Filipinos emerge as new force in BC politics

Even though I've been following the Vancouver election quite closely I was unaware of this dimension.  An interesting read from a local paper that gets too little credit for publishing important news."Behind...

Skye Bortoli Bent On Saving Those Whales

"At 14 years of age, Skye Bortoli is already a seasoned anti-whaling campaigner. So much so she's writing a book about her life to inspire other young 'uns to take up the cause. In May, Skye headed a delegation of three Australian schoolgirls who flew to Alaska to speak at...

Bust heads and toss wheels: RollerCon 2007

I am not in any way an athlete, but I did have a brief career in figure skating that was ended by a tragic backyard-swing accident (I broke my leg). Since then I've harboured a love for any sport that requires...

Make the Most of Your First Job

"As you step into your first postgrad work experience, there are a lot of things you need to know that your textbooks didn't teach you over the past four years. Here is what you should be gleaning from your first adventure in the world of work. Your First Job Is Not Your...

The Business Casual Dress Code

"The American workplace is much different than it was five years ago: Everything from corporate structure and hiring practices to work schedules and compensation has been affected. But these important areas are not the only marked differences in today's changing...

Bridge the Generation Gap with a Younger Boss

"You're over 40, and your new boss is under 30. You're not alone. As seasoned workers continue to delay retirement, this scenario will become the rule rather than the exception. The situation might be an adjustment for you, so here are some tips to help you manage your...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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