La Città Viola - The International School of Florence

La Città Viola
Edition 4
Welcome back to La Città Viola! This is the fourth edition of this year ! Below is the latest news on
our furry friends. There is also an updated version of technology and more by Tyler Marklyn. La
Città Viola does contain more and more surprises and we hope to continue to improve, so everyone
can enjoy reading the paper!
Table of Contents
P.1 Technology & More
P.2 Are you an Internet addict?
P.3 Sun Awareness
P.4 Book Reviews
P.5 Inspiring Literature
P.6 Guitars and Cars
P.7Beauty Recipes
P.8 Quizzes
P.9 Top Movies and New Artists
P.10 Horoscopes
P1.11 Optical Illusions
P.12 News around School
Termine Dog Shelter
South House has recently been organizing trips to the dog shelter in Sesto Fiorentino. We go
on Thursdays once a week to visit the dogs and to deliver money and dog food. Four to five students go every week to visit the lonely animals and to consider adopting one. During the week,
we organize bake sales to support this cause. Also, kids are welcome to bring in dog food or other accessories a dog might enjoy. The dog shelter looks after 300 dogs and counting! They need
70 kg of food per day to feed the dogs and last week we delivered 64 kg in addition to the money from a bake sale! There is a donation box in reception to help buy food and water, so please
donate as generously as you can. Remember, two Euros is enough to feed five hungry dogs.
By: Tyler Marklyn
After 5 years of
waiting the new
Windows operating
system is finally
here, Welcome...
OSX
The two newest OSs on the market!!!
Windows
Vista!!!!!
Microsoft improved almost everything in Windows XP when they made Windows Vista, resulting in a very good operating system.
I consider it’s best point by far to be the new Windows Media Center that
comes with it. When you buy a Windows Vista computer it usually comes with a TV tuner,
so you can watch TV on your computer. That’s not the best part though. You can actually
tell your computer your favorite TV shows and it will search all the channels and show
when and on what channel your favorite TV show is on. You can then tell it to record all
the episodes or just a specific one making it so you no longer have to stop doing whatever
you’re doing just to watch a TV show. You can also search for a movie and it will search
for a channel with that movie on so that it can record it. If you have and Xbox 360 it gets
even better… you can send your Windows Media Center to your Xbox 360, letting you
watch the TV shows on your TV instead of on your computer.
Now we get into the other Features
By other features I mean ones that are far better than Windows XP but not
new... look at OSX for Mac and you can find most of them already. One for the most
useful ones is Windows Flip 3d, using it you press ALT+TAB and it shows you all the
open Windows (see right). Windows Vista also includes a side bar where you can put
“Gadgets”. Now these two features are new for Microsoft but Flip 3d is a slightly better
version of what Exposé does on the Mac is the F9 key. As for “Gadgets” Apple called them
“Widgets” but they are the same thing and they appear with the F12 key.
With the millions of files that people keep on their computers you need an
easy way to search. On Windows Vista when you click the Start button a search box appears along with the menu. When you use it it finds things lightning fast. If you think that
seems familiar it’s because Spotlight on OSX does the exact same thing.
Windows Vista is a great Microsoft product. It definitely comes even with OSX,
even if it doesn’t beat it so if you are a Windows fan using XP you should definitely get
it, but if you are using OSX and happy with it you should stick with that.
Leopard
Apple finds a need to make new operating systems pretty much yearly. Tiger
was good, really good, but Apple needs better. Leopard is better.
Leopard includes all the features included in Tiger (The previous OSX) and a
few more. The new features are Time Machine and Spaces while they improved a lot of
the old features including Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Spotlight and iCal.
New Features
Time Machine
Time machine lets you basically go back in time on your computer. When
you activate time machine your computer remembers everything you do (on an external
hard drive) so if you want to find something but can’t and know where it was in the past
you can. It’s kind of hard to explain. The picture below shows what it looks like. In the
picture someone is looking at the current Documents folder. Lined up behind are all the
past documents folder. This would be confusing if it did it every day , you’d just get a
bunch of the same thing. Time Machine only saves a folder when you make a change to
it so every folder behind the original documents folder in the picture is different.
Spaces
Spaces lets you divide your computer into four “spaces”. For example you can
have a work space, a music space, a games space and a space for stuff that doesn’t fit in
one of those categories. When you press a certain key then you can see all your spaces
at once. It’s like having four computers in one computer all on one screen that can switch
between them.
