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Original blog post is @ http://wbrennan.wordpress.com by @DrBillBrennan
Kindergartners, Twitter and Common Core: The power of connected learning!
A must share proposal from @BMcClelland24
Last Monday (June 24) I had facilitated a full day workshop titled, Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age, for about 40 teachers in my district (Farmingdale Schools, NY). The entire day focused on coming to grips with the new context for learning. We advocated for the need to accelerate our learning and sharing of ideas with each other and with the world through virtual communities of practice (VCOPs). We advanced the notion that schools – organizations who need to be more efficient at adapting to change – should dissolve Technology Committees and move towards fluid like sharing within and outside the organization. It was an amazing day of professional learning. And, to help tell this story, I was honored to have Tony Sinanis (@Cantiague_Lead) and Jessica Johnson (@PrincipalJ)
Here are some tweets about the power of Twitter from our connected educators at Farmingdale Schools.
During a short break, @BmMcClelland24 stopped me to share her ideas on how she would use Twitter in her Kindergarten classroom. Bonnie's enthusiasm and the ideas/research to support this work was incredible I thought others should see what she's working on.
The following was composed by @BMcClelland24. (I've simply highlighted some key points).
Getting ready to begin my second year in kindergarten (after spending ten years in second and third), I continue to become amazed at all the potential this year can bring. The students are so young and fresh, and each day come in with a clean slate ready to be filled with oodles of learning. Most of all, they're excited! They're excited about every new book, math problem, and new alphabet letter that they encounter. Now, with so many new ideas that were presented at the technology course, I feel just like my kindergarteners not able to contain my excitement! I want to introduce my new class to Twitter. Disappointing enough, my classroom does not have a Smartboard. With so many technological advances in education, I feel useless to not being able to utilize this resource. Hopefully, with your help, I can obtain an iPad so that I can pilot my ideas and witness the potentials of connecting this eager group of learners and their parents with technology.
The opportunities are enormous…
- First off, from an edtech standpoint, it's a way for me to model along with my students and their parents the value of being connected and sharing with others
- At an early age, my students will develop an awareness of audience
- They will begin to understand the how-to of using social media in a responsible, respectable, and safe way.
- They will experience the excitement of getting feedback from others who make the connections with what we're sharing.
- Evidence of learning. After a reading/writing workshop we can compose an "I can" statement to tweet
- Retell practice. One of the skills in the common core is retell and being able to summarize a story. Students will be able to compose a short summary about our reading via a tweet.
- Parent connections. Anxious and/or curious parents wanting to see what goes on in our classroom can "check-in" our posted pics of the students in action on Twitter
- Shared writing lessons. At the beginning, we will work on our tweets together, writing them on chart paper before actually sending them. Kindergarteners need to see the print and engage in the some of the spelling before learning to write on their own.
- Math lessons. Composing and discussing word problems.
- Instant publishing. Taking a picture of written work and tweeting equal online publishing!
- Engaging the students. What better way to get young children eager to do their best work than knowing that they will be able to share with a much bigger audience than our little classroom.
- The ability to connect with other kindergarten teachers around the country [Bonnie has already made international connections] via Twitter to share and compare ideas
- In addition, I've recently discovered such amazing ideas such as the Global Read Aloud and Kidblog that will completely enhance my students learning.
I feel the possibilities are endless. I'm looking forward to introducing my kindergarten class to the world of technology and learning along with them.
I'm interested in hearing your ideas as well. Let's talk further. Thank you for your consideration!
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Hi Bonnie,
Thanks for your enthusiasm and ideas. I am a Kindergarten Teacher in Australia and will take on your idea of giving Kindergarten children a large audience to share their work via Twitter. I have an Interactive Whiteboard , so will use it accordingly. We use our Kindergarten Blog extensively to share the children's work, ideas etc to the school and wider community, but I am really inspired with your ideas/use of Twitter to teach children to be responsible with social media. Thanks. Helen
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These are all the News & Announcements posted in May, 2010.
Wednesday, 26
Library Closed for Memorial Day
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 31 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, June 1.
Posted By Logan Library at 5:51 PM / Category:Library Closed
Friday, 21
Library Remodeling Continues
If you've visited the library in the past few weeks, you've probably noticed our expanded children's area. Improvements include:
Important: Due to the construction, we are closing the East building entrance beginning Wednesday, May 26. Please remember to enter the library through the West doors.
Posted By Logan Library at 12:33 PM / Category:Library Facilities
Wednesday, 19
Staff Reading Pick
Here is another reading pick from the Logan Library Staff.
Book: The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel
Recommended by: Karen, Senior Librarian
A simple but powerful read about World War II on the homefront. Howard's novel tells the story of Olivia Dunne, a young woman facing her own trials while trying to find somewhere to belong. If you liked The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, you will enjoy this beautifully written read as well. Check it out!
Want more reading suggestions? View previous staff picks.
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Letter cites delays in barring bad actors from work in Afghanistan.
The Army is taking too long to suspend and debar unethical contractors working in Afghanistan, heightening the risk that funds could flow to terrorist groups, a group of senators has charged.
Led by Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., chairwoman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Contracting Oversight Subcommittee, the lawmakers expressed concern in a Dec. 7 letter to Army Secretary John McHugh and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno about delays between the time the Army receives a referral on a questionable contractor and when it takes action to withhold future work.
According to the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, the Army from June 2011 to June 2012 took an average of 323 days to process a debarment referral. "It is the responsibility of the Army to ensure that all suspension and debarment referrals from SIGAR are processed in a timely fashion in order to stop any uncovered abusive practices as quickly as possible," McCaskill wrote. "Unfortunately, significant time lapses between referrals and debarment action often allow more money to flow to corrupt or poorly performing contractors."
The letter also was signed by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.; Tom Coburn, R-Okla.; Richard Burr, R-N.C.; Jim Webb, D-Va.; John Cornyn, R-Texas; Jim Inhofe, R-Okla.; and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.
McCaskill also questioned the Army's failure to act quickly on more than 40 debarment recommendations involving individuals or companies with links to terrorist organizations, among them the Haqqani Network and al Qaeda. The senators urged the Army to scrutinize those cases and report back with an action plan within 30 days.
Congress' now-disbanded Commission on Wartime Contracting found in 2011 that the government may have wasted as much as $60 billion in war zones in Afghanistan and Iraq due to contractor fraud. The pending fiscal 2013 Defense authorization bill includes McCaskill's language to beef up use of suspension and debarment, a move that many in the contracting community consider too punitive.
Governmentwide, suspensions and debarments have increased during the past three years, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy reported in September, rising from slightly more than 1,900 in fiscal 2009 to more than 3,000 in 2011.
The Army, on the domestic front, this month proposed prohibiting federal contracts to a Republican member of New Jersey's state legislature over allegations that his company failed to pay money it owed an Afghan subcontractor and failed to deliver an aircraft maintenance shelter for U.S. forces in Afghanistan.


