A Saturday morning, I am dressed in my most comfortable flannel jammies, prepared to waste away the day with some much needed R & R. But to my distress, a roaring ruckus arises from a snow plow. My annoyance escalates as it has taken nearly two weeks for the snow to be fully plowed in…
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If you haven’t realized it yet, the day of hearts and chocolate comes in less than two weeks. Valentine’s Day instils a certain warmness in the cold February air (thanks polar vortex). Something about Valentine’s Day just gets me thinking in pink and red. I have a strong urge to buy heart shaped chocolates by…
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The other day I was looking for a quick, easy, on-the-go sort of breakfast, and quite frankly, there’s only so many smoothies I can make until I get a little bored. So instead, I thought I’d do a little experiment. I wanted to make blueberry muffins, and at Annie’s Cafe where I used to work…
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Today, I decided that I would show you guys and interesting website that I had come across during the weekend. Several flags from various countries around the world are highlighted. You might think this sounds boring, but wait until you hear the rest. Each of these flags are made…
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We all ponder upon the stars; whether it’s the constellations or the otherwise great patterns, it’s a mystical occurrence. Calgary’s light pollution can prevent us from seeing spectacular images of the night sky, something that this video by NOVELAPSE timelapse recordings might be able to remedy: As always, check out all the other timelapses I’ve shared on…
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New Years may have happened already, but Chinese New Years is today (January 31st), and I’d like to reveal the little traditions that make this “new year” so fun. First is the Chinese zodiac, and much like the western zodiac, it consists of 12 “signs.” But instead of signs like Libra, Capricorn, Leo, etc., we…
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For one week only at select theaters, Cineplex is hosting The Great Digital Film Festival, where cult, sci-fi, action, superhero and other classic films will be showing specially on the big screen in clear digital format. Not only do you get a chance to see some great movies in theatres again, but admission is only…
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As the Olympics approach, everyone is super excited about the rigour and the Olympic podium. However, have you ever wondered why we play sports? Why are we willing to invest so much money, time and effort into a few people fighting for a ball, a puck, etc.? Watch this interesting video, that does an amazing…
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I know, I know that title was probably the worst thing you’ve ever read but I needed your attention somehow. As most people with an internet connection and friends may know, the amazing and witty love story, the Fault in Our Stars By John Green, is being released as a movie on June 6. You…
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When I was younger, I distinctly remember myself being the embodiment of the popular idiom “There is no ‘I’ in team.” I never really wanted to work with anyone else, never mind be part of a team. But little did I know that being on a sports team can be very rewarding and can help…
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Alexandra (Alex) Wadey is a grade 12 student at William Aberhart High School who was recognized by Kids up Front and Youth Central as a part of the Pay it Forward project, recognizing youth for their “pay it forward” attitude. Alex is a kind and positive volunteer, participating in Youth Week and being a member…
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If anyone knows me, they know that I don’t like most of music’s top 40, or even the world’s top 100. But songs are popular for a reason, so I decided to endeavour to listen to these songs and see what they actually mean. So I went on iTunes to see what the top 7…
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What do you do when you can’t get a job? For most, this is a hard question to tackle and some turn to resumé gimmicks. Although lots of times these don’t work, sometimes they do hit well with bosses. Most of the time, professional recruiters are trained to block out creative resumes and turn them…
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Laurier Lounge is known as a high quality French restaurant. I did not find it to be as high quality as it should have been. The service was excellent and attentive, but was a bit slow. The menu is very limited so I recommend you check out the menu prior to going to this restaurant,…
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News of the Academy Awards, the Noble Prize, Grammys, Junos, Golden Globe, the Stanley Cup… Media, and therefore our lives, are filled with celebrities being prestigiously recognized for doing their jobs and living that life. But what about the people in our own community, in our own lives, who are going above and beyond to…
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