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A remorseful day for humanity. 100+ students killed, many of which in their teens. Let's take a moment to remember and pray for the innocent lives that we lost in the Peshawar attack, the children who became martyrs. Nothing can justify the killing of innocent people, NOTHING. Today Pakistan bleeds and we bleed with it. "To Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return." 

Save quick and easy!

Money is a mysterious little thing. It works like the golden snitch; getting in and out of your sight in no time. The more you try to contain it, the farther it runs away from you.

 So what's the ultimate secret to saving enough of this funny little thing while still being able to purchase most of the things you want? Well, here it is; the perfect method to never being broke!

First things first, count your money right after you receive it and, in addition to that, know exactly how much of it you have left in store whenever you buy something new. Now of course, by counting it, I don’t mean that you should turn into a greedy little person like Silas Marner or something. Just keep an eye over your how much you spend daily.

So once you're done with this, here's what you do next. Divide your money into groups as soon as it's given to you. Know precisely, how much you have to spend and where. For example, if you're given 200 bucks and you have to buy multiple items like a few chocolates, a hand bag and flowers; allocate the money to each item beforehand. Oh and remember one thing, do NOT mix up the money from one group to another, because if you do that then you might end up spending more cash than you had to on one specific thing, and thus be left with nothing but an empty wallet at the end of the day.

Prioritize! Pay for all the important stuff first. This way, you would save up a lot of money; since you wouldn't be spending extra cash to obtain small unnecessary things that usually disturb your budget!

Save a little of whatever money you have left every day.  Once you are done with all of your trades and transactions for the day; save a small share of your leftover money. Do this repeatedly for a few weeks and may be you’ll be rich enough to buy something really expensive that you wanted to have all along, like an IPhone or a laptop.

In short, be wise whenever dealing with your wealth. Try not to be extravagant. However, don’t go on becoming miserly either. Spend of your substance, but in moderation.

The 7 minute Scientific work out: Tried and Tested by an amature (for real)

The 7 minute workout: Tried and Tested by an amature (for real) 

Among high school students, 44% of girls and 15% of guys try to lose weight but only a few of them actually succeed. 

The reason being? US TEENS DON'T HAVE THE TIME!!! We all are in constant pressure and it comes from everywhere, from our peers to our teachers, from our friends to our family, from our neighbours to our parents. The pressure is inevitable.

We're constantly trying to do better, be more competent, be more likeable, be more smarter; All in order to secure our futures, become more financially stable, become independent and live up to everyone's expectations. We get so lost in the pressure that we forget all about our own health. Even if you're not trying to lose weight, exercise is one of the top ways to cope with stress, which why every teen needs to exercise. 


That's where The 7 minute workout comes in handy. A series of 30 second circuits, in other words, one workout per 30 seconds, with a break of (the time I took) 5 seconds because if you take more than that, you won't feel like doing the rest of it, trust me.

Many websites will tell you how extremely beneficial it is (I'm not denying that fact) but seldom will you find any actually preparing you for what's in store.  So here's a step by step introduction and analysis: 

1) Jumping jacks: I think we've all come across this form of exercise during gym class. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give it a two. 

2) Wall sit: Okay okay okay, I've got to admit, this is pretty hard! But the difficulty varies according to the duration of it. Since we're going to be doing it for 30 seconds, I'll give it a 4.85.

3) Push ups: Well, I gotta be honest here, by the second push up I was done for good. But then I took a deeeepp breath and started once again, this time there was improvement, 3 push ups! so I kept on doing that and by the 30 second mark I was crying happy tears. On the scale I'd give it an 8. 

4) Abdominal crunch: I think if you've ever tried to workout, you most definitely gave this exercise a try. It's simple and after a few failed attempts, it becomes pretty easy. I'll rate it 3.25. 

5) Step-up onto chair: As easy and simple as it may sound, It is way harder than you think it is. First off, you need a chair that is optimal for you. Remember this, the height of your chair is directly proportional to the amount of calories you'll burn and the exercise's difficulty level. I'd give it a 4.75.

6) Squats: This is pretty simple but by the time you're done, you'll be so grateful! I'd give this one a 6.5. 

7) Triceps dip on chair: This is prettyyy tricky I must agree. If you're not too sure about it, check this website. The key thing to remember is that the chair should be stable and of optimal length, or else you might end up hurting yourself! I'd give this a 8.75. 

8) Plank: I don't know about you guys but when I read this word I instantly thought of a wooden plank, yes that was pretty lame of me but the point is, I had no idea what is was! So here's a how to. It's basically like push ups but you stay in the same position for 30 seconds. I'd give this a 7.05. 

9) High knees running in place: Okay so this is extremely simple and doable, all you have to do is run while standing in the same place, bringing your knees as high as possible. 

10) Lunge: I know how you get the idea of how to do it from the picture above but I think it's better to be safe than sorry:- 

I'd give this a 2.2. remember to keep on alternating the position of the legs. 

11)  Push up and rotation: This is basically push ups with a twist. Here's a picture to clarify, it:-

Remember to keep alternating the side when it's time for the rotation. I'd give this an 8.3.

