7.08 seconds is the world record for solving a Rubik's Cube. Why is this little toy cube puzzle with six colors on it initially so enticing to everyone, only to quickly be thrown aside in frustration? Why is it always assumed that people who can solve a Rubik's Cube are geniuses? All they are doing is following a bunch of algorithms (sequences of moves) that come in the package with the puzzle. Still, even though it may seem like cheating to follow the algorithms they are hard to learn, so solving the puzzle is still pretty difficult. I can solve the 3x3x3 cube in about ninety seconds. It took me a very long time to get there, but it was very satisfying. If you have a long car ride coming up, bring a Rubik's Cube with you and repeat the algorithms over and over until they become easy. Who knows, maybe by the time you step out of the car everyone will think you are a genius.
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Well Fall has finally arrived and that means one thing...the Homecoming Dance! During this time the hallways are usually filled with endless chatter about finding that perfect dress, which then leads to the just the right shoes, jewelry, and so on. Every other girl is freaking out about what hairstyle looks best with her features and of course what guy will ask her to be his date. While there are some benefits to going as a couple such as discount tickets and corsages galore, the reality is having a date just adds unessasary tension and stress. My school just had our Homecoming over the weekend and while a couple of my friends went with dates most of us decided to go as a big group instead. In particular, the hostess of the pre party I attended was asked by an upperclassman to the dance. This of course led to the dilemmas of what color corsage looked best, finding a tie to match her dress and how high her heels should be. Of course all those weeks of planning and prepping didn't really matter once the actual dance began. Her date ended up being painfully shy and she spent the whole night avoiding him instead of just jumping on the dance floor and having fun. Even though she was guaranteed a dance partner for the slow songs it appeared that the girls without dates ended up having the most fun after all. Just think a roomful of single guys who may be too embarrassed to ask a girl out, but not to dance. Without a date, no one is obligated to hang out with only one person; in fact, you get the pick of the dance floor! It's much more casual and low key to be able to dance with multiple guys as friends instead of being tied together by the waist all night. Chances are twenty years from now you won't even remember your date's name but the memories and friendships you make that night will be the stories you'll tell your grandchildren. Honestly, why go with a date when it's just as cool to go stag?
DreamWrights is truly a wonderful place. For those of you that haven't heard, it's a local theatre on Carlisle Rd. I am currently involved in my, well, it's not my first show! (Sorry, I stop when I have to go to a second hand.) Some people may say that acting isn't their thing, but you never know until you try. Sure, the shows are fun, but it's the people that draw me to keep coming back. It's not like school, where most people think they're better than all the rest of us. At DreamWrights, however strange it may be, people tend to get along. I highly recommend either coming to see or trying out for a future show. I guarantee you will have a blast!
Clink. Clink. Clink. Those are usually the first sounds you hear as your car heads up the first hill of the track. If you're like me, this is probably the most exciting part of your day. After the long wait, sometimes as long as two hours, you are finally buckled in and looking to sky, keeping your head against the head rest and knowing your arms will not be holding on to the grab bar--- they will be in the air. Suddenly you're looking downwards because gravity is forcing the coaster down at top speed.
I am such a roller coaster freak that I've decided to find the top ten must-ride roller coasters on the east coast for my fellow fanatics. However, they're not in any particular order because it is just too hard to rank them.
Time Machine in Freestyle Music Park, Myrtle Beach, S.C. is probably the best coaster of the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and 00's depending which decade you're on, that's right, on as in riding on. This coaster has constant twisting and turning like a true roller coaster, and while you ride, you get to listen to great music from the decade whose doors you walk through to board. Don't worry if you do not like the decade you're on, just hope in line again and take another trip through time.
Currently my family and a few of our friends are exploring the South West region of the U.S. While the trip started off a little rocky, involving missing luggage and airport security, I am happy to report that we are all awestruck by the natural beauty of Arizona. Coming out of Phoenix, travelers can see cactuses perched on mountainsides and vast cliffs, weathered with age.
As we neared Sedona, the scenery dramatically changed to towering red rocks that surround and awe tourists. A great way to experience the terrain there is to take a pink jeep tour on the rocky terrain.
