Tag: writers
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Terezin,MacDougall and Hana’s Suitcase- So What’s the Connection?
Definition of art is very difficult to pin down. As an oil painter I look at art one way. An actor would think of it another way. But really the definition doesn’t matter all that much. Art surrounds us wherever we are, if only we choose to see it. Sometimes though, we need to be…
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DJ Hero- Blurs the line between videogame and performance art
Question: what do William Shakespeare and DJ Hero have in common? Well, in the famous words of Will himself, “If music be the food of love, play on”. That’s right, the soundtrack is the star in this new video game! We’ll get to the gameplay in a moment but first let’s jive to the beats.…
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Remembering The Children Of Terezin
The first thing I noticed was the pebbles. There had to be a hundred. Maybe more. All perched lovingly atop the unmarked grave. I took a deep breath and went closer. Each step taken with respect. To those underneath the pebbles, their families, their communities, their lives. Time stopped. I knelt. My hand reached out.…
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Duke Nukem Forever Reviewed After 13 Years Of Game Development
Duke Nukem Forever – released June 14, 2011. Yeah we know this is an ‘old game’ by most standards but it deserves a special Silo re-visit. The Duke is back.. and with harsh criticism. If you’ve ever played any of the previous Duke Nukem games from the 1990’s then you’ll know what to expect from the…
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The Bishop’s Man By Canadian Author Linden MacIntyre
The Bishop’s Man by Canadian author Linden MacIntyre offers a deep and compelling story of one man’s struggle for atonement. The book revolves around a very controversial and current topic, the sexual abuse of children by Catholic Priests. However, this fictional work is much more than a critique on a current situation; it is a journey…