At Home: Bear in There ?There’s a polar bear in our Fridigdaire,? goes the Shel Silverstein poem. For one Newfoundland family, that became a little too close to reality when a polar bear broke into their home in the middle of the night. As The Globe and Mail reports, homeowner Louis Reardon ?got the shock… Read more »
Recycling is easy?for the basics, like glass, paper, and aluminum. But what about items that are harder to classify (?weird? plastics, electronics, ink and toner cartridges, and more)? Click these links to learn how to recycle some of your other household junk. Ink and Toner While there are options for refilling your ink cartridges and… Read more »
Searching for artistic inspiration?or the chance to relax while examining works of art? Whether you prefer the Louvre (Paris), the Museum of Modern Art (New York), or the Museum of Islamic Art (Qatar), there’s a world of exploration available right at your fingertips with Google’s new Art Project. And you don’t even need to leave… Read more »
At Home: Northern Lights Whether visible or not, chemical fogs often hang over heavily populated areas, polluting the air and causing unknown damage to human beings as well as to plant and animal life. However, what we may not realize is that the chemicals may also be seeping north to sully some of the last… Read more »
Decluttering? Downsizing? Filling up a giant dumpster with stuff we don’t need is a great feeling, but It’s not very planet-friendly. There are countless organizations and companies to which you can bring or mail your unneeded items and make a few dollars or enrich the lives of people who aren’t as fortunate. Here’s a small… Read more »
At Home: Happy Canadians How good is your life? If you live in Canada, the odds are high that You’re pretty content?so say the authors of a new study. As The Globe and Mail reports, ?Canada is the fifth-happiest country in the world, according to a global study on the social and economic well-being of… Read more »
Searching for artistic inspiration?or the chance to relax while examining works of art? Whether you prefer the Louvre (Paris), the Museum of Modern Art (New York), or the Museum of Islamic Art (Qatar), there’s a world of exploration available right at your fingertips with Google’s new Art Project. And you don’t even need to leave… Read more »
Spring break is over, and maybe You’re craving the peace and quiet of whatever serene locale you were fortunate enough to visit. Alternatively, maybe you welcomed the chaos of everyday life, which paled in comparison with your loud and busy sightseeing trip or the hectic craziness of the kids being home from school. Take a… Read more »
In order to meet the needs of our student readers, we’re ready to expand our coverage of Athabasca University-specific news, events, and resources. we’re seeking a regular writer who will research and cover these and other, similar topics on a freelance basis. Columns will be paid at the regular freelance rate. Interested applicants can send… Read more »
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA ALBERTA STUDENT MINISTERIAL INTERNS About Us The Government of Alberta offers diverse and rewarding career opportunities for everyone – from individuals beginning their careers to those with lots of experience. Summer employment provides students with the opportunity to learn about our organization, develop workplace skills, and gain career-related… Read more »