Video of the Day: New Mayor Nenshi Sings “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”
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Weekend Preview
Until Sunday GIRAF Animation Festival This independent animation festival has a focus on experimental and self-produced animated film. There will be 10 movie screenings, visiting artists Bruce Bickford and Cam Christiansen, workshops, artist talks, and a panel discussion. Most tickets are $10 and are available at the Plaza Theatre or Quickdraw Animation Studios. http://giraffest.ca/ Until…
Far East Movement
Have you guys ever heard about the “Like a G6” song by Far East Movement? Like a G6 ranked number 1 on the US. billoard Hot 100 for the week ending Oct. 30, 2010. Even ‘Like a G6’ allowed Far East Movement to recieve the ‘Airplan Gainer’ award during its week upon the Billboard Hot…
Giving Gifts…
It was my birthday recently, and, as I had a party, I received presents. It was interesting to see what my friends thought to get me, and I thought back to their birthdays and what I got them. So often I hear my friends complain, “Oh, I don’t know what to get him, he’s so…
SaM’s Serving of NeRd: GIANTmicrobes
With the winter holidays coming up, now is a excellent time to start ordering gifts. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to get someone, so today I am here to tell you about one of my personal favorite gifts: GIANTmicrobes. Now, I’m sure you’re all wondering “what in the name of Newton…
Lens Review: Canon EF 50mm f1.8 Mark II
If you’re in the market for a new lens, but aren’t quite sure where to look, I suggest taking a look at the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens. Canon’s cheapest lens at around $130, this is a beautiful tool for portraits and filming. The wide aperture makes this a “fast” lens, meaning it lets in lots…
Red Movie Review
My friends asked me to watch the movie Red. I had my doubts… but I am glad I went along with them. The movie follows the Frank Moses, one of the CIA’s most impressive agents. He is now labeled RED (retired, extremely dangerous). Frank is struggling with the boring life of a retired agent, but…
These are new and exciting times
… in CANADIAN POLITICS that is (sorry if you were expecting something else.) Nenshi is the new mayor of Calgary as anyone keeping an eye on local news should know. Harvard graduate, business owner and Muslim, Nenshi targeted the young, the intelligent and those who wanted a gust of fresh air over the city. For…
Paranormal Activity 2 Movie Review
I recently had the chance to see Paranormal Activity 2. If you have seen Paranormal Activity, then you know what you are in for. As for those of you who don’t understand how this series works… there aren’t any amazing cinematic scenes, all the footage is shot from a handheld camera or a stationary camera.…
So soft and plushy
It’s about as natural as the call of nature after a large slushy… if it’s the beginning of September and you’ve been on summer break, you start thinking of going back to school. It’s an unspoken rule, but that last week before class is also the most epic. In-between stalking up on stationary, most try…
Ways to Wear it: Basic White V-Neck
Simple and affordable, an uprising popular trend. Basic white v-necks are an essential to any wardrobe, mens and ladies. Here are some quick tips and ideas on how to wear a basic white v-neck. Men: Jeans: A great way to accessorize a basic white v-neck with a casual spin is to pair it off with…
Public Enemies movie review!
Recently in Film Studies I had the privilege of watching Michael Mann’s Public Enemies. The film Stars Johnny Depp as John Dillinger, an American gangster in the Great Depression era. This exceptional film follows John’s life through the prison breaks and bank robberies. I’m not usually one to enjoy a gangster movie, however, this particular…
Video of the Day: BrotherRomance=Bromance
This video is so funny! I just want to share this video with you guys. Jay Park is a Korean singer who appears in the video. Enjoy it ~~~!!! Part 1 [youtube Uv7SUncOAAQ] Part 2 [youtube FA32GuuXXIk]
“SAW 3D” IS HERE
On Halloween, the movie Saw 3D was playing in the theatre and it grossed over 23.61 million in the United States. This is the 7th installment of the movie Saw and its popularity doesn’t seem to be declining. Saw 3D was said to be the end of this series, but we will never know. I…
Youths Speaking Out about Discrimination
I spent last Friday at a youth conference. It was not only fun but also extremely enlightening. We discussed some issues very pertinent to our society. What did we discuss? In short, racism and discrimination. Realistically, we talked a lot about a gamut of social, economic and even political problems streaming from discrimination in our society.…