One day, few years ago I was walking down the street of St Catherine, Montreal. I pass by a David’s tea and I see this lady holding a tray of already brewed sample teas. She  aske… Read More

Il y a deux genres dans la mode : féminin et masculin. De plus en plus on voit en société des personnes qui ne s’associent à aucuns des deux genres pr&eacut&hell…Read More

April 12, 2017 marked a historical moment in Canadian history as the country rejoiced and honoured 19 year old activist, Malala Yousafzai. This young lady is a global activist for women&rsqu&hell…Read More

Greetings you, the lucky finder of our golden ticket. From the entire Wingd team, we shake you very warmly by the hand! For now, we do invite you to a unique experience like no other. In par… Read More

Books: Then and Now  Category: Then Review: The Finest Hours by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman By: Richard E. Gower “Oh God, thy sea is so great and my boat is so small.&rdq&hell…Read More

I’ve been a reader for a long time and I’ve loved books for even longer. As a small child I loved how books looked, smelled, and felt in my small hands. I always dreamed of the d… Read More

Every month, the National Capital Commission/Commission de la capitale nationale (NCC/CCN) hosts the Capital Urbanism Lab Lecture series that aims to provide “an innovative space where… Read More

As time goes on it seems as if tradition becomes that of the past , this includes publishing and how people do it. When I first started writing my first book I was sixteen and I was writing… Read More

  La préfecture de Yamanashi, au Japon, abrite une ligne de chemin de fer 42.8 kilomètres de d’un type très particulier, baptisée Chuo Shinkansen. C&rs&hell…Read More

“Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it.”                    &nbsp&hell…Read More

  *Due to privacy issues, the individual interviewed for this piece will not be revealed.* When thinking about xenophobia, welfare chauvinism, exclusionism and other concepts, we are mo… Read More

Happy Sunday Beautiful Humans! We all get ourselves into sticky situations don’t we? I would love to share some of my thoughts on the idea of living and learning through your sticky si… Read More

Throughout my life so far I have met many different types of people. I have made many friends, from many places, and I’ve learned a lot about life in the process. Recently, I’ve… Read More

In a world where chaos exist more than ever, It is easy to get lost and lose sight of things. Call me what you want, but I am a huge fanatic of taking care of myself. Because at the end of t… Read More

Renewable energy technologies enable us to create electricity, heat and fuel from renewable sources. These technologies allow us to heat and cool our buildings, generate electricity, and to… Read More

It seems now more than ever the majority of the population has shifted interests into more superficial things. We almost never hear of our youth partaking in or saving money towards travel… Read More

It is beginning to feel like the ’90s in the 21st century. Do you remember what fashion was like back then/when you were a child? You didn’t necessarily have to be in the fashion… Read More

Books: Then and Now  Category: Now  Review: Say No More by Hank Phillippi Ryan  By: Richard E. Gower “This suspense is terrible. I hope it will last.”   … Read More

Couple weeks ago, I wrote about EnChroma glasses for colour-blind individuals. This week I bring you the DOT Watch. This is a braille smart-watch for the visually challenged, desig… Read More

Une des tristes réalités de la vie après l’obtention d’un diplôme universitaire est la difficulté de trouver un emploi relié à not… Read More

Gabbie had no time for silence. She felt that adventures are better when accompanied by noise. When she was sad everyone within a hundred meter radius knew it and when anger grippe… Read More

Happy Sunday everybody! The sun is shining, the sky is blue, the birds are singing their favorite song and you are alive. Being alive is the single most important thing we take for granted e… Read More

L’Internet est aujourd’hui une plate-forme essentielle pour s’informer. Une immense bibliothèque dans laquelle s’accumulent des publications du monde entier, a… Read More

Books: Then and Now Category: Then Review: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion By: Richard E. Gower “Of course I talk to myself. I like a good speaker and I appreciate an intelligent a… Read More

The primary reason for anyone wishing to travel across a country is to have a change in the environment and gain more closure to the world. You explore new places, meet new people and experi… Read More

