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* "UN: World’s poorest lack access to sanitation :" http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2015/6/30/worlds-poorest-gain-access-to-water-not-toilets.html?utm_content=nobylines&utm_campaign=ajam&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=SocialFlow
* "Mental health workers protest at move to integrate clinic with jobcentre:" http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jun/26/mental-health-protest-clinic-jobcentre-streatham
* Contrary to the usual practice of giving Oil Companies miniscule fines when they do massive environmental damages, they are fining BP more than four years of profit. Let's hope this trend continues.
* "Exclusive - Kirsten Gillibrand Extended Interview:" http://thedailyshow.cc.com/extended-interviews/m1g7q0/exclusive-kirsten-gillibrand-extended-interview
Pt. 2: http://thedailyshow.cc.com/extended-interviews/m1g7q0/exclusive-kirsten-gillibrand-extended-interview
* "Christie snags dubious endorsement, Trump polling well with Republicans:"
* "Fact checking Donald Trump's immigration comments:" http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/07/03/donald-trump-immigration-claims-simon-dnt-ac.cnn
* "Distraught people, deadly results: Fatal shootings by on-duty police officers:" http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/investigative/2015/06/30/distraught-people-deadly-results/
* "Bree Newsome exclusive:"
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* "History made in bright, bold, personal color:"
* "Court forces anti-gay holdouts on marriage equality:"
* "Texas-sized battle over same-sex marriage - CNN Video:" http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2015/07/03/texas-county-clerk-same-sex-marriages-nobles-dnt-ac.cnn
* "What Next For Our TBLG Rights Movement?:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2015/06/what-next-for-our-tblg-rights-movement.html
* "We Trans Peeps Are Just Like You Cis Peeps:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2015/06/we-trans-peeps-are-just-like-you-cis.html
* "What the textbooks don't tell you about psychology's most famous case study:" http://digest.bps.org.uk/2015/06/what-textbooks-dont-tell-you-about.html
* I love Sarah Vowell. "Exclusive - Sarah Vowell Extended Interview:"
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* "Democalypse 2016 - 10 Pounds of S**t in a Five-Pound Bag:"
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* "Living in Denali:"
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* "Slandero Gigante:"
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* "#BigGayMonday - Power Haterade:"
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* "Blacklash 2016: The Unblackening - Here's Another One:"
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* "Black and Blue - Ferguson Police Report:"
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* "Black Church Fires in the South - Santana Crimsey:"
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* "OVERTIME OVERHAUL:"
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* "Blacklash 2016: The Unblackening - Trump Dump:"
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* The bureaucracy was mostly an exhausting failure. Because my doctor didn't take five minutes to fill in two simple lines and a signature by 3or4 PM Tuesday, I had to go back and get her to do another thing because they changed requirements on the first. Neither of my doctors were in, so I wasted gas and more than an hour on failing to get my parking tags. I did manage to get some fees returned by the bank, but not all of them (enough to get detergent and my shoes fixed when it clears), and picked up margarine and pie cherries while I was out, so it wasn't a total failure, but it took literally all morning in pain and in the heat while burning gas we couldn't afford to achieve very little.
* I am really liking the Crimson Fields so far. I know, I know, hospital drama is really not my thing, but I also have thing thing about WWI. (It was this massive generational trauma that pretty much shaped the course of the 20th Century and yet we barely teach it, barely study it. My theory is that it was so damaging people simply tried to pretend it didn't happen and by the time people were ready to talk about it and analyze it, society had been overtaken by a whole new set of shocks. It is hugely important and mostly overlooked). Anyway, I'll generally give a WWI thing at least a try. This quickly won me over with strong characterizations, a willingness to talk about class and gender issues, the horrific treatment of people with PTSD, and all sorts of associated societal and psychological issues both explicit and hinted at. I'm two episodes in, but am hopeful it will continue strong.
