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What School Has Taught Me How to Cure a Cold British and French Colonial Struggle Intelligence Recipe: Cranberry Sparkler Five Easy Gifts Death of World’s Most Titled Woman Climbing at Home and Abroad
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ALL THE SINGLE LADIES (and boys)
Game of Thrones Review (Season 1 -‐ 4)
A Moment in Time
Ten Ways to be More Peaceful in Life
Five Easy GiJs
Climbing: At Home and Abroad
Why Santa is Creepy
The Magic of Santa
BriPsh -‐ French Colonial Struggle
How to Cure a Cold
Intelligence
Recipe: Cranberry Sparkler
Death of World’s Most Titled Woman Heavily Mourned
Surviving RelaPves over the Holidays
What School has Taught Me
Top Five Sayings and their Origins
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Letter From the Editors
Opened in 1992 to alleviate the overwhelming crowd at Kennebecasis Valley High School, HHS is located in the heart of Hampton, New Brunswick. It now houses about 600 students, grades 9 through 12, and is the home of the Hampton Huskies sports teams, “Our vision is to develop students’ character and integrity by providing encouragement and opportuniPes for student success.”
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Over the past few weeks at Seriously? magazine, we’ve worked our hardest to bring you the best of high school journalism. From articles about space programs to New York city, our writers have captured the world for your enjoyment. The journalism team of Hampton High has made many memories together, both negative and positive. This experience has changed us, and we hope that you, the reader, has also been affected. We hope you keep reading about the world around you for many years to come.
Cheers, ~The Editors
ALL THE SINGLE LADIES (and boys) By: Ashley Henderson
In a world full of blissful couples and heart shaped sugar cookies, life as a single guy/girl can be a li#le tough. SomePmes, you would gladly trade in Ne_lix for a cozy date, and microwaved lasagna for seafood and red wine. However, if you think that you’re somehow missing out on a potenPally full and exciPng life, you are sadly mistaken my friend.
One of the most important things to possess as an individual is freedom. However, in many relaPonships, this is very lacking. Being single enables you to have that much more freedom and control over your life and acPons. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to have someone who cares about you that way, but not having that Pe allows you to break free and do things that aren’t necessarily in your comfort zone. Going out to parPes with just your friends, clubs, or even just rock climbing can all be a lot more enjoyable when you are able to do what you want to do. Not only are you able to exercise more freedom, but you also save yourself a lot of money in the long run. This could be more applicable to the guys, but either way it’s one less person that has to be paid for when the bill comes. As well, you end up saving a lot of money when the holidays come around. Gone are the days of flushing twenty-‐five dollars down the drain in the name of fluffy brown teddy bears and heart shaped chocolates.
At this point, you may be sifng here thinking “Yeah, okay, but she’s probably single too, and doesn’t know anything about this, so, ya.” Well, admi#edly, you are parPally right, but instead of arguing the validity of my case I’m going to provide a few other perspecPves or you.
“What do you think are the best things about being single?”
“Not having to worry about appearances. You can wear sweat pants and hoodies and nobody’s going to judge you.” – Valerie Landry
“Why do you think being single would be be#er than being in a relaPonship?”
“Umm, I don’t. Umm, being single means that you don’t have any one to connect with. Like, you haven’t found anyone that understands you… yet. And that sucks.” – Charlie Dearborn
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“What do you find to be the most enjoyable things about being single?”
“Umm, you get to call out a hot guy when you see one. You can be flirty, whatever you feel like doing. Like, you don’t have to worry about insulPng anyone. You can play hot-‐or-‐not when you’re walking through the mall with your friends. Haha.” – Rivers Keirstead
“Do you think it’s true that single people have more freedom, and could potenPally be happier?”
“I don’t think that you have more freedom, well, depending on the person that you date. If you’re in a loving relaPonship you will be able to trust each other and do those things either together or separately. I don’t think you’re happier when you’re single. Once you’ve found your “other half”, you’ll be able to be yourself and have fun doing it. I mean, being in a relaPonship doesn’t guarantee happiness, but if you’re with the right person you definitely will be, and it beats sifng home alone.” – Mackensie Floyd
Game of Thrones: TV review (Seasons 1-‐4)
Game of Thrones, in my opinion, is one of the best series on today. Its now going on its fiJh season and I just reviewed the first episode of the new game, so I decided to write a review before it comes back. It’s amazing and is filled with great drama, acPon and phenomenal acPng. The show has won many awards like best supporPng actor for my
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favorite actor Peter Dinklage at the golden globes twice and has been nominated for best drama series 5 Pmes in a row. HBO has done it again with Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones is based on George R.R MarPns books and stars Lena Headly as Cersi Lannister, Emilia Clarke as Daenerys, Kit Harrington as John snow, Nikolaj Waldau as Jamie Lannister, Sean Bean as Ned Stark and Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister. The show contains elements of fantasy and adventure, and has many different creatures like dragons, giants and white walkers.
In the series, several noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Starks, Lannister, the Nights Watch, the Targaryens and the Barathons are just some of the families or groups in the show. The raPng for Game of Thrones is 18a,as it contains graphic content, gore, strong language, and graphic nudity.
