Teen althletes were not just taking home medals; they are also breaking records. When Katie Ledecky, who is only 15, took home a gold medal in the women’s 800m freestlye for the USA, a world record was also broke. 17 year-old Claressa Shields received gold in boxing after overcoming obstacles to make it to the…
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“They’re not that different from you, are they? Same haircuts. Full of hormones, just like you. Invincible, just like you feel. The world is their oyster. They believe they’re destined for great things, just like many of you, their eyes are full of hope, just like you. Did they wait until it was too late…
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In the past month, a finance scandal had been discovered which affects everyone who deals with money – basically, everyone in the world. This scandal, which was named after the rate which is at the heart of it, is called the LIBOR scandal. What does LIBOR mean? LIBOR stands for the London Interbank Offered Rate,…
DetailsHere is my newest cover! It’s Skinny Love by Bon Iver, one of my favourite songs of all time. Who knows, if Justin Vernon saw this he might be proud! Enjoy!
You might wondering how pop rock candies pop on your tongue. Well, you have come to the right place. Here’s a easy recipe that you are going to love. Ingredients: a cup of caster sugar 1/2 cup of corn syrup (glucose syrup) a few tablespoon of water two tablespoons of citric acid 1 tablespoon of…
Details“Elegance is a glowing inner peace. Grace is an ability to give as well as to receive and be thankful. Mystery is a hidden laugh always ready to surface! Glamour only radiates if there is a sublime courage and bravery within: glamour is like the moon; it only shines because the sun is there.” –…
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Probably one of North America’s most beautiful urban parks, Vancouver‘s Stanley Park draws an estimated 8 million visitors a year. The park’s primary forms of recreation include walking, inline skating, biking, and running. The most popular place to run is along the seawall; especially at dawn and dusk when the lighting on the water is…
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“The greatest personal limitation is to be found not in the things you want to do and can’t, but in the things you’ve never considered doing.” – Richard Bandler
In the hype of the Olympics, it seems we have all neglected the monumental achievement of mankind; the Curiosity Mars Rover has landed! The Curiosity, equipped with billion dollar technology.
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“Millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.” – Susan Ertz
Tesla Motors released their new Model S electric car in June, and it has been making headlines ever since. What is special about Tesla? Starting at a price of about $60 thousand, their cars run entirely on electricity while not removing comfort, ensuring that one does not have to sacrifice luxury for efficiency. Tesla…
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Summer vacation is the perfect time to kick back, relax, and watch some movies! During the school year, I’m always daydreaming about being able to flop on the sofa and watch my favourite films. Since it is the heart of summer vacation right now and I have finished watching a set of some of my…
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Hi everyone! This is one of my first blog posts in a LONG time!! But I am super excited to get started again (: I’ve found that since it’s the summer and the London Olympics are in full swing, I am getting extra patriotic. So here is a quick tutorial on how to do some…
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Jailbreaking your Apple devices, like an iPhone or an iPad, allows free downloads of paid apps, free face time chats, cool home lock screens, etc. Personally, I have tried jailbreaking my iPod before… and failed. I nearly bricked my iPod and crashed my computer that time, so I never dared to try again. My friend…
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Bent double, like old beggars under sacks,
Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge,
Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs
And towards our distant rest began to trudge.
Men marched asleep.