~Contents~ Hillside’s Sightseeing P.1 Raju the Elephant P.2 Café Talk GLOBAL GAZETTE P.3 Faculty profile P.4 Thanksgiving November, 2014 P.5 Some New Faces P.6 Hillside’s Shark Tank P.7 Ping Pong Rankings
P.8 Homestays P.9 Student profiles P.10-13 Int’l Book Review P.14
Conservation Science P.15
Foods from Abroad P.16
World Mysteries ~ Global Club ~President Eric Lu & Vice P.17 President Agustin Rodriguez Int’l Trivia Teasers P.18 This club was created to foster a continued strong The Traveling Translator P.19 connection between our international students and American students and faculty. We are intent on sharing our international cultures with the Hillside population as well as learning about other cultures.
Sightseeing
Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi 1. Karachi is the capital of the port in Pakistan and is the financial
1. province of Sindh and the largest center of the country. It is renowned city and financial capital of for its quick-paced lifestyle and Pakistan. In 1947, hundreds of hustle and bustle. There is abundant thousands of Muhajirs sought shopping and restaurants and cafes refuge in Karachi, and the abound. Socially, Karachi is known population of this city exploded. in Pakistan for its liberal attitudes origins, who typically come to Today, there are nearly 18 million and open atmosphere. Locals call it Karachi to permanently settle. people in the Pakistani capital. In the “City of Lights” and “The City 1. fact, Karachi is one of the most that Never Sleeps.” To us Karachi is an attractive rapidly growing cities in the world. westerners, that sounds an awful lot destination for many, but for It is not often considered as a like a cross between New York and westerners there are still travel popular tourist destination, but it is Paris. Perhaps, this is Pakistan’s warnings. Nevertheless, there are a city worth exploring. version of these two iconic western outdoor markets, streets filled with cities. rickshaws, food stands, clamoring Karachi is located on the coast of masses, and more. It is a city that the Arabian Sea. It has the largest Diversity is responsible for reminds one of something out of Karachi’s growth. It is a cultural melting pot that includes mixed an Indiana Jones movie. Hopefully, someday Karachi will populations of economic and political migrants along with be a safe destination for us in the West. When that day comes, book refugees from different national, provincial, linguistic, and religious your flight as Karachi is sure not to disappoint.
1. Cool Facts about Karachi
Has the highest per capita income in South Asia
Used to be a fishing village called “Mai Kolachi”
Accounts for 65% of Pakistan’s national revenue 1.
Page.1 Global Gazette Hillside School International Animal Stories
Raju: The Elephant that Cried
After 50 Years of Being Shackled, Elephant Cries When Rescued 1. In a late night raid that matched the planning and execution of a Seal
Team 6 operation, a London-based charity called Wildlife SOS rescued an 1. elephant named Raju under the cover of darkness in Uttar Pradesh, India. Raju had been in shackles for more than 50 years after being poached as a calf and forced by his owner to beg for handouts from those passing by. The owners would take whatever money was left by tourists but cared little1. for the poor elephant. Raju had been beaten badly, had spikes driven into Raju shackled his ankles, and at times the only thing he had to eat was paper and Styrofoam. Raju also had no shelter. He was used as a prop to beg for money from dusk until dawn, and not only was he malnourished, but his nails were severely overgrown and he had abscesses around his wounds. After living a life of torture and abuse for half-a-century, and after being rescued in the late night operation, Raju cried profusely as he was being unshackled. Tears streamed down his giant face as he realized he was being freed from a life of captivity. The rescue team, which included 10 1. veterinarians and 20 forestry department officers, were horrified to see Tears of relief R aju bleeding at the ankles where spikes were driven, and also astounded to see this majestic animal experiencing such “human” emotions. For this author, the cruelty experienced by this animal at the hands of his human abusers brings into question the definitions of the words “humane” and “animal.” When great acts of kindness occur in life we use that term “humane.” On the contrary, when acts of cruelty rear their ugly heads, we tend to say that the perpetrators act like “animals.” Perhaps, we should reverse these meanings. After all, when was the last time you saw an animal imprison another creature so callously? When was the last time you saw an animal kill or torture out of sheer cruelty, jealousy, selfishness, or any other dark “human” motive? No sir! It’s us humans that engage in this type of behavior. Fortunately, we humans are capable of great acts of compassion as well, as the Wildlife SOS team proved. Raju was taken to an elephant conservation and care center in Mathura where he received emergency medical treatment and a new home. He’s doing well and, reportedly, even has a girlfriend. Well done Wildlife SOS! Perhaps there’s hope for humans after all. Raju treated after being rescued Page.2 Global Gazette Hillside School
1. Café Talk
November’s
1. International Café
Korean Café hosted by Mark Yang
Vive Mexico Miss Baez hit it out of the
park with a Café dedicated to Mexico. She prepared Mexican hot tamales and the boys came out in droves as we celebrated our neighbor to the south.
