by podblack on July 20, 2010
When I was in Sydney, I saw the musical ‘Wicked!’ Yes, someone who investigates paranormal claims, superstitions and the scientific measurement of belief… watching witches? Well, it’s all part of further research – and a love of drama! Earlier on, in a blog-post I wrote about sports, theatre (or theater!), dramatic arts and study superstitions [...]
by podblack on November 3, 2008
Just got back from a meeting with the Perth Atheists, which I really should expand upon later; I think there’s some elements that are of interest nationally in regards to submissions that members of the group are going to make to a document about freedom of religion that appeal to both skeptics and atheists (or [...]
by podblack on August 19, 2008
Dear Readers / Stalkers / Gorgeous Friends I Will See In Person Soon / various scrumpy wumpys, I am currently en route to Singapore for a short stop before heading to London town / stuck in the closet with Vanna White, night after night after night after night / growing a beard so I can [...]
by podblack on August 7, 2008
More recently I’ve become intrigued with how well groups who tout ‘support for critical thinking’ actually get around to producing resources, links… and which ones actually have extensive classroom experience in education and training, especially with teens and children. There’s a lot of ‘cheerleading‘ and a lot of great ‘future plans to do x and [...]
by podblack on July 13, 2008
With much love to ‘K’, who drove in blizzard conditions for the cause. If you still haven’t seen the professionally edited and lengthy TANK Vodcast interviews during the first stages of Anon protests, they’re available in two eps: Sydney and Michael W and San Fran and Dr Karen ‘Skepbitch’ S! We’re more zeitgeisty than the [...]
by podblack on July 5, 2008
Now, I must admit – as soon as I saw the little banner at the top of the West Australian, I thought ‘Angry Feet will be all over this!‘ And yes, the keen-eyed, dedicated fans were not only posting pics of the full article – but even typing out a transcript for the ease and [...]
by podblack on June 2, 2008
Just got an email from Reed – guess what’s launched? More SkeptiCamp! If you haven’t heard of it before, then check out the TANK Vodcast interview from earlier this year: Then get into this Wiki! I may have mentioned that I’d produce a fully ‘Wikified’ version of my ‘Nine Steps’ article that can be edited [...]
by podblack on May 31, 2008
Took their time, didn’t they? Here’s the two TANK vodcast reports on Anonymous protests earlier this year – on February 15th and February 29th, from Sydney and San Francisco by reporters Michael Wolloghan and Dr Karen ‘Skepbitch‘ Stollznow: And now – CNN, finally report on the Scientology protests: