Wired News: Playing With Frozen Fire Should we even mess with this stuff? It sounds dangerous. For example, about 55 million years ago the oceans burped -- releasing enormous quantities of methane, according to Jim Kennett, a marine geologist at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and the …
New Scientist – Novel calendar system creates regular dates
There's a physicist in the states who wants to change our calendar so that every year is the same. For example, December 25 would always be on a Sunday. He is also proposing that we all adopt Grenwich Mean Time (GMT) which is ridiculous. While I think this is an admirable goal, I think his …
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What is an Overnight Period?
Why do weather forecasters on TV speak of an "overnight period?" Does the term overnight not mean "for the duration of the night?" Does duration not imply a period of time? This is one of many examples of people repeating themselves unnecessarily. Like saying PIN Number (think about what PIN stands for) or Personal PIN …
Communications and Entertainment
When are the cable and phone companies going to get their act together? Right now, I have a cable bill which includes my internet service. I also have a phone bill. And I have a cell-phone bill. When will a unified service provider step forward? Here's what I want. I want to be able to …
September – the most beautiful month?
I think that September is the most beautiful month of the year. What do you think? Tammy, Jeremy and I went for a walk around our neighbourhood this afternoon in the glorious fall sunshine. Hopefully everyone will have a chance to enjoy this fall. Edited: 2006-06-25 - Updated photo album links. Edited: 2008-03-05 - Updated …
Robert Noce and the Smoking Bylaw
So where do you really stand on the Edmonton smoking bylaw issue Mr. Noce? You're on the record as saying that you would revisit the bylaw if you're elected. You're also on the record as saying that you never said you would revisit the bylaw. Are you lying to us Mr. Noce? How can we …
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