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Photos: LMFAO throws a party at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver

Photos: LMFAO throws a party at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver

By Staff | February 10, 2012
LOFL.
News for Youse: “Fuck off, you stupid bitch. Shut up!”

News for Youse: “Fuck off, you stupid bitch. Shut up!”

By Adrian Mack | February 10, 2012
Also… what, you need more?
Pedestrian killed in Vancouver’s first traffic death of 2012

Pedestrian killed in Vancouver’s first traffic death of 2012

By Stephen Thomson | February 10, 2012
Investigators do not suspect speed and alcohol were factors.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Fighting Chance Productions’ The Mystery of Edwin Drood

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Fighting Chance Productions’ The Mystery of Edwin Drood

By Staff | February 10, 2012
It’s the musical that lets the audience decide how the story ends.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Science Friction’s Something(s) Relative

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Science Friction’s Something(s) Relative

By Staff | February 10, 2012
The Dance Centre’s Global Dance Connections series presents a new work by choreographer Shannon Moreno.
Geek Speak: Michael Fergusson, CEO of Ayogo Games

Geek Speak: Michael Fergusson, CEO of Ayogo Games

By Stephen Hui | February 10, 2012
Michael Fergusson says it’s an “exciting time” to be at the forefront of using games to help people learn and improve their health.
The Vow has predictably saccharine charm

The Vow has predictably saccharine charm

By Patty Jones | February 10, 2012
The sugary, sticky, amnesia romance The Vow makes you want to hit somebody on the noggin with a large rubber mallet. Actually, twice, for good measure.
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival opens tonight with legendary climber and three film premieres

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival opens tonight with legendary climber and three film premieres

By Martin Dunphy | February 9, 2012
Adventure hounds at the opening night will be treated to the personal appearance of a legendary climber with an awe-inspiring presentation
Peak oil educator Richard Heinberg challenges “binary thinking”

Peak oil educator Richard Heinberg challenges “binary thinking”

By Matthew Burrows | February 9, 2012
"We’re fighting over the crumbs,” Heinberg told the Straight. “That’s what’s happening. The world is preparing to fight over the crumbs.”
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Video: Valentine’s Day flip-book animation

Video: Valentine’s Day flip-book animation

By Jennie Ramstad | February 9, 2012
Kinda reminds you of a-ha's video for "Take on Me", doesn't it?
J.C. Penney and Ellen DeGeneres stand up to One Million Moms

J.C. Penney and Ellen DeGeneres stand up to One Million Moms

By Craig Takeuchi | February 9, 2012
One Million Moms, maybe it's time you found a more important cause to focus on.
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It's a jungle in the 605 Collective’s New Animal

It's a jungle in the 605 Collective’s New Animal

By Janet Smith | February 9, 2012
The aftermath of the production looked a bit like a couple of moulting grizzlies had just finished a food fight.
The Georgia Straight presents the Skatalites with guests Tonye Aganaba and the Foundation

The Georgia Straight presents the Skatalites with guests Tonye Aganaba and the Foundation

By Staff | February 9, 2012
The veteran Jamaican ska band comes to Vancouver on April 19.
3:01 Pick Me Up: The Band

3:01 Pick Me Up: The Band

By Staff | February 9, 2012
Well, that goofy Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time got something right when it included Robbie Robertson.
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Aging hipsters reflect on social media in 2062

Aging hipsters reflect on social media in 2062

By Stephen Hui | February 9, 2012
These people could be you in 50 years.