by Manny | Jan 12, 2025 | Ontario Science Centre, Thoughts
Fighting for the Heart of a Community In recent months, I’ve found myself writing two heartfelt letters to our provincial government representatives. The first was a plea to reconsider their decision about relocating the Science Centre. The second came after receiving...
by Manny | Sep 1, 2024 | GIS, Thoughts
I’ve been noticing a lot more litter around town lately, including some unusual items, and it’s bothering me. I wanted to do something about it, so I decided to use ArcGIS Survey123 to track where all the trash was coming from. I’m still my infancy of tracking,...
by Manny | Jul 5, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Science Fiction, Thoughts
Revisiting “The Creator,” a film that continues to captivate me, even on subsequent viewings, I find its allure multifaceted. The haunting soundtrack, especially Radiohead’s “Everything in Its Right Place,” paired with the visuals during...
by Manny | Jun 25, 2024 | Canada, Education, Ontario Science Centre, Technology, Thoughts
“Magical Imperfection: The Life and Architecture of Raymond Moriyama” is a captivating documentary that delves deep into the life and work of one of Canada’s most influential architects. The film highlights Moriyama’s pioneering design of the...
by Manny | Jun 21, 2024 | Ontario Science Centre, Thoughts
Is This The End Of The Science Centre? I grew up in Flemingdon Park and Don Mills, and the sudden closure of the Ontario Science Centre due to structural issues is a devastating blow to the community. For generations, this iconic institution has inspired curiosity and...
by Manny | Jun 19, 2024 | Thoughts
Senses of Freedom: Exploring the Tastes, Sounds and Experiences of an African American Celebration On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of...