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February 06
News A Late New Year
This new year was one second late.
2006 started one second after midnight.
This was because the Earth is spinning slower.
The tides cause this to happen.
A 'leap' second was added to December 31st.
This keeps clocks in time with the sun.
News Bombings at Iraqi Ministry
Bombers attacked a ministry in Iraq.
Two men exploded bombs inside the ministry.
At least 28 people died.
25 people were injured in the attacks.
The ministry run Iraq's prisons and police.
It is thought a known terrorist group are to blame.
News Escaped Elephant in Russia
An elephant has escaped in a Russian city.
A company was moving the elephant through the city.
But it broke through its container.
The elephant is now wandering through the streets.
It has been seen around the city.
Emergency services are not sure who should catch it.
News First Mission to Pluto
NASA is sending a spacecraft to Pluto.
Pluto is the only planet spacecraft has not landed on.
Pluto is 3 billion miles away from Earth.
The spacecraft will take ten years to get to Pluto.
The spacecraft will photograph Pluto.
A satellite will send photographs to Earth.
Pluto is named after a Roman God.
It is made of ice and rock.
Pluto is far from the sun and is very cold.
News Glow in the dark Pigs
Scientists in Taiwan have created glow in the dark pigs.
They used genes from glow in the dark jellyfish.
The pigs have green organs and hearts.
Their cells are flourescent.
Scientists think it will improve cell research.
It will improve treatment for diseased organs.
News Liberal Democrat Leader Quits
The leader of the Liberal Democrats has resigned.
He has admitted to having an alcohol problem.
A lot of Liberal MPs asked him to quit.
Other party members will choose the leader.
By March a new leader will be chosen.
The Liberal Democrats are the 3rd major political party in England.
News Protest Against American Attack
There has been massive protests in Pakistan.
Thousands of people attended.
The protests happened in Pakistan's biggest city.
They were against America attacking Pakistan.
American fighter planes bombed a Pakistani village.
The attack was targeting a known terrorist.
It is unsure whether the terroristwas in the village.
Eighteen people died in the attack.
Four of them were children.
News Three people kidnapped in Israel
Three British citizens were kidnapped in Israel.
They were kidnapped in Gaza city in North Israel.
Gun men stopped their car.
An unknown terrorist group kidnapped them.
They were held for two and a half days.
The kidnapping is being investigated.
films Film Review: King Kong
The story happens in the 1930's.
A film director travels to an unknown island.
He wants to shoot his new film there.
His cast travels with him.
A giant gorilla lives on the island.
The director traps the gorilla.
films Film Review: King Kong
He takes the gorilla to New York.
The film is a new interpretation of a famous old film.
It has incredible special effects.
There is lots of good action.
There are some quite scary scenes.
King Kong has a 12A film certificate.
Film Film Review: Crash
Crash is about racism in the USA.
There are several characters.
They are all different races.
The film shows their lives come together.
Crash explores racist beliefs of the characters.
The story happens during a 36 hour period.
A lot of the acting and cinematography is extremely good.
Crash has a 15 film certificate.
films Film Review: The Legend of Zorro
This is the sequel to The Mask Of Zorro.
The film is set in California in 1850.
California is not part of America yet.
Zorro is married and has a son.
His character is secret.
Zorro is very busy fighting crime.
Zorro's wife is unhappy and divorces him.
Zorro must choose his family or his secret duty.
Zorro has a PG film certificate.
Films Film Review: The Untouchable
This is a very famous gangster film.
The story is set in Chicago during the 1930's.
Al Capone and his gang run the city.
He pays the police.
Nobody tries to stop him.
Elliot Ness is a policeman.
Films Film Review: The Untouchables
He wants to stop Al Capone.
Three men decide to help him.
The Untouchables story is based on Elliot Ness' autobiography.
The film has a very good cast.
There are some great action scenes.
The Untouchables has a 15 film certificate.
Zodiac Aquarius
Known as the Water Bearer
Birthday - January 21 to February 19
An Aquarian is friendly, honest, inventive and clever
Birth stone is amethyst
The colour choice for Aquarius is turquoise
The Ruling planet is Uranus
Zodiac Aquarius
The animal in the Chinese calendar is a tiger
The Element is Air
Lucky numbers -
4, 5, 7, 9, 13, 34, 44, 45, and 54
aquarius
Aquarius star constellation
fun Jokes
What do you get if you cross a stereo and a fridge?
Cool music
What do you call a cow wearing a crown?
Dairy queen
Why did the banana go to the doctor?
It wasn't peeling well
fun Jokes
What is the definition of a snail?
A slug in a crash helmet
When does a horse talk?
Whinney wants to
What did the alien say to the petrol pump?
Take your finger out of your ear when I'm talking to you
How to Make a Valentine Card
heart
Cut around the heart on page 24
glitter
Decorate the heart.
Use tissue paper, glitter or felt tips for decorating.
How to Make a Valentine Card
fold
Get a sheet of card and fold in half.
glue
Glue the heart to the front.
Inside the card write your valentine message.
How to Make a Valentine Card
cards
Ideas for decorating your card
features The Lake District
The Lake District is in Cumbria.
lake district
It is the largest English National Park.
There are mountains, lakes and villages.
features The Lake District
The biggest lake is Windermere.
windermere
It is the largest lake in England.
There are a lot of boats on this lake.
features The Lake District
These are sailboats.
sailboats
People learn how to sail on Windermere.
Wind powers the sailboats.
features The Lake District
This is a ferry.
ferry
It takes people across the lake.
Ferries are large and have big engines.
features The Lake District
This is a dinghy.
dinghy
Dinghies are small and can carry few people.
Dinghies have small motors.
features The Lake District
This is a rowing boat.
rowboat
They can be made of wood or metal.
Rowing boats have oars for paddling it forward.
features The Lake District
This is a windboard.
windboard
Windsurfing is a popular water sport in the Lake District.
Windboards have one big sail that move it over the water.
features The Lake District
The Lake District is a fun and beautiful place to visit.
ambleside
You can enjoy the views and spend a long time outdoors.
The Lake District is a very popular place for people to visit.
Community Mechanic
What is your name?
My name is Michael
What is your job?
I am a mechanic for a Vauxhall Dealership in Cambridge
What do you do?
I fix cars
Community Mechanic
Do you wear a uniform to work?
Yes, I wear overalls for work
What equipment do you use?
I have a toolbox full of tools
How many hours do you work?
I work 8 hours a day
Community Mechanic
Do you work inside or outside?
I work inside, in a workshop
How long have you done this job?
I have been a mechanic for 4 years
Do you work with other people?
Yes, I work with other people
Community Mechanic
What is most rewarding about your job?
Customer satisfaction is the most rewarding aspect my job
What is the worst thing about your job?
I dislike wiring faults
Why did you choose this job?
I chose this job because nothing else interests me
Recipe Cheese on toast
Ingredients
175 grams cheese
2 slices bread
Equipment
grater toaster plate
chopping board grill
Recipe Cheese on toast
Instructions
Turn on the grill
Turn the dial to a medium heat
Grate the cheese onto the chopping board
Get the bread and put in the toaster
Press down the handle
When cooked remove the toast
Recipe Cheese on toast
Put half the cheese onto each slice of toast
Put the cheese on toast under the grill
Grill until the cheese melts
Remove from the grill, take care as the cheese is hot
Put the cheese on toast onto chopping board
Cut each slice in half
Put onto a plate and serve
