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• Femmostroppo Reader – November 29, 2009

  By tigtog on 2009-11-29

  Items of interest found recently in my RSS feed. What did I miss? Please share what you've been reading (and writing!) in the comments. More thoughts on Scripture in schools – “Ariane mentioned one of my big doubts about this… Read More ›

• News from the Marriage Equality Rally (with bonus accessibility report)

  By Beppie on 2009-11-28 • ( 9 )

  Image: A group of smiling Hoydenizens standing on the steps of Sydney Town Hall, holding a sign that reads “Hoyden About Town for Marriage Equality”. In the background, we see people waving rainblow flags. I’m happy to report that a… Read More ›

• Otterday! And Open Thread.

  By lauredhel on 2009-11-28 • ( 11 )

  Today’s otters are brought to you via PerthNow and the Perth Zoo. Two Asian otters have been introduced to the new rainforest area, and it is hoped they will continue to deepen their new relationship and produce pups. There haven’t… Read More ›

• Femmostroppo Reader – November 27, 2009

  By tigtog on 2009-11-27

  Items of interest found recently in my RSS feed. What did I miss? Please share what you've been reading (and writing!) in the comments. You Have GOT to Be Kidding Me – Approving bail for a known bail-jumper – what… Read More ›

• Thursday Cheezburger: Geography

  By lauredhel on 2009-11-26 • ( 8 )

  And today’s school subject theme topic is: Geography!

• The great Leader of the Opposition yawnfest

  By tigtog on 2009-11-26 • ( 15 )

  Rudd has so effectively wedged the Libs on virtually every issue of importance over the last year that they simply might as well not even bother turning up to the House, and I don’t think that’s a good thing for our system of government at all. I wish we actually had a more effective Federal Opposition (one here in NSW would be good as well), because I’m a firm believer that those holding the reins of government ought to be scrutinised and challenged effectively on a regular basis.

• Whoydensday Nerdopalooza

  By tigtog on 2009-11-25 • ( 6 )

  I know you all want to see the Children in Need trailer for the Xmas episode, but watch this no-spoiler video first (as Bad Astronomy’s Phil Plait titled this 2001 A Space Odyssey/Doctor Who mashup/crossover: HALlons-y! [sfx: appreciative groan])

• It’s White Ribbon Day

  By tigtog on 2009-11-25 • ( 2 )

  The official website has a whole heap of good material, including a donation page, the link to their campaign for men to swear an oath never to commit, never to excuse, and never to remain silent about violence against women. Crucially, there is also a link for where to seek help.

• Happy Birthday to OTOOS

  By tigtog on 2009-11-25

  150 years for Mr Darwin’s Big Idea! I’m rather attracted to the idea of this special edition: Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species: A Graphic Adaptation.

• Update: Sydney Same Sex Marriage Rally, November 28th

  By Beppie on 2009-11-25 • ( 16 )

  Just a reminder that Sydney Hoydenizens will be meeting this Saturday, November 28th, in order to attend a rally in support of same-sex marriage. The rally begins at 1pm, and we will meet at Cafe Rosso, on the ground floor… Read More ›

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