Little Bits of Everything

Currently figuring out the next step in life, MA International Relations Richmond, the American International University, in London 2013, BA International Relations/Economics Mount Holyoke College 2011, Bostonian, Rugger, Suburban Housewife (babysitter extraordinaire), Anglophile, Whovian, Fan of Audrey Hepburn, Supporter of Human Rights, Made of Awesome, Headmaster of the Northshore Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry (HPA community chapter).

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Olympic fans, prepare to watch hookers in a scrum who hope not to end up in the sin bin.

The lexicon of rugby, and the men’s game itself, return to Olympic competition after a 92-year absence. The return in Rio also involves a couple of debuts: it’s the first Olympic appearance for women in the sport, and a first for Rugby Sevens. It’s a seven on seven game. Traditional rugby has 13 or 15 a side.

Sevens is a fast, physical and unpredictable game. Rugby organizers hope an Olympic showing will spread the game’s popularity beyond traditional hotbeds like New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and the U.K.

Olympic Rugby Returns For Men; Women Make Their Debut

Photos: Bill Wechter for NPR

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This judge had exactly the right reaction to the shameful way nonviolent prisoners are treated in US jails

A woman was denied pants or tampons after being arrested for not completing a diversion course that was part of her sentencing from a shoplifting charge. But see how the judge reacts when she finds out that the prisoner’s humiliating treatment is apparently routine.

Gifs: Raw Leak

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Watch: Leslie Jones gave a touching tribute to Whoopi Goldberg about why representation matters

Gifs: The View

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Just beautiful <3 @lemonade-time

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oh my god. Imagine being Whoopi and hearing that though.

Well, when I was nine years old Star Trek came on,“ Goldberg says. “I looked at it and I went screaming through the house, ‘Come here, mum, everybody, come quick, come quick, there’s a black lady on television and she ain’t no maid!’ I knew right then and there I could be anything I wanted to be.” - See more at: http://www.startrek.com/database_article/goldberg-whoopi#sthash.gKeuf3XI.dpuf

That’s three generations. Nichelle Nichols to Whoopi Goldberg to Leslie Jones.

Originally posted by geekandsundry

Representation fucking matters.

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parks and rec meme ★ eight talking heads [1/8] 5.16, bailout

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Morning motivation.

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I knew it happened!!!

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I AM FUCKING DONE OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

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‘Gilmore Girls’: 153-Hour Marathon Will Air Over Thanksgiving Week

Another Thanksgiving miracle has been blessed upon “Gilmore Girls” fans. Just in time for the Netflix revival “Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life,” UP Network announced on We…

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In a move that could be interpreted as indulgent or prescient — or both — the U.S. men’s basketball team at the Rio Olympics will stay aboard a luxury cruise ship rather than the spartan facilities at the athletes village.

It appears the U.S. women will also be living aboard the Silver Cloud, according to media reports.

The men’s basketball team, made up of 12 highly compensated NBA stars, has a tradition of opting for upscale digs ever since professionals were allowed to play in the Olympics in 1992. And the men’s team even stayed on a cruise liner once before, at the 2004 Games in Athens.

No Dorms For U.S. Basketball Teams; They’ll Stay On A Cruise Ship In Rio

Photo: Vanderlei Almeida /AFP/Getty Images

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Monty Python and the Iron Throne

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@we-walk-the-miles

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This improves the show SO MUCH.

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This is perfect

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*whispers* there are more 

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Books that should be on every kid’s summer reading list.

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This was killing me lmao

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I’m not even going to pretend I’m not reblogging this purely for the Taco Bell one.

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the ides of march

[Caesar: “hey guys” Senator: “oh hey Caesar” Caesar: “i uh, i brought my knife” Senator: “your knife?” Caesar: “Octavius said to bring one in the group chat”]

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hey guys LOOK its my vine

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After six years, 4,200 hours of shooting, and 720,000 pictures, wildlife photographer Alan McFadyen finally managed to take a perfect shot of a kingfisher diving into the water with no splash.

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my neighbors cat on a stump took one try