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2011-12-06T18:58:00.002-05:00

Anime Ao no Exorcist summary

2011-09-21T17:49:00.001-05:00

Humans live in the world of Assiah, demons in Gehenna. The two dimensions are not meant to interfere with each other, but demons still possess creatures in Assiah in spite of this. The humans who can fight these demons are known as exorcists. Rin Okumura is a boy who bears the curse of being Satan's illegitimate son. His foster father sacrificed himself to save him from demons. To avenge his foster father's death as well as to prove himself, Rin decides to follow the path of an exorcist. this is a really good anime to watch if you is bored and dont have anything to do in your spare time

Anime Katanagatari summary

2011-09-21T17:48:00.000-05:00

This story takes place in the Edo era where Yasuri Shichika is the seventh head of the Kyotou school of Japanese sword martial arts living in Fushou Island with his sister Nanami. With the order from a female samurai general Togame, he sets out for a trip to collect the twelve treasured swords created by a legendary swordsmith Shikizaki Kiki.

Anime Boku Ha Tomodachi Ga Sukunai summary

2011-09-21T17:46:00.000-05:00

Hasegawa Kodaka has transferred schools, and he's having a hard time making friends. It doesn't help that his blond hair tends to make people think he's a delinquent. One day, he runs into his bad-tempered solitary classmate Yozora while she's talking animatedly to her imaginary friend Tomo. Realizing that neither of them have any actual friends, they decide that the best way to alter this situation is to form a club and start recruiting. That is how "Rinjinbu" was formed, a club specifically designed for people who don't have very many friends. As other lonely classmates slowly join their little club, they'll try to learn how to build friendships through cooking together, playing games, and other group activities. But will this group of relationship-challenged misfits really be able to get along?

Anime Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal summary

2011-09-21T17:45:00.000-05:00

The story takes place in the distant future and focuses on a boy named Yuma Tsukumo, the number one bad boy at his school. Something unexpected happens when Ryoga challenges him to a Duel as the mysterious ghost of Astral appears before them, a new legend begins

Anime Fairy Tail summary

2011-09-21T17:44:00.000-05:00

Lucy is a 16-year-old girl, who wants to be a full-fledged mage. One day when visiting Harujion Town, she meets Natsu, a young man who gets sick easily by any type of transportation. But Natsu isnt just any ordinary kid, he's a member of one of the world's most infamous mage guilds: Fairy Tail.Lucy is a 17-year-old girl, who wants to join a mage guild to become a full-fledged mage. One day, Natsu, a young man who is looking for the salamander and his talking cat Happy meets Lucy and help her get out of a sticky situation. That’s when she find out that Natsu not only is a mage, but is also a member of one of the world’s most infamous mage guilds…Fairy Tail.Lucy is a teenage girl who wants to become a full-fledged mage. One day when visiting Harujion Town, she meets Natsu, a young man who gets sick easily by any type of transportation. But Natsu isnt just any ordinary kid, he's a member of one of the world's most infamous mage guilds: Fairy Tail.

Favorite Book Series

2011-08-27T14:48:00.003-05:00

I have always engoyed reading the Nancy Drew books because Nancy, the main character, is a strong, beautiful, independant woman, who is very smart and not afraid to step outside of her comfort zone to help those around her. She will risk her life to solve a mystery not because it involves friends or family, just because she it is what she loves to do. Reading these books forces me to think outside of the box in order to solve the mystery before the end of the book. I always feel like my brain is being worked, and I love knowing that at any second something could happen that will totally change the outcome. I hope that Carolyn Keene, the author of this series, continues to write great mystery novels for people to enjoy through many generations.

short of the life

2011-05-08T13:13:00.001-05:00

Life is short. Live it now. And live it with all your strength and passion now. Don’t keep it in reserve against a day you might not have. While the ember is still lit, fan it to flame. Be bold about it, even if your circumstances mean all you have is to love boldly and laugh boldly. Because now is all we have, and these dreams won’t chase themselves.

untouchable

2011-04-01T15:50:00.001-05:00

I thought I was untouchable or I hoped I so hoped
I said I wasn't gonna let you hurt me again I was so wrong
You got so close only to tear me down
Look at me now the girl so cold and blocking everyone out
Never showing a fear or a tear now sitting letting tears stream down
Her face scared why did I let you move so close
Going back to her old ways she walks alone and cold not letting anyone get near her
Writing poems songs drawing anything to get you out
She walks alone and scared you hurt her so
You killed the tender, sweet, loving girl inside you killed her
She walks thinking of everything you did you hurt her so
Scared to say a word she bites her tongue feeling the blood fill her mouth

I have to
As these tears flow
I can see only the knife and the window
It hurts me and I can't stand it anymore I just wanna end it
All I wanna do is die
I never did anything to deserve this but here it is
I have to try to stay alive but I can't I need to die that is what my heart says
I have to live but I can't mess up anyone elses life I have to die I have to end it
I have to die
I have to end it all

So deep
Crimson tears wound so deep
Her eyes so red the pain surely shows
Her fear is there and her life is lost
Her memory is unkown
know no one remembers her
Or her death
A lost love it hurt her so
He broke her heart
So she killed herself
A simple cut turned into a hobby
A simple break up turned into a murder

murdeerer-a naruto poem

2011-04-01T15:48:00.004-05:00

Did you ever stop to think about the minds of the murderers?

They guilt that they experience when they were life plunderers?

How they must feel all the time, all alone

Wasting away becoming just skin and bone?

They have done a great deed from which isn't forgiven

Die at the chair or shamed at it for liven'?

Hated by all, rejected as well

Their death dates come soon like a toll of a bell

The pain that they feel inside as everyone jeers

As they hand from the gallows as everyone cheers

The tears that they spill from the pain that they're given

The madness inside of them has them driven

Have they ever said to you to just kill them now?

You beat them and at your feet they plead and bow

The remorse they feel is like none other

They cry for the forgiveness of their mother

We hate them, despise them, and treat them as dirt

With all the torture it makes them alert

Of suicide and leaving this cold world

And leaving their penance in which they've been hurled

They've killed before, why not again?

Strangle themselves so you will not win

They're dead inside and seem not to care

And you frown and growl, yell and glare

You want them to die, to pay the price

You control their life, like rolling the dice

They seem to sit and wait for their penance in vain

Feeling all the excruciating mental pain

The hate that they feel is just unreal

Their sentence isn't as bad as the guilt that they feel

They walk away, pained gaze focused down

As they head to prison sentenced by the town

Have you ever killed a man?

Got scared and ran?

Felt the guilt and pain?

While you were still sane?

Compassion to them is very rare

No one is ever dealt with fair

So go on and sentence this guilt ridden man

His pain will have ended, and yours has began

dead house-a naruto poem

2011-04-01T15:48:00.003-05:00

Dark, deep, cold haunted places

Forgotten horrors, bony faces

Corpses n' blood, calling breezes

Mangled bones, choking wheezes

Creaking, crawling, howls and cries

Ghosts, skeletons, everything dies

Blood stains, burns, fabric torn

Every room looks forlorn

Gloomy and depressing this dark house stands

The broken wood, splinters reaching out like hands

It needs repairs and gleeful fixes

Furniture, flowers and colorful mixes

This house is not a house but a broken soul

Whose happy life has taken a terrible toll

No one there to help or reach out

Wandering lonely, out n' about

People pass on by without a care

No one helps or even stops to stare

This house will break down soon

Collapsing under the light of the moon

It crashes and crumbles

Creaks and rumbles

The soul is in pieces, cold and dead

This was what was always in dread

Too fragile, too weak, to stay upright

Others to afraid to shed their light

Memory of the fallen rack there minds

The remembrance of death really binds

Help was scarce and left alone

Now all that's left is skin and bone

So many souls break down and die

Because the others were way to shy

Fallen souls lay unmoving

Death and pain, lay proving

We cannot be alone to despair

And finally go beyond repair

A broken soul, a broken house

Whose cries were as loud as a mouse

No one to hear and no one to care

Now the guilty has pain to bear

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2011-03-17T16:09:00.003-05:00

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My Favorite Movie

2011-02-15T16:29:00.003-05:00

Today, I'm going to talk about my favorite movie. My favorite movie is "Friday". That movie is so funny and enjoyable to me. I watch that movie every weekend after school or over my familys house with my cousins. Also I know every word in the movie. The characters in the movie love arging with each other and that is funny. They say a lot of bad words in there to but its alright to me. I hope they make some more parts, than the three they have already.

2011-02-14T12:08:00.002-05:00

Yesterday the grammys were on.And it was kind've boring,because it was like a encore of the same from last year awards in music.The same albums,the same old songs,same performances,I was sleepy,but i had to listen to my ipod between cermercials.And that justin bieber and Usher performance was lame.And the grammys was like a kids choice awards but with just music.

Which decisions I make today will affect me for my entire life?

2011-01-07T17:38:00.001-05:00

The decisions that I make today that will affect me for my entire life is when it comes down to accepting people in your life you have to choose the right people because if you choose the wrong ones then you will get in trouble with others for example, the law. If you keep hanging out with gangsters and thugs then, you will have to face the action that goes with your choice. Other decisions that affect your entire life is that dropping out of college. When you drop out of school, it is very to get back into school especially young adults/adults because there is a long line to get back into school. the decisions I make is to go to a different school or stay at my current school, see I love my school, I really love it, everything about it. So your probably saying then go stay here, but should I?, that’s the answer I keeping asking myself. I mean I cant just make new friends, but I don't know what I really want, maybe I'm just scared of the future and where it might take me. And yes A school can make a difference in your life. My gut feeling says I should(or at least I think), but something is bothering me, I just don’t know what, so at he moment im stuck on thinking about making decisions, after all there will always be trail and errors. So I will wait till that time comes to finally figure out the reasons.

my last breath lyrics

2011-01-04T17:11:00.000-05:00

hold on to me love

you know i can't stay long

all i wanted to say was i love you

and i'm not afraid

can you hear me?

can you feel me in your arms?

holding my last breath

save inside myself

are all my thoughts of you

sweet raptured light, it ends here tonight

i'll miss the winter

a world of fragile things

look for me in the white forest hiding in a hollow tree(come find me)

i know you hear me

i can taste it in your tears

holding my last breath

save inside myself

are all my thoughts of you

sweet raptured light it ends here tonight

closing your eyes to dissapear

you pray your dreams will leave you here

but still you wake and know the truth

no one's there

say goodnight

don't be afraid

calling me, calling me as you fade to black

(say goodnight) holding my last breath

(don't be afraid) safe inside myself (calling me)

(holding me) are all my thoughts of you

sweet raptured light it ends here tonight

2nd chorus(fade)

i love you

2011-01-04T17:10:00.000-05:00

hi guys i not good at this so live with it! guy i love you some much can even say how much! i know you some of you guys are going throw a hard time so this is for you. i know i may not be that sunny but i can be there for the hard times like the moon. you can look at my stars and my sky and no i well all was be there for you even if i am not out. just no i am helping some one else :). if you need me tell me dont hold it in plz tell me even if i cant help i can listen. know i am all ways here for you! i love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dont leave!

