“Muddy Waters rode the 61. So did Bob Dylan, Ike Turner, and B.B. King. Elvis grew up in the housing projects along it.” I have blogged previously about websites mixing music and social networking, and this week I bring you another: The Sixtyone. The site runs like YouTube – anyone can upload music that they’ve…
Personally, I believe that it’s the Transformers trying to send us a message, but think what you will. The Mars rover, Spirit, has been rather unlucky since its launch in early 2004. The original mission, along with twin rover, Opportunity, was supposed to last three months. However, they got a job extention and are still working…
I am always on the hunt for something new and exciting when it comes to music and beatboxing has always fascinated me. I have tried endlessly over and over again (in the comforts of my room) to figure out how one makes such beats, but every time no flash of brilliance occurs. Now beatboxing on…
Yes, put them together! I kid you not, it’s happening this weekend… The Calgary Motorcycle Show takes place at the BMO Centre from January 8th to the 10th. There will be a Manufacturer Showcase of the new 2010 motorcycles, a SHE Rides Night where admission is halved for ladies, and a Motor Madness Thrill Show…
Burj Khalifa, originally named Burj Dubai, has officially become the tallest building as of January 4, 2010 when the world welcomed its opening. It stands 828m tall with 160(162) floors, almost twice as tall as the Empire State Building, and is able to swing back and forth for 1.5m at its tallest point when strong wind…
It’s finally 2010! With a new year and new decade, many people decide to make New Year’s resolutions. Sometimes, we don’t successfully accomplish these resolutions, which is why I have dedicated this post to bring you 5 ways to help keep your resolutions! Take a look: Step 1 – Aim low. It goes without saying…
We’ve mentioned it before, but we have some pretty cool young people who blog for Youth Are Awesome. They have all different interests, and over the past few months have covered almost every topic you could think of: music, film, art, cool websites, funny videos, hilarious sites, volunteering, education issues, environmental issues, sports, science, events…
Since we’re on the topic of Harry Potter, CTV news has quite an interesting article about something related… That’s right, Canada’s McGill University is the first university in Canada to have an official Quidditch team! (Shame on you if you had to click the Wiki link for Quidditch. 😉 ) Two months ago, they competed…
I am not reviewing a book called Love Stories; I am simply expressing my thoughts on the role of romance in the modern day youth novels. The way I see it, when we were young, the guys and the girls read the same amount. But as we matured, so did the books we read. Soon…