Little Korea The boys enjoyed spicy Korean noodles and talked about life in the Miss Baez’ s Mexican Café Land of the Morning Calm. Vice President Mark Yang hosted the Café as the kids listened to traditional Korean songs.
Brazilian Buffet The motherload of all cafes. Mrs. Ribeiro prepared some of her world famous Brazilian food in buffet style.
The boys lined up in record numbers, and it “Mama Ribs” & the Brazilian Café Brazilian Buffet Line was spectacular. Can’t wait until next year!
Page.3 Global Gazette Hillside School Faculty Profile
Mr. Ribeiro 1.
Alex Ribeiro
Alex Ribeiro graduated from Salvador, Brazil to Maria Pires and believe this, Mr. Ribeiro
Hillside in 2004. That day he left Francisco Ribeiro. The former, remembers once “being sent to Mr. sobbing in the arms of his advisor “Mama Ribs,” is famous in these Meyer’s office for having his ear Mr. Beecher, grateful for his time parts for her delicious cuisine that pierced.” here and proud of his she likes to share with the Hillside accomplishments. He promised student body on Diversity Day and Mr. Ribeiro loves to travel. He’s someday to return to Hillside. As special guest appearances at the been to China, Jamaica, and fate would have it, return he did. International Cafe. She and her son, Thailand and plans on visiting But not just as a visitor; this time he Alex, seem to share a close bond Europe soon. As for his long-term would be back as a faculty member. and she certainly did an excellent career plans, he enjoys being here This stellar Hillside student and job raising him as he has turned at Hillside and wants to make a decorated track star became a into a fine young man who is career in education. We would be permanent member of our Bulldog revered here. very lucky indeed to keep such a team in 2012 landing a job teaching quality member of our faculty. Fate alongside the Headmaster in Mr. Ribeiro remembers his time at might have it that someday Mr. American Government, then as a Hillside fondly. He recalls being in Beecher retires, needs a shoulder to
full-time history teacher. Hillside Mr. Beecher’s American cry on, looks around the room, and
has surely become a better place for Government class, playing soccer finds Alex Ribeiro to embrace. The having Mr. Ribeiro on the payroll. for Mr. Osae on the varsity team, headmaster sobs uncontrollably in and being a teammate with Junior Mr. Ribeiro’s embrace as the “Ribs,” as he is sometimes Delahoz on the school’s varsity teaching cycle at Hillside comes affectionately called, was born in basketball team. And, if you can full circle.
Cool Facts about Mr. Ribeiro
Met Usain Bolt the Jamaican 100 meters star Worked in Jamaica for three months
Held track records at Hillside for many years 1. Usain Bolt
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FiguringFaculty- AnswersOut the Faculty
Thanskgivings Around
the World Thanksgiving is one of our big In Canada, they celebrate holidays here in the United States. Thanksgiving in October However, the holiday is not
exclusively ours. Other nations 1. Ghana’s Homowo festival celebrate some form of thanks for the fall harvest as well. Here are some countries from around the world that pay tribute to Thanksgiving.
In China, they have the August Moon festival
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1. In the USA we have a In South Korea, Chusok is turkey feast celebrated
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Cool Facts about Thanksgiving • In the US, the President pardons one turkey each year
• Americans eat the weight of Singapore in turkeys each
year • Thanksgiving in Brazil includes an annual carnival 1. Thanksgiving in Brazil
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New Faculty
Some New Faces Around
Hillside 1. Miss Buzard is our talented new Mr. Dewey is our popular new Special learning specialist. She comes from Assistant to the Headmaster. Mr. Dewey was Rochester, New York and has been raised in Montreal, Quebec where he went teaching since completing her M.Ed in to school and played hockey. He signed a 2005. Currently, she lives in Malmstead with professional contract to play hockey in her one year old tuxedo kitten named Finland and France where he starred as an Oliver Dickens. She loves Hillside’s “small, international player. Currently, Mr. Dewey nurturing community and its approach to lives in Malmstead and is interested in a education.” career in the boarding school world.
