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Scientific Discoveries this week: 1/26/15
Colorado, USA- Scientists at Colorado State University have invented a device that allows deaf individuals to hear again, not with their ears, but with their tongues. Although the system that attaches on the tongue does not restore hearing, it converts sound into wave vibrations that can be felt by the tongue. The user would then…
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A Trail of Greatness: Wild Movie Review
“I was amazed that what I needed to survive could be carried on my back. And, most surprisingly of all, that I could carry it.”—Cheryl Strayed in Wild. Armed with only a backpack full of camping supplies and her own determination, Cheryl Strayed embarked upon a 1,100-mile solo journey on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)…
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Hope Between the Lines: Salvage the Bones Book Review
Combining a hopeful teenage girl, a prize-winning pitbull, and the hurricane of a lifetime, Jesmyn Ward weaves an unforgettable tale in her heart-wrenching novel “Salvage the Bones.” The story of 15 year-old Esch’s journey to womanhood through the dirt and despair of her Louisiana home, this National Award Winning book will keep readers emotionally hooked…
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Headlines from Around the World: 1/26/15
Attorney General Eric Holder is now barring local and state police departments from seizing assets without warrants or criminal charges. This comes through a new limiting of Equitable Sharing, a federal program that allowed for relatively easy seizures and allowed for the police department making the seizure to keep 80% of the property. The decision…
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Cooking Corner: Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes
As the price of ground beef has been getting higher and higher, it is a good idea to look for some hearty alternatives to the well-loved beef. Ground turkey is currently about half the price of ground beef per pound and is both a healthy and delicious alternative. Here are two recipes with ground turkey…
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Cooking Corner: Everything but the Kitchen Sink Muffins
All that is needed to rectify the horrible situation of waking up minutes just before class is a fast and easy breakfast option. Anything that can be grabbed quickly and munched on during the walk or drive to school will serve hungry students well. What better than a muffin? Muffins are conveniently shaped for holding…
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Munchkin: A Hilarious Game for All Ages
Loot a castle. Slay a dragon. Betray friends and poison neighbors. Sounds like the perfect Friday night. Munchkin is a hilarious card game based on role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. However, unlike DnD, there is no Dungeon Master required to create the game’s story. All gameplays are decided by the cards and the players….
Hidden Remains: Chapter 3: Response
The village elder sighed, his hands tightening over a wooden cane. His eyes slipped shut, remembering the face that the boy had worn before he had revealed crystal violet eyes. It was intriguing to say the least; the child’s reaction was not one anyone would put to a semi-burned village. As for his eyes, no…
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Music Review: Zoe Keating – Into the Trees
Classical music has found a place among modern music, manifesting as strong string solos among synthesized drumbeats or classical composition interlaced with glitch transfusions. At times, these hybridizations result in highly memorable and musically valuable studies in modern electronic music. One such musician, Zoe Keating, helps introduce the listener to a unique and utterly distinct…
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Movie Review: “The Imitation Game”
Based on a true story and by far one of the best movies of 2014, “The Imitation Game” has been nominated for eight oscars.“The Imitation Game” was the English-language debut of director Morten Tyldum. Graham Moore adapted the screenplay from “Alan Turing: The Enigma” by Andrew Hodges. “The Imitation Game” follows the story of Alan…