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Life in Germany: Part 2

The second instalment of John’s series about his experiences studying abroad in Germany with his wife. Watch The Voice for more instalments of this series over the coming months. For part one, see v13 140 of The Voice. Already, we are seeing a lot of the city and finding that we really like Hamburg, but… Read more »

Classifieds

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Conference Connections

43RD ANNUAL TEACHING THE WHOLE CHILD EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE November 1 – 2, 2005 Framingham Massachusetts USA http://www.lesley.edu/centers/childrenandfamilies 1-day fee $175.00; 2-day early bird fee $295 2-day fee $310; 3 or more from the same institution $295 – participants over 50 year old $279 The 43rd annual Early CHildhood Institute will focus on: “¢ Social/Emotional:… Read more »

Scholarships & Awards

John Gyles Education Awards Administrator: John Gyles Education Awards Award Amount: $3,000.00 Notes: Available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process. Contact for more information. Contact Information: Attention: The… Read more »

Searching for Internships + Volunteer Opportunities

INTERNSHIP More Professional Internships in Vancouver and Toronto Canada Term: Throughout the year Length of Position: 12-24 weeks Experience Required: no Participants Travel to Canada Independently Typically Participants Work Independently Typically The Application Process Time Is 6 weeks Application Process Involves: Letters of Reference, Other, Phone Interview, Resume, Transcript, Written Application. Typically The Application Process… Read more »

From Where I Sit – It’s a Man’s World

Normally, in this space, I take great pains to avoid specifically naming people, businesses or entities. The notable exception is my immediate family. They’re fair game. After all, they love me and forgive me if I overstep. I must make an exception this time by writing about Princess Auto. Every male alive is well acquainted… Read more »

Dear Barb – Follow up on shopping addiction

Dear Readers, I wrote a column last month about shopping addiction. As a result, I received the following email from April Lane Benson, Ph.D. She offers some excellent advice and treatment options for this condition. If you or someone you know is struggling with this addiction, April’s Website is well worth checking out. Here is… Read more »

THE THIRD ANNUAL VOICE WRITING CONTEST IS HERE

THE THIRD ANNUAL VOICE MAGAZINE WRITING CONTEST! $1000 in scholarships to be awarded $500 each in the fiction and non-fiction categories Write for The Voice and win money for your education. The Voice is launching its third annual writing contest, with categories for both fiction and non-fiction. Non-Fiction: In 1500 words or less, write about… Read more »

Canadian Fedwatch: News Across the Nation…

Going Too Far? I’m not a smoking advocate. The costs of it, both to individuals and the public, are simply too great to ignore. It’s a bad habit and I have absolutely no sympathy if the tobacco producing companies are driven out of business. That said, with British Columbia recently having ruled that it’s legal… Read more »