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ROAD TO PYEONGCHANG By: ADWAITH HARIHARAN

The upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics,

officially titled [the] XXXII Olympic Winter Games and more commonly known as Pyeongchang 2018, is a major multi-sport event drawing elite athletes from all over the world. As the name suggests, it is scheduled to take place in less than a month, from February 9th to 25th, 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

The Winter Olympics, much like its big brother, the Summer Olympics, is a major sporting event held every four years. Did you know that until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same year? In 1986, the IOC decided to place the Summer and Winter Games on separate four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, thus giving birth to the existing cycle of Olympic Games. The Olympics are considered to be the world’s foremost sporting competition, with more than 200 nations participating.

A predecessor to the Winter Olympics, the Nordic Games were organized by General Viktor Gustaf Balck in Stockholm, Sweden in 1901, and every fourth year thereafter, until 1926. Balck was a charter member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and a close friend of Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of modern Olympic Games. He attempted to have the winter sports, specifically figure skating, added to the Olympic games but was unsuccessful until the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.

The first ever Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France in 1924 where it was decided that the hosting nation of the 1924 Olympics would have a separate “International Winter Sports Week” under the patronage of IOC. This proved to be a tremendous success when over 250 athletes representing 16 countries participated, leading to the birth of the Winter Olympics.

The Winter Olympics have been hosted on three different continents by eleven different countries, with United States holding the record for hosting it four times (1932, 1960, 1980 and 2002). France has hosted the games three times (1924, 1968, and 1992). Austria, Canada, Japan, Italy, Norway and Switzerland each held the games twice. The Games have been held in Germany, Yugoslavia and Russia once.

Pyeongchang, South Korea was selected as the host nation by the IOC for the 2018 Winter Olympics. This will be a first because no country in the southern hemisphere has ever applied to host the Winter Olympics. The reason? Well, the games are held in February, the height of summer in the southern hemisphere! Each Olympic Game has had its own scandal and political drama, and the 2018 Winter Olympics are no different. Russia’s Olympic team has been dealt a severe punishment and is banned from participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics due to their use of performance enhancing drugs. After completing a year-long investigation, IOC handed out its harshest punishment to date! Alas, the much anticipated USA versus Russia face-offs during the 2018 Winter Olympics will not occur this time!

In closing, here is some food for thought:

did you know that to avoid any potential

confusion with North Korea's capital, Pyongyang, the Pyeongchang resort, which is just 50 miles south of the demilitarized zone that separates the two countries, has changed its name for the Games, by capitalizing the "C" to make PyeongChang? As you watch the 2018 Winter Olympics on your television in your warm and toasty living room, sipping hot chocolate, chew on the fact that that the last Summer Olympics held in Sochi, Russia in 2014 cost $50 billion, five times more than the estimated $10 billion budget of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Happy viewing!

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi

By: Max Druckman (****SPOILER ALERT****)

On December 15, 2017 sci-fi zealots will be delighted as Star Wars: The Last

Jedi will be released. The Last Jedi is the eighth installment in the Star Wars saga and

the ninth Star Wars film to hit the theaters.

The film is the successor to 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In The Force

Awakens, viewers learn that in the aftermath of the Galactic Empire, a new evil power

has awakened: the First Order. This vicious army is led by the mysterious Supreme

Leader Snoke and Kylo Ren, the son of Princess Leia and Han Solo, two beloved

characters from the original movies. Ren aspires to become a malevolent force as

powerful as Darth Vader, his grandfather.

Although not much is known about The Last Jedi yet, multiple previews have

been released. Through the previews, fans have learned that Luke is training Rey in the

ways of the Jedi. However, her power is so immense that Luke realizes that it is not a

clever idea to train her. In addition, we learn that Kylo Ren is struggling with the fact

that he killed his father and must make the dangerous choice of whether or not to kill his

mother. According to cast and crew members, the plot will be unlike any fan could have

predicted.

Review:

Overall, my first thought on The Last Jedi is that it was downright awesome!

