The Office in Literature

Despite being the place where we spend the majority of our waking hours, there are comparatively few examples of popular culture based on our working life. This is perhaps why those that do manage to capture it credibly — Mike Judge’s film Office Space, Ricky Gervais’s TV series The Office … Read More

3 Coolest Extremophiles

The search for the toughest bugs is on. They’re living in hostile environments not previously believed to be able to support life: more acidic than a car battery, hotter than boiling point, icier than a penguin’s lunch box, and under more pressure than Stephen Harper on date night. They’re called … Read More

The New Wave of Female Actions Heroes

You’ve heard the buzz. The first five minutes of Haywire see a friendly chat in a diner erupt into the kind of head-bashing, floor-grappling brawl you’d expect to see at your local ‘Fight Club.’ In this case, though, the prime ass-kicker is female and, if those first five minutes are … Read More

3 Credible Conspiracy Theories

Throughout history, explanations of shocking events have left people unsatisfied. Craving deeper sensibility and ‘logic,’ many take it upon themselves to create their own so-called truth. Some theories are as famous as the events themselves; whether you believe, or you just like a good story, conspiracies can indeed fascinate, more so when … Read More

Great Guides for Getting Organized

Quick! While they’re not looking! There’s still time to make a fresh start, now all you need is the inspiration to give you there. Whether you’re under the gun from three layers of management or running a home office, getting a handle on how you work can give you the … Read More

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