Highlighting work carried out by the Dinnington Comprehensive School Journalist team
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Don't look up!
Friday, 13 January 2012
Burglars - How strange!
The strange and lucky thing is they didn't go upstairs . The even stranger thing is they've been dumping things around Rotherham. Luckily 2 of my possesions were returned by kind people - these things being my school bag and my bank cards. My bank cards are fine but are due to be cancelled but my school bag was wrecked by the criminals, all of my school books were torn and ruined, my pens and pencils were snapped and all of my paperwork was scattered in the local field and road. But, wait for it, the most bizzare thing is my bank cards were found at the opposite side of Rotherham! What are these burgulars trying to do?!
If you have any information of the whereabouts of any of the following items please comment below:
A black bag with creamish fur lining from Next
A purple Dell laptop
A black Nikon DSLR camera.
A red purse
A black Bench purse
A Dinnington Comprehensive P.E kit
A pair of house keys
These iterms would have been purchased or discovered between last night and now.
Why is Friday 13th unlucky?
No one is certain what the exact origin of the superstition is but the number 13 and Friday both have a long history of bringing bad luck and its the combanation of both days together that makes it the most feared of all.
''Unlucky 13''
Some people think that the number 13 is bad luck because of the bible. Judas, who betrayed Jesus, is thought to have been the 13th guest to sit down to the Last Supper.
Even today, people will not allow 13 people at their dinner table. If they want 13 guests they place a teddy bear in a seat to make it 14.
Others such as hotel managers think that it's not right to have a room number named after 13 or a 13th floor, they skip right to 14 and 15.
''Unlucky Friday''
Friday has always been considered as the worst day of the week.
For Example:
In Britain, Friday was once known as Hangman's Day because it was usually when people who had been condemned to death would be hanged.
Good Friday - the day of Jesus Christ's crucifixion is known to be the only good and lucky Friday.
So both of these put together = Unluky Friday the 13th.
camera man down!
TRUE OR FALSE...
True or false?
2. Global warming will make it easier for polar bears to survive.
True or false?
3. A mother raccoon must sit on her eggs for about 14 days before they will hatch.
True or false?
4. The bat is of the bird family.
True or false?
5. Skunks hibernate during winter.
True or false?
6. It is easy for a dog to follow the trail of a fox.
True or false?
7. The Snowshoe rabbit is one of the most defenseless of all animals.
True or false?
8. Tracks of a muskrat can be found in the desert.
True or false?
9. The house mouse is a native of America.
True or false?
10. The squirrel is a rodent.
True or false?
ANSWERS:
1. = TRUE
2.= FALSE
3.= FALSE
4.= FALSE
5.= TRUE
6.= FALSE
7.= TRUE
8.= FALSE
9.= FALSE
10.= TRUE
Mouse Living The 'High' Life
Two twenty year olds were responsible and were arrested for the cruelty and the mouse comicaly named Astromuis – Astro mous – by the Dutch media, was stuffed and mounted in a "triumphant position" surrounded by firework rockets on a display that opened to the public on Thursday.Astromuis was rescued by police with burns to his stomach and paws but died last Friday. The mouse is not the first victim of cruelty to animals to be preserved for posterity in Friesland's Natuurmuseum.
Also displayed is Dominomus, a stuffed sparrow which was shot in 2005 after it flew into an exhibition centre where 18 million dominoes were precariously balanced ready to be toppled for a world record attempt. The bird had knocked over 23,000 dominoes before it was killed to become an animal cruelty cause célèbre in Holland and has two popular songs and a website dedicated to its memory.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Is Cher Lloyd really engaged?
Famous Cher is an 18 year old girl who happens to of been going out with her boyfriend for less than a year. Cher's 'fianceé' is also her hairdresser.
Do you think they're engaged?
GB gymnasts qualify for 2012
"After Tokyo everyone was a bit depressed but we got back in the gym and put our heads down," said Purvis.
They seemed to think that the home ground gave them an advantage, just like in any other sport.
Team member Daniel Keatings said: "It is quite scary, jumping up on high bar first. I had to really calm my nerves, but the fans were amazing."
But there is a problem - there are seven members of the team and only five can be picked for the games in July!
Mini Eggs At A Mini Price.
One lucky shopper managed to get 46 bags for only 23p making them £32.39 (roughly) cheaper then normal!!!!!The glitch affected all Tesco stores across UK but the most affected were in Bolton, Lea Valley and Penarth.Several took to shopping site HotUkDeals to discuss the mistake, with one user reporting that they “had the lot” from their local Tesco. Other items were reported to have to same glitch with Lindor mini eggs going through the till at a penny, though without the buy-one-get-one-free deal. A user joked that they had “cleared out” the store after capitalising on the mistake.
The rush on local Tesco stores follows a similar incident in June which saw three cases of beer being rung up at just £11, or 24p individually- prompting thousands to cash in. They also were caught by a buyer selling buns on a 'special' offer at £1 a pack or 2 for £2. Thanks for working that out for us Tesco!
But Tesco isn't the only shop with price problems. In a WHS store in Worksop there were globes that use to cost £7 but were reduced to £6.99!!! That's a real good saving!!
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Earth in Danger?
Last year, many people witnessed some shocking natural disasters. Many earthquakes, some with a magnitude of more than 8.0, and ofcourse the tsunami in Japan. Who knows what will come next, maybe a huge earthquake? We need to be ready for whatever will come.
Furthermore, much of the animal kingdom is getting wiped out. This is because of humans cutting down a lot of trees in the animals' habitat. Tigers are just one example of an endangered species. It is said that only 3200 are left in the world. The number is critically low, so people are trying to save tigers by putting more in zoos. But just think what the world would be like without these magnificent creatures.
