February 2012
6 posts
“It is interesting to contrast the state of women entrepreneurship in the US with...”
– Jack Hidary: Women Entrepreneurs on the Rise
Planned Parenthood: Open Letter →
caro:
Breast cancer has ripped through my family so violently that I’m pretty much guaranteed to get it in a pretty nasty form down the road if I haven’t already managed to get mauled to death by rabid howler monkeys. But I have a good job, great health insurance, and an awesome doctor who is already helping me a lot with regard to prevention and early detection. A lot of women aren’t lucky...
January 2012
8 posts
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LLBean Celebrates 100yr Birthday with Bootmobile!
The Maine Hunting Shoe upon which the L.L. Bean Bootmobile is quite loosely basedwas born in 1912 and was (and still is) considerably more fashionable than a giant boot with an Ford F-250 underneath it, but any boot you could buy wouldn’t be SEVEN FEET LONGER than the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, nor would it commemorate a 100th birthday in a big way. Naturally, you want to know what size shoe it...
Watchchangetheratio:
Jonathan Zittrain does a nice job of explaining SOPA, comparing its draconian provisions to China and Iran. He explains more in depth here.
(And sorry, Danny Goldberg, but “you need something to stop theft” isn’t good enough. Proportionality matters.)
Add #blackoutSOPA to your avatar here.
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Jessica Valenti: Why The Washington Post's new... →
jessicavalenti:
Here’s the thing: I will always want more women’s (and feminist) voices in the mainstream media, particularly in politics. There’s an overwhelming byline gender gap and that needs to change. But The Washington Post’s new lady blog, “She the People,” is not a step in the right direction….
December 2011
40 posts
“Major companies with three or more female directors achieved significantly...”
– Female Directors: Why So Few? - WSJ.com
XX for Xmas: A Holiday Guide
honestlynow:
Forget the mall. This Black Friday, get comfy on your couch and browse the best that women-led businesses have to offer.
It’s the XX for Xmas Holiday Guide!
Everything from gadgets to jewels, for everyone on your list — check in early and often, as we have hundreds more to load up.
Buying XX for Xmas: A Holiday Guide
Great stuff in here…
Acupuncture Girl: Best foods to fight a Cold →
acupuncturegirl:
Washington Post: Here’s a link to the article at its source.
What to eat to prevent illness in the winter:
1 Limit refined sugar. Sugar suppresses our immune system by causing a 50 percent drop in our ability to fight off bacteria and germs. This immune-suppressing effect of sugar…
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