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Wallowing in stereotypes under the guise of "parodying" them, exhibit #9254.
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links for 2009-12-29
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'Arcade Games were a part of childhood and youth of soviet people. They were made at the secret military factories from the seventies up to the Perestroika. Forgotten and broken down Soviet-era arcade games are being restored for Moscow's newest museum and now it is possible to play and feel atmosphere of the passed epoch.'
links for 2009-12-27
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'Too much of the discussion around feminism is centered on the political action, rather than the culture that provoked it, choking off any serious analysis of where we stand now.'
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'Performer and composer, eccentric and original, Monk was shrouded in mystery throughout his life.'
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Expect a new generation of psychedelic posters in dorm rooms everywhere.
links for 2009-12-25
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'Every year on Dec. 24 at 3 p.m., half of Sweden sits down in front of the television for a family viewing of the 1958 Walt Disney Presents Christmas special, "From All of Us to All of You." Or as it is known in Sverige, Kalle Anka och hans vänner önskar God Jul: "Donald Duck and his friends wish you a Merry Christmas."'
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'One day the engineering team was clustered in the snack room looking at the soda machine. The sign said, “Soda now 50 cents.” The uproar began.'
links for 2009-12-23
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That's not a box score. THIS is a box score.
links for 2009-12-22
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Huh.
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'In San Francisco, the art of seeing is easy to practice. It has something to do with that western light. Instead of “Golden Hour,” there are golden days.'
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While UCD has served the design community well, its neutral stance is being increasingly questioned. Issues of sustainability and social change are forcing designers to reconsider their detached role. Many are adopting new modes of direct engagement and influence.' -
'Thomas is Wales's most-capped player and a former British and Irish Lions captain. The fact that he has confirmed his sexuality while still playing the game has been praised by gay rights campaigners.'
links for 2009-12-20
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"The flash cards translate New York's official Tenants' Rights Guide into a fun and friendly format that covers everything from security deposits and subletting to paint and privacy so residents can enjoy good times while becoming empowered residents."
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'Avatar is a fantasy about ceasing to be white, giving up the old human meatsack to join the blue people, but never losing white privilege. Jake never really knows what it's like to be a Na'vi because he always has the option to switch back into human mode.'