Every year, November is when young authors get writing to finish a novel before the month is over. The novel can be on any topic, according to NaNoWriMo presenters. So what does NaNoWriMo stand for? It means National Novel Writing Month. A friend of mine participates yearly, and she truly enjoys it – the participant…
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Trying to get fit in 2014, but struggling to find the inspiration, or knowledge to go on that much-required run? The TomTom GPS powered Nike+ SportWatch (find them here for $169.00) is the next stride to rid you of your running burdens. This innovative gear will not only equip you with the ultimate tracker, but…
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The Argus II bionic eye and the Alpha IMS are two of the ways that blind people can now see. The Argus II is like a cochlear implant that looks like the Google Glass, only signals are sent to electrodes that are implanted in the retina of the owner. The Argus II currently has 60…
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I saw this movie with an open mind. I had not seen the trailer or read the Tom Clancy book, therefore not knowing what to expect, and I am glad to say I did enjoy this movie. http://youtu.be/FeQnpM-7sEA The plot and story of this movie was phenomenal It contained many relaxed moments as well as…
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THAILAND – FLIGHT OF THE GIBBONS, BANGKOK Do you enjoy the thrill of zip lining? Here are three of the best zip lines in the world! Thailand is a beautiful country, and absolutely amazing to go zip lining in. A very popular location is the Chonburi rainforest that is filled with monkeys, giant squirrels, and…
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Tommy Crisp may look to be your normal 11-year-old boy, but through the Calgary Cerebral Palsy Association and the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, Tommy has raised over $2,000 for his 9-year-old brother Kale, who suffers from a form of cerebral palsy. Recently, Tommy was recognized by Kids Up Front Calgary and Youth Central’s Pay It Forward…
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Yes, one week was hardly enough—there are simply so many webcomics that cover a wide range of bases, whether you are interested in fairy tales, folklore, or classical mythology, the mob or superheroes, Wild West-mysterious artifacts cross or interplanetary fantasy. Oh, that was good, wasn’t it? It seems I have a very nice distribution in…
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This week, after a long time of silence, another first world problems blog, courtesy of My Grandma Follows Me On Twitter by Craig and Marc Kielburger. I’m hoping to make you think about how you can act in response to the FYIs. #34 The sunshine is so bright, I can’t see the movie on my…
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Silk is a commonly known fabric around the world. Soft, luxurious, and… bulletproof? Australian scientists may have failed to create dragons, but Dutch scientists and bio artist Jalila Essaïdi (Ja-leela Es-eye-dee), grew (almost) superhuman skin in a petri dish. How, you ask? Scientists began by taking the gene that creates spider-silk and splicing it into…
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“We often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work” -Thomas A. Edison Whenever you wake up in the morning, you experience something unlike any other. It’s like there’s a metal chain around you that prevents you from doing what you want. You can’t move, nor are you capable of completing tasks. To…
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Elif Bilgin, a 16 year old from Istanbul, Turkey has accomplished creating bio-plastic from banana peels. Driven to find alternatives to petroleum produced plastics, Elif used trial and error over a period of two years with 10 failed experiments before coming up with a plastic that could retain its quality and structure long term. Despite…
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If anyone remembers watching Disney Channel in their younger years, you probably remember how great the shows were. And if you check out the Disney Channel nowadays, the shows are exceedingly different. I personally think that the old Disney shows were infinitely better, and here is why. The message being sent to the viewers Let’s…
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Exam stress forces many of us to stay up late at night or get up early in the morning. Then most of us run to our rescue-COFFEE. Here is what your coffee reveals about your personality! BLACK COFFEE DRINKER: Sharp, neat, and to the point. Black coffee drinkers are considered minimalists. No sugar-coating, no faking,…
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If you understood my title or are wanting to know what I’m talking about, this article is for you! I finished the first two seasons of BBC’s hit show Sherlock at the end of December. Luckily, I only had to wait four days for the Season 3 premiere, unlike others who weren’t so lucky and…
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I used to want to go to Hawaii for vacation, but now, I want to go to outer space. Richard Branson’s private space-tourism company, Virgin Galactic, will hopefully be offering commercial space flight for about $250,000 per person. One trip can take about 553 people; there are already almost 700 people signed up. People will…
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