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May 12: Australian Election 2022

Covid-19
Here in Oz we are nearing the end of a tedious six week federal election campaign.  Read More
Posted by roger in Covid-19

Feb 7: Covid - Australia Snapshot

Covid-19

How well has Australia done since Omicron appeared?

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Posted by roger in Covid-19

Jan 30: NSW Covid Death Analysis

Covid-19

136 covid fatalities in NSW over the last three days.

Here is a breakdown based on the NSW Health Reports dated 28th-30th January 2022

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Posted by roger in Covid-19

Jan 28: Omicron

Covid-19
More cases, more deaths - and vaccines which cannot control the spread. Read More
Posted by roger in Covid-19

Dec 27: Covid - Since Lock-down

Covid-19
Today, for the population 16 and over, the vaccinations stand at 93.5% (first dose) and 95.0% (second dose). So 5% of adults are unable or unwilling to play a part in defeating the covid-19 virus. Read More
Posted by roger in Covid-19

Oct 25: Deforking My LX-90

Astronomy
It was easier than I thought - once I knew what to do! Read More
Posted by roger in Astronomy

Sep 30: Reality Check

Covid-19

 With covid, the situation can change very quickly and that's exactly what happened here in New South Wales.


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Posted by roger in Covid-19

Sep 19: Lack of Critical Thinking

Clear thinking
The "Book" says so. Read More
Posted by roger in Clear thinking

Aug 21: Space Fantasy

Life in general

I'm not a movie fan and that especially includes science fiction movies. 


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Posted by roger in Life in general

Jul 30: The Decline of Civilisation

International
I’ve pondered about the collapse of civilisation for a long time.  Has it already begun or will we recover what we had and then exceed it? Read More
Posted by roger in International

Jul 23: Spurs Songs

Football

How did "Oh when the Spurs... Go Marching In..." originate?

Where did it come from?

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Posted by roger in Football

Jul 7: The Age of Covid

Covid-19
Will the world ever be the same as it was before covid? Read More
Posted by roger in Covid-19

May 21: Our Solar Neighbourhood

Astronomy
The Ten Parsec Survey, carried out by a consortium of European astronomers, compiled a list of all stars and brown dwarfs within a radius of 10 pc from the Sun, as observed by the Gaia spacecraft. Read More
Posted by roger in Astronomy

Mar 30: Americans Are Losing Their Religion

Decline of Religion
Even the US is losing its faith. Read More
Posted by roger in Decline of Religion

Mar 24: Significant drop in Australian Religious Belief

Decline of Religion
53% nominated a religion but only 17.4% go to church, as Australia prepares to enter the post-religion era. Read More
Posted by roger in Decline of Religion

Mar 19: Believe

Extra-terrestrials
To have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so.
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Posted by roger in Extra-terrestrials

Jan 23: Polar Aligning to the South Celestial Pole

Polar Aligning
The South Celestial Pole (SCP) is located in a region of stars which are on the borderline of dark sky visibility - fifth magnitude plus. Read More
Posted by roger in Polar Aligning

Jan 14: Trump's Negatives, Biden's Positives

International
Thoughts about outgoing President Trump and US President-Elect Biden. Read More
Posted by roger in International

Dec 11: Polar Aligning A Telescope For Astro-imaging

Polar Aligning
Accurate polar alignment of an equatorial mount to a Celestial Pole is essential for astro-imaging. Read More
Posted by roger in Polar Aligning

Nov 28: Discourse: On Playing Board Games

Life in general

During this Covid-19 public health crisis my Bride and I have remained at home, except for medical visits.

I went for a routine CT scan and actually spoke face to face with another human being.

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Posted by roger in Life in general

Oct 17: Church of England Death Throes

Decline of Religion
The Established Church of England appears to be dying. Read More
Posted by roger in Decline of Religion

Sep 3: Living With Covid

Covid-19
Snapshot. Read More
Posted by roger in Covid-19

May 13: Politics, Alan Jones & the 1978 Earlwood By-election

Australia
The time Alan Jones was speechless. Read More
Posted by roger in Australia

Apr 30: Scary Times - 4

Covid-19
Is it really the right time to lift restrictions? Read More
Posted by roger in Covid-19

Mar 29: Scary Times - 3

Covid-19
It's nearly the end of March and the pandemic continues. Read More
Posted by roger in Covid-19

Mar 13: Scary Times - 2

Covid-19
A long year ahead as Covid-19 arrives in Australia. Read More
Posted by roger in Covid-19

Mar 1: Scary Times - 1

Covid-19
Covid-19 is coming to Australia. Read More
Posted by roger in Covid-19

Feb 12: Climate Change and the Bushfires

Climate Change
The role Climate Change played in the 2019-20 Bushfires Read More
Posted by roger in Climate Change

Jan 10: Your "Blurb"

Clear thinking
A conversation on Twitter about my Atheism. Read More
Posted by roger in Clear thinking

Jan 8: Climate Change Arrival

Climate Change
Future generations will hold THIS generation responsible for not acting, if the climate really does turn against us. Read More
Posted by roger in Climate Change

Jan 7: Decision Time Coming

ABOUT
I haven't written many blogs here recently - just seven in 2019. Read More
Posted by roger in ABOUT

Oct 27: Are We Alone In A Hostile Universe?

Extra-terrestrials
Optimism or pessimism? Read More
Posted by roger in Extra-terrestrials

Sep 26: New Zealand Enters A Post-Christian Era

Decline of Religion
Christians outnumbered. Read More
Posted by roger in Decline of Religion

Aug 9: The Impact of Time on Extra-terrestrial Civilisations

Extra-terrestrials

I don't "believe" in belief.
I don’t “believe” that there is intelligent life on other worlds. 
I don’t “believe” that there is not either.
I do “believe” that we don’t know.
I do “believe” that we need to keep searching.

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Posted by roger in Extra-terrestrials

May 3: A Zero Choice

Australia

Another Federal election, another dismal array of candidates here in Macarthur.

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Posted by roger in Australia

Apr 7: Federal Election How to Vote

Australia
It is now not just one Liberal MP I cannot vote for - it is the whole bloody lot of them.  Read More
Posted by roger in Australia

Mar 14: NSW State Election

Australia
Mediocrity. Read More
Posted by roger in Australia

Mar 5: What Cheeses Me Off - 10

What cheeses me off
Answering the phone and the person initiating the call does does not immediately respond to my "Hello". Read More
Posted by roger in What cheeses me off

Nov 23: Principals without Principles

Bigot watch

We are all equal.

Gay or straight; male, female or anything in-between; coloured or white; handicapped; religious or non-believer.

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Posted by roger in Bigot watch

Nov 6: Equatorial Telescope Aligning

Astronomy
How to align a simple equatorial mounted telescope in the Southern Hemisphere. Read More
Posted by roger in Astronomy
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