Tag Archives: CBC Breakaway

The Price of Privacy: Buy Two Privacies, Get One Free!

Posted on May 10, 2016 by rossmurray1

We talk a lot about Internet privacy and all the personal data that’s floating around out there. It seems these days that, like happiness, privacy is something money can’t by. But what if it could? This piece originally aired on … Continue reading →

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Steal this nap

Posted on April 26, 2016 by rossmurray1

What happened to naps? One minute you’re snoozing at daycare, and the next they’re pumping you full of coffee in grade school. Or least that’s how things worked where I went, at Sacred Palpitating Heart Elementary. Science has demonstrated that … Continue reading →

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The bloodletting

Posted on April 5, 2016 by rossmurray1

My original thought, as I was lying there giving blood, was to title this “Profiles in Courage,” because I was, after all, giving blood, which is a big deal, because I do not like giving blood. There is nothing fun … Continue reading →

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Awards aren’t important until you’re up for one

Posted on March 29, 2016 by rossmurray1

That’s not true. That’s a cynical thing to say. But getting recognized for your work is a delight, no question. “I do it for the art,” sure, but who doesn’t like being validated? Plus, I don’t even need to buy … Continue reading →

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Your 2016 challenge of challenges

Posted on January 5, 2016 by rossmurray1

1. Poke a Hungarian. 2. Learn a new language and then speak it only with people who don’t understand it. 3. Find a receipt, take it to the store, say you lost the item but ask for your money back … Continue reading →

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