Along with the other improvements this is a good thing to get if you have a bit of money
to spare, of it’s more than 70 euros though I don’t recommend it.
Time Machine
Windows Flip 3d
and sidebar
Windows Vista Warning!
A problem with the increased security ib Windows vista is that you can’t play SACD (high-def)
sounds on your computer.
Although Windows Vista advertises high-def (HDCP), no HDCP monitors for PCs currently exist or
are being produced.
For a full list of warnings (about 70 pages, yes 70) go to:
http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/~pgut001/pubs/vista_cost.html
Gaming: A thing that is definitly better for Leopard than Windows Vista is that Leaop-
ard keeps OSX as it base operating system while Windows Vista makes a new one. This
means that Mac games will keep working on Leopard while most PC games will no longer
work on Windows Vista
ARE YOU AN INTERNET ADDICT?
Page 2
By Chiara Bini
Have you ever thought about
how much time you spend on the computer or watching television? Doesn’t it
make your eyes itch and hurt? Did you
know that it can cause brain damage?
According to recent survey done
in the United States, the average Teen (811) are using internet about 67.1% and
in 3 years time it will gradually increase
up to 71.4%. The young teens (12-14) are
on the internet at the average of 74.3%
and it will increase up to 84.7% in 2010
People use the computer daily
wth internet because you can do so many
things on the computer and you can find
out things so easily instead of looking in
books or actaully reading them. The young
teens use the computer less because they
spend more time outside and do more excersise.This is a good thing to do because
they get more fresh air and they spend
time communicating with other people
and are not only stuck to a computer 24/7.
Older teenagers don’t realize how
much time they spend on the computer
because time passes quickly once you
are stuck at the screen for hours. Older
teens also watch movies and download
songs and play games which is alot of
fun but some of the teens do not realize that it can cause brain damage. If
you stay in front of a screen instead of
going out and having fresh air and doing excersise it can make you more negative when you get off the computer. Two students from from a University in the United States
have told the readers a positive outlook about using a computer:
‘I have had easy access to the Web from a home computer. The Web has
been very positive as it has kept me abreast and I can go to the site pages from
home and not wait for the University computers which are constantly busy. I do
not think that having easy access to the Web has deterred me from reading. If anything it guided me where to go for reading material. Using the Web and email
has been an active experience, directing me to further reading and bringing up
ideas which I have gone on to share with others. It has been a forum for discussion’.
‘I regularly correspond by email and always use the web to complement
my information from the library’.
Two students from a school in the United States have given a negative
outlook about computer use:
‘Everytime i get home I get addicted to the computer and I do not realize
that the time goes by very quickly and when I get off the computer my parents
see me more grumpy, tired and watery in the eyes. I have a lack of knowledge
after i get off the computer and do my homework. My parents are trying to cut me
down. I have been feeling much better than other days that i always was on the
computer’.
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By Ava Runge
Sun exposure effects the skin throughout a person’s lifetime. The damage gradually builds up until, by adulthood, many
sun related problems may begin to show. The damage is caused by invisible UV (ultraviolet) radiation, a combination of rays
emitted by the sun onto the earth. There are three different types of UV rays:
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the dermis layer of skin.
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are less of these rays at the earth’s
surface than UVA rays because the
ozone layer (the protective layer in the
earth’s atmosphere) absorbs most of
them. However, pollution and global
warming are causing holes and
thinning of the ozone layer, and more
UVB rays have been recently present
on the surface of the earth. UVB rays
are the most harmful form of
UV radiation.
Ultraviolet C (UVC)- Although
these solar rays would be especially
harmful to the skin, they are completely absorbed by the ozone layer.
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cells to produce a colored substance called
melanin. Melanin travels up to the surface
of the skin to protect it from the UV rays
and eventually the skin becomes darker
and tans. Over time the UV rays will cause
the skin to burn which causes redness,
pain, and peeling.
No one is immune from the risk of sun
damage. However some individuals are
more likely to sustain damage than
others. Some people tan very easily and
rarely burn, whereas others burn very
easily and rarely develop a tan. A variety
of factors determine whether an someone
tans or burns after sun exposure, including complexion and skin type, amount of
recent sun exposure and time of year.
