15 May 22:14
by russiansledges
The character of Catalina Erantzo in the video game Uncharted Waters: New Horizons was named for and somewhat influenced by her, being a female Spanish commodore.[citation needed]
14 May 03:32
We were both enjoying a sunny, albeit blustery, day on the patio of the Cambridge Public Library today (Wednesday). The wind almost cost you the lid to your Tupperware before you chased it down and tucked it under your bike helmet. We made eye contac [...]
14 May 03:24
by russiansledges
Some 31 percent of the men and 11 percent of the women whose records Ms. Reid examined managed to achieve the benefits of a more moderate work schedule without explicitly asking for it.
They made an effort to line up clients who were local, reducing the need for travel. When they skipped work to spend time with their children or spouse, they didn’t call attention to it. One team on which several members had small children agreed among themselves to cover for one another so that everyone could have more flexible hours.
[...]
What is fascinating about the firm Ms. Reid studied is that these people, who in her terminology were “passing” as workaholics, received performance reviews that were as strong as their hyper-ambitious colleagues. For people who were good at faking it, there was no real damage done by their lighter workloads.
13 May 21:52
by russiansledges
Jian is my friend. I have appeared twice on Q. But there is no grey area here. Three women have been beaten by Jian Ghomeshi.
I have sat with Jian over drinks and discussed our respective anxiety disorders. We have been photographed hugging on camera.
Just ten days ago, I helped him find musicians for his father’s funeral. Three women have said that Jian beat them without their consent.
[...]
Jian Ghomeshi is my friend, and Jian Ghomeshi beats women. How our friendship will continue remains to be seen.
13 May 19:30
by russiansledges
6. Communicating entire sentences in a carefully raised eyebrow and whispering double entendres while kneeling in church is something I feel I was born to do.
13 May 12:07
by russiansledges
Brooch with Carved Emeralds and Sapphires
by Cartier
ca. 1920
Gift of Her Highness Sheikha Amna bint Mohammed Al-Thani, 2015
2015.54
Super Opinionated.
