We will email you when the prizes are ready for pickup.
Mina has won two (Harry Potter; music trivia) and Deyisi has won one for the movie trivia.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Answers to Music Trivia
Congratulations to Mina who is our only entry. She had three questions wrong but did an excellent job on some tough questions.
1. Daughtry is presently the most successful contest from what reality show? What is ironic about his success?
American Idol. He did not win the competition.
2. Nellie Furtado is presently on a commercial with a bunch of school children. What song is she singing from early in her career? Who is the sponsor of the commercial?
“Turn off the lights” for Toronto Hydro Powerstream.
3. Who did Carrie Underwood beat out on Idol? What type of music did Carrie sing that Simon Cowell said would not make her the American Idol?
Beau (Bo) Brice. She sang country music.
4. What is Timbaland's real name? He allegedly plagarized a song that was made famous by what artist? (You can see both versions on You tube. You decide.)
Timothy Moseley. Nellie F’s.
5. This 80's rocker is back on the charts again. What song did his group make famous for the LA Lakers? This is too hard. I will make it easy. Where did this singer come from?
Hint: One member of the band was married to Heather Locklear.
Jon Bon Jovi, New Jersey
6. This band's name means to injure or impair. They have only been together since 2005. Their first album, Extreme Behaviour sold 5000 copies. What is the name of the group and their current hit? P.S. this is my son's favourite song, right now.
Hinder, Home Coming Queen
7. This singer from the Bahamas presently has 3 songs on billboard's top 40. What does she have insured for one million dollars? Hint: I always forget one of her three songs on a rainy day.
Rihanna, her legs and my umbrella.
8. This Black Eyed Peas singer went out on her own. What member of the royalty is she naming herself after? What is her album titled?8. This Black Eyed Peas singer went out on her own. What member of the royalty is she naming herself after? What is her album titled?
Fergie, the Duchess (named after Fergie, the former Duchess of York.)
Song: Big Girls Don’t Cry and the title of the cd, The Duchess.
9. This No Doubt singer went out on her own and made a sweet escape. Talk about summer jobs, she worked at Dairy Queen. she has a clothing line named lamb. Who is it named after?
Gwen Stefani worked at Dairy Queen. Her clothing line is named after her dog.
10. The U.S. Presidential campaign is well underway. Hilary Clinton did a spoof on what famous show to announce her campaign song. What is the show and what song did Hilary's bloggers pick for her campaign? What is the Canadian connection that has some people upset?
Hilary and Bill spoofed the last episode of the Soprano’s. Her bloggers picked, Celine Dion’s song, . Many people thought this song choice was inappropriate because Celine is Canadian even though she resides mostly in Florida and Las Vegas. Mina our winner also knew that this song was originally chosen for an Air Canada campaign.
1. Daughtry is presently the most successful contest from what reality show? What is ironic about his success?
American Idol. He did not win the competition.
2. Nellie Furtado is presently on a commercial with a bunch of school children. What song is she singing from early in her career? Who is the sponsor of the commercial?
“Turn off the lights” for Toronto Hydro Powerstream.
3. Who did Carrie Underwood beat out on Idol? What type of music did Carrie sing that Simon Cowell said would not make her the American Idol?
Beau (Bo) Brice. She sang country music.
4. What is Timbaland's real name? He allegedly plagarized a song that was made famous by what artist? (You can see both versions on You tube. You decide.)
Timothy Moseley. Nellie F’s.
5. This 80's rocker is back on the charts again. What song did his group make famous for the LA Lakers? This is too hard. I will make it easy. Where did this singer come from?
Hint: One member of the band was married to Heather Locklear.
Jon Bon Jovi, New Jersey
6. This band's name means to injure or impair. They have only been together since 2005. Their first album, Extreme Behaviour sold 5000 copies. What is the name of the group and their current hit? P.S. this is my son's favourite song, right now.
Hinder, Home Coming Queen
7. This singer from the Bahamas presently has 3 songs on billboard's top 40. What does she have insured for one million dollars? Hint: I always forget one of her three songs on a rainy day.
Rihanna, her legs and my umbrella.
8. This Black Eyed Peas singer went out on her own. What member of the royalty is she naming herself after? What is her album titled?8. This Black Eyed Peas singer went out on her own. What member of the royalty is she naming herself after? What is her album titled?
Fergie, the Duchess (named after Fergie, the former Duchess of York.)
Song: Big Girls Don’t Cry and the title of the cd, The Duchess.
9. This No Doubt singer went out on her own and made a sweet escape. Talk about summer jobs, she worked at Dairy Queen. she has a clothing line named lamb. Who is it named after?
Gwen Stefani worked at Dairy Queen. Her clothing line is named after her dog.
