Category: Culture
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Creativity Espoused By Mainstream Media Is Sadly About Machine Creativity
[You may know him from the movies “What The Bleep Do We Know” and “Down The Rabbit Hole” – Two great introductory documentaries on Quantum Physics you really owe it to yourself to see. Let the Silo introduce you to a welcomed, new contributor- Dr. Amit Goswami – Author, Speaker and Scientist. Ed.] “I am…
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How Cardiovascular Disease Connects To Inflammation
I bet we all have someone near and dear to our heart, who has been touched by cardiovascular disease. Public health and agencies such as Heart and Stroke Society have done an excellent job highlighting some of the key factors that are risk factors to cardiovascular disease. These risk factors can include hypertension, diabetes, high…
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Former Russian President Medvedev Said Off Air That Aliens Visit Our Planet
A few years ago, Dimitry Anatolyevich Medvedev was the tenth Prime Minister of Russia- the incumbent since 2012. Before that, he previously served as the third President of Russia, from 2008 to 2012. The Russian Prime Minister has the second highest position in the government, after President Vladimir Putin. Medvedev, the Prime Minister of the…
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Why Women Aged 50-59 Believe They Need To Look Young At Work
Way back in 2013 a poll by Penn Schoen Berland revealed that women’s worries about wrinkles, dark spots and other aging skin concerns aren’t all vanity. Forty-two percent of women ages 50 to 59 believed they needed to look young to be successful at work. “Increasingly, both men and women have anxiety about looking older,…
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Spooky Missing Persons Stories
David Paulides is an ex-cop on a mission. After years of investigating missing persons and studying thousands of missing persons reports he has discovered strange coincidences and similarities that he has documented clearly and factually in several of his books including Missing 411 which was the focus of lecture at the University of Toronto a…
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20th Century Masters: Picasso’s Guernica
“Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth” –Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) was one of the most well-known artists of the 20th century. Throughout his long and prolific career, Picasso both innovated and participated in important artistic movements such as realism, cubism and surrealism. In comparison to Vincent van Gogh, the…
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Sixty Six Percent Of Canadians Take Smartphones Into Bathroom
Study: Lots of Canadians use smartphones while on the toilet A digital privacy expert provides tips on protecting your phone on and off the john: A recent survey by the cybersecurity company NordVPN revealed that as much as 65.6% of Canadians bring their smartphones with them into the toilet. That’s a bit less than the average of…
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Quit Smoking Again
Yes, I have quit smoking . . . again. I know – I know, you have lost your faith in me because I have stopped and started and stopped and started over and over and over. You have to give me props for my perseverance though right? It is now day 16 and I am feeling…
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These Sports Are Great For Kids
Kids enjoy sports and they have a very good time with the entire process. The coolest thing about showing off various sports to your child is that you never really know what they will like the most. That’s why it’s a good idea to present all kinds of sports and just see what they are…
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Listening To Acousmatic Music Is A New Experience
Acousmatic music is defined by the use of recorded environmental, or “everyday,” sounds as raw compositional material; thus, questions regarding the relationship between sound and source (or implied source) are raised, leading to an investigation of concepts of mimesis in this music that stirs up nineteenth-century debates over absolute versus programmatic music. Issues of sound…
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Embrace Your Post Divorce Future
The “D” word. Stressful right? When your divorce is finally final, how will you begin again? The transition can be liberating for some, daunting for others. Mixed feelings – anger, relief, sadness, joy, fear and uncertainty – are common and may take time to sort out. Meanwhile, the clock on your new life is ticking,…
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Ukraine: UNESCO Statement Following UN General Assembly Resolution
Paris, France 3 March – Following the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Resolution on Aggression against Ukraine, and in light of the devastating escalation of violence, UNESCO is deeply concerned by developments in Ukraine and is working to assess damage across its spheres of competence (notably education, culture, heritage and information) and to…
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Colouring In The Bible Is The Latest Trend In Journaling
An interesting new trend is on the rise—colouring in a Bible. What was once frowned upon, is now encouraged. This new trend is called Bible journaling. Bible journaling is the act of doodling in one’s Bible, as a way to creatively express one’s faith. However, some people choose to illustrate outside their Bible; as for…
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Silicon Valley Mansion May Set New Sales Record
California’s San Francisco Bay area is the United States’ most expensive real estate market, with a median home-sale price of USD$1.3 million (CAD$1.7 million). Toronto and the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) is Canada’s most expensive real estate market, with a median home-sale price of CAD$1.3 million (USD just under $1 million). Unlike its southern neighbor…
