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Saturday, October 31, 2009
From wikipedia:
Juliette Gordon Low (born Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon in Savannah, Georgia, October 31, 1860 – January 17, 1927) was an American youth leader and the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912.
She became known as "Daisy" because her friends and family called her that. Her mother's family came from Chicago and her father was a Confederate Captain in the American Civil War. Daisy was always jumping into new games, hobbies and ideas. Another one of her nicknames was "Little Ship". She acquired this nickname while living with her maternal grandparents John H. Kinzie and Juliette Augusta Magill Kinzie in Chicago during the Civil War. Her grandfather, John Harris Kinzie, was a Native American agent and young Juliette often played with Native American children. Juliette loved to hear the story about her great-grandmother, who was captured by Native Americans. Even though she was a captive, she was always joyful, so the Native Americans started calling her "Little-Ship-Under-Full-Sail". She was the adopted daughter of the Seneca chief Cornplanter in the years she dwelt with the tribe, Eventually, the Seneca said they'd give Juliette's great-grandmother whatever gift she wanted, and she chose to go back home. The Seneca let her go. The shorter version of the nickname was bestowed on young Juliette.
Read a collection of Juliette Gordon Low's quotes and anecdotes, free from scoutingweb.com.
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Friday, October 30, 2009
By Shamal Asnani, Courier Film Reviewer
The sixth installment of the Saw series was released in theatres October 23, 2009. John Kramer/ Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) once again reprises his role in this movie, showing that even after death, he is still in much control over people’s lives, weather it be he apprentices, or future victims. Not unlike its prequels, the films plot focuses on a certain person of Jigsaw’s choosing, who is being tested through various life endangering games in order to prove that they possess the will to live. In Saw VI, William Easton (Peter Outerbridge), an executive at a health insurance company, is chosen to endure the mental and physical torture of Jigsaw’s games.
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Posted by courier at 09:12 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
Cheeseburger Waikiki
1945 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96805
(808) 941-2400
While my family and I were on vacation in Hawaii, we were walking around Waikiki and happened to find Cheeseburger Waikiki along Kalakua Avenue. My mom suggested we go in for a bite since her co-worker recommended it. Not knowing what to expect, I stepped in and was happy with the surroundings.
The restaurant is lined with authentic décor of pre-statehood Hawaii, including posters and other relics from Pearl Harbor. You don’t get a “fancy” feel at the restaurant; you get the feeling that this is somewhere you can be comfortable and get your hands (and maybe even clothes) greasy. The restaurant isn’t enclosed either, so you can feel free to look outside and take in the brisk city life.
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Posted by courier at 05:31 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
From wikipedia:
Ruth Gordon Jones (October 30, 1896 – August 28, 1985), better known as Ruth Gordon, was an American actress and writer. She was perhaps best known for her film roles such as the oversolicitous neighbor in Rosemary's Baby, the eccentric life-loving Maude in Harold and Maude and as the mother of Orville Boggs in the Every Which Way films. In addition to her acting career, Gordon wrote numerous well-known plays, film scripts and books. Oscar nominated for both writing and acting, Gordon won an Oscar, an Emmy and two Golden Globe awards for her acting.
Read more about Ruth Gordon, free from thehousenextdooronline.com.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
By Olivia Guitron, Courier Staff Writer
Demi Lovato's new CD, "Here We Go Again" is packed with hit after hit. A single named after her CD title (Here We Go Again) came out before the CD hit store shelves. It was a preview of what was coming afterward and set the stage for the CD. "Here We Go Again" is a sassy story of a girl who lost her boyfriend, but how in the end she forgives him and starts over again. This song definitely shows Demi's true potential, beyond her Camp Rock career and her previous album, "Don't Forget", however both are very impressive. She has matured through the sequence of her CD's.
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Posted by courier at 09:26 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Jericho Faustino, Courier Staff Writer
"More than a Game", the soundtrack to the motion picture, "More than a Game", is full of chart topping artists such as : Drake, Kanye West, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Lil' Wayne, and many more.
Track 1: Drop It Low
Performed by: Ester Dean ft. Chris Brown
The song has a very repetitive and club style beat that would sound great in a club or a party. I didn't really think the verses where that great. The song is like lyrical freak dancing. I wouldn't recommend anyone listening to this song with their parents or little kids present.
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Posted by courier at 09:17 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Laurel Brodzinsky, Courier Staff Writer
I was first exposed to Owl City when I first heard “Fireflies” on the radio (Live 105). Attracted by the electronica sound and catchy nonsensical lyrics, I decided to investigate further. Owl City in now my current musical fad, and I just can’t stop listening.
Owl City is still relatively unknown since Adam Young, the sole member of the band, only began recording in 2007. His first two albums, Of June (2007) and Maybe I’m Dreaming (2008) were independently produced. Ocean Eyes (2009) is the first studio album, and contains the single ‘Fireflies”. Ocean Eyes reached #2 on iTunes’ Top Albums list the week of July 14th and was scored favorably.
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Posted by courier at 09:05 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
ACTIVITIES
Boys Soccer tryouts begin Monday, November 9. You must have the necessary paperwork turned in to Coach Sills by Thursday, November 5. See Coach Sills in Room 73 for more information.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
Boys Basketball tryouts are Mon.–Weds. 11/9 –11/11. Any young man wishing to try out must have a completed physical packet turned in to Coach Fortenberry prior to 11/9.
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Posted by courier at 08:43 AM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Public Information Officer
UNION CITY - The deadline to purchase tickets for James Logan High School’s second annual Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet has been extended Wednesday, Nov. 4, Athletic Director Tom Rosenthal announced today.
Two Olympians, a Super Bowl winner and a state championship track and field team are part of the class that will be inducted at the 6 p.m. banquet on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Tickets are $60 each, or $500 for a table of 10. To make reservations, e-mail Sarah Muse (smuse@nhusd.k12.ca.us). Payment must be received when reservations are made.
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From wikipedia:
Antonio Luna y Novicio (October 29, 1866 - June 5, 1899) was a Filipino pharmacist and general who fought in the Philippine-American War. He founded the Philippines's first military academy.
Antonio Luna was born in Urbiztondo, Binondo, Manila. He was the youngest of seven children of Joaquin Luna, from Badoc, Ilocos Norte, and Spanish mestiza Laureana Novicio, from La Union. His father was a traveling salesman of the products of government monopolies. His older brother, Juan Luna, was an accomplished, prize-winning painter who studied in the Madrid Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. Another brother, Jose, became a doctor.
Read more about Antonio Luna, free from the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Boys Soccer tryouts begin Monday, November 9. You must have the necessary paperwork turned in to Coach Sills by Thursday, November 5. See Coach Sills in Room 73 for more information.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
Boys Basketball tryouts are Mon.–Weds. 11/9 –11/11. Any young man wishing to try out must have a completed physical packet turned in to Coach Fortenberry prior to 11/9.
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Posted by courier at 12:36 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
After Dachau, by Daniel Quinn
Hardcover: 230 pages
Publisher: Context Books
Language: English
ISBN-10: 189395613X
ISBN-13: 978-1893956131
By Gabriele Di Fiore, Courier Staff Writer
Imagine waking up in someone else’s body two thousand years in the future where there are only white skin blonde hair, blue eyed people on this planet. This is the story of After Dachau, a novel written by Daniel Quinn.
The story is set in New York City two thousand years in a DIFFERENT future where the Nazis were the first to make the atomic bomb and killed off all the “mongrel” races. It follows the story of a man named Jason Tull Jr. who researches cases of reincarnation.
Jason is sent to investigate a weird memory loss case of a beautiful woman named Mallory Hastings. But instead of actually speaking to Mallory Hastings, Jason speaks to Gloria MacArthur, a black woman who lived two thousand years in the past and has now been reincarnated in the body of Mallory Hastings.
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Posted by courier at 09:25 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
The Lie by Chad Kultgen
Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061657301
ISBN-13: 978-0061657306
By Gabriele Di Fiore, Courier Staff Writer
The Lie, by Chad Kultgen, is a novel about three freshmen in college, Kyle, Heather, and Brett.
Kyle is your typical nice, smart, honest guy, but he is kind of a loser. Heather is the usual slutty, materialistic, sorority bitch who’s main goal is to marry someone rich. Brett is Kyle’s best friend and he is the complete opposite of him. He is hilariously rude, pervertedly disgusting, filthy rich, and thinks that women are the source of all evil.
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Posted by courier at 09:15 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: MTV (February 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0671027344
ISBN-13: 978-0671027346
By Julie Mendoza, Courier Staff Writer
“You see things. You keep quiet about them. And you understand.”
That is who Charlie is, a wallflower in the world he lives in. Charlie is an observer in the puzzling high school society around him, an atypical freshman surrounded by troubled individuals. Throughout the story he writes anonymous letters to someone he doesn’t know. After reading them you begin to understand how unconventional his character is.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is about that remarkable moment in your life where the wind is in your hair, while you’re on the way to your first party, and the perfect song comes on the radio, and you feel infinite. That point in time that makes you believe everything is how it should be, and for one night you’re not missing out on anything. The novel addresses controversial topics such as homosexuality, teen pregnancy, drug use, and suicide.
