Here is Today infographic Visualization is a difficult concept to define; there are several types as Wikipedia outlines them. Essentially there are three minimal criteria for visualization: Based on (non-visual) data. A visualization’s purpose is the communication of data. That means that the data must come from something that is abstract or at least not…
Recently, I saw the new Dove Ad Campaign on reddit. Despite the controversy around Unilever (who own many companies including Dove and Axe), the ad campaigns by Dove have been very heartwarming on the idea of beauty. In this campaign, Dove found seven women of different ages and backgrounds as well as a FBI-trained forensic…
A Flash game called The Adventures of Rubberkid has finally been created after Developer Charlie Jackson’s Kickstarter campaign in December. The game is geared for children, where the main character protects students from insults. It’s a very cute game with a nice message, where each level shows potential consequences of bullying and the potential future accomplishments of the victims who…
For those who haven’t heard about the Humble Bundle yet, you basically name your own price for a set of independent games. The Humble Bundle is one of the most popular indie bundles (next to Steam sales and Indie Royale) out there, so they have the well-known indie games. Plus they usually add a bonus…
Who doesn’t love Pac-Man? After 32 years of its initial release, the addicting game is now free-to-play on Android under the name PAC-MAN + Tournaments In addition to the classic Pac-Man game, the Android version comes with achievements and a “Tournaments” mode with new mazes, color schemes, bonus items and rankings. So if you love the yellow pill/fruit-eating hero…
Paint, an acappella Youtube artist, recently created a parody video regarding what happened “after their dreams come true.” [youtube diU70KshcjA] Watch more of his stuff! He doesn’t upload a lot but has really good lyrics.
After backing over 20 projects, I can officially say that I am obsessed with Kickstarter. I wrote a blog post about it last year in April, but so many new things have happened since then! For those who haven’t heard about Kickstarter, it’s basically a place where people can create projects to get funded. Whether…
Tired of ordering plain ol’ flowers from the flower shop? Bouquets are nice, but expensive; so what should a person do? Well, if you have the time, here are a few alternatives: 1. Using food coloring on flowers With reference to a blog post by Anne Osterrieder, and simple science, you can change the color…
Whether you’re a fashion guru or someone who prefers comfort (although I believe you can be both fashionable and comfortable), this is my list for the staple items you need in your closet, categorized for you! Tops 1. Tank top or bandeau No matter what occasion it is, if you ever have a low-cut shirt…
Have you ever found yourself in a slump? Exams stressing you out? Upset over something from school, friends, family or life? Then try a few of these websites; they are basically pick-me-up’s for those who are down. Emergency Compliments gives you random compliments until you feel better. You can even submit your own! I Like…
Last year, I wrote about a blog titled “Annoying things about Valentine’s Day”. This year I decided to counter my disgruntled opinions with something more enlightening (I find it a tad bit ironic how I was in a relationship when I was complaining about V-Day and am now single and am complimenting it). So February…
The other day I had plans to attend my friend’s birthday party but had absolutely no time to go home or had any change of clothes with me. Instead of going in yoga pants and a t-shirt, I recalled a Youtube video about how to wear a cute dress from a man’s dress shirt. Luckily for me, I had plenty of guy friends who lived in Residence at the University of Calgary. So instead of freaking out, I tried out a few different dress styles. So don’t be afraid to flaunt a man’s t-shirt! I asked my friends and they didn’t even recognize that it was a man’s shirt. So if you’re in a fashion slump and have a guy’s shirt with you; try these styles!
John and Hank Green, two brothers who started a video blog series on 2007 recently discussed about friendship. John mentions “being more than friends” and Hank talks about “making friends.” I hope you enjoy these two videos–these guys are brilliant, interesting and witty! So I suggest watching their videos weekly! John’s comment: [youtube xa6_7ev4Seg] Hank’s…
On December 28, I had the opportunity to go to a magic and illusions show for the very first time. I’ve seen street performers, and Penn and Teller: Fool Us show, but I’ve never seen a truly magical show. [youtube HueFI_DT5yA] This year, the Magic N’ Miracles Benefit Magic Show featured Murray Hatfield, an illusionist…
Recently I got some Portal cookie cutters from ThinkGeek and wanted to share the recipe given with the box, plus with an additional twist. If you like sugar cookies that are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, then try the following recipe (I also included the original recipe in case you were interested)…