12) Side plank: For the how to, click the same website for Plank. Divide the the time for each time, 15 seconds for the left, 15 seconds for the right. I'm giving this a 5.75. 

***Remember to stretch out or warm up before to avoid the cramps but it isn't very necessary with this 7 minute workout.   

Verdict: It is extremely beneficial and it will be even more so if you subdue your eating habits. As said in the article from The New York Times, "those 7 minutes will be unpleasant but after 7 minutes, you're done!"  It will take a whole lot of willpower and perseverance but by the end of the month, you'll be on cloud 9 because of the results!

Note: All the images above have been googled, no copyright intended. 
Bibliography: New YorkTimes,Dosomething.org.

Good luck!!!

Movies: Watch the Right Ones!‼

   Movies: Watch the Right Ones!‼

Finally a weekend after the first week of school! Ah what a tiresome day…may be a good movie would do me some good. But wait… which one should I watch, there are just so many!

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Are you facing such a situation today? Well then, today's your lucky day because now you can view a carefully constructed list of all the movies a person your age, would simply love to watch!

So here are a few genres that we've selected to help you see a good movie every now and then. Scroll down and see which one of these suits you best for your free time.

GENRE: COMEDY

This genre is usually a common choice for all teenagers and for good reasons too! A comedy film usually has a little bit of everything in it, from drama and romance to comedy and action. Check out our top ten movies for this category:-

1. Tropic Thunder:

Watch Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. in this movie when due to a series of freak occurrences,they along with a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.

2. The Hangover:

Three buddies wake up from a bachelor party in Las Vegas, with no memory of the previous night and the bachelor missing. They make their way around the city in order to find their friend before his wedding. Starring Bradley Cooper!

3.  America’s Sweethearts:

Two American celebrities finally get separated after being married for years. See how their story develops as the sister of the bride ( Julia Roberts) starts falling for the divorced man ( John Cusack)

4.Mrs. Doubtfire

After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.

5.Old dogs

Watch the all time favourite Robin Williams and John Travolta play the role of two best friends whose lives start changing drastically when one of them finds out that he has two twins whom he neither of them ever knew about!

6. Rush hour:

Two cops, one American and the other a Chinese official, must work together to save a kidnapped girl.

7. College Road Trip:

A 2008 comedy film, starring Raven- Symone as Melonie. Melonie is a young teenage girl who’s dad is overly protective  and when she asks to go to a college road trip before college begins, her dad must accompany her on the road.

8. The Waterboy

Experience a mama’s boy finally finding his way into the world by playing in a soccer team. Starring: Adam Sandler

9. Just my luck:

 The world is a lucky place, but for some it’s the exact opposite. But what happens when the lucks of two people change with that of each other’s? Watch an underdog convert to a famous band manager over night when his luck changes after he meets an overly lucky girl.

10. Miss Congeniality

 An FBI agent who is more manly than a guy, is sent over to a fashion contest as an undercover agent to find out about the sinister plans of a dangerous group who threatens peace and security.

Genre: Romance

This is the second most desirable movie theme for many people. However, there are only a few romantic films that can be considered mesmerizing. So here’s our list of the top 5 romantic movies.

1.      Titanic

The blockbuster movie that literally leaves you crying at the end. Based on the true story of the unsinkable ship that sank almost a 100 years ago.

2.      Stardust

Honestly, regardless of the views this is the best romantic movie that I have ever seen. It has it all, comedy, romance and fantasy! The story is about a young man who must retrieve a fallen star from a magical land but as he continues on his journey, he finds out that he is gradually falling in love with the star he was supposed to give to his beloved.

3.      Two weeks notice

A lawyer decides that she's used too much like a nanny by her boss, so she walks out on him. 

4.      Pride and Prejudice

Based on a Jane Austin Novel, the movie unfolds the story of a high class man Mr. Darcy and a rather low class woman Elizabeth falling in love with each other, despite their best efforts not to.

5.      10 things I hate about you

A rowdy high school girl who hates boys completely and vows to never ever go on a date has a problem; her younger sister, who wants to go out but cant simply because her elder sister wouldn’t. However, indirectly because of the younger sister, a haughty senior (played by Heath Ledger) agrees on winning the elder sister’s heart.

 GENRE: HORROR

When you feel like something’s crawling behind your back or a shiver passes through your spine- you know you’re watching a pretty cool horror movie. Let’s hope the following movies scare the hell out of you!

1.      Psycho

A 1960 horror movie that will make your heart beat faster after every second! Even though the effects may not seem so appealing since they are from a time when our film technology wasn’t as developed as it is today; this movie has one of the best plots I’ve ever seen. Hope you enjoy the story of a selfish woman who steals money for personal gains being punished.

2.      The silence of the lambs

A psychopath nicknamed Buffalo Bill is murdering women across the Midwest. Believing it takes one to know one, the FBI sends Agent Clarice Starling to interview a demented prisoner who may provide clues to the killer's actions.

3.      The conjuring

A family moves into a house which had recently been auctioned by a bank. Based on a true story, the movie reveals the evil reasons for which a witch had cursed this house and the property around it around 200 years ago. Once the family finds out about this, they must work with two ghost fighters Ed and Loraine Warren to free themselves of this curse.

