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Brightblack Morning Light and their self-sustaining lifestyle

A walk through the city’s vanishing energy centre

We have been aware of the existence of climate change and its effects for far too long to excuse our ongoing neglect of the issue.… Read More »No time to be fuel hardy

Consuming energy hasn’t always been a matter of flipping switches, plugging in cables, and turning dials. Before the advent of electricity, any energy not provided… Read More »Recharging our understanding of electricity

The oft-proclaimed, ill-researched phrase “Zionism is racism” is both inaccurate and woefully unhelpful. “Zionism,” to be sure, could be the belief in the right of… Read More »Zionism is not racism

Can random number generators detect global consciousness?

Fusions have been ubiquitous in popular culture for many years; from Cuban-Asian cuisine to rap-rock to jeggings (yes, the jeans/leggings hybrid) – they’re usually pretty… Read More »Future jazz

Before December 23, 2009, a section of Vancouver’s Beatty Street was home to a series of murals painted by 16 local artists as part of… Read More »Round 1: arts v. sports

As the Vancouver 2010 Olympics begin this Friday, the public’s eye will be focused on the athletes and the celebrations around the Games. While we… Read More »Play nice, Olympic Games

It was brought to my attention recently that I never include any baking in my column. An apt observation, to be sure, but I have… Read More »Unbaked goodness

The blockade on discussion of Israel-Palestine must end

Nostalgia for a world without virtual bookshelves and e-reading

Cet article est en fait la suite de celui qui j’ai écrit il y a quelques mois et qui portait sur le pick-up français. Vous… Read More »Leçon de sexe