I’m not sure how many of my female colleagues (under 30) have experienced the sexism that is pretty prevalent in our society. Specifically, being passed up for a male of equal or lesser qualifications and much less experience. I see it in science (among faculty) and I hear about it all the time from some of my older female acquaintances, but rarely, if ever, among my undergraduate and graduate friends. At many universities, women undergraduates outnumber male undergraduates so...
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If It’s Good For the Goose…..
Cross-Posted from Stock Picks Bob’s Advice: Do Large Banks Need More Financial Help than Homeowners? Last week the White House made it clear that they would use the veto power of the President to stop the effort by Congressional Democrats to assist homeowners who may be facing foreclosure. As reported: “Opening what is likely to be an intense political battle in the deepening mortgage crisis, the White House said it strongly opposed the bill, which would let bankruptcy court...
Tea Time With Hillary
Pamela already noted some of the pitiful and shameful journalism following the release of Hillary Clinton’s first lady schedules. Is anyone surprised? Honestly? Well, if you’re like me you are probably someone who likes to give a hand to those who need a little help. I propose a game: “Tea Time With Hillary”. Here are the rules. First, randomly chose a date from her schedules. Second, determine if there is any possibility that Hillary had tea with someone and...
Dizzy’s Ten Post Round-Up
Yesterday, marking the 5th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, was far from a somber day, for me. I have to somewhat disconnect from my feelings about the war because I live with it, on too many levels. As a military spouse, of course, I live with the Iraq war on daily basis, as I tend the home-fires and keep them burning. As the only regular professional entertainment for the troops, where my husband is stationed, I get...
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