4.      The Ring

A journalist sets out to find out what happened to her dead niece and the three people who were allegedly killed by a mysterious and sinister figure after seven days of watching a video tape.

5.      The Blair Witch Project

Three film students vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend, leaving only their footage behind.

Genre: Action/ Thriller

1.      The Dark Knight:

One of the best movies that hit the box office! When Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent launch an assault on the mob, they let the clown out of the box, the Joker, bent on turning Gotham on itself and bringing any heroes down to his level.

2.      Man of Steel:

Based on the famous and exciting story of the super hero known as Super Man, a young itinerant worker is forced to confront his secret extra stellar origin when Earth is invaded by members of his own race.

3.      The Amazing Spider-Man:

When his parents supposedly die in an accident, the boy, Peter Parker is raised by his Uncle and Aunt. However, once the boy grows up, events start taking place which lead him to believe that he can find out more about his parents death.

4.      X-Men ( all 7 movies)

Based on the existence of mutants within our society, the movie is interesting and thrilling throughout every single scene

5.      Hunger Games:

Watch Jennifer Lawrence as she tries to survive in a world where societal discrimination is at its peak. Not only this, but witness as she, Katniss Everdeen attempts at surviving a game where only one person can live out of twenty- four people.

6.      The Avengers

See Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk unite to fight against the evil brother of Thor who wants to seek and establish his own power on planet Earth.

7.      The Number 23

Watch your favourite comedy actor Jim Carrey play a shockingly serious role in the number 23. A simple young man, whose life starts changing dramatically when a book he’s reading turns out to be extremely similar to his own life! And every number he looks at, his home address, his telephone number and everything else, turns out to be the number 23!

8.      The Secret Window

An author is accused of plagiarism for one of his best-selling books; only adding to the innumerable problems he is facing in his life right now. At first, its only threats but soon, the person who has accused the writer starts getting to the next level=murdering all of the writer’s close people!

9.       Sherlock Holmes

  This is indeed one of the best movies one could ever watch, so if you haven’t seen it yet, then don’t waste any further time, just see it! This is a story of an extraordinary detective Sherlock Holmes who uses his capabilities and tactics to win against crime.

10.  Inception: Last, but in no way can you call it the least. Yes, this is the movie that gives you a mind blowing experience! A dream expert manipulates people through different stages in their dreams as he finds a way into their dream world. Now he’s been given a chance to manipulate the mind of a CEO by implanting an idea in his head through his dream passage!

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Well folks, this is about it for the moment, to check out for more interesting suggestions, wait for our next post regarding more movies and TV series. Until then, make the best of it with these awesome movies :-D

Boredom: The biggest problem faced by all teenagers

Among the many problems faced by us teens, the biggest one is boredom. It wrings out all the life and excitement out of us and leaves us with nothing but a feeling of utter dullness. However, with just a few changes in your daily routine, you can make your life as cool as you wanted it to be all along by using these suggestions:

STOP PROCRASTINATING

Although, laziness and procrastination may seem extremely relaxing at first, but if prolonged, they drain all of your creativity out of you and force you to become a couch potato. Oh and don’t forget all the extra weight that you’ll be gaining without even having to move a muscle.

So here’s the deal, if you quit this habit now, may be you will finally have a chance at living that adventurous life, which almost every teenager dreams of!

ALLOW THE INSPIRATION TO TAKE PLACE

If possible, take some time out every day and allow yourself to be inspired from your surroundings. Listen to light music and take meaning out of it. Or take a stroll along the roadside and watch the people around you. Observe and understand what it means to be alive. 

Even if you’re not a good at none of the following things, do at least one of them nonetheless; simply to be inspired from your own self.

a) Paint freestyle

b) Write about things that interest you

c) Sing songs or hum

Yearn for new experiences

 Be creative. Try to do things you've never done before or always wanted to do.

For example, learning some instrument or starting up your own band! Or if you are more of a literary person, then learning a new language or writing your own book! Don’t worry, even if these things seem boring to you, there are still some life hacking things a sporty person like you would like. May be you could give a shot at trying out a new sport like horse riding or soccer. Still not interested? How about going on tours around the city with your friends or travelling with your family to new places?

May be, if you have enough money, you could throw parties for your friends sometimes. Or if you want to go through with all this fun while on a shoe string, why not simply hangout with your friends or for that matter, make new friends by going to places you've never been to before?

If you are more of a spiritual person, try praying in your free time. Trust me, not only does this make excellent use of your time but also makes you far more satisfied with life.

  HAVE FUN

No matter which of these things you may choose to do, just remember one simple thing: whatever you do, do it for fun.

Try finding the beauty inside every little thing you do or see. Be grateful and be happy. But most important of all, have an exciting, thrilling and fun-filled life! 

Worrying?

Hey guys! If anyone of you has a stress related problem or is worried about something like a big exam, financial problems or anything… I got a great way to help your relax! All you need to do is turn a few pages and read an awesome book "How to stop worrying and start living" by Dale Carnegie… It's awesome and really helpful!!!

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