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.
Monday, 22 October 2012 04:57
Wisdom through Mastery, see: Rener Gracie
Where does wisdom come from? Mastering your craft.
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Saturday, 25 August 2012 01:33
Real Life Superheros (sort of)
This week our mini-theme is superheros. These guys take it to the next level..
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Friday, 10 August 2012 05:45
How Museums Dupe You
The Museum is Flat. It has no context.
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Saturday, 21 July 2012 01:15
Camping, and other manly pursuits
A page from The Lost Lore of a Man's Life
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Monday, 18 June 2012 06:18
Theme Week: Fortnight of the Living Dead
It's time for another Theme Week at Beams. Welcome to Undead Week.
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Saturday, 16 June 2012 04:21
Nzambi: Haitian Zombies, bro
Zombie culture in Haiti with Vice Magazine.
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Friday, 01 June 2012 05:13
Delicious Head Cheese
Head cheese comes from heads.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 02:55
Who is Joseph Kony?
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Who is Joseph Kony?
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Monday, 23 January 2012 08:43
Putting it all on the line
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Is fighting for savages or sages?
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Wednesday, 11 January 2012 22:41
Tipping Barrels in the Great Bear
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Surf, sand, and... oil tankers?Â
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Thursday, 05 January 2012 03:43
Muppets Meditation
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Animal looks within while Gonzo offers his 'stay at home enlightenment course'
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Thursday, 22 December 2011 17:30
I Am the Last Poultry Farmer
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A response to the Factory Farmer
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Thursday, 22 December 2011 17:09
I Am a Factory Farmer
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A response to the Last Poultry Farmer
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Sunday, 18 December 2011 00:52
International Hip hop
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If the sixties were about rock 'n roll, are our times about hip hop?
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Sunday, 11 December 2011 23:20
The Fruits of Intense Practice
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Monks have always pushed the boundaries of intense practice. I'm no monk, but a meditation marathon is one hell of a practice.
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Thursday, 24 November 2011 07:40
Separated at Birth: Carl Sagan & Adi Da
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Beams journalism, uncovering the secrets of our time.
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Thursday, 17 November 2011 03:37
Women are tyrants, men are tyrants: it's about development, not gender
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Don't ask who should rule the world. It's development, stupid
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Tuesday, 15 November 2011 20:06
What would happen “If Women Ruled the World...”
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If women ruled the world there'd be no more wars. Just kidding.
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Thursday, 10 November 2011 08:30
Happy Birthday Carl!
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Carl Sagan would have been 77 today... happy birthday sir.
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Friday, 04 November 2011 23:51
Upcoming Event in Vancouver: Spirit of Resilience in El Salvador
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If you're in BC come meet some visiting Salvadorans. They're touring and speaking about the connection between resiliance, community development, and spiritual practice.
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