Performance art is hardly new, but it never seems to get old, with innovative artists creating still more unique concepts every day. Spice up the dinner conversation this Thanksgiving by talking about some of these gems: Photoshoppers Need Not Apply Beijing artist Li Wei combines acrobatics and photography in his photos, which, unbelievably, haven’t been… Read more »

Most of us have at some time?even if only briefly?entertained the dream of running our own businesses. Maybe we already have a great idea, one that we’re sure would be at least a moderate success. But making the jump between idea and reality is such a drastic step that we get stuck at stage one;… Read more »

At Home: Park and Cry Fed up with outrageous city parking fees? Here’s some bad news: As the Calgary Herald reports, Canada’s parking rates are on the rise. If You’re in Calgary, you really have reason to complain, since Calgary’s parking rates are the highest in Canada (and in fact the second-highest in North America)…. Read more »

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This past week the writing world celebrated National Punctuation Day?but It’s not too late to join in the appreciation of the lowly comma, apostrophe, and semicolon. In fact, It’s good to review grammatical rules from time to time, since web writing and poor usage can make even savvy writers forget the basics. Click through these… Read more »

It’s no secret that our automobile-dependent culture spells bad news for the planet. Our gas-guzzling vehicles deplete natural resources and sully the air with toxic gases, and our discarded vehicles frequently end up in landfills, with minimal recycling available. But the environmental impact isn’t the only concern. As The Atlantic reports, our health is on… Read more »

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It’s sad, but true: the natural beauty of waterways is often marred by litter tossed by careless beachgoers. And not only is it unattractive, but It’s also dangerous to the wildlife who inhabit the coastal and lakeside areas. The good news is that It’s easy to make a difference. Between September 15 and 23 you… Read more »

At Home: Heart Watch Most long-distance runners appear healthy and fit, with stamina to spare. But for some, heart problems are silent killers: sometimes tragedy will strike and a marathoner will drop dead in the middle of a race. A group of Ontario doctors is trying a new method to research the effect of long-distance… Read more »

Accountants and other financial types are scrambling; the end of fiscal year 2012 is coming up fast. But thinking about money doesn’t need to be stressful or confusing. This week’s links bring a bit of levity into the world of bills and coins. Tracking Willy ??Twas mine, ?tis his, and has been slave to thousands,?… Read more »