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Dec. 14, 2016 / Ken Ohrn

Bubble Diagram

A ranking and analysis of cred and partisanship of many news sources. Most appropriate in this polarized and scary era.…

Dec. 14, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Your Own Lego City Hall

In one of those inspirational moments, Metro News reports on a pretty savvy campaign by the City of Vancouver to enhance interest…

Dec. 13, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Radio Earth Broadcasts Begin

One of the coolest applications of technology is written about in this Atlantic Monthly article-the unveiling of Radio Garden. By looking…

Dec. 09, 2016 / Ken Ohrn

Friday Funny — Inspired Lunacy

Then check out this video, which I chose especially for snow-bound residents of Vancouver. The human spirit of inspired lunacy…

Dec. 09, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Friday File-Have a below grade storage space in NYC? Grow the Low Line.

Besides the High Line in New York City, this report from Wired describes the “Low Line” , the initiative from former Google…

Dec. 06, 2016 / Ken Ohrn

Friday Funny: So Canadian, So Sorry

Nov. 30, 2016 / Ken Ohrn

Ohrn Image — Kits Beach Pool

At dusk on a dull November day.…

Nov. 29, 2016 / Gordon Price

Found Art

Art: The artist: Some symbolism in there somewhere.…

Nov. 25, 2016 / Ken Ohrn

Friday Funny: Brave New World

The old order falls, and gives way to the new. And dread-laden bemusement may be the only response that preserves…

Nov. 23, 2016 / michaelkluckner

Are we becoming "as helpless as a rich man's child," as Dylan once said?

Richard Glover hosts the “Drive” show on ABC Sydney and writes an occasional opinion piece for the Sydney Morning Herald;…

Nov. 18, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

The Friday File-Canadian Cyclist's Houseboat makes Irish Landfall

News media sources including the BBC report that a Canadian houseboat has shown up on the beaches of County Mayo in…

Nov. 08, 2016 / Ken Ohrn

Today

Just in case you forgot what day it is.…

Nov. 04, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

The Friday File: Kidlington village becomes Tourist Hotspot

As reported in BBC News, a small, quiet not particularly well-known village on the way to a major British shopping mall…

Nov. 04, 2016 / Ken Ohrn

Ohrn Image — Public Art

Really more of a decoration applied to utility boxes. But I’m glad this has been done; it helps to liven…

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