2011-01-04T16:58:00.003-05:00

i ask you not to leave and you left why can i ask why? i thought you were different but your just the same. WHY?! i trusted you i opened my heart and what do you do you tell ever one. you broke me and i thought i could trusted for once and you........you just leave. WHAT THE HELL?! why why? i ask over and over again but i dont get a answer. my hearts broken you happy but i do not want you to leave . what can i do? tell me plz. i beg.

idk y i writing this i felt like it

2011-01-04T16:58:00.001-05:00

have you ever been in love? I dont know if i have. this is for the friends that have been. love is fragile not heard so be gentle o it. if you have found some one then hold on to it, if you have lost them then get your but in gear. (like me :P)

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (a lot) so if you need help ask me. i am here for you. i want to help people to find there love but if you need me for some one to talk to about some thing then i here for that to. :) i love so many people and it hurts to see them in pain. i dont want you guys to be me heart broken. so girl dont go gaga for the guys and guy BRAKE MY FRIENDS HEART AND THERE GOES YOUR FACE GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WATCHING YOU! lol love you guys.

chapter 2:

2010-12-17T16:52:00.002-05:00

continuation of naruto crossover with rosario vampire

Naruto was on on the bus on his way to Youkai Academy. He noted that there was another boy in the back of the bus. He could clearly smell that he was human. Naruto has been around humans long enough to tell. He doesn't care though. As long as he doesn't get in his way he'll be find. He has been searching a lot of places to find a way to enter the tunnel. He was surprised however when he ran into one of the three dark lords. Yes Naruto knew who all three of them are, but he didn't think one would be a bus driver. He didn't speak of it thought, because he didn't know if the bus driver was violent.

" You know guys. Youkai Academy can be a scary place. " He smirked, while his eyes glowed behind the shades. He knew that the blond haired kid could handle himself, but would the brown haired kid chicken out?

" Eh, I seen scarier things. " Naruto replied. It's true he has. Doing missions for years works up the experience, like tons of blood and outright killing made him a bit more serious, but not much.

" How bad could it be? " Tsukune asked. He had failed the high school exams at fire, but some creepy guy that looks like a priest, came and put a letter in his mail box. That's when they noticed that they just left a tunnel and went to the so called, ' darker side '. What confused Tsukune was that it was sunny on the other.

" Okay then. Good luck then. Don't tell anyone about your identities too soon, you hear. " The bus driver laughed and drove off. Leaving two scared and confused teens. Naruto started walking.

" Hey! Wait up!" Yelled Tsukune as he ran up to Naruto. " What's your name? Mines Tsukune Aono. " He said holding his hand out.

" Naruto Uzamaki. " Ignoring the gesture. Naruto decided to use his last name to honor at least his birth mom. He really wanted to get away from him and find Moka. He needed to talk to see and talk to her.

" Um, does this school look different from the others? " As he was walking Tsukune noticed lots of tombstones and some kind of pond made with what looked like to be blood. " That doesn't look legal. " Naruto was about respond when he heard tires running.

" Look out! " A girl with pink hair and green eyes was riding a bike towards them. Tsukune moved out of the way because he noticed her earlier, but Naruto wasn't so lucky. Crash!

Moka groaned and tried to say sorry. She had forgotten to get any breakfast that morning so she was anemic and was getting dizzy. She felt that she was being lifted up bridal style by someone. She jumped up then looked up and what she saw made her blush.

" Nii-San! " She hugged him while Naruto laughed. He knew it was Moka because she looked just like her Mother ( if her hair is pick then my bad ) and was wearing a Rosario. " How have you been? " That's when she noticed that he was bleeding from a cut on his forehead. " Your bleeding! Let me help! " At the same time Naruto thought it was weird for him to bleed. His healing factor heals him so fast it doesn't come out. She took out a rag and was gonna clean it when she smelt him.

When she was a child, she would occasionally feed on her brother because she wanted to know her future mate's flavor. When tasting it she would taste power in every blood cell and it was exotic instead of the same boring flavor she occasionally had.

" It smells as good as ever." She whispered and she rubbed her cheeks against his neck. Naruto sighed knowing what was was coming next. Moka bit into him and tasted.

Good wasn't the word that she described his blood. She thought it tasted ten times better then before. Just like before the power was in there, but it was mixed with something else. She knew that she was tasting some ramen in though.

" Ah! You just sucked his blood! " Tsukune yelled. He wasn't really freaked out when he saw her. Of course she was beautiful to him, but when she said Nii-San he decided to give them some privacy because it was like some reunion and take a quick look around. When he came back upon the scene of her sucking his blood and he wasn't doing anything.

" Oh, that! You see I'm a vampire. You don't hate vampires do you?" Moka asked innocently. Though she was afraid of losing a possible friend.

" Nothing personal, but doesn't vampires kill people! " With that Tsukune ran down the road with a tail between his legs. Naruto glared at the back at his head and Moka looked down dejectedly. She blushed when Naruto lifted her chin up.

" Don't worry about him Moka-Chan. How about we talk about your time in the outside world. " Moka smiled knowing he stilled care for her.

Before they arrived at school Moka told Naruto about her seven years in the world. Naruto smile was wiped off his face when he heard of everything that happened to her. He didn't she would be the type that hated humans like that. Naruto imagined she would have blown if she found out the guy was a human. A annoying one at that. They had gotten separated during the entrance ceremony so Naruto decided to meet her later.

Right now he was in class whose teacher is Nekonome who was blond hair which appears to have two ears in it. Naruto figured she was excited because of the tail wagging behind her as if she was a happy dog.

" Hello class! My name is Shizuka Nekonome and I'll be your first period teacher. Alright I am su- " She was interrupted when the door opened up by a familiar pink haired girl.

" Sorry I'm late sensie, but I got lost during the ceremony. " There was talking all over class. Some that Naruto wish he didn't hear.

" She's so hot! "

" Will you marry me! "

" Please be my girlfriend! " Naruto groaned knowing this would of happened. Moka just somehow takes after their mother. Shizuka just waved her off.

" It's alright. Just go find a seat somewhere. " She said politely. Moka nodded and looked through all the rows, when her eyes landed on Naruto.

" Naruto-Kun! We have the same class. " She said excitedly and sat in a desk next to him. She hugged his arm between her breast. He felt K.I intent, but his father could produce twenty times more then them.

Shizuka continued, "I'm sure everyone here already knows, but Youkai Academy is a school for monsters". Naruto looked at Tsukune noticing he was sweating heavily and tensed. He grinned evilly thinking of a way to get him while Tsukune was thinking something else.

' Monsters! Not good, not good. I am going to die " He felt a shiver up his spine and saw Naruto grinning at him. Tsukune kept telling himself he should of gotten Moka to be his friend.

"As of know, the world is ruled by humans, so, this school was built to teach monsters like us to co-exist with humans". Moka frowned a bit, but was still over enthusiastic. Shizuka walked, more like skipped, over to the words on the board and pointed at them with her pointer.

''In order for us monsters to continue to survive, we have no choice but to continue to peacefully coexist with the humans. The Earth has already come under the control of the humans! At this academy, you will be studying 'How to coexist with humans!' So for that reason, as a school rule you will all live your lives at this academy in human form! Do you understand? It's a matter of being able to disguise yourself well as a human! This is the foundation of coexistence. You are never to allow any of your fellow students to know your 'true form' understand!''

''Hey Teacher, would it not be better for us to eat those puny humans and in the case of beautiful girls, better to molest them.' Some scruffy looking guy with lips piercing asked. Naruto instantly hated the guy. His top three hates are pricks, people who abandon their comrades , and rapist. The girls didn't look comfortable with that info.

" So you molest women because you can't get a girl? That's just wrong you bastard. " Naruto said calmly. The scruffy guy looked at him with pure hate and was about to get up when their sensie interrupted them.

''Oh! Incidentally, here at Youkai Academy, the teachers and students are all monsters, there are no genuine humans here! Since this academy is within a secret sacred world! To those humans who come to know our existence, we will bring death or something.''

'Well that's kind of cold blooded.'The blond thought. ' Why would we kill humans if we try to coexist with them?''
Class was over and Naruto and Moka were traveling the halls together. Every male in the school watched enviously as Naruto walked about the halls with a Moka attached to his arm. They stopped by a vending machine to get something to drink.

Moka took a sip of her drink and smiled. "You're Akashiya Moka, correct?", Naruto turned round at the smug voice. It was the same bastard who talking about molesting girls and sure enough it was the same guy.

''I'm your classmate Saizou Komiya! Salutations! Please tell me why a beautiful lady like yourself is hanging out with this loser." Naruto's eyes flew open.

''You really don't wanna mess with me you ass" Naruto spat out. He didn't feel like messing with the loser

''What'd you say to me…Nevermind I don't have time to deal with you, dipshit, I came for the girl…'' He said reaching out for Moka. His arm never made it as Naruto caught it and his hand turned to pure white fire, not enough to kill him. He punched him in the gut and he flew to the vending machine.

"You asked for it!"' Saizou said standing up with anger evident in his eyes.

''Bring it,'' Naruto said as he prepared to punch him, until he wants to go into before he could charge, Moka grabbed his arm.

"Please, stop Naruto-kun". Naruto relaxed and let his hand down. On instinct Naruto wrapped his arm around Moka's waist, eliciting a blush from her

"Gomen Moka-chan let's get out of here,'' With that they both walked off.

Saizou sneered, " That little bastard is gonna get it, if it's the last thing I do.''

Naruto and Moka stood on the small roof-bridge, looking down at the school. Moka turned towards Naruto, "That was amazing Naruto-kun, how you knock him straight into the machine, how did you do that?" Naruto smiled and scratched the back of his head.

''Well it's just part of my natural strength and powers…I don't use it often so I'm not sure just how strong I am actually. ''

''I see…'' Then, a thought came upon her, "Oh, Naruto-kun, how did you use that white fire?". She never heard of vampires doing that. She had never seen it either.

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you." Naruto trusted Moka with his life so she deserved to know about his tenant. She was a little pale knowing that the very beast their father couldn't beat was sealed and what shocked and made her happy was that they weren't even half siblings.

Naruto raised his eyebrow, "But, you already revealed to me that your a vampire and I told you that I'm a Kitsune...I don't see what's the problem in revealing what types we are now."