Most film review websites second this opinion. The movie received a 92% “Certified

Fresh” rating on the RottenTomatoes.com. This rating is one percent behind The Last

Jedi’s predecessor, The Force Awakens. Additionally, the film received a 7.8/10 on

IMDB.com. Even though there is some positive praise, there was some negative

criticism directed toward The Last Jedi. For example, Joe Morgenstern of the Wall

Street Journal quoted, “This eighth episode of the franchise will be porgnip for the

faithful, though the answer to one of its Big Questions seems disappointing, and

generously entertaining for the rest of us.” Morgenstern was trying to express the

disappointment of classic Star Wars aficionados, who believe that the movie was a level

down from classic Star Wars movies and did not answer fans’ burning questions as it

should have. For instance, who are Rey’s parents? In the plot, her parents were said to

be nobodies on the desert planet Jakku. Fans were anticipating an answer, but I guess

we’ll have to wait for the next installment.

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iPhone X By Dipanshu Verma

Photo courtesy of Apple.com

People will be rushing to the stores to get their hands on the latest iPhone, as they always do when any new iPhone comes out. This version trademarks the iPhone’s tenth anniversary and Apple has added many new features for this device! One brand new feature is face identification. This feature has caused a lot of controversy! Some believe that the phone won’t be able to unlock when they're wearing makeup. Others are concerned that someone else can access their phone when they’re asleep simply by putting the phone in front of them. Luckily, Apple has reassured customers that the device only scans facial features like your nose, eyes, and mouth, so makeup won’t affect the scan. Also, your eyes have to be open to access face ID, so customers can sleep in peace. Another feature of this iPhone is the new camera. Apple claims that you can do 4k video recording at 24, 30, or 60 fps(frames per second). iPhone X users are excited to have the ability to record videos at a quality that is far better than most other phones. In addition, the camera now has portrait mode. This mode allows you to change or improve the lighting of a photo. The camera is also vertical now instead of horizontal, which may be hard for some users to get used to. The last major change to the new iPhone X is the fact that it is all screen. Apple has removed the bezels, or the borders between the screen and the edge of the phone. Bezels were always a source of frustration for customers. Apple has finally fixed this issue with a new 5.8 inch screen with absolutely no bezels. Some other minor changes include wireless charging, new emojis, and more storage. This new iPhone comes at a whopping $999, and if you're willing to pay, it can definitely be an upgrade.

2018: The Start of

Something New! By Amelia King

January is the beginning of a new

year for citizens of the United States and it

is a special month to get healthy, get

balanced, celebrate and appreciate our

lives. The Food for Health International is

a manufacturing company that specializes

in whole food nutrition and emergency

preparedness. They have been providing

healthy foods with natural

ingredients. These foods market at lower

prices and help encourage people to take

action and try something new. The

company also introduced the Celebration

of Life Month. The purpose of this is to

remind us to take care of our bodies and

live life to the fullest, to celebrate your life

and not to take things for granted. January is also known as Get A

Balanced Life Month. People around the

world face the challenge of balancing the

activities and stresses in their lives. This

month is dedicated to those hoping for a

new start in finding that balance and

relieving everyday stresses.

During the month of January, try to

relax and spend time with your family and

friends. Spend time with the people who

love and will support you all the

way. Remember, keep it a HABit; be

Healthy, Appreciate, and Maintain a

Balanced life!

Information courtesy of daysoftheyear.com

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Winter Album Reviews By Robert Davin

Queen - Innuendo (1991) Oh boy, this album was a doozie to make. It was the last

album made by lead singer Freddie Mercury before his sad

death, and it’s quite a delicate album to listen to, physically

and mentally because of the sad sound of the music and

lyrics. It truly is an album made from heaven. It shows off

the some of the most experimental vocal tracks on songs like

“I’m Going Slightly Mad,” and the legendary “The Show

Must Go On.”

An obvious 9/10, only because of a slight problem with the

title track.