Another unique place to visit is the Arizona Crater. It's huge! If you take the tour you can walk to a viewing station at the top and look down 550 feet! Nearby, is the little town of Winslow, Arizona. I personally was able to stand on the corner there. For those who aren't as familiar with the Eagles, one of their most famous songs is titled "standing on a corner in Winslow Arizona." After a few pictures there, we pushed ahead on our journey.
As we continued north, the land came alive with colors. Purples, browns, and golds swept over the cliffs and caverns as we entered the Painted Desert. Pictures could never do this natural wonder justice, but even more astounding is the spectacular Grand Canyon! Our hotel perched just above the edge of the Canyon and we greatly enjoyed the natural beauty of the land. I would definitely recommend hiking the rim, but watch your step! Many tourists have run into misfortune on the trails.
Yesterday, we took a fifteen mile rafting trip down the Colorado River and embraced the smooth waters and majestic scenery. Before packing up and driving to Utah, we were able to travel to Antelope Canyon and walk through the twists and turns in the sandstone. It was an intriguing way to end our time in Arizona.
Next on the list is Bryce Canyon and I'm anticipating yet another fabulous site. I'll keep you posted!
This week is York Catholic's Art Show, featuring the multi-talented students and our fantastic pieces! Senior displays will be showcased as well as artwork from the underclassmen, grades 9 through 11. The show will be available to viewers May 5 - May 7 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come see our hard work if you have a few minutes to spare!!
We nearly sold out Susquehannock's auditorium last night.
And we put on what may be the greatest show of our high school careers.
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Today I visited the University of Delaware. The campus was really pretty. We went on a walking tour and even though I was freezing, I enjoyed it. You could really tell how proud everyone was of their school.
It is GORGEOUS outside! I command you, do something in the outdoors today!
As soon as I finish prepping a casserole for dinner tonight, I'm taking a glass of iced chai (prompted by Slumdog Millionaire, which was one of the best movies I've seen in a long time--but read Ariel's post for that) and one of my books (either "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri, "Antigone" by Sophocles for class, or "A Good War is Hard to Find" by my PGSA prof Dave Griffith--can't decide!) and sitting outside to chill.
Go on...stop reading this and go outside before it gets cold again. You know you want to.
I have to say that I didn't really know what to except when I first sat down to watch "Slumdog Millionaire." But once I figured out the format within the first ten minutes, I said to myself, "Oh, I get it! This is really cool."
"Slumdog Millionaire" is, without a doubt, one of the best movies of the year. It begins with an Indian "slumdog," or someone in poverty, having reached the last question in the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?". Since he's a "slumdog," the police suspect that he must have cheated.
However, the entire movie is him going through each and every question and explaining how he just happened to know the answer. This, in turn, tells the story of his life, which is mostly tragic, highlighted only by the girl with whom he is madly in love, Latika.
I don't know if I will ever look at the moon the same way again. That's how powerful "Dear John" by Nicholas Sparks was. It's about two people trying to find love, facing times good and bad, just hoping to make it work.
For my English class, we did a unit on advertising, and analyzed techniques of advertising before writing a paper analyzing a specific advertisement and the methods it uses to sell more than the product. As a introduction to the unit, we chose two advertisements and described them; the first as a story and the second as a very detailed description of everything we saw. I will never look at ads the same way again, for sure. Here are my two descriptions, see if you can picture what the ads look like:
We've all seen the show, but how many of us wonder if our friends are secretly conspiring to get Stacy and Clinton to set us straight? A few basic guidelines can get people wishing they had your style.
1. When in doubt, be modest.
These are not the streets of Las Vegas. If your grandparents would be ashamed of your outfit, don't wear it! I once saw a girl wearing a T-shirt with "modest is hottest" written on the front. She was right!
2. Dress to your size.
Girls who are size seven should never try to squeeze into a size three. Clothes are meant to be comfortable, not unbearable. Always dress to your size. And remember: Designers always, unfortunately, cut their clothes differently, so a size 10 in one store might fit like a six in another. If it feels too tight, it ain't right!
3. Dress to the occasion.
In other words, never wear jeans to a black-tie occasion. I once saw a girl wearing 5-inch stilettos and a satin party dress to a fair. Yes, a fair -- as in crowded and messy, with people wearing jeans and T-shirts to feed the cows. Needless to say, she looked ridiculous.
