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Party theme : First decide on a suitable date and time for your party.Make sure it suits all your favorite friends. Then you are readyto decide ona partytheme. You might want to ask your friends to help you come up withsomething, or maybe you can choose from one of the following fun ideas:-Disco Night-Fright Night-People in History-Specific Era - 1970s, twenties, etc
Food and Drink: Remember to
decorate your food to complement
the party theme. Just a simple twist
on a classic snack will make the food
that much funner (for e.g. a drop of
green food coloring in lemonade,
labeled 'poison' for a scary-themed
party or a plate of multi-colored
cupcakes for a fun 80s look).
Hamburgers are perfect if your
guests are staying for lunch/dinner,
otherwise here are some party must-
have snacks:
-crisps-popcorn
-cocktail sausages
-brownies
-cookies
...and of course a delicious birthday
cake!
Dcor:This is the fun part. I mean, what is a party without decorations?Depending on the theme of your party,you can decorate your party venue withhome-made banners, posters, streamers etc... This will really add to the spiritof the party!
Music: Dont forget to prepare some great party music to liven up the party m
ood! A
good idea is to play an upbeat music mixfrom a good radio station. This will sav
e you
the trouble of making a playlist and issure to get everyone on the dance floor
!
Most importantly . . . Have a Fun Time!!!
by Ryan Curley
Invitations: Decide who you are goin
g to ask to your party. Make sure it i
s a good
mix of people whoare bound to get a
long well with eachother. Then you a
re ready
to send invitations. You can buy invit
ations in packs, but its much more fu
n to
make personalizedones using stickers
, glitter and drawings!
Dear Readers,
This autumn Top-Mag's 14th issue has everythingcovered from scrumptious recipes and arts andcrafts to the latest sport and musical news!If your birthday's coming up, remember to checkout our party planner to plan an extra special day!If you're in the mood for some fascinating factsand trivia, check out our 'Did you Know' sectionand learn all about crazy creatures, strangesports and amazing fruits that you've never heardof!Also, don't forget to read this month's CulturePage featuring Japan to discover all aboutJapanese facts, traditions and customs.But don't worry, if you don't feel like a lotreading, then have a look at this issue's awesomepuzzle page.Finally, you can't stop reading this mag untilyou've read our exclusive FutureJOB with KarenCarvolho, a professional baker and cake decorator!Enjoy!
T-M Editor
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Musical News
Congratulations to One Directions Zayn Malik and Little
Mixs Perrie Edwards on their engagement. They hadannounced it at first but only to a small amount of people
and then a few weeks ago they confirmed the rumours.
May they live in happiness together!!!
One Direction release a new perfume called Our Moment.
According to the lads they had been brainstorming on
names and the song Moments had come into it and that is
what they decided on. And a little bit extra for all the
Directioners just so that you can relax, Liam escaped out
of his luxury flat unharmed after it caught fire.
And finally, a little bit about The X Factor. The show isback again for another few months of singing, criticism ,
and praise. Join Gary, Louis, Sharon and Nicole for 3
hours of talented (and non talented) wannabe singers. So
far in the completed auditions people have high hopes
for Tamera Foster and Hannah Barrett. Also, Prison
Officer, Sam Bailey, according to Gary Barlow Had one
of the best auditions he had ever seen! and Sharon had
goosebumps the whole time she was singing!!!
by Risn Clarke
My Story - Transported
The Diary of Elizabeth Harvey, Au
stralia 1790
Elizabeth Harveywas a real person.
This book is partlyfact and partly fic
tion. There is a
whole series of these books, all nam
ed My Story.
This particular book is about Elizabeth Harvey, a thirt
een year old convict, who was sent
to Australia. The real and the fiction
al Elizabeth (Lizzie) both stole clothes worth seven
shillings (one hundred and thirty eur
o in today's money!! Yikes!) though, t
he fictional
Elizabeth claimednot to have stolen
the goods. It is here the two stories
begin to
differ. The real Elizabeth is sent to
Norfolk Island, while the fictional L
izzie was sent
to Port Jackson, and then into a set
tlement called Rose Hill, she then m
oves to Sydney
Cove with a familyto teach their dau
ghter how to write.
