SNAPCHAT

Snapchat is a mobile messaging application used to share photos and videos, texts and drawings.

In the last year it has became hugely popular especially with young people.

There's one feature that makes Snapchat different from the other social media: when you text someone, the text will disappear after a few minutes.

It's very simple to use: you take a photo, you can edit it and you can send it to a friend or you can public it to your personal "story".

One of the most popular features of Snapchat are the "Lenses" which allow users to add fun real-time with special effects and sounds.

The latest update  to the Snapchat app now allow users to upload photos and saved Snaps from their device photo albums called "memories".

Lulu, the potbellied pig who saved her human's life.

When Jo Ann Altsman suffered a heart attack while vacationing in the Pennsylvania woods, Lulu, her housebroken potbellied pig sprung into action. After crying for a minute,Lulu, broke through the gate of the mobile home they were in and ran toward the street. When a car would approach, the pig would walk into the road and lie down. 
Each time the car didn't stop, the pig ran back inside to check Jo Ann and then back to the road. A motorcyclist stopped and followed the pig to Jo Ann, where he used his phone and he called the 911.

What a brave piggie!!

CANADA

Geography:

Canada is situated on the north of America and is bordered by the United States in the south; Atlantic Ocean in the east; Pacific Ocean in the west and Artic Ocean in the north. Large parts of south Canada are covered by plains; west of Canada mostly consists of rolling terrains, mountains and rivers. Also a number of large lakes ore located in Canada. The climate is polar on the north and mild on the rest of the country. The largest cities are: Toronto,Vancouver, Alberta, Montreal...

Culture:

Canadian culture is influenced by British and American influences. Canadian literature is divided to French-English languages literatures. Some importants autors are: Cohen, Atwood, Moodie..
Art culture follows Europeans trends and importante painters are: Krieghoff, Kane, Bush..

Government and politics:
Canada has a parliamentary system within the context of a constitutional monarchy, the monarchy of Canada being the foundation of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The sovereign is Queen Elizabeth II, who is also monarch of 15 other Commonwealth countries and each of Canada's 10 provinces. As such, the Queen's representative, the Governor General of Canada , carries out most of the federal royal duties in Canada.


Sport:

Sport in Canada is really important and consists of a variety of games. The most common are: Ice hockey, lacrosse, Canadian football, curling, ringette.. All of them exept for soccer and curling are consiterated "domestic sports" as they were invented by Canadians.

Cuisine:

Canadian cuisine varies depending on the regions. The most common are: "pantine" that is a dish, originating of Québec, made with fries and cheese curds; another dish is the "butter  tarte" made with butter, sugar, syrup and eggs. Canada is also famous for their syrup: the "Maple" syrup.

Language:

The most used languages are: canadian/english but in some parts of Canada, like Québec, they speak french.