Nothing gold can stay

Kiss(band)

Kiss was a band formed on January 1973 in New York City. The genre if this type of music is rock and hard rock. In 2004 Kiss had been awarded 24 golden albums and had sold over 80 million copies world wide. The band members started off with The Demon (Gene Simmons), Starchild (Paul Stanley), Spaceman (Ace Frehley), and Catman (Peter Criss). The "Demon" makeup symbolized Simmons's dark elements, and love for comic books. Paul Stanley became the "Starchild" because he was referred to as the "starry-eyed lover" or "hopeless romantic." Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" makeup was of him supposedly being from another planet. Peter Criss's "Catman" makeup was believed that Criss had nine lives (like that of a cat) due to his rough childhood growing up in Brooklyn. Some creative differences caused, both Criss"Catman" and Frehley "Spaceman" to leave the band by 1982. Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer had replaced Criss and Frehley after their original line up reunion in 1996-1997.

On January 30, 1973 Kiss performed, for the first time for an audience of three in Queens at the Popcorn Club. On February 18 the band’s first album, Kiss was released . On February 19, the band performed the following songs "Nothin' to Lose," "Firehouse," and "Black Diamond", on ABC. "Hotter Than Hell" their second album was released on October 22, 1974. "Dressed to Kill" was their third album and was released on March 19,1975 and went better commercialy than "Hotter Than Hell". On September 10, 1975 they made their first live album called Alive!. That live album really turned them into a real time rock and roll band. Kiss released 25 albums.



I decided to embed this video because this is one of my favorite songs "Love Gun", and this is one of my favorite bands. I like this band because they are from my mom's home town Queens, New York and their songs have simple lyrics that are easily interpreted by people all over the world. Their songs are catchy and have amazing beats. I really like the rhythm and the lyrics. I really like how it begins it makes you crave for more of the song. I hope you like this song as much as I do.


By Andreas Agathangelou
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S.E Hinton

Author: Shes got a good sense of humor, she reads a lot, shes loved writing stories since 3rd grade, she taught herself to type, she still carries on writing books, she claims to be very lazy, she grew up in a greaser neighborhood, she had friends from both sides.

Author Insight: Jhonny Cade stands for Jesus Christ, She can compare herself to Ponyboy, her school, her friends and her neighborhood inspired her to write the Outsiders, characters always come first to her

STUNT GONE DANGEROUSLY WRONG!!

STUNT GONE DANGEROUSLY WRONG!!



At precisely 3:30PM stuntman James Anderson attempted to jump in between two branches of a tree. It all went well at first and it actually seemed like he was going to pull off this amazing stunt, but that's not what happened. Everything was ready and it was time for James to pull off this stunt. He entered his vehicle with a lot of self confidence and he didn't seem at all stressed. He started the car, and off he went gliding his way across the ramp and into the air. Just as his car appeared to go straight through the tree something happened. The car got stuck in between the two branches of the tree. After waiting for an hour, we finally got him down and with out a scratch.

By Andreas Agathangelou

The Outsider .1

definitions from www.dictionary.com

Cunning: skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner.
a. Tu-Bit is a cunning thief.
b. My uncle had a very cunning grin, it made me feel like he was "up to no good".

Hysterics: Uncontrollable laughter or weeping.
a. I can relate this to Tu-bit because he makes jokes out of everything and laughs a lot.
b. My friend suffers from hysteria, every time we make jokes he laughs uncontrollably.

Reluctantly: Unwilling to do something
a. Ponyboy was reluctant towards getting a haircut.
b. I was reluctant of the thought that Apoel would win the "Champions league". Due to the fact that the teams are so good.

Resignation: A formal statement, document, etc., stating that one gives up an office, position, etc.
a. I can roughly relate to this in the story when Sodapop drops out of school.
b. My grandmother gave a letter of resignation to her boss before leaving her last job at a company.

Dumbfounded: To be perplexed and confused.
a. Ponyboy was dumbfounded when the Socs jumped him leaving him feeling mad and upset.
b. I was dumbfounded with my Science results, I thought that I would have done much better.

Nonchalant: Unconcerned, unexcited.
a. Tu-bit is a perfect example of a nonchalant person.
b. My uncle is a very nonchalant type of person because he seems never to have any stress or worries.

Codependent: Mutually dependant.
a. Sodapop and Ponyboy are codependant brothers.
b. Football is a codependent sport because I depend on my teammates to do there job and they depend on me to do my job for us to be successful.

Vital: Of critical importance.
a. All the greasers are vital to eachother.
b. Water is a vital resource.

The Tell-Tale Heart Picture.

