General Blog Update

Hey everyone! It's been literally 2 years when I blogged on Discovery Path: Brio. I've been really busy with High School and I learned that: "In Order to enjoy hobbies and extracurricular activities, you must be able to achieve education first. Hobbies are rewards after hard work in education." As my teachers once said. Although, since it's nearing summer, I am starting a new blog revolving around my favorite Girl Group from the X Factor US: Fifth harmony! I find that I spend at least an hour on 5H related things and instead of wasting time, I may as well express my love and passion for the quintet with everyone else on a blog :)

If you're interested, please visit: http://5hfanboy.blogspot.ca/
Thanks guys and this blog will still be up if you want to read my past posts back in 2012 and 2013. Have a nice day!

X Factor U.S.A: Season 3! Episode 1 Review

Sorry I haven't been blogging. Started high school a few weeks ago and been having too many tests lately. But hey, now that I'm free lets talk X Factor Once Again! :D I would've talked about it last week, but as I said before there were delays.

The X Factor has gone back to the original categories from Season 1 (Girls, Boys, Over 25s, and Groups.) And their has been many unconfirmed reports that Demi gets the Girls, Paulina gets the Boys, Kelly gets Over 25s and Simon gets Groups once again. This will be confirmed after auditions, where judges will receive their categories RIGHT BEFORE the next stage of the competition. Speaking of next stage, Bootcamp and Judges Houses has been confirmed to be removed. Simon Cowell Stated: "It was one of the element of the show I wasn't happy with, and it looked too similar to what everybody else is doing." These stages of the competition has been replaced with a new middle section which was gone on to be described as "Very dramatic, really tough on us and the contestants, and high pressure" Simon Cowell described.

The X Factor Premiere was a good start to the show. I kinda felt like they showed A LOT of nos' to people instead a LOT of yeses to people. At least we got to see some successes in some Amazing Auditions. I'll be ranking all the successful auditions from each episode, one Wish I Could've Seen Auditions and Two Worst Auditions of the Night.

Here's A Recap of Episode 1

Have you seen the NEW Catching Fire Trailer?

Awesome Epicness goin' on here, lol. Enjoy!

America's Got Talent Season 8 Las Vegas to Top 60!

This season is rather pleasing and more exciting than I have ever imagined, though having four judges may be a little weird, I believe this season is to be enjoyed. :) We've just got through Las Vegas week and here are the acts going through!
Immediate Decision
3Penny Chorus and Orchestra, chorus/orchestra
Aerial Ice, ice skating acrobats
Aerosphere, acrobats
Alexandra the Great, escape artist
The American Military Spouses Choir, chorus
Angela Hoover, comedian/impressionist
Anna Christine, child singer
Bailey the Dancing Dog, dancing dog act
Branden James, opera singer
Catapult Entertainment, shadow dancers
Chicago Boyz, acrobatic dancers
Dave Shirley, comedian
David the Cobra Kid, reptile handler
Fresh Faces, child dance group
Innovative Force, acrobats
Jim Meskimen, comedian
Jimmy Rose, singer
Kenichi Ebina, popping dancer
Kevin Downey Jr., comedian
Mitsi School of Dance, dance troupe
Sensation 3D Video Mapping and Dancing Group, 3D pyrotechnic dancers
Spintacular, acrobats/gymnasts
Sprice, Rube Goldberg creator
Struck Boyz, child dance troupe
Tellavision, dance group
The Robotixs, band
The Virginia State University Gospel Choir, chorus
Tone the Chiefrocca, rappers/dancers
Tummy Talk, novelty musicians

After Performances Decision
2Unique - child singer/DJ
Aaralyn & Izzy - sibling rock duo
American Hitmen - band
Brad Bryers - sword swallower
Brandon & Savannah - band
Chloe Channel - child singer
Ciana Pelekai - child singer
Collins Key - close up magician
D'Angelo & Amanda - child ballroom dancers
Dave Fenley - singer
David Ferman- juggler
Deanna Dellacioppa - singer
Duo Resonance - acrobatic duo
Forte - singing trio
Genesis Nava - child singer
Hype - dance troupe
John Wing - comedian
Jonathan Allen - opera singer
Kid the Wiz - dancer/hat tricks
Kristef Brothers - acrobatic duo
Leon Ettire & Romy Low - magic duo
Marty Brown - country singer
Rong Niu - danger act/bowl juggler
Ruby & Jonas - child ballroom dancers
Sam Johnson - extreme danger act
Special Head - entertainer
Taylor Williamson - comedian
Timber Brown - pole acrobat

Click the bottom right button to know who is performing next week in the Top 60 at the Live Shows in Radio Music City Hall! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------\/

The Rise of Fame for Fifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony has been reaching success in the summer with four singles and a few covers to present on their tours. Two of these singles have been premiered for the whole world, yet the other two have just been performed on tour. One of these four singles has been filmed and released on iTunes as their first single.

Singles
1st Single - Miss Movin On (On iTunes/Music Video Released)
Miss Movin' On has gotten quite popular and has reached over 1.2 million views for their Lyric Video and almost 900 thousand views for their music video (currently). This song is often performed first during their nationwide tours this summer. The single's audio was premiered on June 15th, the Lyric Video premiered on June 18th and the music video on July 15th.

It was released on iTunes on July 16th and man do these girls sell their single! The single first reached (what I saw first) #57 (July 16 Afternoon), then grew to spot #22 (July 16 Evening) but now has fell back to #30 (July 17) on the iTunes Chart in the U.S.A.

