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Book: Jacob McArthur Mooney, The New Layman’s Almanac Publication date: 2008 Publisher: McClelland and Stewart, Toronto Dream in maximums. Hold on to the top rung until the freeze hits- someone will be hiring. They’ll need you to plow snow, break ice. Nothing I could say about survival would impress you. You make soup on a… Read more »
About 25 years ago I took the emergency medical technician-ambulance course via distance learning through SAIT. Studies included anatomy, with a 1983 textbook called Structure and Function of the Human Body. Today it looks decidedly dated; low-tech and textbooky. My 2002 Atlas of Anatomy, on the other hand, is richly illustrated and meticulously labelled. Want… Read more »
Merchandise Still for Sale We still have some locks and memory keys available for sale. Both of these were designed with ease of mailing in mind, which means they’re small enough to be easily stored pretty much anywhere. The wristband USB key is a unique way to carry around your assignments, online materials, and even… Read more »
DVD: An Inconvenient Truth Released: 2006 Directed by David Guggenheim ?When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.? Traditional American hymn In Cormac McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic novel The Road… Read more »
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DVD: The Great Debaters, 2007 Directed by Denzel Washington ?How does it become a man to behave toward this American government to-day? I answer, that he cannot without disgrace be associated with it. I cannot for an instant recognize that political organization as my government which is the slave’s government also.? Henry David Thoreau, ?On… Read more »
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Meet Your New Council The AUSU Council and staff have added and updated their bio pages. If You’re curious about who these nine people are, you can go to our council page to find out more, or meet our Councillors in the AUSU chat room at the times announced on the front page of the… Read more »
Everyone from Norman Cousins to stand-up comedians understands the benefits of humour. Cousins discovered he could remain pain-free for hours if he watched funny movies. Speakers and consultants have emerged who focus on workplace humour as a way to build teams and reduce stress. Scientists have studied the physical and mental health benefits of good… Read more »