December 2008
17 posts
The Bechdel Test →
For 2008.  “Starship Troopers:3 (the Reckoning)” passes, but “Hancock” fails, hard.
Dec 31st
The RxT and I Consider Dennis Prager's Cruise
Me: also denis prager cruise does not specify how much wifetime needs to be spent thinking of england. planning fail. :(
RxT: also, the cruise goes to kenya, where there are lions? Lions totally subvert the acceptable male/female roles
Me: true! they are the devil's kittens
RxT: but the best part? "the Prager listeners you’ll meet"
Dec 30th
Trio of Detroit Cabdrivers make a Christmas Eve... →
Dec 30th
“The new analysis of data from a large federal survey found that more than half...”
– Premarital Abstinence Pledges Ineffective, Study Finds
Dec 29th
Last Great US Fishery is Collapsing →
So much for my “Pescatarian 2009” plans. Is there a sustainable and liveable way to be a gluten-free, lettuce-free vegetarian (who does not eat black or kidney beans)? Or rather, can I find a way to eat meat sparingly, sustainably, and thoughtfully?  Stay tuned for interesting developments in 2009….
Dec 29th
Dec 24th
Dec 23rd
Season's Readings: Part III →
British Edition.
Dec 23rd
Season's Readings: Part II →
A friendly reminder that the worst thing you could possibly be is a single lady on Christmas! I am waiting for the Christmas movie where, when the harried housewife is shown what her life would be like without kids and a husband, says “o well hey this might be a viable alternative lifestyle!”
Dec 19th
“Right, they’ll think you’re a horrible, tree hating monster. Better...”
– RxT
Dec 17th
Dec 14th
Season's readings: Part I →
The first part of a December link series.
Dec 14th
“For now, transportation and business officials are anticipating 10,000 buses...”
– Greater Washington Board of Trade President Jim Dinegar, in a comment to the Washington Post.
Dec 9th
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Dec 7th
Surprise URL →
File under: - Places to go - Things to have a reason to say - Plans for next year
Dec 4th
Bleep
MKB: omg - thanksgiving got rickrolled.
MKB: internet what have you done. why god why. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL-hNMJvcyI&eurl=http://www.wonkette.com/&feature=player_embedded
Me: the internet wants to be real people. OMG IT IS SENTIENT
MKB: holy ---- ...the singularity is here.
Dec 1st