Beyond McLuhan

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In his new book de Kerckhove uses McLuhan's theories as a basis for examining the impact of the Internet, virtual reality, and other high technologies. De Kerckhove's optimistic vision of the future is laced with a warning about controlling technology instead of becoming enslaved by it.

Authors, Writers, Criticism and interpretation, The Skin of Culture (Book), de Kerckhove, Derrick

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Critical care: 'we are sending people home quicker and sicker.'(Special Report: Radical Surgery)(Cover Story)

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Provincial home-care systems are increasingly unable to provide adequate care due to an aging population and hospital budget cuts. Many frail elderly, chronically ill, and disabled people are being returned to the community from hospitals without adequate medical support.

Canada, Cover Story, Social policy, Home care services, Socialized medicine

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Ode to garlic: the stinky rose can be good for you

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Scientists have given increased recognition of garlic's curative powers. The health benefits of garlic reportedly stem from its essential oil, which contains the amino acid alliin and the enzyme allinase. The two combine when garlic is cut or crushed, creating allicin.

Health aspects, Garlic

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