George Harrison - Living In The Material World

(1973) Harrison’s album, Living in the Material World, did not live

up to the success of its predecessor, but it is still considered

a classic by many. Its lead single, “Give Me Love (Give Me

Peace on Earth)” hit #1 several months before the album’s

release! The album was certainly a major success, becoming

one of the most popular that year, and beating his former

Beatles bandmates’ albums released at the same time (John’s

Mind Games, Paul’s Band On The Run and Ringo’s

RINGO). I am a personal fan of this album, as I like its grass

roots while still taking from the acoustic sound of the

previous record. Harrison took his time on this record, as he

announced it shortly after the release of All Things Must

Pass, but its release was almost 2 ½ years later!

I give this album an 8/10, because I was expecting the

follow-up to the biggest album of the decade.

Paul McCartney - RAM (1971)

Perhaps the most successful solo Beatle, Paul McCartney

gets creative in this classic. He collaborates with his wife,

Linda. It’s truly an early incarnation of his future band

Wings. On classics like “Too Many People,” “Ram On,”

“and “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey,” Paul hits the blues and

roots chords and all are considered brilliant. Paul goes damp

on “The Back Seat” and “Heart Of The Country.” He gets

downright bizarre with “Monkberry Moon Delight” and

“Smile Away.” This album is a classic, but it didn’t do well

on the charts! Not all favorites now were successful in their

time. 9/10.

The Sounds Of Greatness By Caroline Clinton Music. It's a simple but powerful word. Some may ask, “How is music powerful?” Music is powerful because the sound of it gets into your bones and makes you dance. Music can get into your head and make you sing. Most people listen to music when they are bathing, running, working out, at parties and so many other places. Music calms people. Music gets people happy and excited. Sometimes music affects people in ways you can’t see. Have you ever been at school or work and just start tapping your foot to a beat in your head? Have you ever started singing that catchy new song on the radio? You don't realize music is everywhere. People make music for teaching lessons, for love, and sadness. Anything you feel like you can make a song and that song can make an impact on someone’s life. Musicians today like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran all sing popular music. Today's hits are mostly pop. Most radio stations play the top fifty songs repeatedly because they are popular and more listeners get the stations more money. And then when you’re sitting at work or school and you start tapping your foot to that song it your head, you realize, it sticks to you, doesn't it? Have you hear “New Rules” by Dua Lipa or “Believer” by Imagine Dragons? Do you think they’re catchy? Most people would say yes, but some will say no. And that's normal. I love music like a lot of other people do. Hopefully you too can realize the power of music.

Cycle Classes: How they Benefit

your Future By Jomana Hafez, Olivia Perrotta, Caitlin

Sobel, and Fallon O’Connell

Cycle classes come with the opportunity to

learn practical skills in a creative way. These

classes, and the teachers who conduct them, can

have a big educational impact on your future. At

this point in the school year, most students are

probably at least familiar with all of the seventh

grade cycle classes, but maybe not the teachers.

Today we will take an in-depth, first-hand look at

the five cycle classes, and, with the help of the

teachers’ input, explore the effect they can have

on your future. These classes for seventh graders

are Music with Mr. Roscigno, Computers with

Mrs. Moyle, Stembotics with Mr. Epps, Art with

Mr. Hughes, and STEAM with Mr.Foy.

First, let’s explore Music. Did you know that

Mr. Rosigno comes from a musical family? His

father was a professional musician and his own

music teachers had a big impact on him. When he

was in middle school, he realized that he wanted

to become a music teacher. Music is Mr.

Roscigno's entire life! He loves making people

joyful when he plays songs and puts on

performances. In Mr. Roscigno’s class, students

will complete many different projects and

assignments on various musical topics, including

how to create a song, identifying different

composers, music history, and sequencing and

looping. Mr. Roscigno’s favorite project to do is

My Pavitra Project. This project takes place

during careers and music week. Students design a

guitar and create an advertisement campaign for

the instrument! In this 36-day cycle you only

scratch the surface of music. Mr. Roscigno wants

students to understand that music is “so much

more than background noise” and he encourages

students to “embrace it.” Exploring different

genres of music teaches students to be open

minded, which is an invaluable skill that students

can take away from music class! The most

important piece of advice that Mr. Roscigno

wants to give is “don’t overlook music.”

