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Mild cases of the flu (?) are annoying, but I'm very thankful that it's my spring break. This means I can shiver in peace with a library book, hot tea, and warm cat.
The job search is proceeding, but there are no positive results yet. I applied for 5 more positions in the last 24 hours, so we can only hope that something will pan out.
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As someone who has not yet had problems with being female while on the internet, I would like to point out the many, many people who have, or are the targets of constant harassment because of other reasons. This is a terrific series of articles.
The main article
the first and second follow-up -- more are supposedly yet to come this week.
Edit: Part 3
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I did a research paper on genetically-modified (BT) corn in high school -- looking at benefits and risks. Ever since, I've held a passing interest in the controversy over the issue, or rather the issue behind the controversy. NPR's link to this article has finally pinpointed why the controversy bothers me so much: too many things are lumped ( Read more... ) -
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This is an extremely interesting take on the current political and economic situation. I haven't seen the Wire, though. -
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I always wondered what London looked like before the Great Fire. Check out this video! -
on categorization
One of the best takedowns to date of over-categorization in the SF/F genre can be found here.
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I am always happy to see the lists of Hugo and Nebula winners posted (as well as Mythopoeics). Upon my move I renewed my commitment to getting regular exercise, as the apartment workout room is open 24 hours and no one cares if I'm walking at 1am. Tonight I listened to an old SF Squeecast episode at the same time that they were winning a Hugo ( Read more... )