Editor’s Note: Hey readers! Welcome to the veryveryvery first issue of ‘ZineZone. Basically, this magazine lets people like you to chill out and have fun! In every issue of ‘ZineZone, there’ll be 6 sections. The Cover Story, Good Ol’Reviews, Let’s Chat, Daily Dish, Surfin’ The Net and Chill out. Feel free to drop by my blog, www.worldofsilverpinkblob.blogspot.com, whenever you’re free!


The Cover Story: The Big Exam
It’s 2008, and seems like a normal year. But, nope, it’s not a normal year for the Primary sixes. That’s ‘cos this year, they’ll be having their PSLE, aka The Big Exam. Some are scared, while some just don’t care. But one thing’s for sure, everyone wants to get in a good secondary school. Why? Firstly, it’s unlikely for someone to get bashed up in school if they’re in a good one. Secondly, it’s nice to tell someone that you’ve gone into a good school. No one likes to tell the other party that he/she had gone into some lousy neighborhood school. And lastly, a good school means good education, and who doesn’t want to become a smart aleck? Here are some tips to help you guys deal with your stress, which I’m sure will pile up as the months go by…
Tip No. 1: Dance away the blues!! Dancing’s an awesome way to get rid of your stress, plus you may whip up into a shape, as dancing’s kind of an exercise.
Tip No. 2: Singing’s a great stress-ridder. So, if you’re under pressure, why don’t you just take a break, open your mouth, and let the good times rock ‘n roll? Let’s just hope that your neighbors would enjoy the, um, soothing music.
Tip No. 3: Act! Go find a Shakespeare book, get a scene you like, and act, you future Johnny Depp/ Nicole Kidman! If you have the talent, why not show it off? But, on the other hand…

The good ol’ reviews:Albums
For the Guys: Backstreet Boys are back! With their hit single, “Inconsolable”. You guys may sneer at listening to Backstreet Boys songs, but actually, there’s nothing to sneer at. They aren’t a boy band, but simply a band making refreshing pop music. With songs dubbed with cool beats and addictive choruses, there’s no need to be embarrassed about listening to Backstreet boys!

For the Gals: Sugarbabes have released their latest album, and I’m lovin’ their tunes! Songs like “Denial” just can’t stop me from singing along, while “Change” makes me feel like relaxing and swaying to the music. And I always feel like dancing to the lyrics when I listen to “About You Now”. So next time you pass by a CD shop and have some extra cash, why not pick up their album? I’m sure you won’t regret it!


Let’s Chat
Okay people, in every issue of ‘ZineZone, I’ll be interviewing someone, and not just normally interviewing that person, but asking the person what you want me to ask him/her! E-mail me your questions, or if you wanna get interviewed. For this issue, I will be interviewing Javier Chua, from 6A. And just to let some of you obnoxious guys know, (especially someone with the initials O.W.S) Javier has recently patented her signature ‘snap and beckon with finger’ signal.

‘ZineZone: Would you rather eat rubber cheese or rotten cheese?
JC: Rotten cheese.
‘ZineZone: Have you ever squeezed a pimple till pus came out?
JC: Yah.
‘ZineZone: Do you have a ‘lucky habit’?
JC: Yes.
‘ZineZone: What is it?
JC: To pray lah… I mean I do tt everyday.
‘ZineZone: Ohh
JC: den everything will go very smoothly. It is jus tt today terence shouted at me “SHUT UP”. I was DAMN angry man. Becoz of the zi yi put the w/s tingy. U noe rite. During eng period.
‘ZineZone: Okay, if you could kick anyone’s butt right now, who would they be, and why?
JC: Erm. Lemme think 1st. 1. O.W.S. 2. N.T 3. T.J.J.
‘ZineZone: REASON?
JC: COS THEY ARE SO DARING TT THEY REVOLK ME. HAHA . I HATE PPL TT REVOLK ME. >=(
‘ZineZone: Can you suck 5 mini Warheads at one go?
JC: Yes. Chew also can leh.
‘ZineZone: yeah, can chew and stuff, but u can stand the sourness of 5 mini warheads at one go, right?
JC: Yah. I very good at tt. Haha. I can eat lemon like tt. Jus lemon. So sour!!! So nice!!!
‘ZineZone: Omg! That’s so cool!
JC: Try lah. Bt dun like whole ting lah. Slice it first.