The Effects: Excessive sun exposure
(tanning and burning) alters the structure
of the skin’s cells, and may result in
premature aging , noncancerous and
cancerous skin tumors, immune system
damage and eye damage over time. The
name of the most serious and common
form of skin cancer is melanoma.
Prevention: People can protect themselves from the damaging UV rays of the
sun by limiting sun exposure (especially
during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.), wearing protective clothing and
applying sunscreen with a sun protection
factor (SPF ) of at least 15.
Bronzers: If you still desire a tan
glow, there are many varieties of sunless
tanning avaible such as sprays and
lotions that can be applied in your own
home. Many magazines and reviews recommend Clarins Auto-Bronzant or Banana
Boat SunDial. Bronzers are a great way to
obtain a natural looking glow without sun
exposure and the risk of damage.
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The Amulet of Samarkand
Book I of the Bartimaeus Trilogy
Nathaniel is 5 years old when his parents sell him to the government and flee. He is given to
the magician, Mr. Underwood, to be his apprentice. Nathaniel doesn’t like his new master but
Mrs. Underwood is extremely kind and likes Nathaniel. Things go fine until his eleventh birthday where he is publicly humiliated by the magician, Simon Lovelace. His master does not defend him. Nathaniel is furious and vows revenge on Lovelace. He practices magic and summonings of minor magical creatures until he feels he is ready to take his revenge. He summons the
5,000-year old djinni, Bartimaeus, to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from Lovelace. Unwittingly,
the boy plunges himself into a situation more dangerous than he’d ever faced, full of murder,
danger, and really bad jokes made by the sarcastic Bartimaeus. Switching from Bartimaeus’s hilarious first-person view to third-person narrative about Nathaniel, this is a must-read book.
Set in modern day London, ruled by magicians, this is a hilarious and gripping thriller.
The Golem’s Eye
Book II of the Bartimaeus Trilogy
Now 14, Nathaniel works in the Department of Internal Affairs trying to stop a group of commoners
who are responsible for small rebellions against the magician-run government. These commoners call
themselves the Resistance. They attack government buildings, etc., in rebellion against the magicians’
rule. Now, they’re planning to rob the tomb of a great magician to use the artifacts there against
the government. The Resistance aren’t the only problems, though: an unknown individual is using
ancient magic to control a Golem who is wreaking havoc on London. Meanwhile, you also follow the
story of Kitty, a member of the Resistance, who was born with a “resilience” to magic. Now, Nathaniel summons up the 5,000 year old djinni, Bartimaeus, yet again to stop the Resistance, and the
person responsible for the golem attacks. The third-person narrative switches focus between Kitty and
Nathaniel, while Bartimaeus continues to give hilarious and sarcastic first-person views to the tale. A
captivating follow up to The Amulet of Samarkand.
Ptolemy’s Gate
Book III of the Bartimaeus Trilogy
The hilarious djinni introduced in Amulet of Samarkand and Golem’s Eye is back, or, more accurately,
he hasn’t left in three years. Still holding his wit and wisdom, his essence is in pain from being held
in a solid form for 3 years. Nathaniel, now Information Minister, writes propaganda to bolster the
commoners belief that England is winning the foreign wars and tracking down the traitors within the
government. Kitty Jones is in hiding as an apprentice to a magician, learning enough from her master
and research to summon Bartimaeus. When Nathaniel catches up with Kitty, the two of them and the
djinni must work together to defeat the most dangerous demons they’d encountered yet. Ptolemy’s
Gate is a exciting conclusion to the trilogy, footnotes and all. Readers will find out about Bartimaeus’s
past, while Nathaniel’s compassion comes through his mask of John Mandrake.
Trilogy rating: 8/10
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The Chimney Sweeper
William Blake
When my mother died I was very young,
And my father sold me while yet my tongue,
Could scarcely cry weep weep weep weep,
So your chimneys I sweep & in soot I sleep.
Theres little Tom Dacre, who cried when his head
That curled like a lambs back was shav’d, so I said.
Hush Tom never mind it, for when your head’s bare,
You know that the soot cannot spoil your white hair
And so he was quiet. & that very night.
As Tom was a sleeping he had such a sight
That thousands of sweepers Dick, Joe, Ned, & Jack
Were all of them lock’d up in coffins of black,
And by came an Angel who had a bright key
And he open’d the coffins & set them all free.
Then down a green plain leaping laughing they run
And wash in a river and shine in the Sun.
