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The Banks Own Capitol Hill

by cameron | May 16, 2009 | banksters

Bill Moyers spoke with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) about campaign finance reform and the prospects of Congress passing legislation to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure against intense opposition from banks and credit unions.

A very interesting show and worth listening to.

Ian Plimer Slap Down

by cameron | May 16, 2009 | climate change

John Quiggin blogs about a slap down of climate change skeptic Ian Plimer that ran in the Australian recently:

In the Oz of all places, a demolition of Ian Plimer so scathing, and so convincing, that it’s hard to imagine how he can salvage any kind of academic reputation, other than by a full retraction (which would be a pretty impressive move, admittedly).

As Plimer seems to be the last person of any credibility denying human-caused climate change in Australia, this has got to be a blow for his supporters.

The Young Jesus Chronicles

by cameron | May 15, 2009 | Christianity

Mark Penta (a long time TPN listener) has collaborated on a book called “The Young Jesus Chronicles”. A couple of my favourite ‘toons:

“Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, see me after class. Your book reports are surprisingly similar.”

Jesus’ first encounter with Judas.

Attention Brisbane People: Can Your Mobile Phone Save The Planet

by cameron | May 14, 2009 | Brisbane, Podcast, Uncategorized

This coming Monday (May 18th) I will be participating in a debate at QPAC on the topic “Can Your Mobile Save The Planet?”. I am taking the NO position (well I’ve been told that the position I have to take) and you know that I AM THE WORLD’S GREATEST DEBATER! I DEBATE ALL OF THE TIME. Some people have said that I’m a mass debater – but I don’t want to stroke my own… ego.

Anyway…

Details here.

There are still limited tickets available and as a special offer to the Podcast Network listeners you can get a ticket for just $25 instead of $45. Simply on the registration page click TPN Member – and use keyword “planet”. After the event is Mobile Monday Brisbane where Keith Ahern from Australia’s leading iPhone developers MoGeneration will be showcasing how to get into the App store… so if you’re interested in the latest mobile tech stuff come along to that as well.