Bitter Grounds Magazine

espresso fueled ramblings

WHOA! BLACK MERMAIDS? Must be the Apocalypse (again)

Jul 10, 2019 | Memoirs of an analogue person

Eye rolling my way through the recent petitions against a black mermaid. Yes, people are seriously upset a mythical creature is going to be portrayed by a black woman. Let the outrage...

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Latest Canadian stamps – celebrating Canadians in Flight

Mar 28, 2019 | Stamps

Canada Post’s latest release, Canadians in Flight honours 5 significant Canadians and Canadian creations. This has to be my favourite subjects - Canadian history & pioneer flight. There are 5 stamps, a booklet, souvenir sheet and 5 covers to in the set. Starting at...

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Best sign in Toronto – Bauhaus Windows & Doors

Apr 2, 2019 | photos & digital art

I didn't use the camera much this winter. I hate wandering around in the cold. But, there's a hint of spring in the air and it's time to start thinking of photographic expeditions into the wilds of Toronto. To prepare, I meandered through some of last year's work....

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“Dear CEO” scam is still hanging around

May 29, 2019 | apps | software | computers, Memoirs of an analogue person

If you own a website, chances are high you've received the Dear CEO scam email: It reads: Dear CEO, (It's very urgent, please transfer this email to your CEO. If this email affects you, we are very sorry, please ignore this email. Thanks) We are a Network Service...

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Looks like nipple to me

Jan 10, 2019 | typography, typos & design

I sat for at least 5 min, chin on hand, pondering an ad that popped up on my Facebook page. I cocked my head a few times and thought “dear, oh dear, oh dear, where was their proof reader?” I’m having a mini debate with myself whether the choice of font was...

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NASA patent & technical drawing bonanza

Mar 13, 2019 | history of tech

I’ve been rooting around looking for interesting patents to explore and came across NASA’s Apollo Drawings and Technical Drawings page. I was looking for a couple of space-related patents and started with NASA's website to see if I could narrow down specific items to...