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Who’s Been Called In As “Experts” To Talk Birth Control On Cable News?

Jessica Wakeman19 hours ago //
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Who’s been called in as “experts” on cable news to discuss the current debate over birth control? More men than women, that’s who. Across all the networks, 91 men appeared to talk about the birth control debate, while only 55 women appeared on-air. The greatest disparity was at the Fox stations, but the “liberal”-leaning network of MSNBC didn’t do much better. When the debate primarily affects women’s lives — in this case, their very bodies — more female voices need to be heard. Shame on these networks for allowing guys, whatever their opinion, a greater voice in the debate.  [Think Progress]

Please Don’t Smother That Very Cute Baby, Coco

Tiffanie DraytonFebruary 11, 2012 //
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Coco — you know, the wife of rapper Ice-T — recently posted this photo to her Twitter, in which she’s laying naked alongside her nephew, prompting much outrage over the appropriateness of her lack of attire around a baby. But I gotta say, forget the nudity — that poor baby’s life is obviously in danger! He is just within a few inches of being smothered by Coco’s massive rack. His access to oxygen depends on Coco’s head remaining propped up by her left arm as she sleeps. Hello?! Coco, clothes or no clothes, be careful with those jugs. They’re dangerous! [ONTD]

Seriously, The Worst Valentine’s Day Gift Ever

Ami AngelowiczFebruary 10, 2012 //
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We have a clear winner here for worst Valentine’s Day gift idea known to man. And I thought “I love you from top to bottom” toilet paper was bad. Dude, no need to burden yourself with my funeral arrangements. Just in case you were seduced by this convincing ad, “Surprise honey, I got you a coffin!” is not gonna go over well with your woman. [Sci-fi Win]

Valentine’s Day Fail: Stalker Cards

Jessica WakemanFebruary 9, 2012 //
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Sorry to be the wet blanket, everyone. But Valentine’s Day cards that joke about stalkers? Not really funny. There’s a bunch of stalker cards like this one for sale on Zazzle.com, including a particularly disturbing one that says “Be Mine” spelled out in blood above a heart made out of a razor blade. I have a pretty irreverent sense of humor, but I don’t see any humor in joking about violence. Stalking is creepy and scary to people who actually live through it. There’s better ways to be funny if you want to fly your freak flag this Valentine’s Day. [Zazzle.com] 

HIV/AIDS Ad Is So Clever, Yet So Tacky

Jessica WakemanFebruary 3, 2012 //
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Clever use of Facebook Places, Finnish condom PSA! Too bad you had to resort to slut-shaming to do it. Twenty sexual partners might sound like a lot, but all you need is one roll in the hay with one person with HIV. The number of partners a person has really isn’t the point. (And FWIW, there’s also a male version of this PSA where the dude had 35 sexual partners. Point still holds true.) [Copyranter via Buzzfeed]

Susan G. Komen For The Cure Web Site Was Hacked Last Night

Jessica WakemanFebruary 2, 2012 //
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Last night, the website for Susan G. Komen for the Cure was hacked! According to The Atlantic Wire, visitors were redirected to a dummy site with a mocked up page reading, “Help us run over poor women on our way to the bank.” Oh, burn. Obviously the hack is in response to Komen’s decision on Tuesday to halt grants to Planned Parenthood that gave breast exams to women that could otherwise not afford them, after caving to pressure from anti-abortion activists, including an anti-abortion ex-politician who now works for Komen. (However, I was pleased to read this morning that one of Komen’s top public health officials, Mollie Williams, resigned in protest over the decision to defund Planned Parenthood.) Nevertheless, what an awesome hack. Don’t f**k with women’s health!  [The Atlantic Wire, The Atlantic Wire]

Young Maggie Smith’s Cheekbones Were As Sharp As Her One-Liners

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJanuary 26, 2012 //
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Let’s Talk About All The Things Wrong With This Photo Of Michael Cera And Ben Flajnik

Ami AngelowiczJanuary 24, 2012 //
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As Amelia said when she looked at this picture of actor Michael Cera and “Bachelor” Ben Flajnik at a Sundance Film Festival party, “There are a lot of things about this that make me uncomfie.”  I couldn’t agree more. I had a visceral feeling of discomfort the moment I saw it. I have so many questions. First: Why was Ben invited to Sundance? Please don’t tell me he’s trying to be an actor now. Continuing on: What’s up with Michael’s mustache? His hat? Why is he holding Ben in such a lascivious fashion? Did they know each other before this moment? Or is Michael just trying to be ironic? Why is Ben so boring? OK. Your turn! [Michael Cera looks like my ex-boyfriend in that photo. Oof. -- Editor] [Pop Sugar]

The Only Crocs I’d Ever Wear

Jessica WakemanJanuary 22, 2012 //
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I have a sister, who shall remain nameless despite the public humiliation she deserves, who not only wears Crocs but actually wears Crocs with socks. Crocs with socks! I am related to this person!

The only “crocs” you’ll ever see on my feet are these gator-themed high heels by the Dutch artist Sit. These can at least be forgiven for not being fashionable by being awesome.  [The Daily What]

And It’s Not Even “Take Your Child To Work Day”

Jessica WakemanJanuary 20, 2012 //
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Licia Ronzulli baby in Parliament photo

This is apparently a year-old photo, but I still love it: Licia Ronzulli, a European member of Parliament, brought her then-seven-week-daughter Victoria to work in Strasbourg, and held her in a sling while working. I am not suggesting that everyone should bring their baby to the office, or anyone, really. (I love me some babies, but Ami is loud enough for this office already, thank you.) But I do love the image of a new mother working and caring for her child.

Of course this happened in Europe, not the U.S. We’re still too busy fighting about whether or not health care insurers should be covering the cost of birth control. 

[Daily Mail UK via Facebook.com] Keep reading »

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