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In Conversation With . . . Toby, Part I

The Creative Value of Twisted Emotional States ?Nobody’s eyes should have seen what your eyes have seen, Should have felt all the pain and all of the sadness from all of those years. But now I’m on the outside, now I’m looking in, Not able to touch you, not able to hold you?I’m helpless back… Read more »

Gregor’s Bed – Philip Glass, Symphony No. 9

Album: Philip Glass, Symphony No. 9 (2012) Bruckner Orchester Linz, conducted by Dennis Russell Davies ?Artists do not experiment. Experiment is what scientists do; they initiate an operation of unknown factors to be instructed by its results. An artist puts down what he knows and at every moment it is what he knows at that… Read more »

From Where I Sit – My Job

In February 2013 I will make a presentation to a women’s conference. The topic is Stay-cations. I was approached by one of the organizers because of my work as a writer for a tourism guide. What I will aim for is a splendid mix of facts, humour, and helpful information?all the things I value in… Read more »

Did You Know? – AU’s Advising Services

For first-time students, program selection and planning are significant undertakings. But even if You’re well on your way to earning that degree or certificate, It’s important to revisit and revise your program plan continuously to keep up with changing interests and circumstances. It’s easy to get bogged down in the confusing swirl of prerequisites, program… Read more »

VOICE Holiday

Summer is in full swing. How will you be spending your holidays? At the beach? Sightseeing in the city? Or just curled up with a cold drink and a good novel? Here at The Voice we’ll be taking a brief break, too, while we refocus, recharge, and get ready for the next step for The… Read more »

Gregor’s Bed – Zero Bridge

Film: Zero Bridge (2011) Director/Screenwriter: Tariq Tapa Cast: Mohamad Imran Tapa, Taniya Khan, Ali Mohammad Dar Genre: Art House, International ?Mother tells me ?Happy dreams!? An? takes away the light, An? leaves me lyin? all alone an? seein? Things at night.? Eugene Field ?It is because nations tend to stupidity and baseness that mankind moves… Read more »

So You Want to Be a Better Writer – Typos

You write an essay. You proofread it, twice. But when you get it back from the prof, It’s marked up with all sorts of ?careless errors? and typos that you know you should have caught. How could you have missed them? It’s a phenomenon That’s caught the attention of linguists and experts in recent years,… Read more »

Green Light – How Healthy Is Your Sunscreen?

Protecting yourself from harmful UV rays is essential to good skin health, but many sunscreens on the market contain toxic chemicals that are damaging both to your health and to that of the planet. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to determine the safety of the sunscreen you’ve got in your cupboard. Advocacy organization Environmental Working… Read more »