ANTIGONISH (CUP) ? It might be safe to say that most people would not be finding national identity stirred in with their early morning large double-double; however, Patricia Cormack, a sociology professor at St. Francis Xavier University, is otherwise inclined. In her article ??True Stories? of Canada: Tim Hortons and the Branding of National Identity,?… Read more »
AU’s Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process has been highlighted in a new book titled Prior Learning Portfolios: A Representative Collection, making AU the only Canadian institution to be included. The book, published by CAEL/Kendall Hunt Publishing, includes a CD-Rom with ?copies of relevant models, processes, templates, and samples from each contributing university as… Read more »
ST. JOHN’S (CUP) ? N.L. Liberal Education Critic Roland Butler doesn’t doubt Robert Simmonds? qualifications, but he does question the motives behind his appointment as chair of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s board of regents. Simmonds was once one half of the Simmonds-Kennedy law firm?the other half being N.L. Finance Minister Jerome Kennedy. He also advised… Read more »
The holiday season is fast approaching, and our last regular issue for 2008 will be on Friday, December 19 (we won’t publish December 26). we’ll be enjoying lots of eggnog and good cheer from December 22 through January 2, and will be back at work on January 5. On January 9, watch for our Best… Read more »
The holiday season is upon us, and no matter how you celebrate there will be food and drink and making merry?and some of the worst Christmas gifts, music, and films around. Here’s a look at some of the oddest holiday goodies on offer. Magical Reindeer Gem Ornaments There isn’t any magic, but they certainly come… Read more »
At Home: Canada Post loses passport applications It may be easier to find a guarantor for your passport application these days, but a bigger problem remains: Canada Post’s inability to actually deliver the forms to the passport office. More than 50 passport applications from Albert and BC have gone missing en route to passport offices… Read more »
HAMILTON (CUP) ? It’s Friday, and some students are thinking of taking a risk tonight. they’re grabbing their money, heading to the nearest casino, and letting their chips fall where they may. Gambling opportunities and venues are close to home. Lotteries, scratch cards, and online poker are all easily accessible to everyone, including students. And… Read more »
As the Iraq and Afghanistan wars drag on, the US Army and Navy have reportedly hired UK experts to create ?soldier bots??robots that can be sent into battle but will be programmed not to violate the Geneva Conventions. If you think robots are just the stuff of science fiction, think again. History of Robotics It… Read more »
AU’s Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process has been highlighted in a new book titled Prior Learning Portfolios: A Representative Collection, making AU the only Canadian institution to be included. The book, published by CAEL/Kendall Hunt Publishing, includes a CD-Rom with ?copies of relevant models, processes, templates, and samples from each contributing university as… Read more »
At Home: Ottawa couple warns about plan to get the lead out As if the debacle playing out on Parliament Hill isn’t enough, more signs of government incompetence have shown up in Ottawa’s lead pipe replacement plan. As the CBC reports, the city’s program will ?replace lead pipes under the street and sidewalk in front… Read more »