Link Roundup, Society & World
3 February 2009 | 0 Comments
That’s Dr. to You: Sarah Jaffe takes apart an L.A. Times article about Dr. Jill Biden that was inaccurate, poorly written and laden with sexism and condescension. (h/t bastard.logic)
Gregg’s Republican Replacement Is…. Bonnie Newman, Gregg’s chief of staff (when he was in the House) and head of a 2004 “Republicans for Lynch” campaign supporting current [...]
Tagged in 15th amendment, Amanda Palmer, Bonnie Newman, Dr. Jill Biden, Jason Vassell, Judd Gregg
Accessories, Apparel, Bath and Body, Featured, Indie Retailers, Paper Goods
3 February 2009 | 2 Comments
Never Ender began its life as Never Ender Boutique and Gallery, a combination art gallery and indie clothing boutique in Reno, Nevada. After three years of brick and mortar success, Never Ender moved online where it retains its indie flavor by featuring up and coming designers of clothing, body products, jewelry and stationary.
Obama Admin, Politics
3 February 2009 | 0 Comments
Tom Daschle has removed himself from consideration for Health and Human Services head. The move was necessary not so much because of the taxes he had failed to pay but for his psuedo-lobbyist activities relationg to insurance and hospitals and his attempts to get a donor in with the Obama administration. It may be a major setback to health care reform if a replacement as strong as Daschle isn’t found. That may be easier said than done considering Daschle’s credentials and political conditions.
Tagged in Ed Rendell, Health and Human Services, John Podesta, Kathleen Sebelius, Tom Daschle
Environment
3 February 2009 | 2 Comments
A new study linking decreasing lead blood levels to increasing SAT scores isn’t particularly news, but it can certainly make for some interesting questions pertaining to education.
Tagged in education, Environment, lead
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