Every Sunday for as long as I can remember, I sit down with my dad after a long and tiring week to read the “funnies” at breakfast and play a competitive game of spot-the-difference in the Calgary Herald. During my junior high and high schools years, I have also developed the habit of keeping up…
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The 2012 summer Olympics is only 54 days and 59 minutes away (as I’m typing this)! But you don’t have to wait that long to take part in the action. In fact, you may get to meet and greet potential medalists for the low price of two 4-hour shifts as a volunteer! What? You haven’t heard? Our…
DetailsI am sure none of you are unaware of what’s going on in the east side of the country. Strikes! One of the largest student organizations of students in Quebec, CLASSE, has been in the streets since March. These Québécois students are angry about the tuition fee hike. CLASSE, one of the biggest student groups…
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I found this quite a powerful image – instead of being provided facts about pollution, we get to look under the ocean for ourselves and see what is actually masked under the waves.
I love Ellen. She makes the most hilarious parodies and knows how to make me laugh within 10 seconds. But when she does a parody of an Apple phone… well, Apple isn’t too fond of it. [youtube bCZ_o81x8Bs]
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Volunteer to be the Library mascot! The Calgary Public Library is looking for people who want to step inside the wonderful Curious the Chameleon mascot costume and transform into a friendly, furry mascot! If you love to pump up the crowd, this is the job for you. The Mascot’s duties include greeting the public at Library events and…
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Normally, when you hear about someone getting fired, it can be for any number of reasons – maybe they showed up late all the time; maybe there wasn’t enough work for them; or maybe they just sucked at their job… Another aspect, however, is that of maintaining a professional appearance.
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Well, this is fairly overdue, but hey! I thought it’d be fun to share my spring break adventures to Cuba. So I heard that Calgary was cold when I was gone, and it just made my trip so much more gratifying. Okay, apart from that, I had a super fantastic time because my best friend…
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On June 14, Framework is holding a silent auction… but with a twist! Rather than bidding with money, people bid volunteer hours on works of art by local Calgarian artists. Here’s how it works: From 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Calgarians who are interested in volunteerism will come together at the Flames Central Building and…
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The exquisite homes and the luxurious lifestyles of many famous Hollywood celebrities and NBA stars often leads to admiration and mindless gawking from many readers and followers, including myself. The beauty and delicacy of every aspect that surrounds their house to the smallest details within their home triggers fascination and a slight tinge of envy.…
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You might be tired of me advertising these bundles… but I think it’s important that you know about them. Especially this one, called Because We May (May refers to the month and permission–how witty!) which is the ultimate sale for indie games. If you went giddy over Steam deals, get this: Android, iOS and Mac…
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Banana space bars, piano stairs, you name it! MaKey MaKey is a circuit board that allows you to connect objects to control your computer… random objects, yes, but I think the creators have reached their ultimate goal: to inspire creativity among the public.
Yes, this certainly is a post dedicated to koala bears and their fluffiness. Meanwhile… a koala eating lunch in Perth, Australia: Not only are they hungry, they’re thirsty, too! In 2009, Australia experienced a heat wave and many koalas had gone begging for water… [youtube staVU7O70no] Not to mention – Bill’s post on Koalas to the Max…
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