Book: Lorcan Roche, The Companion Publisher: Europa Editions, 2010 Waltzing With Despair When Truth Cuts In “I got to the point of feeling a sort of secret abnormal, despicable enjoyment in returning home to my corner on some disgusting Petersburg night, acutely conscious that that day I had committed a loathsome action again, that what… Read more »
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Janet Klein has amassed an international cult following by singing little-known songs of the 1910s, ?20s, and ?30s in period dress, with the mannerisms of a Betty Boop with an art degree. Her repertoire includes Yiddish tunes, Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, ragtime, vaudeville, and novelty tunes. Janet recently took the time to chat… Read more »
If You’re seeking supplementary material for your courses, familiarizing yourself with background subjects, or considering studying a new topic for personal enjoyment, you’ll be excited to learn about Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (?MIT?) OpenCourseWare initiative. The donations-funded online resource, which is free and requires no registration, includes materials from two thousand courses previously taught at… Read more »
Ocean, sea, lake, or even river: the beach becomes a favourite, cooling destination as July wears on. This week’s links take us beachside for fun in the sun, sand, and water. Sunbather It’s always a dilemma: work on the tan, or stay sun-safe while outdoors? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s report on sun safety, ultraviolet… Read more »
At Home: New Island Erosion by weather and water are expected in Eastern Canada, but sometimes the results are particularly drastic. This was the case at Blooming Point, Prince Edward Island, part of P.E.I. National Park. As the CBC reports, local fishing boat captain Randall Clow recently discovered that a new channel had formed, separating… 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 an ideal world, the guilty are guilty and the innocent are not. But in real life, It’s not always that simple. What if you felt that you had no other choice than to take responsibility for a crime you didn’t commit? According to allegations in a recent lawsuit, That’s exactly what happened to Ontario… Read more »
At Home: Weedzilla Summertime weeds are a homeowner’s curse: they threaten gardens, disrupt lawns, and creep in between the cracks in the sidewalk. But recently, various regions in Canada have been dealing with a weed That’s more than merely inconvenient. As The Globe and Mail reports, the six-metre tall giant hogweed, which has been found… Read more »