Not exactly happy about the mouth on this one, but it's the latest sketch I've done.
Education
A look at persistent myths that discourage girls from interest in the sciences, along with strategies to counter them that are shown to help students of all genders:
http://www.livescience.com/7349-top-5-myths-girls-math-science.html
Fun
This is a list of common phrases that first appeared in the Bible. It is a neat compilation that could also be used as an idea generator for stories or story titles:
http://www.npr.org/2011/04/18/135437890/king-james-bible-now-400-still-echoes-voice-of-god
Life
Juliette Wade looks at unconscious bias in language and how to engage the subject:
http://talktoyouniverse.blogspot.com/2011/05/gender-in-job-ads-and-subconscious-bias.html
Research
Some specific resources for areas that Google might not be the best source for information, as well as tips on how to make Google do what you want:
http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2011/05/10/5KeyResearchSitesYouMayHaveMissed
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Writing
A look at how, why, and when to write a sex scene (or not to) in young adult novels:
http://www.carolinavaldezmiller.com/2011/05/i-like-sex-except-when-i-don.html
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These were great! I particularly liked the linguistic one (probably not surprising). And another, later Happy Birthday to you! I hope you enjoy(ed) the Rejency dancing — sounds like fun!
Glad they were interesting. Thanks for the Happy Birthday, and though I only managed Regency dancing once while at the con, it was wonderful. Though the second to last was enough to leave me reeling (not in the dancing way ;)) because it was very high energy.
Thanks for the YA sex scene link. The book I’m starting on Monday has a teen gay couple and I have to figure out how (or if) I’m going to include any sex scenes.
Glad to help. That’s a tough one because whatever you choose affects your audience.