One of the very first events of Youth Week 2012 is Youth Slam! at the Calgary Spoken Word Festival this Saturday, April 14, and it sure won’t be an event to miss. Presented with the Calgary Public Library, This Is My City and Youth Central, Youth Slam! aims to encourage youth to embrace SLAM…
DetailsIf you ever have free time, or just want to feel productive while procrastinating, there’s a YouTuber named Crashcourse that’s up for the job. John, the host, explains complex and long subjects regarding anything from history to science in under 15 minutes. Not only that, but they spice up the learning with pictures, animations, and…
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Tubby Dog is not your regular hot dog stand. Enjoy hot dogs topped with cheese, bacon, chilli, chips, or even PB&J. One of the great things about Tubby Dog is that they make their own toppings, like chilli, instead of buying it already made. It’s more filling than a normal hot dog with just the bun…
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No, Cathy’s not a singer (not that I know of, at least). She doesn’t make music, but she does make some pretty incredible scratchboard art. Ever heard of scratchboards? I’ve only recently been introduced to them by my art teacher. Essentially, the artist uses a sharp tool to scratch away the thin top layer of black…
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We all know looking for a summer job can be difficult; going around town with your resume can get tiring and tedious real fast. Luckily, Calgary’s 14th Annual Summer Hiring Fair is fast approaching during these first days of Youth Week.
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Have you been putting in solid hours at the gym over the long weekend? I know I’ve had a lot more time for basketball, so I’ve decided to share some beats that always pump me up! (Heads up, some of the language is a slight bit explicit. Fair warning has been given.) Most people that…
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During the lovely, carefree days of spring break, MJ and I again got together to bring you this review of the Big Cheese Poutinerie. Location This cute store is located a short, two minute walk westwards down 17th avenue from Western Canada High School. Really close to school (almost directly across from Starbucks), and really…
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I still remember my first time buying a puffed wheat square from the school vending machine. What looked like a delicious, chocolaty cereal square was in reality a tasteless, over-sweet mush.
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Thanks to an article by Cracked staff member, Robert Brockway; I have discovered this wonderful website called Kickstarter. I recently pledged $25 to The Banner Saga, a turn-based roleplaying and adventure game about vikings.
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This is just a little comic commenting on how lottery winnings compare to US federal government spendings. Though I have not looked up the analytics on exactly where these government spendings go toward…
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Have you seen these hippos? Favourite Foods: Chips, raisins and crumbs from peanut butter toast Domain: Kitchens in North America (Canada and Eastern United States) Personality: Extremely timid but will defend their territory if provoked Habits: Nocturnal – will come out at night to search for food and materials for their nests. They build their…
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For my spring break, I got the opportunity to be one of 28 students who gets to represent the Calgary Board of Education at the International Youth Leadership Summit in Beijing, China. Below is a quick blog post about what we did today during our trip to Beijing. You can find out more about our…
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Last summer, I took a cooking class and I was amazed by this simple, yet delicious dish. I thought you should have the opportunity to make and try it yourself. The recipe mixes both Kraft dinner and pizza together. The two taste wonderful on their own, but imagine these mixed together! Here is the recipe: …
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I took this photo at Queen Elizabeth Garden in BC over spring break. It may not seem like it now (it’s snowing – again?!), but spring’s coming to Calgary too… sooner or later =P
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