So simple, even an idiot can use it!

I don’t mean to insult anyone here, I’m just talking about your [below] average student who never takes notes because they think they’re cool like that. And then they fail tests and complain that it’s the teacher’s fault. Well, I’m sure taking notes on the computer is way faster, however when it comes to diagrams…

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Top 10 travel tips for summer

Whether you plan on traveling abroad or just across the city, be sure to follow this advice to make the best out of your vacation! 1) Be sure to read reviews about your destination (like Trip Advisor). You can also actively engage yourself into blogs to gain a chance to connect with the passionate travelers…

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Audi A1Clubsport Quattro Concept

About a month ago, German car manufacturer Audi unveiled their new concept for the Audi A1. During Audi’s annual celebration located at Wörthersee, they showcased 18 new vehicles, including the new R8 GT, several custom A1’s and the new A1 Clubsport Quattro Concept. Specifically, the new Clubsport Quattro was one of the highlights. Originally the…

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Summer Projects: Paper a Book Wall

With summer break just around the corner, especially for those of us in high school where exam break has already been the official start of our summer, you can’t help but wonder, what are you going to do for the next two months? Most people will be partying, no doubt. But amidst the nights hanging…

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Get to love Mondays!

Raise your hand if at one point you wanted Mondays to be gone forever. Come on, don’t be shy, we’ve all had that same experience. Mondays are a start to another dreary and stress-filled weekend, where you learn to hate the alarm clock once again and wake up bleary-eyed. If you’ve ever read “Garfield” by…

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Do we have what it takes to be the best?

Here are some of the results of this year’s Best of Calgary poll, as provided by Fast Forward Weekly. Best new trend: Cycling / Bike commuting Mayor Naheed Nenshi Civic engagement Worst new trend: Jeggings Hipsters Dubstep Best place to waste an entire day Prince’s Island Park 17th Avenue S.W. The Ship & Anchor Best…

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Better in Britain?

Despite past trips to various parts of America and the Caribbean, I was happy to finally visit a country with some cultural difference. Don’t get me wrong; Montana is a beautiful tax-free haven for campers and fans of Wrangler jeans, and only in the Bahamas would you expect to yield to “Island Time,” which means…

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Poetry: The Blues

Letting pre-exam stress get to you? Maybe you’re stuck in a job you can’t stand when you’d rather be out enjoying the sunshine. Perhaps you’re missing the cold, snowy, winter days (*cough*, that was a joke). Or maybe you’re like me and are starting out the summer season with the flu. On one hand, you can probably relate to…

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Video of the Day: Northern Lights

I was stumbling online the other day when I came across this awesome video of the fabled Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Norway. If you’re like me, you enjoy finding out how things like the Aurora Borealis work. Pretty much what happens is the sun releases streams of charged particles known as solar winds. These…

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Choose Your Side- Cellphones v/s Brain Problems

With a lot of fundamental research supporting the fact that cellphones damage your brain, it is now further hypothesised that cell phones could potentially be responsible for cancer. As the new era of technology and wireless communication emerges, it remains important to remember that “our creations can turn against us”.  To primarily avoid exposure, 2…

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Photo of the Day: Waterton, Alberta

This is a shot I took in Waterton, AB a couple Springs ago.  It is taken at the top of the “Bear’s Hump Hike.”  If you are ever in Waterton, I really recommend this hike simply for the amazing views it provides at the top.  You can also capture a stunning shot of the entire town as…

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A Story Involving Mahjong

After finishing my Chemistry IB exam way back in May, our class of 11 Chemistry geeks had the opportunity to learn a bunch of games. It was our little relaxation period after a stressful review period of Chemistry, and boy did we love it. During this period, we played a bunch of games–one in particular…

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