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Political Correctness of the Day

Posted: 18 May 2012 01:11 PM PDT

- Political Correctness of the Day


The state of Oregon has put eight high schools on notice — their Native American mascots have got to go. A 5-1 vote Thursday by the Board of Education gives the schools five years to make the change, or their state funding is withdrawn.

The decision came after months of emotional debate about tolerance and tradition.

“It is racist. It is harmful. It is shaming. It is dehumanizing,” said Se-ah-dom Edmo, vice president of the Oregon Indian Education Association.

On the opposing side are people like Jim Smith, the principal of Banks High School — home of the Braves — who grew up on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana. “It’s a chance for us to talk about family and tradition and loyalty,” he said.

Wisconsin is the only other state with restrictions on Native American mascots. The law there requires school boards to prove that their mascots don’t promote discrimination, harassment, or stereotyping if someone complains. Regardless, Native American mascots still abound.

[newsday]


Tagged: american indians, oregon high schools, political correctness

Infographic of the Day

Posted: 18 May 2012 12:46 PM PDT

- Infographic of the Day


Starting with the original “Not Ready For Primetime Players,” an epic 37-year history of the cast and guest stars of Saturday Night Live. (Embiggen.)

[cabletv]


Tagged: Infographic, SNL

Lunchtime Links

Posted: 18 May 2012 12:15 PM PDT

- Lunchtime Links


Today on The Daily What Geek: The first official trailer for Arrow

Elsewhere on the Internets:

  • Desperate: Jack White, to get into the Guinness Book of World Records
  • Eaten Alive: A Georgia 20-something, who is losing limbs to a flesh-eating bacteria
  • Adorbz: Kristen Wigg and Mick Jagger’s SNL promos
  • Horrifying: Six dead babies were actually for sale online
  • Inside: Facebook’s historic IPO
  • Phony: Kegasus, the beer-loving mascot of the Preakness Stakes

Lunchtime Leisure: The Eyes Have It
Lunchtime List: 10 Of The Weirdest Children’s Book Authors Of All Time

[image: imgur]


Tagged: Lunchtime Links

Heartwarming Tearjerker of the Day

Posted: 18 May 2012 11:56 AM PDT

- Heartwarming Tearjerker of the Day


Meet Ramen Noodle, a teacup poodle puppy who’s managed to thrive despite losing his front legs, and who is the subject of a new photo series by famed animal photographer Carli Davidson, known for past series Shake, Fetch, and Pets With Disabilities.

He was probably a mill puppy, inbred to achieve his tiny size. When he was 8 months old, his first owner brought him to the vet, with a broken arm. Unfortunately, the owner did not properly care for his injury, she didn’t come back to get the cast checked until nine weeks later. At that point, to no one’s surprise, the arm was nearly eaten away by gangrene. By then, Ramen Noodle was listless and refused food. It was a wonder he survived.

Jaime Salata Van Tassel, his clinic caretaker, ended up adopting him. But Ramen Noodle’s struggles weren’t over.

A second injury cost Ramen his other front leg; this time he jumped of a chair and broke the bone. Again, one of the effects of interbreeding dogs for small size is week bone, so his single teacup poodle arm broke so badly it could not be mended. While Jaime was devastated, Ramen surprised everyone and bounced back.

“Ramen gets around the house on his hind legs,” Jaime says. “I’ve watched him run at full-speed for toys, and to play with other dogs, he is essentially unrestricted despite his lack of front arms. … it’s like it never happened.”

[mmm]


Tagged: carli davidson, Heartwarming Tearjerker, ramen noodle

Another Movie Trailer of the Day

Posted: 18 May 2012 11:36 AM PDT


Channing Tatum channels his male stripper past in Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike. Also stars Matthew McConaughey and Olivia Munn. Drops July 11.

(Sorta Not Safe For Work — partially naked hotties.)

[aggregate]


Tagged: magic mike, Movie Trailer

Yearbook Photos of the Day

Posted: 18 May 2012 11:26 AM PDT

- Yearbook Photos of the Day


“Best buddies” John and Ian almost one-upped the Nguyens. Almost.

[theoretical]


Tagged: yearbook photos

Supercut of the Day

Posted: 18 May 2012 11:16 AM PDT


It’s the supercut we’ve been waiting for — The King’s Speech, stuttering and stammering only.

[supercut.org]


Tagged: Supercut, The King's Speech

From the Archives

Posted: 18 May 2012 11:01 AM PDT


Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z teamed up for a rendition of Biggie’s hit “Get Money” at a 1996 birthday party, and the ancient footage surfaced this week. Just two legends of the game, doing their thing…

[cosbysweaters]


Tagged: From The Archives, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G.

Behind the Scenes of the Day

Posted: 18 May 2012 10:46 AM PDT


Lady Gaga guest stars in the season finale of the The Simpsons, and though she’s toured the world, the superstar admits that joining Matt Groening and the cast for recording was quite the tough gig:

I think I was more nervous than I’ve ever been, because I have so much respect for them.

“Lisa Goes Gaga” airs Sunday.

[pitnb]


Tagged: lady gaga, simpsons

Gay Marriage Endorsement of the Day

Posted: 18 May 2012 10:29 AM PDT

- Gay Marriage Endorsement of the Day


Same-sex weddings have no legal status in Japan, but that hasn’t stopped Tokyo Disneyland from giving them the OK.

“I wrote 10 years ago that I looked forward to the day when gay and lesbian couples could hold hands and go to Tokyo Disneyland,” said Taiga Ishikawa, Japan’s first openly gay politician. “I’m very happy.”

A full wedding ceremony in Cinderella’s castle, with Mickey and Minnie included on the guest list, costs about $95,000. The park is now accepting applications.

[wedinator]


Tagged: gay marriage endorsement, tokyo disneyland