This diary is all about her fight for
survival, with hardly no food, while w
aiting
desperately for the Second Fleet to
come with supplies. A really good boo
k for boys and
girls, I would definitely recommend
it! By Mairead Butler
Top Songs of the MonthRoar - Katy Perry
Get Lucky - Daft Punk Ft. Pharell
Willams
Safe And Sound - Capital Cities
Wake Me Up - Avicii
Holy Grail - Jay Z F.Justin Timberlake
Percy Jackson and the Sea Of MonstersDirected by Thor Freudenthal
This film has just gone out of showing in mylocal cinema, but Iwas luckyenough to see it!It isbased on the second of five PercyJackson books byRick Riordan.PercyJackson is a Half-Blood (half human, half God) who lives in Camp Half Blood, a p
lace where
Half-Bloods are safe from monsters. His mother is a normal woman, (who can see through Mist, a
magical substance that stop mortals seeing monsters), but his father is Poseidon, Greek god ofthe sea!! His best friends are Annabeth Chase (daughter of Athena, goddess of wisdom andbattle strategy), Grover Underwood (a sayter, basicallya goat waist down, human above that).Together theytryto find Half-Bloods to bring to Camp Half Blood. He also finds out that he hasa half-brother a Cyclops!! Theyget involved in a Quest, one to the Sea of Monsters (BermudaTriangle)! Watch/read to find out more!The film that inspired me to read the series of books. A must see!
By Mairead Butler
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Autumn Apple Spice
Muffins: These cosy
treats are perfect to
warm yourself up on a
rainy autumn day.
Ingredients:
-250g white flour
-110g granola
-3 teaspoons baking
powder
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon ground
cinnamon-1/4 teaspoon ground
nutmeg
-2 eggs
-160ml apple juice
-50ml oil
-2 grated apples
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine
the first seven
ingredients. In another
bowl, whisk the eggs,
apple juice and oil. Stir
wet ingredients into dry
ingredients. Fold in
apples.
Line a muffin tray with
muffin cases. Bake at 210
degrees Celsius for 18-20
minutes or until a
toothpick inserted near
the centre comes out
clean. Cool for 5 minutes.
Serve warm.
Clown Concertina Card
You will need:
Paper
Ruler
Markers/Pencils
Scissors
Glue
Method:
1. Fold a sheet of paper in
half. Draw 2 dots evenly
spaced on either side of
the fold in the middle.
2. Draw the clown with the
arms ending at thedots.
3. Colour in your picture
with bright colours.
4. Cut a long narrowstrip
of paper and fold itto
make a fan.
5. Use glue to attach each
end of the concertina tothe end of the clown
s
arms.Anna Barnwell
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Sometimes the trains are so crowdedthat railway staff are employed to crampassengers inside! Raw horse meat is a popular food inJapan.
More than 70% of Japan consists ofmountains with more than 200 volcanoes. Noodles are slurped loudly when eaten.It is said that slurping indicates thatsomething is delicious. Due to gases produced by power plants,Japan sometimes experiences acid rain.
A musk melon (similar to acantaloupe) can sell for over31,473 yen (238 Euro).
by Anna Barnwell
From what we know, Sumo wrestling is aJapanese sport that has been practiced sincethe third century! Most sumo wrestlers areover fifty years old. The match takes place ina small ring called a 'Dohyou.' Before thematch the wrestlersdo a sacreddance to drive evilspirits away theywave their arms toprove they do not have
weapons. Sumowrestlers have adistinct diet composed of 'Chankonabe', astew made of tofu, chicken, fish, beef andlots of vegetables, and lots of beer to wash itdown with. Because of their enormous size,sumo's are not allowed to have their own cars.Ironically, in ancient times, sumo wrestlerswere actually skinny!!
