INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWSPAPER
Volume 1 Issue 7
“You’re going to reach the top with us.” 1 February 2004
Care and help others Caring is at the heart of an ethical person's character. Caring people love, help, give and are kind. They care for people, pets, plants, possessions and our planet. A caring person always thinks how his or her decisions, words and actions will affect other people. Caring is more than giving gifts on Khmer new year, Mother's Day and Christmas. We should show daily through kind actions that we care. Caring doesn't have to cost a penny but can brighten a person's day.
Why care? Some help others because it makes them feel good. Some show kindness because it hurts them to see other people hurting. Some show kindness chiefly because they expect something in return. That's not real kindness, of course. Real concern for others is a ZAMAN NEWSPAPER Zaman, Publisher Zulfi Erken, Editor -in-Chief Murat Tutumlu, Editor at Large Oum Vantharith, writer Malik Ates, writer Zaman International School Newspaper dedicated to educating students and training journalists. Published 2 times a month in Zaman International School. Copyright 2003 by the Zaman International School. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced in print or electronically without the consent of The Zaman International School.
sign of growing up inside and it can come at any time. Some people, even adults, still have some growing up to do. It is up to the rest of us to show them the way. A big part of growing up is the ability to think and care about someone besides yourself. Caring people have grown from selfish to selfless; “meminded” to “we-minded;” from give-me to “give-you.” The Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is a rule that helps us focus on our duty to care for others in a self-less and loving way regardless of the way they choose to treat us.
anything, you have nothing to lose. Your little gesture of kindness could mean a lot to the old lady. What about if one of your schoolmate has severe health problem and has to seek treatment in the hospital. You do not know him at all, but
be enough to help him. Now, if you show care and concern, what is your reason for doing it. Is it because of legal reason, religious reason, social reason, vocational reason or compassionate reason? If your main reason for showing care and concern is because of legal or vocational reason, then you are wrong, we should show care willingly, not because the laws says so or because our job needs to or because teacher so. . On the other hand if your main reason for showing concern is due to social or compassionate reason, keep it up. The world is lucky to have you around. We are all human beings and we show treat one another with respect. Show you care about others through kindness, caring, sharing and compas-
Should I care? Care and concern is an important quality in character education. All of us should practice care and concern. We should show care to others, In 2003 there were 34.8 million people worldwide living as especially to the people we refugees or displaced people know. Even if we do not know would you donate some sion. Live by the Golden Rule. the person, we can also show money to help him? Why not, Help others. Don't be selfish. concern. For example, if you you could just donate a little bit Don't be mean, cruel or see an old lady trying to cross of money, and if everyone else insensitive to other's feelings. the road, why not go and help showed care and concern, Be charitable. Tr ust me, her? It would not cost you Continued page 2 the "little bit of money" would
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AND ALSO showing care and concern won't do you any harm, it would just make you a better person.
How to Care? Concern for Others - Be kind, considerate and compassionate. Charity - Help people in need. ! Live by the Golden Rule - “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you� ! Consider all stakeholders
ate. ! Be thankful and express gratitude for what other students, teachers, volunteers and other school personnel do for you.
Youth
Gandhi's Act of Kindness As Gandhi stepped aboard a train one day, one of his sandals slipped off and landed on the track. As the train was moving, he was unable to retrieve it. So Gandhi calmly
Those who wish to predict a nation's future can be sure of getting it right if they take full account of the education and upbringing given to the young of that nation. *** when considering options, making decisions and taking action. ! Give time, possessions and personal involvement to help others without expecting rewards. ! Encourage fellow students and help and help those in need. ! See the potential in fellow students and challenge them to reach that potential. ! Lead others to become caring persons. ! See the needs of fellow students and find ways to meet them. ! Be willing to give fellow students, teachers and other school personnel a second chance. ! Be a leader in reaching out to meet the needs in the community. ! Be kind, loving and consider-
took off his other sandal and threw it back along the track close to the first sandal. When asked why he did it, Gandhi smiled and replied: The poor man who finds the sandals on the track will now have a pair that he can wear. Gandhi's example was cited as one of the simple, daily acts of kindness Cambodians could emulate as part of the Small Kindness Movement to encourage Cambodians to be caring and considerate. You might think what Gandhi was stupid, but in fact it is not. Gandhi knew that he couldn't get back the sandal, so what's the point in keeping the other one. So, by throwing out the sandals, Gandhi showed care and concern to someone he did not even know or seen before.
