I Built an Electric Power Station in My Flat World | Creative Engineering Episode 57

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In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag constructs a power plant that converts Stress Units into RF energy, storing it for the upcoming Immersive Engineering projects featured in the next episode. Watch as he walks through the build process and learns from his mistakes, providing valuable insights for anyone looking to create their own power … Read more

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My Answer to Alberta’s Independence Petition

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Is Alberta seeking independence, or just a new landlord? As a content creator who designs systems to last, I’m looking at the structural integrity of the recent “Independence” petition. From huddling in the dark in Winfield to seeking a half-trillion-dollar loan from the U.S. Treasury, the blueprint for this movement is failing. In this video, … Read more

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The Pelican Town Purge: Why It’s Time for the “Justice Update”

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Welcome back to Swagnilla Ice. Today is Friday, January 30th, and we need to talk about the thin line between “Creative Engineering” and digital anarchy. I was looking back at some old Disney classics today, and between titles like Bedknobs and Broomsticks and songs like ‘Strangers Like Me,’ I realized that maybe the modders aren’t … Read more

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I Built a CHOCOLATE Factory in My Flat World | Creative Engineering E56

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In this episode, Swag builds a chocolate factory to produce a variety of treats in a survival flat world. This walkthrough covers the layout, the automation process, and the specific mistakes to avoid when building this facility in the Creative Engineering modpack.

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The Power Up Notes – January 2026

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In this month’s episode of The Power Up Notes, I tackle major updates to SteamOS and Linux Mint, discuss the importance of controlling your own data on your computer, and shine a spotlight on Gourmand—a recipe manager currently sitting with zero reviews in the repository. News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative … Read more

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Stop Playing on Easy Mode: The Forensic Math Nat Geo Hides From You

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The “Spoon-Fed” Narrative Modern media outlets like National Geographic rely on the fact that most people are lazy. They want to be spoon-fed “history” like they’re playing a game on Easy Mode. These documentaries work overtime to “explain away” the Bible. When they find Semitic store-cities in the Egyptian Delta, they call them “mercenary camps.” … Read more

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I Built a Donut Factory | Creative Engineering E55

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In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag sets up a donut factory that produces both plain and apple donuts after updating the numbers on the board of support. See where he erred so you can avoid the same mistakes, and learn the mechanics behind producing these two new foods. This modpack is now available for … Read more

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Comic Book Character for a Day: Who Would You Choose?

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For today’s aside, I want to pose a question to all of you: If you could be any comic book hero for just one day, who would you choose and why? It is easy to get caught up in who has the flashiest powers, but I am more interested in the motivation behind your choice.

As for me, I would choose Captain America. Even though he has enhanced abilities, he is still mortal and is guided by a very clear sense of right and wrong. What really resonates with me is his ending in Endgame. After everything he went through, he used the opportunity to go back and live a normal life, eventually growing into an old man. I love the fact that he took the chance to actually marry Peggy Carter and have a family with her. That desire for a quiet, grounded life and a family, despite having the power of a hero, is why he is my pick.

I would love to hear your picks in the comments below after you become a member if you aren’t already one. If you are a member and part of my Discord server, feel free to head over to it to share more about your choice and see what everyone else is saying.

The Reality Check: Why Temping is My Path Forward

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I often talk about the future of Swagnilla Ice, but I want to be real with you all about the present. For a long time, I tried to do things the traditional way. I applied for the steady, permanent roles, but the job market has a way of being cold. Despite my efforts, the traditional … Read more

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Creative Engineering E54: Fishing Pond & Maxed Out Fishing Rod

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In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag builds a custom Minecraft fishing pond and enchants a max-level fishing rod for ultimate loot. While working on the pond’s design, Swag explains his building process and shares which rare items he is hoping to fish up. He also gets lucky and snags a powerful enchanted book—watch the … Read more

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My Exercise Regime

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I follow a steady exercise regime now of visiting the aquatic centre at Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre every other day as long as I am not working that day. My routine is a simple 20 minutes of jogging back and forth or in place in the deep area of the leisure pool (sometimes I will swim a few laps back and forth for extra exercise), then a 5 minute soak in the hot tub, and finishing with 5 minutes of riding the water slide (walking up the stairs to the top is good exercise!). This can vary by a few minutes depending on various factors, but I am usually out of the pool in about forty minutes at the latest. If you need to get more exercise, why don’t you try it? The water is great for cushioning your joints especially if you suffer from arthritic pain like I do!

An Improved Look for a New Year on Swagnilla Ice

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Greetings everyone! We’re really into 2026 now and small but important changes have come to Swagnilla Ice over the last few weeks. The biggest one of course is the change in theme and a bit of change of layout. Instead of using Twenty Fourteen and it’s magazine style layout, I have switched to Twenty Eleven, … Read more

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