Zachary Bennett
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What Happened to Us?
A two-year old child, with a laundry list of underlying conditions, died from COVID-19 last week. Upon hearing the statements released by our Premiere and Provincial Health Officer, I cried. I cried for the child and for the child’s family. I cried because our premiere did not once mention the word ‘tragedy’ but instead jumped straight into casting aspersions at his citizens. I cried because our politicians refused to take their share of responsibility and acknowledge that they have not done enough. I cried because I thought Canada was not prone to the type of callousness, fear mongering and devoid-of-reason remarks being made. Dr. Bonnie Henry, our provincial health officer, explained that the child “had a number of health issues” but that they “received the best possible care they could at Children’s Hospital”. Obviously not. John Horgan, our lovely Premiere, took to the podium and outlined how, to him, the death of a toddler with several underlying conditions “is a graphic reminder of how susceptible WE ALL ARE to the ravages of COVID-19”. No, John, it’s not. A toddler—who lacks a fully developed immune system but does have a number of underlying health conditions—dying from COVID-19 while under the care of health professionals is a tragedy (to us, maybe, but not to John Horgan), but it is not a reason for healthy adults with strong immune systems and a first dose of the vaccine to continue living in fearful isolation. Of course, for premiere Horgan, the death of a child is merely a political opportunity.
By Zachary Bennett3 years ago in The Swamp
Buying Hyped Sneakers:
Most people who produce content to ‘help’ with your sneaker game are either trying to sell you on a bot or cook group subscription, or discuss ‘jigs’ to help experienced buyers secure multiple pairs per release. Alternatively, they’re full of shit and use enticing-all-caps titles like “HOW TO COP EVERY SNEAKER YOU EVER WANTED EVERY TIME EXCLUSIVELY” as clickbait so they can get more views on an 11 minute video of them talking about their own sneaker collection without dropping a single nugget of good information. I don’t like that. I’m not a hypebeast or a sneakerhead and I’m far from masterful with technology. But I like sneakers. And I like money. And I like being able to secure them both without wasting too much of my time or too many of my funds. To experienced buyers this article may be a little redundant. But if you’re trying to get lucky on a pair of hyped sneakers, I will do my best to quickly and clearly pass along some lessons I’ve had to learn the hard way.
By Zachary Bennett3 years ago in Styled
Short Kings: These Brands Actually Make Clothes For You
Filling a closet with quality garments THAT ACTUALLY FIT may be one of the tallest tasks facing us short kings. Well, those of us that care about fashion at least. If you’re like me the last thing you want to do after a long, tiring day of overcompensating is troll through store after store of beautiful items, only to have your hopes dashed when the product you desire is sold out in size S. Or caters to people buying XXL, but not XS. Sizing issues can often be overcome via the women’s or kid’s section, but again, we’re going for both style and sizing here, so if you don’t feel very manly purchasing underwear emblazoned with “Love Me” on the butt or jeans so tight you need to be cut out of them, believe me when I say I hear yah. If having all your clothes tailored isn’t a financial option, and you can’t rock shin-length cargo shorts from Costco as well as my father (the style icon) does, here are some brands I’d suggest checking out:
By Zachary Bennett3 years ago in Styled
Isn't That Your Job?
While I sit at home and contemplate my life, as I’ve had ample time to do this past year, I’m reminded of my first semester at Simon Fraser University. Back then I was 19, bright-eyed and blissfully unaware that I would be completing my university studies from the comfort of my living room. My first class at Simon Fraser was Criminology 135: Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions and my professor was a stern man who had once been the Attorney General. I loved it. So much so that I began doing things like drinking coffee and pulling all-nighters to ensure that I performed well because, like everyone says, “college is where it really counts”.
By Zachary Bennett3 years ago in The Swamp
If The Office, Then 30 Rock
A year ago, my girlfriend had never heard of 30 Rock. Today, she’s watching the series through for the third time and it has officially dethroned The Office as her favorite TV comedy. 30 Rock is quirky, absurd and chock-full of one-liners, like The Office, but it’s much snappier and a little more cerebral. Each scene is riddled with punchlines and character insights that will have you rolling on the floor, gasping for breath as tears of laughter stream down your cheeks. I love The Office, but 30 Rock is—straight up and down—simply a better show. That may sound like sacrilege to some of you, but the writing and acting in 30 Rock are both unparalleled as far as comedy television is concerned. If you don’t want to take my word at face value, I completely understand. Perhaps the 16 Emmy wins and 103 nominations that 30 Rock received—including three consecutive wins for ‘outstanding comedy series’—will convince you that you’re in good hands.
By Zachary Bennett3 years ago in Geeks
Black Sheep Revelations
Jayce stepped off the bustling Main Street pavement and through the open doors of Black Sheep Books. He inhaled deeply and smiled as the bibliosmia hit his nostrils. Bibliosmia was not yet featured in any dictionary, but it translated roughly to “book smell” in Greek, which Jayce liked. That sweet smell of wood and smoke always made him think of good times, like the afternoon he’d spent at Atlantis Books this past summer.
By Zachary Bennett3 years ago in Humans