She must have been 6 years old, a beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was absolutely pouring rain outside. We stood under the awning, on the sidewalk just outside the door of the supermarket. As the deluge continued, we all waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature had messed up their hurried day. Her voice was so …
Easter Island is one of the most mysterious locations on Earth. The mysterious statues, the Moa, with their long staring eyes looking into the distance as if warding off invaders, or beseeching distant travelers to come closer, are still the center of archaeological debate. Now Easter Island’s a center of wonder again, because scientists have unearthed a new compound that …
Will’s Thoughts – Canada Should Help Canada Before It Helps Others Canada needs to help Canada before it helps others: I agree with helping our global neighbours, when and where possible, but for all things there is a time and a season, and in my opinion, right now isn’t either. Canada is currently giving away what it doesn’t have, burying …
Imagine walking along and seeing a massive city, complete with tall skyscrapers and trees, floating hundreds of feet above a river. That’s what happened in Huangshan City, China, on June 16th, 2011. A mysterious floating island in China had experts puzzled. Scientific mainstream says that its an optical illusion, a complex mirage, or Fata Morgana (images very far away carried …
Will’s Thoughts – Jerks Who Let Their Dogs Bark… And Bark, And Bark I hate jerks who let their dogs bark and bark. This week’s thoughts are for irresponsible and inconsiderate dog owners, specifically those jerk neighbors who let their dogs yip, whine, and bark outside for hour upon hour, day and night, upsetting people for blocks in every direction. …
We may one day soon be surrounded by people who are alive, but have no pulse. Heart disease is mankind’s biggest cause of death, but one doctor is out to change that dramatically. Dr. William Cohn developed the rhythmless heart, likening it to other inventions that don’t mimic nature perfectly. Much like fixed wing aircraft versus birds flapping their wings, …
Will’s Thoughts – Things Learned From Garage Sales I have learned a things lot from garage sales. I have learned to be able to read microscopic signs folded over by the wind from 200 yards away while doing 50 km/h. I have learned to spot balloons through shrubbery and parked vehicles from blocks away. I have learned the names of …
With so much flooding going on, how does a chic girl stay fashionable? The Northern Star scoured the internet to find a solution, and did. We now proudly present, for your aquatic adventures, High Heeled Flippers! They’re perfect for staying in fashion as your home is swept away by raging rivers. Unfortunately, the only High Heeled Flippers that we could …
Will’s Thoughts – Men Becoming Real Men By Being Real Dads It’s time for men to become real men by being real dads: This Father’s Day, ask yourself if you are simply a biological father, or a true Dad. For most men, being a Dad is the most rewarding experience they’ll ever know. But, we’re now living in a time …