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Smithtown officials have approved a contract to tear down a "bamboo house" that was abandoned years ago and concealed behind a wall of the 20- to 30-foot-tall invasive plants.
The town board approved a $40,203 bid last week by Nesconset Construction Co. Inc. to demolish the house at 436 Edgewood Ave. because its structure is unsafe.
John Bongino, director of the town building department, said it has conducted 22 inspections of the property since 2010. In May 2010, the department installed a fence around the home's inground swimming pool, which had stagnant water atop the pool cover "with algae and insect larvae present," he said, adding that Suffolk County was notified of the mosquitos.
Scott Ingvaldsen, senior pastor at Grace Church, which is near the house, described it as "an eyesore" and "dangerous." He also said he was concerned about the bamboo spreading to neighboring properties after demolition.
Matt Jakubowski, deputy town attorney, said Monday only the bamboo "that's incidental to the structure will be removed" because the town is not authorized to remove additional bamboo.
"We would have to start a different proceeding under another section of the town code to remove it," he said, adding that it "may be addressed in the future."
An April 2013 inspection of the home said that "rainwater has penetrated the dilapidated roof and walls, causing mold, rot and decay," Bongino said. A subsequent June report showed that the severe decay had caused "an approximate 9 to 11 feet of [the] structural front wall to collapse downward, creating an unsafe condition," he said.
Church of the Gospel Ministry owns the home, Jakubowski said. But the town has been unable to identify the person who lived in the home and operated the church.
Attempts to reach the owner Monday were unsuccessful.
The Smithtown Department of Public Safety has also issued a half-dozen summonses on the home -- including property maintenance violations for accumulation of rubbish, debris and weeds; and an unsecured, vacant building -- since 2009, said Joe Nowotny, the department's investigation division supervisor.
A June 2012 summons was for bamboo within 10 feet of the property line, he said, which violates town code.
"We were hoping someone was going to come forward and admit some responsibility for the property, but unfortunately, no one has come forward in court," he said of the unanswered summonses that resulted in default judgments.
Ingvaldsen said an elderly man lived there until six years ago and about two years ago parishioners found drug vials and needles around the property.
"I'm glad it's coming down," he said. But, he added, "I'm worried when they knock it down, that we're going to have a rat problem."
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Allows control of DVR when away from home. Allows Live TV Streaming while at home. Lets you use iPad as remote for set top boxes or DVR. Parental Controls.
Can't watch live TV from outside FIOS networks. Remote control requires direct Wi-Fi connection to Verizon router. Limited number of live channels. Limited On Demand support. Live TV is iPad only.
Bottom Line
Finally giving subscribers what they've been asking for, Verizon's FiOS Mobile app for iPad now has live TV streaming from a limited number of channels. This improvement makes the app a must have app for FiOS users.
Verizon's FiOS TV/phone/Internet service has long had a selection of Android, iPad, and iPhone apps, but now they're finally taking the first steps to making your iPad a true second screen for your home. The Verizon FiOS Mobile app for iPad (free) used to be a nice little app that could be used to schedule and manage recordings on your DVR, but now the service has been improved to include live TV streaming. Live Streaming and the rest of the app work quite well, and it's a very good first step. However, the service needs some improvements to be the end-all app that makes you run screaming to switch to FiOS.
The FiOS Advantage
FiOS has a lot going for it: a fast fiber network that starts at 15Mbps down, 5Mbps up. For power-user households, FiOS jumps all the way to 300Mbps down, 65Mbps up, which is possibly more throughput than your entire campus had when you were in college, if you're my age, anyhow. FiOS also has a large selection of TV channels and digital voice, a replacement for the landline telephone service Verizon has been selling since it was a part of the Bell System in the late 19th up to the late 20th century.
The New App
FiOS Mobile for iPad leverages both your Internet connection and your TV subscription to give you around 75 channels live, including favorites like HBO, Cinemax, Nickelodeon, Fox News, CNN, and E! Children's channels are well represented, as are most of the channels you'd consider part of your basic and premium lineups. Notably absent are the local broadcast networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, but the lineup can be updated in the future. For example, Optimum's (Cablevision) iPad offering has over 300 channels, including broadcast networks.
I found it easy to find something to watch, with thumbnails that became active once I tapped on one. The thumbnail starts playing the live feed and gives you an option to record on your DVR, watch on your TV, or watch directly on the iPad. iPad live viewing is smooth and has good sound through the iPad's speaker, with better sound using headphones. You could theoretically use the iPad to watch a program while you or your family watches another program on the big screen in your family room. You have to be on your home (or a friend's) FiOS network to watch live TV. The app streamed live TV fine in my neighbor's home, but didn't let me watch premium channels like HBO that I had subscribed to, but she had not. Likewise, the app only allowed the basic scheduling and DVR management functions when away from a FiOS Internet connection.
Not Just Streaming
The other functions of the app are carried over from when the app was a simple scheduling and remote control app. You can view the status of your DVRs, including disk usage, scheduling, and current recordings. You can remotely schedule programs (like if you hear about a show while on a coffee break at work), delete shows to make room, and bookmark On Demand programs to watch later when you get home. When connected to my FiOS-supplied router, the FiOS Mobile app allowed me to control my set top boxes and DVRs with all the functions of the IR remote. The app brings up a graphic representation of the remote, which you could touch to activate the same functions as if you had the plastic and rubber remote in your hand. This had the potential for practical jokes, but also is a godsend if you constantly lose your remote. Note that if you have other routers on your network, you need to connect to the Verizon-supplied one (or have the other router(s) in bridge mode) to use the remote. Live TV works fine over routers on different segments on your network, as long as the primary gateway to the Internet is your FiOS router.
It would be nice if Verizon integrated its Flex View On Demand service with this app, so you could watch a show where you left off, jumping from your phone to your TV to your iPad. Better yet, if you could watch your DVR recordings or all the pay and free programs that FiOS On Demand offers on your iPad, it could be a great thing. Well, that's something to hope for in a future version of the FiOS Mobile app at least.
Remember the V-Chip?
Parental controls worked fine, even blocking the thumbnails if the rating level isn't low enough. This can shield your children from stumbling on age-inappropriate material while surfing on the iPad. You can set age limits for 7, 13, 17, and 18 years, or disable age limits entirely. Age ratings are determined by the rating for each show in the TV listings.
A Win for Fiber
The FiOS Mobile app for iPad is a good addition to their EC-winning service, and will at least allow you to refute the argument that "cable is better" because it allows live streaming to iPads. The app will be better once more channels are added to the lineup, as well as more functionality, such as On Demand streaming. All in all, however, this app is a great jump forward for FiOS users, and one that I hope will improve with age.
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Changing Cisco PIX 501 Hardware Firewall Passwords
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Both the Enable and Telnet passwords for the Cisco PIX 501 can be reset through the Cisco Device Manager.
To Change Cisco PIX 501 Hardware Firewall Passwords
- In a Web browser, navigate to: https://[your firewall management IP address]/
- You may receive a number of security certificate warnings. If you accept the certs and save them as "Trusted," you will avoid warnings in the future.
