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On Prejudice/Racism and Racial Slurs
Have we become so used to inequality and racist attitudes that we are now desensitized? I was watching an episode of Law & Order where a Caucasian woman was married to an interracial man for many years without knowing. The man had grown up in Tennessee during a time when his mother thought it was better for him that he was able to pass for ( Read more... ) -
Cereal shortage
The European Commission released a statement on Monday regarding the shortage of cereal supplies and the low stock of cereals. An increase in commodity prices due to drought-related supply shortfalls, changes in supply and demand as well as agricultural policy reforms have been blamed. Naturally, manufacturers raise their product prices in ( Read more... ) -
Because who doesn't love Horatio Caine, eh?
It seems the Spaniards favorite TV drama over the 2006 - 2007 season was CSI: Miami, according to a report in Variety. Monday night's showing of the drama averaged 5.1 million viewers (27.7% share). Seriously, who could blame them? Horatio is so the man. -
Descriptions in fan fic
I love fan fic. I love that there are people out there who imagine stories for characters that I like and are willing to share those stories. One thing that annoys me, though, is that some writers have the habit of using “the black man” or “the black woman” just about every time the character of color has a line or performs some action. Is that ( Read more... ) -
My apathy knows no bounds
It has been so long since I posted anything to my LJ. I have commentaries and responses to posts about SGA that I've started, but have not been able to bring myself to finish. *eye roll* I decided to post a couple of stories to make me feel like I've accomplished something. It didn't work. Especially since one of those stories is unfinished ( Read more... ) -
One word: crap
I love this!! Haven't felt like writing any commentaries recently as evidenced by the lack of an entry since....whenever. And don't really have one for this one either. Just I love it! Thank you, John Prescott!
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1219716.ece