I’ve been watching Game of Thrones ever since it came on TV, and my favorite character is Tyrion. There’s so much to talk about in this show. I hope to see this show go on for a long Pme, and I’m sure it will, as every season gets be#er and be#er. I’m giving Game of Thrones and obvious 5 out of 5.
Main poster from the show, (Google Images).
Occasionally in our daily lives we experience things that change us forever, or see things that leave their mark on us in a life-‐altering sort of way. This short moment in Pme is captured in our minds for perpetuity. It is my guess that these intense life-‐changing moments come to everyone at least a few Pmes in their lives. They may come when you least expect it, and oJen you do not realize unPl aJer it has occurred. It leaves you with a new set of mind, a be#er view on life, or perhaps a darker view of the world you have been used to living in.
Not long ago, in late August of 2013 while in the overwhelmingly busy city of New York, one of these special and unexplainable moments happened to me. This was my fourth visit to the city. With each previous visit I had enjoyed myself more and more. Being from a small rural area, I was not accustomed to the bright lights, the grand scale of everything, and certainly not the throngs of people everywhere. In other words, I loved this city that was so unique and diverse to me. My mother, sister and I had arrived the day previous, aJer driving all night long. Our schedule for the weekend consisted of visiPng renowned museums, a#ending a breath-‐taking musical, and browsing the illustrious shops on 5th Avenue that contain items of the sort that only the very rich can afford. Li#le was I to know, that by the end of this seemingly normal day that I would have a very new view of empathy and kindness.
It was early evening when the moment, now etched into my mind forever, occurred. The golden sun was like fire in the sky. It reflected off the mirrored facades of the buildings looming like giants above me. When I saw him, we were sPll a half a block away. The boy, who appeared to be about my age, was standing on the next corner looking up in awe at the buildings that towered above the both of us. There was nothing parPcularly unusual about him. He fit in with the crowd noisily moving around him . The only thing that caught my a#enPon was the fact that he seemed out of place in the busy sefng. As I perused a rack of postcards set out on the sidewalk I kept my eye on him, because for some reason I had the overwhelming feeling that I had to look out for him. AJer several minutes, I realized that the boy was on his own. There was a certain look in his eyes. Not one of fear, but one that showed anxiety and worry. Not wanPng to draw a#enPon to myself, I quickly finished my postcard selecPng and entered the shop to pay for them. This did
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not take long, as the shopkeeper had no desire to exchange pleasantries.
Thinking it over quickly on my way out, I came to the conclusion that divine providence was what compelled me to have such strong feelings of concern for a complete and u#er stranger. I felt certain that this was a test from God. I stalled for as long as I could afford on the sidewalk in front of the store, taking photos of the surrounding buildings, as I weighed the possibiliPes in my mind. Would the boy be totally offended at my asking about his well being, or would my display of concern comfort him as best as a complete stranger can? Thinking a moment longer brought to my mind the quesPon, "What could I really do for him if he did need my help?" When I had returned from inside the shop aJer paying, I noPced the boy had moved closer to where I was. He was now leaning calmly against the building. His appearance was not that of a homeless youth. His brown hair had recently been cut, and his clothes were clean and obviously relaPvely new. A thousand quesPons churned in my head, just wishing for me to ask them. Having no reason to linger any longer there in the middle of the sidewalk, I walked back to the corner where my mother and sister were waiPng. Leaving this boy, barely my size, alone and absolutely helpless on a busy New York street with night approaching quickly. I know how scared I would feel if I was in his situaPon, lost at night in a city this size. Being enPrely alone and knowing full well the dangers of being alone with no way to fend for myself.
As humans naturally do, I chose the easy way out of this situaPon. I did not
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stop to talk to him. I simply and most ignorantly walked away, leaving him forever. Realizing what I had just done and unable to go back, I experienced en enormous sensaPon of guilt. I had been given the chance to stop my day for a mere minute and perhaps give a stranger comfort in knowing someone had given them a thought, our two worlds had come so close, but had not been joined for the short opportune moment . I realize now that this was one of those rare opportuniPes where you are given the chance to selflessly give of yourself and comfort another on this journey called life. Instead I passed it by, not wanPng to take that leap of fate. That evening we a#ended a spectacular Broadway performance, but my mind was not on the show. It kept replaying that moment of my deserPon again and again, and that chance I did not take.
Now all I can do is pray that I will be given a second chance to show kindness and selflessness to an unknown person that crosses my path. The name of that boy is not known to me, nor ever will be, but he shall forever be a part of this moment in Pme that has changed my life.
1) Stop thinking so much and just breathe. Most people get caught up in everything that is going on in their lives and their hecPc schedules, but it’s important that we take the Pme out of our crazy days to be sPll, listen to music, take a nap, reprogram ourselves, or whatever it takes to give your body and mind a break every day. It is also very important to make sure you give yourself at least 10 minutes a day to just breathe.
2) Except that you can’t do everything! If you're too busy trying to do everything, you can never actually enjoy anything. Try to eliminate things that aren’t important and focus on the valuable things in life.
