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justforthehalibut:

oldfamiliarway:

thewomanofkleenex:

During the first season or two of Roseanne, Roseanne Barr was treated horribly by the producers, who wanted to get rid of her, even though she was the creative genius behind the show, which was based entirely on characters she had developed. She went with “success is the best revenge,” working extra hard to make sure the show hit the #1 spot, knowing at that point she could seize creative control. She hung out with the crew and supportive castmembers (including John Goodman, who flat refused to do the show without her), and put a list on her door. That list had the name of every single person who worked on the show. When they pissed her off, she’d cross off their name in red. Everyone in red was to be fired the second she was in charge. She took this policy from Machiavelli, and she made good on it. Her first move was to fire everyone who had tried to shut her down. She also promoted a number of women writers and fired a number of men writers for being sexist. So, this shirt is no lie.

Honestly don’t know if there’s a bigger badass than Roseanne. I doubt it.

I fucking love Roseanne. The woman and the show.

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tumble-weeds:

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Prime Minister of Australia kicking ass and taking names (mostly Tony Abbott’s). [x]

bam

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PREACH, JG-L

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climateadaptation:

Greenland’s ice and glaciers are melting fast, exposing ultra-rare minerals and gems deposits like no other on the entire planet. Gold, diamonds, coal, uranium, possibly oil and gas, and rare-earth metals (a very rare mineral-ore used to make cell phones) are among the many riches to be dug up.

A mining boom is about to completely change the island forever. We’re witnessing it right now. Glaciers are melting, exposing rock underneath that is packed with profits.

This means a tidal wave of money is about to crush centuries of culture, tradition, and local community. Many locals can’t wait for it to happen.

These screens are clipped from this fantastic article covering the economic boom Greenland is about to experience due to the big melt. It’s a beautifully shot video. And these pics do not do it justice. Have a look.

After you watch, I’d also like to hear what you think of this situation. Do you think mining in Greenland is a good thing? If you know Scandinavian politics, what of the possible break between Greenland and Denmark? What new goods and services will the natives and locals need in Greenland?? Click here and add your opinion/ask questions/vent/etc. I’ll do my best to answer!

girlwithalessonplan:

apsies:

rachelinbrooklyn:

Yes, Mittens, because parents in New York City can just “take their kids to better schools.”

Because parents in rural Appalachia can just “take their kids to better schools.”

Because parents in South Eastern Montana can just “take their kids to better schools.”

IT’S JUST THAT EASY

prettayprettaygood:

#SaveBigBird

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#a girl does not give a fuck

none fucks

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trevorthered:

thedailywhat:

Sad ‘Cause It’s True of the Day: It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and Jimmy Kimmel’s gift to educators across the country was an opportunity to give their students’ parents a piece of their minds.

[jimmykimmel]

GPOY has never been a more appropriate phrase.

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fakescience:

• If you don’t know about Sad Keanu, you should meet him. (Videogum)
• Like Chemistry? Really like chemistry? Then tap the enthusiasm and shout F*** Yeah! (F*** Yeah Chemistry)
• Finally, when you fan Fake Science on Facebook and follow it on Twitter, you’ll receive a PhD (as long as you are also complete a PhD program at an accredited university).

How I feel when I have to squeeze in those “real life connections” to my lessons.