February 28, 2008 – 6:08 pm
I have been wanting to learn Spanish for quite a while now and in a step towards fulfilling this goal, I ordered a couple of books from Amazon. I am a faithful Amazon user and love their service, so I just couldn’t resist blogging about how fast I received this shipment.
I ordered the books on [...]
February 24, 2008 – 11:51 pm
This weekend Rita and I took a road trip to Toronto to visit family, see the Outdoor Adventure Show, do some shopping, and take a stroll through the Distillery District.
After visiting family on the Friday, we left in the early afternoon for the annual Outdoor Adventure Show (OAS), of which my dive club shared a [...]
February 21, 2008 – 3:08 pm
As an early anniversary gift, Rita got me a new camera bag that I’ve been looking at for a while. In an attempt to carry my camera with me wherever I go (to get those right-place-at-the-right-time shots), I wanted to get a bag that looks kind of casual and is easy to tag along. I [...]
February 18, 2008 – 2:04 pm
I came across this video on a forum I visit. It is an absolutely hilarious prank pulled by 207 people who decided to just freeze, and not move for 5 minutes in the middle of New York’s Grand Central Station. Watch the reactions on people’s faces, it’s great, lol.
February 17, 2008 – 1:51 pm
Sure this is a generalization, but research shows that, overall, Americans don’t really know that much about the world. 77% of people with some college education can’t point out Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, or Israel on a map. Nearly half of 18- to 24-year-olds don’t think it is necessary or important to know where countries [...]
February 13, 2008 – 12:07 pm
Acting like underwater windmills, current and tide generators are a great way to create green energy. Check out this video to get a basic understanding on how this type of energy is created.
February 6, 2008 – 2:08 am
It’s amazing to see people coming together, especially in a continent where individualism, division, and competition rule. I’m a Canadian but it is impossible not to follow what is going on on the other side of the border. This movement is exciting and enviable. Something great is stirring and I hope that it continues!