Author: Jerry Gabriel

Fattal Loft’s Uncertain Future

By the muddy banks of the train tracks there is a loft the locals call Death House. A venue used by punks and many others in the underground scene to express anger, confusion and rage at social inequalities and lack of justice in the system…

New trend sweeping the nation: Wasting Food on Youtube

A new trend sweeping the Internet shows the problem of our disposable society. I am of course speaking of the now famous “flushing” videos. Flanroan, in the video below, makes a point to waste cereal to show how we are “ex-spiraling” out of control. These types of food wasting videos on Youtube are very effective in bringing out the angry comments, but it is exactly the kind of shock we need to raise awareness about our growing food waste.

Latest: U.S soldiers shot, one killed at German airport

There has been a shooting of U.S. Soldiers at the Frankfurt International Airport.

The Gunman, believed to be from Kosovo, drew a weapon and attacked a bus full of soldiers located near terminal 2.

The motivation for the attack remains unknown, but some are speculating that it could be politically motivated.

The Superbowl, a Canadian tradition?

Every year on Superbowl Sunday I like to open up a beer, plant myself down in front of the TV and continue the groove I’ve been working into the sofa for over a year. Ever so often, however, this former Canadian Lit student wonders why I feel so compelled to saturate myself with American programming? Then I counter, why can’t I just be entertained by the awesome power of the “bread and circus” of my day? But really I can’t help but think of the implications of being in a culture that is so heavily influenced by its neighbor. Although it has happen before; remember that time Carthage got jealous of Rome?

Christine O’Donnell admits to dabbling in witchcraft

Christine O’Donnell, GOP U.S. Senate candidate for Delaware senate seat has had even more damaging footage of her on television revealed. Yesterday Bill Maher released never-before-seen footage of O’Donnell speaking about exposure to witchcraft and participating in “satanic” rituals. O’Donnell has been acquiring an influx of money and support, thanks to her Tea Party backing, her public views on masturbation and her ties to the Christian Right of the Republican party. It is unknown how these recent revelations might affect her campaign as she tries to wrestle the Democrats hold on the blue state senate seat.