Think iTunes is just a music store? Think again. The online content giant now also offers iTunes U, a fantastic resource that contains a wealth of free learning materials. Over 300 universities, including big-name schools like Oxford, Cambridge, and Yale, have created publicly accessible course materials in a wide variety of media. Video lectures, audiobooks,… Read more »
It’s October 1, and for many, that means It’s time to break out the Halloween decorations: pumpkins, scarecrows, and, of course, the fake spiderwebs made from cotton batting. But squeamishness about spiders aside, real spiderwebs are nothing short of amazing. This week’s links look at webs that put Charlotte’s to shame (almost!). Bigger and Better… Read more »
Like all good mothers (and fathers), I am available to my children when they need advice or blood, sweat, and tears. For Greg and Carrie, that may involve babysitting our precious grandson Grady. It doesn’t happen often enough because we live an hour away and have full lives of our own. Hilary is another story…. Read more »
Convocation 2010 AUSU wishes to congratulate this year’s graduates, whether attending Convocation in person or by distance. We wish you the best of luck in your future pursuits. You are an inspiration to all AU students! AUSU Executive Election AUSU has recently held its internal election for the Executive. We wish to congratulate Barbara Rielly… Read more »
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In this issue’s ?Green Light,? I highlighted the debate over compact fluorescent bulbs (?CFLs?) and their effect on electromagnetic fields. Although the information’s been out there for some time, it only came to my attention this week. I’m intrigued to learn about the ?dirty electricity? phenomenon. I’m awed at how little we really do know… Read more »
DVD: Avatar Theatrical Release: December 2009 DVD Release: April 2010 Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoë Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore Director/Screenwriter: James Cameron Twentieth Century Fox After I Lost the Use of My Legs They Grafted My Soul Onto the Body of This Big Blue Masai Warrior and Dumped… Read more »
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Does your house have ?green lighting?? If so, chances are good that you’ve purchased compact fluorescent bulbs (?CFLs?), those oddly-shaped spirals that seem synonymous with environmentally aware living. But although they’re more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs, they may be contributing to another form of air pollution. According to some scientists, CFLs create a phenomenon called… Read more »
At Home: Bilingual Want a raise? Consider learning a second language; a recent study from the University of Guelph found that bilingual Canadians do better on the salary scale than those who speak only English or only French. As The Globe and Mail reports, a second language means a higher income, and ?you don’t necessarily… Read more »