Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Verona News

 


Advice Column

By: Jaqueline Valadez    Edited by Sofia Garcia 

Dear Jaqueline;

Q: It appears as though I've fallen in love with a woman who has no mutual feelings.  How should I respond to this situation?

~Hopeless Romeo

A: Dear Hopeless Romeo;

I suggest you talk to her. This is not an uncommon thing really. Most girls are complicated to understand. This relationship of yours is a more-than-friendship occurrence though.  If you've already gone about doing this, then I would look for someone new, for women get annoyed if you continue to aggravate them.  You'll find the right girl eventually, trust me.  Just be a little bit more social.

 

Dear Jaqueline;

Q: My father is a stubborn jerk.  He constantly tries to force me into a marriage.  The man loves me, but I'd rather marry a donkey than this guy.  He's supposedly this wondrous creature, but I think he's revolting, more so on the inside than out.  Also, I'm already tied down with another man, but my parents do not know this.  What should I do?

~Confused, Juliet

 A: Dear Confused Juliet;

You should talk with your father and make him realize that you do not want to marry this guy. Tell him that you have found someone you love and care about greatly. As for the man who loves you, try to ignore him as much as possible. Try not to make any contact with him, for your father will then see that you honestly don’t like the guy. I am sure your father will understand sooner or later that the guy he has arranged marriage with for you, is not the perfect guy for you.


Verona Weather Report

by: Jackie Gutierrez

Monday

66

Low 49/66

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Tuesday

60

Low 49/63

Cloudy

Chance of rain 26%

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Wednesday

54

Low 35/54

Cloudy

Chance of rain 13%

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Thursday

48

Low 32/50

Cloudy

Chance of rain 75%

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Friday

42

Low 35/45

Cloudy

Chance of  rain 92%

 

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Romeo and Juliet

By Jaqueline Valadez     Edited by Sofia Garcia

Something strange has happened in Verona, a Capulet and a Montague fell in love. Their love was hidden, but they were in too deep. The two enemies got to the point of getting married. So many innocent lives were taken away, just for an innocent love. Everything was going fine, until the brilliant Friar Lawrence came along. Rumor has it; he was behind all of the killing.

            If it weren’t for Friar, perhaps the lovers would be alive. On the positive side, Juliet would have married Paris, the one she doesn’t love. In meaning of all of this, we can’t fully blame Friar. The parents are the ones who should feel the most guilt. The Nurse is the one we should thank, for sticking up for true love, no matter the consequences.

            The most romantic part of their love story was that they took each other’s lives for their never-ending love. Romeo and Juliet would have never been able to live without one another. If only Romeo had never taken the poison, he would have been happily married with Juliet. Unfortunately, as everyone knows, Romeo was a love sick person. However, he finally met the one, Juliet, his only enemy. Although he didn’t know, his eyes fell on her and instantly fell in love. 

Obituaries

By Iliana Quijano    Edited by Sofia Garcia  

 


The star-crossed lovers take their life: Romeo and Juliet, the center of this tragedy, over some misunderstanding and an ancient grudge between both families decide to take their life, than bear the insurmountable pain of living without each other.

 

 

 

 


Tybalt Capulet Slaughtered by his most hated foe: Romeo Montague

After having killed Romeo’s best friend over a petty argument, Romeo sought revenge and engaged in a fight against Tybalt, then delivering a deadly blow ending the rich Capulet’s life.                             

County Paris killed: Romeo (Juliet’s secret husband) kills Paris in the middle of a brawl. The wealthy County will be missed.

Beloved by all:                                                                                                                                   Mercutio, after having a heated argument with Tybalt Capulet, was stabbed by Tybalt, and therefore killed. Mercutio’s last words, rare in their seriousness were exactly these: “A plague a’ both your houses!”


Gone too soon, dear Mercutio was a star too early extinguished.


 







The Verona News

By: Sofia Garcia Edited by: Sofia Garcia

Sunday Edition

http://www.rjmusical.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tybalt-mercutio-fight-costume.jpgThe Capulets and the Montagues are prohibited to fight on the streets of Verona by Prince Escalus.

                                                                       

 

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It has been said that the Montague and Capulet families have had an ancient grudge, but no one knows what it is. All they know is that they are forever enemies. Recently it has been heard that the Capulet and Montague servants restart the families’ ancient grudge after they were told not to fight a few months back. Some witnesses report that it all started with insulting each other over meaningless things. Lord Montague hears the racket comes out and attacks and it’s not long before Capulet hears it too. They fight for long minutes. More people come armed, but when they see it’s the Capulets and Montagues they stop and threaten them because Benvolio tells every detail from beginning to the very end. No one knows when this will end. Well it ever end? Keep reading for more editions of these families’ differences.



