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Rupert Murdoch is to blame

Posted on July 24, 2011 by sunoco

A short post this one.  We are all watching the journalists going down for their heinous unethical behaviour tapping phones and hiring private detectives while Mr Murdoch and his family stand by acting appalled. I’m sorry but can the real … Continue reading →

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Charlie Sheen defines Loser?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by sunoco

Wow.  What must be wrong with a person who is attractive, wealthy and famous that he feels the need to make a series like Two and a half men? To me the show is a portrait of an individual who … Continue reading →

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Shortland Street scripts leave much to be desired

Posted on July 1, 2011 by sunoco

I confess to being a sometime watcher and follower of Shorty.  Very enjoyable.  Lately however and perhaps because I now feel a sense of proprietary interest I find myself getting quite annoyed with the scripts.  Yes I can see that … Continue reading →

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The Emperor’s New iPad

Posted on June 28, 2011 by sunoco

I just bought an ipad and now I just reset it, repacked it and am gonna take it back. Wow I got caught by the hype on that one!  I really thought it would offer a professional level illustrating tool … Continue reading →

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Suffer the Children

Posted on June 17, 2011 by sunoco

Of course it’s reasonable to worry about our kids.  To push for the best quality of education. To protect them from, well today, everything. 150 Years ago families had 10,12,13 or more children.  It wasn’t until relatively recently that more … Continue reading →

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On why Facebook, LinkedIn and other online networks suck hard

Posted on June 14, 2011 by sunoco

Oh I’ve had this one brewing!  The vacuousness, the deception, the big slimy lies, the insanely annoying email reminders to (sniveling whiny voice) “Be my friend”. I’ve had a stark realization recently. You know how there’s this wonderful human ideal … Continue reading →

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Response to NZEI’s critique of National Standards

Posted on June 13, 2011 by sunoco

Update*** I’ve updated my thoughts on this issue below the initial post. I’m a primary teacher into my third year.  I haven’t quite been able to grasp the debate around National Standards but I have had a feeling that I … Continue reading →

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