Posts from the ‘cultural criticism’ category

THE ELEMENT: HOW FINDING YOUR PASSION CHANGES EVERYTHING
SIR KEN ROBINSON (VIDEO)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Have you gone through your education with no clear idea of what it is that you love to and of what it is that you do…

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Philip K. Howard: Four ways to fix a broken legal system (TED2010 talk)

This was one of my favourite talks at TED2010. Worth a viewing – Mr. Howard makes a lot of good sense.

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Waiting for … the World or The Trouble with Consumerism

A One Act Tragicomedy based on the style and characters of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot – – – A city street in Vancouver. No trees.…

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Doing the TED conference thing (and using Bon Jovi to try and explain it)

Is Bon Jovi an idea worth spreading? Not sure, but it seemed to do wonders with a certain amount of context at a conference I recently…

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$5 student Rush tickets on sale for Sport, Peace and Development beginning at 9:30am TODAY

Beginning today at 9:30am, UBC students with a valid student ID can purchase Rush tickets for Sport, Peace and Development featuring development and community building advocates…

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What role does Sport play in your life?

The Olympics are coming to Vancouver… and whether you’re excited about the Games or not, there are going to be lots and lots of great events…

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Lets Swap Terry* Holiday Tales

Terry readers! Hope you had a fabulous holiday where you rested and relaxed, had some delightful adventures, and became ready for a brand new semester and…

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That’s disappointing. A song that embodies inclusion gets edited.

So, the other day on television, I caught a rather nice rendition of Lennon’s “Imagine.” It was during an episode of Glee, which is newish show…

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(2009) The African Paradox: Iris Amuto

– – – Name: Iris Amuto Talk Title: “The African Paradox” Notes: Faculty of Arts, Political Science Department, Major: Political Science, Minor: Women’s and Gender Studies,…

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(2009) On the Perspectives of Global Nomads: Azim Wazeer

Name: Azim Wazeer Talk Title: “On the Perspectives of Global Nomads” Notes: 4th year, Sauder School of Business. Topic: The last five years of Azim’s life…

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