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Central Times

Volume 2 No. 9

The World Baseball Classic features many of the best MLB players around the world. The contestants play for their home country to see which world team has the best talent. The men are chosen by the Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). The following countries will participate: Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Italy, Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, South Africa, United States, and Venezuela. Up to 30 players may participate on a team and if the player is currently in spring training, they will leave to practice with their world team.

The First World Baseball Classic

Japan won the World Classic and now is the first ever champion of a world competition in baseball. The final score of the game was Japan: 10, and Cuba: 6.

CTO Staff:Samantha GottliebNikki Greenberg

Alan HendelNico LandgrafZach Mandell

Lauren OlswangerSam PeregrineAndrea RubensSarah SmithJordan SternRyan Streur

Jason AbramsEleanor BlackEmilie BoldJosh Brass

Brandon ButzEtienne Colon-

BerlingeriElizabeth CooneyNick DiLeonardiJonny Ginsburg

Matt GrallerCaiti KengottLexa PetersonGavin TavesEmily Tumen

Hilary WeinsteinHolly West

Jamie ChudacoffFaculty Advisor:

Mrs. Dalleska

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WHAT ARE THE TWO PICTURES IN THIS COLLAGE?

ANSWER: SUNSET AND FIREWORKSBY: JULIA PERELMAN AND SAMANTHA GOTTLIEB

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Cards vs Cubs

By Jordan Stern

With the regular season approaching the MLB teams are getting ready for opening day. The Cubs vs

Cardinals is one of the many great openers. Both teams seem to have pretty good rosters this

season. With the Cards picking pitcher Sydney Ponson and look at a good rookie relief pitcher Adam

Wainwright. They also have Scott Rolen coming back this season from a shoulder injury that stooped

him from playing almost all of last season. The Cards are looking at a good season. But don’t jump the

gun yet. The Cubs are looking ok. They have most of there team coming back for this season. Last

years batting title winner Derrek Lee is coming back again. They hope to have their full pitching

roster back for the season. They were plagued with injuries last year in that area. They have one big

new acquisition in Juan Pierre, which should help their batting rotation and outfield. It should be a

great opening series but we all know who’s going to win - the Cardinals. They have a visibly better

roster. They also have one big thing that sets them apart from the Cubs - Albert Pujols.

Fifth Grade Sharing 2006

•Showing friends my powerpoint - Jordan Palmer•Looking at all the projects - Eliza Boraiko•Showing relatives the stuff I made - Jonathan Chudacoff

What did you share?•Car - Jonathan Chudacoff•Car - Powerpoint - Zev Orenstein•Math graph - powerpoint - Jordan Palmer

Did you enjoy showing your projects?•Yes- Michael Willian•Yes- Eric Hudkins

What is your favorite part of this sharing?

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Here is one of the best and well known cars, the McLaren F1. That's right, not the BMW phony, the actual thing. And today, I have some very interesting details for you. It has a genuine BMW V-12 giving it 627 BHP at 7400 RPM which redlines at 7500 RPM. It displaces 6064 cc at 369.9 cubic inches. A compression ratio of 10:5:1. But barely anyone can afford this beauty. This car will cost you a startling $1.13 million dollars, and that is without all of the bells and whistles. It only weighs an amazingly low 2840 pounds. A top speed of 231 mph, a 0-60 in 3.4 seconds and a 0-30 in 1.7 seconds. 0-100 in 7.7 seconds and a quarter mile of 11.6 seconds. Overall, if you are looking for a great car and are willing to spend $1.13 million dollars on one, this is right for you. But be quick! there are only about 300 ever made! It’s either this car, or the Bugatti Veyron (See Saleen S7 in issue number 7). I would prefer the Veyron though. But I will stop talking now. Thanks for reading!

For more information on this beauty, please visit this web site:http://www-atdp.berkeley.edu/9931/dfan/f1specs.html

For more information on the Veyron, please visit this web site:http://www.bugatti-cars.de/bugatti/index.html

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What is your Eye Color?

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Two Different Colors

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Are you ready for spring break? I know I am!By Brandon Butz

All right Central Schoolers, Spring Break is finally here. It’s time to take a break from tests and homework (yeah!) and kick back and relax. Unfortunately for the people of Chicago, we are yet to hit spring weather, but it is coming! This doesn’t really matter anyway because everyone is going somewhere warm like Florida or the Bahamas. As we count down to the up-and-coming Spring Break, here are some tips to make this Spring Break one of your best.

