Fugitive Pieces: A Chat with Robert Lantos and Jeremy Podeswa

"by Ryan NadelEleven years ago, across Canada and the world, many avidly turned the pages of Anne Michaels' bestselling novel Fugitive Pieces. Among them was Robert Lantos. Like many, when Lantos turned the...

Puck Droppings: Vancouver Canucks Fire Dave Nonis as General Manager

This decision comes as a surprise to both fans and probably players. Nonis is still hailed as a genius for wrangling Luongo failed to make a move at the trade deadline to push the Canucks into the playoffs. What...

Caught short, 3M will pay $700,000 for narrow tape

Talk about asinine and a waste of money. Unless someone suffered damages becuase of the 6" discrepancy this is ridiculous. "In a case that proves that size really does matter, 3M Co. has agreed to pay almost...

Top US commander for Middle East leaves job

Another indication that the Bush Admin is pushing policy over strategy. Can't wait to  read the tell all book from the acclaimed miliatry man.  "Adm. William Fallon gave up his command over the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on Friday, after a magazine portrayed him...

Puck Droppings: Todd Bertuzzi suing former coach Crawford

This suit seems like a long shot on the part of Bertuzzi and I'm surprised after all he's gone through that he chose to pursue this. Sure Crawford should have known better but it's guy who through the punch...

B.C. acquittal deals blow to efforts against Hells Angels

This trial was groundbreaking in that it was the first time in BC that Canada's new anti-gang law was put to the test. Under the current system, each time an alleged member of the gang is tried the Crown must...

Believe in Change

I have jars of pennies sitting in my apartment, they clutter my desk, my pockets, my life. I think the penny and perhaps the nickel should meet their demise. Currently, it costs about 1.7 cents to produce a penny,...

Emotion makes nose a sharper smeller

Distance makes the heart grow fonder and pain makes the nose a better smeller. Researchers at Northwestern University have documented that when a smell is experienced while going through an intense emotional...

Cellphones embedded in your brain

The inventor of the cellphone fantasizes of the day when cellphones will be  embedded in our brain. This development would offer tremendous possibilites not only in terms of the ease of active communication...

Google Goes Black In Support Of Earth Hour

Arrington is all huffed about the irony of Google Israel going black today in honour of earth hour because apparently the black screen uses more power than the white screen. However, the point of Google Israel's...

Puck Droppings: Roy to be investigated by police for on ice fight

The viciousness of Roy's assault on the other team's goalie is shocking. He was clearly out of control and beyond the scope of the game. It's unfortunate the one of the greatest goalies in history, Patrick Roy, is...

In memoriam, digitally speaking

Footnote, a company dedicated to  digitizing original source content in its original form, has digitized all 58,000 names on the memorial. The concept of footnote is valuable both practically and...

Obama dwarfs Clinton on Facebook

Obama vs. Hillary. The political pundits dig through the daily spin of our lovable candidates. They argue over substance versus rhetoric, carisma versus experience. They looks at the polls and data to try and...

NATO warns Serb hardliners of harsh response

Flash points in Kosovo seem primed to flare again. Both sides are taking harsh positions and not backing down. "NATO peacekeepers in Kosovo will respond with "all appropriate means" when faced with deadly weapons in Serb protests, a spokesman for the KFOR peacekeeping force...

Tata to announce Jaguar purchase

This is a game changing acquisition where Tata Motors, India's largest car manufacturer, is to buy Jaguar and Land Rover two quintessential British car makers. Ford acquired the luxury car brands in 1989 for a...
 

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