" I shall pass this way but once Any good that I can do Any kindness I can show To any human being Let me do it now Let me not defer nor neglect For I shall not pass this way again.� William Penn
Although education is undeniably important for the development of a country, it is impossible to achieve the expected results unless the education of the young is based upon the traditional values. *** When desires are presented as sweet foods and virtues as salty and bitter ones, which are the young likely to prefer? Yet it remains an obligation us to bring them up to be friends of virtue and enemies of indecency and immorality. *** Until we help them through education, the young are captives of their environment. T h e y w a n d e r a i m l e s s l y, intensely moved by their passions, but far from knowledge and reason. They will become truly valiant young representatives of the national thought and feeling provided their education integrates them with their past, and prepares them intelligently for the future.
*** Think of society as like a glass vessel, and of youth as the liquid poured into it which takes its shape and color from the v e s s e l. T h e e v i l - m i n d e d champions of regimentation invite the young to obedience to themselves rather than to the truth. Do such people never question themselves? And should they not also be obedient to the truth? *** The progress or decline of a nation depends on the spirit a n d c o n s c i o u s n e s s, t h e upbringing and education, given to its young. So, while nations that have brought their young up well are always ready for progress, it is impossible for those who have neglected their young to take even a single forward step. *** A young man is like a young tree in power and strength. He has the potential to be a H e r a c l i t u s, o v e r c o m i n g obstacles with a mind keen to enlighten the souls of others. He carries to the world the promise of harmonious order, provided that he is himself properly trained and educated.
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EDUCATION
The Challenge of Being Healthy What is Physical Health?
how a blind person or crippled person can compensate for Physical health is the overall the handicap and simply turn it condition of a living organism into a challenge. at a given time, the soundness Nutrition of the body, freedom from dis- Not only should the all the body ease or abnormality, and the parts work well and work condition of optimal well- together, they also need being. People want to function proper nutrition for energy and as designed, but environmen- to continue to operate effectal forces can attack the body tively. In general, humans and or it may have genetic mal- animals seem to be able to tell functions. The main concern in what foods their bodies need health is healing damage to function properly and to be caused by injuries and biologi- healthy. cal attacks. Unfortunately, there are foods Functioning as designed that can be harmful, but yet Each one of us was born with a fool the brain in saying they are body that is a highly complex good for you. At the extreme, mechanism. It is amazing that there are addictive drugs. But it operates as well as it does. there are also salty, fatty, and Good health is really defined sugary food that both humans as being able to function and animals love, but that can according to the way the body be harmful to the health and has been designed to func- nutritional needs of the being. tion. Exercise No one is perfect The human body was made to Unfortunately, no one is perfect be physically active. The heart and many people have needs to pump fast once in a defects in their bodies. Some while to keep its muscle tone. people have defects that can Your lungs need exercise to be life-threatening. function the way they were Fortunately, the body can com- made to function. Exercise pensate for defects and a per- and using the body is imporson may easily live a long life tant to maintaining your health. with a body that is only partially Sickness functioning. An example is
Germs, bacteria, molds, and viruses may attack parts of our bodies, trying to infiltrate and use the body as a home or source of food. Not only can they destroy our cells, but they often may release poisons that can harm our whole being. Cleanliness is one defense against disease. Also, the body creates internal defenses against specific bacteria and viruses. In fact, because the body builds up these defenses, there is a question whether being too clean is actually good for you, because you may then not develop the natural defenses needed to maintain your health. Poison Ingesting the wrong material can poison a person. Sometimes poisons are subtle parts of the environment, such as smog or drugs. Being aware of potential poisons is an important defense. Sometimes environmental poisoning is unavoidable, since you may not even realize it is happening to you. In many communities, people spread poisons on their lawns to kill insects and then let their children play on the lawn, often resulting in problems years down the road. Healing A major part of health concerns healing. After you have become sick or injured, your body will fight the disease and then attempt to heal the wounds. Although there are some drugs that can relieve pain, the major part of healing is natural. Protecting against further attacks or injury and being in good health helps the healing process. In conclusion Health is when your body functions as it is supposed to. You need nutrition and exercise to maintain your health. Your body defends against illness and disease, but you must use caution to avoid injury and poison. If you are healthy, you will heal quicker.
