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Click of the Wrist – Lady Luck

Sometimes, the laws of physics seem to take a day off. Either that or Lady Luck is working overtime. Whichever way you look at it, all these people were having very lucky days?or claimed to be. Trainspotter Trainspotters were glued to the sight of the steam locomotive Oliver Cromwell chugging into Thurston Station recently. In… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Dam It

Dams can prevent flooding, generate thousands of megawatts of hydroelectric power, and form lakes that people enjoy year round. But they also have a destructive side, from environmental destruction to catastrophic collapses. This week, we take a look at the mighty power of dams. Biggest Beaver Dam The beavers that built this dam were definitely… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: CRTC to allow usage-based Internet billing – In Foreign News: Left-handed students struggling in school

At Home: CRTC to allow usage-based Internet billing As more and more people turn to downloads to buy popular items like films and software, It’s no surprise that Bell Canada wants to start billing customers based on usage. They got their wish this week when the CRTC approved their request, but that permission came with… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Retailers? hard drives could expose customer data to thieves – In Foreign News: Germany fights Google over recording of private wireless routers

At Home: Retailers? hard drives could expose customer data to thieves If you use credit or debit cards, you probably know you should protect your data. But what about the stores you swipe those cards at? As this CBC Marketplace video reveals, many of them aren’t doing as good a job as you think. The… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Expo

These days, you can see just about any place (or anything) in the world from your computer screen. But not so long ago, the only way for most people to experience the latest marvel was to visit an exhibition. This week, we take a look at the enduring world of pomp and pavilions: the exposition…. Read more »

Did You Know? – New Look for AU Library Site

The AU library is one of the most popular services with students, and It’s about to get even better. On March 15 the library launched a new interface for their online catalogue, and the beta version has been available to users since February. The fresh new homepage is easy to navigate with links to all… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Muscle-bound

The rippling muscles of heroes, from sword-and-sandal epics to modern-day spy films, have inspired the sale of countless workout regimens and supplements. This week, we take a look at the enduring appeal of the muscle man (and woman). Afghan Bodybuilders Bodybuilding might not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone says ?Afghanistan,?… Read more »