4. Dress your age.
Basically, pigtails and Winnie the Pooh have no place on girls older than 10; however, I see so many teens and adults dressed like Pippi Longstocking. On the other hand, I am not condoning young girls wearing fishnets and stilettos. Inappropriate dress, whether too young or too old, will never be tolerated in a professional office setting.
5. Dress nicely!
When in doubt, skip the T-shirt and sweats. A nice outfit goes a long way in showing you respect yourself, which in turn encourages other to respect you.
I saw "Yes Man" in theatres yesterday, and I was just a tad doubtful that after such a long break from the funny side of the movie spectrum, Jokester Jim might not be so hilarious. But, fortunately, he proved me wrong; the movie kept my interest and kept me laughing from its Sandstorm start to its fashionable finish. (You'll see what I mean). If you are in need of a good laugh and an uplifting plot, this is the movie to see.
OfficeMax and JibJab sponser a holiday hoot called Elf Yourself.
On the site you can upload your photos and put your face, your freind's faces, or even your favorite celebrity's face
After you create your elves, you can choose dances for the elves and send them to friends and family.
It is a great way to send the spirit of the holidays.
Go try it! at www.elfyourself.com
Everyone needs a bit of motivation when prepping for these busy holidays days ahead:
1. Make a wish list
Nothing can promote holiday spirit or provoke your parents more than an endless list of goodies that have the potential to wind up under your tree.
2. Go shopping
Indulge in the spirit of giving; think of others as you cruise through the crowded stores, seeking out the perfect gift for that special someone. Plus, the overdone, erratic store decorations are likely to inspire a holiday mood.
3. Decorate your own house
Use that crazy store décor to motivate the interior designer inside you; throw itchy tinsel, sparkly lights, and scratchy garland like it's nobody's business. You're guaranteed to feel that holiday spirit.
4. Listen to holiday music
There's nothing like a few spirited carols to spark a holiday sing-a-long. Explore iTunes for everlasting classics such as "Grandma Got Run-over by a Reindeer."
5. Go ice skating
You can't beat a cold seat!
Joanna Myers. Female. Age seventeen. Available to work between the hours of nine AM and nine PM.
Again and again, I wrote this information, wondering each time if I might get lucky.
Yet on August 27, the day before twelfth grade, I still saw no sign of a summer job opportunity.
So much for that.
Although I filled out applications galore and contacted several store managers, I remained unemployed the entire summer.
Yet should this surprise me?
The current status of the economy should have cued me in. A few red flags were Wall Street's slippery slope and the perpetual loss of American jobs. If adults are losing jobs, why would businesses hire inexperienced teenagers?
So I entered the new school year with a shortage of money and a desire to go shopping. But with cause there must always be effect. I had to start watching my spending.
No more Fourbucks. (Oops, I mean Starbucks). But weekly four dollar coffees are no way to save.
Saving is something I had to learn, especially If I wanted to set money aside for my upcoming college education. I started a bank account so the money I did have could be removed from the temptations of my wallet. The more difficult it is to access the green, the less likely I am to grab some and frivolously spend it.
I also began taking on more chores around the house, earning money from my parents. From this I feel a great sense of accomplishment. But at the same time, vacuuming the floors does not earn thousands of dollars. I must be more careful with where my money goes. Before I buy anything, particularly clothes, I must ask myself: "do I really need this?" If the answer is no, I simply put it back on the rack, and congratulate myself on being a savvy spender.
I now resist the four dollar coffee, go to the matinee showing of the movie, pack my lunch, and walk away from the clothes I don't need. But I don't mind doing this. If in the long run I have extra money for college, that is what matters. And it's really ok not working. I can focus on my last year of high school without the distractions and stress of a job, and I know that the position can be filled by a mom supporting her family, which is much more important than a teenager wearing new shoes.
I'm going to admit it: I watch romantic comedy animes for fun. I suppose it's why some many girls dive into the world of Twilight - it's nice to imagine a perfect world. Well, of course, the many trials that the characters go through are not exactly perfect, but the endings? They always are. Of course.
