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I'm having a free day tomorrow and on monday, so yay, weekend! :D
Some David Duchovny, James Marsden and old pics of the Harry Potter kids, cause they're so... tiny!
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Tried to clean up my flist a little this morning. This is probably not a good idea when my eyes are crossing. I tried working on it the other night but firefox was being a pain in the ass and kept locking up.

So if I screwed up, and removed you, yell. Or just comment. That might be easier on your throat.

...the following people were put in a room together?

1. Brian Blessed and John Barrowman
2. Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian M (I know they worked together for X-men, but my theory is that they weren't allowed to speak to each other except when filming because the world would implode of AWESOME)
3. A small puppy and any adorable younger sibling from a Disney movie.

I want answers, people! ANSWERS!

Well this was a shock this morning.

New Guidelines Would Give F.B.I. Broader Powers

A Justice Department plan would loosen restrictions on the Federal Bureau of Investigation to allow agents to open a national security or criminal investigation against someone without any clear basis for suspicion, Democratic lawmakers briefed on the details said Wednesday. (more)

Source: The New York Times

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So The Bug is doing a signing of his tell-all in NY. No other dates announced yet. A friend forwarded this and I have no idea where she got it. But he's listed at the Borders and B&N websites so it's for real.

Andy Taylor, member of Duran Duran, signing copies of Wild Boy

9/16/08 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Smith Haven Mall. Lake Grove, NY
9/17/08 1:00 PM at Borders Books – Columbus Circle. New York, NY

From what I can tell, Lake Grove is about 50 miles away from NYC, yes? Isn't that like doing a signing in LA and another in San Juan Capistrano? Or Chicago and Schaumburg? It doesn't make sense.

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A bit late wishing you the best on your special day! Here's a heart felt wish for one of the best authors out there! You are one that sucked me in (in a good way!) and has kept me here for years. Thanks for sharing!

Hope your special time was awesome!!

Finally getting around to putting one together. Some are a few days old, forgive me.

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On the Radio

By the way, LA's Pacifica station KPFK is having an online membership drive. If you like what you're hearing and reading, consider making a donation, will you?

Trouble the Water
http://uprisingradio.org/home/?p=2979

Among those who did not have the means to leave [New Orleans], were a couple living in the ninth ward, Kimberly and Scott Roberts. Armed with only a camcorder, they survived the harrowing storm and witnessed the lack of government action in the aftermath. Now, a new film using the footage taken by Kim Roberts called Trouble the Water, is making waves in the world of independent film making.

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The End of the Musharraf Era
http://uprisingradio.org/home/?p=2999

Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf resigned from office today rather than face the prospects of being the first president in the nation’s history to be impeached. The news, greeted by celebrations in the country, came just hours ago as mounting political pressures increasingly isolated the former president who took power in a 1999 coup.

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Will Diebold Once More Make Havoc with Votes?
http://uprisingradio.org/home/?p=3011
A prominent data security expert and self-described life-long Republican has said that Diebold voting machines can never be trusted. In a 2006 interview, Steven Spoonamore says that the 2004 election was stolen and that Diebold voting machines are designed to steal elections...
...What does this mean for the 2008 elections? How can voting irregularities that marred both the last Presidential elections be avoided in this coming election?

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What the Press Misses in Obama’s VP Choices
http://uprisingradio.org/home/?p=3010

Today we’ll look at the angles that the mainstream media avoids with respect to Barack Obama’s VP pick - what positions the potential candidates have taken on important issues, and the racial dynamics that Obama faces in feeling the need to balance his blackness with a white running mate.

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News

As I said at blackfolk, this promises to be a hot mess and a half.

Clinton's name will be put in nomination at convention
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/14/breaking-clintons-name-will-be-put-in-nomination-at-convention/

The presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton announced Thursday that Senator Hillary Clinton’s name will be placed into nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

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Articles

File under humor of sorts. The Guardian sends a reporter out to duplicate Michael Phelps' meal plan. He doesn't make it.

The need for greed
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/aug/15/foodanddrink.michaelphelps?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront

Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer of all time, eats 12,000 calories a day. Eggs, mayonnaise and assorted fats make up a jaw-dropping proportion of his diet. How can he force it all down? And what is it doing to his body? With nothing to lose but his waistline, Jon Henley tries dining like an Olympic champion

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Blogs

Professor Black Woman examines the use of blackface and ablist epithets in "Tropic Thunder." I haven't seen the movie, but I couldn't quite articulate what was making me so deeply uncomfortable about the trailer, despite the justifications people were trying to give me for the use of blackface, and I'm glad PBW came through as she always does.

Tropic Thunder Protest Called by Dis/Ability Rights Group
http://profbw.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/tropic-thunder-protest-called-by-disability-rights-group/

Ultimately, Tropic Thunder is likely to appeal to people who think they are “above” bigotry and that oppressed people are “over-sensitive.” Downey Jr. has already said as much during his press for Iron Man. It is written for and expected to sell to the people privileged enough not to be the target of their “humor.” It relies on the “good person” argument that argues everyone involved in the film from Downey Jr. to Stiller to Tom Cruise (who has a cameo) are all established actors who would never do anything offensive. Tom Cruise has black kids after all! Except they did.

