At Home: Wine Fake Imagine settling down one evening with a bottle of fine wine from an established winery. Setting out the glasses. Uncorking the bottle. Pouring the wine. Taking a sip, and discovering that its quality is appalling?and that It’s a fake. Recently, That’s what happened to several Ontario wine connoisseurs. As the Toronto… Read more »
Spring: It’s all about sunshine and bunnies and eggs. For students, It’s also about substantial endings?and beginnings. Whether You’re approaching the final homestretch of your first course or getting ready to graduate in a few months, spring often means preparing to take some big steps. No wonder we all need a March break to refocus… Read more »
In another week we’ll all have a laugh as April 1st rolls around and the pranks multiply around the globe. At the same time, we’ll have the uncanny sense of being unable to trust anyone, because even the most serious-minded person might loosen up on April Fool’s Day and try to pull our leg. The… Read more »
Education majors will want to enlist the aid of the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), an ?online digital library of education research and information.? This web resource, which is operated by the US Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, is a fantastic research aid, particularly for students who are in upper-level classes or pursuing… Read more »
At Home: Play Book The divide between academics and sports is often vast. And although both are important for a well-rounded education, frequently one is sacrificed at the expense of the other. Not so for one hockey coach, though?he’s using his cred as team leader to encourage his players to score in the wide world… Read more »
Education majors will want to enlist the aid of the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), an ?online digital library of education research and information.? This web resource, which is operated by the US Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, is a fantastic research aid, particularly for students who are in upper-level classes or pursuing… Read more »
Every time a disaster strikes, we’re reminded that emergency conditions?whether an earthquake or a tsunami or a city-wide power outage or a house fire?can happen anywhere. And regardless of whether a disaster will actually affect us in the future, being ready just in case is never a bad idea. This week’s links offer some tips… Read more »
Education majors will want to enlist the aid of the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), an ?online digital library of education research and information.? This web resource, which is operated by the US Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, is a fantastic research aid, particularly for students who are in upper-level classes or pursuing… Read more »
At Home: The Darker Side of Snow Snow. It’s pretty to look at but a pain to shovel, and dangerous to drive in but fun to play in. However, playing outdoors in the white stuff isn’t always a good time. Without proper care, those tiny flakes can cause tragic consequences. As the CBC reports, a… Read more »
On March 17, everyone’s a little bit Irish?and for the day, green is definitely the new black, whether in clothing or hair colour or decorations or food. One of the most iconic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happens in Chicago, whose time-honoured tradition of turning the Chicago River green has been going strong for over 40… Read more »