Women and the Workplace: Jugde Posner says that women who just want to stay home, probably shouldn’t be taking up the high-demand spots

Elite Universities and Women’s Careers–PosnerAn article in the New York Times of September 20 by Louise Story, entitled “Many Women at Elite Colleges Set Career Path to Motherhood,” reports the results of surveys and interviews concerning career plans of women at the nation’s most prestigious colleges, law schools, and business schools. Although not rigorously empirical, [...]

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Xbox Live Subscribers: Windows Live is FREE!

Allaying the concerns of paying Xbox Live subscribers everywhere, Microsoft has announced that the Windows Live pricing will be the same as the Xbox Live pricing: $49.99 per year. This will likely include a similar feature set as the console counterpart: ability to play online with cross-platform games, a unique gamercard, access to achievements, and [...]

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My own, my precious, my. . . Dalek.

Yes, I’ve waited decades for this moment, but I can now call myself the proud owner of a Dalek. What you see here is a Dalek shouting “Exterminate! Exterminate!” futilely at my Webcam. Yes, I’m safe because it feels more threatened by the Webcam than me.
Seriously, though, BBC America sells this sweet [...]

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