                                                                                                           



 

 

 

 

The Pathetic Love Story

By Jackie Guttierez  Edited by Sofia Garcia

Rumor has it that Juliet wasn’t Romeo’s first love! Indeed, close source (requested to keep his identity hidden) says that Romeo was crazy for Ms.Rosaline (pictured on the left), just like bees are for their honey! Yikes! If Juliet knew, would the circumstances been different? The world may never know.

Romeo was absoulety crazy about his first love! The thing that’s very pathetic is that they never once met! Rosaline never knew how he felt about her! If she did ever find out , could that have been the famous love story?

The close source says Romeo complained how about how much he loves Rosaline. This event occurred just hours before he met Juliet! Moaning and complaing about one love, the next hour it’s a different girl! For goodness sake! This boy was definetely love crazy!

            The same night the love birds met (Romeo and Juliet, picured below), they already planned to get married. Whatever Romeo did, every man should take notes! In the end, they truly did love each other. Rosaline sure did miss out.



 

           








Sports

By: Iliana Quijano Edited by: Sofia Garcia

400_F_42236054_7awBY1jxuswmIu3clsjBcxwoD94Q0jax.jpg972845_1_z.jpg61RNEE6CSQL._UY250_.jpg     Come to the Jousting match between Sir Lancelot and Sir Wagner and enjoy the fabulous adrenaline filled entretainment. For the best seats pay the low price of two pennies. And, ladies, prepare to gift a valiant knight with a favour, so don’t forget to bring your veils! Also, remember, Queen Elizabeth will be attending this epic joust, so don’t miss out!

 

 

Bear Baiting: Come watch a thrilling match between bear and canine. Who will win this time around? It is one ferocious bear against five angry dogs, come and be entertained; place bets on who you think will win! Don’t forget its one day only!     

Ingredient Substitution Table


Ingredient

Amount

Substitution

Allspice

1 teaspoon

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves

Arrowroot starch

1 teaspoon

1 tablespoon flour OR 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Baking mix

1 cup

1 cup pancake mix OR 1 cup Easy Biscuit Mixture

Baking powder

1 teaspoon

1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar OR 1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 cup buttermilk (decrease liquid in recipe by 1/2 cup)

Baking soda

1 teaspoon

4 teaspoons baking powder OR 1 teaspoon potassium bicarbonate and 1/3 teaspoon salt. NOTE: If the recipe calls for an acidic liquid such as sour cream, yogurt, buttermilk, vinegar, molasses, or citrus juice, you should replace it with the same amount of whole milk

Beer

1 cup

1 cup nonalcoholic beer OR 1 cup chicken broth

Brandy

1/4 cup

1 teaspoon imitation brandy extract plus enough water to make 1/4 cup

Bread crumbs

1 cup

1 cup cracker crumbs OR 1 cup matzo meal OR 1 cup ground oats

Broth: beef or chicken

1 cup

1 bouillon cube plus 1 cup boiling water OR 1 tablespoon soy sauce plus enough water to make 1 cup OR 1 cup vegetable broth

Brown sugar

1 cup, packed

1 cup white sugar plus 1/4 cup molasses and decrease the liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup OR 1 cup white sugar OR 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Butter (salted)

1 cup

1 cup margarine OR 1 cup shortening plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup lard plus 1/2 teaspoon salt

Butter (unsalted)

1 cup

1 cup shortening OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil OR 7/8 cup lard

Buttermilk

1 cup

1 cup yogurt OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup

Cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded

1 cup shredded Colby cheddar OR 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Chervil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Chicken base

1 tablespoon

1 cup canned or homemade chicken broth or stock. Reduce liquid in recipe by 1 cup

Chocolate(semisweet)

1 ounce

1 (1-ounce) square of unsweetened chocolate plus 4 teaspoons sugar OR 1 ounce semisweet chocolate chips plus 1 teaspoon shortening

Chocolate (unsweetened)

1 ounce

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil

Cocoa

1/4 cup

1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate

Condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 (10.75-ounce) can

1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of celery, cream of chicken, or golden mushroom soup

Corn syrup

1 cup

1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water OR 1 cup honey OR 1 cup light treacle syrup

