Archive for February, 2008

02: feature

26Feb08

So you’re convinced – with rising gas prices, traffic jams, and limited parking, cycling can be the better alternative. Congrats. You’re one step closer to getting in better shape and being a more eco-friendly you. But wait, are you ready to hit the road? 
Here’s what you need to do before you hop on a bike [...]


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mad detective

25Feb08

I’m not really into Chinese movies (at all) but I saw Mad Detective (directed by Johnny To and Wai Ka Fai) this weekend and it completely blew my mind.
It’s essentially about a detective who can see the true intentions and inner demons of everyone he encounters (in the form of actual people). He has a [...]


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ok, what?

25Feb08

If you haven’t heard of Adele yet, you need to check her out. Now. She’s playing at the Rivoli in Toronto on March 26.  
That voice, it simply kills me. 
 


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take-away shows

14Feb08

This morning I discovered an amazing wealth of music and awesomeness in the form of The Take-Away Shows by the French blog La Blogothèque. Basically, every week they shoot a live session with a band/artist in an unusual urban setting and post it — completely unedited, fully improvised, and utterly wonderful.
Yes. I realize [...]


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01: online magazine analysis

08Feb08

Vice Magazine

Vice has a well-established Web 2.0 presence. The site is complete with a regularly updated blog and a conveniently placed pull-down bookmark menu (at the top of the blog) that allows for easy access RSS feed subscriptions using [...]


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