It’s rather annoying. A lot of people I know are talking about the HBO documentary Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief and I haven’t seen it yet. I live in Northern Canada, and we just don’t get the same access to stuff that those in the south get. But I’ve heard it is […]
Category archives: Culture
Why Johnny Can’t Code Redux
David Brin A long time ago (BK – Before Kids) I was lucky enough to meet David Brin at Ad Astra, the Toronto Science Fiction convention. It’s easy to meet people who have opinions. It isn’t often that you meet someone smart enough to explain to you exactly why the opinion is right. David […]
Book Review: Creatures of Light and Darkness
Where to start. OK. I liked this book. A lot. It’s on my regular re-read list.
The Robert Anson Heinlein Discussions
A lot of people have been writing about Robert Anson Heinlein recently. This isn’t surprising since he was one of the greatest writers of the 20th Century. But most of the people mentioning him don’t seem to: a) Have read Heinlein b) Have understood what Heinlein wrote I was never lucky enough to meet Heinlein. […]
Why J. J. Abrams is a Total Idiot
J. J. Abrams is an idiot, and he’s ruining the Star Trek franchise. Strong words? Yes, but true.
FilKONtario 22 – April 20 – 22 2012
FilKONtario, Ontario’s Filk Music Convention is only two weeks away. This year the con is April 20 – 22, 2012. There are still some rooms available in the convention room block as of today, but not many. For more information on the convention, please visit the website. Filk is the music of science fiction and fantasy, […]
John Degen’s Article – The Attack On Creativity
John Degen is terrified. He’s scared of the future. I can’t blame him. Change is scary. It has John ranting about all the people who want to steal from him, and not looking at all the people who want to buy…
Outback Zack’s Australian Animal Fire Victims Appeal
I’m looking for a video. Does anyone have on VHS, Beta, PVR, or whatever, a copy of Outback Zack’s Australian Animal Fire Victims Appeal that they could send to me? If so, you’ll earn my undying gratitude for all of five minutes (I have a short attention span). Regards Wayne Borean Sunday February 5, 2012 […]
The Great White North
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjykvn9snD4] I’m on holiday this week, visiting my mother-in-law, the poet laureate of Temiskaming District. I’m also recuperating from fixing my computer, and other stuff. No, it didn’t include a hangover. I gave up drinking twenty-five years ago, and I have to admit I’m surprised that Molson’s Breweries didn’t go when I did.
What Scares the Boogeyman?
Here’s something that should have horror fans shivering in their boots. John Manning is editing an anthology titled “What Scares the Boogeyman” for Perseid Publishing! Since John is a friend of mine, I prevailed upon him to send me some of the stories he has accepted for publication. Folks, you are in for a treat! […]