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Top-Mag is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ or send a letter to CreativeCommons, 171 Second Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA. All clip-art is courtesy of www.openclipart.org except our logo tikki-toucan. Photos are courtesy of www.commons.wikimedia.org except photos on pages
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Did you know thatthe Eiffel Tower cangrow up to an extra6 inches in thesummer? Becausethe famousmonument is madeof iron, the metalexpands whenheated.
DearReaders,
Itmaybemid-August,buttheholidaysaren't
overyet!That'swhy
we'vemadesurethisissueispackedwitheverythingfromthe
latestbook,movieandmusicreviewstofunc
raftsandgames,so
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trangeSports(ever
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Finally,havinglivedinFranceforfouryears,I'mespecially
excitedaboutthisissue'sCulturePage.Disc
overlestraditions
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Enjoy!
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Lots of good music has come outin the past few weeks, and hereare our top 5 picks:
1.Stay With Me - by Sam
Smith. This song has been at thetop of the charts for weeks now. Itcan most definitely be said thateveryone loves Sam Smith's hittune!
2. All Of Me - by JohnLegend. Everyone loves a bit ofJohn Legend, or so it can be said,from looking at the charts! Thissong's beautiful lyrics are
accompanied by a piano-playedmelody.
3.Jubel - by Klingande. Assoon as this song entered the Irishtop 40 it was already at thenumber three spot! Fair playKlingande!
4.She Looks So Perfect
- by 5 Seconds Of Summer (5SoS).This is my personal favouriteof the top 5 - I just can't get thishit tune out of my head!!
5. Waves - by Mr. Probz. Mr.Mr. Probz seems to have had noprobz getting the public to likehim... we can't stop singing thiscatchy song!
Wipe Out by Mimi Thebo 5 StarsWipe Out is about Billy, a boy recovering
from the death of his beloved mother, and
about his mysterious Auntie Mary, the
woman who took him in during a hard
time. Billy loves surfing, just like his
mother who was a pro surfer; and when
Billy dreams, he dreams of his mother
surfing in her shortie wetsuit.
He feels like his mother has taken all
the colour out of the world when he
arrives at his auntie's grey house, in a
grey town covered in a thick layer of greyfog. Even Auntie Mary is grey - grey hair,
Frozen, Directed by Chris Buck,Jennifer Lee, 5 starsFrozen is an animated movie about two
princesses, Ana, and her older sister Elsa.
As children, Elsa uses her magical ability to
create snow, ice and frost to create fungames for her little sister. But one day,
while playing, Elsa injures her sister by
accidentally directing her powers at Ana,
knocking her out.
Ana is cured, but Elsa locks herself into a
room and refuses to see anyone apart from
her mother and father.
Nine years later, Elsas coronation takes
place, which causes her a great deal of
stress. That same night, during a
disagreement with Ana, Elsa unleashes her
powers and runs away for fear of being
humiliated and misunderstood.
Feeling guilty, Ana takes it upon herself tofind and help Elsa, along with the hilarious
snowman from Ana and Elsas childhood,
Olaf, and the gentle yet wild pair made up
of Kristoff and his pet reindeer, Sven.
Can Ana stop her sister from making
Arendelle into an island of infinite winter,
or will Elsa keep on misusing her powers to
hurt Ana? Find out by watching this movie!
skin, and clothes. The only bit of colour on
her are her purple-blue eyes, which are
covered with her glasses.
Can Billy bring colour back into hisand Auntie Mary's lives, or will they all be
encased in grief as thick as the fog that
surrounds Auntie Mary's house.
I really enjoyed this book, as I could
see the colour, taste the salt in the sea
air, and feel the grief that Billy feels.
Thebo paints a vivid picture with words; a
picture that has stuck in my mind since I
read the book. I would recommend this
book to anyone and everyone.
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OK, the holidays are here, so time to say
goodbye to books, black boards and back
packs and get into party mode! I mean,
after all those end of year exams, don't wedeserve a little fun? Luckily a few weeks of
sunny school-free days is the perfect time
to get together with your friends and
throw a little fiesta!
