As many of you know, the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo is just around the corner. I recently had the awesome opportunity to chat with Emily Expo, the face of the convention. Since she began working with the Calgary Expo shortly after the 2010 year, she has seen the event expand in all aspects, from attendance,…
It’s that time of the year when for Grade 12 students, it’s natural to not only welcome the changes the coming year will bring, but also dread them. With graduation just months away, my fellow Grade 12 compatriots have started applying to post secondary schools already, but many of us are still clueless about the processes.…
Seeming I already did a mini review/advertisement for the Nerdblock company, which you can read here, I decided I would show you what I got this month. This is everything that was in the box for the month of March, and they even partnered up with Ubisoft for one of the cool surprises inside! Now…
I have been getting this monthly subscription box called Nerdblock for three months now, and it is super cool. This box that is shipped right to your door every month is filled to the brim with cool merchandise from all your favorite nerdy franchises, such as Marvel and Nintendo! Plus it always comes with a…
Never has three letters ever caused so much pain and hatred towards fellow internet fanatics. One of the most debated wars in Internet history. The Great GIF Debate is something that continually causes controversy within the Geek community. This debate is a modern day war. Many good MacBook Pros, hipster glasses, and Casio Watches…
What is so good about manga and anime? Why do we read it? Why do we watch it? At first glance it seems like an over the top comic book with completely unrealistic characters but once you read a really good manga for the first time, you’ll find yourself hooked in the masterful creations of…
With the final movie of the Harry Potter series two weeks away, many of us (especially me) have been wondering what will be left for us to look forward to in the incredible world of HP? Well, fellow citizens, worry no longer! This past week, J.K. Rowling gave a very exciting announcement. The term…
With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to buy and hide those presents before the night before! While ordering stuff online any later could be pushing time boundaries a bit too fine, the wonderful ThinkGeek.com has the perfect solution to getting your lovely paternal figure a card that truly expresses your love and…
Imagine a being that requires nothing but a slight breeze to survive. Sculptor Theo Jansen has created the Animaris Siamesis – a huge insect-like structure that moves independently with minor assistance from the wind. Kind of hard to imagine, isn’t it? Check out the video and see for yourself! [youtube HSKyHmjyrkA] \\//
YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY!! Now, you may currently be feeling many angry thoughts, such as “SaM, why would you not have told us BEFORE the Math 30 Diploma?! This could have saved me!” and “I don’t know what Firmware means!!!” But hey, if any of these thoughts, or many possible others (and I’m sure you…
If you live in Calgary, you are used to rapid–and random temperature changes. Yesterday it was above zero, today it is going to be well below. So to ease the topic, let watch a video about liquid nitrogen and thermite! YAAAY 😀 [youtube Yex063_Fblk]
What a fancy and mysterious term! But you know, you probably know what I’m talking about if you’ve ever had Sea-Monkeys as pets. Cryptobiosis is a state that certain organisms go into where all metabolic procedures stop. This prevents reproduction, repair, development or any type of growth. An organism in this state can practically live…
Web comics are awesome for a number of reasons: 1) They save paper! 2) They’re easy to find when you want to show a friend or relive a good laugh. 3) THE HAVE IPHONE APPS 😉 4) The list is endless, really, but you know, it’s nice to have archives and the most recent comic…
I have only two important words for you today {take a deep breath first} : 8. Days. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
With the winter holidays coming up, now is a excellent time to start ordering gifts. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to get someone, so today I am here to tell you about one of my personal favorite gifts: GIANTmicrobes. Now, I’m sure you’re all wondering “what in the name of Newton…