Are you a multi-linguistic kind of person? Do you like to travel a lot? Well then I have the perfect guide to learning how to say a few basic greetings in 10 of the worlds most spoken languages. Enjoy! Many of the words here require the knowledge of accents to properly pronounce them. If you…
The long awaited time of the year is approaching! Christmas is coming and it’s exactly one month away. It doesn’t seem too far off, but time will fly and before you know it, it’s CHRISTMAS. You’ll be stressing about diplomas one month away, university applications, scholarships, and completely unrelated Christmas thoughts. Have you thought of…
Today, cell phones are an ubiquitous part of our lives. There are an estimated 5 billion cellphones in circulation around the world, with an estimated 20 million in usage right here in Canada. Therefore, it can seem hard to believe that the first commercial cell phone only became available less than 30 years ago. Back…
Out of my favourite authors, Philippa Gregory definitely tops the list. Possibly the best historical novelist since, oh, the beginning of time, Gregory never disappoints, and my most recent read, The Other Queen, follows suit. An insightful depiction of the life of Mary Queen of Scots as a prisoner of her cousin Queen Elizabeth, The…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0daM97RT0k&feature=related This video just shows you that we take everything for granted. We don’t realize it, but we are so fortunate to have working arms and legs. The next time you complain about your life, just stop and think about that. You’ll realize that you are one of the lucky humans on this earth. Enjoy…
Many of us have iPhones, more specifically, the iPhone 4/4S. The camera on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S is simply amazing, as is already taking stunning pictures that are comparable to point and shoot cameras. Due to it’s huge popularity, the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S are the top two most used cameras on…
The Mustard Seed, an organization that helps homeless people get back on their feet and rebuild their lives, has created the Yet We Live line, so far consisting of three different t-shirt designs. For only $25, you get a stylish shirt with a tag that can also be used as a bookmark. For all you…
[youtube xq3BYw4xjxE] It is my opinion that, despite having a valid point at first about the decreasing amount of control the financial minorities have in the world’s economy, the Occupy movement has gotten increasingly off track. Although many of the protesters raise a fairly significant point about how financially successful minorities control a large part…
[youtube HNBMxTYgcxc] If you’re wondering why I posted a lip dub, then check out my previous post about this! I hope that was an entertaining five minutes of your time, because the Chinese Students’ Society has spent over a month being involved in the Blackberry Challenge hosted by CampusPerks. CSS is representing the University of…
Last month, the very first European rabbit-hopping championships was held in Switzerland. Rabbit hopping is a sport for rabbits in which they hop over barriers, much like a horse show event. There are four levels ranging from easy to elite, with obstacles increasing in difficulty. Winners are judged based on time, number of cleared hurdles, and…
Bored? Here’s a video on some really cool tricks you can do with Google search: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7R-UIHFmu8 Also, try searching for “do a barrel roll” and “askew.” Who says we can’t teach an “old dog” new tricks?
Ever wondered what it would be like to have your very own experiment executed in the outer space? Or having someone as accomplished as Stephen Hawkings judging your proposal and evaluating if it’s fit to be executed by astronauts? If your answer is yes, then get prepared to jump on board for the first-ever YouTube…
If you’re a procrastinator and you try to justify your procrastination by doing things to test the extent of your knowledge, then Sporcle can offer you hours of further delaying your actual work! By all means, waste your days and nights away all the while enlightening yourself on just how much you know (or don’t…
Christmas is a time of year that many look forward to: waking up on December 25 to a Christmas tree surrounded with presents, spending time with family as we sip hot chocolate by the fire. Christmas is a time to give and a time to cherish as we spend time with loved ones. People can get…
In no particular order: 1. Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra 2. Don’t Worry, Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin 3. Have a Nice Day – the Stereophonics 4. Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen 5. You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates 6. Daylight – Matt and Kim 7. Friday I’m in Love – The Cure (**The proper way…