Moka put both of her hands on the sides of her face, blushing "At least it won't be awkward when you put moves on me." She then pointed to her rosary( no one told me I: )

Moka put her shirt back to normal and grabbed her rosary, "My protective seal is still on. That's why I don't look like my original self. I wore it so long my personality was split. "

There was a few seconds of silence... ''Even if that is the case…you're still my mate Moka-chan…even if your true form is different… I'll guess you two would have to share. "

Moka smiled widely and hugged him. It felt right for her to be in his arms so he hugged her back. "Thank goodness, you're my only friend, Naruto...and, whenever I'm around you I still get this feeling in my stomach like butterflies…and my heart starts pounding…I never felt that way before…''

Naruto looked in her eyes and could see the conflicting emotions…the sorrow she held and he wanted to make it go away… just like he did when they were younger…he leaned over and kissed her causing her eyes to widen. He wrapped her arms around her pulling her closer as she melted into the kiss. When they broke the kiss Moka was blushing but her eyes was still happy.

''I'll see you later Moka. I need to be somewhere,'' He said as he took off.

She got ready to chase him when she found her path blocked by something, Saizou to be precise, "Where are you going in such a big hurry beautiful?" he asked, lust filled his tone.

Moka just smiled and answered, "I'm very busy"

Saizou started chuckling evilly, "I wont take this anymore!". His muscles started bulging and he grew taller and taller. He was a hideous being in Moka's opinion, his skina was an ugly pale beige, he had spikes growing out of his shoulders, and his finger became plated and clawed. His eyes had turned a dark green with slits, "I wish I didn't have to do this, but you leave me with no choice. " He put his tongue around her

" NARUTO!"

Naruto's thoughts were interrupted when he heard Moka's scream. 'What the hell? Whoever the hell that is better not had hurt Moka or there ass is will be part of the ground.''

Moka leaned against a tree, Saizou's saliva covering her.

"What's the matter, Moka-San, why won't you transform? Or are you too frightened?", Saizou sneered, that damn cocky tone still there.

Moka glared at him, "It's against school rules to transform."

Saizou just started dancing, "We're outside school so it's fine", his tongue shot out, straight towards Moka. His tongue wrapped around her leg, lifted her up and swung her into a tree and she hit it with a painful crunch. She cried out in pain.

Saizou started laughing insanely...before a fiery punch made contact with his face. He flew away into a few trees, destroying them. He slowly got up, trying to shake off the immense pain and figure out who hit him. He didn't see anyone except for the blond

''You've gone too far…I won't let anyone hurt my precious mate. Though I'm sure she'll prefer to hand out the ass whooping herself,'' The blond said as he knelt down to Moka unhooking the Rosary. Moka looked down, amazed, as the chain in which her rosary once hung from started to glow bright pink.

"The rosary...it got removed," The pink glow got larger and brighter, it covered the ground they were on and the river behind them. Saizou covered his face with his arms. Then bats flew out from, what used to be a bright sun, what now is the red moon. They flew towards Moka, surrounding her. Both Naruto and Saizou looked at the bat encased Moka. Saizou was shivering in fear and Naruto in look happy in remembrance.

'What just happened? She's like a totally different person.'

Naruto looked back up at Moka, "At last…'' Slowly, one of the bats peeled off and flew away, then another. Then, all at once, the bats flew off, back towards the red moon. Naruto gasped at the figure standing there, it was Moka…his Moka… Her bright pink hair had turned silver and her dazzling green eyes turned red with slits. Her face was narrower and had a smirk plastered on it. Despite the situation, Naruto couldn't help but noticed that she had gotten bigger in certain areas.

Saizou however, didn't take the time to check her out fully, he was to busy quaking in fear, "T-the rumors...it's just as they said...those red eyes, that silver hair, that huge demonic aura". His eyes widened in total fear, "It's an a pure S-Class monster, A VAMPIRE!" Moka flicked some of her hair out of her face and looked at Saizou with a arrogant and seducing smirk.

"So, you're the one who awakened me from my slumber, huh?", she asked, her voice was more regal and elegant. Saizou still stood there, his whole body trembling,

"H-how could this be...? I'm trembling just from looking at her". Moka stretched her arms and yawned. Saizou shook his head, "No, who cares if she's a vampire, I'll still crush her!"

But before he had time to blink, she was right in front of him, her smirk still in there, "You should learn your place!'' She lifted her leg and kicked with such great force that he flew back and crashed into the hill. When the dust cleared, Saizou laid there, his tongue hanging out and a dazed look on his face.

"I'll be aware of it from now on," he said painfully. Moka scoffed at the disappointing fight.

Naruto stared at Moka in amazement, 'Oh hell she's even stronger then she used to be.'

He watched as she turned and slowly walked towards him.

''Moka…'' He said only for his face to be touched by her palm. " You look like you been doing fine. " Moka smiled softly.

''Naruto."She growled. '' You yourself after all this time." She grabbed his tie and bit him in the neck. She stayed there for a few minutes and let go. Naruto then started to pass out because of the power drain. But before he passed out he felt something on his lips.

Naruto's eyes snapped open and he sit up. But he still felt a little weak. The first thing he realized, was that his head was lying on something soft.

"Naruto-kun, you're okay!", that was Moka, the first Moka, he could tell from the sound and softness of her voice. He got up, slowly this time. He sat in an upright position, leaning on his hands. Moka didn't waste any time and starting fawning over him, "Are you alright Naruto? Does it hurt anywhere?" She gave him a quick look over.

''No… I'm fine…other Moka just caught me off guard biting my neck without asking.''

''G-Gomen…I didn't mean too…''

Naruto placed a short kiss on her lips.

''It's okay Moka-hime…I still love her…and you two are the same so like I told you. I love you too…'' He said as Moka's eyes widen and she began to cry.

''N-Naruto-K-kun…'' Moka's stomach began to growl and causing her to blush darkly.

''Go ahead,'' He said cocking his head to reveal his neck.

''Arigatou Naruto-kun,'' She said cheerfully sinking her fangs into his neck and started drinking,"Kapuchuuuuuu" She said satisfied.

The Headmaster was mad beyond relief right now even thought he didn't show it. He intended for Tsukune to run into Moka, but those plans were ruined with one visit. He didn't expect for Naruto Akayashi( not good with last names ) to interrupt his plans. His plan was to get humans and monsters to actually get together in a successful community. And it all went down the drown in a few minutes.

' No matter. A few ajustments is all we may need.

this is not the end to this story

chapter 1: the beginning

2010-12-17T16:46:00.002-05:00

this is an fan fiction

naruto crossover with rosario vampire

The Sandaime Hokage was a famous man because of his knowledge. He didn't get the the name ' The Professor ' for no reason. But what he just did made him wonder if he really deserved that title. He had just revealed Naruto status as Jinchuriki to the whole village because he thought he would be treated as a hero. That thinking went down the drain when everyone told him to dispose of the demon. They were gonna start a riot when he told them no and released K.I. He was thinking of placing Naruto in a orphanage until he was old enough to fend for himself but when he got there he saw a woman holding Naruto. He got into a fighting stance until the woman looked at him. She had silver hair and red eyes wearing some type of black and red dress he has never seen before. He notice on Naruto's neck is a choker ( I think that's what a Rosario look like ) that's black and blue.

" Who are you! And why are you here? " Asked the Sarutobi. He knew he was outmatched in a battle between her. He can literally see the aura of power around her very being. The lady smirked cutely. If the old kage was in a dire situation he would of fainted.

" My name is Akasha Bloodriver. I'm here to pick up my new son. You have just a made a mistake in this child's life and I'm gonna make sure you don't mess it up anymore. "

" What do yo-" The old man was cut off by a kick to the ribs. As he fell to the ground he saw the woman pick up Naruto and a portal open. Naruto started crying as if something was wrong. She then started whispering to him

" It's okay Naruto-kun. You're gonna be safe now. Mommy is here. " With that she stepped into the portal. The Sandaime blacked out with thoughts among the line as, would he really fail?

Akasha walked into the room where her just born daughter Moka was at. She smiled softly at the thought of Moka and Naruto getting along. She grabbed her other Rosario that was red and white and put it on Moka's neck. She would only active it when he daughter truly wanted or needed it on. Issa walked into the room and saw his daughter next to some boy that looks like a human. His eyes flared at the idea of a human inside his castle. He was about to dispose of him when he felt a slender hand on his arm. He turned and saw it was Akasha.

" Akasha! What is the meaning of a human in our castle next to our daughter no less? " She put her hand over his eyes and concentrated on his brain. Issa started to understand why.

" I wanna inject some vampire blood in him. I believe he would be a powerful heir with his soon to be knowledge and power. " He thought about it. He would need and heir soon and a boy would be more suitable then a girl because they have more leadership.

" Very well. If he can survive the ritual then I'll treat him as my own son. " With that Issa left to ho back to his business. Akasha picked up Moka and Naruto. and bit into Naruto's neck and injected some of her blood. Naruto's hair turned silver and eyes turned blood red with a pattern in them. It was a closed box with a four point star with it's four ends overlapping the box. In the middle of it all was a ten point star. Akasha was confused as to why his eye had a pattern in it, but it grew even more when his eyes turned back into the regular red slitted. She threw away her thoughts not knowing her blood had caused him to unlock the Mangekyo Sharingan. She then proceeded to inject some blood in Moka to help her survive the world against future enemies. Their Rosario would turn on when they needed or wanted them on. She set them back down in their cribs and walked out the room not knowing how things have change

...Time skip...

Over the last seven years Naruto and Moka bonded very well. Two years after birth their half sister, Kokoa was born. As Naruto liked to call her, Cocoa-chan. They were trained by their mother and sometimes older half sisters Kahlua and Akua. Naruto was fast learner and had his mother's rapid healing, but he likes to show mercy to people he beats which is mostly his sisters. Unlike Naruto, Moka doesn't like to show Mercy and has only her mom's fighting style.

Naruto then figured out the way to activate his eyes. Everyone was amazed as to how had a few extra set of abilities. He always knew when someone was going to do something to him before they do it if he was faster and copy their moves. He always had the special abilities from both his eyes that can make people go mad in his own little world and use a ability called that makes things disappear from one world to another. He called it Tsukuyomi and Kamui. Also, he has youkai that can match his mother and father's. ( doesn't know he's adopted ) He was definitely skilled with swords too.

Just like his father he was rather obvious to things, but can become serious when needed to be. For example, he would notice his sister would always blush when he was around. He always thought she was getting sick, but his mother told him not to worry about it. He always goes on missions for his father... just like now.

Naruto walks into his father's throne room and bows to him.

" You needed me, Tou-San? "

" Yes. I need you to go into the world of ninja to a place called the elemental countries. I need you to find out about every basic of their world and how strong are they. And if they are too strong, you have the choice to eliminate or copy there life style. Understood? " He nodded and left the room.

As he was walking he came upon Moka looking depressed about something.