Then naked & white, all their bags left behind.
They rise upon clouds, and sport in the wind.
And the Angel told Tom, if he’d be a good boy,
He’d have God for his father & never want joy.
And so Tom awoke and we rose in the dark
And got with our bags & our brushes to work.
Tho’ the morning was cold, Tom was happy & warm
So if all do their duty, they need not fear harm.
Simples
James Joyce
O bella bionda,
Sei come l’onda!
Of cool sweet dew and radiance mild
The moon a web of silence weaves
In the still garden where a child
Gathers the simple salad leaves.
A moondew stars her hanging hair
And moonlight kisses her young brow
And, gathering, she sings an air:
Fair as the wave is, fair, art thou!
Be mine, I pray, a waxen ear
To shield me from her childish croon
And mine a shielded heart for her
Who gathers simples of the moon.
Page 6
Guitar
By Diego Edsel
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This section of La Citta Viola specializes, well actually, ONLY,
focuses on Guitars, Guitar Accessories, and other cool
Musical Instruments that will blow your mind
In Brazil people play different sports such as footvolley. Footvolley is a ball
game played by people on the beach.
It is similar to volleyball, the only difference is that you cannot use your
hands. The sport was invented in Rio de Janeiro on Ipanema beach and is
played all over Brazil.It is very popular especially with men.It is a really
hard physical sport that requires a lot of skill. The idea of the game is to get
the ball over the net,just like volleyball. The court is 30x60 ft long,the net is
6.10 high. The court has to be on sand.The players wear their balthing suits
and bare feet.This sport was invented in the 60s but did not become really
popular till the 80s when volleyball became popular in Brazil.
I havent played this game.it is too much like hard work and need a lot of
skill . I enjoy watching it with a cold coconut juice in my hand
Battle of the Gods
Fender Stratocaster VS. Gibson Les Paul
When you look at the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul you you are seeing the two guitars
that have had the most influence in the Guitar World.
The Fender Stratocaster was originally designed by Leo Fender and Freddia Tavares in the early
1950’s and has been one of the most influencial, and popular guitars since it was invented, many
think it is the best in the world.
The Strat is the best thing for a Blues person, or even Soft Rock, it has three single-coil pickups (some
models have humbuckers), each with staggered magnetic poles, it has a three-way selector switch (fiveway since 1977, one volume knob, and two tone controls. The body is made out of either Alder or
Ash, the neck is made out of Maple, and the fretboard is made out of either Maple, Rosewood, or Pau
Ferro. The Fender Strat has also always come with a bolt-on neck design.
To name a few, the Fender Stratocaster was used by Jimi Hendrix, and still is used by Eric Clapton,
Jeff Beck, Tommy Bolin of Deep Purple, Bill Carson, Tom Morello, John Mayer, and David Gilmour of
Pink Floyd.
The Gibson Les Paul was a model designed by Gibson president, Ted McCarthy, and
accomplished Jazz guitarist, Les Paul (whom it is named after) right after the Fender
Telecaster was released in the early 1950s, and since its existance, the design has been one of the most
enduring and popular musical instruments in the world of music.
A Les Paul is perfect for a Metal person, or Hard Rock, some people have even used it for Jazz, this
amazing guitar has two humbucker pickups (originally single-coils), it has a three-way selector switch,
two volume knobs, and two tone controls. The body is either made out of Mahogany or Maple, the neck
is made out of Maple, and the fretboard is made of either Ebony or Rosewood.
The Gibson Les Paul, as all of the other Gibsons, has always been built as a neck-thru neck design.
To name some notable Les Paul users, the Les Paul has been used by Duane Allman, Billy Joe Armstrong from Green Day, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, The Edge of U2, Ace Frehley of Kiss, John Frusciante
of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Steve Gaines of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Billy Gibbons
of ZZ Top, Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy, Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, Kirk Hammett of Metallica, James
Hetfield of Metallica, Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, Mick Jones of The Clash, Steve Jones of The
Sex Pistols, Lenny Kravitz, John Lennon, Daron Malakian of System of a Down, Bob Marley, John
Mayer, Paul McCartney, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Tom Morello, Jimmy Page, Les Paul, oe Perry
of Aerosmith, Randy Rhoads, Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy, Tom
Sholtz of Boston, Slash of Guns N Roses and Velvet Revolver, Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden, Mick Taylor
of The Rolling Stones, Keith Urban, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Walsh of The Eagles, Zakk Wylde, Frank
Zappa, and Diego Edsel.
