Some people like to buy clothes, others electronics but for me there is only one thing I really enjoy buying: books. Call me old fashioned (I take it as a compliment) but there is nothing more satisfying and exciting as picking up a new book. A figurative wonderland of new ideas that can open your…
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I just started reading this book called The Little Big Things and after ten minutes, I knew it was special. I know a book is amazing when I’m reading and I suddenly stop and think: “Wow, this is something I have to write down.” (or type in my Blackberry as it were). Here’s a tidbit…
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“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” – Mark Twain One of the great triumphs of man is when he first discovered the invention of writing. It’s probably one of the most underrated inventions that is taken for granted by the majority of people. Not only because it’s used on a daily basis by…
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I remember the good old days (I really shouldn’t be using that phrase, I’m way to young), when I’d scavenge campus seminars for free pizza, free pop and the occasional free t-shirt. Back in Waterloo, the first few weeks of every term was filled with co-op employer information sessions. This meant, every day, you could…