Jul 17
So far, the 34th America’s Cup, the first one on U.S. shores since 1995, has felt like a test run and a dizzying, confusing one at that.
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Jul 17
Global society is complicit in structural discrimination, and we have all become actors in that process. Each of us has had our humanity compromised by the current power structure. On the other hand, we all regularly participate in a system that protects a select few, and we all play roles that contribute to the denigration of others.
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More on Trayvon Martin
Jul 17
Travis Irvine: Riot Predictions Surrounding Zimmerman Verdict Plenty Racist in Their Own Right
Posted in: Today's Chili Oh, wait, what’s that? There are no riots? Ah. What about chaos? Oh, none of that either? Well, I’m sorry, I must have been confused by all the media personalities (from both sides) who were very worried/hopeful that riots would break out.
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Jul 17
Jul 17
Richard Z. Chesnoff: It’s Kool to Be Kosher in Poland: the Krakow Jewish Culture Festival
Posted in: Today's Chili This year’s festivities included everything from an opening night Melaveh Malka — a joyful farewell to the Sabbath in one of Krakow’s beautifully restored synagogues featuring golden voiced cantors from three continents.
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Jul 17
Christiane Northrup, MD: If Your Son Is Not Circumcised… Beware the Well-Baby Check
Posted in: Today's Chili Pediatricians forcibly retract foreskins for intact (uncircumcised) boys during well-baby checks throughout the U.S. every day because the health care provider doesn’t know any better.
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Jul 17
Shira Lazar: "First Impressions" Action Short Brings Together YouTube and Superhero Appeal (WATCH)
Posted in: Today's ChiliDirector Leo Angelos brought his stars Chester See and Hailey Bright to the What’s Trending studio for the live debut of their short action film, “First Impressions.” The YouTube collaborators also shared behind the scenes stories, including how they trained for fight scenes and handled the on-screen romance.
Without giving too much away about the plot, Chester said that he took a break from his own YouTube channel to join this film after he received a call from one of the executive producers. “(The EP) called me and pitched me the idea and I thought it was a really cool concept, something you don’t really see.”
Jul 17
One of the upcoming events where I’m speaking is in Seattle next month. I’m so looking forward to Urban Campfire, not just because it’s in an airplane hangar, but because we get to roast marshmallows and sit around campfires with small groups of other women! Fun!
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Jul 17
gdgt’s best deals for July 17: HP Envy TouchSmart, Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard
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Jul 17
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