Around the World: Passwords from the Grave Survivalists in Great Falls, Montana may have felt a little vindicated yesterday as the Emergency Broadcast System on KRTV in the area began broadcasting the message ?Civil authorities in your area have reported that the bodies of the dead are rising from their graves and are attacking the… Read more »
Back in the day, it was all about learning the ?three Rs.? Now, with the explosion of information technology into our everyday lives, many of us are more concerned with keeping up with the three Ws: specifically, the www, the worldwide web. It’s becoming more and more common for employers even in fields unrelated to… Read more »
At Home: Royal Blood The man had been buried beneath a parking lot in Leicester, England, for years?and his origins had stumped archaeologists, though they suspected royal ancestry. Now, thanks to a Canadian carpenter who turned out to be a long-lost relative, the mysterious skeleton has been identified as belonging to none other than King… Read more »
Current events?or currency? Talking about money at a dinner party may usually be thought gauche, but these fun news bytes are definitely the exception (and a little trivia never hurt anyone). Home Decor The penny may be obsolete in Canada and disappearing elsewhere, but the lowly coin is not without its uses: One Chicago couple… Read more »
At Home: Footprints in the Snow Remember those tracking skills from your days as a scout? they’re helpful in a city setting too, though they may allow you to chase down and catch a quarry That’s quite a bit different than a rabbit or deer. As Windsorite.ca reports, a thief was spotted after the victim’s… Read more »
It’s that time of year, the time when millions flee the winter blahs for sunnier climates, snowy adventures, or a week spent curled up in front of a cozy fireplace. Here at The Voice we’ll be taking a brief break, too, while we refocus, recharge, and get ready for the next step for The Voice… Read more »
Back in the day, it was all about learning the ?three Rs.? Now, with the explosion of information technology into our everyday lives, many of us are more concerned with keeping up with the three Ws: specifically, the www, the worldwide web. It’s becoming more and more common for employers even in fields unrelated to… Read more »
As Toronto begins a new and controversial program examining the value of graffiti in the city, It’s a good time to take a look at how this art form is growing and evolving. While the debate rages?art or not??check out these links for a new look at what graffiti and street art are all about…. Read more »
At Home: Quit While Ahead It’s no secret that smoking cigarettes negatively impacts your health, and that quitting could save your life. But did you know that the earlier you quit, the better chance you have at achieving the lifespan of someone who’s never touched a cigarette? As The Toronto Star reports, a new study… Read more »
It takes a lot of planning to map out an academic career. But when You’re working with information in several different media, the process can be time-consuming and frustrating. However, the future is promising: AU has launched DegreeWorks, ?a comprehensive academic advising and degree audit solution? that communicates directly with AU’s internal student information system… Read more »