Quebec Student Strike: Principled or Petty?
“It remains unacceptable that acts of violence and criminal acts are committed,” Montreal police said in an official statement, “A demonstration is then declared illegal and all persons have to immediately »
Homework Leads to Success if It's not Excessive
While it may be beneficial for very young ones, such as kindergarteners, to let them and their learning habits run amok and spend time on creative activities, for first and second graders it might be better to buckle »
Europe 2012-2013: Hot Spots And Cooling Points
[/caption] Cooling Points: Driving Solutions The above analysis is heavy and de-spiriting. It needs a pick-me up. Here is a list of ten cooling points that can be used to deal practically with various hot »
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day: Women and Girls in ICT
As the world begins to revolve around technology more and more, it seems to be becoming a right that everyone everywhere has access to technology, and promoting that »
An Ideal Future, Or My Bucket List Of Change
Happy birthday, Urban Times. Here’s to working together to turn our bucket lists into a shiny new inspirational world. Thanks for letting me walk, talk, and share with you. I’m looking forward to a whole lot »
Internships: a Fruitless Necessity
Graduating from university is no longer all you need to get by in today’s competitive job market. As graduate unemployment rates sky rocket, internships have become an invaluable asset to any resumé. »
An Ideal Future, Or My Bucket List Of Change
Happy birthday, Urban Times. Here’s to working together to turn our bucket lists into a shiny new inspirational world. Thanks for letting me walk, talk, and share with you. I’m looking forward to a whole lot »
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day: Women and Girls in ICT
As the world begins to revolve around technology more and more, it seems to be becoming a right that everyone everywhere has access to technology, and promoting that »
Europe 2012-2013: Hot Spots And Cooling Points
A list of ten political hot spots and topics that are likely to play a major role in European affairs over the coming 12 months, followed by ten cooling points that will help you deal with them. »
Quebec Student Strike: Principled or Petty?
The Quebec 2012 Student Strike may look like it has taken a turn for the better, but the tentative deal isn’t as sweet as expected. The prospect of education costs in Quebec look as dreary as ever, with the riots »
Homework Leads to Success if It’s not Excessive
While it may be beneficial for very young ones, such as kindergarteners, to let them and their learning habits run amok and spend time on creative activities, for first and second graders it might be better to buckle »
Obama Prepares To Fight For Far-Off Green Future
It’s often said that death and taxes are the two constants in life. In politics, hot-button issues have plagued incumbent politicians in every era. Many of us can recall past issues with a bemused smile, while »
Preventing Sex-Selective Abortions
Gender selection, or the process of using medical techniques to choose the sex of offspring, is illegal in Canada. However, theory does not always reflect reality. On 23 April 2012, a British Columbia newspaper was »
Come On, There’s Much More Than The Surface
It pays to follow people who you wouldn’t normally talk to, and might not fully understand. Subscribing to newsletters tends to bring you some eye-opening discussions brought on by people with strong beliefs. It’s »
Today is World Malaria Day 2012
Malaria is a curable and prevantable disease. Simple and cheap measures such as anti-malarial pills and mosquito nets have drastically reduced global rates of infection worldwide, yet it continues to be a hallmark of the developing world. Today, 25 April, is a day of »