Category Archives: Ramble

where are my horizons?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by kaan

Recently, while standing at the beach on a calm day, I was asked how far away the horizon is. How far can we see? How far away is a ship on the horizon and is the earth curved enough that … Continue reading →

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medley of the subconcious

Posted on February 10, 2013 by kaan

Last night I had a wacky mash-up of a dream. Parts of it are a bit sketchy and it is rife with incongruity. I will write the bits I remember and add commentary in [brackitalics]. The dream begins with me walking … Continue reading →

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Is this faulty?

Posted on December 23, 2012 by kaan

This thing is not as functional as the creator claims. You can tell by this photo of a user malfunction. No balance is even possible I heard. Read about how to build one here. http://www.thisgreenlife.ca/26-recycled-sweater-footstool/

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Craft deco the shit out of stuff

Posted on December 22, 2012 by kaan

First you those take a bunch If Awesome then say your Zune! Ready? Never mind updates yours.  No. Ultra for sure. Ready? Every supply ready. Than glue it. Write your emotions. And sometimes you goes it with bits. I like … Continue reading →

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Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg

Posted on December 14, 2012 by kaan

When addressing challenging global issues such as climate change it seems important in our present culture to establish blame before trying to start any meaningful dialogue. I can help with this step. It was the Germans. Specifically, Gutenberg. He is … Continue reading →

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warped imaginiation

Posted on December 10, 2012 by kaan

Did you know it is mathematically possible to effectively transport an object (or person) faster than the speed of light? It just can’t travel faster than the speed of light in the process. Make sense? I have been trying to … Continue reading →

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40 years of waiting

Posted on December 6, 2012 by kaan

Today is the 40th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 17 (9:33 pm PST). It remains humanity’s most recent journey to the moon. In my view, that is an astonishingly long lasting lack of interest in sending people to places … Continue reading →

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murk

Posted on December 4, 2012 by kaan

As the FIPA fiasco continues to unfold, it turns out that the “experts” who are speaking in favour of the trade deal with China all seem to be employed by law firms that do the arbitration between nations and corporations. That is to say, … Continue reading →

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deafening silence

Posted on December 3, 2012 by kaan

I got turned on to this video clip today. The content itself isn’t particularly entertaining. It is mostly just clapping or silence. What it suggests is far more interesting. It is a series of excerpts from the live stream of the UN General … Continue reading →

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fuck wank bugger shitting arse head and hole

Posted on December 2, 2012 by kaan

As the mythmas season descends upon us and we are force-fed rampant consumerist messaging that inundate the psyche during simple tasks like buying a loaf of bread, I like to reflect on some the opportunities for a seasonal smile. The opening scene from the film Love Actually is … Continue reading →

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