Exactly what it says, really. Sylvia Browne. It’s a name which causes strong reactions in a lot of people. To her fans, who believe that she is a “true psychic medium,” she is a down-to-earth, spiritually deep woman who, with… Read More ›
Science
ObGeek: some usefulness
I discovered a couple of nifty hacks while troubleshooting the commenting problems today. If you’re not using a Firefox browser while running a WordPress blog or using Gmail then this will be of no interest, but if you are then… Read More ›
Doctor denied residency because of son’s Down syndrome.
I’m seeing red. This is downright unconscionable. And in the face of a massive workforce shortage, too? This guy CAME to Australia answering the call for rural doctors in the first place. “Son’s Down syndrome forces doctor out of town”… Read More ›
Will the ISP-level filter get through the Senate?
According to The Age: A headline-grabbing election promise to crack down on internet nasties looks to be in trouble as Senate opposition grows. As the proposed legislation cannot be passed by Labor alone, and the Opposition is against the plan… Read More ›
Australian Internet Censorship in the Media: EFA Chair on the Morning Show
Dale Clapperton, Chair of the Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA), appeared briefly on Channel Seven’s Morning Show today, discussing internet censorship. I didn’t manage to record the introduction, as I was caught by surprise and there was a chainsaw buzzing outside… Read More ›
Birthwatch: Coached pushing robs babies of oxygen, Brazilian C sections, and joyful birth
[from Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life. Transcript here.] A couple of articles have been sitting in my Journalwatch pile for a goodly while now, so here they are. “Effects of Pushing Techniques in Birth on Mother and Fetus: A… Read More ›
Google Earth for iPhone
I now have Google Earth on my iPhone. Bugger the flying car. This is better. *techswoon*
Net censorship roundup: Fielding and Xenophon want filters to include legal material
From today’s Sydney Morning Herald: Net filters may block porn and gambling sites Family First Senator Steve Fielding wants hardcore pornography and fetish material blocked under the Government’s plans to filter the internet, sparking renewed fears the censorship could be… Read More ›
Genes for gender identity?
I find the implications of this research (Scientists find a gene for the transsexual experience) absolutely fascinating, but can also already see how it’s going to be spun by the evpsych pseudoscience brigade in their continual battle to tell women… Read More ›
Wild claims Hysteria Enthusiastic commentary on internet censorship: Ludlam in Senate Estimates
[edited 24/25/27 Oct 2008 to update Further Reading list and keep the links roundup up to date.] Greens Senator Scott Ludlam has been trying to extract information on the new internet filtering plans in Senate Estimates committee. Here’s the transcript,… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 