Atman Way (Triangle (2011) and One Plus One (2010)) is half of the experimental recording duo The Two; he provides guitar chord accompaniment to melodic improvisations, and occasionally sings. He met the other half of The Two, Mark M (see Voice interview here), in a coffee shop in Racine, Wisconsin in 1993. Long before The… Read more »
Today is Curious George creator H.A. Rey’s birthday, and libraries and museums are joining in the celebrations. But George isn’t the only monkey to have made his mark on the literary world. Whether It’s some sense of kinship with the primates or just the entertainment value of a monkey in the lead role, monkeys have… Read more »
At Home: Hitting the Gym Time for a workout! For some, That’s actually a pleasant thought. But others are more inclined to drag their feet or make excuses, their only incentive being the thought of fitting into those skinny jeans. If You’re one of the latter, stop feeling guilty; it may not be all in… Read more »
Are you an Athabasca University student who’s struggling with an educational or physical challenge, physical or psychological condition, or permanent or temporary injury or illness That’s affecting your ability to complete your studies? You may be eligible for special support services from AU’s ASD. Based on the Learning Assistance Centres or Offices of Service to… Read more »
Update on AUSU awards program AUSU has long had a student awards program to recognize outstanding students and assist those in need. Over the course of the last couple years, though, we’ve sought to revamp and revise our awards portfolio to improve existing awards and add new ones! We now have a wide array of… Read more »
Ever since the first Neolithic family hunkered down around a fire in their cave, technology has altered our homes. Heated floors signalled status in wealthy Roman houses. Televisions became the focal point in modern living rooms. Now, the digital revolution feeds us constant streams of data on ever-smaller devices. And while those screens might be… Read more »
Despite the date (September 7) and the crazy cool, wet summer we’ve had, I just cut some roses in my garden. The scarlet blossom with velvety petals is the stuff of Valentine’s Day ads. The pink ones are the floribunda style typical of hardy Zone 2 shrub roses: flatter profile, fewer petals, and more loosely… Read more »
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Music: Triangle (2011), One Plus One (2010) Book: Observations and Thinkings: A Collection of Mark M’s Musings (2001) ?And God (ironically) sed, ?I am going to send to hell all those people who were stupid enough to think I was going to send (other) people to hell.? Fred 2:23? Mark M, in Observations and Thinkings… Read more »
Paying full price? So turn-of-the-century. Heck, even an ordinary coupon has lost its charm. Economic woes, unemployment, and the rising costs of living?together with the power of social media and blogging?are creating an unprecedented movement toward frugal living. Correction. Make that toward saving money. ?Frugality? is the latest buzzword, but It’s really saving money That’s… Read more »