Opinion

”A biologist at the University of British Columbia says 80 per cent of data [recorded] by today’s scientists is lost within 20 years, a victim of digital storage.” – Postmedia; Dec.

As I mentioned in a previous column, I had a milestone birthday in 2013. Turning 30 made me think about how things change as you get older. Don’t get me wrong, 30 is not old, however, for me, it seems like a big transition.

I don’t make New Years resolutions. It’s not something that I do consciously, or as an act of defiance, I’ve just never really seen the point.

This week, we prepare to turn the page on 2013 and welcome a New Year. Here in Southern Alberta, 2013 will undoubtedly be remembered for the spring flood, the largest natural disaster recorded in our region’s history.

As I write this column, we are nearly one month away from the 2014 edition of the Olympic Winter Games, taking place from Feb. 6 to 23 in Sochi, Russia. And to be honest with you, I’m already pretty excited about it.

As of right now, Iíll tell you where I am, in our beautiful home, drinking coffee and watching movies with my family. Iím certainly not out shopping, Iím not allowed to anymore.

While shopping in Costco last week, I was stopped in my tracks by the most unlikely item: an electronic piano. I stood staring at it for a long time while holiday shoppers navigated their over-sized carts around me.

As the community reporter here at Airdrie City View, I have the distinct pleasure of writing about the many fundraising events and general acts of kindness that occur each week, and I must say I am deeply proud of this city.

Just in time for Christmas, researchers are warning consumers of the prevalence of ìPhoto Taking Impairment Effect.

Much of the news has been taken up with the recent passing of Nelson Mandela. In many ways his death has gotten almost the same amount of attention of people around the world as His life did.