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Patty has a cold. :(

Also, Buffy and Angel? Not here yet.

Finished my WIAD story.

Can we talk about Lady Gaga's new video? Because I could. All day. Not only is it a response to a certain era of Madonna, but it also goes to a lot of strange, strange uncomfortable places, the fascist references in its physical language being close to the top of the list. It's incredibly cool, smart stuff. There needs to be a Gaga Studies Journal, that's all I'm saying.

From all of my friendslist to all of yours: liljacks_corner is a community that has been set up for fan creators to make G-rated stuff for an eight-year-old boy named Jack who has just lost his legs; one of the only things that cheers him up right now is Doctor Who. He's only seen the first two seasons of the New series. What's being requested is a story about a little boy, much like the one it's for, going on an adventure with the Doctor and Rose. Details at the community.

Ready to start hollering? Daring to discuss women in science.

The Century Athletic Club.

New York now has an AllStaints Spitalfields.

Does anyone know more about this: is Judy Shepard's book homophobic? Accusations vague, scenario murky. Bwah? Anyone read it?

Didn't know this: Stephanie Flores, the Peruvian woman van der Sloot has reportedly confessed to killing, was a lesbian.

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[wcg.livejournal.com]

There is a major cultural dysfunction in academia

Truer words were never writ. This is a major part of why I teach as an adjunct, and my primary job is outside academia.

I'm truly sorry for what happened to you. You're far from being the only woman who's experienced this kind of hellish treatment in a graduate program, and I've also seen what you say about POC and women. I hope you've been able to find meaningful employment in your field as an ABD.

[heavenscalyx.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I have -- I've been a medical and technical writer for nearly 15 years now, and the best jobs have used the sheepskin. :}