“The last thing I heard him yelling was, ‘Have you been to space? Because I’ve been to space!’” hehehe!Chris Hadfield ejected from movie theatre for loudly heckling Gravity Responding to numerous patron complaints, the staff of the Empire Theatres Waterloo reportedly removed famed Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield after he would not stop heckling a screening …

I’m here… Cumberland Sound, on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada.63.9425540,-64.8284260 – Google Maps Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps cross-posted on Facebook

This is happening in my backyard.RCMP, protesters withdraw after shale gas clash in Rexton Native protesters against shale gas fracking in Rexton, N.B., have mostly dispersed after a day of clashes with RCMP officers who moved to enforce an injunction against a blockade, prompting a violent reaction in which five RCMP vehicles were burned and …

“Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell […] emphasized that it preserved a round of spending cuts negotiated two years ago with Obama and Democrats.” So wait a minute, by spending cuts does he mean the “compromise” known as the budget sequestration? Which had no compromise, only harsh cuts that everyone was supposed to hate… Why does …

“The paper presents an indirect GNSS-based method for the tracking of drop bears to effectively map the animal population, study animal behaviour and enhance conservation efforts.” It should be noted that Mulder and Scully are listed in the references… and surveyors will note the awkwardness of a tripod and Trimble 4000 strapped to the back …

I somehow missed this last weeks. I’m disappointed with my social network for not bringing it to my attention earlier… 😉Congressional Aides Withholding Sex Until Budget Compromise Is Reached WASHINGTON—As the shutdown of the federal government enters its second week, with legislators on both sides of the aisle having so far failed to bring a …

Three years conveniently captured by Facebook.You and Anna Haskin via Facebook

“the simple addictive pleasure of being a remote controlled ball”Grand St. Grand St. is a new shop for creative technology. via Facebook

The tea party created an existential threat to America, not Obamacare By pretending that the Affordable Care Act poses such an existential risk to the republic that it merits dragging our national character through the mud of a government shutdown, tea party Republicans are belittling the very real crises America soon may face. via Facebook

/rant/The problem with millennials | in the pursuit of There is no problem. The term and the dialog are symptomatic of the human experience. Labels and stereotypes are what we do best. via Facebook

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Heck yeah! Some of the science payload used for monitoring “space weather” (which doubles as the positioning and attitude system) came from my department here at UNB.UNB Technology Launched into Space After a two-week delay, a rocket carrying a GPS instrument designed by University of New Brunswick scientists was launched into space aboard the SpaceX …

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My first Wikipedia article! And of course he was a founding member of the Flat Earth Society of Canada.Leo Ferrari – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Leo Charles Ferrari (December 8th, 1927 – October 7th, 2010), was a St. Thomas Universityphilosphyprofessor, noted Saint Augustine scholar, and founding member of the Flat Earth Society of Canada.[1][2][3] via …

Fairweather got a mention!Unmapped Routes May Pose Dangers for Shipping Boom in Arctic Waters | PBS NewsHour | Sept. 17, 2013 Melting glaciers mean more water to explore and profit from in the Arctic, but it can also mean danger for mariners. NewsHour producer April Brown reports that scientists from the NOAA who inform sailors …

I’m just going to put this here…Baby Koala Hat Please note: I hand crochet all items to order. They are not made until you order them. Turnaround Time: Please see my shop announcement (under via Facebook

I know I’m being a total fanboy about this… I get serious goosebumps every time I watch a trailer for Ender’s Game.I.F. Sentinel | The Official Movie Site for Ender’s Game | In Theaters November 1st The Next Invasion is Imminent. Stay Informed at IF-Sentinel.com. Ender’s Game – In Theaters Nov 1 via Facebook

Shenanigans at #TheCellar. https://vine.co/v/hnbOTtmrJ2Y#rez via Facebook

“A plan to promote safe sex to university students in Fredericton proved to be full of holes.”UNB, STU students told to throw out free condoms – New Brunswick – CBC News Officials are now telling students to throw out free condoms that were given away during a welcoming event for students on Sept. 2. That …

I still don’t understand twitter. I thought I was being cheeky using the hash tag #twitterEtiquette, but apparently it’s long since been serious business. My lessons learned in Twittiquette by @Raishimi This is not intended to be a snarky rant, nor yet a preaching-to-the-choir. I have been guilty, recipient and a part of every one …