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From Where I Sit – A Walk on the Dreamy Side

Two Saturdays in a row I was able to convince Roy to go with me to see the grand prize homes in two charity raffles. Because it was Saturday, the crowds were heavier than they would have been on a weekday afternoon. There were also far more children tramping through the million dollar homes. I… Read more »

Click On This – Mixmaster

In honour of a new mix of people on the students’ union, this week It’s a mixed bag of links. Hopefully they’ll be equally useful; and, if not, at least entertaining! The Do It Yourself Giallo Generator ?A Glass Eye on the Velvet Tapestry: Directed by Stefano Giocomonte: An American priest finds a human torso… Read more »

AUSU Election 2008 – AUSU Members Elect New Council

The votes have been cast, the ballots have been counted, and the results are in! The 2008 AUSU elections were held March 9 to 12, and results were announced March 13. The new AUSU council will be a dynamic mix of experience and fresh perspectives, with five returning councillors and four other councillors ready to… Read more »

The Mindful Bard – Rick Mercer, The Book

Book: Rick Mercer, The Book Publication date: 2007 Publisher: Doubleday Canada, Random House of Canada Limited ?Raven, who had concealed himself among them and heard the council’s plans . . . went to the old woman and told her that the girl wanted her to return the beak to him. Suspecting nothing, the old woman… Read more »

Health Matters – Cholesterol: What You Need to Know

?Cholesterol is a group of lipids known as sterols: a soft waxy substance made in the body for a variety of purposes and also found in animal-derived foods.? from Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies: 9th edition by Frances Sizer and Eleanor Whitney The body needs cholesterol for building cell membranes and in the production of vitamin… Read more »