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Posted by courier at 08:34 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
From wikipedia:
Georges Auguste Escoffier (28 October 1846 – 12 February 1935) was a French chef, restaurateur and culinary writer who popularized and updated traditional French cooking methods. He is a legendary figure among chefs and gourmets, and was one of the most important leaders in the development of modern French cuisine. Much of Escoffier's technique was based on that of Antoine Carême, one of the codifiers of French Haute cuisine, but Escoffier's achievement was to simplify and modernize Carême's elaborate and ornate style.
Read History of George Auguste Escoffier, by Chef Jos Wellman, free from Hub-uk.com.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
This "Fair Trade Trick or
Treat Action Kit is available
from globalexchangestore.org
By Alexa Rocero, Courier Staff Writer
Every Halloween, youth of all ages rule the nighttime, running from door to door in search of free candy. This year, however, Logan teacher Michelle Galaria is proposing something a little different, called a “reverse trick-or-treat.”
A reverse trick-or-treat is where a student, in the event of receiving a piece of chocolate as a treat, would in turn hand the giver a flier. This flier explains how most chocolate companies do not follow fair trade laws. They would then hand their neighbor a piece of fair trade chocolate and encourage them to buy it in the future.
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"Edarem" in one of his
YouTube videos.
By Anthony Colarossi
The Orlando Sentinel (MCT)
TAVARES, Fla. — On the YouTube video-sharing Web site, Edward Muscare is known by his user name "Edarem," and his recordings show an older man lip syncing and singing songs such as Roy Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman." Many of them have drawn hundreds of thousands of page views.
Muscare's online fame, though, helped land him back in jail.
Muscare's videos have become so viral that law enforcement in Florida and South Carolina, where he has been living, became aware of his online presence. The former Lake County, Fla., resident was jailed for violating probation and for not complying with conditions related to his status as a registered sex offender.
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By Mike Swift
San Jose Mercury News (MCT)
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Google launched a new product Monday that will allow users to find recently updated public online postings by a person's network of friends, colleagues or media sources.
The goal of "Social Search," which came Monday afternoon at http://www.google.com/experimental, is to find relevant postings on Twitter, in blogs or other public Web content published by a user's circle of online colleagues.
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"Saw"
For: Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
From: Zombie Studios/Konami
ESRB Rating: Mature (blood and
gore, drug reference, intense
violence, strong language)
By Billy O'Keefe
McClatchy-Tribune (MCT)
Say this for "Saw's" video game debut: Be it on purpose or by accident, it pretty bluntly captures (as best a video game can, anyway) what it must feel like to find yourself trapped inside one of the Jigsaw Killer's traps.
Mostly, that's to the game's credit. From the very first moment "Saw" cedes control to the player, you're trapped inside a puzzle, and the only assistance the game provides is a simple overview of the basic controls. The puzzle isn't exactly a mindbender, but it is smarter than your typical "hit switch to open door," and it's awfully nice to see the game respect its audience's intelligence and expect players to figure their way out without help.
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Posted by courier at 09:06 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
Boys Basketball tryouts are Mon.–Weds. 11/9 –11/11. Any young man wishing to try out must have a completed physical packet turned in to Coach Fortenberry prior to 11/9.
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Posted by courier at 08:59 AM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
Superintendent Kari
McVeigh
Superintendent Kari McVeigh will host the first in a series of after-school forums for staff members today, and an evening forum for parents is scheduled next week.
Staff members who work on the west side of Interstate 880 are invited to join the Superintendent at 2:50 p.m. today in the Media Center at Alvarado Middle School. Ms. McVeigh will answer questions and receive comments in a session scheduled specifically for employees at Alvarado, Eastin and Pioneer elementary schools, Alvarado Middle, the Cabello Student Support Center, the Corporation Yard and Food Services.
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Emily Post
From wikipedia:
Emily Post (October 27, 1872 – September 25, 1960) was an American author on etiquette.
Post was born as Emily Price in Baltimore, Maryland, into privilege as the only daughter of architect Bruce Price and his wife Josephine Lee Price. She was educated at home and attended Miss Graham's finishing school in New York, where her family had moved. She met Edwin Post, her husband-to-be, at a ball in one of Fifth Avenue’s elegant mansions. Following a fashionable wedding and a honeymoon tour of the Continent, Mrs. Post’s first home was in New York’s Washington Square. The couple had two sons, Edwin Main Post, Jr. (1893) and Bruce Price Post (1895). The couple divorced in 1905, because of her husband's affairs with chorus girls and fledgling actresses, which had made him the target of blackmail.
Read Etiquette, by Emily Post, one of two of her works available free from Project Gutenberg.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
All young men wishing to tryout for boy’s basketball must have a completed physical packet turned in to Coach Fortenberry prior to tryouts in November. If you need the necessary paperwork, you must see Coach Fortenberry in Room 121 or the Pavilion after school.
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Posted by courier at 10:18 AM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
Please flush!
Krislyn Perez/Courier Photo
By Krislyn Perez, Courier Staff Writer
Bathroom users of James Logan High School, have you recently used the girl’s bathroom in the 500’s? If so, then you have, of course, noticed the complete grossness of it. You also may have noticed how uncomfortable it is to use the 500’s bathroom.
Due to doors without locks, no girl can comfortably use the bathroom. Avid bathroom user Micah Mahinay says “ I use the bathroom in the 500’s every day before 4th period and I always think the lock will be fixed, but it NEVER is. Once I was in the bathroom and I was getting ready to set some toilet paper on the seat, since there are no seat covers, when I noticed that there was no lock on the door. The bathroom of course, was packed and I almost peed my pants waiting for an open stall.” Should a girl really have to go through that just to use the restroom?
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Posted by courier at 09:15 AM. Filed under: Sponsors and Ads
<Last Thursday’s Girl’s Volleyball Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Match was determined a success for both the team and the charity. Your Lady Colts defeated the Washington Huskies in four games. The scores of each game are the following: 25-18, 19-25, 25-21, 25-17. The match, although exhausting, was considered to be well fought and enjoyable by our very own Colts. I feel that we have finally achieved the potential we’ve been working so hard to obtain since the beginning of season. All though it may be late in the game with only two matches left in the season, I feel that these next two will be fought, like Thursday, with blood, sweat, and tears.
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By T.J. Matsumoto, Courier Sports Editor
T.J. Matsumoto is a member of the James Logan Colts Varsity football team.
The Colts were once again victorious over a pretty good American team. The final score was 52-0 and our offense scored on all 9 of our possessions. We had over 400 yards of offense compared to their 49 yards.
Our offense continued to be explosive and productive. Our first touchdown was a 40 yard pass from star QB Jonathon Willis to TE Toni Pole. That would prove to be all our defense would need as we posted our first shutout of the year.
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From wikipedia:
Napoleon Hill (October 26, 1883 – November 8, 1970) was an American author who was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature. His most famous work, Think and Grow Rich, is one of the best-selling books of all time. Hill's works examined the power of personal beliefs, and the role they play in personal success. He successfully became the presidential advisor to Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933-36. "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve," is one of Hill's hallmark expressions. How achievement actually occurs, and a formula for it that puts success in reach for the average person, were the focal points of Hill's books.
Read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, free from sacred-texts.com.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
All young men wishing to tryout for boy’s basketball must have a completed physical packet turned in to Coach Fortenberry prior to tryouts in November. If you need the necessary paperwork, you must see Coach Fortenberry in Room 121 or the Pavilion after school.
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Posted by courier at 12:01 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
Bubble Jim by Sabina Singh, Courier Comics Editor
Faux Real by Christine Moon, Courier Staff Artist
Daily Life by Anjelica Ramos, Courier Staff Artist
It's a Wonderful World by Zola Boyd, Courier Staff Artist
Faux Real by Christine Moon, Courier Staff Artist
Daily Life by Anjelica Ramos, Courier Staff Artist
It's a Wonderful World by Zola Boyd, Courier Staff Artist
From wikipedia:
Henry Steele Commager (October 25, 1902 – March 2, 1998) was an American historian who wrote (or edited) over forty books and over 700 journalistic essays and reviews.
Read "THE GREAT AMERICAN PREACHER: Theodore Parker" by Henry Steele Commager, free from Harvard Square Library.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
By Jericho Faustino, Courier Staff Writer
Why is marijuana illegal?
Honestly, there are more dangerous commonly used drugs out there than weed. It is physically impossible to overdose on marijuana, but you can overdose on Tylenol. You can even die from caffeine overdose. In the history of weed, there hasn't been 1 marijuana overdose fatality; but in the case of Tobacco, over 435,000 people die annually because of TOBACCO. Alcohol kills about 85,000 people annually.
Thousands of people are being arrested, just for weed, even though in Amsterdam, people are openly smoking it.
Why is marijuana illegal?
Honestly, there are more dangerous commonly used drugs out there than weed. It is physically impossible to overdose on marijuana, but you can overdose on Tylenol. You can even die from caffeine overdose. In the history of weed, there hasn't been 1 marijuana overdose fatality; but in the case of Tobacco, over 435,000 people die annually because of TOBACCO. Alcohol kills about 85,000 people annually.