- Enter your User name and Password, and then click OK.
Note: Your browser must have Java enabled and allow pop-ups from your firewall management IP.
- In the Device Manager toolbar, click the Configuration icon.
- Click the System Properties tab.
- In the Categories tree on the left, expand the Administration folder and select Password. Both the Enable and Telnet passwords can be reset in this window .
- In the appropriate panel, enter the old password, the new password, and the new password again, in the corresponding fields. The new passwords must be an exact match.
- Click Apply.
Note: Clicking Reset discards any changes and causes the panel to revert to the last saved information.


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Spring is here! It finally feels like spring!! I am so excited!!!
What a year 2012 has been!! It's been a crazy busy year for me. We bought a house, moved towns, had a summer filled with traveling near and far, and our later part of the year has finally allowed us to catch our breath. And now we're getting a dog. We just never stop.
It was fun to go back through the blog to pick out 12 fan favorite and my 12 favorite recipes that I wanted to share again. Out of sight, out of mind… but these recipes need to have a special place in my dinner/dessert/drink repertoire. And I hope your's as well.
So here's the 24 recipes of 2012!
Fan Favorite: Spaghetti with Chickpeas
My Favorite: Spinach Salad with Shrimp, Avocado, and Grapefruit with Citrus Vinaigrette
Fan Favorite: Very Berry Sangria
My Favorite: Biscoff Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Fan Favorite: Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts Salad
My Favorite: Irish Coffee Blondies
Fan Favorite: Slow Cooker 'Roast' Chicken
My Favorite: Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Fan Favorite: Sugar Cookie Bars
My Favorite: Garlic Lemon Shrimp
Fan Favorite: Cheesy Garlic Knots
My Favorite: Garlic Butter Noodles with Scallions and Sambal
Fan Favorite: Baked S'mores Bars
My Favorite: Honeydew Melon Sorbet
Fan Favorite: S'mores Chex Mix
My Favorite: Mini Creamsicle Cheesecakes with Creamsicle Oreo Cookie Crusts
Fan Favorite: Spiced Black Bean, Grilled Avocado, and Goat Cheese Tacos
My Favorite: (I had 1 recipe post for all of Sept… WTF… ha!)
Fan Favorite: Bacon, Mushroom, Onion, and Cheese Stuffed Bread
My Favorite: Apple Pie Squares
Fan Favorite: Extra Cheesy Brussels Sprout Gratin
My Favorite: (Almost) No Baste Bacon Covered Turkey
Fan Favorite: Caramel Chocolate Kiss Cookies
My Favorite: Sausage and Lentil Soup
I hope that everyone has a fantastic time celebrating New Year's Eve and that they have an amazing year ahead!


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Justice Kennedy refused to join two parts of Chief Justice Roberts' opinion. One of the parts consists of Roberts' take-down of Justice Breyer's dissent. There, Roberts (for the plurality) shows how Breyer "selectively relies on inapplicable precedent and even dicta while dismissing contrary holdings, alters and misapplies [the] well-established legal framework for assessing equal protection challenges to express racial classifications and greatly exaggerates the consequences of today's decision." It's hard-hitting stuff, prompted by Breyer's over-the-top attack on Roberts' opinion, and it's not surprising that the "above-the-fray" Kennedy didn't want to sign on. However, Kennedy's concurrence recognizes the same problems with Breyer's opinion that Roberts details. As Kennedy phrases it:
Justice Breyer's dissenting opinion rests on what in my respectful submission is a misuse and mistaken interpretation of our precedents. This leads it to advance propositions that, in my view, are both erroneous and in fundamental conflict with basic equal protection principles.
The real significance of Kennedy's concurrence rests in its refusal to join the portion of the Roberts opinion in which the Chief Justice explains for the plurality why the race-based school assignments employed in these cases are not justified by the claimed educational benefits of reducing racial concentration in schools and of ensuring a racially integrated environment. Kennedy does not disagree with this conclusion on the facts of this case. Indeed, Kennedy makes it clear that such a rationale cannot constitute a defense of either the Seattle plan or the Kentucky plan. And the reason he articulates for this view is essentially the same one presented by Roberts — the school districts can't explain how the plans they adopted promote the alleged benefits of diverse school enrollment and prevent racial isolation.
What then is Kennedy's beef with this portion of the Roberts opinion? The answer isn't completely clear. Certainly, Kennedy doesn't like Roberts' tone. He considers it too simplistic to say, as Roberts does, that "the way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race." [Note: this statement does not appear in that portion of the opinion] But this is just rhetoric, however excellent. Without more than this objection, one would have to say that there's less to Kennedy's concurrence than meets the eye.
At the substantive level, Kennedy objects that "the plurality opinion is at least open to the interpretation that the Constitution requires school districts to ignore the problem of de facto resegregation in schooling." But I don't find anything in the plurality opinion that supports this concern. The portion of the plurality opinion in question stands for the proposition that race-based school assignments can't be justified by the mere fact that a school system is producing schools at which the racial composition fails to reflect the overall racial composition of the district as a whole. It takes no position that I can detect on whether such assignments can be used to prevent racial imbalances severe enough to affect the quality of education, as opposed to imbalances that offend only the concept of proportional representation. In this respect, the Chief Justice has been true to his stated philosophy of deciding only those questions presented by the case at hand.
Kennedy, by contrast, seems perverse because (1) he won't take a position on the core proposition the plurality opinion discusses — that lack of proportional representation does not equal lack of the kind of diversity that may promote education, (2) he wants to reach, and answer in the affirmative, the question not squarely presented by the case or decided by the plurality opinion — whether race-based assignments may be used by public K-12 schools to correct imbalances that affect educational quality, but (3) he doesn't provide much guidance as to the circumstances under which race-based assignments may be used for that purpose.
As to the third point, Kennedy is clear that race-based assignments must be a last resort. He invites "those entrusted with directing our public schools [to] bring to bear the creativity of experts, parents, administrators, and other concerned citizens to find a way to. . .bring together students of different racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. . .without resorting to widespread governmental allocation of benefits and burdens on the basis of racial classifications." (emphasis added). And he touts such creative solutions as "strategic site selection of new schools; drawing attendance zones with general recognition of the demographcis of neighborhooods; allocating resources for special programs; recruiting students and faculty in a targeted fashion; and tracking enrollments, performance, and other statistics by race."
The potential mischief associated with Kennedy's invitation could keep bureaucrats, lawyers, and courts busy for the next 25 years (in fairness, though, even if Kennedy had joined completely with Roberts, all uncertainty on this issue would not have been removed). Indeed, Kennedy's invitation is reminiscent (at least in form) of the one issued by Justice Powell in another 4-1-4 reverse racial discrimination in education case — Bakke v. Regents of the University of California (1978).