Our next cycle is Computer Literacy. Mrs.

Moyle is the seventh grade computer teacher here

at MEMS. She was once a human resources

director. Why did she become a computer

teacher? Well, she loves working with kids,

especially seventh graders. She also wanted to do

something that interested her more. Another job

interest Mrs. Moyle had was becoming a

computer scientist, but in order to become a

computer scientist, she needed to be good at math.

She states, “I wasn’t the best in math, so it

would be hard for me to pursue that career.”

Most of all, she loves how simple and easy it

is to use technology. One of her favorite programs

is Inspiration. Inspiration is a mind mapping tool

that helps students use technology to study and

organize their thoughts. You don’t use this

program in her class though. In Computer

Literacy, students learn about binary numbers,

and how to use programs like Google Forms,

Google Docs, Microsoft Excel and much more.

According to Mrs. Moyle, this class will

benefit your future, as you will “now understand

computer science and how it is simple and easy to

do.” She adds that Computer Literacy helps to

build students’ problem-solving skills, which can

benefit them in all classes.

Mrs. Moyle wants her students to know that

computer science is not beyond them! Today,

most jobs are technology and computer-based, so

you need to understand how computers and

different software works. Her class is clearly

beneficial to student success!

Our third cycle here at MEMS, STEMbotics

taught by Mr. Epps. In STEMbotics you get to

build and code robots. It may seem simple, but it’s

very complex. STEMbotics can offer many

students jobs in the future, which is a major

benefit. Mr. Epps explains, “Almost every part of

commercial society uses programming behind the

scenes. It can also be fun and help you to think

logically.” Programming can include a variety of

areas. For example, building cars requires

stronger programming. A a mistake in the

program could badly injure drivers and their

passengers, so programming must be done with

the utmost care. Programming has two main

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requirements, according to Mr. Epps: Logic and

creativity. Mr. Epps became interested in STEM

through his oldest son. He found traditional

programming very intimidating, but when his son

took an online scratch class, it made him realize

the basics of programming can be taught through

“drag and drop” programs. Mr. Epps also gave

some pointers for exceling in his class. “Be on

time, stay focused, but most of all be willing to

persevere.”

The EV3 robots themselves have to be

assembled correctly for them to work. “It can be a

real test of your patience, creativity and insight,”

says Mr. Epps. “Structure, support, and a fun

collaborative environment” is what he says is

necessary for his students to learn best. The class

is very beneficial to your future because we live in

a technology and programming-based world.

STEMbotics can be a good field to get into

because there is much technology in today’s

society.

Mr. Foy teachers STEAM, which stands for

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and,

Mathematics. In his class students get to apply

their creativity and building skills through the

video game, Minecraft. In Mr. Foy’s class

students use their skills to build an attraction in

Minecraft based on a book. For example, one

group did their project on Percy Jackson. Mr. Foy

describes, “With a heavy emphasis on creativity

and design, students in STEAM Academy

collaborate to create and develop a theme park

attraction. At different moments, students are

designing blueprints, developing a virtual

simulation in Minecraft, or creating a video. By

the end of the course, all groups deliver

presentations that highlight their attraction.”

Did you know that Mr. Foy was a language

arts teacher? He realized that he was interested in

STEAM while visiting different colleges with his

son. He thought that MEMS needed a class like

STEAM to make school exciting and to put all the

other classes to use. Mr. Foy loves his job, and

loves interacting with his students. He also sees

teaching in an interesting way. He says,

“Teaching has been a way for me to incorporate

all of my personal interests into a career. Where

else can I share my love of Disney and get to play

XBox on a daily basis? Oh, and sometimes I help

make a difference in a student’s life.” Mr. Foy

appreciates when his students are motivated and

use their creativity in his class. “When my

students are excited by their accomplishments and

eager to share them with me, I know that it’s been

a good day.” Mr. Foy also brings his background

in Language Arts to the class. He claims, “The

class is designed to mimic the experience of how

Disney Imagineers develop attractions for Disney

Parks, and the most important aspect of any

Disney attraction is always the story. I use my

background as a Language Arts teacher to help set

the foundation for all attractions with a strong

story concept. Every aspect of the attraction

should help tell the story. If the attraction doesn’t

tell a story, it’s an amusement park ride, not a

theme park attraction.”

