The news has come in that the “female scientists” Lego set, produced after a huge grassroots campaign and petition from parents who wanted more variety in female minifigs, will only exist as a limited edition set. Despite selling out almost immediately, it will not be released as a standard line.
Month: August 2014
Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi’s first episode discussion thread
No longer HaT’s Dr Who abstainer, I saw the 50th anniversary episode, the last Christmas episode and I have every intention of watching the first Capaldi episode and seeing how it goes. Thus, a thread!
Once the ABC and BBC broadcasts begin, this thread should be assumed to contain spoilers.
Otterday! And Open Thread
Our Open Thread this weekend is hosted by an otter with a ball.
Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires.
Media Circus: No Snappy Title edition
I have been mostly speechless/typingless at the latest news, taking refuge in offline activities. But I should still put up a post for the rest of you to vent/rant or even ideally substantively discuss these issues, because disengagement is never going to be a solution, even if it’s sometimes necessary for some self-care. Go for it.
What news story/commentary/analysis has grabbed your attention lately?
Otterday! And Open Thread
Our Open Thread this weekend is hosted by an otter with a ball.
Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires.
Friday Hoyden: Emma Goldman
Emma Goldman was a Russian Jewish immigrant to the USA, who spent her life being persecuted for her work campaigning for the rights of workers and marginalised groups of all kinds.
Life at 9: discussion thread
Here we are at Life at Nine already. How quickly they grow up! The ABC’s documentary series tracking the growth and development of a sample cross-section of Australian children only appears every two years. The two episodes of this edition are designated ‘Independence’ and ‘Creativity’.
Otterday! And Open Thread
Our Open Thread this weekend is hosted by an otter with a ball.
Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires.
The 75th Down Under Feminists Carnival is up!
All the details on the latest edition and how to submit to the next one!
Otterday! And Open Thread
Our Open Thread this weekend is hosted by an otter with a ball.
Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires.