Music, Music!

Music has become a commodity in our everyday lives. When you’re bored on the bus, when you’re trying to study in the library, when you’re exercising in the mornings, when the person beside you won’t stop talking to you… just pop in your earphones! We have gotten so used to carrying all 10,000 (okay, I…

Autumn and Music

It’s getting colder, and as days go by late fall slipped up on us unawares. Some people might get sentimental in the fall and feel lonely. That’s the reason why I recommend some songs that harmonize with fall. Goodbye – Jessica My heart will go on – Celine Dion When I dream – Carol Kidd You are not alone – Michael Jackson Imagine…

The Magic of Olive Oil

What is it? Olive oil originated in Asia, but has been cultivated in Mediterranean countries for over 3,000 years. It is obtained from the olive tree where the pulp that is collected from olives undergoes a process of pressing to remove the juices. Olive oil is been becoming more and more popular in North America…

Discrimination against Gay Youths

There has been quite a big hubbub over gay rights in the past month or so in America, particularly in the army. The question of whether or not gay men can serve in the military has brought about much commotion and ended when the Pentagon declared that the recruiters must accept homosexual applicants. The general…

Fantastic Halloween costumes!

Halloween is getting closer. If you still don’t know what to dress up as, here are some cool costume ideas to help you decide! The Matrix It’s easy to look like your favourite Matrix character, whether it’s Neo, Trinity or Morpheus. This website offers tons of hilarious and unique ideas…. A mailman A cluster of…

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Please read my previous blog entry here (review of Catching Fire, part 2 of the series) before your read this. Well… Katniss survives again, but at a great cost. Peeta is captured, district 12 is incinerated, and thousands are left dead. Also, a full fledged rebellion is unfolding and Katniss finds herself trapped in the…

I Am Canadian

[youtube BRI-A3vakVg] This was a very popular commercial made for Molson Canada a few years ago. After watching it people would videotape it, watch it over again, and even show it to their friends in the US. Canada is constantly stereotyped country. People say we “live in igloos, have pet polar bears and drink maple…

Test Your Brain!

While sifting through the web, an interesting website caught my eye. It is a website designed to challenge the human mind and body. “Welcome to Your memory” is a segment that works to stimulate your memory in a variety of different ways. Whether you’re someone who exercises their brain frequently or someone who needs more…