When it comes to emissions we often think of cars and factories, but we can’t ignore the impact we can make at home. In much of the northern hemisphere houses are built with infrastructure supporting the burning of non-renewable fuels which destroy the planet. The decisions made by people who
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mark a rayner: It Came from Plan B
A few years ago I had an epiphany about one of my life choices. I was a guest on my buddy Keith’s excellent podcast about… Continue ReadingIt Came from Plan B The post It Came from Plan B appeared first on mark a rayner.
Continue readingThings Are Good: Harvard Built a Zero Emissions Home
Buildings use a lot of energy for heating and cooling throughout the year, homes are no exception. Harvard decided to build a zero emission “home” to test solutions that can be used in new buildings or retrofitted into existing structures. The design is smart in the sense it uses passive
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: Best Temporary Residences for Digital Nomads
To some extents, defining every single human being living on this planet through the twenty-first century as cyborgs is not an exaggeration. In fact, that is one fact that today’s people need to deal with and admit that they cannot survive without the presence of technology. When it comes to
Continue readingThings Are Good: A Tiny, Efficient, Affordable, and Inexpensive House
It’s often argued that providing homes to people will alleviate poverty, the problem is that homes are insanely expensive. Many attempts at making cheap house have happened but most meet with little success because of a litany of reasons. The material cost of a building aren’t the burden – instead it’s everything else. A new […]
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Continue readingWritings of J. Todd Ring: Going Off-Grid
Off-grid, self-reliant living is a rapidly growing phenomenon and popular movement – so popular that there is now a cable TV show devoted to it, called something like, Off-Grid House Hunters, on HGTV. It only makes sense. Cut your expenses and improve your quality of life, while lowering stress and
Continue readingLeft Over: The Mulcair Solution: Fence-Sitting as Political Suicide….
Quebec NDP MP Sana Hassainia defects over Mideast position By Susana Mas, CBC News Posted: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM ET Last Updated: Aug 20, 2014 7:16 PM ET Sad to say, the NDP has always waffled on this issue, and it’s one of many reasons I refuse
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Techno/house playlist (Requested)
A few people requested a playlist – here you go. Enjoy Guy Gerber Clarian & Guy Gerber Martyn Nautiluss DVS1 tommyfourseven Mickey Pearce Please recommend anything in a similar fashion […]
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Weekend Party Announcement- Carlos Souffront, Rennie Foster in Vancouver – 2013 BLOGCEMBER 30/31
Vancouver does have a few local standouts, however- one that has remained true to Vancouver is Rennie Foster. Foster is a fairly influential producer DJ that has mentored a lot of talent frequenting the best of the best in Berlin. Foster is headlining alongside Carlos Souffront- who hails from Detroit.
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Weekend DJ Feature: Steffi- 2013 BLOGCEMBER 22/31
I am going to write a series on sexism and the gender gap in electronic music sometime soon, but for now let’s just focus on the amazing female talent that exists. Some of the fresher faces like Maya Jane Coles are not cutting it for me. Coles is talented, just
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Weekend Party Announcement- Anthony Collins in Montañita, Ecuador – 2013 BLOGCEMBER 20/31
Part of my BLOGCEMBER 2013 series- the Theme is Electronic Music *** As always, let’s set the mood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLrdkk6dGOc (various artists) *** Anthony Collins isn’t one of my first choices but […]
Continue readingMelissa Fong: What is Resident Advisor?- 2013 BLOGCEMBER 19/31
One of the important things you should know is how to search for parties- especially if you are in a new city. Resident Advisor will list all the main parties at dedicated clubs. They will not usually list afterhours and will…
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Why you should choose weekday parties- 2013 BLOGCEMBER 18/31
I usually prefer going out on weekdays. In a big city- parties are offered on weekdays and they are often a lot better than the weekend parties. …
Continue readingMelissa Fong: When producers don’t know how to mix- 2013 BLOGCEMBER 17/31
One of the things that can be confusing is the difference between producing and mixing (and then associated style). As I already explained, NOT ALL DJs PRODUCE. Personally, I refuse to see Djs that don’t produce. Mostly because I approach these events as concerts- NOT just any other club night.
Continue readingMelissa Fong: What should you wear to a house/techno party?- 2013 BLOGCEMBER 16/31
GOOD PARTIES NEVER HAVE DRESS CODES. but MANY parties have dress THEMES. Some of the more organized parties will have costume themes and most people take part to collectively create a fantastical night. I never partake because I am joyless in that division- but I fully support the use of
Continue readingknitnut.net: Fifty shades of white
GC and I have kind of lived together for years. But our living arrangement has always involved maintaining two houses, with his stuff in his house and my stuff and us and the animals in my house. We want to consolidate so we’ll have one mortgage payment instead of two,
Continue readingMelissa Fong: What is Boiler Room?- 2013 BLOGCEMBER 15/31
Other than a pretty meh movie from 2000, Boiler Room is like Electric Circus, but less about the go go dancing and more about the Dj. For those of you too young to remember ElectricCircus- thank goodness- it was cheesy and silly and you can just think of the Boiler
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Weekend DJ Feature: Deepchild- 2013 BLOGCEMBER 14/31
From quirky, stripped-back techno injected with soul to deep, dub-inflected excursions, Deepchild has earned himself a reputation as groundbreaking producer, respected DJ and electrifying live-performer. Based in Berlin, the Australian artist has performed at many of the world’s most respected electronic music institutions:
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Weekend Party Announcement- Guy Gerber in Toronto – 2013 BLOGCEMBER 13/31
Guy Gerber is probably one of my favourite Deep House Dj’s. Scratch that- he is my favourite. He performs way more in Ibiza (and Miami) that I would respect (I… have a hate-on for my fictional image of Ibiza), but he just creates such solid tracks. I also like his
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Physicality of Djs- 2013 BLOGCEMBER 12/31
There are some Djs that have a great physical presence behind the decks- I’m not just talking about a “bounce” or a head bop that most Djs will indulge in:
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