Handy-dandy tea: Make your own tea from dandelions
Forgive the somewhat lame pun, but for all you tea drinkers out there, consider making – yes, making – your own tea from dandelion leaves!
Excuses made by distracted drivers
So we are all probably aware of the distracted driving legislation that was put into effect last month. However, many drivers have not yet taken it seriously. And what better reaction is there, but to make an excuse when a cop catches you red handed using a hand-held device while driving. Here are the top…
13-year-old super genius Gabriel See
High school is difficult and a big challenge for some of us, but for 13-year-old Gabriel See, it’s a breeze. He’s a little older than half my age, but he’s more than capable of anything I’m able to do. See is one of those extremely gifted children who make us sometimes pity ourselves and envy…
Poetry: Follow Your Dream
I’m sure all you have a dream. A dream of changing the world, a dream of becoming famous, a dream that you will never give up on. This is my dream. I love to write poems and songs. Here is a poem that explains my dream. It’s an example of our society- our youth, our…
Video of the Day – Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga – The Lady Is A Tramp
I had no idea Lady Gaga could sing like this. It’s disappointing they don’t play this side of her on the radio. Give it a listen!
Mining titanium ores on the moon?
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) had recently finished mapping the surface of our moon. With its wide angled camera, over 4,000 images were taken over the course of a month in seven different wavelengths in different resolutions. Scientists then took the images and put them together like a puzzle and created the following map: This map uncovers…
Classifying teachers: for dummies
Problem: you have gotten to know a little bit about your teacher, but don’t really know what you think of them. Solution: the title says it all.* AWESOME – A teacher who is, quite simply, awesome. Generally speaks well, has charisma and you don’t actually care that they’re giving you a lot of homework, if…
How to have the best Tumblr ever
If you haven’t read my Facebook guide to having the best profile ever, why are you even reading this?! People who have a Facebook profile have to have a Tumblr blog; otherwise, you must live under a rock. Now without further ado, I give you the best advice you can find on the web. And…
Marketing using the Minimalist Effect
It doesn’t take much to spot a jar of Nutella from a mile away. Its trademark casing and colour scheme is far too obvious for the avid hazelnut enthusiast. Everyone must surely have some sort of product that they can recognise without a second glance. Well, take what you’ve grown to know and love for…
Museum of Miniatures in Taiwan
This summer, I had the most wonderful opportunity to travel and visit my birthplace in Taiwan. Of course, I took countless pictures of the familiar surroundings I grew up in, but the Miniatures’ Museum had me totally mesmerized – it was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. According to the museum’s description, the…
The Theory of Relativity… for idiots!
Theory of relativity for idiots? Maybe written by an idiot… Anyway, a week or so ago, scientists discovered a neutrino that surpassed the speed of light, thoroughly rattling the scientific world. But what does it mean? Why is this discovery so significant? What is so special about the speed of light and the theory of…
University of Alberta: Open House
So as October approaches, one comes to realize that it is indeed time to begin thinking about post-secondary. It’s true, universities are already beginning to showcase what they have to offer so they can recruit the best and brightest of us. With that being said, the University of Alberta will be holding their open house…
The man who changed the world with an Apple
Steve Jobs. The name itself pretty much says it all. Who was Steve Jobs? People have called him a visionary, a genius, the modern Michelangelo, an inventor, a technology icon. Yes, he was definitely all the aforementioned. He is an inspiration.
Cardel Art-A-Thon
Are you interested in the fine arts? Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your artwork to the world? Are you interested in scholarship payouts? If so, the Cardel Art-a-thon may be the competition for you! It’s a great opportunity to showcase your talents and ideas, and it culminates in a cool art gallery-esque…
Poetry: Parables of T. S. Elliot
I felt so inspired by the poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T. S. Elliot (a 20th century poet), I wrote a “poetic response” to it: When the evening is spread out against the sky, When feelings and emotions are flying high. Why so intricate and obscure? When I disturb the universe so vast,…