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French women are becoming increasingly assertive in their sexual habits...Female sexual emancipation has been a hot topic in France ever since President Nicolas Sarkozy met Carla Bruni, the Italian model and singer. The couple married last month....although Ms Bruni recently declared monogamy "terribly boring" =D (American women, takes some g'damn notes!)
also a fast but satisfying read =P "What we can learn from French women"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/27/what-we-can-learn-from-fr_n_88701.htmlFrench women are becoming increasingly assertive in their sexual habits...Female... more
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What is it about election season that brings out the worst in people? In 1962, Gloria Steinem wrote an article in Esquire magazine about the way in which women are forced to choose between a career and marriage. This article introduced "Feminism" into the American Lexicon. It preceded Betty Friedan's book, "The Feminine Mystique," by one year. The media appointed Steinem as a feminist leader. Steinem let these words come from her mouth at a Clinton stump speech:
"Suppose John McCain had been Joan McCain and Joan McCain had got captured, shot down and been a POW for eight years. [The media would ask], ‘What did you do wrong to get captured? What terrible things did you do while you were there as a captive for eight years?’”
"McCain was, in fact, a prisoner of war for around five and a half years, during which time he was tortured repeatedly. Referring to his time in captivity, Steinem said with bewilderment, 'I mean, hello? This is supposed to be a qualification to be president? I don’t think so.'"What is it about election season that brings out the worst in people? In 1962, Gloria... more
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I just finished my new video.
Starring Nadya Ginsburg.
Britney, Cher, Madonna, and Winonan Ryder
share their feelings about The Worm.
Hosted by Gloria Stienem.I just finished my new video.
Starring Nadya Ginsburg.
Britney, Cher, Madonna, and... more
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Male belly dancing, a centuries-old Egyptian tradition, is making a comeback - against the odds, considering its periodic suppression by government and religious officials. The problem for Mesbaah is that his craft has long been associated with homosexuality - a taboo in Egypt.Male belly dancing, a centuries-old Egyptian tradition, is making a comeback - against... more
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Gloria Steinem debates Clinton vs. Obama in this NY Times Op-ed and makes an interesting point. Gloria Steinem debates Clinton vs. Obama in this NY Times Op-ed and makes an... more
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Last night a Clinton event in New Hampshire was disrupted by a man screaming "Iron My Shirt." Hillary made sure to ask that the lights be turned up so everyone could see the sign, and then responded to him with, "ah, the remnants of sexism, alive and well."Last night a Clinton event in New Hampshire was disrupted by a man screaming... more
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Do Christmas ads for luxury goods patronise men and insult women? A number of bloggers reckon they do, and they're not mincing their words in summing up their view of the advertisers' assumptions.
They argue that sexist festive ads suggest that women's affections are a commodity and not a normal human expression, taking umbrage with jewellery ads, including one that shows a diamond necklace and the statement "Hey, what do you know. She thinks you're funny again." with one blogger fuming: "These ads go far beyond just saying, "Hey, it's fun to spoil someone you love on occasion," and straight into making rather f*cked up insinuations about how marriage and heterosexual relationships are transactional - her love and sex for your baubles."
So, harmless fun or sexist idiocy?
Do Christmas ads for luxury goods patronise men and insult women? A number of bloggers... more
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Looking very much the part of an old Hollywood Glamazon, Katherine Heigl opens up in the forthcoming January 2008 issue of Vanity Fair on various subjects. Here's her take on the film that helped make her famous, Knocked Up:
"It paints the women as shrews, as humorless and uptight, and it paints the men as lovable, goofy, fun-loving guys. It exaggerated the characters, and I had a hard time with it, on some days. Im playing such a bitch; why is she being such a killjoy? Why is this how youre portraying women? Ninety-eight percent of the time it was an amazing experience, but it was hard for me to love the movie.Looking very much the part of an old Hollywood Glamazon, Katherine Heigl opens up in... more
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Engaging profiles of 5 former CIA agents which includes the varied experiences encountered during they're recruitment, frightening top-secret operations, eventual disillusionment and defection. A remarkable look at the lengths our government has gone to manipulate public opinion, radically undermine civilizations in other countries, and commit crimes against humanity. An exceptional expose.Engaging profiles of 5 former CIA agents which includes the varied experiences... more
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So are women funny? There are a few really great female comics - look at Jo Brand or Dawn French for example. These women are funny because they are quirky and different, and have made a name for themselves as character performers. But are female comics generally less successful than their male counterparts? The discussion is an interesting one and raises many gender issues. Welcome to the dark murky world of female comediennes..
So are women funny? There are a few really great female comics - look at Jo Brand or... more
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You should all feel ashamed for taking part in such a sexist and degrading board game. That is all I have to say.You should all feel ashamed for taking part in such a sexist and degrading board game.... more
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In a small New Zealand coastal village, Maori claim descent from Paikea, the Whale Rider. In every generation for more than 1000 years, a male heir born to the Chief succeeds to the title.
The time is now. The Chief's eldest son, Porourangi, fathers twins - a boy and a girl. But the boy and his mother die in childbirth. The surviving girl is named Pai.
Grief-stricken, her father leaves her to be raised by her grandparents. Koro, her grandfather who is the Chief, refuses to acknowledge Pai as the inheritor of the tradition and claims she is of no use to him. But her grandmother, Flowers, sees more than a broken line, she sees a child in desperate need of love.
And Koro learns to love the child. When Pai's father, Porourangi, now a feted international artist, returns home after twelve years, Koro hopes everything is resolved and Porourangi will to accept destiny and become his successor.
But Porourangi has no intention of becoming Chief. He has moved away from his people both physically and emotionally. After a bitter argument with Koro he leaves, suggesting to Pai that she come with him. She starts the journey but quickly returns, claiming her grandfather needs her.
Koro is blinded by prejudice and even Flowers cannot convince him that Pai is the natural heir. The old Chief is convinced that the tribe's misfortunes began at Pai's birth and calls for his people to bring their 12-year-old boys to him for training.
He is certain that through a gruelling process of teaching the ancient chants, tribal lore and warrior techniques, the future leader of their tribe will be revealed to him.
Meanwhile, deep within the ocean, a massive herd of whales is responding, drawn towards Pai and their twin destinies.
When the whales become stranded on the beach, Koro is sure this signals an apocalyptic end to his tribe. Until one person prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the people. The Whale Rider.
In a small New Zealand coastal village, Maori claim descent from Paikea, the Whale... more
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Ever been cat-called? Had your ass grabbed? Felt a stranger undressing you with their eyes? This is a common, unwelcome experience for many women and men. How do you respond?Ever been cat-called? Had your ass grabbed? Felt a stranger undressing you with their... more
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