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Consumption 2014
Some of my favourite content that I have consumed this year.
James O'Malley
Dec 20, 2014
Tidal Bore Rafting in the Bay of Fundy
Tidal Bore Rafting in the Bay of Fundy
So there I was, back in Canada. Gone was the endless snow and relentless cold — it had been replaced by warm temperatures and beautiful…
James O'Malley
Nov 15, 2014
The 10 best vegetarian meals we found in Canada
The 10 best vegetarian meals we found in Canada
Guest post by my partner, Liz Lutgendorff
James O'Malley
Oct 19, 2014
Minor observations from driving 2500 miles through Canada
Minor observations from driving 2500 miles through Canada
I’ve spent a surprising amount of time on Canada 2014. Five weeks in fact — which is 12.5% of the year so far. First for three weeks in…
James O'Malley
Oct 8, 2014
Lesser known things to spot when road-tripping through Canada
Lesser known things to spot when road-tripping through Canada
The World Peace Pavilion is a hidden gem
James O'Malley
Oct 3, 2014
Going cold turkey on the internet
Going cold turkey on the internet
Living in an era of ubiquitous connectivity is amazing. At our fingertips, wherever we are in the world is the sum total of humanity’s…
James O'Malley
Sep 1, 2014
12 questions to consider when picking sides in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
One of the most baffling aspects of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict for an outside observer like myself is just how passionate partisans…
James O'Malley
Jul 30, 2014
Look at my collection of erasers
Look at my collection of erasers
James O'Malley
Jul 19, 2014
Why I understand the arguments about how awful the tabloids are, yet I’m still anti-Leveson
Why I understand the arguments about how awful the tabloids are, yet I’m still anti-Leveson
“One Rogue Reporter” exposes the problems, but I’m not convinced about the solution.
James O'Malley
Jun 22, 2014
Discovering “art” at Martin Creed’s Southbank exhibition
Discovering “art” at Martin Creed’s Southbank exhibition
What on earth is going on at the Hayward Gallery?
James O'Malley
May 4, 2014
Is The Raid 2 really about Rupert Murdoch?
Is The Raid 2 really about Rupert Murdoch?
The ultra-violent sequel is really a satire of House of Murdoch. Spoilers ahoy!
James O'Malley
Apr 5, 2014
Taking the Ice Road to Moosonee
Taking the Ice Road to Moosonee
Because going to places with paved roads seems too easy.
James O'Malley
Mar 9, 2014
Snowmobiling to a fishing hut in the middle of a frozen lake
Snowmobiling to a fishing hut in the middle of a frozen lake
It’s what they do in Canada, apparently.
James O'Malley
Mar 5, 2014
Russian aggression reminds us why Ever Closer Union is neccessary
Russian aggression reminds us why Ever Closer Union is neccessary
Only the EU can stand up to Russian Power
James O'Malley
Mar 1, 2014
Jesus and Mo go to Westminster
Jesus and Mo go to Westminster
Will the other parties do the right thing in Hampstead & Kilburn?
James O'Malley
Jan 21, 2014
Eruv of this nonsense
Eruv of this nonsense
God’s rules can’t be broken, but they can be pushed to breaking point.
James O'Malley
Jan 13, 2014
A Proposal: The North Korean Grand Bargain
A Proposal: The North Korean Grand Bargain
If money talks, can it speak to Kim Jong Un?
James O'Malley
Jan 11, 2014
Why is Stargazing Live split in two?
Why is Stargazing Live split in two?
Ruminations on the politics behind the credits rolling when the show isn’t yet over
James O'Malley
Jan 8, 2014
How the “hungry dogs” story shows us how little we really know about North Korea
How the “hungry dogs” story shows us how little we really know about North Korea
Why watching TV is the best way to figure out what’s going on.
James O'Malley
Jan 7, 2014
Michael Gove kicks off a year of bewildering WWI bickering
Michael Gove kicks off a year of bewildering WWI bickering
How the lens of history means we can’t draw reductive conclusions.
James O'Malley
Jan 5, 2014
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