Friday 10 May 2013

A Poster That Can Only Be Seen By Kids!



A poster has been designed where only kids can see a message by a Spanish charity.
Have you kids ever wished that something was made where only you can see it and not your parents? Well a Spanish charity has made a unique poster where only kids can see a ‘secret’ message. This secret message shows a helpline number which kids can use to call for any advice or help that they need.
The poster has been designed as part of a campaign by a company called the ‘Anar Foundation’, in an effort to tackle child abuse. So the Spanish charity decided that it would be a good idea to produce a poster which only children can fully see. The idea is that the kids could see a helpline number so they could call for help if they needed it without adults seeing the same message.
The clever poster uses a technique called ‘Lenticular Printing’, which means that if you look at the product at a different angle, it shows a different image. In this case if you are a child (small) you can see the helpline number, however an adult wouldn’t be able to see the same image as they are taller. If you are taller then you are looking at a different angle than somebody who is smaller.
Lenticular Printing is not only used to project different images depending on the angle of which somebody is looking but it is also used to create 3D effects and make certain things look animated.


Record Breaking Rollercoaster


Alton Towers has spent 18 million pounds on the world’s biggest roller coaster with the most loops!

The roller coaster is the size of 10 football pitches and it took 8 months to build. This one of a kind roller coaster will be open on the 23rd of May 2013 and they have called the ride at Alton Towers the Smiler. The maximum speed of this coaster is 85 kph (over 50 mph) and if you ride on it, it will take 165 seconds which is nearly 3 minutes!




Thursday 9 May 2013

Justin Bieber Sued For Copyright

Have you heard the song: Somebody to Love by Justin Bieber? Well…
Two musicians claim, the famous Justin Bieber ‘stole’ the song: Somebody to Love. In return Bieber is being sued.


Mareio Overton and Devin Copeland say a track they wrote, with the exact same name, has a number of similarities to Justin's hit. According to the pair, the music scouts presented their song to Bieber's mentor Usher a year before Bieber's song came out. One of the main reasons of the sue is… Overton and Copeland aren't credited as writers on the single.

Since Somebody to Love was released in 2010, it has reached number 33 in the UK singles chart.
(Nobody has heard a comment from Bieber’s or Usher's lawyers, but if they do, look out for more).

Summer Ideas.

Things To Do In Summer!


1. Make your own ice lollies!
This is great fun and awesome for hot days.
you can either use actual ice lolly makers or just use a small empty juice carton and wooden lolly stick. Top up the mould with any fruit juice you want, lemonade will make it fizzy too! My pouring sections and freezing them one at a time with different drinks will make a rainbow effect!

2. Camp out!
Whether in your back garden or at a camping site its great to camp out! Here's a checklist of things to remember:
-Sleeping Bag
-Pillow
-Sleeping Mat
-Fold up Chairs
-Torch
-Portable Stove/BBQ
-FOOD!

3. Go Swimming!
This is good to do outside or at a swimming baths. Go with your mates and have fun! If you don't have access to a pool near you using a hose or sprinklers on the back lawn is also so much fun. Or how about a water fight?

4. Bike Ride!
First plot the route you want to take! Remember to use the provided lanes! Get a group of family or friends to go with you, you could even take a picnic! Before you go make sure your lights are working and that your tyres have been pumped fully up!


Tuesday 7 May 2013

New Xbox Console

Microsoft are going to  unveil their latest invention the newest and best Xbox console in May 21.

They sent out the invitations on Wednesday at the unveiling event, hinting that they will show off a new console.

In a blog post Microsoft said "We are thrilled to have unveiled  our new console to everyone."

It has been 7 years since they last brought out their Xbox 360.

The unveiling will be a month before the Electronic Expo in LA, the gaming industry, where experts and fans can check out next generations of consoles.

The latest console the Xbox will face competition with Sony's PlayStation 4. The company has announced that it will be in the shops in some countries by Christmas.

 The latest Xbox 360 is the most biggest console on the market with 76 million users.

Gaming websites are speculating about what the next console has to offer.Microsoft are keeping tight-lipped.



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