TLP Teen Magazine

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TLP 
Teen 
Magazine 
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By Taryn 
Pedersen 

  

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Table Of Contents
Movie Review

The Hunger Games……….3
Strange But True

Animal Facts……….4
Recipe

Sub Sandwiches……….5
Advertisement

Kit-Kats……….6
Summer Options

Summer Fun……….7
Poetry

Dandelion……….8
Technology

Netflix……….9
True Story & Humor Story

Flying……….10
Banana Boat……….10
Interview
Spotlight On Braden Pedersen……….11
Health Issues
Type 1 Diabetes……….12

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Movie Review: The Hunger Games
A fight to the death. 24 go in, only 1 victor comes out. A boy and a girl from each of the
twelve districts between the age of 12 and 18 are chosen every year to compete in Panem’s
Hunger Games. District 12 is always overlooked until Katniss Everdeen is in the games. She is a
survivor. An illegal hunter. She does whatever she can to save her family, and now all she wants
is to be back with them. 24 go in but only 1 comes out. But what happens when 2 of those people
refuse to kill each other? Peeta Mellark and Katniss Everdeen are the star-crossed lovers from
District 12, but they weren’t always. Katniss and Peeta get off to a rough part at the start of the
games. Death after death, cannon after cannon. On and on, lives being lost. When it only down to
a few tributes, a special announcement is made. Two people can win, as long as they are from
the same district. That’s when Katniss knows she needs to find Peeta. She had heard that earlier
he had been injured by another tribute so she tracked him down. That’s when the romance starts.
Katniss is getting signals from her mentor that she soon figured out meant more romance, more
gifts. Katniss plays along, trying to get more gifts to help them survive, but gifts can’t fix Peeta’s
wound. His cut is deep and he could die soon without medicine. That’s when the gamemakers
decide to hold a feast. In the feast, there are supplies that people need to continue. There will also
be other tributes, ready to kill. Katniss knows that Peeta’s medicine will be there. She wouldn’t
be able to live with herself if she knew she could’ve saved him.
24 go in, only 1 comes out. But what happens when 2 of them are in love?
The Hunger Games is a thrilling, action-packed movie, perfect for teens. It is personally one of
my favorite movies and I strongly recommend it!

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Strange But True Animal Facts

There are so many interesting animal facts that most people have never heard. Some are funny,
some are surprising, and some are very interesting! Read on for some fun facts about animals

you might not have known!

● Snails have 14000 teeth and some can even kill you!
● Bullfrogs do not sleep.
● For every human in the world there are one million ants.
● If you lift a​ kangaroo’s​ tail off the ground it can’t hop – they use their tails for balance.
● Alligators can live up to 100 years.
● A single elephant tooth can weigh as much as 9 pounds.
● Even a small amount of alcohol placed on a scorpion will make it go crazy and sting

itself to death.
● Ants never sleep. Also they don’t have lungs.
● At birth, baby kangaroos are only about an inch long – no bigger than a large water bug

or a queen bee.
● Turtles, water snakes, crocodiles, alligators, dolphins, whales, and other water going

creatures will drown if kept underwater too long.
● A tarantula spider can survive for more than two years without food.
● During World War II, Americans tried to train bats to drop bombs.
● Tigers have striped skin as well as their fur.
● Hippos can run faster than humans!
● Most elephants weigh less than the tongue of a blue whale.
● The very first bomb that the Allies dropped on Berlin in World War Two hit an elephant.
● If you cut off a snail’s eye, it will grow a new one.
● We share 70% of our DNA with a slug.
● Oysters can change from one gender to another and back again depending on which is

best for mating.

Most of these facts were very surprising to me. There are so many animal facts that I
never could’ve guessed! Animals are fascinating creatures, and their skills may not match their

looks!

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Sub Sandwich

Prep: 5-8 Minutes
Yield: 1 Serving

Ingredients:
● Ham (as much as wanted & any flavor)
● Turkey (as much as wanted & any flavor)
● Pepperoni (as much as wanted)
● Cheese (as much as wanted & any flavor)
● French baguette - soft and large
● Lettuce - shredded or torn (as much as wanted)
● Mayonnaise (as much as wanted)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Cut the baguette to the size you want the sandwich to be, then cut it in half
3. Spread out cheese and pepperoni onto baguette
4. Place in oven for about a minute (or until toasted)
5. Spread mayonnaise and mustard on side of bread without pepperoni and cheese
6. Arrange turkey, ham, and lettuce in whatever way pleases you
7. Close sandwich and enjoy!

