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Entries from May 2010

Gitmo is the start…but just the start.

January 26th, 2009 · No Comments

President Obama is getting a lot of press for his intentions to close down the prison at Guantanamo Bay, where we have illegally held people without trial for years. Although it is clearly a political move, I think this is probably good, providing that we are actually going to bring the 245 prisoners to [...]

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Tags: politics

Irk.

January 25th, 2009 · No Comments

If I never hear the phrase “IT guy” again, it will be too soon.
To my lovely readers, please do me a favor and say “IT folks” or “IT person”. Join the resistance. The women in IT appreciate it.
Love,
me

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Tags: feminism · geek

Snow, snow, sand.

January 24th, 2009 · No Comments

It’s been a busy, but quiet few weeks here.  I’ve been spending my time taking care of some domestic issues, like trying to get my house back in order after finally getting my flooring redone.  It’s also been snowing with Canada-like frequency, which has meant a lot of time sitting around curled up with books.  [...]

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Tags: books · house · travel

Oh hai, Netflix!

January 8th, 2009 · No Comments

I have finally succumbed to peer pressure and opened a Netflix account. I was forced into this because the people I watch movies with are, quite frankly, bullies about movie selection. I have basically zero knowledge of popular culture, so can’t keep up with what actors are in which movies and who is [...]

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Tags: art · film