Developing a Culture of Peace in Calgary and Alberta-an article presented at the Third Annual Alberta Peace Education Conference October 2005. It can be used for consideration in initiating other Provincial and Community Culture of Peace Programs.
Wanted: A Straw to Stir the Drink. âThe straw that stirs the drinkâ is an old newspaper colloquialism, derived from politics, applied to very successful columnists. It means a commentator with a large following, one whom even the opposition reads. (Itâs heard in baseball circles, too.
2 1/2 cups ice. Place all ingredients in blender. Pulse until ice is finely crushed. Serve immediately-don't forget the straw! Even if you don't have time to whip up a slurpee when you're on the go, splash a little Kool-Aid, Mio, or Crystal Light into your bottle of water, it's a great way to change it up.ulse until ice is finely crushed. Serve immediately-don't forget the straw! Even if you don't have time to whip up a slurpee when you're on the go, splash a little Kool-Aid, Mio, or Crystal Light into your bottle of water, it's a great way to change it up.