3) Don’t fill your schedule up as much as you possibly can! Choose three important tasks that you want to accomplish, give yourself Pme to do what you want to get done so you don’t have to rush through it.
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4) Live in the moment! Don’t dwell on the past, and don’t think too much about the future, just focus on the li#le moments that mean the most in life. Make memories that will last a lifePme.
5) Do breathing exercises daily to eliminate stress. Yoga is another great way to center your mind and eliminate stress, and stretch you muscles.
6) Exercise and eat well! The healthier you are the be#er you will feel. Fill your body with nutrients and vitamins. It’s important that you have lots of energy to do the everyday demanding tasks of life.
7) Get lots of sleep. It’s important that you stay well rested, and recharge your body every night, so when you wake up you do it with a fresh and replenished mind and soul.
8) Spend Pme with people that make you feel happy. Family and friends are important people to have in your life. Make the most of the Pme you have here on this earth and spend it with the people you love.
9) Be sociable and don’t just lock yourself away in your room. Be open and let your guard down, it’s important to let people in, and be open about things because you never know who could help you in life if you never try to be open and share things.
10) Travel to different places, meet many different people, and allow yourself to learn new things in life. Dare to be different, always be kind to others, and never hold back in life. Do everything you want in life, and live life with no regrets, because you only live once.
As Christmas is fast approaching, everyone is scrounging around for last minute gifts for people that they have either forgotten, or just didn't have the time to go find the perfect one for. Although many people just can't find the time to go and get gifts, it is also very common that people just can't seem to afford them. In this day in age it is very hard to have enough money to buy for
everyone in your life, so here are five cheap things you can buy or make that will do the trick!
1. Cookies Baking cookies is always a great gift idea to give someone. Whether it’s a friend, family member or teacher, everyone loves Christmas treats and it will do the trick at a small cost! Here is a recipe for a cookie you could make! http://allrecipes.com/recipes/holidays-and-events/christmas/desserts/christmas-cookies/ 2. Flowers Flowers are a simple gesture that is loved by many, and you don't have to buy 40$ roses! There are beautiful flowers at a low cost of 5$ that you could buy for a loved one! Grandmothers or girlfriends usually love flowers, and if you're on a low budget, they will
absolutely love it! Just add in a homemade card and you are all set!
3. Christmas Card Every year many families send out Christmas cards to relatives. Although this is categorized as a family or couple thing, you can do it alone too! Whether you find a cheap place for it to be done or you create it yourself, it is a small gesture everyone would appreciate. This type of gift is perfect for distant relatives who you hardly see but you are still obligated to buy something for. Post a recent photo of you alone, or grab your dog and family members and update others about your life!
4. Chocolates or Candy Everyone loves chocolates and candies! You can go to your local dollar store or a bulk barn where you can stock up on treats that will cost you very little. Friends and family will appreciate this gift greatly. Everyone has a sweet tooth over the holidays, and this will do the trick!
5. A Book It is not hard to go to the bookstore and find a book for under ten dollars! This would be a perfect gift for your bookworm loved one, and they will never know how much you spent! Usually anyone with a passion for reading will appreciate
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I hope these tips helped you along with your Christmas present ideas! Don't forget that Christmas is not about giving and receiving…those things are a bonus! As long as you spread love and cheer, everyone should be happy no matter what! Merry Christmas!
Rock climbing is a social and engaging way to exercise the enPre body. Personally, it is one of my favorite physical acPviPes, simply because you compete with yourself. The sport involves a conPnuous aspect of growth and adapPon because no two faces, walls, or terrains are alike. As a climber, the majority of Pme is spent planning and trying dozens of new approaches. SomePmes its trial and error that gets you through a route, and other Pmes you figure it out intuiPvely; that’s the beauty of it for many, including myself.
Saint John area has a great climbing circle that is both welcoming and construcPve for all newcomers. NBCC has a large sized complex with a wide variety of wall types. There are cerPfied climbers and friendly faces eager to share advice and some Pps. Hop on a belay with a grounded partner, or try one of the four auto-‐belayers for both a quick and safe climb. They meet most Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7pm-‐10pm and run on donaPons. This wall has a rich learning atmosphere and is a great place to start if you are interested.
Indoor walls offer a variety of holds, however, for most the love of climbing goes outdoors. Unique terrains all over the world are seen as new environments for extreme climbers and hikers to conquer. There is a wild playground out there for those interested; but the risks involved are fatal. For a lot of people this is what seems to deter their curiosity. Outdoor climbing has many dangers and
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accidents undoubtedly occur; but it isn’t fair to professionals who establish and promote new regulaPons and maintain reputable safety standard to be trumped because of a sPgmaPzed fear.There are definitely safe ways for it to be done. The dangers lie in the discrePon and decision making of the person leading or par-‐taking.