By Criomhthann & Caoilte Brennan
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January 1 is New Year's Day, a national holiday and one o
f the
biggest events on the calendar of annual festivities in Ja
pan.
Schools close for about twoweeks of Christmas holiday b
efore and
after New Year's, and most Working areas will also shut down for
New Year break from aroundDecember 30 to January 3.
Many
people who've moved abroadreturn home for the holiday
s to be
with family and friends.
From before dawn on New Year's Day, people go to visit shrines and
temples to pray for a healthy and happy year. This is called hatsu-mode and is one of the most important rituals of the year. Whenthey greet their acquaintances they say "Akemashite omedetogozaimasu" (a happy new year) to convey their wishes that the yearto come will be full of hope and good health.
Special meals called osechi ryori, prepared at the en
d of the year
before, are eaten on January 1
-3. They consist of traditional dishes
like boiled beans, raw fish, and
sliced vegetables and seafood
dressed
with sweet vinegar, and it's se
rved in a nest of boxes. The re
ason
boxes are usedis because they
can easily be preserved by sta
cking,
freeing peoplefrom the need
to do any cooking over the hol
idays.
Until about a few decades ago, kids spent New Year's engaged insuch traditional pastimes as flying kites, spinning tops, and playingtraditional Japanese card games, badminton played with wooden
paddles and shuttlecocks, a contest where blindfolded players taketurns arranging parts of a face and Japanese variety parcheesi (Xsand Os. None of these pastimes are played very much by kids thesedays, though.
One thing children look f
orward to doing on New Y
ear morningis
reading New Y
ear greetingcards from f
riends and
acquaintances. But the biggest treat, no doub
t, is receiving
money givenas a gift at t
he beginning of a year from parents,
relatives, and other adul
ts they meetduring New Y
ear.
by Risn Clarke
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The Mexican mole lizard
The Mexican mole lizard alsocalled the Baja worm lizard is aworm like lizard with only twofront legs and no back legs. Itis pink in colour and livesunderground, eating mostlysmall insects that live in thesoil (earthworms, termites,
ants etc). They will even eatlittle lizards that stray nearthem.The Mexican mole lizardusually pulls its food into itsburrow before helping itself.It prefers to come out atnight or after rain.
by Caoilte Brennan
TAZER BALL
Ever here of a sport called Tazer Ball ?
Neither had I up until I had recently
researched some odd sports. This came
across to me to be quite odd indeed. The
sport is actually known as UTB or (
Ultimate Tazer Ball). The shocking sport
was first played in California in the USA.
The rules to the game are quite simple and
it really is just like any other game except
with weapons. there are two teams that
play on the field and there is also a ball.
Whoever is in possession of this ball would
usually be a target to well shock. But
not to worry, if this article has put you off
the sport you should know that there is
only a minor shock but still enough to make
you accidentally drop the ball. The aim of
the game is really to put the ball into the
goal. If you have ever watched a game oftazer ball you will know there is always
electricity in the air (literally)!
By Ryan Curley
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I'm pretty sure that most people have a pretty basicknowledge of fruit. I definitely did until I did a little researchand discovered a whole new fascinating world of amazing fruit!From fruit that taste like ice-cream and chocolate to fruitthat look stranger than aliens, there seems to be a neverending list of these wondrous delights! Seriously, when I say
'Must-try' fruits, I'm NOT exaggerating!
Miracle fruit: Looking for amiracle? Well, youve found it!These berry-like fruits arenative to West Africa. Theyare 2-3cm long, red, oval-shaped and contain a white,
mildly sweet-tasting pulp. But what makesreally makes them a 'miracle' is their amazing capacity to trickour taste buds. It contains something called miraculin which has aunique effect on our palette causing anything sour or bitter to tastesweet. Once eaten, the effects of the fruit last for about an hour,during which a sour lemon it would taste as sweet as candy!
So, if you have the chance to try one, donthesitate!
