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Bermuda Triangle mysteries

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Mary Mandley
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By Flor Gama

Lifeatstart.com reporter

I’m sure by now some of you may have heard about the Bermuda triangle, or some may call it the “Devils Triangle”. The Bermuda Triangle is found in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean where boats and planes mysteriously disappear and no one knows where they’ve gone. The Bermuda Triangle is between Miami, Puerto Rico and the non-Atlantic island Bermuda.
First I wanna talk about the first missing boat that went through the Bermuda Triangle which is the USS Cyclopes that disappeared in 1918 and it had 306 men in it. This ship was on its way to Baltimore from Salvador but they made a stop at Barbados to get additional supplies but when they left Barbados to go on its way back to Barbados the ship just disappeared. No one knows what happened or where they’ve gone.

Another case is Flight 19, so on December 5th, 1945 a group of five Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bombers went to go on a routine training flight. At 2:10 pm they took off from the Navel Air Station in Florida. They were scheduled to do a three hour exercise. So about an hour and a half after they left, the captain Charles Taylor sent a radio transmission back to the navel base saying that their compasses weren’t working and that they thought they went to far so Lieutenant Robert Cox told them to come back by going north so Taylor did which took him further out to sea. One of the students that was with Taylor was over heard on the radio said that he told Taylor if they go west that they would go back home but he was being stubborn and kept flying north. Turns out that if they would’ve flew west they could’ve got back to the base. At 6:30 a plane was sent out to look for them to guide them back to the base and within the hour or two, two more planes were sent out as well but one of those planes disappeared also. The last signs of Flight 19 were at 7:04 pm and no one has heard from the men in the planes ever again. They’ve search all through the night and the next day but nothing or no one was found.

I’ve always wondered where they’ve gone or how and why they disappeared. The Bermuda Triangle is one of my favorite things to research because they are so many theories that are so interesting and might be true. I’m very fascinated with this and I could read about it all day.

It’s a choice

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Mary Mandley
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By Haleigh Kaminski

Lifeatstart.com reporter

Drug addiction is not a disease it’s a choice. It is a choice that ruins lives, families, trust and relationships. Drug addiction will change a person you know into someone you wish you never met. You will watch someone who was once loving, caring, and passionate turn into someone who is hateful, disregards everything important, and has no life goals other than getting their next high.
Drug addiction will rip and tear the person to pieces. You will watch the drug user literally wither away to nothing. They are killing themselves.
They will do anything to get their dose. They will lie, steal, and manipulate people. Their morals completely change to the opposite of what they once were before they picked up the drug of their choice. They are no longer the same person.

Five steps to healthiness

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Mary Mandley
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By Jack Robaszkiewicz

Lifeatstart.com reporter

My whole life I’ve taken good care of my body. I always ate right, got plenty of exercise, and stayed away from anything that was harmful to my body such as drugs or alcohol. Being healthy is easy for me; however, I realize for many others it’s not as simple. So, to help those people out, I decided to share five tips that I believe will make anyone a healthier person.

1.) Get plenty of sleep.

There are many benefits that come along with a good nights rest. People who are well rested tend to be more productive and sharp then those who aren’t. Sleep is one of the most important things that humans need in order to be healthy individuals. Most doctors recommend at least eight hours of sleep for the average adult.

2.) Eat a well-balanced diet.

It is important to have a good diet in order to be a healthy person. This means staying away from processed foods. While processed foods are convenient, they’re not necessarily good for you. Try to create a meal plan that contains food that are high in proteins, unrefined carbs, natural fats, and fiber. This includes foods such as fish, chicken, turkey, etc. It’s also important to include fruits and vegetables into your diet. They provide many natural vitamins and minerals that we need to function properly.

3.) Exercise.