If you’re like me (an avid coffee drinker) you can barely go a day without a cup of coffee, but what you may not know is how healthy you’re morning drink is. So pour yourself a h… Read More

Once upon a time, which to communicate a simple translation of style and grace used fashion as a means. It was simply used as a means by which to extend an explanation of class and rank and… Read More

Every profession has it’s own share of sleep less nights. This article is just about engineering. Today’s engineering infrastructure is a product of continuous evolution since th… Read More

“Words matter.” – Cara Jade Myers, Jenny Marlowe Cultural representation (or misrepresentation) has been one of my burning issues for a while. I have mixed feelings about t… Read More

Australia is a land of incredible natural beauty, fascinating culture and extraordinary urban life. With the total area of 7,692,024 km2 (2,969,907 sq mi) reducing Australia to only a certai… Read More

“Colours speak all languages.” – Joseph Addison Out of all our senses, our visual sense relays optimum information to the brain. We derive, conclude, feel and react most to… Read More

With an estimated 8.7% increase in world’s population by 2020 and continual rise in industrialization especially in the developed nations, it is expected there will be an increase in g… Read More

Samuel Witherspoon, the founder and CEO of Miralaw, an Ottawa-based start up committed to increasing peoples’ access to legal information, which is also responsible for Thistoo an… Read More

“The purpose of literature is to turn blood into ink.” -T.S. Eliot If the world were a fabric, literature would be it’s binding thread.  At the very core of literature… Read More

I must apologize first to my readership. It has been a while since I have written. However, it is for good reason. I have been preparing to move from my original hometown area, where I ended… Read More

Healthy eating does not only supply the body with nutritional benefits, it helps produce natural benefits that help you live longer and help fight against a number of diseases. One such bene… Read More

Last Monday, two leaders of the free world came together to meet in Washington D.C. Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada and Donald Trump, the president of the United States met to d… Read More

Travel Libré is more than a travel and culture show, it is a series of fast-paced documentaries that capture visual stories with an energy that fits right into the creative narra… Read More

Peaches are delicious fruits that can be used to make various recipes from appetizers, main courses and desserts. These fruits are amongst one of the most versatile and nutritious ingredient… Read More

When we think Valentine’s Day we think of the color red, hearts, candy and chocolates, and maybe more expensive gifts like jewelry from Tiffany’s or some other costly present. Tr… Read More

When I read the article What If We Told People That They Belong? by Wingdsolve Ambassador, Claire Leunissen, I was struck by the sincere and heartfelt tone of the piece, as well as the comm… Read More

Yes you read that right! We now have flexible,  self healing electronics that heal themselves after undergoing physical duress. Flexible electronics, or flex circuits, have been around… Read More

Books: Then and Now Category: Now Review: A Certain Slant of Light by Dale T. Phillips By: Richard E. Gower “There’s a certain Slant of light, Winter Afternoons – That oppr… Read More

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Truer words have never been spoken but recently with the events hosted this past weekend, the phrase has seemed to carry more weight than ever. The wo… Read More

Entourée de magazines de mode féminine chez Chapters, c’est avec un mélange de tristesse et de frustration que j’ai pris  plus d’une fois conscien… Read More

In the last article I introduced the term “Synthetic Biology”. Biologists and Engineers have join hands and taken the science of life and technology to a new level! A virtual wor… Read More

Our eating habits are a part of our everyday life, and the way we eat has a huge impact on our health. We’ve all heard of (or even tried) diets at least once or twice in our lives (or… Read More

Cast Iron Crispy Roasted Chicken As convenient as a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is, the steam from the containers tend to make the skin soggy. This cast iron roasting recipe is… Read More

I’ve never experienced violent extremism myself. I’ve never attended the funerals of my friends who have fallen victim to the rage of an extremist madman. I’ve never feared… Read More

An aimless life is not worth living. I am sure you agree. In everyone’s life there comes a time when one realizes that the carefree days are over. That it is now time to steer your lif… Read More

