August 19th, 2007
Dog lovers revere the ‘B word’
August 14th, 2007
By Denise Flaim
August 13, 2007
I have a bookmark taped a couple of inches above the computer screen where I am tapping out these words.
“You say I’m a bitch like it’s a bad thing,” it reads.
Last week, New York City Councilwoman Darlene Mealy of Brooklyn introduced a measure banning the word “bitch,” saying it is responsible for creating “a paradigm of shame and indignity.” (The City Council is no stranger to legislating linguistically: In February, it passed a similarly symbolic moratorium on the “N word.”)
Dalmation and Kitten
August 12th, 2007
Dog case gets folks fighting mad
August 5th, 2007
Last Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons’ star quarterback pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he is involved in an interstate dogfighting venture called Bad Newz Kennels. “I take these charges seriously and look forward to clearing my name,” said Vick, who faces up to 6 years in prison, if convicted.