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

Healthwise: Natural Health Solutions

 It seems that more people are going back to the basics when it comes to their health, and this includes turning to natural cures for minor ailments. Often, the ingredient you need is already in your pantry, so why look any further? Here are some of the ingredients you can

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Nanotech Part 2: Medical Nanotech

 In an earlier blog, I discussed the field of nanotechnology – the science of manipulating matter on the molecular and atomic scales. Nanotechnology, or nanotech for short, is a field of study that is growing rapidly, and promises to have many far-reaching applications for improving daily life. Although many industries

My Neighbourhood Bites!

 Taboo Eats presents My Neighbourhood Bites – an amateur cooking competition celebrating local foodies and their dishes across Ottawa. There will be up to 12 events this winter/early spring in various neighbourhoods with local amateur cooks competing with their best recipes, culminating in a finale bake-off between the winning cooks from each neighbourhood

The Canadian Museum of Nature unveils the new Vale Earth Gallery

 The Canadian Museum of Nature is reopening the Vale Earth Gallery tomorrow, after an extensive renovation. The new gallery has been expanded to 8,000 square feet and showcases new displays, activities, and interactive elements about the geological makeup of our planet. Meg Beckel, the museum’s President and CEO, expressed her

Café Ex Celebrates Ottawa Filmmaker Roger Wilson

 The Canadian Film Institute (CFI) is presenting the latest installment of its guest artist series, Café Ex, with special guest Roger Wilson. On December 6, the Ottawa-based filmmaker will introduce his films and engage in a discussion with audience members at Ottawa’s Club SAW. Admission for this event will be “pay-what-you-can.” Wilson has