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Juzzie Smith is an Australian musical one-man-band capable of playing slide guitar, didgeridoo, harmonica, and rhythm instruments, and singing?all phenomenally well?more or less at the same time. Juzzi’s music is characterized by a driving energy and brilliant melodic ideas within a traditional (somewhat) roots context. An avid street performer for whom busking has been a… Read more »

Whether It’s the pomp and spectacle, or the chance of waving at Santa Claus, there’s something about a parade that never fails to have us lined up, eagerly waiting for the next float to come along. From the Rose Bowl parade to Carnival?and some odd events in between?here’s a look at a tradition that belongs… Read more »

?I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.? Evelyn Beatrice Hall Free At Last El Bashir Hazzam was arrested in Taghjijt, Morocco on December 7, 2009, and sentenced to four months in jail for blogging about a student demonstration. The Facebook group set up by… Read more »

Dear Barb: I lost my husband two years ago. It was a very difficult time in my life. I was quite lonely and as a result I began spending a lot of time with my grandchildren, babysitting etc. Recently I have met a widower and we are spending time together. My son is getting upset… Read more »

AUSU Election! It’s here! The Election for your 2010-2012 Council. AUSU is looking for interested individuals who believe they can speak for the students of AU. To be eligible, you need to have completed at least one course, and be currently enrolled in a course. Self-nominations will be accepted until February 15th. Voting starts on… Read more »

We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@voicemagazine.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter. 2010 AUSU Handbook/Planner Update they’re here! There have been some delays but the 2010 AUSU Handbook/Planners have arrived and will be shipping to students this week. They should start arriving in mailboxes by… Read more »

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At Home: Demand rises for Canadian-made shelters in Haiti When last year’s crisis hit the auto industry, the owners of Canadian company Ground Effects Ltd. had to shift gears to stay in business. They slowly began making modular shelters alongside the auto parts they’d been producing for nearly 25 years. As the CBC reports, the… Read more »

These days, it seems like there are machines to do just about everything. Cook meals, animate movies, build cars. But that doesn’t mean the art of doing things the old-fashioned way?completely by hand?has disappeared. If you want proof, check out these sites. Pavement Art Sure, you can create all kinds of amazing effects with graphics… Read more »