Mr. Bullard is our skillful new Director of Mr. Killough-Miller is our
Communications. He’s from Andover, MA promising new Faculty Intern. He teaches and has extensive experience in wireless American history along with Mr. Meyer and communications and marketing. In 2012, he comes from the tiny town of Oakham, made a move into the education- Massachusetts. He worked with City Year at communications field. Mr. Bullard sees a middle school in the Bronx, and did a Hillside as “a school on the rise,” and summer program in Cambridge. Mr. K-M. envisions multimedia playing a big role in lives at Malmstead and enjoys teaching that emergence. and coaching at Hillside.
Page.6 Global Gazette Hillside School Around Hillside
Hillside’s Shark Tank
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1. Shark Tank at Hillside
1. Have you ever watched ABC’s hit reality
series Shark Tank? It’s a popular show that features aspiring entrepreneurs making business pitches to a panel of seasoned investors (AKA the “sharks”). The sharks consider offers from the entrepreneurs and seek to expose flaws in their product models while testing their business savvy. In other words, the entrepreneurs must be on their guards to protect themselves from being The Panel Listens taken advantage of because of their lack of experience. Well, Headmaster Beecher’s Economics class played this game in front of
a panel of Hillside “sharks” that included Mr.
Dewey, Miss Lord, and Mr. Meyer. The idea was to take their learning content from economics class and apply it in a fun and educational setting. The project was a huge
hit as the kids pitched everything from a
projector I-phone to rechargeable sun glasses.
The panel was tough and ready to pounce, but the kids were prepared for anything the Thinking it Over sharks threw at them. Sealing the Deal
Sam & Patrick making The Pitch The Shark Tank Considering a Deal
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Ping Pong Rankings
Ping Pong Rankings November 1.
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1. Top 5 at Hillside 1.
“THE TOP PILGRIMS”
(Mex) 1. Agustin Rodriguez
2. Cam Ray (USA)
3. Amir Thomas (Ber) 4. Andranick Armstrong1. (Ger)
1. 1. 5. Lucas Adam (Fra)
Top 5 Top 5 Dorms
Rising Stars 1. Maher (1,007 votes)
1. Ji Ho Kim (Kor) 2. Whittemore (73 votes)
2. Anuar Esteban (Mex) 3. Mack (23 votes) 3. Kyle Murphy (USA) 4. Williams (6 votes) 4. Juan Medrano (Mex) 5. Matthies (2 votes) 5. David Tan (Can)
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Homestays
Global Club: Goes to the Westborough
Korean Restaurant
1. st On November 1 , the Global Club
gathered in the ATL, poured into one of the school’s buses and headed to the small, quaint Westborough Korean restaurant for some delicious food. We had students of several
nationalities represented: South
Korea (of course), China, Japan, the USA, and Mexico. The boys loved it as we ate everything including:
spicy Korean stew, Korean pancakes, barbequed beef, noodles, kimchee, fried rice, and so much more. It was an evening for the ages. The boys were well-behaved and well-mannered. After dinner, we loaded back into the bus and headed to the movies. Next on the Global Club’s agenda is a night out at La Tapatia. It is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Marlborough. If you’re interested in
going, please send Mr. Brown an 1. Jack Baker and email at [email protected]
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Korean Restaurant
Page.9 Global Gazette Hillside School Spotlight…Student Profiles
Khai Hoan Tran
known as Saigon in the early 1970s, Michael is interested in many Ho Chi Minh is a bustling different kinds of sports including metropolis. It is Vietnam’s largest golf, basketball, soccer, hockey, city, consisting of just over 9 and lacrosse. The latter two he million people, and it continues to hasn’t tried yet, but he is curious to grow. By 2025, the city is projected do so. But sports aren’t all that this to have nearly 14 million residents. inquisitive teenager likes. He also