Perhaps K-12 schools will be less inclined to accept the invitation than colleges and universities were. First, the people who run them don't reside in an ivory tower; they live in the community and lack insulation from the political process. Second, as Tom Goldstein has pointed out, it's not easy for public school administrators to engage in a "holistic" analysis of K-12 students, especially very young ones. But then, college administrators didn't always engage in such analysis of their applicants after Bakke; often they just pretended to. It's likely that some public school systems, though perhaps not many, will engage in comparable forms of subterfuge and look to Justice Kennedy's opinion for shelter.
UPDATE: In sum, the difference between Justice Kennedy and the plurality seems to me to be this: Justice Kennedy believes that race-based assignments can be made as a last resort to promote diversity ("depending on its meaning and definition") in public schools. He does not set forth the definition of diversity under which race-based assignments are allowed, but they are allowed as a last resort to prevent "re-segregation." Kennedy does not define re-segregation.
The pluarality does not reach the question of whether race-based assignments can be used as last resort to promote diversity. It believes, however, that race-based assignments cannot be used to achieve a particular racial balance for its own sake. If race-based assignments can ever be used by public schools to promote diversity (and the plurality takes no position on this question) it must be done based on a prior determination (that will be strictly scrutinized) that a particular level of diversity is necessary to achieve the purported educational benefits.
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Kim Kardashian Claims She Never Gets Asked Out On Dates: 'I'm A Loner!'
Kourtney revealed that Kim has been a little 'boy crazy' recently, but said men aren't beating down Kim's door!
Even Kim Kardashian has a hard time finding a date! The 30-year-old Armenian beauty and her two sisters, Kourtney and Khloé, appeared on the Today Show on Nov. 29 to promote their new book Kardashian Konfindential. But even though Kim looked stunning in a black ensemble, her chatty sisters exposed her little secret: Kim rarely gets asked out on a date!
"I'm a loner," Kim admitted to Today's Matt Lauer. Big sis Kourtney quipped, "It's true, she doesn't get asked out a lot. Although she is going a little boy crazy recently!"
The Kardashian beauties went on to say that they find fame "uncomfortable," and they never use the words "famous" or "celebrity" when talking about one another.
But they made sure to reveal one more secret about their single sister before signing off: "We keep each other in check, but Kim is the one that gets the big head!"


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Keaton averaged 22.5 points per game over two big wins this week, downing UNC Pembroke Wednesday and taking down No. 11 USC Aiken in overtime Saturday. Keaton has now scored 20-plus in four straight games. Wednesday at UNCP, Keaton hit three threes and was 7-for-11 from the line with five boards. The senior hit a big three with 12 seconds left to aid the Bobcats to an 80-78 win. Keaton hit 5-for-8 from downtown and 50 percent (8-16) overall with five more rebounds against USCA, leading the team with 25 points. Keaton now has nine 20-point games on the year.
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PHILADELPHIA, May 7 (UPI) -- Jordany Valdespin socked a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the ninth inning Monday, powering the New York Mets past Philadelphia 5-2.
With the score tied 2-2 with one out in the ninth, Ike Davis drew a walk from Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon (0-1), and one out later went to third on a double by Mike Nickeas.
That set the stage for Valdespin, who was recalled from Class AAA Buffalo to replace the injured Ruben Tejada before the game. He responded with his first major-league hit -- a three-run blast to put the Mets ahead.
Frank Francisco nailed down the win with a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth for his eighth save. The victory went to Tyler Byrdak (1-0), who got the final out in the eighth.
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Director Gary Ross' The Hunger Games opened last weekend, crushing the competition at the box-office and coming in third for the largest opening weekend of all time - behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 and The Dark Knight (#1 for the biggest non-sequel opening weekend). The questions on everyone's mind now are: How far will this first installation in the franchise go? And will audiences remain as engaged when the sequel, Catching Fire, arrives?
Certainly, there is a built-in audience for this franchise, but those who have not read the Suzanne Collins series are already beginning to ask: What's next?
Warning there are some small Catching Fire spoilers ahead:
It is now fairly common knowledge that Peeta and Katniss will return to the games in Catching Fire - the second book in Collins' series. So having seen the first film, many are wondering how a return to the arena is possible (or interesting). There are certain elements that are native to the source material that make the setting for Catching Fire both complex and compelling - but there are adjustments that the team behind the film franchise can and should make to elevate the second movie in the series.
1. World Expansion:
The Hunger Games gave us a good overview of the nation of Panem. We were given a sense of how the districts function in relation to the Capitol, as well as the players involved in the political game of chess that is at hand. The Hunger Games themselves become analogous to the large measure of fear and the small measure of hope that President Snow was using to control the citizens of the districts, and the flashy distractions he utilized to manipulate those who reside in the Capitol.
But in order to keep our interest in Catching Fire there is going to need to be a richer and more detailed exploration into the universe in which the story takes place. A delving into the particulars of the sociopolitical structure is necessary both to capture the audiences attention and because it is primarily the circumstances in the country at large that drive the plot.
In our interview with Gary Ross, the director was reluctant to speculate in too much detail about the ultimate tone and scope of Catching Fire, though Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) is currently drafting the script. The director did concede however that the undertones that are hinted at in The Hunger Games become far more crucial as the franchise moves along.
"Obviously there's much more political context in the subsequent two books even than there is in the first one, as Katniss becomes a symbol for this revolution. That sort of sinks roots and spreads through the countryside and the books by definition become more political, or gain more political context."
That political context can only be made clear if we understand the dynamics of the nation in which the film takes place. One of the tricky elements of adapting even the first book was that, despite incessant comparisons to Battle Royale, the games themselves are not the ultimate point of the story.
The games serve as the inciting incident, the thing that shakes the main character out of her comfort zone and sends her on a journey which will ultimately lead to a deepened understanding of herself and the world around her. The games, as mentioned, illustrate the socio-political dynamics of Panem. And the games test the moral and emotional limits of the characters, allowing us to understand who they fundamentally are as people. It is more what the games represent that is essential - rather than the events that take place in the arena itself.
The return to the games is a far different journey for both Katniss and Peeta in Catching Fire. Their goals are different, the circumstances that send them there are changed and in order to fully comprehend the choices that are made, we will need to have a firmer grasp on some of the historical events that created the Panem of the day as well as the current culture of the citizens.
The inherent challenge is that Gary Ross made a choice to maintain Katniss' point of view throughout The Hunger Games, which in some ways constricts the ability to demonstrate the scope of the world. That isn't to say that we never moved away from Katniss throughout the course of the film, it is only to say that when the film did move away from her it was always with the intent of propelling her story. If Ross cut to President Snow it was because he was talking about something relevant to Katniss. The same holds true for any of the other cut-aways that took place in the film.
There will be an opportunity in Catching Fire to either maintain or break that convention. If the production elects to remain tethered to the first person narrative, then some fairly intricate work will need to be done on the script in order for the audience to both understand and invest in the characters as the events (both in and out of the arena) unfold.
