Current Events 5

How many years has the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest been around? How many contestants did it attract this year?

The contest has been running for 26 years in the Sonoma Country Fair in Santa Rosca, and this year 29 dogs came to "The Worlds Ugliest Dog" 

How did this year's winner Peanut get his 'ugly' looks?

Peanut was badly burnt in a fire, causing him to lose his lips, body hair, and eyelids. His eyes constantly water as he can't blink. His teeth and his strange looks cause him to look "Ugly" 

What is the organiser's main purpose for organising this unusual competition?

An animal psychiatrist organised the event, so she can check that the dogs are healthy, well looked after, and happy. The competition is a way to honour the dogs, that are mostly looking strange because of animal abuse. It shows people that you can still love animals that are different, and they can love you back. 

Do you think this is an appropriate title for the competition? What would you change it to?

I think it alright. It suits the occasion, but may be a little bit mean for the dogs, even if it its true. I would change it to something like Special, or Unique. Different. Just something I little less mean. 

Current Events 4

What cereal does Rosado use to make her portraits? 

Cornflakes, as she was listening to R 'n' B music whilst eating cornflakes and then the idea came to her.

Why does it take so long to create each masterpiece?

Firstly she has to sketch the face of the person she's about to draw and then crush the cornflakes to the right size. She shapes the eyes, nose, and lips with a pin.

Name some celebrities that have featured in her cereal art series. What kind of art did Rosando unveil in 2013? 

Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Alicia Keys, and John Lennon. In 2013 she unveiled a piece made entirely of dirt. It was a kid on a swing that hung from a tree.

Why do you think that artist picked Corn Flakes and not any other cereal? Can you think of any other everyday food that could be used to create art? 

I think that Cornflakes was a good choice because it easy to crush and it has a colour a little bit brighter than skin tone, which is good for her portraits. I think that ricies and coco pops could also work, as they are skin tones as well, and they are easy to crush, just like Cornflakes.

Current Events 3

Where was the most recent tallest lego structure built? Who built it?

The most recent tallest lego structure built was in Budapest, outside St. Stevens Basilica. Budapest Elementary students built it with the help and assistance of an official lego builders team from Denmark.

What are the two requirements imposed by the Guinness World Records before a Lego tower can be eligible for inclusion?

They must remove wires if they have used them during the construction of the building and they aren't allowed to use adhesive, so the blocks can be unassembled and nothing falls off.

Why does the author believe that a new Lego tower record will be broken soon?

The author believes it because it will be broken because it was broken three times in 2012.

What in your opinion makes building 'the world's tallest lego structure' so important? 

I really don't care at all for anything like this. I don't really enjoy constructing things, lego or not. I think it's just the good feeling for breaking a record that would be enjoyable. I used to play with lego but as I got older I slowly got detached from it, moving to reading and computers.

https://www.dogonews.com/2014/6/5/114-foot-tower-in-budapest-is-the-worlds-tallest-lego-structure

Current Events 2

What is unusual about the reptiles at Nyanyana farm? 

The crocodiles at Nyanyana farm are vegetarians. They are a lot mellower than crocodiles raised on meat, making it easier for people to clean their enclosure, and sleep a large portion of the day.  They might not attack animals, since they are being raised on vegetables. They also have very soft skin, which is good to sell. 

How did they turn this way?

They turned this way when Zimbabwe was having an economic crisis, and couldn't afford enough meat for the 164,000 crocodiles to eat. They started to create pellets made of meat and vegetables, and after a while they realised that the diet did not harm the crocodiles, so slowly they weaned the amount of meat in the pellets. After a while the crocodiles were on a 100% diet of vegetables. 

What are the crocodiles being bred for? 

They are being bred for their skin, which is also associated with their diet, because it makes their skin a lot softer than crocodiles who eat meat. Their skin is sold to European Tanneries, where it is changed into leather and shipped to well known fashion companies like Gucci and Hermes. 

How do you feel about the crocodiles being bred for their skin? Is it different from breeding cows or chickens that are killed for their meat? Why? 

It is unnecessary for crocodiles to be killed just so we can have clothing items. We don't need leather handbags or belts. It's just selfish. I mean, I understand cows and chickens, we need food to eat. But if it is cage farming, i'm against it, as the animals should be able to walk around and reproduce. If we were in great need of clothing or someone in your family was sick and there was a cure with animal skins involves, I think it would be alright as it is necessary. 

https://www.dogonews.com/2014/5/23/vegetarian-crocodiles-you-better-believe-it

Current Events

1. What did Malavath do? Why does the author believe it is so admirable?

Malavath was the youngest girl to ever reach the top of Mount Everest. The Author thinks it is admirable because she is only 13 and it is very hard to climb and because she got altitude sickness and she had to go back down, but she went up again and persevered until she got to the top. They also had to do the harder side of the mountain because the government of Nepal does not allow anyone under 16 to scale the mountain. 

2. What did she have to do to get selected for the Mount Everest climb? What happened when Malavath reached the advanced base camp?

She was at a boarding school, and she got selected for training with 20 other people. She wowed her coach, and out of the two people that were chosen, she was one of them. When she reached the advanced base camp she got altitude sickness and had to go back down, but later persevered and went back up, this time reaching the top. 

3. How long did it take the team to get to the summit? What does Malavath hope her achievement will do to help other people?

It took 52 days. The young girl hopes that her achievements will inspire underprivileged people and girls all over the world, to try achieve their dreams.

http://www.dogonews.com/2014/6/14/13-year-old-indian-girl-becomes-the-youngest-female-to-conquer-the-everest