Let's Get Graphic
A program for manga and anime fans. Discuss your favorite manga
series and watch an anime movie and help schedule the fall writing
and drawing workshop nights. Grades 6-12.
Wednesday Sept. 6 4-5:30 pm Marvin Auditorium
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August 31, 2006
Former Blink-182er's evolve into +44
From eonline.com:
Looks like Travis Barker's found something to keep his mind off his increasingly volatile breakup with wife Shanna Moakler: a new band.
With Blink-182 idling on "indefinite hiatus" and the group's singer-guitarist Tom DeLonge forming a new band, Angels & Airwaves, Barker and Blink mate Mark Hoppus are teaming up for a new project of their own, +44.
According to an announcement on Blink-182's Website, +44 (pronounced "Plus 44") takes its name from the international dialing prefix for the United Kingdom. The newly minted band will release its debut album, When Your Heart Stops Beating, via Interscope on Nov. 14.Read more about +44 here.
XBOX Extras for the 360
If you are fortunate enough to have a 360 then you will undoubtedly be financially prepared to spend a tremendous amount of your hard earned cash on these XBOX 360 Accessories. Microsoft is coming good on its promise to provide quality support for the successful XBOX 360 gaming console.
Accessories include a force-feed wireless driving wheel, a video camera, and the much anticipated wireless headphones for you XBOX Live addicts. Buy one or buy em all to get your Game On!
Top 10 reasons to love Pretty Things
1. It’s the second novel from author Sarra Manning, the teen queen extraordinaire who wrote the rocking Guitar Girl.
2. You can read Sarra Manning’s blog – Anthems For The Teenage Girl. Her current obsessions range from The O.C. and Veronica Mars to the new Belle And Sebastian album.
3. Four people take turns telling this story.
4. Chapters start with song lyrics from Death Cab, Dashboard Confessional, The White Stripes, Britney, and The Velvet Underground.
5. The characters are kind of based on 10 Things I Hate About You, which is kind of based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.
6. Brie is in love with Lancome Juicy Tubes, Louis Vitton accessories, and Charlie, her gay best friend.
7. Charlie is in love with his low-top All Stars, 1980s teen movies, and serial heartbreaker (and straight guy) Walker.
8. Walker has only ever been in love with his VW Bug, until he meets Daisy (who already has a girlfriend.)
9. Daisy is too busy hating everyone for being sexist and homophobic to even know what love is.
10. Despite the mis-matched love rectangle, there is a lot of kissing going on in this book.
August 30, 2006
Watch the Explosion of the Topeka Ave. Bridge
If you missed the explosion that brought down part of the
Historic Topeka Ave. Bridge, check out David Tindall’s recording from his digital camera. YouTube.com is an online video Web site where more than 100 million videos are watched everyday. Read more.
Historic Topeka Ave. Bridge, check out David Tindall’s recording from his digital camera. YouTube.com is an online video Web site where more than 100 million videos are watched everyday. Read more.
Greatest Card Trick Ever!
August 29, 2006
Aaron Douglas Art Fair!!
Seeking Artists for Aaron Douglas Art Fair!! The Central Topeka TurnAround Team is seeking artists for the Aaron Douglas Art Fair....scheduled for Saturday, September 9 from 11-4 at the Aaron Douglas Art Park, 12th and Lane. Youth are particularly encouraged to submit. For more information, see www.turnaroundteam.org or e-mail ichabod5@aol.com.
Popular Movies at the Box-Office
Apparently the idea of snakes on a plane did not appeal to movie
goers for more than one week. “Snakes on a Plane” moved to #6
on the Weekend Box-Office Summary. “Invincible”, which is based
on a true story, came in as #1. A 30 year old teacher, Vince Papale,
who never played college football, lands a spot on the Philadelphia
Eagles. Sounds like a story that would entertain even those people
that weren’t crazy about football. “Talladega Nights” slipped to #2
and “Little Miss Sunshine” climbed to #3. Information on movies
and times.
August 28, 2006
Do you agree?: Girls learn better from women teachers
A new study concludes that your teacher’s gender affects your learning.
"WASHINGTON - For all the differences between the sexes, here’s one that might stir up debate in the teacher’s lounge: Boys learn more from men and girls learn more from women.
That’s the upshot of a provocative study by Thomas Dee, an associate professor of economics at Swarthmore College and visiting scholar at Stanford University. "
Continue reading this article at MSNBC.
School is back in session, so what do you think? Do you prefer learning from a male or female teacher? Do you agree with these results?
