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more about #sallyride more comments → Dodgergirl: I think this comic pretty well covers it. But good on Sally Ride for working to fight these stereotypes. There are still so many social limitations ... more » HRHPants: I met Sally Ride in the grocery store when I was 4---she was in uniform and standing behind me in line. I could read at that point, and saw who she wa... more » Armed with Vitriol: Sorry, I just never experienced this "peer pressure" or societyal stereotypes she's referring to when it came to studying math and science. I was alwa... more » howdybeep (runs with monkey wrenches): I still treasure the responses she and Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz sent me in response to my eight-year-old fangirl letters. Thank you, Dr. Ride. #sallyride more » thesciencegirl wields the truth like a mighty axe.: Sally Ride and Mae Jemison and were prominently displayed in my "I want to be an astronaut" scrapbook as a kid. #sallyride more » Armed with Vitriol: I think it is awesome that she founded this organization, however, I don't buy into the whole "women are bad at science and math because society tells... more » Kitten is an 80s rocker: I wanted to be Sally Ride soooo bad when I was little. I believe she's the reason I went into a prolonged and obnoxious "GIRL POWER!!!" phase when I ... more » Dictator for Life: I'm assuming Kate Moss's Vintage perfume smells like mothballs and that undefinable Goodwill smell that prevents me from spending more than a minute i... more » Wit is periodically disensouled: Gorgeous, inspiring ad. It reminds me of pulp science fiction stories from the 40s and 50s. (Although the LV bag does look a bit out of place.) Also... more » Rare Affinity: Having just bought 6 more vintage hats from 1910 to the 1940s in recent weeks, I confidently expect to oust Carla Bruni from her perch as best hat wea... more » notheretomakefriends: F**K YOU PENGUIN, and F**K you too swan ! [fuckyoupenguin.blogspot.com] Swans are nature's Porsche drivers more » tscheese: Swans/geese are the WORST. You look at those fuckers wrong and they LUNGE AT YOU LIKE SOME JURASSIC PARK SHIT. Seriously, they are like mean little ve... more » lolacat: I looked at those pictures of Lily Cole. Can't the girl go out of the house with a ring on any finger she likes and not get crap about how she is atte... more » lilbobbytables: "Swans, they are the meanest animals in the world, you know. I had problems with them as a child. They hate children. I was caught by one, so I know. ... more » notheretomakefriends: OH. THE. IRONY. ( [jezebel.com] ) "A study in the U.K. found that while women make up 52% of the fashion industry's workforce, they are paid 15% less... more » -
#spacecadets
Ride, Sally Ride
Astronaut Sally Ride has been named one of America's Best Leaders by U.S. News for founding Sally Ride Science to fight what she calls "societal stereotypes and peer-group pressure" that discourages girls from studying math and science. [U.S. News] -
#ragtrade
Naomi Rocks Saris In Mumbai; First American Woman In Space Shilling For Louis Vuitton
- Naomi Campbell stalked the runway like a thoroughbred in Mumbai for a charity show. Last time Campbell blended fashion and philanthropy, the supermodel raised over $1 million for Hurricane Katrina survivors. [Daily Mail]
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#oldiesbutgoodies
The Way We Were: Life Magazine Photos Of Women In The 1980s
As you know, the Life magazine photo archive is now online. We've been showcasing images of women in different decades. Although Life was a weekly until 1972, it hung around as a monthly until 2000.
