Keeping Up With Technology and the Line We Draw
The author reflects on rapid tech change from first day photos to MP3 players and cell phones in schools. They discuss personal use, temptations to overuse devices, cheating concerns with iPods, and balancing learning tools with responsible behavior.
Alberta communities discuss drug issues and smoke bylaw action
Whitecourt forms a drug coalition to address alcohol and drug abuse with plans for fall programs. Westlock notes renewed life in its smoking bylaw with a Smoke-Free Westlock Committee petitioning in September at Sobey's, the recreation centre and the Christian Book Store. Claresholm reports a spray park fund drive not soliciting funds door to door after Lori Hoff notes two girls collected donations near 46th Avenue West and First Street.
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Whitecourt
Westlock - Westlock
Westlock Committee
Sobey’s
Recreation Centre
Christian Book Store
Claresholm
Lori Hoff
46Th Avenue West
First Street
Hoff
United 93 real time account of Sept 11 hijacking film
A sober real time portrayal of United Flight 93 during the 9/11 attacks drawn from the 9/11 Commission Report and victim families. The restrained direction by Paul Greengrass and unknown cast convey tension as passengers confront the hijackers and air traffic control reacts. Price’s rating: eight and a half out of ten.
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United 93
Hollywood
United Flight 93
United States
Paul Greengrass
Price
Aging Well The Trick
A reflective column on aging and perception from the author now in the aging population. It recalls personal milestones like a 60th birthday and 65 as Old Age Pension thresholds, notes age bias in stores and licensing, and suggests humor and attitude help keep a sense of youth despite growing older. The piece ends by stating column opinions are those of the writers.
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Barbara
Canada
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