Looks like it’s not just Fox News’ Liz Trotta, Fox Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, CNN, Rush Limbaugh, Mitt Romney, and AP Chairman W. Dean Singleton. Fairfax’s Sydney Morning Herald is now in on the “Obama? Osama?” faux-confusion act. A… Read More ›
Culture
The milieu through which we swim
Incorrect use could be harmful.
While watching The Cat in the Hat tonight, I was momentarily amused by the timing of the mandatory warning on the latest Nurofen ad, and I grabbed a still [1].
Otterday!
A six-week old Asian short-clawed otter at the animal park in Neumuenster, Germany. Courtesy of Loutron Glouton, who also has some lovely shots of flowers.
All aboard the Big Brother douchetrain: Nobbi and Ben’s inexpert manipulation
I’ve been writing a little about the bullying campaign against Travis in the Big Brother Australia house in this 2008 season. Ringleader Nobbi took out the Friday Night Live games tonight, prompting for the first time a resounding round of… Read More ›
Friday Hoyden: Whoopi Goldberg
This Friday Hoyden is in video, thanks to the wonders of Youtube! Everything you wanted to know about the wonderful, forthright Whoopi Goldberg. Scroll down for descriptions.
The Inaugural Down Under Feminists Carnival
Hoyden About Town is proud to present the first edition of the Down Under Feminists Carnival! I hope you enjoy this spectacular buffet of feminist writing. The Down Under Feminists Carnival is open to feminist submissions from any blog based… Read More ›
USA: The Democrats nomination
The roar is becoming deafening: every newspaper says that Hillary Clinton’s race is run, that it’s time for her to concede that Barack Obama will be the Democratic nominee. But will Clinton do it, or will she continue to campaign… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger
(Yes, I’m working on the carnival.)
Quick Hit: medical misinformation in TV-drama leads to bullying at school
Boy taunted after Seven’s Down syndrome gaffe Channel Seven is facing legal action and an advertising boycott after popular show All Saints implied that Down syndrome is caused by incest. Down syndrome groups say that at least one child has… Read More ›
Procrastination meme: Scattergories
I’m busy with work and can’t do any deep thoughtful posts today, but I do have time for a quick procrastination over lunch. This came to me in email from my friend C. SCATTERGORIES… It’s harder than it looks! When… Read More ›
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