July 2010
World Cup may lead to increase in trafficking →
littleorphanammo:
globalgirl:
While many in South Africa cheer the influx of tourists arriving for this year’s FIFA World Cup, others warn that with them will come an increase in human trafficking, specifically of women and children. In a controversial report, the South African Drug Control Authority estimated that 40,000 sex workers will enter the country for the World Cup. Though the...
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June 2010
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Why Rooting for the USA in International...
sexartandpolitics:
danielextra:
Dear Ghana: Enjoy your World Cup win over the U.S. America will just have to console itself with its higher standard of living, its $14.2 trillion GDP (vs. your $35 billion), and the fact that you’re closer to being a failed state than we are. So there.
The above quote from US National Soccer team fan is PRECISELY the kind of “humored” response to an American...
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Thanks to anti-vaccination folks and access to... →
kissdistinctlyamerican:
Widespread vaccination has gone a long way toward curbing whooping cough, a highly contagious infection that can be especially dangerous for babies too young to be immunized. We’ve never seen anyone sick with it — or heard the characteristic cough. But maybe that’s because we’re not in California. The state’s health department says the infection has come roaring...
@anchordropped
I ended up buying the grey Gap sweater. It’s a game changer. I’ll probably go back this weekend for the maroon crewneck, that’s how much I enjoy it.
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Things that upset me needlessly
When iPhone apps are updated and their icons change.
Real L Word Recap: Episode 101 – The Power of the... →
Hilarious. Riese does the best recaps, and I’m in complete agreement that they just glossed over the most interesting aspect of the show, the whole Stamie & the kids x Julie + joint custody / pseudo-acrimonious ex- situation.
You should read this if you’re anything like me, and a total glutton for punishment.
I cringed almost the entire time, and yet, I’ll probably be back...
“One thing I find in general is how little people truly understand what it means...”
– Sara Quin (via sleepingisgivingin) (via missworld) (via padaviya) (via katoleary)
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“People are taking the piss out of you everyday. They butt into your life, take a...”
– Banksy, from Cut It Out (via zaschell) (via nedhepburn) (via antropofagia) (via so-treu) (via nezua) (via zuky) (via jonathan-cunningham) (via littleorphanammo)
NEW! Salem — King Night
from the forthcoming...
molls:
Have you ever dropped a lip gloss under your desk and immediately given into the fact that you’re never going to see it again because there’s no fucking way you’re bending over to retrieve it any time this century?
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Sleater-Kinney Album Titles That Also Tell The... →
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Mickey Drexler: J. Crew's Retail Therapist →
caryrandolph:
“‘Whether you have wealth or not is irrelevant when it comes to appreciating quality—even if you can’t afford it, you can respect it,’ Drexler says to an assembled team of designers, buyers and merchants before they begin their fall 2010 holiday presentation for ‘the boss,’ who, coincidentally, is a disciple of The Boss and quotes from him often, telling everyone today, ‘We...
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Robyn - Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart (Alicia...
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WatchAdio has a new trailer up as part of its “Going Forward” series: Adio “Going Forward” Trailer
Moose, Nick Tucker, Ernie Torres, Anthony Schultz, Joey Brezinski, Jordan Hoffart, and Chris Troy are all featured in this one, and each month a different team rider will have a full part showcased.
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