Carelessness can get anyone hurt or killed, and there are many instances it has done exactly that. In popular foreign climbing areas, locals and self-‐proclaimed tour guides are somePmes the cause. Their knowledge and familiarity with the popular tourist desPnaPon is seen as a way to scam money from thrill seekers. However, what they know about their lands terrain is somePmes not enough and the trip becomes a serious risk adventurers unknowingly take. Other Pmes it’s the fixaPon of an obstacle, route, or given spot that has potenPal dangers, but is overlooked. This usually happens because of opportunity, pressure, or the sheer thrill and excitement of trying it out. Obviously we can’t necessarily make the acPvity 100% safe everywhere in the world, but
what it all boils down to is one golden rule; those who choose to take on extreme obstacles and condiPons must consider personal safety, and the well-‐being of others ahead ofany other personal or group agenda. Using common sense has saved many lives and ignoring it has leJ countless bodies unrecovered.
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It’s Pme to accept the truth: Santa Claus is creepy. I’ve never understood why children are not afraid when told about a clearly disturbed elderly, fat man. Do they not understand that he wants to enter their house when they are sleeping, and pull a reverse burglary by leaving them a present? The whole concept of Saint Nick is a frightening tale that should be very concerning.
As far as we know he is immortal, considering he has been around for generaPons, pulling the same scheme. Every year children write le#ers to this creep, telling him what they desire the most. Let’s face the facts, there is clearly something wrong with him to want to live in the North Pole. He is the role model for unhealthy eaPng. This disturbingly jolly man, always depicted wearing an extremely weird ou_it, enslaves elves and forces them to make toys for children. He does this simply because he wants to break into their house for some cookies and milk. He has a serious addicPon and someone ought to stage an intervenPon. Maybe the wife who never leaves the toy factory in the North Pole.
Ever wonder why there is never a Mrs. Claus sighPng? Well I have a running theory that Santa has her locked away somewhere, forcing her to saPsfy his junk food problem. There is another aspect to this odd man: He knows when you are sleeping, awake, bad, or good. So it is pracPcally a given that he knows when you are in the shower as well. And why does he have a “naughty list” as well? What about his farming of reindeer or flying around in a sleigh? Do you even know how fast he would have to travel in order to make it to every house with a child? Why force him down a chimney when not all houses have them? Wouldn’t he have to go through the front door somePmes? These are quesPons you should all be asking yourselves.
Now, aJer you have read this arPcle you may think that I was one of those children who got coal in my stocking. You are wrong, I am simply a concerned ciPzen who is wondering why no one ever quesPoned why Santa wanted socks hung in your house in the first place. When the twenty forth of December roles around this year I encourage you to think about how when night falls, an old guy who loves, but doesn’t have children, will break into your house and will either give you what you desire most or give you coal.
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The requirement that Santa would have to meet to be able to travel the world in one night is completely astronomical. According to Linda Harden in her article “Is There a Santa Clause”there are many factors to consider.
The time Santa has to travel the entire earth is only 31 hours thanks to time zones and the planetary rotation. Since Santa has to visit every kid on the planet that celebrates Christmas he has about 378 million kids that need presents. At a rate of 3.5 children per house that's 91.8 million homes that he would have to visit in that one night, which leaves 822.6 visits per second needed to visit every house on that list, that means that big old Santa has 1/1000th of a second to climb down the chimney place the presents under the tree eat the cookies and milk then climb up the chimney again and tack off. Assume that every home (91.8 million) are evenly dispersed on the earth, this means it is about. 78 miles between household, a total of 75-‐1/2 million miles to cover every house that celebrates Christmas. This means that Santa's sleigh is moving at 650 miles
per second, 3,000 times the speed of sound. Falcon HTV-‐2 is an unmanned craft that travels through the Earth's atmosphere at approximately 13,000 miles per hour. Just for reference and seeing that conventional reindeer can only run at a top speed of 15 miles /hour.
Now for the gifts, the weight of all the presents in the sleigh considering if each child only gets one present weighing 2 pounds the sleigh would have to carry 321,300 tons, not counting Santa which is always depicted as being overweight. Gathering that the pulling capabilities of the average reindeer can only carry a max of 300 pounds even if we look at `lying reindeer being able to pull 10 times that amount we would
require 214,200 reindeer This increases the payload to 353,430 tons (Harden, n.d.).
353,000 tons traveling at 650 miles per second has substantial air resistance this means the friction between the reindeer and the air will cause an enormous amount of heat. The `irst of the reindeer will absorb 14.3 quintillion joules of energy per second each. The result of which would lead to them bursting into `lame almost instantaneously the entire
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reindeer team will be vaporized within 4.26 thousandths of a second meanwhile Santa will be subjected to 17,500.06 gs A 250-‐pound Santa would be pinned to the back of his sleigh by 4,315,015 pounds of force unable to do anything about his situation leaving him unable to deliver any presents to the children of the world.
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Original Title: IS THERE A SANTA CLAUS?
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“The Physics of Santa Claus” phys org. Dec 23, 2004. WEB. December 11 2014 “The Physics Of Santa Claus” http://nathanshaveninvasion.blogspot.ca/2013/06/the-‐physics-‐of-‐santa-‐claus.html. June 4, 2013, WEB. December 12 2014
King William’s War - This war was fought between 1688 to 1697, it is also known as the Second Indian War. It was the North American equivalent of the Nine Years war, being fought in Europe at the same time. The war was fought between King William III of England and the French colonies of King Louis XIV of France in North America. The reason for the conflict was because England wanted control in North America, but France had already become quite well established. The war was ended after nine years of fighting and several large battles and sieges. With the signing of the Treaty of Ryswick, all borders were returned to where they had been before the war.
