These days, you don’t usually find many people who are not on Facebook. However, there still are those people that ask, “What is Facebook?” and I have dedicated this post to fill you all in – for those of you who are already very familiar with Facebook, let this be a little history lesson for…
“I declare that the Beatles are mutants. Prototypes of evolutionary agents sent by God, endowed with a mysterious power to create a new human species, a young race of laughing freemen.” – Timothy Leary Raging crowds, raving teens, and disapproving parents, what do all three of these things have in common? You guessed it! The…
The Calgary Stamps are well on their way to defending that sought-after Grey Cup! They played the Edmonton Eskimos this past Sunday November 15th in the West Semifinal, and won 24-21 to advance to the Western final. Next in the way of the cup are the Saskatchewan Roughriders, who play Calgary in the West Final next…
Eva was born with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) – a genetic disease that affects 1 in 3600 Canadians, and which 1 in 25 Canadians carry the gene for. Tonight is the television premiere of 65_RedRoses, an award-winning documentary made about 23 year-old Eva’s battle with CF – a disease which affects several organs of the body,…
Many of us know about the Ronald McDonald House up by the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The charity was first established in 1973 by Philadelphia Eagles player Fred Hill and his wife Fran when their daughter, Kimberly Hill, was diagnosised with lymphatic leukemia. They hoped to purchase and renovate a house near the hospital for the family, and partenered…
Paper Towns is one of the best books I have every read. Then one day, a thought hit me – if Paper Towns is my favorite novel, why haven’t I read more books from the same author? It would make sense that if I’m look for a book similar to Paper Towns, I would read…
In October, something really cool happened. The Because I am a Girl caravan visited Calgary and stopped at our school. They interviewed girls and listened to our thoughts on what it means to be a girl here in Canada, and around the world. Learning more about their campaign and speaking to them, I wanted to spread…
Have you ever said something really funny that you just want the whole world to know? Well, there’s a better way than Facebook to post and read hilarious bluffs in human language (or brain). At “Things People Said” there are, well, real things people said. Including everything from Spoonerisms to News Reports and Kid’s Quotes.…
Earlier this month we blogged about Make It, which was an awesome opportunity to purchase “ethically made, one-of-a-kind handmade items” from local designers and artists. On Saturday November 28th, you’ll have a similar opportunity to make ethical purchases – this time from international vendors – at the University of Calgary’s Fairly Traded Market Day. Put…
“Imagine. You’re playing in the fields, bathing in the sunlight, breathing in the sweet grass, pine and 2,4-D. Wait, what’s that? Oh, just another cancer-causing pesticide. You didn’t know about it. You didn’t have a choice. But now you do and you can make a difference.” Caught your attention didn’t it? These are the words…
TWLOHA stands for To Write Love on Her Arms. TWLOHA is a non-profit movement to raise awareness and encourage hope and recovery for people suffering from depression, self-harm, addiction and thoughts of suicide. Over 121 million people around the world suffer from depression; over half of them never get the help they need. Thirty percent…
A number of the YAA crew have been frequenting a local bubble tea store before our committee meetings recently. *atomic, the creation of entrepreneurial siblings Jessica and Russel Bohrson, has a menu full of creative bubble tea combinations (hot and cold), sandwiches, and salads. I was able to try out a new addition to the…
Following up with my last post, I thought it would be cool to share more of the TV show (Gillette: Drafted) Andrew is on with you. Below is his most recent episode. He interviewed Kardinal Offishall and Carl Robinson of the Toronto FC! Take a look below to see his newest episode! Click here to take a look…
Canada, like other countries, has random weird laws that are funny yet strange! For example, it is illegal to pay for a fifty-cent item with only pennies. In Nova Scotia, a person is not allowed to water their grass when it’s raining! In Ottawa you are not allowed to eat ice cream on Bank St…
November is known as Aviation, Child Safety and Protection, Good Nutrition, International Drums, Latin America, National Adoption, National Epilepsy, Model Railroad, and Peanut Butter Lover’s Month. Also, the second week of November is National Children’s Book Week! Take a look at the calendar for some interesting dates that you may think are cool and might want to celebrate: Nov. 1 – All Saint’s Day,…