Nike: Get High

Wait, what? If that’s what you are thinking right now, you’re in the same boat that I was when I first came across one of Nike’s new slogans. The sporting apparel giant has used the widely renowned “Just Do It” trademark for over 20 years, but has started up a new “Nike 6.0” campaign this month.

Apples deletes controversial anti-Israel app

I chanced upon this article in a random web surfing trek: http://techland.time.com/2011/06/23/apple-removes-controversial-anti-israel-app-from-app-store/. I have always loved controversies and this is as good as any.  Apple has recently deleted “The Third Intifada” app from its app store.  The app provided updates on the latest Palestinian protests as well as anti-Israel publications.  Some posts highlighted by the app has demanded…

Team Fortress’ Biggest Update Yet

If you haven’t caught up with Valve news lately, then here it is: MEET THE MEDIC IS HERE! Wait, that’s probably not what you wanted… Team Fortress 2 is free. Forever. Like, forever and ever and ever and even until after you’re dead! With several modes like Capture the Flag and Capture the Point, TF2…

Photo of the Day – Halifax Public Gardens

This shot was from last summer when I was visiting Nova Scotia.  We took a stroll through Halifax’s beautiful public gardens and I went a little crazy with the camera.  The gardens are really a perfect place to take photos, with all the lush vibrant colours to capture.  With summer already upon us, I suppose I was feeling a…

Stampede 2011- A Royal Affair

The Calgary Stampede, the biggest rodeo show on earth, approaches a fresh start by including the presence of the Dutch and the Duchess of Cambridge for 2011. If you stayed up late watching the royal wedding, now is your chance to catch a glimpse of Prince William and his wife, Kate in real life. The…

Ways to Wear it: Harem Pants

What are Harem Pants? Harem pants are commonly referred to as “parachute pants” that were worn in the 80s and made famous by MC Hammer. They are qualified by being baggy at the thighs, and tapered at the ankles. They are normally made in a lightweight material and sit high on the waist. They were…

TV Spotlight of the Week: Everybody Loves Raymond

This week’s TV Spotlight of the Week is on another classic cancelled TV show called Everybody Loves Raymond. This show was cancelled on May 16, 2005. The show revolves around the family interactions and real life personalities of Raymond Romano and the creator, Philip Rosenthal. The main protagonists of this popular TV series are Ray…

Born This Way: an album review

As the world becomes increasingly dependent upon the media, public figures such as pop stars receive more attention than ever before. However, one pop star in particular is taking the world of music by storm. Regardless of what stance you take with her (she’s annoying, she’s inspiring, or she’s just plain weird), it is completely true…

Grow your plants by… urinating

The old-aged excuse of “I’m peeing on the bushes to help water them” is one step closer to becoming legitimized. Recently, Eddie Gandlemam released a new conceptual design for men’s urinals titled “When Nature Calls”. Rather than the conventional white porcelain urinal, Gandleman designed a sort of filtration system, equipped with four urinals. The idea essentially is that, when…