Hi, I'm Nico. Currently, I'm attending Western Canada High School as a Senior. There aren't many things that I can truly say that I love, but I do happen to enjoy speaking my mind, and spending time with those who are close to me.

PSVita: Sony’s Next Generation Handheld Gaming System

HELLO! So, it’s been a really really really really really long time… But I’ve got something to make up for it! I’m here to introduce you all to the rather surpring PSVita, Sony Computer Entertainment’s (SCE) new next-gen portable gaming device. Essentially it is the PSP and PSPgo’s successor. Unlike the old and largely failed…

Cohaero, A Junior Achievement Company

Hey guys, so… it’s been a while! But I’m back, and it’s true, I have something amazing to share with you all. As I blogged about once before, there’s an amazing youth entrepreneurial opportunity called Junior Achievement that runs many company programs right here in Calgary. Well, these company programs have began to develop, and yes, it’s…

Three Things For Calgary

My 3 Things for Calgary! 1. Mow the neighbor’s lawn Through mowing neighbor’s lawns, it is entirely possible to maintain the aesthetic appeal of ever street and neighborhood in Calgary. In doing this, the general atmosphere surrounding the Calgary area will become more visually pleasing. 2. Organize a Block Watch As Calgary grows in population, the…

University of Alberta: Open House

So as October approaches, one comes to realize that it is indeed time to begin thinking about post-secondary. It’s true, universities are already beginning to showcase what they have to offer so they can recruit the best and brightest of us. With that being said, the University of Alberta will be holding their open house…

MÄNLAND, PLAYLAND

Hate shopping for furniture? Hate going to big blue buildings labelled “IKEA” because they remind you of the hours upon hours of mindlessly viewing bed frames? Well Sydney, Australia is the place for you! Recently, an IKEA in Sydney recognized the predominately male hate for furniture shopping, and responded by creating MÄNLAND, a playground for…

The benefits of Junior Achievement

So, it comes to that time of year again. School’s back in session and everyone’s probably feeling miserable, what with having to wake up several hours earlier than during the summer. And for those few strange kids that are actually excited, I’m sure it’s because you are happy to see all your friends. Anyway, there’s…

A constitution written on Facebook

It’s true! Well, almost true. At the beginning of August, Iceland’s new constitution was written by 25 ordinary citizens with help from social media. After their economic collapse in 2008, Iceland decided that their new constitution would not be written based upon their mother country of Denmark, but rather on the ideas stemming directly from…

Photo of the Day: L’arc de Triomphe

Now that I’m officially in Paris, this is one of the sights we saw yesterday! L’arc de Triomphe. Built in order to honour all those who died for France in both the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Underneath the arc, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I is featured.

Vacation in Paris: vacances à Paris

Paris, France. A destination brimming with history, character, excitement, beauty, and namely new experience. The desire to explore such an astonishing locale is generally found within most individuals. Whether it be for the staple of France, The Eiffel Tower, the majesty of the Arc de Triomphe, the refine tastes of the Louvre, or perhaps the exotic yet…

Grow your plants by… urinating

The old-aged excuse of “I’m peeing on the bushes to help water them” is one step closer to becoming legitimized. Recently, Eddie Gandlemam released a new conceptual design for men’s urinals titled “When Nature Calls”. Rather than the conventional white porcelain urinal, Gandleman designed a sort of filtration system, equipped with four urinals. The idea essentially is that, when…

Audi A1Clubsport Quattro Concept

About a month ago, German car manufacturer Audi unveiled their new concept for the Audi A1. During Audi’s annual celebration located at Wörthersee, they showcased 18 new vehicles, including the new R8 GT, several custom A1’s and the new A1 Clubsport Quattro Concept. Specifically, the new Clubsport Quattro was one of the highlights. Originally the…