Monthly Archives: December 2008

Foolproof Equations for a Perfect Life

The BBC documentary “Foolproof Equations for a Perfect Life” was broadcast last night on SBS TV.  This documentary, by Garth Sundrem, attempts to show how mathematics can be used to help make rational decisions about all aspects of our lives. … Continue reading

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Pope wants humanity ‘saved’ from homosexuality

I wasn’t going to bother blogging today, but when I heard this headline on the news, I knew I had to say something. In the Pope’s annual Christmas speech he stated that: … saving humanity from homosexual or transsexual behaviour … Continue reading

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Why aren’t PC-level filters sufficient?

Because most people are stupid. Well, that’s the inference I get from Senator Conroy’s response to my comment on the governments website. Some while back the government opened their pathetic excuse for a blog where people could respond to the … Continue reading

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more Bah Humbug

Sometimes a picture with words says more than just a picture. Some Christmas greetings and words of wisdom: or more to the point, how up-tight and stupid the religious are. LOL BWAHAHA, I’m not sorry. luv the speech bubble now … Continue reading

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Atheist Advertising too Controversial in Australia

In previous posts I’ve discussed how the Atheist Foundation of Australia (AFA) are trying in vain to place adverts on buses around Australia. Well now they have lodged a complaint with the Tasmanian Anti-discrimination Commissioner. The Atheist Foundation of Australia … Continue reading

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Bailout

I’m sure by now you all know the American government is going to bailout the US car industry? Well here’s the advert for the bailout. TIC click to embiggen – make sure you read the fine print

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I’m an Atheist

According to the “Which Enemy of the Christian Faith Are You?” quiz I’m an atheist. Hardly surprising really. Go ahead, do the quick quiz, it’s only ten questions, find out which enemy of the Christian faith you are. Once you’ve … Continue reading

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merry whatever from downunder

Seeing as I’m suffering from writers block (see last post) I thought I’d post another picture. This is my Christmas Tree, which is hanging upside down from the ceiling. Why? Why not?

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writers block

I think I’m suffering from writers block. I’ve got 3 drafts backed up and I keep finding new things to write about, but I struggle to put into words what I want to say. I also seem to be lacking … Continue reading

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Why Internet Filtering is NOT a good idea

When someone decides the picture on an album cover is offensive and adds it to a black-list then everyone suffers. from Wikipedia added to child pornography blacklist Wikipedia has been blacklisted by a British online child pornography watchdog, causing almost … Continue reading

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