Spend some time on these awesome websites when your boss isn't around.
A Worden Edgewise
This semi-fictional newspaper about the goings on in Nanton, Alberta, provides a slice of small-town life.
(wordenedgewise.blogspot.com)
Dinner with Julie
Calgary foodie Julie Van Rosendaal’s “reality cookbook” has simple recipes you can whip up when you get home from work. (dinnerwithjulie.com)
Empire Avenue
Developed in Edmonton, this online human stock market lets you virtually buy, sell and trade shares in friends and organizations whose value is determined by their social media savvy. (empireavenue.com)
Etsy
This online marketplace of handmade and vintage goods by 400,000 independent artists and designers includes items by Calgarians such as illustrator Tara McAuley and knitwear designer Amanda Fenniak. (etsy.com)
Go Fug Yourself
This blog has snarky fashion critique of the rich and famous from two women who can craft a clever turn of phrase. (gofugyourself.com)
Slowcoustic
If you are into any type of alternative music, this Calgary-based blog has its finger on the pulse. (slowcoustic.com)
Ted
Watch videos of talks given by smart people riffing on everything from the aid-versus-trade debate to a demonstration of liquid-filled eyeglasses.
(ted.com and tedxyyc.com)
Today’s Big Thing
The best Internet videos of the day in categories including sports, entertainment and humour are posted here. (todaysbigthing.com)
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