Billions of 17 Year Cicadas are Coming!
Billions of so-called “17 year Cicadas” are about to emerge, primarily from the North-Eastern United States soon. That’s right, billions. No word yet on if the Cicada invasion will affect Torontonians, but given Toronto’s proximity to New York/North Carolina, the main area to be hit by this invasion, we could very easily see a portion of … Read more
My Brief Dive into the Darknet — Tor and the Deep Web
After reading a brief article titled “Inside Silk Road” in the 20 year anniversary issue of Wired, I was inspired to see what Tor and the “deep web” (frequently referred to as Darknet) is all about. Getting started was surprisingly easy. All it took was a visit to TorProject.org and download the Tor Browser Bundle. … Read more
Iron Man 3 Movie Review — “It Kinda Sucked”
When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. I may get a lot of flack for this review but it has to be said: Iron Man 3 kinda sucked. Before everyone freaks out, the keyword is “kinda”. The movie was very … Read more
Toronto Maples Leafs Beat the Boston Bruins Playoffs May 4th, 2013 – Maple Leafs Square
You might say that it is not a big deal when a team wins a single playoff game. Maple Leafs fans know the truth — when your team hasn’t had a playoff berth in 9 years, a single playoff win means the world. It was incredible to be downtown in the heart of the excitement … Read more
Rant: When will the television thievery end? Enter: OpenMedia.ca
Most people don’t speak kindly of telecoms and few people are more angry than Canadians. Our telecom oligopoly has created few options and left our wallets lighter for the privilege. Unlike years past, however, Canadians now have a place for their collective outcry. The internet is the primary game changer — simultaneously offering additional media avenues … Read more
Better Than the Books: The Sherlock Holmes (BBC) Series
I, like many others, am a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes. My experience in getting to know the numerous stories, however, is different than most. Instead of starting with the books, my first experience of Sherlock Holmes was from the movie titled . . . Sherlock Holmes, with Robert Downey and Jude Law. The Hollywood movies … Read more
Spring Breakers Movie Review
Four college girls who land in jail after robbing a restaurant in order to fund their spring break vacation find themselves bailed out by a drug and arms dealer who wants them to do some dirty work. The super short review: Spring Breakers was bizarre, sexy, funny and unique. If you are not a fan … Read more
Stop Hitting Snooze & How I Found My Optimal Sleep Duration
Most people probably have understand that hitting the snooze button and wasting their day away is not a very productive practice. What most people do not know, however, is just how bad snoozing actually is. For those that have not yet discovered Lifehacker, I highly recommend taking a look. Lifehacker, as the name implies, is … Read more
Oz the Great and Powerful Movie Review (Only one spoiler: It was bad)
A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced to decide if he will be a good man or a great one. The super short version: Oz the Great and Powerful was quite bad. Skip it. My expectations were not very high for Oz, but I was greatly disappointed nonetheless. Despite being bankrolled … Read more
Kindle Paperwhite Review: Now Available in Canada
The Kindle Paperwhite (now available in Canada) is the first eBook reader I have ever owned and, while I may not be able to directly compare it to previous generations, I can certainly testify to how great this iteration is overall. If you do not yet have an eBook reader, get one. They are ridiculously convenient … Read more
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