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How the Steel Was Tempered
The ending song to the movie How the Steel Was Tempered, based on a novel of the same name
"It is the life story of a young Ukranian born in czarist times
who embraces the Russian Revolution and the communist cause. Set against the backdrop of this supremely difficult and hopeful period in history, it shows how a broad revolutionary struggle can aid one individual to make a contribution in spite of many personal limitations and setbacks."
Lyric:
Lights are illuminated in the riverbank afar
Afterglow disappears in such a fine night sky
Mounting on battle horses, with long rifles on their back
The young Budyonnian soldiers readily depart
Mounting on battle horses, with long rifles on their back
The young Budyonnian soldiers readily depart
On the vast wilderness is only stillness
The soldiers search for enemies vigilantly
In the darkness flash the bayonets
They have fallen into an ambush
The brave spirits shout as they charged towards the enemy ranks
A life-and-death struggle has begun on the grassland
A soldier rolls down his horse after being shot
He has bravely sacrificed himself for the people
The article took 32 minutes to finish
source:
http://absent-cause.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-steel-was-tempered.html
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Act Math Problem and Word of the Day
Word of the Day:
 Mitigate(MIT ih gate) |
Definition: (verb) To make or become milder; moderate
Example: If you’re going to venture outside, a heavy winter coat will mitigate the effects of the snowstorm.
Synonyms: remit, soften, soothe
Math Problem of the Day:A special lottery is to be held to select the student who will live in the only deluxe room in a dormitory. There are 100 seniors, 150 juniors, and 200 sophomores who applied. Each senior's name is placed in the lottery 3 times; each junior's name, 2 times; and each sophomore's name, 1 time. What is the probability that a senior's name will be chosen?
(A) 1/8(B) 2/9
(C) 2/7
(D) 3/8
(E) 1/2
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Lakers Win Big and Lead Series (1-0)
Last night was Game 1 of the 2009 N.B.A Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Orlando Magic. With all of the hype that was supposed to be Lebron vs Kobe, it was now time for Dwight Howard to show America that the Magic were among the N.B.A's elite. The game started off fairly even with each team exchanging baskets. At the end of the first quarter the Magic were leading the Lakers 24-22. At the start of the second quarter injured guard Jameer Nelson came off the bench and provided a spark. However, this proved to be no match for a 10-0 Laker run and a 53-43 Laker at half. The second half was dominated by the Lakers outscoring the Magic 47-32. Kobe Bryant lead the Lakers with 40 points and 8 assists. Dwight Howard only had one field goal and finished the game with 12 points and 15 rebounds. The Magic did not match the Lakers's intensity and thus lost the game. It will be interesting to see if the Magic can come back and steal one in game 2 in the Staple Center.
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New Forum Location
Kang-Rui has created a new forum for the Murphy IB classes, as well as pre-IB and AP students. The reason for this new forum is that the previous one lacked some customizable qualities, had an expiration "date" that would apply if inactivity ensued, and did not have a back-up in the case that the forum was hacked or shut down for some reason.
For those of you who have registered at the old forum, we'd like to ask you to please register a new account on the new forum. :)
http://murphysib.freehostia.com/phpbb3/index.php
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ARFanage: CAS Hours!
ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation) is a non-profit organization dedicated to seek loving homes for abandoned and abused cats and dogs. They are always open for volunteers, who may apply for jobs ranging from foster care, kennel duty, animal transportation (to and from vet clinics and adoption sites like Petsmart), photography, fundraising, grant writing, and medical care.
Any and all students may volunteer at ARFanage to earn CAS hours!
For more information about ARFanage, simply visit their website here!
Volunteers may apply here.
ARF is located at:
771 Holcombe Ave,
Mobile, AL 36606
(251-478-9743)
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Now it matters
I have just received a reply from Mr. Bryant. He agrees that you can receive CAS hours by updating the blog or writing guides for the forum
Because of the coding problem, I have to move the rest of the article here
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