more... )

So this is yet another sobering look at feminism on the front lines (though I think it's rather innacurate to call it the 'new' feminism - women have been losing their lives in the battle for equality for a long, long time). The thing that really stuck with me though, and I blame hanging out with Team Ranga and the Tee-Esses yesterday, was the ( Read more... )

George Tiller, a prominent American late term abortion provider, has been assassinated in his church over the weekend. Mr Tiller had previously been shot in 1993, and had his clinic bombed in 1985.
Mr Tiller's clinic is only one of three in the COUNTRY that performs abortions after 21 weeks.

At this stage, ties to anti-abortion groups are still ( Read more... )

Here's another curly one for you, raised in the lengthy thread from yesterday ( Read more... )

An interesting followup to the 'can you eat healthily on the cheap' discussion that happened a week or so ago.

A few points I picked up from the article, for your ponderance whilst reading:

• the author admits to the massive amount of time and energy required to source and cook the meals she prepared, time and effort that would be unrealistic for a ( Read more... )

( If Bowie was dead, he'd be rolling over in his grave )

alright, my lovelies.
It's Friday, more commonly known as 'bored day'

I have a challenge for you.

Meet Lord Paco Cheers Thanks That Was Lovely Oi Oi Buono Chang


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