In yesterday’s SMH Catherine Deveny asked Why do (don’t go there) most children(don’t go there) still end up with (don’t go there, don’t go there, don’t go there!) their father’s surname? She’s fairly clearly talking about a certain, already small… Read More ›
Year: 2010
Quickhit: Stop funding homeopathy, say British MPs
We conclude that placebos should not be routinely prescribed on the National Health Service
My daughter makes me laugh
IF U CAN READ THIS, I’VE LOST MY SHOE
Quick Hit: Won’t someone think of the physics?
And here I was thinking that movies needed pass the Bechdel Test to be better. But apparently I was wrong. What movies really need to do is stick to proper physics. Well I’m glad we got that sorted, aren’t you?
The perfect trifecta. And by “perfect”, I mean…
Sometimes, I’m almost tempted to believe there’s a special, special place in hell for people like US Republican State Delegate Bob Marshall of Manassas who says: Disabled children are God’s punishment to women who have aborted their first pregnancy. Yes,… Read More ›
For the record: Garrett and ministerial code of conduct
On principle, Peter Garrett should resign and if he doesn’t, he should be asked to go.
Femmostroppo Reader – February 22, 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. If Norway can prosper with a stable population, why can’t Australia? – “In fact, no fewer… Read More ›
Peter Hayward’s Homeless Adventure. [Guest post by Napalmnacey]
Hey everyone, I’m Napalmnacey. I’ve blogged for years informally at my LJ, logansrogue, and now I’m contributing at Hoyden! I’m an artist, musician and singer, and I’m working on my first novel. I write and draw comics and I am… Read More ›
Otterday! And Open Thread.
Today’s otter isn’t an otter – it’s a weasel! This fabulous critter was snapped by law_keven on flickr. Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there anything great happening in your life?… Read More ›
Femmostroppo Reader – February 19, 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
Hoyden About Town 