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Weird stuff

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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There is an ongoing High Court case here about whether a Catholic weekly has the right to call their deity “Allah.” The weekly was prohibited from using the word “Allah” by the Home Ministry, and the Catholics are appealing. How … Continue reading →

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Weird, disastrous and encouraging stuff…

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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Weird first.A Malaysian supposed-to-be-Muslim woman has been send to jail for apostasy. For two years. I am mystified why religious idiots think one has a choice about belief. One believes, or one doesn’t. You can’t suddenly force yourself to believe, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Islam Malaysian style, The Shadow of Tyr, weird stuff | 10 Replies

Milk gets more reviews than my books…

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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{This via the blog Making Light.} Usually my look at weird stuff has a sad edge to it. This one just cheered me up no end, even though the milk really does get more reviews – mostly good ones too … Continue reading →

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On the dangers of being a witch.

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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Over the centuries, numerous religions have supported, and in fact encouraged, the torture and murder of women who were supposedly witches. Thousands upon thousands of them died in horrendous ways. (Often, of course, the religious/secular authorities made a profit out … Continue reading →

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The sublime and the ridiculous

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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Nice, eh? Came in the email today…That’s for Song of the Shiver Barrens which is Book 3 in The Mirage Makers trilogy. Book 1, Heart of the Mirage, was also a finalist, but in 2006. That’s the sublime part.And then … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Aurealis Awards, weird stuff | 5 Replies

When you look for answers

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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I hope you have all looked at that cool video I told you about yesterday. If not do it now before reading further. Because I want to ask you something. If you were walking through a large space in a … Continue reading →

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English is a troublesome language

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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Oh, for a camera in my hand at the right time… Yesterday I was pulled up at a set of lights with a motorbike rider in front of me. So I started to read the back of his t-shirt. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Malaysian life, weird stuff | 5 Replies

Weird stuff: reward or punish for doing well in sports?

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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This country that I dearly love is skilled at sending mixed signals.The government has just said it will dole out substantial amounts of money to athletes, and their coaches, who bring home medals from the Beijing Olympics. Meanwhile, back at … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Malaysian life, weird stuff | 8 Replies

More weird stuff…

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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Kelantan is one of Peninsular Malaysia’s northern states. It has a government run by a political party based on religion. In theory, one assumes this means no corruption among the politicians, honest government and fair dealing. Perhaps it works that … Continue reading →

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Weird stuff

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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Unfortunately, the Malaysian education system has – through the years – done an excellent job in teaching Malaysians to accept what they are told, rather than develop their critical faculties. The MCA* Public Services and Complaints Department often has its … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Malaysian life, Malaysian superstitions, weird stuff | 5 Replies

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