Tom Heinan

Thoughts

Extra Life 2017

Extra Life 2017 As summer draws to a close and the shadows of ancient ruins begin to run long into the woods, the spark of autumn sets the Western Mountains ablaze with colour. The promise of a bountiful harvest has brought new life to the quiet hamlet of Wintermoon, and with it come tales of wonder and the promise of riches untold for those brave enough to venture forth into the wild.

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On the Importance of Visible Dissent

On the Importance of Visible Dissent Last night, I participated in the San Francisco Women's March. I did not do so alone—current estimates place attendance at over a hundred thousand people, with a similar turnout in Oakland. From a first-hand perspective, the sheer volume of participants was staggering. It was certainly one of the largest gatherings I have ever attended, and perhaps also the most surprising.

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Thoughts on the 2016 Election

Thoughts on the 2016 Election As I write this, the time is 11:17pm PST on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016. Of the 270 electoral votes required to claim the presidency, Donald Trump has accrued 247; Hillary Clinton, 215. Though all votes have not yet been counted, the winner of the election is becoming increasingly apparent.

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Extra Life 2016

Extra Life 2016

Extra Life is an annual charity event in which folks from around the world get together and pledge to play games for 24 hours in order to raise money for Children's Miracle Network hospitals. This may sound like a strange way to raise money, but since its inception in 2008, Extra Life has raised over 22 million dollars for pediatric programs around the world.

The Acadia Geeks have been doing this together since 2013, and we're going to keep the streak going again this year.

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The Top N

The Top N I am lucky enough to have two very loving parents who occasionally take time out of their busy days to send me an email and let me know that they’re thinking of me. From my father, this is usually in the form of some interesting aviation video or a Fw:FW:Re: LOL series of comics about the foibles of senility. From my mother, adjurations regarding my education, social life, or other relevant deficiency are not uncommon.

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