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August 27, 2010
A co-worker and I have been having a debate about how to rank geeky activities. After reaching an impasse, I’d like to ask all four of you that read this blog. From 1-5, with 1 being the least geeky and 5 being the geekiest, how... [+]
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27Aug
I could not hate Scholarships Canada...
August 27, 2010
Around 10 years ago, back when I was actually in university, I signed up for a service called Scholarships Canada. I thought it was great because it let me find the scholarships I was eligible for (hey, what student doesn’t want free money?). Fast forward... [+]
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TV: Gavin & Stacey
July 31, 2010
I’d heard about Gavin & Stacey in passing a couple of years ago but didn’t really know what it was about. All I knew was that Rob Brydon was in it and I liked him whenever he was on QI, and that it’s a comedy... [+]
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31Jul
Video: Global financial collapse...
June 21, 2010
This brilliant video from Australian TV tells it like it is–too many countries owe too much money to each other. Well worth a watch. Via Dean Whitbread
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21Jun
Video: Stephen Hawking on Planet X
June 18, 2010
After watching 2012 with with my friend’s 12 year old daughter (yes, a mere day after watching it with Neil–the things we do for friends), we were talking about the likelihood of the impending global disaster on December 21, 2012 that some think was predicted... [+]
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18Jun
Video: This dancing baby will make...
June 17, 2010
This baby has better moves than both you and me. Via Jezebel
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17Jun
Film: 2012
June 16, 2010
If I had to choose a single defining word for the film 2012 it would be “EXCESS”. Yes, in caps and everything. As Roger Ebert says, 2012 is “the mother of all disaster movies (and the father, and the extended family)”. At approximately two and... [+]
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16Jun
Games: What I'll be playing in...
June 15, 2010
Oh Fable 3. Why can’t you be out now? This trailer is stunning.
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15Jun
Film: Big Trouble in Little China
June 14, 2010
Saturday night Neil and I watched Big Trouble in Little China and I walked away from it with glee, wondering where this movie has been all my life. It’s the best kind of bad movie–hilarious, schlocky with fun fighting scenes and cringe-worthy dialogue. Directed by... [+]
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14Jun
Games: roleplaying vs puzzle
June 13, 2010
In the last month or two I’ve played Jade Empire and Scribblenauts and together they helped me solidify my gaming preferences. Namely, I love roleplaying games and I hate puzzle games. Jade Empire Released in 2005, Jade Empire is an original Xbox roleplaying game from... [+]
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13Jun