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Specificity in search terms is always good. For instance, if one was looking for an enlarger for a darkroom, you might think that just going to eBay and typing “enlarger” into the search box would be sufficient. After all, what … Continue reading →

If I ever manage to Break the Chains for good, I think Freecell is one of the only Windows programs that I would really miss. Of course, even if I went Windows-free, I’d still own a deck of cards, so … Continue reading →

Well, it’s been over a month since I made the leap from OS X 10.2 to 10.3, and I finally decided to get rid of the “Previous System 1″ folder. I don’t really need the diskspace, since my drive is … Continue reading →

Have I mentioned how much I love the Toronto Star editorial page? Carol Goar has an article today regarding a U of T study that purports to measure the value of the institution in terms of return-on-investment. Goar’s point is … Continue reading →

Separatism: it’s not just for les habitants anymore. The Western Canada Concept is apparently a twenty-plus-year-old separatist group for western Canada; they feel that the four provinces west of Ontario, together with the territories, should secede from confederation. Assuming it’s … Continue reading →

While reading an interesting discussion thread at Ruy Teixeira’s Donkey Rising, I came across a commenter who used the word “vaselated” in reference to the voting record of a candidate. I believe that this is the best new word I’ve … Continue reading →

I’m pleased to see Richard Gwyn in today’s Toronto Star getting it so publicly. As much as one might try to deny it, it is a fact that, since the Earth is finite, the amount of any given non-renewable resource … Continue reading →

OK, so I admit it: I’m something of a geek when it comes to doing taxes. As soon as I’ve got my various forms from the government, I start to calculate my taxes. This doesn’t necessarily mean that I then … Continue reading →

Upon getting home from campus today I checked my mailbox, as I frequently do. Found a bunch of magazines and an envelope from the BMV of the Midwestern State where I live. Marked “Legal Document”. Important-looking. I was puzzled, because … Continue reading →

I’ve been having telephone troubles lately. I called the Local Phone Company, and after determining that they can’t figure out what the problem is from their headquarters they set me up an appointment with a repair tech. Of course, they … Continue reading →