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
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Read me
Movies That Matter seems to have become quite successful judging by last Wednesday’s turn-out for the double feature of Human Weapon and My Terrorist. The reason for such a level of participation may well be that terrorism is a current issue, but perhaps there is more. Perhaps people are beginning to appreciate non-fiction films because… Continue reading Read me
Council of Canadians National Chairperson speaks at U of C
She was introduced to the audience as a woman of “knowledge, conviction and courage.” “She” is Maude Barlow and she spoke at the University of Calgary during a two-hour lecture Mon., June 16. Barlow is the elected Council of Canadians National Chairperson and covered a range of topics from the commodification of the world’s water… Continue reading Council of Canadians National Chairperson speaks at U of C
Ethics board canned and replaced
June 5, 2003 the General Faculties Council decided to dissolve the Research Ethics Policy Committee upon recommendation of the Steering Committee and the REPC. Created in September 1999 to ensure research at the University of Calgary complied with Tri-Council Policy Statement, the REPC seemed to have outlived its usefulness. Aside from acting as an appeal… Continue reading Ethics board canned and replaced
Calgarian speedskating talent
Turin 2006 is her goal. It is a realistic goal considering a few months back, Alanna Kraus was able to stand on the podium along with her teammates to receive the bronze medal for the 3000 metre relay in short track speed skating at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. Born in Abbotsford, British Columbia,… Continue reading Calgarian speedskating talent
Italy
It has been a long wait for Italian soccer fans. Twenty years have passed since the last time Italy has had the privilege of lifting the most prestigious trophy of all: the World Cup. This, along with the significant amount of confidence that Italians retain in this year’s team, puts a great deal of pressure… Continue reading Italy