DAILY DISH
Please e-mail me if you know of any news!
Stars: Jamie Lynn Spears’s pregnant! At age 16! But despite her pregnancy, Nickelodeon will not be yanking her show, Zoey 101, off the air.
Movies: Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens are confirmed to star in High School Musical 3, which was originally slated to be a haunted, spooky adventure, but now focuses on the Wildcats going thorough their senior year in East High. Talking about Wildcats, Ashley Tisdale had recently undergone a nose surgery. I can’t blame her though, ‘cos who wants to like an old hag? Meanwhile, The Cheetah Girls 3 movie would be set in India, Bollywood. Raven Symone will not be starring in the movie. It will be released in the USA in August this year, so keep yours eyes peeled for another Cheetah Girls film late this year/early next year!

Surfin’ The Net
In this section of ‘ZineZone, I’ll be putting up cool sites for you guys to check out. If you want me to put up your website, or if you wanna share a fun site, then please e-mail me!
Games: www.kingdomofloathing.com In this no-need-to-download, free, online game, you play as a stickman going around town doing quests. It’s really addictive, and I’m sure you’ll love that it’s packed with wit and sarcasm. www.wonka.com Play loads of candylicious games, get tokens, and spend them on stuff for your character!? What more do you want?
Fun: www.archiecomics.com Sure, many of you read Archie Comics, but I bet not many have went to their website. It’s pretty cool actually, with quizzes, news, blogs and lotsa games!

Chill Out
Don’t hesitate to e-mail me your jokes or/and quizzes!
Quizzes: What’s your clothing style? A=1 point, B=2, C=3 and D=4
1. Your clothes are mostly in:
a. any color that’s currently in style
b. White
c. Bright colors
d. Dark colors

2. You always shop for clothes at:
a. Topshop/GAP
b. Sport Stores
c. OP
d. 77th Street

3. What type of bottom do you currently like to wear?
a. SKINNIES! (Skinny jeans)
b. Tennis shorts/ denim shorts
c. Bermudas/ Surf shorts/ Skirts/ ¾ pants
d. Jeans( with plenty of zippers and chains!)

4. What design would you like on your sweater?
a. Stripes
b. Anything that has something to do with sports!
c. Something cute/Something cool
d. Graffiti

5. What snack do you like best?
a. raw carrot sticks/ fruit
b. an energy bar
c. A candy/chocolate bar
d. Fries

Total up!
5-9:You’re always in the trend! Friends are most likely to consult you for clothing advice.
10-14: You love anything sporty, and don’t really dress up.
14-18: You’re into anything that’s comfy and looks good on you!
19-22: You like edgy clothes that have plenty of dark colors.

Are you psychic?
1. You believe in crystal balls. Yes/No
2. You can correctly predict the weather, without seeing the weather forecasts. Yes/No
3. You know what the person would say before he/she actually says it. Yes/No
4. You can roughly guess correctly your test marks before you receive your test paper. Yes/No
5. You get hunches/'sixth senses'. Yes/No

More Yes’s: Looks like you have an ability to know what happens before it does! Lucky, lucky.
More No’s: Well, let’s just say that like most of us, you’re clueless as to what will happen in the future!

Quotes: (From Reader’s Digest Dec 2007 issue)
“Christmas is a time when everybody wants his past forgotten and his present remembered.” Phyllis Diller.
(From Shout No.383) “Everyone knows we get paid a lot of money, so why pretend otherwise?” Catherine Zeta Jones.