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Jun. 24th, 2010 01:06 amCongratulations to Julia Gillard, first female prime minister of Australia.
Jun. 24th, 2010
boosting the signal
Jun. 24th, 2010 04:40 pmAlthough I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
theotoky in person, I’ve known her online for almost ten years now; I’ve seen her go through a marriage; a lover; several moves. She’s a lovely person, with a generous heart. Along the way, she has constantly, despite severe struggle, moved towards things that give her joy: singing; dancing; guitar laying, as well as finally reentering school to get the degree she couldn't, the first time around. I quote from rm’s entry on the subject:
"Maria's studying Ontology as a core discipline of Informatics. It’s kinda like Philosophy and Computer Science got together and had a baby (more info here). Right now she has a GPA of 4.0 in her major and 3.92 overall and only has one more semester of coursework to get her BA in Philosophy (with concentration on Ontology). Afterwards, she plans to work in Media Informatics as a researcher and consultant in Toronto.
“Here's the thing, though. Until recently Maria was being given low interest loans by her partner in a relationship that has recently amicably ended. But Maria is still paying those loans back, can't afford her last semester on her own and can't get student loans because of that previously mention bankruptcy (note: there may be a lead on this now, but we're not counting on this happening, and I'd like Maria to get a little extra good in the world for a change).
“It costs approximately $5000 for her last semester (breakdown: $296.51 per credit hour, $1200 health insurance fee, and money for books, transportation and misc. fees). She's already working full time in a chiropractor’s office and part time as a guitar teacher to pay her living expenses...
“So with Maria's permission I'm launching![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
graduate_maria. From now until 7/15 you can post items to bid on (bidding itself will run from 7/15 - 7/30). Fanfiction, books, art, crafts, tutoring -- whatever you can think of. Auction winners will send the amount for the item won to Maria's paypal (mariatheo74@gmail.com) and send proof of it to the offerer, and then get their cool item. You all know how this works! Please make sure to mark any donations as a gift in Paypal. Everything from good wishes to signal boosts to leads on scholarships to donations are deeply appreciated.
“Maria is also committed to being transparent in this. If you need to see scans of her tuition bills or enrollment or whatever, she's game, although I do ask that you filter such requests through me -- because Maria has experienced violence, I also want to help keep her safe. When I asked her how much of her story I could tell to get this done she said "do whatever you have to."
“So here it is. Maria's been on this road for over a decade. Help her graduate.
“P.S. If by some miracle more than $5,000 is raised Maria would like, with the permission of those donating, to give any extra funds to the Ten Lives Club. They helped save her beloved cat Henry back in 2006/2007. Henry was instrumental to Maria getting away from her abuser and getting the life she wanted.”
So, there it is: a generous soul, moving towards something she loves. If you can help her out, it would definitely be a Good Thing.
theotoky in person, I’ve known her online for almost ten years now; I’ve seen her go through a marriage; a lover; several moves. She’s a lovely person, with a generous heart. Along the way, she has constantly, despite severe struggle, moved towards things that give her joy: singing; dancing; guitar laying, as well as finally reentering school to get the degree she couldn't, the first time around. I quote from rm’s entry on the subject: "Maria's studying Ontology as a core discipline of Informatics. It’s kinda like Philosophy and Computer Science got together and had a baby (more info here). Right now she has a GPA of 4.0 in her major and 3.92 overall and only has one more semester of coursework to get her BA in Philosophy (with concentration on Ontology). Afterwards, she plans to work in Media Informatics as a researcher and consultant in Toronto.
“Here's the thing, though. Until recently Maria was being given low interest loans by her partner in a relationship that has recently amicably ended. But Maria is still paying those loans back, can't afford her last semester on her own and can't get student loans because of that previously mention bankruptcy (note: there may be a lead on this now, but we're not counting on this happening, and I'd like Maria to get a little extra good in the world for a change).
“It costs approximately $5000 for her last semester (breakdown: $296.51 per credit hour, $1200 health insurance fee, and money for books, transportation and misc. fees). She's already working full time in a chiropractor’s office and part time as a guitar teacher to pay her living expenses...
“So with Maria's permission I'm launching
graduate_maria. From now until 7/15 you can post items to bid on (bidding itself will run from 7/15 - 7/30). Fanfiction, books, art, crafts, tutoring -- whatever you can think of. Auction winners will send the amount for the item won to Maria's paypal (mariatheo74@gmail.com) and send proof of it to the offerer, and then get their cool item. You all know how this works! Please make sure to mark any donations as a gift in Paypal. Everything from good wishes to signal boosts to leads on scholarships to donations are deeply appreciated.“Maria is also committed to being transparent in this. If you need to see scans of her tuition bills or enrollment or whatever, she's game, although I do ask that you filter such requests through me -- because Maria has experienced violence, I also want to help keep her safe. When I asked her how much of her story I could tell to get this done she said "do whatever you have to."
“So here it is. Maria's been on this road for over a decade. Help her graduate.
“P.S. If by some miracle more than $5,000 is raised Maria would like, with the permission of those donating, to give any extra funds to the Ten Lives Club. They helped save her beloved cat Henry back in 2006/2007. Henry was instrumental to Maria getting away from her abuser and getting the life she wanted.”
So, there it is: a generous soul, moving towards something she loves. If you can help her out, it would definitely be a Good Thing.
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Jun. 24th, 2010 04:53 pmFrom redstapler, from whom all blessings flow: Futurama comes back tonight! Also, David Tenannt, signing ‘Modern Major General’.
redstapler, from whom all blessings flow: Futurama comes back tonight! Also, David Tenannt, signing ‘Modern Major General’.(no subject)
Jun. 24th, 2010 06:20 pmSkeletal reconstructions of cartoon characters, made by South Korean artist Hyung Koo Lee using resin, paint, and wire; also some others.
Syfy is partnering with IGN.com to launch B Movie Mogul, which will serve as a clearinghouse of ideas, allowing users to vote on everything from the genre — either 2010 apocalypse flick, Bermuda Triangle monster movie, or Roswell-set alien picture — to costumes, dialogue, and casting. The results will be shot and aired next year as a Syfy original movie.
an excellent week for women in politics
Jun. 24th, 2010 08:01 pmMy thanks to nwhyte for pointing out that not only has Iveta Radičová been asked to form the next government of Slovakia, but also Mari Kiviniemi has taken up her position as Prime Minister of Finland.
nwhyte for pointing out that not only has Iveta Radičová been asked to form the next government of Slovakia, but also Mari Kiviniemi has taken up her position as Prime Minister of Finland.(no subject)
Jun. 24th, 2010 09:27 pmSyfy has cast 1980s pop-star rivals Debbie Gibson and Tiffany in one of the network's signature Saturday night original movies.
The network promises an epic battle1 between the former teen pop stars, who will co-star in "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid."
Gibson will play a fanatical animal-rights activist who frees illegally imported exotic snakes from pet stores, sending them into the Everglades, where they grow to mega sizes. Tiffany will play an overzealous park ranger who uses dangerous methods to save endangered alligators.
1Lirpa! Lirpa!
The network promises an epic battle1 between the former teen pop stars, who will co-star in "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid."
Gibson will play a fanatical animal-rights activist who frees illegally imported exotic snakes from pet stores, sending them into the Everglades, where they grow to mega sizes. Tiffany will play an overzealous park ranger who uses dangerous methods to save endangered alligators.
1Lirpa! Lirpa!
