Category Archives: silliness

Really strange job ad

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came across this job advertisement in a February edition of the New Scientist: “Not a Lab Rat Job / Special Projects ManagerBinnacleMA – Massachusetts Escape the NIH nightmare to join an eccentric CEO/entrepreneur of a Harvard Square-based, small money … Continue reading →

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Continued silliness, and a limerick competition!

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m more often silly than not, And some of the feedback I got,Said to keep being ditzy –It seems that it fits me –So VWXYNot? Don’t worry, there will continue to be an interspersing of silliness amongst my more sensible … Continue reading →

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Signs of stress

Posted on March 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Oof! I’m glad that’s over. My thoughts on the great Canadian research funding conspiracy are on my other blog. Here are some signs my brain was over-worked this week: – I wrote dodgy limericks – I made up new words … Continue reading →

Posted in career, English language, grant wrangling, meta, personal, silliness | 8 Comments

Now this is a great idea

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The UK’s National Trust is giving all employees the day off tomorrow, and has asked them to spend the day “for the environment”. I like this idea. Why should we work an extra day every four years for no extra … Continue reading →

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Bonus Friday Primate Party

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I wasn’t going to do one today, but I saw this at MissPrism’s place and I just had to post it. It might just have made my day (unless I get any news from my 9 month+1 day pregnant friend … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s Primate Valentine Party

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

In honour of Valentine’s Day, this week’s Primate Party is a day early. That lovely image was from the fine folks at http://icanhascheezburger.com/, which always makes me smile… New Scientist’s Short Sharp Science blog is also getting in on the … Continue reading →

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The downside of religious marketing

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Following on from last week’s holy pasta story, here’s some news from the BBC and CBC about a line of religiously themed cosmetics that was pulled from sale in Singapore. Apparently the large Christian population was offended by the “Looking … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve learned since my last post

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

– Inhaling helium from balloons at a party is still funny when you’re in your thirties. – It is unfair for the karaoke to end just as you realise this. – Steak is still tasty when served on a stick. … Continue reading →

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These boots were made for, erm, walking?

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

According to this story on the BBC, I should maybe think about revising the upper height limit I’ve imposed on the heels of my elusive pair of perfect boots. Talking of strange medicine, a gust of wind almost made me … Continue reading →

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Holy Penne, Batman

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I accidentally bought religious pasta this week – and I’m not talking about the flying spaghetti monster. Looking for wholewheat pasta, I came across some penne made from “freshly sprouted, certified organically grown whole grains, legumes, and seeds” and thought, … Continue reading →

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