Wordle
This is just a little something I found on the internet and thought it to be very neat – creating “word clouds” from word blurbs and RSS feeds. Here’s a “Wordle” of the Youth Are Awesome home page:
Epic MealTime: Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving, it’s a day to count your blessings. Most families will enjoy a Thanksgiving feast and watch “Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving” – except for EpicMealTime. Instead, they have a bird in a bird in a bird in a bird in a bird in a bird in a PIG to feast upon. From my revolting stomach to…
Video of the Day: Treadmill Kittens!
This is a video that my friend showed me. One of the most adorable things I’ve seen! [youtube yVjzd320gew] Remember, exercise is important! =P
Top Youth Central volunteers: September 2011
The following volunteers completed the highest number of hours in September. Great job!! Kevin Yoo – 44.25 hours Curtis Chat – 25 hours Sam Sawchuk – 24.25 hours David Hall – 19.75 hours Savannah Foo – 17.25 hours Sydney Foo – 17.25 hours Dezleigh Teodosio – 16.75 hours Andrea Piamonte – 14.25 hours Annie Wu…
Congratulations, Premier Redford!
Some days, I feel like 17 is an in-between age. Remnants of your sweet 16 celebration come along with the envious longing for liberties of 18. Last Saturday, however, I got a taste of what is to come in the Oct 1 vote for the next Progressive Conservative party leader and my first time voting…
Vote for the new “Seven Wonders of Nature”: Canada is counting on you!
Until Nov 11, 2011, you can vote for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Be sure to rank the only Canadian finalist as one of your top seven: Canada is counting on you!
Nelly Furtado advocates for Free the Children at Toronto’s We Day
Free the Children is a program that advocates for children living in poverty. It was created by Craig Kielburger when he was 12 years old. The program holds an event every year in Toronto and Vancouver that raises money for children living in poverty in third world countries. Here is an inspirational video of Nelly…
Photo of the day: Nature’s optical illusion
Lodgepole pines cast long shadows at sunset. Can you tell if this photo is upside down or not? Photo courtesy of National Geographic, taken by Peter Essick.
Video of the Day: John Butler Trio – Ocean
One of the best instrumental guitar pieces ever. Just incredible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VAkOhXIsI0
Saving books, one CAPTCHA at a time
You’ve seen them before. CAPTCHAs (short for “Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart”) are literally all over the internet. If you’ve done something as simple as register for an email or post an item on Craigslist, should already be familiar with this specific security system. However, you may not know…
Video of the Day: First world problems
You might experience a paradigm shift after watching this: [youtube D2p5svFJ9cQ]
Photo of the Day: A dozen baby pandas
Cutest photo ever!
How to be creative
As I get older, I find that my creativity has drained from my mind. My brain is like a desert, the last drop of precious imagination evaporated by the burning sun of repetition and box-like schooling. I often find that I just can’t think anymore. I am no longer the carefree, vision-filled child I used…
New hero? I think so.
Walking has never been my thing. I often fall, or trip, or just find anyway to embarrass myself. Even more, after walking for no more than a few blocks up hill, I find myself out of breath. This might add to my amazement for this one man’s story. Nevertheless, his journey is nothing but admirable…
The Humble Indie Bundle: Name Your Own Price
Do you like donating to charity? Do you like playing video games? If your answer is yes, then you should give indie games a try. If hardcore shooters aren’t your thing, try some puzzle games or platformers (think: old school Mario)