Archive for May, 2010
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
I just formally completed my comprehensive exams. The oral defense was held today, I passed, and now I'm officially ABD (all but dissertation). This is the other side I said I'd see you on.
I think the defining harrowing thing about comprehensive/qualifying exams is that they come to us (1) without ...
Posted in comprehensive exams, PhD studies | No Comments »
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Fortunately there is much going on this weekend to keep my attention away from books and the start of the summer semester next week (& fortunately my prep is all done!). The Stone Soup Festival is happening today, the sun is out, and everyone's in great spirits!
I had hoped to ...
Posted in culture & society, events, food security | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
I've left Facebook for good. In recent weeks I shed applications, then later removed most of my data (photos, posts, etc.), with each surreptitious nudge that they've given us in their relentless quest to end privacy. Previously I was irritated with the constant change in Privacy Policies on FB, but ...
Posted in internet, online communities, privacy, social networks | No Comments »
Last
Twitter
LinkedIn
Delicious
Youtube
Flickr