Tag Archives: Video

Congratulations Moggill State School Snr Band

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

I’m a proud father after watching my son perform with the Moggill State School Senior Band this evening to win a Gold Medal. Please excuse my indulgence as I post these videos of their performances. Congratulations to my son Robert … Continue reading →

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50 Renowned Academics Speaking About God

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

I came across this video on You tube this evening and feel that it’s something that should be shared and discussed. Whether you are a believer, undecided or godless, if you have an open mind on this topic the video … Continue reading →

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David Brooks: The social animal

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Following on my my post yesterday, here is a thought provoking TED Video by David Brooks discussing what he has call a New Humanism. Tapping into the findings of his latest book, NYTimes columnist David Brooks unpacks new insights into … Continue reading →

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GOMA – Art in the 21st Century – the first Decade Exhibition

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

We paid a visit to the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) yesterday to look at their Art in the 21st Century – the first Decade Exhibition. What follows is a few visual memories of the visit: This really is … Continue reading →

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Hans Rosling’s 200 Years in 4 Minutes

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

I’m no statistician, but I love both the technology and the case Hans Rosling puts forward in this video namely, that there’s never been a time when the world lives longer adn is wealthier than now. Like my previous Stephen … Continue reading →

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RSA – Changing Education Paradigms

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

Another great animation by RSA,  adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA’s Benjamin Franklin award.  

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Steven Pinker: A brief history of violence

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

Stephen Pinker charts the decline of violence from Biblical times to the present, and argues that, though it may seem illogical and even obscene, given Iraq and Darfur, we are living in the most peaceful time in our species’ existence. Continue reading →

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Kevin Rudd’s Downfall ~ One of the Best Ones

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

Kevin Rudd’s Downfall – Click here for this week’s top video clips

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Rowan Atkinson Live – A Warm Welcome (Welcome to Hell)

Posted on May 30, 2010 by

For those of you not familiar with Rowan Atkinson’s pre Mr Bean work, this is on of my favourite live sketches in which he plays The Devil welcoming people to Hell… “Atheists…you must be feeling a right bunch of nitwits. … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on May 30, 2010 by

Hello there and welcome to the first post on the JRB Says WordPress Blog! I’m not totally sure what things will grab my attention enough for me to break out of Twitter’s 140 character limit, but I figured it was … Continue reading →

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