" Moka-chan what's wrong? " She sniffled then looked up and hugged him. Naruto was caught of guard for a second before hugging back. He was two inches taller then her.

" I wanna go to the outside world. But I don't wanna leave you here! " She sniffled. Naruto smiled sadly before rubbed her back soothingly.

" It's okay. I have to leave anyway. I probably wont be back for a few years, seven years top. And besides it's nice on the outside world. I don't know much about human ways, but it would be nice to know what they do. And if father refuses then I'll talk to him and convince him one way or another." Moka was openly crying now. He would risk a fight with their father just for her freedom. Naruto wiped away her tears and started to walk away.

" Naruto. wait!" She walked up to him and kissed him. Saying goodbye, she ran the other way while Naruto looked bewildered. Of course he thought about Moka and she was cute, but wouldn't it be weird since he was brother and sister? He pushed aside these thoughts and looked for his mother to activate his Rosario. He found her in one of the living rooms sipping some blood as if were tea.

" Ka-San." She turned and smiled.

" Yes, sochi."

" Can you activate my Rosario? I'm going on a long term mission and I might need it for an disguise. " he asked. He never use the Rosario but he knew his youkai might alert and scare people.

" Sure, I can." She got up and walked over to him and put in some of her youkai. " Your Rosario is different from Moka's. Unlike hers you can remove yours, just by pulling it." Naruto was confused as to why she would do that to her Rosario and not his." Hers is different. Only one type of person cam remove it and I am positive their will be one where she is headed. And yours might break if you overload it with youkai." Naruto silver hair turned to blond and his eyes turned blue.

" Thanks, Ka-San " He hugged her and backed a few things to get ready to leave. He of course grabbed his sword and it turned into a black fox. His sword was able to turn into a animal of choice. The first thing that came to his mind when he got the sword was a fox. Naruto was also able to create portals by either using his eyes or the one his older sisters taught him thought he never tried Kamui on himself. As soon he was done packing her opened a black portal and walked through it.

The seven years was torture for Sarutobi. After the loss of young Naruto to the young woman, everybody was in a uproar and more paperwork kept coming in. After he reported Naruto was missing the council kept telling him to find Naruto. Of course he did it anyway by sending friends of Minato after Naruto. They immediately excepted because they knew he chose to give his life up.

A few years, he called off the search. He knew that if Naruto grew up with that woman he might think she's his mom and he can't afford to lose any shinobi. The civilian council started to bug him even more when they found out about his parents. They stated that their Namikaze Uzamaki Uchiha prince was important to them.

At first he didn't know that Kushina was Uchiha until he was at the meeting. The shinobi council side started to bug him about that too when they found out. He thought of retiring the position to Jiraya or Tsnuade, but he couldn't find either one of them. Right now he was doing paperwork when a young boy came that looked like a miniature Minato. He looked up and saw the boy start addressing him.

" Hey, old man! Are you the leader of this village!" The boy yelled pointing at old man. The old kage only gaped because that's the same thing Kushina did when she came from the whirlpool. What made him wonder is how a boy got into the village without a escort or him sensing him.

" Yes, I am. May I ask what your name is?" He really hoped this was Naruto. He acted like Kushina and looked like Minato.

" Shinzo Rikujo! Believe it!" He grinned rather foxily. Sarutobi looked depress, but was mostly curious. This boy did seem oddly familiar He had to keep an eye him.

" Well Shinzo-kun, what is it you need with me?" He asked politely.

" Well, old man I wanna be a ninja! I know nothing of them though." Sarutobi sweat-dropped. Why would this boy wanna be a ninja if he knew nothing of them. It made no sense. That made him even even curious.

" Well, did you ask your parents? "

" Sorry, I'm an orphan. They died during a mission. That reminds me can you lend me an apartment? I'll pay you back"

" Oh, sorry for that and sure. And ow about I sign you up for the ninja academy?" Naruto yelled thank you, took the key and address from his hand before leaving the office. The hokage sighed tiredly.

" That is one weird kid. Wait. Were those fangs? "

Once Naruto left the Office. He went outside to set a lot of moving around. When he saw a couple of people walking around with head bands he assumed that they are ninjas. He then started looking for the apartment on the paper slip. As he was passing by he notice that some of the ninjas have eyes like his only they have commas in them. He walked up to one person and tugged on his shirt. The ninja looked down.

" Yes?" Itachi asked. As he looked over the boy he saw that he looked like the fourth hokage in a way.

" Um, why is your eyes like that?" Naruto asked curiously. He knew their eyes had to be connected somehow. They had the same color and everything.

" Well these eyes are called the Sharingan. It's a bloodline that can appear in only that family which is the Uchiha family. Their are only two levels to it. The first level lets you copy your opponents techniques and can tell when people attack before it happens and you can tell by the comma marks. It is even said you can tell a lot about a person just by looking at them. The second level is called the Mangekyo Sharingan. You can tell if a person has this by looking in their eyes and if it has a pattern. The pattern is different depending on the person. The only way to get this is by killing your friend. And over usage can make the user go blind/ " Itachi explained. Naruto was shocked and confused. How could he have those eyes if his whole family was confused as to what it is. " Well I must be going Naruto-San, goodbye. "

" Wait! How do you know m-" When he looked up, what he saw made him gasp. He saw that the guy had a three sided star and his eye and he disappeared in a poof of smoke. " I am going to have to check the hospital records. " Naruto muttered. With that he found his apartment and got a night's sleep.

Over the eight years Naruto learned a lot about the village and himself. He learned that these ninjas use a power source called chakra like witches. In the academy he learned how to do the basics and a few other things. He knew he didn't need it, but it could become help in situations where he could use a boost or if he's outmatch. The only thing that made him frustrated about being there was him being branded because his chakra control. He never could create a bushin. All the teachers called thought he was a loser because of that, so he made a jutsu that he used to prank them. The blood that came out of their nose was good for his meals. He was well fed because he did it on a daily basis and stored it a storage seal.

In the Konoha library at night he sneaks in learned everything they had to offer. He also learned some things on the Kyubbi's attack fifteen years ago. He knew the that the Kyubbi was one of the beings that his parents couldn't fight on even terms because of the stories his mom and dad told him about. The Kyubbi could be a nice leader unless provoked, so that made him wonder what did the village do to him. This lead him to think while he slept, making him meet the Kyuubi when he was nine.

...Flashback...

Drip..Drip..Drip. That's what Naruto heard as he opened his eyes. " Where the hell am I? " He then suddenly felt a power burst that made his legs feel like jelly.

" Come here, vampire, " He was confused. No one on his mission was suppose to know he was a vampire. He started walking around noting he was in some kind of sewer. He started walking for a few minutes and came upon a cage with the word seal on it. " Come closer. " As he was he got closer, he jumped back before the giant red paw crushed him.

" What. The. Fuck. Is your problem! " He saw the shadow move in the cage and a giant fox revealed itself.

" Those accursed eyes! They are the reason I'm stuck in here!"

" Whoa, whoa, hold on a second. I'm sorry, but I never seen you in my life. " Naruto explained. He then saw the fox calm down then notice it had nine furry tails.' Kyuubi-sama? I thought he would be a bit nicer'

As if sensing his thoughts the beast spoke. " Sorry about that. It's just that It was a person with those eyes caused me to be sealed in here. He made me go on a rampage." Naruto was shocked that somebody with the same eyes had the ability to control demons. " Well since you're here anyway I guess I can tell you your parents aren't your real parents. They died on the day I attack. Your father by sealing me in here and your mother from the strain."

You see Naruto was a tough person. He has never cried since he was a baby because learned to never complain. But right now his brain was in overload. He kept wondering why did his mother and father kept it a secret that they weren't his mom and dad. He started crying. The Kyuubi's eyes soften at the boy. He knew his brain must be overloading cause he had seen the last time he cried.

" Back to the point kit. Since me being here infects your youkai you can use some of my fire abilities and I'm gonna train you to use them. Remember kit, no being is better then another. " With that he kicked Naruto out of his mind

...flashback over...

After that meeting Naruto immediately checked the hospital records and saw that his mom and dad are Kushina Uzamaki Uchiha and Minato Namikaze.

His training made his power go up. He could now use his Sharingan and Kitsune powers to the fullest. His training with Kyuubi and stealing from the Uchiha compound helped too. After a few years Naruto acted non-social so he wouldn't bond with anyone. He also dyed the tips of his hair red. He learned from his dad and the academy is that you don't bond with anyone on a mission. When he turned fourteen he left the village without anyone noticing, until it was too late for anyone to notice.

When he returned home his father told him that his sister also left home with her Rosario and his mother had disappeared. He then proceeded to talk to his father about his mom and dad.

Issa wasn't in the least bit shock when Naruto asked him why no one told him he was adopted. What he was shocked about was that Naruto had gotten those abilities from his eyes and contained the Kyuubi, and he was training him! He then understood why Naruto always had youkai to match him and Akasha. The thought made him smile knowing he picked a good heir. Naruto then told him he wanted to go find Moka. Issa told him to go try Youkai Academy because it takes about two years to make it there.

Naruto then started to make his way to Youkai Academy to cause some changes and some mischief.

anime nite

2010-10-07T14:28:00.002-05:00

to everyone that is in the anime club, on the 15th of october we will show everyone the true meaning of anime nite/hype nite. we will be having guests in the hype center to see which anime club is the greatest. i will not let my own comrades fall through the cracks of hell and get laugh at by other clubs. this is our time to shine and we will be victorious other all our oppontents that they will be there. and another thing, for the people that is in the anime club club, i want 100% cooperation to help us decorate and make the hype center an anime theme
no slaking off

your vice prez
menelik spate

how to do an amv and what is it

2010-07-06T15:31:00.001-05:00

An AMV stands for “Anime Music Video. An anime music video is a video made from compiled scenes from a specific or a mixture of various anime with the background music of any song that the user might deem fancy. They’re rapidly gaining popularity over the internet with millions and millions of people, mostly kids, trying their hand at making their own versions of these videos. AMV’s are usually displayed in video streaming sites such as youtube, livevideo, and veoh. What’s so great about these videos is that they allow you to enjoy your favorite music while watching all the best scenes of your favorite anime.

in in the next post i will tell u on how to make one

Summer Reading Program

2010-07-06T13:46:00.002-05:00

The Summer Reading program for teens is called Make Waves--and the teens are doing just that! They are coming into the Hype Teen Center checking out books, earning raffle tickets and enjoying the scheduled programs. Drawings for prizes are every Friday around 4 p.m.. The more raffle tickets you get increases your chances! There is always 5 or more prizes given--cool prizes like headphones, t-shirts, snacks and gift cards!

If you have not filled out a registration form yet--you've already missed 2 weeks of fun!!! Get your body to Hype and sign-up!!!!

