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October 9, 2014

carolrossettidesign

carolrossettidesign This artist has a series of images with encouraging messages for a women facing a wide variety of issues: “It always bothered me the world’s constant attempts to control women’s bodies, behaviors and identities. This control is such a deep part of our culture that we hardly ever realize how cruel it is and... Read more »

October 5, 2014

The Three Letter Word Driving a Gender Revolution

The Three Letter Word Driving a Gender Revolution “In the quest for gender equality in the toddler world, no country has gone as far as Sweden. The nurseries that first introduced ‘hen’ still use it, and others have joined them. Several new children’s books feature a gender-neutral protagonist.”

October 4, 2014

2 grandmas catch burglar, subdue him until police arrive

2 grandmas catch burglar, subdue him until police arrive – LancasterOnline: Local News “I just looked at him and said, ‘You dumb son-of-a-bitch. Why don’t you get a job?’ and banged his head against the floor,” Lady A said.

September 30, 2014 in Weird History

Amazon Warriors’ Names Revealed Amid “Gibberish” on Ancient Greek Vases

Amazon Warriors’ Names Revealed Amid “Gibberish” on Ancient Greek Vases Names include “Worthy of Armor, “Battle Cry,” “Don’t Fail,” and, um, “Hot Flanks.” #facepalm

September 18, 2014 in Press

Interview with Animation Career Review

No Tiaras Here: Q&A with Jason Porath & the Rejected Princesses that Won’t Grace the Silver Screen | Animation Career Review Rejected Princesses, sparked from a casual conversation at DreamWorks, it’s the brainchild of effects animator Jason Porath who was craving a new artistic challenge. I did an interview! It was pretty swell. You can... Read more »

September 16, 2014

Hullabaloo Steampunk animated film

Hullabaloo Steampunk animated film The greatest animated film you get to help make. 2D-animated steampunk film with female lead, done by Disney vets? Yes please. (via one of my many brethren)

September 14, 2014

Xena and Gabrielle Remain Badass When Drawn Disney Style

Xena and Gabrielle Remain Badass When Drawn Disney Style | The Mary Sue YES.

September 14, 2014

Two Spirits in the Venezuelan Jungle

Two Spirits in the Venezuelan Jungle Fascinating followup to the post about Osh-Tisch. (via Luana Joy Clarke)

September 12, 2014

It’s Not the Product, It’s the Person

It’s Not the Product, It’s the Person | This American Life Starting a business is not for the self-doubting. Or even usually the self-deprecating. The first thing you have to sell is yourself — like dating, but with a greater chance of landing in debt. Alex Blumberg tells the incredible, sweat-stains-and-all saga of a man... Read more »

September 6, 2014

Two Engineers Have Created the Doll Every Young Girl Should Be Playing With

Two Engineers Have Created the Doll Every Young Girl Should Be Playing With It sends a message most toy companies ignore. Seems relevant to many of y’all’s interests.