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Happy Birthday Carl!

Written by Bergen Vermette

Â Carl Sagan would have been 77 today... happy birthday sir.

Dali's Lobsters- Surrealism and the Artifacts of Postmodernism

Written by Trevor Malkinson

Â The unconscious, the uncanny, the absurd- a tour of postmodern artifacts via the art of Surrealism.

Why Superman Wears His Underwear On the Outside of His Costume

Written by TJ Dawe

Â Â Â And what does this say about the human condition?

Recipe for Sun Dried Tomato & Herb Bread

Written by TJ Dawe

Â Making bread from scratch is easier than you think. Add some herbs and sundried tomatoes - you'll be moaning with bliss.

How Lame Music Killed My Faith

Written by TJ Dawe

Â I was raised pretty strongly Catholic, but the venture was ultimately doomed because of the music. Is that how these people feel about God?

Achtung Y'all!

Written by Andrew Baxter

Â As the world once again stands on a threshold of change, Achtung Baby reminds us that revolution can be loud, somewhat disorienting, and fucking amazing!

Is the Future of Beauty Money over Youth?

Written by Chela Davison

Wow, your latest round of plastice surgery sure makes you look like a creepy alien young.

Upcoming Event in Vancouver: Spirit of Resilience in El Salvador

Written by Bergen Vermette

Â 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.

The Wire Creator David Simon on the End of the American Century

Written by Trevor Malkinson

Â The Wire creator David Simon delivers a powerhouse lecture on the state of America today, one that provides a whole lot of context for the necessity of the OWS movement.