All of these animes are obviously written for the female population, so ladies! If you're craving a chick flick, any one of these animes are great to watch, especially since all of them range from 13 to 25 episodes. However, do keep in mind that all of these have not been dubbed into English, and if you watch them, you will have to watch them with subtitles. But that's cool, because then you get to understand what the writers envisioned. You can find most of these episodes with a simple Google search.
Click on any of the links below to go straight to a description and review of that show.
York County Trend and the City of York are looking for teen bands to perform as part of the "Best of the Bands" showcase on New Year's Eve. Find out how you can enter the competition here.
C-SPAN is sponsoring a documentary contest for students in grades six through 12.
The contest challenges students to produce a five- to eight-minute long documentary on the topic, "A message to the new president: What is the most urgent issue for the new president to address after taking office, and why?"
Sometimes I wish the sun could just shine a little bit longer. If there was only more time in a day - but there isn't.
I wrote this for a college application about how I make a difference in my community:
Local communities are essential. They bond complete strangers with a commonality, building friendships and creating relationships to last a lifetime. This is why I choose to continually volunteer at my local library. Each day I volunteer I meet dozens of new people, each with a different story to tell. I enjoy talking with patrons, even if only for a few minutes, to hear a bit of their story and reveal my own. Whether I aide an elderly patron with understanding our new technology or help a small child with choosing the perfect book, I feel a sense of accomplishment each time I help our community in this small, yet vital way.
Living in a college dorm and writing short stories all day, every day for five weeks during the summer might not be appealing to some, but for me, it was a dream come true.
For all you high school haters out there, never fear, it gets better.
Despite the constant talk of college and the dreaded SAT, as a senior this year I have many freedoms; and if you take the right steps, you will too. I've got a press pass for newspaper (which includes free entry to football games), a senior aide pass, and a priveldge pass for NHS. Oh, and my classes end at 12:00 because I take a course at Penn State twice a week, so my afternoons are free. Basically, I can do what I want, when I want. (Well, besides skip class, but who would ever want to do that? hem hem) Anyway, so basically, if high school is giving you a hard time, just wait it out, it gets much better.
Just wanted to say that I saw JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, and if you are in the mood for an action movie with good special effects and acting, grab $6.75 and head to the movies (matinee showing!!). However, it is no where near up to par with Lord of the Rings or even Pirates of the Caribbean, but do not be dismayed. It's still a good movie.
Speaking of matinee, instead of going to the movies on the stereotypical Friday night, go on a weekday during the day, or else a Sunday afternoon. A ten dollar bill is all you will need for: TICKET, FOOD and DRINK!! If you are at West Manchester, buzz over to Auntie Ann's (yummy), grab a soft pretzel and a soft drink or bottle of water. Knowing how important saving money is these days, it's a good choice.
OK, go on Google.com and type in your name. See what comes up first and then go down the list!
York Highs prom is tomorrow and everybody is in a mad dash for last minute items and appointments. Every year sky nails has hundreds of filled appointments on the days leading up to prom and has a mad rush of girls trying to get their nails done. The Galleria and West Manchester malls become filled with teens trying to find dress shoes and heels, tuxes, and post prom outfits (After all, the real party starts after prom ;). For those that want to make a real impression on everybody, trying to get to other cities is a real headache........
The central PA pop rock band will be parting ways after the final show tomorrow night at the Strand Capitol. Local favorites have played numerous times in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and will end their two year successful run. The band has split due to altercations between the band members and will not announce what the altercations were.
Strand Capitol
7:00 p,m.
Friday, April 25th
Pop Rock phenoms from PA rockin the house this friday night. They've been heard lately on 105.7 the X. Recorded with Fall Out Boy's producer for the album "Evening Out With Your Girlfriend." Playing an upcoming show with Andrew McMahon of Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin. And hitting the road this spring and summer with North Carolina, New Jersey, New York in the mix.
The band will be playing with Hollywood & Vegas, The Snails, and Tomorrow's Yesterday.
" CLUB 19'S BEST SHOW TO DATE"
***** AND FOR THOSE WHO COME, AN AMAZING AFTER PARTY WILL FOLLOW THE SHOW :)
Martin Library is sponsoring a talent contest for York County high school students, as part of its National Library Week Program Series: Street Lit, Hip-Hop, Reading and Writing at Martin Library April 13-19.
