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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 & Dips Recipes: Easy dips: 1 of 44

TEX-MEX DIP Here 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 beans 2 medium ripe avocados splash of lemon juice 1 cup sour cream 1/2 pkg taco seasoni...
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. Ho...
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should colleges require summer reading of incoming freshmen?: 5 of 11

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 writte...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Not a fan of aerobics? Try these exercises: 3 of 6

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 purcha...
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dips Recipes: Spinach and mushroom dip: 1 of 2

This is one of my favorite appetizer recipes. I have made it on a number of occasions for a variety of different people and it is always a hit. If you are taking it to a party, you can make and bake it ahead of time and just pop it in the microwave to warm it up. It tastes great served with multigrain Wheat Thins but I also ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Scrapbooking your bachelorette party: 1 of 1

It is your best friend's last night out as a single girl, you know it is going to be memorable and you want to make sure those memories last. A Bachelorette Party Scrapbook when done right can be an excellent memento for any soon-to-be married girl. Begin by buying a pretty album with 20 pages minimum. An 8x8 album is probab...
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary TV series: Should 'Veronica Mars' stay on the air?: 1 of 1

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...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Drink recipes: Tequila sunrise: 6 of 10

Tequila Sunrise is a cocktail consisting primarily of tequila. It is usually served on the rocks in a highball glass with a cherry and orange slice garnish. It is named for the way it looks because the tequila and orange juice on the bottom with the grenadine floating above look like a sunrise. Some variations include the Vo...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Drink recipes: Zombie: 5 of 8

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...
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving 7 tips on saving money: 91 of 135

The key to successfully saving money is making small changes instead of drastic cuts. Here are seven helpful money saving tips: One For one week, write down exactly how much you spend and on what. Chances are you will be shocked by how much you actually spend on certain items. Writing everything down not only shows you where...