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Lucid Dreaming

by Mason Kuang at The Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience, WAT

Lucid Dreaming is a state of mind where you are dreaming, but are still in control of your dreams. Mason gives tips (reality checks, sleeping) and warns of some risks you should be aware of (sleep paralysis) for becoming a lucid dreamer.

Slides available

Posted on February 26, 2016January 16, 2017Author Seanny123Categories OtherTags Has Slides, Waterloo

KNOTS! KNOTS! KNOTS!

by Jan Gosmann at Velocity, WAT

The three basic knots you need to not die. The Fixed Loop (self-explanatory), the Clove Hitch (tying rope to object) and the Double Fisherman’s Bend (tying a rope to another rope) for extension purposes.

Presentation with pictures

Posted on December 20, 2015January 16, 2017Author Seanny123Categories OtherTags Has Slides, Waterloo

The Sommelier Exam: My experience Infiltrating the world of wine professionals

by Rajiv Ayyangar at Learning Loft, SF

Sommeliers (wine specialists in restaurants) often pursue certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers (featured in the movie “Somm”). I’ll break down what it takes to pass the Certified Sommelier exam.

Slides Link

Posted on October 28, 2015Author learningnightCategories OtherTags Has Slides, San Francisco

How To Master Sleep

by Daniel Kazandjian at Josh’s House, TO

What’s happening in our head when we sleep? Why develop good sleep habits? What are tricks to developing good sleep habits? Some personal stories about the matter.

Posted on October 25, 2015January 16, 2017Author learningnightCategories OtherTags Uptown Toronto

Ultra Basic Guide to Photography

by Xuehai Fang at Velocity, WAT

Things to help with getting started with photography – understanding terminology like exposure, shutter speed, ISO.

Posted on April 3, 2015February 16, 2017Author learningnightCategories OtherTags Has Slides, Waterloo

Walking Through Wireframing

by Sarah Hum at UWP, WAT

Live demonstration of the wireframing process, from conceiving the idea to prototyping it in different forms.

Posted on January 29, 2015February 26, 2026Author learningnightCategories OtherTags Waterloo

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