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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: , , ,

“I Do Not Believe in Charles Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection”

Posted 17 December 2014 § Humour § Video § Wisdom ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Friday Fun Link – Cola Tricks

Fun stuff!

Posted 12 December 2014 § FridayFunLink § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Pace’s Joke

Pace shared this with us at supper tonight: “What did the number 2 say to the number 7 when he did something weird?” “I think you’re odd.” Love to hear him playing with language and also seeing his sense of humour develop!

Posted 18 November 2014 § Family § Humour § Pace § Randomness § Wisdom ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: