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Lifeguard saves... SHARK?
By Joshua S. Hill
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
A short little pick-me-up story for you all today, focusing on the not so normal events in the life of a lifeguard. Normally scanning the waves for signs of human strife, Marisu Mironescu, a life guard from Coney Island beach New York, came to the aid of a shark.
Wisdom of the Crowds vs. Tyranny of the Masses
By Joshua S. Hill
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
I've waxed eloquent before about the virtues of Wikipedia, and how it is quickly becoming the pinnacle of our current internet and technological endeavors. However, not everyone shares my obsession-like love of the editable encyclopedia. There are those who, possibly with valid evidence, believe that the editable factor that I believe makes Wikipedia so beneficial, is doing more damage than good.
George Orwell Irony
By Joshua S. Hill
Thursday, September 6, 2007
In a story so ironic it would stop a charging pig in its tracks, recently released files from the British National Archives have announced to the world that MI5 -- the British counter-intelligence and security agency -- were keeping tabs on George Orwell, under suspicion of being a communist.
Hide and Seek at Burning Man 2007
By Joshua S. Hill
Thursday, August 30, 2007
For six days out of every year, ending each year on the US Labor Day holiday, the Burning Man festival is a symbol of a humanities ability to coexist peacefully. Described as an "…experiment in temporary community dedicated to radical self-expression and radical self-reliance", Burning Man brings together people from all walks of life, and allows them to express themselves in ways that would not normally be allowed for in our modern and uptight everyday lives.
Hide and Seek at Burning Man 2007
By Joshua S. Hill
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
For six days out of every year, ending each year on the US Labor Day holiday, the Burning Man festival is a symbol of humanity's ability to coexist peacefully. Described as an "...experiment in temporary community dedicated to radical self-expression and radical self-reliance", Burning Man brings together people from all walks of life, and allows them to express themselves in ways that would not normally be allowed in our modern and uptight everyday lives.
Americans and their Books
By Joshua S. Hill
Thursday, August 23, 2007
I'm an avid reader, and my friends are more often than not amazed at the speed and voracity with which I tackle my books. So color me a little biased when you read this piece, and try and ignore any mightier than thou tones that might escape me. But when you are dealing with polling data that suggests that 27% of American citizens haven't read a book in the past year, you may just pardon anything I say.
Distant Galaxies Found
By Joshua S. Hill
Friday, August 10, 2007
It wasn't that long ago -- relatively speaking -- that humanity was confined to the belief of a flat earth, and the rest of the universe revolved around us. And even then, the universe was simply a theological perception of what was unknown. How else could you explain the empty blackness that came before your eyes grew accustomed to the stars, and thus how could you explain the stars?
Succinct and To the Point
By Joshua S. Hill
Thursday, August 9, 2007
An End User License Agreement, or EULA, is not something many of you will be aware of, but it is something that all of you will have seen at one time or another. They populate our world like a rabbit does Australia. It is the boilerplate description of what you can't do with a piece of software, music, movie, book, toilet paper, and they are beginning to get out of control.
Closing the Internet; a Moron's Perspective
By Joshua S. Hill
Monday, August 6, 2007
I would love to say that I don't get upset or agitated often, but my mother taught me well enough to know that I should not lie. So I will simply add this grievance to my long list, and continue with my berating of a singer who, until about 3 hours ago, I had some respect for; at least, as an entertainer.
The Vapor menace
By William Bedford
Monday, July 30, 2007
I'm surprised that the green guardians of the universe have not wised up to the most dangerous pollutant of all: "Lethium Vaporium" This deadly threat to our well-being is, are you ready, caused by the fitness industry and the millions of health-nuts who support it. While the fitness industry tycoons are working overtime trying to persuade everyone to shape up, no one is sounding the alarm that these same tycoons are every bit as dangerous to our health as secondhand smoke, chocolate chip cookies and trans-fats.