Project Runway: "Make it work"
Heidi Klum used to be another pretty face in a sea of pretty faces as a Victoria’s Secret model. After 2 ½ seasons on Project Runway, though, she now has her own catch phrase, “Are you in or are you out?” Entertainment Weekly has compiled a list of reasons why this little reality show is so addictive. (My favorite is #5, I love you Tim Gunn!)
From ew.com:
Nina Garcia was just settling into her seat on a flight from Rome, eager to take a nap, when the teenage girl sitting next to her recognized her as the tough-to-please judge from Project Runway. ''I was like, 'I need to rest!''' recalls Garcia, who spends her days working as Elle magazine's fashion director. ''She just wanted to talk for eight hours about Project Runway!''So, it seems, does anybody else who's gotten hooked on Bravo's behind-the-seams reality series (airing Wednesdays at 10 p.m.). A competition that follows 15 budding designers as they spin sartorial gold out of everything from luxurious silk to recycled plastic, Runway has blossomed into an undeniable hit.
Read on to see why Project Runway is a hit.
For all things P-Run (as people in the know call it), check out http://www.bravotv.com/.
Tim's Take and Rucker’s blogs are not to be missed, they will change your life. Well, probably not, but crazy funny nonetheless.
August 27, 2006
In one split second, everything can be Wrecked
Wrecked by E. R. FrankWrecked is the kind of book that haunts you with its stark look at one dysfunctional family and what happens when the teenage daughter gets in fatal car accident. I assumed that the daughter was drunk and this would be a cautionary tale of drunk driving; it wasn’t. I thought this might bring the family together and heal them; it doesn’t. This book is too real to have a candy coated moral.
Anna drives her best friend Ellen home from a party, and unusual road conditions lead to a wreck with another car. The driver of the second car, Cameron, is killed. Anna almost loses her eyesight and Ellen is seriously injured and hospitalized. The story is not about fault or blame, but recovery. How does one recover emotionally from such a life changing event? And how does the fact that Cameron was Anna’s brother’s girlfriend impact the family? A fascinating tale that may require you to have a box of tissues nearby.
Read an interview with the author about Wrecked.
August 25, 2006
King Dork: Book of the Year or Totally Overrated?
After reading glowing review after shining accolade, I finally sat down to read King Dork. All the cool kids were doing it, so I figured why not me too?
And then a week passed. And another. What was supposed to be funny, gripping and edgy was turning out to be a tad… boring. I loved the funny band names and the hopelessness of getting a girlfriend (at least one who’s willing to admit they’re together in public).
If you’ve read this, please share your thoughts! Vote for your favorite pseudo-band name in the comments and tell us your favorite parts! Or, if you're like me and didn't like it so much, tell us why!
And if you totally loved, loved, LOVED this book, vote for it on the YA/Teen Quill Awards.
August 24, 2006
Mister Monday - Teen Book Review
A boy named Arthur Penhaligon is given a key that looks like the minute hand of a clock. He has asthma and it saves his life. Because of this key Arthur is thrown into a magical and bizarre world. While uncovering the secrets of the key he shall find his true destiny.
Recommended by Ricky
August 23, 2006
Calling all artists! Design Beck's new album cover!
From CNN.com:
NEW YORK (Billboard) -- Beck wants to have a little fun with the artwork for his upcoming album, "The Information," and he wants his fans to contribute.
The set, due October 3 via Interscope, will feature blank packaging and one of four sets of sticker sheets designed by artists from the United States and Europe, allowing consumers to customize the cover however they wish.
Although details have yet to be announced, a contest is in the works to select the best album cover creation, with final approval coming from Beck himself. Plans also call for displaying the sticker designs at select art galleries.
Continue reading this article here.
Drop by beck.com to hear two new singles, view the gallery and watch videos.
Odelays to Karen for sending us the link!
Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors - Teen Book Review
My book report is on Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors. It is about a old man named Ezeikel bringing back to life Queen Bernice in a horse's body. Since the queen was back to life she has protected Charlie and his friend Billy on their trip to the castle where they found a man. They stay at the castle for a little while, then they go to land and meet up with Charlie's Uncle Paton. When they get back from the ocean the man that they brought back from the ocean has run away.
Madden NFL 07
Football fans who enjoy a bone jarring dose of the John Madden video games will be pleased at the latest news. Madden NFL 07 is now available for the XBOX 360 and it doesn’t suck! It is well known that last year’s version was less than spectacular on the 360, and many prospective players opted to pass. This year new features have been added and the same next-gen graphics are on display. Want to experience the action without putting out the cash? Come to Game On, your library’s XBOX 360 program for young adults. We will begin playing Madden 07 on Monday and Thursday nights from 5:30-8PM beginning October 9th. Just bring your library card and your favorite NFL jersey (not required) to get you’re Game On!
August 22, 2006
Never Mind!: a Twin Novel - Teen Book Review
Never Mind:! a Twin Novel by Avi and Rachel Vail is a story about Edward and Meg, twins who are completely different. So different, that they even go to different schools. At a different school, Meg wants a girl to be her friend and lies about Edward. While Edward is trying to live up to the lie, Meg's just trying to get rid of it, yet neither knows what the other is doing. Never Mind! is on the William Allen White list this year.Recommended by Emily
Guitar Girl ROCKS!
Have you ever wanted to be in a band? Seventeen year old Molly Montgomery was just playing at birthday parties and local gigs with two of her girl friends when they were "discovered." Their new manager added two guys to their girl-band and made them rocket to fame, but touring in a band isn't nearly as fun as it looks. All that Molly ever wanted was to be just like her heroine, Ruby X, the feminist guitarist who inspired the girl-band movement. Molly's Very-Cherry-Red-hair makes her look so cool, but she feels horrible inside. In the opening chapter, Molly admits that her record company is suing her for 5 million pounds, but you have to read the book to find out why!I loved Guitar Girl and I can't wait to read Sarra Manning's new book Pretty Things, which is about four teens at a summer drama workshop in which Brie loves her gay best friend, Charlie, who's crushing on straight Walker, who's fallen for lesbian Daisy.
Want to start your own band? Find a friend and go for it. Or check out the Garage Band Cookbook or read a rock star biography!
August 21, 2006
Teen Programs @ TSCPL for September
Teen Programs at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
September 2006
Let’s Get Graphic
A program for manga and anime fans. Discuss your favorite manga series and watch an anime movie and help schedule the fall writing and drawing workshop nights.
Wednesday, September 6
4-5:30pm
Marvin 101A
Yu-gi-oh
Attention Yu-gi-oh duelists! Sign up for the opportunity to duel other Yu-gi-oh players. Walk-ins are allowed if there are open slots, but a reservation guarantees a seat! REGISTRATION REQUIRED – call 785-580-4565.
Mondays, September 11, 25
3:15-5:15 pm
Lingo
Let’s Get Graphic/Art
Do you have a passion for drawing manga characters and/or creating comic strips? A professional art instructor will help you create and draw your characters. Local professional graphic novelists will join the group for a discussion on how to get published.
Wednesdays, September 20
4-5:30 pm
Marvin 101
Exciting Science
Enjoy exciting demonstrations and hands-on exploration of everyday applications of chemistry, biology and physics. Take home ideas for further investigations. Make slime, color changes, experiment with bubbles and more! REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Call 785-580-4540
Saturday, September 23
11-12 pm, 1-2 pm, 3-4 pm
Marvin Auditorium
Snakes on a Plane a Box Office Hit
If you are an ophiophobe the current movie box office hit may not be a movie
you would enjoy. However, "Snakes on a Plane" did appeal to many movie enthusiasts and ranks #1 for the week. The deadly serpents are released on the plane by an assassin in hopes the snakes will kill a potential witness. "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" dropped to #2. "World Trade Center" starring Nicolas Cage, which is based on a true story came in third. Movies in the Topeka area.
August 20, 2006
Prepare for launch: these pages will fly!
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
Have you ever dreamed you could fly? Well, Max and her friends can. This would be cooler if her wings weren’t the result of a corporation full of mad scientists who enjoy genetic engineering. You know the kind—they lock up their human subjects and only take them out of cages for horrible experiments and testing. Thankfully Max and a few of her fellow lab subjects escaped and have successfully remained hidden for the past four years. But the scientists have unleashed the Erasers--part human, part wolf, and completely scary--who have found their home and kidnapped Angel, the youngest of Max's "flock." The flock isn't about to let the Erasers or the scientists keep Angel, so Max will have to plan a rescue mission.
Explore the cool website for Maximum Ride. Or visit Patterson’s myspace account to read information about the sequel Maximum Ride: School’s Out Forever and to listen to the alternative rock soundtrack being created for the book. Yeah, you heard me right, Patterson is developing a soundtrack for the series; I like how he thinks!
August 17, 2006
Do You Miss Summer Vacation Already?
