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• Changing Filters of Print Media?

  
  Eastwood Zhao dot COM — Authority: 110
  Mary, I was leaving a comment for you on your print media post, but it became multi-paragraphed. Instead, here’s a post.Your post is very appropriate for my current state of mind. Right now, as I work on my sociology assignment, the table that I use in the Woodward library is covered by piles of newspaper ...
  15 hours ago

• The African Paradox: Iris Amuto

  
  Terry — Authority: 129
  Talk number four from TEDx Terry talks . One of compelling moments that stuck with us, was when Iris said, “I repeat. Not all Africans are hungry or poor…” - – - Name: Iris Amuto Talk Title: “The African Paradox” Notes: Faculty of Arts, Political Science Department, Major: Political ...
  21 hours ago

• Interdisciplinary Soup for Lunch

  
  Terry — Authority: 129
  Terry* is all about sharing perspectives.  On our big university campus, and in our increasingly burdened lives, how often do we get a chance to have a meaningful conversation about things that matter with someone very different from yourself?  NOT OFTEN – or if you do you’re lucky.  Mostly, I talk to the same ...
  23 hours ago

• UBC student union complains to UN about tuition fees

  
  Macleans OnCampus — Authority: 537
  Yes, you heard that correctly.
  23 hours ago

• Cool Event: UBC World AIDS Day Events Dec 1st-3rd

  
  Terry — Authority: 129
  When I’m looking for inspiration to dig deep and persevere through final exam study sessions, final project intensity and long paper writing sessions, I take a break and attend awesome events.  Like the UBC World AIDS Day Events. They sound like an incredible way to kick December off. Hosted by a number of student ...
  2 days ago

• For what it’s worth, I’m on twitter now…

  
  Terry — Authority: 129
  … because I am keen to see if it has any utility in general for some of the programs I run. In fact, I’m even curious to see if it would be useful in the context of being used during classes – like using #ASIC200 during lectures for instance. I know, I know… how can that be anything but distracting. ...
  3 days ago

• Meaningful Work: A Necessary Evil?

  
  Eastwood Zhao dot COM — Authority: 110
  Building on Tysune’s review of the book, here are my thoughts on The 4-Hour Workweek.I disagree with the concept of  a 4-hour long working week. I used to be a huge fan of this book towards the end of my high school days, but in retrospect, I disagree with its underlying message.What is Tim Ferris [...]Related ...
  4 days ago

• It’s Not Too Late! Add Your Voice to the UBC Equity and Diversity Strategic Plan

  
  Terry — Authority: 129
  The Equity And Diversity Strategic Plan Working Group says: The Draft Equity and Diversity Strategic Plan can now be viewed here . The plan, which is being developed by the Equity and Diversity Working Group , has been informed by broad consultation on both campuses and outlines how the University plans to move ...
  1 week ago

• Cool Event: The Right to Adequate Housing: Global Issues, Local Action

  
  Terry — Authority: 129
  This sounds like an evening filled with much awesomeness. So excited to hear him speak! The Dr. Richard B. Splane Lecture presents Miloon Kothari, former UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, Commission on Human Rights, in a public lecture on the right to adequate housing. When : Thursday 26 Nov ...
  1 week ago

• “Money Matters – But Less Than People Think”

  
  FP Magazine Daily — Authority: 501
  On one otherwise unremarkable day, countless eons ago, one of our shrewder ancestors first exchanged puka shells, a red pebble, or a nugget of shiny metal for a wildebeest steak and human commerce was born. Or, more accurately, money was born. Ever since then people have been trying to link money and happiness. Are we ...
  1 week ago

• On the Perspectives of Global Nomads: Azim Wazeer

  
  Terry — Authority: 129
  Talk number three from TEDx Terry talks . Love the part about “butter chicken.” - – - Name: Azim Wazeer Talk Title: “On the Perspectives of Global Nomads” Notes: 4th year, Sauder School of Business. Topic: The last five years of Azim’s life have seen him undertake undergraduate ...
  1 week ago