FESTIVE FOOD
Beach BBQ
Barbecues are definitely a summer party
must-have. After all the swimming anddancing, everyone will be starving - and
there's nothing better than a tasty burger
when you're hungry! Tip: Put two or three
marshmallows on a skewer and hold them
over the bbq (seriouslyover, do not let it
touch the grill!) for a minute... mmmm.
Cocktail Table
Arrange a small table with a variety of
juices, cordials and fizzy drinks. Guestscan mix-and-match to create their own
tasty concoctions. Don't forget plastic
cups, straws and lotsa ice!
Fresh Fruit
On a hot day nothing is more appreciated
than a bit of juicy fruit. So remember, fruit
salads, smoothies, ice lollies and sorbets
are all perfect!
I scream CAKE!
Whether or not it's your birthday, this fun
twist on ice-cream cake is sure to be a hit.
All you need is some ice-cream cones,
cupcakes and frosting! Simply stick each
cake on a cone with some icing acting as
glue, then cover the entire thing with
frosting so that it looks just like an ice-
cream cone!
SET THE SCENE
Hit the beach...or your back yard.
It doesn't matter if you're throwing your
party at the pool, a lake, by the sea or in
your garden, with a few decorations it'll
feel like you're in Hawaii!
Paper Lanterns: These colorful decorationsare a cheap and pretty way to add a little
tropical flare to your venue. All you have
to do is hang 'em up everywhere!
DIY Parasol Ball:Open a few cocktail
umbrellas and stick them into a large
orange (make sure you cover the whole
orange in parasols). You can use it as a
table centre piece or hang it up with some
string.Night Stars: Fake shining stars by
wrapping garden lights around the trees.
This will add a beautiful glow when the sun
sets.
In the Shade:A few parasols here and
there will add to the summer vibe, but will
also keep your food and friends nice and
cool!
MusicFirst rule of party planning - create the
right atmosphere. So, put aside the well-
loved ballads for one afternoon and create
a playlist of up-beat party tunes that'll get
everyone dancing and singing along!
our top 5 pick:
-Summer, by Calvin Harris
-Shower, by Becky G
-California Gurls, by Katy Perry feat.
Snoop Dogg-Good Time, by Owl City feat. Carly Rae
Jepsen
-Rude, by MAGIC!
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ENTERTAINMENT
Water Wars
Even if you aren't by a pool or the
beach, you have to have some way for
your guests to cool off. Tell everyone
to bring bathing suits, and hand out
water balloons, water guns...and runfor cover! Tip: make sure you have
some buckets of water, so people can
refill their "weapons".
Outdoor Twister
This is an easy outdoor twist (pardon
the pun) on the well known game
Twister. You need four cans of spray
paint (yellow, green, blue and red)
and four sheets of card paper (white,
yellow, green, blue and red).
1)First, cut a large circle in the center
of the white paper.
2)Then using the sheet like a stencil,
spray four rows of 6 circles directly on
the grass, changing colour for each
row.
3)Instead of a spinner, make cards
and place them in a bowl. Cut out 4
paper cards for each colour. Label the
first green card with 'left hand', the
second green card with 'right hand',
the third with 'left foot' and the fourth
with 'right foot'. Do the same for the
other colours.
How to play:1)First, choose a "caller" to pick a cardat the beginning of each turn.2)When the caller calls out the nameof the body part and colour on thecard, the player must then place thedesignated body part on the
designated colour. For example, if youpick a green card labelled 'right hand',you must place your right hand on agreen circle.3) Take turns. If you get a card thatsays you must move a body partwhich is already on a circle, you stillhave to move it.4) The last player standing wins.*Only feet and hands may touch the
ground.
Rackets, Balls & Shuttlecocks
Since you always have some lying
around, it's a good idea to put out a
football, volleyball or some badminton
rackets. This way, you and your
friends can get warmed up before
jumping in the pool and guests can
have short little matches throughout
the party!
by Maya Brennan
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-LoomBands,(e
noughto
comfortablyfit
yourwrist),
-LoomHook/Cr
ochetHook,
(optional),
-An"S"/"C"Clip,
-Yourfingers!!
Arrange your bands in your chosen pattern
(if you have one) so that you are prepared
for making your bracelet.
Twist your first band into a figure of eight/
infinity shape and put it over your index
and middle fingers. Add another two bandsover your two fingers normally.
Pull the bottom band over the top band.
You do this by pulling the band off of one
finger at a time. When you've finished this,
add another band.
Keep doing this until you are happy with
the length of your bracelet.
To end your bracelet, keep doing the same
stitch but do not add anymore bands.
There you have it! A beautiful rainbow loom
bracelet that you can make in any colour
you like! Be prepared for compliments!! ;)
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Skewered, deep-fried and
displayed in market stalls,
these scorpions are a
traditional Chinese street
food. And yes, you eat them
whole - stingers, eight legsand all! Ranging from small
(around 1 inch) to big
(around 4 inches), they are
said to taste crunchy, slightly
bitter and have a crab-like
flavor. Would you be brave
enough to try one? I'm pretty
sure they take all the venom
out...
Mopane Worms are a popular,
traditional food in southern Africa.
Despite their name, they are actually
large colorful caterpillars, so called
because they are usually found on the
Mopane Tree.The insects are dried,
then are either eaten raw, boiled,
added to stew or commonly cookedwith tomatoes, peanuts, chilies and
onions. Apparently, they taste
salty, so
maybe we've
discovered a
healthy
alternative to
crisps? I'm
licking my lips
already.
Chapulines or grasshoppers are a popular snack in Mexico,
especially in the state of Oaxaca. Once collected in a net
and thoroughly cleaned, they are fried or toasted on a
Comal (a clay cooking surface) with chili, lime, and garlic.
You can find baskets full of them at markets and they can
be eaten on their own or in a Taco. Now I love Mexican
food but maybe, spicy grasshoppers is taking it a step
too far?
I will shamelessly admit that I am terrified of spiders so, you'll understand
why I thought nobody would eat one. My mistake. As it happens, fried
spider is Cambodian delicacy especially, in the town of Skuon. And they're
not just normal arachnids either, oh no, they're a
species of tarantula, about the size of
your palm! The little darlings are deep
fried before being eaten and are said to
have a crunchy skin and soft flesh. By
the way, there are also live ones forsale if you'd like to cook them at home!
Hachi-no-ko, a.k.a. wasp or bee llarva, are a traditional Japenese food.
After being carefully harvested from their nests, they are cooked in sugar
and soy sauce. They are said to be slightly crunchy, and to have an
unusual sweet and rich flavor Would you try these err delicacies?
The practice of eating insects is called Entomophagy. Did you know over over2 billion people consume insects worldwide? Believe it or not, most arenutritious and some even claim Entomophagy might be a solution to worldhunger. What do you think?
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- In France it is possible to marry adead person (how creepy is that?)
- The French did not invent the'Croissant', it was invented in
Austria.
-Kilt were originally made by theFrench not by the Scottish.
-French shepherds invented stiltsto get through wet marshes.
-To punish an adulterous wife inmedieval France, they would makethe towns people would make thewife run after a chicken throughthe town naked...harsh!
by Caoilte Brennan
Carnival
Carnival is a time of celebration
all over France that takes place
just before Christians began the
fasting season of Lent. The first
Carnival in France took place in
Nice and to date is the most
famous French Carnival. The NiceCarnival is known for giant
cardboard masks, floral floats and
its flower parades.
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday is a
day when Christians would have a
feast to empty their cupboards
before they started fasting. Theywould eat food high in fat like
pancakes and Beignets (a kind of
doughnut) to get them through
the fasting season known as Lent.
Today, people in France continue
the tradition of stuffing their faces
on this day.