Cottage cheese

1 cup

1 cup farmer's cheese OR 1 cup ricotta cheese

Cracker crumbs

1 cup

1 cup bread crumbs OR 1 cup matzo mealOR 1 cup ground oats

Cream (half and half)

1 cup

7/8 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon butter

Cream (heavy)

1 cup

1 cup evaporated milk OR 3/4 cup milk plus 1/3 cup butter

Cream (light)

1 cup

1 cup evaporated milk OR 3/4 cup milk plus 3 tablespoons butter

Cream (whipped)

1 cup

1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Cream cheese

1 cup

1 cup pureed cottage cheese OR 1 cup plain yogurt, strained overnight in a cheesecloth

Cream of tartar

1 teaspoon

2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar

Crème fraiche

1 cup

Combine 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt. Let stand for 6 hours at room temperature

Egg

1 whole (3 tablespoons or 1.7 oz)

2 1/2 tablespoons of powdered egg substitute plus 2 1/2 tablespoons water OR 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute OR 1/4 cup silken tofu pureed OR 3 tablespoons mayonnaise OR half a banana mashed with 1/2 teaspoon baking powder OR 1 tablespoon powdered flax seed soaked in 3 tablespoons water

Evaporated milk

1 cup

1 cup light cream

Farmer's cheese

8 ounces

8 ounces dry cottage cheese OR 8 ounces creamed cottage cheese, drained

Fats for baking

1 cup

1 cup applesauce OR 1 cup fruit puree

Flour--Bread

1 cup

1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon wheat gluten (available at health food stores & some supermarkets)

Flour--Cake

1 cup

1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons

Flour--Self-Rising

1 cup

7/8 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Garlic

1 clove

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder OR 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic OR 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt--reduce salt in recipe

Gelatin

1 tablespoon, granulated

2 teaspoons agar agar

Ginger--dry

1 teaspoon

2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger

Ginger--fresh

1 teaspoon, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger

Green onion

1/2 cup , chopped

1/2 cup chopped onion OR 1/2 cup chopped leek OR 1/2 cup chopped shallots

Hazelnuts

1 cup whole

1 cup macadamia nuts OR 1 cup almonds

Herbs--fresh

1 tablespoon chopped fresh

1 teaspoon (chopped or whole leaf) dried herbs

Herring

8 ounces

8 ounces of sardines

Honey

1 cup

1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water OR 1 cup corn syrup OR 1 cup light treacle syrup

Hot pepper sauce

1 teaspoon

3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper plus 1 teaspoon vinegar

Ketchup

1 cup

1 cup tomato sauce plus 1 teaspoon vinegar plus 1 tablespoon sugar

Lard

1 cup

1 cup shortening OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil OR 1 cup butter

Lemon grass

2 fresh stalks

1 tablespoon lemon zest

Lemon juice

1 teaspoon

1/2 teaspoon vinegar OR 1 teaspoon white wine OR 1 teaspoon lime juice

Lemon zest

1 teaspoon

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract OR 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Lime juice

1 teaspoon

1 teaspoon vinegar OR 1 teaspoon white wine OR 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Lime zest

1 teaspoon

1 teaspoon lemon zest

Macadamia nuts

1 cup

1 cup almonds OR 1 cup hazelnuts

Mace

1 teaspoon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

Margarine

1 cup

1 cup shortening plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 1 cup butter OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup lard plus 1/2 teaspoon salt

Mayonnaise

1 cup

1 cup sour cream OR 1 cup plain yogurt

Milk--whole

1 cup

1 cup soy milk OR 1 cup rice milk OR 1 cup water or juice OR 1/4 cup dry milk powder plus 1 cup water OR 2/3 cup evaporated milk plus 1/3 cup water

Mint--fresh

1/4 cup chopped

1 tablespoon dried mint leaves

Molasses

1 cup

Mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Mustard--prepared

1 tablespoon

Mix together 1 tablespoon dried mustard, 1 teaspoon water, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar

Onion

1 cup, chopped

1 cup chopped green onions OR 1 cup chopped shallots OR 1 cup chopped leeks OR 1/4 cup dried minced onion OR 1/4 cup onion powder

Orange juice

1 tablespoon

1 tablespoon other citrus juice

Orange zest

1 tablespoon

1/2 teaspoon orange extract OR 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese OR 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil OR 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Pepperoni

