A molecular biologist at the University of California is gambling with his employment by refusing to attend a state-mandated (not just a university requirement) two hour training course on sexual harassment, wanting the university “to sign a disclaimer that says… Read More ›
Culture
The milieu through which we swim
Quickhit: Students stay silent on sex assaults
SMH: SCHOOLS frequently dismiss sexual assault between students as part of the “rough and tumble” of high school life, a report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies shows. And while one in seven teenage girls has been the victim… Read More ›
Windsor wally
I dunno, give a lad a helicopter and he takes advantage. PRINCE WILLIAM failed to tell his superiors he used two helicopter training flights to attend a wedding and buck’s night, and allowed his senior officers to be “counselled” for… Read More ›
Belated SF Sunday: this week, it has to be “holograms”
So what did we all think of the CNN election-day holograms? (which weren’t really that at all, as one geek at our Votewatch pub lunch pointed out, and as the SMH technology section explains is technically known as a tomogram)… Read More ›
Just one thing
Just like a gazillion others, I’ve been thinking about what Obama could/should do, in his first 100 days in office, that would be small in terms of the effort required (falling within executive powers entirely, no Congressional courting/approval required) but… Read More ›
Girl Dolls That Look Like Actual Girls
Sadly, Feral Cheryl is no more, but Australians will have another alternative to Bratz and Barbie as of tomorrow – Australian Girl Doll [warning: annoying website sound] is hitting the shelves. It looks like the launch will be at Toyworld… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger, and Delurking Day
Runnerup: There’s something about kitties and puppies cuddling that makes me go “aww” Bonus political macro It’s our monthly Delurking Day! If you’ve been reading along, give us a shout and let us know you’re there. You’re welcome to post… Read More ›
I’m UnAustralian redux
Two years ago I posted both here and at LP about how I’m not all that keen on the Melbourne Cup. I don’t bet on it, and I don’t deliberately watch it. As I’m not part of a socialising workplace,… Read More ›
Virtual Travelling: Sunset at Rhossili Bay, The Gower
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left;} .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Slow Worm, originally uploaded by Sean Bolton. The rocky outcrop offshore is the Worm’s Head, “wyrm” being the Old… Read More ›
Skeptical Sunday: Stop Sylvia Browne
Exactly what it says, really. Sylvia Browne. It’s a name which causes strong reactions in a lot of people. To her fans, who believe that she is a “true psychic medium,” she is a down-to-earth, spiritually deep woman who, with… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 