Blokes at Crikey are wondering why they don’t have more female subscribers, and “Where are Australia’s female political bloggers?” Excerpts from the thread: Possum Comitatus: “Something that has surprised me for a while on the gender balance of the Australian… Read More ›
Month: August 2009
Virtual travelling: equivalent to 19 marathons in 22 days and counting
Eddie Izzard is spending August and most of September running around the UK. All four capitals and as much in between as he can manage. 1100 miles averaging 30 miles a day for 6 days a week. For charity (Sports Relief, an arm of Comic Relief).
Femmostroppo Reader – August 19, 2009
Items of interest found recently in my RSS feed. What did I miss? Please share what you've been reading (and writing!) in the comments.
Quickhit: QLD petition for decriminalisation of abortion
If you’re on a Queensland electoral roll, or you know people who are, take action!
Femmostroppo Reader – August 18, 2009
Items of interest found recently in my RSS feed. What did I miss? Please share what you've been reading (and writing!) in the comments. Abortion pill available to more women | National News | News.com.au – Marie Stopes clinics will… Read More ›
Weird flashes of insight in the middle of the night
Just had a thought – you know all those old narratives about heroic quests or battles, where some sentry falls asleep and then some other guy wakes up and manages to spot the enemy sneaking up just in the nick of time? Ever wondered why in those stories it’s always an older guy who wakes up and raises the alarm?
Video Of The Day: from The Onion on Google and privacy
There’s been a slew of articles about Google and privacy and Google monstering poor little media conglomerates lately. Just paranoia (or competitors panic-mongering), or is there a legitimate concern regarding a looming information monopoly?
What a pair of fucking wankstains
Kyle and JackieO reneged on a promise to donate money to a sick kid.[…]Indeed, if Austereo were a company that had any true feeling of public responsibility towards the listeners that make it millions through a formula that relies on regular tugging of the heartstrings alongside that tacky junk, then they would have had a standing arrangement in place with one of the major banks for such donation appeals for years now.
Femmostroppo Reader – August 16, 2009
Busy weekend, so all you get today is a second Femmostroppo Reader! Enjoy.
Femmostroppo Reader – August 16, 2009
Items of interest found recently in my RSS feed. What did I miss? Please share what you've been reading (and writing!) in the comments. Mr. Mom – “There’s no such thing as a “Mr. Mom.” Yes, I know—but hilarious ’80s… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 