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Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – A Wealth of Stealth: The Invisible Woman 2
It has been more than a year since I posted my first blog about the Invisible Woman, and how scientists were trying to replicate her ability to make herself completely invisible by using metamaterials and stealth technology. The ability to make something invisible to the naked eye has been dreamt
The Blue Story of the Ottawa River
As I travel the Ottawa River, I can't help but be impressed with its magnificent diversification. Every turn in the waterway brings a rich new experience. Along the shoreline are subtle signs of those who came before us, and in the tranquility of early morning one can almost hear the
Inequality hurting social inclusion in Canada
Widening gap between the rich and the rest a looming crisis by Senator Art Eggleton Recently, I tabled a study in the Senate from the Social Affairs Committee about social inclusion. We wanted to know how significant poverty, homelessness, a lack of affordable housing and income inequality in Canada have
World War I Could Easily Have Been Avoided but for Human Folly
Margaret MacMillan's The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 is a compelling narrative of the political, cultural and personal forces that shaped Europe’s path to the First World War (1914-1918). Countless volumes have chronicled the political struggles, the diplomatic efforts, the battles and the strategies behind them, the
Ocular Dryness: There is more than meets the Eye
Winter has arrived in Ottawa, which means it’s time to dust off the old shovels and ice scrapers we have joyously stashed away for the summer. For people suffering from dry eye the arrival of the dry winter air is also the time to dust off the eye drops. Dry
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Fusion Power 2
In one of my earlier blogs I discussed nuclear fusion, the many potential benefits it could provide, and the difficulties that have stymied efforts to create a working fusion power plant. Nuclear fusion is seen by many as the best possible solution for the world's growing energy crisis and, although
What the Future of American Health Care Means for Canada
Will Obamacare impact Canadian health care policy? It’s among the many questions that were posed to Trudy Lieberman, past president of the Association of Health Care Journalists and press critic for the Columbia Journalism Review. Lieberman recently completed a cross-Canada public speaking tour, as a Fulbright Scholar and guest of the Evidence
Their Valor Will Never Be Forgotten
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved
Michel Legrand and Natalie Dessay in concert at Centrepointe Theatre
Two of France’s most renowned musicians come together on stage for a rollicking trip through legend Michel Legrand’s inimitable body of work. The much anticipated concert will be held at Centrepointe Theatre on Monday, December 23 at 8pm. This effervescent evening of song matches French soprano Natalie Dessay, a grand
Christmas in Vienna: A Perfect Holiday Outing
Celebrating Strauss with Maestro Michel Brousseau, the Ottawa Classical Choir & String Ensemble It's Christmas in Vienna in Ottawa! What could be better than to celebrate the holiday season with a concert dedicated to the beloved waltzes of Johann Strauss II? The Ottawa Classical Choir (OCC) will present just such an elegant
Win Tickets for One of Canada’s Hottest Roots Music Acts
SULTANS OF STRING CD RELEASE AT THE BLACK SHEEP INN WHERE: The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Drive, Wakefield, QC WHEN: Sunday, November 10, 4:20pm TKTS: $12 advance INFO: http://www.theblacksheepinn.com JUNO nominees and two-time Canadian Folk Music Award winners Sultans of String release their high octane roots-jazz-symphonic mash-up
Storing Your Grill
With the colder weather we’ve been experiencing lately, many are beginning to pack away their grills until spring. Others are prepared to brave the outdoors and continue to grill their way through winter. If you’re one of the former, we have some quick tips for how to properly store your
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Robotic Drones 4
In my previous three blogs, I have discussed the many military applications of remotely controlled robotic drones. However, drones of this type have many potential uses outside of combat. Some drones are available in military and civilian versions, like the robots used by soldiers and police officers to disarm explosive
Shopping for Votes: How Politicians Choose Us and We Choose Them – Susan Delacourt (Douglas & McIntyre)
Here is an insightful and provocative look at the inside world of political marketing in Canada – and what this means about the state of our democracy in the 21st century – from a leading political commentator. "Canada is now a nation of shoppers… We may want to ask whether
How We Lead: Canada in a Century of Change by Joe Clark
In HOW WE LEAD: Canada in a Century of Change, former Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark launches an impassioned argument for Canada to reassert its international position as an agent of change, diplomacy and peace. Drawing on our history, successes, and the unique qualities that we possess today, Clark describes
Great Things to Do In Ottawa – Day and Night
Ottawa is anything but the stereotypical, sleepy government town and there is a lot to do for everyone from millennial to senior. As the nation’s capital, Ottawa remains recession-proof and the city's well-defined and unique neighborhoods (The Glebe, The Byward Market, Elgin Central, Kitchissippi, Kanata, Nepean and Copeland Park, etc.)
Cleaning Your Grill
Now that November is approaching, more and more are opting to put their grills away but this doesn’t have to be the case! Weber statistics show that 40% of Canadians keep grilling all year long. For those of you still braving the latest chilly weather and nippy winds, Weber has
Conversations with a Dead Man: The Legacy of Duncan Campbell Scott by Mark Abley (Douglas & McIntyre)
Duncan Campbell Scott (1862-1947) died one of the most respected men in Canada – a well-known poet and short-story writer, a former president of the Royal Society of Canada, a founder of the Dominion Drama Festival, and a recipient of honorary doctorates from Queen’s University and the University of Toronto.
Building the Orange Wave: The Inside Story Behind the Historic Rise of Jack Layton and the NDP (Douglas & McIntyre)
Building the Orange Wave is a true insider’s account of Jack Layton and the NDP’s rise to success. Brad Lavigne was not just the campaign manager of the New Democratic Party's 2011 breakthrough election campaign that took Jack Layton from last place to Official Opposition - he was a key
Two-Time ‘Cupcake Wars’ Winner Shares Delicious Gluten-Free Desserts
Bakery Owner Tosses the Flour but Keeps the Flavor More than ever, people understand that our bodies just weren’t designed to handle the amount of processed flour found in many of today’s foods. Some people with vague, undiagnosed illnesses feel better after cutting out gluten, a protein in flour-based foods.
Nathan Greenfield Remembers The Forgotten
Nathan Greenfield, a Canadian military historian, will launch his new book The Forgotten at HMCS Bytown at 78 Lisgar Street in Ottawa at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, October 22). The Forgotten tells the story of Canadian servicemen, merchant mariners and civilians: Private Stan Darch, who survived the cauldron of Dieppe;
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction”: Robotic Drones 2
One of the most exciting scenes from Iron Man 2 (2010) is the climactic battle, where Iron Man and Warmachine take on a legion of robotic drone soldiers. From the Trade Federation's battle droids in the Star Wars prequel trilogy to the robotic terminators that Skynet sends to wipe out
Sleep Pod Hotels Come to Ottawa for Five Days Only!
Take a power nap at a Breathe Right pod hotel in downtown Ottawa. With eight sleep pods at the corner of Sparks and Metcalfe streets, the pod hotel offers a place for tired office workers and passersby to recharge their batteries with 20-minute power naps from October 15-19. The hours
1001 Arubian Nights!
The beautiful island of Aruba, known as The One Happy Island is currently celebrating "Arubapalooza". Perfect in fall, Arubapalooza includes many events and festivals across the island that portray it's culture by featuring fashion, food, history and music. Housing more than 90 different nationalities, Aruba is rich in multicultural influences making
MY FAIR ZOMBIE: a musical-comedy zombie film is having its Ottawa premiere!
The rain in Spain stays mainly in the BRAINS! My Fair Zombie is a feature film shot entirely in the Ottawa region by prolific indie director Brett Kelly. The story of the film is based on George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion and tells the lugubrious tale of Henry
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