Preparation Needed to be an International Student in Canada from the Philippines

Studying abroad can be a life-changing and exciting experience. Canada is among the most popular destinations for international students, including those from the Philippines. If you are planning to be an international student in Canada, here are some tips to make your transition easier.1. Research the schools: There are many schools and programs in Canada, so make sure you research your options thoroughly. Look for schools that offer programs that interest you and have a good reputation in your area of study.2. Financing: Studying abroad can be expensive, so it's important to plan and budget...

DIY Home Solutions: Other Uses of Stretch Wrap

One man’s trash can be someone else’s treasure. Without having to get all stinky and rummaging through piles of rubbish, I came across another valuable find: stretch wrap. Yes, it’s that unassuming sheet of plastic film – sometimes called stretch film – which companies like Kite Packaging use to keep pallet loads stable enough to transport from one place to another. Now, who would’ve thought that stretch wrap can be used for purposes other than packaging? Here are some ways on how you can use stretch wrap around the house: 1. Dust-proofing items • If that old blender is simply gathering...

Looking Back

Downtown bookstores have begun to stack piles of notebooks and paper pads and department stores have been selling backpacks and lunchboxes in colorful artworks with a variety of school supplies still in display. This familiar sight always brings me back to my early days of school. My father would wake me up at eight in the morning. I will timidly eat breakfast and he will give me a gentle and quick bath and get prepped up with my freshly ironed school uniform. He works at night so he will wait until the class...

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Many SUVs are meant for the soccer mom or construction workers and really do not play to the young, cool, and hip crowd. You might be able to get a used Hummer for a decent price, but it's a monster of an SUV, and what do you do with it? Then there's the Land Rover LR4 which is cool and still has a great stylish feel, but it is not too fresh. Another SUV out there, the Range Rover Evoque, looks cool, stylish, and elegant, but lacks the rough and tough durability and horse power that true SUVs have. The answer to your problems comes from Toyota and has continued to exude the cool, tough,...

The Versatility of Halloumi: Top Tips and Hints

Originating in Cyprus, halloumi is a cheese that’s traditionally made from sheep’s milk, although cow and goat milk is sometimes used in its manufacture for supermarkets. It’s unusual in that, due to its high melting point, it doesn’t melt when heated like you would expect a cheese to do. This means that it can be grilled and fried, adding intense flavour to a dish. As far as nutrition is concerned, 100g of halloumi provides 320 calories, while there are also reduced fat and ‘lighter’ options available for the diet-conscious. Available from supermarkets who offer world cheeses and also...