Uninhabited Spaces

We are saddened to report that due to his increased level of violence and apparent thirst for murder we had no choice but to destroy patient "Gummie".

As of 10:45 Mark is attempting emergency surgery on one of the victims of the barbaric rampage of our patient, Gummie. We managed to capture and detain him for the time being. We are not sure what to do with him.

At 10:0 PM we went to collect the patient from the morgue but his body was missing. Luckily, our security camera took this photo of him in our central research laboratory. He has apparently risen from the dead and slaughtered our remaining gummy bear patients. It's a horrible scene, with gummy parts everywhere. We think we have unwittingly created a monster.

Despite our best efforts the patient expired from post-surgical complications. Time of death was 7:26 PM. We will arrange transfer from our facility to a nearby funeral home for a traditional gummy bear wake. Details to follow.

At 6:50 PM our gummy bear patient took a turn for the worse, as he started to reject his red ear and yellow foot. While of the same gummy species there are subtle genetic variances amongst the gummy races. To offset the rejection and associated pain, we are administering accupenture needles to try and stabilize him.

At 4:20 PM today Mark performed the world's first ear and foot transplant on a gummy bear. The parts were donated from bears who had been in tragic accidents. The patient is doing well and we expect a full recovery.

Well today is a banner day for corporate malfeasance. Here in Canada three former top Nortel executives were charged with fraud by the RCMP, and then the Mounties charged the founder of Royal Group Technologies and other executives with fraud. Meanwhile, in the U.S., two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers surrendered to the FBI on charges of misleading investors, and nearly 300 have been arrested for mortgage fraud. Here come the movie rights!

Coldplay's new album "Viva La Vida" will be released tomorrow. The title track is such a tremendously gorgeous noise. I have listened to it so much I am glad that it's digital, lest I wear it out (remember those days?). I used to rule the world/Seas would rise when I gave the word/Now in the morning I sweep alone/Sweep the streets I used to own/I used to roll the dice/Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes/Listen as the crowd would sing:"Now the old king is dead! /Long live the king!/"One minute I held the key/Next the walls were closed on me/And I discovered that my castles stand/Upon pillars of sand, pillars of sand/I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing/Roman Cavalry choirs are singing/Be my mirror my sword and shield/My missionaries in a foreign field/For some reason I can not explain/Once you know there was never, never an honest word/That was when I ruled the world(Ohhh)/It was the wicked and wild wind/Blew down the doors to let me in./Shattered windows and...

At 5:01 PM today it became legal for same-sex couples to marry in California. Among the very first to be married were the lovely couple in the accompanying photo Del Martin, 87, and Phyllis Lyon, 84, who have been together over 50 years. My friends, this is what it is all about.

Five years ago today marriage between same-sex couples became legal in Ontario . Still waiting for the collapse of our society. In the meantime, what a wonderful celebration of civil rights and genuine equality! My partner and I will be exercising our rights next summer, with family and friends gathered to witness and bless our marriage.

McCain demonstrates his...um...affection for Bush in one of the most awkward poses ever caught on film...

Well, I can finally announce that I will be starting a new job on July 2! My title will be Senior Campaign Officer and I will be managing and coordinating a number of fundraising activities of the Vice Principal (Advancement), and working with senior level staff, donors, and volunteers to acquire the University's largest gifts. The beautiful building in the photo is called Summerhill, where my new office will be. It was built in 1839 and is the oldest building on the Queen's campus.

The astonishingly bright folks at Queen's Human Media Lab have just announced the the world's first foldable paper computer , among other futuristic organic user interfaces. Wow!