National
Last week was not a good one for supporters of this country’s plan to purchase 65 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter planes (JSF). First, negative news surfaced on the JSF’s price, with Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer projecting that the total development purchase and maintenance costs could hit $30 billion — $12 … Read More
Laredo’s got guts Unless you’re towing horses and boats, the Laredo sports more than enough power to haul you to work: Its 3.6L 6-cylinder VVT engine emits 290 ponies and 260lb. of torque. Sure, the Overland — DailyXY review here — has a 5.7L V8 engine but it’s not the size … Read More
There’s nothing wrong with the Louvre. The Eiffel Tower, we know, is sort but impressive, in that open-air kind of way. Still, if you’re seeking an authentic Parisian experience, neither of these destinations will quite do the trick. Here, DailyXY’s cliché-free guide to Paris. Chow To tourists, Montmartre is home to the Sacré-Coeur and endless crêpes. But … Read More
What makes a man, a man? It’s a question considered not only by philosophers and cultural theorists but also beer commercials and Chuck Norris fans. A breakthrough chromosome study published in March 3’s issue of Nature reveals an important new piece to the puzzle. Refresher: Chromosomes are DNA bundles that carry genetic information, … Read More
Along with ABBA and IKEA, H&M is one of our favourite Swedish exports. Following the first Canadian retail store in 2004, H&M has grown to 55 stores despite the fact that they offer neither disco-infused synthpop nor lingonberry jam. Perhaps not surprisingly, their offering – well-priced, on-trend Scandinavian separates – … Read More
