At Home: Taxes may put the brakes on Dutch bikes at Olympics The Dutch government hopes to promote a healthier lifestyle by bringing hundreds of bikes to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. But high import taxes might just derail the plan, as the CBC reports. Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, is ?widely recognized as the most… Read more »
Pursuing your education can be a complicated (if exciting) venture: choosing a university, filling out enrolment forms, picking classes. And It’s even more daunting if You’re trying to navigate the complex world of student loans. If You’re new to the process (or still wondering if student loans are right for you), CanLearn is a government… Read more »
To most of us, smoke is annoying. It stinks up your clothes, pollutes the air, and sets off the smoke detector when you burn the toast. But to some people, It’s a work of art. This week, we take a look at the unexpected beauty of smoke. Smoke Art If these images are any indication,… Read more »
At Home: Blind sled dog ready to retire It’s not unusual that Isobel, a husky-cross sled dog, is ready for retirement. She’s nine years old, a standard age for sled-dog retirement. What is unusual is that Isobel is blind?and She’s been running that way for the past five years. As the CBC reports, Isobel ?staggered… Read more »
Whether It’s a five-star luxury resort or the simplest accommodations, most hotels rely on the same basic equipment: bed, bath, and TV. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some truly different hotels out there, and this week we venture into the strange world of theme hotels. Dibs on Poseidon Mystery Island. Poseidon Hotel Next time… Read more »
In last week’s Mindful Bard, readers were treated to the incredible talents of jazz banjoist Cynthia Sayer. Her graciousness as a musician was highlighted in a clip of her playing a house concert that included her nephew Brian on djembe. But if you found yourself wondering where the young musician had disappeared to, the answer… Read more »
The AUSU public council meeting on November 16 was a busy one, so grab your favourite mug and settle in because there are plenty of updates to share. To begin with, the vote ratifications contained standard items like the purchase of a new mail meter and a new position policy on copyright. But there was… Read more »
At Home: Shrinking Canadian birth rate takes toll on transplant lists In 2002, the average Canadian who needed a bone marrow transplant would have had a 54 per cent chance of having a sibling who was a suitable match. But thanks to Canada’s declining birth rate, that same Canadian’s odds would only be 37 per… Read more »
Curious about the latest news from AUSU council? Want to get the scoop on upcoming plans and programs? If You’re a current AUSU member, It’s as easy as picking up your phone. The next AUSU Public Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. MST. Public council meetings take place… Read more »
Pursuing your education can be a complicated (if exciting) venture: choosing a university, filling out enrolment forms, picking classes. And It’s even more daunting if You’re trying to navigate the complex world of student loans. If You’re new to the process (or still wondering if student loans are right for you), CanLearn is a government… Read more »