Articles for May 19th, 2010
The Case of the Unfortunate Typo: The WB33 Edition
An alert Frontburnervian sent me a link to a WB 33 story about how having sexy time too soon in a relationship can ruin intimacy or something. They interview an author of a book, and everything.
But here’s where it gets sticky – a quote from the author contains a typo that um, kind of changes the story. A little. Or makes sexy time a little sexier, if you’re in to that kind of thing.
The quote:
“Because there are no holes barred, that’s the expectation.” Atwood says the pressures women are under to have sex early in a relationship are worse than ever.
Really, that may be the problem, right there. Bar a few of ‘em, I say.
Murchison, Ctd.
Commenter Jackson takes me to the woodshed for the earlier post, saying it was “gibberish,” bogus, and laughable:
In the Spectator piece, Murchison promotes the Texas Education Board’s belief that “strict separation of church and state was not the Founders’ original design but rather a conceit of Thomas Jefferson’s.” He even goes so far as to quote a board member as saying, “I have $1,000 for the charity of your choice if you can find it in the Constitution.” What a tired, old, shallow argument. Anybody ever read the Federalist Papers?
Besides, the Constitution is a secular document. It begins “We the People,” and contains no mention of “God” or “Christianity.” Its only references to religion are exclusionary, such as, “no religious test shall ever be required…” Even the presidential oath doesn’t contain “so help me God” or any requirement to swear on a bible (both became common additions over time).
The bottom line is that teachers will now be required to cover Judeo-Christian influences, but not the philosophical rationale for the separation of church and state that the most important of our Deist Founders believed in. …
I could go on, but what’s the point? The whole exercise by this Board is political, brought to us by reactionary tent revivalists. William Murchison adds no “perspective” to any of this. He’s just part of the Amen Corner, which he has been for five decades.
Dear Weather Forecasting Type People: Define “Slight”
So I’m reading, now, that we’re either going to be pummeled by giant hail (or not) tonight. And there might be a tornado (or not) tonight.
And in this story, the National Weather Service prognosticator says there’s a “slight” chance of severe weather with tornados.
So which is it? Are we having a climb-in-the-bathtub-with-your-mattress-because-OMG-tornado weather, or is it a gentle rain? I ask for the guy pictured – who freaks out, gets in your face, and has very bad breath.
We’ve Got Ourselves a Referendum on Dallas Dry Areas
A very highly placed source confirmed for me moments ago (fresh news!) that the Progress Dallas (not to be confused with Dallas Progress) folks have gathered the necessary signatures to force a referendum on our silly patchwork of dry areas in Dallas. They will turn in the signatures to be counted and verified tomorrow. I think I speak for elbow benders across this great town of ours when I say: let’s drink! And vote!
Murchison: Textbook Flap’s About Balance
Writing in the new issue of The American Spectator–I know, it’s a Hitlerite rag that can’t be trusted because it’s, well, it’s, it’s just, so, well, so conservative–Dallas’ William Murchison puts the Texas textbook controversy into perspective. And, as a bonus, takes a DMN columnist to task for some hysterical rhetoric.
Campaign Started to Have Laura Bush as Guest at Gay Pride Parade
(alternate title: It’s a Good Thing I Look in My Spam Folder Occasionally)
A Frontburnervian sent this last week, apparently:
During her recent book tour, former First Lady Laura Bush revealed that she supports marriage equality. While some have criticized Mrs. Bush for not speaking up sooner, if she is serious about standing up for what is right, we welcome her to the cause.
Let’s draft her as a guest of honor for the 2010 Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade on Sunday, September 19, 2010 in Lee Park!
Today, I see an update to this from Change.org, where writer Abbie Kobf writes that since the former first lady appeared on Larry King and said kinda sorta disagreed with her husband’s stance on the subject, a lot of interest has been expressed in having Bush appear at this year’s parade in Dallas, complete with a Facebook group.
What To Do In Dallas Tonight: May 19, 2010
Today, don’t miss the V.O.D. Pop Up Shop, happening in the West Village. You might remember a few weeks back when we told you about Pop Up 310, a really cool temporary art gallery located in the former Gardens space. The guys from the gallery and the girls from fabulous boutique V.O.D. are working together on this one, for a fashion/art collaboration. Here’s what to expect: from noon to 8 pm, shoe designer Tiffany Tuttle will be on hand with her 2010 collection, and jewelry designer Arielle dePinto’s amazing designs will hang on the wall like art (see picture after the jump). V.O.D. owner Jackie Bolin tells us that dePinto has sent some of her one-of-a-kind show pieces, like a mask completely crocheted from chain, shown here. So you fashion types won’t want to miss it. Art lovers will enjoy black and white photos from Mary McCartney (yes, Paul’s first born) that will also be on sale.
Cocktails start at 6.
More events for today can be found here.
Jump for pics of the Pop Up merchandise.
PETA Protesters Protest Hard at DMA
As Glenn mentioned yesterday, PETA is doing its thing today at the DMA in honor of Dean Foods’ annual shareholders meeting. Here’s what the scene on Harwood looked like a few minutes ago on my walk in to work. My favorite protester is the woman in the black dress who saw me snapping the pic and did the peekaboo move over her sign. Glenn, I picked up a “Go Vegan!” brochure for you. It’s waiting for you in your chair.
Leading Off (5/19/10)
1. Ugly, ugly situation at the Episcopal School of Dallas. A teacher had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. They were caught by cops in a parking lot. There are thousands of e-mails. So the teacher resigned. And now the parents of the girl are suing the school because they say they were forced by administrators to withdraw their daughter from ESD. I can see why the parents would be angry, if what they say is true. At the same time, after what happened, how could the girl continue to go to school there?
2. Dallas City Council members Delia Jasso and Steve Salazar want the city to issue an official statement protesting Arizona’s new immigration law. Kudos to Mayor Tom Leppert for telling them that the city has more important matters to address — like, oh, that $130 million budget shortfall.
3. Thanks to the Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tourism Council, visitors to North Texas can now buy something called an Attractions Pass, which will get them admission to seven of our area’s top attractions. What are those attractions, you ask? Well, the DMA is on the list. But so are Southfork and the International Bowling Museum, which makes me embarrassed for us all. If you built an Attractions Pass for North Texas, which seven spots would you choose?
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