MUSIQ in the DR

I'm sure this isn't the exact type of music played in the DR back when the book took place but i hope this could help give an idea to what kind of music was played back in the mid-1900s in the Dom. Republic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m1KAkf9baI

recipes

If anyone is looking for recipes, here's a site that has a lot of traditional DR foods.

http://www.dominicancooking.com/dominican-recipes/

I would like your opinion

If you lived in the DR in the 1960's and was apart of the revolution what survival tips would you like to know? The newspaper article I'm doing is kinda like a how to survive... and was wondering what you think would be practical. Thanks!

Rebuilding the Colussus of Rhodes

In November 2008, it was announced that the Colossus of Rhodes was to be rebuilt. According to Dr. Dimitris Koutoulas, who is heading the project in Greece, rather than reproducing the original Colossus, the new structure will be a, "highly, highly innovative light structure, one that will stand between 60 and 100 metres tall so that people can physically enter it." The project is expected to cost up to €200m which will be provided by international donors and the German artist Gert Hof. The new Colossus will adorn an outer pier in the harbour area of Rhodes, where it will be visible to passing ships. Koutoulas said, "Although we are still at the drawing board stage, Gert Hof's plan is to make it the world's largest light installation, a structure that has never before been seen in any place of the world."

the DR now

Shelley- I would find favorite foods, festivals and vacation spots in the DR really interesting.

Baseball in the DR

I've been watching the Little League World Series for a couple of weeks now, and during an international game the announcer mentioned the DR having some of the best players in the world at one time. I think I'm going to write an article about the DR being a huge baseball power back in the day. I'm probably going to write it the article set in the 60's as if there were a recent game, but writing in modern time would be cool since I could talk about there fall from the top. Ideas?

It is easier to do this project if you think about what you would want to read about in a newspaper. If you are doing it in the 1960's then try to imagine how life was in the Dominican Republic during that time. I am writing on current events occurring now in the DR. Is there anything anyone is interested in learning about, in the DR?

ideas

I found it helpful to look over the chapters in the book that took place in 1960. They mentioned a few things that you could include in your newspaper.

Movie Reviews!

Does anyone have any ideas for a movie review?

p.s. I'm doing my newspaper on the revolution in 1960's. So something around that time would be good.

Newspaper Article Ideas

If you brainstormed some great article ideas that you AREN'T using, or that you are using but are willing to share, post them here.

REMEMBER - your newspaper is due on WEDNESDAY

Morgan A.

I'm excited for this year!!! Also, Morgan has exciting news to tell you all but I don't want to spoil it for her so I'll let her tell you first.

Cars in the D.R.

Does anyone know which cars were mentioned in In The Time Of The Butterflies? I know that enrique had a Jeep and a nice ford that he would always drive to the yellow house, but im making sure there are no others so that i can write an article about Cars in the D.R.

Anarchist Cookbook

Hey, I was wondering if any of you know if its legal to have information on bomb making. Is that something that the Patriot Act outlawed? Will I get in trouble for looking for information on this?

Welcome to English IV!

I'm excited about the fun we'll have this year learning about literature, writing and ourselves!