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Did You Know? – iTunes U

Think iTunes is just a music store? Think again. The online content giant now also offers iTunes U, a fantastic resource that contains a wealth of free learning materials. Over 300 universities, including big-name schools like Oxford, Cambridge, and Yale, have created publicly accessible course materials in a wide variety of media. Video lectures, audiobooks,… Read more »

AUSU Update – Convocation 2010; AUSU Executive Election

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 »

Click of the Wrist – Switched At Birth

As Halloween approaches, theatres fill with horror films and sinister events transpire on TV series. Currently appearing on a popular hit show is an instance of babies switched at birth, a creepy plot device That’s popped up in literature, television, and film for many years. But although It’s uncommon in the real world, it has… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – At the Table

Happy Thanksgiving! Before sitting down to the family feast, take a closer look at the menu; the ?traditional? turkey, cranberries, vegetables, and pumpkin pie have fascinating histories and backstories of their own. This week’s links serve up some unique table talk: Turkey Tale Ever wonder why turkeys share a name with a country on a… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Driver, Distracted – Around the World: Laptop Woes

At Home: Driver, Distracted It’s no secret that distracted driving is responsible for the majority of automobile crashes and collisions. But a recent survey suggests that although not many Canadians admit to engaging in these practices, they’re still allowing themselves to become distracted while on the road. As the CBC reports, the Allstate-conducted survey discovered… Read more »

Green Light – Earth-Friendly Thanksgiving

Hoping to ?green? your Thanksgiving feast? Good news: you don’t need to make for the Tofurky aisle. A few simple tweaks to your meal, and you’ll be giving future generations an additional something for which to be thankful. DIY: Made-from-scratch pies, gravies, stuffing, and sides not only use less packaging, they taste better?and they’re free… Read more »

AUSU Update – Convocation 2010; AUSU Executive Election

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 »

Did You Know? – iTunes U

Think iTunes is just a music store? Think again. The online content giant now also offers iTunes U, a fantastic resource that contains a wealth of free learning materials. Over 300 universities, including big-name schools like Oxford, Cambridge, and Yale, have created publicly accessible course materials in a wide variety of media. Video lectures, audiobooks,… Read more »