For the past few years, those oddly-shaped compact fluorescent light bulbs (usually called CFLs) have been embraced by both serious and ?weekend? environmentalists (with the EU even announcing its plan to phase out incandescent bulbs by the end of 2011). And why not? After all, switching over to CFLs saves energy, sparing the planet and… Read more »
What’s green and has lots of wires or circuits? The answer: your old electronics. Typically, we go through electronic devices and accessories at an unprecedented rate, and the cast-offs too frequently end up in the landfill. But recycling your unwanted electronics, accessories, and ink and toner cartridges is now easier than ever. This week’s links… Read more »
At Home: Veggies on Top City development often means ?progress,? sure, but it can also mean loss of green space. You can decry the cement and the lack of natural habitat. You can mourn the dearth of growing things. Or, if You’re Montreal’s Mohamed Hage, you can turn the grey into green?both vegetables and dollars…. Read more »
Social networking is often scorned as a time-waster, but the Einztein Social Learning Network is a different matter. Whether You’re looking to pick up basic Mandarin, refresh yourself on broadcast journalism norms, or supplement your accounting class, Einztein will help you pursue your formal and informal educational goals. The resource, freely available online, offers a… Read more »
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Convocation 2010 AUSU wishes to congratulate this year’s graduates, whether attending Convocation in person or by distance. We wish you the best of luck in your future pursuits. You are an inspiration to all AU students! AUSU Executive Election AUSU has recently held its internal election for the Executive. We wish to congratulate Barbara Rielly… Read more »
We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@voicemagazine.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter. Correction Re: ?The Mindful Bard: Amanda Martinez? by Wanda Waterman St. Louis, v19 i12 (2011-03-25) Wanda Waterman St. Louis would like to apologize for attributing the great piano work on Amanda Martinez’s album,… Read more »
Convocation 2010 AUSU wishes to congratulate this year’s graduates, whether attending Convocation in person or by distance. We wish you the best of luck in your future pursuits. You are an inspiration to all AU students! AUSU Executive Election AUSU has recently held its internal election for the Executive. We wish to congratulate Barbara Rielly… Read more »
Social networking is often scorned as a time-waster, but the Einztein Social Learning Network is a different matter. Whether You’re looking to pick up basic Mandarin, refresh yourself on broadcast journalism norms, or supplement your accounting class, Einztein will help you pursue your formal and informal educational goals. The resource, freely available online, offers a… Read more »
At Home: In Treatment The ever-present problem of alcoholism is an issue that may not be front and centre in the news, but still lurks in the background. Health care providers and governments alike have sought to lessen its effects on society, but their efforts always seem to fall short. Traditionally underfunded, the treatment of… Read more »