Boxing Day used to be about filling up boxes with gifts and money for servants and tradespeople. Nowadays, some still follow the original tradition by providing gifts for children living in poverty and to less fortunate families. However, most of us – tens of thousands of us – are waking up at 7 a.m.…
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So here we are, approaching the beginning of the end. The beginning of the end of another year. 2011. When we reminisce the past, it seems as though time has flown by too fast for our liking. Where did those times go? How did it go by so quickly? It makes us realize that memories…
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This being my second time in Las Vegas, I truly did not know what to expect from this city so well known for gambling and parties – more for the over 21 crowd. You know you’ve arrived in Vegas when you hear the slot machines ringing at McCarren International Airport. However, there’s more than just…
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What makes romance movies and love stories so popular? It’s the fact that people, especially women, want or expect the love in their lives to be found this way. The truth of the matter is that though these movies are sweet, romantic and the guy is always perfect, in real life, it just doesn’t happen…
DetailsFirst of all, Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays to all of you! In commemoration of the winter and festive season, Google has created the ability for you to turn your computer screen into a winter wonderland! All you have to do is go to www.google.com using Safari, Firefox, or Google Chrome (sorry Internet Explorer users) and…
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The recently released first person shooter Battlefield 3 for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC has astonishing graphics. Finally, there is something to prove that the hugely successful Call of Duty series is overrated and that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is just a $60 add on to its predecessor. The game was so anticipated…
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I think I speak for all of us when I say we’ve been victimised by those Facebook games that require repetitive planting, building.. the list goes on. They were pointless and time-wasters. Yet we keep coming back. Why? Because they’re simple and fun. Well, there’s a (somewhat) new game called WeTopia and in all honesty…
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It’s getting colder! It’s getting grayer! But do not fear, Christmas is here! Stare at this photo and get loco. It gives you that special Christmas warmth that you love. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!
DetailsPremier Alison Redford is starting to announce her wide-ranging plan to crack down on youth smoking, satisfying the promises she made earlier this year in a survey from an anti-smoking group.
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Note: Video review to come soon (hopefully) A few weeks ago, you might have heard a massive crash outside. You probably thought it was the sound of the stock market crashing again, or maybe the Euro losing its value, or maybe even another earthquake. But no, that was the sound of the collective grades and…
DetailsMayor Nenshi came up with this amazing idea to get citizens involved just a few months ago. Here are the three things that I would do in order to make Calgary an even better city: 1. Get to know someone: How many times have you stood waiting for a bus for several minutes with a stranger…
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Behold, the Fruit Ninja plushies! I swear they have plush toys for everything nowadays. =P
DetailsDo you know what you want to be when you grow up? In today’s society, people don’t realize that there are constantly new jobs available. Everyone is under the assumption that they have to be a doctor, engineer or scientist. NO. There are plenty of other options where you can make money and have a…
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I know, you’ve already read a ton of blog posts regarding giving and whatnot during the holiday season. But can you blame us? It’s Calgary, and there are just tons of opportunities to help people! I was just browsing through Kijiji recently and I thought to myself; boy, a lot of these things aren’t worth…
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