Thousands of people are being arrested, just for weed, even though in Amsterdam, people are openly smoking it.
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From wikipedia:
Belva Ann Lockwood (October 24, 1830 - May 19, 1917) was a United States attorney, politician, author, and noted feminist. Lockwood overcame many social and personal obstacles related to gender restrictions of her time, to gain a good education. After college she became a schoolteacher, and was actively involved with working towards equal pay for women teachers.
Read more about Belva Lockwood, free from Stanford University.
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Friday, October 23, 2009
By Micah Mahinay, Courier Staff Writer
The Treasure Island Music Festival took place in San Francisco on October 17 and 18 on Treasure Island.
The festival was set up on the edge of the island, creating a beautiful view for the fans to enjoy the scenery and listen to live music from selected bands all over the world. The festival also had other attention grabbers, such as the art that was presented by local artists, the decoration including lights, the food from a variety of cultures, merchandise to buy, and a giant Ferris wheel.
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Posted by courier at 10:09 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
Banana Leaf (McCarthy Ranch)
182 Ranch Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 719-9811
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 11 am-3 pm,
5 - 9:45pm
Friday: 11 am - 3 pm, 5 -10:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am-10:30 pm
Sunday Closed
By Ranjana Prasad, Courier Staff Writer
The Banana Leaf Restaurant in Milpitas offers a mixture of foods from Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. It is an outstanding restaurant. It’s a cozy, warm, inviting place to dine with anyone; however this isn’t the right place to dine for a romantic date.
This restaurant itself is a bit small and loud. It’s an energetic place to dine. A plus about this restaurant is that you can dine inside or outside. Inside it warm and the aroma of cooking food spreads throughout, but outside you can eat under the beautiful sky when the weather's good and sit under the portable heaters if it's cold. You have to eat inside if it's raining, though.
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Posted by courier at 09:40 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Laurel Brodzinsky, Courier Staff Writer
Next Week, October 25-31 is Vegan Week. People are encouraged to try being vegan and be conscious of the food they eat. Veganism is not just about food however, it includes being aware of clothing items and beauty products as well.
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By Shamal Asnani, Courier Movie Reviewer
All fans of the G.I. Joe franchise should be marking November 3 on their calendars because that is the date when G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra will be released on Blu Ray and DVD.
The movie’s plot is centered on the back story of how the franchises’ villain, Cobra, rose to the position of Cobra Commander. The film follows soldiers Duke (Channing Tatum) and Ripcord (Marlon Wayons), who have been ordered to carry out the mission of delivering warheads.
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Posted by courier at 06:00 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Alyssa Pimentel, Courier School News Editor
Last week, the Logan administration had to deal with problem after problem. The first of the problems was flooded classrooms in the 200s, then the power outage in all the buildings except 400s and 500s and the numerous fire drills going off Thursday and Friday.
After hours of work over the weekend, the administration now knows what caused all of the problems, except the flood in the 200s.
Rhonda Neagle, Vice Principal of Operations, said “We still don’t know the source of the flood but we’re investigating.”
Last week, the Logan administration had to deal with problem after problem. The first of the problems was flooded classrooms in the 200s, then the power outage in all the buildings except 400s and 500s and the numerous fire drills going off Thursday and Friday.
After hours of work over the weekend, the administration now knows what caused all of the problems, except the flood in the 200s.
Rhonda Neagle, Vice Principal of Operations, said “We still don’t know the source of the flood but we’re investigating.”
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From wikipedia
Dame Anita Roddick, DBE (23 October 1942 – 10 September 2007) was a British businesswoman, human rights activist and environmental campaigner, best known as the founder of The Body Shop, a cosmetics company producing and retailing beauty products that shaped ethical consumerism. The company was one of the first to prohibit the use of ingredients tested on animals and one of the first to promote fair trade with third world countries.
Visit Anita Roddick's homepage.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
All young men wishing to tryout for boys basketball must have a completed physical packet turned in to Coach Fortenberry prior to tryouts in November. If you need the necessary paperwork, you must see Coach Fortenberry in Room 121 or the Pavilion after school.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Youth Advisory Board will be selling ribbons for $1.00 in Colt Court on October 28th. Wear purple to support!
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Posted by courier at 11:14 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
By Laurel Brodzinsky, Courier Staff Writer
Around the Logan campus, there are occasionally whirlwinds of trash and piles of half-eaten food. These usually occur about five feet away from a trash can. Loads of recyclable material is also either left on tables or put into the trash cans. However, recycling bins are prevalent around the campus.
The trash problem at Logan is worse than some might think. Trash can even be found crammed behind books in the library, which attracts ants and other bugs. The food scraps left on tables in the courtyards attract seagulls, which become serious pests as they fly overhead during lunch and defecate on the students below them.
Around the Logan campus, there are occasionally whirlwinds of trash and piles of half-eaten food. These usually occur about five feet away from a trash can. Loads of recyclable material is also either left on tables or put into the trash cans. However, recycling bins are prevalent around the campus.
The trash problem at Logan is worse than some might think. Trash can even be found crammed behind books in the library, which attracts ants and other bugs. The food scraps left on tables in the courtyards attract seagulls, which become serious pests as they fly overhead during lunch and defecate on the students below them.
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By Eric Brown, Courier Music Editor
The band Paramore has come a long away over the past few years. Since their 2005 debut All We Know Is Falling, the band has served as one of America’s emo darlings. From legendary stints on the genre-defining Warped Tour to their enthusiastic and gifted vocalist Hayley Williams, Paramore had everything a short lived emo-pop sensation could want in the era of modern music.
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Posted by courier at 09:40 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Olivia Guitron, Courier Staff Writer
The Sunstreak is a band with friendly lyrics and magnificent rock music. The band consists of vocalist Tony Rebis, bassist Jason Sarks, guitarist and vocalist Jack Flynn, drummer Gary Forster, and David Schuler on guitar, synth, and vocals. All hail from their hometown of Rochester, New York.
Their music is highly enjoyable and extremely catchy. Their lyrics captivate listeners and make you want to listen to more. This band started off at the Vans Warp Tour in 2006 and since then has become one of the greatest bands without a distributor. They have sold more than 26,000 copies of their music and have enough potential to sell much more.
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Posted by courier at 09:31 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
From wikipedia:
Jerome Lester Horwitz, better known by his stage name Curly Howard (October 22, 1903 – January 18, 1952) was an American comedian and vaudevillian, best known as a member of the American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges, along with his older brothers Moe Howard and Shemp Howard, and actor Larry Fine. Curly is generally considered the most popular and recognizable of the Stooges. He is well known for his high-pitched voice, vocal expressions ("nyuk-nyuk-nyuk!","woo-woo-woo!", and "erruf-erruf"), as well as his inventive physical comedy, improvisations, and athleticism.
Read an account of a high school journalist's interview with Curly Howard and the Stooges, free from Helium.com.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
By Dana Llarena, Courier Correspondent
Dana Llarena is a member of the James Logan Girl's Varsity Volleyball Team
For the first time ever, the James Logan Girl’s Varsity Volleyball Team will be hosting a match in honor of the nation-wide Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although it may cost a few bucks out of your pocket to watch the match, the money will be going to a foundation that helps finds solutions to this breast cancer epidemic; donations are gladly accepted as well.
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ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
All young men wishing to tryout for boys basketball must have a completed physical packet turned in to Coach Fortenberry prior to tryouts in November. If you need the necessary paperwork, you must see Coach Fortenberry in Room 121 or the Pavilion after school.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Youth Advisory Board will be selling ribbons for $1.00 in Colt Court on October 28th. Wear purple to support!
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Posted by courier at 12:40 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Public Information Officer
The Board of Education on Tuesday night received a report on student performance from the Division of Teaching and Learning.
Chief Academic Officer Wendy Gudalewicz and Director of Assessment Craig Boyan told the Board that New Haven students are scoring higher each year on standardized tests but must continue to improve to meet ever-increasing accountability goals.
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Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Hardcover: 335 pages
Publisher: Algonquin Books
of Chapel Hill;
Roughcut edition
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1565124995
ISBN-13: 978-1565124998
By Krislyn Perez, Courier Staff Writer
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen is a story of Jacob Jankowskis’ adventures in a depression-era circus. The story opens to find an elderly Jankowski, to his dismay, spending the last of his days in a nursing home. When his parents die in an automobile accident, Jacob chooses to run away and finds himself jumping the Flying Squadron of the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth.
Gruen does a brilliant job of bringing her colorful characters to life. Some people that Jacob meets while with the circus are Uncle Al, the ringmaster; an elderly man named camel who knows everything there is to know about the circus, August, the animal trainer who is a paranoid schizophrenic; and Marlena, Augusts’ wife.
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Posted by courier at 09:13 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Alexa Rocero, Courier Staff Writer
Contrary to the popular belief that last year was the 50th class at James Logan, this year, the class of 2010, actually takes the title. In commemoration of this significant milestone, the new James Logan Alumni Association is teaming up with Logan’s ASB leadership to plan a three-day celebration unlike anything this school has ever seen.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
by Stieg Larsson
Paperback: 608 pages
Publisher: Vintage (June 23, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0307454541
ISBN-13: 978-0307454546
By Laurel Brodzinsky, Courier Staff Writer
I started The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson, because I saw a friend reading it and had heard it was on the National Bestseller’s list. I ended it because I was completely enthralled in the carefully twisted plot and character’s personalities.