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This is a good start. A great start. Something feels like it's missing, though. Take a look and let me know what you think.

The Black Male Privileges Checklist
http://jewelwoods.com/node/9

Examining black male privileges offers black men and boys an opportunity to go beyond old arguments of "personal responsibility" or "blaming the man" to gain a deeper level of insight into how issues of class and race are influenced by gender. Gender is one of the most important tools in the production and reproduction of power because it relies on consent and not just coercion.

Link from blackfolk

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A blogger writes about incidents of sexual harassment at Comic Con... and Comic Con's astounding lack of a clear policy to address these incidents.

A serious note.
http://bullyscomics.blogspot.com/2008/08/serious-note.html

Comics oughta be fun. Comic book conventions ought to, as well. But as long as harassment goes on and there is no clear-cut official written rules on convention behavior and what to do in circumstances or physical or mental assault, our hobby runs the risk of alienating and endangering those within it.

Link from kitsune_stars

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Yeah, there were more where that came from.

chink-eye photos: the week in review
http://www.angryasianman.com/2008/08/chink-eye-photos-week-in-review.html

Not since the 4th grade have I seen such a mature display of respect. What a great week for making fun of Asians. To think, we've got like nine more days of Olympic competition left. Who knows what could happen between now and the Closing Ceremony? Anyone else want in on the chink-eye action? The cameras are ready.That's racist!

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Action Alerts

Bring Justice to Victims of Rape in California
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/192936966

Tell Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa justice needs to be served. The LAPD needs to tackle the backlogged rape kits today and fulfill the promise made to the victims. Act now to make rape prosecution a reality.

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Support the Gulf Coast Civic Works Act
http://www.colorofchange.org/gulfcoast/?id=1290-92292

The Gulf Coast Civic Works Act would hire 100,000 Gulf Coast residents and evacuees, providing them with training and jobs to rebuild their homes and communities. It started as nothing more than a good idea, but after thousands of ColorOfChange.org members called on Congress to support the plan, and after years of persistent activism from students and Gulf Coast organizations, it now has a real chance of bringing some justice to the Gulf.

Even though it's come this far, it will take massive public pressure on each member of Congress to get the bill passed. If we want justice for Katrina survivors, we need to make our voices heard now as the media focuses its attention on the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Please join us and call on your member of Congress to co-sponsor the Gulf Coast Civic Works Act, then ask your friends and family to do the same

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Feliz Cumple wapo!!!
Gracias por formar parte de nuestras fantasias!!! hahahaha...! 

 

The guy I met on the bus this morning? His name is Yapi. He came over to watch a movie. I let him pick the movie and he had a hard time choosing between French Kiss and Notting Hill.

That was...unexpected. And sort of sweet. We ended up watching French Kiss (I'd forgotten just how wonderful it is) and laughing out asses off.

I was a bit nervous about him coming over because I just met him this morning and I know nothing of his intentions. But he's clearly just a nice guy so all is well.

I'm gonna go to bed now. I have guys coming over some time tomorrow morning to fix the shower.

Oh hey! He had me put Tomb Raider on for a minute because he wanted to show me that he was an extra in one scene that was filmed here in Iceland. He's sitting on a boat for a few seconds. *laughs* Still, he was on screen with Angelina Jolie, that's impressive to me.

New dates are 29th to 31st May 2009.

Venue remains the same: the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham.

full details and an explanation of the date change can be found at asylum_con or on the Rogue forums here: http://rogueevents.proboards57.com/index.cgi?board=a3&action=display&thread=1901

I pre-ordered the region 1 dvd from playusa.com about a month ago and today I got an email to say it's been shipped. Usually dvds from them only take a couple of days from when the email goes out, which means I'm due to have the dvd in my grubby paws over a week before it's actually released. Nice one!

And while I think of it, sorry I dont have any software for capturing the dvd data so I wont be able to upload the gag reel or any extras. I'm sure someone else will have it up pretty quickly though.

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A very happy birthday to a lovely lady: jenlynn820.

I hope you have a great day and that everything you wish for comes true. *hugs*

*throws glitter and confetti for the birthday girl*

Dear jenlynn820, a very happy birthday to you!!!

And all the best for the new year in your life, of course.

May you have a wonderful day, sweetie. :-D

*canoooodles*

I wrote this on the fly for wendy to cheer her up from a bad day, and thought I'd post it here. 600 words of dialogue only banter for your reading pleasure. :)

Title: "Man Crush" 1/1
Author: Brenda
Pairing: Chad Michael Murray/Jared Padalecki (Pete Wentz, Kevin Federline, Michael Phelps)
Rating: R (language)
Disclaimer: Never happened. Well, except that Pete & Kevin were both guest stars on One Tree Hill.
Summary: It's all fun and games until you're name checked on a Fall Out Boy record.

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