Category Archives: Family

The Minimalists

Posted on 10 February, 2021 by Eclipse Now

Now for something different – anyone watched “The Minimalists”? It’s a better presentation than their first movie “Minimalism”. It goes more into the philosophy and psychology of why they’re doing an extreme Marie Kondo to their whole lives. The question … Continue reading →

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Corona virus – Australian Economy vs Lives?

Posted on 11 April, 2020 by Eclipse Now

Wouldn’t it be awesome to kill Corona in Australia and be able to live again – even with harsh international borders and quarantine rules? But again, it only takes one infection in a crowded pub or club or restaurant or … Continue reading →

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The most amazing cockroach trap of all time!

Posted on 31 March, 2012 by Eclipse Now

When I was a kid my parents had the most amazing cockroach trap. It was an octagonal blue box made out of transparent plastic. A pheromone tablet tempted the cockroaches into little tunnels. The beasties pushed and crawled their way … Continue reading →

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Bill Gates calls it the future of education!

Posted on 25 March, 2012 by Eclipse Now

Bill Gates calls this the future of education! If your kids are having trouble at school, get them to watch Khan Academy! Try this introductory video to understand it. Teachers have set watching Khan Academy videos as homework and then … Continue reading →

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Smaller schools better, says Economist?

Posted on 4 August, 2009 by Eclipse Now

Might “Village Towns” or New Urbanism actually facilitate a better outcome for kids? This isn’t the question posed by this short “Economist” podcast, but it certainly recommends smaller,  more intimate schools as fostering a better outcome. An interesting debate, especially … Continue reading →

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