Posts made in April, 2008
Alcohol Causes Cancer (sorry!)
As soon as I read this on a whole bunch of health and science sites, I stopped drinking. Altogether. I loved to drink as a lad, but now that I’m 40, and after the all clear from and esophageal and rectal exam – it’s probably time to hedge my bets. This information ain’t going to appear on TV. Too many program sponsors will have a fit. You really need to go to the proper...
Read MoreSurgeon Business Pty. Ltd.
A friend just found out his Dad has cancer. It’s an epidemic. When our car breaks down, we go to a mechanic. When a drain pipe bursts, we get a man in. If we burn out our engine or find all the sinks blocked after a big rain, it’s a big job. John’s Auto Repair and Mike’s Plumbing will make an nice profit while hopefully, fixing the problem. But if they can’t fix it...
Read MoreThe American ($) Dream
Hi Edwin . . . From our server records it looks like you had tried to install one of our products. When I dropped by to make sure the install went well I couldn’t see the product. It looks like you removed it. Care to share why you took it down so quickly? I’d love to hear any feedback as it would help us create a better experience for everyone going forward. Additionally, if...
Read MoreThe End of a Civilisation (in Denial)
According to our scientists, the human race has passed the point of no return and we should divert remaining resources into emergency services. The result of this is that I’ve turned off the TV and stopped reading New Scientist magazine. Floods, famine, war and disease are, scientifically, inevitable. Time to take up meditation. Watching a same-sex parent die is like watching yourself die...
Read MoreDad pushed me into my life
The other night I dreamt about Dad again. We were walking along together – not quite side by side. He was ahead and slightly to the right of me. I saw his back mostly. An old t-shirt. I was talking to him about his life – the fact that he did what he set out to achieve while he was living and that he shouldn’t feel as short-changed as he did. He seemed very upset to be...
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