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The Case Against Prop. 8

This is a bit overwrought -- why does Olbermann always sound like he's some 3rd rate thespian being told to channel Hamlet? -- but it captures on a purely emotional, non-legal, non-intellectual level exactly what I'd like to ask people who voted in favor of Prop. 8: "I do not understand.  Why does this matter to you?"

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Giving Brides a Bad Name: Botox for Bridesmaids

There's an article in the NYT Style section today about the "trend" of providing (or requiring) extreme makeovers -- botox, tooth whitening, and boob jobs -- for bridesmaids.  Total insanity. My favorite quote:

Becky Lee, 39, a Manhattan photographer, declined when a friend asked her — and five other attendants — to have their breasts enhanced. “We’re all Asian and didn’t have a whole lot of cleavage, and she found a doctor in L.A. who was willing to do four for the price of two,” said Ms. Lee, who wore a push-up bra instead.

Let me get this straight.  The bride asked you to get not just breast implants, but bargain breast implants?  This is major surgery, not toilet paper at Costco.  You don't want four for the price of two.  Two natural ones would be just fine.  

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Literally Fabulous

I found these charming Penguin Classic mugs at art meets matter, a UK design boutique.  These would be delightful as part of a centerpiece display or, as I might use them, as a cute pen container at the guestbook table.  

And how fabulous would these bags be as gifts for bibliophiles in your wedding party?  Or, ahem, for a bibliophile bride?