August 2011

P.U.T.

A few weeks ago, Stuart Hughes’ T-Rex bone, diamond and gold encrusted iPad 2 was all over science and tech news sections and blogs, blowing…


RNA reactors

Modern scientists have determined that life originated from single celled organisms. They also believe that over millions of years these cells grew in complexity, eventually…


Man gets new windpipe

Sooner rather than later you may be able to forget about the troubles of waiting for an organ donor, instead, you will be able to…


We are spoiled

You may not realize this but if you are a fan of comedy, especially comedy on television, you are being spoiled right now. Across the…


What’s in a name

There has been some recent concern over the fact that there may be an increase in the number of “honour killings” taking place within Canada….


Common sense justice system

The recent crime wave sweeping through our city has put people on edge. From the murder of Harvey Sanderson, a man with brittle-bone disease, who…




International news briefs

Riots in England An initially peaceful protest for Mark Duggan, who was killed by police on Aug. 4 sparked riots in London that spread throughout…