Originally titled in Swedish “Men Who Hate Women”, this thrilling adult mystery/crime novel deals with issues of dominance by men over women, corruption, investigative journalism, human nature, and love.
Mikael Blomkvist is a financial reporter in Sweden who after getting in too deep in an expose of a Swedish conglomerate industrial monster, gets convicted for libel. In the aftermath of his shame, Henrik Vanger, another Swedish corporate icon, seeks Blomkvist out to investigate the cold case of his missing niece, Harriet. The cover story for this investigation is a ghost-written autobiography of the Vanger family and development of the corporation.
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Wicked Curse
by Nancy Holder
Reading level: Young Adult
School & Library Binding:
291 pages
Publisher: Topeka Bindery
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0613618319
ISBN-13: 978-0613618311
By Brandie Moore, Courier Book Editor
"A full year had passed since Holly Cathers' parents had drowned, and her best friend, Tina Davis-Chin, with them, whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. Death had invaded the Anderson home in Seattle, taking Marie-Claire, the sister of Holly's father. Marie-Claire Cathers-Anderson lay rotting in one of the two plots she and her husband, Richard, had purchased together once upon a romantic dream of eternity. The reality of her adultery made it very hard for Uncle Richard to hope for another, better place where she waited for him - a fact that he told Holly often, now he had taken to drinking late at night." >/div>
This is the second book in the Wicked series. Again this has no relationship to the spinoff of the Wizard of OZ book.
Holly, Nicole, and Amanda's life as newly found witches is getting more complicated. After the death of Amanda and Nicole's mom died their father goes into a state of shock and completely shuts down. The girls are struggling with what to do and Holly is changing more then she wants.
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From wikipedia:
Eugene Burton Ely (October 21, 1886 - October 19, 1911) was an aviation pioneer, credited with the first shipboard aircraft take off and landing.
Ely was born in Williamsburg, Iowa and raised in Davenport, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Iowa State University. Following graduation, he moved to San Francisco, California, where he was active in the early days of the sales and racing of automobiles.
Read Eugene Burton Ely - The California National Guard's First (Naval) Aviator by CW2 Mark J. Denger of the California Center for Military History, free from militarymuseum.org.
[ Read More... ]Tuesday, October 20, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 12:36 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
Alexa Rocero, Courier Staff Writer
The Red Cross took over the school’s Old Gym to run this fall’s blood drive Thursday. It began during first period, despite all of the morning mishaps, and ran quite smoothly. Twice a year the team comes to give students the opportunity to donate, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
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Tiger Woods walks the fairway of the
second hole at Harding Park.
Alexa Rocero/Courier Photo
By Alexa Rocero, Courier Staff Writer
On the weekend of October 10th, tens of thousands of people, including myself, gathered in Harding Park, and braved the brutal San Francisco weather to witness a historical moment in golf. The President's Cup is a match held every other year that teams golfers from the United States against a team of international golfers, competing against each other in a series of match-play rounds, unlike any other tournament in the PGA. The line-up consisted of big-name golfers such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, as well as honorary US team captain Michael Jordan who offered psychological advice to the players. This four-day event ended with an overwhelming US victory, with the winning putt sunk by Tiger Woods himself.
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By Diane C. Lade
Sun Sentinel (MCT)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An ultraviolet light that its sellers promise will "destroy swine flu virus." A dietary supplement claiming to be "more effective than the swine flu shot." Pills, hand sanitizers and air filters galore.
These products were among the hundreds of swine flu deterrents and cures that were advertised online this year. And their Internet purveyors were among the 80 who received warnings from the Food and Drug Administration over the past six months to stop peddling unproven or illegal treatments.
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Brutal Legend
For: Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
From: Double Fine Productions/EA
ESRB Rating: Mature (blood and gore,
intense violence, partial nudity,
strong language, suggestive themes)
By Billy O'Keefe
McClatchy-Tribune (MCT)
Everything Tim Schafer fans expect from a Tim Schafer-produced project is all over the entirety of his latest offering, which almost certainly will emerge as the consensus choice for 2009's best-written video game. "Brutal Legend" is a both a send-up of and a heart-on-sleeve tribute to the world from which heavy metal videos and fantasies are made, and every piece of its presentational puzzle — from casting to voice acting to character animation to the sharply funny script that ties it all together — could scarcely wish for a better treatment than this.
As a nice bonus, the actual game portion of "Legend," while not quite as spotless, is pretty excellent as well.
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From wikipedia:
Béla Lugosi (20 October 1882 – 16 August 1956) was a Hungarian actor of stage and screen, well known for playing Count Dracula in the Broadway play and subsequent film version. In the last years of his career he featured in several of Ed Wood's low budget films.
Lugosi, the youngest of four children, was born as Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó in Lugos outside the western border of Transylvania, at the time part of Austria–Hungary (now Lugoj, Romania), to Paula de Vojnich and István Blasko, a banker. He later based his last name on his hometown. He and his sister Vilma were raised in a Roman Catholic family. At the age of 12, Lugosi dropped out of school.
Watch Bela Lugosi in The White Zombie, free from the Internet Archive.[ Read More... ]Monday, October 19, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
The Cross Country Team picture will be taken on Tuesday, October 20th at 3:00 p.m. on the track.
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By Alyssa Pimentel, Courier School News Editor
James Logan High School started the school week back on the power grid Monday, with hopes of smoother sailing after the travails of last week.
Friday night, technicians found and repaired damaged equipment that, until it was fixed, kept Logan off the power grid for four days and led to a flurry of fire drills, dark and powerless rooms, an unexpected day off for students and expensive back-up power generators being brought in.
Vice Principal of Operations Rhonda Neagle delivered the good news via email Friday night. "I am pleased to report that as of about 8:00 pm Friday night, Logan's transformers have been restored to full operation," she wrote. "The Colts are back in the power game!"
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By T.J. Matsumoto, Courier Sports Editor
T.J. Matsumoto is a member of the James Logan Varsity football team.
The James Logan Football Team was victorious over Balboa High School of San Francisco Saturday afternoon by a score of 57-35. Offensively we absolutely dominated and had a total of 641 yards. Star quarterback Jonathon Willis did not have his best game passing with two early interceptions but had over 300 yards of offense by himself and 5 touchdowns.
We started off the game with a touchdown drive that ended with a 15 yard touchdown pass from Willis to T.J. Matsumoto. It was my first varsity touchdown.
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Leigh Hunt
James Henry Leigh Hunt (October 19, 1784 - August 28, 1859) was an English essayist and writer.
He was born at Southgate, London, Middlesex, where his parents had settled after leaving the USA. His father, a Philadelphia lawyer, and his mother, a merchant's daughter, had been forced to come to Britain because of their loyalist sympathies in the American War of Independence. Leigh Hunt's father took orders, and became a popular preacher, but was unsuccessful in obtaining a permanent living
Read Selected Poems by Leigh Hunt, free from the Library at the University of Toronto.
[ Read More... ]Sunday, October 18, 2009
Bubble Jim by Sabina Singh, Courier Comics Editor
Faux Real by Christine Moon, Courier Staff Artist
Daily Life by Anjelica Ramos, Courier Staff Artist
Shorts by Devante Harris, Courier Staff Artist
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
All young men wishing to tryout for boys basketball must have a completed physical packet turned in to Coach Fortenberry prior to tryouts in November. If you need the necessary paperwork, you must see Coach Fortenberry in Room 121 or the Pavilion after school.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 12:46 AM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
Henri Bergson
Henri Bergson (18 October 1859–4 January 1941), the son of a Jewish musician and an English woman, was educated at the Lycée Condorcet and the École Normale Supérieure, where he studied philosophy. After a teaching career as a schoolmaster in various secondary schools, Bergson was appointed to the École Normale Supérieure in 1898 and, from 1900 to 1921, held the chair of philosophy at the Collège de France. In 1914 he was elected to the Académie Française; from 1921 to 1926 he was president of the Commission for Intellectual Cooperation of the League of Nations. Shortly before his death in 1941, Bergson expressed in several ways his opposition to the Vichy regime.
Read Henri Bergson's "Creative Evolution," translated from French, free from the Mead Project of the Department of Sociology at Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada.
[ Read More... ]Saturday, October 17, 2009
From wikipedia:
Shin'ichi Suzuki (October 17, 1898 - January 26, 1998) was the inventor of the international Suzuki method of music education. Considered an influential and controversial pedagogue, he often spoke of the ability of all children to learn things well, in the right environment.
Born in Nagoya, Japan in 1898, one of seven children, Shinichi spent his childhood working at the his father's violin factory, putting up violin soundposts. A family friend encouraged Shinichi to study Western culture, but his father felt that it was beneath Suzuki to be a performer. He began to teach himself how to play the violin at 17, however, after being inspired by a recording of Mischa Elman. Without access to professional instruction, he listened to recordings and tried to imitate what he heard.