* I grew up on the original 1975 Poldark. Indeed, I used to own both series on VHS, which my Mother gave me as a gift. What with VHS being long over as a format, I haven't seen it in a while, but I'm very familiar with the old version. I was incredibly excited when I heard about an Aidan Turner reboot, both because I like Aidan Turner and I think Ross Poldark is perfect for his acting skill set, and it finally started airing on PBS. I am two episodes in, so I can only comment on what's happened so far. Aidan is exactly as good as I expected and honestly, I think his Ross is better than the original because it is more nuanced. I say this honestly as a fan of the original. The huge physical difference between original Elizabeth and Verity and the new version was rather a shock, but once I got over it, they really grew on me. I decided that new Elizabeth in particular is in an improvement because this actress and framing really sells the way Elizabeth is constrained by societal norms and finances, whereas old Elizabeth read more as an indecisive drip. Seriously, Mom and I never could see her appeal in the old one, especially once a kick ass alternative showed up and started being awesome. This Elizabeth is tortured by her conflicting desires, needs, and expectations. She is more person and less object and thus more sympathetic. It is subtle, but it makes all the difference. With Verity and with Prudy, I have no strong opinion yet, though I somewhat favor old Verity, who felt better developed, and old Prudie who actually had a part instead of being overshadowed by her husband. They feel backgrounded, deemphasized, even in the second episode where Verity has major plot. As a result, it felt rushed. I dramatically prefer old Francis to new. Old Francis was charming and thus fundamentally tragic. New Francis is practically a non-entity. I like Old Jud, way better. I get that softening the accent makes it easier to market in the Americas, but I like my Jud slurring a thick Cornish peasant accent, a goblinlike echo of Joesph out of Wuthering Heights. I just do. The Warleggans in the new version really work for me. Daddy Warleggan is very like the old. This George Warleggan is more subtle, a different interpretation, and one that works beautifully with the way the new show is designed. Old George Warleggan is just right in the '70's show's context; this George works best with this version. I haven't decided about new Demelza yet. Her line readings are very like Old Demelza's, but she's taking longer to gel, I think because they so deemphasized Jud and Prudie. She hasn't got enough to bounce off of and Demelza really needs that to shine. The bits that are there are adequate, but in the old show, we loved her right away; here I don't. I look at her and think, "You used to be my favorite, why aren't I feeling anything for you?" Either this is a massive problem or it's deliberate. I can see artistic reasons why they might want to do it, but it still is rather painful for me as someone who is an old school fan. *fingers crossed that when they do make their move it is stunning* So overall, I am really sucked in, but it's Demelza that pretty much makes or breaks a Poldark retelling, and I'm not sold on her yet the way I am on this version of Ross Poldark.
* "Killjoys, Season 1, Episode 2: The Sugar Point Run:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2015/06/killjoys-season-1-episode-2-sugar-point.html
* "Sunday Sweets: Rainbow Connection:" http://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2015/6/28/sunday-sweets-rainbow-connection.html
* Ebay Time:
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* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We desperately need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
* My RL oldest continuous friend is doing a fundraiser: http://www.gofundme.com/x9g7q2k
* Trying to stay afloat until August: http://www.gofundme.com/cuovws or Lethran@gmail.com
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* "Mental health workers protest at move to integrate clinic with jobcentre:" http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jun/26/mental-health-protest-clinic-jobcentre-streatham
* Contrary to the usual practice of giving Oil Companies miniscule fines when they do massive environmental damages, they are fining BP more than four years of profit. Let's hope this trend continues.
* "Exclusive - Kirsten Gillibrand Extended Interview:" http://thedailyshow.cc.com/extended-interviews/m1g7q0/exclusive-kirsten-gillibrand-extended-interview
Pt. 2: http://thedailyshow.cc.com/extended-interviews/m1g7q0/exclusive-kirsten-gillibrand-extended-interview
* "Christie snags dubious endorsement, Trump polling well with Republicans:"
* "Fact checking Donald Trump's immigration comments:" http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/07/03/donald-trump-immigration-claims-simon-dnt-ac.cnn
* "Distraught people, deadly results: Fatal shootings by on-duty police officers:" http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/investigative/2015/06/30/distraught-people-deadly-results/
* "Bree Newsome exclusive:"
* "Bree Newsome:"
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* "History made in bright, bold, personal color:"
* "Court forces anti-gay holdouts on marriage equality:"
* "Texas-sized battle over same-sex marriage - CNN Video:" http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2015/07/03/texas-county-clerk-same-sex-marriages-nobles-dnt-ac.cnn
* "What Next For Our TBLG Rights Movement?:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2015/06/what-next-for-our-tblg-rights-movement.html
* "We Trans Peeps Are Just Like You Cis Peeps:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2015/06/we-trans-peeps-are-just-like-you-cis.html
* "What the textbooks don't tell you about psychology's most famous case study:" http://digest.bps.org.uk/2015/06/what-textbooks-dont-tell-you-about.html
* I love Sarah Vowell. "Exclusive - Sarah Vowell Extended Interview:"
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* "Democalypse 2016 - 10 Pounds of S**t in a Five-Pound Bag:"
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* "Living in Denali:"
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* "Slandero Gigante:"
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* "#BigGayMonday - Power Haterade:"
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* "Blacklash 2016: The Unblackening - Here's Another One:"
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* "Black and Blue - Ferguson Police Report:"
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* "Black Church Fires in the South - Santana Crimsey:"
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* "OVERTIME OVERHAUL:"
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* "Blacklash 2016: The Unblackening - Trump Dump:"
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* The bureaucracy was mostly an exhausting failure. Because my doctor didn't take five minutes to fill in two simple lines and a signature by 3or4 PM Tuesday, I had to go back and get her to do another thing because they changed requirements on the first. Neither of my doctors were in, so I wasted gas and more than an hour on failing to get my parking tags. I did manage to get some fees returned by the bank, but not all of them (enough to get detergent and my shoes fixed when it clears), and picked up margarine and pie cherries while I was out, so it wasn't a total failure, but it took literally all morning in pain and in the heat while burning gas we couldn't afford to achieve very little.
