The original iPhone was released on June 29, 2007, and it completely changed the world. Before this new phone was released, many manufacturers knew that phones would eventually be like computers, but no one was able to pull it off. There were many attempts, but before Apple no one could pull it off and market…
16-year-old Grace Chan has been an active youth volunteer at Immigrant Services Calgary’s Youth Volunteer Program for nearly two years. She has been recognized by Kids up Front and Youth Central as a part of the Pay it Forward project for her dedicated exceptional volunteer work. Grace has volunteered numerous times at various non-profits organizations and has assisted…
I promise you, this will be a gift your special one would cherish forever. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate your love for your special one. And I feel, love is about those special moments and the little things that matter the most. Share those moments with your loved one on this special day.…
Underrated Draco Malfoy: Draco is my favourite character from Harry Potter hands down, and many would disagree. I truly believe that Draco Malfoy is not as evil as people think. Sure, he has negative qualities and can be mean sometimes, but that doesn’t make him completely evil or a heartless person. Whether you believe it or…
Today I will be doing a review of a beauty product from LUSH called Ultrabland, a facial cleanser with rosewater and honey to even out your skin tone, while other natural ingredients prevent breakouts and reduce acne. (Disclaimer: I am in no way being sponsored by LUSH for this review.) This is a product that…
If you are anything like me, then the beginning of every semester is: “this will be best semester ever, I will work and get good grades,” and within two weeks you are in the old struggle of staying above passing mark. If you don’t struggle, then first off all why are you reading this? LET…
This is my second post in the series Common Health Problems Among Teens. In my last post I touched base on eating disorders, so you should check that out to learn more. Today the blog post will be on depression, which strips your confidence and builds monsters in your head. DEPRESSION Depression is a concern…
It’s the time of year again when you celebrate with your loved ones; whether your boyfriend/girlfriend, or immediate family. Many people take this opportunity to show their love and appreciation by baking something nice and sharing it with the people around them. So… what should you bake? Here are some ideas: Hidden Heart cake: Want…
Racism, ageism, sexism are among the common forms of discrimination polluting our present society. Are today’s children being bullied due to their level of “intelligence”? Beyond the problems of skin colour, age or sex, my demographic seems to also be subjected to “IBism,” what I refer to as the prejudice against students not in the…
I love cupcakes. This month alone I can safely say I have had the privilege of having six, AND the month is not even halfway through! (I think this should be the definition of success) So of all the cupcakes I’ve had this month which one was the cutest? Since it is coming up on…
I personally think that the default notification light setting on most phones don’t do the LED light justice. On my Nexus 5, the fact that white is the default colour used for every new notification almost seems to hinder the light’s multicolour capabilities. Thankfully, third-party apps are there to fill this disparity – I prefer using…
If you haven’t played Flappy Bird yet, then I have one piece of advice: DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME. Flappy Bird is an app created by Dong Nguyen. The game itself consists of a bird (although it looks more like a mix between a chicken nugget and a fish) that you tap the screen in…
1. Dubai, UAE This fascinating city has many amazing tourist attractions that will blow your mind away. Their architecture is beyond compare to that of any other city. For example, they have the largest building in the world, the Burj Khalilfa. They also have a hotel that spins! Many of their buildings twist and turn…
Each month, youth from Youth Central’s Mayor’s Youth Council select 5-12 youth to be recognized and Kids Up Front plans a monthly one-of-a-kind experience for these youth, called the Pay it Forward Project. So far they’ve had youth attend Free the Children’s We Day and had an on the field experience with the Calgary Stampeders;…
100 Happy Days is a challenge created to benefit you. Basically, all we want as people in life is to be happy, not matter who you are, where you are from or how much money you have. We all want to be happy, but let’s face reality here, things happen, not always good things. Things…