Wheeling and dealing
As we become more concerned about the environment and energy efficiency, hybrid vehicles begin to look more and more attractive. They seem like the best…
technology
Student-athletes and social media: How concerned should universities be with what athletes post online?
Social media and the sports world have endured a somewhat rocky co-existence, ever since phrases like “tweets” and “status updates” became socially accepted parts of…
A laggard’s reasoning
The iPhone: god’s gift to man. Or so that’s what marketing schemes have almost led me to believe. Once that new product is out in stores, we are expected to stand in line, like so many do, to obtain it. Anyone using a previous version will be outcast until they acquire the newest creation.
Facebook photo draws criticism of newly elected UMSU president
A photo of recently elected University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president Al Turnbull circulated on Facebook, drawing some criticism of the Fresh cabinet leader….
The case for electric vehicles: Electric vehicles—public policy and consumer benefits—part 3 of 3
To an individual consumer, one of the biggest benefits of owning an electric vehicle (EV) is the very low operating cost. The gasoline expense adds…
Viruses: Are they alive or zombies of the microscopic world?
Imagine a single living cell, its tiny organs and brain-like nucleus protected from the world by a strong cell wall. Suddenly, a virus touches down…
The case for electric vehicles: Electric vehicle technology – Part 2 of 3
Electric vehicles (EVs) have a number of advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. EVs are much more efficient than ICE vehicles. According to the…
Keep your social network enemies close
“Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence.” – Christopher Hitchens We delete, unfollow, unfriend….
The case for electric vehicles: Crunching numbers – Part 1 of 3
The biggest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from consumers come from transportation. According to Natural Resources Canada, the sector producing the most greenhouse gases (GHG) is…
Hacking JSTOR: A closer look at Aaron Swartz’s case
The death of Aaron Swartz earlier this month marks an important moment in the history of open data activism. In the last 15 years, in…