Hailing from none other than Arrochar, local celebrity Elissa Montanti is working hard to improve the lives of children all around the world.

It all started in 1997, after reading the poignant words of Kenan Malkic, a child who lost both arms and one leg in the Bosnian civil war. “God and all merciful people to help me getting prosthetics," he pleaded, and Elissa could not ignore. Elissa faced a period of depression following the loss of her relatives, that left her confused and lost. However, she was inspired by the struggle of children in Bosnia-Herzegovina, a province of former Yugoslavia, during their bloody civil war. She initially appealed to the United Nations ambassador to Bosnia asking to send supplies to children of the region, a province of…

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Why are Beach Cleanups Important? 

Have you ever wondered what happens to the trash that is left on the beach? Sometimes it stays there for a while, but most of the time it is harming animals living in the oceans and beaches. When the trash that we leave behind on the beach gets into our oceans, animals can easily mistake the vast amount of trash as their certain food source. An example of this action is with sea turtles because when a sea turtle sees a plastic bag floating around in the ocean, they might mistake it for a jellyfish and then swallowing it as a whole. This can be extremely harmful to the sea turtles because eating that plastic bag is bad for their health. The plastic bag can prevent the sea turtles from eating anymore, thus, cause it to…

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The Miller Field Hangar

Before its military days, Miller Field was home to one of the most prominent American families of the 19th century. In 1836, Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt began purchasing farmland in New Dorp and owned most of what became Miller Field by 1843. The farmland was inherited by his son William, who transferred this property to his son, George Washington Vanderbilt in 1885. By 1906, he moved the 24 room "White House" to the center of the farm. George Washington Vanderbilt's claim to fame is for building Biltmore in North Carolina. Biltmore is still today, the largest home in America. The "White House" was a periodic home to him until his death in 1914. Vanderbilt's heirs sold the property to the federal government in…

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What is the ketogenic diet?

The ketogenic diet (or keto for short) is primarily based on a low carbohydrate (or carb), mid protein, and high fats intake. This may be a surprise since most people think "eating fats make you fat," which is utterly false. The fact is that eating fat isn't fattening. Our bodies need fats for energy, cell growth, hormone regulation, and absorbing nutrients. Your body definitely needs fats. 

The combination of low carbs, mid proteins, and high fats puts the body in a state of ketosis. When the body reaches a state of ketosis, the liver produces ketones which become the main source of energy for the body. When someone eats something high in carbs such as a big bowl of pasta, the body makes glucose and insulin.

Glucose

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Pete Davidson

Peter Michael Davidson is an American actor and comedian. Davidson was born November 16, 1993, in Staten Island, New York to Amy and Scott Matthew Davidson. His parents also had a daughter named Casey Davidson. David was raised Catholic although his father was of Jewish heritage and his mother of Irish ancestry.  His father was a New York City firefighter who died in service during the September 11 attacks, and was last seen running up the stairs of the Marriott World Trade Center, just prior to its collapse. Davidson, who was seven years old at the time, was profoundly affected by the loss. As a child, he struggled with mental health issues at a young age and as a result was often seen as a disturbance in school. He once said in an…

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Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices have been a staple of Staten Island's summers for the past 90 years. They offer hundreds of flavours and many different types of ices, smoothies, drinks, sundaes, and more. 

History

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices began in the hands of Ralph Silvestro. Silvestro came to the United States from Italy when he was a young man and began making his ices in 1928, selling them throughout Staten Island without any retail locations. His treats quickly became a Staten Island summertime favourite and earned him enough to open his first retail location in 1949, on Port Richmond Avenue. 

In 1966, Ralph decided to retire and left his two daughters, Lucile and Elise, to continue the family business. They expanded the business further and…

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Looking for a fun way to spend a summer weekend? Every year, on the first weekend in June, the Governors Ball Music Festival, known also by GovBall, takes place on Randall's island. This festival features dozens of your favourite artists, showcases hundreds of food places, and is an absolute delight to attend. Originally starting in 2011, it was an instant success and has grown exponentially ever since. 

What happens during the festival?

Music

The primary festival of any music festival is of course, music. That's why Gov Ball invites dozens of artists (over 60 in 2018) from a variety of genres to perform on its multiple stages. In 2018, some of the most popular artists performed, including names like Eminem, Travis Scott, Jack White, Halsey,…

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South Beach is a neighborhood on the East Shore of Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City, USA. It is situated immediately to the south of the Staten Island side of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and directly east of the beach are the two land masses of Hoffman Island and Swinburne Island.


History

Once referred to as Graham Beach, the area was originally a summer beach colony consisting of many  bungalows and tents. In fact, in the early 20th century, summer homes used to be the dominant type of real estate in South Beach, even with an organized and developed series of homes known as Bungalowtown,

Located nearby was Warren Manor, a residential development that was demolished in the 1950s. It was destroyed because the government…

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Watching movies is a great pastime and an exciting one at that. The feeling of getting invested in a good story and visuals to really connect with the characters is unprecedented. But some of the newer films start to really focus on visuals and most of the newer movies are made with CGI and not on actual sets, but more with green screens and camera magic. Sometimes one just wants to go back to simpler times where things weren't so computerized and visually enhanced. So here are 10 classic films to watch and rewatch if you want more of a simpler but equally engaging films.

10. Gladiator

Gladiator is a epic historical drama film made in the year 2000 directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson. It…

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Expanding your living space by adding a deck is a great American tradition. You can eat dinner, host parties and even relax on the deck. This way you can have time to enjoy the spring and summer weather. You can hire a pro to make a deck or if you are on a budget, make a deck with your family. It is a great way to expand your skills. Asking someone to build a deck cost thousands of money. However, even if you want to build your own deck, it doesn't hurt if you have a conversation with a pro about what needs to be done. It is always great to ask someone who knows what they are doing.

If you do build your own deck, it is best to start off small rather than big, as you can always expand on it later.

FREESTANDING VS SECURING TO THE HOUSE

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