Video of the Day: Halloween Light Show
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3 Things for Calgary: My Version
On Friday, mayor Nenshi launched a campaign called “3 Things for Calgary” – advocating for a better community by encouraging our community members to do three things that will make Calgary a better place. When I heard Nenshi said, “It could be big things like, join your local community association or it could be small…
A private garden in Scotland based almost entirely on fractals and mathematics!
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation, located at Portrack House near Dumfries in Scotland is a private garden created by Charles Jencks. It opens once a day each year and funds raise money towards cancer research.
Take on the world with high school Model United Nations
Last weekend, I had the power to keep NATO troops in Libya until the economic and political state of the country stabilize…
At least under the jurisdiction of high school Model United Nations.
Video of the Day: Just a Funny Video
A video a friend sent to me; quite amusing, and if you don’t think so, well it’s only seven seconds of your life. =P
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra:Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique
Many great artists of our time wrote the most romantically moving scores or painted the most emotionally expressive pieces. A few of them, however, suffered great fits of depression and mania.
Video of the Day: “OAH” by Alexander Rybak ~ Music Video
One of the cutest and funniest music videos I have seen in a long time! Have a look and listen: [youtube o4sfh2u8cgU]
Facebook by the Numbers: Infographic
An interesting look at Facebook statistics.
Child labour: The dark side of chocolate
What comes to mind when you think of child slavery? Sweatshops, right? That’s certainly how it was for me. But would it surprise you to know that almost half of the world’s chocolate is produced by child slaves? About 40 per cent of the world’s cocoa is produced in the farms of West Africa, particularly…
Video of the Day: Hey Ya
I think I speak for the masses when I say that Justin and Jeremy’s Spirit Fingers are by far the best you’ve ever seen. The twins give quite the performance and offer great homage to Outkast with their dance. Andre 3000 would be proud. The best part is that you can automatically tell that the…
The evolution of Apple computers
Following the unfortunate death of Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs, many Apple fans have begun to reflect on the path of his achievements. Here’s a look at how the aesthetics of the world’s “coolest” computer has changed over the decades. 1976 – The Apple I computer (really high-tech, I know): 1977 – The introduction…
Five minute chocolate “cup” cake recipe
So by “cup” cake, I literally meant a cake in a cup. If you love chocolate cake and you’re craving it this very second, then here is a recipe that will only take 5 minutes! You will need: 1 large microwavable cup (or bowl) 4 tbsp flour 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp cocoa 1 egg…
Video of the Day: The Avengers Trailer
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Connecting with the outdoors: Clayoquot Sound
Clayoquot Sound is an area rich in biodiversity along the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
Rock, Paper, Scissors: How to win every time!
Always wonder why someone manages to beat you each time at “Rock, Paper, Scissors” without pulling a sweat, while you are struggling to keep up with their lightning fast moves? No more shall the “Rock, Paper, Scissors” champions have such pride in their “skills”, because the tricks to winning are actually quite simple. Are you…