August 2009

The Skeptic Zone Photo Shoot

by podblack on August 8, 2009

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Little Kitten – Keisha Gray And George Hrab

by podblack on August 7, 2009

and happy birthday to James Randi!

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The Australian Newspaper – Page Nine Today

by podblack on August 6, 2009

I think I can let these pictures pretty much tell the main story. Here is the text of the advert (image). Yes, that’s Richard Saunders. He has a habit of photographing everything with his phone. And after he’s photographed it? I get an email and Dr Rachie gets an email. And we usually try to [...]

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There has just been news of a press release from Australian Skeptics for a campaign, supported by businessman Dick Smith, aimed to present the truth about vaccination to Australian parents. Copies of the advertisement discussed in the release are available upon request. Australian Skeptics has access to independent experts on this topic – as well [...]

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Little Kitten – Unartistic America

by podblack on August 4, 2009

This one is for Barbara! From The Spoof.com: Published quickly on the heels of their book on public scientific literacy, Unscientific America, Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum have released their newest book Unartistic America, which tackles the low art literacy in America, its consequences, and what should be done to change the situation. In a [...]

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ScienceOfHappiness.co.uk On TV

by podblack on August 4, 2009

Online Happiness — Measure It, Get It — Mother Jones Twittering Your Way to Happiness — Times Online Scientists Study How to make Britain Happier — Wired.co.uk

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Now being passed around on Twitter – new news about the AVN and Meryl Dorey being challenged for their posing as “health service providers” who “provid(e) health education services to the public” for the purposes of the Health Care Complaints Act 1993 (NSW). The document, which can be found as a pdf – ‘Complaint to [...]

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MONDAY – “Godless in Perth” speaker Diana Warnock, former state politician, women’s rights activist, radio personality, president of the WA Humanists and Humanist of the Year 1999. 2pm ARTS: Alexander LT. Facebook Event details here. TUESDAY “Debunking Christianity” speaker Aaron Alderman, Physics Honours Student 2pm ARTS: Fox LT WEDNESDAY – BBQ & Pascal’s Wager Dice [...]

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