Author Archives: kmart239

Earth Day is Celebrated by More Than 190 Countries

Posted on April 22, 2014 by kmart239

Have you planted a tree today? It is Earth Day, a day to celebrate our planet and encourage improvement of the environment. When you think about it though Earth Day should be every day. We inhabit this planet and pollute …

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South Korean Ferry Sinks with Hundreds of Students on Board

Posted on April 21, 2014 by kmart239

This story sounds like one of my worst nightmares. To me, a ferry ride seems totally safe. Even if it were to start sinking surely nobody ever dies on a ferry, right? That is not the case in South Korea. …

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Princess Lacey Loses Battle With Cancer

Posted on April 14, 2014 by kmart239

The NCAA tournament is over now and while Kentucky and UConn put on a great show for the championship game the real standout from the tournament was an eight-year-old girl named Lacey Holsworth, or Princess Lacey as many knew her. …

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Kentucky and UConn Prepare to Face Off in Championship Game

Posted on April 7, 2014 by kmart239

Once Michigan State lost their chance to move on to the final four in the NCAA tournament watching the games seemed like a waste of time. Who cares if it is not the Spartans, right? Well despite their unfortunate loss …

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Dandelions Make Surprise Appearances In Your Wine

Posted on March 31, 2014 by kmart239

I am originally from the northeast where pesky dandelions were bountiful, and somewhat annoying to the average gardener. Now living in Florida I do not see them as often except occasionally in unattended to landscape. Growing up I always found …

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Twelve-Year-Old Texas Girl Undergoes Weight Loss Surgery

Posted on March 24, 2014 by kmart239

Many of us struggle with weight problems and body image issues.  Society puts a lot of pressure on us to look perfect all the time, especially girls. So reflect back to when you were twelve years old. Middle school is …

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Ben & Jerry’s Share New Core Flavors With The World

Posted on March 17, 2014 by kmart239

I know what you are thinking- Ben & Jerry’s is perfect and there is no possible way to improve on that. You are wrong. Earlier this month the ice cream kings released their new “core” line. It is safe to …

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Father of Newtown Shooter Speaks to the New Yorker

Posted on March 10, 2014 by kmart239

The nation was shocked back in December of 2012 when news broke out that a gunman had gone on a shooting spree at a small elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. We can all recall back to the news stories, just …

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National Margarita Day Celebrated this Weekend

Posted on February 24, 2014 by kmart239

 

February 22 is a day that society celebrates and honors a cherished beverage choice. Loved and consumed by millions around the world, margaritas hold a special place in many people’s hearts. They are so famous that even Jimmy Buffet …

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North Korea is Running Modern Day Concentration Camps

Posted on February 17, 2014 by kmart239

 

If you have seen the documentary Camp 14 then you may have a little insight on what is going on in North Korea. The documentary follows a young man who used to be a prisoner in one of the …

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