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Little Kitten – Eddie Izzard On Religion

by podblack on July 30, 2010

Have a good weekend!

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I know that there’s a few people overseas who couldn’t see this on the official site — and maybe a few people in Australia who missed the last show? So, here’s the YouTube screening of it. Contrary to Pope Benedict’s assertion that the immorality of modern society is to blame for sexual abuse of children [...]

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In the past, I’ve ‘somewhat’ celebrated St Patrick’s day by seeing an Irish film. Over the years, I’ve seen ‘The Snapper‘ and ‘The Commitments‘, both based on novels by Roddy Doyle. This is usually because the pubs are just too busy around here, there isn’t a parade or any such big celebration in this town [...]

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Oxford Dictionary of Superstitions: First-Foot at New Year / Christmas : female-unlucky. 1821: T.D Fosbroke Ariconensia 58 – ‘On the first day of the year, it is deemed very unfortunate, for a woman to enter the house first; and therefore an inquiry is mostly made, whether a male has previously been there.’ 1866: Henderson, Northern [...]

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Have A Say On Science And Faith In Australia

by podblack on December 16, 2008

I got a notice today from the The Australian Science Teachers’ Association, on an issue I’d known about for a while – the National Science Curriculum Framing Paper. I thought I may as well broadcast the links that will direct what will be going on and urge people to have a say – and hope [...]

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Welcome to the enchanting spectacle that is the Giant’s Shoulders #5 at Podblack Blog! Inspired by classic science papers, this star-studded show presents its magic for both your entertainment and education. So, roll up, roll up – and be dazzled by these conjurers of science blogging! 1800s – patenting of the Bird Cage Illusion by [...]

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We Don’t Need No… Education?

by podblack on September 9, 2008

There’s probably still people who attended the education panel at Dragon*Con who wonder why on earth I talked about ‘demonization of teachers and education’. It’s still something I maintain is an additional challenge to improving education and retaining teachers. Not everyone is a member of an appreciated staff nor admired by students of an elite [...]

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Theatre, Theater And Stage Superstitions!

by podblack on September 2, 2008

“I’m not superstitious. I’ve no good luck charms. I don’t go out of my way not to walk under a ladder. But I don’t quote Macbeth in the theatre. Partly it’s conditioning, partly it’s the sensibilities of others, and partly it’s something else.” Keogh, Garrett. “The Blue Tracksuit Syndrome.” Theatre Ireland, no. 17 (1988): 4. [...]

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