April Programs

2010-04-01T14:17:00.002-05:00

Hey!! Its been a while but we're still here. Stop in to visit us this month we've got lots of cool programs:

Game Wars
Friday, April 9th, 4:00 pm

Earth Day Crafts
Wednesday, April 22nd, 4:00 pm

HYPE Readers: Favorite poetry
Saturday, April 17, 4:00 pm

Science Careers Workshop
Friday, April 23, 4:00 pm

We've got tons of new videos and CD's for you to check out too! Everything is free!

Mardi Gras Dinner with JStokes

2010-02-25T12:38:00.004-05:00

Come and Jam with Singing Sensation, JStokes, at the HYPE Teen Center on Friday, 2/26/10 from 6-8 pm. We know you need something to do on Friday night. Come have a great time and celebrate Mardi Gras with your friends. JStokes is from Detroit and has a soulful voice reminiscent of Jill Scott. This program is free and open to teens.

Teen Acitivity

2010-01-05T13:59:00.008-05:00

Do you want to explore new things to do?
Find out what is... "in your own Backyard" an opportunity for the teens in Detroit to see all of the activities available to them right in their own backyard! There will be pizza, giveaways and a chance to "try-out" the activities that the vendors are promoting. Bring a friend and get a backpack...this events is sponsored by Children's Hospital of Michigan. It is free and open to teens in Detroit
wed. Jan 13 from 6pm till 8pm

HYPE Center, Main Library, 5201 Woodward, north of Warren in Midtown Detroit. call 313-833-4791 to RSVP.

Free backpacks: any HYPE teen who brings a friend to sign up for a HYPE card will get a free backpack, for the HYPE teens and their friend. only for the first 100 teens only so come early

Free pizza and soft drinks, available in the Woodward Lobby from 6-7:30pm or until the supplies run out.

Free "try-out" activities form the science center, DIA and PAL from 6-8pm on the old history and travel department

Teen Board Meeting

2010-01-05T12:30:00.001-05:00

Teen Board Meeting
Tursday, jan. 7th @ 4:oo p.m
There will be snacks served

Letter Jam Demonstration

2009-11-24T12:47:00.004-05:00

Come and play letter jam on NOV.28, Saturday at 3 to 5 pm

THANKSGIVING BREAK

2009-11-24T12:28:00.006-05:00

SORRY TO TELL YOU BUT THE HYPE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. THE HYPE CENTERS WANTS TO WISH EVERYBODY A GREAT AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING

artist trading cards

2009-11-05T11:08:00.001-05:00

Saturday Nov.14 2-4 p.m create small works of art to trade with other artist

writers work shop

2009-11-05T11:04:00.009-05:00

JOY DEJA KING the author of Ride With Me will be at the H.P.Y.E.Center Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:oo p.m

new post

2009-10-29T15:42:00.002-05:00

The latest movie that I have seen was Transformers 2.It was avery good movie,especially how the graphics were very good.Another thing that I liked about Transformers 2 was the characters,even when the chracter creators brung new chracters to the movie.I reccomend that everyone see's this movie.

Science Fair Success

2009-10-27T12:16:00.004-05:00

In march of 2010, Detroit will host the 53rd Annual International Science & Engineering Fair at Cobo Center, providing Metro Detroit area students in grades 6-12 an opportunity to exhibit science fair project. This is the largest and longest running science fairs in the world.

Tim Fino, Director of the Science & Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit, member of the operating Council, science fair judges, teacher and past science fair particaipts will disuss how to conduct and showcase a science project or experiment.

( A presentation will instruct the new students who have never participted in the science fair. in the main library, friends auditorium saturday, november 14, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

the H.Y.P.E. Masquerade ball

2009-10-27T12:01:00.004-05:00

You are invited to come and Hype-up Halloween with ghouls and goblins at the Hunted H.Y.P.E. Masquerade Ball in Adam Stohm Hall. there will be plenty of prizes and fun for all, the most creative comstumes will win!!!

Date: Frienday, oct. 30, 2009

It's from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

(in oder for you get in you must be in a costum and between the ages of 13-18)

Teen Read Week!

2009-10-17T09:49:00.004-05:00

TEEN READ WEEK!! OCTOBER 18-24, 2009

Tuesday-- Get Animated!!! Video Game Design,
Create other worlds and explore the universe through technology
4:00 pm, TLC Training Lab

Wednesday-- Yolanda Taylor, "Lonya's Liberations"
Motivation and Inspiration to think outside the box. The world is bigger than your backyard.
4:30 pm, HYPE Teen Center

Thursday-- HYPE Theater Ensemble Presentation
The world is a stage and you're the rising star! Our local teen thespians present a piece and demonstrate improv exercises.
4:30 pm, HYPE Teen Center

Saturday-- Beyond Reality Game Show
Compete by answering questions in a Jeopardy style quiz for prizes.
3:30 pm, HYPE Teen Center

the vampires diaries by: L.J.Smith

2009-10-08T13:05:00.005-05:00

I loved this book. It keep me guessing and wanting more. When it came to the end I wasn't to happy. I wanted to read the second book but I did not have it. The thing I love the most about this book is that you can find love in the darkest places. This book somewhat like twilight just a little better.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery books. I like the way the through love and drama in one book and made it great to read. When I first bought the book I was so excited to read it that as soon as the Clark gave it to me I was reading and I didn't put it down til it was 12:00 o'clock in the morning. I am planing on buying the 3rd book soon

New Fall Programs!

2009-08-18T13:56:00.005-05:00

We have our new Fall Schedule including:

Fashion Show Performance
Rehearsals start September 9th at 5:00 pm

HYPE Theater Ensemble
First meeting September 10th at 4:00 pm

HYPE'd to Lead
starts September 15th at 4:00 pm

Please sign up in the HYPE Teen Center today!!

Book Review: Blood Relatvies

2009-07-03T10:39:00.003-05:00

Half vampires and full blooded vampire collide in this book of sibling rivalry. Cousin against cousin. The yare in search of these viles of ancient blood that turn half vampires into full vamps. In the mix is a human girl who's dating one of the full blooded vampires.

Carlisha J. Age:17

Special Tournment

2009-05-27T14:33:00.005-05:00

CALLING ALL YUGIOH DUELEST!!!!!!

This is Shockolate from HYPE TEENS CALLING YOU OUT!!!!!

Do you really think you can beat anybody....WELL I THINK WE HAVE A CHALLENGE!!!!

(SORRY FOR ALL THE CAPS!)

So since I've been here this have never happened but guess what it has now.

This uber event is happening June 19, 2009 @ 4 I believe
(I have to check on that ^_^;)

Person : I dont have any skills : (
Shockolate: Doesn't matter you do fine : )

Person: I don't have good strategies

Shockolate: Need help with that I can help!!

The Friday before I will so you deck structure, and the basics..... That not hard is it?? : )

We only have 2-3 rules for this...
1. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR HYPE CARD!!!
2. NO PROXIES!!! ( That means if it's not real.... or fake...)
3. We are going by the advanced format
(DONT KNOW WHAT THAT IS CLICKY CLICK HERE--->http://http//www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/#limited_trd

IF you have them in when you playing your out!!!!

I guess that mostly it.. WELL START GETTING READY!!!!

P.S ANY COMMENTS -----> POST IT HERE!!!!
CONCERNS-------> POST IT HERE!!!!

Hotlanta by:Denene Millner and Mitzi Miller

2009-05-26T14:50:00.002-05:00

Hotlanta is one of the best books that I've read in a while.This book shows that family means everything to a person until money is involved.This book is a page turner.Hotlanta keeps you intrested.Because the girls are trying to better themselves and help there father at the same time.The Duke twins are somewhat similarbut also diffirent in good and bad ways.This bookill have you on the edge of your seats.

Happy Birthday HYPE!

2009-05-07T16:32:00.007-05:00

The HYPE Teen Center will celebrate its first anniversary on May 21, 4-6pm!
To mark the occasion we are planning a fun day for all the HYPE Teens.
Free music, food, and plenty of activities will be available.
Come out and join us to pay tribute to our hugely successful first year!

Thanks!

2009-04-25T10:29:00.002-05:00

Our 1st annual HYPE Career Fair was a great success, thank you to everyone who participated.

Hundreds of teens received information on ways to improve their lives after high school.

We plan on making this a yearly event, and look forward to seeing you at next years HYPE Career Fair!

HYPE Career Fair - April 24, 4-9pm

2009-04-02T09:34:00.002-05:00

Join us for our first annual HYPE Teen Career Fair!

Over 25 organizations including colleges, technical schools, and non-profits will be attending.

Jeff Johnson, BET commentator, is scheduled as the keynote speaker.

Refreshments will be served.

Come learn about all the opportunities available once you finish high school!

HYPE Readers: Twilight

2009-03-17T17:50:00.002-05:00

HYPE Readers is our brand new book club in the HYPE Teen Center! We are very excited about this program and hope you will join us.

HYPE Readers will meet the 3rd Saturday of each month, from 4-5pm. Our first book discussion will be March 21, with the featured book being Twilight.

Twilight is a smash hit novel telling the story of Bella and Edward. If you have any questions, please call the HYPE Teen Center at 313-833-4791

The Business of Show Business

2009-02-20T20:33:00.003-05:00

Hey all!
I attended this program at Wayne County Community College District (WCCD). I was wondering is anyone else was there. If you were, message me. I want to compare notes!

Thanx :P

New PC Games Installed!

2009-01-31T13:42:00.009-05:00

HYPE Teen Center now has four PC games available!

On our four Dell XPS Gaming Computers we now have the following titles:

The Sims 2 Deluxe
Pirates
Age of Empires 3
Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Come try out these fun PC games next time you visit the HYPE Teen Center!

Anime Club

2009-01-22T11:28:00.005-05:00

This Friday is our monthly Anime Club at the HYPE Teen Center!

Come join us from 4-6pm as we discuss and view the latest in Japanese Anime.

Videos will be shown on our video projector in the HYPE Teen Center.

A Yu-Gi-Oh card game tournament for fun will also take place.

Volunteer Opportunities

2009-01-13T14:50:00.003-05:00

Friday, March 16, 4-5pm

Learn about volunteer opportunities in the Detroit Metro Area.

Volunteering gets teens good practical experience, and provides valuable service to the community.

Many high schools are now requiring a certain number of volunteer hours to be completed before graduation.

Please join us as we go over positions that are available right now!

im new but...

2009-01-10T15:17:00.000-05:00

okay so...I'm new but if you need anything...I'm here to help

January Events

2008-12-30T18:19:00.003-05:00

We have not been able to get the January '09 events up yet because we have had a busy Christmas/New Years' Break. But we have got some great stuff happening!

