Cream of the Craft: The beers of summer are hereSummer is here; if any season is beer season, this is it. Our local brewers are out in full force and, while I would love to tell you about all the fabulous beers of summer, there are just too many to cover. So, this time around, I’ll offer my thoughts on two that I enjoyed […] Continue Reading |
Calculated Thought: Cryptocurrencies are the new Wild WestAfter a turbulent road to the mainstream, cryptocurrencies are making headlines. Most of this new hype isn’t discussing the revolutionary blockchain technology that runs these systems, but the gargantuan price rally that major coins have experienced since the beginning of 2017. Early adopters have made out swimmingly. Initially valued at $0.0008 USD per coin—the estimated […] Continue Reading |
Cream of the Craft: Some in-between beers for the in-between days of spring and summerProbably my favourite time of the year is when we swing from spring toward summer. The weather seems to be in a constant state of flux between really nice and really crappy. On the nice days, I’ll sit under a shady tree, read a book, and listen to some chill tunes. On those grey, muggy […] Continue Reading |
Calculated Thought: Times are changing with blockchainBlockchain technology is becoming more than a system that powers cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and ether, created by Ethereum; it’s part of a sociocultural movement that is disrupting the finance industry, among many others, and it could change the internet as we know it. Joseph Lubin, founder of the Brooklyn tech company Consensys, is enthusiastic […] Continue Reading |
Dearest Reader: A proposal: student society must form political partyDearest reader, As we glide upon the wake of our fair province’s most recent exercise in democracy, one finds it prudent to look briskly ahead to preparation for the next election, lest we descend into complacency upon a favourable result or else fall to disquieted acceptance upon an unfavourable one. Your own reaction will vary, […] Continue Reading |
Calculated Thought: Building trust in the digital worldBitcoin, the most popular of crypto-currencies making headlines in the financial-technology world, is powered through a complex system known as a blockchain. This revolutionary technology is creating a buzz over its many possible applications in banking, accounting, law, and even the energy sector. Blockchain technology can be tough to wrap your head around. It’s a […] Continue Reading |
Cream of the Craft: Twa Dogs and Riot bring an island IPA explosion with hoppy brewsThe India pale ale (IPA) has, until recently, been the go-to beer for many craft brewers and craft consumers. The Pacific Northwest has excelled at recreating this old British style, which has a strong focus on hops over malt. This is due in large part to the favourable growing conditions here for hops, not to […] Continue Reading |
The Bi-weekly Gamer: The love of the gameI’ve been writing a lot about live game tournament events, viewer numbers, and the passion of fans supporting their favourite teams. But to actually be one of those viewers—one of those shouting, rabid fans at a live event—was something I’ve never had the pleasure of experiencing until recently. Enter League of Legends and the NA […] Continue Reading |
Calculated Thought: The impact of higher US interest ratesAnyone who follows this column may notice I talk a lot about interest rates. When understanding the impact of interest rates, its easiest to think of them as the cost of money. Money has been cheap for a long time. Low mortgage rates have undoubtedly added to our housing woes. They make it easier to […] Continue Reading |
To See or Not to See: Pulp Fiction holds up, like the BiblePulp Fiction 5/5 Pulp Fiction (1994) was the last film that was both truly original and widely successful. You can moan all you like about Mulholland Drive (2001), and you can say, “Hey, wait—Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) was insanely original!” I’ll even remind you about Spirited Away (2001) and Synecdoche, New York […] Continue Reading |
