Often, we forget what a blessing is it that we still have family members around us. Children often ignore what the parents do for them on a daily basis, and too many times they take what they have for granted. Parents have brought their children into the world, fed them, gave them water, provided them…
As the new year begins to settle in and peoples’ new years resolutions start to take action, why not learn more about yourself. People always seem to be constantly interested in why they act the way they do, or reading horoscopes to explain the events that take place during over the years. Here is a…
As many of you may have noticed, there has been significant talk on this blog lately about Youth Week. And what is Youth Week, you ask? Well, it’s an entire week (April 21-28, 2012) devoted to promoting the importance of youth in Calgary. But it’s not just all whimsical talk; there will be over 50…
Really? I can’t flush my toilet after 10 p.m. in Switzerland? The world has some crazy laws… In New York, jumping off a building gets the death penalty. (…will one survive jumping off a building?) In France, it is illegal to sell dolls without human faces. Bye-bye E.T! In North Carolina, elephants cannot plow cotton…
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The Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts is presenting National Geographic LIVE! This event showcases fascinating and incredible speakers- National Geographic explorers, adventurers, photographers and scientists that have their journeys captured. Breath-taking and beautiful images and videos will allow YOU to become enveloped into our amazing and natural world, as each speaker shares their National…
EXAM TIME. Here’s the official theme song of a high-schooler’s January (inspired by late-night cramming and LMFAO): Study hard and good luck!
With Youth Week Calgary coming up in just a few months, it’s apparent that a lot of people aren’t fully aware of what Youth Week actually is. Never fear though, I think I have the answers. Youth Week is an event that is celebrated worldwide as a week for youth to come out and enjoy…
As diplomas and finals are upon us, you may find yourself stressing out about your tests, which is an extremely common response. While studying and knowing the material is the most useful way to feel confident and prepared, test anxiety can still trip you up, even if you know your stuff. Here are a few…
Ever hear the term “cool as a cucumber”? That came to be because cucumbers in the field stay around 20 degrees Celsius cooler than the surrounding air. Even the people of the 1800s knew how snazzy cucumbers were – they didn’t need any science report to prove it! Here are some more tasty aphorisms: A…
Here are some pictures of really amazing works by Peter Callesen, from using just a plain piece of paper – imagine that! Images courtesy of Peter Callesen. Visit his site for more of his artwork.
The self stirring mug! No more wasting time washing that one spoon you used to stir your drink. This mug does it for you! Not your ordinary clock! For those of you, who like me have trouble reading those confusing and tacky analog clocks, this sweet invention is the one for…
Often hailed as one of the greatest scientists of all time for his revolutionary ideas in physics, Albert Einstein has become a household name. Along with popularity and fame, Einstein and his ideas have also been submitted to various degrees of challenges from scientists and the general public alike. Most of these challenges arise from…
This is one of the coolest advertising campaigns I’ve seen in a while. Watch the CCTV footage closely as our subject suspiciously traverses a TV store before a twist at the end forces him to make a break for it.
So you may or may not have heard, but it’s time to start submitting your nominations for the 2012 ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA). The goal is to nominate Calgary’s remarkable youth for their extraordinary achievements, passion and dedication to the community. Watch this video for exciting details: [youtube dTfLatWuaq0] Every year we receive piles…