Choose Your Side- Cellphones v/s Brain Problems

With a lot of fundamental research supporting the fact that cellphones damage your brain, it is now further hypothesised that cell phones could potentially be responsible for cancer. As the new era of technology and wireless communication emerges, it remains important to remember that “our creations can turn against us”.  To primarily avoid exposure, 2…

Photo of the Day: Waterton, Alberta

This is a shot I took in Waterton, AB a couple Springs ago.  It is taken at the top of the “Bear’s Hump Hike.”  If you are ever in Waterton, I really recommend this hike simply for the amazing views it provides at the top.  You can also capture a stunning shot of the entire town as…

A Story Involving Mahjong

After finishing my Chemistry IB exam way back in May, our class of 11 Chemistry geeks had the opportunity to learn a bunch of games. It was our little relaxation period after a stressful review period of Chemistry, and boy did we love it. During this period, we played a bunch of games–one in particular…

Summer Hairstyles Using No Heat

With Summer coming up, it is not only great to protect your skin from the sun, it is also important to help protect your hair from heat. This can be done by using special products with SPF, wearing hats, and limiting the amount of heat used on your hair when you style it. Here are…

Short Update on PlayStation Network

If you haven’t heard already, the PSN was hacked and Sony decided to tell the public on April 26, 2011. Private information was susceptible to theft amongst horrendous things a gamer would never expect to happen. So why did this happen? Well, Sony decided to take action against a hacker and of course, revenge was…

Leaving the nest…

It’s been forever since I’ve made a YAA post, however, I thought I’d take some time and write an opinion blog about something that is quite near and dear to my person right now. For most Grade 12s this year, September will mark a change, a change from the dreary monotony of high school. For…

Serving0fNerd: Geeky Father’s Day Cards

With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to buy and hide those presents before the night before! While ordering stuff online any later could be pushing time boundaries a bit too fine, the wonderful ThinkGeek.com has the perfect solution to getting your lovely paternal figure a card that truly expresses your love and…

Express your Imagination Art Contest

Sunridge Mall is hosting an art contest for all ages. Take a look at some of the great art created by youth and adults around the city, and vote on your favorites! There are three age groups: – Children under 12 – Youth 13-17 – Adult 18+ You are allowed to vote once a day…

Social Psychology Experiments

Recently I was browsing through YouTube, watching a few big name video bloggers when I came across vsauce.  I’ve watched their videos before, but this certain video featured under most viewed for that day utilised the playlist function on YouTube.  It literally allows you to lean-back and watch video after video set in order for…

The Little Engine that Could… Live up to 100?

So I assume many of us know the story of the Little Engine that Could. “I think I can, I think I can!” It delivers the importance of optimism, perseverance and steadfastness. But how many of us would have known that such a story could be scientifically related? I certainly would not correlate science and…

Volunteer Rejection

After spending days in an anticipation-filled countdown for Sunday June 5, my dreams were somewhat crushed. Through my school’s involvement with the Youth Volunteer Corps, I had signed up to volunteer at the Calgary Enerflex MS Walk last Sunday. It was supposed to be my first time volunteering at a charity walk/run, and I was really excited to…

Teen Summer Reading Club- Calgary Public Library

Not many plans for summer? Why not give a shot at novels and litrature through Teen Summer Reading Club by Calgary Public Library? With their online Summer Reading Program, you are expected to read for three hours a week or complete three reading challenges. For every week you successfully complete your challenge or reading, you…