The Fender Stratocaster and The Gibson Les Paul have revolutionized the world of Music throughout
their years of existance. Fender also has another great instrument called the Fender Telecaster, while
Gibson also has the Gibson SG, Flying V, and the Explorer.
I own and have played many Les Pauls, and I have played a Stratocaster, and to my point of view they
are both great, but they each suit a completely opposite style of Music, that is why it is so hard to say
which is better, but pricewise, you are better off with a Stratocaster.
Both Gibson and Fender offer a company that offers these and all the other models out of cheaper
material, but a better price, Squier by Fender, and Epiphone by Gibson.
COOL CARS
Bugatti veyron
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is currently the fastest, most powerful,
and most expensive street-legal production car in the world , with a
proven top speed of over 400 km/h
Saleen S7
The saleen s7 is a supercar that was designed by RLM and Saleen.
It is currently being built at Saleen’s headquarters in Irvine,
California.
Beauty Recipes for
Skin
Use to gently and thoroughly exfoliate
the top layer of dead skin cells. Relieves
the itch of dry skin and leaves it soft and
smooth-
Combine the dry ingredients in a blender
or food processor until they are reduced
to a coarse meal. Keep this “scrub base”
in a glass jar with a screw top in your
refrigerator until ready to use. When
you want to use the scrub base, scoop
out 1/4 cup into a small bowl, and stir in
enough of the liquid ingredients (vary it
by what you have on hand -- yogurt and
milk are best, but water works too) to
make a paste. Yogurt and milk are natural exfoliates known as alpha hydroxy
acids, and they will slough off dead skin
cells even without scrubbing. Scoop up
the paste with your hands or a washcloth,
and rub over your body to exfoliate.
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Chocolate Body Scrub
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons
unscented liquid soap
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
olive oil
Combine sugar, soap, cocoa
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Recipe
4 oz. Clear, Unscented Glycerine Soap
1 Tablespoon Liquid Soap
1 teaspoon Liquid Glycerine
1/2 teaspoon Apple Fragrance
Oil
2 drops Red Food Color
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Melt soap in small pan over low
heat or in a glass cup in the microwave. Add Liquid Soap and
glycerine and stir gently but
well. Add fragrance, color and
cinnamon. Stir and let stand a
couple minutes, just enough to
start to thicken so when you
stir again the cinnamon will be
more evenly distributed.
Pour into molds. Allow to
set completely (in or out of
freezer). Wrap in plastic wrap
or use cellophane candy bags
to store.
Does Your Plate Serve Up Your Personality?
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by:Ava Runge, Chiara Bini
page:
1. You love the preschoolers who attend the library’s story time.
This week it’s your turn to bring the snack. You pack
a. your homemade trail mix of wheat and rice squares, cheddar
crackers, pretzels, raisins and dried cranberries.
b. a variety of cartoon-character Snack Packs.
c. the rainbow-colored Goldfish crackers the kids voted for last
week.
2. You’ve invited your boyfriend to dinner with your family. You
a. order three different pizzas with everyone’s favorite toppings.
b. command the kitchen, preparing your best pasta primavera.
c. learn to cook your boyfriend’s favorite dish: macaroni and
cheese.
3. You whip up lunch for you and your friends. The thought is sweet,
but your sloppy joes are sour. Realizing this, you
a. suddenly pretend that you’re on a vegetarian diet this week.
b. keep an eye out for your dog that’ll eat anything and hope your
friends won’t notice.
c. spout out how awful it tastes, have a good laugh and offer to
order pizza.
4. You couldn’t get going this morning. Snooze button — four times.
Little brother — spilled milk all over you. Your hair — can’t even talk
about it. The bus will arrive in five minutes. For breakfast, you
a. grab a breakfast bar to eat on the bus.
b. eat a quick bowl of cereal so you won’t disrupt your routine.
c. decide you don’t have time to eat.
5. It’s another Saturday night at the mall with your friends. At
dinnertime, you
a. eat where everyone else wants to go.
b. suggest the food court so everyone can get his or her favorite.
c. recommend the new organic foods café.
