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“Sadly the propaganda campaign launched in the 1960s has taken root. The radical...”
– Republican presidential candidate RICK SANTORUM, writing in his 2005 book It Takes A Family, essentially saying that women have no role in the workplace.
They’re just good for heterosexual sex, making babies and cleaning up the house, right, Rick?
Amazingly, about half of half of the country is...
“People are taking the piss out of you everyday. They butt into your life, take a...”
– Banksy, on advertising.
So true.
(via adamwestbrook)
Mother Jones obtains Syrian government hit list... →
producermatthew:
From Mother Jones:
A 718-page digital document obtained by Mother Jones contains names, phone numbers, neighborhoods, and alleged activities of thousands of dissidents apparently targeted by the Syrian government. Three experts asked separately by Mother Jones to examine the document—essentially a massive spreadsheet, whose contents are in Arabic—say they believe that it is...
Gender and Code: The Importance of Saying 'I Made... →
radcoco:
Somewhat unsurprisingly, I’ve been thinking a lot about the intersections between gender and machine languages lately.
An article has been making the rounds on Twitter today that raises some key points about the so-called “women in tech” boom, specifically as applied to startups and small organisations in Silicon Valley. Yes, there are more women involved in machine and tech-focused...
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Why the UN is like a failed state →
The double veto cast by Russia and China blocking the draft Security Council resolution on Syria provoked a chorus of international outrage. William Hague called it ‘cold-blooded cynicism’. Hillary Clinton said:
To block this resolution is to bear responsibility for the horrors that are occurring on the ground in Syria.
The US, the UK and France may be lamenting the use of the veto this month,...
Thoughts on Google Plus: It's Unnatural →
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parislemon:
Sarah Lacy talking about Google+ on PandoDaily:
We simply don’t need another social network, no matter how great your circles are or how badly Larry Page wants to have one.
Agreed. The problem, which Google really, truly does not seem to understand is that at the end of the day, they’re solving a problem which has already been solved. They may think it hasn’t,...
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10 Facts About Contraception (And How It Changed... →
rachelandthecity:
Below is a list of the most powerful ways contraception has impacted and continues to impact the world, from issues such as literacy to life expectancy rates of women. I’m sure there are more than 10, so please feel free to add to the list in the comments section below.
1. In countries with the highest fertility rates, women have the shortest life expectancies.Women in Sierra...
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Apple thinks different with Mountain Lion →
chartier:
The most striking thing about Apple’s unveiling of Mountain Lion today is how differently the company played it this time. There were absolutely no rumors; not even a peep. Apple announced Mountain Lion with no event, but embraced the tech press for this unveiling in a way I haven’t seen in a long time, including one on one demos.
Some sites got advance developer previews days before...
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Nine things I wish economically privileged people... →
classragespeaks:
I am poor, I exist, and I’m right here. Hi! Many people who meet and get to know me without knowing my background are rather surprised to find this out. It matters to me on a very personal level when people do things like make nasty comments or assumptions about poor people, or assume that…
I may not look like what you imagine poor people should look like- but neither do...
Infographic: Wrestling online privacy
Via: Owni.eu
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How much are the 2012 presidential candidates...
As the presidential election continues to heat up and candidates are weeded out, we look to their bankrolls to learn who has the most cash in the bank, and who’s funding their campaigns. From small donors to large, and donations from men versus women, the numbers may surprise you.
Source.
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Gender Marketing: Consumer Differences Between the...
Even in today’s web-driven shopping environment, the old adage that women love shopping more than men still applies. Both online and off, women consistently make more buying decisions and generally value the shopping experience more than their male partners. Smart marketers know they must tailor their messages to their target customers, so today we explore the different male and female...