2017 opens up a whole new world of possibilities for everyone. What with having many different resolutions and goals drifting around, it can be easy to get lost in that which is not relevant… Read More

I’ve been to quite a few cities built on or around water. There is Venice of course – the Kim Kardashian of floating cities. The place gets so much attention that tourists outnum… Read More

I think for me, Ellen DeGeneres explained it in the most common sense approach stating, “The only thing that scares me more than space aliens is the idea that there aren’t any sp… Read More

It was January 20th 2017 that ushered in a new era of uncertainty but it was the following day in which the world saw an arrival of the actual new movement in politics. January 21st 2017 saw… Read More

Oh, the joy! When it comes to shopping, nothing trumps the feeling of getting that item you covet on a great deal. Much like myself and so many other people, we have a long list of items we… Read More

In this work, the primary question being asked by Gutstein is: what is the effect that business propaganda has on society? In examining how conservative public opinion is shaped in North Ame… Read More

Happy Sunday lovely humans! I, alongside several of my friends have been discussing our lifestyles lately. We have talked about what kind of foods we should be eating, how much physical acti… Read More

Planning on straightening your lengthy curly hair? Before you do anything at all, read this article. It might help you save lots of problems. Keep in mind that just no hair straightening tec… Read More

Depuis la découverte de la fission nucléaire, l’homme n’a jamais été très clément avec l’Océan Pacifique. S’ét… Read More

“The sea helps me get back to me.” -Anonymous There are very few places in this world that invoke a deep awakening and a connection with our innermost desires. Greece is one such… Read More

Being constantly connected to one’s phone seems like an inevitable part of living in this day and age. If you’re not constantly checking your e-mail for messages about your job o… Read More

White Chocolate and Blueberry Four-less Blender Muffins These no fail blender muffins are sure to be added to your weekly routine and are a perfect way to stay committed to healthy eating. L… Read More

Sometimes it’s hard to see beyond our own lives. It isn’t until you leave the confines of your ‘normal’ and step outside of your world that you realize how much there… Read More

Books: Then and Now Category: Then Review: The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton By: Richard E. Gower “Life is always a tightrope or a featherbed. Give me the tightrope.”   … Read More

Books: Then and Now Category: Now Review: The Muralist by B.A. Shapiro   By: Richard E. Gower “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”   &nb&hell…Read More

Qu’est-ce que vous pouvez faire en 20 minutes? Pouvez-vous cuisiner du macaroni au fromage? Peindre vos ongles? Prendre une douche et maquiller votre visage? Marcher votre chien? Visio… Read More

2016 is finally behind us. Undoubtedly we have made promises to ourselves to do something remarkable this year. New year resolutions, new goals, a better lifestyle, perhaps a healthier diet… Read More

Avec l’arrivée de l’hiver et des temps plus froids, plusieurs d’entre nous ont tendance à avoir une peau un peu plus sèche et plus sensible au froid. I… Read More

Sometimes I hate to wait. My least favorite game is the waiting game because it has no rules or regulations. It pops into my life and engages me without ever checking if I want to… Read More

I got a lot of funny looks from people when I told them that I was going to Amsterdam in December. “Why Amsterdam?” “What’s in Amsterdam?” “Why now instea… Read More

I have procrastinated writing this letter because I’ve been telling myself that I’m fine. I’ve been telling myself that everything happens for a reason and that you came in… Read More

Why do vision boards work?…that’s the question isn’t it?  Why do people say that to will your idea or thought into fruition, you have to first visualize it? And isn&r&hell…Read More

There are many times in one’s life when one would prefer to blank out embarrassing moments. Human nature dictates that we all make mistakes and we all would choose to either ignore the… Read More

Lets take a look at some of the most momentous events from all over the world that commemorate 2016! YUSRA MARDINI             18 year old Yusra Mardini, a… Read More

Books: Then and Now Category: Then Review: Arthur C. Clarke’s Space Odyssey Quadrilogy By: Richard E. Gower “It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value.&rdq&hell…Read More