Pollution is the main cause of global warming. There is already a massive hole in the Ozone Layer above the North Pole. The suns rays are melting the ice and heating up the continent. Polar bears are forced to swim long distances in the summer to find somewhere to sleep. All this melting is causing the worlds sea level to rise, eroding more and more coastlines.
If you want Earth to stay how it is, or how it used to be, then be more efficient. Turn of the lights when you don't need them. Use your car less and switch to walking. Remember: Reuse Reduce Recycle!
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
London 2012 Quiz
1. Wendy and Fred
2. Harry and Fendock
3.Wenlock and Mandeville
ǝllıʌǝpuɐɯ puɐ ʞɔoluǝʍ
(b) Which country held the games last?
1. China
2. France
3. Russia
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(c) Which country will hold the games after London?
1. Mexico
2. USA
3. Brazil
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(d) Which of these sports will be held on the Prime Minister's doorstep?
1. Cycling
2. Beach Volleyball
3. Rugby
llɐqʎǝlloʌ ɥɔɐǝq
(e) Which of these sports will not be played at the games?
1. Softball
2. Basketball
3. Hockey
llɐqʇɟos
(f) Which of these sports will kick start the games?
1. Women's tennis
2. Women's football
3. Women's rugby
llɐqʇooɟ s,uǝɯoʍ
(g) Where did the games origionally come from?
1. Poland
2. Greece
3. Japan
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(h) How many holes are there in the torch?
1. 6,000
2. 120,000
3. 80,000
ɹǝɹɐǝq ɥɔɹoʇ ɥɔɐǝ ɹoɟ ǝuo '000'08
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of 2011's entertainment news
1. Bieber Fever. 2. Never say never. 3. My world.
2) At the Brit Awards 2011, Tinie Tempah won British Breakthrough Act and which other award?
1. British Album. 2. British Man. 3. British Single.
3) Complete the Rebecca Black lyric from her online smash Friday...
WERE GONNA HAVE A ??????? TODAY
1. Party 2. Ball 3. Great day
4) Jedward represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest. Where did they finish in the final?
1. 3rd 2. 5th 3. 8th
5) Who replaced Cheryl Cole as a judge on the US version of The X Factor?
1. Nicole Scherzinger 2. Paula Abdul 3. Christina Aguilera
6) Who beat Ronan Parke in the Britain's Got Talent final in June?
1. Jai MacDowall 2. New Bounce 3. Michael Mclntyre
7) What did Victoria and David Beckham name their newborn daughter?
1. Harper Six 2. Harper Seven 3. Harper Nine
Answers:
uǝʌǝs ɹǝdɹɐɥ ᄅ =ㄥ
llɐʍopɔɐɯ ıɐɾ ⇂ =9
ɹǝƃuızɹǝɥɔs ǝloɔıu ⇂ =ގ
ɥʇ8 ᄐ =ㄣ
llɐq ᄅ =ᄐ
ǝlƃuıs ɥsıʇıɹq ᄐ =ᄅ
ɹǝʌǝu ʎɐs ɹǝʌǝu ᄅ =⇂
IMPORTANT DAY FOR DCS!
THAT ON FRIDAY THE 20TH OF JANUARY 2012, (next friday) IS THE SCHOOLS INSET DAY. SO SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED AND THERE WILL BE NO ACCESS FOR STUDENTS ON THE DAY.
(DON'T FORGET!)
One Direction's crash!
Why Do people Shoplift?
Experts say that in these cases, shoplifting is not about really needing the thing that is stolen. It is often about doing something that you are told you can't - which makes you want to do it even more!
But in most cases of stealing by what psychologists describe as "not professional shoplifters" - those who don't steal for profit or resale, or to feed a drug or alcohol addiction - there is something else going on - maybe a loss or sadness.
He was couldn't understand what led him to take items for example onions, a sandwich, cheese and wine. "I've been racking my brains to think why on earth did I do it and what was going through my mind at the time," he said. Shoplifters are usually honest people and have just had a trauma so instead of crash dieting, turning to alcoholism or drug abuse, they shoplift.
Kittens found with 18 extra toes!
Even deers like shopping.
The shops security camera shows the doe sprinting across the parking lot and then running straight though the shop entrance, then she quickly had a browse in the shop before running back out again!
Monday, 9 January 2012
Its A Girl!!
instantly becoming one of the most famous children on the planet!
Both international superstar mum and dad, the rapper Jay-Z, are said to be
really happy.
Celebs were quick to congratulate the happy couple. On social networking site
Twitter, Rihanna said: "Welcome to the world princess Carter! Love Aunty Rih."
Netflix Arrives In The UK
Sunday, 8 January 2012
Missing your mark? Truck driver off 'Target' as he skids into icy pond and submerges semi in eight feet of water
A semi-truck hauling goods to Target came to rest in eight feet of icy Minnesota creek water after its driver lost control. The 35-year-old driver John Nettifee from St Paul crossed a lane of oncoming traffic on Interstate I-94 early Friday morning, passing a ditch and finally crashing into a nearby pond. The weight of the semi crushed the six-inch layer of ice, and the truck became submerged in seven to eight feet of water.
The icy water came up to the vehicle’s windows, nearly submerging the entire cabin, , State Patrol spokesman Lieutenant Eric Roeske told KARE-11 News.Luckily, the rig remained upright throughout the ordeal, and Mr Nettifee was able to escape by crawling through the truck’s roof hatch, KSTP-TV reports.He was taken to nearby Monticello Hospital and treated for minor injuries, police said.We are extremely grateful that no one was seriously injured during this incident.’The truck, which clearly displays the Target logo, was submerged in the pond until workers managed to pull it out, around 2.30pm today.