The Mogo Blog

Bio mimicry: The Future of Design

Mother Nature knows best! If you have every wondered at the ingenuity of the natural world, then you are not alone. Although humans have spent the majority of their time on the planet advancing their technology, they are slowly starting to learn that no design is better than those found in nature. Bio mimicry is technology that copies nature. The idea is to create sustainable items that do not impact the environment negatively and can be recycled after they have served their purpose. This means

Three amazingly healthy smoothie recipes

Jack Frost is about to take another nip at your heels and the best way to fend off the winter sniffles is to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies. That’s easier said than done! It’s tough to find the time each day to cook veggies or eat fruit. That’s where the smoothie comes in; a delicious and nutritious way to get all your daily vitamins and minerals. Here are some easy and delicious breakfast smoothie recipes to help you start your day. Strawberries and yogurt * 4 cups ripe strawberri

Movember: Grow a Moustache for a Really Good Cause

From the sublime to the ridiculous, moustaches really are the defining mark of a man. Whether you choose a ‘stache of whimsy like Dali’s, or grow a magnificent mane like famous cowboy Sam Elliot, Movember [http://ca.movember.com/] is the month for moustaches. Like most worthwhile endeavours, Movember [http://ca.movember.com/about/] was birthed in a bar in Melbourne in 2003 when two mates took a bet to grow a moustache for the month of November. The moustaches produced such a sensation that they

Is Windows 8 the best Windows ever? (and is it worth the $?)

The fortunes of once-mighty software giant Microsoft have been steadily waning. The company has been losing ground over the last two decades to Apple. Microsoft has always dominated the desktop genre but, with cloud computing and the popularity of hand-held devices, the days of the desktop seem numbered. Microsoft, determined not to go quietly, is making is most daring comeback bid yet with the recent release of Windows 8 [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows/home]. Windows 8 is such a su

Environmentally friendly Halloween costumes for 2012

Be kind to the environment and to your bottom line this Halloween with these amazing costumes made from corrugated cardboard boxes. The ubiquitous cardboard box can be sourced from your local grocery or electronics store. The main idea is that you will go inside the box, so start by cutting holes for your head and arms in the bottom and on the side. If you have a rectangular box, made sure that the arm holes are on the short sides. On the large side of the box that will be in front you can cut