January 9th- 6-8 pm- Game Wars

January 8th- 4-5:30 pm- Teen Advisory Board Meeting

January 10th- 3-4:30 pm- Dr. James Perkins, Author will discuss his book Playbook for Christian Manhood:12 Key Plays for Black Teen Boys (Judson Press, 2008). Books will be available for sale from Bookbeat.

January 23rd- 4-6 pm- Anime Club:

January 24th- 4-5:45 pm- Science Career Workshop (Registration Required)

January 31st- 2-4 pm- Scrabble Tournament

Teens Top Ten Books

2008-12-04T17:36:00.003-05:00

Teen readers selected the 2008 Teens Top Ten(TTT) books during Teen Read Week in October 2008.Youth across the country voted for their favorites among twenty-six nominated titles. More than 8,000 online ballots in addition to votes from the TTT groups, determined the top books of the year. The list below is ranked by the number of votes received.

1. Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
4. Vampire Academy by Rachel Mead
5. Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson
6. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
7. The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
8. Extras by Scott Westerfeld
9. Before I Die by Jenny Downham
10. Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

Information taken from Voya Magazine, Volume 31, Number 5 December 2008

Noel Night

2008-12-02T16:35:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone, this coming Saturday will have an evening of fun at the HYPE Teen Center.

The 36th Annual Noel Night will be taking place in Detroit's Cultural Center.

Many cultural institutions will be open from 5-9pm free of charge!

These include, The Detroit Institute of Arts, The Detroit Historical Center, Wayne State University, and The Detroit Public Library.
The HYPE Teen Center will feature a preview performance by the Teen Readers' Theater.

So come out and enjoy the holidays with a fun Saturday night in the Cultural Center!

New HYPE Anime Club!

2008-11-13T10:32:00.003-05:00

The HYPE Teen Center is starting a brand new Anime Club!

Come join us as we discuss the latest Anime to come out of Japan, along with some of the classics.

Videos will be shown on our video projector in the HYPE Teen Center.

We need you to help us, since the club gets better with each persons knowledge and participation.

The first HYPE Anime Club Meeting will be held on Friday, November 21, 4:00-6:00pm.

See you there!

More Gaming Coming Soon...

2008-11-04T13:12:00.007-05:00

The ALA TechSource Gaming, Libraries, and Learning Symposium has been in session over the past three days.

We've heard a lot of great ideas for expanding gaming and learning at the HYPE Teen Center. Video game programming and collaboraing on group projects are themes we will be promoting in the new year. Mini Golf as a library fundraising event was also discussed, with a real mini golf course for us to try out. A few pictures from the meeting are posted below.

If you have any ideas for games, video or analog, please let us know!

Calling All HYPE Teens!

2008-10-28T21:44:00.004-05:00

What's Up!!! We have had a great time at the HYPE Teen Center but we have so much more space for many more teens. Its not too late to join us. Take a look at pictures from our Masquerade Ball last week.

We will host a Mock Election and Debate on Thursday from 4-5:30 pm. We will have Barack Obama and John McCain square and answer the tough questions that you need the answers to--ok, well, we're gonna have teens square off. Come and get in on the action as we hear what your opinions are in this historic election year. BTW, we hope all registered 18 year olds and older make sure you get out to vote November 4th!

Halloween Movie Night!

2008-10-14T11:31:00.004-05:00

This coming Friday, October 17, from 6-8pm The HYPE Teen Center will be showing Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Please come join us as we view this classic movie about the spirit of all holiday seasons. Popcorn will be provided free of charge!

Author Visit - Denise Crittendon

2008-10-02T14:41:00.003-05:00

Wednesday, October 15, 5:00-6:30 pm

Featured author will discuss her latest book, “Life Is A Party with Exams” which uses music, video game imagery and sports to lead teens on an exciting journey into self-fulfillment, dignity and empowerment.

Please join us for this evening of discussion with Ms. Denise Crittendon!

Back to School Bash!

2008-09-10T16:43:00.003-05:00

On Friday, September 19 from 6-9pm, the HYPE Teen Center in partnership with Detroit Parent Network presents an evening back to school bash just for teens!

Activities will include learning what you need to do in preparing for college, with many guest speakers.

We will also have fun events such as video game competitions, lifestyle consultants, and an open mic on our stage.

So, please come join us as we celebrate the start of the school year, and the future of your education!

Thank You!

2008-08-27T13:21:00.002-05:00

It has been 3 months since the opening of the HYPE Teen Center, and the response from our teens has been fantastic!

Daily attendance of the HYPE Teen Center has averaged 60 teens per day who have signed in, along with many visitors who have come to tour the Center first hand.

The HYPE Summer Camps were all well attended with teens learning about topics including: Robotics, Computer Aided Design, Business Development, and 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.

Thank you to everyone who has come out to make the HYPE Teen Center one of the best library teen center's in the country.

We have many programs and classes planned for this coming Fall 2008. So, please keep an eye on us for more great things in the future!

Sincerely,
The HYPE Teen Center Staff

Video Game Competition Tomorrrow

2008-08-07T21:02:00.004-05:00

Our monthly "Game Wars" video game competition will be held on Friday August 8, from 4pm-6pm. The main contest will be with Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Nintendo Wii.

The HYPE Teen Center recently purchased 2 more Nintendo Wii systems, allowing for more playing capacity, and more fun!

So come join in the fun, players of all abilities are welcome!

HYPE Business Summer Camp a Success!

2008-07-30T20:27:00.013-05:00

This summer is our first in offering free summer camps for teens at the H.Y.P.E. Teen Center.

The Intro to Business Development camp taught our teens how to plan a business, from what product to develop, through how to obtain financing to make their product a reality.

Mr. Selemon Asfaw, guest instructor for the camp, provided excellent leadership for the participants, giving insight to the business world. A highlight of the camp was a field trip to Global Hue, the largest minority owned advertisement agency in the United States. While at Global Hue, the teens partnered with employees of the company, who helped them refine their strategies and PowerPoint presentations.

The camp finale was a presentation to guest judges, and a large audience, to share the hard work they put in during the 2 weeks of the camp. Audience members gave excellent reviews of the teens and their hard work.

H.Y.P.E. Stars Talent Show

2008-07-23T13:31:00.000-05:00

Join us for our 1st Annual HYPE Stars Talent Show. We are hoping to have celebrity judges to critique our teen talent. Stars will be singing, dancing, joking and performing their unique contributions. This sure to be an event you do not want to miss! Families and friends are welcome to come and support but once we get the party started at 8 - its teens only.

New Detroit teen center is worth the H.Y.P.E.

2008-07-14T15:29:00.002-05:00

Check out the article written about us in the Detroit News!

New Detroit teen center is worth the H.Y.P.E.

Summer Camps

2008-07-09T09:20:00.011-05:00

The Summer Tech Camps are well underway. We've started the first week, "Intro to Robotics" and we have learned and seen alot. We started with a brief introduction of the world of Robotics, how they are used, and career possibilities. Next, we got hands-on experience with creating our own miniature robots using lego mechanics. We will also see how to program using software. This camp has been very informational and fun-and its all free! Check out the schedule for our next summer camp at dplhype.org. Photo by Pete Baugh

Metamorphosis @ Your Library!

2008-06-27T22:57:00.004-05:00

Make sure to stop in to pick up your Summer Reading Program packet. You earn prizes by reading and attending programs. We're giving away a incentive gift card every week in addition to other cool prizes. Our first H.Y.P.E. Night was quite a success! We had so much fun. The next one will be July 25th. Make sure to call and pre-register at 313-833-4791. Also, we will be having H.Y.P.E. Talent Night from 5:30-7:30 that evening too. If you're interested, stop in Tuesday evening at 6:00 for auditions.

H.Y.P.E. Night this Friday!

2008-06-18T12:58:00.005-05:00

Our first monthly H.Y.P.E. Night is this Friday (6/20/08)!

H.Y.P.E. Night is a teen dance party at the H.Y.P.E. Teen Center running from 8-11pm.

Pre-Registration is required, please call 833-4791 to reserve your spot.

Refreshments will be served, so come out and have a good time at H.Y.P.E. Night!

Video Game Tournament this Friday!

2008-06-10T21:54:00.005-05:00

Hey everyone! We will be having a Game Wars video game competition on Friday (6/13/08) from 5-7pm. Games for the competition will be Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Mario Kart for the Nintendo Wii.

You might have noticed it will be Friday the 13th the day of the event, so make sure to bring lots of good luck.

Food and Prizes will be provided, so come down the H.Y.P.E. Teen Center to test your gaming skills and make new friends!

Registration is the day of the event, and doesn't cost anything, just get there a little before 5pm.

Players will be able to sign up for both competitions.

Early rounds in each tournament will be a "Round Robin" style, so every player is guaranteed to play in at least two matches for a chance to advance.

Hope to see you there!

Homework Help Saturday Afternoons

2008-06-02T16:12:00.003-05:00

H.Y.P.E. launches homework help sessions every Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00p.m. Come get (or give) help with school assignments.

H.Y.P.E. card required for admission.

Game Wars Video Game Competition

2008-06-02T16:05:00.006-05:00

H.Y.P.E. will host its next Game Wars competition Saturday, June 7, 2:00-4:00p.m.

You can compete for prizes during our monthly Game Wars competitions, the second Friday of each month.

H.Y.P.E. card required for admission.

H.Y.P.E. Teen Advisory Board meeting

2008-06-02T16:04:00.001-05:00

Come to the Explorers’ Room at 4:00 on Thursday, June 5, to have your voice heard on teen programs and activities at the main branch of DPL.

The Teen Advisory Board meets the first Thursday of each month. If you can’t join us this Thursday, please come join us in the future.

Free Software Series

2008-06-02T11:31:00.003-05:00

The H.Y.P.E. Center kicks off our Free Software Series of classes on Tuesday, June 3, with an introduction to Open Office, a free productivity software package that includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation programs. Class runs from 4:00-5:30p.m. Everyone who takes the class can get a free copy of Open Office software to take home.

H.Y.P.E. card required for admission.

Teen Readers' Theater, Tuesday, June 3

2008-06-02T11:23:00.007-05:00

Join the talented teens of DPL’s Teen Readers’ Theater for their performance of the original play “Who,” by Toynetta Daniels and Rhiannon Grissom.

These pictures are from earlier Teen Readers’ Theater performances.

H.Y.P.E. Opens!!!

2008-06-02T10:59:00.020-05:00

After a great week of family activities, the H.Y.P.E. Teen Center at the main library opened on May 15. Here are some scenes from the ribbon-cutting:

Celebrations continued with a fashion show and dance party on Friday, featuring local designers and Naima, 2005 winner of “America’s Next Top Model.” Naima stayed on for photographs and autographs after the show.

Saturday featured a festival with vendors and performers, including live broadcasts by WJLB.

