May 26, 2012

FEMEN Ukrainian protest group

Ukrainian feminist nude protesters

These striking pictures show confrontational protests by the Ukrainian feminist group FEMEN. According to Wikipedia, in Kiev there are about 300 active participants in the movement, which comprises some 20 topless activists and 300 fully clothed members.

Most of their early protests were in Ukraine, but they have since appeared in Russia, The Vatican, Paris and now in Switzerland.

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Greyhound Hunnies

No disrespect to these babes, but why would they want to associate their bodies with greyhound racing? I’ve got nothing against the dish lickers. It’s a legitimate industry; it keeps people employed, dogs fit and trainers busy. It needs to be marketed, but bikini girls? Tweet Pin It

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Men’s shaving blades

Why are men’s shaving blades so expensive? I paid $22 for five Gillette blades recently. Maybe I should use an electric razor. The blades will last me about three months if I stretch things out. That’s $88 a year on blades. I have sensitive skin and never enjoy shaving. If I could grow a decent [...]

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Australia’s Loudest Shout

White Ribbon Day

Today (November 25) is White Ribbon Day. White Ribbon Day was created by a handful of Canadian men in 1991 on the second anniversary of one man’s massacre of 14 women in Montreal. They began the White Ribbon campaign to urge men to speak out against violence against women. Australia’s Loudest Shout is an innovative [...]

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Young Woman of the Year Awards

Carolyn Creswell

I came across a link to the Young Woman of the Year Awards. Being Sunday, I took the time to visit and read the profiles for nominees in the categories for business and community vision. None inspired me particularly, except Carolyn Creswell (pictured), who won my vote. At age 18, Carolyn Creswell was, like many [...]

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