That's just an oversight on my part — I've changed the wording in Eltahawy's entry. In both cases, it seems to me that the women are likely telling the truth, but that the perpetrators won't ever come to justice — so we're not really going to get the opportunity to get rid of that "alleged." Though in al-Obeidi's case… Read more

The BlackAmericaWeb piece is dated yesterday, but your comment inspired me to go into their archives, where I found an identical article dated March 7: [www.blackamericaweb.com] I've contacted them to see if they have new information or if they in fact just republished an old story — I'm currently waiting to hear. Read more

Also, I'm still hopeful that Braxton or her classmates will respond to Williams's statement, explaining whether they feel her response is sufficient or whether their editorial was a call for something more. Read more

Thanks for the headsup on the picture, it's been changed. Rutgers New Brunswick actually refers to several sub-areas of the university as "campuses" (ie Douglass Campus), but Camden isn't one of them. As far as the reporting of the piece, I reached out to the chair of the department before I wrote the original post.… Read more

I took a look back at the study text — for the group of men, N=90. For the mixed-gender group, N=40. Read more

Oops, you're right! Voice rec typos are tough to catch sometimes. Should be fixed now. Read more

Berets seem so controversial in this thread! I thought of it as pretty neutral (like a basic necklace), but then I have been a fan of berets since childhood. Also I am a lady — it may be a riskier gift for dudes (and for dudes I definitely recommend newsboy, not French, styles). Read more

It took place on Sunday — if anyone attended, I'd love to hear from you via email or comment! Read more

Yes. All the stuff in blue is directly quoted from the paper. Read more

From my post: (quoting Levin's letter): "At Dean Miller's suggestion, I have allowed her to give the current student organizers the opportunity to propose a program for next semester that might warrant continuation of this event on campus. Read more

You're right! These ones are only $8: [www.welovecolors.com] Read more

The jewelry was her "something borrowed." Cute, right? Read more

I wasn't counting Kim — she's not single yet! Or Scott because he's not really a star. That's how I got four. Read more

Fun fact: Majel Barrett also played Lwaxana Troi, Deanna Troi's sexy mom on TNG. And she was married to Gene Roddenberry. Read more

But also, the 72 hour figure is apparently misleading — a forensic nurse told the Sun that evidence can actually be preserved for up to 120 hours after sexual assault. Read more

Actually we got a press release for Biobliss, had the idea for a post like this, and requested the product. We don't usually get products sent directly to us (although one time we got some penis-shaped Silly Bandz, and another time we got a stuffed giraffe). And we maintain a policy of not featuring anything we got… Read more

The study didn't specifically address weight, but the authors do make some speculations about weight loss. From the Times piece: "The findings, they say, may help to explain why so many children remain overweight, despite programs designed to get them moving." Read more

Oops, clearly I have a lot to learn about study design! This problem should be fixed now. Read more

That should've read "when women outnumber men." Should be fixed now! Read more

Agreed. It does smack of homophobia, even though the comment itself is sort of confusing. Read more