Hot spots to visit:

• The Bahamas-very hot and tropical weather. Great beaches. Also has a great hotel and water park called Atlantis, with the water park entirely outside surrounded by tons of small pools. There are a great variety of slides, my favorites being the dual super-fast racing slides (careful, this could give you a major wedgie. No, I’m not even kidding) and the very big and tall looming slide dubbed “The Leap of Faith.” This slide tops all water slides. It is a 60-feet tall water slide that is almost straight up and down. In other words there is no angle to it, just a straight down drop. When going down it your body literally free falls until the very end then shoots you through a tube that is in the middle of a shark tank. Very, very cool. And then for those looking for a nice relaxing ride, there is a tube slide that goes through a tunnel in a huge shark tank. As you ride along in your safe little pathway, all around are neat looking sharks swimming on all sides of you. This place is definitely a great place to go.

• Florida- plain old, cliche Florida. Still darn fun to swim and enjoy the warm weather.

• Wisconsin Dells- Not exactly warm, but definitely great. Awesome hotel that goes along with a gigantic indoor water park. A great place also for a long weekend.

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Entertainment:

• Video games- Xbox 360 owners rejoice! After the Xbox 360 launch, new games other than the launch games were very scarce. Finally, another batch of titles are out right in time for spring break. I recommend Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter that boasts awesome graphics and great game play. Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is also a great RPG. Even non-RPG fans could find something to like. Create your own character from scratch and pretty much do whatever you want. There is a story and missions but you are not necessarily bound to them. Again, two great titles for Xbox 360. Don’t forget about all the other new games coming out for other systems, including the long awaited Metroid Prime Hunters for DS with unbelievable online multiplayer. Daxter for the PSP is also a great buy with great graphics and simple but addicting game play.

• Movies- many great movies have come out over the past few weeks. Here are the ones that I think you should see.

• V for Vendetta (viewer discretion advised)- tells the story of a “terrorist/resister” named code name V (Hugo Weaving) who is tired of the overpowering “government” of future London. A girl named Evey (Natalie Portman) is caught in his plot against the government and plays a big role in the story. Great action and a suspenseful story, this is definitely a must see.

• Pink Panther- Detective Clouseau (Steve Martin) is back! Can he find the Pink Panther diamond and discover who murdered of the owner of this rare diamond with his weird antics? Find out in this great comedy.

• 16 Blocks- a burnt-out cop is given the assignment of transporting a witness to court. Who ever thought 16 blocks would be hard to cross? On the way, the cop encounters many people who want the witness dead. What did the witness witness? Why do these people want him dead? Who is this cop really? Are you still reading? Just kidding. Anyway, go see the movie and be shocked!

Have a Great Spring Break!

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Quiz: What would be your perfect summer job?

A summer job--the perfect way to rake in cash!Take this quiz to determine where YOU should work during the summer.

1. If there was a fire in your town and you could only take three items with you, what would you take?

A. My memories- my pictures, my childhood toys, and some of my favorite books to cheer up some of the children in the neighborhood. B. My Stila lip gloss, Prada purse, and picture of Johnny Depp. C. The quilt I’ve been working on forever, my canvas, and my glass bead jewelry set.

2. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?

A. It would be a book about how to baby-sit and make children happy. B. About my life and my numerous boyfriends. C. It would be a book, with each page filled with my artwork.

3. If you could have ANY job in the world, what would it be?

A. Watching celebrities’ children. B. Owning a pool side stand in Mexico. C. Having a professional art studio.

4. If you got to choose the family vacation destination, where would it be?

A. A woodsy cabin somewhere in Wisconsin. Swimming, barbecues, and just having fun would be an awesome trip! B. How fast can you say Cancun? C. Somewhere romantic where I can paint beautiful scenes - Italy, for example.

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5. What kind of music do you usually listen to?

A. Usually pop. B. Rap, hip/hop C. Classical/Easy Listening

RESULTS

Mostly A’s---

You love children, and hanging out with the family. You’re a caring person and the perfect job for you would be a babysitting/summer nanny job. Take a course at the Red Cross-you’ll be more likely to get jobs if you know CPR and childcare.

Mostly B’s--

You crave the spotlight, and you love warm places. A perfect summer job for you would be to open a small smoothie/drink stand near the baseball/sports field. You’ll be able to meet loads of people, and rake in cash!

Mostly C’s--

You love art. You’re romantic, and you can’t wait to learn new techniques. A perfect summer job for you would be to open a small stand with your artwork. Many places have sidewalk sales and allow children/teens to set up a stand at a discounted price.

