Speaking in Code

Here's my interview with the director of a new film called Speaking in Code: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x92cKU-oLB4&hl=en_US&fs=1&]

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The art of VJing

Exploring the art of veejaying, a new trend in the live concert experience

Excerpt of my article from the CBC Arts website:

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Enlighten Up! the movie

Is Yoga the way to enlightenment?

When experienced documentary filmmaker Kate Churchill set out on her latest project, Enlighten Up!, she was determined to prove that yoga can transform anyone. Fortunately for her audience, the result was a lot more realistic and less definitive than any kind of film objective can be. Yoga, as it is portrayed, turns out to be something a lot more complex and multifaceted than many yoga enthusiasts may have at first thought.
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Synth-pop ladies

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Remember the tunes of Britain's Goldfrapp or Norway's Annie (who releasedthe Anniemal album in 2004)? I remember rocking out to Robyn's singles 'Show me love' and 'Do you know (What it takes)'  in 1997 when I was 14.  Well the women of this diverse brand we call synth-pop have evolved and grown up since that time too.

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Chef Andrew George

He dreams of Aboriginal fusion cuisine across Canada
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Canadian readers of the Globe and Mail may have learned in May 2009 that Aboriginal foods are going to be highlighted at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. In her article, “Aboriginal cuisine preps for the world stage", Alexandra Gill wrote about what will take place. All eyes and taste-buds are likely to be rapt by the new Aboriginal fusion cuisine showcased in the Aboriginal Pavilion at the games.

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First film inspired by twitter

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“at location, here we go, 140 of use get ready, 5 minutes till Action!!!” 11:57 AM June 21st from mobile web What happens when a large number of people from around the world participate in a social experiment? How does knowing that we share similar experiences of using online technology shape our identities?

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Lost in Cyburbia

Finding connection online

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Hal Niedzviecki’s new book The Peep Diaries boldly proclaims, “In the age of peep, core values and rights we once took for granted are rapidly being renegotiated, often without our even noticing.” Here are two cautionary tales about the erosion of social values on the internet. Both authors warn us that social networking may be eroding privacy and this could very well have a detrimental effect on us. Instead of the promised freedom it was intended for, it may instead bring citizens the exact opposite.

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Little Boots vid exploits LA's poverty

Little Boots pop music video for 'New in town' deals horribly with the serious issue of poverty
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City Scenes: Los Angeles, San Francisco

Here are a few photos of city scenes taken in Los Angeles and San Francisco. I found some typical July weather and lots of palms.

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Mutek_10 Festival

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Mutek’s tenth edition line-up was a reflection of where dance music continues to push the boundaries and maintain its solid foundation. Annually, according to the festival, over 54 per cent of Mutek attendees travel from places outside of Quebec - Chicago, Edmonton, Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver and Europe - for an experience that Time Out New York has called “North America’s leading electronic-music event.” Thus, it should come as no surprise then, that Mutek recently won Quebec’s Tourism Grand Prize for 'Festivals and Touristic Events'. I was one of many avid techno tourists who attended Mutek’s 10th edition.

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