Being physically active is crucial if you want to live a healthy life style. People who exercise generally have more energy throughout the day, are less prone to falling ill, sleep better at night, and have a pleasant mood.  Now, this doesn’t mean that you have to spend five hours at the gym every day of the week. A good rule of thumb is to spend at least 60 minutes a day doing something physical that increases your heart rate. This includes walking, running, swimming, riding a bike, playing basketball, jumping rope, dancing, etc.

4.) Drink plenty of water.

Water is an essential part of human survival. After all, we are 60% water. You should try to drink one ounce of water for every pound that you weigh. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should try to drink 160 ounces of water. When someone is properly hydrated, their body works much better. Water flushes all the toxins in our bodies, promotes weight loss, helps form a stronger immune system, prevents headaches, and even helps with cramps and strains.

5.) Don’t smoke tobacco.

Smoking tobacco products is one of the worst things that you can do to your body. Not only do they stink, but they cause your teeth to yellow, your skin becomes wrinkled, your voice becomes raspy, and they make you look many years older. On top of all this, smoking regularly can lead to lung cancer. One cigarette can take up to ten minutes off your life. If you want to live longer, throw the cigarettes away.

It’s never too late to start being healthy. If you follow these basic tips, odds are you’re going to feel like a new person. You’ll have more energy and drive throughout the day. You’ll also look better physically and feel better mentally.

Open letter to my father

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Mary Mandley
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Dear Dad,
It’s funny how I’m addressing this letter to you, like you’ll actually see it. You helped bring me into this world and you were supposed to do the best you could to give me a good life, but it seems like you never really tried. You always put up a front like you tried, but you didn’t. Along with me, you brought another five of my biggest blessings into the world, my siblings. You had four chances after me to get your life together, but you never did.

You always put yourself first never thinking of how bad you hurt your kids. You watched me scream in your face and let millions and millions of tears pour out of my eyes for you, but you never really cared. At seven years old I had to give up my whole child hood to take care of my siblings. I’m surprised that they can tell that I’m their sister and not their parent. You’ve always tried to convince me that I want to stay a child as long as I can, but the way you had me living, I didn’t even get that opportunity.

I’ve always dreamt of the day I turn 18, so I can leave and start a new life of mine, but you’ve put me in such a bad position that I still put myself last. I’ve been through so much that I don’t even want to leave the state because I’m afraid that something will happen when I’m away and that I won’t be here for the kids. It’s crazy because in a little over a year I will be 18. The sad part is, you always talk about how you know the day I turn 18 I’m going to leave and never come back, yet you still aren’t trying to change or make our relationship stronger.

My mom may not be innocent through this whole process, but at least she’s trying and she is showing effort. You never attended my basketball games, watched me cheer, wished me good luck on tests, watch me walk off to my first day of high school, nothing. Ever.

You always taught me to keep my head up but you were the one who brought it down. You told me to be humble but because of you I put my guard up. You always taught me to never let a boy break my heart, but how can you preach about that when you were the first one to do so? I just went through my first major heart break and you weren’t even there for me. You didn’t wipe my tears or hug me or tell me everything was going to be okay. You told me there would be others, like I didn’t already know that. I didn’t want you to rub it in my face I just wanted you to be a dad. You don’t even deserve that title, Dad. The worst part is, I hear many girls talking about how much easier life would’ve been if their dad was in there life. When I think of it though, I think that mine would’ve been easier if you would’ve left.

Every weekend I ball my eyes out because I have to leave my brother who is seven and going through the same exact thing I had to go through. Every second that I am away from him my heart breaks a little more. It was supposed to be different for him. He was supposed to live a good life. My sisters are going through it to, but at least we all have someone related to us to live with. He has no one dad. No one. Everyday he goes home alone. When he calls me on the phone he cries, but I bet you don’t care. Everyday I have to go back to a house that doesn’t even feel like home because not all of my family is there. I still love you though and every day I pray for you. I pray that you get better even though it’s highly impossible. I just wish you would change, but you won’t. Just promise me that you wont miss me when I’m gone, since you don’t miss me while I’m here.

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