Yet another case of invisible rapists. Rape is something that just “happens” to women who “leave themselves vulnerable”. Male violence is to be considered a ubiquitous, inevitable force; the only way the world can combat it is to put the… Read More ›
Month: October 2007
Too busy to blog: here, have some kittehs
Should have more time to write next week.
Wednesday Wow: Painted Clouds
I needed something tranquil after reading about antisocial trends in multi–player gaming forums.
Schools, competition, drive for perfection and anorexia
School culture may promote anorexia The study shows that schools play a critical role in the development of girls’ self image, confidence and self-esteem, with many of the girls citing particular high school experiences as defining moments in their anorexia…. Read More ›
The League of Maternal Justice wants YOU!
If you’ve ever breastfed, or supported a mother who breastfed, or support the right of other mothers to freely breastfeed no matter what, the League wants you tomorrow as part of the Great Virtual Breast Fest. There’s an emphasis on… Read More ›
Too long
Mark at LP points out that it’s been exactly three long years since the Howard government was last elected.
Designer genomes: a chassis for building almost anything?
Grauniad: I am creating artificial life, declares US gene pioneer Craig Venter, the controversial DNA researcher involved in the race to decipher the human genetic code, has built a synthetic chromosome out of laboratory chemicals and is poised to announce… Read More ›
Feeling just a little bit delicate
This mob got me boozing yesterday morning, and the bubbly was so nice we kinda kept going for the rest of the day. Drowning our rugby sorrows, I guess. So, light posting from me today. Originally uploaded by tigitogs in… Read More ›
Weekend Wotcha
I love this photo. What’s everyone up to this weekend? Apart from the usual weekend family stuff, I’m meeting up with some friends for late arvo/early evening drinks on Saturday, and our street is having a champagne brunch gathering on… Read More ›
Anti-choice propaganda: following the source and the money
Some of you may have stumbled across a news article citing a fancy-sounding “study” by Peter Carroll of London’s Pension and Population Research Institute: “The Breast Cancer Epidemic: Modeling and Forecasts Based on Abortion and Other Risk Factors”. From the… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 