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The Nugget Onlinehttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/rss.aspxArticles from recent issues of The Nugget OnlineNEWS AND FEATURES - Campus Clubs job opening <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:"MS ??"; mso-font-charset:78; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1791491579 18 0 131231 0;} @font-face {font-family:"http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2589Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:26:52 GMTNEWS AND FEATURES - Just a nod of the head ...     Google this week unveiled their long rumoured augmented reality venture, dubbed Project Glass.<br>     They released pictures of an early prototype developed in their labs in Mountain View, California, as well as a mock up video for what they hope the new project will be.<br>     <div align="center"><b>Nod of the head</b><br>     </div>The vidhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2590Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:35:49 GMTNEWS AND FEATURES - Handling pressure     It’s April yet again and it comes as no surprise that students are stressing and studying hard, ripping out hair and panicking over final projects and Goliath final exams.<br>     I’m sure at the end of every semester in April and November, at least some of your friends and family try to reassure that you just have to relax and not get so worked up about it, which is about as easy as jauntilyhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2591Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:36:32 GMTNEWS AND FEATURES - Students tackle hunger     NAIT students representing Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) recently won a competition put on by Campbell’s Soup to tackle hunger awareness in our community using social media. The SIFE team formed Hand Over Hunger, comprised of seven students and one faculty adviser as well as a few community partners and created a powerful four and a half minute video, which won the national contest administered by both Campbell’http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2592Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:36:57 GMTNEWS AND FEATURES - Real-world education at NAIT     Here at NAIT, we’re all about real world education. So when an opportunity presents itself to showcase that real world education, programs are all over that. This is basically what happened to the Radio Broadcasting students of the Radio and Television Program.<br>     As part of their program requirements, the radio students are asked to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in promotions. http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2593Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:37:40 GMTNEWS AND FEATURES - Ookpik, where have you gone?     NAIT, we have a serious crime on our hands, something very special to the campus has gone missing. Our original Ookpik has gone missing and we would like to see his return to NAIT in the near future.<br>     If you remember reading in a previous issue of the Nugget, you’ll remember that I was the Ook mascot during the past school year. Now before you go pointing fingers, I would never think thttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2594Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:38:15 GMTNEWS AND FEATURES - Training tomorrow’s leaders     NAIT’s Student Leadership Team Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program has announced the recipients of this year’s awards. <br>     Nine of the 11 LEAD participants this year will receive the Bronze level of achievement at a special student showcase to be held April 12 at NAIT. The ceremony will see students presenting to their mentors, guests and NAIT leadership before graduating the program. <bhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2595Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:39:44 GMTNEWS AND FEATURES - Summer job opportunities good     As the semester begins to come to a close for many NAIT students, plenty will be on their way to finding work during the four-month summer break. <br>     Students will be staying in the city for work, but for some, travelling back home gives the best opportunity for a job during the summer. <br>     There are plenty of opportunities for work this summer. As the job mhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2596Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:40:17 GMTNEWS AND FEATURES - Safety in the summer     <b>TIP OF THE WEEK – FROM NAIT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ...</b><br>     The school year is winding down and soon everyone will be planning their holidays. But before summer is upon us, it’s a great time to do some security prevention in your home and to be aware of some everyday security tips.<br>     <b>In and around vehicles</b><br>     <ul><li>?http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2614Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:58:26 GMTNEWS AND FEATURES - Quitting smoking: It can be done     <b>TIMELY TIPS ...</b><br>     Everybody knows the bad news about smoking. It lowers your life expectancy, decreases your fitness and has people coughing, turning up their noses and lecturing you on the health hazards of your habit. The good news is that nearly as many people have successfully quit smoking as still smoke. Life expectancy rates of those who quit smoking while they’re fairly yohttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2622Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:08:13 GMTOPINION - A fugitive at the Nugget?     <b>EDITORIAL ...</b><br>     After being caught “allegedly” driving 63 km in what is technically a 50 km zone, I was issued a ticket, which I settled for $82 and promptly forgot to pay. Now, I am the proud owner of one of the more than 16,000 outstanding warrants in Edmonton.