Google’s mystery barges
For two weeks now, a story has been developing that seems more like the ominous beginning of a science fiction novel than genuine news. On…
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Espionage secures Canada’s energy advantage
Tariq Sohail In the past few weeks, there have been some new revelations about economic espionage leaked to the media by former National Security Agency…
University email change misguided
Tom Ingram, staff The University of Manitoba is adopting a new email policy. Starting Sept. 1, all communications between students and faculty or staff must…
Open access “tipping point”
A recent study funded by the European Commission and undertaken by analysts at Science-Metrix, a Montreal-based company that assesses science and technology organizations, has concluded…
Flash forward
Purchasing a new laptop can be a challenge, and usually involves making more choices than the average consumer is comfortable with. Getting the best value…
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…
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…