Queen Anne’s War - This war was part of the War of the Spanish Succession and was fought between 1702 and the year 1713. Like King William’s War, it was fought for the control of North America. The war was fought between Queen Anne of Great Britain and King Louis XIV of France and also a third party, the Iroquois confederacy. The war was fought on three fronts, Spanish Florida, New England, and in Newfoundland. Peace was finally created with the signing of the Treaty
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Treaty of Utrecht - This was actually a series of individual peace treaties and not just one document. It was signed on April 11th 1713, in Utrecht, present day Netherlands. Signers of this peace treaty were Louis XIV of France, Philip V of Spain, and also those parties who had been against them during the wars, Anne of Great Britain, John V of Portugal, Victor Amadeus II of Savoy, and also the Dutch Republic then known as the United Provinces.
Fortress Louisburg - The fortress was built by the French between 1720 and 1740 on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Apart from Quebec City, it was the largest French settlement in North America. The fortress was attacked in 1745, and then again in 1758. The British were capable of taking over during the second siege. They destroyed the fortress in 1760, to prevent the French from coming back in the future. The fortress has since been rebuilt and now is a Historical site of Canada.
Expulsion of the Acadians - This event occurred between August 10, 1755 – July 11, 1764. In literally one sentence, it was the forced removal of the Acadian (French) people by the British from what is now the Maritime provinces. They deported them to what was then the Thirteen colonies, and then after 1758 the Acadians were deported to France. Many Acadians fled to Louisiana and are now known as Cajuns. The British did this to make room for their own settlers, coming from England. It is estimated that about 11,500 Acadians were deported by the British.
Deportations of the Acadians Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia, 1755 - George Craig - Université de Moncton
The Seven Years War - This war took place between 1754 and 1763. It was fought between almost all of the great European powers, including France, Great Britain, Prussia, Russia, and also the Hapsburg Dominions ruled by Empress Maria Theresa. This war included The Battle of The Plains of Abraham in Quebec. This war was absolutely huge, and was fought in almost every corner of the globe, from North America to the African Coast. The war concluded with the signing of four different treaties. Not all of the countries had been fighting each other, many were fighting only because they had an ally who needed their aid. The main object of the war was to gain overseas territories, not only in North America, but South America and Africa as well.
Treaty of Paris - This treaty was signed in Paris, France, on 10 February 1763. The treaty ended the seven years war in North America between Britain and France. It was Great Britain who gained in this treaty, gaining the majority of France’s possessions in North America. The Treaty of Paris greatly affected what was left of French North America in several ways. Britain promised to allow Roman Catholicism in the colonies, but top positions such as governor were only held by Anglicans. Quebec was given its own set of laws, different from that of the rest of Canada. The Acadians were allowed to return, but were not welcome in English Nova Scotia. They were forced to settle in New Brunswick.
The Royal Proclamation of 1763 - This was a proclamation issued on October 9th, 1763 by King George III after the seven years war. It regulated colony expansion, management of the French colonies, and it established government for the following four areas: Quebec, West Florida, East Florida, and Grenada. The proclamation is one of the first documents that deals with aboriginal rights, and the lands they occupy. The document created serious tension within the thirteen colonies, and it is thought that it may have been one of the causes of the American Revolution.
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The American Revolution - This political revolution took place between 1765 and 1783. In this revolution, the thirteen colonies were successful in breaking away from Great Britain. It is estimated that at least ten percent of the population was still loyal to King George III for various reasons. Many fled to England, and to the West Indies, but the
majority fled to Canada. The Revolutionary government tried to persuade the British colonies in Canada to join them in their fight for independence. They were unsuccessful.
The War of 1812 - This war began on June 18th 1812 and concluded on February 18th 1815. It was fought between the American Colonies, and Great Britain. It resolved many issues not resolved during the American Revolution. The Americans tried to expand into Canada, but were unsuccessful. The war ended in a stalemate, with neither side gaining anything. Although for the Canadians it was seen as a victory, because it created a sense of Nationalism. The USA remembered it as the war that the Canadians burned Washington, including the White House.
The Rebellions of 1837 - These rebellions lasted from December 7th 1837, to December 8th 1838. Like the previous two military conflicts, it was between the British colonies in North America, and the USA. The rebellions were two armed uprisings that took place in Lower and Upper Canada, and were inspired by the republican ideals of the people living there. The rebellions did not last long, and ended with the rebels being arrested and later tried. Most were found guilty and publicly hanged. This rebellion is said to have influenced the ration of the British North America Act of 1840.
Winter and fall are the cold seasons and almost everyone is or has been sick recently. Colds suck big time, and nobody likes to have them; especially for longer than a couple of days. Although, the sad truth is that they normally last for weeks, sometimes a month or more, and it is deadly. So, since some colds take forever to get rid of, I’m going to give you some tips on how to help cure them!