• Laboratory Supervisor Vacancy UBC Indonesia

  
  Info Lowongan Kerja Terbaru 2009 — Authority: 145
  PT. UBC INDONESIA is now seeking for the following vacancies as : A. Laboratory Supervisor - To be assigned in Kalimantan Selatan - S1 Chemical / Laboratory graduated - Having experience min. 3 years in the required fields. - Strong responsibility & highly motivated individual. - Able to manage team. - Advance ...
  1 week ago

• A Guide to Agricultural and Industrial Commodity ETFs and ETNs

  
  SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page — Authority: 652
  Agricultural Commodity ETFs and ETNs Mixed Agricultural Commodity ETFs and ETNs Unleveraged Mixed Agricultural Commodity ETFs and ETNs E-TRACS UBS Bloomberg CMCI Agriculture Index ETN ( UAG ) E-TRACS UBS Bloomberg CMCI Food Index ETN ( FUD ) iPath Dow Jones-AIG Agriculture Subindex Total Return ...
  1 week ago

• Water on the moon all a marketing ploy

  
  Senses: A blog about the Thirdi Software perception — Authority: 131
  The recent discovery of water on the moon is one of the most exciting scientific discoveries since humanity began exploration of outer space. It captured headlines around the world with its broad implications but any child of the information age would be anything but shocked to hear that it was all part of an ...
  1 week ago

• Impress me with your song choice. Leave a comment.

  
  Terry — Authority: 129
  O.K. So I use to be one those folks who took music very seriously, and even though I’m an old fart now, I still like to hear about interesting music that’s out there. Suggest something in the comments! Maybe even let me know what that song is good for (for studying, being mellow, being forlorn-like, for ...
  1 week ago

• JANEK LEJA, Grodzisko, Poland, 1918 — Victoria, Canada, 2009: In Memoriam

  
  CCC BLOG — Authority: 136
  The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows his handiwork Psalm 19   Janek Leja was born in Grodzisko, Poland, in 1918. He was raised by his uncle and was at university when WW2 began. After his release from imprisonment in Siberia, he served in the Polish Forces in the Middle East and in ...
  1 week ago

• UBC students design pavilion for 2010 Olympics

  
  World Landscape Architect — Authority: 140
  Sarah Chung at the THEUBYSSEY.CA reports The 24-hour design session, or 24-hour charette, consisted of interdisciplinary architecture student teams designing a rain-proof, bright, and lively pavilion to be erected in Downtown Vancouver for the 2010 Olympics. The event was held at the Lasserre Building and ended at ...
  2 weeks ago

• Gender Quest: Alexander Cannon

  
  Terry — Authority: 129
  Talk number two from TEDxTt 2009 . A great speech given by Alex Cannon on the role of gender in his life and ours. Name: Alexander Cannon Talk Title: “Gender Quest” Notes: Faculty of Arts, Music, DMA in Trumpet Performance, 4th year. Topic: Alex discusses the influence of gender in his own life in ...
  2 weeks ago

• Access to medicines: and for credit too!

  
  Terry — Authority: 129
  Sonja says: “No doubt many of you have seen Mike Gretes’ fantastic talk at TEDxTerry Talks 08. If you haven’t yet, there’s a treat in store for you! Check it out: While I don’t have an adorable goatee like Mike does, I share his enthusiasm for increasing worldwide access to essential medicines. I also ...
  2 weeks ago

• (Again…) We Must Get More Sleep, Not Less!

  
  Eastwood Zhao dot COM — Authority: 110
  This is a response to “10 Tips To Reducing The Amount Of Sleep You Need.”No disrespect, but this post is misleading. University students, particularly first-years, are under high amounts of stress while adjusting into their new ways of life.  We need to have as much sleep as possible in order to thrive ...
  3 weeks ago

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