Category Archives: Politics

How Art Made Me Fail a Science Course

Posted on 15 January 2011 by Larry Russwurm

Whereas my last post wast kind of boastful of my unique handwriting, this post is the opposite. Being an artist, taking science courses is usually just a bit curious. Usually it only has slight ramifications. Like for graphing in 3D, … Continue reading →

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Cut Off the Coattails

Posted on 8 January 2011 by Larry Russwurm

Most of what we call progress is brought to us through science. And that science is generally moved forward by scientists and technologists. As science becomes more complex and is built upon more previous work, shouldn’t we as a society … Continue reading →

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The Machinations of Plastic Surgeons

Posted on 29 December 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Plastic surgery may look pretty good to us who are unbeautiful. Maybe plastic surgery is a conduit to a pleasant, superficial life. But what lies behind the dark doors of that profession? There is no undo button on plastic surgery. … Continue reading →

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December

Posted on 14 December 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Alright, I’m mega years late to the party. I’ve known the song December by Collective Soul for ages but never knew all the words till I bought the CD on sale earlier this year. Firstly December’s not like September where … Continue reading →

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The Key to Majority Government in Canada

Posted on 8 December 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Deep in the darkest recesses of Ottawa sits Stephen Harper, plotting his majority government and all the wonderful things he will do if he ever gets one. But I have news for you Mr. Harper. I have analysed the last … Continue reading →

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The Can of Worms – It’s Coming

Posted on 4 December 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Despite where things lie now, ranking of the rights of people is bound to occur. For instance we obviously do have some forms of age discrimination (retirement, age of majority) even though we shouldn’t according to our Charter of Rights. … Continue reading →

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The Sister Wives Belong in Jail, Too

Posted on 1 December 2010 by Larry Russwurm

They just replayed the Oprah episode where she interviewed Kody Brown, his three wives and one girlfriend. This was one huge advertisement for the Sister Wives TV show on TLC and polygamy. Oprah was trying to keep an open mind … Continue reading →

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A Seemingly Simple Prediction

Posted on 23 November 2010 by Larry Russwurm

The current generation of children may have shorter lifespans than their parents. This was reported far and wide earlier this year so I wouldn’t be surprised if you had heard it already. Predicting the future is notoriously difficult and I’m … Continue reading →

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Muses and the Epic Battle Between Good and Evil

Posted on 20 November 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Smart people are inspired by life. Clever people are inspired by other people’s lives (or biographies). Mildly sly people are inspired by novels. Average people are inspired by movies. Mildly ditzy people are inspired by hour long TV shows. Insufferable … Continue reading →

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Rap as Social Engineering

Posted on 13 November 2010 by Larry Russwurm

When I first heard of Rap, I didn’t like it. They were taking something I liked, music, and creating a whole category that I had no respect for. To be a musician, I thought, you either had to have the … Continue reading →

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