Lastly, for the students that haven’t taken his

class yet, Mr. Foy has some pointers. “To be

successful in my class, it’s very simple: Be nice

and work hard. My class consists mainly of group

work. Students need to work well with others and

stay focused on the task at hand. Problems only

occur when one or more group members don’t

complete their share of the work.” In addition to

all of the other skills that students acquire from

STEAM, learning to work with peers is a major

benefit.

Art is the fifth and final cycle, taught by Mr.

Hughes. His interest in art began when he was

very little. He was inspired by his uncle. Art was

always his favorite class, but he didn’t know that

he was going to be an art teacher until college. All

he knew for sure was that he was going to pursue

a career in art.

Mr. Hughes believes that his students do not

have to be good at drawing to succeed in his class.

He believes that if students simply try their best

and learn new styles of art, then the students will

do well in his class. Mr. Hughes also thinks that if

young artists keep on practicing, they will get

better at art. He understands because he used to be

a young artist as well. Mr. Hughes’ favorite style

of painting is Japanese Sumi-e paintings. He

thinks this type of art is unique.

Art class has many benefits for students. It

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teaches patience and perseverance, especially to

those who struggle with artistic ability. In conclusion, cycle classes, and the teachers

who teach them, can have a big impact on

students’ futures. STEMbotics, Computers, Art,

Music, and STEAM are not only fun, but they can

help you get a good job. They teach skills that

students can apply to their other classes and to

their lives. Which one of these will be YOUR

favorite?

GO

BEARS!

MEMS 2017 Winter Concert By: Sarah Chung On December seventh, twenty-seventeen, the seventh and eighth grade MEMS band, orchestra, and select vocal ensemble performed their winter concert! In the eighth grade band, four pieces of holiday music were played. Three Christmas pieces were included: “Elf Dance,” “All I want for Christmas is You,” and “Holiday Bobsled Run.” For Hanukkah, the piece “SHALOM! V’ha’ir Shushan & Havdala” (movement one) was played. “Elf Dance” is a very repetitive song with a very catchy, happy beat. “All I Want For Christmas,” an all-time holiday favorite song, sung by Mariah Carey, was performed by the band. The band practiced very hard for this song! “Holiday Bobsled Run” is a song with sleigh bells and has a huge holiday vibe to it. “SHALOM! V’ha’ir Shushan & Havdala” was a very difficult song to play, but is enjoyable to hear in order to boost the holiday spirit. The seventh grade band also performed four holiday pieces. Three Christmas songs and one Hanukkah song. For Christmas, “Noel,” “Drummer’s Christmas Carol,” and “On a Snowy Winter’s Eve” were performed. As for Hanukkah, “Hanukkah Festival of Lights” was played. All seem to be great pieces, and many look forward to hearing them play at their first MEMS concert! As for the orchestra, seventh and eighth graders played beautifully together. They played the songs “Pachelbel Canon,” “Hallelujah Chorus,” “Believe,” and “Chanukah oh Chanukah.” “Pachelbel Canon” is a song that starts slow off in the beginning and then develops into a very elegant and peaceful melody. “Hallelujah Chorus” is an energetic and happy song that will lift the holiday spirits. “Believe,” from “Polar Express” is a song that has a magical, uplifting Christmas feel. Finally, “Chanukah Oh Chanukah” is very cheerful and upbeat. The audience couldn’t help but to clap along! All those who participated in the concert prepared and practiced hard! The music was lively and energetic and got the audience in the holiday spirit.