Your Score:
1.
a=2,
2.
a=3,
3.
a=1,
4.
a=1,
5.
a=2,
6.
a=2,
7.
a=1,
8.
a=3,
9.
a=2,
10. a=1,
b=3,
b=1,
b=3,
b=3,
b=1,
b=3,
b=3,
b=2,
b=3,
b=2,
c=1
c=2
c=2
c=2
c=3
c=1
c=2
c=1
c=1
c=3
Casual Cassie, 10-16 points
Your laid-back food attitude makes you easy to
please. Just be certain that relaxed doesn’t turn
into careless. Too much junk food can lead to an
unhealthy lifestyle. God entrusted your body to
you, and He expects you to take care of it. A little
attention to your eating habits can pay off with
more energy. Like Mom always said, “Eat your
vegetables.”
Polite Paula, 17-23 points
Always gracious, you’re a pleasure to eat
with. You want others to feel comfortable
and satisfied. Just remember not to please
others at the expense of not tending to your
own eating needs. Plus, being polite is never
an excuse for bending the truth. With your
pleasant personality, you’ll find a way to be
generous and truthful to all.
6. Your mom was named senior vice president of public relations. At
the five-star restaurant dinner celebration, you order
a. a steak dinner in the same price range of what others have
ordered.
b. the grilled catch of the day.
c. your usual hamburger.
7. You can’t wait to see the new blockbuster at the local movie
theater. The gang stops at the concession stand. You
a. can’t decide between Raisinets and Hot Tamales, so you buy both.
b. order an unsalted pretzel and water.
c. offer to share an extra-large popcorn.
8. The marching band is holding a bake sale to raise money for new
uniforms. You
a. organize the low-fat, sugar-free table.
b. agree to bake your famous chocolate chunk brownies.
c. volunteer to work several shifts, eating your way through them.
9. The next home economics test is freestyle. Because you get to
choose, you plan to cook
a. the cheesy spinach puffs appetizers that your classmates raved
over.
b. a reduced-calorie version of cream of broccoli soup that you
developed.
c. the no-boil baked ziti with sausage recipe from class.
10. At the hotel’s continental breakfast, you eat
a. one of each pastry.
b. the crumb-topped muffin the staff recommends.
c. half a whole-wheat bagel with peanut butter.
Deliberate Darby, 24-30 points
When it comes to food, you know what you
want and how you want it. As long as your
methodical nature doesn’t interfere with an
overall balanced life, you’ll reap the benefits
of eating healthy. Remember to have some
fun with food occasionally and to not force
your nutritional standards on others. With a
well-planned eating regimen, you can afford a
The Pathfinder:
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Top 5 movies coming this summer to Italy!
By Leah Kobacker
Rated Rated PG-13
A young boy is brought into the Native
American tribe. Fifteen years later, the
young man, known to his tribe as Ghost
( Karl Urban ), is still trying to escape
his past. As the Vikings return to storm
America, they carry out an attack that annihilates Ghost’s tribe and endangers the
woman he loves ( Moon Bloodgood ). As
a survivor on the run and seeking vengeance, Ghost comes under the guidance
of the Pathfinder ( Russell Means ), a
powerful shaman who foresees the young
man’s unexpected destiny: as the hero
who will wage a war against the Vikings
and becomes his people’s savior.
Spoilers end here.
Disturbia:
Rated PG-13
Disturbia is a 2007 thriller film from
DreamWorks Pictures, starring Shia
LaBeouf as a depressed teen placed
under house arrest who witnesses a
murder while spying on his suspicious
neighbor, believing he is a serial killer.
The perfect stranger:
Rated PG-13
The perfect stranger is about how
a newspaper reporter Rowea Price
(Halle Berry) wants to go undercover. She wants to find out who the
killer is of her own childhood friend,
back in New York City. With the
help of her friends, she goes through
dark corners to prove that Harrisons
Hill (Bruce Wills). The big suspect.
To prove that he is indeed guilty of
the murder from many years ago.
Wild Hogs:
Rated PG-13
A group of middle-aged friends
decide to rev up their routine
suburban lives with a freewheeling motorcycle trip. Taking a long
dreamed-of breather from their
stressful jobs and family responsibilities, they can’t wait to feel the
freedom of the open road. When
this mis-matched foursome - who
have grown far more used to the
couch than the saddle - set out for
this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Are We Done Yet?:
Rated PG
This is the sequel picks up from the
previous movie of “Are we there
yet?” The new family moves from
living in the city to the suburbs.
