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How not to be a Generic Politician

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Liz Henry

I just got this email from my senator. Talk about Generic-Off. How pathetic. Could the Senator’s office at least go to the effort of having *different templates on different issues*? Or even some actual information content in the email? Like … finish reading How not to be a Generic Politician

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Excite@Home bankruptcy trainwreck continues in slow motion

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Liz Henry

I cannot believe that I’m still getting legal notices about the Excite@Home bankruptcy and the pay they still owe me from October 2001. For real? Seven years of an utter waste of time and resources. How many lawyers are frittering … finish reading Excite@Home bankruptcy trainwreck continues in slow motion

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Geek culture changes

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Liz Henry

I have gone from working in places where I have about 4 computers on my desk plus root everywhere to working for Silicon Valley startups where people bring their own laptop to the job and no one has ever seen … finish reading Geek culture changes

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Who are we women bloggers?

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Liz Henry

We know where we are. But who are we? What are we as a group? Are we a thing? Are we a group? This might sound weird from a feminist anarchist geek. But I had an epiphany at work during … finish reading Who are we women bloggers?

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In which I feel pissy about DRM and iTunes

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Liz Henry

It’s the same old song as everyone else has already sung, but man do I ever hate the Apple DRM junk in my trunk. I mean stabbity stab stab! I bought this damned album on vinyl once for 12.99 20 … finish reading In which I feel pissy about DRM and iTunes

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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 … finish reading Geek dress code, Silicon Valley version

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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. … finish reading Pink and sparkly

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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 … finish reading Come to Wiki Wednesday

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Wiscon panels coming up, and some commentary on a game

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Liz Henry

Here’s my panels for Wiscon! I can’t wait! Last year’s flirting panel was a blast and at this year’s followup I’m hoping to make a cool handout. Debbie says if I email her the stuff she’ll make the handout, because … finish reading Wiscon panels coming up, and some commentary on a game

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Patriarchy exists and we’re kicking its ass

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Liz Henry

My blood is BOILING WITH RAGE from reading about the threats and extreme harassment that people made against Kathy Sierra. And I wish I could ride in on my warhorse and help fix it, but I can’t. I’m not even … finish reading Patriarchy exists and we’re kicking its ass

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