Top Youth Central Volunteers: June 2011

Congratulations goes to these outstanding volunteers for contributing the most hours to the Calgary community in June 2011! Kevin Yoo: 40.5 hours David Hall: 31.5 hours Gozal Farrokh: 18.5 hours Alexis Fong: 16.5 hours Michael Copeland: 16 hours Bill Tran & Nico Mah: 13 hours Curtis Chat: 12.5 hours Julie Kim: 12.25 hours Sanket Mittal…

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Photo of the Day: L’arc de Triomphe

Now that I’m officially in Paris, this is one of the sights we saw yesterday! L’arc de Triomphe. Built in order to honour all those who died for France in both the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Underneath the arc, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I is featured.

Stampede Breakfast Directory

Do you ever find yourself on the road and driving past a sign that said “Stampede Breakfa—” and then you end up stopping at a red light past the darn sign? Well, stop wandering your eyes from the road and use this directory to help you find all the awesome and free breakfasts around the city…

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Video of the Day: Stampede Flash Mob

[youtube LNkq9t-gRdA] The Calgary Stampede officially starts today, and kicking off the festivities is the parade of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, followed by the Calgary Stampede parade, led by the “Man in Motion” Rick Hansen. I’m pretty stoked about Stampede, as it is always a blast (money spent notwithstanding). However, I know that…

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The dark side of Stampede

Staaaaaaampeeeede! This could be the war cry of Calgary, although it’s certainly more a cry of elation than one of bloody battle. And why not? We’re entitled to our fun, and the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is without a doubt one of the most fun events in Canada, if not all of North America…

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Steam Summer Sale

It’s here again! I know I’m a bit late, but… better late than never! Until July 10, Steam users have an opportunity to get achievements (tasks to do in games) and receive golden tickets. These tickets will allow you to purchase small items for games, such as downloadable content like maps and skins for characters.…

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Procrastination: ‘Nuff Said

Hmmm… if you say it really slow, it almost sounds like the word naïve. Try it: P-R-O-C-R-A-S-T-I-N-A-T-I-O-N. Procrastination itself is most peoples’ vice, from adults to children. Oh and did I mention STUDENTS? Honestly, the youth of today are especially subject to it and I myself can admit to viewing procrastination as an impending doom.…

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The Unseen

I remember that as a kid I went to a field trip to the “Dean House,” a place that is supposedly haunted by ghosts. When I was there though I felt nothing; no drop in temperature, no sudden movements, and definately no sense of anything paranormal. What I believe is the fact that most of…

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