“17,500 Calgarians are living below the current ‘living wage’..” “1 in 3 Children are under poverty in Alberta’s First Nations’ communities….” “Poverty affects 1 in 5 children under the age of 15 in Calgary..” Statistics on a report matter; yet so does your hands-on experience of eating what can be often deemed “third-world food” by…
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Since 2002, March has been designated the “Youth Science Month“. Here’s my first exception to the name of this series! (But how can you manage to be totally Science-y just in a short day?) Supported by many community leaders, such as our MPs, MLAs, councillors, and other figures, March was chosen for this purpose as…
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Hey guys, as you all know, Annual Pinch-Anyone-Who-Isn’t-Wearing-Green Day is just around the corner! Believe it or not, there’s more to St. Patrick’s Day than just pinches! I came across this article on Time.com about 10 things You didn’t know about St. Patrick’s Day, check it out: Or, here’s a recap! đ 1. Did…
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As we come out of a recession, increased attention has been put upon decreasing the unemployment rate and making companies more profitable â but what about people who already have jobs, but are underpaid? With talk in the United States of raising the minimum wage, salaries have become a prevalent topic in todayâs political and…
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There are some movies that thrive on the hype of the moment. And once that moment passes, the film slips as a passing fad. But there are movies out there that still attract our interest even decades after their release. So what makes a classic? Whether itâs fast paced action, original plotlines, chilling after-effects, or…
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Upon reading Alice’s post on her new Canon Rebel T4i, I thought I’d pitch in my own experience with cameras. I’m very fortunate – or spoiled – to have a camera-fanatic-dad (yes, this is the first step to getting the right camera: having a family member who will buy one for you so that you…
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Thai Nongkhai, an authentic Thai restaurant located on Macleod Trail, next to Desperados, provides a much needed relief from the dull Thai found in a mall cafeteria. A quick fifteen-minute walk from Chinook Mall, the restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. A perfect selection for authentic Thai food, whether one is looking for…
DetailsI am sure that you have that bunch of Asian kids in your school that talk about Anime all the time. It seems like that they are having so much fun but unfortunately, even though they are speaking English (sometimes they would not be), you may still feel like you don’t understand a word they…
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Gene Researcher for a Week is a program created by the Canadian Gene Cure Foundation for grade 11 and 12 students who have an innate curiosity for science, human genetics, and human genetics research. If selected, these students will work beside influential genetic research scientists for one week over spring break. This program is great for budding…
DetailsAwwwww…. *I promised myself I wouldn’t give into the world of tumblr, but this GIF is just too cute to ignore.
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Alright guys, I know Valentine’s Day had long since passed. But, it’s never too late for a little romance. As you can probably tell (from my past posts), I’m a big fan of short films. I find them to be simple but efficient for conveying ideas. I recently came across this film from my YouTube…
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I’m sure most of you have seen those cute hair flowers, and many of you have probably seem them at Ardene or other accessory stores. The truth is, you can make one yourself quite easily! All you need is: some wide ribbon scissors a needle and thread and a clip. Also! The opportunities are…
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Do you have the rhythm echoing through your body? Are you musically orientated? Looking for an opportunity to build self-esteem and make new friends? Well then worry no more, The New Black Center’s All Girls Rock Camp is made for you! This is a call for all girls, ages 10-17, out there needing self-empowerment and want to express themselves…
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Do you know a young person/Teen that is interested in getting into Film/TV acting? Company of Rogues has just the class! |TEEN: FILM & TV (13-18 YRS)| A perfect opportunity for teens to get involved in the Film & Television industry, gaining valuable knowledge of the audition experience and on-camera technique. Students will work…
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I just learned about Surrealism in Art class not too long ago, but I’ve never seen surreal photography like this: Hmm, even the New York Times is interested in knowing this guy. Leonid Tishkov is a Russian artist who has taken many artistic photographs of himself and the moon in seemingly impossible positions, such as in…
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