Stampede 2011 Food Binge: Deep Fried Pop Tarts
The deep fried Pop-Tarts are simply a treat that you’d get for the sole leisure of trying something different.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Video of the Day: Summer
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Video of the Day: Dalai Lama doesn’t get Dalai Lama joke
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John Fluevog’s signature oddball heels take over Calgary
When I first encountered Fluevog shoes, they were at the art gallery-style store in downtown Vancouver. I was instantly taken by the signature oddball heels and the strangely elegant appearance of the clog-like collections.
Colour Theory: An Artist’s Utility Belt
Batman has a personal utility belt to fight crime. Well artists also have their own belts, used to create art of the same calibre as Batman’s crime fighting greatness. Yeah, okay I just compared a butt-kicking hero to people with paintbrushes. But that’s besides the point. What I’m trying to get at is that to…
Calgary Stampede 2011: Survival Guide
1. Use the Calgary Stampede Online Planner: Find out about all the attractions available and prioritize, schedule, buy tickets, and more. The planner includes a detailed schedule of events and opening times, that can be filtered depending on whether you want to plan your meals, your stops at the Coca-Cola Stage, etc. 2. Get Discounts: We…
A Wicked Musical!
Who doesn’t love a good musical that has a stellar plot, interesting characters, and talented actors? Wicked has won the hearts of millions around the world, both book lovers and fine arts fanatics. As one of the longest running Broadway shows in history, it can hold up on its own as the book and the musical…
Celebrating Canada Day: Project Maple
Do you love Canada? Do you care about being Canadian? Are you apathetic and proud of it? No matter how you feel, it matters to Project Maple, or, PM. Started almost a year ago, Project Maple is the Canadian Mail Art Project – online. Projectmaple.org. Mail Art is art (usually done on the back of…
Video of the Day: The City that Never Was
[youtube NsEdOSYf9x8] I recently came across this video while browsing around on Yahoo! What’s happening is truly remarkable – a mirage of a city is being seen across the Xin’an river from the city of Huanshan, in China. So while we may be seeing reflections of the sky as puddles of water on the ground,…
Song of the Day: Every Teardrop is a Waterfall
[youtube fyMhvkC3A84] For those of you who <3 Coldplay, watching this video will remind you of Strawberry Swing with a 2011 edge! What a brilliant song and video. Check out the new Coldplay single: Every Teardrop is a Waterfall on the YouTube clip above. It’s perfect for summer driving, picnics, daydreaming and holding hands in…
Photo of the Day: Meet Yoda, the world’s ugliest dog
Photograph by: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images