In most of Michael Caine’s films he plays a loud Cockney – an irritating but charming fellow – but not so with this spy thriller with more twists and turns than a mountain road! The film begins by revealing some of the traits of Caine’s character, Harry Palmer. He’s a healthy, sexually interested Brit who… Read more »
A Freeze Hits Alberta The Alberta government seems to have an interesting set of priorities. For instance, it recently announced (http://www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200311/15526.html) Bill 53 would place a freeze on auto-insurance premiums. It also recently announced (http://www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200311/15508.html) that Bill 43, even with the amendments, would remove any type of tuition cap from the public post-secondary system. Now… Read more »
Week of November 19, 2003 Missed your favorite shows? No problem. Primetime update gives you the rundown. Friends Last week, Monica and Chandler were visited by a social worker, who happened to know Joey from a “past encounter,” Ross and Rachel faced their fears of spiders and swing sets, respectively, and Phoebe and Mike, made… Read more »
Dear Sandra, Is it true that there are miracle cures out there for improving memory? I can read a chapter in my textbook and not remember what was at the beginning by the time I get to the end! I’m only in my mid-thirties, and I’m already losing my memory! Can’t Even Remember My Name… Read more »
One’s a little bit country and one’s a little bit rock and roll, but thank God neither are Donny and Marie (I swear those perky child stars will be the death of me). Roughstock – http://www.roughstock.com/ I am a country music dummy. Ask me anything about country music post 1991 and I won’t know “you… Read more »
Have you ever noticed that when you experience something new you suddenly notice similar events all around you? For instance, nearly every time I’ve purchased a different car, I began seeing the same make of vehicle everywhere I turned. Also, since I began law school, every social transaction has taken on legal connotations. I now… Read more »
This column will focus on educational issues affecting post-secondary students. It will address a wide range of topics. Students are encouraged to submit suggestions and educational topics they are concerned about, or personal experiences with courses or university situations they feel other students should know about. REGISTERED EDUCATION SAVINGS PLANS BENEFIT THE RICH! In an… Read more »
Last week I spoke about a disturbing new trend among Edmonton high schools. Student government is no longer being elected democratically by the students, but appointed by teachers instead. This disenfranchisement and loss of democracy is being justified with excuses such as, “student politics is just a popularity contest,” “students don’t vote anyway,” and “teachers… Read more »
If I were president of Athabasca University (AU) I would attempt to achieve four main goals during my term in office. First, I would endeavour to protect and advance AU’s position as best-in-class in the provision of accessible quality distance university education. Second, I would seek to slow tuition increases by economizing AU operations without… Read more »
Martin’s first warning comes when he sees “cat food” on the grocery bill. “Cat food, Maggie?” “Oh, that’s funny,” she says, looking embarrassed. “You can cross that one off, can’t you? Old habits, I guess.” “Cat food, my goodness, Maggie. That was years ago.” His hand on the railing is white at the edges, his… Read more »