Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles currently still require oil
Let’s face it; hydrogen fuel cells are really awesome. In goes some hydrogen — which just happens to be the most abundant element in the…
2009
Better know a prokaryote
The virus formerly known as “swine flu,” or the H1N1 strain of the common influenza virus, has gotten all the press lately, so I thought…
Carbon, we hardly know ye
You are mostly water and carbon. Oh, sure, there is some nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen, along with a host of other elements thrown in there,…
From Bombers to Bisons
I had it all planned out. Actually, I had the whole thing written: an article highlighting the dismal failures of the 2009 Winnipeg Blue Bombers….
Myth of rock climbing in the prairies: debunked
My jaw hit the floor when I first heard of this phenomenon, how could it exist? Around these parts it’s a myth as prevalent as…
Marginally better your odds!
Every year when the NHL regular season begins, so do countless fantasy leagues and hockey pools. For those who’ve already gotten roped into one, or…
UFC? Why, yes please!
Someone once said to me, “Hey, Dave, you’re pretty big and strong and about as attractive as an open grave. You should try out for…
Bison results and Oct. schedules
Soccer Sept. results: five wins and one loss Oct. 3: home game vs. UBC (1-1 tie) Oct. 4: home game vs. Trinity Western (2-1 win…
Hailing Hoffman
Philip Hoffman, one of Canada’s most critically respected filmmakers, is coming to Winnipeg to attend a retrospective of his short works and a screening of…
‘Regarding heroes’ through a master’s lens
His iconic portraits, full of emotion, thought and care, leave the viewer with no question of his status as a master of light and tone….