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Today's Delicious Links
| Links for 2008-10-20 [del.icio.us] Posted: 21 Oct 2008 12:00 AM CDT - Marketing Whore - Marketing, PR, Internet Marketing Tips for Mainstream and Adult Bloggers: When Content Isn't King
But the value of sex writing, fiction and non-fiction, cannot be discussed only in terms of its relation to non sexual writing ~ if only for the fact that we're missing the definition of the value of writing in general. Time for some conceptual algebra. What value does writing have? And perhaps, more pointedly, just what is of value on the Internet? - XXBN: The Art (Of Writing) For Art's Sake?
And the struggle itself is beautiful and is what I think keeps you honest. Without the struggle, you lose your passion. - Meanness appears to rub off on viewers - USATODAY.com
Subjects who viewed the Kill Bill and the Mean Girls clips reacted in similarly aggressive ways. - Church and State: The Role of Religion In Modern Consumer Culture
A report from Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion, based on 2005 polling, offered this rebuttal to the notion of "monolithic" religious belief: "Americans may agree that God exists. They do not agree about what God is like, what God wants for the world, or how God feels about politics." | Labels: Art, Delicious Links, Gracie News, Religion, Violence
Today's Delicious Links
| Links for 2008-10-09 [del.icio.us] Posted: 10 Oct 2008 12:00 AM CDT - Marketing Whore - Marketing, PR, Internet Marketing Tips for Mainstream and Adult Bloggers: The Technorati Family Feud: Survey Says!
Technorati released its State of the Blogosphere for 2008. Being a survey of 1000 bloggers, a rather small sample, it poses more questions than 'facts' for me. - Empower | sex workers | UNFPA | helping | research | | Border Thinking on Migration, Culture, Economy and Sex
The word help is very misleading, like rescue and save and rehabilitate. Who decides which people need help and when and how? That's the basic problem. If you simply look at another person's situation and think 'How awful, I wouldn't want to live like that, it must be intolerable!' then you might jump to the conclusion that she or he would be happy to have any help you feel like giving. - Barbie: Manufactured by Mattel, designed by evolution I | Psychology Today Blogs
Apparently, Kilbourne and other feminists believe that girls and women are mindless robots who would do and think anything that advertising agents tell them to. (I just had this conversation with Amber Rhea!) | Labels: Delicious Links, Gracie News, Sex Work, Women
Carnivals Make Me Happy
Hosting carnivals is a lot of work; those of you who have hosted them know the joys of reading so many articles & posts and selecting what you think is the best of the best, sometimes being criticized for your selections. And, if your carnival is based on serious issues (as opposed to cute cats or something), the process of hosting can also bring you down. For example, when Mike hosted latest edition of Carnival of the Liberals (at Clashing Culture) this week he found himself a bit worn by the task, saying, "Doing the Carnival of the Liberals makes me grumpy, because I realize when reading the submissions that the world is not going to live up to my ideal no matter how I try." But, he bucked-up and found what he calls the best ten posts "written by people who are trying to apply the brakes as we slide towards the bottom." Overall, carnivals make me happy because they increase discussion and awareness ~ especially when the host makes the effort and takes the time to realize how important discussion & awareness are. So, I'd like to thank Mike, aka Tangled Up In Blue Guy, for including my post, What does the economic crisis mean for prostitutes?, in his carnival, putting issues of sex work into mainstream discussion. On a related note, I just hosted the 10th edition of the Feminist Carnival of Sexual Freedom and Autonomy (at XXBN). Please read both carnivals and continue the discussions. Labels: Election, Feminist, Gracie News, Media, Politics
Feminist Carnival of Sexual Freedom and Autonomy
I Smoke-Out Genia
I've known Genia of SistersTalk for years now. We've been out of touch for awhile, but thanks to the magic of Twitter, we recently reconnected... She Twittered: Just heard the "smoke free wisconsin" radio ad. Yey! I'm a total supporter. So I said:
@sisterstalk Seriously? Why you hatin' on legal drug users who have less support ~ ZERO support ~ when compared to illegal drug users? To which she replied:
@GraciePassette I support a SMOKE FREE Wisconsin because smokers are so f*ckin rude. At least pot smokers go to their car to puff, puff.
