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  • Arthur C. Clarke, RIP

    Arthur C. Clarke died today (*). The man was a genius. I’ve only recently started reading his books, but his impact has been felt throughout my life. Nearly every piece of science fiction created since the 50s owes something to Clarke. More directly, seeing 2001: A Space Odyssey as a kid, even though I didn’t…

  • I AM INTERNET

    OMG I have internet again. I remember when I used to say things like “I got internet” as a joke, because the internet is one thing, so it should be “I got access to the internet” or something. But it really doesn’t sound as funny anymore. Maybe because (the?) internet has become so common that…

  • Food Logic Volume 5: Coffee + Maple Syrup

    Premise 1: Pancakes go good with maple syrup.Premise 2: Pancakes are a breakfast food.Premise 3: Coffee is a breakfast food. Conclusion: Coffee goes good with maple syrup. OK I’m serious about this one. Sure, Starbucks and Second Cup have offered Maple Lattes before, but those use sugary fake syrup. Similarly, Aunt Jemima’s maple-tinted racist-stereotype-recommended corn…