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Interesting Links for 06-10-2012
Oct. 6th, 2012 05:00 pm- The Kissing Sailor, or “The Selective Blindness of Rape Culture” | Crates and Ribbons
Interesting comment on the iconic photograph of a sailor kissing a nurse; the kiss was not consented to by the nurse. Trigger warning for discussion of sexual assault
- The Kissing Sailor, Part 2 – Debunking Misconceptions | Crates and Ribbons
Discussion of the reactions and misconceptions about the other article on this.
- Are You British? Did You Tape Any Episodes Of Fraggle Rock On VHS? Do They Still Exist? | Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV News and Rumors
'Out of ninety-six episodes, only twelve of the UK versions have been found. The most likely place they could be found is on people’s VHS cassette tapes, which are being landfilled by the day.'
- BBC News - Julian Assange: Bail cash decision delayed
Lets see, they put in their money as a surety that he wouldn't fuck off/run away/abscond. What has he done? Oh yes. And they should have any prospect of getting it back... because?
- The drugs don't work: a modern medical scandal | Ben Goldacre | Business | The Guardian
'The doctors prescribing the drugs don't know they don't do what they're meant to. Nor do their patients. The manufacturers know full well, but they're not telling.'
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