Fitness Improvement

Doug Smith
I’ve been trying to convince my buddy Al that he needs to start bike training with power. You see, Al foolishly signed up for next year’s GranFondo, which is essentially a 120km bike race.

Grading Teachers

Doug Smith
I was livid after hearing Peter Cowley in today’s broadcast of Grading Teachers. There are so many problems with his argument it is difficult to know where to begin.

Earth to Microsoft - it's 2010

Doug Smith
I’m not one to really do the pros and cons on Windows (7) and Mac OSX. In fact, I think that on most accounts the two operating systems are essentially the same.

Judgement Day

Doug Smith
Here is a great documentary produced by NOVA, dealing with the debate over “Intelligent Design” in High School science in Dover, Pennsylvania.

New Objects

Doug Smith
New objects that I saw two nights ago with my 6" reflector… NGC 6960, Veil Nebula M101, Pinwheel Galaxy M11, Wild Duck Cluster

Three Wolf and Moon T-Shirt

Doug Smith
Taken from one of the many reviews on Amazon after three wolf and moon went viral. “May 22, 2009By Yossarian

Super Secret Site

Doug Smith
Last night I ventured out to a secret site for viewing the night sky. Okay, I don’t know if it’s an actual secret, but it’s certainly out of the way.

The Canoe is DONE

Doug Smith
I finally really finished the canoe today! I hadn’t coated the inside of the canoe until this week, but timing and weather made it happen.

First Night Observing

Doug Smith
Last night was the first time in ages which I’ve had my telescope out and looking at the night sky. The conditions were pretty good for Vancouver and I had my dob set up on the back deck.