Here are the videos!
Lyric Video

Music Video

Tour

For the other singles, click on the bottom right (read ahead) button to continue! -----\/\/

Book Recommendation: The Michael Vey Series

Hey Everyone! Now I haven't exactly gotten into books as much but I can't stop reading this new book series that was brought to us in 2011! Well, not new exactly but it was new to me at the start of the year :) Anyways, its all about the story of Michael Vey where he is explaining his weird adventures through his life. Find out more about the plot by clicking the bottom-right button of this article!

Despicable Me 2 Review (Story Line and Plot)

Hello! Recently, I've watched Despicable Me 2 and I find it very entertaining and humorous. A thrill of laughter bursts out in the theatre every minute of the film and its a good thing if the producers and writers give themselves a pat on their back. Some parts are very weird/disturbing/weird (again). I wouldn't know if it is entirely right to say it is appropriate for little kids to see people showing affection for each other or trying to flirt or what not, but it is strange for them to see girls hitting on Gru.... anyways, here's what happened and if you want to spoil yourself because you didn't get to see it, then click away for the storyline of what I remembered!

The Voice Season 4 Runner Up Tribute

Michelle Chamuel was revealed as the runner up, but is a known favourite on the Voice for being herself and representing 'smart' people on the Voice. I liked her on the Voice and I hope she gets a record label! Here are a couple songs to remember of her:

Just Give Me A Reason

Time After A Time

Somewhere Only We Know

Clarity

The Voice Season 4 Winner REVEALED!

America, your votes are in and the winner was announced last night. The winner is......

DANIELLE BRADBERY

Here are the many songs that I've enjoyed listening to her sing for.

Born to Fly

Maybe it Was Memphis

Please Remember Me

Fifth Harmony's First Single Premiere: Miss Movin On!

Miss Movin On is officially out in audio! Listen to it, I believe it is a very nice pop song and hopefully it'll chart on iTunes! Here it is!

The X Factor's Very Own Third Place Finishers: FIFTH HARMONY!

Hey fellow people! Fifth Harmony has announced a week ago that they would be releasing their fresh/new/first single this Friday, June 15. So make sure you keep an eye out tomorrow for their single called Miss Movin On. To keep you a little on edge, here is a preview of them lip-syncing and dancing to it in their room.

If you want to hear them sing, here's covers from both Fifth Harmony AND Boyce Avenue.

When I Was Your Man

Mirrors

America's Got Talent is BACK!

America's Got Talent has returned with new judges Heidi Klum and Melanie Brown. Here are some awesome auditions that set the bar in the premiere of the show.

Singing and Piano, Anna Christine

Stand-Up Comedy and Impersonations, Angela Hoover

Dance Group, Hype

Animal/Danger Act, David 'The Cobra Kid' Weathers

Choir & Orchestra Group, 3Penny Chorus and Orchestra

American Idol Season 12: Final 3 Originals

Here are the final 3 girls of American Idol and their songs are truly heartfelt and touching to most people. Hope you enjoy their singles!

I Am Beautiful, Candice Glover

All Cried Out, Kree Harrison

You Set Me Free, Angie Miller

Hall of Fame, The Script/This is What it Feels like, Armin Van Buuren/Clarity, Zedd

I like these songs so much because they got stuck in my head and I couldn't stop whistling both of them. Here are the songs and the music videos, hope you enjoy! :)

Hall of Fame, The Script

This is What if Feels Like

Clarity, Zedd

The Sodium Cycle of Life

For this science inquiry project, we've researched the cycle of sodium. Here are the links:
Sodium in our Body
http://veroniquewarbrothers.blogspot.ca/2013/05/sodium-cycle-in-human-body.html

Sodium in the environment and animals
http://discoverypath20121014g9at.blogspot.ca/2013/05/cycle-of-sodium-environment-and-animals.html

Cycle of Sodium: Environment and Animals

American Idol Season 12: Two Amazing Duets

Last night's performances were just wonderful with MANY standing ovations! Here are the duets that I just can't keep out of my head! So, who's better?

Amber Holcomb & Kree Harrison

Rumour Has It, Adele

Candice Glover & Angie Miller

Stay, Rihanna

Boston Bombing 2013

My heart goes out to the three people dead and the 134 people injured from the Boston Bombing. It just hurts me to see injuries that are so disturbing and incidents where people could care less about others. Why do people in humanity do this stuff? What do you get from it? I never knew that people would be so cruel. In the connecticut shooting, Africa's Kony and now this!?!?!?


An eight year old boy died because of the bombing. Do you know what that means? Whoever did this just stopped on dream to keep going on. Stopping one life that could've made a difference. One life that could've been whatever it wanted to be, but no, it was stopped.

What do you get out of doing this? What happens after this 'someone' bombed Boston? Whatever it was, it was for a selfish-greedy reason. I bet it was probably for money or someone was pressured, but why can't the world be in PEACE!? If the world never had guns, bombs, knives or any more harming equipment. Why can't we just live in the world driven by strength, courage, friendship and love? I just hope these things will stop and I really hate whoever did this. They just stop one little boy from reaching his dream. It stopped him from making his family proud. It stopped him from being successful. Trust me, this world is better off without violence and cruelty.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Exclusive Teaser Trailer!!!!

Came out in MTV Awards, YES!! SO GOOD! :P

2nd Song Cover Days: Thrift Shop by Macklemore

Well, this upbeat song has been reaching the tops ever since it came out. Here are some amazing covers for you!

Alex G

Her rendition made it more relaxed, but it was still cool and upbeat.

Pentatonix

This is a very unique version and Pentatonix performs an acafella version of this song, and I just love it! 

Lindsey Stirling and Tyler Ward

I like how they're both playing a violin in this. Nice!

Melanie Martinez

Remember her? She's from The Voice! She might not have a lot of views like the millions views above, but her style has that rasp that makes it so nice! 

Clara C

This version is as Jazzy as it can get! I like how relaxed she was like Alex G, but she seems to have more of a soothing voice.