Tech Highlights Week 6 – Crossing the line between the digital world and the physical one!
Hi all! I recently stumbled upon this video and just had to share, this man makes living in a dream world possible! See for yourselves: [youtube YrtANPtnhyg]
Frozen Grand Central
How I love spontaneous and lively inspirations of imaginations =) Please enjoy the following clip of random stillness. [youtube jwMj3PJDxuo]
Video of the Day: Northern Lights
I was stumbling online the other day when I came across this awesome video of the fabled Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Norway. If you’re like me, you enjoy finding out how things like the Aurora Borealis work. Pretty much what happens is the sun releases streams of charged particles known as solar winds. These…
Photo of the Day: Waterton, Alberta
This is a shot I took in Waterton, AB a couple Springs ago. It is taken at the top of the “Bear’s Hump Hike.” If you are ever in Waterton, I really recommend this hike simply for the amazing views it provides at the top. You can also capture a stunning shot of the entire town as…
Website of the Day: BestPlanking.com
Planking is a new trend that involves stiffly laying face down in an unusual setting. The photos that come out of it are pretty funny and some can be found on http://bestplanking.com/. There are photos in Vegas, Australia, New Zealand, on the news and more.
Short Update on PlayStation Network
If you haven’t heard already, the PSN was hacked and Sony decided to tell the public on April 26, 2011. Private information was susceptible to theft amongst horrendous things a gamer would never expect to happen. So why did this happen? Well, Sony decided to take action against a hacker and of course, revenge was…
Serving0fNerd: Geeky Father’s Day Cards
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…
Photo of the Day: Rainy Days
Calgary’s been like this for so long. I think it’s time for a change.
Tech Week 5.5: Customize your desktop with Rainmeter!
Tired of your boring old possibly cluttered desktop? Want news, weather, system performance information, and more all portrayed on your screen? Look no further than Rainmeter! Rainmeter is a desktop customization platform. Through Rainmeter, you can enhance your Windows computer with skins and compact applets much like Yahoo Widgets and Windows Sidebar gadgets. However, unlike…
Video of the Day: Devastated by Birthday Present
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Photo of the Day: Shore
Kootenay Bay, B.C.
Can You Clap 14 Times Per Second? Meet the World’s Fastest Clapper
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Website of the Day: 1000 Awesome Things
Hola amigos! In the past week, I was introduced to a simply miraculous website designed to cheer up even the most desolate individual. I present to you 1000 awesome things. Check it out at http://1000awesomethings.com/. I actually stumbled onto this website on my daily strolls down Ted.com/talks. The man with the brains behind the entire operation was…
Tech Highlights Week 5: Use your iPhone music for your Alarm Clock
Hi all, today I’ll show you a quick way to get your iPhone/iPod to use music from your library as your alarm clock wake-up tone. Later this week, I’ll show you how to customize your desktop with Rainmeter! (Note, some of the screenshots are outdated, but the idea is the same) 1. Go to the…
Create a digital backpack
This post was submitted to Youth Are Awesome by StudyBlue.com. As Student Relations Intern for StudyBlue.com – an online community of students who believe in efficient and effective studying for all (and for free) – I am excited to contribute to student successes on Youth Are Awesome by spreading the word about how to create…