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September 11, 2019
All the Food That’s Fit to Print
A few years ago, a Chicago chef has took us one step closer to a Star Trek reality. Homaru Cantu modified an ink-jet printer to print … food. Well not quite food yet, but with ink cartridges loaded with fruit and vegetable mixtures, and a paper tray loaded with soybean and potato starch ‘paper,’ he’s […]
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June 26, 2019
BreakN ^up iz hard 2 do
One of the better paradoxes of human history is that sometimes the best way to see how things have changed is to study something that has stayed the same. For example, since the dawn of time, men and women have formed, and then broken relationships. Most people dread a break-up, whether they’re the “dumper” or […]
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May 20, 2019
If You Go Out In The Woods Today…
Two back to back reports have me worried: Washington state campground officials find a bear passed out in the common area and discover that it had guzzled three dozen cans of beer. Police in New Brunswick find that a bear had raided a stash of stolen beer and slurped down six cans. Yes dear readers, […]
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May 6, 2019
Taking Off Eh?
As I write this, the US is suffering through a Trump presidency and the UK is suffering through the aftermath of major Brexit uncertainty. There are reports of dissatisfied citizens wondering whether it isn’t time to pack and in and move to Canada. We here in Canada would welcome you with open arms: It would […]
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April 19, 2019
And a One and a Two…
Several of my pregnancy advice books assured me that getting back into shape afterward would be fun and easy. Baby, they said, would either be napping or happy to watch your routine. Even better, baby might want to participate, allowing for many lovely mother and child bonding moments. Unfortunately, none of the guide books ever […]
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April 2, 2019
Reconstruct: A Short Story
When I write science fiction, one of my favourite themes is how humanity makes use of technologies in ways you might not be able to predict. In this short story, I explore how one man makes use of some of the tech you use today to do something completely unexpected. Check out Reconstruct. A powerful […]
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March 18, 2019
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
I’ve been avoiding it for a couple of weeks now. Too long, I think. In fact, people are starting to mistake me for Marge Simpson. Yes, it’s true. Some people hate going to the dentist. I hate going to the hairdresser. I don’t know whether guys feel the same way about the experience. Probably not. […]
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March 4, 2019
Support Your Local Sheriff, er, Author
So… you’re here, reading my stuff. Either that’s because you wandered in off teh Interwebs and are lost, or it’s because you like what you’re reading. If it’s the latter, that’s awesome. If you like it and get joy from it, perhaps you can return the favour. Here’s how: Share my site or a particular […]
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February 11, 2019
And The Winner Is…
So, last week I got a bunch of email from fans wanting to know why I hadn’t ever skewered the Oscars. True confession time: I don’t actually watch the Oscars. And neither, if Nielsen Media Research is to be believed, do many other people: ratings have been in a nose dive for years. Of those […]
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February 4, 2019
A Little Bit Pregnant
They say that there are certain experiences that can be life-altering. Travel is one example, and I can confirm that visiting another country can have a profound effect on your perspectives. Winning the lottery is another example, and just in case anyone in charge is listening, I would definitely like to volunteer to find out […]
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