Category Archives: bloggery

Accretionary Wedge #3: an early heads up

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Chris Rowan

After this month’s fiesta of epic death and destruction, Kevin Z of The Other 95% has chosen a more cuddly theme for the next geoblogging extravaganza: I will be hosting a special edition of the geology carnival, The Accretionary Wedge … Continue reading →

Categories: bloggery

Knees up, Mother Earth

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Chris Rowan

How could I forget the Earth’s birthday? For a geologist, I’m fairly sure that’s an unforgivable sin. Of course, October the 23rd only has geochronological significance if you believe the biblical calculations of Archbishop Ussher (or possibly one of his … Continue reading →

Categories: antiscience, bloggery

I like rocks and whisky…

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Chris Rowan

…but rocks with whisky might be taking it a little too far.
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Categories: bloggery, gifts and gadgets

Pom Victoire

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Chris Rowan

I thought I should post this before events possibly catch up with my smugness. Thanks to Bob for providing me with a morning chuckle or seven – I seriously needed some relief from the South African rugby coverage, which is … Continue reading →

Categories: bloggery

Jo’burg life is never dull…

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Chris Rowan

It was an interesting day yesterday. Firstly, there was a student demonstration outside campus over plans to increase tuition fees next year. Protestors were not allowed on campus, and after a couple of hours of singing and banging drums it … Continue reading →

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