WINNIPEG, MB, Mar. 30, 2009/ — The last thing many students and their parents probably want to think about during spring vacation is homework. However, it is a relevant topic because there is an ongoing debate in educational circles about the value of homework.
CALGARY, AB, Mar. 30, 2009/ — In 2009, if someone doesn’t consider himself an environmentalist, I’d guess he is either contrarian to a fault or too worried about the damage done to the label by radicals.
March 29, 2009 By Sid Kaplan Travel Writer Troy Media SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Mar. 29, 2009/ Troy Media/ – Definitely plan to take credit cards with you when you travel, even when you travel abroad. It’s a good idea to let your card company or bank know when and where you’ll be traveling. Identity theft is [...]
PARIS, France, March 29, 2009/ Troy Media/ — Navigating Paris isn’t hard, as long as you remember of few simple rules.
EDMONTON, AB, Mar. 29, 2009/ Troy Media/ — Spain has a great many wind farms. In fact, by 2010, Spain will have 20,000 megawatts of installed capacity. At the peak of the winds this past February, it was able to generate 11,800 megawatts, or 29% of its energy requirements on a particular day (meaning that the turbines were working at 69% of their capacity).
REGINA, SK, Mar. 26, 2009/ — This Saturday night will mark a curious cultural event called “Earth Hour.” At half past eight, millions of people will turn off their lights in a globally orchestrated demonstration meant to raise awareness of climate change.
EDMONTON, AB, Mar. 26, 2009/ Troy Media/ — As Gordon Brown, the British Prime Minister, dashes around the Americas hell-bent on positioning himself as the saviour of the world, the G20 summit to be held for a few hours next week is looking increasingly problematic.
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BERKELEY, CA, Mar. 23, 2009/ Troy Media/ — At a claim office of about 125 employees, the head of Human Resources spent the day observing the local manager. Not only had the office ranked high on productivity, but this particular manager had received fantastic feedback on her company’s Leadership Measurement survey. So the HR executive was curious to watch her interact with employees to figure out what generated this great response.
CALGARY, AB, Mar. 23, 2009/ — Over the past year, much of the political class around the world acted as if talk would help beaten-down economies speed through the recession . . .