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The Top 7 Most Unbiased Articles of Election 2008 - A Skewz.com Must Read List

by Itefaaq at 7:10pm Mon, 3 Nov 2008 under Politics & News, conservative, Obama, liberal, McCain, election '08, media bias, skewz.com; 58 views
In the run-up to Election 2008, Skewz.com has been the most aggressive force in exposing media bias to so that you, the readers, can get the facts - straight up. Whether you are undecided or committed, here are the Top 7 Most Unbiased articles of Election 2008 that you can't afford not to read. 7. Obama or McCain: The Global Electoral College

The Subtle Dismantling of Gender Stereotypes

by Itefaaq at 12:16pm Mon, 14 Apr 2008 under Feminism & Gender, gender stereotypes; 108 views
My four and two year old nieces are visiting, and every morning we have a Nick Jr. marathon. As I get settled with my laptop for the day, I have half an ear to the TV, and was really happy to see the dismantling of stereotypes through children's TV. (leave Hannah Montana and High School Musical out of this for the moment). Dora being as outdoorsy and active as her cousin Diego, and my favorite, the Sheriff in the Backyardigans is a woman! Amazing. Hopefully interaction with society won't screw these kids up again.

Please Don't Touch the Temper!

by Itefaaq at 11:58am Wed, 2 Apr 2008 under Politics & News, clinton, Obama, McCain, Election 2008, Election 2008; 77 views
Dear Hillary and Obama,   Just a tip - please don't touch the McCain raging temper admission. Yes, it's weird and unnecessary that while you are challenging each other to bowling matches, and proclaiming your immortality in this test run, McCain is strolling down memory lane, visiting old landmarks, both literal and figurative. But I don't think he should be blamed for this. Really it's your fault, for putting him in a position from which he can spend his time contemplating, rather than defending his stance, his ideas, the mundaneness of his political philosophy ...

What's Wrong With Us?

by Itefaaq at 5:46pm Wed, 19 Mar 2008 under Politics & News, Obama, Election 2008, cynicism, wright; 118 views
I have to admit that since I cannot vote because I am a legal resident, not a U.S. citizen, I have managed to maintain some distance and impartiality from this year's election fever. However, at the gym yesterday, and in the absence of mu ipod, I was subjected to an hour and a half of in-depth and completely superfluous analysis on Obama's response to his preacher's "inflammatory" comments. The CNN anchor prodded and probed and led and misled guest speakers until she was sure that the reason for the message and the point of the speech was discarded by all the viewers.

Work-Life Balance for the Non-Mother

I made a choice a month ago, that got me all sorts of reactions from the outside world. I decided to quit my job to spend more time with my family. This, on its own, is something we have all heard and approve of, given the inherent failure of the current corporate structure to reconcile the careers and family life for women. I, however, do not have children, and therefore, the mixed reactions.