Challenging Problems English: Find three completely different words ending in "gry.� ***
Mathematics In a day, how many times will the hour hand and minutes hand cross over each other?
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Science: A helium-filled balloon is tied to the floor of a car that makes a sharp right turn. Does the balloon tilt while the turn is made? If so, which way? The windows are closed so there is no connection with the outside air. *** Answers of previous issue. English: Flying Fish *** Mathematics: Since neither person lies, tells the truth, and lies on three consecutive days. Therefore A is telling the truth when he says that he lies tomorrow. The only days on which someone tells the truth one day and lies the following day are Sunday and Wednesday. One says he will lie tomorrow and other says he lied yesterday so both says the truth. So the day is Sunday. This means A is Tweedledum and B is Tweedledee. *** Science: Electricity moves with pushing electrons like a traing at the speed of light (300000 km/sec), so if Phnom Penh is 210 km from Kampongsom, an electric signal would take only 210/300000 = 0.0007 seconds. *** You can give your answers with in 7 days. Rewards goes to; English: Sen Sedamaleak 10-E Science: Sao Ratanak 11-A Maths: Sivansak Tieng 8-A
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SCIENCE
How The Things Work
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Question and Answer hy do we laugh?
No one is really sure. Like many emotional responses scientists haven’t worked them out yet. Laughter is an especially difficult one as it can be linked to happiness, nervousness, being embarassed, or even disappointed. However scientists think it is a social signal. It can be used to relax people (muscles do relax throughout the body when we laugh), and it can also be used to exclude people by laughing at them. It may also be a way of demonstrating control - when the boss makes a joke everyone laughs. You may well think that the
answer is obvious - to jokes or at funny comments or situations. However, when one researcher recorded exactly when people laughed he found that this was not usually the case. We laugh, it seems, mainly at rather mundane comments and ordinary life events rather than jokes. Behavioural psychologists will argue that laughter is not quite the sophisticated conscious process that you might expect, but a primitive response to our environment. We can laugh for many reasons. Laughter may strengthen social bonds as it is an outward sign that we are feeling comfortable in our immediate envi-
ronment; sharing a joke is essentially a form of social bonding. Laughter is a natural form of relaxation and we all have felt 'weak' from laughing too hard. Laughing has the opposite effects on our body to the classic 'fight-or-flight' response. While laughter helps forms social networks it also excludes outsiders. We all have tend to laugh at the boss's jokes (even if they are not funny), so having the power to induce laughter may be a sign of authority. In a tense situation laughter may be a nervous reaction, a way to diffuse the potential threat of the confrontation - the nervous giggle. Another possible rea-
son for laughter is the derision and call of triumph of the winner in a battle; laughter may also be linked with power and aggression. There may be many reasons for a chuckle but no final 'punch line' in laughter research.
