Southern Accent

Today I had my first unofficial Southern Accent staff member orientation. If this afternoon is any indication, the next 8 months should be hectic, crazy and possibly a little stressful. But within a few weeks everything should start to calm down and maybe I'll be able to settle into a routine. I really hope this year is an educational, growing and exciting experience.

For more info on the Southern Accent, watch Viviene Martinelli's promotional video made for a digital video class last semester.

For still more information, check out the Southern Accent's Web site or Facebook page.

Lifesaver Bottle

*Inspired by Ruben's Facebook status update on 08/04/09.

Although I don't understand all the inner workings of this invention, I find the concept fascinating. Even so, I'm not completely sure I would actually want to drink the water, no matter how clean it truly is. Of course, I am able to hold a glass under the kitchen tap and, within seconds, drink as much delicious and healthy BC well water as I want. The fact is, there are millions of people around the world who don't have the same privileged of clean drinking water as me. And that's why this idea intrigues me.

More on the Lifesaver bottle.