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January 23, 2019
Psst – Wanna Be On My Review Team?
I’m looking for a few good reviewers. Are you one of them? Here’s the deal: When I release a book or a short story, I’d like to send out a limited number of digital copies to reviewers. In return for a free copy of the book or short story, the reviewer should post his or […]
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January 21, 2019
Adventures in Estate Administration
Scene: Two weeks ago. Bank machine. Bank Machine: Deposit up to 40 cheques or bills at once! Me: Inserts five cheques. Bank Machine: *GAG* Me: Inserts three cheques. BM: *HACK* Me: Inserts two cheques. BM: *CHOKE* *GASP* Are you trying to kill me, you stupid human? Me: *Slowly* deposits five cheques totaling more than $7000, […]
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December 11, 2018
Not Worth The Paper It’s Printed On
It’s official: I’m doomed. The good news first. Scientists are developing a way to build brain tissue, cell by cell, so that they can have near complete control over how a graft is constructed. The bad news? They’re using ink-jet printer technology to do it. It’s part of a new method of manufacturing, commonly called […]
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October 31, 2018
If a Tree Falls in the Forest…
We’ve known for a long time now that plants ‘feel.’ That is, if you have sensors hooked up to a plant, and you cut it, the sensors will register a signal that roughly translates into: GEEZE, THAT HURT! Scientists are now discovering that plants may also ‘think.’ One type of plant, for example, is known […]
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October 16, 2018
A Well-Trained Mind
So, I’ve been very busy, working on things like house renovations, keeping the laundry at bay, and of course, solving the world’s energy problems. For the latter, I believe I’ve hit upon a solution. All we need to do is come up with a device that can tap into hobbyist power. I say this because […]
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October 9, 2018
I, Roomba
For the past couple of years now, I’ve been saving two-dollar coins, carefully tucking them away in a wee piggy bank instead of using them to buy my weekly cafe mocha at Tim Horton’s. Those of you familiar with Tim Horton’s coffee know the extent of my sacrifice. For those of you who aren’t, think […]
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October 4, 2018
A Labour of Love
As a writer, I see it as my job to ponder some of society’s greatest problems, and, if possible, offer up solutions. One of the most confounding issues of the 20th and 21st centuries has been teenage pregnancy. The authorities have tried everything from social disapproval of all things sexual to openly teaching sex […]
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October 2, 2018
Giving you paws for thought
Researchers have recently discovered some amazing things about dogs that will absolutely astound you … if you’re a cat owner. In one study, scientists found that dogs may have personalities. That is, dogs apparently have enough unique characteristics and traits that you can actually tell them apart. If you’ve ever been owned by more than […]
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September 30, 2018
Pulling your weight
Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of diet trends come and go, much like the extra weight on my derriere. (Actually, now that I think about it, it hasn’t actually left…) There is, for example, the cabbage soup diet, which basically involves eating cabbage soup for ages, until you begin seriously contemplating a career […]
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September 25, 2018
Tough to Moove
We all lead busy lives and I know it’s hard to keep up with important, cutting edge news. I consider it my duty to keep you informed, so, this just in: You cannot tip a cow. Margo Lillie, a doctor of zoology at the University of British Columbia in Canada, and her student Tracy Boechler […]
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