Category: General
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Magicka: A Video Game Review
So, the Steam summer sales are over, and while I was able to resist buying everything, I really wanted to try out Magicka. So I ended up buying a four pack, and gave a copy to Kyle, Mark, Brad and myself. We’ve played through the game, and with Mark and…
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IT Plan Approved, Vetted and Other Weekend Work
So, it looks like the IT plan that I made for my job was not only approved, but also vetted by an outside firm. This means that it is solid, and despite being given the go-ahead to proceed on various points, I can now say that I can cross off…
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Used Lenses
As I get ready for my next big lens purchase, I wonder how people can buy used lenses. I suppose it is like anything that is used, but with something made mostly of glass and tiny motors, I worry that any damage might be hard to see. Even worse, there…
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One of My Photos Was Published
So, over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been sending my photos out to local news agencies, the tourism office, and various other places in hopes that they would use them. I love the warm and fuzzy feeling that I get seeing my name in print. This time around, I…
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Canada Day in Brockville
Despite a great invitation from some friends, I’m spending Canada Day alone. While it isn’t one of the big holidays, going down and taking pictures of the festivities definitely felt really lonely. I kind of wish I was around family this weekend. I went down to Blockhouse Island early this…
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1000 Islands Hydroplane Regatta: Saturday Experience
So after arriving at ten in the morning, I found a spot to sit on one of the benches overlooking the water. As the winds continually changed speed and direction, the races were put on hold. I spent the time talking to the people around me, including some of the…
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1000 Islands Regatta Pre-start
So while I’m waiting for the gates to open, the weather is ominous. People are still shopping at the nearby market but half of the usual vendors are missing. The clouds could open any minute putting a damper on the day. Despite how ready I am for rain, my camera…
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Team Fortress 2: Free to Play
First off, they finally released the Meet the Medic video I’ve been waiting over a year for. Secondly, Team Fortress 2 is now 100% free to play. They have all kinds of micro-transaction goodies, but I feel like they actually decrease the potential enjoyment of the game. I almost wish…
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Sicker Than a Dog
So yeah, Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning, I was hugging the porcelain throne. Even today, my stomach still feels twitchy, and I was really hoping to feel back to normal by now. I was pretty close to giving up and going to the hospital in hopes of more help than…
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Thinking About Photography: Expanding My Kit
So, I’ve got a great kit so far for an amateur photographer, but I’d really like to get to the next level with it. I still don’t intend on turning my hobby into anything more, but I feel like having better tools allows me to get more joy from the…
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1000 Islands Boat Tour
So on Saturday, Mark and I went on a ninety minute boat tour on the St. Lawrence. It wasn’t too bad. The boat was pretty packed, which was frustrating. The organization of the lines pre-boarding were pretty poor, and the people getting in the way of my cousin and I…
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Green Lantern Movie Review
So, while I was really excited about the Green Lantern live action movie, I had seen some reviews that were less than positive. I adjusted my expectations and warned my cousin before entering the theatre to adjust his as well. I had recently seen the DC animated, Green Lantern: Emerald…
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