H.Y.P.E.’s first Game Wars video game tournament started at 1:00 on Saturday.

For more information about H.Y.P.E. and other teen activities, go to www.dplhype.org. (You can also reach the blog from there.)

Librarian Introduction

2008-05-13T18:19:00.003-05:00

I am so happy to be working with the Teens at DPL. I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Oneka Wilson, the teens like calling me Ms.O. I have been at Detroit Public Library for about 3 years now. I've always enjoyed reading and libraries. I grew up in Detroit and graduated from Oak Park High with the library right across the street. I have many fond memories as a teen at the library. I was always the teen being "shushed" by the librarian. Eventually, I studied English at Purdue and decided to get my Masters degree in Library Science at Wayne State University. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Please stop in and introduce yourself at the H.Y.P.E. Teen Center. We need some great video game players for our Game Wars competitions. We will also have lots of sessions to equip you for excellence like our College Fair Forum and Debate Programs. Please leave comments about what you would like to see at H.Y.P.E. and join our Teen Advisory Board that meets the first Thursday every month at 4 pm. See you soon!

Ms. O

Teen Advisory Board Inspects H.Y.P.E.

2008-05-07T14:32:00.011-05:00

The Detroit Public Library H.Y.P.E. Teen Center (helping young people excel) will open May 12-17, 2008. The members of the Teen Advisory Board got a chance to test drive the center after the May meeting.

Miss O showed the room and explained the equipment and services. Teens only! Access to the room will be by special Teen library card.

Steve started up the computers, games, and video.

The Advisory Board members tested everything.

The Teen Advisory Board meets the first Thursday of each month at 4:00 in the Explorers’ Room. New members are always welcome.

For more information about the H.Y.P.E. opening, go to www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/events/HYPE.htm

Farewell to Miss Rori

2008-04-21T15:55:00.014-05:00

Miss Rori is going away! Not far—she’ll be assistant manager of the Children’s Department. And she promises to keep an eye on us and the Teen Center.

We had a party for her at the April Teen Advisory Board meeting. Here are some pictures of our (sad) celebration.

Getting Closer...

2008-04-08T22:38:00.007-05:00

The Teen Center is really coming along. The 4 gaming stations are installed, along with 12 PC's and Mac's. The furniture has been delivered, and the sound and lighting has been installed. We're looking forward to the grand opening activities that will take place from May 12-17. Check back soon for more information on the opening events.

In the mean time, please take a look at the latest pictures to see all the progress:

Child Discipline

2008-03-02T18:02:00.003-05:00

Do you think spanking a child younger than eight years of age instills discipline or actually teaches the child that hitting someone is an acceptable form of changing behavior?

Teen Center update

2008-02-11T13:06:00.000-05:00

Progress being made. Opening soon!

Holiday Scavenger Hunt

2007-12-20T14:40:00.001-05:00

Over 20 kids ran wild in the main branch as members of the Teen Advisory Board hosted the Holiday Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, December 19. They learned about features and special departments of the Library while they collected stickers, leading to a visit with Santa Claus and a prize.

The kids and parents started in the Children's Department where they got the list of Scavenger Hunt questions.

1. Where is the largest globe in the Library?

The kids come to the globe in the corner of Old Browsing (where the videos and some children's books are), and get the sticker from Santa's helper.

2. Find the statue of Tom Thumb.

Back to the Children's Library to get the sticker from another helper.

3. Find the see-through star globe.

Up to History and Travel to find the globe that shows the stars. And another of Santa's helpers.

4. Go to the Internet Lab. What to you need to get on a computer?

Santa's tallest helper makes sure that the kids know they need a library card to use a computer.

5. Where does the escalator take you?

The kids go up the escalator and down the stairs to get their stickers.

6. Who is the artist for the mural on the third floor called "Man's Mobility"?

Santa's helper in Adam Strom hall tells kids that the artist is John S. Coppin.

7. Where is the E. Azalia Hackley Collection? What does it contain?

Santa's helper gives the history of the collection, established in 1943 to serve as the nucleus for a special black music collection. It was later expanded to include dance, drama, and other performing arts.

8. Where are Shakespeare's books located?

Here the kids had to go to the shelves with the portrait of Shakespeare to get their sticker.

9. Where is the Career and Information Center located?

Back down to the first floor, beyond the Sociology and Economics department, where the kids find another of Santa's helpers.

10. Where is Santa?

And finally back to Old Browsing for a visit with Santa and a choice of prizes.

The teens on the Teen Advisory Board had fun handing out stickers and talking to the kids. The kids had a great time running through the library and following clues.

Teen Readers' Theatre presents "A Christmas Carol"

2007-12-20T13:45:00.000-05:00

On December 4, the cast and crew of the DPL Teen Readers' Theatre presented their customized version of "A Christmas Carol" in the Friends' Auditorium.

The story opens in Scrooge's office. Scrooge complains about all the nonsense about Christmas, while poor Bob Crowley works away. A charity lady asks for a donation from Scrooge, and is sent on her way (rudely).

After refusing his niece's invitation to Christmas dinner, Scrooge goes home and falls asleep in front of the TV.

The ghost of Marley, Scrooge's dead partner, offers Scrooge one last chance to redeem himself.

The Ghost of Christmas Past makes a dramatic entrance, and shows Scrooge how he felt about Christmas when he was a boy.

The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge scenes of people enjoying the holidays, including the Crowley family (in the poor neighborhood of Farmington Hills).

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come tells Scrooge what could happen if he doesn't change his attitude.

Scrooge buys a turkey for the Crowleys, and gift cards for everyone.

Backstage

Teen Center building in progress

2007-11-15T15:50:00.000-05:00

The Teen Center before work began

The study rooms being roughed in

Scaffolding and equipment

Drywalling

And painting

More to come ...

Another Book-gone-Movie!!!

2007-11-15T10:06:00.000-05:00

For those of you who are patrons of the DPL, you've probably recently recognized the name of another popular children's book that will be coming to the big screen: The Golden Compass. The first of the His Dark Materials Trilogy (a three part book series) by Phillip Pullman, the movie will be releasing Friday, December 7th, 2007, and I'm sure that those of you who are fans of the book series will be looking forward to it.

Centering around the adventures of a little girl, Lyra, who wishes to seek out the mysteries behind the society she lives in, this book takes place in a world that Pullman makes clear is very different from ours from the very beginning. The first noticable different is the existence of daemon, physical manifestations of the Human soul in the form of an animal that represents one's personality. A daemon is usually of the opposite gender of the person that is paired with it. Same gender pairs are considered rare and are the object of much research. When children are young, their daemon can change into any form that represents the child's potential. However, as they grow older and approach puberty, the speed at which their daemon can change slows down, and it eventually settles for a permanent form. Lyra's daemon is a Polar bear, Pantalaimon, which she calls Pan for short. In the beginning of the series, while Lyra is young, he assumes many forms including a cardinal, a mouse, an otter, and most often an ermine.

Lyra is a curious girl, and she discovers the Golden Compass, which is an advanced piece of technology capable of answering basically every and any question the wielder asks. However, the Golden Compass, which has a life of its own, communicates through pictures and symbols. You must ask the Compass questions through these symbols as well. It is very difficult for anyone in Lyra's world to interpret the symbols; older men have studied the symbols for decades just to figure out how to ask a single question. But when Lyra finds it she has no problem at all. Later on it is discovered that a child's mind can speak to the Compass without any effort--a miracle of childhood, and everyone in the vicinity begins chasing Lyra for her knowledge of the Compass.

Watching (or reading) Lyra's adventures as she tries to find the connection between her life--and the lives of all children--and the way her world functions is a wonderful tale of courage, youth and life. I certainly can't wait for the film release--can you?

The other two books, The Amber Spyglass and The Subtle Knife complete the series, and you can find both, along with The Golden Compass, at the Main Branch of the Detroit Public Libary system.

Below is the link to the official site for the Golden Compass Movie. There's a test you can take to figure out what your daemon is! I wonder what mine will be!

http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/?engine=adwords!10095&keyword=%28movie+sites%29&match_type=content

Say What? Photography Workshop

2007-10-11T09:29:00.000-05:00

Way back in July, professional photographer Lesley Mason showed an enthusiastic group of teens some techniques for putting special effects into photographs at the lens-and-film stage, including a neat camera that worked under water.

Some of the photographs were entered in the Most Mysterious Photo Contest. Here is first-prize winner "Phantom of Light" by Razuli Littleton (7th Grade)

Teen Advisory Board

2007-10-11T09:20:00.000-05:00

Join the Teen Advisory Board to have a voice in teen activities at the Main library. You can get credit for volunteering, too. We meet at 4:00–5:00 on the first Thursday of the month in the Explorers Room. Plan to stay until 5:45 to contribute to the blog in the Internet Lab.

Teen activities planned for October: Teen Read Week, Camp Fire USA tutoring, and Fit for Life cooking demo and masquerade ball. Get more details in Children's Library.

The September meeting was held in the Internet Lab, to give everyone some hands-on time on the blog. Steve walked us through the steps for posting and making comments. Four new Blogging Committee members got signed up to contribute. (Anyone can make comments, which will be reviewed before posting to the blog, but to create a post you need to get an e-mail invitation to contribute. Send a message to dplteens@gmail.com.)

Teen Read Week @ DPL! Oct. 14 - 20

2007-10-08T14:55:00.000-05:00

Teen Read Week is coming soon, please come and take part at our programs to celebrate!

Sleight of Hand Magic WorkshopTuesday, October 16, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Entertain your friends by learning this subtle art of magic with the use of hands and small objects, such as cards or coins. Taught by Mr. Ming Louie. Main Library - Explorers Room

Movie Day @ the Library Wednesday, October 17, 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. Featuring the hilarious “The Date Movie.” Julia Jones is looking for love in all the wrong places, until she snags the man of her dreams. But now, a devious ex, a smelly feline, and eccentric in-laws threaten her perfect wedding. Rated PG-13. Popcorn and pop will be served. Main Library - Explorers Room

Duct Tape Sculpture Contest Thursday, October 18, 4:00-5:45 p.m. Bring a found object (a shoe box, an old hat, a big piece of cardboard), we’ll supply the duct tape. Watch the fun begin as two teams of teens race to build the most fantastic sculpture in a set amount of time! Prizes to be awarded. Main Library - Explorers Room

Drumming Out Loud Saturday, October 20, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.Learn about drumming with Baba Issa and experience the excitement of discovering new rhythms within yourself and your friends. Main Library - Explorers Room

To register for these events, please call (313) 833-1490 or stop by the Children’s Library.

Prizes will be raffled at each program. Programs for teens in the 6th – 12th grades.
Programs and prizes were chosen by the Teen Advisory Board.
Sponsored by: Macy’s, Detroit Public Library, Detroit Public Library Friends Foundation

Pictues, Pictues, Pictues

2007-10-05T19:53:00.000-05:00

Masquerade ideas.....

