Karina Thyra
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The 5th Youth Global Forum: 3 Important Take-Aways. Top Story - December 2019.
I’ve been invited recently to the fifth annual Youth Global Forum in Amsterdam as a journalist. [Last May, I wrote a piece that could sum up the Youth International Movement and Youth Global Forum which you can read here.]
By Karina Thyra6 years ago in The Swamp
5 Reasons Why Sir Thomas Sharpe Is the Most Sympathetic Character in 'Crimson Peak'
Warning: If you haven't seen the movie yet, there are potential spoilers, so proceed with caution. Guillermo Del Toro's gothic romance film Crimson Peak is nothing short of beautiful. It tells the story of a young aspiring novelist Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) who can communicate with ghosts. Edith falls for the dashing, ambitious, and probably most charming gentleman ever, the baronet Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston).
By Karina Thyra6 years ago in Geeks
Youth Time: The Youth Global Forum Is a Great Opportunity for Potential Youth Leaders and World-Changers, Don’t Miss It
Humanity is faced with one of the most challenging questions in the century, which experts, entrepreneurs, innovators, and youth leaders will tackle at the upcoming 5th Annual Youth Global Forum. The event is organized by Youth Time International Movement, an NGO created by young people, as a platform of dialogue between ‘cultures and generations.’ Youth Time’s goal is to engage other youths from all over the world to acquire knowledge, skills, and network to develop youth potential for social leadership and pro-active participation in their civic responsibility for a better and more sustainable future for both old and new generations.
By Karina Thyra7 years ago in Education
Next Stop, the Twilight Zone! 13 Horror Movie Gems for a Child-Friendly Halloween
Halloween is neigh. Cue the pumpkins, candy, good ol’ horror classics and Disney’s roster of family-friendly Halloween movies, because nothing can beat a good fright on Halloween night.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Horror
The End Is Nigh: 8 Post-Apocalyptic Films You Need to See
Although it wasn't as widely reported as the famed 2012 phenomenon, another new "end of the world" prediction recently stated that Earth would cease to exist (or something to that effect) on September 23, 2017. Conspiracy theorist David Meade claimed that the solar eclipse was only the beginning of the end, meaning that we would all face perdition 23 days after that event. He also stated that our planet would collide with a large planetary object called Niburu and wipe out over a billion people. However, he has now conveniently moved the date to October 15.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
Hey, Assbutt! a New Version of Michael Will Make a Triumphant Return in ‘Supernatural’ Season 13
Sam and Dean Winchester have pretty much faced every critter mankind has failed to understand. The members of Team Free Will (Dean, Sam, and Cass) all have been to hell and back, heaven, purgatory – and Dean has even been to the fairy realm. With the birth of the Nephilim Jack (Lucifer’s spawn), we can add post-apocalyptic Earth to the brothers’ roster of worlds they’ve visited.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
From Monsters to Beings of Celestial Intent: Ranking ‘Supernatural’s Greatest Villains
Sam and Dean Winchester have pretty much fought every creature we regular humans can find in mythology, folklore, and various religious texts. They've gone from being called their father’s bitches in the show's early seasons to now become pretty much untouchable. However, sometimes they don’t seem to use their thinking caps, and the big bads can be found right under their noses!
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
6 Superstitions to Remember During Hungry Ghost Month
Have you ever felt like this time of year can be such a drag? Despite August sharing the same number of days as March, May, July, October, and December, it can still feel longer. Sure, this dragging feeling might be due to erratic weather patterns, but according to Chinese customs, the "Hungry Ghost month" may have a hand in the month’s general misfortune.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
Brie Larson to Produce & Star in Victoria Woodhull Biopic: 5 More Women Forgotten by History Who Deserve Their Own Films
Women played different roles in changing the path of history. They were scientists, composers, warriors, writers and leaders. Still, there are many whose stories remain unheard of; their struggles and legacy deserved to be honored.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Viva
Still Not Over It: 7 of Michael's Best Moments on 'Jane the Virgin' That Make Us Miss Him Even More
Warning: heartbreaking spoilers for Jane the Virgin to follow — continue at your own risk! The CW’s #JaneTheVirgin always shocks us with its charming unpredictability. Like the time when we found out who Sin Rostro is, or when we found out she didn’t die.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
9 Movies like 'Mean Girls' to Fill the Plastics-Shaped Hole in Your Life
The 2004 movie Mean Girls has become sort of like a social doctrine for tweens and teens of the world over. Its mix of social commentary, biting one liners, sass and catfights captured the imaginations of youngsters everywhere. It’s a teen movie that taught us a lot about the wild side of high school – and gave us a glimpse of just how cray-cray high school cliques can be. Overall, the movie taught us very poignant life lessons, and is quotable in almost every situation.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