Check out these four new romantic getaways from Rachel Hawthorne. Each is full of fun and romance.The only thing you have to decide? Your destination.
The summer after high school, three girls housesit (and meet guys) on an island off the coast of Texas.
A girl goes on a summer cruise, to snorkel, climb a waterfall (and meet guys).
Over winter break, three girls stay at a relative's condo near a ski resort (and meet guys).
Over the summer, a girl moves half-way across the country to work at a roller coaster park (and meet guys).
So, check out these books today and follow the adventures as the girls swim, ski, work, play, tan, party, relax (and meet guys).
Technology-Savvy Teens
School shopping is costing more with higher demands for electronic devices. A couple of the hottest items are the Motorola Razr phones and iPods according to John Coow, manager of Wireless Retail. However, beware, a lot of these devices are forbidden in the classroom. The use of cell phones is not allowed in the classroom. However, there is a mosquito cell phone ringtone available that is audible to only kids and teens because of its high pitch. To read more.
Forza Motorsport 2
If you are into racing games you have undoubtedly played, heard of, or at least been interested in Forza Motorsport on the XBOX. Now that the hype has faded and the game has begun to show some age, we are all looking forward to the next great racing simulation. Many racing fans were disappointed that the Forza Motorsport 2 booth at E3 was kind of lame. Looks like we may have next generation racing in time for the Christmas holiday. Check out the Forza Motorsport 2 update on IGN.com.
August 16, 2006
Nancy's Mysterious Letter -- Teen Book Review
Nancy’s Mysterious Letter by Carolyn Keene is a great detective book. When the mail carrier’s bag of letters is stolen, a very important letter for Nancy Drew falls into the wrong hands of someone. Throughout the book, Nancy has help from her friends and family, while being in danger throughout the book. This is an excellent book that I think any girl would love to read!
Recommended by Courtney
School’s Back in Session
The Teenager’s Guide to School Outside the Box
This book challenges you to ask yourself “Are the things I’m studying and doing right now preparing me for what I want to do with my life after graduation?” and then provides LOTS of suggestions for alternative learning opportunities like getting a mentor, taking college classes early, job shadowing, internships, study abroad, and apprenticeships.
Majoring in High School: Survival Tips for Students
This book has it all – self awareness of where you’re at right now, how to figure yourself out and adjust to high school, setting goals, making friends, staying motivated, protecting your health and finding a job.
University of Kansas: Off the Record
Students speak out about everything from dorms and dining to Greek life, diversity, drug scene, transportation and safety. The Best and Worst things about KU are rated, and they include tips about visiting campus and the local atmosphere. A must-read if you are considering KU for college!
College.edu: Online Resources for the Cyber-Savvy Student
If you are getting ready to apply to college, this is the book for you. It’s chock-full of web-site goodness on all kinds of finding, choosing and applying for college topics.
Or look for more books on college applications, and scholarships, or take practice ACT, SAT or AP tests using the library’s subscription to Learning Express Library.
August 15, 2006
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Teen Book Review
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis wrote this book about 56 years ago. It's about four brothers and sisters whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy and how they got into Narnia. Narnia is a land with fauns, dwarfs, centaurs, and dryads and all sorts of animals that talk. It's my favorite book and on a scale of 1 to 10, it definitely would be a 10.
Recommended by Timothy
C.S. Lewis wrote this book about 56 years ago. It's about four brothers and sisters whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy and how they got into Narnia. Narnia is a land with fauns, dwarfs, centaurs, and dryads and all sorts of animals that talk. It's my favorite book and on a scale of 1 to 10, it definitely would be a 10.
Recommended by Timothy
How to lose a guy in 6 years
At least this break-up can’t be blamed on MTV. Following in the footsteps of several other Hollywood types, Kate Hudson and her hubby, Chris Robinson, have separated after 6 years of marriage.
From ABCnews.com:
NEW YORK Aug 14, 2006 (AP)— Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson are splitting up after nearly six years of marriage, said her publicist, Brad Cafarelli.
"Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson have confirmed that they are separated," Cafarelli told The Associated Press on Monday.
The couple married in 2000. They have a 2-year-old son, Ryder Russell Robinson.
You can read more about Kate and Chris here. Check out other break-ups we’ve talked about in the past here, here and here.
August 14, 2006
Talladega Nights # 1 Again This Week
"Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" was on the top of the movie charts again this week. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" is still on the top ten but has dropped to #6. The new releases, "Step Up" and "World Trade Center" are #2 & #3. Check out the other movies in the Topeka area.