@GraciePassette And . . . pot smokers don't throw their paraphernalia out the window, causing even more cleanup for taxpayers to pay for.
@GraciePassette AND . . . pot smokers don't blow their smoke in my face at the bar, claimin' it's their RIGHT to do so cuz it's a bar. Ugh!
As a person who thinks this smokers-as-lepers treatment tramples rights and doesn't help those addicted to tobacco at all, I naturally had to have her come on the show ~ we could have a real discussion past 140 characters. *wink* While we promise to have a challenging discourse on the issue of smoking, our conversation may take a turn into other areas... Not only because we are two girls who hail from Wisconsin (she's apparently still there), but because Genia is a fascinating, intelligent, & passionate woman and I have no idea what else may be on her mind by the time the October 1st show rolls around. Chime in with your thoughts on smoking, smokers' rights, health issues, smoking addiction assistance, and "smoke free" or similar "fresh air" projects & legislation. Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Gracie News, Health, Politics, Shrine, Women
Special XXBN Show Tonight
I Am The Hostess Goo Goo G'joob
I Guess I'll Have A Lemon Cookie!
Just Another Great Idea From Cult Of Gracie Radio
Call For Liberal (And Progressive) Posts
What You Did On My Summer Vacation
What I did on my vacation isn't likely going to interest you as much as what others did on my vacation, so here's the skinny. (Does anyone use "skinny" anymore? I'm so not hip.) Don't worry, teach, this report is all about me. *wink* The board at SWOP East has put me in charge of public relations (for the hip kids, the title "media coordinator" may make more sense to you). Which means you'll be seeing/reading more of me, including at SWOP East's blog and it explains (partly) Cult of Gracie Radio's move to XXBN. I'm super excited to join SWOP East. So much so that the honor of being asked to join such a great organization (and such tremendous women, yet) out-shone what should have been a common sense reaction of, "What? More work?" and had me happy to join forces with them. The work & women make me feel like I can successfully squeeze more juice from each of days. Also while I was gone, Radical Vixen posted her interview with yours truly. It had occurred so long ago, it was almost like reading an interview with someone else ~ but someone I agree with. *wink* I'd like to publicly thank Vixen for her Sex Worker Solidarity series too; it's an admirable, much needed, project and I am thrilled to have a part in the discussion. I also discovered that Jaded Hippy had selected my post, Abolition and the Saving of Sex Workers, for inclusion in Third Feminist Carnival of Sexual Freedom and Autonomy. Very cool to be noticed for the carnival, and to be in such marvelous company, thanks! Labels: Feminist, Gracie News, Sex Work, Women
The Trouble With Comparative Religion Studies
You get some of the details wrong. You know the Bible 65%! Congratulations! You know a lot about the Bible - the books, the characters, the events. You are able to remember a lot of what you have heard and read!
Ultimate Bible Quiz
Create MySpace Quizzes If God is in the details... I could be screwed. Divinity may be in some details; but I believe name & date details are less important than lesson, purpose, cultural setting & motivation... But that's just me. Now it's up to my death and The Big Reveal to show what sort of god, if anything, awaits me. Quiz via Bunny. Labels: Gracie News, History, Religion
Father Felony Joins The Cult of Gracie
Radio, that is. *wink* Tonight on Cult of Gracie Radio: Randall Radic, also known as 'Father Felony' or 'Daddy Radic,' is the Ripon, CA pastor who pleaded guilty to embezzlement after he sold the First Congregational Church without the knowledge of his congregation. About Randall: His recently released memoir, The Sound Of Meat (published by Ephemera Bound*) covers his earlier life as a professional swim coach and priest, including his eight fiancees & two wives. "I used to try and save souls without ever examining my own," says Radic. Now, with this memoir, he puts pen to his mission, voice to his sin, sadism to his redemption. Just click here & press the orange button to listen live!
