Though the greater majority of us haven’t been fortunate enough to be abducted by aliens, at least our iPhones (3, 3GS and 4) and iPod Touches…
Author: Patra Beaulieu
Patra Beaulieu
Patra has a background in molecular biology and was a former writer / translator for one of Canada's major web-based entertainment news providers. She currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario and is into alpine skiing, biking, music, movies, dining, baking, traveling, spending time with family, friends and her mini goldendoodle.
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