Monthly Archives: August 2009

Debbie Does Decon: Enterprise’s Most Gratuitous Moments

Enterprise: Bringing new meaning to the word “gratuitous” since 2151. It’s almost enough to make you long for the sexlessness of Voyager. Continue reading

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The Pecs That Launched A Thousand Starships

Fans of Star Trek’s Original Series know that Kirk’s chest possesses special powers all its own. When it’s exposed, he can defeat any enemy, seduce any woman, and escape from any sticky situation. But fabric, simple fabric, seems to be … Continue reading

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She-Devils of the Song Dynasty: Pan Jinlian

Outlaws of the Marsh, awesome as it may be, is basically a man’s book. The primary relationships it describes are brotherly (its alternate title is All Men Are Brothers), and women, when they’re not relegated to the sidelines, are portrayed … Continue reading

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You’re Safer Than You Think: Advocates For A Less Fearful Life

Once, I helped out at a church daycare, looking after eight one- to two-year-olds while their moms were at Bible study (translation: coffee and chatting, though, after learning how active toddlers can be, I was happy to help those moms … Continue reading

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