The theme of the contest is finding your voice, the real you, by sharing a personal experience or the life story of someone who made a difference in your life.
This is a boring time of year. Mother Nature is teasing us, sending us snow flurries one day, sunshine the next. Is it nice enough to go out? Or is it better to just stay in? Forget your weather woes, and travel over to Spring Grove High School this weekend!
If you're bored this weekend (or just in the mood to enjoy some great music and dancing), come out to Oliver! The Musical.
So today I went and saw the musical Chicago at the Strand-Capital Theatre. Amazing!
I took an unexpected half-hour detour after school today.
I am pure nerd.
No, a nerd is a great thing to be. I'm well-read, is all. Why am I a nerd? Well, I'm going to a show. It has blood, fight-scenes, raunchy jokes and murder.
Still wondering why I consider myself a nerd?
This show has a name.
Macbeth.
THE POP/ROCK BAND FROM CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA THAT HAS A FAN BASE THAT RANGES FROM BOSTON TO VENICE CALIFORNIA, 40 YEARS OLDS TO 10 TEN YEAR OLDS. THEY HAVE BEEN NOTED IN THE VARIOUS NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES , AND HAVE BEEN HEARD ON 105.7 THE X!
42 FOR SHNOZZ IS HOSTING A FREE ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS SHOW AT BEYOND COFFEE WEST TONIGHT (DECEMBER 22ND) FROM 7:30 TO 9:30
800 N. Highland Ave.(near york fairgrounds)
COME AND CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH US!
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, after the traditional "Hell's Week" of late nights, bad tempers, and everything possible going wrong, Susquehannock's play is finally ready to roll.
I promise this is no spin on the valley-girl language ("Pink is totally, like, the new orange!"). No. In fact there really is a new search engine run by Heap Media . "Blackle" uses the same resource base as Google--minus the Google Images--but there's a pleasant twist: the site saves energy every time you use it. How?
First I want to start by giving MAJOR kudos to Shantia Garrett for sharing awesome random facts! I've enjoyed reading them. Also, I won't be putting a song up every day to count down 42 for Shnozz's performance on Friday (I know this will make many people very sad and broken hearted). I will, however, promote it today! Yes!!!!!
The local pop/rock band from York PA, 42 for Shnozz, has recently been heard on 105.7 the X and is performing THIS FRIDAY NIGHT at club 19!!!!! 42 for Shnozz will be debuting the latest addition to the band, bassist Chase Mansfield. They will also be performing new songs and selling their first CD "Thick, Long, and Juicy". COME AND HAVE A GREAT TIME! :)
42 FOR SHNOZZ AT CLUB 19 NOVEMBER 16, 2007
1327 North Duke Street, York, Pennsylvania 17404
I'm in a blogging mood. :)
I have an amazing website that you need to check out if you haven't already.
Postsecret.com is an online community of secret-sharers. If you have a secret you want to put out in the open, anonymously, you can address a postcard to the owner, Frank. He randomly picks certain ones to put up on the website each day, but he also publishes books absolutely full of secrets. The reason this seems so healing, as I'm reading through the forums, is that people discover that they aren't as alone as they thought. They read through these secrets, and more often than not they find someone with the same problem, thoughts or message. That can make all the difference, knowing that you aren't alone.
Continue reading for some of my favorites....
These two are coming to the Strand.
Horror defines America’s number one haunted attraction, Field of Screams.
In its fifteenth year, Field of Screams proves itself a terrifying attraction that offers a haunted hay-ride and two chilling haunted houses.
Believe it or not, I'm passing advice from Al Gore on to you.
42 FOR SHNOZZ
performing 6:30 TOMORROW!!!!!!
