My son is currently absolutely fascinated by the idea of space propulsion systems and orbital habitats. He has just possibly been playing too much Halo. He’s full of questions and schemes for writing his own stories/future world. He’s got to… Read More ›
Culture
The milieu through which we swim
What “Elective Surgery” really means
And yes, Virginia, this does apply to abortion surgery as well. I’ve noticed an uptick in the number of people arguing that women having therapeutic late-term abortions don’t really have good medical reasons because the surgeries are classified as elective… Read More ›
Why Feminists Need To Be Concerned About Accessible Parking Restrictions
Join our Facebook group – “Against the Proposed Narrowing of Accessible Parking Permit Eligibility“! ~~~ As regular readers know, the Australian Government is looking to reduce the number of disabled parking permits available to the community, by refusing access to… Read More ›
Whoydensday: Karen Gillan (plus, new Torchwood trailer!)
This week it was revealed that Karen Gillan (who appeared as a soothsayer in “The Fires of Pompeii”) will be joining Matt Smith in 2010 as the Doctor’s Companion. We know nothing yet about the character she will play —… Read More ›
Form Letter for Govt Protesting “Harmonisation of Disability Parking Permit Schemes”
Join our Facebook group – “Against the Proposed Narrowing of Accessible Parking Permit Eligibility“! ~~~ **Please spread this post far and wide** Following on from Lauredhel’s powerful CALL TO ACTIVISM, here is a form letter that I developed (with input… Read More ›
Thought for the day from Feynman
I was just reminded of this and am about to add it to the HAT quote file: “I can live with doubts and uncertainty and not knowing. I think it’s more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers… Read More ›
“Pro-life” terrorist assassinates Dr George Tiller in Wichita
Dr Tiller was one of the few doctors in the USA providing late term abortions (SotBO: which are sometimes sadly necessary and usually involve a traumatic crisis in a wanted pregnancy). He has long been a target of anti-choice activism, including being shot before.
He was murdered as he attended his church for the Sunday morning service. A suspect is now in custody.
What cheeses me off – “parking permit abuse”
I bet this post is not what you think it’s going to be. What cheeses me off is Temporarily Able-Bodied (TAB) folk leaping to attribute accessible parking problems to “permit abuse”. (This can be broadened to other disability accommodations, also.)… Read More ›
Infant Formula Product Placement in Chemistry Matric Exam
School and university exam writers often invent scenarios. They play with made-up names for people, they dream up companies, they have fun devising original scenarios and puns to spice up their questions. But what happens when they get bored doing… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger: I tawt I taw a cartoon reference edition
Post your own favourite Cartoon homage cheez o’ t’ week here, and wait for admin image magic to make it appear.
Hoyden About Town 