Twitter is a fascinating social networking site that has so much to offer. It is far more than just posting a 140 character status (which is in fact called a tweet). You can upload photos, videos, links to other sites, and learn a lot from following different people and organizations. Start out by making your…
With the final movie of the Harry Potter series two weeks away, many of us (especially me) have been wondering what will be left for us to look forward to in the incredible world of HP? Well, fellow citizens, worry no longer! This past week, J.K. Rowling gave a very exciting announcement. The term…
With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to buy and hide those presents before the night before! While ordering stuff online any later could be pushing time boundaries a bit too fine, the wonderful ThinkGeek.com has the perfect solution to getting your lovely paternal figure a card that truly expresses your love and…
Have you ever wondered what you would taste like to a cannibal? Now is your chance! No, I am not advertising a band of test-tasting cannibals that shall advise you on your flavour (as…um…fascinating(?) as that would be… :O). However, it is an interesting question. There is not any (if there is a minor amount,…
Get your cape ready–this is a musical about superheros! This is the story of comic book writers and their alter egos. It’s got action, romance, villains, good guys, and spandex–the complete package! Set in 1963, in the golden age of comic books, we follow aspiring comic writer and artist Nick Wosnock as he tries to make it in…
ATTENTION: all artists and t-shirt lovers! Looking for something to partake in this Youth Week? Check out this awesome event! 😀 The HEROES T-shirt Design Contest is a project of Impact Society, which provides youth with the opportunity to build confidence, character and integrity by introducing them to themselves – the person they are inside, the…
Imagine a being that requires nothing but a slight breeze to survive. Sculptor Theo Jansen has created the Animaris Siamesis – a huge insect-like structure that moves independently with minor assistance from the wind. Kind of hard to imagine, isn’t it? Check out the video and see for yourself! [youtube HSKyHmjyrkA] \\//
YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY!! Now, you may currently be feeling many angry thoughts, such as “SaM, why would you not have told us BEFORE the Math 30 Diploma?! This could have saved me!” and “I don’t know what Firmware means!!!” But hey, if any of these thoughts, or many possible others (and I’m sure you…
[youtube M4-veeEWHJs] Do you know someone who is making a positive impact in the community? Nominate them for a ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Award (YODA)! The ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards are non-academic and consist of 6 categories and 7 awards: Volunteerism, Advocacy, Environmentalism: Individual and Group, Peer Support, Perseverance and Leadership. Advocate Award (Formerly the…
Where would the nerds of the world be if it weren’t for Harry Potter? I have no idea, but I know I personally wouldn’t have turned out to be so lame awesome without it 😉 Now, the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 game has somewhat recently come out for consoles, but what some of you may…
No, not the ones on your roof! Shingles are the wonderful relative of chicken pox that rarely shows up in people under the age of 50….however, sometimes if your immune system is down or you have an exceptionally great amount of stress or some other unknown reason, they can pop up. Yes, this is what…
If you live in Calgary, you are used to rapid–and random temperature changes. Yesterday it was above zero, today it is going to be well below. So to ease the topic, let watch a video about liquid nitrogen and thermite! YAAAY 😀 [youtube Yex063_Fblk]
What a fancy and mysterious term! But you know, you probably know what I’m talking about if you’ve ever had Sea-Monkeys as pets. Cryptobiosis is a state that certain organisms go into where all metabolic procedures stop. This prevents reproduction, repair, development or any type of growth. An organism in this state can practically live…
Web comics are awesome for a number of reasons: 1) They save paper! 2) They’re easy to find when you want to show a friend or relive a good laugh. 3) THE HAVE IPHONE APPS 😉 4) The list is endless, really, but you know, it’s nice to have archives and the most recent comic…
I have only two important words for you today {take a deep breath first} : 8. Days. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo&feature=youtube_gdata_player