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Gee, I’ll be in the FBI’s book for this one, won’t I ! A fascinating article by Gabriella Coleman on the hacktivist group Anonymous, a project she began in 2008, on its inner workings, origins, goals and projects can be … Continue reading
You may have noticed the recent influx of comments on the Djokovic thread, mostly by Serbian Christians who seem to idolize their man because of his views on faith and fatherland. Can I just make two observations here, and I’ve … Continue reading
The company that provides subscription television in Australia is called Foxtel (it has a rural branch, Austar). Free TV over here is so shockingly bad that if you are interested in news or sports besides the local affairs, you essentially … Continue reading
Faircloth argues that the three major religions in the US are forming a poisonous triangle today that must be faced by American society. He calls this the religio-industrial complex. Scary stuff.
February 11, 2012 has been declared a Day of Action for freedom of expression by One Law For All, and rallies will be held on the day in London as well as in other cities around the globe, including Melbourne. … Continue reading
A game show channel in the US is producing a show that will test participants’ knowledge of the Bible, according to this report. “The American Bible Challenge” reportedly will feature contestants competing to see who has more biblical knowledge. The … Continue reading
This is what Kermit and Miss Piggy had to say about Fox News at a press conference for their new movie in London the other day :
For the last 1700 years, religion has had a free pass in our society, it has embedded itself deeply into every facet of social and public life, and it has grown fond of its privileges. Then Darwin showed that we … Continue reading
You may choose from 6 brands of woo in Indonesia, which is somewhat considerate, but you may not choose to not believe, and you may not under any circumstances spread the poison of unbelief, lest it take hold in some … Continue reading
I don’t watch the Tennis anymore. I used to play at a decent level when I was younger actually, and I also used to be glued to the TV late at night when the big majors were on, especially Wimbledon. … Continue reading
I like the “Worldwide Breast Cancer” website, it provides educational tools and advice with regards to recognizing early signs of breast cancer, and it promotes and explains screening methods, and links to screening centres. They have a poster on their … Continue reading
I was pointed to a project called the Digital Bible Society, which aims to distribute Christian writings and Bibles in various languages to places like China and the Muslim countries. And they have figured that where a printed copy of … Continue reading
I know that my dad and Richard Dawkins got to that somewhat dubious landmark last year, but Richard fucking O’Brien ? He of Rocky Horror Picture Show fame ? 70 ? I better not look up how old Tim Curry … Continue reading
It doesn’t take much more than having a pulse to be a politician in the USA, is the impression I am getting, and not just by listening to the constant drivel that comes out of the mouths of presidential candidates. … Continue reading
Alain de Botton writes a lot of books on matters of thinking. At any given local bookstore, there will be 10 de Bottons on the shelf for any one Kant or Sartre. He’s kind of the Nora Roberts of philosophy. … Continue reading
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