1. Drink lots of fluids. By drinking water, hot teas, juices, etc... it will help you flush out the virus from your body and keep you hydrated so that you won't get even more sick. Becoming dehydrated while sick will just cause you to feel even worse, and may even lead to catching another cold (maybe even the flu) on top of your current cold!
2. Take vitamins. Taking vitamin C or any other vitamins will aid your immune system to fight your cold. You do not just have to take pills or supplements to get the vitamins, by eating oranges, and other fruits and vegetables you can also gain the helpful vitamins.
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3. Sleep. Sleeping will give you more energy to fight off your cold, and will make you feel better. Whenever you’re sick, you are also most likely tired and that is because your body is working so hard to fight the cold off that it is causing you to be drowsy. So, by going to bed earlier, or taking nap, you will be helping your body profoundly.
4. Take appropriate medication. Take cold and sinus medicine and ibuprofen to help fight off the infection. Your immune system isn’t as strong as it may think it is, so by taking medication you will be helping it out and making the fight to your cure so much easier.
By doing these 4 things your cold will hopefully be over quickly! Good luck.
OJen when we think of intelligence our mind seems to picture school work or knowing lots of facts. However recent studies have shown that there are 8 different type of intelligence. Keep in mind people are not limited to being intelligent in one way. In many cases people have different characterisPcs that fall into the category of intelligence.
StarPng with something called “Visual-‐SpaPal Intelligence” People with Visual intelligence are most likely arPsPc. They are very aware of their surroundings and are good at remembering images. They have a great sense of direcPon. They like to draw, paint and read maps. Learning best through drawings and visual aids is a strong suit. Common characterisPcs are, being good at solving visual puzzles, enjoying geometry in school, being good at drawing and can visualize pictures in head and noPcing colors and shapes, enjoys photography. People who have the characterisPcs of Visual-‐SpaPal Intelligence could have the following career paths arPst, architect, graphic designer or engineer.
People with LinguisPc intelligence, people who are talented with words. They enjoy reading, wriPng and learning languages. They have an ability to teach and explain things to others. They learn best by reading, taking notes and going to lectures. Common CharacterisPcs are, noPces grammaPcal mistakes, oJen speaks of what they have read and they like to use "fancy" words ,loves word games, cherishes their book collecPon, easily remembers quotes and famous sayings.
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Next, there is Logical -‐ MathemaPcal Intelligence. People with Logical intelligence are abstract thinkers and are a#racted to logic and reasoning. They are good at invesPgaPon and scienPfic processes. They learn best by logic. Career Matches are scienPst, mathemaPcian, lawyer/a#orney, doctor, accountant, bookkeeper, computer programmer.
For all the fitness fanaPcs Bodily-‐KinesthePc Intelligence is probably for you. Strengths: physical movement, motor control. Those who have high bodily-‐kinesthePc intelligence are said to be good at body movement, performing acPons and physical control. People who are strong in this area tend to have excellent hand-‐eye coordinaPon and dexterity.
People who have strong musical intelligence are good and thinking in pa#erns, rhythms and sounds. They have a strong appreciaPon for music and are oJen good at musical composiPon and performance. CharacterisPcs of musical intelligence are enjoy singing and playing musical instruments, recognizing musical pa#erns and tones easily and good at remembering songs and melodies, rich understanding of musical structure, rhythm and notes. PotenPal Career Choices are musician, composer or a singer.
If you’re a social bu#erfly you are probably interpersonally intelligent. This is being good with people and thriving with social interacPons. They are good at reading, empathize and understanding others. Good at working with others and have many friends. They tend to learn best through interacPon and dialogue. Common CharacterisPcs are being empathePc, extraverted, enjoying social events, loving groups and crowds.
Basically the opposite of interpersonally intelligent is an individual who is strong in interpersonal intelligence is good at being aware of their own emoPonal states, feelings and moPvaPons. They tend to enjoy self-‐reflecPon and analysis, including day-‐dreaming, exploring relaPonships with others and assessing their personal strengths. Their strengths are introspecPon and self-‐reflecPon. This means that they are good at analyzing their strengths and weaknesses and enjoys analyzing theories and ideas. They also tend to have excellent self-‐awareness and clearly understand the basis for their own moPvaPons and feelings.
Finally we have naturalist intelligence that involves how sensiPve an individual is towards nature and the world around them. Individuals who excel in this intelligence typically are interested in growing plants and/or taking care of animals. A famous example of this would be Steve Irwin. These types of intelligence would oJen be found with someone who works as a zoo keeper or veterinarian.
With all eight of these different types of intelligence everyone can relate to at least one. The advantages of knowing what type of intelligence you have includes maybe coming to regard intellectual ability more broadly. You will provide opportuniPes for yourself to learn based on your needs, interests and
talents. You could demonstrate and share strengths. Building strengths gives a person the moPvaPon to be a "specialist." This can in turn lead to increased self-‐esteem.
