Thumbs down for Hands Up

A somewhat provocative article from the Oxford University student newspaper about using a fashion show to raise money for Darfur. Although most comments are rather negative, a few agree with the brilliant young author. This one just about nails it:

Why on earth does the poster for a charity that fights against the rape of women in Africa consist of a photograph of a white, headless, naked woman?

I should probably add a disclaimer: the author is a dear friend of the family. He makes us proud.

Music Intelligence Quiz Results

“Mix-Tape Master (109-144 points)” — in the same kinda bracket as this guy — totally undeserved (I guessed a few…)

Marx Blog

“A class discussion blog for Derek Stanovsky’s Marx courses at Appalachian State University.” Appalachian State University?!? Like, wow.

The Modern Word

I somehow managed to forget about this; found it again today; just wanted to remind you all, too. Don’t miss Zak Smith’s Illustrations For Each Page of Gravity’s Rainbow.

Other Dangerous Historical Events Hillary Clinton Experienced as First Lady

Event
While Ms. Clinton reads It Takes a Village to a second-grade class, a student vomits on the carpet.
Clinton Description
“I remember landing under sniper fire. We dove to the floor as if a tornado-like wind had plowed us down. I covered my face with the book, but others were not so lucky: one girl had to burn her sneakers after the soles were marked with hellish regurgitation. I was able to herd the children out, counting each of their little heads as they passed, ensuring the safety of America’s future.”

At least they are both in, um, those mountains over there...

“This morning on ABC’s This Week, National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley repeatedly confused Tibet and Nepal while discussing President Bush’s decision to attend the Olympics. At least 8 different times, Hadley said “Nepal” when talking about the human rights abuses that have taken place in Tibet.”

The Best of All Games

John Rawls on baseball — via kottke

The 100 Worst Album Covers EVER

Much to admire…

Pope won't break bread with Bush

“The White House has scheduled a dinner next week in honor of Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit to the United States, but one guest will be conspicuously absent from the proceedings: the pope himself.

There are no competing events listed on the pope’s schedule, and the White House was unable to explain Benedict’s absence from the dinner.”

Strange.