CLUB 19
1327 North Duke Street in York PA 17404
SIXTH SONG: WESTWARD GIRL
42 FOR SHNOZZ
performing 6:30 this Friday at:
CLUB 19
1327 North Duke Street in York PA 17404
FIFTH SONG: PERO ME GUSTA ESTO
42 FOR SHNOZZ
performing 6:30 this Friday at:
CLUB 19
1327 North Duke Street in York PA 17404
FOURTH SONG: Laughing On Cars (Providence)
42 FOR SHNOZZ
performing 6:30 this Friday at:
CLUB 19
1327 North Duke Street in York PA 17404
THIRD SONG: HIV, AIDS, and Other Things You Get in Jersey
42 FOR SHNOZZ
performing 6:30 at:
CLUB 19
1327 North Duke Street in York PA 17404
song number two: TELL ME WHAT I WANNA HEAR
Well as i hope most of york county knows (which i know they don't), 42 for Shnozz is performing at Club 19 this Friday Night at 6:30. Now most teens are going to either be working or going to football games but WHY????!!!?! Come to the show and you will get free stuff but I am not telling what. You are going to have to find out for yourself. Ok so nothing is going to be free but regardless, you, your best friend, your family, your neighbors, your enemies and of course the creepy lunch lady at your school should come see "God's Gift to Humanity" 42 FOR SHNOZZ
CLUB 19
1327 North Duke Street in York PA 17404
To help promote the show, a new song each day will be posted RIGHT HERE!!!! All the songs are copyrighted so you can't steal them or we will glady sue you!!! haha. enjoy the inspirational words...
1st SONG: GAZELLE
This website is the fastest way of curing boredom http://www.andkon.com
(Turn up your volume)
I looooove them. There's tons of different movies on this person's profile--just type in "5 Second Movies" on YouTube. Go watch them. ALL.
The new Maroon 5 song was great. Except that I had no clue what it meant.
The fascinating people...the amazing concerts...the interesting art...fast paced rides...
They're short little quizzes that are, at times, a little predictable. I could spend hours on this site. Haha.
Make a wish!
Lights! Sound! Action!
Captain Hook, an original musical based on the story of Peter Pan hits York Little Theatre's stage tonight. This show is done entirely by today's youth, ranging from the ages of a three-year-old fairy to an eighteen-year-old Smee.
Captain Hook (Blake Auburn) and Tinker Bell (Angel Harris)
If you love Jane Austen's work
If you love seeing beautiful English/Scottish countryside
If you love romance
If you love Austen's era of flowing dialogue
If you love James McAvoy...because who would deny watching Mr. Tumnus from The Chronicles of Narnia?
Every summer, the United Methodist Church in Stewartstown does a musical with teens from all over the area. It is there twenty-eighth year doing a show and the experience shows. This year's show is called Children of Eden and is about creation, but not in a really religious way. I saw it last night and it was phenomenal! The talent was so strong and gave me chills at some points. I strongly recommend everyone to go see it! The website for ticket information is http://www.stewartstownumc.org/summertheatre/.
Are you one of those people who always knows “what’s hot” and “what’s just arrived”? Well, if you weren’t before, now you can be—visit the website crave.cnet.com to learn about the latest in fashion, entertainment, gadgets, future technology, and more. This site gives you plenty of markets in which to become an instant guru, so if you fancy being simultaneously amazed and enlightened, I suggest at least a brief glance. From the new to the cool to the just plain absurd, this site covers everything imaginable. (So far, one of my favorite items is this light up dress spreading across the Japan clubbing scene.) Sound pretty unbelievable? Don’t worry; almost every entry has its source for checking credibility. Anyway, if you’re a bit bored or it’s another lazy, humid day, visit the website. It’s updated weekly, so at the very least, you can impress your friends with a bit of useless knowledge.
Psst...I think we need a new TT group picture next meeting.
VH1's I Love the 90s is a satire of all things 90s. It makes you think, "What in the world were we on?!?!" when you go back in time to the crazy fads, movies, and music. The show is made even more enjoyable by the plethora of B-rated hosts, plus the guest appearances of the famous. VH1 normally has a marathon of 1990-1999. Each show documents one year and lasts for one hour. Watch it!
...Is a wonderful musical. I made fun of it non-stop at first, but then it grew on me. Its about a celebration of life, to put it simply. A conservative person would be easily offended by the lifestyles of some of the characters, so keep your mouth shut and if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say...well, you know the drill.
While not completely finished, the York Revolution Soveriegn Bank Stadium is looking nice! With good views and a trimmed field, this could turn out to be something big.