After eating hundreds of Christmas cookies, you’re bound to get thirsty, so here is a recipe for a delicious Christmasy beverage that you and your family will be sure to enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces Blackberry Puree
2 ounces white cranberry juice
2 to 3 ounces sparkling water
1 sprig mint, for garnish
Directions:
Place blackberry puree and cranberry juice in a champagne flute. Add sparkling water to fill. Garnish with mint. This recipe is for one, so create as many as you like by copying the recipe.
This recipe is simple, and delicious and only takes few ingredients! Making these for your friends and family over the holidays will definitely give you some best friend/daughter/son points! Enjoy your cranberry sparklers, and have happy holidays!
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The streets in the Spanish city of Seville were crowded as thousands turned out to pay their respects to the individual who had been the most titled woman in the world. María del Rosario Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, 18th Duchess of Alba, had passed away at on 20 November 2014 at the age of 88, after contracting pneumonia. Her funeral the following day was held at the 16th century Seville Cathedral, in a ceremony that befitted the woman who was loved by a nation.
Born on 28 March, 1926, at the Liria Palace in Madrid, the Duchess had lived life to the fullest. In her early adult years, the Duchess has posed for Richard Avedon and Cecil Beaton, as well as appearing on the cover of Time and Harper's Bazaar. Even in her later years, the Duchess continued to make headlines in Spanish media. In 1947, she married Don Luis Martínez de Irujo y Artázcoz in a wedding which is thought to have been the most expensive ever.
It is speculated that it cost over 20 million pesetas. This union produced 6 children. Since the death of her husband in 1972, the duchess has remarried twice, most recently in 2011 to Alfonso Díez Carabantes, a civil servant who was 24 years her junior. Her children and relatives objected and in response to this, the Duchess gave her children details of her will, which excluded Diez. Her wealth was estimated to be around 3 billion Euros.
A descendant of King James II, she holds the record for being the most titled noble in history. Cayetana was 7 times a Duchess, 19 times a Marquise, 22 times a Countess, as well as being a Viscountess, a Countess-Duchess and holding the
manorial title of Lady. It was also rumoured during the referendum in Scotland over independence, that the Duchess was the closest heir to the Scottish throne if Scotland should gain independence from the UK. Upon her death the many titles were ceded to her children. Each child also received one of her many palaces. These palaces contain the Duchess’s collection of about 50,000 pieces of artwork and 18,000 rare books.
The Duchess of Alba was well-known by the Spanish people, she was the European equivalent of an American Hollywood actress. Whatever she did was on the grandest scale imaginable. At her wedding in 2011, the Duchess surprised and delighted the crowds by dancing the flamenco in celebration. With her cloud of white hair and face moulded by plastic surgery, the life loving duchess will be remembered fondly by the people of Spain for many years to come.
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We can all feel it coming. It's in the lights, the snow and the songs: Christmas!
It's finally that time of year again when we all raid the stores for the best gifts and delicious foods. The stress and sweat from trying to make it the best time of the year. But, the relatives are coming, like it or not. That one strange aunt and uncle that your mother forces you to pretend to like, and the cousins that take over your room and never stop bothering you. This can be extremely stressful and infuriating, so, here are some tips on how to survive relatives over Christmas break:
1. Fake smiles. As long as you're smiling, laughing and pretending to have fun they will not bother you as much. This can probably cause you to get away without having to speak or interact with them as much.
2. Hide in the bathroom. If you ever start to feel over stressed or need to get away, just run to the bathroom. Take some time to yourself, calm down and then go back out. You can probably only do this once every hour so that people will not be suspicious. The reason for the bathroom and not your bedroom or another room is because people cannot just barge into the bathroom –it’s your private time.
3. Keep busy. Help your parents with cooking, decorating, or wrapping last minute gifts so that you do not have to engage as much. Volunteer to make the gravy, or help your mom icing the cookies and mix the punch. Your family will end up thinking you’re just a good daughter/son, and that you’re not just trying to get away from them!
So, as long as you keep to these 3 things you will most likely be safe. Remember: it's normally only a couple of days that they are visiting, so you just need to deal with it for a short while. Good luck, and happy holidays! and crazy family Christmas by circulating
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Let’s talk about high school. While there have undoubtedly been many great moments over the years, there have also been some…. questionable ones. School is a learning experience outside of the classroom too; from dealing with social interactions, to being exposed to new experiences. As senior students, we’ve accumulated a vast knowledge of the `iner points of institutionalized education. As a member of this graduating class, I’d like to pass along a list of things school has taught me, for better or for worse.
1. Getting up early for the bus has taught me that 6am isn’t a time or place, but rather, it’s an emotion
2. Writing an essay at 3am changes you as a person.
3. Some procrastination is inevitable, but don’t procrastinate in all of your classes. You will suddenly have `ive assignments, three projects, and a test all due the next day…and you will cry.
4. Be kind to others, we’re all just trying to get by on this little blue sphere.
5. Be respectful to teachers. You don’t have to be best friends, but life is 1000 times easier when you have a professional relationship with them…
6. Plus, teachers are more inclined to give you extensions and other nice favours if they don’t hate your guts.
7. Avoid group projects. You will lose all faith in humanity, and perhaps develop a misanthropic complex.
8. Swearing and being rude in class is not funny. The class may laugh, but we’re laughing at you, not with you.
9. Get involved! School is essentially misery, unless you have at least one positive/fun activity to look forward to.
10. Joining activities/sports is a sure-‐`ire way to make friends, because all members have something in common.
11. Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell.
