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The post-Fordist era can’t come soon enough

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Oh Toronto. So glad I don’t live in you right now. Not just because of the horrible summer heat, but because you have a troglodyte for mayor… Rob Ford is getting a thumbs-down on social media after a Facebook post … Continue reading →

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Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. Mood music, maestros: Thank you, fellas, that was…uh…lovely. Okay. Here goes. I saw this comment piece, by someone hilariously named Ally Fogg, in the Grauniad last night. It was an eye-roller, to say the least, full of blanket assertions … Continue reading →

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Home Improvement, local edition

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Hidey ho, good neighbors! As you can see, we’re live with a new look. It’s WordPress (as opposed to the old Movable Type) and (cough) please excuse the dust if you happen to inhale any. Thanks, and make yourselves at … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: On a sobering note

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Sabina Becker

A Toronto rapper you might soon be hearing a lot more from. BTW, I met his dad at a book launch for a “dystopian novel of hope” last Friday night; he used the song to introduce his reading. Two very … Continue reading →

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