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I am 29 years old and grew up in Vancouver, Canada. I graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Sociology. Now, I work in the financial industry. In my spare time, I can usually be found reading, watching videos, hanging out with my friends,

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Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Easy dips: 2 of 60
TEX-MEX DIPHere is an easy, quick, and yummy tex-mex dip. It has the potential to become your signature recipe, and will definitely be everyone at the party's favorite dip. Another bonus: it transports well.Ingredients:2/3 can refried beans2 medium ripe avocadossplash of lemon juice1 cup sour cream1/2 pkg taco seasoning mix1 ... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should colleges require summer reading of incoming freshmen?: 3 of 19
Yes, colleges should require summer reading for incoming freshman. College is a big change from high school. Required summer reading helps prepare freshman for this change, while exposing them to new types of written material. It can even be fun if the college chooses the right books.Exposing students to new types of written ... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Zombie: 3 of 9
A Zombie is a strong cocktail made primarily of various types of rum. It is usually served on the rocks in a highball glass and garnished with a cherry. Some people also choose to light it on fire, which is possible because it includes 151 proof rum.The Zombie was invented by Don Beach, and got its name because its high rum c... More..
Sports & Recreation > Kayaking What is freestyle kayaking?: 2 of 6
Freestyle kayaking is a new extreme sport. It involves riding a kayak into fast moving water or rapids and performing tricks. Success is based on completing the hardest tricks possible instead of racing a kayak to the finish line.Many freestyle kayakers practice in flat water as it helps to develop edge control and orientatio... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary TV series: Should 'Veronica Mars' stay on the air?: 1 of 3
Yes, Veronica Mars' should stay on the air. It is definitely one of the best shows on television.Veronica Mars' debuted on UPN in September 2004. When The WB and UPN merged into the CW, Veronica Mars was given then timeslot after Gilmore Girls', a perfect combination for most fans. The show even tweaked its trademark format o... More..
Education > College Search Why do wealthy international students often choose American colleges and universities?: 1 of 3
Wealthy international students often choose American colleges and universities for one simple reason they want to live the American Dream.For many non-Americans, the chance to live in the US is a dream that will never come true. Getting a visa to live in the US is very difficult and most people will never qualify. However, on... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Not a fan of aerobics? Try these exercises: 5 of 11
I used to love aerobics. Then I started working full time and moved into an apartment, and my love of aerobics began to fade. I no longer had the time to go to classes at the gym, and jumping around is usually frowned upon when you live on the 2nd floor. As a result, I had to look for new, lower impact workouts. After purchas... More..
Travel > Public Transportation Public transportation should be free: 21 of 45
As someone who does not have a car and relies on public transit to get almost everywhere, it would seem like a sure bet that I would vote yes on this issue, but I don't think public transportation should be free.I came to my decision after reviewing the cycle of what does transit use the money for, could they replace it, and ... More..
Personal Finance > Mutual Funds Investing: What are bond funds?: 5 of 10
Mutual funds are a type of investment that pools the funds of many investors. Investors buy shares or units in the mutual fund, which in turns hires a professional money manager to invest the money in securities. Bond funds are a type of income-producing mutual fund that invests in bonds. They are suitable for investors who w... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Halloween party suggestions: 2 of 4
Halloween is coming and you want your guests to be spooked. Here are some tested tips that will help you throw the scariest, best Halloween Party ever!INVITATIONSInvite people early. People want to go out for Halloween and will make other plans if you wait too long. Send out an email 3 weeks before letting people know that yo... More..