1 ounce

1 ounce salami

Raisin

1 cup

1 cup dried currants OR 1 cup dried cranberries OR 1 cup chopped pitted prunes

Rice--white

1 cup, cooked

1 cup cooked barley OR 1 cup cooked bulgur OR 1 cup cooked brown or wild rice

Ricotta

1 cup

1 cup dry cottage cheese OR 1 cup silken tofu

Rum

1 tablespoon

1/2 teaspoon rum extract, plus enough water to make 1 tablespoon

Saffron

1/4 teaspoon

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

Salami

1 ounce

1 ounce pepperoni

Semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup

1 cup chocolate candies OR 1 cup peanut butter or other flavored chips OR 1 cup chopped nuts OR 1 cup chopped dried fruit

Shallots, chopped

1/2 cup

1/2 cup chopped onion, OR 1/2 cup chopped leek OR 1/2 cup chopped green onion

Shortening

1 cup

1 cup butter OR 1 cup margarine minus 1/2 teaspoon salt from recipe

Sour cream

1 cup

1 cup plain yogurt OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough cream to make 1 cup OR 3/4 cup buttermilk mixed with 1/3 cup butter

Sour milk

1 cup

1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice mixed with enough milk to make 1 cup: Let stand 5 minutes to thicken

Soy sauce

1/2 cup

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Stock--beef or chicken

1 cup

1 cube beef or chicken bouillon dissolved in 1 cup water

Sweetened condensed milk

1 (14-ounce) can

3/4 cup white sugar mixed with 1/2 cup water and 1 1/8 cups dry powdered milk: Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20 minutes

Vegetable oil--for baking

1 cup

1 cup applesauce OR 1 cup fruit puree

Vegetable oil--for frying

1 cup

1 cup lard OR 1 cup vegetable shortening

Vinegar

1 teaspoon

1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice OR 2 teaspoons white wine

White sugar

1 cup

1 cup brown sugar OR 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar OR 3/4 cup honey OR 3/4 cup corn syrup

Wine

1 cup

1 cup chicken or beef broth OR 1 cup fruit juice mixed with 2 teaspoons vinegar OR 1 cup water

Yeast-active dry

1 (.25-ounce) package

1 cake compressed yeast OR 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast OR 2 1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast

Yogurt

1 cup

1 cup sour cream OR 1 cup buttermilk OR 1 cup sour milk

 

Othello | Act 5 | said by Othello

 

Act V Quotes

Othello

“Yet she must die, else she’ll betray more men put out the light, and then put out the light.”

Othello thinks Desdemona has betrayed him with Cassio. Othello is going to smother her because if he keeps her alive she will cheat on other men. He is going to put out the candle light and then he is going to put out the light in Desdemona’s heart.

“When I have plucked the rose, I cannot give it vital growth again.”

Othello says this as refers to Desdemona; when I have plucked this rose, I can’t make grow again. When Othello has killed Desdemona, he cannot make her relive.

Othello |Act 4 | Emilia

 

Act IV Quotes

Emilia

“I will be hanged if some eternal villain, some busy and insulating rogue, some cogging, cozening slave, to get some office, have not devised this slander. I will be hanged else.

Othello has just finished calling Desdemona names. Desdemona is asking Emilia and Iago if she is as she says what Othello called her; whore. While Emilia and Iago are telling Desdemona that she is a pure woman and such Emilia is talking to her as she is referring to Iago indirectly. Emilia swears on her life that an evil busybody, a lying jerk made the rumor that Desdemona is with other men. (

“Yes, a dozen, and as many to th' vantage as would store the world they played for. But I do think it is their husbands' faults if wives do fall.”

 Desdemona asks Emilia if women cheat on their husbands since lately since Othello has been calling Desdemona names that do not even pertain to her. Emilia answers her that women do cheat on their husbands, about twelve or as many women there are in the world. She also states that it is the husband’s fault that the women cheat.

Othello| Act 3 | Emilia Quotes

 

Act III Quotes

Emilia Quotes

“’Tis not a year or two shows us a man. They are all but stomach, and we all but food, to eat hungerly, and when they are full, they blech us.”

Emilia explains to Desdemona that in a relationship especially marriage it takes a year or two to reveal a man. Men are like stomachs and they, women are like food. When men need them they eat women, up hungrily. When men do not need the women they vomit them.

“But jealous souls will not be answered so, they are not ever jealous for the cause, but jealous for they’re jealous. It is a monster begot upon itself, born on itself.”

Emilia explains Othello’s jealousy to Desdemona. Desdemona suggests Othello is angry for political reasons and not that he is jealous because she never gave him a reason. Emilia answers that jealous people like Othello do not think like that. They are jealous for no particular reason. Jealousy is like a monster keeps growing out of nothing.