INDUSTRY
The Oral History of the First Toronto Nightclub That Brought Gays, Straights, and Ravers Together
The people behind Industry tell the story of the celebrated venue which bridged communities and genres.
There’s Forced Labor in the US Seafood Industry, Too
Over the last couple of years, the threadbare curtain that shields the inner workings of the seafood industry has been pulled aside bit by bit. And what’s behind isn’t pretty.
Cult Film Icon Laz Rojas Shares Some of His Hidden Creative Projects
After creating an ambitious demo tape in which he portrayed more than 100 different characters, aspiring filmmaker Laz Rojas went on to make a full-length feature film and a collection of video game mods.
How One Actor's Ambitious Demo Reel Became a Cult Film Masterpiece
On this episode of 'OUTSIDER,' we track down aspiring filmmaker Laz Rojas, who tried to capture Hollywood's attention by playing over 100 different characters in a four-hour one-man showcase.
This Is What the Future of Vaping Looks Like
There's a lot of hand-wringing over what the vaping industry will look like, but we already have some clues.
DJ Fresh Opens Up About Battle With Thyroid Cancer in Candid Facebook Post
The producer also took time to voice his concerns about the music industry's treatment of artist's health.
Rising Rent Prices Are Destroying Soho’s Restaurant Scene
With restaurant rents rising as much as 50 percent in some areas of central London, the city is in danger of losing iconic Soho establishments like Quo Vadis and The French House, as well as Chinatown's independent eateries.
The Air in Nearly Every Big City in the Developing World Is Unhealthy to Breathe
The World Health Organization says air pollution is up 8 percent around the world and, while rich countries are becoming cleaner for the most part, 98 percent of cities in poor nations failed to reach minimum thresholds for healthy air.
How Do the UK's Steel Towns Cope When the Steel Is Gone?
I went to Redcar to find out what happens when the industry that defines a town is taken away.
How the Sputtering Oil and Gas Industry Is Destroying Men
Men are falling behind in one Canadian oil town and, not surprisingly, they aren't handling it well.
Does Anyone Actually Know What We Still Manufacture in the UK?
Earlier this week, TATA steel announced that it would be ceasing production in the UK. What's left now? Anything? We asked some people on the street if they had any idea what stuff we make in this country.
The Future of Owning the Internet
If we're going to depend on the internet, we should be able to trust where it comes from.