It’s arguably one of the most popular genres in Canada, yet country music is strangely disliked by many individual listeners. I often hear that today’s catalogue is largely tarnished by pop’s influence, resulting in lowbrow lyrics, formulaic instrumentals, and aesthetic stereotypes in music videos. Depending on audience reception, this can be true of all modern,… Read more »
Lately, things seem to be spiraling out of control. It seems like 2020 decided to start the new decade off with some action. Some are taking it seriously while others continue to stick their head in the sand and dismiss what’s happening around them. I even came across a Washington Post news clip showing quite… Read more »
It’s an old cliché that we’re hard-wired to be social animals. Like cows dipping their heads to nosh on some clover, all the while furtively murmuring gossip about whose calves nibbled at whose udders unbeknownst to the other’s Mothers, we humans thrive on gabbing in groups. Who are we going to low conspiratorially to now?… Read more »
Every Saturday, my family and I have made pancakes. We’ve done this for at least eight years. This recipe is tried and true and never fails. We usually weigh some of the ingredients, but I’ve changed it for measurement. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have!! Saturday Pancakes Prep time: 15… Read more »
There’s been a lot of fear and panic surrounding the worldwide pandemic taking place. While AU students are not unfamiliar to online classroom’s and learning indoors, students still may face challenges when obtaining groceries. Specifically, grocery shopping is turning into a headache for myself as I take many careful precautions before shopping for the ingredients… Read more »
Clinical drug trials took place at my hospital. Groups of patients were encouraged to go on a new drug. Due to the drug, many of these patients’ bellies swelled over a short time to what looked like a full pregnancy. The patients also risked dying due to blood cell counts that could go awry, hence… Read more »
PHIL 337 (Business Ethics) is a three-credit, senior level, applied ethics course that focuses on the ethics of enterprise, exchange, corporate responsibility, work, consumption, and trade. This course has no prerequisites and is not available for challenge. For more information on Athabasca University’s philosophy courses, visit their philosophy home page. Business Ethics is made up… Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi, because of the corona virus my husband and I have been off work and home with our kids for seven days and we are already stressed out. I know it’s the right thing to do, but, oh my god, I don’t know how stay at home parents do it. I have a… Read more »
Well, now, it appears that Mr. Crow, that wily old shapeshifting trickster, is at it again—this time in the guise of the plague. Novel coronavirus? I never imagined, thirty-plus years ago, just how timely my developing propensity for escapism and social distancing would one day become. In all modesty, though, I’ve long been a Houdini-level… Read more »
Don’t ever stop dreaming, even if you don’t have the cash or time to achieve your biggest aspirations. You can still tread forward until the time is right. And then—bam!—you’re on track to claim the prize. If your dream is to become a doctor, nurse, or certified accountant, then (to state the obvious) you’ll need… Read more »