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Trekkies Rejoice – Star Trek Discovery
Last season, I watched the first episode of Star Trek Discovery and discovered it wasn’t for me. It didn’t feel like the Star Trek I grew up loving. However, a friend of mine encouraged me to keep watching and I am glad that I did. The show has done a great job at respecting the…
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We All Need Unplugged Alone Time
For some of us, it is difficult to truly be alone with our thoughts. We are constantly bombarded with all sorts of stimuli. If we have a spare moment, we often fill it by turning to our smart phones. It has gotten to the point that many of us simply do not know how to…
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420 in the Forest City
DWG Entertainment Presents “420 in the Forest City” Come celebrate the unofficial holiday with some great live performances by . . . Jux Cain Lola Mathew Ferguson Mic Guts Singafrass TempoMental Traffimatics Typo with special guest, Ngajuana featuring DJ Chase March and DJ Wiskaz on the 1s and 2s plus, an 8 Man Dopest 16…
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The 11th Doctor Still Travels with The Ponds
The Eleventh Doctor Archives: Volume 2 I haven’t read Volume 1 of this collection, but I would like to. I read graphic novels out of order all the time, simply due to the fact that I borrow whatever is available from the public library when I visit one of the branches. I really loved the…
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Chef Borges Live – The Highlights
Word is Bond Rap Radio threw a concert Saturday April 13, 2019 at The Rec Room in London, Ontario. Chef Borges headlined the show, with performances by Jay., Solyd Roy, Oh KG, Mad Hattr, and Jag.Huligan. SirRealWorld Studios sponsored a 16 Bar Competition that featured some great talent featuring Brewza, Typo, Lola, and a few…
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The Key to Getting Student Engagement
There are countless books on the market aimed at teachers. However, some of the best teaching advice comes from books aimed at business professionals, coaches, and even hostage negotiators. In his book, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it, Chris Voss lays out some tools that will perfectly fit in…
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All-Ages Rap Show in London on Saturday
Chef Borges is headlining his first concert this Saturday with some special guests. DJ Chase March will be providing the music all night long. with performances by Solyd Roy Jay. Jag.Huligin Oh Kg Mad Hattr Plus, We will be hosting a special 16 Bar Competition that is open to anyone who wants to come on stage…
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April – 11 Years Ago
Every month, I stroll through the posts I wrote last year at the time and create a small highlight reel of sorts. There are a few months I haven’t done yet, so I am trying to catch up. Let’s jump back in time, eleven years and see what was happening then. Read all of the…
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Countdown America
Countdown America by M.C. Fox Isabella Bendel used to be a field agent for the CIA. After the death of her husband, she accepted a promotion to a supervisor position. One of the reasons she took the job was because it should have been a lot less dangerous. After all, she now had to manage…
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Great Classroom Displays
As a supply teacher, I get to see a lot of different classrooms. Here are some of the best displays I have come across is the past few weeks. I like the use of colour here. It guides students on how to do a literary analysis. This poster on creativity is great. It reminds us…