So glad that Ginia Bellafante could take time out of her busy schedule as an incompetent TV critic to provide coverage of Occupy Wall Street. New York Times has brought out their true crack reporters on this one! (or is that cracked?)

So, I've been ruminating lately on the media noise machine and how it colors our general perception of politics in the U.S., and how there is no liberal bias in the media ( Read more... )

I can't contribute right now, but I can boost the signal. Lots of good fandoms represented, as well as other goodies. If you can help by offering (if still available) or bidding, please check it out. Otherwise, please assist by boosting the signal!


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Boosting the signal:

Seanan McGuire linked to a highly important post on the subject of whitewashing YA literature by Rachel Manija Brown and Sherwood Smith. Read it here.

Also check out Seanan's response to the article here.

Since they have no better ideas, kotex has turned to decorating their feminine products.

Um..you guys DO know what I'm doing with that, right?

http://www.ubykotex.com/products/pads

Unless the paisleys cause my uterus to flee in confusion, I'll pass, thanks.

A moment of silence, here at my house, for my long suffering, now kaput computer ( Read more... )

pocochina's OH MY GOD, ME TOO!: The Unusual Opinions Amnesty Post is still rocking. Come join the fun!

Current topics include: all the Whedonverse, Disney animation, Mad Men, Harry Potter, teen movies, Dr. Who, and many more. Something for everyone!

Please to note that this is not directed at anyone I know (that I know of ( Read more... )

So I've looked about Google+ and am largely unimpressed ( Read more... )

So someone asked a music question and I ended up over on Youtube and have just fallen in love with two bands, one from Australia and one from Portland, both with new or upcoming albums ( Read more... )