Editor, the Gauntlet, I think you should be careful about saying the nuclear power is cheap. [“Nuclear energy’s powerful questions,” Roman Auriti, Oct. 2, Gauntlet] All the information that I have suggests that it is more expensive than coal power once you look into the life cycle costs. It turns out not to be too… Continue reading Letter: Problematic power
Month: October 2008
Smoochin’ ladies
“I kissed a girl, just to try it.”– Katy PerryI know I am not saying anything new when I say that the lesbian story line is a gimmick used to boost ratings and to add that certain neanderthal sensationalism that will revive a show close to jumping the shark. When David Letterman says, “You know… Continue reading Smoochin’ ladies
Attacking Obama
As the American election campaign draws to a close, the fanatics are spreading their wings more than ever. According to politico.com, at a recent rally in New Mexico for John McCain, the candidate asked a rhetorical question about his opposition, “Who is the real Barack Obama?” A man in the audience responded with, “Terrorist!” A… Continue reading Attacking Obama
Police riding dinos
The world is going to collapse under the weight of its own problems soon enough. The current federal election was nothing more than a shuffling of the deck chairs on the Hindenberg, the world economy has gone to hell thanks to American deregulatory efforts and thousands have lost their livelihoods in what could be the… Continue reading Police riding dinos
Playground bully protesters
Some think political attack ads are terrible, but try placing a Liberal lawn sign on your front yard and come morning, someone has destroyed your sign and cut the brake line of your Volvo station wagon. This incident, among others, such as telephone and cable lines being cut and political graffiti carved into automobile paint… Continue reading Playground bully protesters
The native ‘problem’
There is a tension that steeps in the Canadian consciousness. For thousands of years, before any European foot settled on what is now Canadian soil, civilization existed in a sustainable, deeply spiritual and culturally rich state. We know this. We also know that everywhere European colonizers set foot, hegemony lurked not far behind. This hegemony… Continue reading The native ‘problem’
Schooling the greens
By Jon Roe
Tuesday’s federal election was supposed to be a breakthrough one for the federal Green Party. Instead, they now sit in the same situation they have been the last few years: no elected MPs and a decent amount of popular support spread throughout the country. Though the inclusion of Green leader Elizabeth May in the national… Continue reading Schooling the greens
Montreal group sets themselves apart
Canada gets a hard rap. The United States gets the credit for having more interesting movies, heroes and presidential debates. This is unfortunate, seeing as Canada does have a rich indie music scene, bursting with things to say to the world, though we have yet to find a lot of people to put us on… Continue reading Montreal group sets themselves apart
Lovers, Shakespeare and family guilt
The last of the leaves have blown away and now we’re just waiting for the snow to fall. While the frosty air may make you feel like curling up and waiting out the chill yet to come, it’s midterm season and there’s a lot to get done. Have no fear, Calgary’s drama and dance community… Continue reading Lovers, Shakespeare and family guilt
Spun: The Streets
By Kyle Francis
There is something about the Streets that just keeps people listening to the whole album. Granted, it clocks in well under an hour, but Everything is Borrowed is one of those disks that hooks a listener with a really fascinating mix of electronica and an intense rapper with a thick accent. It’s the weirdest thing… Continue reading Spun: The Streets