Monthly Archives: June 2007

Geek dress code, Silicon Valley version

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Liz Henry

Skud blogged a very funny comparison of geek vs. non-geek dress codes. I think the geek code allows for a more fine-grained analysis! THE GEEK DRESS CODEWith elements of clothing listed in order of ascending formality================================================================ Shirts: Tshirt your mom … Continue reading →

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"Community" needs women, badly!

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Liz Henry

Sometimes you just have to laugh. Apparently this conference, “Community Next“, has been missing all the years of discussion in blogging and tech communities about gender diversity. Maybe it’s too technical of a conference and women tend to go for … Continue reading →

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Pissed off cyborg in your face

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Liz Henry

New! Originally uploaded by cdent If this round of wheelchair use keeps for for much longer, then finally everyone in the known universe will have gone through their awkward reactions and I can stop having the most annoying boring conversation … Continue reading →

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Pink and sparkly

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Liz Henry

Okay on the one hand, Geek Girl Bingo. Pink, sparkly, cute, colour choice, stereotype city. I am totally down with calling people on their constant application of these ideas to femininity. On the other hand, I kind of want this. … Continue reading →

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Come to Wiki Wednesday

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Liz Henry

Well, I’m crossing over my day job into my personal blog here, but what the heck. I love my day job (and wikis) enough for it to merge that way! I’m turning into kind of a wiki fanatic, so much … Continue reading →

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