And every night about midnight I turned the latch of his door and opened it oh, so gently! And then, when I had made an opening sufficient for my head, I put in a dark lantern all closed, closed so that no light shone out, and then I thrust in my head. Oh, you would have laughed to see how cunningly I thrust it in! I moved it slowly, very, very slowly, so that I might not disturb the old man's sleep. It took me an hour to place my whole head within the opening so far that I could see him as he lay upon his bed. Ha! would a madman have been so wise as this? And then when my head was well in the room I undid the lantern cautiously -- oh, so cautiously -- cautiously (for the hinges creaked), I undid it just so much that a single thin ray fell upon the vulture eye. And this I did for seven long nights, every night just at midnight, but I found the eye always closed, and so it was impossible to do the work, for it was not the old man who vexed me but his Evil Eye.

By. Edgar Allan Poe

Vocab (also sent to e-mail)

a)psychopathic: A person with an antisocial personality disorder.

b)You could say that the characters, and the robots appeared to be psychopathic.

c) Hitler was considered psychopathic due to his insane behavior.



a)sublime: supreme or outstanding.
b) The general overview of the video was sublime.

c) The dinner at the five star restaurant was sublime.



a)oblivious: Unaware, unconscious.

b) The robot was oblivious to the lack of liveliness in the room.

c) My mom was oblivious of my disinterest towards tennis.



a)capillaries: Resembling a strand of hair.

b)The robots did not have capillaries or any other human like characteristics.

c) In biology we study human capillaries and veins.



a)incinerator: A furnace for burning trash.

b) The ashes from the humans are somewhat alike to the ashes of an incinerator.

c) My grandmother lives in a building and takes the garbage to the incinerator every other day.



a)regiment: to manage or treat in a rigid, uniform manner; subject to strict discipline.

b) The regimentation of time, for example waking up by seven, and going to work by eight.

c)In the military there is a strict regiment.



a)quiver: to shake or to vibrate.

b) The robots' voice quivered.

c) I quiver when ever I get out of the schools' pool.


a)paranoia: excessive suspicion of the motive of others.

b) The robots paranoia of the bird made him behave bizarrely.

c) The schizophrenic patient suffered from extreme paranoia.



a)silhouette: A dark image outline.

b) The silhouette of the parents mowing the lawn and the children playing ball was all that was left.

c) I was amazed by the slim silhouette of the skyscraper.



a)faintly: lacking brightness.

b) The faint color of the sky and the lack of brightness is alarming.

c) The faint light at the end of the tunnel let us know that the ride was almost over.

Comparing The Tell Tale Heart

After watching the three versions of "The Tell Tale Heart" I have concluded that I prefer the first video (#1 Tell Tale Heart) because it gives a clear explanation of what is happening in the story, and it is also the scariest of the three. What I liked about the first one was the old school animation. It was really interesting to see what the animation was like back then. I think that the second one (#2 Tell Tale Heart) was too short and it didn't really give a clear explanation of what the story was about. I also liked the animation in the second one, but it would have been better if they elaborated on the story a little bit more. The third one (#3 Tell Tale Heart Skippy) was not good at all because it was extremely short and the puppet spoke too quickly, you couldn't make out any of the words he was saying. But the third one helped me pick up on the things I missed during the first video and the second video. I think the first one would best help the reader understand the actual story.

#3 The Tell Tale Heart Skippy

#2 The Tell-Tale Heart

#1 The Tell Tale Heart Animation

Truman vs. Jonas

I will attempt to show you the similarities and differences of Jonas the main character in the book “The Giver “and Truman the main character in the movie “The Truman Show”. I really enjoyed reading “The Giver” and watching “The Truman Show” which soon made me realize that they had a multitude of things in common. I will describe their similarities and differences in their feelings/emotions. I will also tell you about their similarities and differences in the evidence they have established in search of the truth. I will even discuss the similarities and differences in the two different plots.
Jonas’s and Truman’s feelings are similar; they both want to explore “the rest of the world”. They both are true to themselves and true to their feelings. The characters are also very angry with their inability to leave. The differences are that Truman was born with controlled feelings and Jonas wasn’t born with feelings, he acquired them later through memories which he received through “The Giver”. Also Truman always wanted to leave the community, but Jonas realized that he wanted to leave as soon as he started receiving the memories.
Both Jonas and Truman have experienced some clues that helped them realize what is true about their community. The similarities are that they are both suspicious of something and they are both accepting of what is occurring around them. The differences are that the clues came later for Truman and for Jonas at a younger age. Truman’s clues were the light bulb falling from the ceiling, the rain following him, the girl confessing, and the radio reading out his whereabouts. Jonas’s clues were the airplane flying above the community, the apple changing color, and the crowd changing color.
The similarities of the plot are that both Jonas and Truman were adopted. They both want to escape but they don’t know where to go to. The differences are that Jonas was adopted by parents and Truman was adopted by a movie company. Also Truman is the only one who doesn’t know in the community about the “Truman Show” but on the other hand in Jonas’s community most of the society doesn’t know the truth about the community.
Here are some of the similarities and differences of the characters Jonas and Truman. I have realized that they have many similarities and differences. Their similarities are such that I thought that the author of “The Giver” directed the film “The Truman Show”. Their similarities start with their emotions, and in their quest for the truth. Their differences are fewer but are important in the understanding of the story. I highly recommend that if you have not read the book or have not seen the film that you do so soon.

