{Original Image} Recently, I have become addicted to the social media site known as Pinterest. For those of you who don’t know what Pinterest is, it’s basically a hybrid between Tumblr and Twitter. Based on what you like, the website will generate posts which appear on your dashboard. You are also able to follow other…
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Voila, I present to you: the Persian Empire, and Greek city-states. Those marble busts of philosophers and mathematicians that you’ve seen in the museums, and 300 (the movie) are probably what come to mind right now. But, first things first, 300 is a restricted movie, so make sure you get parental permission to watch it. And well,…
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Winter break is less than a month away (hooray!) and now it’s time for me to find great holiday movies to watch while embracing the warmth of my bed. And let’s be honest with ourselves, Disney/Pixar movies make us all warm and fuzzy on the inside although most of us don’t want to admit it. But…
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There are no real statistics to prove that at this time of the year, people are prone to be more generous. Nevertheless, the fact is that men, women and children around the globe recognize that this season is the time for giving, sharing and all things pertaining to kindness. We are challenged each year to…
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{Original Image} Inspired by the blog post on Elite Daily, “27 Things Anyone Who Works In Retail Wishes You Knew,” I have decided to come up with my own list to hopefully inform all you readers and help you become a more sympathetic shopper. Although the holiday season has already started, the frenzy of last-minute Christmas…
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If John Green’s Crash Course World History videos were not enough, here’s more for you “WHAPpers” (World History AP students). While Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and Indus Valley may not be the places that human beings, Homo sapiens, originated, but they are where the first human civilizations rose. So, let’s start our crash course here. Before…
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Through many trials and errors, I’ve been able to compile a recipe that produces an excellent Brownie-in-a-Cup. This is a simple recipe that only takes around five minutes to make. It’s perfect by itself or with a topping of your choice, like whipped cream or ice cream! Ingredients 2 Tbs melted butter 2 Tbs milk…
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How to make Sweet & Sour Chicken Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 1 1/2 cup pineapple 2 large potatoes 2-3 tbs corn starch 2 glove garlic 2 eggs 200-400 ml oil 3-4 tbs ketchup 1 green onion (optional – for decoration) 1/2 tbs sugar 1 sweet pepper (optional – for taste) Preparation Cut the potatoes into small pieces…
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Cue the name puns. Christmas songs seem to get some mixed reactions from the general audience – some people love them to bits, others hate them with a passion. I myself belong to the former side of the fence. I love hearing Christmas songs blasted over department store speakers, and I shamelessly spam the replay…
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Some high- fashion trends can be hard to pull of in an everyday look. Unless you live in LA or New York, it’s not exactly easy to wear sky high creepers or a big furry coat without getting a few judgmental stares. Here are my three favorite fashion risks that the average person can make without…
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Candy canes are one of the essential items for Christmas and they are often adored by children. However, some individuals question if the store candy canes bought at stores are really that sanitary. So, we are going to make our own little candy canes today. Ingredients Vegetable oil, cooking spray 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup…
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Are you a student of Physics 30? Are you as frenzied by quantum mechanics as I am? Well, fear not, your savior is here with a quick run through on many of the concepts covered in Quantum Physics. I therefore welcome you to… Quantum Physics Part 1: The Beginning As you may know, light was quantized, ie, restricted…
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The Spirit of Giving WestJet recently released its annual Christmas miracle video, this time taking place in a community in the Dominican Republic. Santa asked the people what they wanted for Christmas, but little did they know that their wish would actually come true. Even if you see this as a campaign just to improve WestJet’s…
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If you’ve been exposed to the news lately, then you have probably heard about the controversial Bill 10, a bill that, if initiated, would almost certainly have detrimental effects on the rights of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning) students in Alberta. Last Thursday, Premier Jim Prentice put the bill on hold indefinitely…
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Amidst the cheer of family, friends, and holiday tunes, winter driving is truly the repentance that reminds us all of reality. In a weather-fluctuating city like Calgary, winter driving can be an absolute nightmare. I am hopeful that most of you have taken a safety driving course in your lifetime. So today, I want to…
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