The Hipsterfication Of America

On 2011.11.18, in ideas, by nicole
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The Hipsterfication Of America

Cities are known for setting trends; hipsterism is about anti-trends. It sounds funny, but hipsters in Omaha may actually be cooler than hipsters in New York City — everyone knows about New York City.”

This is so funnies.

 

The right to be hidden

On 2011.11.17, in news, politics, by nicole
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Arab freedom of expression: The right to be hidden

Hehe cool.  Freedom means different things to different folk.

 

The Face of Modern Slavery

By my calculations, at least 10 times as many girls are now trafficked into brothels annually as African slaves were transported to the New World in the peak years of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Somaly Mam’s The Road of Lost Innocence: As a girl she was sold into sexual slavery, but now she rescues others. The true story of a Cambodian heroine is a frighteningly awful recount of her experiences as a young girl.  Though, there is a bit of hope in her spirit and the work she continues.

 

Changing perceptions: The power of autism

Despite autistics’ success in Raven’s Matrices, I, too, used to believe that verbal tests were the best measures of intelligence. It was Dawson who opened my eyes to this ‘normocentric’ attitude. She asked me: if autistics excel in a task that is used to measure intelligence in non-autistics, why is this not considered a sign of intelligence in autistics?

 

 

Sitting Puppy

On 2011.10.28, in funny/cool, by nicole
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Climate change: Migration as adaptation

The greatest risks will be borne by those who are unable or unwilling to relocate, and may be exacerbated by maladaptive policies designed to prevent migration. It is time for a fresh discourse — and fresh research — on migration in relation to global environmental change.

Hmm food for thought!

 

Historical Puns

On 2011.10.28, in funny/cool, by nicole
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Why is England so damp? The queen has reigned there for years.

What did Mason say to Dixon? We’ve got to draw the line here.

Who built the ark? I have Noah idea.

Why did the ghost of Anne Boleyn always run after Henry? She was trying to get ahead.

How did the Vikings send secret messages? By Norse code.

How did the Roman cut his hair? He used some Caesers.

(via interwar)