Jess, I am depressed…
By Joshua S. Hill
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Let's not dwell on being all politically correct, it won't be worth our time. Despite recent findings that apparently conclude that men and women talk the same amount, some stereotypes exist for a reason. But the study in question was conducted within the ideal conditions of a university, and therefore are dealing with educated young adults.
Happy Birthday Blogging
By Joshua S. Hill
Monday, July 16, 2007
While many will not be aware of the underlying currents of anger and unresolved answers filtering through the Internet, they are definitely there. Wikipedia has them in spades, and there are often very lively debates over which site is the better of its kind; Flickr of Picassa, Digg or… you get the picture. So with the year 2007 hurrying towards a close (I still can't believe it's July) it is time to, maybe, say happy birthday to Blogging.
My Grandma's house
By William Bedford
Monday, July 9, 2007
It was such a lovely day I decided to park my car on the shoulder of the concession, slip on my backpack and walk the half-mile or so to my grandma's house. (For some reason, even though I was very close to both of my grandparents I always thought of their home as my grandma's house).
The Insanity of Wikipedia
By Joshua S. Hill
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
In the day to day process that begins my writing for various websites, I find myself sitting down, with a nice cup of tea between me and my keyboard, and a few hundred articles to sift through on my computer. It may sound tedious, but in reality, it is really fun. I get to keep up to date with all the news that interests me, and learn a few things along the way. Today provided me with one of the greatest articles I've ever come across -- or, more to the point, one of the greatest websites.
The Logic behind Time Travel
By Joshua S. Hill
Friday, June 29, 2007
Experts in science come in many shapes and sizes. You have experts in the fields of medicine, quantum mechanics, physics, and etcetera. Years of study and dedication have led these experts to be the top in their field, and called upon by governments worldwide to provide solutions to a myriad of problems. However there is one other group of people that would not be classified as scientists, but receive the same treatment from governments. This group is science-fiction writers; or writers as a whole.
The Canadian Identity
By William Bedford
Sunday, June 24, 2007
I wonder what newcomers to Canada must think of our constant debates on the meaning of a distinct Canadian identity? New Canadians must be baffled by it all. Newcomers see a distinct Canada in everything around them. Besides, many new Canadians are used to being mistaken for nationalities other than their own, so they probably can't see why we make such a fuss over being mistaken for Americans when we travel abroad. While every ethnic group has a distinct identity, some groups are more distinct than others.
Senior Citizenship
By William Bedford
Monday, June 11, 2007
In order to become a Canadian citizen you are required to know a number of basic things about the country you are going to adopt, and rightly so. However, when, and if, your turn comes to take out senior citizenship you will in all probability find yourself a stranger in a strange country without a road map. I had associated with senior citizens at work and play for most of my life, but none of them ever bothered to tell me what life was going to be like on their side of the fence.
Sign Language
By William Bedford
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
I have some advice for all new Canadians who are studying English as a second language. While you're at it make sure to study sign language, as well, otherwise you'll never make sense of many of the signs you'll encounter every day. The following are a few examples of confusing signs. The sign in my local supermarket is as straightforward as a military command: "Shopping carts are not to leave the store.
The Big Bargain Beer
By William Bedford
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
I've always been a sucker for bargains, and in spite of being stiffed many times over, I never seem to learn. Just the other day, for instance, I picked up eight cans of chicken soup for half price, how could you pass up a bargain like that? The thing is, I don't care that much for chicken soup so I put them in the food-bank bag which is now chock-full of "bargains."
Once upon a picnic
By William Bedford
Monday, April 16, 2007
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and while I know this is not always the case, whenever I recall a certain idyllic, or, as some people might say, corny , scene from my childhood, I would give a lot to have the talent to capture that long ago scene on canvas.
Legacy of the Luddites
By William Bedford
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
"I don't care what anyone says," the elderly woman ahead of me in the checkout line said to her companion. "I don't trust them money machines." And as for shopping on the Internet? A fat lot of good that'll be for seniors like me who don't even know what the Internet is.
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