With motion pictures such as The Impossible, and the upcoming movie San Andreas, popular culture is bringing science into homes around the world. Through adaptations such as these, the public’s knowledge of large-scale earthquakes and subsequent megathrust events is expanding. Do situations such as these register in the minds British Columbians?
Do you ever have the overwhelming desire to get a DQ Blizzard? Would you search far and wide for a bag of Cheetos? If yes, then you’re not alone. Almost everyone will experience food cravings throughout their life; in fact, according to a survey conducted by Nestlé in 2006, 98 per cent of Canadians experience some sort of food craving.
Sleep is the best thing that can happen to me in a day. I love to sleep, and I never feel I have enough. A quick nap every now and then keeps me active all day long and I never miss a chance to have it; this really makes a lot of difference in my health and daily routine. Sleep is a very important biological activity that is necessary for our well-being.
Victims of the February 16 fire that destroyed a four-storey apartment complex have received an outpouring of donations from the public.
After a yearlong hiatus, the Douglas College Women’s Centres once again have student staffing. As of this year’s winter semester, Douglas student Leanne Monks has been employed as the Women’s Centre student assistant.
Over the last few years, I’ve had a relationship with food that seems perpetually in flux. When I was 17, I became a pescatarian because I read it was more environmentally friendly to not eat meat. Indeed, in Eating Animals, Jonathan Safran Foer notes that factory farming is more detrimental to the environment than driving
Are you and your significant other thinking of taking the next step in your relationship by moving in together? While the prospect of spending day in and day out with your love can be romantic, too many couples fail to see the real-life implications of living together. This may cause unwanted stresses and tragically may end up with you being single.
Begin by heating your frying pan, melting 1 tsp. of butter before adding your onions. Sauté onions, stirring occasionally until they are translucent. While your onions cook, lightly butter one side of your bread and slice your cheese.
February 22 saw this year’s airing of the Oscars, and the stars were out in full force—and full regalia. For those of us who don’t need to own an evening gown anytime soon, we can still benefit from that Oscar fashion fever by taking a page out of our favourite celebrity’s book, and applying the formal wear’s characteristics to our everyday style.
The Spud Shack is a quaint little place, nestled just off of the eastbound SkyTrain platform at New Westminster station. Their extensive beer and wine selection is scrawled out by deft hand in multicoloured chalk. I stopped by just in time for the dinner rush and the place was packed with a hip crowd of loyal customers.
