What do social networks and icebergs have in common? That sounds like the start of a bad joke, but It’s not. When we’re posting and tweeting and liking, we rarely think about the hulking mass below the surface: the trove of personal data we’re handing away in exchange for the fun stuff. FaceLeft is a… Read more »
Mother’s Day evening totally changed with Roy’s panicked announcement that he needed stitches. With the entire family visiting, it was an attention-getter. Hilary and I sprang into action; Carrie cringed and said she couldn’t look. Roy, as a farmer and a truck driver, is no stranger to mishaps. In this case he had tangled with… Read more »
Are you graduating this spring? Whether You’re looking forward to walking across the stage to receive your diploma, planning on attending in absentia, or just curious about the whole process, Athabasca University’s Convocation page is your clearinghouse for information about the big day. The page, maintained by the University, includes information on daily schedules; how… Read more »
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Dear Members, You may have recently seen information on the internet speculating about the future of Athabasca University. These reports suggest that the Alberta government may broker a merger between AU and University of Alberta, and that this may result in drastic changes to the services and programs offered to students AU students. We want… Read more »
In Part I of this series, we talked about the flavour of Mumbai, India, with its apartment buildings, its shops, and its markets. This time, we’ll take a peek at some of the city’s inhabitants. Bugs are Everywhere Yes, in India they surely are. As in any tropical country, ants are strong on the forefront,… Read more »
Films: A Little Push (Written and directed by Andrés Moret Urdampilleta) Lines (Written by Vivian Kerr; directed by Alexa Hann) The Deaths of Lucana (Written by Fernando Karl; directed by Alceu Bett) ?Do not fear death so much, but rather the inadequate life.? Bertolt Brecht, The Mother Freedom from Pain In A Little Push, a… Read more »
Mario Rusca is an Italian jazz pianist and composer who’s shared stage and studio with a host of jazz greats, including Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Al Gray, Tony Scott, Art Farmer, Toots Thielemans, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz, and Woody Shaw. (Be sure to read the Voice review of his recent album, Joyette.) He’s also produced… Read more »
If the spring weather isn’t enough to motivate you to get cleaning, organizing, and purging, consider this: Friday, May 10 is also known as National Clean Up Your Room Day. What better excuse to tackle the job? Click through these links for inspiration, get our your mop and a big black garbage bag, and get… Read more »
