21/02/2011

I was invited to be part of a TV show about Portuguese people living abroad. It was a kind of a personal account, and all my "sociological" talk was pretty much cut off the show -- yeah, I understand, it's entertainment, stupid ;p Anyway, you can see me, Marcos, and our lovely dog. In part I, I come up at 2:18-4:08 and at 15:00-19:07 (with Marcos & Joey). In part II, 13:00-16:25.

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11/10/2010

My short live radio interview for RDP, Antena 1 - in Portuguese :)

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06/10/2010

I've just heard that Paula Escarameia passed away, and what a profound sadness I felt! What a loss ;( Paula was not only a brilliant thinker, but a woman of causes and great generosity. She was a member of UN's International Law Commission (the first woman to hold this position) and a member of The Hague (Permanent Court of Arbitration). Her fight for Timor and other international causes was always inspiring and determinant. In 2002, her work was recognized by the Portuguese state, and she was awarded the Portuguese Order of Prince Henry the Navigator (Grand Officer). She was a humble and beloved Professor at my Uni -- and she just didn't go (institutionally) further sooner, because we're still struck in a disgusting patriarchal system! Thanks for everything, Paula! The world will miss you, but we'll never forget your legacy! RIP ;(

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25/03/2010

This volcano refugee is back from Paris. I saw a lot of great stuff in the city of lights (not counting the patisseries, brasseries and 2nd hand bookstores), but I was mesmerized by the "elles" exibition at the Centre Pompidou (one of my fav. places in the world). It's a thematic expo of women artists. Finally, they have a place at museums - as artists, and not only as naked objects or muses :)

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30/03/2010

Tampon-makers can't mention the V-word. Period.

An advertising campaign for tampons is rejected by US television networks for including the word VAGINA!

Is it symptomatic of an eurotophobic and sexist society? Or the moral panic would be the same if we used the word PENIS in an ad?