Minecraft

By Vincent

      Minecraft is a wonderfully coded, very addicting multiplayer/single player game. Everything is made of blocks, too. This will tell you about the aspects, items, and more about the game.

GOALS:

There are two game modes, two of them having the same objective. Survival Mode is when the goal is to survive, mine for ores, and gather resources. To finish/win the game you must find and restore a portal to The End and defeat the Ender Dragon. In Creative Mode, you have infinite resources and the ability to fly. You cannot die except from falling off the bottom of the map. People often use this to build huge structures and experiment with items that would otherwise be impossible to obtain in survival mode.

WORLD TYPES:
There are three world types: Normal, Superflat, and Large Biomes. Normal is the normal world, with caves, ores, hills, and forest. Superflat is a world when there are three layers of dirt and then bedrock, which is indestructible, except in creative mode. There are no caves, ores, or hills that spawn. The only things that spawn are animals, monsters, and villages. Large Biomes is when there are larger world parts. For example, a normal sized Hills Biome in a Large Biomes world type is about twice the size of a regular Hills Biome.

MOBS:
The term "mob" refers to any living creature in the game. The current mobs in the game are Chickens, Ocelots (cats,) Dogs, Pigs, Sheep, Cows, Villagers, Squid, Snow Golems, Iron Golems, Ghasts, Silverfish, Slimes, Magma Cubes, Spiders, Cave Spiders, Blazes, Creepers, Zombies, Skeleton, Zombie Pigmen, and Endermen.

ITEMS:
There are also a large amount of items. They are:

Materials:
Apples, Gunpowder, Feathers, Wheat, String, etc.

Mining:
Coal, Iron, Gold, Redstone, Lapis Lazuli, Diamonds, Cobblestone, etc.

Tools:
Sword (Fighting,) Shovel (Digging,) Pickaxe (Mining,) Axe (Wood,) and Hoe (Plowing for Farmland.)
These tools can be made of wood, stone, iron, gold, or even diamond, which is very hard to get. Wooden tools are the worst, and diamond tools are the best. The most common tools are stone and iron tools, as these resources are not that hard to obtain. Bows are also used for fighting and shoot arrows, which are made with flint, sticks, and feathers. Bows require string and sticks to make.

ARMOR:
Armor is a wearable item that protects the player and decreases any damage that the player takes. There are four types of armor that you can make: Helmets, Chestplates, Leggings/Pants, and Boots. These can be made of leather, chain-mail, iron, gold, or diamond.

ENCHANTING:
The items you can enchant in Minecraft are: Picks, Shovels, Axes, Swords, Bows, and Armor. You cannot enchant blocks or food.

FARMING:
Farming is a way to get food and resources with an unlimited supply in Minecraft. For example, Wheat farming is a way to get as much wheat as you want, but you have to wait for the wheat to grow. You can also use bone meal, which will grow the wheat instantly. Wheat can be used to make bread, cake, and cookies and is an item. Other Farm-able Items Include: Mobs, Nether Warts, Cocoa Beans, Cacti, Sugar Canes, Pumpkins, Melons, Doors, Vines, and Trees.

BLOCKS:
There are so many blocks in the game that I cannot list them all in text, but here are some. Indestructible blocks cannot be broken, only in creative mode. These include Portal, End Portal Frame, and Bedrock. Below are all the blocks in a picture:  

 As you can see, there are a lot of blocks. Also the 1.4.2 update came out on Oct. 25, 2012, which added new blocks, such as Anvils, Beacons, and Item Frames. There will also be new Mobs: The Witch, The Wither, The Wither Skeleton, and The Bat. In the next update, there will probably be even more!
Because of all the fun and things possible in Minecraft, I give it a 10/10!

Here comes the boom
 BY: LIBNI G.

      Last weekend my friends and I decided to go see  here comes the boom and I thought that that movie was pretty cool it was very funny it did have some sad parts but not that sad so that you cry your heart out but it also is kind of an inspiring film that teaches us that all thing are possible. Now over all I give this film  4  1/2 out of 5 stars .

HALLOWEEN HAUNT

By: Lauren A.,Ciera
                                                          HALLOWEEN HAUNT

            Halloween Haunt is a place where you go to have fun. People say it is scary  and some people think it isn't. We think that you shouldn't go to Halloween Haunt if you get scared easily, but if you don't you should really go if should be fun.They have mazes, scary zones, and creep rides. It is a fun family and friend event. It fun by day and frights by night. You should try a show the side show freaks and pop culture. One of the scariest mazes is Carnevil , its a 3D maze with pop outs and a whole lot of cotton candy and clowns dun dun dun !!!  Don't go in if your afraid  of clowns.One of the not so scary mazes is Toy Factory

                                                   

The Script Review

5 out of 5 By:Andy Schultheis

This week I am writing about The Script. They were a small Irish pop rock band from Dublin. There is Danny O'Donoghue, lead singer, Mark Sheehan, and Glen Power. They have many big hits like "Nothing" (from  "Faith and Science") and "The Man Who Can't Be Moved"(The album "The Script"). They have had many big interviews, like on the Pulse.(a national radio station) They were one of the slowest bands to progress there way to the top 100. They are one of my favorite bands because they  are different, in a good way. Since, they are Irish they use words like "pub".

Red Robin

Red Robin

By: Timothy Kwon, Sean Sananikone

4 1/2 / 5

     Red Robin is a restaurant that sells burgers. They also sell for the main course: ribs, chicken tenders, sandwiches, onion rings, seafood, etc. For beverages they sell: smoothies, shakes, malts, sodas, and water with or without lemon. For appetizers they have: wings, a hummus plate, chips and salsa, chicken and fries, etc. For the dessert they sell: a mint brownie shake, apple pie bites, a hot fudge sundae, and a mountain high mudd pie and other cakes. For the kid's menu they have: chicken fingers, a grilled cheese sandwich, a cheese quesadilla, spaghetti, grilled chicken on stick, corn dogs, mac and cheese, a hamburger and a pizza. They also have salads, and soups. Overall we recommend going here to eat.

