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KONY 2012 and the Controversy

I was originally going to write this post when the KONY 2012 film first came out. But a rash of information surrounding this thing poured in day after day. I admit, when I first saw the film, I was inspired. … Continue reading

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The Real

Facades keep our jobs, convince people to like us, and avoid trouble. We hide behind our text messages and Facebook and Twitter pages because the real is scary. We all have a God complex, moulding a reality that isn’t real. … Continue reading

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2012 Has Arrived

A new year always has me thinking. New year’s day isn’t what it used to be. Every passing year holds more and more significance. When I was younger, every year meant endless potential and mystery. I couldn’t wait to find … Continue reading

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Artist Intent

Today I had lunch with a couple of friends who had seen the pilot for the first time. We chatted about what they liked and didn’t like. But it made me think about artist intent. I’ve been watching a lot … Continue reading

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Asian-Canadian or Asian-American?

As a Canadian, this has always been a hiccup with me when conversing with people about Asians in North American media. When referring to the current media trends, it always defaults to an Asian-American issue. Not because Americans think they’re … Continue reading

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