Video of the Day: Space Shuttle Launch
Turning the volume up sent shivers down my spine. Make sure to watch in HD!
Get your geek on: Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo
*Disclaimer: This post will sound increasingly fangirl-esque as you progress. I was excited.
In his poem, The Hollow Men, T.S. Eliot wrote, “This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang, but with a whimper.”
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Website of the Day: Rainy Mood
Don’t know about you, but I LOVED the showers and mist we got last week. Weather like this rarely occurs in Calgary. For the days when Calgary is once again dry, for the nights when you feel like listening to rain tapping on your window, try rainymood.com. Beside the simple, relaxing soundtrack of rainfall, the site…
DetailsVideo of the Day: the history behind “Keep Calm and Carry On”
Ever wondered what is up with the catchphrase “Keep Calm and Carry On”? Here’s the answer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrHkKXFRbCI&feature=player_embedded
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The man behind the scenes: An interview with the organizer of the Calgary Expo
With the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo coming up this weekend, I got a chance to talk with Mr. Steven Hodges, spokesperson and organizer for the Expo. Check out his responses below…
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Heroes, artists, legends: Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo – A Youth Week Event
The original Batman. The father of Marvel Comics. Weasley twins. The voice of Winnie the Pooh. Star Trek. Do these sound familiar? I’m sure at least some of them register with readers, regardless of age or interest.
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Youth Week Awesomeness: Snap Judgment – Story Slam Competition
On Sunday, Richie and I went down to Dutton Theatre on the 2nd floor of Central Library to check out this Story Slam Competition. There was a $5 admission fee, and it was actually something completely new to me and worth the money.
DetailsYouth Week: Snap Judgement (Story Slam Competition!)
Guess what, it’s youth week! And to kick off the event, the Calgary public library played host for Snap Judgement, a story slam competition concluding the 9th annual Calgary Spoken Word Festival. The event was last Sunday (April 22) at the downtown public library, and what a way to start Youth Week! The CSWF is…
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Youth Week: Youth Night at Cardel Place
For all those who do not have a clue what Youth Night is, it is a night every week that is hosted by Cardel Place where youths and people from all ages come to have fun, exercise, play sports, watch movies etc. Provided for the luxury of its attendees, The Cardel Place offers three open…
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This week, I’m here to show you a really neat video on the abilities of sound and water working in unison. This particular experiment seems to “freeze” the water in mid-air. The video states this is done by; “This is really simple but has such an awesome effect. Fill a bucket full of water and…
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Calgary Comic Con
This weekend, Calgary will be hosting a comic and entertainment expo at the BMO Centre on the Stampede grounds. There will truly be something for everyone at this event- whether your interest be comics, anime, gaming, science fiction or cartoons. There will be countless exhibitions, vendors selling unique merchandise as well as photo and autograph…
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So You Think You Can’t Dance Calgary
You may or may not be right, but (cliche as it sounds -) you’ll never know if you don’t try. (And just because you don’t look good in a dainty little tutu doesn’t mean you can’t become an incredible break dancer. Those are two totally different worlds.) I’ve always admired b-boys/b-girls who can break into…
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19 napping facts you should know
I don’t know about you guys, but I never had nap times during my years in preschool and kindergarten. Even though kids need to take naps to restore their energy and allow their bodies to grow and fix itself, naps are still vital for youth and even adults. If you’re keen in school, you may…
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Youth Week Event: Youth Volunteer Fair
“I volunteer!” Come down to the Youth Volunteer Fair on April 27, 2012! The event runs from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the City of Calgary Municipal Building Atrium. There will be 15 organizations including Heritage Park, YWCA, Salvation Army, and the Calgary Public Library with volunteer opportunities for youth ages 12 – 18. There will also…
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City of Glass Book Review (The Mortal Instruments #3)
If you haven’t already done so please read my review of City of Ashes before reading this. Basically, Clary travels to the city of bones to find a cure for her mother’s coma. Despite being a Downworlder, Simon also enters the home of the Shadowhunters due to various circumstances and finds himself imprisoned by the…
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