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Random Thoughts on Justin Trudeau’s Swearing In and Cabinet

So much openness.  From having a very public walk through the grounds of Rideau Hall to Trudeau doing Google Hangouts with school children (what?) before his first Cabinet meeting. It’s another indictment of the Conservatives that having a cabinet where such commonplace things such as having an actual doctor as your Health Minister, a medical […]

Posted 04 November 2015 § Canada § List § News § Politics ‡ Comments (1) ° Also tagged: , ,

Super Moon Eclipse

Watched some of the rare supermoon lunar eclipse with Shea and Pace tonight.  Pretty cool, especially considering the last time it happened was 1982 and it won’t happen again until 2033!

Posted 27 September 2015 § Family § MemoryLane § Pace § Photo § Shea ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , , ,

Friday Fun Link – Extreme Close Ups of Things

This week has had slow motion.  Now let’s see extreme close-ups!

Posted 14 August 2015 § FridayFunLink § Randomness ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

National Geographic MegaFactories: Coca-Cola

It always boggles my mind that human beings are able to design something so intricate and precise yet massive and overwhelming at the same time…

Posted 15 July 2015 § Jobs § Randomness § Technology § United States § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , , , ,

Timmins Library Relents, Allows Girl Into “Boys Only” Robotics Program

The public library in Timmins, Ontario recently tried to offer a “boys only” robotics class but ended up facing a huge backlash (including many female scientists and engineers) after not allowing a girl to register for the program. I understand what the library was trying to do in offering a program focused on reaching boys who tend […]

Posted 08 July 2015 § Library § News § Politics § Work ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Friday Fun Link – 13 Numbers Showing Harper’s Conservatives May Truly Be The Worst Government in Canadian History #skpoli #canpoli

As the Federal Election draws nearer, I suspect I’ll be posting a lot more political content – something I haven’t really done since the conclusion of the last Sask NDP leadership contest. Here’s a good list from Press Progress to get things started!

Posted 26 June 2015 § Canada § FridayFunLink § List § Politics § Wisdom ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , ,

Friday Fun Link – How Are Pistachio Nuts Harvested and Roasted?

I love any behind-the-scenes video of this type but this one is particularly relevant as Shea and I are on a total pistachio kick right now…

Posted 06 March 2015 § FridayFunLink § Jobs § Shea § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

The Real Reason Pediatricians Want You To Vaccinate Your Kids #vaccineswork

Vaccination (and anti-vaxxing) is in the news lately after recent measles outbreaks in Disneyland and across North America. Here’s a relevant article about how those who are anti-vax ultimately show they don’t trust a doctor’s education, experience and knowledge which is a *much* bigger issue in that relationship than just the question of whether a parent […]

Posted 04 February 2015 § Wisdom ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

“What If: Serious Scientific Answers to Ridiculous Hypothetical Questions”

Posted 23 December 2014 § Internet § PopCulture § Video § Wisdom ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Friday Fun Link – 7 Top Kickstarter Projects Now Available on Amazon

Some really interesting, cool stuff here.

Posted 19 December 2014 § FridayFunLink § Technology ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , , ,