2008 Woodie Awards
Case study: La Senza
More than 172 million shoppers visited retail stores and websites this past weekend, according to the National Retail Federation's 2008 Black Friday Weekend Survey. The holiday season is the year's top sales season, and as customers are driven to retail stores and websites, companies are trying to make their products better than the rest.
Local ski resorts for every level and budget
Carving down a mountain dusted with fresh powder is one of the glories of winter. Add some piping hot cocoa next to the fire afer a day on the mountain and you have yourself a fabulous winter vacation. There are many ski slopes within a few hours of Montreal, and whatever your skiing experience you should be able to find a suitable one.
The cheap and delicious way to survive the holiday season
This year, why not shoot for a more recession-appropriate gift that will charm just about everyone on your list (and can be made in about an hour)? I've been whipping up batches of biscotti, wrapping bundles of them in tissue paper (or newspaper...it's retro and free), tying them up with some ribbon, and giving them away as holiday gifts to just about everyone I know.
Egg nog Historical authority: Variations of this hot egg-and-milk drink originated in medieval Europe. It became fashionable for the upper-crust (who could afford fresh dairy)-after all, nothing spices up high tea more than raw yolk with a bit of sherry-but soon became popular with all classes in the English colonies.
The hunt for student friendly cafés: Starbucks, I never knew thee
Chain cafés have their perks, with their soft lighting, plush couches, and complicated drinks. But once exams begin, finding a decent table or comfortable chair requires a reservation, and the library is even worse. A good place to study should be easily accessible, have a quiet setting, and offer an excellent coffee selection.
Alternative Approaches to Media When: Dec. 2; open house from 6:30; screenings from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Where: Arts lobby and Leacock 132 This exhibit will showcase short films produced by Prof. Alanna Thain's Alternative Approaches to Media class. The works will address fundamental questions on film as a meduim in 2008.