It was here, in this South East Asian has a propensity for reading and
capital, that “Michael” grew up. He watching dramas on television. And has a lovely family. His father, Tu believe it or not, shopping is up Tran, and mother, Yen Nguyen, are there on his list of exciting things to well respected businesspeople. He do. He says that he can “spend has a younger brother “David” who hours shopping if I have the time.” goes to Rumsey Hall School, and a Michael Tran Michael has traveled to more than little sister, “Candy.” I recall getting an email forwarded to me from Wolfeboro Michael chose Hillside because of single sex education. For him, an Summer Boarding School and the headmaster there, Mr. Edward all-boys school is “an advantage
Cooper. In the email Headmaster because girls distract me from
Cooper stated that a Vietnamese studying.” Michael also thought student named Khai Hoan it’d be cool to come to Hillside “Michael” Tran was coming to because it is a brand new environment and experience. This is Hillside for the school year and At Battleship Cove that he’d be a terrific addition to a kid who likes adventure. He has thirty different countries. He is the school body. I remember he an open mind and is willing to eager to learn about their histories, said that “Michael makes a great explore other cultures and new traditions, and foods. This is one first impression.” Well, Mr. ideas. He also likes the fact that curious young man. He’s a perfect Cooper was partially correct. people here are friendly, supportive, fit for the American boarding Michael also makes a terrific and the academics are strong. school world that seeks go-getters second, third, fourth, fifth, etc. Michael maintains that school in and open minds. However, school’s impression. He’s an all-around Vietnam can be “very stressful.” not all wonderful for Michael; he great kid. Not only is Michael an There is a great deal of competition thinks the rules can be difficult to attractive addition to our school, to score well on exams and place abide by at times. Nevertheless, but he’s one of the reasons why highly in a system governed by following them is made easy by his Hillside’s reputation is soaring in class rankings. supportive community that is made the New England middle school up of great friends. world. Much of the credit here has to go to Bill Newman and his Ultimately, Michael wants to be a Admission team, as Hillside is lawyer. Lawyers have to make good attracting quality student impressions on juries. They also candidates like grade 9 student have to work hard and be open to Michael Tran on a regular basis. possibilities. And of course, they’re the curious sort. Sound like Michael was born Khai Hoan anybody you know? Tran in Ho Chi Minh. Formerly Ho Chi Minh City
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Spotlight… Student Profiles
Kofi Asante
building engineer and his mother, because of its small classes and Stella, is a homemaker. The strong one-on-one support. Well, Asantes have to be proud of their when he came to Hillside he got his young son who has gotten off to a wish, and Kofi is not going to stop terrific start at Hillside. In fact, here. He wants to go to a first-rate Kofi, one of the leaders of the independent secondary school. varsity soccer team, in an act of His role model is attacking exemplary unselfishness, nominated midfielder Belgian footballer Eden his whole team for a Bulldog a Hazard, who plays for Chelsea in month ago. He appreciated the the Premier League. He models his cooperation and positive attitude his own game after Hazard, which teammates displayed during the last explains his aggressive style on few weeks of the season, and felt it appropriate to pay tribute to these Kofi guys.