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An Evolution Of Canadian Shopping Consumers Distributing Style
As a technology writer for the Silo, I am always focusing and thinking about the evolution of technology. I write about how computers and video games have changed over the years, but of course, many other things change around us and the one I have been thinking about a lot lately is shopping. ( Consumers…
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Why Artists Require Space Not Only To Work But To Imagine
Eiko Otake performing at Bartram’s Garden on the Schuylkill River. “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” – Pablo Picasso Art is an imperative. Without it we can never truly examine our own circumstances or those of the people with whom we inhabit our small planet. Left unviewed,…
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NORTH AMERICAS MOST EXPENSIVE HOME FOR SALE
Once projected to list for $500 million USD, this LA home is for sale at a still staggering $295 million USD. “America’s Most Expensive Home – Twice As Big as the White House” One of the world’s most expensive homes, appropriately named “The One,” has just hit the market. Construction ran several years late causing…
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How Big Data Is Exactly What It Sounds Like
When Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg took to Capitol Hill to explain user data retention almost four years ago, he essentially sat in the hot seat on behalf of every entity that has ever collected and used personal information to craft better products. If that sounds like a massive catch-all, that’s because it is. However, Systems…
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Movies With The Most Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia. Few feelings create anxiety more than being trapped in a small confined space. Many films take advantage of this discomfort, often being filmed in one location or room for the entire movie. We look here at some of the best, ranked in order of their claustrophobic factor. Did we miss one? Do you disagree…
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New MORGAN PLUS FOUR LM62 CELEBRATES SIX DECADES SINCE MORGAN’S LE MANS WIN
The Morgan Motor Company announces the launch of the Plus Four LM62, a model which celebrates the company’s legendary class win in the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans. Based on the standard Morgan Plus Four and limited to just 62 examples, it pays tribute to the Morgan Plus 4 SuperSports – known by its…
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Fight Holiday Tables Loaded With Unhealthy Food With Green Smoothie
For many people, the holidays involve indulging in buffet tables loaded with lots of fattening, processed foods and sugary sweets. For those of us who strive the rest of the year to eat a healthy diet while leading busy lives, it can be a challenging time. Not only are we busier than ever, we know…
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5 Home Renos That Add The Most Home Value
Whether you wish to improve your living space or you are going to sell your home, a home renovation will add instant value to your property. Many home buyers are looking for homes that are ‘move in ready’ and don’t require much or any work prior to moving in. Because of this desirability, many homeowners…
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Canada Fights Food Crises By Committing highest-ever funding to UN agency IFAD
Rome, December 2021 – At a time when rural people in low-income countries face steep increases in food prices and the devastating impacts of climate change are contributing to a rise in hunger and poverty, Canada has announced today its commitment to support the resilience of small-scale farmers and the prosperity of rural communities by increasing its funding to the UN’s…
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World’s first esports coaching course launches
A new first-of-its-kind degree course from the University of Portsmouth is set to train the next generation of coaches and performance experts for esports. Esports is competitive gaming and represents one of the fastest growing sectors globally. Tournaments can attract millions of spectators and large stadium crowds, to watch high-profile players compete for cash prizes…
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Ways To Look Your Best In Christmas Social Media Photos
Plastic Surgery and more on the rise due to social media Narcissism? Thanks to the myriad of photos now being posted online, more people than ever are undergoing cosmetic procedures, according to a survey of plastic surgeons from only a few years ago. Almost a decade ago, requests for surgery as a result of social…
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Canadian Digital artist embraces wool in work
“Wool on Wool” by T.M. Glass Renowned Canadian photographer and digital artist T.M. Glass is no stranger to the spotlight: her unique method of mixing floral photography with digital painting to produce mesmerizing physical prints has succeeded in capturing plenty of attention from the media and wider artistic community. In collaboration with The Campaign for Wool…
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ONLINE ONLY CAR AUCTION RECORD BROKEN
A global online marketplace founded by a British car dealer has just broken the online-only world record for a car auction, selling a McLaren P1 for an incredible $1,600,888 usd or $2,010,851 cad . No other online-only platform for collectible cars has ever achieved a higher sales price. Unlike traditional auctions, where cars are transported…
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More Exciting Activities for Seniors
If you thought that ageing was boring, you were wrong. Gone are the days of the bingo-playing Senior (although, there’s nothing wrong with a little bingo). Nowadays, you can find Seniors engaging in activities of all sorts. Well-rounded activities aren’t limited to nursing homes or assisted living centres. Because more and more people are choosing…