Christmas and the New Year go hand in hand. While Christmas can be ridiculously hectic and stressful, it is also very positive in its ability to bring together families and friends. It&rsquo&hell…Read More

Do you ever wonder what makes you behave like your mom or dad? Or siblings? What makes your children behave like you? Can you truly attribute familial similarity to heredity? In terms of bio… Read More

Happy Holidays you beautiful humans! I hope everyone has a fantastic day spent with loved ones. I have a word for you; a word about sticky situations. This life is full of struggles, and our… Read More

It’s that time of the year people; it’s the season for giving. The lists have been endless but there is something that definitely has to be added. Stuart Weitzman is back at it a… Read More

It is no denying that 80-85% of entrepreneurs, inventors, and innovators that lead successful legacies and companies all have a back story of quitting school. Does this mean the age-old syst… Read More

India is vast. A lifetime isn’t enough to see it all. So don’t try to see it all. Pick wisely, plan ahead. India can be overwhelming at first and downright difficult for the unde… Read More

As we all know this year is coming to an end in a few days. The season of traditions, holidays, festivities and RESOLUTIONS are upon us. I know a lot of people say to not to write up resolut… Read More

Book lovers: gather around now children! The holidays are upon us. If you are one to party with books, blankets and hot cocoa like me, then I have the just the list for you! I present below… Read More

Avant de devenir une étudiante en mode et d’en apprendre plus sur les étapes de la fabrication de tissus, je n’avais jamais réalisé l’ampleur de… Read More

Every year, like clockwork (almost literally), I start to think about all of the things that I want to achieve in the New Year. Now, I don’t sit there and make an actual list, it&rsquo&hell…Read More

Durant l’année 1999, un grand nombre de productions cinématographiques particulièrement marquantes font leur apparition sur grand écran. Star Wars : La… Read More

Progression in the world of Science and Technology has been a vital part of human survival since mankind has started enlightening themselves with education. The will to do more and improve l… Read More

« La royauté est anéantie, le clergé et la noblesse ont disparu, le règne de l’égalité commence. »  Ces mots d… Read More

The Son of Man by Magritte called to me the instant we locked eyes, but perhaps in this case the instant my eyes locked with the apple in front of the eyes of the man with the bowler hat. Th… Read More

Le dictionnaire Larousse définit la xénophobie comme étant une “hostilité systématique manifestée à l’égard des étr… Read More

Ottawa, the capital of Canada, has now become the ultimate fashion destination for many. Due to the high increase in consumerism in Canada, it is now up to retailers to mimic the demands of… Read More

Books: Then and Now Category: Now Review: Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre By: Richard E. Gower “Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy.”       … Read More

C’est en naviguant sur les médias sociaux, il y a quelques jours, j’ai découvert un terme qui m’était inconnu auparavant : l’intersectionnalit&ea&hell…Read More

Le sucre est généralement retrouvé dans les boissons gazeuses et dans les sucreries. On y retrouve en grande quantité. Cependant, aujourd’hui… Read More

LIDAR is light detection and ranging. The crux of LIDAR technology is laser light. Light from laser is used to measure distance by illuminating the targets with the laser beam. LIDAR finds e… Read More

Where would we be in this world if people didn’t think out of the box? Consider life without Galileo, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford, Albe… Read More

I’m more honest in front of my laptop than I am with some of my close friends in person. The silver letters of my keyboard, some stained and others sticking from years of use, feel lik… Read More

Are you an Engineer who has an interest in Biology or a Biologist who is intrigued with engineering? Or should I ask if you want to pursue both of your interests together? Well, there i… Read More

Canada embraces its cold season as much as it does its hot season and so christmas markets that inspire people to celebrate instead of hibernate have been rapidly spreading across the nation… Read More

The synergy between life-science and electrical engineering has led to several viable technologies and start-ups in the health sector. Pure science R&D is continually adapting to cater t… Read More