August 12, 2006
Because I Said So!: Maria
for teens, by teens
Maria, age 15, thinks you should:
Read this! The Bible
Watch this! The Chronicles of Narnia
Click this! narniafans.com and www.alexanderpalace.org
Listen to this! Barlowgirl, Sanctus Real, Bethany Dillon
Scrambled Eggs at Midnight By Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler
Calliope is 15, and has moved 23 times in the last 4 years. Her mother makes jewelry and works at Renaissance Faires as a tavern wench in the summer . She packs Cal up in the old Datsun and moves on whenever the mood strikes her. They sleep in a tent, or sometimes a cheap motel. The mail forwarding can barely keep up with them. Needless to say, Cal is used to leaving things behind.
Eliot has lived for the last 7 years at the isolated Christian weight loss camp that his parents run in the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. His family used to be wonderful, before his dad stopped selling swimming pools for a living and found religion. Eliot is used to putting on a happy face for the campers, cleaning and repairing cabins, and keeping up appearances.
When your parents make your life unusual and you don’t have any friends, all you can do is hope there is someone out there who might understand you.
When Cal and Eliot meet in a bookstore in town, the first thing Cal noticed about Eliot is that his lips are green, a science experiment gone (quite obviously) awry. When Eliot notices Cal's, he sees fireworks exploding in red, green and white - her hair, her eyes, her bright smile. (Eliot has fireworks on the brain because he is secretly constructing them in the garage behind the camp.)
The story of Eliot and Cal’s summer is funny, romantic and wonderful to read. Eliot and Cal take turns telling the story, and by the end of the book, you will feel like you know both of them.
August 10, 2006
More MTV couples bite the dust
Seriously, the MTV curse thing is getting out of control. You can now add Lauren Conrad and Jason Wahler to the ever growing list of MTV bust-ups that include Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro and Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler.
From msn.com:
Bloom Is Off for MTV Couples
At the risk of spoiling season two of "The Hills," we have some bad news. Or good news, depending on whether you thought Lauren and Jason were made for each other or he was holding her back.
Lauren Conrad, the 20-year-old star of MTV's "The Hills" and, previously, "Laguna Beach," has split with her on-off-on boyfriend, Jason Wahler. This week has been a rough one for other MTV reality-show stars too: Conrad's fellow "Laguna" alum, Kristin Cavallari, has reportedly broken up with boyfriend Brody Jenner…
Continue the rest of the article here.
August 09, 2006
Redwall by Brian Jacques
For many years, the mice in Redwall Abbey had lived peacefully, but now Cluny the Scourge, the largest, most vicious sea rat, is coming to attack their tranquil home! Matthias, a resident at Redwall, devises a bold plan to save his Abbey. He can achieve this by finding the ancient sword of a long deceased warrior, but accomplishing this is easier said than done. If he succeeds, he will be the hero, but if his strategy fails, all the inhabitants at the Abbey will either die or be made slaves under the brutal rule of Cluny the Scourge! Redwall is an outstanding, exceptionally well-written book. It keeps you interested and in suspense nearly the entire book! Redwall teaches bravery, courage, common sense, and placing priorities correctly. Brian Jacques is an excellent writer!
Reviewed by Sarah
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in theaters Thanksgiving '08!
The 5th movie isn’t even out yet, but HP fans now have another date to add to their calendar!
From Reuters.co.uk:
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the sixth instalment of the lucrative franchise, will come out in cinemas on November 21, 2008.
Now, Warner Bros. just needs to hire a director and confirm the cast. The fifth instalment, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," bows in July.
The "Prince" date will mark a return to the Thanksgiving period for the sorcerer series. Of the four "Potter" films to date, only the third instalment, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," has been released during the summer.
Paramount Pictures also has just planted a flag in November 2008, declaring November 7 for DreamWorks Animation's "Madagascar" sequel. Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett-Smith and David Schwimmer are set to reprise their roles as the main characters of the animated franchise.
Continue reading this article here.
When will Wii be able to play?
Console fanatics are currently enjoying the new XBOX 360 and have a firm release date for the PS3. What wii all want to know is when the Wii (formerly known as the Nintendo Revolution) will grace our American shores? Nintendo hopes to bring a new interactivity to gaming with the Wii, namely the motion sensing and speaker packing controller. Check out the rumors for a Wii release date that should shake things up in the next generation console war. Get past the ridiculous name and get into the great games! Nintendo wii wait for you.
If you want to stay married, don't have a show on MTV
From eonline.com:MTV Curse Meets the Barkers
by Natalie Finn
This is getting serious.
