Inspired by Suzie’s post, I’ve decided to share some of my shots of Cowtown in all its (short-lived) green glory. I think the shortness of Calgary’s springs & summers is the very thing that makes them so precious – so take out your camera and go outside!
The presence of LGBTTIQ (an all-encompassing definition meaning Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer that is more commonly shortened to LGBT) youth are demonstrated through an upsurge in awareness trends such as gay-straight alliances in High Schools and pride parades such the upcoming Calgary Pride 2013. Through these tides, however, the potential counterbalancing stereotypes…
In any game, whether it be Soccer, Street Fighter 2, Chess or League of Legends, the art of predicting your opponents movements is a vital skill. In fighting game terminology, we call this YOMI, which is a Japanese term that David Sirlin (a game designer) defines as “knowing the mind of your opponent.” Before I teach…
Today we are going to discuss Chinchillas which are a squirrel-like rodent that has been domesticated. Chinchillas originally lived in Chile and Peru but due to their domestication, if you found one of them in the wild you would be considered very lucky. Chinchillas can be obtained through a licensed breeder. As you can see…
On Saturday, June 1st, the Alberta Cancer Foundation hosted the Underwear Affair, which was a walk/run for any cancer below the waist thus the term “under” wear affair. I personally thought this was extremely creative! Over 1000 people attended to “Uncover the Cure for Cancer” and all attended in some sort of undergarment. Their costumes…
Summer is so close, we are all excited for it! Any plan for the summer? I have some good ideas, READ and WIN. The Calgary Public Library 2013 Online Summer Reading Content is UP! Youth Read is a online summer reading program for teens – ages 13-17 How it works? Every beginning of a week, from…
FASHION SHOW This first video is this really cool thing they did in Japan. If you can’t afford to buy new clothes, or if you just want to see what they would look like if you tried them on, without actually wearing them, well Google has the answer. With just a projector and Google Images,…
A Japanese study investigating the effect of age-related changes to the immune system discovered this could contribute to the gap in life expectancy between men and women. Researchers found that the immune systems of men age faster then that of women. The blood from 356 healthy men and women from the ages 20-90 was studied.…
This revolution evolved from Youth Are Awesome’s inaugural food truck post to now the array of high-quality reviews that are proudly produced for our blog website. (This includes our YouthAreEating Youtube channel too!) Eat St. of the Food Network fame has heard this trend’s reputation and came to Calgary to capture this sensation. The range of options have…
A good chunk of the people reading this right now are probably around the age where the pressure to get a job is building. Or maybe you already have a job and so are keen to read more about the job world. Either way, I thought I’d share my opinions and experiences by comparing non-traditional…
Here’s another fantastic DIY by the amazing swellmayde. Summer’s almost here and lemonade is the perfect drink for the season. This beverage as delicious and low sugar. To make it, you’ll need: 1 cup frozen strawberries, defrosted (1 tablespoon of liquid from defrosted strawberries for coloring) 2 packets Sweet’N Low® zero calorie sweetener 1/4 cup…
Spring in Calgary means an awakening for all of us to start enjoying the street life that we have. Taken a look at this display of vibrancy from GlobeTrotterAlpha on Youtube with footage taken last year! Update (6/5/13) – There is also a Stempede edition from last year too: These tours are super long, but super…
If you spend most or even all of your summer reading, this is perfect for you! I have created a list of my favourite books and separated them into categories to create the ultimate summer reading list for all of you! P.S. You can find a synopsis of most of the books mentioned at www.goodreads.com!…
Do you watch a lot of movies at the Cineplex Entertainment theatres? Do you like free stuff? Then why don’t you have a SCENE card?! Here’s a summary of this awesome rewards program: About Earn points for free movies every time you see a movie Get 10% off movie snacks, like popcorn, drinks and candy Save 10% more on Tuesday…
Hi everyone! Just realized it’s JUNE! The HOT summer is on the way. I have noticed some of my friends are already on holiday (SO JEALOUS), enjoying the sun and the sea (maybe lakes). Here are some tips for guys and girls, to keep your skin healthy while still enjoying the sun 🙂 and sunbathing can actually…