Fit For Life: Masquerade Ball!!!!

2007-10-05T17:34:00.000-05:00

Ready to boogie on down....well here is your chance.

Attend the Fit For Life Masquerade Ball for plenty fun and much much MORE!!!!!

Date: Saturday October 27,2007

Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Where: Detroit Public Library----Main Library

Ole Fine Arts

5201 Woodward Avenue

Detroit,MI 48202

Who: Contact either 313 833-9714 OR 313 833-4042 to RSVP

**** click the square above to view costumes

*******COSTUME ATTIRE ONLY*******

Now that we have made our plans we must now prepare to look and be "The Fliest & Most Disguise" person there..feel me. So shall we........

First on our list is to define what we are attending:

a Masquerade ball is an event which the participants attend in costume, usually wearing a mask. (A masque is a formal written and sung court pageant.)
Such gatherings, festivities of Carnival, were paralleled from the fifteenth century by increasingly elaborate allegorical Entries, pageants and triumphal processions celebrating marriages and other dynastic events of late medieval court life. Masquerade balls were extended into costumed public festivities in Italy during the 15Th century Renaissance (Italian, maschera). They were generally elaborate dances held for members of the upper classes, and were particularly popular in Venice. They have been associated with the tradition of the Venetian Carnival.

Now that we have established the meaning of what we are attending, must now decide on our attire.

Masquerade ball attire can vary as well as anything. Because it all comes down to who or what you want to portray.

Your ideas can vary between Historical Costumes to General Costumes.

Under Historical Costumes you have:

Classical Antiquity
Renaissance
Pirates and 18Th Century
795-1837 Regency
1812-1865 Old South
1837-1901 Victorian
1865-1890 Wild West
1901-1918 Edwardian
1920s-1980s

Under General Costumes you have:

Ranging from Animals to Sports and Games

The following items can be seen at:

http://www.amasquerade.com/

other ideas can also be seen at:

http://www.masqueradeinc.com/

Now that we have our ideas or some sense of what or who we want to be

... LET'S GO SHOPPING!!!!!

There are lots of places that you can go to find just what you're looking for. Target offers different items associated with the evening at their locations, Halloween U.S.A carries a number of different costumes fit for the evening but who says that you have to go out and spend your money to look great when you could look right in your closet and find the perfect item while adding a couple of adjustments here and there. It's not the amount of money you spend to look great but the amount of time you invest to look great. So have fun deciding what to wear but whatever you choose, you'll have an awesome time regardless.

See you there!!!!

Celebrate Holloween @ DPL

2007-10-02T15:16:00.000-05:00

Boo!

There will be many Holloween activities at DPL locations throughout the city at the end of October. If you or someone you know are interested in attending one of these events, please see the link below for more information on dates and places!

http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/events/Halloween.htm

DPL Book Sale Oct. 19 and 20!

2007-09-27T23:53:00.000-05:00

The Detroit Public Library will host it's Fall booksale on Friday Oct. 19, and Saturday Oct. 20. from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Funds raised from the sale are designated for the Library's "Warm Up to Reading" program, which is a free reading incentive program offered at DPL locations to schoolchildren during their summer vacation.

Thousands of books sorted by subject - autobiography, biography, cookbooks, computer manuals, art books, science fiction, history, politics, rare and collectible books, African American titles, poetry, science, children's books, adult fiction and non-fiction, from $ .25 and up. (Most harcover books are $1)

So tell your family and friends who might be interested, and come find some hidden treasures at the Detroit Public Library!

Our Athletes

2007-09-08T17:49:00.000-05:00

Dozens of prfessional athletes from the Metro Detroit area have sighned muti-milllon dollar contracts. Do these athletes owe anything to the schools or communities that helped them develop?

What do you think?

2007-09-06T16:20:00.000-05:00

Hey all you bloggers help me answer this:

In recent years, some shopping centers like Fairlane Mall have established curfews for teenagers, unless accompanied by adults. Do you think it is against the civil rights of teenagers to be resricted entry into the mall unless accompanied by adults?

Help us Figure out a Prize for our Duct Tape Sculpture Contest

2007-09-06T15:50:00.000-05:00

For Teen Read Week on Thursday, October 18 from 4:00-5:45pm, 2 teams of teens will race to build the most fantastic sculpture, using found objects i.e. a shoebox, an old hat, common household items and duct tape in a set amount of time.

We are a loss at what prizes to offer, and we are open to your suggestions.

Thank you!!!

Video Game Events at the Library!

2007-08-25T00:13:00.000-05:00

Hey! Did you know that the Library is looking into holding video gaming events? It's true, our goal is to let gamers come together and compete against each other. Games that have been suggested so far include Dance Dance Revolution, and Mario Cart Racing. The staff at Detroit Public Library is very excited about the possibilities of gaming, and hope to have successful events far into the future.

We could use your input for what games you would like to see included in our programs. You can do this in one of two ways. First, you can post a suggestions in the comments section of this blog posting. If you would prefer to email the Library with your suggestion, please send your email to dplteens[at]blogspot.com.

Everyone is welcome to join, from novices without any experience, to veterans with top gaming skills.

As more information about gaming at the Library becomes available, updates will be posted on this blog to keep your up to date!

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO FINISH A PUZZLE!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-07T19:05:00.000-05:00

If you missed the fun, I'm sorry to hear because we had our hands full of puzzle pieces trying to decide which piece went where. But in the end all was fun in the love of the puzzle. Here are a few prized memories from puzzle village.

Hope you enjoy and we'll see you later because we are captivated into a good mystery of solving a puzzle at the present time!!!!!!!!

Teen Reader's Theatre Celebrates Juneteenth with a Play

2007-08-07T10:08:00.000-05:00

Amazing! As I sat in my seat only a few feet from the stage, I literally felt as though I was being taken on a ride on the Underground Railroad. Although reading a book about all of the many people involved in the Underground Railroad, including Harriet Tubman, is a great way to learn about history, watching a fifteen minute showcase with unbelievably talented actors is an even better way of learning African American history. The show featured a youthful cast that portrayed their characters with both grace and confidence in their own portrayals. The energy given off by the children in the show spread through out the room and excited the audience. I felt honored to have the privilege to see such an incredible performance from such young stars to be…

-Ben Ra

2007-08-02T14:17:00.000-05:00

Below is the painting that was shown to be our point of focus. The picture shows all the available sunlight n space that will be in our teen center.
"an additional window"
more then enough ceiling space

Well you guys the time has come. Our new teen center is under way but ordinary to get to the finish line there must be a start and that is where we are at this point in time. The pictures above are HOT!!! off the press and you all have the exclusive of featured news and upcoming pictures of OUR TEEN CENTER, so stay for the long haul!!!!!!!!!!

Actionopolis Authors

2007-06-08T14:14:00.000-05:00

July - August 2007

Teens get ready! As we welcome Actionopolis authors, known as “the best writers and artists working in comics and animation,” according to Publishers Weekly, to the Detroit Public Library (DPL). The authors will discuss adventure animation, new Actionopolis books and offer advice to aspiring young readers and writers.

Actionopolis Authors @ Edison Branch

Actionopolis Author Visit -Rob Worley “Heir to Fire”Tuesday, July 10, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Thursday, July 12, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Actionopolis author Rob Worley visits the Edison Branch Library and will discuss his new book "Heir to Fire." Join us as we explore this high-energy, action adventure book with the comic book background. For more information, please call Edison Branch Library at (313) 852-4515.

Actionopolis Authors @ RedfordMonday, July 16, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.Three action writers lead a workshop for young aspiring writers, artists and those interested in adventure and fantasy fiction. For more information, please call Redford Branch Library at (313) 578-8000.

Actionopolis Authors @ Elmwood ParkThursday, July 19, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.Calling all teens! The action adventure authors of Actionopolis are coming to Elmwood Park. Join us for the meet n’ greet and learn how to write and publish books. The authors will be available to sign books purchased after the program. For more information, please call Elmwood Park Branch Library at (313) 877-8014.

Actionopolis Authors @ Conely Monday, July 23, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.Meet innovative authors and comic creators Rob Worley and Gary Reed to the Conely Branch Library. For more information, please call Conely Branch Library at (313) 224-6461.

Actionopolis Authors Arrive @ Main LibraryTuesday, July 24, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Learn about adventure animation and meet Actionopolis authors at Main Library. Bookbeat Bookstore will be available to sell copies of their books. An autograph session will follow the presentation. Registration is open to teens in the 6th – 8th grades. For more information, please call Children’s Library at (313) 833-1490.Explorers Room

Upcoming Programs and Events for Teens

2007-05-25T10:35:00.000-05:00

"YNK" - You Never Know (Mysteries!)
--This is the Teen Summer Reading Program. Register in the Children's library or at any teen program. For every 100 pages read, you will recieve an entry form for a weekly drawing, where you can win either a $25 Target Gift Certificate or Two YNK T-shirts.
This program runs from July 6th to August 10th.

"YNK" - Summer Reading Finale
Friday, August 3- details to follow.

Urban Legends Quiz
--Test your knowledge by answering brainteasers! Get all ten correct and you'll get an entry form for the weekly drawing listed above. Questions will be displayed in the Children's Library and this program runs from July 7th to August 10th.

Reel Books For Teens
-Watch a movie based on a book or short story and discuss plot, characters and the similarities to the book or short story. Registration is required.

The Birds (by Daphne du Maurier) - Saturday, July 7 @ 2:00pm
Murder on the Orient Express (by Agatha Christie) - Saturday, July 14 @ 2:00pm
The Da Vinci Code (by Dan Brown) - Saturday, July 21 @ 2:00pm

"Say What?" Photography Workshop
-Learn how to set up backgrounds and props to produce photographs that are mind-boggling, spooky and surrealistic. Space is limited, so register today!
(Tuesday, July 10 @ 6:00pm)

It takes a Village to Solve a Puzzle
See which team of teens can finish putting together large-scale picture jigsaw puzzles. Registration is required.
(Wednesday, July 18 @ 6:00pm)

Actionopolis Authors Arrive! Learn about Adventure Animation
Meet the detroit authors of this awesome adventure series. Registration is open to teens in the 6th-12th grades.
(Tuesday, July 24 from 1:00 to 3:00pm)

Most Mysterious Photo Contest
Enter your scariest, weirdest, most unbelievable photo any time between July 7 and August 3 and you could win an awesome prize. Pick up a registration packet from the Children's Library Reference Desk. Photos will be judged during the "Our Weird World" program.

Our Weird World
An eerie slide show about UFOs, ghosts, conspiracy theories, modern monsters and the paranormal. Registration is required.
(Saturday, August 4 @ 2:00pm)