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Click of the Wrist – Cave Divers

Whether You’re hunting for pirate treasure or bats or just plain adventure, caves are enduring places of mystery. But if regular caves are exciting, how about underwater caves? This week’s links take you deep into the watery shadows and the amazing world of cave divers. A Cave Diver Story This astonishing footage is from the… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Ottawa college may cut some trades programs – In Foreign News: Unmade beds could be good for your health

At Home: Ottawa college may cut some trades programs The federal government has been promoting apprenticeships and training in the trades, but one Ottawa college may cut two of its trade programs. As the CBC reports, Algonquin College ?is considering cutting programs in trades such as horticulture and toolmaking.? Although teachers and others familiar with… Read more »

Did You Know? – Open Culture

Philosophy blogs. Free classic films. Foreign-language lessons. Free online courses in everything from biology to psychology. What do all these have in common? You can find them (and plenty more) at Open Culture, the ?best free cultural and educational media on the web.? The site is a treasure trove of original commentary and links to… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Calorie Count

More can sometimes be better?but not when it comes to foods that are loaded with staggering amounts of fat and calories. Like the peanut-butter-and-chocolate-milk shake that ?packs the equivalent of 68 strips of bacon in saturated fat.? That pales in comparison to some of the other heavyweights out there, though. Worst Desserts These desserts rank… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Low percentage of Canadian undergrads studying abroad – In Foreign News: US experts predict wild hurricane season

At Home: Low percentage of Canadian undergrads studying abroad According to a recent study, most Canadian undergrads say they’re interested in world issues and like the idea of studying abroad. But when it comes to putting that into action, ?less than 3 per cent ventured to a foreign country as part of their studies.? As… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Highly Engaging

Recently, a university college valedictorian proposed to her boyfriend onstage at the graduation ceremony. He accepted, and as these links show, engagements and proposals can sometimes take as much planning as the big day. Longest Engagement If you’ve been waiting months for that special someone to pop the question, don’t feel bad. When Octavio Guillen… Read more »

Did You Know? – Open Culture

Philosophy blogs. Free classic films. Foreign-language lessons. Free online courses in everything from biology to psychology. What do all these have in common? You can find them (and plenty more) at Open Culture, the ?best free cultural and educational media on the web.? The site is a treasure trove of original commentary and links to… Read more »

International News Desk. At Home: Copyright bill could mean big changes for consumers; In Foreign News: Irish students make it big with tiny invention

At Home: Copyright bill could mean big changes for consumers Copyright issues are more complex than ever, and an attempt to update Canada’s copyright laws could mean big changes for the way consumers listen to music and watch movies. As the CBC reports, the new bill could be tabled in the House of Commons as… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Manitoba welfare system may switch to debit cards – In Foreign News: Vehicle computer systems at risk to hackers

At Home: Manitoba welfare system may switch to debit cards For many welfare recipients, the fees charged by cheque-cashing companies are just one more obstacle to making ends meet. But the Manitoba government is looking at a switch to debit cards, a move that would ?get around the stigma, fees and hurdles that can come… Read more »