It is no coincidence that Kofi finds Kofi Asante has a way of talking in which his eyes light up and his the best thing about Hillside to be voice is filled with excitement, the community. In his words, especially if his conversation has “everyone looks out for each other, to do with sports. You see, Kofi is and being here changed my view about boarding schools. When I the star fullback on Hillside’s Eden Hazard varsity soccer team, a team that first came here, I thought it would defense. Besides soccer, Kofi exceeded expectations and had a be sad and depressing being away enjoys playing the drums. He’s great year. Kofi is responsible for from home. But the people here been playing them since he was six being the final line of defense, changed that.” Of course there are years old and, according to inside which is a very important position difficulties. Getting into dress code sources, is very good. in soccer. You need a guy back every day and waking up early are So, Kofi what do you want to be there who is smart, won’t get beat not in Kofi’s top ten things to do. when you’re older? For this talented easily, and has a strong leg to clear But, he manages and reflects back and positive young man, his career the ball. Kofi has all of those traits to his school days in the Big Apple. choice comes down to two of course, but he reminds me more Going to public school in New professions: being a professional of a Bobby Orr. Orr is arguably the York was tough. Classes were big soccer player or a surgeon. Of greatest defenseman the NHL has and there was very little individual course, whatever he decides, he’ll ever produced, and he had a support. The young man hoped of be good at it and a credit to that penchant for pressing up from his someday going to a boarding school profession. To me, as long as he’s defensive position into the working around people, whatever offensive zone to score. And Kofi career path he chooses will be fine. is no different, as you can Kofi’s got a big heart and a way of regularly see him sneak into the dealing with others that is offensive zone to look for a impressive. Good luck to you, Kofi, scoring opportunity. and enjoy the road you’ll travel in Kofi was born in New York City the meantime. You’re a terrific but his parents come from Kumasi, young man with a lot to offer. Ghana. His father, Kofi Sr., is a Kumasi, Ghana
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Spotlight… Student Profiles
Ajay Vempati
are north of Chennai and located activities. I’m sure Mr. Paul and close to the Bay of Bengal. Krishna, Mr. Bullard, our tennis coaches, Ajay’s father, is now an engineer will be happy to hear that Ajay here in Massachusetts, and his loves tennis and has aspirations of mother, Uma, works in a doctor’s rising in the ranks here at Hillside. office. Ajay also has a younger Our program can use an injection of sister named Teja. talented youth. If Ajay’s anything like his hero Rafael Nadal, even just So, young Ajay, why did you decide to come to our little school a little bit, we’re in for quite a treat.
on the outskirts of Marlborough? Miss Lucey would obviously be
“Because of the good tennis pleased to hear that Ajay enjoys program and a first-rate education,” says Ajay. When asked what the best thing about our school is, Ajay quickly responds that “it is my Ajay Vempati super nice teacher Miss Lucey and There’s a new Sixth Grade boy my awesome advisor Mr. Bryant.” who would be an ideal cast in a That sounds like the right answer Ajay. You ARE learning here. But commercial for cereal or Burger Rafael Nadal King. Forget that! He could have don’t get too high on yourselves Lucey and Bryant, you guys may be legos, as she has a lego set in her his own TV show. That’s So Ajay classroom that the boys frequently or Ajay and the Power Rangers. It “super” and “awesome” but you’re not quite Ajay’s “hero.” That honor play with. And, Hillside’s elite in doesn’t matter! With a personality the science department, Mr. Bryant, like this little guy has, he should be goes out to tennis superstar Rafael Mr. Andersen, and Mr. Moulton in front of a camera. Ajay has the Nadal. And, if I recall correctly, would be delighted to hear that gift of gab and an infectious Nadal has occupied that role for several other middle school Ajay likes to dabble in robotics in personality. The older boys love his spare time. when he sits at their lunch table. interviewees of the Global Gazette. He’s entertaining and always Why do you like Nadal so much? When he’s older, Ajay wants to be upbeat. Hillside is lucky to have ‘Because he’s tenacious like me,” either a professional tennis player this young man and we’re hoping to Ajay says with a big grin. or a doctor. Why not both Ajay? keep him for several years. Ajay’s hobbies include tennis, With your talent and athletic prowess, you’d be a hit in both Ajay Vempati was born in legos, and learning about robots. That’s quite the varied mix of fields. Actually, with your Michigan but his heritage can be charisma, why not be an actor who traced back to India. His father and plays a doctor during the week and mother hail from the Indian cities of a tennis player on the weekends? Vijayawada and Tenali. If you look Ok, ok, let’s not push the kid too on a map of India, you can see that much; he still has three more years the two cities are close together left before he finishes middle which explains how, from a school. You can rest assure that geographical standpoint, mom and these remaining three years will be dad got together. Vijayawada is a filled with smiles, clever quips, and major trading center and Tenali is 1. positive energy. After all, that’s renowned for culture. Both cities Michigan, USA Ajay Vempati in a nutshell. 1. Page.12 Global Gazette Hillside School