Candlemas Carnival
Candlemas or Chandeleur is a
special time in France where
candles are lit at midnight to pay
tribute to the last day of the
Christmas season. But lets face it,
what the French look forward to
at Candlemas are the Crepes andother delicious treats.....but
mostly the crepes!
by Caoilte Brennan
France is known for it's gourmet cuisine. These french snacks
are incredibly simple to make and taste just dlicieux.
Ingredients:
2 slices of bread
1 slice of ham
grated cheese
butter
Butter both slices of bread.
Place the ham on the first slice and
sprinkle some cheese on top.
Sandwich both slices together, then
heat in the oven until the cheese is
melted and the bread toasted. Bonapptit! by Maya Brennan
FrenchFestival
CulturePage
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Orcas (KillerWhales)
Did you know Orcas are
also called Killer Whales?
Orcas get the nameKiller Whale because
they are very violent to
other animals in the wild.
Another native name for
an orca is called
Blackfish.
Orcas live in pods. Pods
are groups of marine
mammals of the same
species. If another
animal that is not part of
the pod attempts to
comes into the pod, the
males will kill that
animal. Orcas can swim
100 miles a day in their
pods.
In captivity orcas are
kept in 1% of their
natural spaces and they
are slaves to
entertainment. The
whales in captivity die at
the age of 25-30 years
old whereas, female
orcas can live up to 100
years old while the males
live to 50 years so long
as they are in the wild.
Their dorsal fins can be
up to 6 and a half feet
tall!
by Roisin Clarkeby Roisin Clarke
Gurning or Face pulling Sport.
Gurning competitions are thought to have been
founded in 1297 at the Egremont Crab Fair in the
United Kingdom. Gurning is a 'face pulling' sport
where the contestant who makes the ugliest face,
traditionally through a horse collar, wins. The
competition takes place in mid-September ever year.
England's best known gurner is Peter Jackman.
Wife Carrying.
Wife carrying takes place in July every year in
Finland. This sport involves a husband to cross an
obstacle course whilst carrying his wife on his backas fast as possible. The winner's prize is his wife's
weight in Beer! To participate in this event the 'wife'
or female participant must be over 17 years old and
weigh at least 49 kgs.
by Creevan Brennan
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In this issue's FutureJOB Interview weasked american photographer AJ Abelmana few questions about her job. AJ iscurrently working for a larger weddingphotography company and managing thestudio as well as designing the albums andediting photos etc.She also photographs children, families,animals, etc. and is the Director of SocialMedia. In addition to this, she's aphotographer for PALS Programs which
has summer camps for children with DownSyndrome .
When I was in high school, I took adarkroom photography class. I learned toshoot with film and to develop my ownfilm and prints in a darkroom with all ofthe old-school chemicals and stuff. I loved
the slow, beautiful process of the wholething. It made me fall in love with all thework that can go behind creatingphotographs- much more work and artthan what we think about when we takequick photos digitally or with a cell phone.Even though I don't shoot film as oftennow (I only do it as a hobby as it's tooslow in the professional world), it willalways be my first love!
For all of my childhood and up until collegeI was very involved in musical theater. Itook classes in singing, acting, dancing,and even worked professionally as anactress for awhile. Up until I chose mycollege, I wasn't sure which I wanted todo.
I got my Bachelor's Degree at ColumbiaCollege Chicago and did a few internshipsas well. I also worked at a newspaper incollege which was really helpful in learningdifferent skills, working quickly, andchallenging myself.
I love getting to create photos thatcapture a beautiful moment and last alifetime. It makes me so happy knowingI'm providing these memories for clientsand that they'll look at them fondly foryears to come.
The field of photography is always
changing, technology-wise. There arealways nicer cameras, better equipmentcoming out and it can be expensive tokeep up with!
Remember that it doesn't matter whatkind of camera you have! Brilliant workcan be created with any kind of camera-do your own thing, practice a lot, and
work hard! Never turn down anopportunity to document something! Don'ttry to recreate work of otherphotographers. Look at lots of other workto see what you like, but show the worldhow you see things! It's your unique visionthat will contribute to the world.
Photographer
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