Tag Archives: science fiction

Kettle Pot Black

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Karie

I have always been slightly uneasy about my geek tendencies, but there is no denying them. I worked briefly for a computer gaming magazine in my early student years, I have a respectable selection of polygon dice, the shelves boast … Continue reading →

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In Kansas City With My Favourite Tattoo

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Karie

On Tuesday, northern Norway experienced a strange light show. No, the photo you see on your left is not a Photoshopped image. It is the real deal. But what caused this bizarre phenomenon? Bad Astronomy can tell you (incidentally, if … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Karie

YouTube Comment or E.E.Cummings? One of the funniest 20th century poetry/21st Century internet crossovers I have seen today. Not that I have seen that many, of course. After a few weeks of awe-inspiring knitting productivity, my busy fingers have become … Continue reading →

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Bibliophilia

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Karie

Do you think reality TV beckons me? I’m thinking of entering one of those “Britain’s Got Talent!” shows with my uncanny ability to acquire a massive amount of books without spending much money. This week’s haul is pictured to the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Pig Island

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Karie

Radiant Copenhagen (via) is both most most fascinating and disturbing thing I have seen in a long time. Global warming has flooded the tunnels of the Christianshavn part of the Copenhagen metro network. Now the metro is occupied by whales … Continue reading →

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Gallimaufry

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Karie

Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers have teamed up to make an adaptation of the children’s classic Where the Wild Things Are. Growing up in Scandinavia, I confess I had never heard of this book, but the trailer looks stunning (and … Continue reading →

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