Every summer, my mom makes my brother, sister, and I each make a lunch for the family
once a week. At first, I had no idea what to make. I thought of what food I like to eat outside of
the house, and I immediately thought of sandwiches. I knew regular sandwiches on regular bread
would be no fun, and not very tasty, so I decided to make sub sandwiches. I made a list of
ingredients that would be good on the sub sandwich, and i had my mom get everything I needed.
I made the sandwiches and some ice cold lemonade. It was a perfectly warm summer day, so we
ate on the deck and enjoyed the lunch I prepared. It was very easy to make, but I was proud. My
brother and sister both thought it was delicious! I have made sub sandwiches at least once every
summer since then. It is a very simple recipe and anyone can make it!

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Mini, crisp wafers, dipped in milk chocolate. The perfect size for any
event. Enjoy these bite-sized treats on a movie night with friends or keep
them in your bag to snack on the go! Easy open, easy seal! They don’t melt
in the bag and they are easy to take on the go! They are a kid’s favorite, as
well as adults. It’s a perfect combination of chocolate and crunchy wafers.
These bite-sized pieces of heaven are the best things you will ever taste!

Stop by the nearest store to you and try them today!
(Available at most pharmacies and grocery stores. 8 oz bag may be

larger or smaller than shown in the photo above.)
(Price range changes depending on where the product is bought)

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Summer Fun
There are so many different things to do in the summer. If you need any ideas, read the

following and have some summer fun!
Water Activities

Swimming is a great summer activity. Take a friend and go hang out at the pool! There
are lots of different games to play at a pool, or you can just relax in the water. You could also go
to a nearby lake or beach. Lakes are perfect for fishing, boating, jet skiing, and more! Beaches
are the perfect place to relax in the sun with a book, or to take a dip in the water.
Parks, Zoos, & More

Another fun thing to do on a summer day is go to an amusement park! Ride
rollercoasters, eat junk food, or just walk around. You could also go to a nearby zoo. Another fun
thing you could do is go to a nice park with a friend to have a picnic, throw a ball, or go on a
walk.
Rainy Day

Nobody ever knows what to do on a rainy summer day. Invite a friend over and have a
movie day in your pajamas! Enjoy some popcorn and movie snacks while you watch all of your
favorite movies! Another rainy day idea is play a game. It can be a board game, card game,
online game, or any other type of game you want to play.
Vacation

Take a vacation! Schedule a far away trip or simply take a road trip to a nearby city with
something fun to do there. Take some time to relax in a new place, or have some fun trying new
things!

Now you won’t have any excuses to claim that you are bored this summer! Try a few of
these simple activities with your friends or family, and have a blast this summer!

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Dandelion 

 

The yellow in the green 
The color in the scene 
Some call it a weed 
But I have disagreed 
 

It is a flower 
With its bright yellow power 

It pops up everywhere 
And brings life into the air 
 

The yellow in the green 
The beauty in the scene 

 
Dandelion

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Technology Essay: Netflix
Netflix is a website and an app. It is an easy way to binge watch your favorite
shows, rewatch old series, or watch movies. There are many different genres of movies and t.v.
shows. There are recent movies and shows and there are old shows that don’t play on
television anymore. It is a great source of entertainment. Netflix can be accessed on phones,
tablets, computers, and some game systems such as a wii or PS3. On Netflix, you can start,
pause, or stop watching a movie or t.v. show at any time. Netflix saves where you stop on every
show. You can easily get back to the part you were on, instead of scrolling through and trying to
find your place. You can also add your favorite shows and movies to a section called “list.” You
can easily access your list and find your shows, rather than searching through the guide on
regular television. Netflix does require internet connection to work, but there is a way to use it
without internet connection. Netflix recently added a feature where you can download shows
and movies(wiki). For example, before a long plane ride, you can download the shows you want
to watch and once they are done downloading, you can watch them without internet. To have a
Netflix account, you have to pay a monthly amount.(Netflix). You can then have multiple profiles
in that account so a family’s different shows aren’t all mixed together(Netflix App). Netflix is a
great source for entertainment and a solution to boredom.

