AltWeeklies Wire
Writing for Video Games Branches Outnew
Despite the need for writers, few game developers have staff positions for them -- but that may be starting to change.
The Georgia Straight |
Blaine Kyllo |
04-20-2007 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Insurance Concerns Threaten Green Roofsnew
Private-insurance companies have expressed "limited" willingness to provide home-warranty insurance for residential buildings with green roofs, which can be more energy-efficient than standard roofs and provide garden space.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
04-20-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Science Can't Predict Mass Murdernew
Predicting incidents of mass killing like the Virginia Tech shooting is like looking for a needle in a haystack, according to a human-behavior expert.
The Georgia Straight |
Carlito Pablo |
04-20-2007 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
Kaiser Chiefs Hail the Power of Playing Livenew
They've already figured out what separates good acts from great ones, namely that having the best songs on the planet won't help you conquer the world if you're boring as bat shit live.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
04-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kaiser Chiefs
Ireland's Frames Make Misery Sound Beautifulnew
The Dublin five-piece has been called the best live band this side of U2.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
04-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Frames
Silversun Pickups Kick-start a 90s-alt-rock Revivalnew
Not quite at the big time yet, but they can probably see it from where they're standing.
The Georgia Straight |
John Lucas |
04-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Silversun Pickups
Comeback Kid Singer Still Misses His Guitarnew
In just under two years, they've gone from Winnipeg's best-kept secret to legitimate punk-rock heavyweights.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
04-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Comeback Kid
The (Modest) Mouse That Roarednew
Not only has success not gone to Isaac Brock's head, it apparently hasn't even hit the frontman yet.
The Georgia Straight |
Staff |
04-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Modest Mouse
King of Comedy Takes a 'Disturbia' Thrill Ridenew
Director Ivan Reitman moves into new territory with a thriller.
The Georgia Straight |
Ian Caddell |
04-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Disturbia, Ivan Reitman
Halle Berry Steps Into the Skin of 'Stranger'new
The Academy-Award winning actresses muses on being black and becoming Canadian.
The Georgia Straight |
Ian Caddell |
04-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Perfect Stranger
It's All Gone Steph Songnew
The adaptation of Douglas Coupland's Everything's Gone Green features the Vancouver-based actor.
The Georgia Straight |
Ken Eisner |
04-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Everything's Gone Green, Paul Fox
USB Turntables Raise Vinyl From the Deadnew
Converting vinyl into digital: it's somebody's duty to digitize those lost moments.
The Georgia Straight |
Dave Watson |
04-13-2007 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Baby-making Gets Help When East Meets Westnew
Infertility treatments get a boost from acupuncture and other Chinese medicine techniques.
The Georgia Straight |
Gail Johnson |
04-13-2007 |
Sex
Canadian History of Slavery Far From Black-and-Whitenew
At the bottom of the ladder of wealth and prestige, slavery continues to resist pat categorization.
The Georgia Straight |
Terry Glavin |
04-13-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
'Invest in Your Breasts!'new
A new Web site busts the breast-implant fantasy.
The Georgia Straight |
Gail Johnson |
05-31-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