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Chris Konin & Sam Rand
mother, Gina, and younger brother, All of these similarities between Kyle. Sam is a Massachusetts young Chris Konin and Sam Rand native and his family includes got me thinking. Do these guys ever father, Greg, who is a landscaper, have any disagreements? Well, one mother, Cindy, who is a book night, as the story goes, Chris and keeper, and a brother Max and Sam were rooming together in a sister Olivia. hotel on a hockey trip to Lake
Placid. Sam wasn’t feeling so well, When you sit down and ask these guys questions about why they so he skipped dinner. At about 1AM he awoke hungry. Of course came to Hillside and their interests, you get very similar answers. It is his best friend, Chris, went room to room to try and scrape together no wonder that they are such close friends. The old expression something. He came back with a
“opposites attract” does not apply in bowl of microwaved mac n cheese. Chris & Sam this case. Both seniors came to Then, to Chris’ dismay, Sam How can you not think of Chris Hillside for the close teacher- declared that he was no longer Konin when you think of Sam Rand student relationships that are and vice versa? After all, they nurtured here. They both enjoy the arrived at Hillside last year around small class sizes and warm Hillside the same time, they’re both hockey community. They have virtually players who are roughly the same identical sports interests that height and shape, and they are include playing and watching inseparable friends who can hockey, lacrosse, and soccer. Their constantly be seen together. They role models are also both hockey Sam and Chris both have their hair neatly parted to players and Sam’s hero, Eric one side and look like iconic hungry. After all that effort, Chris Karlsson, a defenseman for the boarding school students that you must’ve had a frustrated look on his Washington Capitals, even looks might find on the front page of a face that Sam quickly picked up on suspiciously like Chris. So, after school brochure. One is dark haired because he then decided to eat the googling Karlsson’s photo, I was and slim, the other is blonde and food. I’m sure for many married very interested to see if Chris’ hero, slim. They play as forwards on the couples reading this story we have Steven Stamkos, the star center for same varsity soccer team; one guy all seen that look and know when the Tampa Bay Lightning, looks is on the left, the other is on the it’s best to just do whatever it is anything like Sam. And guess right. They’re both good athletes; you’re supposed to do. Not that what? I won’t even say. You be the fast and coordinated with a these two are a married couple, but judge! Finally, like their role competitive drive. They both come they seem to share a close bond. It’s models, they both aspire to be from the American east and they nice to see such a strong friendship professional hockey players. both have similar senses of humor. between two people. And wouldn’t It is no wonder that they became it be something if someday Chris good friends from what seems like and Sam make it to the NHL and day one at Hillside. square off against each other. Or better yet, after the game they get Chris was born in Lewis, Delaware together in a hotel for a bowl of but grew up in Kingstown, Rhode mac n cheese and talk about their Island. He comes from a family of boarding school days at Hillside. four that includes his father, Jeff, Karlsson & Stamkos
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International Book Review
International
Book Review
By Ms. Dalane
discovers the forbidden pleasures in the music of ABBA
and Iron Maiden.
ABBA and Iron Maiden are forbidden because the Islamic Revolution was largely a movement against the West. Many in Iran saw Europe and the United States as corrupt places lacking values. They resented Western intervention and influence and wanted Iran to be different from the West. Anyone who appreciated literature, music, art, or ideas from the United States or Europe was looked down upon and seen as a threat. Many were thrown in prison and even executed, including Marjane’s Persepolis uncle.
By Marjane Satrapi This graphic novel will teach you about the history of
Iran. It is also a poignant story that helps you understand Setting: 1980s & 1990s, Iran what it must have been like for the people who lived
Persepolis is an autobiographical graphic novel through the Islamic Revolution. The drawings are also
about a girl growing up in Iran in the 1980s and expressive and beautiful. 1990s. The Islamic Revolution occurred in 1979. Afterwards, a religious fundamentalist regime The text was originally written in French and has since imposed new laws. Women were especially affected been translated into more than forty languages. The book by those laws. They had to wear veils and dress very was made into an animated movie in 2007 and was conservatively in public; they could not show a nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated strand of hair or a bit of ankle legally, even if it was Feature in January 2008. Please come to the library if by accident. you’d like to read the book or watch the movie!
Marjane is nine-years-old when the story starts. Her family explains to her what led up to the revolution and what it means for her. She has to start wearing a veil to school and following stricter rules. Even so, Marjane is independent and strong-willed; she finds
ways to outsmart those in power. She even findsdiscovers the forbidden pleasures of ABBA and Iron Maiden.