Following in the footsteps of Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson and Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro, Blink-182 drummer and MTV reality star Travis Barker is seeking a split from his wife of less than two years, former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, People magazine reported Tuesday.
Barker's rep, Dvora Vener, said that Barker filed for divorce Tuesday morning but declined to offer any other details behind the breakup.
Season two of the couple's reality series, Meet the Barkers, premiered in January, with the last episode celebrating the Christmas Eve birth of their daughter, Alabama. Barker and Moakler also have a two-year-old son, Landon, and Moakler has a seven-year-old daughter, Atiana, with ex-boyfriend Oscar De La Hoya.
All three kids were featured on Meet the Barkers, which, in the tradition of The Osbournes, set out to tell the tale of a rocker and his own madcap version of domesticity.
Read the rest of the article here, or read about others affected by the curse here and here.
August 08, 2006
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom is a must-read!! It's about an old fellow named Charlie. He's worked at Ruby Pier for the majority of his life. When he was younger he served in the army. He always wanted to ditch the old town, but never got around to doing it. Then one day, an amusement park ride crashes! At the last second he jumps into the middle of it all to try to save a little girl and dies doing it. Once he's in Heaven he meets five people (some he knew, some he didn't) who all teach him a lesson and, explain to him why he lived. That's all I'm going to say and the rest is for you to find out. Don't miss this GREAT read.Reviewed by Hope
August 07, 2006
Chu Ju's House by Gloria Whelan
Chu Ju's House is about a girl in China whose family can only have 2 children. Since they want a son, but get a 2nd daughter, they plan on shipping off the 2nd daughter to try for a son. Chu Ju doesn't want this to happen, so she leaves her family to start a new life.Recommended by Kelseigh
Talladega Nights
If you love Nascar and Will Ferrell you won't want to miss Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Talladega is ranked #1 this week at the box office. Barnyard: The Original Party Animals with Otis the bull came in as #2. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is still on the charts at #3. Miami Vice with Colin Farrell fell to 4th. Check other Topeka area movies.
My kind of sports list...
From msn.foxsports.com:
Top 10 sports pretty boys
Mo Arora / Askmen.com
"Nice game, pretty boy!"
So said Cosmo Kramer derisively at New York Mets first baseman Keith Hernandez in an episode of Seinfeld, prompting a rapidly escalating spitting incident that teaches us all a valuable lesson: There are few taunts more offensive in the lexicon of sport than "pretty boy."
In the ultra-masculine domain of athletics, this term calls into question your manhood, toughness and heart. Worse, still, it is often true.
Of course, an athlete must be more than simply good looking in order to be labeled a "pretty boy." In the world of sports, a "pretty boy" is someone whose prodigious talent is often overshadowed by his looks and off-field image. A "pretty boy" is someone whose Achilles' Heel is that he invites jokes about breaking a heel.
With that in mind, here's a list of the athletes most likely to whine about the officiating every time he misses a shot, or maybe he just owns The Notebook on DVD.
Continue reading here for the top ten list of pretty boys in sports.
Revenge of the Shadow King by Derek Benz
I give the story Revenge of the Shadow King a five star rating. It's got suspense, horror, mystery, humor, magic, heroism and all you need to make a great story packed in to one small hardback book.Recommended by John
Redwall by Brian Jacques
This is an action packed book about a mouse named Matthias and his friends who try to stop Cluny, the rat, and his army from taking over Redwall. Redwall is an abbey where the characters who live there are peaceful and don't like fighting. Matthias tries to find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior in order to try to stop Cluny and his army. This story revolves around the adventure of Matthias trying to locate Martin's sword while his friends at Redwall try to defend the abbey from being taken over.I really like this book because it is full of action and adventure. This is the first book of the Redwall series which I have enjoyed reading many of.
Reviewed by Jevin
Harry and the Potters LIVE TONIGHT!
Straight from the HP Newsline:Hey Everyone
Sorry to email you a bunch, but due to the ominous threat of the weather we may be moving our show today, scheduled at Theis Park, Kansas City, to in indoor location at the library.
In the event that it is raining or overcast, the show will be moved to the Kansas City Public Library at 14 W. 10th St. Kansas City Missouri.
If the skies are clear it will be held at Theis park as planned.
Either way, the show is still at 6:00pm and still free and still all ages.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
We hope to see you there today! Rain or shine!
Paul and Joe (Harry and the Potters)
August 06, 2006
Three Points of View...One Truth
When Alex Crusan and his fam