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Earth’s Gravity, But Not the Kind You Think

If you’re not already familiar with Earth, by David Brin, then in a weird way, I envy you. You have got some great science fiction…

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Terrifying Conveyances IV: The Twin Otter

The first and only time I’ve been on an aircraft that ran out of fuel was in a Twin Otter. At least I hope it’s…

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Aliens at the Bruce

“Did you see that? Tell me you saw that!” Our first instinct was to question our eyes. We were stargazing near the tip of the…

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Film History 2035E: Yer Whippin’ It, Pilgrim: Critical Analysis of Devonic Headgear in Classic Hollywood Westerns

2 baffling lecture hours and a 1-hour tutorial in which your TA will try to make sense of it all, Devonic headgear included This course…

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Formidable! My night at the Moulin Rouge

If you’ve seen the movie Moulin Rouge (2001), then no doubt you’re expecting an extravagant, musical story about this evening. Let me set you straight:…

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Formidable! My Night at the Moulin Rouge

If you’ve seen the movie Moulin Rouge (2001), then no doubt you’re expecting an extravagant, musical story about this evening. Let me set you straight:…

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My iPhone and the Irony Police

The iPhone was a sexy beast. I was willing to do anything to have it. Even risk arrest by the Irony Police. Or close enough. I…

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At the GruntWerx Board of Directors Meeting

As you know, GruntWerx is the premier human relations solution and privacy provider to the world. Our products and services help the globe’s most influential…

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Protected: Why’s Wally?

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Jim-Bot 3000

By Mark A. Rayner Hello. I am called Jim-Bot 3000. I am the world’s first quantum robot. That does not mean that I am both…

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