Category Archives: Environment

My Amazing Weekend in Gainesville

I recently went to Gainesville to spend some time with my girlfriend because our three year anniversary was this weekend. I know this really isn’t news worthy but it is something that i find truly amazing and beautiful. As I …

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Netherlands Adopts Glow-in-the-Dark Roads

The Netherlands being the forward thinking and boundary pushing country they are have replaced streetlights on a small stretch of highway lasting about 500 meters long with glow in the dark road markings. These road marks, created by Studio Roosegaarde, …

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Killing of Black Bears Following Lake Mary Mauling Leaves Many Upset.

Following the mauling of Lake Mary resident Terri Frana last Saturday, many are calling for a change in the way wildlife are treated after such an event.

Many neighborhoods have been frequented as of late by black bears in their …

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Pro-Russian protesters take over a police building in Ukrainian city!!!

This morning Pro-Russian protesters took over a police building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Horlivka. Protesters confronted police and walked through the building, which had small fires burning and broken windows. Onlookers shouted at a severely beaten man in …

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The Joys Of Becoming The Mother of Two Orphan Baby Kittens

As I was about to write my blog earlier today, my friend and I decided to go to the printing center in Knights Circle instead. It was a good thing that we did because on the way to the entrance …

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UCF String Ensemble, why you should know about this!

I went to the UCF String Ensemble this past Friday night not knowing what it was about or who was performing but I knew it was free and that was enough. The concert consisted of three ensembles and two programs.…

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University of Central Florida Knight-Thon Raises $392,831 For Children’s Miracle Network

Many UCF students wish that they can be a part of something big but do not know where exactly to start. Many of these want to help children and make a difference in their worlds.

Knighton is UCF’s annual dance …

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What Happens When We Recycle

When it comes to a clean environment, the country seems to be split in terms of the level or importance and the hierarchy on the social agenda. But regardless of how hard of a “tree hugger” you are, (or not) …

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Scientists Developing Bio-Materials to Replace Furniture

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are working on growing living materials form biological particles. The goal is to be able to create every day items that can be replaced by a plant-like material. For instance, a dining room …

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Could Smartphone Curfews Benefit Young Students More Than Punishment?

I found it interesting to read that a city in Japan has created a rule than bans elementary and junior high students from using their phones after 9 P.M.  After 9, they are required to give their phone to their …

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