“The dinosaurs became extinct because they didn’t have a space program” — Larry Niven

“The dinosaurs became extinct because they didn’t have a space program” — Larry Niven

By Wendy Stewart, Thursday, July 21, 2011.

The Space Shuttle Program will come to its official end with the landing of Atlantis on July 21. In 2010, US President Barack Obama cancelled the Constellation Program (another moon visit), so after many years and nearly $200 billion in funding, manned NASA space explorations have been halted into...

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Welcome to the Debates!

Welcome to the Debates!

By noswad, Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

I would like to welcome you to DSP’s first on-line public debate forum.  Public debates have been apart of of culture since one cave-person preferred the trees over the cave (no reference). This forum is here, at the least, to spark ideas, promote organic thinking and be engaging…all in the name of debate....

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Royal chaos on Canada Day

Royal chaos on Canada Day

By Wendy Stewart, Thursday, July 14, 2011.

I’m not completely gaga over the Royals, but I appreciate their history and the traditions that still exist – if even minutely. And of course, I will admit, I get caught up in the celebrity of it all from time to time. This time, it was in Ottawa for...

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A thought on our economy, Capitalism and the tax system

A thought on our economy, Capitalism and the tax system

By Wendy Stewart, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

I read an article in the Hamilton Spectator today and someone posted the below comment. I didn’t take economics or business in school, so this is the first time I have seen this. Many of you may have read this before and provided your thoughts on it. If so,...

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Beginners Review (Reposted, with Trailer this time!)

Beginners Review (Reposted, with Trailer this time!)

By Giovanni Navarria, Saturday, July 9, 2011.

Beginners (2010) 15 105 min – Comedy | Drama – 9 June 2011 (Germany) Critics: 50 reviews Metascore: 81/100 (based on 28 reviews from Metacritic.com) Director:Mike Mills Writer:Mike Mills Stars: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer and Mélanie Lauren This article is by Giovanni Navarria, not Brydon Eady Meet Hal (Christopher...

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DSP Movie Review – Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life

DSP Movie Review – Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life

By Giovanni Navarria, Friday, July 8, 2011.

Terrence Malick is a reclusive director that shies away from Hollywood limelight (like Vampires from the Sun). On average, he has made a movie every eight years. His first two works, Badlands (1973) and Days of Heaven (1978) are now considered classic. The latter starred a young Richard Gere...

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Ooks of Hazzard cover “Kids” by MGMT

By B Cole, Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

I don’t know who they are, where they’re from, but this cover is awesome!

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Two Strikes, You’re Out! – Canada’s War on Labour

By Kent Michaelian, Saturday, July 2, 2011.

Well, well. Mail has been arriving again since Tuesday, the strike is over, all has returned to normal. But has it? First, I know you’re probably sick of hearing about this by now, but nothing is over, nothing has returned to normal. The CUPW plans to challenge the legality...

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DSP Movie Review – Beginners from Mike Mills

DSP Movie Review – Beginners from Mike Mills

By Giovanni Navarria, Saturday, July 2, 2011.

Beginners (2010) 105 min  -  Comedy | Drama -  9 June 2011 (Germany) Critics: 50 reviews Metascore: 81/100 (based on 28 reviews from Metacritic.com) Director:Mike Mills Writer:Mike Mills Stars: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer and Mélanie Lauren Meet Hal (Christopher Plummer), his son Oliver (Ewan McGregor), and Oliver’s new girlfriend Anna (Melanie Laurent), they are...

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Happy Birthday You Big Loon

Happy Birthday You Big Loon

By Wendy Stewart, Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

As we Canadians embark on a weekend full of food, fun and fireworks to celebrate Canada Day, we should also keep in mind that it’s the birthday of our beloved Loonie. It was brought into Canadian circulation on June 30, 1987, after being designed by Robert-Ralph Carmichael from Echo...

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Short and Not So Sweet – Canada’s First Female PM

Short and Not So Sweet – Canada’s First Female PM

By Wendy Stewart, Monday, June 27, 2011.

It’s a little late, but did you know that 18 years ago on June 25, Canada swore into office our first-ever female Prime Minister? Those who were just of legal voting age for the last election probably don’t remember – and they probably don’t remember the federal Progressive Conservative...

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DSP Touring the South, Taking in Bonnaroo 2011

DSP Touring the South, Taking in Bonnaroo 2011

By B Cole, Tuesday, June 7, 2011.

Detroit, Louisville, Nashville and Manchester are on the list of places to visit this early June. Yes, DSP will be covering 2011′s greatest music festival – Bonnaroo.  Headliners this year include Neil Young, the Strokes, Eminem, Arcade Fire, Mumford & Sons as well as the Black Keys.  Florence &...

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Ich bin ein Berliner… Jelly Doughnut

Ich bin ein Berliner… Jelly Doughnut

By B Cole, Tuesday, June 7, 2011.

How bout’ it Berlin? There’s an unusual interest from your part of the world in our site.  Germany has consistently rated as the #3 country through traffic on our site.  In the past 24 hours, Berlin itself has been the #1 source for traffic, more than any other city....

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