2. Sophisticated Visual Effects:
The setting for the "arena" itself is far more fantastical in Catching Fire than it was in The Hunger Games. The woods are replaced by an Island lush with color and filled with horror. The effects work in The Hunger Games was minimal and for the most part worked in the created world, but there were moments that were less effective for many audience members. The CGI on the "mutts" towards the end of the film read like video game characters to many viewers. In order for us to stay connected to the sense of urgency in the games the effects in Catching Fire are going to need to be sophisticated and believable. Many franchises (particularly young adult franchises) "cheat" in this area because they know they don't really need expensive visual effects to draw in their audience - but Catching Fire is a story that could easily lose us if we don't stay grounded in the world and connected to the consequences.
3. Up The Action Ante:
The Cornucopia (the area where the tributes first enter the arena) payed off in The Hunger Games. It was a brutal, moving and emotionally effective scene - but we are going to need that tension sustained for a longer period of time in the next chapter. Some viewers craved a more visceral sense of danger in the latter portion of the games. Creating a sense of urgency and legitimate peril is a challenge in a film that has both a known outcome and requires a PG-13 rating. It is a delicate balance, but it is one that was achieved in at least one portion of the first film, and must be created for a longer stretch of time in the second in order to make a return to the Games worthwhile for the viewer.
4. Develop Katniss:
We were introduced to Katniss in The Hunger Games, but if we are going to invest in where the story is taking her we are going to need to see far more of the complex creature that she is in the books. As Gary Ross mentioned, she becomes an unwitting symbol for a revolution. We must come to understand her as a person that has no interest in the finer points of politics, but that just by nature of the circumstances she finds herself in, becomes a leader. Katniss is a girl who has been honed in the struggle for survival and is, by her own admission, dangerous and violent. She is of course also compassionate, has integrity and is unwilling to suffer fools gladly. We need the full scope of her humanity or we will not believe that those around her would naturally follow her lead, or that she ultimately has no desire for them to do so.
5. Increase The Tension In The Love Triangle:
Now this is one that some fans may not want to hear, but the truth is that if this franchise wants to keep its female audience (and believe me, the studio does) then this is an area that will need to continue to be nurtured. Some of the increased romantic emphasis is inherent in the novel but the final outcome will rely on the direction of the film. It will be important that the dialogue and tone capture the emotional essence but doesn't veer so far afield in the sentiment that it alienates the audience members who tend to be less interested in that aspect of the story. Both Peeta and Gale have a strong role to play in the decisions that Katniss makes throughout the course of the story so the connection that she has with each of them needs to be clear and felt. It is a complex love that she experiences and therefor needs to be dealt with some nuance. Additionally, who she ultimately chooses and "why" reveals a great deal about her character.This is, as fans know, not Twilight where the central focus was the romance. The romance plays a role in The Hunger Games as well as the remainder of the trilogy, but it is not the singular, nor ultimately, most important portion of the tale.
Gary Ross did an admirable job of translating this first film for the screen and given The Hunger Games success it would be easy for the studio to expend the minimum level of effort on the sequel, banking on their built-in fan base to turn out. But if Ross (or whoever replaces him if by some strange set of circumstances he does not return) puts the same level of thought and passion into Catching Fire and its needs as was put into The Hunger Games, then we may be granted a rare case where the sequel outclasses the first film in a series.
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View the photo gallery: Bridal Bazaar 2013
With champagne flutes and cake samples in hand, would-be brides and grooms glided from booth to booth Sunday trying to create their big day.
A sensory overload of wedding vendors — from tux shops to candy stores — took over the San Diego Convention Center, the site of the Bridal Bazaar. The event is billed as San Diego's largest and longest-running convention of its kind.
"I'm just walking around, taking it all in," said Jennifer Waldron, 26, accompanied by two gal pals. "It's a lot to take in."
It certainly was. Among the notable happenings buzzing around the event:
• Some vendors noticed an increased number of inquiries from same-sex partners, in light of the historic Supreme Court gay-marriage decision. The Dana on Mission Bay, has hosted four such weddings so far and spoke to about 10 possible customers at the bazaar by 1 p.m., said Keith L. Robinson, director of catering and convention services at the Dana.
• Scott Kiralla, of Friar Tux, also noticed more wedding interest from the gay community. Kiralla spoke to a handful of lesbian couples looking for wedding-day suits. "We have a more fitted look," he said. "It can accommodate both sexes."
• Attendees hunted for deals and contest giveaways. Brides- and grooms-to-be pay big bucks for dresses, catered food, venue reservations and other details. The Dana, for instance, offered a $500 discount for two of its wedding packages.
• Photo booths, burlap and modern dresses with tulle are all the rage, said Waldron, who plans to get married in March.
• Candy buffets are becoming an increasingly popular feature, too. They caught the eye of Tris Holibonich, who plans to renew her vows in the fall. Among the most popular treats are gummies and chocolate, said candy specialist Danielle Venegas of San Diego Candy Buffets.
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Sandwiches with a slow food ethos
Restaurants that advertise their use of local ingredients are becoming more commonplace. But for whatever reason, they rarely seem to appear in strip malls near major freeway exchanges. Bliss Sandwich Spot-N-More stands alone in that regard (it's one of the storefronts at The Pavilions at San Mateo, right off of I-40) and in many other ways, most of them charming.
Perhaps most charming of all is the "green chile Philly" sandwich. Modeled on the Philly-style cheesesteak, but with the addition of green chile from Wagner Farms in Corrales, it's safe to say the New Mexico version beats Philadelphia's—and I've drunk from those headwaters at Pat's in South Philly. When you think about it, why wouldn't green chile improve a dish of sliced rib eye steak, bell peppers, onions and cheese? Bliss' version also includes an assertive dose of black pepper, which seals the deal for me. (Cheese Whiz also comes standard, but I declined it.)
Bliss bills itself as a purveyor of local ingredients, which can be difficult to maintain year-round. New Mexico foods currently being served are the red and green chile and pinto beans—plus fresh-baked breads from Flying Star and Le Paris. In the warmer months, much of the sandwich and salad parts are locally grown. Going into its second growing season, I'm looking forward to seeing what Bliss does.
In the heat of summer, customers will surely gaze longingly at the near life-size photograph of Lake Louise, in the Canadian Rockies, which covers the north wall, while diving into a big, fresh salad. The Caesar I ordered, for example, was a generous pile of chopped romaine and other greens in an awesome housemade dressing.
At the moment, the restaurant is still searching for its groove. A recurring but fixable problem is too much salt. Customers can always add more seasoning, but they can't remove it. A mushroom soup special approached ocean-strength salinity. Another peeve: The tortilla around the otherwise fine vegetarian "paradise wrap" wasn't heated, which seemed incongruous with the attention to detail elsewhere.
Those issues aside, vegetarians are certainly well cared for at Bliss. Owner Tami Greenwald says the "Jiminy's criminy"—a sauté of mushrooms, onions and tomato with avocado, ranch and Swiss—is especially popular, and that most veggie options can be made vegan. The veggie burger patty, more of a thick pancake than burger, was delicious (though, again, less salt would have allowed the complexity of this homemade mixture of beans, grains, greens and vegetables to come through better). A layer of delicious homemade hummus secured the patty to its bun.
