If you have undergraduate courses ending December 31, 2012, you’ll want to note the University’s special holiday exam procedures?and order your final examinations as soon as possible. If your course contract date is December 31, you must submit your exam requests before the University closes for the holidays. Athabasca University will be closed from December… Read more »
The skies are grey, but your surroundings don’t have to be; with indoor-friendly plants and fresh-cut flowers from the florist’s or grocery store, you can bring a bit of bright colour into your home. This week’s links offer some tips to choose and keep the best and longest-lasting blooms. Language of the Flowers It’s common… Read more »
As the end of the semester approaches, odds are there’s a research paper brewing at the back of your mind. Stumped on the mechanics of composition? Got a grammar or usage question? Need help with a citation? Whatever your writing-related dilemma, You’re sure to find help at Purdue’s Online Writing Lab (OWL), a fantastic resource… Read more »
Maybe your favourite amusement park has closed for the season–or, if you prefer warmer destinations, the busy season’s getting into swing. This week’s links investigate a few lesser-known, original, and downright odd theme parks. It’s time to rethink that family vacation! No Dynamite Napoleon: dictator or saviour? You may be able to decide yourself in… Read more »
It’s common knowledge that our oceans have increasingly become dumping grounds for discarded plastics that make their way into floating masses miles wide. But even if it were collected, where would we put it all? As Mother Earth News reports, green-minded company Method has just begun marketing ?bottles made from a blend of plastic recovered… Read more »
November’s begun, which means that NaNoWriMo–National Novel Writing Month–is in full swing. Participants in NaNoWriMo commit to completing a 15,000-word short novel in just 30 days, and local and online support groups abound for authors attempting to work within the guidelines. But NaNoWriMo isn’t the only place you’ll find writers struggling to fit stories into… Read more »
As the end of the semester approaches, odds are there’s a research paper brewing at the back of your mind. Stumped on the mechanics of composition? Got a grammar or usage question? Need help with a citation? Whatever your writing-related dilemma, You’re sure to find help at Purdue’s Online Writing Lab (OWL), a fantastic resource… Read more »
At Home: What’s In Your Wallet? So what’s in your wallet? If You’re like an increasing number of Canadians, the better question might be ?What is your wallet?? After all, as The Globe and Mail reports, a recent survey shows that Canadians are highly receptive to mobile payments, with 47 per cent of smart phone… Read more »
It’s common knowledge that our oceans have increasingly become dumping grounds for discarded plastics that make their way into floating masses miles wide. But even if it were collected, where would we put it all? As Mother Earth News reports, green-minded company Method has just begun marketing ?bottles made from a blend of plastic recovered… Read more »
After Hurricane Sandy’s winds, rain, and flooding brought the East Coast to a standstill, it seems a good time to evaluate our own emergency preparedness. After all, disaster conditions–whether an earthquake, blizzard, city-wide power outage, or even a house fire?can happen anywhere. This week’s links offer some tips for sensible emergency preparedness. Armed with a… Read more »