By Jeff Kubik
Month: August 2003
Sundae Smarties
By Jeff Kubik
Smarties are a beloved part of the Canadian confection culture. So, when they launched a new line of sundae flavoured candies, I was skeptical. Tasting them, I found a chocolatey enigma: a candy that actually tastes awful individually, yet acceptable when taken by the handful. Alone, they taste like a variety of chemicals that have… Continue reading Sundae Smarties
Choropampa: The Price of Gold
Mercury is a liquid metal that can be found in many common instruments, including barometers and thermometers–it is also utilized in the mining industry to extract gold and other minerals. The recommended procedure for dealing with mercury spills involves great care. For instance, Environment Canada advises spills “should be considered hazardous and should be cleaned… Continue reading Choropampa: The Price of Gold
An interview with Sarah Harmer
By James Keller
This setting would be a daunting one for any artist. However Canadian folk songstress Sarah Harmer seemed none too discouraged sitting in the shade along the Bow River, hours before hitting the main stage at the 2003 Calgary Folk Music Festival. If playing in front of a crowd nearing 10,000 people wasn’t enough, the Kingston,… Continue reading An interview with Sarah Harmer
Notes from my inbox
By Dale Miller
It’s one week later and still no volunteers. My attempt at seducing potential writers to the “sports side” was admittedly weak, but hey, can’t blame a boy for trying. So for lack of anything better to do, here is a quick and dirty update from my inbox. The Olympic Oval is searching for its next… Continue reading Notes from my inbox
Not mad, but still scary
By Russ Dyck
Ever since the first rodeo, events have been left to true cowboys and cowgirls. Bull riding, bronc busting, bareback, roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing all require competitors to train and compete year-round. In the past, city folk have only had the pleasure of watching a cowboy’s year of hard work pay off or go… Continue reading Not mad, but still scary
No love for this bug
A country generally defines itself through its “things.” Language, currency, politics and products produced for export all become symbolic of a nation, they are how a country becomes known throughout the world. The United States has always done a great job forcing the world to take notice of them in many of those areas, however… Continue reading No love for this bug
Academic shackles
By Вen Li
Twenty-seven year-old Peter Lynds of New Zealand published a paper this week that could revolutionize physics, mechanics, philosophy and potentially many other fields. In his paper, Lynds argues that there are no particular instants in time, only moments of transition, a concept which might fundamentally change how we observe and measure things in the universe.… Continue reading Academic shackles
Insurance problems for student
By Natalie Sit
A University of Calgary student may have to pay for damages himself after a fire in his on-campus home. After the July 24, 2003 fire in family housing, the student tried to make a claim. However his insurance company stated he did not have home insurance, leaving the student to pay for damages to the… Continue reading Insurance problems for student
Potential strike at U of T bookstores
By Natalie Sit
Union members with the University of Toronto Press Inc., could strike if they do not reach an agreement, thus shutting bookstores down to students. "The last thing we want is a shutdown just when students need the bookstores most," said CUPE Local 3261 President Mehdi Kouhestaninejad. "But our wages have not kept pace with inflation… Continue reading Potential strike at U of T bookstores