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Take the test-Are you a Facebook Addict?

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Some Signs that you are a Facebook addict!  

CNN says the site’s not the problem, the disconnection from real life is. 

If you…….

1. You lose sleep over Facebook

“If you’re staying up late at night because you’re on Facebook, and you’re tired the next day, Facebook may be a compulsion for you,” Lipari said. “You shouldn’t be neglecting yourself because of Facebook.”

2. You spend more than an hour a day on Facebook

Paula Pile, says it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how much is too much time to be spending on social networking. Pile is a therapist specializing in individual, group and couple therapy.

“I can’t imagine that anyone would need more than an hour a day on Facebook, and probably no one needs more than 30 minutes,” she said.

3. You become obsessed with old boyfriends or girlfriends. 

Reconnecting with old friends is one of the great attractions of Facebook, and there’s nothing necessarily wrong with “friending” an old boyfriend or girlfriend.  Watch where it leads however.  Stalking is not cool for anyone involved. 

4. You ignore schoolwork in favor of Facebook.

5. The thought of getting off Facebook leaves you in a cold sweat, you need Facebook detox!

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Playing For Change CD/DVD Release

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The Playing For Change Foundation is dedicated to connecting the world through music by providing resources to musicians and their communities around the world.

The organization has a new CD/DVD release, ‘Playing for Change: Songs Around the World’ due April 28.

The album’s first track is a cover of Ben E. King’s Stand by Me performed by 37 musicians from the Netherlands, Brazil, Spain and Russia, among other countries. The video for the song already has been viewed nearly 8 million times on YouTube since November. The artists also take on a couple Bob Marley classics. A version of War/No More Trouble features U2’s Bono, and American blues singer Keb’ Mo’ and Spain’s Manu Chao perform on One Love.

Pick up a copy of Playing For Change here.

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Fall out Boy and All Time Low meet with us!

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Pete Wentz via Twitter on 4-21-09  Its kind of insane that student journalists always give the best interviews. Green is better sometimes.”

Photos by Skylar Klager-

The Rock Star Stories by Alison Sikes

Student journalists from all over South Florida were given the chance of a lifetime to interview one of the world’s biggest bands, Fall Out Boy. In a press conference held by The Rock Star Stories at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, bassist Pete Wentz and singer Patrick Stump answered questions from over 50 students. Despite being Billboard Top 40 and MTV favorites, it seems that fame has not gotten to their heads. The duo was ready and willing to answer any question on topics such as fatherhood and the future of Fall Out Boy. Following the interview, pop punk band All Time Low came to the press conference. Known for their hilarious personas, this quartet did not disappoint with their answers. When asked how the band formed, front man Alex Gaskarth responded “We met at a comic book convention.” It is safe to say the press conference was a great success.

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Student Press Conference April 21

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LATEST IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The venue has been changed for the concert to the Pompano Beach Amphitheater. The press conference will be held at the Pompano Beach Civic Center which is in front of the amphitheater.    If you have not been invited, and RSVP’d to get your name on the list, you will not be allowed to attend the press conference.  It is for student journalists only and not open to the public. 

The Amphitheatre is about 45 minutes from Miami; 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, and 30 minutes from West Palm Beach.
Pompano Beach Civic Center
1801 NE 6th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
  • From I-95
    I-95 to Atlantic Beach Blvd. East Take Atlantic Beach Blvd. to Dixie Highway Turn Left (north) onto Dixie Highway Take Dixie Highway until you reach 10th Street Make a Right (east) onto 10th Street 10th Street will lead you directly into the parking areas.
  • From Federal Hwy / US 1
    Turn West onto NE 6th Street (located just north of Atlantic Blvd).
    Turn right at first traffic light (NE 18th Avenue) amphitheatre will be on your right, behind civic center.

 If you have already RSVP’d and have been given an invitation for this press conference, this information applies to you:

You must arrive at the press conference by 3pm. Fall out Boy is FIRST followed by All Time Low at 4pm. Latecomers will not be accommodated. If you need an authorization to leave school early, email us at info@therockstarstories.com and we will provide you with information to give to your journalism or video teachers.

If you have not RSVP’d already and have been given an invitation, email us to see if your school already has representation going. 2 PEOPLE PER SCHOOL ONLY!

Thanks guys and looking forward to seeing you there. As always the press conference does not include tickets to the show so get yours while they are still available!