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It was a early evening when new kids starting arriving at the neighborhood. Valerie Quay was there to welcome them together with other top officials. The estimated number of new arrivals was about 50, the new kids quickly organized themselves into factions. By nightfall they challenged each other to see who was top dog of the neighborhood, issuing best of the best challenges. Nevertheless, the neighborhood community leader had warm words of welcome for the new kids saying he hoped that they all enjoyed themselves and any problems arose, he would be available to meet their inquiries and con-

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cerns. However, spokesperson for the neighborhood Valerie Quay said “We will have zero tolerance to crime and will issue antisocial behavior orders (ASBOs)”. The new arrivals are just one of the many groups which come to the neighborhood every year. The clean streets, affordable standard of living, together with good transport links make it ideal. The INFORMER believes that its still early days to determine the impact of the new neighborhood arrivals. However, the INFORMER hopes that all would play their part and contribute to society in a positive manner.

Sweet or dangerous? Reliable or deceitful? Trustworthy or lustworthy?

Lastly, the INFORMER wishes all the new readers, a very warm welcome! Ed

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The INFORMER welcomes new people to the neighborhood

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Industry recognizes Paper for achievements

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Important person missing

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Special prizes up for grabs in today's puzzle

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Four new jobs posted

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Crouch stakes England place with hattrick

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T HE Y EAR G ONE M ISSING : R EWARD O FFERED !

INFORMER’s annual poll for person of the year has encountered a major obstacle. On the eve of the major announcement, the person of the year has sensationally gone missing! INFORMER has found out that this person has not gone far and is nearby.

Scores of bounty hunters, volunteers, NGOs and government officials have been looking for him. So far, the search has been futile. It is hoped that people will report if they have any further information to the relevant authorities.

Who would be this years person of the year? Painting by Rene Magritte

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A LMA S OLITUD R ECEIVES R ECOGNITION A WARD The INFORMER is delighted to announce to its loyal readers that the paper has been recognized by industry leaders for its contribution by winning 4 of the 5 awards it was nominated in. The DAS won awards in the following categories: 1.

Most informative paper

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Best Design

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Most creative paper

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Top breaking news

The category that DAS lost out narrowly was the “Most Truthful“ which the INFORMER believes is totally untrue as all the news articles are carefully reviewed by a panel of experts before being published.

this award 5 years in a trot we will strive to keep up the good work, giving you the most insightful and ground breaking stories. We believe that are readers are intelligent and are able to read between the lines.

The editor for the paper also won a special award for his contribution to the advancement of the English language. He specially acknowledged Hero Seth for all her contributions.

To celebrate the win, DAS is asking its readers to submit a short poem thematically based on the elements of solitude but it does not necessarily equate to loneliness. Submission are to be made directly.

Although we have dominated

I NVITATION TO 5 TH ANNUAL M ATHEMATIC CONFERENCE The Association of Christians in Mathematical Sciences (ACMS) is having their 5th annual mathematic conference with this years theme being “Resistance to arbitrary limitations on mathematical activity” Quoting directly from the ACMS website, ‘Intuitionists have objected to the law of the excluded middle and have insisted that all proofs be constructive. Other mathematicians have expressed discomfort with the notion of infinity, sometimes speaking of potential infinities as contrasted with actual infinities. Christian belief affirms the goodness of all of God’s creation including the human imagination. Thus as long as use of the excluded middle and non-constructive proofs do not lead to inconsistencies, Christians typically have no problem using them. Furthermore, they have no problems with the notion of an actual infinity or even with the notion that the entire Cantorian hierarchy may image concepts fully realized in the mind of God.’ The conference will be held today at ‘Sitio Uno‘. All guest are required to present their invitation password at the door.

W ORLD C UP P ICASSO P AINTING C ONTEST To celebrate the starting of the World Cup 2006 competition in Germany, DAS is organizing a contest which would be held at an open air location. We are looking for a uniquely boys theme in this face painting contest. It seems like there are many more ideas for girls than for boys so here is a chance to provide some new and unique boys ideas. Get those macho ideas rolling.

Del Alma Solitud keeps winning streak. Shown here is the editor of the paper receiving his special award.

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Rules for the competition: 1. Competitors must be over 18 2. Judges decision is final 3. Results will be published at 5.30pm Prizes: 1st prize: Never will be the same again! 2nd prize: Little by little everyday. Consolation: You just got painted on. Your courage will be crucial to your team. Thanks for participating. I hope you had fun.

Face painting competition

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M ENSA S OCIETY I NVITES P UBLIC Mensa "provides a forum for intellectual exchange among members. Its activities include the exchange of ideas by lectures, discussions, journals, special-interest groups, and local, regional, national, and international gatherings; the investigations of members' opinions and attitudes; and assistance to researchers, inside and outside Mensa, in projects dealing with intelligence or Mensa." This year, Mensa Interna-

tional is inviting the general population to go to the public archives to answer only one puzzle. The reason for the venue is because Mensa believes in the importance of books. Books and not digital technology is the way to keep information. Mensa International has been called old fashion, but the tradition of the written word and records on physical paper is firmly imbedded in Mensa’s constitution.

