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Barret Pearson

Barret Pearson is a wine enthusiast and proud Vancouverite. He likes books, travel, and once in a while dabbles in photography.

Anonymous hacks Justice Department to hit back against Megaupload shut-down

Hours after file-sharing giant is shut down by US government, hacker group Anonymous strikes back.
Barret PearsonJan 19th, 2012

Google joins protests against online piracy bills

Google joins growing movement in protest of proposed American anti-piracy legislation.
Barret PearsonJan 17th, 2012

No soup for you: the shark fin controversy continues

Man bites shark. Join the debate.
Barret PearsonJan 8th, 2012

Corey Cerovsek plays Korngold

Violinist, mathematician and pianist Corey Cerovsek returns to the VSO in what promises to be an elegant performance of fellow wunderkind Erich Korngold’s Violin Concerto.
Barret PearsonJan 6th, 2012