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Other benefits of advancing technology: BNNTs
Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge National Laboratory Hello again science fiction fans. I apologize for my long absence, but I am back and will once more be bringing you news about exciting new technologies. However, in this week's article I would like to take a different focus and examine an
Canada eyes Kazakhstan as a top priority market
On December 16, folk festivals, parades, displays of traditional food and fireworks took over many cities across Kazakhstan. Cheering crowds flooded main streets to celebrate the country’s 23rd birthday. In connection with Kazakhstan's Independence Day, prominent Canadian politicians and members of the business community shared their experiences of working with
LIGHT at the end of the tunnel
Eating disorders push perfectionists into dark worlds where all they want is to be light, and all they need is a ray of it. Produced and performed by Lisa Jeans, Light is a theatrical duet between a live performer and audiovisual technology like video projections, live sound and original electronic
Improving safety—the mainstay of the pipeline industry
Pipelines are a safe and efficient means of transporting large quantities of energy sources and fuels. These liquids and gases need to be kept in controlled conditions to ensure they do not pose any risk to the public and the environment. That’s why safety is the top priority for the
The Top 5 Slots Of Net Entertainment
Net Entertainment (NetEnt) is well known for their quality online slots which feature cutting edge graphics, sounds, innovation and technology. As a leading online game provider they have released some of the best slot games in the history of internet gaming, and with over 200 titles to choose from, there
How Technology is Transforming Health Care – Cheryl-Anne’s Story
Cheryl-Anne was diagnosed with a very rare form leukemia, a complex disease to understand. She believed part of getting well depended upon understanding her disease, her treatments and their effects. She needed to become a full, participating, engaged patient. She needed to get information. Before digital health tools were available
Victorian Vogue — Ceiling Drama
The ornate features of the Victoria Era included decorative elements of design such as intricate mouldings and plasterwork that would fabulously adorn the ceilings of interior spaces. However, in the late 1800s, tin ceilings were introduced as an affordable alternative. During this period, thin rolls of tin were being individually
Enjoy Slotomania Games for Your Android
The gambling industry has changed drastically since the development of the Internet and the advancement of technology. Online gambling is accepted and embraced by the general public, and people from all around the world play online slots. Each year more and more people are placing bets, as the online gambling
The CS540 Wireless Headset System
Another CS family headed for the best-seller list. Plantronics legendary CS family is setting a new wireless standard for desk phone communication with the CS500™ Series. The system features the lightest DECT™ headset on the market*, a streamlined design and improved performance all with the same reliability for hands-free productivity
Drones: Non-Military Uses
Photo courtesy of Don McCullough. When one thinks of drones, they usually think of military drones, used for stealth surveillance. However, the world of drones is quickly expanding beyond its initial military uses to new and exciting areas. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates there could be up to 7,500 commercial drones
Better Health Together – How Technology is Transforming Health Care
Founded in 2001, Canada Health Infoway is a federally-funded, not-for-profit organization whose role is to help improve health and health care by collaborating with every province and territory to propel Canada's move from paper to digital health. From 2007 to 2012, an estimated $8.6 billion in benefits accrued to Canadians
Better Health Together – How Technology is Transforming Health Care
The digital revolution has hit the health-care system. Thanks to federal investments in digital health through Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) and every province and territory, Canadians are benefitting from billions of dollars in health system efficiencies and improved patient experiences. Investments in innovation have led to the use of electronic
The Digital Health Highway
Q How can technology help me manage my health and wellness? Most Canadians want access to digital health tools and capabilities for themselves and for their health care team, because they recognize that technology can help manage their health and wellness together. Clinicians are increasingly taking advantage of these tools
Canada Health Infoway: Better Health Through Digital Technology
Better Health Together through new technology. That’s what it’s all about. An important trend in health care these days is patient-centred care and convenience. The idea is that in a world driven by technological innovation, patients should be able to securely access their full medical records online. Many in the
Electronic Gizmos and Family Travel: Can They Co-exist?
By: Alisa Abecassis, Founder of ExploreAll50.com Alisa Abecassis is the proud mother of three children – Lilia, 17; Isaac, 15; and Joel, 14. After her marriage ended, she decided it was time to strengthen her family’s bonds and personal history by traveling across all 50 U.S. states. Abecassis' website –
New Website to Provide Neighbourhood Data to Ottawa Residents and Local Groups
On September 12, the award-winning Ottawa Neighbourhood Study (ONS) will launch its new and interactive website and smartphone app. The ONS, the first of its kind in the world, is a comprehensive database that profiles Ottawa’s 108 neighbourhoods using more than 100 indicators to map the health and well-being of
The Next Logical Step to Rein in Big Telecom in Canada
Imagine if Chrysler was given nearly free rein to control access to highways in Canada. Then imagine they force all Ford customers to pay a toll and use a slow lane that is full of potholes. If your car is provided by an independent car salesman, Chrysler could even block
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Hydrogen Power, Part 3
I have discussed the potential benefits and limitations of hydrogen power in my two previous blogs, showing how the transition to hydrogen power shows great potential for the creation of a greener future and the issues that will need to be overcome in order to allow a hydrogen economy to
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Mastermind
Mastermind is a super-villain and enemy of Marvel's X-Men who has the ability to create illusions, tricking people into seeing and experiencing things that are not actually there. He accomplishes this by projecting the images he wishes to create into the person's mind, tricking their brain so that the target
NAIT Students & Graduates Highly Successful.
NAIT is one of Canada’s largest polytechnics. As with other leading polytechnics worldwide, our education and research is technology based, and our learning is hands-on. Industry is a full partner in the educational process. Our research is industry driven. Our students’ experiences are shaped by two distinct advantages – NAIT
Cutting Edge Technology in Window Blinds will Help You Outsmart the Smart Meter
Although the weather outside cannot make up its mind, the cost of heating is making itself ever so present with every bill that reaches our mailboxes. We all love the sun streaming through the windows especially this time of year, when every second of sunshine is worth its bandwidth in
Giving Up On Government As An Agent For The Public Good…Is Not A Good Idea
When I first got into the commercial polling business, about 70% of Canadians held a somewhat favourable impression of politicians. Today, more believe in the devil or that Elvis is alive than hold this particular point of view. Now, I know all of us smirk knowingly, from time to time,
Reg Alcock navigates by an ethical compass
By Jennifer O'Meara Treasury Board president Reg Alcock has been rocking the boat this past year, but then he always was a bit a monkey. It was a long time ago, when someone gave him a simian as a pet. Alcock needed to establish dominance, so he bit the monkey.
JAWS Technologies bites back against e-criminals
Seldom does a company offer a cash prize to anyone who can prove its product is defective. But that's what JAWS Technologies Inc. did in 1998, to demonstrate that its 4096-bit encryption key was virtually unbreakable. JAWS offered US$5 million to anyone who could break the code. Of 569 hackers
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