<br>     Honestly, it’s not like I was taking some heroic rebellious stand against “the man” bhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2597Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:41:36 GMTSPORTS - Great year for NAIT sports     Another semester is quickly winding down for NAIT. That being said, another great season of NAIT Ook Athletics is almost in the books as well.<br>     It’s been a long, strenuous season for every single team within the NAIT athletic family but it has also been one of the most successful seasons Ook athletics has ever seen. When things were all said and done, all 12 of the athletic teams here http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2598Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:42:49 GMTSPORTS - It’s been quite the ride!     It’s insane to think that my time at NAIT is almost over and that this will be the last entry in the Nugget.<br>     With this being my last entry I had a really hard time deciding what I wanted to write about … so I just decided it would be best if I write about a whole bunch of things, most having little or nothing to do with sports.<br>     First, on a personal nothttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2599Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:43:49 GMTSPORTS - New V-ball coach announced     Doug Anton, who is a seasoned coach with more than 25 years of experience, has been selected to head NAIT’s men’s volleyball program. Anton, who replaces outgoing coach Simon Fedun, comes to NAIT from Algonquin College in Ottawa, where he was head coach of the men’s varsity volleyball team.<br>     As with most coaching positions, there is always that added pressure to win games and NAIT is nhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2600Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:44:25 GMTSPORTS - Jays have a chance     Finally after a long winter America’s past time is back.<br>     The 2012 Major League Baseball season has kicked off and it’s going to be a season that will be interesting with numerous story lines.  Which teams will get the new wildcard spots? Will Jose Bautista remain the league’s home run king? <br>     In the American League East, the toughest division in bahttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2601Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:44:55 GMTSPORTS - The year in sports at NAIT     It was a historic year for NAIT teams this season, as all 12 groups headed to at least the playoffs, which is a school record. Here’s the breakdown of each team’s season:<br>     <div align="center"><b>Badminton</b><br>     </div>The Ooks had a spectacular season when it came to badminton, with many strong performances. <br>     The big story http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2602Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:46:38 GMTSPORTS - Let the games begin!     The 2011-2012 NHL regular season has wrapped up and the 16 teams headed into the post season are locked in. In the Eastern Conference, five teams finished the regular season with 100 or more points, matching the Western Conference with five teams reaching 100-point plateau. <br>     The New York Rangers finished out the regular season atop the East, while the Vancouver Canucks clinched the Prhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2605Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:48:50 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Ariane’s coming to town     For most musicians, performing in one language is hard enough. Not only does Edmonton-born songstress Ariane Lemire jump between two languages while performing but she also bobs between genres while on stage.<br>     “I jump back and forth between French and English,” said Lemire. “My songs, in general, have like a folk and jazz influence. They also have a touch of cabaret, they have a theatrhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2606Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:49:52 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Yucky fast food fluffy cake     <b>VIRAL VIDEO ...</b><br>     Before I start this article, I know I said that I wasn’t a fan of this particular series that this video is from. But this time there is an exception. One of my favourite comedians is in this week’s video.<br>     The incredibly popular Epic Meal Time features “The Fluffy Comedian” Gabriel Iglesias in their video, where they made “Fast Fhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2608Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:51:29 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Planned Nest renovationhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2609Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:52:11 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Analyse this ... and laugh     You know that one show on MTV, you know, the only good one left, now that MTV is saturated with Jersey Shore, and 16 and Pregnant, Skins and all that other, non-music, related program? Can’t guess? OK, it’s Video on Trial, which isn’t even on MTV but has been a favourite of mine for a long time. <br>     Anyway, the point is, NR92 now has a show that can inject another hour of comedy and musihttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2610Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:54:28 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Jubilations hosts a spoof     Jubilations Dinner Theatre in West Edmonton Mall has another exciting show lined up. The show is called Two and Two-Thirds Men. It is a spoof of the hit TV show Two and a Half Men. <br>     The show takes place a bit in the future of the show. Jake is turning 19 and graduating from high school on the same night. After losing the beach house when Charlie met his demise in Paris, Jake and his Fhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2611Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:54:59 GMTENTERTAINMENT - This tasty trio making its way     NEK Trio, a local Edmonton jazz-influenced band, will be playing a live, no-cover show at the Lit Italian Wine Bar April 12. Why should you go? For one, it’s free! And for two, well, I’ll let them explain.