Tag Archives: tragedy

PZ Myers is my hero

Posted on 2011/01/10 by kiwinerd

In another life I will be as outspoken and eloquent as PZ Myers – I love his Pharyngula blog, for so many reasons. Here is one example, which I have copied and pasted (VERBATIM, of course!) because I so thoroughly … Continue reading →

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Massive 7.4 earthquake in my home town of Christchurch, NZ

Posted on 2010/09/03 by kiwinerd

I wish I were in Christchurch three hours ago, during the massive 7.4 earthquake at depth 33km centred 30km west of Christchurch at 04:35am local time. Biggest quake in living memory in my home town. Mum rang an hour and … Continue reading →

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No justice for Darcy Allan Sheppard

Posted on 2010/05/25 by kiwinerd

I’ve been in shock all day. Earlier this morning, the CBC tweeted the news that motorist Michael Bryant has had all charges against him withdrawn in the matter of his killing of bicyclist Darcy Allan Sheppard. O_O *stare of disbelief* … Continue reading →

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Best essay on Sheppard killing

Posted on 2009/09/09 by kiwinerd

Far and away the best essay I’ve read about Michael Bryant’s killing of Darcy Allan Sheppard is here. I would suggest that you go read it, but I have so much respect for the whole essay and its writer that … Continue reading →

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Annotated video of bicyclist death

Posted on 2009/09/06 by kiwinerd

This is not for the faint of heart. It’s the only footage I’ve yet seen online depicting Bryant’s killing of Sheppard last week.

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