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Is Watching Horror Movies Good for Your Health?

By Aditya Chowdhury

Horror. The name itself sends a chill down one’s spine. But can watching a horror movie

actually be good for your health? Based on current studies, such films can help you burn calories and

give you a better mood. In order for this to happen, however, viewers actually need to be interested in

watching a horror movie.

The way these movies help burn calories is very science-driven. When people get startled, their

bodies produce adrenaline, which triggers the fight-or-flight mechanism. This draws energy from their

bodies’ reserve, which will lead to calorie burn. The same study also shows that watching horror

movies can make people stressed, but a good stress. Good stress is a brief moment of stress, and it

improves immune function and activation. This means that there is better protection against diseases.

In addition to that, another benefit of horror movies is that they can elevate a person’s mood.

Finally, to get all of these affects, individuals need to be willing to watch the movies. If someone

is forced to watch it, the effects result. One study showed that participants that viewed The Shining

burned 184 calories, which is “...the equivalent of the number of calories a 140-pound adult would

burn after 40 minutes of walking.”

In conclusion, horror movies are indeed good for overall health. They can burn calories and

improve your immune system, as well as improve your mood. Even though there are certain

parameters to these benefits, they can take affect….if you are willing to get scared. Information courtesy of time.com

Full Moon Theories

By Isabella Zurzolo

There have been many theories about full moons and how they bring out mischief in people. Strange events can happen on nights with a full moon. Fortunately, vampires and werewolves aren’t going to be roaming around your house. Though, you probably know that people can act a little odd on full moon nights. But is this actually true?

Have you ever been in a hospital on a full moon night? Probably not, but if you have, you may have noticed things are more busy. Doctors and nurses have claimed that full moon nights are crazier than nights when the moon is dimmer. Researchers think this has more to do with physiology than reality. Take a minute to think about this: Are nights when the moon is full really crazier than nights when the moon is less lit up? Or can this just be a theory that we believe to be true, so we take events that happen and believe them to be more extreme?

Studies have shown that the phases of the moon really can’t have an impact on our

mood or actions. But what researchers have seen is that people seem to be more active on full moon nights. This may be because the moon draws more light and makes people want to be more active. The more people that are out, the more actions that will happen. And of course one potential action is the committing of crimes. That’s why people believe full moon nights have more crime than other nights.

Information courtesy of livescience.com

Photo Taken by Isabella Zurzolo

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The Best Sneaker Releases of 2017

By Ryan Scwartz

The year 2017 was a good year for sneakerheads. A ton of new Yeezys, Jordans, Nikes, and

Adidas shoes dropped. Of all of the great releases, only a few can be the best. Here is our list.

10. The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Zebra” The Zebra colorway of the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 looked to be the most successful release of 2017. In February 2017, that is. When they first came out, in late February 2017, people went crazy. When notorious leaker, Yeezy Mafia, announced in early June 2017 that the Zebras would be restocking and releasing, people who had purchased the February Zebras for high prices were not very happy. After the second release, the resale value of the Zebras dropped down about $500-600. Photo credit StockX.com 9. The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Bred” Releasing around the same time as the original Zebras, this shoe’s value went up after the second Zebra release. Because these shoes were more available than the original Zebras, they were not worth as much as the latter. After the Zebras rereleased, the value of the Breds flew up. Part of the reason the Breds have a value to them now is that they are a color that goes with almost anything. Photo credit goes to Solesupremacy.com 8. The Nike Air Jordan 11 “Win Like 96”

Kicking off the hype in December was the Air Jordan 11 “Win Like 96.” This shoe is commemorating Michael Jordan’s 72-10 season with the Bulls, in 1996. This shoe sold out in hours, as it is an Air Jordan 11 in an almost all red colorway, which has never been seen before. However, there have been a lot of colorways with red, which is why this shoe was slightly less popular than the next sneaker. Credit goes to Kicksonfire.com 7. The Nike Air Jordan 11 “Win Like ‘82” The Holidays always bring an Air Jordan 11. And this Air Jordan 11 made it onto our list. Releasing in early November, this shoe sold out in hours. The Air Jordan 11 is arguably the most popular Air Jordan, so it made sense that these would sell out. The colorway and name are supposed to reference Michael Jordan’s alma mater, the University of North Carolina (UNC) and the championship he led them to in 1982. Credit goes to Solecollector.com

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6. Some of the Year’s best NMD

We couldn’t decide which of the 2017 NMDs was the best, so we compiled a couple of the best.