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CULTURE
Ebru Turkish Paper T
he art of marbling on paper, or 'ebru' in Turkish, is a traditional decorative form employing special methods. The word means 'like a cloud' or 'cloudy,'. According to the sources, the art of marbling was born in the city of Bukhara in Turkistan, finding its way to the Ottomans by way of Persia. In the West, 'ebru' is known as 'Turkish paper.'
erally rectangular tray is necessary for the practice of marbling. A kind of white gum obtained from the stem of the tragacanth plant is mixed in a bowl with water in specific proportions. Different substances, such as dried orchid tubers, flax or quince seeds and kerosene may be used instead of
tom and ensure that it floats on the surface. The paints of various colours prepared in this manner are then spread over the boza-like mixture described earlier which has been emptied into the tray. The paint clings to the surface in small pools, which are then mixed or spread by means of a
the tragacanth gum. The mixture is left to stand for up to 12 hours and stirred occasionally. The gum eventually dissolves, and the mixture comes to take on the consistency of boza, a thick drink made of fermented millet. Later on, the paint for the marbling is prepared in small cups. The paint to be used needs to be ground ver y finely, and should not be one of those vegetable or chemical paints that do not dissolve in water. After the paint has been dissolved in water in the little cups, two coffee spoonfuls of fresh cattle gall is added. The aim behind this procedure is to prevent the finely ground paint from sinking to the bot-
wooden stick, giving rise to surprising and fascinating designs. Specific designs can also be created according to the artist's wishes. The special paper laid over these designs is lifted to one side some 5-10 seconds later, in very much the same manner as turning the pages of a book, by holding it by two edges and being careful not to smear the paint. The paper is left to dry in a suitable place, the painted side f a c i n g upwards. In this way, designs with thousands of details and c o l o u r s
How Marbling is Done Marbling is a most enjoyable art form, although one requiring great patience. The first thing is to select suitable paper, as not all paper can be used. The paper needs to be hard-wearing and able to absorb the paint thoroughly. Masters of calligraphy in former times preferred to write on what was known as 'dressed' paper, which had had a mixture of cornstarch and eggwhite rubbed over its surface. Marbling practitioners, on the other hand, preferred raw, 'undressed' paper since the 'dressed' version did not absorb paint well. A large, wide, shallow and gen-
emerge. If the artist wishes to place writing or a flower motif between these designs, he employs another method. The writing or motif is drawn or scratched onto paper. A sharp implement is used to cut them out, and these are then fixed onto the marbling paper with a thin adhesive. The paper is then laid onto the paint in the tray as described above. After the marbling design on the paper has dried, the patterns that have been thinly glued onto the p a p e r a r e removed, leaving an empty space. This method was discovered by the calligraphy and marbling master Necmeddin Okyay (18831976), for which reason marbling produced by that method is known as 'Necmettin Marbling.' There are several other varieties of marbling, such as 'oversize,' 'combed' and 'flowered.'
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Answers of clever students
ENTERTAINMENT Officer training school
How did the Vikings send secret messages? By norse code!
What was Camelot? A place where people parked their camels!
Teacher: What's 2 and 2? Pupil: 4 Teacher: That's good. Pupil: Good?, that's perfect!
Te a c h e r : W h e r e i s y o u r homework? Pupil: I lost it fighting this kid who said you weren't the best teacher in the school
Why did the knight run around shouting for a tin opeder? He had a bee in his suit of armour! Teacher: Who can tell me where Hadrians Wall is? Pupil: I expect it's around Hadrian's garden miss! Why were the early days of history called the dark ages? Because there were so many knights! Teacher: Why does the statue of liberty stand in New York harbour? Pupil: Because it can't sit down!
Teacher: If 1+1=2 and 2+2=4, what is 4+4? Pupil: That's not fair! You answer the easy ones and leave us with the hard one! Teacher: How much is half of 8? Pupil: Up and down or across? Teacher: What do you mean? Pupil: Well, up and down makes a 3 or across the middle leaves a 0! Teacher: How did Columbus's men sleep on their ships? Pupil: With their eyes shut!
In this particular branch of the Army's officer training school, the instructor was returning a test. The students identified their work by the last four digits of their Social Security number. In the early hours of a morning, the instructor was calling the numbers. "Four-seven-seven-zero?" he asked. "Here," replied one half-awake lieutenant-to-be. Taking the paper, though, he realized he had mistakenly asked for the wrong paper. "Seven-zero-seven-five?" asked the instructor. "Here," repeated the student, gearing for trouble. "I thought you were four-sevenseven-zero, soldier," spoke the teacher. "That's right, sir," answered our hero. "I have a nick-number."
