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Bucket List: Love Myself
“We all want to be loved, don’t we? Everyone looks for a way of finding love. It’s a constant search for affection in every walk of life.” – Audrey Hepburn Love is a wonderful thing. It brings us happiness, confidence and strength. I’m lucky to have lots of love in
A Love Letter to the World
"The world, the beautiful universe, the elemental Earth, is a divine and magical place. We are connected to that beauty and that magic all the time. In fact, we are the keepers and expressers of the world’s fundamental, eternal magic: LOVE." – Brandon Wint Brandon Wint came to the world
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Space Travel 3: Other Potential Engines
In the previous two blogs in this series, I examined ion engines and plasma engines – two technologies that have a great deal of potential for powering the spacecraft of the future. Although these two engine types attract a great deal of attention and research, a wide range of other
See the World On Display at the Travel and Vacation Show
Spring is just around the corner and has everyone flooding to The Travel and Vacation Show at the Ottawa Convention Centre. This year, the 19th annual show, displays 190+ travel and vacation exhibits: 50+ countries are represented by their tourist boards or embassies, which, along with tour operators, agencies and
Feeling the Groove: Mixing Genres with Harmony & Groove
Adopting from the genres of R&B, Soul, Funk and Pop, Harmony & Groove is the alter ego of Canadian singer/songwriter Jeffrey Carl, who has been recording songs in different musical genres for years. It wasn’t until late 2008 that he decided to put it all together. The resulting album – 2½ years in
Catch Third Wall’s Fab Production of God of Carnage and Enjoy the Slaughter
It’s always a treat when a Yasmina Reza play graces the stage. Third Wall Theatre Company’s current production is its rendition of Reza’s Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage and it does this complex play justice. It is most certainly worth seeing. God of Carnage runs until March 2 at the Great
Bucket List: Go Bungee Jumping!
Believe it or not, one of my bucket list dreams was to throw myself off of a 200-foot-high bridge. Seriously… I’ve always thought about bungee jumping, but it was really on a whim last summer that I actually booked my spot. On Sunday, August 26th (2012), my boyfriend Jeff and
Looking to Western Canada for Chardonnay
I know we’re in the depths of winter here in Ontario – coming out of one of the worst snowstorms in more than a decade… which is why I thought it best to look ahead to the warm days of spring – or at least talk about wines that’ll put
Painting the Town Red: Women’s Week!
Women. We’re strong, inspirational and beautiful. We represent the complete package of charm, intelligence, ambition and drive. This past week, I attended a few events, and it seems they had all been geared particularly towards us. Distinctive Women: An Event to Support Women for Mental Health I started my week
Letters to the Editor: Disabled and Displaced: Canada’s Need for a National Disabilities Act
By: Delaney Dunlop Majority rules – a common phrase used to solve many an argument. This simple practice that parents and teachers employed to avoid conflict has become the cornerstone of our government system. Democracy refers to a form of government in which all eligible citizens have an equal say in
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Space Travel 2: Plasma Engine
In my previous blog, I wrote about the ion engine, one of the main avenues of research into alternative methods of space flight. There has been a great deal of research into ion engines, but scientists are examining other technologies that would allow “warp drive” interplanetary and interstellar travel. One
Bucket List: Ice Skating on the Rideau Canal
As I have lived in Ottawa for 20 years, the Rideau Canal is no mystery to me. At least once a year, I strap on my skates and enjoy the world’s longest skating rink. With the temperature this past weekend at a high of only -3° C, my boyfriend and
The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre
By Dr. Christine Davis, B.Sc., Naturopathic Doctor, Magna Health Centre, Aurora, Ontario Today, it is challenging to find someone whose life hasn’t been touched by the effects of cancer. Cancer is immensely prevalent and it permeates all cultural and social divides. Attorneys such as the ones found at www.baronandbudd.com have been protecting cancer victims for
