Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
4th MP #2
A Swing
By Carolyn Hall
People come and go
Some use me
Others walk right by
I'm moved along
I'm happy as I'm pushed high
I eventually slow down
I go back to that low place
That place that isn't high and free
Sometimes people forget about me
They just leave me alone
But they always come back
When they need a friend
Or a nice ride
Sunday, May 3, 2009
4th MP
Here are two questions for Alexis H., MS Cabbie, to answer. Her answer will be on her blog and might eventually be put on mine... Dear MS Cabbie, I've been so addicted to this one game on the internet. My mother has told me to stop so many times, but I don't listen. I've gotten to the point where I'm getting a maximum of 4 or 5 hours of sleep at night since I have to stay up longer to finish homework. It has definitely had a huge effect on school. I'm starting to get in trouble more and my grades are suffering because I'm falling asleep in class. I'm also forever daydreaming about playing it. How do I break away from the game? -Way too addicted Dear MS Cabbie, I'm currently in eighth grade and I'm scared out of my mind about going to high school. I'm only going to Cab High so it's not much of a change, but I'm just afraid of growing up. I'll soon be eating lunch with high schoolers and I think that I'll be too over whelmed. All this career path and high school course stuff is making me think too much about my future that I'm not ready for yet, too. I know that I have to think of my future, but I just get freaked out. How do I become comfortable with the fact that I'm growing up and I can't stop it? -I feel like Peter Pan |
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Feature's article
How to Make Friendship Bracelets
By Carolyn Hall
Wondering what to get for your friend’s birthday? Do you need something that’s not too expensive, but still is something special? Well, the string for them is affordable, the bracelets are easy to make, and they are a nice sign of friendship.
So here’s how to make a basic diagonal striped friendship bracelet…
What you need:
4 different colored flosses (the string) about 25 in. long
Scissors
A clipboard or something to hold the floss
Starting out:
1. Tie the strings together in a knot about an inch and a half from the end.
2. Separate the four strings.
Tying the strings:
3. Take the first string on the left and hold the second from the left tightly with your left hand.
4. Take the first string in your right hand and cross it over the second to make it look like a four.
5. Then put your hand though the four and grab the first string under. Pull the first string up to the top and tie it tightly.
6. Make a double knot the same way with the same two strings.
7. Now hold on to the first string still and knot the third string and then the fourth.
8. Place the original first string on the end on the right and take the new first string and keep repeating steps 3-8.
Finishing up:
9. After a while stop and put it around your wrist to see if it’s long enough.
10. If it is then tie a knot where the diagonals stop.
11. Cut the end if it’s longer than about an inch and a half.
12. Now you can tie it on your wrist or your friend’s!
By Carolyn Hall
Wondering what to get for your friend’s birthday? Do you need something that’s not too expensive, but still is something special? Well, the string for them is affordable, the bracelets are easy to make, and they are a nice sign of friendship.
So here’s how to make a basic diagonal striped friendship bracelet…
What you need:
4 different colored flosses (the string) about 25 in. long
Scissors
A clipboard or something to hold the floss
Starting out:
1. Tie the strings together in a knot about an inch and a half from the end.
2. Separate the four strings.
Tying the strings:
3. Take the first string on the left and hold the second from the left tightly with your left hand.
4. Take the first string in your right hand and cross it over the second to make it look like a four.
5. Then put your hand though the four and grab the first string under. Pull the first string up to the top and tie it tightly.
6. Make a double knot the same way with the same two strings.
7. Now hold on to the first string still and knot the third string and then the fourth.
8. Place the original first string on the end on the right and take the new first string and keep repeating steps 3-8.
Finishing up:
9. After a while stop and put it around your wrist to see if it’s long enough.
10. If it is then tie a knot where the diagonals stop.
11. Cut the end if it’s longer than about an inch and a half.
12. Now you can tie it on your wrist or your friend’s!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Real Article
Leekspin Site
By: Alexis Hazelton and Carolyn Hall
The real Leek Spin Girl is a web site that is for people bored out of their minds. It was created for the Japanese show Bleach. The Leek Spin girl is also called Loituma Girl. She’s just a girl on a website who spins a leek, minus the hypnotic eyes.
Loituma was originally a quartet in Finland. Their general music was folk. The band was selected to be Ensemble of the year in 1997.
This Loituma Girl starred in the Bleach anime series, episode two. She represents Orihime Inoue, a young girl on the series. The episode is a joke about her cooking, something that you probably wouldn’t understand if you didn’t see the show.
The thing that she’s spinning has a series of names. The Japanese call it a welsh onion. Americans just simply call it a leek. A leek by definition is a large, green onion that has a strong onion flavor. They are often used in soups and are cooked as vegetable side dishes.
The song the Ievan Polkka (Ievan spelled with an i), which is the song that is played on the site with the Loituma girl spinning a leek, means “The hammer of Eva”. The song is telling a story about a girl named Eva. She goes to dance with this handsome, young man, but her mother opposes it. The song is sung in Japanese and is played over and over on the website.
So if you’re bored and wondering what to do, then go visit http://www.leekspin.com.au/
By: Alexis Hazelton and Carolyn Hall
The real Leek Spin Girl is a web site that is for people bored out of their minds. It was created for the Japanese show Bleach. The Leek Spin girl is also called Loituma Girl. She’s just a girl on a website who spins a leek, minus the hypnotic eyes.
Loituma was originally a quartet in Finland. Their general music was folk. The band was selected to be Ensemble of the year in 1997.
This Loituma Girl starred in the Bleach anime series, episode two. She represents Orihime Inoue, a young girl on the series. The episode is a joke about her cooking, something that you probably wouldn’t understand if you didn’t see the show.
