More Than a Test Score

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Amy Winehouse is launching a record label, hereby bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase “anything is possible.” Quite shockingly, after surviving hourly shots of booze, a few types of drugs, her daily hundred cartons of cigarettes, and oh, that impressive fan-punching incident, the girl is still well and alive! – Well, maybe just alive.

In other amusingly pathetic news, Kelly Osbourne has been arrested for drunk-driving. No, no…wasn’t it for drug use? Wrong again. Kelly Osbourne got arrested for – drum roll, please – slapping a journalist! Ahhh, how refreshing to see such level-headed celebs take on the media.

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“Dear Mechanics,” my MSN personal message currently reads, “please jump off a cliff.” Alongside this plea is a clever response: “Dear Sawsan, there are no cliffs in Abu Dhabi.”

Here in the small, cliff-free capital of the United Arab Emirates, I attend a British school, where I must study Mechanics as part of my AS-Level Math course. In what my British friends not-so-endearingly call ‘American English’, this means I am taking an AP-like Math course in which I must study some physics (forces, 2D-Kinematics, et al). This torturous, merciless part of the syllabus is called Mechanics. (more…)

I must say that last week was very amusing, definitely one of the best I’ve had in a while. First I was pleasantly surprised by a pretty good practical joke out of Austin, Texas, and a decent prank is pretty hard to come by these days. The old drawing-on-you-buddy’s-face-while-he-sleeps? A classic that deserves a hearty chuckle. Move all of your friend’s furniture out on the front lawn? This does require a lot of ingenuity, but still a bit dull. Having Austin citizens scan a highway for the walking undead? That’s just pure genius!

That’s why the technology-savvy pranksters who hacked into computerized road signs, and rigged them to read “ZOMBIES IN THE AREA! RUN!” and “THE END IS NEAR”  were my best friends this week. Because I can think of no better example of the advancement of the average everyday leg-puller than warning Texans of an impending apocalypse. (more…)

Now that the New Year has rolled around, I’m sure you’ve noticed a few changes: another number was introduced to that 4-digit time bomb, another president welcomed, and many more to come. So as change becomes a large discussion in our society, it’s your turn to commit to one.  Yes, I’m talking about a New Year’s resolution.  Although we’re one month into 2009, it’s never too late to make a change for the better… or make another one!  I’m sure some of you made some meticulous commitments like to part your hair in the opposite direction, but we’re keeping it simple.  Here’s a few suggestions as to what a lot of people are bringing into their New Year: (more…)

Hello, my name is Bella and I’m in love with Edward. PS- he’s a vampire, he’s gorgeous, and he loves me back. If only.

Apparently I’ve said this last bit aloud, because my friend is staring at me across the table with a smirk on her face as if she knows exactly what I’m thinking. I hastily stuff my copy of Eclipse into my backpack and pull out my to-do list.

1- Fill out FAFSA forms

2-Send in college apps

3-Write awesome blog for Zinch

4-Win over Cute-Boy-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. (more…)