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Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Nanotech Part 3 – Nanotech Manufacturing
Nanotechnology offers many possibilities that will change the way people live their daily lives. Out of all these possibilities, the one that will create the most changes is the use of nanotechnology in manufacturing. Most theoretical uses of nanotech manufacturing rely on nanotech's ability to interact with materials on the
Guns, America and Tragedy: The View From Here
As everyone knows, there was another gun massacre in America on Friday December 14th, this one at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut. The horrific details are almost too painful to recall. Adam Lanza - a bright, quiet, socially awkward 20 year old - first shot his mom multiple
Unusual Drinks and Cocktails for the Holidays
The holidays are here and with that come celebrations, family parties, and a lot of drinking. For those of you looking for something different this holiday season, check out the unusual cocktails and drinks listed below. Black Santa A Black Santa is a drink that is sure to get you
Healthwise: Battle cold and flu naturally this season
Healthwise: Battle cold and flu naturally this season Jennifer Chauhan Ottawa is covered with snow, residents are busy preparing for the winter holidays and anticipating meals shared with friends and family. As wondrous as this season is, it is also prime time for colds and overtaxed immune systems. It seems
Blue Rodeo – History in the Making
Blue Rodeo- History in the Making 1987-1993 – 8-CD Box Set Blue Rodeo are a Canadian treasure, simple as that. It's rare enough for a band to be able to produce well-crafted, poignant, and honest musical gems, but to do so with the consistency and quality that Blue Rodeo have
Jim Bryson -Making Merry and Keeping Spirits Bright
Jim Bryson: Making Merry and Keeping Spirits Bright 12th Annual Christmas show at the Black Sheep Inn Album review for the Instant Holiday Album Album review for The Falcon Lake Incident Luigi Saracino Jim Bryson will be back at the Black Sheep Inn for his 12th annual Christmas show!
A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ the Vince Guaraldi Trio Collector’s Edition – CD, Bonus DVD
Luigi Saracino It’s Christmas, Charlie Brown! The holidays are here!! And to me it’s just not the Christmas season without pulling out my copy of A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring music by the Vince Guaraldi Trio. One of my fondest memories is nestling down in front of a fireplace, holding
Eva Bee’s Jamboree: Local Cooking Show with Musical Twist Launches Website
Eva Bee’s Jamboree (www.evabee.com), an inventive new local cooking show that combines music and food, launched its new website on December 5. Episodes of Eva Bee’s Jamboree air on the first Thursday of every month, and feature musicians cooking up a storm with the show’s host, Ivana Borojevic, an eccentric and colorful
50 SHADES OF ROMANCE
The best-selling success of E.L. James’ 50 Shades erotic trilogy has raised the profile of erotic romance fiction. Although extensive attention is being paid to it now, erotic romance has been around for years, and is one of many subgenres that fall under the romance banner. Romance is frequently dismissed, but someone
Saga Back in Ottawa this February
Michael Sadler Returns to Front the Legendary Rockers The progressive rock band Saga will be at Ottawa’s Centrepointe Theatre on February 7 for a single 8pm performance to showcase their latest album 20/20. This album is Saga’s first since the return of singer Michael Sadler to the band. The founding member left
ROYAL WOOD – Saturday, January 12, 2013 – NAC
Royal Wood has kept himself busy since the release of his new album, We Were Born To Glory, in July 2012, with many amazing summer festivals and his recent European tour. Prior to kicking off his tour, Royal relocated to Montreal to spend some time there this fall. He has just finished an
Healthwise: The Power of Positive Thinking
It’s perfectly normal to feel down and out sometimes, especially during these long and dark winter days. But when your negative thoughts and attitude begin to hinder your productivity, personal relationships and overall happiness, it is time to kick positive thinking into high gear. Fake it until you make it If
RURAL RANT: Christmas in the Country
Have you ever looked at Christmas with a cynical eye? The commercialism, the overpackaging, the strident commercials and ads demanding that you can only make people happy by spending ridiculous amounts of money on stuff they don’t even really need? Annette Moeller and granddaughter Julia Dube sell Annette’s crafts at
Healthwise: Small Changes, Big Results
As we inch towards the end of the year and prepare for a clean slate in 2013, it is important to prioritize our individual wellness. By “wellness” I mean mental and physical health, life satisfaction and a sense of overall wellbeing. It is easy to get caught up in the
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Violet Incredible
Violet Incredible, one of the titular characters of Disney's film The Incredibles, shares a number of powers with the Invisible Woman. She uses her powers throughout the film and, though her ability to become invisible is useful, the power she uses the most is the ability to create force fields.
Rural Rant: Rural Women Mean Business
Usually I rant but this week I’m raving about the women who belong to women’s business networks in rural areas. I’ve recently been to events of the Rural Women’s Business Network (RWBN) and of the Vars and Area Women’s Business Network (VAWBN). I also know women in other business networks
Ernie Cox’s Christmas Gospel Celebration
After two sold-out Christmas concerts in the past two years at the National Arts Centre Studio, Ernie Cox has brought his band and choir to Parkdale United Church for two more unforgettable evenings of Black Gospel music. Ask anyone who’s been to a carol sing with a Black Gospel choir. When you
Perspectives on Raoul Wallenberg: International Panel Discussion
The embassies of Sweden, Israel, Hungary and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa jointly present a panel of experts on the legacy of Raoul Wallenberg as it relates to today’s discussions on tolerance, personal courage and how one person can make a difference. Panelists: Irving Abella (writer, historian and academic), the
Diamond Rings: Reaching for a higher plane with Free Dimensional
The lack of pretension on Special Affections, Diamond Rings’ debut full-length release, is one of the things that makes it so special. There is a palpable and almost desperately anticipatory feeling to the songs – they are unapologetically boisterous, exultant and celebratory… and it is those same qualities that make Special
Norway: A Country of Unequalled Equality
As the need for accessibility reform grows in Ottawa, it is important to examine countries that have successfully created effective accessibility programs. In Norway, the government has been busy over the past three years attempting to make the whole country more accessible to persons with disabilities. On January 1, 2009, the Norwegian
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