Sources
https://www.netflix.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix

Netflix App

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Flying 
I was flying… or at least it felt like it. 
Flying high in the air with the best view. 
Even strapped to the parasail, I felt free. 
The small island to the side, and the ocean down below. 
The fresh air was blowing through my tangled hair. 

I’ll never forget the feeling. 
It was scary but so exciting. 
I waved to my family on the boat down below. 
I never wanted to come down, but the man signaled me to get ready to land. 
I went down and down until I landed. 
I’ll never forget what it feels like to fly. 

The Banana Boat 
In Aruba, my family decided to go on a boat ride. Not just any boat ride, a banana boat ride. 
The banana boat has it's name because it looks like two yellow bananas attached side to side, with a 
row of seats on each banana. My sister and I were the youngest and smallest of the group, so we 
were at the front. My grandpa and dad were the tallest, so they were at the back, with everyone else 
in between. The banana boat was attached to a boat that pulled us along. Being in the front caused 
the water to spray right in my face, but it was still fun. Then, I heard someone behind me trying to 
yell to the boat driver to stop. I looked back and found out why; my grandpa had started to fall 
backwards off of the boat and his head was skidding on the water! The boat driver finally got the 
message to stop, and we pulled my grandpa back up. Everyone was laughing about it, including him. 
We still make fun of him today. 

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Spotlight On Braden Pedersen
Braden Pedersen is the founder of Faith4All Ministries, a pastor, and a published
author. He is also a 17 year-old Senior in High School. Braden has written 3 books
about christian life. These books are: P​ owerful Prayers,​ ​30-second Theology,​ and ​Good
Guys Finish First.​ Faith4All ministries is a Christian nonprofit he created with recordings
of his sermons and other useful tools. Braden’s goal in life is to spread the word of God
by starting a church. He hopes to change lives with the power of God’s word. This Fall,
he plans to attend Moody Bible Institute to learn more about being a successful pastor.
Braden has had several influences in his life. “Craig Groeschel, Tim Howey, and Russell
Schultz have been my biggest role models,” he says, “they have given me so many
opportunities to develop into a leader, and hey have guided me in hard times.” Braden
has had several challenges in his journey. He has gotten criticism for his ministry and
books. He has also gotten several hate emails and rude comments from people who
disagree with his beliefs and ways of ministry. In response to these things he says, “I
just focus on moving forward and getting better.” He ends the interview by saying, “I
want to have no regrets.”

 
  

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Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
It occurs when your immune system destroys cells in your pancreas called beta
cells(Mayoclinic). Beta cells make insulin. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that
allows the body to use sugar from carbohydrates from food for energy or to store glucose for
future use(Mayoclinic). Insulin helps keep blood sugar from getting too high or too low. Type 1
diabetes can create several complications such as heart and blood vessel diseases, nerve
damage, kidney damage, eye damage, skin conditions, osteoporosis and more(Webmd). The
exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. Genetics and environmental factors are definitely
part of the cause. It is known that type 1 diabetes can result when something in the
environment, like a virus, tells your immune system to go after your pancreas(Mayoclinic).
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes include increased thirst, extreme hunger, weight loss, fatigue,
irritability, blurred vision, and yeast infections(Webmd). Right now there’s no way to prevent type
1 diabetes. The treatment for type 1 diabetes aims at maintaining normal blood sugar levels
through regular monitoring, insulin therapy, diet, and exercise. Only about 5% of people with
diabetes have type 1(Mayoclinic). All people with type 1 diabetes must use insulin injections to
control their blood sugar. This disease is more common in caucasian people than in
African-Americans (Mayoclinic). It affects men and women equally. Although the disease usually
starts in people under 20, it can happen at any age(Webmd). Type 1 diabetes can happen along
with other autoimmune diseases, like Grave's disease or vitiligo(Mayoclinic) Type 1 diabetes
can cause life complications such as nerve damage, kidney disease, heart disease and stroke,
causing life to be difficult or painful. Dealing with type 1 diabetes as a child or teen can be very
stressful and possibly embarrassing, but it shouldn’t be something to hide. It should be treated
as much as possible so life can become easier. If you don’t keep your type 1 diabetes well
controlled, you could set yourself up for serious or life-threatening problems.

Works Cited
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-1-diabetes/basics/definition/con-20019573

http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/type-1-diabetes-guide/type-1-diabetes#4