His gender and regional biases have been (sadly) increasingly apparent over the years. Jacques Rogge’s IOC no advocate for women athletes – USATODAY.com.

Let’s just hope this isn’t the only protection available when in the throws of mutual ardor. Some nasty accidents could ensue. Rape-aXe: The Anti-Rape Condom | Arkitip Intel

Singer, and now actress, Shirley Manson brings a lot to the table. Any combination of her talents and attributes are enough for many to call Ms Manson a sexy lady. Certainly I would have no trouble doing so. For me, however, the one thing that draws me in every time is her laugh.

It really annoys me that this is an issue still. When will the (overwhelmingly male) road-blockers stop being such poopy-heads? Why are they so fearful? Write Like a Man – Salon.com (via http://twitter.com/DianePatterson/statuses/6675320763)

I have an XY chromosome pair. I say this only as a fact. When I consider the species to which I belong, I can’t help but wonder what possible use the 50-ish percent of us with that particular genetic trait have other than to provide a necessary component for procreation?

Thoughts about the 2009 WNBA first round picks.

The WNBA has had a history of making very considered moves to help the league not only survive but grow. This past offseason, due to the effects of the economic downslide, the WNBA announced that, for the 2009 season, rosters would be cut from thirteen spots down to eleven. Did the league err?

We all have ‘em. Things that just make us cringe, ball our fists, and want to just go all medieval on someone’s tuchus. On the other hand, there are also those things that make you happy that… well, just make you happy. Here are a few of my irks and perks. Keep in mind, this is far from a comprehensive list, just a sampling.

I received a few emails wanting to see the sports photos I used to take — or worse, thought I was full of it. While I can’t speak to the latter, I hope that I might be able to satisfy the former.

In the realm of entertainment, a few men and women become stars. Songs, sagas, and salaries stratospheric are rendered unto them. This blog entry isn’t about them. No, instead I want to cast a light on three who have shone by their own scrumtrulescence.