Just this month, Bitcoin and Ethereum—two of the most valuable cryptocurrencies—reached all-time highs in prices. The upsurge of cryptocurrencies in recent years has spurred on a new financial ecosystem—one built around blockchain, the same technology used by cryptocurrencies. Its users call it decentralized finance—DeFi for short—and it promises a financial system without traditional financial institutions,…
“Disney” this one word includes our childhood, memories, love, and many other things. Disneyworld is a magical place for adults and kids. Disneyworld uses many tricks to help people to have the best time and use more money in Disneyworld. These are ways how Disneyworld psychologically manipulates people to have more financial benefits. 1. Smell…
We have many things to be thankful for – healthcare workers, family and friends, fulfilled basic needs, and beyond. However, I believe that there is a more intangible phenomenon that we should all show appreciation for in our hectic and busy everyday lives: free time. It may come often, it may be rare. Whether in…
The under-representation of women in STEM fields is evident in many, if not most countries around the world, including Canada. This is supported by statistics, and in 2016, women only made up 34% of STEM undergraduates in Canada. Furthermore, women only made up 23% of all science and tech workers aged 25-64. These numbers have…
I was inspired to write this blog after recently leading cooking projects that had a “Local Food” theme. Currently, local food is a controversial topic. Therefore, my goal with this blog is to shed light on the issue and provide as holistic of a perspective as possible, not state my opinion. Please note: Most of…
Whether you’re rushing to finish an English essay or simply emailing a friend, typing is a vital skill for us all. Nowadays, we live in a world with computers, phones and a multitude of other technology. Therefore, the ability to type with both speed and accuracy is becoming more important in today’s digital world. What…
It has been almost 2 years since the pandemic started. As of now, 247,114,753 Covid-19 cases have been reported across the world. 5,010,059 deaths have occurred due to Covid-19. And the pandemic is still far from over yet. Everyone has been affected by the pandemic, in one way or the other, and the impact will…
As the end of October moves closer, along with it comes the final few days of “spooky season.” Halloween is on Sunday and there are many ways to get into the spirit. From haunted houses to pumpkin carvings, there’s something fun to do for everyone. Have A Movie Marathon Movie night!! Put on some cozy…
Finding a great restaurant can be the perfect touch for any occasion. Some of us prefer the quality of the food over the ambience, while others wish to find a balance between both. Calgary has many amazing restaurants with a variety of different cuisines and eye-catching decor. If you are looking for a list of…
Hello everyone! I am currently in the midst of my post-secondary applications, so here are some of the tips that I have used that have helped make the last few weeks bearable. Hope this helps any current or future grade 12 students. Start Early Start early in all areas possible. Here are a few examples…
I always told myself I wanted to start practicing yoga, but I never thought I had the patience for it. Fortunately, this year I’m taking a yoga class at school, and while I didn’t initially choose this option, I’m super grateful I get to experience it. Because it is a class in my timetable I…
From time immemorial, humans have imagined the stars in the form of any animals or humans, divided them into groups and added interesting stories. Using the constellations made it easier to find the stars and remember their positions. Therefore people used constellations to navigate while sailing or having a long journey using constellations as a…
All in all, autumn is a pretty stacked season for mental health awareness. With mental health week from October 3rd-9th, World Mental Health Day on October 10th, and Men’s Mental Health month coming up in November, a lot of conversations are currently ongoing. After all, everyone’s heard the “eat well, exercise, talk to your friends”…
“Good books don’t give up all their secrets at once.”-Stephen King. Never the wiser, I’d say. Mystery is one of the best yet most complicated genres out there in terms of novels. A good one can keep you so absorbed that you don’t notice three hours have flown by. A bad one, on the other…
During my free time last Saturday, a movie on Netflix caught my eye. I wasn’t in the mood of hesitating so I just decided to take a look at it. Just before the ending song came on, I started to realize how astonished I was by the plots and conclusion. It was so brilliantly made…