Call in at (347) 838-8467
Can't be there live? Watch the blog for post-show info and downloads! Labels: Books, Cult of Gracie Radio, Gracie News, Religion, Sex
High-Five Fridays #15
 #1 I could just make this week's high-fives all about me and the lovely ladies (that I know of) who helped promote the first Cult of Gracie Radio show, but then I'd be out of fives for the week, and after skipping last week's, I'm behind enough in passing along the positive links... So, I'll cheat a bit here and thank them all in #1 here: Ms. Angela (who also sent me a wonderful card celebrating the event ~ how utterlly charming is she?!), A Slip of a Girl (who also posted a too kind review), Secondhand Rose, Silent Porn Star, and Trailer Trash Angel. (I think that's everyone; if I missed anyone, please let me know!) #2 I haven't officially met Ren, of Renegade Evolution, yet; but now that I'm officially part of SWOP East I hope to soon. Meanwhile, a high-five to Ren for just being Ren. #3 Speaking of Ren, at first glance you might think "It's. Not. About. You." is all about Ren. But then you'd be missing the real point. #4 Of Happy Madmen & Radio gives me pause... On one hand, it's actually amusing to read ~ who doesn't like to mock the idiocracy of yesteryear? On the other hand, have we come a long way in furthering our understanding and treatment of the mentally ill? #5 Lina's classic post, Why Christianity hates sex (possibly), deserves a high-five ~ even if it's a bit belated. Find out how to give your High-Five Fridays here! The purpose of this meme is to give high-fives to 5 people, posts, blogs and/or websites you've admired during the week. I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 5 high-fives on Friday. Trackbacks, pings, linky widgets, comment links accepted! Visiting fellow High-Fivers is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your High-Fives in others comments (please note if NWS). Find more High-Five Friday folks here! Labels: Gracie News, High-Five Fridays, History, Religion, Sex Work, Women
Cult of Gracie Radio with Dr. Jane Vargas Post-Show Notes
The very first Cult of Gracie Radio show aired tonight ~ and erred tonight. There were a few mishaps, including my botching the name of the show, but what the heck, I'm human & this was new. However, I had a blast. And that was due in no small part to my guest, Dr. Jane Vargas, who did a fabulous job of talking fetish, tease, & sexuality, with a special focus on cross dressing. As promised, here are links to the sites/persons mentioned in tonight's show, Cult of Gracie Radio with Dr. Jane Vargas: Jane Vargas can be found at PantyMistress.com, X-traordinary Talk, and JaneVargas.com. The painting she mentioned, The Swing, is by Jean-Honore Fragonard and you can find out more about it here. Caller Ross is the owner of PantiesForMen.com. Secondhand Rose, the PSO who had emailed me a question regarding the connection between tease and cross dressing, can be found here. A super big "Thank you!" to Jane Vargas for being the very first guest on Cult of Gracie Radio. Jane and I had met several years ago in her Yahoo group, while she was still working on her doctorate, and that's when I became an admirer. And we have a few friends in common, so I knew I'd like her. But after tonight, I must say I adore her. I'd also like to thank the callers, the boys in chat, and my man, CR/LF, who assisted in chat. (Sorry I could only read chat; we'll see if we can get that issue fixed next time.) If you missed the show, you can still listen to and download it here. Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Gracie News, Sex
BlogTalkRadio Show Tip
A reminder about my first Cult of Gracie Radio show at 9 p.m. (central) today, with Dr. Jane Vargas. Along with listening and calling, there is also a chat. To participate in chat you'll need to register (free and relatively painless, I assure you). As a registered user, you'll want to opt to see & search for listings in the mature & adult only shows. To do so, simply set permission in your profile by checking "Disabled" in the safe search setting, which is located in the "My Options" section of your "Settings" page (shown below).  I hope to "hear" you there! Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Gracie News, Sex
Cult of Gracie Radio
Cult of Gracie Radio launches Wednesday, April 23, and (other than the first week in May, for my much deserved vacation) will air Wednesday evenings at 9 p.m. (central time). All shows are live and you can call in ~ so who knows what will happen?
