One of my favorite items to order at Korean bakeries (such as Paris Baguette) has always been the iconic salty and sweet garlic bread. Their garlic bread is unique to traditional garlic bread with its soft, buttery, milky and extra fluffy brioche buns. Moreover, the cream cheese filling is slightly sweetened compared to store-bought garlic… Read more »
What is the difference between a millionaire and a billionaire? A billion is a higher goal, but both may be equally attainable. We don’t need to know how to get there either; we just need to be dedicated. This advice is from Grant Cardone’s audiobook, The 10X Mentor. If I recall correctly, Grant says, “If… Read more »
The last few days have provided us a bit of a demonstration as to how our lives rely on security aparatus that may not always function. And while each failure has been addressed, the damage remains. In the case of the Secret Service, that damage includes a funeral and a U.S. presidential candidate. With Crowdstrike,… Read more »
Violent extremism, whether it is religiously, politically, or ideologically motivated, has continued to represent a significant threat to the safety and wellbeing of Canadians. It is important to understand that extremism can stem from a range of motivations and personal grievances, driven by hatred and fear, and includes a complex range of threat actors. The… Read more »
Stepping into London for the first time is almost like a fantasy. You hear about the rich history of a vast empire, the settings in the fantastical world of Harry Potter, and the home of the Royal Family. As a first-time tourist, it is a lot to take in. Landing in London was already an… Read more »
Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, hugs the south shore of the Ottawa River in southeastern Ontario. Originally the site of an Algonquin settlement, the city was first known as Bytown when it was founded in 1826. The name was changed to Ottawa in 1855, and the city was selected as Canada’s capital city (beating… Read more »
I floated a bit today; floating is the kryptonite for dream achievement. Floating means we have lost time that we could have dedicated to improving ourselves. I needed direction with writing my documentary, so I downloaded a free audiobook on time management from Audible. I listen to audiobooks all day while I work, which is… Read more »
In my previous two columns, I focused on the recent 2024 AU Convocation by providing a behind-the-scenes look at my personal journey to a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in English and minor in Political Science. However, this journey would not have been complete without considering the electives I personally selected with a… Read more »
I’m learning to be a marital coach from an unaccredited organization that turned my life around. It offered a selfless model of unconditional love rather than Western psychology’s self-centric model of love. To me, this philosophy of unconditional love, created by Paul Friedman, was the magic elixir I had spent most of my adult life… Read more »
Alberta’s Bill 18, or the Provincial Priorities Act has now hit wider notice, with a new report on it being presented in University Affairs. Coming into effect in early 2025, the Act requires that researchers with public institutions, like universities, must get the province’s approval before they can accept federal funding for anything. And why… Read more »