I think scarves make wonderful gifts; not only as a matter of personal preference, they often prove to be useful in the coming cold months. This year I made two, one of which is incredibly impractical, and one that turned out surprisingly nicely. Both are very simple, particularly as I have an irrational fear of…
Happy holidays, my fellow tech lovers. The last days of this glorious holiday season is upon us. To celebrate this precious time, I will be presenting my top recommendations for tablets and such devices in my final edition to this series. I hoped you all enjoyed this journey thus far. Here are my top five…
Deep underwater technology is awe-inspiring and is used all over the world to surprise tourists. Here are four of the world’s most stunning underwater resorts: 1. Dubai’s Water discus complex: Consisting of 2 discs (one above water and one below), the discs allow tourists to enjoy both the underwater scene and Dubai’s perfect weather. http://www.deep-ocean-technology.com/home/projects/underwater_hotel.html…
2013 saw me going from someone who didn’t like my name online to realizing that it is impossible to stay off the internet. However, I decided to use it for something positive. Be it arts, sports, or breaking news, I now use social media to take part in developments in the world. I also help…
Every year, we often seem to think “wow, that year went by fast.” While it may seem that way, each year is chock full of important headlines, jaw-dropping events, and even those that never fail to bring a grin to our face. 2013 was a busy year in that there was tragedy and terror, but…
YAA bloggers Wentao and Rebecca sit with Paula Ngo to discuss her volunteering journey with Youth Central.
I’m sure if you were born in the 90s, you have watched at least one Cartoon Network show. Looking back at these shows really bring back great childhood memories that I shared with my family, and friends. It’s never too late to catch up on those shows again in your free time. 1.. THE POWERPUFF…
Jessie Weisner is a Grade 11 student at Lester B. Pearson High School, and she was nominated as an outstanding and proactive teenager and was recognized by Kids Up Front and Youth Central’s Pay it Forward project. Jessie has volunteered 125+ hours with the Kids Cancer Care‘s Teen Leadership Program, and puts KCC first, even with her…
The holidays are just around the corner. Christmas trees are being decorated, and the bells are ringing. Aside from Christmas, we have approximately 16 days to do whatever we want. So, how are we going to utilize this free time? Today, I’ll be looking through the things I believe should be done on your spare…
It’s that time of year again. With less than a week left until Christmas, people are rushing to buy their last minute gifts. If you’re like me, than you probably also find yourself rushing around, or just don’t have too much time to get gifts. So for those out there in need of some last…
You may be thinking, why are you posting this now? New Year’s is far away! Believe it or not, January is going to come faster than you may think. I’ve never been one to make or stick to resolutions, but that is simply because I don’t necessarily support them. People like to make these goals…
2013, like every year, has seen its fair share of natural disasters. What makes them so impactful is that so many people die, and it is interesting to note that over 90% of natural disaster- related deaths occur in developing countries, according to World Vision. When looking through those disasters, people often don’t remember them.…
Most people know about the new Amazon Drones. The ones that whiz through the air and transport your cargo to your house in 30 minutes? Yes, those. Amazon wants to use them by 2015 in a project called Amazon PrimeAir. Many other companies are also using drones to deliver things like medicine and textbooks. However,…
Yes, I’m aware the title to this post is probably really confusing. What I’m trying to convey is that we must embrace the holiday season, not just the idea of the holiday season, or the stereotypes of the holiday season. This winter and this Christmas, I challenge you to live in the moment. To live…
This week’s edition will be for the avid gamers in your life. Whether they are the erratic gamers who cannot cease to stray their eyes from the screen, or just your occasional players, these games will surely elate any gamer in your life. PlayStation 4– It is finally here, in all of its glory. The…