http://kevins-stories.ca The Online Home for My Stories and Columns Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:40:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With the introduction of the Blu-Ray format a couple of years ago, consumers have been given the choice of whether they want to continue to watch regular DVDs, or pay the extra money for the better picture and sound that Blu-Ray offers. It’s important to note that just buying a Blu-Ray ... http://kevins-stories.ca/2009/07/07/consumers-hesitant-to-adopt-blu-ray-disc-format/ I will be posting three stories on Friday and a column and an editorial by Monday. Thank you for your patience, as the campus newspaper took two weeks off  (including this week, not next) due  to Reading Week and this week being dedicated to our annual campus magazine, Expressions, created entirely ... http://kevins-stories.ca/2009/07/07/stories-coming-on-friday/ Stress, crowds, public speaking, a job interview, or being overwhelmed by too many homework assignments can all trigger panic attacks in some people. Although they are physically harmless, they are very bothersome to those that experience them. The health clinic located at Lethbridge College sees many students and even some ... http://kevins-stories.ca/2009/07/07/for-those-that-don%e2%80%99t-deal-well-with-stress-panic-attacks-are-a-warning-sign/ Those looking to wish someone or a business a Happy Easter can send baby chicks to warm the hearts and put a smile on the faces of others, in an exchange for a donation. It's all in an effort to raise money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, which uses the ... http://kevins-stories.ca/2009/07/07/big-brothers-and-big-sisters-warm-hearts-with-unique-fundraiser/ The most desired phone on the market is the iPhone, even though it’s one of the most expensive. It started off as a toy for geeks, but with improvements, and third party applications now available, it is growing in popularity, and for good reason, it’s actually easy to use. My parents ... http://kevins-stories.ca/2009/07/07/the-iphone-is-so-popular-because-its-actually-easy-to-use/ [caption id="attachment_43" align="alignnone" width="380" caption="Alex Gallagher is bent out of shape by Canadian Dream at Bully's Grandstands"][/caption] (I actually did this story in September, but completely forgot to post it to this blog) At the end of the final round, the crowd was yelling, and demanding that their favorite wrestler, Zero or ... http://kevins-stories.ca/2009/07/07/power-zone-wrestling-rocks-bully%e2%80%99s-grandstands/ Smart phones are changing the cell phone market with their abundance of features and intuitive designs. They are handheld computers, and are designed for more than just making a phone call. The most popular smart phone is Apple’s iPhone, originally released in 2006, and recently upgraded last June. Although expensive, at ... http://kevins-stories.ca/2009/07/07/smart-phones-how-smart-are-they/ Students applying to a number of colleges and universities in Alberta will soon be able to save time and effort by completing a single online form, instead of having to fill out a different form for every institution. The new system, a partnership between Alberta's post-secondary schools and the Government of ... http://kevins-stories.ca/2009/07/07/online-form-to-streamline-post-secondary-registration-process/ With the recent cold spell southern Alberta experienced in the month of December and partly into January, as -45 with the wind chill and strong winds are a harsh reminder of how important it is to be prepared for the elements. Hypothermia is when the body’s core temperature goes below ... http://kevins-stories.ca/2009/07/07/harsh-cold-and-record-snowfalls-remind-us-what-winter-is-really-like/ Since this is my last column for this school year, it makes perfect sense to me that I share some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the last year that have made the hours per day I spent on computers much easier, and I hope they do the ... http://kevins-stories.ca/2009/07/07/computer-tips-and-tricks-to-make-your-life-easier/