Over the past few years, vaping has become one of the most popular ways of consuming CBD oil. And with a myriad of products now available on the market, it’s important to know exactly what’s suitable for your vaping needs, and how to confirm their safety as well as quality. This article provides deeper insights […] … learn more→
Monthly Archives: October 2019

Why is Vaping becoming so popular?

ERA and Gender Equity-ish
Last week, the Australian Research Council (ARC) released their Gender and the Research Workforce report. While it appropriately positions the need for direct action in providing support to increase the national participation rates of female researchers, there’s an entire group of researchers missing from the analysis, graphs, and the resolutions of gender parity announced on the 10th of October […] … learn more→

School revisions: how to boost your memory before exams
Have you ever wondered what’s going on in your brain when you review your classes? Being aware of how it works, you will improve your ability to record and mobilize information. The three main components of memory are sensory memory, working memory and long-term memory. Here are some tips to activate all three and optimize your work […] … learn more→

Employment disruption ahead: Three ways federal policy can help workers
If the economy is a key issue this election, a central issue parties need to urgently address is the long-term employability of workers. Beyond higher-profile election promises like the NDP’s proposed $15-an-hour minimum wage, and the Green Party’s plan to train fossil fuel workers in renewable energy industries, workers across Canada need Ottawa to be looking ahead to ensure […] … learn more→

How to get the most out of your learning management system
The emergence of newer technologies has changed the functioning of almost every industry; education and eLearning are no exception. Online learning is now flexible and available to all. We are living in a time where we use Google or YouTube to find a solution for most of our problems. Among a wide range of technological […] … learn more→

Free speech on campus means universities must protect the dignity of all students
Free speech, a staple of modern democracy, has become the focal point for political and cultural forces impacting the university. Universities thrive in an environment of open inquiry. But recent controversies in universities around the globe expose the difficulties of crafting a strong position on free speech in this polarized time. Partly these controversies are a demonstration […] … learn more→

How to get your first credit card as a student
Heading to university or college brings a lot of change. Venturing into adulthood, means living alone, and that means increased financial responsibility. For students, this is a good time to start developing your credit and understanding responsible spending habits. Getting approved for a credit card may be easier said than done, which is why student […] … learn more→

Computer science now counts as math credit in most states – is this a good idea?
In 2013, a who’s who of the tech world came together to launch a new nonprofit called Code.org. The purpose of the organization was to get more computer science into schools. Billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates donated millions of dollars to the group. According to the organization’s last annual report, Code.org spent more than US$91 million between 2013 and 2018. Of […] … learn more→

10,000 word article on student debt cancellation misses the critical valid reason to do it
I’ve been hearing people seriously talk about cancelling student loan debt for at least a decade, probably more. Granted, almost everyone who’s for it has student debt, and most everyone against it doesn’t have student debt, so I appreciate conflict of interest here…but this is ad hominem, there are valid reasons both for and against […] … learn more→

There are differences between free speech, hate speech and academic freedom – and they matter
Last week, posters appeared at the University of Auckland inviting young white men to “assume the mantle of re-taking control of our own country” and to confront “anti-racism ideology”. The group was obviously unaware of the significance of the British High Commissioner’s expression of regret, in the same week, for the killing of several Māori people during their […] … learn more→