Opinion

Although sexism in the gaming community isn’t really new, the conversation has exploded again following allegations made against indie games developer Zoe Quinn and the following harassment – part of the movement called #Gamergate.

Ever wonder why it's difficult for politicians to govern wisely? Part of the reason is straw men created by some in the media. Here's an example.

The moon is at first quarter as the month begins ("first quarter" meaning half of the way through the lunar month, a little over seven days from "new"). And, a little over seven days later, the moon is full, also a lunar eclipse that day, Oct. 8.

There is a little more to it than just Jack Frost. The factors that influence fall colour can include: the growth habit of trees, light, colour, pigments in the leaves, leaf types and the influence of weather as summer ends and fall begins.

Your children are aiming at college or university and you're aiming at retirement. That's not so unusual these days, as more and more parents have chosen to delay marriage and children until they (and their finances) were more "mature.

I can't say I know a lot about New Brunswick politics. But it is my understanding the big issue in the recent provincial election was fracking.

There is nothing I like better thana spur of the moment day. One day, looking at a grid map of our province became the catalyst for a most excellent afternoon.

Up to this point, it had only been a hypothesis that celebrity firepower can drive consumer health behaviour.

I read about a couple who'd eaten lunch at a roadside diner. After they'd left and travelled a fair distance down the road the woman realized she'd forgotten her glasses. Her husband turned the car around and headed back, complaining all the way.

This harvest weather is stressful. A couple of mornings I woke up and I had to blink to make sure my eyes were still working. What is with this dense fog in the mornings, anyways? Better than rain I suppose.