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>Start Saturday

by podblack on March 13, 2010

You open your eyes and realise that you’re probably the only person awake in the city at this time, who is able to watch the Bolt Bridge from the bath. Mind, the traffic is pretty good at 6.45am. Really quite beautiful lights. However, from the floor you’re on, probably the best featured element is ‘The [...]

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Little Kitten – Science Online 2010: Trust and Critical Thinking

by podblack on February 16, 2010

Includes Desiree Schell, PZ Myers and Dr. Kiki! This was one of the panels that I would have really have loved to have caught live, so it’s great to see it online! Others after the jump, six in total.

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What I’ll Be Doing In March – Podblack Presents At The 2010 Atheist Global Convention

by podblack on August 18, 2009

Snap! PZ Myers wrote this today – so I may as well simply follow his example! I’ve been invited to speak at The 2010 Atheist Global Convention in Melbourne, on 12-14 March 2010 (dates still under negotiation, so check back at the end of September). PZ writes: The organizers also want to get an estimate [...]

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Supernova Perth!

by podblack on July 4, 2009

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Day Four – The Final Footage of Skeptics At Dragon*Con!

by podblack on September 11, 2008

I had to check regarding the footage (see the magic trick at the very end!) before posting this final in the series of the Skeptic Track and goings-on at Dragon*Con 2008. But here it is, the last in my series. Looking forward to next year! Final panels of Dragon*Con, featuring comments on treating paranormal believers [...]

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Education Can Use Backwards Ferengis!

by podblack on July 1, 2008

So, yes, I’m travelling again. And I’m about four hours away from home by the time this pops up for your education and edification — perhaps you might consider using these in your classes? Or perhaps you’ll just get a laugh from it. I’ll be too busy doing qualitative research to notice, so go for [...]

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Adelaide Now – Fall For Spoon Bending Hoax

by podblack on May 28, 2008

Geeze, you’d think that with THAT many people doing the show, at least ONE of them would do some research… Well done Adelaide Now, you’ve set a new standard for a non-news item! Triple M should stick to gossip about rock stars… Check out the gushingly child-like ‘gee whiz! She can bend spoooons!’ unquestioning extravaganza [...]

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James Marsters To Do Dragon*Con ’08!

by podblack on April 8, 2008

Hmph. Just as I’m dealing with my seethingly Soylent Green jealousy about Richard ‘Pigasus’ Saunders getting to be an official guest at Dragon*Con: James Marsters James Marsters may best be known around the world for his ever-popular cult character “Spike,” the punk-goth vampire he played on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel.  A fan favorite, Marsters [...]

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