The thing that she’s spinning has a series of names. The Japanese call it a welsh onion. Americans just simply call it a leek. A leek by definition is a large, green onion that has a strong onion flavor. They are often used in soups and are cooked as vegetable side dishes.
The song the Ievan Polkka (Ievan spelled with an i), which is the song that is played on the site with the Loituma girl spinning a leek, means “The hammer of Eva”. The song is telling a story about a girl named Eva. She goes to dance with this handsome, young man, but her mother opposes it. The song is sung in Japanese and is played over and over on the website.
So if you’re bored and wondering what to do, then go visit http://www.leekspin.com.au/
April Fools Article
Evil Japanese Dictator Tries
to Hypnotize the World
By Carolyn Hall and Alexis Hazelton
to Hypnotize the World
By Carolyn Hall and Alexis Hazelton
Evil dictator, taking over the world, is none other then Internet sensation Loituma Girl. She makes the Japanese population praise her everyday at noon. Soon, America will follow. It has become so popular that parents can't pull their children away from her evil, hypnotic eyes.
Recent studies have shown an increase in Japanese hypnotism. Easy to find, Leek Spin web sites have shown what seems to be a teenage girl twirling a leek.
This "Loituma Girl" seems to be taking over the Internet world. She will soon take over the world!!! The more children and teens see this web site the more they become hypnotized.
It seems like this girl is trying to take over the world, with her eyes that suck people in from the start. No one has a chance once they begin to watch. What is going to happen to her in the next few moths or even years? Will the leek spin girl take over the web world or will she go unnoticed?
If you hear the song called, "Ievan Polka" which is Japanese gibberish that sounds like jazz scatting, then beware!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Dear MS Cabbie,
I’m a sixth grader and I’m dreading the up coming DSTPs. I always get threes and I once got a four in math, but last year I got a two in writing. My parents say that if I don’t pass this year they’re going to take away my cell phone and other privileges. What can I do to pass?
From,
I-can’t-live-without-my-cell
Dear I-can't-live-without-my-cell,
Its hard to say what you can do because its hard to prepare or study for DSTP's. Its a test where you never really know what they are going to ask. There are a few things you can do such as practice your writing. Try finding writing prompts online. There are some great websites out there that you can use. Once you are done writing one of the peices you can have a family member or teacher to read them. See what they think and then keep trying until everyone thinks the writing is as good as it can be.
Even more you can do for DSTP's is pay close attention in english. I know it can sometimes be hard, but it will really help you if you know what's going on in class. Your teacher will really help you with telling you how to incoporate specific and revelant details. It will also help your writing to stand out and look polished.
DSTP's can be very stressful, just remember that they are not the end of the world and you will always get your cell phone back sooner or later. Don't forget you won't get the test results until around June. All you need to remember is try your hardest and have a big breakfast the morning of the test.
Good Luck,
MS Cabbie
By: Alexis H. and Carolyn H.
I’m a sixth grader and I’m dreading the up coming DSTPs. I always get threes and I once got a four in math, but last year I got a two in writing. My parents say that if I don’t pass this year they’re going to take away my cell phone and other privileges. What can I do to pass?
From,
I-can’t-live-without-my-cell
Dear I-can't-live-without-my-cell,
Its hard to say what you can do because its hard to prepare or study for DSTP's. Its a test where you never really know what they are going to ask. There are a few things you can do such as practice your writing. Try finding writing prompts online. There are some great websites out there that you can use. Once you are done writing one of the peices you can have a family member or teacher to read them. See what they think and then keep trying until everyone thinks the writing is as good as it can be.
Even more you can do for DSTP's is pay close attention in english. I know it can sometimes be hard, but it will really help you if you know what's going on in class. Your teacher will really help you with telling you how to incoporate specific and revelant details. It will also help your writing to stand out and look polished.
DSTP's can be very stressful, just remember that they are not the end of the world and you will always get your cell phone back sooner or later. Don't forget you won't get the test results until around June. All you need to remember is try your hardest and have a big breakfast the morning of the test.
Good Luck,
MS Cabbie
By: Alexis H. and Carolyn H.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
This is the real article that goes with the April Fools article, 'We Need Change'.
So many clothes
Everyone was wondering what Michelle Obama was going to wear to the inaugural ball. There are so many dresses and designers, but there’s only one first lady.
Barack, of course, wore a tux. It was a J. Crew white satin bowtie with a classic tuxedo. His bowtie was 100% Italian silk satin. Joe Biden also wore a tuxedo, but with a black bowtie.
Michelle wore a white gown designed by Jason Wu. The full-skirted goddess dress had a sparkly beading and a one shoulder strap. The Wall Street Journal said that the dress sells for $3000-$6000. She also wore a Wu dress for an interview with Barbara Walters last November.
Jill Biden wore a scarlet, silk ciffon strapless gown for the inaugural ball. It was made by Reem Acra.
So many clothes
Everyone was wondering what Michelle Obama was going to wear to the inaugural ball. There are so many dresses and designers, but there’s only one first lady.
Barack, of course, wore a tux. It was a J. Crew white satin bowtie with a classic tuxedo. His bowtie was 100% Italian silk satin. Joe Biden also wore a tuxedo, but with a black bowtie.
Michelle wore a white gown designed by Jason Wu. The full-skirted goddess dress had a sparkly beading and a one shoulder strap. The Wall Street Journal said that the dress sells for $3000-$6000. She also wore a Wu dress for an interview with Barbara Walters last November.
Jill Biden wore a scarlet, silk ciffon strapless gown for the inaugural ball. It was made by Reem Acra.
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