W E A RE H IRING : W ALK Are you smart, intelligent, out going and hardworking? Love meeting new people? If you are all this and more, then be part of our team. INFORMER is looking for people exactly like you. Be part of a wonderful family. Be part of something special. No qualifications required. Just bring yourself and your personality (and family members or friends) and you

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Despite ongoing debates and calls from certain members to update the constitution to acknowledge the importance of digital technology, the board of directors have vetoed every attempt by so called renegade members. They issued a statement saying “Nothing can replace the authenticity of holding a book and flipping through the pages. Books keep us happy and we don't care what you think!”.

That’s the way to go ahaaha, we like it.

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will be put through an easy test and if you pass it, you will be immediately offered a position.

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This is an opportunity of a lifetime and should not be missed for the whole world. Be there or be square. The conference will be held today at ‘Sitio Dos’. Applicants of all backgrounds are welcomed.

“Interviewing is a game in which I deal the cards, but you hold all the aces. Its up to you to play them”

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T HE B IG C LEANUP : S CAVENGERS W ANTED ! Today is the INFORMER’s last day of annual junk collection day. We are still looking for the following items. Here is the list of items that are still required: 1.

Toothpick

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7 strands of hair

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Swatch watch

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Paper airplane

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Biscuit and jam

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Cheesecake recipe

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A4 portrait

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1 insect

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Plastic fork

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Autobiography

Once you have collected all ten items please proceed to the nearest collection point is at the back.

The objective of this activity is: 1. To build and bless the community 2. Service before self 3. Creates commitment to each other 4. Mark 9:35 The winners will be announced later today.

This is your collection point!

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E NGINEERING F IRM : W E C AN ’ T B UILD I T ! A local engineering firm has failed in its attempts to build a tower out of cards. So far all efforts have proven futile. One of the main reason it has been challenging for the engineers is because of the design. The architectures have decided that the tower can only be built from cards! The reason for them maintaining this is to keep it all natural with the environment.

Art nouveau (French for "new art") is a style in art, architecture and design that peaked in popularity at the beginning of the 20th century. Other, more localized terms for the cluster of selfconsciously radical, somewhat mannered reformist chic that formed a prelude to 20th-century modernism, included "Jugendstil" in Germany and the Netherlands, named for the snappy avant-garde periodical

Jugend ('Youth') or "Sezessionsstil" ('Secessionis m') in Vienna, where forward-looking artists and designers seceded from the mainstream salon exhibitions, to exhibit on their own in more congenial surroundings. It is hoped that volunteers would help undertake the challenge and assist them in building the tallest tower out of cards possible.

So the wolf said:-"Then I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house in."

The challenge is located at ‘Sitio Tres’.

P ROBLEM B AFFLES S CIENTIFIC C OMMUNITY The smartest people in the community are facing a major crisis. They now realize they do not know everything. The leader of the group issued a statement “Although we are reluctant to admit it, we do not know everything and we now are looking for people who are of superior intellect to help us”.

ing the puzzle here for all its readers to help solve and help the scientific community.

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“The poor have it, the rich want it, but if you eat it, you will die?” Please submit all your answers directly.

Einstein would have a problem answering this question!

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A small town boy named Bongo Cohn has created a successful video craze that has swept Hollywood. This video is entitled “Memoirs of Heiliger Geist”. Sneak preview of this hit film is today. Therefore, the INFORMER is pleased to inform its readers that they have been offered this once in a lifetime

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one day chance to view this hit film. Its so secretive that it can only be shown once and only once. It is enough to take your breath away and blow your mind. Critics of the film were singing praises about Bongo Cohn’s genius and has highly recommended this film. Top critic Nanny Keg said “You watch this film once, you

have to capture every single moment and put it to memory. Its just too beautiful!” The venue was specially chosen as its acoustics and video technology is one of its kind. So if you are interested, please make your way to ‘pasillo principal’ quickly as seats are limited and lots of people will be wanting to watch this exclusive film.

“No comments no comments” Camera shy Bongo Cohn.

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F ASHION : E GG P OD C ASE We from the editorial are proud to present summer 2006 latest design craze. At first it was walkmans, then it was Ipods. Todays craze is to carry an egg whenever you go jogging. This latest trend started in fitness crazy Los Angeles. The latest star sported jogging with an egg in hand was none other than ballet prodigy Joanne Leg. Instead of carrying energy bars while out on a jog, car-

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rying a hard boiled egg around is the equivalent of an energy bar but a healthier option. In an interview with leading nutritionist, Dr. Cobia Hook, “Eggs can be cooked in all sort of styles such as hard boiled, half boiled, sunny side up, scrambled just to name a few. The benefits of eating egg is undeniable. It is an awesome idea to carry an egg around and have it at the end of a tiring jog”.

The INFORMER believes that while it might be a craze in the US, the concept might be harder to catch on here in our town. However, its our duty to report the latest trends. In case the trend ever invades our shores we have to be prepared. DAS is therefore organizing an event at the ‘Cocina’. Please make your way there and get ready for an interesting egg breaking activity.

Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, and all the kings horses and all the kings men could not put Humpty together again

YOU KNOW A CELEBRITY WHEN YOU SEE ONE ?

A celebrity is a person who is widely recognized (famous) in a society and commands a degree of public and media attention.

There has to be a level of public interest in the person which may or may not be connected to the reason they are famous.

The word stems from the Latin celebritas, itself from the adjective celeber meaning 'famous, celebrated'. While fame is generally considered to be the major prerequisite for celebrity status, it is not always sufficient.

For example, a public figure such as a politician, industry leader etc. may be famous but not a celebrity unless something else triggers public and mass media interest (e.g. Virgin Director Richard Branson attempting to

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X-Men: The Last Stand is the third film adaptation of Marvel Comics' X-Men superhero comic books. It was directed by Brett Ratner, with a script by the team of Simon Kinberg & Zak Penn. The previous two movies were X-Men (2000) and X2 (2003). The film was released on May 26, 2006 in the United States and Canada, and one or two days

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circumnavigate the globe in a hot air balloon). Other types of fame, particularly those connected with mass entertainment are almost guaranteed to lead to celebrity even if the person deliberately avoids media attention. Attached are pictures of well known celebrities which you are welcome to name. Please submit your answers directly to Valerie Quay.

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earlier in approximately 22 other countries. The movie revolves around a "mutant cure" that causes serious repercussions among mutants and humans, and on the mysterious resurrection of Dr. Jean Grey, who appeared to have died in X2. The film is loosely based on three X-Men comic book story arcs, the "Dark Phoe-

nix Saga" in The Uncanny XMen; writer Joss Whedon's six-issue "Gifted" arc in Astonishing X-Men (2004); and X-Men: Phoenix — Endsong five-issue miniseries (2005). This weeks contest is A. Name two other famous works of Joss Whedon and stand a chance to win tickets to the latest Superman Returns movie this summer!

Bok Ai playing an evil mutant in the stage version of X-Men: The last stand

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SPORTS/ MUSIC P AGE 6

94.5 M IX FM: N AME The term soundtrack most commonly refers to the music used in a movie (or television show), and/or to an album sold containing that music. Sometimes, the music has been recorded just for the film or album (e.g. Saturday Night Fever). Often, but not always, and depending on the type of movie, the soundtrack album will contain portions of the score, non-diegetic music composed for thematic effect as the movie's plot occurs. In 1916, Victor Schertzinger

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recorded the first music specifically for use in a motion picture, and releasing soundtracks of songs used in films became standard in the 1930s. Henry Mancini, who won an Emmy Award and two Grammys for his soundtrack to Peter Gunn, was the first composer to have a widespread hit with a song from a soundtrack. The soundtrack on a record can contain all kinds of music (including "inspired by"; see the Harry Potter sound-

tracks), contained in a movie; the score contains only music by the original film's composer(s). Combine your love of music and love of movies and participate in Mix FM’s name that song contest. You will listen to five tunes and be challenged to name them in a set amount of time. “Come sing-a-long with me?” If you are interested please make your way to the Mix FM studio/lounge and name that song.

W ORLD C UP F OOTBALL T RIVIA Peter Crouch warmed up for the World Cup Finals in the best way possible by scoring a hat-trick for England in their 6-0 friendly win over Jamaica at Old Trafford. Crouch has now scored five goals in seven appearances for his country. Here are some questions for football fans to answer in preparation for World Cup 2006 in Germany. Please

submit all your answers directly to Valerie. 1.

Oldest Player to Win a World Cup?

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Only Man to Coach and Captain a World Cup Winning Team?

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Name the mascot of the World Cup 2006 in Germany?

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Name the most successful English foot-

ball team? 5.

Who is group together with England in group B this World Cup?

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A M ODERN D AY R OBIN H OOD S TORY Robin Hood is the archetypal English folk hero; a courteous, pious and swashbuckling outlaw of the medieval era who, in modern versions of the legend, is famous for his robbing the rich to feed the poor and fighting against injustice and tyranny. He operates with his "seven score" (140 strong) group of fellow outlawed yeomen – named the Merry Men for

their famed jollity – who were based in hideouts in Sherwood Forest and Barnsdale Forest. In celebrating the story of Robin Hood, DAS is organizing a tournament outside the grounds. A teams consisting of 5 people are encourage to participate in this activity. The highest score in this

inaugural tournament will receive an overall bonus as well. However, just like Robin Hood, teams will also be encouraged to sacrifice the points they received for a good cause. Come and show us your talented sharp shooting skills.

Maid Marion was always a better shooter than Robin Hood

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Across 4. training for the task 6. he got you covered Down 1. finding a fresh start 2. when god chooses 3. true leadership 4. a purposeful calling 5. the place to begin

Soul retreat: “A refreshing time to pause each day for reflection and rejuvenation. It is essential for ones soul and it’s a personal time to drink deep from the well of abundant life—and to draw nearer to the creator of souls” “Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest” - Matthew 11:28