Are you one of those people who always knows “what’s hot” and “what’s just arrived”? Well, if you weren’t before, now you can be—visit the website crave.cnet.com to learn about the latest in fashion, entertainment, gadgets, future technology, and more. This site gives you plenty of markets in which to become an instant guru, so if you fancy being simultaneously amazed and enlightened, I suggest at least a brief glance. From the new to the cool to the just plain absurd, this site covers everything imaginable. (So far, one of my favorite items is this light up dress spreading across the Japan clubbing scene.) Sound pretty unbelievable? Don’t worry; almost every entry has its source for checking credibility. Anyway, if you’re a bit bored or it’s another lazy, humid day, visit the website. It’s updated weekly, so at the very least, you can impress your friends with a bit of useless knowledge.
I am trying to circulate a blog that I am just starting. It is to promote the awareness of environmental problems. If any readers could please help to circulate this blog, it would be greatly appreciated.
http://greeneffect.blogspot.com/
The 7th annual River Run 5K is tomorrow in Wrightsville. The course goes over the Susquehanna - across the bridge next to Route 30.
I spent a majority of my Saturday night experiencing life in Medieval Times with my family. It was definately not what I expected. I spent the night rooting for the Red Knight in a joust, eating dinner without silverware, and being called m'lady. It was so much fun. I had never been to the Medieval Times before and it is definately somewhere anybody even slightly interested in that time period should go to.
Dinner takes place in a color-coded arena and each section must root for one knight. I thought the whole thing was fascinating. Eating half a chicken, ribs, potatoes, and soup with no forks or spoons is an experience I will always remember. There is also a show that is performed during dinner that includes horses, a wizard, a king, and of course, a joust. If you are ever in the area, I suggest that you try Medieval Times out for a night, you might be surprised how much you enjoy it. :)
It may be the 21st century, but websites alone will never be able to sustain rational discourse in our society.
So I ask again: Whatcha readin'?
And I'm referring to books. I hope that if you're a teen, you have at least one book you read outside of school.
Root for Newt!
I'm very happy Newt Gingrich announced it's likely he'll join the presidential election in September.
Here's my previous post on Newt.
After coming home and having absolutely nothing to do, my brother asked me if I wanted to go mini-golfing. Of course I said yes. I would never pass up a chance to show off my golfing skills. We went to the coarse and played a tournament style game (that's golfing without keeping stroke scores, just whoever wins the hole (for all of you non-mini-golfers)). After losing, by a mere one hole, I suggested keeping score throughout the summer, while playing on various coarses. By the end of the summer, there will be a supreme winner.
Making a tournament out of a game that you play often throughout the summer is a great idea of how to make use of your spare time. (or at least it's more fun for the loser of a single game)
I always get into my King mood during spring.
My dad's grandparents came from the Carpathian mountains in Ruthenia to the United States. They settled in Northeast Pennsylvania. They were Byzantine Catholics, and their church services were done in Old Slovanic. My dad says he still remembers some songs in Old Slovanic.
My dad's father was at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked, and he was also one of the first U. S. Air Force officers. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, one of the colleges I'm considering.
When my great-grandfather came to the U. S., his brother came with him but decided to live in Ohio. Recently, my dad got an e-mail from a Mokris in Ohio. Pretty cool.
Other than that, I don't know much else about my family's history - except that my mom's aunt married a Pickett. He's descended from General Pickett, who led Pickett's charge in the battle of Gettysburg.
Following Brittany's lead, I thought I would share some of my family history..at least the interesting parts! My dad's family is from Sicily, Italy and directly related to Bernardo Provenzano, who was the leader of the Italian Mafia in the 1950s. He joined the Mafia in his early teens and rose to the top, creating a successful crime world in Sicily. He had been on the run for some 40 years and was finally caught last year, when the police tracked down a package of clean laundry his wife was trying to send him. He is now being kept in a high-security prison in Italy, under surveillance 24-7 and will remain there for life.
I thought this connection brought some pizazz to my family tree and my dream is to go to Trapani, where he is being imprisoned, and hear his account of his intriguing life story. :)
Over dinner the other night, my friend and I started to discuss our ancestors, where they came from, important things they did, etc. We found out that one of my paternal grandfathers was a British general in the colonial days, and fired what is know to be the first shot at the Boston Massacre (not so pleasant, I know). My friend said that his ancestors founded a town in Connecticut, which now carries their last name.
