When I was writing my application for a summer camp, there was a question about the meaning of “think globally and act locally.” It is well known as a famous business philosophy related to entrepreneurship. Big brands know that they have to speak to people locally with many different implications and applications while maintaining global…
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As the month of May approaches, so does Cystic Fibrosis Awareness month. Over 70,000 people worldwide suffer from Cystic Fibrosis (CF), including many of the people we know and love. That being said, it is important to shed a light on CF research to allow for a better understanding of the disease! First of all,…
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The COVID-19 virus has been active for around 2 years now, and already recommendations for the 4th dose or second booster shot have started to arise. Over the past months, we have encountered new and fatal variants of the Covid-19 virus that may be immune to the present vaccines. With this ongoing situation, it is…
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We all need some extra tips to make our baking experience exemplary. Sometimes baking doesn’t go smoothly – trust me, I know. So, here are some tips to make it a bit better and funnier! When there is an eggshell in your mix don’t use your hands to grab it. Instead, the bigger part of…
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Your age is just a number. Activism & Advocacy can be done at any age by any person, and it can make a difference. To inspire you so, here are four inspiring young activists that advocate for some issues, across a wide range of global (current) events in our world today. 1. Greta Thunberg You…
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A philosophical question at heart, to what extent does money bring genuine happiness into one’s life? In order to attain a reasonable stance on this topic, let’s explore both sides of this controversial argument. MONEY CAN BUY HAPPINESS: In society, money is what brings success and happiness. This statement is quite self-explanatory. Wealth is considered…
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MBTI is also known as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test and it shows your personality with 16 types. 16 types of personalities are indicated by 4 groups of each 2 letters. The first group shows if you are introverted or extroverted. Next, the second group is sensing or INtuition, thinking or feeling, and lastly judging…
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Predicting the future is messy business. “Futurology” is the art of speculating about the future and, in practice, it’s an optimist’s game. Indeed, few want to think poorly of their own—or humanity’s—future. There will doubtless be innumerable innovations in the coming years. Today’s vision of the future incorporates the idea of a continued advance of…
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If there is one thing I could read for hours about, it is our human brain. It is the reason we can survive, it helps us in times of fear and allows us to make decisions. Without it, we literally would not be able to function. Here are some cool facts I recently read that…
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With millions of Ukrainians having fled their country as Russian forces shell cities and towns in the Eastern European country for nearly a month now, a number of community groups and organizations have come together across Calgary to support them. These groups are dedicated to helping immigrants in Calgary and are now working together to…
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Gene editing gives scientists the ability to change an organism’s DNA, allowing them to treat or prevent diseases. Technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 allow genetic material to be added, removed, or altered at particular locations in a gene, which is exciting news for researchers. The technology is faster, cheaper, effective, and more accurate than other methods presented…
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Sometime around April 1996, the Academy of American Poets declared April as the National Poetry Month. This month is made in order to remind the public that poets contain a powerful role that’s meant to be played in society’s cultural aspects. High levels of participation are meant to be present thus, I’ll be sharing a…
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According to the United Nations, about 17% of the total global food production is wasted. Upon close inspection, 11% of this number accounts for waste in households, 5% in the food service and 2% in retail. Therefore, food waste is a crucial issue in today’s world. In this blog, I wanted to cover the relevance…
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We all know big K-pop names such as BTS, Blackpink, and Stray Kids, but there are countless other talented yet not widely known Korean musical artists. With the rapid spread of K-pop in western countries, people have become more open towards listening to music in another language. This is a great way to experience new…
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There’s a line that separates productive efficiency with diminishing productivity in any work session. My personal favourite method to limit that diminishing productivity, to capture my optimal attention and focus is the Pomodoro technique. Pomodoro has 5 Steps. Ready a to-do list and a timer. Set the timer for 25 minutes, and completely focus on…
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