Visit the website of the Suzuki Association of the Americas.[ Read More... ]Friday, October 16, 2009
By Krystyna Wolny, Courier Staff Writer
Tired of the same old “Mexican food” at Taco Bell? But want it just as fast? Are you anywhere in the South Bay? Well then head over to Aqui, in Downtown Campbell, conveniently located on the corner of E. Campbell Avenue and 2nd Street. Intelligently nicknamed “Cal-Mex”, it uniquely mixes Southwest, Asian, Californian, and Latin American flavors, to create burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and other traditional Mexican dishes.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 02:09 PM. Filed under: Entertainment
The new performing arts center
needs a name. Any ideas?
Courier photo
By Alexa Rocero, Courier Staff Writer
As everyone can see, construction on the much anticipated visual and performing arts building has been slowly progressing, a traffic obstruction for a year now. According to Rhonda Neagle, Logan's Vice Principal of Operations, completion of the new building finally is approaching.
Before the center can be officially opened, one issue must be attended to: the name.
[ Read More... ]By Beatrice Esteban, Courier Staff Writer
Within the past few days, Logan has gone through a loss of electricity, “rain day,” and a fire alarm that has left both students and staff worried about the state of the school.
It all began on Tuesday. As a result of the pouring rain and beating wind, about 80 percent of Logan’s classrooms were left with no power (http://jameslogancourier.com/index.php?itemid=5498). Although the administration made a clear effort to get in contact with PG&E to fix the problem, normal electricity was not restored and students and staff were told to stay home on Wednesday.
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By Shamal Asnani, Courier Movie Reviewer
It seems that now days all horror movies are failing to deliver in one very important element of their movies, horror, however this is certainly not the case with Paranormal Activity. The movie is centered on a young couple who have recently moved in together. Because Katie, the girlfriend, believes she is potentially being haunted, her boyfriend Micah decides to purchase a camera with the intent of using it to film what occurs while they are sleeping.
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From wikipedia:
Noah Webster (October 16, 1758 – May 28, 1843) was an American lexicographer, textbook author, spelling reformer, word enthusiast, and editor. He has been called the “Father of American Scholarship and Education.” His “Blue-Backed Speller” books were used to teach spelling and reading to five generations of American children. In the United States, his name has become synonymous with dictionaries, especially the modern Merriam-Webster dictionary that was first published in 1828 as An American Dictionary of the English Language.
Noah Webster's adult home, where he raised his family and wrote many publications including An American Dictionary of the English Language. Built in 1823 in New Haven, Connecticut. Removed to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.
Read Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster, free from Project Gutenberg.[ Read More... ]Thursday, October 15, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball is hosting open gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Boys and girls wishing to play basketball are welcome to come.
All young men wishing to tryout for boys basketball must have a completed physical packet turned in to Coach Fortenberry prior to tryouts in November. If you need the necessary paperwork, you must see Coach Fortenberry in Room 121 or the Pavilion after school.
Come to Colt Court today at lunch – Punjabi Club will be celebrating Diwali! There will be food, music and Henna tattoos!
Achievers will be here tomorrow (yes, on Saturday) to take your orders for graduation cap & gown, announcements, etc. They will be in the main office from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 10:51 AM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
Courier Staff Report
Logan staff and students struggled to contend with a series of problems with re-opening the high school using on-site generator power.
"At the risk of stating the obvious, it has been an interesting morning," wrote Rhonda Neagle, Vice Principal of Operations, wrote in an email to staff.
Students who showed up for zero period spent much it outside when the school's fire alarm system went off repeatedly.
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From wikipedia.com:
John Lawrence Sullivan (October 15, 1858 – February 2, 1918), also known as the Boston Strong Boy, was recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing from February 7, 1881 to 1892, and is generally recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring rules. He was the first American sports hero to become a national celebrity and the first American athlete to earn over 1 million dollars.
Read Boxer John L. Sullivan Said He Never Felt Sorry About Hurting a Man Until the Fight Was Over, by Bob Kostoff, free from the Niagara Reporter.[ Read More... ]Wednesday, October 14, 2009
School district officials address Logan's
staff Wednesday morning. Courier Photo
Courier Staff Report
Powered by four large generators, James Logan High School is expected to re-open Thursday despite continuing electrical problems spurred by Tuesday's big rain storm.
At a meeting in the dim, powerless Guy Emanuele Pavilion Wednesday afternoon, assembled teachers and other staff heard that, while electricians haven't yet pin-pointed and repaired the damaged circuits that plunged 80 percent of the school's classrooms into darkness during fifth period Tuesday, the school should be able to re-open and function fairly normally using the generators, which, at the time of the meeting hadn't yet arrived at the sprawling campus.
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John Wooden
From wikipedia:
John Robert Wooden (born October 14, 1910, in Hall, Indiana) is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player (Class of 1961) and a coach (Class of 1973). He was the first person ever enshrined in both categories; only Lenny Wilkens and Bill Sharman have since been so honored. He is widely regarded as the greatest college coach in history and his 10 NCAA National Championships while at UCLA are unmatched.
See John Wooden's Pyramid of Success, at www.coachjohnwooden.com.
[ Read More... ]Tuesday, October 13, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
CLUBS
There is an Afghan Club meeting today at 3:45 in Room 534. Hope to see you there!
Today is our first club meeting for Chinese Connection after school in Room 313. Come support and join us.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 09:22 AM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
By William Hageman
Chicago Tribune (MCT)
As the number of Wi-Fi hot spots grows, travelers might want to heed a word of caution from the Wi-Fi Alliance, a nonprofit industry group that promotes Wi-Fi technology: Think security.
"There's always a trade-off between ease of connecting and Wi-Fi security," said Kelly Davis-Felner, spokeswoman for the group, "so when folks are using ... a hot spot, they typically should assume that security is not enabled. We advise people that they should use caution when doing things like banking or online shopping in a public Wi-Fi hot spot."
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By Beatrice Esteban, Courier Staff Writer
If you’re one of the many people all around the world who use social networking site Twitter, the phrase om the headline probably sounds familiar. Twitter has become an integral part of how society communicates these days.
Twitter is a site built exclusively off of 140-character status messages in which users are prompted to update by being asked, “What are you doing?” Contents of tweets vary – they can be something as mundane as being bored, or something as important as trying to spread the message about donating to funds to benefit victims of Typhoon Ondoy in Southeast Asia. Tweets are received either through the public timeline or through “following” people, or receiving their updates.
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Wii Fit Plus
For: Nintendo Wii
From: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: Everyone
(mild cartoon violence)
By Billy O'Keefe
McClatchy-Tribune (MCT)
Nintendo lags behind convention when it comes to online content delivery, which is why "Wii Fit Plus" exists as a standalone disc only instead of a downloadable content pack for existing owners of the original "Fit."
This doesn't mean a whole lot of anything to those getting into "Fit" for the first time. "Plus" essentially replaces "Fit" on the marketplace: If you buy the $100 Wii Balance Board, this is what's bundled inside now. Everything that was in "Fit" is in "Plus," which is a standalone game despite some confusing language on the box that suggests you need both discs.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 04:54 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
From wikipedia:
Arna Wendell Bontemps (October 13, 1902 - June 4, 1973) was a well-known American poet and a noted member of the Harlem Renaissance. As the librarian at Fisk University, he established important collections of African-American literature and culture, establishing it as an important goal of scholarly study. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante listed Arna Bontemps on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans.
Bontemps was born in the city of Alexandria in the U.S. state of Louisiana. the son of Paul Bontemps and Marie Pembrooke Bontemps. His birthplace at 1327 Third Street has been recently restored and converted for use as the Bontemps African American Museum. It is included on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.
Visit the Arna Bontemps museum online.
[ Read More... ]Monday, October 12, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
CLUBS
There is an important Close-Up meeting Thursday after school in Room 71. We will be discussing fundraising for the Washington, D.C. trip. New members are welcome.
The Youth Alive Christian Club meets today after school in Room 418. Bring a friend!
The first official Key Club meeting will be today in Room 44 after school. Come and earn community service hours at amazing events. Everyone is welcome!
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 11:31 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
The new Hacky Sack Club
recruited dozens of new members.
Walter J. Carrasco/Courier Photo
By Alyssa Pimentel, Courier School News Editor
Logan’s annual Club Recruitment, held on October 8th and 9th during 4th and 5th lunch, was a great success.
On both days, forty-three clubs were present. Rojas said, “It’s the largest turnout for club recruitment and I’ve been here for eight years.”
Rojas said that many clubs have been asking for extra signup sheets because the current ones they had were already full. He said, “I think most of the clubs are getting more sign ups than they expected.”
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Examples of Kyee's cupcakes.
Courier photo
By Ranjana Prasad, Courier Staff Writer
Senior Michelle Kyee has started her own business of making cupcakes decorated with holiday themes.
Kyee, an AP art student at Logan, took up cake decorating last year to hone her sculpture skills and express herself through her cakes.
Kyee is considering taking up cake decorating as a career or a side job. "I want to decorate cakes, but this allows me to still decorate but at a cheaper price," she said.
At first, she made full-sized decorated cakes, but this fall she's branched out to making and selling Halloween designed cupcakes. She hand makes her cupcakes and then decorates them with frosting and fondant in a variety of styles, including ghosts, mummies, brains, and gravestones.
