Go here, watch the video. Do it now. I’ll wait. This is the kind of thing that AU researchers are helping to spearhead, and, old fogey though I may be, I think it might be something that works, not only to promote its own message but also that of AU as a university that people… Read more »
In last week’s edition of The Voice Magazine, I wrote about the role that the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency and the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians play in keeping the promise of Canada alive and well. All that was remaining was to explore “national” security through a provincial lens; that path… Read more »
Sticky rice dumplings are a traditional Chinese food made with glutinous sticky rice, filled with a sweet or savoury filling, wrapped in bamboo leaves. It is also known as Zhong Zi. This Chinese delicacy has been enjoyed for centuries, particularly during the Dragon Boat Festival (around the time of summer solstice). These savory sticky rice… Read more »
What makes us at AU special to potential employers? Exposure to The Voice Magazine articles promotes our personal and professional development. At my former brick-and-mortar university, many of its newspaper articles did not groom me for professional or even personal growth. However, The Voice Magazine‘s articles delve into ways to improve our well-being and discover… Read more »
I could tell when Susan walked in the door after work. She knew something was different. She usually came in warily, looking around to see where my mother was, or what had changed during the day. Today, I saw the carefully controlled look of surprise on her face. Nothing appeared to have changed. But everything… Read more »
The news sites this week have all been agog following the imaginary tale of the Titan, the doomed submersible that went in search of the Titanic. Story after story came out postulating what might have happened, what the situation might be for the people below, how long could they possibly hold out, the various timelines… Read more »
In last week’s edition of The Voice Magazine, I wrote about how organized crime might just be Canada’s greatest national security threat, and how it might be time for us to consider it so. Organized crime is far too dangerous, and society’s safety is far too important, to ever give credence to any idea that… Read more »
Can brain power be increased? Ask any Ph.D. student, and they’ll give us a thumbs up and a wink. It could be argued that there is no upper limit to brain power. But does brain power burn calories? Yes, brain power burns up to 20% of our daily energy. And at the Ph.D. level, who… Read more »
In 2019, I wrote an article introducing dim sum, a popular culinary tradition originating from the Canton area of China and that has captivated foodies from all over the world with its flavorful tapas that give a unique and entertaining dining experience. Dim sum directly translates to “touch the heart” or “heart’s delight” referring to… Read more »