12. Don’t worry about what people think of you. Everyone is so self-‐centered that they probably don’t even notice your supposed “`laws”, so be yourself!
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13. Relax. Failing that one test doesn’t mean that all your hopes and dreams are shattered. Keep things in perspective, and remember that mistakes happen.
14. On that note, don’t be afraid of making mistakes! Ask questions in class, and offer your responses, even if they end up being incorrect. Making sure that you understand material for tests is WAY more important than any kids who laugh. When exams roll around, no one will remember if you screwed up a math problem, because they’ll all be wishing they asked questions in class too.
15. Don’t be one of those kids who scream when the lights go down during an assembly or presentation. Darkness should be a familiar concept by now. Honestly.
16. If you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t say it online. Everyone can check Facebook/Twitter/Ask.fm/Instagram, and it’s only a matter of time before word gets around. It’s #awkward.
17. Never rely on the school printers. Have several backup plans for printing assignments, because the printers will always break on the days you most need them to work.
18. Don’t make fun of others. This should be obvious by now, but bullying is still inexplicably a problem. Be tolerant of gender, race, sexuality, appearance, interests, and religion! There are seven billion people on this planet, and not a single person cares about a cruel or misinformed opinion. Keep any negativity to yourself.
19. Work as hard as you can (without having a mental breakdown). You’ll reap the bene`its, whether academically or through extracurricular activities. Although it sounds cliché, it’s really worth it.
20. Carpe Diem…seize the day! One day, high school will be a distant chapter in the story of your life, and you’ll want to remember it fondly.
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A saying is a short, pithy expression that generally contains advice or
wisdom. Now if you think about it we have so many that are strange and yet we conPnue to use them in our day to day life. The origins of these phrases are oJen unexpected in the following arPcle I will talk about the top five sayings in my mind and their origin.
“Bite the Bullet”
Meaning: AccepPng something difficult or unpleasant.
Origin: In the First World War there was no Pme to administer anesthesia before emergency surgery during ba#le. The surgeon made paPents bite down on a bullet in an a#empt to distract them from the pain.
“Cat Got Your Tongue?”
Meaning: Something said when a person is at a loss for words
History: This certain saying refers to the pracPce of cufng out the tongues of liars and blasphemers and feeding them to cats.
“Give the Cold Shoulder”
Meaning: A rude way of telling someone he or she isn’t welcome or ignoring someone.
History: In medieval England it was actually regarded as a polite gesture. AJer a feast, the host would let his guests know it was Pme to leave by giving them a cold piece of meat from the shoulder of beef, mu#on, or pork.
“Rub the Wrong Way”
Meaning: To irritate, bother, or annoy someone.
History: In colonial America, servants were required to wet-‐rub and dry-‐rub the oak-‐board floors each week. Doing it against the grain caused streaks to form, making the wood look awful and irritaPng the homeowner.
“Sleep Tight”
Meaning: You wish for someone to sleep well.
Origin: During Shakespeare’s Pme, ma#resses were secured on bed frames by ropes. In order to make the bed firmer, one had to pull the ropes to Pghten the ma#ress.
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Q: How do I know if someone likes me?
If they show signs of being interested in you, for example: talking to you on a regular basis, doing things that you like to get your a#enPon, sifng near you, etc. If you feel a connecPon between you and that person, they probably like you. Also, asking them might help you find out if they like you. REMEMBER: if they do not like you back, it is not the end of the world.
Q: How can I make new friends?
Join groups, sports teams or clubs that you are interested in and you will most likely find people that you enjoy being with. You can also find friends at your work place, or at events.
Q: How to get quesPons for my advice column?
I am not really sure. You could try asking your friends for quesPons, but if that fails you can google always some, or make them up.
Q: How to successfully babysit?
Do things that the child enjoys. Be acPve and do not just put them in front of the T.V. and expect them to behave. Children like to discover new things and use their imaginaPon –so use yours as well! Let them be as wild and creaPve as they can be. Keep things interesPng, and do not stop moving (unless you are eaPng, or something). Tire them out as best as you can so that by the end of the sifng you can relax.
Q: If I punch myself in the face will it hurt?
Probably, depending on how hard you hit yourself. I would not recommend it.
Q: Why do my friends ignore my texts?
They might be busy doing other things like homework, cleaning, working, etc… Or maybe they secretly hate you. Who knows?
Q: Why did my mom call me 5 Pmes and then ignore my calls back?
Moms are strange, exoPc creatures that are not to be quesPoned. She is probably mad at you for not answering her calls and is giving you a taste of your own medicine. It is best to apologize even if you do not understand why you are in trouble. Just go with the flow, she will get over it eventually.
Q: I heard that green tea is really good for you, why is that?
I am just a mere advice columnist for a high school paper, not a health professional. Google it or ask a doctor.
Q: Why am I so hilarious?
I ask myself this quesPon every day, and I sPll have not found the answer.
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