Spring (Chemical) Cleaning: Part 1

Recently, I read an article called the Oil Cleansing Method (which will now be abbreviated as OCM). I don’t exactly remember how I came across it, but just know that I am kind of a “make-everything-myself” person and the idea of becoming as independent as possible really appeals to me. Anyway, after I read this…

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What to do with your Spring Break

I know that Spring Break’s already half over, but it’s not too late to have some fun during these last few care-free days! If you’ve been sitting around Calgary mournfully reading your friends’ Facebook updates about their awesome tropical vacations, don’t let them have all the fun! Good times are still to be had this…

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The Crisis in Syria: Explained in 4 Paragraphs

To fully understand the crisis that is now under way in Syria, you have to go all the way back to 1946. During this time, Syria declared independence and they became a parliamentary republic but they also had a chaotic mess of a government. This government, within the span of 10 years, created four constitutions…

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Video of the Day: Blast from the past

Over the past decade or so, Calgary has blossomed into a major urban metropolis. The oil and gas industries are booming, the city is growing at a rapid rate, and pretty bridges and buildings are being put up! But every legacy has a beginning, and I think some people, especially the younger generation, forget about…

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Painting the Calgary Tower

Last Saturday, I had the privilege to paint in the tallest art gallery of the west (and maybe even the world!) – our very own Calgary Tower. Twenty teams gathered in the lobby at 9 a.m., equipped with brushes, rollers, TimBits, and all rainbows of paints to fight for the top in the 10th annual Alberta…

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21 Jump Street For the Win!

Lately, I feel like there hasn’t been really good witty or humorous entertainment flying around. Sure, Community started up again and Sherlock’s a great time killer; but I feel like there hasn’t been anything up to par with Hot Fuzz, Shawn of the Dead or Date Night (all excellent movies which I highly recommend). So…

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