NMD R1 “OG” NMD R1 Japan Pack “Black Boost” NMD R1 “AI Camo” Pack (4 pairs) Chanel X Pharrell Williams Human Race NMD Pharrell Williams Human Race NMD “N.E.R.D”

Credit goes to Caliroots.com 5. The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Semi Frozen Yellow” This Yeezy was the most limited V2 to release yet. When images of this shoe first surfaced, people did not know what to think. As time went on, closer to the release, the hype built up. However, these shoes do not have a resale value similar to the value of the Zebras in February. A thought that we would like to leave you with before you finish reading this is: Does this shoe remind you of a McChicken? Credit goes to Kicksonfire.com 4. The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Blue Tint” The trend continues, as Yeezys flood this list. The year’s last release, the Blue Tint, was the second largest released Yeezy. This was the first Yeezy to ever feature a blue color, hence the name Blue Tint. Credit goes to Hypebeast.com 3. The Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Beluga 2.0” This pair of Yeezy Boost 350 V2 was the most widely available pair on the market, so it only made sense that they would be popular. This pair released in Mid-November. These shoes are a very popular colorway, like the Breds, as they both can be matched with almost anything. Just like black and red go with a lot of outfits, so do orange and grey. On November 30th, about 18,000 pairs from cancelled orders were restocked on the Adidas website. Credit goes to Kicksonfire.com 2. The Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Cream White” This pair of Yeezy Boost 350 V2 was arguably the most favorable pair to come out this year. Many people took an instant liking to this colorway because it was highly customizable as well as flexible to match with clothes. Immediately after the release of these shoes, many people started customizing them in crazy ways. Some poured Slurpees in them to dye them, dyed them with Pepto Bismol, or even simply painting them. Credit goes to StockX.com

Fun Stuff P11 And The Best Sneaker of 2017 Goes To… 1. The Nike Jordan 1 Off White

This sneaker was voted by many sneakerheads as the best sneaker of the year. When people thought that Adidas would take Nike’s spot as #1, Nike came back and surprised everyone with this collaboration. With an exclusive NYC release in September, these pairs were extremely hard to come by. The wider release, taking place in November, was no different. It was almost impossible to get. Resale prices have stayed at a steady $1,000. Luckily for most people, there is a rumored part two coming out in 2018. Credit goes to footwearnews.com

Chef Ben’s Ultimate S’mores Pie By Chef Ben Perle and Sous Chef Gianni Romano

Something people might not know about your favorite chef is that I love cooking with

fire. The smell of a good meal cooking on an open fire is as soothing as watching Bob

Ross paint! And since you can’t have a fire without s’mores, here is an easy and finger-

lickin’ good recipe for a s’mores pie.

Difficulty: Rare

Ingredients:

14 ounces milk chocolate chips

3/4 cup heavy cream

One 9-inch prepared graham cracker crust

15 marshmallows

Directions:

Combine the chocolate chips and cream in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat

for 2 1/2 minutes. Stir until completely smooth (the chocolate may appear

separated at first, but just keep stirring). Pour into the prepared pie crust, loosely

cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours or up to overnight.

Preheat the broiler.

Use kitchen shears to cut each marshmallow in half, on a bias, from one corner to

the opposite corner. Arrange the marshmallow halves, cut-side down, on top of

the chilled pie. Broil until golden, watching closely and rotating the pan as

needed, about 1 minute. Let the pie cool completely, then cover loosely with

plastic wrap and return to the fridge until the ganache sets again, 1 to 2 hours.

Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com