Geekly Analysis: September 22nd – 28th, 2011
The latest Geek on Three Bucks a Week hits Punch On Australia! In a surprise twist, some classic old games come back to haunt my wallet and I fiddle with …
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Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012
As broadcast on various social networks last night and this morning, The Cairns Post has run my review of Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 on page …
GTRF! Episode 1: Slamdance (Part 1 of 2)
Ladies and gentlemen, if I can beg your indulgence for half an hour, I’d like to try a little experiment: The first (and hopefully not last) episode of Get Talking, …
Geekly Analysis: September 15th-21st, 2011
The Geek on Three Bucks A Week’s latest Geekly Analysis is up at Punch On Australia! In it, I once again evaluate spending options at $18.00, discover how to win at Halo: Reach without …
The Minty Taste of Confidence
This may surprise you, but for the longest time I’ve had a deep resistance to being seen as an expert with technology. Sure, I loves me some sci-fi. Yes, I …
Geekly Analysis: September 8th-14th, 2011
The Geek on Three Bucks A Week’s latest Geekly Analysis is up a little early this time! In it, I evaluate spending options at $18.00, contemplate Warhammer 40,000 and lesbianism, renovate …
Geekly Analysis: September 1st-7th, 20111
The latest article in my Geek on Three Bucks a Week column is up! My geek budget breaks the previous record of $12 and I play with quite a few …
What Spider Robinson and Miracle of Sound Taught Me about Music in Books
Stop right there. Step away from the keyboard and keep your hands by your sides. Thank you. Now, can I ask you to do me a favour, please? If you’ve …
Geekly Analysis: August 25th-31st, 2011
The Geek on Three Bucks a Week’s latest Geekly Analysis is up on Punch On Australia, and this week things are getting a touch literary. Rock on over and have …
How To Find Passion Through Being Calm
What comes to mind when you consider the concept, “passion?” Intense emotion? Frantic activity? Excitement? Breathlessness? Explosive joy? The rollercoaster ride, the skydive, the desperate race? When people talk about …