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The Big Bang Theory: Badass or Badness? June 9, 2010

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After hearing much chatter about it online I finally got round to watching all three seasons of the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. And I love it.  Then I discovered, however, that some of my bestest scientist friends really dislike it. They think it sets back both the quest for realistic role models in science and the positive portrayal of women. It seems like the cute little sitcom, immensely popular both in the US and in Europe, is dividing opinions (and here, and  here) among scientists.  It’s been a while since I played around with polls, so here’s one for you. What do you think?

Why so few girl engineers? May 17, 2010

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All quiet on the blogging front at the moment while I’m busy preparing for big upcoming meetings. But here’s some food for thought for the week…

from Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal

Schiphol: Closed for business April 19, 2010

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Click formega-high-res version on Dumpert… It might be the last day of chemtrail-less skies, let’s enjoy the view.

Tuesday Observations March 30, 2010

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1. Why are the Lorentz Center advertising for Viktor & Rolf? Are they sponsoring this workshop? That would be awesome. But unlikely.

2. There is no need for high-heeled clogs. Ever. If you are in any doubt as to how hideous these things are, watch the fashion show here (although having lighting rigs mounted on their shoulders can’t have helped with the models’ comfort).

Magazine FAIL! October 23, 2009

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Rubens couldn't get designers to send him size 12 samples either

What is it about women’s magazines these days that makes me want to set fire to something? Or, you know, write a great big angry blog post. They used to be a welcome diversion after a hard day at work but these days, the few times that I still read them, usually on long flights, they just irritate me.

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