September 2010

Two interesting coincidences today – I got the latest mailout by Science WA about some new events and news, which included the following adults-only event at SciTech (Saturday, 9th October): Scitech is gearing up for a very sexy After Dark. Get ready as we spice up the next installment of After Dark with the science [...]

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The QI Crop Circle – Revealed!

by podblack on September 30, 2010

Don’t forget, if you’re in Australia, the recording of the live show that Stephen Fry did in Sydney earlier this year will be featured on ABC, this Sunday.

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Dragon*Con 2010 Costumes For The Win!

by podblack on September 28, 2010

I just love this. Watch it to the end… (I’m not on camera, but I was filming from behind the cameraman and the video is on the Token Skeptic podcast)

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Skeptic Zone in Newcastle – Now On ABC Radio!

by podblack on September 28, 2010

From the ABC site, the show of Maynard (who you’ve heard a few times on the Skeptic Zone show): “Skeptical Night At Bar On The Hill”. Download this mp3 file Richard Saunders and Dr Rachael Dunlop hosted a night of critical thinking at The University of Newcastle’s Bar On The Hill on Saturday night. It [...]

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Little Kitten – Richard Wiseman’s ‘The Skull’

by podblack on September 28, 2010

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It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these… and it’s probably about time, considering how little ‘proper blogging’ I’ve done while on the road / working as a teacher again / writing the thesis / editing anthology / writing for CSI’s website / doing podcasts… okay, maybe I have a few excuses up [...]

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Brumby’s 2010 WA Open Dancesport Championships — Sunday 31 October 2010. You can get tickets at at all Ticketmaster outlets, or phone 136 100. More information at http://wa.dancesport.org.au

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I really loved this book and really enjoyed interviewing the authors – now you can read a segment of it from over at the Committee For Skeptical Inquiry website, in my ‘Curiouser and Curiouser’ column! An Interview with Professor Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris – CSI Professor Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris have released The [...]

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