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Recipes Of The WorldGavin Taves

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound thin rice stick noodles (rice vermicelli)• 1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts• 2 leeks• 1 red bell pepper• 1 1/2 cups shredded Napa cabbage• 1 onion• 2 cloves garlic• 2 teaspoons minced ginger• 6 ounces barbecued pork• 1/4 cup chicken broth• 2 tablespoons soy sauce• 1 teaspoon brown sugar• Salt and pepper, to taste• 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons curry powder, (Vietnamese brands are good)• Oil for stir-frying, as needed

Method

Soak the noodles in water for 15-20 minutes or until soft. when done, drain in the colander. While waiting, prepare other ingredients. Wash and drain the mung bean sprouts thouroghly then shred the leeks, and then cut the bell peppers into 2 inch very thin strips. Shred the cabbage, chop the onions,

mince the garlic and ginger, and cut the barbecued pork into thin strips. Separately mix the chicken broth soy sauce and brown sugar into a small bowl. Set this aside. Heat a large Wok over a medium/high heat fire and when it’s hot add the curry powder and ginger. Stir-fry briefly until fragrant. Add the onion, stir-fry

for 1 to 2 minutes until it begins to soften. Push to the side and add the ginger and leeks and stir-fry for 1 - 2 minutes, until the leeks soften. Add the red bell pepper, stir-fry for another minute, then add the

cabbage and stir-fry until it softens (about 2 more minutes).

Stir in the bean sprouts, cook briefly, then add the barbecued pork and the noodles. Add the sauce, tossing the ingredients carefully to mix. If too dry, add a bit more chicken stock or water as needed. Add salt and black or white pepper to taste. Add more curry powder, soy sauce or sugar if desired. Serve hot.

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Tall fluffy platform shoes are IN, IN, IN this season.

Chunky clogs in the spring are PERFECTto show off your beautifully tanned ankles.

MATCH THESE SHOES WITH A COLORFUL UNITARD OR ADENIM DRESS.

BIG CHUNKY BLACK ARMY BOOTSARE WONDERFUL FOR THIN LEGS ONA COLD SPRING NIGHT...WEAR THESE TOTHE MOVIES WITH YOUR BOYFRIEND.

THE ORIGINAL ORIGINAL ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON CUTE SPRING SHOESBY NIKKI GREENBERG

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First Human Cloning Gone Terribly Wrong!January 21, 2006 was Herman Fisher’s 12th birthday. At 3:08 A.M. at a lab in

Sundance, Wyoming, a group of scientists were testing a new material that could supposedly clone humans and other animals. That substance is called bionunleicacidicsubstancethinggy, and there are only 6.6584761975657156718349 gallons of it on Earth. On January 11, the scientists launched the first of three attempts at the sun in search of cloning the substance that clones. When they launched the bionunleicacidicsubstancethinggy, they poured it into a special Swedish Sleep System (thanks to a special donation from the Sharper Image). Then they

launched the special mattress at a velocity of

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=Φ8Π = 5889 and an inclination of 65˚. Of course everyone knows that this is the wrong formula.

Our team of field researchers did find the true formula, which is

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∞− (θ *ℵ*℘) = Π* Σ = 1,000+ x =V *H . As a result of a slight mistake in the algebra, the mattress landed back an Earth, even more coincidentally into one of the flea market vendors caravans where Herman’s parents went to get him his birthday present.

The salesman was surprised to see such a fine quality mattress in his caravan and sold it at the price of $259.99. Two days later he retired. Well, since the bionunleicacidicsubstancethinggy was still in the mattress when Herman went to sleep on it, the bionunleicacidicsubstancethinggy with the space-age technology foam of the Swedish Sleep System the bionunleicacidicsubstancethinggy started to rise upwards plunging into the shape and cells of Herman's body. While this was happening Herman woke up and went to the bathroom, which caused an early release of the Kimlaominmousubstance, the final form of liquid before humanistic stages. This event caused the deformation of the clone.

In New York City, N.Y. this MONSTER, as the residents are calling it, is not a nice little thing. Half of New York has been cleared and residents have relocated. No one knows if the monster is violent, as there have been no deaths.

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WANTED:ASLEEP OR ALIVE

Reward $.6,000,000The School Maniac is on the loose. It is charged with 4°Hunger APPROACH WITH CAUTION: SUSPECT MAY BE DIZZY AND FUNNY

GO TO DR. SANDILIO’S OFFICE AT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CLAIM REWARD