The federal government rejected Georgia’s attempt to drug test food stamps applicants. Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 772, with the intention it would go into effect July 1. The bill would have required state officials to test those applicants they had a “reasonable suspicion” of using illegal drugs. Continue reading
FortyDavids&aMule
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I watch a lot of House Hunters, that HGTV show where folks tour three perspective homes before choosing one. Or something like that. To justify the hundreds of hours I’ve spent voyeuristically touring homes, let me share a piece of what I’ve learned. Continue reading
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On this especially, non-special “holiday”, many people will be spending truckloads of money to make their lovers happy. As a perpetually single slore, that’s not my concern. I want to know about money spent on yourself. Making you look fabulous for that mate you may or may not have/find. Continue reading
The National Film Board of Canada, Ravida Din, and Lea Poole are currently considered the frontrunners to win the (newly created) Oscar for Most Awesome Time To Release Your Documentary. On February 3, the trio will publicly release Pink Ribbons, Inc. aka How A Serious Ass Disease Became a Pink Oilfield for the Fortune 100. The documentary is based on a 2006 book of the same name by Professor Samantha King.
Hollyweird’s critical class is placing the trio as the 3:1 favorite to win because their film, which made the festival rounds in 2011, will be publicly released days after Hacktivist #1 Susan G. Komen For the Cure got itself into pickle over their choice to kowtow to right-wing pressure and stop supporting Planned Parenthood. This decision has reignited a long simmering debate over the problematic and profitable partnerships the organization has created within corporate America in their mission to eradicate breast cancer. Founder and CEO Nancy Brinker is personally called into question on account of at least three board of directors positions that appear to be at direct odds with her charitable work. Continue reading
A dear friend of mine swears by a book of all-natural cleaners. I didn’t care for information on her Bible of Clean because I have an amazing cleaner. Bleach and water, or vinegar and water but mostly bleach.
I have a general rule that I won’t go in a home that doesn’t the Clorglorious because said house must be icky. Only icky people have icky homes ergo I can’t trust the bleachless. I love my Organic Girl but I say she’s the exception that proves the rule.
Sports are exhilarating,
I’m a special snowflake – Atlanta born and bred. You won’t find too many of us so I’ve taken it upon myself to share my wisdom on being a true Atlantan. Continue reading
I’ve lost 110 pounds. Minus 60, plus 40, minus 50 is the rough outline of my transformation. FYI, in my universe, the second time’s cause I ain’t gaining weight again. Continue reading
Russell Brand’s keyboard is molded of chopped onions. That’s how I’m gonna explain the wet stains on my face after reading his eulogy to Amy Whinehouse: Continue reading