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By T.J. Matsumoto, Courier Sports Editor
T.J. Matsumoto is a member of the James Logan varsity football team
The James Logan Colts were victorious once again over Newark memorial. It is our second league victory in a row and in those two games we have outscored our opponents 80-12.
Once again we started slowly as we turned the ball over on our first possession. Our defense was asked to step up and make a play and they did when they recovered a fumble two plays later. Finally, our offense exploded and made some big plays.
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From wikipedia:
Ding Ling was the pseudonym of Jiǎng Bīngzhī, also known as Bīn Zhǐ (October 12, 1904 - March 4, 1986), a Chinese woman author from Linli in Hunan province.
Ding Ling was born into a formerly wealthy gentry family in Hunan province. Her father's health was poor, and he died when Ding was three. Ding Ling's mother, who raised her children alone while becoming a well-known educator, was Ding's role model, and she would later write an unfinished novel, titled Mother, which described her mother's experiences.
Read excerpts from I myself am a woman: selected writings of Ding Ling, by Ling Ding, Tani E. Barlow, Gary J. Bjorge, free from Google Books.[ Read More... ]Sunday, October 11, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
CLUBS
There is an important Close-Up meeting Thursday after school in Room 71. We will be discussing fundraising for the Washington, D.C. trip. New members are welcome.
The Youth Alive Christian Club meets tomorrow after school in Room 418. Bring a friend!
MISCELLANEOUS
We are back! Drop-in homework room/tutoring in Room 77. A place to do your homework; work together, access to computers, and tutoring. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get ahead of your grades. Monday through Friday, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Tuesday - Thursday 3:30-4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:30-12:30.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 11:25 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
"I am not enamoured of fame but am only interested in transforming the country." Jayaprakash Narayan
From wikipedia:
Jayaprakash Narayan (October 11, 1902 - October 8, 1979), widely known as JP, was an Indian freedom fighter and political leader, remembered especially for leading the opposition to Indira Gandhi in the 1970s and for giving a call for peaceful Total Revolution. His biography, Jayaprakash, was written by his nationalist friend and an eminent writer of Hindi literature, Ramavriksha Benipuri. In 1998, he was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in recognition of his social work. Other awards include the Magsaysay award for Public Service in 1965.
Learn more about Jayaprakash Narayan, free from the Gandhi Museum.[ Read More... ]Saturday, October 10, 2009
Thelonious Monk, foreground,
performing at Expo 67 in Montreal.
Image: Library and Archives Canada
From wikipedia:
Thelonious Monk (October 10, 1917 – February 17, 1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer who, according to The Penguin Guide to Jazz, was "one of the giants of American music". Monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including "Epistrophy," "'Round Midnight," "Blue Monk," "Straight, No Chaser" and "Well, You Needn't."
Often regarded as a founder of bebop, Monk's playing style later evolved away from that style. His compositions and improvisations are full of dissonant harmonies and angular melodic twists, and are impossible to separate from Monk's unorthodox approach to the piano, which combined a highly percussive attack with abrupt, dramatic use of silences and hesitations.
Visit the website of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.
[ Read More... ]Friday, October 09, 2009
Simply Thai
6295 Jarvis Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-1698
By Ranjana Prasad, Courier Staff Writer
Simply Thai is by far one the best Thai restaurants in Newark.
I am a picky eater when it comes to Thai food, but the tastes of the food at this restaurant are outstanding.
On average, the wait to be seated at Simply Thai is around 10 – 15 minutes. The service is wonderful; the employees are very friendly to patrons of all ages.
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By Krystyna Wolny, Courier Staff Writer
San Francisco’s annual dance music celebration, LovEvolution, kicked off last Saturday Formerly known as Lovefest or the Love Parade, the name change was due to a similar event in LA called “The Love Festival”. The promoter of that event felt there was too much confusion between the two events, so in order to avoid legal action, San Francisco agreed to change the name.
Another change this year is the $10 admission fee. The reason for this was because of the growth of the event this year and the need for increased levels of traffic, police, security, and medical personnel.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 07:05 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
Sousa's Restaurant
1614 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95116-2429
(408) 926-9075
By Hailey Galbreath, Courier Staff Writer
Being Portuguese myself, I am accustomed to authentic Portuguese food and flavors. So it was to my great pleasure that a friend of my mothers recommended the restaurant to us after dining there herself. After dining there, however, I must admit I expected much more from Sousa’s, the little Portuguese restaurant in Alum Rock, San Jose.
The restaurant definitely has a homey feel to it. Pictures of the owners and their family cover the walls, as well as old-fashioned Portuguese decorations lining the interior. It is impeccably clean, and well organized.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 06:37 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Jericho Faustino, Courier Staff Writer
Logan Campus Security Technician, football coach and Polynesian Club Advisor Rob Lealao is organizing the Samoa Bo/ Disaster Relief program, to help the people of Samoa suffering from the effects of tsunamis that struck the group of islands Sept. 29, killing more than 170 people.
The Samoa Bo/ Disaster Relief program, in conjunction with the "Poly Club" and Logan Leadership, is collecting supplies such as toiletries, food, and good condition clothing, to send to Samoa. The relief effort, started last Monday, has already collected over 100 lbs. of rice, 20 cases of water, and 6 boxes of noodles, and has gotten support from UN Airlines and the local community.
Although collection of needed supplies has already started. Next week, October 12-16, relief organizers at Logan will make a more concerted effort.
Activities Director Francis Rojas, in a Friday email to staff, wrote " Please encourage your second period students to donate clothing (new or gently used, especially for children), hygiene items, and non-perishable food. Cash donations are also welcome.[ Read More... ]
By Micah Mahinay, Courier Staff Writer
The horror film Paranormal Activity is one of the scariest movies I have seen in my whole life; it’s so scary I put it up there with The Exorcist.
The film only opened in nine movie theaters throughout the nation when it first came out. People who wanted it to come to their city had to DEMAND it online.
After about two weeks in those nine cities, it opened in twenty more cities last weekend, with Bay Area showings in San Jose, San Francisco and neighborly cities like Santa Cruz and Sacramento.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 05:37 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Shamal Asnani, Courier Movie Critic
Spielberg’s sequel to 2007’s Transformers, will be released on DVD and Blu Ray on October 20.
The sequel is set two years after the previous film, where Optimus Prime and the autobots are now in alliance with a U.S. military organization. Meanwhile the protagonist, Sam (Shia LaBeouf) is embarking on a new life journey, college. However, despite his preference of being able to simply live a normal life, he is soon confronted by Optimus, who explains to him that his help is needed because of the Decepticon’s mission of reviving their old leader, The Fallen. Not too long after this discussion, Sam is taken hostage by Megatron, only to be saved by Optimus soon after, realizing that he is about to face a new battle.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 05:08 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Krislyn Perez, Courier Staff Writer
With the help of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. Consumer products and Warner Bros. Universal Orlando Resort is trying to make its new attraction, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, as accurate to the books as possible, although it won’t be hard with the very detailed writings of J.K. Rowling.
Those who choose to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, after it opens this Spring, will be able to hang out in the Three Broomsticks and buy tools for pranking in Zonkos Joke Shop.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 05:00 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
From wikipedia:
Joseph Bonomi the Younger (9 October 1796 – 3 March 1878) was an English sculptor, artist, Egyptologist and museum curator.
Funerary monument, Brompton Cemetery, London
Bonomi was born in London into a family of architects. His father, Joseph Bonomi the Elder, had worked with Robert and James Adam, while his older brother, Ignatius Bonomi, was a notable architect of the early and mid-19th century.
Read Ninevah and Its Palaces, by Joseph Bonomi, free from Google Books.
[ Read More... ]Thursday, October 08, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
If you are interested in joining the wrestling team and missed the meeting, come see Coach Bagaoisan in the boys locker room, or in the weight room after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Win a bag of candy by guessing the number of seeds in the pumpkin. Stop by the Garden Club table at lunch, October 8 & 9.
CLUBS
It’s not too late to sign up for this year’s Close-Up trip to Washington, D.C. See Ms. Lombardi in Room 71 to begin the enrollment process.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 12:40 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
By Eric Brown, Courier Music Review Editor
The Courier received a free review copy of Jaicko's single, and other promotional materials, as well.
In the brief biography attached with Jaicko’s debut single “Oh Yeah” that The Courier recently received the musician’s best self-description is that since his youth he has known his “hair would be a big part of [his] image”. This simple line is enough to gain an accurate sense of Jaicko’s entire personality and career. Rather than using his biography as a chance to explain his musical influences, strengths and unique qualities Jaicko focuses on the wrong thing—his hair.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 09:35 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Public Information Officer
UNION CITY – Emanuele Elementary School’s Elaine Cant and Cesar Chavez Middle School’s Joe Edwards were among 1,200 teachers nationwide who were honored by OfficeMax this week on “A Day Made Better.”
OfficeMax representatives visited Emanuele and Chavez on Tuesday to present Ms. Cant and Mr. Edwards with more than $1,000 each in classroom supplies. Each teacher received a rolling leather chair and a huge gift box that included a digital camera, a color printer and dozens of other items.
