One of the scariest aspects of Halloween?at least for parents and dentists?is the amount of candy That’s consumed around October 31. But how do those little brightly-coloured gems make it from liquid mixture to trick-or-treat baskets? This week’s links shed light behind the scenes of a few of the season’s favourite treats. Candy Corn The… Read more »
At Home: Showered with Inspiration Are you a daydreamer? Do you think up your best ideas while taking a shower or going for a run? You’re not crazy?and You’re not alone. As The Globe and Mail reports, certain settings are more conducive to creativity and invention?and It’s not necessarily a quiet office with all the… Read more »
Green is the new, well, everything, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the plethora of ?earth-friendly? products now available. But isn’t this is a good development, giving us the opportunity to make a difference in our everyday lives? As the CBC reports, maybe not. A recent study of Canadian and American products suggests… Read more »
As the semester progresses, assignments and essays start piling up. And although many find their coursework stimulating and rewarding, It’s frequently the writing process That’s the biggest challenge. But there’s hope: if academic writing is your Achilles heel?or even if you just want some clarification on when to use a semicolon?consider visiting Athabasca University’s Write… Read more »
There’s no greater way to beat the autumn chill than by sipping a mug of cider and curling up with a good book?but It’s a joy That’s even better shared. Book clubs are increasing in popularity, and It’s no surprise; talking about that thrilling novel (or terrible one) creates a certain psychological bond, something often… Read more »
At Home: Who’s the Boss? The bad or clueless boss is so frequently the subject of comic strips, and sitcoms that It’s become cliché. However, it might be time to revise that impression. As the CBC reports, bosses appear to be getting better. A recent survey of 2,000 adult employees shows that Canadians gave their… Read more »
Think iTunes is just a music store? Think again. The online content giant now also offers iTunes U, a fantastic resource that contains a wealth of free learning materials. Over 300 universities, including big-name schools like Oxford, Cambridge, and Yale, have created publicly accessible course materials in a wide variety of media. Video lectures, audiobooks,… Read more »
At Home: Online Vigilantism Store owners who are victims of theft often turn to technology to prevent further crimes, but surveillance videos can only take them so far. The videos allow viewers to watch crimes unfold, but although suspects can be seen and described, positive identification is a little more difficult. For a Summerside, P.E.I.,… Read more »
As Halloween approaches, theatres fill with horror films and sinister events transpire on TV series. Currently appearing on a popular hit show is an instance of babies switched at birth, a creepy plot device That’s popped up in literature, television, and film for many years. But although It’s uncommon in the real world, it has… Read more »
Think iTunes is just a music store? Think again. The online content giant now also offers iTunes U, a fantastic resource that contains a wealth of free learning materials. Over 300 universities, including big-name schools like Oxford, Cambridge, and Yale, have created publicly accessible course materials in a wide variety of media. Video lectures, audiobooks,… Read more »