March 2012
“The dehumanization of the young black male is not a liberal issue and it’s not a...”
– D.L. Hughley (via azspot)
Mar 27th
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“My first advice is to listen to reason when they formulate their positions....”
– Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, offering election advice to Mitt Romney and the rest of the Republican field. (via theatlantic)
Mar 27th
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“Marone acknowledges that the system is “not perfect and it’s not timely.” But he...”
– The Exoneration of Bennett Barbour Virginia knows it has DNA evidence that may prove the innocence of dozens of men convicted of crimes they didn’t commit. Men just like Barbour. So why won’t the state say who they are? By Dahlia Lithwick|Posted Monday, March 12, 2012, at 7:02 PM ET (via...
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Interesting detail about Trayvon Martin case
ABC News reports that the lead investigator in Trayvon Martin shooting wanted a manslaughter charge against the shooter George Zimmerman. The lead investigator, Chris Serino, stated he was unconvinced by Zimmerman’s version of events according to an affidavit he filed the night of Feb. 26. His recommendation for a manslaughter charge was overruled by state attorney Norman Wolfinger, who...
Mar 27th
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Update: Big Decision
So I went and saw the apartment today…. My friend’s wasn’t that great. I wouldn’t have moved in there. But the nice landlady was like, let me show you this one upstairs! OK nice lady.  Hory. Fuck. IT WAS SO PRETTY. The kitchen is SO BIG. It has a little balcony-type thing for me to hang clothes. And another window that opens to a GORGEOUS VIEW of Kofu AND MT. FUJI (on a...
Mar 27th
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Mar 26th
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shiracoffee: jadamwhite: you are the bedsheets, i get tangled up in threads left from afternoon sunlight across your room in long squares, so warm on my fingers when we lean closer, or from secret talks on too late school nights and those silences soft on our ears, too long ago now, left but not gone, held in the sheets like little bodies of those people we were, each one a story, each one...
Mar 26th
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Not all memes live on the internet
African-American Lawmakers In Florida Wear Hoodies For Trayvon from Think Progress by Alex Seitz-Wald At least five lawmakers in Florida will wear hoodies today in solidarity with Trayvon Martin and against people saying Martin is partially responsible for daring to wear a hooded sweatshirt outside. African-American State Senators Eric Adams, Kevin Parker and Bill Perkins will make the...
Mar 26th
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Mar 26th
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Watering Good Seeds: Good summary of the... →
What Everyone Needs To Know About The Smear Campaign Against Trayvon Martin (1995-2012) from Think Progressby Judd Legum Trayvon Martin, as he appeared on his actual Facebook page Over the last 48 hours, there has been a sustained effort to smear Trayvon…
Mar 26th
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“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been....”
– Isaac Asimov (via whomadewho) So Relevant. (via stfuconfederates)
Mar 26th
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“You have had many sadnesses, large ones, which passed. And you say that even...”
– Rainer Maria Rilke (via heartmindspirit)
Mar 26th
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shiisa answered your question: Big Decision Ahead heh, I’m afraid the cat option would make my suggestions a little bit biased XD >_> I know, right? I’m REALLY trying to weigh the inconvenience/stress/cost of moving with the amazingness of getting a new little kitten. >___> one of the ones with floppy ears Maybe name him Daishi
Mar 26th
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mortal-stampede answered your question: Big Decision Ahead If I were in your position right now, I would totally take it!! Good luck! Thanks so much! I’ll know more tomorrow. hopefully
Mar 26th
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heytherehydrangea answered your question: Big Decision Ahead other than pets vs. no pets, is the other apartment bigger/better? talk to your friend about any issues he found and compare to yours. The apartment is about the same size as mine. It has a bigger kitchen, but slightly less storage. However, I don’t use all the storage I have now… and a bigger kitchen would be SO NICE. o-o
Mar 26th