Day of Action rallies oppose Bill C-51
Rallies dubbed as the Day of Action which opposed the proposed Bill C-51, also known as the âanti-terror bill,â took place all over Canada during the week of March 9.
The âBlurred Linesâ of artistic plagiarism
There is an old saying by Pablo Picasso that I take to heart every time I work on a creative project: âGood artists copy, great artists steal.â While it might sound like Picasso is supporting the notion of plagiarism, I actually believe he is condoning something different; he is saying that great artists are able to take ownership of their creation, which is inspired by a pre-existing work.
Donât be that guy: Cranky and cynical
Too many people have confused being critical and being cynical.
Donât be a passenger your whole life
Younger generations are no longer putting car ownership as a top priority, and because of that the attitude towards learning to drive or earning a driverâs licence is left idling. Many have even accepted that they will never own a vehicle and that public transit is just something that will be a part of their lives forever.
No Tinder for old men (and women)
For Tinder users who are over 30 years old, the premium version of the hook-up app will soon cost double the price for those under 30. Itâs a tiered-pricing strategy that movie theatres, airlines, and restaurants have used for decades, but why are people upset about it?
âIndiaâs Daughterâ
On September 16, 2012, six men in Delhi, India, raped a young paramedical student in a moving bus. She was then thrown off the moving bus naked and dying, along with a male friend who was also beaten black and blue.
Appleâs latest announcements
In Appleâs announcement last fall, they showed the highly anticipated Apple Watch, to high praise. However, they did not say when it would be released or how much it would cost. On March 9, in the same theatre in San Francisco, Apple announced the release date and estimated price of their new product.
Cheating 101
Dealing with infidelity can be extremely difficult, especially because itâs very personal and you canât always discuss it with those closest to you and expect to receive an unbiased answer.
Meatless Monday: Vegetarian chickpea wraps
If youâve decided to make the commitment to eliminating meat from your diet, youâll need to start being concerned with how much protein you eat.
Construction Site: Diary of a mad costume maker
Continuing from where I left off last week, we have our goal, our references and our fabricâwhat do we do now? Well, the key to any successful costume-making adventure is actually constructing it. Weâre headed back to basics here, people: sewing!