From-scratch execution means filling orders can be slow, even when the place is empty. If you're in a hurry, consider calling ahead with your order. But if you're chilling, Bliss offers a gentle reprieve from the engines and asphalt that surround the place. The unisex bathroom is labeled with a tomato and a pickle. The other customers are easy-going, nice and interesting to watch—unless they're complaining about how long their Bliss club is taking.
I certainly wasn't complaining about the house-ground rib eye burger, a special during one of my visits. It was a simple affair, just chile, cheese and bun around that high-quality patty, and it didn't need anything more. Next time I'll probably request onions and pickles, just to see what happens. Greenwald says that business has been picking up, and they've had to make some adjustments. Chances are my burger toppings will be sliced ahead of time to deal with the rushes.
While Bliss will never be a streamlined sandwich factory like some of its competitors, the food and experience easily trump big guys like Subway. As the quirks smooth out, folks in the area won't be ignorant about Bliss much longer.


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May 24, 2000
What A Week It Was
A sweep was a must for UC Santa Barbara as they went into battle against their Central Coast rivals, Cal Poly. The Gauchos managed to take games one and two, but dropped the finale on Sunday. Friday's game saw UCSB starter Gabe Neboyia pitch his finest performance of the season, a five-hit, 11-0 complete game shutout. Saturday's game was a back and forth battle. The Gauchos ended up on the better end as they scored one run in the eighth to take a 7-6 lead that turned out to be the final. Joe Isaacson earned the win in relief to improve his overall record to 5-0. Mustang starter Jared Blasdell limited the Gauchos to two hits and two unearned runs through eight innings on Sunday to earn the 4-2 win over UCSB. Phil Galer started for UCSB and went four innings, allowing seven hits and three runs for the loss. He ended the season with a 1-3 record.
Big West Race Comes To A Close
The race is over and the photo results are in. Cal State Fullerton and Nevada tied for the league title with a 21-9 record. Due to their finishes, they both have received an invitation to the NCAA tournament. Cal State Fullerton is a regional host team, while Nevada travels to Palo Alto, Calif. to compete in the Stanford regional. UC Santa Barbara, Long Beach State and Cal Poly finished tied for third with an 18-12 mark. The Gauchos earned the tie breaker because of their record against the other two teams (6-3). The final three spots in the conference are inhabited by Sacramento State (15-15), Pacific (5-25), and finally New Mexico State (4-26) respectively.
Player of the Week Honors
Two Gauchos have been honored as the best in the Big West in the final series of the season. Junior first baseman Mike Kolbach and senior pitcher Gabe Neboyia were the first and the last Gauchos to earn Big West Player and Pitcher of the Week honors this season, the surprise is that they came in the same week. Kolbach led the offensive attack all weekend in helping UCSB take 2-of-3 against the rival Cal Poly Mustangs. On the weekend, Kolbach went 6-for-11with a double and a home run, his first on the season. Neboyia earned Co-Pitcher of the Week Honors after pitching his final and finest performance of the year against Cal Poly. He pitched a complete game shutout on Friday, allowing five hits, while striking out six and walking one. With the win, Neboyia evened his record on the year at 6-6.
Four Gauchos Earn Honors
The Big West All-Conference Team has been announced and four Gauchos have been honored. Dave Molidor and Tyler Von Schell were named to the first team, Molidor as the third baseman and Von Schell as the designated hitter. Molidor finished the season atop the team leader board with a .378 batting average overall (.400 against the Big West), .567 slugging percentage, and .474 on-base percentage. He also finished the year with 42 runs, 68 hits, 14 doubles, one triple, six home runs and 50 RBI. Von Schell came on towards the middle part of the season as one of the lethal bats in the Gaucho lineup. He finished the year with a conference batting average of .333 with eight home runs and 38 RBI. Overall, Von Schell had a .292 average ten home runs and a team leading 53 RBI. Second baseman Chad Peshke and reliever Joe Isaacson earned All-Big West honorable mention honors. Peshke had a .368 Big West average with 36 runs, 46 hits, 11 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 34 RBI and 70 total bases. Overall, Peshke held a .333 batting average with a team leading 56 runs, 71 hits and 20 doubles. He also added 52 RBI and 104 total bases. Joe Isaacson was one of the bright spots in the Gaucho bullpen. He ended up compiling a 5-0 record in 18 appearances and 42.1 innings, all against the Big West. He also led the staff with a 3.65 overall ERA with one save, a better than 4:1 strikeout to walk ratio, while opposing batters batted a meager .265 against him.
Gaucho Report
Once again, the Gauchos have finished the year above the .500 mark at 28-25. This is the first time the Gauchos have finished above .500 in back-to-back years since they did so in four straight seasons from 1989-1992. The conference record of 18-12 is the most wins since they finished 18-3 in 1986.
What About Bob?
With a 28-25 overall record, head coach Bob Brontsema will enter next year with .479 winning percentage. In his seventh season, Brontsema has an overall record of 176-191, making him the third winningest coach in Gaucho history.


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Today GMA previewed an upcoming National Geographic Channel special on a Canadian polygamist sect that's a bit different from the American variety; They've denounced Warren Jeffs, campaign for society to accept polygamy as moral lifestyle, and even tell jokes.
Patriarch Winston Blackmore has admitted that he's forgotten the names of some of his children. His second daughter, Mary Roundy, says she didn't spend much time with her father growing up, "But whenever he'd do things with us, it would be really special." She's in a monogamous marriage with a man who was also raised in the polygamist lifestyle. "Even with my father's children, most don't seem particularly interested in living that lifestyle," she said. "I don't see it dying out right away. Maybe a few generations. Who knows?"
Leader Of Canada's Largest Polygamy Group Has Estimated 25 Wives, 121 Children [ABC News]
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A robotic fish is capable of leading a school of real fish, researchers have found.
In nature fish at the front of a school beat their tails at a greater frequency than those who gather in their wake, ScienceDaily reported.
Researchers from Polytechnic Institute of New York University found their biometric robotic fish assumed a leadership role in a school of real fish by mimicking the fast tail propulsion of a fish at the front of the pack.
Experiments with golden shiners found the follower fish appeared to fall in line because of the energy savings generated by slower tail propulsion, ScienceDaily reported.
"These experiments may open up new channels for us to explore the possibilities for robotic interactions with live animals -- an area that is largely untapped," researcher and NYU-Poly associate professor of mechanical engineering Maurizio Porfiri told ScienceDaily.
The research could one day be used to help steer fish away from an oil spill or other disaster area, Pofriri said.
The findings were published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface.


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Tour Kennedy Space Center on Google Street View
"What we're bringing for our users is basically an immersive experience of a huge portion of the NASA Kennedy Space Center facility."
