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Owning the House
Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:34 AM EDT
Whether it's because I'm a woman, or a design engineer, or a control freak or some combination of all those elements is unclear to me, but I feel a strong need to make my house MY house. Actually, "strong need" doesn't really even begin to describe it. It's mo …
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What John Tierney Gets Wrong About Women Scientists
Seeded on Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:30 AM EST (Slate)
It's a debate that has been going on for decades, one that draws a lot of attention - does sexual descrimiation still exist in science-based careers? Different people draw different conclusions from the same studies, and this article has a different take on things than the recen …
Where Have the Good Men Gone?
Seeded on Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:47 AM EST (Wall Street Journal)
Today, most men in their 20s hang out in a novel sort of limbo, a hybrid state of semi-hormonal adolescence and responsible self-reliance. This "pre-adulthood" has much to recommend it, especially for the college-educated.
Writer attacks feminism stereotypes
Seeded on Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:29 AM EST (The Chronicle)
"[Feminism] conjures images of whiny, bitchy women with sanctimonious complaints about men," said Tarrant, an assistant professor of women's studies at California State University, Long Beach.
Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills
Seeded on Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:08 AM EST (NPR)
It turns out that all that time spent playing make-believe actually helped children develop a critical cognitive skill called executive function. Executive function has a number of different elements, but a central one is the ability to self-regulate.
New alliance could deliver better farm bill
Seeded on Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:06 PM EST (The Des Moines Register)
Sen. Tom Harkin has the opportunity to deliver the kind of farm bill he has always supported - one that strengthens, rather than undermines, family farms and rural communities.
Buy local, support the family farm
Seeded on Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:02 PM EST (Canada.com)
The proposed $3 million Food Miles program is one of 23 strategies named in the British Columbia Agriculture Plan, announced Friday by Pat Bell, Minister for Agriculture and Lands, at the Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford.
Hoping a young farmer sets a trend
Seeded on Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:22 AM EST ()
By deciding to stay on the farm, Gresczyk is protecting his family land from the developers who have inquired about its availability. His youth places him in the minority of crop and dairy farmers in the state, whose average age is 53.
Democrats Eye Working-Class, White Men
Seeded on Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:08 AM EST (NPR)
"The Democratic Party has got Obama and Hillary, and we've got to choose between them. And we've got to be unified behind them."
Women still face hurdles in high-tech careers
Seeded on Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:08 PM EST (Reuters)
Female scientists, engineers and product developers still face barriers in climbing the career ladder due to a lack of role models, mentors and access to networks, according to a new study.
Your Career: Where are the women in tech?
Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:36 PM EST
When it comes to technology, female consumers can’t get too mad when they surf a Web site that’s hard to navigate or their cell phones aren’t designed to cradle easily between their shoulder and ear.
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Free Doughnut Day!
Wed May 30, 2007 9:32 AM EDT
This Friday, June 1st, is free doughnut day at Krispy Kreme stores. Receive a free doughnut just for stopping by a participating location!
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Ban on Nazi march suggested
Seeded on Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:26 PM EDT (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Debate over a possible Hitler birthday march by a Nazi splinter group continues while city officials consider how best to try to stop it.
The Lowdown on Screwcaps
Seeded on Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:07 PM EST (wineloverspage.com)
Many people have the misconception that the screw cap closer is an economic decision by the winemaker to cut corners, and it's often associated with lower end wines.
Sexualisation 'harms' young girls
Seeded on Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:41 PM EST (BBC News)
Sexualisation can lead to a lack of confidence with their bodies as well as depression and eating disorders. Such images also have a negative effect on healthy sexual development in girls, the researchers said.
Return of the Electric Vehicle
Seeded on Wed Feb 7, 2007 11:13 AM EST (CNET News.com)
Addressing an audience at the Auto Show, GM vice chairman Robert Lutz declared that the Volt could nearly eliminate trips to the gas station.
Snowplows are for... ?
Tue Feb 6, 2007 10:00 PM EST
Most people would probably tell you that the primary purpose of a snowplow is to plow snow. In Central Ohio, however, the purpose of snowplows seems to be a little different.
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Pen injector keeps track of patients' insulin shots
Seeded on Fri Feb 2, 2007 3:19 PM EST (The Columbus Dispatch)
Battelle scientists have designed an insulin injector that looks like a fountain pen and remembers how much of the drug you've taken and when. The injector, which hides a hypodermic needle, was unveiled today at Battelle.
Iraq: Without a Business Plan
Fri Feb 2, 2007 1:48 PM EST
Earlier today I started to write an article comparing a theoretical business case to the Iraq war. I started by selecting the appropriate type of company and as I wrote I became more and more frustrated.
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Newsvine Get-Together: Spring '07
Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:36 PM EST
Because I'm procrastinating and Adam requested an article to discuss a real-life meeting of Viners, here it is. Have at it!
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Implicit stereotypes and gender identification may affect female math performance
Seeded on Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:47 PM EST (EurekAlert!)
This research helps to shed light on why women are less likely to complete a major in mathematics in college, pursue math-intensive careers such as computer science or engineering, and are more than twice as likely as men to drop out of these fields once they begin.
More women students choose engineering -- but not as a career
Seeded on Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:30 AM EST (EurekAlert!)
While more women today are studying engineering, many use it as a launch base for a variety of other careers, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Don't Forget the Fennel
Seeded on Wed Jan 3, 2007 11:15 AM EST (NPR)
Fennel's subtle flavor works just fine on its own, but does wonders when combined with other foods. Indeed, fennel's strength may be its power to blend and enhance other flavors.
Manufacturers Need to Develop a Green Strategy
Seeded on Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:27 AM EST (CNET News.com)
With the growing emphasis on creating environmentally clean products that are ready for recycling, manufacturers need to view green readiness as a competitive factor that can help differentiate products in the marketplace.
Women in Science & Technology: We need change on a grassroots level
Sun Nov 19, 2006 10:30 PM EST
There are many theories as to why the percentage of jobs held by women in science and technology related fields remains low. Some say we need sweeping changes in our education system to guide women towards these careers.
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