Category Archives: Thoughts

Impaired Driving?

Ontario just introduced a new piece of legislation that makes it illegal for drivers under the age of 22 to drive after drinking any amount of alcohol. The merits of the law are certainly open for debate, but that’s not … Continue reading

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Done

I’m done school. I’m done my exams. I’ve written all of my essays. There is no more. Nothing. It’s just starting to sink in, and it’s a wonderful feeling. I wonder how long it takes for the sense of urgency … Continue reading

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St. George Street at Night

I have always loved the University of Toronto’s campus at night. The later, the better. The buildings, the lighting, and the emptiness of what is usually such a busy place, makes for some beautiful scenery. Of course, being somewhat inconveniently … Continue reading

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The Dog

The Dog, originally uploaded by mgerskup. I snapped this picture today with my iPhone. It’s of my dog, Mozart, as seen through the distorted glass of the front door. I’m quite happy with the way it turned out.

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Feel the Love

This is a poster for the CFI’s upcoming event featuring Tarek Fatah that was posted in the lobby of the University of Toronto’s Multi-Faith Centre: I can feel the religious tolerance*… can’t you? *Tolerance is the same thing as irony, … Continue reading

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Blasphemy Day & New Blog

On September 30, 2005, the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published a series of twelve editorial cartoons, some of which depicted the Islamic prophet Muhammad, which sparked one of the largest collective shit-storms of censorship and free speech rights the world has … Continue reading

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Who Am I?

Well, according to Personas, this is how I look to the Internet: Click to enlarge.

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On WiFi, Journalism and PR

Continuing with my tradition of being impressed with the quality of journalism at Ars Technica, this article takes a skeptical look at WiFi allergies (or electrosensitivity) in light of a recent spate of reports on the subject. However; perhaps a … Continue reading

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Hope for Journalism?

It seems like every day, we come across articles announcing a new technology or method that will revolutionize the way things work. The claims are bold (and usually vague), make a small splash in the headlines, and are never heard … Continue reading

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The Internet

Not only is this clip a striking example of The Internet at an earlier time, but also a sobering reminder of how journalism has evolved in the past few decades. Things to watch out for in the clip: The interview … Continue reading

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