Excerpts from Paul Rudolph’s sketchbook
It seems like every other week another example of Brutalist architecture is being demolished or fast approaching the brink of destruction. Brutalism’s steady demise is especially present when it comes to the buildings and homes designed by the somewhat infamous Paul Rudolph.
Although Rudolph is highly revered by many, his buildings are [...]

Many people associate “vegetarian” or “vegan” cuisine with blandness. Eating nothing but tofu, nuts, grains and soy is a meat and potato lover’s worst fear. For many, eating a simple salad with their meal is a daunting task and the idea of becoming a vegan or even trying vegan cuisine is rarely, if ever, considered [...]

Track Listing:
Baron Zen - “Burn Rubber” (Dam Funk Remix)
Ghostland Observatory - Sad Sad City
David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
Justice Vs. Simian - We Are Your Friends
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
New Order - Age Of Consent
Explosions In The Sky - Looking Into The Air

Autumn’s warm afternoons quickly turn into brisk evenings that are perfect for a hearty bowl of soup. In lieu of the aforementioned, and with evenings becoming colder by the day, here is one of my favorite soup recipes. It is low in fat, but rich in pallet and sophistication. Enjoy as a meal on your [...]

The company is Velib‘. Its simple, creative and expandable business model adds utility to any metropolitan area. Instead of taking a cab, bus or car, users of the service rent a bike from one of the multiple bike racks located throughout the city, then cycle to wherever they need to go. When the user is [...]

Approximately 4000 of Vancouver’s finest came out to enjoy the 2nd annual Livestock block party which took place last Sunday. The weather was uncanny and the party proved to be a perfect exclamation point to officially end the summer of 2007. Big “ups” to all those who went out of their way to make this [...]

Track Listing:
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - One In A Million
Homeskill - Blue #2
J-Live - Braggin Writes
Mos Def & Company - A Tree Never Grown (Everyone from Rawkus)
Saukrates - Hate Runs Deep (Remix)
L’roneous - Scratch Outro

You walk around Vancouver, you enjoy the sun and refresh with a pint on a patio, you see the tourist-packed streets and the crane-filled skies, and you think: “This city is a perfect place for my excess capital!” Developments are springing up in even the most ramshackle neighborhoods, holidaymakers from Germany and Japan empty their [...]

One of the simplest things a city dweller can do to benefit the environment is to ride a bike. If a city is designed well, boasts good public transportation and the resources required for living are easily accessible - a polluting car is completely unnecessary.
If you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint and gush [...]