Last year I read a few books, mostly science fiction. Thought I’d share with you a couple of passages I liked. From Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson: The reaction is instantaneous, quick-witted by Burb standards. This person wants Y.T. gone. The van takes off like a hormone-pumped bull who has jut been nailed n the… Continue reading Excerpts From A Few Stories I Read Last Year
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Classic Hong Kong Action Movies Courtesy of YouTube
When I was a kid in high school you used to hear whispers about a certain type of movie. Action movies. From Hong Kong. And they were unlike anything you could see in a pre-World Wide Web North America. The granddaddy of all these was The Killer and as teenagers we scoured the video stores… Continue reading Classic Hong Kong Action Movies Courtesy of YouTube
The China Fall?
The past few years have been a fascinating time to watch China’s mighty rise. However, the notion that they’re going to become the most powerful nation in the world over the next few years has always seemed ridiculous to me. Recently I’ve noticed quite a few signs that suggest I’m not alone. A few weeks… Continue reading The China Fall?
Van Dusen Trip
Last weekend Wen, Cam & I went to Van Dusen Gardens. It’s easily one of my favourite places in Vancouver to explore and relax. They’ve an incredible selection of plants; check out the photos below for a sample. [nggallery id=1]
This is how it begins
The other day I had an interesting little experience. I took a Car2Go Smart car (no idea what I’m talking about? Read this post) and noticed a new tab on their console. It had a curious little green leaf with a number in it, so I just had to tap it. Turns out the number… Continue reading This is how it begins