Here's the show calendar: April 23 Dr. Jane Vargas, a PhD in human sexuality & expert in tease and fetish, talks cross dressing. About Jane: After dating a fetishist, she started X-traordinary Talk as a hobby. It grew very quickly and she quit her job as a magazine editor to grow the business which is now nearly 15 years old. She earned her PhD in 2002, with a dissertation on the sexual expression of tease (as distinct from flirtation and seduction) and how tease has manifested in artwork thru the ages. All while raising two strong, feminist daughters. Update: Dr. Jane Vargas Post-Show Notes here. April 30 Randall Radic, also known as 'Father Felony' or 'Daddy Radic,' is the Ripon, CA pastor who pleaded guilty to embezzlement after he sold the First Congregational Church without the knowledge of his congregation. About Randall: His recently released memoir, The Sound Of Meat (published by Ephemera Bound*) covers his earlier life as a professional swim coach and priest, including his eight fiancees & two wives. "I used to try and save souls without ever examining my own," says Radic. Now, with this memoir, he puts pen to his mission, voice to his sin, sadism to his redemption. Update: Randall Radic Post-Show Notes here. Update: Note shows after my vacation will run on XBN.May 14 Dr. Susan Block, sex educator, cable TV host and author, discusses what we can learn from bonobos. About Suzy: A familiar face on HBO's late-night programming through her #1 Nielsen-rated specials, Radio Sex TV with Dr. Susan Block as well as her episodes on Real Sex, she's not only an educated sexologist, but a hot chick with a grand sense of humor to boot. Listen to the show live here. May 21st Call In With Gracie Passette Ask me anything, or hear me ramble about issues that matter to me. *wink* About Gracie: If you don't know me, check out my bio & keep reading the blog. Listen to the show live here. UPDATE: There's been a change in the line-up. Tonight at 9 p.m. (central) Cult of Gracie on XXBN will have as guests DJ Ashba and James Michael from the band SIXX:A.M. See more info here. May 28th Amanda Brooks, a retired escort (and former stripper) and author of The Internet Escort's Handbook series. About Amanda: Amanda is also an activist, serving as a board member of SWOP-East and, as a board member of Desiree Alliance, writer at Bound, Not Gagged. Listen to the show live here. June 4th Searah Deysach, owner of Early to Bed & maker of lesbian porn films. About Searah: Frustrated with the lame sex toy scene in her hometown, Searah Deysach, with help from her friends and family, opened Chicago’s first woman-owned sex shop Early to Bed in 2001. Now Searah spends her days spreading the good word about sex positively and the joys of masturbation through her store, writings and a busy schedule of talks at colleges and community groups. She is also the sex columnist for (the now defunct) Punk Planet Magazine and the online community ChronicBabe.com. She lives in Chicago with her girlfriend and their bunny. Listen live here. June 18 Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc, award winning author of Horror Sinisteria, with titles published at Ephemera Bound*. About Andrea: Called “One of the most unique and twisted authors of our generation,” Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc is a best selling, three-time award winning author of Horror Sinisteria. From ghosts to the paranormal, from the Occult to pirates, Andrea can write it, write it well and keep her fans and critics begging for more. A force of nature, Andrea has blazed a path through a genre most often dominated by men. She is routinely sought out for appearances at everything from private functions to public venues to conventions, where she appears as a celebrity guest. June 25 Jack Hafferkamp, of Libido magazine and Libido films. About Jack: From 1988 to 2000 Jack Hafferkamp published/edited Libido: The Journal of Sex and Sensibility with Marianna Beck. Since then he has operated Libido Films, which specializes in gender-equal explicit erotica. Libido films have been honored at the annual Erotic Awards in London and featured at New York's Cinekink festival. Jack holds a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, specializing in Erotology, which is the material culture of sex. Confirmed guests, with dates not yet scheduled:J. Eric Miller, author of Decomposition & Animal Rights & Pornography. Jennifer Epstein, author of The Painter from Shanghai, a novel based on the life of Chinese prostitute-turned-post-Impressionist Pan Yuliang, who stunned China and much of the West in the 20's and 30's by defiantly painting herself in the nude, even though it went against pretty much every Confucian ethic of the time. Dr. Gloria Brame, a licensed clinical sexologist and leading international authority on BDSM and fetish sex. *Disclosure Note: Gracie Passette is an editor with Ephemera Bound.Labels: Books, Cult of Gracie Radio, Feminist, Gracie News, History, Politics, Sex Work, Shrine, Women
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