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From Where I Sit – Plans for Fall

The calendar assures us fall is here. With a bizarre summer, weather-wise, in many parts of Canada we need tangible proof the seasons are indeed changing. Edmonton had its hottest day of the year in early September and the forecast looks good for more above-average temperatures. This is a good thing for the hundreds of… Read more »

AUSU This Month – Annual AGM Held; Media Committee Started

Annual AGM Held As you probably already know from the AGM Report put out by the Voice, AUSU held its annual general meeting on March 23, 2009. In that meeting a number of important revisions to the definitions of AUSU membership occurred, to make sure that the Councillors you elect are able to represent you… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Rendezvous with a Friend

I’m too cynical to use Facebook despite the recent pressure on the company by Canada’s privacy commissioner. I can’t see the value in Twitter. Who gives a damn about what You’re doing as You’re doing it? I never texted and frankly can’t be bothered learning. Cripes, I’m starting to sound like that old codger Andy… Read more »

The Mindful Bard – Heaven on Earth

DVD: Heaven on Earth Theatrical Release: 2008 DVD Release: 2009 Starring: Preity Zinta, Balinder Johal, Vansh Bhardwaj Director: Deepa Mehta A Hamilton Mehta Production in co-production with The National Film Board of Canada A Myth Within a Fable Within an Actuality ?The demon locks Chand up in his castle. It starts to rain for seven… Read more »