By Scott Doyle (WINDSOR, ON) – You may have been hearing a lot the past few years about the wonderful effects honey can have on coughs. Media, nutritionists, social networking and various other sources have been very effective in spreading the news that was issued in a 2007 press release by Penn State University (PSU) [...]
By Scott Doyle (WINDSOR, ON) – “Use at your own risk” has become a common cliché, used as a layperson’s quick and easy legal disclaimer. It’s been used to great comedic effect in many comic and late night TV host’s monologues. It seems that our governments may be taking a similar weak approach in matters [...]
By Barry Shaw (NATANYA, ISRAEL) – Recently, when I have highlighting various anti-Israel acts emanating from the Emerald Isle, I have been rebutted by Irish people who claim that their country is strongly supportive of Israel. Now they have their work cut out as they have been seriously challenged by the recent boycott of Israel [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (NEW YORK, NY) – In a sense, the Guggenheim in New York City is an anti-museum with its winding pathways adorned with art. No stairs and no square rooms. It is relaxing and an anti-stereotypical museum, so its intriguing design can take your mind off less than fascinating exhibitions. ”Gutai: Splendid [...]
By Soha E (TORONTO, ON) – In late 2012, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) acquired 14 video games to be exhibited in the Phillip Johnson Galleries as of March 2013. The collection currently ranges from classics like Pac-Man (1980) and Tetris (1984) to modern examples of flOw (2006) and Portal (2007). The acquisition is a [...]
(WINDSOR, ON) – Human Kinetics students at the University of Windsor are helping a local charity that places children in minor sports associations by holding an indoor mini-triathlon event on March 10. The event calls for participants to swim, bike and run or walk for 15 minutes each. All events will be held at the [...]
By Rob Stewart (OSHAWA, ON) – Numbers are an inherent part of of our lives. They represent when we get up, when we start tasks, the amount and cost of our gas. They may seem for some people as being mundane, but are they? For me, numbers are probably the most important thing to go [...]
By Soha E (TORONTO, ON) – Walking through the Ryerson Image Centre I could hear only the clicking of my boots against the tile floor while the faint voice of John F. Kennedy echoed throughout the gallery. My jaw slightly dropped, and my eyes widened with horror. Standing before me were images of black bodies [...]
By Rob Stewart (OSHAWA, ON) – Well it’s been six weeks since my Chemotherapy began, with 3 treatments under my belt. One of the things that it does to trick you is that you feel bad, then good, then bad again and then all of a sudden “POW” it’s gone. Mornings over the last couple [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (TORONTO, ON) – There is nothing quite like theatre to create an immediate and electrically charged bond amongst actors and audience. “Someone Else” makes that connection at times a bit faulty and overdone but with sincerity and impact far beyond that of film. Bahia Watson, as “April” delivered a stunning performance [...]
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