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History as this woman sees it. The serious, the kitsch, the opinionated. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/
Curated by Deanna Dahlsad
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Perfect Season: The Untold Story of The Toledo Troopers

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Perfect Season: The Untold Story of The Toledo Troopers


The untold story of the winningest team in professional football history,
The Toledo Troopers

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Women kickin' a** on the football field in the 1970s!

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Domestic violence increases 25% during England #World #Cup games

Domestic violence increases 25% during England #World #Cup games | Herstory | Scoop.it
The National Centre for Domestic Violence is trying to raise awareness about domestic violence during the World Cup, after it emerged that instances increased by 25% after England Games at the 2010 tournament.

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malek's curator insight, June 19, 2014 5:43 PM

I feel bad for English women tonight after losing again.

A Canadian research shows similar results in the case of Hockey.

The study suggests that high levels of domestic abuse correlate not only with major sporting events, but specifically with disappointing results..

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Remote Control: Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan, and the Spectacles of Female Power and Pain

Remote Control: Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan, and the Spectacles of Female Power and Pain | Herstory | Scoop.it

Revisiting the myths and media narratives behind the off-ice melodrama of Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan, and the 1994 winter Olympics.

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Remember this? And, more importantly, do you remember it correctly?

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Curated by Deanna Dahlsad
An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
Other Topics
Crimes Against Humanity
From lone gunmen on hills to mass movements. Depressing as hell, really.
Cultural History
The roots of culture; history and pre-history.
In The Name Of God
Mainly acts done in the name of religion, but also discussions of atheism, faith, & spirituality.
Kinsanity
Let's just say I have reasons to learn more about mental health, special needs children, psychology, and the like.
Nerdy Needs
The stuff of nerdy, geeky, dreams.
Readin', 'Ritin', and (Publishing) 'Rithmetic
The meaning behind the math of the bottom line in publishing and the media. For writers, publishers, and bloggers (which are a combination of the two).
Sex Positive
Sexuality as a human right.
Visiting The Past
Travel based on grande ideas, locations, and persons of the past.
Walking On Sunshine
Stuff that makes me smile.
You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important
Links to (many of) my columns and articles.