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Join John Hardy on a tour of the Green School, his off-the-grid school in Bali that teaches kids how to build, garden, create (and get into college). The centerpiece of campus is the spiraling Heart of School, perhaps the world's largest freestanding bamboo building.University of Waterloo marks 50th anniversary of the laser with public lecture WATERLOO - The laser has transformed the way we live and is considered to be one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Donna Strickland, a professor of physics and astronomy, will explore how the laser works and its impact on society during a talk entitled The Laser Turns 50. ____________________ Agreement Renison's English Language Institute and Waterloo's Faculty of Arts Strike Major Agreement with Chinese Aviation University WATERLOO – A major agreement has been struck that will bring a special group from China to Renison's classrooms in 2011. Entrepreneur Local Fitness Owners Named Club Operators of Year Kitchener -Local Anytime Fitness owners Brian and Lisa Bazely are taking the fitness industry by storm! When the husband and wife team opened a pair of clubs in Kitchener in 2008, they hoped their venture would become the "Cheers of the fitness industry – without the alcohol." ____________________ Economy Leading indicators for October 2010 Statistics Canada - The composite index rebounded 0.2% in October from a 0.2% dip in September. Of the 10 components, 6 advanced and 3 fell, versus 4 increases and 5 decreases the month before, while 1 was unchanged in both months. The financial components posted the largest gains, led by the stock market, while housing remained the weakest sector. ____________________ Research Canadian scientists make history by trapping elusive antimatter atom TORONTO – A York University professor is among an international group of scientists that has successfully trapped antihydrogen atoms for the first time, according to a paper published today in Nature. ____________________ Research Scientists discover new method for studying molecules KINGSTON – Researchers at Queen's University have discovered the method for studying oxygen in large molecular systems. The findings will help in the study of proteins, DNA, RNA and other molecular structures. ____________________ Announcement Small businesses welcome hydro relief; call for open dialogue to stem future increases Toronto – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business welcomes today's announcement by the Ontario Government to provide small businesses with much needed relief from rising hydro bills. In a recent CFIB survey of nearly 3,400 small businesses, electricity prices topped the list of provincial policies affecting their ability to earn a living. ____________________ Innovation MaRS partners with ORION to webcast TEDxYouth@Toronto live to Ontario schools TORONTO – The Ontario Research and Innovation Optical Network is collaborating with MaRS and TEDx to webcast the live proceedings of TEDxYouth@Toronto to Ontario's research and education community over its advanced network.

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