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By Alexys Cran, Courier Staff Writer
On May 6, a bill was signed into law to allow same-sex marriage in Maine. Maine then became the fifth U.S. state to recognized same-sex marriage, and the second state after Vermont to do so through the legislative process instead of through a judicial ruling. This law would have taken effect on September 11, however it will now be vulnerable to a "people's veto" in the November elections in Maine.
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From wikipedia:
Franklin Patrick Herbert, Jr. (October 8, 1920 – February 11, 1986) was a critically acclaimed and commercially successful American science fiction author. Although a short story author, he is best known for his novels, most notably Dune and its five sequels. The Dune saga, set in the distant future and taking place over millennia, deals with themes such as human survival and evolution, ecology, and the intersection of religion, politics and power. Dune itself is the "best-selling science fiction novel of all time," and the series is widely considered to be among the classics in the genre.
Read Frank Herbert by Tim O'Reilly.[ Read More... ]Wednesday, October 07, 2009
By Kara McGuire
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (MCT)
Student loans are commonly referred to as "good debt" — the kind of debt people take on for a college degree and the promise of higher income that accompanies it.
But for some, there is nothing good about private student loans. Just ask Kristi Nelson and Jennie Fisher. Nelson graduated from St. Paul's College of Visual Arts in 2003 and has $55,000 in private student loans.
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ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
If you are interested in joining the wrestling team and missed the meeting, come see Coach Bagaoisan in the boys locker room, or in the weight room after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Win a bag of candy by guessing the number of seeds in the pumpkin. Stop by the Garden Club table at lunch, October 8 & 9.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 11:32 AM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
Peace, Love, and Baby Ducks
by Lauren Myracle.
289 pgs.
Teen Fiction
By Olivia Guitron, Courier Staff Writer
Peace, Love and Baby Ducks is a story based on a girl named Carly and her sister, Anna. Carly's younger sister seems to have grown-up overnight, and Carly has to deal with plenty of other high school drama, besides her little sister. The sisters are complete opposites: Carly is into 60's music, being different and becoming a flower child, also known as a hippie, while Anna is into becoming a Barbie doll type with nice features and tries to fit in. The story only complicates when Anna is registered at the same high school as Carly, and Carly feels as if Anna will be much more popular than her.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 10:22 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Brandie Moore, Courier Book Editor
"I'm going to drown. I'm going to die. The steel waters thickened, becoming waves of blackness. She couldn't see anything, couldn't feel anything, except the terrible cold. The raft could be tumbling end over end for all she knew. Her mind seized on the image of the huge face of rock; hitting it at this speed would be like falling out of a window and splatting on the street. Her lungs were too full; after some passage of time she could not measure, they threatened to burst; she understood that she needed to exhale and draw in more oxygen. She fumbled at the belt but she still had no clue how to get free. As her chest throbbed she batted at the water, at her lap and shoulders where the straps were, trying so hard to keep it together, so hard. I'm gonna die. I'm gonna die.”
When most people see this title they automatically think the play or novel written about the wicked witch of the west from the Wizard of Oz. So before you think that let me tell you that this is not that book. This is a totally different story.
This book was written by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguie. The two of them together could only come up with a thrilling, mysterious, page turner of a book.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 10:06 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Public Information Officer
The Board of Education on Tuesday night received a 2009-10 Strategic Plan Update, including action items for the year, to be monitored on a monthly basis, with progress reports to be provided to the Superintendent.
The action items, some of which already are under way or have been completed:
— Each school will develop an Instructional Leadership Team that will meet monthly to plan strategies aligned to the District’s Seven Essentials for Continuous Growth & Improvement, meet five times to learn collaborative leadership strategies, visit other schools to observe instructional practices;
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Vashion Bullock Jr., 17, shows
signs of the fight that left
Derrion Albert, 16, dead
two weeks ago.
Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune/MCT
By Azam Ahmed, Kristen Mack and Annie Sweeney
Chicago Tribune (MCT)
CHICAGO — His left eye still swollen shut, Vashion Bullock doesn't deny fighting in the massive brawl that claimed a Fenger High School student's life two weeks ago.
He's watched the grainy fight video and seen himself standing shirtless in the middle of the frenetic mob. But to him, the footage is a 2-minute-and-26-second clip of his world without context, broadcast endlessly on television and the Web.
[ Read More... ]Tuesday, October 06, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
If you are interested in joining the wrestling team and missed the meeting, come see Coach Bagaoisan in the boys locker room, or in the weight room after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Win a bag of candy by guessing the number of seeds in the pumpkin. Stop by the Garden Club table at lunch, October 8 & 9.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 11:21 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
Year-to-year advertising
revenues compared.
Internet Advertising Bureau chart
By John Letzing
MarketWatch (MCT)
SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. Internet-advertising revenue fell 5.3 percent in the first half of 2009 compared with the like period last year, as marketers continued to rein in spending thanks to the downturn, according to a study published Monday.
The Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP study reported that despite the overall decline in Internet advertising to $10.9 billion in the first half of the year, online search-advertising revenue actually rose slightly to $5.1 billion.
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The Senior Class of 2007's float
Courier file photo
By Alyssa Pimentel, Courier School News Editor
Logan students with spirit have begun building floats for Spirit Week, continuing a long tradition of float construction in celebration of Homecoming.
Each year,Logan's classes choose a theme spirit week to show off the greatness of their respective classes. On the Friday of spirit week, the students in Leadership arrange an assembly to present to the student body the homecoming floats that the classes have designed and built to represent what their class is all about while reflecting a theme they've chosen.
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Dead Space Extraction
For: Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC
From: Visceral Games/EA
ESRB Rating: Mature (blood and gore,
intense violence, strong language)
By Billy O'Keefe
McClatchy-Tribune (MCT)
For the second time in as many years, developer Visceral Games has attempted to conform a genre to the needs of its fictional vision rather than
the other way around. And for the second time in two years, it pretty well knocks it out of the park.
Part of that has to do with what "Dead Space Extraction" is in relation to "Dead Space," the thoroughly polished third-person horror shooter that was among the class of the Xbox 360 and PS3 last year. "Extraction" isn't a port of that game, but instead a brand-new chapter in the fiction that details the run-up to the devastation that sets the stage of the first game.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 09:01 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
From wikipedia:
George Westinghouse, Jr (October 6, 1846–March 12, 1914) was an American entrepreneur and engineer who invented the railway air brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry. Westinghouse was one of Thomas Edison's main rivals in the early implementation of the American electricity system. Westinghouse's system using alternating current ultimately prevailed over Edison's insistence on direct current. In 1911, he received the AIEE's Edison Medal 'For meritorious achievement in connection with the development of the alternating current system light.
Read George Westinghouse: his life and achievements, by Francis Ellington Leupp, free from Google Books.[ Read More... ]Monday, October 05, 2009
By Ranjana Prasad, Courier Staff Writer
Complaints about Logan students jaywalking, particularly in the morning at the intersection of Alvarado Niles Boulevard and H Street where some have been crossing through the middle of the intersection, have spurred the school and Union City police to announce increased enforcement of anti-jaywalking laws.
In addition to crossing streets outside of crosswalks, local motorists have complained about student who have been crossing when it is not their turn to cross.[ Read More... ]
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
If you are interested in joining the wrestling team and missed the meeting, come see Coach Bagaoisan in the boys locker room, or in the weight room after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
CLUBS
The Youth Alive Christian Club meets today after school in Room 418. Bring a friend.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 09:27 AM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
By Bonnie Miller Rubin
Chicago Tribune (MCT)
CHICAGO — When Amar Bhatia was weighing his postsecondary options, he chose Indiana University over DePaul University because DePaul's downtown Chicago campus was just too close to Mom and Dad.
Now, as a sophomore, he's even closer — at Harper Community College, a five-minute drive from his Palatine, Ill., home. "It's like being a senior all over again," said the 2008 Fremd High School graduate.
[ Read More... ]By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Public Information Officer
Two Olympians, a football player who wears a Super Bowl ring and a state championship track and field team are part of the first full class of inductees into James Logan High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame, Athletic Director Tom Rosenthal announced today.
A former Major League baseball player, a second National Football League veteran, a beloved coach and the Superintendent who “made it all possible” also will be inducted at the second annual Hall of Fame Banquet, to be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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By T.J. Matsumoto, Courier Sports Editor
Matsumoto is a member of the James Logan Varsity football team.
Domination. That is the word that summarizes the Colts play on Friday night. We were victorious over Irvington by a score of 36-6. This was a great way to open up our league schedule.
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From wikipedia:
Henry Chadwick (October 5, 1824 – April 20, 1908), often called the "father of baseball," was a sportswriter, baseball statistician and historian.
Born in Exeter, England, and raised on cricket, Chadwick was one of the prime movers in the rise of baseball to its unprecedented popularity at the turn of the 20th century. Chadwick moved to Brooklyn with his family at the age of 12, and became a frequent player of early ball games such as rounders. He began covering cricket for numerous local newspapers such as the Long Island Star. It is said Chadwick first came across baseball in 1856 in New York as a young cricket reporter, while watching a match between New York's Eagle and Gotham clubs. In 1857 he focused his attention as a journalist and writer on baseball after joining the New York Clipper. A keen amateur statistician and professional writer, he helped sculpt the public perception of the game, as well as providing the basis for the records of team's and player's achievements in the form of baseball statistics.
