MSNBC is carrying a Reuters article, Insult to injury: More kids hurt by own crutches, about injuries to young people “related to the use of crutches, wheelchairs and walkers”. Apparently, these injuries are “on the rise”, with significant numbers of… Read More ›
Month: May 2010
Eurovision Final Live Chat
It’s been ages since we last livechatted! Today at the Hoydenfest I was asked if I could set it up for all those who love themselves some kitsch and bling every year on SBS, so here we are. The show starts at 7:30pm on SBS Australian Eastern Standard Time, and the chat widget below should go live at 7:15pm.
Iinet, Censorship, and Conroy’s Lies
The government’s $128.8 million Cyber Safety policy includes forcing internet service providers to block access to a secret blacklist of website pages identified as ”refused classification” by the Australian police. Web pages will be nominated for blacklisting by Australian internet users who come across illegal or ”unacceptable” websites.
So simple, even your mother will be opposed
My four month old has explained a lot of things to me. To date it’s been things like “it’s been four months and you still can’t tell the difference between tired and hungry? HERE LET ME SHOW YOU.” But I… Read More ›
Otterday! And Open Thread.
Today’s baby otter comes to us via The Daily Squee. Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there anything great happening in your life? Anything you want to get off your chest?… Read More ›
BabyBerry vs iPad
Looking for the ultimate gadget? BBC Animation from Mitchell and Webb:
Femmostroppo Reader – May 28, 2010 #feminismfriday
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. What will Twitter will make of a #feminismfriday hashtag? – Lets have a #feminismfriday Twittersalon! (If… Read More ›
Repellent rape apologists
TRIGGER WARNING.
revisiting what is apparently an old argument of his: that clear cut cases of rape and sexual enslavement of women allegedly ordered by God in the early books of the Bible might just not “really” be “rape”
Thursday Cheezburger: Gonzo
And today’s theme is: Gonzo! You may need to be creative with this one… Post your own favourite in-theme Cheez here, and wait for admin image magic to make it appear. Please post a link to a FULL webpage, rather… Read More ›
Femmostroppo Reader – May 26, 2010
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. Know Where Your #TowelDay Is – Interview With Stephen Fry – Sooooo jealous. Kelly Osbourne: better… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 