In pursuite of an idyllic life. Their
new house goes into chaos. Nick
(Ice Tea) also has to deal with his
pregnat wife as well as attempting trying to cath the racoon who
seems to be impossible to catch.
NeWeSt aNd YoUnGeSt MuSiC aRtIsTs
By Anna Matos
mims- Mims full name is Shawn Mims., he grew
up in Manhattan in a Jamaican-American family. Mims was inspired by local rappers. Mims has
released 3 songs already, but his newest song ‘This
Regina Spektor - Is known
to have a truly special talent.
Regina says her dream has come
true by becoming a singer and
having fans. Most music Regina
creates is classical but upbeat
and earns fans. She’s quite knew
so isn’t widely known as yet.
LILY ALLEN - Lily Allen, a
British artisit, has earned her
fans admiration when her hit song
“Smile” came out. She continues to
release more major hits.
Dan Keyes-Singer and song
writer is known for making hit
dance songs that are the newest hits in the hottest clubs. He’s
new but has many fans already.
THE PACK- Were created
from the man known as Terry
Knapp. The group are slowly
progressing through the years
and keep coming out with new
hit songs.
Weekly Horoscope
Your warrior spirit is called to
action, but in an unusual way. You
know how to make them laugh.
Once you do that, you get them on
your side. If only the politicians of
the world understood that comedy
is the best weapon!
Having a new obsession can be
tons of fun, but make sure it
doesn’t get out of hand. Remember that there’s a whole world
outside of your head. It wouldn’t
hurt to pull back and get some
perspective now and then.
Tackle a difficult issue from a
different perspective. In fact, it
wouldn’t hurt to ask a kid what
they think of the situation. While
the answer may not have practical applications, it’ll make you
laugh -- and see the light.
You’ve come so far, so don’t stop
now! Acknowledge how much
work you’ve done to regain your
equilibrium after a series of rocky
events. Pat yourself on the back
and sit up -- you’re back in the
game.
Is that love bug giving you an
itch? The stars say it’s a good
time to get out there and flirt.
While your recent period of rest
and relaxation has been good for
you, you know what happens if
it’s all rest and no play!
Your social life is filled with
endless delights. But wait -- there
are more surprise encounters to
come. Be willing to give of your
enthusiasm and your time, and
something will appear that makes
your heart spin.
Did hot air just enter the room, or
is a managerial type putting on
a big (and unnecessary) show? If
there’s anyone who knows how to
say just the right thing to defuse
the situation, it’s you. Rise to the
occasion.
A few seemingly insoluble
outer conflicts have miraculously
dissipated. The stars commend
you for staying grounded and
patient. Is it any wonder that
your outward circumstances now
match your inner attitude?
Finally! It’s the right time to
make sure your ideas become reality. You were smart to wait this
long, because now the conditions
are exactly right. You’re ready to
take things to the next level
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Is the charm of a person or
situation going to wear off in a
few days? The real question is,
who cares? You can deal with that
development when and if it happens. Enjoy what’s in front of you
right now.
Let your intuition guide you when
it comes to expressing yourself
-- right now you’re so attuned with
the greater forces that it’s almost
uncanny. Show off that inner glow
by going out for a night on the
town.
The stars stir up your adrenaline. Is it any wonder that your
competitive spirit is coming to the
forefront? A game with a friend
will lift your spirits even further.
Just make sure the competition
stays friendly.
You can find horoscopes anywhere on internet. Everyday there are new horoscopes. Check them out on www.horoscope.com ;)
By: Madeleine Bairey
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Does it say GOOD... or
EVIL?
Q: Which center circle is bigger?
A: They’re both the same size!
If you move your head
back and forth, the
circles rotate!
Is this possible???!
Oooo-errrr, I’m getting
dizzy!
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By: Caitlin Kelly and
Madeleine Bairey
Bulletin Board: The Termine Dog Shelter!
Buy a calendar to support the homeless
dogs!
Nina Benders
Winkler recently sang
on April 17th in St.
James (American
Church). This was a
fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity.
News
Around
School
Water Day posters placed
on one of the school bulletin
boards
Water reflections done by middle school artists in honor of
Water Day!
Some of the IB art work from their
recent Vernissage
Field Day is on May 11 this year.
Indian/Sri Lankan fundraising dinner to raise
money for schools destroyed in the tsunami will
be held on May 18th.