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About proftp

I teach political science and bioethics as an adjunct at a CUNY school.

When pigs fly

Posted on April 26, 2009 by proftp

Swine flu alert in US. Here’s a link to the CDC’s page on swine flu; follow the links for further information. And here’s a NYTimes story on the CDC declaration. Somehow, I don’t think my abstention from pork would make … Continue reading →

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Grammatically incorrect (228)(266)

Posted on April 25, 2009 by proftp

More links: What a surprise: It’s teh wimmins fault, complain the Taliban. Why are teh wimmins the weaker sex? Maybe because so many don’t get enough to eat. As Matthew noted, dem pigs iz sick—and making us sick. Ah, the … Continue reading →

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We’re baaaaaack! (228)(266)

Posted on April 24, 2009 by proftp

It’s been awhile, so this should be a long and comprehensive post. It won’t be. More crumbs: Everybody comes from somewhere: the Seinfelds in the New World. Hip hop for the ummah in Harlem. Old World, New World: Mix and … Continue reading →

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Nobody will read this, but. . . (266)

Posted on April 8, 2009 by proftp

. . . what the hell. The world doesn’t stop just because we’re on break. Legislated gay marriage in Vermont; is New Hampshire next? Life is not so good for gays and lesbians in Iraq. Turn your protests into tourism! … Continue reading →

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Mas news (266)

Posted on April 5, 2009 by proftp

New news, old news, follow-ups, and whatnot: Nicholas Kristof on (not making) babies, health, and well-being. Desperation for boys in China leads to kidnapping. Afghan President Karzai is rethinking (not clear if redoing) new Shi’a family law bill. Same-sex love … Continue reading →

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Family migration (kinda naked hiker—266)

Posted on April 4, 2009 by proftp

Critters on the move—with human help. So a bit of good news. And another kind of family news (no naked hikers here—sorry): In India, all hail mom! Not much is said about daughters or fathers. . . .

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Erased, flogged, restricted (266)

Posted on April 3, 2009 by proftp

I think the New York Times headline says it all: Women Erased in Israel, Flogged in Pakistan and Restricted in Afghanistan Yep. Here’s the story of our world. *UPDATE* Here’s a follow up to the flogging in Pakistan.

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“There’s some sick people on this case” (266)

Posted on April 2, 2009 by proftp

Talk about using others for your own ends: A mother has been charged with drugging her daughter in an attempt to have the mother’s boyfriend impregnate her. The quote, above, is from one of the police officers on the case. … Continue reading →

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Quick bits (266)

Posted on April 1, 2009 by proftp

Here’s the Sy Hersh story I mentioned in a previous comment. Although some New Yorker pieces require a subscription, this piece is currently available to everyone. Oh, and more good (as in, the opposite of good) news out of Afghanistan: … Continue reading →

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Work, money, work (228)

Posted on April 1, 2009 by proftp

More comments on G&T, chapter , um, 9? Yeah, whatever chapter we’re on.Eight. We’re on chapter eight. (Damn, I’m tired. . . .) What of the notion of ending poverty? Do G&T take this call seriously (enough)? And what of … Continue reading →

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