link dump
MUST-READS
Three simple numbers that add up to global catastrophe
Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons: Ideology trumps science-based medicine
Can one drink soda responsibly?
WRONGS
Former GOPer reveals true colours
Militant Islamists punish woman in Timbuktu for forbidden love
Paid Parental Leave: U.S. vs. The World
The Magdalene Laundries are in the news again
100% Horse Meat Found In UK Frozen Beef Lasagnas
VERY MUCH RIGHT
Conflict survivors find healing in theatre
turning the tables on right-wing trolls: author John Scalzi pledging dollars to liberal charities for every insult
'There are a lot of problems here, and him being gay is not one of them.'
'Ace Of Cakes' chef offers to make lesbian couple's wedding cake after bakery refuses
GLBT
Tennessee's "Don't Say Gay" bill is back and now requires teachers to out students
Not very neighbourly: gay chocolatiers claim years of abuse from their neighbors
George Kalogridis Becomes Walt Disney World's first openly gay president
The wife of a transgender woman answers a few questions
SCI-TECH
Drones to Watch Over US Highways
help for the colour blind
How To Cut Your Nails In Zero Gravity
Moles Can Smell in Stereo
STAGE-FILM-BOOKS, ETC
Geoffrey Rush Catches The Book Thief
Colm Meaney joins 'The Alan Partridge Movie'
David Hyde Pierce Broadway-bound with Sigourney Weaver
SOCIO-CULTURAL
AKA a real BAMF: Marisa Merico, the Woman Behind the Mob
Beautifully well-written: Three Things Your Little Girl Needs From You That You May Not Realize
Sounds like common sense to me: Parenting tricks from the French
What would equal-opportunity on-screen nudity look like? (Heh. Inside, the twelve-year old in me starts singing like Veruca in Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 'Don't care how - I want it now!' Of course, having more people of all sizes, shapes, abilities and colours in film, especially US film, would also be deeply appreciated.)
WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
Loving fish owner devises harness for his handicapped goldfish
Another animal lover gives disabled piglet new lease on life
pics of the day
QUOTES
@TheDailyEdge
UK House of Commons approves same-sex marriage over objections of Conservatives who insist being gay "just a phase one goes through at Eton"
@LOLGOP
If "pro-family" weren't only used ironically in America, they would have to support the Family and Medical Leave Act
@AuntLynette
What's wrong with this headline? "Is it fair to penalize smokers and overeaters?" Article is about obesity, not overeating. NOT SYNONYMS!
@TheDailyEdge
Eric Cantor: "As a gentleman, I care very deeply about women. As a politician, I treat them like shit"
@Evil_Dumbledore
My phone battery lasts longer than most of Taylor Swift's relationships.
@Jennyjinx
Kids tend to think real guns are toys because they are given toy guns to play with. Yes, I said it.
@CatFoodBreath
What do you mean "cats are lazy"? So far today I've spent over 10 hours on the couch. That's dedication.
@marksimpsonist
The clue might be in the name. It's Richard of York, not Richard of Dull East Midlands Town.
@HMRichardIII
I asked if anyone had a horse. They all said 'neigh'.
@TheTweetOfGod
"Forgive me Father, for I have Dennis." - Dyslexic confession.
Looks like a Nor'Easter is going to pound the coast. Take care out there, all.
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