Music to My…Phone

If you’re a music junkie like me and absolutely need a good dose of music to even function properly, then these apps are for you! Generally, I’m fairly open to any kind of music, and these three apps have definitely helped me discover new artists, genres, and types of music. However, even if you listen…

Local Events: Free Funny Thursdays!

Date: May 30th, 2013 Time: 12 pm to 2 pm Location: Stephen Ave, 1st and 2nd street S.W. Come laugh with FunnyFest stand up comics, while you eat your lunch and maybe receive a complimentary ticket or a discount to the 13th annual Calgary Comedy Festival, May 30 to June 9. Pick up a full…

The Oculus Rift-Virtual Reality

Imagine being inside your favorite movie and seeing the characters as you see people on the streets. Imagine embodying the protagonist of a first-person shooter game, living inside a virtual reality. The Oculus Rift will allow its user to experience their favorite game or movie in a whole new perspective. The Oculus Rift is developed…

RED

Last Tuesday, the Epcor Centre presented an insightful and enchanting performance called Red. I was with Youth Central, volunteering for the event and had the fortunate opportunity to watch the show live. There was an excited atmosphere and the fans were most definitely anticipating the show! I know I was! SPOILER ALERT – Stop reading…

Video of the Day: Sound Illusion

Optical illusions for the eye are always mind boggling, but this audio clip is just as interesting. Experience a very cool (and very real) haircut created from binaural technology. Remember to use headphones though!   Thumbnail image: http://thijseerens.com/

Acca Awkward

Awkward moments. Aren’t they splendid. 1. That awkward moment when you don’t get the title of this post because you haven’t seen pitch perfect. 2. That awkward moment when you make a derp face to your friend to see how long it takes for them to notice, and they never do, but everyone else in the…

Lock Stock and a bunch of Nutella Barells

Earlier today in Brad Hersfeld, Germany, an unknown number of thieves quite successfully pulled of a great heist and made off with five metric tonnes of diamonds,money, Lil Wayne records! Nutella worth $20,000!! (CBC). Now it must be said, I am quite partial to the wonderful gooey stuff and several afternoons have been spent watching Scooby Doo re…

11 Cheesiest Pick Up Lines

If your having a bad day and need a laugh I suggest you continue reading because in this weeks blog I’m going to list the ten cheesiest pick up lines ever used! Please do not ever use these, they are horribly funny. Caution if you do it may ruin any relationship or chance you have. …

Humble Bundle becomes a weekly sale

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…

How to: Use a Polaroid Instant Camera

Since I got my polaroid camera I have been taking pictures non stop. However at the beginning, it took awhile for me to get it to work to it’s full potential. Loading the film into the camera So first of you open up the cameras film cartridge by moving the button underneath the front trigger…

Video of the Day: A Heated Interview with Brian Greene

Unlike most modern television interviews where the interviewer presents questions that coincide with points that the interviewee wishes to address, this interview demonstrates anything but cooperative questioning.  Although slightly long, as soon as the video starts running and you’re absorbed into the heated debate between renowned physicist Brian Greene and Mathematics Professor Amir Aczel. I guarantee you will…