So, a couple of my friends and I got into a nice debate on Facebook the other day on the quality of the films nominated for the Academy Awards. Here is the result (edited for some fluidity):
Chris: What was your favorite film of those nominated?
Carl: Inglorious Basterds and District 9…didn’t see An Education and thought [...]
Absurd. Ridiculous. Environmentally conscious. The idea of supporting poor, armed men as they harass and forcibly take over multinational ships in their waters off the African coast may be all three. Different news sources have pointed out the possibility that piracy from Somalia may be responsible for an increase in fish [...]
Two years ago, I participated in a online beard growing collaboration called Whiskerino. Although fun, interesting and a great place to meet people from all over the world, I grew tired of the mass of hair weighing down my face and ended up shaving about a month short of the 120 day event. [...]
My recent quick trip to New York was my first return to the United States in nearly two years. From the moment I touched down in Newark, I encountered a slow growing culture shock which has prompted some reflection. Here are my thoughts:
People in the US are insanely polite. Even in New York, the area [...]
After a 9+ hour bout with hops, malt and barley, one would think that another drink to be beyond the realm of reason. And although I never went overboard last night and escaped a hangover Sunday (nice!), I still question why I am sitting here with a glass of wine in hand. A [...]
In the 13 years since becoming a vegetarian, I have been asked numerous times why I chose such a seemingly “unnatural” state of culinary consumption. Within those questions, I have been subject to undertones that range from genuine interest to mild scorn to complete disdain. Yet despite these mixed reactions and the fact that I [...]
I disagree with most people on most aspects of our world. It is not that I am argumentative or a misanthrope or generally disagreeable. It just so happens I am a male feminist who loves American Football.
As such, I encounter, shall we way, resistance to my perceptions.
Nowhere is this resistance more apparent than [...]
My first attempt at an online petition turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. With only five signatures (but a big, big “Thank You” to those five!), the petition lacked any significance and could not have imposed any resistance to the Iccat’s decision to maintain its current catch quotas of Bluefin. Two [...]
For the past year, overfishing has ripped my mind. I have read books, articles and news reports illustrating horrible yet widespread practices of the fishing industry. I have returned to my days of being a full-on vegetarian (nope, no more sushi). I have tried to inform as many people as I can. [...]
As much as the MTV EMA’s filled me with disillusion (see previous article here), my first glimpse at the German rock-pop band Tokio Hotel provided me with some mindful stimulation.
I had only recently heard of this band through an acquaintance as we discussed the merits (and faults) of Germany’s music scene one night at an [...]