Bluesfest’s poster child

 Photos by Andre Gagne. Poster images supplied by Dave O'Malley and Aerographics. At 65-years-old Dave O’Malley is hardly a kid but for the last 22 years he’s been the poster child of RBC Bluesfest. Should you pass through the Canadian War Museum you can take a trip down festival memory

Enjoy Some Digital Family Time Together

 No negative behaviour associated with kids’ use of video games in households with strong parent-child bond We live in a digital age. Technology has become an integral part of how we see, learn about and interact with the world. From computers at the office, to televisions at home, to smartphones

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – The Holodeck

 I discussed the potential future uses of holograms in my last blog. Although holograms have many uses in prototyping, communications and medical treatment, it is likely that mass-produced holographic technology would be mainly used for entertainment. The ultimate expression of this idea is the holodeck from the Star Trek series.

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Mastermind

 Mastermind is a super-villain and enemy of Marvel's X-Men who has the ability to create illusions, tricking people into seeing and experiencing things that are not actually there. He accomplishes this by projecting the images he wishes to create into the person's mind, tricking their brain so that the target

Beware Computer Vision Syndrome

 By Dr. Thomas A. Noël Most people, when considering occupational hazards, would think of dangerous professions or perilous working conditions. However, what you may not realize is that your humdrum working conditions may be making you ill. In the past 20 years, with the advent of ever more advanced technology