Aradia Fitness-An Alternative Way to Get In Shape

by Adam Manah

A new way of fitness is grabbing the attention of women across Edmonton.  Aradia Fitness, which opened in 2003, focuses on not only getting you in shape, but also teaches pole dancing classes. 

This isn’t the usual sight you would see for getting in shape, but if you want a unique workout this is the place to get it.  Aradia Fitness, located on Jasper Ave., provides women a chance to get in shape, and have fun while doing it.  Krystal Wall, who was a Medical Radiation Technology Instructor at NAIT, is now the owner of Aradia Fitness.

Eye-opener: How Your Computer Screen Affects Your Eyes

by Julien Fournier

 

Our society has become more immersed in technology over the past 20 years. We spend countless hours in front of computer screens and T.Vs entertaining ourselves. Though this technology is helpful and very entertaining we might be spending too much time in front of a screen.

Local optometrist Dr. McKenzie Ross has noticed an increase in people needing glasses.

 

 ”We spend so much time watching screens without blinking and that causes dry eye, which is the main cause for eye strain,” said Dr. McKenzie Ross.

The Arrival of 3D Television

by Jack Haskins

When will it end? Taking a leap from a standard tube TV, to a HD flat panel LCD was enough for most people. Now consumers won’t even have to leave their house to experience the breathtaking 3D visuals that they would normally have to see in movie theatres. 3D television has arrived and it’s here to stay.

It’s only been a handful of years since the release of flat panel LCD and plasma TVs, and already the television industry taken a huge stride forward by introducing a three dimensional viewing experience. When the first batch of LCDs came onto the market, consumers had to shell out about $30,000 to get their hands on them. Now the average LCD costs a fraction of the price at around a $1,000 and is a far superior product than the first generation of LCDs. Thankfully if you want to be one of the first to experience 3D television in the comfort of your own home, you won’t have to pay as much as a family sized sedan to do so.

A 40″ 3D TV will cost about $2,500 on average, but in order to view the 3D image you have to be wearing a special set of 3D glasses, which cost just under $500 per set. So if you have a large family, experiencing 3D TV is going to get pricy really quickly. 3D TVs won’t put as much of a strain on consumers wallet as the first generation of LCDs, but the technology is still quite expensive. The bottom line is, the option to upgrade is now available to the consumer.