Cool Facts about Satrapi ABBA and Iron Maiden are forbidden because the Islamic Revolution• Born in Rasht, was largely Iran a reaction against the West. Many in Iran saw Europe and the United States • Studied as corrupt at the places French lacking School of Vienna values. •They Her regraphicsented Western novel is interventionsemi-autobiographical and influence and wanted Iran to be different from the West. Anyone who appreciated literature, music, art, or ideas from the United States or Europe was lookedPage.14 down upon and seen as a threat. Many Global Gazette Hillside School were thrown in prison and even executed, Science Page
The Wonderful World of Science: Global Conservation
By staff reporter
1. Henry Bryant
The Northern White Rhino: A Path to Extinction
A long time ago on the continent of Africa a giant trench developed. You may know this trench by its name, the Great Rift Valley. As this geographical phenomenon grew, it began to split a population apart. Coupled with the developing thick forest of central Africa, the Great Rift Valley acted as a barrier, which eventually broke one population of White Rhinoceros into two; the Southern White Rhino and the Northern White Rhino.
The Southern White Rhino was critically endangered for a while with its population dropping down to just 30 in the world. However, due to conservation efforts, the population has increased to over 20,000. But, due to illegal poaching of the Rhinos for their horns, they are still listed as near threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Unfortunately, the Northern White Rhino has not been as successful. When it was initially isolated, its population size was already much smaller than the Southern White Rhino’s. This, combined with poaching, habitat destruction, and political turmoil in its region, led to the quick dwindling of its population.
Today there are only 6 Northern White Rhinos left on the planet and only one of these is a male. With such small numbers left, their extinction is all but certain. However, there are efforts to protect the species. These efforts include having a majority of them living in Kenya’s Ol Pejata Conservancy where they roam on protected lands. Each Rhino is also accompanied by armed guards and they are under 24-hour surveillance. When there are so few left, we need to do all that we can to preserve the species. With solid effort and a lot of luck, saving them may be possible. To learn about the issues, Google “Ol Pejata Conservancy,” and find out what you can do to help. Check out the following links: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/10/141020-rhinoceros- death-suni-kenya-science-world-endangered-animals/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/9525512/Rhinos-under-24- hour-armed-guard.html Page.15 http://www.olpejetaconservancy.org/wildlife_conservation
Foods from Abroad
From Pakistan Nihari is a delicious stew that consists of lamb or beef and served with cooked (brace yourselves) brain or bone marrow. It has been an old and popular delicacy and is regarded as the national dish of Pakistan. It is cooked overnight and garnished with coriander leaves, fried onions, green chilies, strips of ginger, lemons, and sliced white radishes. In addition, garam masala, a blend of powdered spices, is sprinkled over the dish. Traditionally, the cooking time is between 6 to 8 hours as the stew gently simmers and the flavors are allowed to blend. Then, add ginger and garlic and the stew is ready to go. This dish may not be for everyone in the West, but if you’re adventurous, it’s well worth a try. Nihari
From Zambia Nshima with Fish is a Zambian staple. Zambia’s cuisine is based on “nshima,” which is a cooked porridge made from ground maize. It is often served in Zambia with beef, chicken, or
fish. At dinner, nshima has the consistency of mashed potatoes.
Nshima is served in lumps and typically eaten with your hands.
It is served with fried fish, potatoes, and vegetables. Zambians just love this dish and it is a safe bet that our very own Museba Mwape has eaten this tasty treat many times. Nshima with fish
From Iceland Hangikjot is an exceptionally good Icelandic dish of smoked lamb. Traditionally, after the slaughter, farmers smoke the fresh meat and add potatoes, béchamel sauce, red beets, and green peas. Many Icelanders consider this dish to be the most delicious
of the country’s smoked products. Home-smoked hangikjot sometimes needs to be salted during cooking. The meat should be served around melons. Leftovers may be sliced thin and used as a tasty topping for bread. Hangikjot is a Christmas meal that you won’t want to miss should you make it to Iceland. Hangikjot
From Vietnam Bun Rieu is a delicious spicy noodle soup served by street vendors. The broth is the most important component of the dish. It has a base of dried shrimp and tomato which is simmered in fatty pork trotters, aromatic cloves, and lemongrass. It is served with rice, noodles, trotters, basil, a chewy fish-cake-like sausage and fresh sliced lemons. Perhaps when you’re visiting Michael
Tran, you can try this delicious Vietnamese meal. Bun Rieu
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Dedicated to
Unsolved
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The Oak Island Mystery
Oak Island is the alleged site of a secret treasure called the “Money Pit.” Some say that it is the
location of riches beyond the imagination left by Caribbean pirates. For 200 years, treasure hunters have sought the riches believed to be located 102 feet below the surface of Oak Island. Fortune
seekers have been digging at a spot marked by a broken tree branch; however, they have been foiled
by a complex systems of tunnels designed to flood the excavation site and frustrate diggers.