Valentine’s Day Sparkles for Not a Lot of Bread
For those aware of traditional bubbly, the title of this blog should give them a little chuckle… for those who are unaware, allow me to let you in on the secret: traditional method bubbly (that has its secondary fermentation in the bottle, can often smell like fresh-baked goods, especially bread;
America’s Fiscal Albatross
The inaugural celebrations are over and a new Congress has been sworn in. Washington, D.C. is returning to business as usual with the status quo being largely upheld. The White House and the Senate remain in the hands of the Democrats and the House of Representatives in the hands of
The Zimovs: Restoration of the Mammoth-Era Ecosystem, and Reversing Global Warming
The Arctic is warm and melting. Politicians are debating, environmentalists are demanding more research, and non-governmental organizations are taking small steps. One Russian family of scientists might have a solution, or at least a theory supported by a two-decade-long experiment. In Northeast Russia, on a frigid zone above the Arctic
Bette’s Etiquette Beat: Do’s and Don’ts of I Do: Wedding Etiquette
Welcome to old and new friends. Make yourself at home. I trust all had a good start to the New Year, practicing your impeccable manners, and are eager to climb aboard as we resume our etiquette journey for 2013. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this is a busy
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Space Travel 1: Ion Engine
Science fiction is filled with high-tech spacecraft that soar through space and battle each other at high speeds. The advanced engines used in science-fiction allow these spaceships to maneuver like modern aircraft in space, changing direction quickly and even performing complex combat maneuvers. The reality of space travel is currently
The Frozen Sound of Ice Music: World-renowned ice musician Terje Isungset will perform in Ottawa on instruments made of ice.
By Marie Harbo Dahle Norwegian percussionist and ice musician Terje Isungset creates music from instruments made entirely out of ice. On February 16, ice music will be played in Canada for the first time when Isungset performs for a Winterlude audience. In 1999, Norwegian jazz musician Terje Isungset was invited to
Hockey and Ribs: An Unbeatable Combination!
As part of this year’s Winterlude festivities, Ottawa Life Magazine and St. Louis Wings and Ribs (2-399 Elgin Street, just north of Gladstone) are hosting the first Annual St. Louis Wings Winterlude Skating Party on February 9 for families. The outdoor rink at Jack Purcell Park will offer family- friendly
Mike MacDonald – Ailing Comedian Raises Awareness of Importance of Testing for Hep C
For a 57-year-old Ottawa comic in need of a new liver, Mike MacDonald is in a good space these days. Comedians from coast-to-coast are holding fundraisers for Canada’s legendary King of Stand-up Comedy, raising money to help MacDonald pay his medical bills as he battles the Hepatitis C virus that he contracted
Abbotts & Delaunay Wines Are Worth Seeking Out
There’s a myth in Ontario that the Liquor Control Board of Ontario is the only place to buy imported wines… while it’s true the LCBO owns the monopoly on single-bottle buying, there are these guys (and gals) in flannel suits called agents who also bring booze into the province –
JP Hoe – Getting Under the Skin on Mannequin
Twice-nominated Western Canadian Music Awards artist JP Hoe is the ultimate singer-songwriter. The Winnipeg native is earnest, wry, ironic, funny and insightful. His material has a genuine homespun feel, filled with catchy hooks and melodies – genuine, uncontrived and confessional. Hoe's songs have vision and substance, and are a welcome
Swedish Film Masterpiece to Be Screened on Friday Night at Library and Archives Canada
It’s a rare coming-of-age movie that appeals to the heart and mind, but that is exactly what the latest Swedish contribution to the Baltic-Nordic Film Festival sets out to do – and achieves magnificently. Simon and the Oaks (2011), to be presented by Swedish Ambassador Teppo Tauriainen, is a satisfying film
Closing Doors on Canada’s History
On June 19, 2012, David McGuinty, Liberal Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, rose during Question Period to ask which federal departments or agencies have closed or will be closing their libraries and what is the rationale for such closures. In posing these questions, McGuinty spotlighted a development that has
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