Discuss whether Jonas' assignment as the next Reciever of Memory is an honor or a punishment.

I think that Jonas' assignment as the next receiver of memory is an honor. It is the most respected and important assignment in his community. But most importantly you learn new things, both bad and good, and you also get to have feelings that no other person has experienced.

Discuss similarities between our society and the society in your novel.

The similarities between our society and the novel are endless. I will attempt to name a few of them. In Jonas' community they have a government and laws which keep their community under control. They are also divided into families of four, the father, the mother, the son, and the daughter. They have schools just like us where they are educated and prepared for their assignment. And they have the common everyday entertainment, a bicycle which they learn how to ride and adore. Moreover they have jobs (assignments) which they are trained for from a young age.

Compare the relationship Jonas has with the Giver to the relationship he has with his mother,father,and sister?

I believe that the relationship that Jonas and the Giver have is meaningful, he is closer to the Giver than he is with his family. The Giver can share his memories and opinions with Jonas. The Giver also knows what Jonas feels like and what he's going through. On the other hand his parents don't know how he feels, there conversations are limited because Jonas can't talk about his assignment. But both the Giver and his family take care of him, love him and want the best for him.

If you were writing a horror story or directing a horror movie what details would you use?

If I were writing or directing a horror movie I would most probably give it a scary title like "The Invisible" or "Quarantine". I would be sure to use heart pounding scenes where the viewers can't bare to watch. My story would be based on something scary, like a murder. I would add details to all the scary scenes to make them look realistic. I would use eerie music in the background to create a sense of"something bad is about to happen", also doors that cringe as you are about to open or close them. A young cast is really important specifically young girls wearing dresses that are carrying dolls who happen to be possessed. Also lots of blood, guts, food and vomit. No more detail because this is starting to become vivid and I want to get to sleep. Good night! Come to think of it my story would take place in a haunted house which was owned by a psychopath. The haunted house would be located on a DEAD END street in Detroit, Michigan. It would be a run down ram shackle of a house that when upon entering you would be hearing little girls screaming using high pitched voices saying"Do you want to play with me"? Then you would be hearing sounds of foot steps running on a wooden floor."Clop, clop, clop........to be continued......

Respond to a prediction

In 2155, computers will replace human teachers.



I agree, I think that in 2155 computers will replace human teachers. I believe that this is true because technology is advancing so quickly. Computers and new and advanced technology are slowly replacing humans in every day life. In the future computers will slowly replace everything including school teachers. For example the computer will create lesson plans, teach classes , take attendance and even provide copies.You won't even have to go to an institution. You will log on from home and attend classes in the comfort of your own living room.This would also be more Eco-friendly because you would not use transportation to get to school, eliminating the wastes that were emitted into the air.Technology will become more and more of a trend. Technology will advance and take the place of humans in almost every aspect of human life. I am looking forward to a future with computers.“I have successfully edited by blog!”.

What can you tell me about youre favorite character?

My favorite character is a typical teenager who is 15 years old. He has a great sense of humor, he is a great student and looks forward to going to college, but he hates maths. His best subject in school was art and design. He is tall and grew 4 inches over the summer, people think that his mom is his aunt or sister. His parents just went through a horrible divorce. They were constantly fighting, before and after the divorce. He lives with his 32 year old mother. Over the past summer my favorite character started skateboarding. For his birthday his mother bought him a Tony Hawk poster off the Internet. The only person he looks up to and adores is Tony Hawk. He talks to the poster (as in Tony Hawk) asking for advice, talking about the new tricks he has achieved in skateboarding, and telling him about Alicia (his girlfriend). I can relate to this character because I also enjoy skateboarding. I could even say that Tony Hawk is one of my role models when it come to skateboarding. He is going through an internal conflict because of his mothers divorce. This has affected him a lot by the way he thinks and the relationship with his parents. He uses his poster to talk about his feelings.

How will blogging affect/change your writing? why?

Blogging will affect/change my writing because I wouldn't be worried about wasting paper. I could just log on to my blog and feel free to type up my homework. It can also help you improve your spelling. You could spell check and in doing so you would eliminate your chances of making spelling errors.This would also allow us to get a deeper knowledge of technology. Blogging will also help us bond more with our classmates and teachers. With blogging you wouldn't have the problem of messy handwriting. The computer takes care of all of that, with just a click.I think everyone should start blogging. Good luck!