I guess though that to the Glenn Becks and Sarah Palins of the world if it’s not happening right in front of them in the USA then it isn’t really happening. The rest of the world not only doesn’t matter it doesn’t even really exist.
Sociology
Homo Minchinosaurus herd returns to the Opposition front bench
”John Howard and Peter Costello would have struggled to be promoted in Tony Abbott’s Liberal Party,” a senior minister, Anthony Albanese, said.
Quick Hit: Don’t like.
Viva Placemat Sheets. Apologies for the poor picture quality, but I think you can probably see what I’m getting at. STA Travel. (H/T to Bek).
My two unfavourite memes of this week
People who keep harassing someone for a deleted copy of someone else’s raw data instead of going to the originator of that raw data for a copy of their own? Even when it’s been explained to them over and over that the originator is the only person who can provide another copy of that raw data? Now that’s unethical.
Show your vote
a virtual ballot box that can be embedded into any website allowing people to register their support for sealing a fair and effective climate deal at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen, which runs for two weeks from Monday.
Carnival! Get your submissions in now.
The Nineteenth Edition of the Down Under Feminists Carnival is fast approaching! There are around 24 hours until the close of submissions, so get your posts in RIGHT NOW. This edition will be hosted by mynxii at The Professional Lap… Read More ›
Dead because she…
A former Miss Argentina has died from complications after cosmetic surgery, leaving behind her husband and eight year old twins. According to newspaper reports “the woman who had it all died because she wanted a slightly firmer ass”. Not because… Read More ›
Procrastination aid Of The Day: UEA CRU hyperbole
The emails largely had to do with dealing with an already known problem with dendrochronology. The oceans are still rising, the Arctic ice is still melting back worse in the summer, the glaciers are still withdrawing. And all of this is still exceeding IPCC models, as the modelers well know. The hockey stick has acquired another crook.
News from the Marriage Equality Rally (with bonus accessibility report)
Image: A group of smiling Hoydenizens standing on the steps of Sydney Town Hall, holding a sign that reads “Hoyden About Town for Marriage Equality”. In the background, we see people waving rainblow flags. I’m happy to report that a… Read More ›
It’s White Ribbon Day
The official website has a whole heap of good material, including a donation page, the link to their campaign for men to swear an oath never to commit, never to excuse, and never to remain silent about violence against women. Crucially, there is also a link for where to seek help.
Hoyden About Town 