If you’re shy about sitting in a crowd and having your death predicted before a group of strangers, don’t be. “Spirits only tell us what we’re supposed to say in front of the group,” says Laura Byrnes. “I may pick up of some little inkling of something more private, but not enough to expand on […]
Ariane Hanlon
studies journalism and psychology at the University of King’s College. She believes the most important question you can ask about someone is “why?”
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Hard won logo
Although the newly unveiled city logo hasn’t inspired unanimous acclaim from citizens, nobody can fault the Halifax re-branding effort with being predictable. Even if the new design isn’t remarkably bold, this redesign does depart boldly from its predecessor. Behind the transformation is Phil Otto, CEO and strategist for Bedford-based branding company Revolve. After the initial […]
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Stoli on the racks
One part vodka, two parts water. It’s not a drink–it’s a quick, easy way to defy those infuriating “dry-clean only” labels on your clothes. Combine the alcohol and water in a spray bottle, then spritz any less-than-fresh areas–like the underarms or collar–with this mixture colloquially known as French cleaner. “There are times when we use straight vodka,” […]
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Cape and Cowl crusader
If you’re a nerd in Halifax, you’ve probably heard of Jay Aaron Roy. He’s the director of popular podcast and live comedy show Geeks versus Nerds. If you thought he couldn’t get any nerdier, think again: now he’s opening a comic book store. The shop, called Cape and Cowl, is slated to open this summer […]
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The business of bare: Inside Ralph’s Place
She is on hands and knees, naked. Below her a man slumps over his beer bottle. He is nearly alone in the club on this bright afternoon. She crawls towards him, stopping three feet away–as close as the law allows. Her movements are almost languorous, but she lacks the confidence and practice of the other […]