Troy Media – By Judy McEuen

Before you raise those eyebrows, monkeys may not be the usual pedestrians where you come from but they are usual occupants of temples and beaches in some of the most popular destinations in Asia and Africa. Continue Reading

Piled Higher and Deeper (PhD) is the comic strip about life (or the lack thereof) in academia. Its creator,  Jorge Cham got his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, and was a full-time Instructor and researcher at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) from 2003-2005.

For more information visit: http://www.phdcomics.com/ Continue Reading

Easterling is the creator of the hilarious Spud Comics.   Lonnie is the father of three darling children and holds down a full-time job to boot.  Where does he find the time? Continue Reading

By Tammy Johnston, Financial Guide

Business is all about relationships and regularly attending good networking events is one of the best ways to build those relationships.  Getting to know people face to face at an event gives you the opportunity to really learn about one another and how you can help one another.  It allows you the chance to find out what the other person does, who their ideal client is, and what their unique selling proposition is. Continue Reading

Easterling is the creator of the hilarious Spud Comics.   Lonnie is the father of three darling children and holds down a full-time job to boot.  Where does he find the time? Continue Reading

Dave Cole, award winner

By Greg Johnston, reporter

Winning an award from courier giant Fed Ex is a big deal.  Being one of only two Canadian companies to receive the Regional Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Fed Ex Ground makes it just that much sweeter for Calgary businessman Dave Cole, owner and founder of DC Driver Services.

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Sam’s World is created by Calgary artist Tony Blocker.  Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Tony travelled the world courtesy of the U.S. navy.  Once the travels were finished, he settled in Calgary, Alberta where he attended the Alberta College of Art and Design. 

You can see more of Tony’s work at http://www.yellingrabbitartworks.com/ Continue Reading

Piled Higher and Deeper (PhD) is the comic strip about life (or the lack thereof) in academia. Its creator,  Jorge Cham got his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, and was a full-time Instructor and researcher at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) from 2003-2005.

For more information visit: http://www.phdcomics.com/ Continue Reading

By Tammy Johnston, Financial Guide

I always view September as a second new year.  The kids are going back to school, the hussle and bussle of the summer holidays are passed, and life is returning to normal.  Now is the time that we set up our routines that will help us make it through to next July and hopefully for the rest of our lives.  One long term thought that stands out at the beginning of the fall season is financially preparing for post secondary education. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Judy McEuen

Many of us may have seen countless ancient ruins, but only a few of us have ever laid eyes on a fully inhabited and vibrant city whose history remains uninterrupted for more than 5,000 years. If you want to be one of the lucky few, then you better head off to Damascus on your next holiday. Continue Reading