Read The Game of Base Ball, by Henry Chadwick, free from baseballchronology.com.[ Read More... ]Sunday, October 04, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and
attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Gym Now Open! The gym is now open during 5th lunch for basketball.
Remember, there is no food or drink allowed in the gym, so finish your lunch
before you head on over. See you there!
CLUBS
The Youth Alive Christian Club meets tomorrow after school in Room 418.
Bring a friend.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 11:50 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
Bubble Jim by Sabina Singh, Courier Comics Editor
From wikipedia:
Jacqueline Pascal (October 4, 1625–October 4, 1661), sister of Blaise Pascal, was born at Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, France.
She was a prodigy, composing verses when only eight years old, and a five-act comedy at eleven. In 1646 the influence of her brother converted her to Jansenism. In 1652, she took the veil, and entered Port-Royal Abbey, Paris despite the strong opposition of her brother, and subsequently was largely instrumental in the latter's own final conversion. She vehemently opposed the attempt to compel the assent of the nuns to the Papal bulls condemning Jansenism, but was at last compelled to yield. This blow, however, hastened her death, which occurred at Paris on the 4 October 1661.
Read The nuns of Port Royal, as seen in their own narratives, by Mary Elizabeth Lowndes, free from the Internet Archive.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Langley Collyer
From wikipedia:
Homer Lusk Collyer (November 6, 1881 – March 21, 1947) and Langley Collyer (October 3, 1885 – March 1947) were two American brothers who became famous because of their snobbish nature, filth in their homes, and compulsive hoarding.
The brothers are often cited as an example of compulsive hoarding associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as disposophobia or 'Collyer brothers syndrome,' a fear of throwing anything away. For decades, neighborhood rumors swirled around the rarely seen, unemployed men and their home at 2078 Fifth Avenue (at the corner of 128th Street), in Manhattan, where they obsessively collected newspapers, books, furniture, musical instruments, and many other items, with booby traps set up in corridors and doorways to protect against intruders.
Both were eventually found dead in the Harlem brownstone where they had lived as hermits, surrounded by over 130 tons of rubbish that they had amassed over several decades.
Learn more about Langley Collyer, free from the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation.[ Read More... ]Friday, October 02, 2009
Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too!
11891 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, Ca. 94568
By Beatrice Esteban, Courier Staff Writer
Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too! is a family-owned Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Dublin, serving not only pizza but pasta, antipasti, and sandwiches.
Upon entering, the first thing I noticed was that the layout of the restaurant. When I opened the door, I looked to my left and saw a man making pizza behind a glass barrier. There were couches in the front of the restaurant for people to sit in while they waited. The wait wasn’t too bad – my family and
I went on a Saturday and we only had to wait ten or fifteen minutes.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 10:29 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
Teacher Richard Lawrence's cannons.
Walter J. Carrasco/ Courier Photo
By Laurel Brodzinky, Courier Staff Writer
Thursday during fourth and fifth periods, several PE classes were startled by the booming roar of a cannon. Not many high schools generally have Civil War era cannons lying around their parking lots, but Logan teacher Richard Lawrence, who teaches drafting, has been bringing his cannons to Logan for years to show off to students.
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Image: Newark Memorial webpage
By Ranjana Prasad,Courier Staff Writer
On Wednesday, Newark Memorial High School went into a lockdown around 11:40 a.m. due to a 16-year-old boy having a loaded gun with him. As reported, the student was accompanied by three others people who all were not Newark residents. It was said that a few of them were Union City residents.
According to New Haven officials and published press reports, one student detained at Newark Memorial is not in the NHUSD's records, but another one is a current NHUSD student. Officials did not reveal which New Haven school the boy attends. Also, the boy with the loaded gun is said to be a student who was previously enrolled in a New Haven school when he was younger, but it not a current student at this time within this district.
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By Shamal Asnani, Courier Film Critic
One of the latest movies to star Seth Rogen, Observe and Report, was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 22, 2009. The movie centers around the head of mall security, Ronnie, who takes his job as a mall cop as a position of honor. In the beginning of the film, a pervert male flasher exposes himself at the mall, managing to offend anyone who has seen him. Ronnie takes it upon himself to catch the flasher after the girl who is the object of his affection is victimized.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 09:00 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
By VOA News
Philippine Islands President Gloria Arroyo has declared a "state of calamity" throughout the island nation, which lies in the path of a second major storm in days.
Typhoon Parma is forecast to hit the Philippine's east coast on Saturday, bringing with it sustained winds of nearly 200 kilometers per hour.
Mrs. Arroyo has ordered evacuations from six provinces likely to feel the typhoon's strongest effects. Her declaration of emergency frees up funds to help the government respond to emergencies.
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John Whiteside Parsons (born Marvel Whiteside Parsons on October 2, 1914 – died June 17, 1952) was an American rocket propulsion researcher at the California Institute of Technology and co-founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Aerojet Corp.. An enthusiastic occultist, he was one of the earliest American devotees of Aleister Crowley, and a leading member of his organisation, Ordo Templi Orientis.
Parsons and the Space Age
While his formal education was limited, Parsons demonstrated tremendous scientific aptitude, particularly in chemistry. His rocket research was some of the earliest in the United States, and his pioneering work in the development of solid fuel and the invention of JATO units for aircraft was of great importance to the start of humanity's space age. The noted engineer Theodore von Kármán, Parsons's friend and benefactor, declared that the work of Parsons and his peers helped usher in the age of space travel. Parsons co-founded the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, commonly referred to as JPL.
Read John Whiteside Parsons: Anti-Christ Superstar by Richard Metzger, free from Disinfo.com.[ Read More... ]Thursday, October 01, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in playing boys soccer should see Coach Sills in Room 73 and attend open field after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Gym Now Open! Beginning this week the gym is now open during 5th lunch for basketball. Remember, there is no food or drink allowed in the gym, so finish your lunch before you head on over. See you there!
Come and support the Mighty Colts at our football game tonight against Irvington. JV begins at 4:30 and Varsity at 7:00. Tickets are $5, or $3 with ASB sticker. Bring your family and friends! See you there!
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 12:43 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
By Alexys Cran, Courier Staff Writer
In Bangkok Thailand, 16,000 participants between the ages of 18 and 30 were involved in the world's largest HIV vaccine study ever, conducted by The Thailand Ministry of Public Health. The combination of previously unsuccessful vaccines, prime and booster vaccines, were proven effective as the results were modest. However, before this study, it was widely believed that a vaccine for HIV was not possible. And so "modest results" actually means that one day there will be a way to beat the human immunodeficiency virus. It is this virus that causes AIDS, which kills millions every year.
According to CNNHealth.com, the researchers conducting the trial found that people who received a series of inoculations of the prime vaccine and booster vaccine were 31% less likely to be infected with HIV compared with those on a placebo. "The results from the trial are an important first step that will help researchers work toward a more effective vaccine. This shows a statistically significant effect," Colonel Jerome Kim, the HIV vaccines product manager for the U.S. Army, said.
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By Eric Brown, Courier Music Review Editor
One quality rock bands often lack is longevity. From band infighting to lack of artistic creativity to the constantly changing fan bases, there are a variety of factors that contribute to the failures of most bands. It’s due to these sorts of variables that we rarely see how bands approach their later years in life.
[ Read More... ]Posted by courier at 10:12 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
Policy debate whizzes Justin
Chan and Patrick Berger
By Beatrice Esteban, Courier Staff Writer
Seniors Patrick Berger and Justin Chan, who took second in the nation in Policy Debate at the 2009 National Forensics League National tournament, representing the world-renowned James Logan Forensics team, have their sights set on a new goal: to cement Logan's newly won reputation as a policy debate powerhouse.
Every year, the national tournament – funded by the Lincoln Financial Group – hosts rounds for events in both speech and debate; however, in order for a student, debate team, or duo team to enter, they must first compete at a district qualifier tournament. Schools are also bestowed with School of Excellence awards at the national tournament.
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Ruins on south coast of Samoa
AFP photo
By Kate Pound Dawson
VOA News
Aid is starting to reach the Pacific islands devastated by a powerful earthquake and a resulting series of tsunami waves. The death toll is now above 120 on American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga and is expected to rise as authorities reach villages cut off by the disaster.
Power and telecommunications remain cut on much of Samoa and American Samoa, as island residents struggle to recover from the disaster.
Donate to the relief effort through DirectRelief.org.[ Read More... ]
From wikipedia:
William Edward Boeing (October 1, 1881 – September 28, 1956), born "Wilhelm Edward Boeing", was an aviation pioneer who founded The Boeing Company.
Boeing was born in Detroit, Michigan, to a wealthy German mining engineer named Wilhelm Böing who had made a fortune developing large low-grade penuckle taconite iron ore deposits and who had a sideline as a timber merchant. Anglicizing his name to "William" after returning from being educated in Switzerland in 1900 to attend Yale University, William Boeing left Yale in 1903 to go into the lumber side of the business.
Visit the Boeing company's website.
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