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aaron-in-transit:
Apparently my supervisor and coworkers were fine with it, but the HR representative, who I never even got to meet, was not.
They first had the person from my staffing agency contact me (instead of speaking to me personally) requesting that I not use the correct...
Lots of guys say that they only look at free porn online, and they object to being lumped in with those who use cash or credit to buy access to sex. But of course, virtually all “free” porn sites are supported by advertisers who often pay based on web traffic. Each visit is monetized one way or another; anyone who thinks he isn’t contributing financially to the industry because he isn’t paying doesn’t understand the economics of the web.
The Good Men Project (via andythenerd)
jtotheizzoe:
Love this.
(via Grist)
badwolfcomplex:
sonic-setting-24601:
durianseeds:
“THAT HURT LIKE A KATY PERRY SINGLE.”
OMG.
THIS YES.
andythenerd:
Check out this handy chart:
Bank of America, JPMorgan, Freddie Mac, General Electric… Wait a second, isn’t that the very same General Electric which paid $0 in taxes for 2010?
Mineral-based Makeup and Nano-particles
printage:
Like all cosmetics, mineral-based products raise more questions about their safety than answers. Many mineral-based make-ups contain (or potentially contain) nano-size ingredients, which are 10 to 1,000 times smaller than their normally-sized counterparts and are more likely to be absorbed into the body through the skin because they’re so small. (See EWG’s research on nano-materials.)
One recent study by the National Center for Toxicological Research found that nano-sized particles could be detected throughout the lymphatic system within minutes after being deposited in the skin of mice. And once nano-particles are absorbed by the body, studies to date suggest that they are quite damaging—for instance, they can cause emphysema-like symptoms when absorbed into the lungs and are toxic to a variety of cells. In short, it is a good idea to avoid inhaling mineral-based cosmetics—be careful to not create dust, as particles can quickly absorb deep into the lungs—and avoid using them on damaged skin where the likelihood of absorption is dramatically increased.
As for the second part of the question, we have a limited understanding of the ingredients titanium dioxide, silica, and iron, as used in cosmetics. (Click on each ingredient to learn more about what we do know in our cosmetics database, Skin Deep.) Why don’t we know more? Because the FDA doesn’t require companies to test their own products for safety. If you think that’s ridiculous, sign our petition to the FDA urging them to set safety standards when it comes to the products we all use every day.
-Enviroblog (EWG)
[W]omen are repeatedly told that our bodies are never, ever acceptable as they are, but are always in need of “improvement” through the use of products…
From Sociological Images. (via printage)
Environmental Working Group's 2011 pesticide guide.
The top 15 fruits and veggies with the least pesticide residue, and the 12 with the most residue.
Very handy for choosing what to buy!
A Response to the Anti-Choice Billboards Targeting Black Women
Stephanie
It’s infuriating. It’s like, how dare you come here, to the birthplace of the Panthers, and co-opt this revolutionary language, something that was used to uplift us, especially at a time when you know, it was almost like an insult to even call somebody Black. We took that and we flipped it and made it into something positive. And then here these people come co-opting that language and trying to fool us into thinking that they actually care about black families, black children.
And when I think about all of the time and resources and money that go into putting these billboards up all over the city, its appalling to me because if you really care about children and families, then there are so many other things that we could be doing. What about the kids who already exist? What are we doing for them? We’ve got issues going on in the public schools, in access to healthcare – and yet this is what we’re focusing on? Here in my city? Like, no. It’s not acceptable. For real. It makes me mad. It makes me just infuriated.The nerve of some people to just come in here and think that we’re not going to say anything, we’re not going to notice, or we’re going to jump on board because you used the cute little phrase that you think we’re all going to get behind. I’m saying no.
Black women are always being used as political pawns, if we’re not like the welfare moms, we’re having too many kids, we’re having too many abortions, we’re using up all the resources in the system. I mean it’s like which one is it? Using us to further some agenda. It’s flat out – I’m just going to call it what it is - it’s racist. The bottom line is, it’s an option that needs to be available for all women. I don’t think any woman really takes the decision liking it. It’s a very hard choice to make. So, let that woman make it. Because nobody knows her situation, like her.
More unquestioned heterosexism
Another case when people choose not to speak up against bigotry. On Big Brother right now, Jeff said it would be wrong and "perverted" for Dumbledore to be gay in Harry Potter, because he's the headmaster of a school and around little children. Kalia was the only one who took issue with this and asked him why that would be bad. Jeff yelled at her and said she was being "P.C.", but Kalia just kept saying, "No, I really don't understand what you're saying. What could be wrong about having a gay man be with little children?" After more yelling from Jeff, he finally said he wouldn't talk about it any longer since Kalia didn't understand his intimation. Jeff never did explain why he found it "perverted," and no one else in this group of 7 in the room spoke up to back up Kalia or to question Jeff's bigotry.
Make no mistake, this is how heterosexism and other forms of oppression continue to operate. People don't challenge it.
EDIT to include actual transcript (along with some commentary not by me):
Jeff says "Who's Dumbledorf.. who is that, the big guy?".. Rachel then says "why would she want a gay character?" while Jeff in the background says "That would be perverted!" Kalia explains that she made the character so that her kids and other kids would understand homosexuality. Jeff says "how is he meant to be gay? he doesn't have any gay tendencies..." Kalia interrupts and says "maybe that's the point! so that people like you don't stereoptype gay people". Jeff says "WHAT DO YOU mean stereotypes around gay people? He's in a school with little kids, you can't make THAT GUY GAY!" Kalia squeeled "WHYYYY? Gay men can't work with little kids!?" Jeff says "it isn't right to have it in a little kids book, and have the head master locked away in this magical land, be gay. That isn't the right kind of writing to do." Kalia doesn't see anything wrong with it. "I don't see why not!" Jeff says "Oh I can see your PC view of it, but it's not the right thing to do..." she asks him "WHY is it PC?" Jeff says to her "Listen, you know what I'm talking about and don't make it seem like your doing the right thing by saying it's not! You are going to let your kids read a story book where little kids go to fantasy camp without their parents and the guy is GAY?" Kalia: "Just because he is gay, doesn't mean there is a thing wrong with him!" Jeff: "GTFO! Don't start with that f'in *****!" While Kalia is trying to defend herself, Jeff is yelling louder "Don't tell me the right answer for f'n T.V.!..." Kalia: "I'm not doing it for t.v! You want to know why I do it? My little sister is gay!" Jeff: "I don't give a f**k if your sister's gay! Think about what it is!" Kalia: "I truly don't understand..." Jeff: "You don't understand what I'm talking about?? Then I don't understand either." Kalia: "I don't understand why he can't be a headmaster.." Jeff: "You're right, you're right! I don't want to talk about it then!" Kalia put her head down in exasperation, and this convo ended. There are 6 or so other HG's in the HOH.. none of them had a word to say.
Well, I try to empathize with people on here, and tell them when I have the same experiences, but they don't respond 90% of the time, so I'm done. I'm tired of people ignoring me even when I'm doing the best that I can.
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Hey look! It’s every History Channel special ever!
Oh wow I never realized how problematic this was but
um
it seems really obvious now
when i was younger believed aliens visited ancient egypt.
I never realized the racism of this until now, either. Uh, wow.
I remember when I first pointed this out. I was in seventh grade in social studies and someone did a project about aliens building the pyramids or some shit.Â
Sorry about the trigger! I'll go back and add a warning to that post. :(
No no, no worries! There's no way you could've known. I just wanted to acknowledge how it was affecting me. :)
Sometimes I am truly ashamed to be an atheist and truly glad that the atheist community disowns and excludes me.
