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Monday September 10th, 2007 9:30 AM by BHDC Staff  
Filed under: Culture, GOP, Dems, Politics

brain.bmpNew research suggests that liberal brains and conservative brains are hard-wired quite differently.

Conservatives tend to crave order and structure in their lives, and are more consistent in the way they make decisions, according to a study published in the British journal Nature Neuroscience. Liberals, by contrast, show a higher tolerance for ambiguity and complexity, and adapt more easily to unexpected circumstances.

So, are all conservatives rigid and stubborn? Are all liberals wishy-washy and don’t stick to their guns?

Depends on your perspective. But, remember, the brain is malleable and neural functions can change as a result of new experiences.

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Tuesday April 10th, 2007 3:28 PM by DC Satirist  
Filed under: Journalism, Culture, Washington Post, Don Imus

A Washington Post insider has leaked an internal memo regarding the Don Imus controversy to BigHead DC. We think the memo, penned by executive editor Len Downie, should make for an interesting read here at BigHead DC.

To: All Washington Post Staffers
From: Leonard Downie, Jr.
Re: The Recent Don Imus Racial Flap

downie.jpgHere at the Washington Post we pride ourselves on sensitivity – sensitivity about issues and the people that make those issues pertinent and relevant. We Post staffers also know that sensitivity of the utmost importance when dealing with members of the various minority communities we cover.

Back in 1998, we instituted an in-print rule that stated reporters could not use the word “black” and must use the words “African-American” when referring to a person of such persuasion. As a response to Imus’ gross insensitivity, I’d like to expand that rule even further. From here on in, any reference to the word “black” must be replaced by “African-American.” This rule will apply to both print and everyday conversations.

So, for example, when we write about the company Black & Decker, we must now refer to it as “African-American & Decker.” The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It, Black” will from here on in be known as “Paint It, African-American.” And the stock market crashed on “African-American Friday.”

When we speak to our co-workers, the blackboard in the newsroom is now the “African-American board” and the parking lot is filled with “African-American top.” The vending machine people have been notified, and will soon be serving “African-American cherry soda.” Care for some lunch? Well perhaps you’d enjoy the “Cajun-African-Americaned chicken.” If you feel faint and hit the ground, you’ve “African-Americaned out.”

Several staffers have already told me that this proposal “makes no sense” to them. Well, do you know what? Slavery and oppression make no sense to me, so I guess this is the right rule for the right situation at the right time. A rule such as this is but a mere raindrop in the ocean of sensitivity we must extend when it come to racial issues.

In closing, I’d like to say we at the Post hope this new rule will continue our tradition of excellence and make us just like The New York Times – a paper whose irrelevancy is matched only by its plummeting stock market numbers.

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Friday March 9th, 2007 9:43 AM by Big Head Rob  
Filed under: Culture, Ann Coulter, War, Hillary Clinton, White House, Gay, Big Head Briefs, Protests, FBI

friday2.gifDon’t let the FBI abuse you, cuz they do that.

President Bush threatens to use the veto if presented with a timetable.

On the plane and inside a Bush protest!

Ann Coulter might be useful after all?

Bush creeps up.

“Senator brings the sensibility of Hallmark greeting cards to the 2008 presidential race.”

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Thursday March 8th, 2007 7:02 PM by Big Head Rob  
Filed under: Culture, Music

Shamrock Fest is coming this weekend, kids, and when you get a bunch of drunk rockers together with their worshiping groupies (we mean you, Pagan Marbury!), gossip is sure to result. Tickets on sale here.

Check out Thong Speed for a better preview than we could ever provide because we totally suck at previewing bands. We’re good at mocking them, previewing not so much.

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Thursday March 8th, 2007 9:50 AM by Big Head Rob  
Filed under: Sex, Culture, Silly

Those crazy kids at Campus Progress, a program of CAP, are at it again. I’d personally like my own vagina in polka dots. Possible?

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Wednesday March 7th, 2007 2:49 PM by Big Head Rob  
Filed under: Culture

Ever feel like you’re living in a Washingtonian matrix? Well, today, the matrix is dead.

A tipster wrote in to inform us that the philosopher behind “The Matrix” has passed away. RIP, Jean Baudrillard.

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Tuesday March 6th, 2007 12:44 PM by Big Head Rob  
Filed under: Culture, Ann Coulter, Howard Kurtz, Gay

That’s what Howard Kurtz indicates today:

But after some Democrats and liberal bloggers slammed the professional provocateur — and were joined by a number of Republicans and conservatives — it became a news story, albeit a modest one. Journalists could simply quote critics of the conservative author’s latest rhetorical stink bomb, in which she referred to Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards with a six-letter word offensive to gays.

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Thursday March 1st, 2007 10:55 AM by Big Head Rob  
Filed under: Celebrities, Culture, Scoops, Fashion, BHDC, Style

betsey_portrait.jpg

You know that DC Fashion Week is in full swing when reports start flowing in to Big Head DC that Betsey Johnson has been spotted in Georgetown (not the store, but the actual lady).

Our source tells us she’s looking “hot, spicy, and ripe” — whatever that means…

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Thursday March 1st, 2007 9:26 AM by Big Head Rob  
Filed under: Culture, Congress, GOP, Dick Cheney, Politics, Elections, Gay, John McCain, Big Head Briefs, Iraq, North Korea, Army

thursday2.gifWe knew that Dick Cheney was a threat, and we did nothing about it. 

Bush is talking to countries he once shunned.”

Army’s surgeon general knew that Walter Reed needed a heavy duty operation.

We don’t know much about North Korea’s plans to kill us. 

Scoop! John McCain will announce that he’s running for Prez in April.

GOP wants something recorded on the House floor.

Farewell, Arthur Schlesinger.

Big question of the day: “Are there really any straight men in gay porn?”

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Monday February 26th, 2007 9:02 AM by Big Head Rob  
Filed under: Culture, Al Sharpton, Congress, War, Terror, Elections, Al Gore, Big Head Briefs, Iraq, Climate

monday2.gifAl Gore elected President of global warming! His first act: goading Oscar from gold to green.

Iraq war still unpopular.

150 years ago Al Sharpton might have been Strom Thurmond’s slave. 

Dick Cheney wants Pakistan to be acting more like Australia in this here war on terror.

Governors have opinions on Election ‘08.

Congress is card checking unions.

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