by podblack on March 31, 2010
As you know it’s all happening on Twitter, all of the time. Minister for Parliment in the UK Tom Watson apparently tweeted the following (pictured). Naturally he’s then faced with a flurry of questions in regards to what exactly that statement means (‘proposals won’t work’? Is ‘in favour of reform’? Explain!). In addition, Watson has [...]
by podblack on March 31, 2010
The Gifford Children’s Choir performs “Still Alive” by Jonathan Coulton from the credits of the video game Portal.
by podblack on March 30, 2010
It’s Particle Collision Day!! These are indeed the days of miracles and wonder… Scientists at CERN achieve high-power collisions of sub-atomic particles in the Large Hadron Collider! The livecast is here. I’m going to be very busy for the next few days and probably out of reach – so here’s something to keep you entertained [...]
by podblack on March 29, 2010
Ah boy. Well, I honestly can’t say that she’s responsible, but I’m head-desking all the same. Measles Outbreak Triggered by Unvaccinated Child – from Health Day: What began as a family trip to Switzerland in 2008 ended up as a public health nightmare in California. The family’s 7-year-old boy, who was intentionally unvaccinated against measles, [...]
by podblack on March 29, 2010
Thanks to Australia Post. :p
by podblack on March 29, 2010
Thanks to ‘bastardsheep’ for this one: TAM (The Amazing Meeting) is coming to Australia this year, the last weekend in November. The first official lineup lineup of speakers has just been officially announced: James Randi, DJ Grothe, SGU, Brian Dunning, George Hrab, Dr Eugenie Scott, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and MC Dr Paul Willis. #TAMOz appears [...]
by podblack on March 28, 2010
By AskEgg, from the Global Atheist Convention!
by podblack on March 27, 2010
UIC student Jason Connell used the appearance of the hate group to raise money for queer rights groups such as Human Rights Campaign, International AIDS Foundation and Chicago based Jerusalem Open House. Donations were named in honor of the Westboro Baptist Church and community thank you cards will be sent from the non-profits to WBC [...]