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September 4, 2014
Virtual gaming worlds of the future
I just went back to Final Fantasy XIV, A Realm Reborn, so it’s not surprising that I dreamt about gaming last night. However what did surprise me was the logic of the dream. I leapt out of bed and immediately wrote it all down, before even putting the kettle on. If you know me you […]
September 3, 2014
Music nostaglia – the Indian Love Call
When I was a kid, I was kind of sickly, or at least I convinced my mother that I was, and so I stayed home quite a bit. Thank god I’m too old for truancy officers! Anyway, what’s a kid to do at home all day but watch TV? This was back in the [19]60’s, […]
September 2, 2014
How-to do pre-orders on Amazon, by Laurie Boris
Apologies, that’s a rather misleading title. The link below will take you to Laurie’s how-to. http://www.thepassivevoice.com/09/201... But before you click, did you read the web address? Yes! Laurie’s article is featured on The Passive Guy’s website. :D For those who don’t know who or what The Passive Guy is, let me explain. The PG [as […]
September 1, 2014
Capitalism vs Competition
In theory, the thing that makes capitalism work is competition. When competition is alive and well, it balances the normal drive of capitalist companies to maximize profit. In short, you get a healthy economic system, one that works well with human nature. But what happens when those companies can avoid competition? Or become so powerful […]
August 30, 2014
WANTED: Betatasters
Okay, the port-baked-pears in the pic above are from ‘How to eat well on $9.04′ , but the actual book is nowhere near ready yet. :( I have, however, started re-cooking the recipes and checking the quantities, and that’s why I need you guys. I won’t know how accurate my recipes are until some brave […]
August 28, 2014
Cattle on the road, or why I love Warrandyte
Meeka’s Mind has hosted some strange animal pictures over the last couple of years – wild life, alpacas, dogs and cats – but I bet you never thought I’d show you a picture of this … Hah! Well this fine fellow – notice the horns? – and I had a run in today, and I […]
August 22, 2014
When is a prison not a prison?
This is Aung_San_Suu_Kyi. If anyone knows what it feels like to be imprisoned in a prison that is not like Long Bay, then it’s her. We all know that if you can’t get out, you are imprisoned. How can we deny that detention is prison? That question was in the back of my mind while […]
August 20, 2014
Playing Charlie Cool by Laurie Boris
Way back in the mists of time, I wrote a glowing review of Laurie Boris’ novel ‘Don’t Tell Anyone’ . You can find that review here. One of my favourite characters from that story was [and is] Charlie, the MC’s gay brother-in-law. Sadly I knew Laurie did not write series, so I resigned myself to […]
John Oliver and the Gender Gap
I’m A million hugs to Pinky for finding this priceless video clip!!!!! British comedian? John Oliver has created a hilarious but hard hitting expose of the continuing gap between what women and men are paid for the same job. Ladies, this is a must watch. Gentlemen, wear body armour if you watch this with […]
August 19, 2014
Butterless, eggless chocolate cake – DELICIOUS!
One of the ladies I help teach brought in a chocolate cake today, and it was so moist and delicious we all asked for the recipe. I’m going to try it out on the weekend but I thought you guys might like to get the recipe now. EXPRESS VEGAN CHOCLATE CAKE 1 1/2 cup self raising […]
