Monthly Archives: December 2009

Monogamy

Posted on Tuesday, 15 December, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

We live our lives under so many social constructs. Gender is a great one. From the moment the doctor slaps a baby on the ass and announces “It’s a ___” a child’s life seems to be molded by whatever object … Continue reading →

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Monday Random Ten

Posted on Monday, 14 December, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

see more Lolcats and funny pictures It is time for some tunes to get your week rolling. This weekend was restful and productive… and Kid and I finished it off w/ a mani-pedi set, just like the feminism ruining team … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Lie…

Posted on Sunday, 13 December, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

see more Lolcats and funny pictures I have been thinking a lot about the power of words lately… I have a firm belief that Words Mean Things. I am pretty sure I say it all the time. I have felt … Continue reading →

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Here and There…

Posted on Sunday, 13 December, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

Shameless Self-Promotion time! I have a couple of new posts at Change’s Women’s Rights blog: This Just In: Sex Isn’t Going to Destroy You! : A study done by the University of Minnesota finds that only a fifth of sexually … Continue reading →

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Ear Candy — All Nostalgia All the Time

Posted on Saturday, 12 December, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

The Wonder Girls were on SYTYCD, so I hear, or see, since Angry Asian Man was so cool enough to post this video. Love this song. Enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxd7M1asYTQ&feature=player_embedded]

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Help Scarleteen!

Posted on Friday, 11 December, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

If you don’t know Scarleteen, and I didn’t until this past summer, it is an incredible website devoted to giving teens (and everyone!) great, factual sexual education. The site is wonderful, and a fantastic reference for teens, especially since they … Continue reading →

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What Pictures Can't Tell You…

Posted on Wednesday, 9 December, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

Glamour, in response to the thunderous applause they received for the photos of Lizzie Miller, seems to be putting out a calendar using this photo of some “plus-sized” women: I will give the criticism where it is due. I am … Continue reading →

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Women in the Fight

Posted on Tuesday, 8 December, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

Pearl Harbor Day is still on my mind… This photograph is truly amazing. It is from this slideshow at Life. Women rock. I love this photo because of the diversity of women apparent in it, and what that means to … Continue reading →

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Nolite Umquam Oblivisci

Posted on Monday, 7 December, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

07 December, 1941

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Monday Random Ten

Posted on Monday, 7 December, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

I found my external hard drive! Taking this idea from Natalia, I think we need some fluff today (because Mondays need more fluff than Fridays). If you aren’t familiar w/ the “Random Ten” concept (and I am sure I don’t … Continue reading →

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