From xkcd – “Babies” (as always, for added twist, mouse-over the image for extra text)
relationships
All our relationships, not just partnerings
Nitpickers alert: sexual health education division
Allison Pearson is outraged that her 12 year old daughter knows all about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases, because this will apparently ruin the youthful romantic yearnings that all teenage girls should have by right, yet paradoxically this very lack… Read More ›
Who’s the TV couple of the Noughties?
[Images and links may include spoilers.] The turn of the century seems only moments ago to me, but it’s 2008 already. And I’ve been contemplating who is the TV romantic pairing of the decade. In the seventies, we had Joanie… Read More ›
I saw a great need
Maybe it’s only because I’m full of the flu and curmudgeonly as hell today, but the inevitable angel-washing after the latest celebrity cancer death is pissing me off. She was, apparently, brave (i.e. uncomplaining). You know, I’m sure she was,… Read More ›
Facebook not a total waste of time after all
Facebook changes luck for lonely cat Image Source: SMH – cat with RSPCA worker Jacob had been separated from his owner for three years, and when he was found and his microchip checked the contact phone number had been disconnected…. Read More ›
Two Unusual Tales
From the section of the paper actually called Unusual Tales. Court overturns father’s grounding of 12-year-old [link] “At her age, children test their limits and it’s up to their parents to set boundaries. “I started an appeal of the decision… Read More ›
As so often occurs, I find out about something neat when it’s nearly over
NaComLeavMo: More Conversation Than You Can Shake a Stick at Arrgh, only a little over a week left! National Comment Leaving Month: an initiative of Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters, a blog I normally wouldn’t have found because of… Read More ›
Chez Tog in transit: pedantry in motion
The quick run on a rainy morning to get T2 to the station. (as we exit the house) T1: I’m really very annoyed with that farmer in West Australia. T2: Why? T1: I will never again be able with a… Read More ›
This week, Whoydnesday is all about the Companions
So, for our second Whoydnesday (taking up Su’s suggestion for a slight revision in spelling since last week), lets focus on the sociodynamics of the relationship between Doctor and Companion. (Although when Lauredhel logs on she has a great image… Read More ›
Japan officially recognizes Ainu as indigenous people for first time
It’s a start. TOKYO (AP) – Japan’s parliament voted Friday to recognize the Ainu ethnic group as the country’s indigenous people for the first time and urged steps to reverse a century of discrimination and poverty. The votes in both… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 