Since 1912, the Stampede Parade has served as the official kickoff of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. It’s not just a parade marching down a street, it is a march through tradition, history and Calgary’s culture. Follow the floats and go straight from the Parade to Stampede Park for FREE park admission from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Viewers […]
When we focus on embracing other cultures, we help improve many sectors of our lives. These sectors include education, science, health, and the environment. Many also believe that bridging culture gaps can help to eradicate poverty. In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity. Next, in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its […]
On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sunk in the North Atlantic Ocean. The largest and most luxurious ship in the world, the Titanic was also one of the most technologically advanced. The ship had 16 watertight compartments designed to keep it afloat if damaged. This led to the belief that the ship was unsinkable. However, only four days into its […]
It looks like something straight out of a James Bond movie, but this concept might just signal that the future of superyachts is sub-aquatic. Dreamed up by Italian-based naval architect Elena Nappi, the hybrid vessel can travel on both the surface of the sea and underwater. Known as the “Carapace,” it submerges to a depth […]
Last week, Nordic MoDs and defense policy representatives met in Reykjavik within the Nordic Defense Cooperation format (NORDEFCO). The Nordic Defence Cooperation (Nordefco) is a collaboration among the Nordic countries in the area of defence. Its five members are Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Central topics were the future of the region’s defense cooperation and […]
WonderCon is only a few short weeks away, and Comic-Con International has just unveiled the cover for this year’s Program Book, which is free to all attendees and which you’ll be able to pick-up in Hall D. This year’s cover features artwork by Special Guest Dustin Nguyen — and we’re loving that Nguyen has continued the recent […]
Sydney Pickrem made a triumphant return to the podium at the World Aquatics Championships, swimming to silver in the women’s 200m individual medley on Monday in Doha, Qatar. Pickrem clocked a personal best time of 2 minutes 8.56 seconds in the final. She touched the wall only behind American Kate Douglass, who won her second straight […]
By Al Spader Star Trek: The Role Playing Game is set in the Star Trek universe before Star Trek: The Next Generation. Most player characters are members of Starfleet engaged in space exploration missions. They typically hold senior posts on a starship bridge and visit alien planets as part of landing parties. The game’s published supplements and modules are mostly set […]
Welcome to U SPORTS Central. This is a major U SPORTS initiative that allows our organization to better understand our student-athletes and be better informed when making decisions that affect them. U SPORTS Central streamlines processes relating to athletic and academic awards, student-athlete and member communications, letters of intent, international programs, Athletic Financial Awards, and […]
Join us every Sunday for a fun cruise and travel vlog as we set sail on epic cruises all around the globe. We’re all about giving you the full scoop on the newest, most jaw-dropping cruise ships out there. We’ll take you on cruise ship tours, show you the world’s coolest ports, try all the […]
World’s Sexiest Swimmer Andreea Dragoi soaks up winter sun on Dubai vacation wearing barely-there bikini on Sunlounge SAN Jose State star swimmer Andreea Dragoi dazzled her adoring fans with her latest social media post showing off her vacation. The 21-year-old Romanian model and college swimmer took to social media on Tuesday to share a series of photos […]
Welcome to Michael Qing Expanded Universe 