Ryan Falor, project manager of Google's Street View. In honor of the center's 50th anniversary, Street View is adding more than 6,000 images of the Space Center, the starting point for Apollo and space shuttle missions.
"So you can go into the facility, you can go into some of the large areas there, like the Vehicle Assembly Building. You can go down to the launch pad and actually go up several floors of the launch pad and see where the astronauts would walk and where they would go as they were boarding the shuttle."
The shuttle is now a thing of the past. But someday Kennedy will host a new generation of spacecraft.
"When we were there we actually got to take a snapshot of these structures and these systems in place before all those transitions happened. Many of those facilities are going to be decommissioned or converted to different uses. So the opportunity to kind of capture that moment in Street View and preserve it, and make it accessible to people around the world, is I think really valuable and important."
You can explore Kennedy for yourself at maps.google.com/nasa
—John Matson
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What is a career coach?
If you're interested in furthering your career and want expert help, a career coach is a smart solution. A career coach is a professional you hire to guide you during a job search or a career transition, or to help you improve and advance in your current position. A career coach analyzes your work situation and learns what your professional goals are. They then create a strategy to help you achieve your targets. Throughout the process they should provide objective feedback and guide you in approaching the process strategically. Here are some of the tools and tasks a career coach may assist you with:
- Helping you build a strong resume that reflects your work history, potential, and skills
- Coaching for interviews and strategies for solid answers built around your resume and the target job
- Defining your career goals
- Creating a plan for job searching
- Improving networking strategies and skills
- Developing strategies for negotiating raises or promotions
- Assessing why you're not getting where you want to go
- Identifying new positions or career opportunities that fit your skills
What is a life coach?
A professional, accredited life coach works with people to help them make important changes in their life, either growing in their profession or changing gears in their personal lives. They help clients turn their dreams or wishes into realistic, attainable goals. They guide people through the process of making life changes by helping them evaluate the steps they must take to reach a particular goal, then help them decide how — and whether — to take those steps in the most efficient, effective and rewarding way possible. A life coach acts as a motivator, strategist and accountability partner. Unlike a therapist, a life coach doesn't help solve problems from your past — they're focused on helping you move forward with new ways of acting and thinking that will help you reach your goals. Some people specialize in particular types of life coaching, including life balancing coaches, small business coaches, executive coaches and personal finance coaches. Some meet clients in person, while others hold consultations over the phone.
Regardless of which type of life coach you're interested in, make sure the person holds an International Coach Federation (ICF) credential. There are three tiers of credentials: Associate, Professional and Master, which require coaching experience ranging from 100 hours to 2,500 hours.
How much does it cost to hire a career coach?
When it's time to take your career to the next level, it's time to hire a career coach. The cost to have a career coach help you with your professional journey will vary based on how many sessions you require, the level of coaching you desire, and the rates of the coach as determined by their experience, expertise, education and training. On average, career coaching sessions can range from 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the professional and what your needs are. Career coaches in smaller towns and areas with a lower cost of living will also typically have lower rates than those residing in large metro areas like New York, although most do offer remote coaching. Many coaches also offer a free introductory consultation, which gives you the opportunity to determine if their personality and coaching style are the right fit. It's helpful to ask the coach about their relevant experience and get references from former clients. Depending on the professional, session rates could range anywhere from under $60 to well over $250 per session. Package discounts are a good way to commit to the relationship as well as get savings on services.
How much does it cost to hire a career coach?
A career coach provides one-on-one sessions to help you reach your career goals or overcome any challenges you're having in your career path. The cost to have career coaching can vary based on factors such as the number of sessions you purchase at one time and the experience and rates of your counselor. Career counselors are typically professionals who have earned at least a master's degree in their field. Based on their academic background, supplemental certifications they have received, and any postdoctoral work they have done, their rates may vary. Typically career counselors offer reduced rates when you sign on for their services on an ongoing basis. A typical price range for career counseling services (nationally) could be $75-$150 per session. Remember to always ask if the career counselor offers a complimentary introductory session. You want to make sure the relationship will be the right personality and counseling style fit to help launch your confidence and upcoming career changes.
What is a career counselor?
If you're feeling lost in your career path, overwhelmed, in need of a job but confused as where to start, or ready for change but uncertain what you want, a career counselor is a good choice for you. A career counselor is typically a licensed professional who has earned a master's degree in counseling — likely with an emphasis on career counseling. Each state has different licensing requirements for career counselors, so be sure to research before reaching out to a pro.
Due to their academic backgrounds, career counselors often have a more holistic and in-depth approach than a career coach. Career coaches are not regulated by states and also tend to be more business-focused — a good fit for those who know what they want but need help achieving it. On the other hand, a career counselor provides guidance and clarity around some of the more emotional aspects that job hunting and career movement entail. Career counselors meet with you in a series of one-on-one sessions. They assess your personality and learn what drives you. They get a detailed understanding of your work history and your hopes, and often work to help you discover any internal blocks preventing you from going where you want to go. Hiring a career counselor is appropriate at any time in your career, from recent graduate to executive-level management.


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I am trying to make the user entered amounts show up in the terminal window and output file...I cannot figure this out after hours of trying.
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rnumber = randomGenerator.nextInt(hnumber); System.out.println(); int counter = rnumber; for (int rows = 1; rows <= rownumber; ++rows) { for (int columns = 1; columns <= cnumber; ++columns) { rnumber = randomGenerator.nextInt(hnumber); rnumber++; System.out.printf("%4d", rnumber); PrintWriter myOut; try { myOut = new PrintWriter (new FileOutputStream("out6.dat")); myOut.printf("%4d", rnumber); } System.out.println(); } myOut.close(); } catch (IOException e) { System.out.println("exception is "+e.getMessage()); }


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'Chance Encounter' with Karaoke Machine Reveals Young Woman's Incredible Singing Talent to the World
Inside a grocery store at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Philippines, a "random South-East Asian girl" test drives a karaoke machine with Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You."
Oh dear God no, right? Actually, as it turns out, this kid's a ringer.
21-year-old Zendee Rose Tenerefe, aka the 'Random Girl of SM Megamall' was spotted singing on a store's karaoke machine at the SM Mall of Asia located in Pasay City, Metro Manila in the Phillipines. Yuan Juan captured Zendee's cover of 'And I'm Telling You' and the video went viral, the cover has been seen over 2 million times. Zendee recently returned to location that made her famous and performed Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' for a small audience. Zendee has been invited to the United States to appear on Ellen and Oprah, she says she is nervous to appear on Ellen since it will require her to speak in English.


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Apparently we on Earth are still in peril from dangerous alien life form. Fortunately we have Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones coming back for "Men in Black III."
Get those cool sunglasses ready along with a pair of 3D specs as well.
Columbia pictures announced today that Smith will return to the role of secret agent protecting earthlings from sinister life forms, while Jones is in "advanced negotiations" for his hard guy role as Agent Kay.
Barry Sonnefeld, who directed the first two box office hits in 1997 and 2002, will return for the third.
