Amazing paper cut-outs
Here are some pictures of really amazing works by Peter Callesen, from using just a plain piece of paper – imagine that! Images courtesy of Peter Callesen. Visit his site for more of his artwork.
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Sweet Inventions!
The self stirring mug! No more wasting time washing that one spoon you used to stir your drink. This mug does it for you! Not your ordinary clock! For those of you, who like me have trouble reading those confusing and tacky analog clocks, this sweet invention is the one for…
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Two minutes disproving Einstein’s special relativity
Often hailed as one of the greatest scientists of all time for his revolutionary ideas in physics, Albert Einstein has become a household name. Along with popularity and fame, Einstein and his ideas have also been submitted to various degrees of challenges from scientists and the general public alike. Most of these challenges arise from…
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This is one of the coolest advertising campaigns I’ve seen in a while. Watch the CCTV footage closely as our subject suspiciously traverses a TV store before a twist at the end forces him to make a break for it.
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The beauty of a video nomination – YODA
So you may or may not have heard, but it’s time to start submitting your nominations for the 2012 ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA). The goal is to nominate Calgary’s remarkable youth for their extraordinary achievements, passion and dedication to the community. Watch this video for exciting details: [youtube dTfLatWuaq0] Every year we receive piles…
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Youth Week Prizes: From the Calgary Zoo!
Youth Week Calgary 2012 is growing near, and with it comes more prizes for all of our events! Youth Week, a program of Youth Central and supported by the City of Calgary, will be an entire week dedicated to encouraging youth participation in the community and celebrating Calgary’s youth. By focusing on the importance of…
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Image of the Day: Worth Enough?
This is an absolutely breathtaking piece of digital work by radoxist which I honestly love to death. Both settings are beautifully imagined and rendered and the contrast between them is stark and raw. To me, the best part is really the futuristic skyline and the varied buildings that make it up. However, what’s even more…
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSWN6Qj98Iw
Making your summer productive: Shad Valley
Summer is a time when we all get to relax. Some of us go travelling, some do summer school and some simply spend time home. Last summer, I decided to do something different that would not only help me in my academic life, but also be a lot of fun. A number of my friends…
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The Greek and Euro crisis: Explained in four paragraphs
First off, national debt (debt owed by a central government) is in no way a new problem. In fact, every developed country in the world has at some point amassed some form of debt (owing another party).
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Fancy Rube Goldberg machine, see for yourself:
The state of so-called ‘modern music’
. Let me preface this by saying that I am a complete and total music enthusiast. I have over 10,000 songs, and my tastes range from Spanish Gypsy Jazz to Viking Black Metal to Dutch Progressive Rock. I mention this because I want people to understand where I’m coming from when I talk about the…
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Traveling anytime soon? I’m fairly certain that you will sooner or later explore an unknown and far away land where you don’t know the language! (You’re there to experience the new and beautiful culture, places, entertainment, festivals and… nice looking people) My one-month trip to the impressively arts-based and adventurous Montreal, Quebec on my lonesome…
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The ultimate guide to procrastinating
Stress and exams are a part of high school life, but when there’s boring work to be done, there’s procrastination. More times than not procrastination is viewed as a time-waster, but there is, however, productive procrastination. I have been told that when preparing for a diploma exam, you should study 20 hours of the subject…
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How to save money as a student
With a new year and exams coming up (or for those in university like me, a new semester beginning), I’m sure you don’t want to stress yourself out with money. It’s a tough thing for a student to obtain, so many seek part-time jobs and scholarships. Before I recommend some steps or methods on how…
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