* I am really liking the Crimson Fields so far. I know, I know, hospital drama is really not my thing, but I also have thing thing about WWI. (It was this massive generational trauma that pretty much shaped the course of the 20th Century and yet we barely teach it, barely study it. My theory is that it was so damaging people simply tried to pretend it didn't happen and by the time people were ready to talk about it and analyze it, society had been overtaken by a whole new set of shocks. It is hugely important and mostly overlooked). Anyway, I'll generally give a WWI thing at least a try. This quickly won me over with strong characterizations, a willingness to talk about class and gender issues, the horrific treatment of people with PTSD, and all sorts of associated societal and psychological issues both explicit and hinted at. I'm two episodes in, but am hopeful it will continue strong.
* I grew up on the original 1975 Poldark. Indeed, I used to own both series on VHS, which my Mother gave me as a gift. What with VHS being long over as a format, I haven't seen it in a while, but I'm very familiar with the old version. I was incredibly excited when I heard about an Aidan Turner reboot, both because I like Aidan Turner and I think Ross Poldark is perfect for his acting skill set, and it finally started airing on PBS. I am two episodes in, so I can only comment on what's happened so far. Aidan is exactly as good as I expected and honestly, I think his Ross is better than the original because it is more nuanced. I say this honestly as a fan of the original. The huge physical difference between original Elizabeth and Verity and the new version was rather a shock, but once I got over it, they really grew on me. I decided that new Elizabeth in particular is in an improvement because this actress and framing really sells the way Elizabeth is constrained by societal norms and finances, whereas old Elizabeth read more as an indecisive drip. Seriously, Mom and I never could see her appeal in the old one, especially once a kick ass alternative showed up and started being awesome. This Elizabeth is tortured by her conflicting desires, needs, and expectations. She is more person and less object and thus more sympathetic. It is subtle, but it makes all the difference. With Verity and with Prudy, I have no strong opinion yet, though I somewhat favor old Verity, who felt better developed, and old Prudie who actually had a part instead of being overshadowed by her husband. They feel backgrounded, deemphasized, even in the second episode where Verity has major plot. As a result, it felt rushed. I dramatically prefer old Francis to new. Old Francis was charming and thus fundamentally tragic. New Francis is practically a non-entity. I like Old Jud, way better. I get that softening the accent makes it easier to market in the Americas, but I like my Jud slurring a thick Cornish peasant accent, a goblinlike echo of Joesph out of Wuthering Heights. I just do. The Warleggans in the new version really work for me. Daddy Warleggan is very like the old. This George Warleggan is more subtle, a different interpretation, and one that works beautifully with the way the new show is designed. Old George Warleggan is just right in the '70's show's context; this George works best with this version. I haven't decided about new Demelza yet. Her line readings are very like Old Demelza's, but she's taking longer to gel, I think because they so deemphasized Jud and Prudie. She hasn't got enough to bounce off of and Demelza really needs that to shine. The bits that are there are adequate, but in the old show, we loved her right away; here I don't. I look at her and think, "You used to be my favorite, why aren't I feeling anything for you?" Either this is a massive problem or it's deliberate. I can see artistic reasons why they might want to do it, but it still is rather painful for me as someone who is an old school fan. *fingers crossed that when they do make their move it is stunning* So overall, I am really sucked in, but it's Demelza that pretty much makes or breaks a Poldark retelling, and I'm not sold on her yet the way I am on this version of Ross Poldark.
* "Killjoys, Season 1, Episode 2: The Sugar Point Run:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2015/06/killjoys-season-1-episode-2-sugar-point.html
* "Sunday Sweets: Rainbow Connection:" http://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2015/6/28/sunday-sweets-rainbow-connection.html
* Ebay Time:
AUTUMN FANCIES 2013 (LE, Halloweenies): (Company says: Dry grasses bathed in amber light, muted by gentle shadows.) Top of label.:http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/301667294922?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We desperately need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
* My RL oldest continuous friend is doing a fundraiser: http://www.gofundme.com/x9g7q2k
* Trying to stay afloat until August: http://www.gofundme.com/cuovws or Lethran@gmail.com
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