I find genealogy to be fascinating, so I thought it might be cool if everyone posted something cool in history that his or her ancestors participated in. It will definitely make for an interesting read for everyone.
Once you register to vote, make sure you vote for former speaker of the house Newt Gingrich (if he runs for president).
See my previous post on why you should root for Newt.
My birthday was last Saturday, so I finally got to register to vote.
This is the Pennsylvania's website for voters.
And this is the voter registration form.
I also registered for the draft. Click here for the Selective Service website.
I'm reading it. You should too.
Susquehannock presents "The Music Man" this weekend.
A benefit concert for the Four Diamonds Fund will take place Saturday, April 7 at the Dover Community Center at 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover. Musical performances will begin at 6 p.m. and end about 10 p.m.
I have just returned from eating at one of the coolest restaurants ever! A group of my friends went down to Towson to celebrate my friend's 18th birthday and decided to go out to eat at The Melting Pot. The whole concept of this restaurant is fondu! Instead of forks and knives there are colored fondu sticks and each table is designed with two heated squares for the fondu bowls.
In addition to this awesome concept the food is excellent! There are four courses, each with a different dipping bowl. First is a variety of appetizers to dip in cheese, then a salad, then the main course of your choice of meat in yummy sauces, and the best course is desert. There are different chocolate fondues to choose from and a delicious spread of fruits, cakes, and snacks to dip each in. This definately is not a cheap place, the prices run a little high but it was definately worth every cent. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who looking for amazing food and a good time.
Last Saturday I joined my fellow Girl Scouts on a road trip to Bethlehem, PA. What's in Bethlehem, you ask? Well let's just say that we were looking for adventure. Needless to say... we found it.
Erin Emory, 14, of Fairfield; Morgan Neibich, 17, of Carroll Valley; Amelia Jarvinen, 17, of Farifield; and Dana Stewart, 17, of Fairfield (back turned) hang out between sets of performing artists at Emmaus Venue in Gettysburg last Saturday night.
Emmaus, located at 49 York St., Gettysburg, uses its space as a concert venue, café, School of Music, recording studio and thrift shop. Read all about it here.
The hip hop group NV is made up of, counterclockwise from left front: Aaron Burns, Danaira Bogues, Jordan Lovett, Lexi O’Brien, N’Dea Simms, Ta’jai Miles, Jenn Brown and Bayanna Stinney. They will perform at 1:55 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Central York Middle School.
This event on Saturday, March 10, sounds like it could be worth a visit.
To help you stay alert during tonight's sure-to-be-long-winded Oscars ceremony (starting at 8 p.m. on ABC), we devised a bingo-inspired game to play with a few friends.
Click here to download the game and its basic instructions, and then click here to get more cards.
Enjoy! And let us know what you think!
On Saturday, February 17, I took about a 30 minute drive out to New Oxford High School to view two dozen or so spectacular performances by several local and distant Percussion and Color Guard Units from the surrounding area. I would like to give a cyber pat on the back to all of those from far and wide that participated in the event deemed the 2007 Colonial "Winter" Classic. Great job!
Amongst the Percussion Units or otherwise referred to as Indoor Drumlines, were such schools as Spring Grove High School who performed a rather toe-tapping rendition of "Walk Like an Egyptian," Central Dauphin High School, Waynesboro High School, and Cumberland Valley High School.
Making up the majority of the evenings events, schools such as Spring Grove High School (who put on their pirate faces for aPirates of The Caribbeanthemed show, Mechanicsburg High School, Northeastern High School, Littlestown High School, and Bermudian Springs High School sported a variety of talented Color Guard performances.
I enjoyed the rumble of the base drums, melodic mallets, sight of the beautifully coordinated flags, and appreciated the agility of countless dancers. For those of you who are interested, check out the next competition featuring some of the same as well as different high school ensembles, this Saturday, February 24 at Waynesboro High School.
A story in today's Living section of the Daily Record/Sunday News gives complete details on the 2007 schedule of spring musicals at area high schools.
At least one of our Teen Takeover staff members — Katherine Hartman at Dallastown — is involved in her school's production. (Katherine, what part do you play?) If anyone else is involved in their school's show, comment below to let us know!
To read the story and find out what shows schools are doing and when to see them, click here.