Physalis: Enveloped by a paper-thin shellresembling a Chinese lantern, this glossyorange fruit is very similar to the cherry
tomato. Mainly grown in Colombia and SouthAfrica, the Physalis fruit has a sweet butrefreshing taste that is enjoyed in pastasauces, jams and pies.
Cupuacu: OK, true this fruit maynot look that appetizing, but dontbe fooled. The Capuacu is said to
be one of the most delicious fruits in theworld with a fabulous, creamy cocoa andpineapple flavor. Grown in therainforests of South America, this large
melon-sized fruit, once opened, reveals anabundance of lush, velvety white pulp. As if thisenchanting flavour - a cross between a divine
chocolate cream and an exotic paradise - wasntenough, the fruit is also extremely healthy.So, as my dad would say, dont judge a bookby its cover )
Starfruit: The most amazing thing aboutthis fruit is that once sliced crosswise it looks exactly like a five-pointed star! Native to South East Asia, Starfruits yellow flesh isquite firm but, when ripe, very juicy. Eaten fresh, it's flavour isdescribed to be a cross between grape and lemon with a hint ofpineapple. The tasty fruit is prepared differently throughout theworld In China and Thailand it is cooked with fish and shrimp, in
Australia it is made into pickles,relishes and jams whereasin the Philippines unripe starfruit is dipped in rock salt,then eaten. In Hawaii it is also made intosherbet and you can buy bottled starfruitjuice in India.
Jabuticaba: No, this isn't a joke the
Jabuticaba tree really does bear fruit onit's trunk! These unique tropical berries are nativeto South America and are not only amazing to look
at, but are also delicious to eat! The 3-4 cmwide fruits have a deep purple skin and a
juicy, white flesh and can be eaten raw orused to make jellies and drinks.
by Maya Brennan
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For all kids who are interested in becomingbakers/cake decorators, you're in luck! This issue,I've had the chance to interview Karen Carvalho,owner of cakes 'n' bakes, a business based in Dubaithat specializes in delicious and amazingly decorated
cak es and desserts for special occasions!
At what age did you start wantingto be a baker/cake decorator?I have always loved cooking andbaking since I was little but neverreally thought of becoming a Cakedecorator till much later in life. Iguess it was one of those things that sort of fell into placequite by chance -- I started by making my children's
birthday cakes, got requests from friends and family andthen slowly from lots of other people who liked my cakes.
When my little kitchen at home could no longer keep up with the ordersthat were pouring in, I decided to take the plunge and make a business outof it.
What did you want to do before that?I always wanted to work in the Hospitality industry, like a
hotel as you get the chance to meet and interact withlots of different people. Being anInterior designer was also on my list.Its okay not knowing right off the batwhat you're ''meant'' to do -- somepeople know immediately the careerchoice they would want to go in forwhile, others (like me!) need to exploreand search a little longer till we get therewhich is fine too (wish someone had told
me that when I was younger!). The most importantthing is to love what you do.
What studies did you do to become a baker/cakedecorator?
I have a couple of certifications from the "WiltonSchool of Cake Decorating" from the U.S. I alsohold a B.Sc in Business Management from theStates.
What's your favourite part about baking & decorating cakes?Being creative and bringing ideas to life. There's so much you can do withcakes from traditional icing techniques, to sugar flowers and figuremodeling. Its very satisfying to see a person's reaction to a special cakeI've made for them and which they love. Its also amazing to be a part of
peoples celebrations through one of my cakes be at weddings, baptisms,sweet 16's, etc.
Do you have any advice to give to future bakers/cake decorators?With something like cake decorating, it requires practice morethan anything else. The Internet is a great tool to use to getideas and inspirations and so are books on the art of cake making.Start on small cake projects and as you get moreconfident, try your hand on different techniques.Enrolling in a decorating class in also great wayto start as you can learn the "secrets" from theexperts.
What is your favourite dessert?Ooh thats a hard one! I love all sorts ofdesserts but my ultimate weakness is a heavenlyTiramisu.
Interview by Maya Brennan
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