<br>     The band, consisting of Ross Nicholl on piano, Connor Ellinger on drums and Dean Kherouf on bass, have an odd name with a perfectly good explanation. Kherouf says that it is just a http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2612Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:55:51 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Snowy picturehttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2613Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:56:16 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Don’t classify it, just listen     When it comes to music, it’s usually simple to break up different songs or artists into different categories like pop, indie/alternative rock, classical music, hip hop, R&B, spacesynth or crunkcore. <br>     Some music is a little trickier to classify. Enter AWOLNATION, an Indie/Alternative/Electric Rock/ Alternative Dance/Pop Rock band out of Los Angeles that’s quickly gaining steam and http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2615Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:59:15 GMTENTERTAINMENT - For fans only     <b>CD REVIEW ...</b><br>     It’s funny, this is one of my last articles that I will be writing for the Nugget, but this is the first time I have written a CD review. I’ve wanted to in the past, but couldn’t think of any CDs that I wanted to review. But then, a couple of months ago, there was an announcement by one of my favourite bands that they were making a new album. <br>  &nbsphttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2616Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:12 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Comicshttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2617Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:33 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Worth it for the story alone     <b>GAME REVIEW ...</b><br>     Point-and-click adventure games have been experiencing something of mini-resurgence over the past couple of years. With Telltale Games rebooting the popular-in-the-’90s Sam and Max and Monkey Island series in recent years, interest has once again started to pick up for point-and-click adventures.<br>     Despite Telltale Games heavily cohttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2618Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:01:52 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Action flick for action fans     Simplicity is often the best course of action. See what I did there in that thesis? It took me five hours to think of that!<br>     In The Raid: Redemption, a SWAT team starts a raid on a tenement, which is the home turf of a drug kingpin. Among the team is our protagonist, a cop whose wife is expecting in two months. Of all the character motivations, this has to be the simplest I’ve ever seehttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2619Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:02:42 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Chicken Caesar wrap     <b>CAMPUS FOOD REVIEW ...</b><br>     Good food is hard to come by these days. Sure, good tasting food is easy to come by. You’ve got your McChuck ’n’ Pukes, your ground-up kitty burgers, processed everything (including the lettuce) … Need I say more? <br>     I’m not going to tell you not to eat that crap, but hey, it’s your stomach! The point is, you need something http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2623Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:09:09 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Monkey bread     <b>RECIPE ...</b><br>     This is a wonderful dessert to serve anywhere, whether its a party or potluck, because it serves approximately 10-12 people. The spongy, and caramelized taste is to die for and will leave you wanting more. It might leave you in a sticky situation if you eat it with your fingers ... but in my opinion, the messier the better!<br>     <b>Ingredihttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2624Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:10:02 GMTENTERTAINMENT - Food truck with a difference     <b>RESTAURANT REVIEW ...</b><br>     I often tend to think that Edmonton is behind in a the food industry when compared to bigger cities like Vancouver and Toronto, so I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Edmonton did have proper food trucks that weren’t just a mobile version of an already established restaurant (like Funky Pickle or The Lingnan).<br>     Let me thttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleText.aspx?iArticle=2627Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:13:49 GMTClubs eventshttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleImage.aspx?iArticle=2603Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:47:27 GMTClubs thank youhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleImage.aspx?iArticle=2604Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:47:55 GMT$3.99 Mixtape ...http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleImage.aspx?iArticle=2607Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:50:39 GMTHoroscopes April 12-18http://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleImage.aspx?iArticle=2620Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:03:23 GMTCONwisDOMhttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleImage.aspx?iArticle=2621Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:03:58 GMTClassified adshttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleImage.aspx?iArticle=2625Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:11:40 GMTHot Single - Steviehttp://www.thenuggetonline.com/ArticleImage.aspx?iArticle=2626Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:12:22 GMT