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Bergen Vermette

Bergen Vermette

Bergen Vermette has lived internationally for most of the last 10 years. He has worked with community development projects on 3 continents, and currently leads programs for Canadian youth on international issues and global citizenship. At present he's completing a much dragged-out undergraduate degree in International Studies.

Bergen's major areas of writing interest for Beams and Struts are global issues, (evolutionary) spirituality, and popular culture. He's a meditator, a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competitor, and enjoys traveling by motorbike.

Sunday, 30 October 2011 17:50

If Darwin Meditated

      A prayer from Bruce Sanguin, looked at through the lens of meditation.       
Thursday, 06 October 2011 19:29

Enlightened Activism, with Terry Patten

  With many perspectives on the Occupy Wall Street action, here's a revisist of Enlightened Activism.
Saturday, 01 October 2011 07:54

Beams and Struts Radio

  We're expanding the podcast section. Come check it out.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 21:30

Occupy Wall Street, with Chris Hedges

  Chris Hedges lays it down at the Occupy Wall Street Protests in NYC.  
Thursday, 22 September 2011 04:20

Next Generation Solutions

  Linking, networking, remixing: Gen-Y is stepping-up to take care of business. And we'll all benefit.
Sunday, 18 September 2011 00:16

Occupy Wall Street...with Hip-hop

  In honour of the Occupy Wall Street protests that began today, a selection of politically conscious hip-hop.  
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 06:35

Calling All Artists - Where You At?

  Art can move culture. But it has to challenge it first. Where are the artists who are challenging our culture?  
  A Beams & Struts exculsive reveals the shocking truth!
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 17:38

Pirates Hate Electric Fences

Arrgh, pirates are a pain. But on the high seas of Somalia, cannon balls won't cut it. We need something a little more...creative.
Saturday, 23 July 2011 21:44

Great Artists Dead at 27

    A live look at great musical artists who died at the age of 27.
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 18:32

If You Have an iPhone You're a Cyborg

        You may not have super strength, but if you have an iPhone you're a little bit more than human.
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 22:42

The True Size of Africa and Other Cool Maps

    Looking at different maps is a cool way to mess with your perspective.  
  Should Evolution be Taught in School? If you think yes, what might it mean for the future of our species?
Thursday, 30 June 2011 04:08

Speed Mountaineering

  When regular mountain climbing just won't do anymore...
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 22:53

Victory Kisses

  Does an iconic kiss tell us anything about our times?
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 19:27

Call me Trim-tab (thanks Bucky Fuller)

    Buckminster Fuller, trim-tabs, and new perspectives on life.
Saturday, 04 June 2011 21:55

Summer of Heart

  The 2012 Summer of Heart is set to be this generation's Summer of Love  
Wednesday, 01 June 2011 02:59

The Sickest Buddhist

  Arj Barker on why he's the sickest Buddhist alive yo!
Thursday, 26 May 2011 02:52

Fan is Short for Fanatic

  Magic, Mythology, and Sports Fans. A video.  
Wednesday, 11 May 2011 06:59

Sensory Deprivation Tank

  Another first person account of meditation, this time reporting from inside an isolation chamber.
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