The story of Oak Island goes like this: in 1795, 18 year old Daniel McGinnis, after observing lights coming from the island, noticed a circular depression in the sand in a clearing in the southeastern section of the island. After hearing tales of pirates in the area, he decided to investigate.
Along with two friends, young Daniel began to dig. To the boys’
astonishment, at 10 feet down they ran into oak logs, at 20 and 30 feet down theymen, discovered they returned. more This logs time before they giving made up.it to Eight 90 feet years down later, before as young they found a stone with a mysterious meninscription, yet to be deciphered. After the 90 feet mark, water began to seep into the pit as intricate tunnels had been created as a booby trap deterrent to flood the pit. Coins were found at the 98 foot mark, but then the tunnel began to collapse due to the flooding, and the men narrowly escaped. Many other fortune seekers have tried to dig for the treasure since but to no avail. To this day, nobody has unearthed what many believe to be the motherload of all treasures.
The Green Children of Woolpit The story of the Green Children of Woolpit reads like a fairy tale. During the troubled reign of King Stephen of England (1135-1154), there was a strange occurrence in the village of Woolpit. Two young children, a boy and a girl, emerged from deep ditches designed to trap wolves. They had a green tinge to their skin and they wore clothing of strange colors and unknown origins. They wandered
around bewildered, as if waking from a long sleep, before the villagers took them into their homes. Nobody could understand the language they spoke and the boy and girl refused to eat bread and other foods brought to them. For days they ate nothing until some villagers brought them recently harvested beans, with their stalks still attached. As legend has it, the children1. were said to have survived on this food for months. As time elapsed, the boy became increasingly sick and eventually died. The girl was fine. She learned the English language and married a man at King’s Lynn, and lost her greenish hue. Later, she was questioned about her past and spoke of coming from a place called “the Land of Saint Martin,” where it was perpetual twilight and all of the inhabitants were green in color. The girl recalled that she and her brother were lured to a cavern by a strange sound. They were then captured and woke up in the wolves’ pit. The story is a strange one and perhaps best viewed within the tradition of English folklore. Some claim that this story is a historical account while others say that it is merely fantastical fiction. Page.1 7 Int’l Trivia Teasers
1) What was the original capital of Japan (794 AD-1868)? a) Tokyo b) Kyoto c) Osaka
2) Which running back has the most rushing yards in NFL history?
a) Emmitt Smith b) Walter Peyton c) Adrian Peterson 3) When did China become a united country instead of a group of
dynasties? a) 1521 b) 1888 C) 1912
4) What is the biggest city in New Zealand? a) Auckland b) Wellington c) Hartford, CT 5) If you were paid in “dinar”, you’d likely be in this country?
a) Egypt b) Algeria c) Cameroon 6) Which city has the largest metropolitan population (37 million)?
a) Tokyo, Japan b) Mexico City, Mexico c) Shanghai, China
7) Which country does NOT border on the Arabian Sea?
a) Pakistan b) Yemen c) Afghanistan 8) What is Bulgaria’s capital?
a) Sofia b) Varna c) Burgas
9) What is the tallest building in the world? a) Burj Khalifa (UAE) b) Shanghai Tower (China) c) Freedom Tower (USA)
10) Who is the President of France? a) Francois Hollande b) Jacques Chirac c) Nicolas Sarkozy
Answers: 1) b 2) a 3) c 4) a 5) b 6) a 7) c 8) a 9) a 10) a
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Thanksgiving from around the world
1.
English - “Thanksgiving”
Spanish - “accion de gracias”
Korean - “추수 감사절”
Japanese - “感謝祭”
Hindi - “ धꅍयवाद”
1. Malay -“Kesyukuran“
Chinese - “感恩”
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