We all have at some point in our lives experienced or been in a situation that is uncomfortable and downright awkward; some more than others, unfortunately. Ever wonder to yourself why these kinds of embarrassing moments seem to only happen to you? Don’t worry. It’s not ‘just you.’ You may have seen the hand gesture…
TED is a non-profit organization known for its extraordinary conferences and professional speakers. Originally intended to bring together the brightest in the fields of Technology, Entertainment, and Design, TED has expanded to include talks on ethics and social justice issues, as well as science and the economy at large. It’s this variety and quality of…
Last week, we figured out which camera is right for you. Whether or not you went and splurged on a brand-new Nikon D3X ($14000!!!) or you’re sticking with your family’s age-old Holga, you’re now probably wondering what to do with this piece of equipment in your hands. First you have to look for the power button……
Earlier we brought your attention to the sleek Rubik’s TouchCube, well after just a few months a new twist on the classic toy is being released in the market–the Rubik’s Slide! The Rubik’s Slide has only one face, and with 9 squares, one would think it would be easier than 54 squares but that is…
The Japanese may have bento boxes, but make no mistake, the mainstay of North American lunches, the oft-overlooked sandwich, can look pretty neat too – it may even <—————– mimic asian cuisine. Check these out! Some interesting characters, including a “beet”-nik with bloodshot eyes (or pureed beets, whichever): Some toys, such as a “Monterey Jack-in-the-box”: Some slightly more…
We’re already mid-way through the month of February, but there are still many cool holidays and happenings that some of us may not even know about. February is Children’s Dental Health Month, International Friendship Month, and Responsible Pet Owner’s Month. It is also National Cherry, Embroidery, Grapefruit, Snack Food, and Wild Bird Feeding Month. Take…
How would you like to get your hands on a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card? I know I would–imagine all the songs and movies and TV shows…. 😉 7 years since its beginning, iTunes is coming up to a HUGE milestone: 1,000,000,000 (one billion) song downloads! iTunes Canada is giving away a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card…
“Perspective:” A new YAA column from the Gentleman Scholar – Check back every week for new entries! Photography, cinematography, and all things related are the specialty here! I’ve seen that many of the people I know are into photography, and you might have, too. If your interest is piqued, and you think this might be…
Since High School graduation is just around the corner for a lot of us, saving money to go away to universities and colleges maybe important for you. As students, we have limited financial bases and sometimes, limited support. How can you save for college when you are in college, or even before you start college? Here are some…
Japan has an overabundance of cute things. Their cartoons are cute, their clothing is cute, even their tissues are cute. And this excess of cute-ness has gone so far as to spill over into their bento box lunches. I had an extremely difficult time choosing which bento boxes to feature in this post because all…
I was hanging out with my friend and we were watching some funny youtube videos. She showed me some videos by someone named Mitchell Davis. I had brought him up in a conversation with some other friends, and they didn’t know about him. This guy is so awesome, I thought there should be a post…
Ever feel the need to just look up some completely random trivial information to impress your friends or just to satisfy your personal boredom? Well, you should really go check out WolframAlpha. Think of it as the Wikipedia of statistics and calculations. The website is still in the beginning stages of its development, but it…
Before computers existed, what did we ever do with all of our time? My friend asked me that the other day and it made me realize how much time I actually spend staring at this screen. It also made me think about all the ridiculous toys we used to play with and how kids these…
Looking like the big brother of the iPhone, everyone is hyping over the new iPad coming out soon this year! The iPad isn’t a typo of iPod, which one can imagine why people would think so since it was just unveiled. So, what is the iPad? It is simply put, a larger version of the iTouch or the iPhone. …
Many of you may know that yesterday, February 2nd was Ground Hog Day! This holiday is celebrated both in Canada and the United States. What exactly is ‘Groundhog Day’ and how did it come to be? I had the same exact question until some friends clued me in. Groundhog Day dates back all the way to…