Reviewing the Maker

Reviewing the Maker

By Riley Ryan

5 / 5 Stars

            I am reviewing the one and only AdVENTURE Digital Journalism blog. This blog is amazing with its creativity,  content and great detailed descriptions. Here you can find movie, restaurant and other types of reviews. There are many other sections of the blog including sports news, feature news-worthy content, puzzles, funny videos, pictures, and what's going on around our Herman Intermediate campus. The content of the articles that these workers of the blog post is amazing, and I am shocked about what is going on in the world. I read articles about giant blobs in the ocean, amazing sports wins, new movies and new video games. These articles included detailed explanations of what is being written about and why it is important to the world.  These articles are amazing, I would recommend these articles to anyone!

Minecraft Pocket Edition Review

 

Minecraft Pocket Edition

4.5/5 stars

By Dylan Jones

      Many of you have heard of Minecraft, a game that was created by Markus "Notch" Perrson. Well do you want to play Minecraft on the go. Well The Minecraft Pocket Edition is what the app for that. The game is available on both iPhones and Androids and can be played anywhere: Home, hotels, car trips, almost anywhere. The game costs $2.99 in the App store or Android market. I like this game because it allows me to play Minecraft whenever I have my iPod. I give this app a 5/5 stars.

Red Lobster

               Red Lobster

                   By: Brianna Paolini

At Red Lobster they have this tank of lobsters and when people ask for lobsters they take the lobsters from there. When you are waiting they give you a buzzer and when the buzzer rings they seat you at a table. When the waiter comes and she or he asks in there nice voice what you what to eat. I like there food because you can see where it comes from (if it is the lobster).There deserts are so good my favorite is the chocolate putting that has the gummy worm in it. So I give red lobster a three out of five.   

Jelly Belly

                Jelly Belly

                                                                  By: Brianna Paolini

Jelly belly has a lot of variety of jelly beans. My favorite kind of jelly beans are the watermelon flavored. I like jelly belly because they have some little packages that have most of the jelly beans in it. They also have sour jelly beans but they are in separate package. When you are leaving they have a TV that shows you the jelly belly factory and how they package the jelly beans. So I give jelly belly a five out of five.        

Sizzler

Sizzler

By: Henry Lam

          Sizzler is a great steak place. You first order your food and then find a table to sit at. While you wait, you can make a salad at the salad bar and choose you own soup. You can also get an appetizer at the appetizer bar. They have many choices of food you can choose from, like steak and shrimp, steak, unlimited shrimp, and a lot more. You can choose how cooked you want your meat to be. Personally I think this is a great place to eat at with your family and I really enjoyed coming here. I would rate this place 5/5 stars.

Mama Petrillo's Pizza Review

Mama Petrillo’s Pizza

4.5/5 stars

By Dylan Jones

          This is a good pizza place in Temple City. What's special about it is that it "takes you back in time".It is good because their pizza. They take their time to make pizza that you can come back for. They also have a take-out option. I like this place because it’s close to my grandmother’s house. I rate it 5/5 stars.

Carl's Junior Review

Carl’s Junior

3/5 stars

By Dylan Jones

          Carl’s Jr. is a fast food place. And there are many fast foods places. But Carl’s Jr. is different. It is not somewhere I go because they don’t listen to me when I order something. Also, they make fries that are not good. This place is below mediocre. I would only go here if there was nothing else to eat. I give it a 1/5 stars.

Sweet Tomato's

        Sweet Tomato’s

                                                                  By: Brianna Paolini

At Sweet Tomato’s they have all the food laid out. So you can choose what you want. I like Sweet Tomato’s because their food is always warm. They also have cups that are different colors so you know if you can have soda or not. Their food tastes so good my favorite food there is the bread and if you put the whipped butter on the bread it will taste like the best thing you have ever eaten. So I give Sweet Tomato's a five out of five.         

Angelo’s Italian Restaurant Review

Angelo’s Italian Restaurant Review

4/5 stars

By Dylan Jones

            This is an Italian restaurant in San Jose that is a pizza place. Even though there are many pizza places, this one stands out because of its taste. This “hole-in-the-wall” has pizza, garlic bread, and other Italian foods. I rate this place 4.5/5 stars.

Outback Steak House

Outback Steak House

By: Henry Lam

Outback steak house has a lot of steaks to choose from. Their steaks are tender and juicy. You can choose how cooked your steak can be like medium rare. Not only do they have steak, but they also have mashed potatoes, salad, and a lot more things. I have eaten here many times before and I really liked it. You can order online or on the phone and then come over there and pick up your food. I would rate this place 5/5 star because I’ve eating here for a long time now and I still love the outback. 

Olive Garden

            Olive Garden

                                                       By: Brianna Paolini

 

The Olive Garden is a great place. The first time I went I had a lot of stuff I had to share with my sister. Their bread sticks are so good I could have eaten the bread sticks all day but I didn’t. When our food came I tried the ravioli it was so but if you add so cheese it is the best. So I rate the olive garden a five out of a five.     

I Hop

          I Hop

                                                      By: Brianna Paolini

I Hop is a restaurant that has awesome breakfast. The pancakes are so good they taste like a piece of heaven. My favorite breakfast is the pancakes with strawberries. For a drink I like their hot chocolate. If you are going to I Hop for breakfast you should get their pancakes and hot chocolate. So I rate I Hop a five stars.