Video of the Day: A Messiah amongst Lizards!
This is a Basilisk Lizard, aka The Jesus Christ Lizard, running across water. The video is in slow motion. [youtube 45yabrnryXk]
DetailsReview of The Drowsy Chaperone
Last weekend, I had the lucky fortune to attend a performance of The Drowsy Chaperone. Presented by Theatre Calgary, it was a family-friendly “Musical within a Comedy.” How is this possible? The show begins with a lone actor, known as “Man in Chair,” who reminisces as he plays an old record of a (fictional) musical…
DetailsVideo of the Day: Baby laughs hysterically at ripping paper
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Benefits of being on a team
Teams, no matter in what shape, form or way, are the best way I know of to get your adrenaline rushing, whether you’re on your school’s newspaper crew, or on a basketball team, hockey, leadership, lacrosse (my personal favorite) or even newly-established Quidditch teams. It’s not just about a sport itself; when you join a team, you’ll…
DetailsAMV of the Day
[youtube ntCdgqxslNI] This week’s AMV features a movie that I just watched today. This week’s Anime is Sword of A Stranger, and quite literally focuses on the sword of a stranger that a boy meets. The Nameless Swordsman in the end saves the boy from a sacrificial ritual, one reason for the song. However we…
DetailsMy Morning Fix: Interview with Sam Gregory
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Find your Grad dress for free!
Pre-loved Prom dresses are finding new romance this season at the Calgary Public Library, where you can pick up a donated Grad dress and turn it into your own unique garment. The Village Square library branch is hosting a Prom Dress Extravaganza where youth ages 15-18 can get fashion advice, try on dresses and take…
DetailsA Special Cake
[youtube X1CqDA7BnM0] How sweet! I want that cake to be my birthday cake too! “yaaaaaay!!!!”
DetailsVideo of the day: Tropicana “Arctic Sun”
Although I live in Canada and am proud of it, I rarely think about our Arctic North, which is actually a large part of our Canadian identity. I really like this video because of the beautiful footage of the people and lifestyle in the north, as well as its beautiful “Sun.” It features a song…
DetailsWhat Libya Could Mean for the World
It’s as if the entire world is scrambling to reorder itself as Egypt’s “revolution” seems to have made some sort of difference for now. Uprisings have been reported around the world with varying degrees of failure. However, it seems regarding Libya, there is a real concern in the world that Gaddafi may be the next…
DetailsVideo of the Day: 5 Strand Braid
This is a unique take on the old braid that everyone is familiar with. This look is great as Spring is approaching! [youtube qeNaAGjqPmQ]
DetailsChurchill Idol Part 1
Remember last year’s Churchill’s Got Talent at Sir Winston Churchill High School in Calgary? Well, this year the talent show is back again. This time the winner can get a chance to record a professional studio album and this one chance might change their whole life. There were many contestents and they were all pretty…
DetailsiPhone 4 Tips and Tricks
Hello again everyone! Unfortunately I was not able to post for a little while because I was out of town and internet was both scarce and exceedingly expensive. Rest assured, however, that I am back and ready to roll. Today’s post brings you a brief but informative guide about the iPhone 4 that will hopefully…
DetailsVideo of the day: 5-year-old needs a job before getting married
This five-year-old knows what she wants. [youtube 0rbMHLDY1pA]
DetailsBookie Review: Flipped
Okay, so you’re probably wondering, what on the earth is a “bookie?” Well to save space, my post will be a review on the book and movie, Flipped. The book was written by Wendelin Van Draanen and judging from this book, she’s a wonderful writer! The book focuses on two characters (who switch perspectives in…
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