Show 37 Tuesday 9 May

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STICK NEWS

Kia Ora. In stick news today, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But it doesn’t stop the legal battles. Two apple companies, Apple computer and Apple Corps have been fighting in court again recently. Yesterday the winner was announced and it looks like the computer company came out on top.

Apple corps was founded in 1968 by the British rock band the Beatles.
Eight years later, in 1976, Apple computer was founded.
Since then, Apple Corps has been rather grumpy about the computer company’s choice of logo.
The two fruity companies have had several legal fights about the trademarks.
In 1978 Apple computer gave Apple corps $80,000.
In 1989 they gave them $26.5 million.
But this time, the Beatles lost the fight.

The chief executive of Apple Computer said they have always loved the Beatles, and now they want to be friends. Apple Corps said they will appeal the decision.
And that was Stick News for Tuesday the 9th of May.
Kia Ora.

conversations with sarah
# 22 What are you making?

Sarah is making lunch and her flatmate comes into the kitchen and asks her about what she is making.
Step 1: Repeat Bob’s lines.
Step 2: Read Bob’s lines on the screen and talk to Sarah!

Bob 　Are you making lunch?

Sarah Yeah.

Bob 　What are you making? It smells nice.

Sarah Ah, pumpkin soup.

Bob 　It looks good. What did you put in it?

Sarah Um ... pumpkin, of course, and onions and garlic.

Bob　 And pepper and salt?

Sarah Yip, I put pepper and salt in. And I also used this vegetable stock.

Bob 　Oh, I’ve never seen that before. Where did you buy it?

Sarah Oh, I bought it at Parco.

Show 36 Monday 8 May

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STICK NEWS

Kia Ora. In stick news today the male kiwi psyche and home improvement television are causing thousands of injuries every year – and that figure is rising.

This is a Kiwi male. He is proud of his collection of power tools. And, although he has no building qualifications or skills, he thinks he can repair anything with a piece of wire.
This psyche, mixed with the popularity of DIY television shows is a dangerous mix.
The man sees spectacular results on TV and thinks he can do it easily himself.
Since the man’s answer to any potential problems is “she’ll be right”, safety precautions are ignored.
Last year DIY accidents cost taxpayers more than $20 million dollars.
Falls from ladders were the number one cause of injury. Accidents involving gardens and fences came in second and third.

Building industry experts are advising DIY enthusiasts to use commonsense.
And the government is also changing the rules, to control the wannabe handymen… by 2011 only licensed builders will be able to renovate houses.
And that was Stick News for Monday the 8th of May.
Kia Ora.

conversations with sarah
# 21 What are you watching?

Sarah is watching TV and her flatmate comes into the room and asks her about the program.
Step 1: Repeat Bob’s lines.
Step 2: Read Bob’s lines on the screen and talk to Sarah!

Bob 　What are you watching?

Sarah Ainori.

Bob 　What’s Ainori?

Sarah Haven’t you seen Ainori before?!

Bob 　No. Is it new?

Sarah No, it’s been going for ages.

Bob 　What kind of programme is it?

Sarah It’s a kind of reality show.

Bob 　Is it good?

Sarah Yeah, it’s really funny. I watch it every week.

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