Environment Class: Desertification

Due to the over population, people gradually overgrazing, overdrafting of ground water and diversion of water from tivers for human consumption and undustrual use. These are causes the serious environmental problem; Desertification. This disaster is seriously progressing in developong countries which included desert in their country. The most serious part is the southern part of…

The iPad Lands Today!

Fellow Canadians! Our salvation is here! We have henceforth been freed from having to lug around massive laptops, slow smartphones and underpowered netbooks! Behold, the iPad! It lands in an Apple store near you today, and the online store has been opened up for Canadians to purchase them. If you’re in Calgary, your nearest store…

SaM’s Weekly Serving of NeRd: PAC-MAN

Last week, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the epic and legendary game of PAC-MAN, Google had their first ever interactive Google Doodle of the living game. All you had to do was “INSERT YOUR COIN” and start playing! Here’s a quick history of the beloved game: The original name of PAC-MAN on release was PUCK-MAN. It…

Acting Extroverted Can Make You Happier!

Upon researching my research paper topic for Psychology, “What makes people outgoing?”, I happen to stumble upon fasinating scientific evidence that supports some well known attributes of being adventuerous and outgoing. If ever there were better reasons to volunteer, perhaps reading these studies will inspire you to have a whole new perspective! The result of…

Downtown Community Garden

I received this e-mail from the Calgary Urban Agriculture group and wanted to pass it along: “The Calgary Food Policy Council invites you to the 2nd annual Calgary Food Policy Council Downtown Community Garden Planting Days! Help us to transform four planter boxes on Barclay Parade into beautiful and productive urban gardens full of vegetables…

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day..?

So as you may have noticed (or may not have noticed if you happen to be out of touch with the world), Calgary is currently experiencing some…fantastic weather! Don’t get me wrong, I actually quite like the rain. I mean, what’s not to like? The rain… …creates that damp earth smell (mmm, mother nature)… …leaves…

Two Teams. One Stanley Cup.

Flyers. Hawks. Both have beat strong teams to reach the final. The Flyers came back from a 3-0 deficit in the series against Boston to win 4-3 in Game Seven, and easily beat Montreal in the “Cinderella Series”. In the Western Conference, the Chicago Blackhawks soared past Vancouver, and swept San Jose to make it…

Keep Calm and Smile =)

Despite exams approaching in less than a months’ time, do not be intimidated or stress too much! Previously we told you about helpful studying suggestions to help arm yourself against this feeble opponent called exams. Keep your calm since anxiety and stress can make it harder to study because your thoughts would be bouncing around your…

Heard of Michael Moore?

Who is Michael Moore?  Other than one of the coolest film makers I know, he’s someone who voices his opinions on matters and raises awareness on issues that need our attention.  A couple of months ago, I watched one of his documentaries, Capitalism: A Love Story, and that is part of the reason why I’m…

The BP Oil Disaster

The huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, off the southern coast of the US has been in the news all around the world. The oil rig, which was drilling for oil under the sea on the south of the coast of state of Louisiana, exploded on Apr. 20th. 2010. Since then, around 500,000…

Chinese Youth Art Performance Festival

The “National Chinese Youth Art Performance Festival” (CYAPF) is part of the Canadian division of the “International Chinese Youth Art Festival”, which takes place in Hong Kong every July/August. The Canadian division of the festival is held by “Chinese Youth Art Development Committee” which includes High school and University students. This festival promotes youth with…

Track by Track

I figured that since I bring you guys, “Everything You Need To Know From *insert band name here*”, I’d also let you in on what I’m currently listening too. For Apple product users, yes I am talking about my most played song of the week. I have been addicted to the band, Neon Trees all…

Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku

Here’s a book about the more exciting side of physics. So I was thinking, I like reading, and I’m also quite interested in the world or theoretical physics. Why not read a book about theoretical physics? So I found this book, Physics of the Impossible, written by Michio Kaku-world renowned physicist (and co-founder of the…

Volunteering at: The Drop-in Centre

Slovenly dressed men, with grizzled breads and a foul disposition, glowering eyes and haphazardly dressed women with fearful temperaments- who are these stereotypical individuals that I am describing?  Unfortunately, for many Calgarians, these are the pre-conceived images and notions of the homeless and needy population that overwhelm our streets, due to the distressing income disparity…