On Oct. 31, the World Expo finally closed in Shanghai, China. The World Expo is a place for the world to join together and share our culture and technologies. Over the 184 days, there were about 70 million people from all over the world participating in this “Better city, better life” themed event. For the…
I was watching the movie the Bucket List on TV last night and it made me think, what was on my bucket list? I know I wanted to become famous and be a billionaire. But strangely I always wanted to win the lottery and donate a majority of the winnings to charity and schools. It looks like…
This University of Calgary play takes place in the 19th century, where a man named Lelio just can’t stop telling lies! Oh, but he calls them “Witty Inventions.” This production did what it was supposed to: it kept me entertained all night. I even held my breath at some points, it was hard just to…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
… 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…
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.…
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…
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…