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The Forty Silver Ducat Hatchet One fine day Nasreddin decided to pay a visit to a neighboring city. As he was preparing to set out on his journey, his wife saw him locking up his hatchet in the wall closet. "Who are you hiding the hatchet from, m'lord?" she asked. "Well, If you must know," he began, "I'm hiding it from our cat," and finished. His wife was obviously surprised by his answer. "Uh, excuse me, m'lord...But do you mind telling me what our cat would want with your hatchet?" she asked. "My dear wife, please...Think, won't you? If our cat gets excited over a piece of liver that's only worth 2 silver ducats, then he would go crazy if he could get his hands on a hatchet worth 40," he sighed impatiently.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Elements
Can you find the hidden names of elements? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards. PHOSPHOROUS POTASSIUM
MAGNESIUM ALUMINIUM FLOURINE HYDROGEN CHLORINE NITROGEN SULPHUR
MERCURY LITHIUM SILICON CALCIUM HELIUM SODIUM CARBON
SILVER
COPPER OXYGEN BORON GOLD NEON ZINC ARGON
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SPORT
Do We Know The Rules of Football? Law 15 - Throw-in
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hen the whole of the ball passes over a touch-line, either on the ground or in the air, it shall be thrown in from the point where it crossed the line, in any direction, by a player of the team opposite to that of the player who last touched it. The thrower at the moment of delivering the ball must face the field of play and part of e a c h f o o t shall be either on the touchline or on the ground outside t h e touchline. The thrower shall use both hands and shall deliver the ball from behind and over his head. The ball shall be in play immediately it enters the field of play, but the thrower shall not again play the ball until it has been touched or played by another player. A goal shall not be scored direct from a throw-in.
Punishment: 1. If the ball is improperly thrown in the throw-in shall be taken by a player of the opposing team. 2. If the thrower plays the ball a second time before it has been touched or played by another player, an IFK shall be taken by a player of the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred.
Law 16 - Goal-kick
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hen the whole of the ball passes over the goal-line excluding that portion between the goalposts, either in the air or on the ground, having last been played by one of the attacking team, it shall be kicked direct into play beyond the penaltyarea from any point within the goal-area by a player of the defending team. A goalkeeper shall not receive the ball into his hands from a goalkick in order that he may thereafter kick it into play. If the ball is not kicked beyond the penaltyarea, i.e. direct into play, the kick shall be retaken. The kicker shall not play the ball a second time until it has touched or been played by another p l a y e r. A goal shall n o t b e s c o r e d direct from such a kick. Players of the team opposing that of the player taking the goal- kick shall remain outside the penalty-area until the ball has been kicked out of the penalty-area.
Law 17 - Corner-kick
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hen the whole of the ball passes over the goal-line, excluding the portion between the goalposts, either in the air or on the ground, having last been played by one of the defending team, a member of the attacking team shall take a corner-kick, i.e. the whole of the ball shall be placed within the quarter circle at the nearest corner-flagpost, which must not be moved, and it shall be kicked from that position. A goal may be scored direct from such a kick. Players of the team opposing that of the player taking the cornerkick shall not approach within 10 yards of the ball until it is in play, i.e. it has traveled the distan ce of its own circu mfere nce, n o r shall t h e kicker play t h e ball a second time until it has been touched or played by another player.
Punishment: Punishment: If a player taking a goal-kick plays the ball a second time after it has passed beyond the penalty-area, but before it has touched or been played by another player, an IFK shall be awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred.
1. If the player who takes the kick plays the ball a second time before it has been touched or played by another player, the referee shall award an IFK to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred. 2. For any other infringement the kick shall be retaken.
Fair Play Play by the rules.
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ever argue with a referee or assistant referee. If you disagree, you have a captain, coach or manager approach the official on your behalf. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in soccer. Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will you. Be a good sport, recognise all good players whether they are part of your team or the opposition. Treat all participants in soccer as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of other competitors. Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no game. Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.