10. The U.S. Presidential campaign is well underway. Hilary Clinton did a spoof on what famous show to announce her campaign song. What is the show and what song did Hilary's bloggers pick for her campaign? What is the Canadian connection that has some people upset?
Hilary and Bill spoofed the last episode of the Soprano’s. Her bloggers picked, Celine Dion’s song, . Many people thought this song choice was inappropriate because Celine is Canadian even though she resides mostly in Florida and Las Vegas. Mina our winner also knew that this song was originally chosen for an Air Canada campaign.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Great Reviews
I've really enjoyed reading everyone's reviews this week. I'm going to try to check out the Blue Blood books sometime (I have a weakness for vampire novels).
We're currently working on developing a Teen webpage for our MPL site - it's been in the works for some time and it looks like it will finally go live this autumn. One of the features we'd like to include on the webpage is book reviews, and I'm planning to ask the members of the Angus Glen Teen Advisory Group to be the official reviewers. For those of you who don't know, we have two TAGs - AG and Milliken Mills both have groups. The TAG members meet with librarians to discuss how to improve the library for teens, develop programme ideas, work on projects and help out with special events. If anyone is interested, we're going to be recruiting for autumn starting mid-August (you can email teens@markham.library.on.ca for more info on the TAG). It would be a great way to meet new people, help out at the library, earn volunteer hours AND keep sharing your excellent reviews with people.
In the meantime, keep posting those reviews! Week four is almost finished, which marks the half-way point for the summer reading programme. There are still more prizes to come!
We're currently working on developing a Teen webpage for our MPL site - it's been in the works for some time and it looks like it will finally go live this autumn. One of the features we'd like to include on the webpage is book reviews, and I'm planning to ask the members of the Angus Glen Teen Advisory Group to be the official reviewers. For those of you who don't know, we have two TAGs - AG and Milliken Mills both have groups. The TAG members meet with librarians to discuss how to improve the library for teens, develop programme ideas, work on projects and help out with special events. If anyone is interested, we're going to be recruiting for autumn starting mid-August (you can email teens@markham.library.on.ca for more info on the TAG). It would be a great way to meet new people, help out at the library, earn volunteer hours AND keep sharing your excellent reviews with people.
In the meantime, keep posting those reviews! Week four is almost finished, which marks the half-way point for the summer reading programme. There are still more prizes to come!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Angels on sunset boulevard
Angels on Sunset Boulevard
By: Melissa de la Cruz
Pages:230
TAP.com began as a website for everyone to share and meet new people; much like a blog. That’s where Johnny Silver started out with posting up his songs for others to download. Soon these had become a huge hit and he found himself becoming the world’s soon-to-be biggest rock star. On the night of his anticipated debut concert, he mysteriously disappeared in front of millions of people. Taj, his close friend sets out to find the answers behind his abrupt disappearance. Her search crosses path with those of Nick Huntington, a preppie whose sister had also gone missing. Their search led them to the website which began it all; TAP.com - The Angel’s Practice. At the exclusive parties hosted by TAP’s founder, there is said to be a drink served in the back room which tap into otherworldly sensations. Nick is sure that the website and the drink is connected to the disappearances and is keen to unlock its secrets. Little does he know that Taj has a secret too and is not who he thinks she is…
The story was fast-paced and exhilarating as it swapped perspectives with the two main characters between each chapter. It took on a darker side of situations; talking about the drink as if it was an addictive drug, the themes revolving the activities within the back room, and the allegiance to a cult and the horrible things being done if an individual decided to quit. Nonetheless, still an enjoyable read.
s.t.e.p.h.i.e.
branch: angus glen
By: Melissa de la Cruz
Pages:230
TAP.com began as a website for everyone to share and meet new people; much like a blog. That’s where Johnny Silver started out with posting up his songs for others to download. Soon these had become a huge hit and he found himself becoming the world’s soon-to-be biggest rock star. On the night of his anticipated debut concert, he mysteriously disappeared in front of millions of people. Taj, his close friend sets out to find the answers behind his abrupt disappearance. Her search crosses path with those of Nick Huntington, a preppie whose sister had also gone missing. Their search led them to the website which began it all; TAP.com - The Angel’s Practice. At the exclusive parties hosted by TAP’s founder, there is said to be a drink served in the back room which tap into otherworldly sensations. Nick is sure that the website and the drink is connected to the disappearances and is keen to unlock its secrets. Little does he know that Taj has a secret too and is not who he thinks she is…
The story was fast-paced and exhilarating as it swapped perspectives with the two main characters between each chapter. It took on a darker side of situations; talking about the drink as if it was an addictive drug, the themes revolving the activities within the back room, and the allegiance to a cult and the horrible things being done if an individual decided to quit. Nonetheless, still an enjoyable read.
s.t.e.p.h.i.e.
branch: angus glen
Sister to the Wolf by Maxine Trottier
Hi everyone!Last year, I came upon this book at Milliken Mills Library, and it's REALLY good!
