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The Voice

The Voice is the collective presence of the writers who submit on behalf of the magazine. All praise to them!

Did You Know? – Academic Earth

Sometimes, a different explanation is all it takes to make a difficult concept stick or bring a dry subject to life. If You’re looking for a little academic inspiration?or just love learning?you may want to check out Academic Earth. The site offers free video lectures from leading universities, including Berkeley, Princeton, MIT, Yale, and Harvard,… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Matchless

Last week we looked at the hidden beauty in tendrils of smoke. This week we get a little closer to the source of that smoke: the humble matchstick. Painting with a Matchstick Sometimes, it pays not to think big. It can even pay to think very, very small. As small as the end of a… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Taxes may put the brakes on Dutch bikes at Olympics – In Foreign News: Harvard Law School tuition program suspended

At Home: Taxes may put the brakes on Dutch bikes at Olympics The Dutch government hopes to promote a healthier lifestyle by bringing hundreds of bikes to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. But high import taxes might just derail the plan, as the CBC reports. Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, is ?widely recognized as the most… Read more »

Did You Know? – CanLearn

Pursuing your education can be a complicated (if exciting) venture: choosing a university, filling out enrolment forms, picking classes. And It’s even more daunting if You’re trying to navigate the complex world of student loans. If You’re new to the process (or still wondering if student loans are right for you), CanLearn is a government… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Smokin?

To most of us, smoke is annoying. It stinks up your clothes, pollutes the air, and sets off the smoke detector when you burn the toast. But to some people, It’s a work of art. This week, we take a look at the unexpected beauty of smoke. Smoke Art If these images are any indication,… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Blind sled dog ready to retire – In Foreign News: Camden plans ?naked? streets to reduce accidents

At Home: Blind sled dog ready to retire It’s not unusual that Isobel, a husky-cross sled dog, is ready for retirement. She’s nine years old, a standard age for sled-dog retirement. What is unusual is that Isobel is blind?and She’s been running that way for the past five years. As the CBC reports, Isobel ?staggered… Read more »