Here's my reveiw:
Cecile is a headstong, 15-year-old who has just returned to Quebec after a stay in the wilderness (and with Natives). Her mother has just passed away, and Cecile is still coping. As she walks down the streetone day, she sees a cruel master branding a pani (native slave) boy. Defying convention, Cecile buys 17-year-old Lesharo's freedom and treats him as an equal.
Lesharo is Pawnee - The people of the Wolf. Sworn to protect Cecile, he accompanies Cecile and her father, Robert to the new fort at Detroit.
Cecile hates life at the palisades where most look upon Lesharo as a pani. It is also where 2 scheming woman plan to "hook" Cecile up with a French officer.
Torn between 2 worlds, they can only be free in the wild - where the wolf waits.
A budding romance grows between Lesharo and Cecile - but there is one problem Cecile is Catholic and Lesharo is Pawnee. Will that stop them? Freedom will not come easily. One terrible night Cecile is forced to make a dreadful choice...
This book is the BEST of historical fiction EVER! Milliken has 3 copies, so one will always be there. I LOVE this book! It has adventure, girl power, a spice of romance, wilderness,history, and Pawnee lore. I'm sure a lot of u will agree with me.
sorry for mispellings, etc.
spoilers
people, please don't ruin the harry potter book for me, i already know the ending, and every1 who dies(thnx A LOT cuzins and mom!), but ppl plese dont ruin it anymore!
peace
peace
Masquerade
Title: Masquerade - A Blue Bloods Novel
Author: Melissa de la Cruz
# of pages: 311
Review:
Schuyler van Alen is a Blue Blood, an immortal vampire with superior powers compared to humans (known as Red Bloods). Amidst the Blue Blood community of New York social elites, there is a dangerous force, called Silver Bloods, that is terrorizing Blue Bloods and murdering their souls. Now that her grandmother has "died" to be reincarnated in another human-like form, Schuyler has been given the quest of searching for her grandfather to seek answers regarding the many questions surrounding Silver Bloods and how to defeat them.
She travels all the way to Italy, but all the trip does is leave her in further despair. The Committee that governs all Blue Blood affairs seems to be hiding secrets from the general population. As the annual Four Hundred Ball, Blue Blood tradition, is being organized and preparations are underway, mysterious events continue to bring suspense and Schuyler's only hope is that her friends are safe.
The sequel to Blue Bloods, Masquerade was filled with adventure and suspense from cover to cover. Many of the Blue Bloods were constantly on alert for any suspicious activities that would underlie Silver Blood presence, while the Committee seemed not to be taking action against the looming threat of losing another Blue Blood. To add to Schuyler's troubles, she was quite unpopular in society because of her relative lack of wealth compared to the other social elites, and the most popular girl despised her out of jealousy.
I would highly recommend this novel to any fans of horror or fantasy novels, though there are also some hints of a chick lit novel (not very surprising considering de la Cruz has written a myriad of novels in the genre). With its many plot twists, Masquerade will surely entertain the reader.
Screen Name: WaterfallOfDestiny
Branch: Angus Glen
Author: Melissa de la Cruz
# of pages: 311
Review:
Schuyler van Alen is a Blue Blood, an immortal vampire with superior powers compared to humans (known as Red Bloods). Amidst the Blue Blood community of New York social elites, there is a dangerous force, called Silver Bloods, that is terrorizing Blue Bloods and murdering their souls. Now that her grandmother has "died" to be reincarnated in another human-like form, Schuyler has been given the quest of searching for her grandfather to seek answers regarding the many questions surrounding Silver Bloods and how to defeat them.
She travels all the way to Italy, but all the trip does is leave her in further despair. The Committee that governs all Blue Blood affairs seems to be hiding secrets from the general population. As the annual Four Hundred Ball, Blue Blood tradition, is being organized and preparations are underway, mysterious events continue to bring suspense and Schuyler's only hope is that her friends are safe.
The sequel to Blue Bloods, Masquerade was filled with adventure and suspense from cover to cover. Many of the Blue Bloods were constantly on alert for any suspicious activities that would underlie Silver Blood presence, while the Committee seemed not to be taking action against the looming threat of losing another Blue Blood. To add to Schuyler's troubles, she was quite unpopular in society because of her relative lack of wealth compared to the other social elites, and the most popular girl despised her out of jealousy.
I would highly recommend this novel to any fans of horror or fantasy novels, though there are also some hints of a chick lit novel (not very surprising considering de la Cruz has written a myriad of novels in the genre). With its many plot twists, Masquerade will surely entertain the reader.
Screen Name: WaterfallOfDestiny
Branch: Angus Glen
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