The production will begin by the fall and the 3D follow-up will hit screens for Memorial Day 2012. The noise is only just beginning on this.
Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution promised a "fresh, fun twist for fans" in the release. And in this age of dredged up sequels, we could certainly use a little more fresh -- however much fun the "Men in Black" series was.
Perhaps they give a clue with Josh Brolin's character -- he plays a younger version of Agent Kay. Whether it's flashback or some sort of alien mind stuff is something we'll have to wait to see.


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A Texas couple truly has chemistry.
The young lovers - soon to be wed - are "Breaking Bad" fanatics and used costumes and homemade props to recreate iconic scenes from the popular show.
The bride-to-be, Hannah Schuster, asked her close friend, photographer Ashley Eubanks, for the themed engagement photo session. Eubanks is going to be the maid of honor at the ceremony.
"These photos were just for fun," Eubanks told NBC4 in an email Wednesday. "We are all huge fans of the show and thought it'd be fun to try and recreate some of the images."
Schuster's fiance, Mackey Macaluso, created some of the props for the October shoot.
The actual wedding will be free of hazmat suits and blue rock candy, Eubanks said.
"Despite the crazy photos," she said, "their wedding isn't 'Breaking Bad'-themed and will be a normal wedding."


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Movies like "Jaws" and "Sharknado" might stoke people's fear of sharks, but actress January Jones says it's sharks who should be afraid of people.
The "Mad Men" star took to the airwaves to make a case for Great White sharks in a public service announcement that launched just as Discovery Channel's "Shark Week" kicked off on Sunday.
"Great Whites are in danger of extinction," Jones said in the PSA. "Too many are being caught in fishing nets."
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Jones serves as an ambassador for shark protection at Oceana, the ocean conservation organization behind the PSA. The latest ad marks Jones' third for the organization, which is now in its fourth consecutive year as a "Shark Week" partner.
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Flooding in the Hauraki and Coromandel areas
Water levels in the Ohinemuri River appear to have peaked and are likely to fall as water moves through the system.
Water levels in the Ohinemuri River appear to have peaked and are likely to fall as water moves through the system.
Following closely on the release of the dairy industry's sustainable environmental management strategy, Environment Waikato has finalised changes to its regional plan that are designed to promote sustainable agriculture.
The application by Higgins Contractors Ltd for an air discharge consent for a proposed asphalt manufacturing plant in Melville has been granted - but subject to an extensive set of conditions.
Hamilton student Samantha O'Reilly has won an Environment Waikato scholarship to help with her university studies.
Hamilton City Council and Environment Waikato are counting down to the launch of their new jointly-funded CBD shuttle service.
Environment Waikato was overwhelmed by the response to its new Park and Ride bus service, trialled at last Saturday's Balloons Over Waikato Nightglow event.
Environment Waikato is thrilled with a whopping increase in Hamilton city bus patronage last month.
The Waikato Expressway (defined as SH1 as it crosses the region from Bombay to the Desert Road) has been identified as the number one priority for the region's transport funding, at a recent meeting of the Regional Land Transport Committee.
Environment Waikato is reminding boat owners who have moorings or marina berths in the Taupo area to dispose of their wastewater correctly.


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Privet Hedge in bloom and bees are all over it.Tulip Poplar still in bloom but beginning to fall.
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Privet Hedge in bloom and bees are all over it.Tulip Poplar still in bloom but beginning to fall.
Andover, Ohio 44003 elderberries in bloom now
Andover Ohio 44003 Red twigged dogwood in bloom, Sumac and milkweed ready to bloom any day, tulip poplar ending
There has been a plant the past few days in NE Ohio 44003 that looks a little like milkweed but with white flowers and a purplish stem. I finally found out what it is: Dogbane! The bees are all over it right now.More so than the milkweed.
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Chicory is blooming like crazy along the roadsides, except the county is mowing roadsides right now where I live.
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Northeastern Ohio, Golden Rod is begining to bloom.
Ashtabula County, Ohio bees were really working the Burdock (Arctium lappa) today. Also starting to work goldenrod.
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Soybeans North Eastern Ohio 44048
Bees are working them.
Bees are going crazy on goldenrod and wild mint. Also tall plants with bunches of dark purple flowers not sure what they are. 44003 NE Ohio
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Bees are working the asters like mad. Goldenrod is on its way out of bloom. Northeast Ohio 44003
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Wellington, Ohio (near Cleveland)
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I saw my first Danalyn today
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May 29, 2012
By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. — Binding the wounds of war is the priority for our nation, President Barack Obama said during the Memorial Day observance here today.
Representing all Americans, the president placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and then spoke at the Memorial Amphitheatre.
"Today we come together as Americans to pray, to reflect and to remember these heroes," he said. "But tomorrow this hallowed place will once again belong to a smaller group of visitors following a well-worn path to a certain spot and kneeling in front of a familiar headstone. You are the family and friends of the fallen."
Those who have lost a loved one "leave a piece of yourselves beneath these trees," the president said. "You, too, call this sanctuary home."
The president noted that for the first time in nine years Americans are not fighting and dying in Iraq. The war in Afghanistan is winding down, he said, and U.S. troops deployed there will come home. "After a decade under the dark cloud of war, we can see the light of a new day on the horizon," he said.
With the war in Iraq over, the president put the scale of the sacrifice in perspective. He spoke of the four Marines who died in a helicopter crash on the first day of Operation Iraqi Freedom in March 2003. Maj. Jay Thomas Aubin, Capt. Ryan Anthony Beaupre, Cpl. Brian Matthew Kennedy and Staff Sgt. Kendall Damon Watersbey were the first casualties of the war. He then spoke of the last of the nearly 4,500 casualties: Spc. David Hickman who was killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad a month before the last Americans left Iraq in December.
The president spoke about meeting the Hickman family at Fort Bragg, N.C.
"Right now, the Hickman's are beginning a very difficult journey that so many of your families have traveled before them — a journey that more families will take in the months and years ahead," he said.
Obama spoke directly to the families of the fallen and shared what he told the Hickmans: that there is no more wrenching decision as president than sending service members into harm's way.
"I can promise you that I will never do so unless it is absolutely necessary," he said. "Then when we do, we must give our troops a clear mission and the full support of a grateful nation."
Americans need to help the families facing such tragedy, the president said. "As a country, all of us can and should ask ourselves how we can help you shoulder a burden that no one should have to bear alone.
"As we honor your mothers and fathers, your sons and daughters who have given their last full measure of devotion to this country, we have to ask ourselves how we can support you and your families, and give you some strength."
The best way to help is to remember the sacrifices and to remember the dead as not just a line in the newspaper, but as individuals, Obama said. The country can honor them by meeting its obligations to those who did come home, he added.
"To all our men and women in uniform who are here today, know this: The patriots who rest beneath these hills were fighting for many things — for their families, for their flag — but above all, they were fighting for you," Obama said. "As long as I am president, we will make sure you and your loved ones will receive the benefits you've earned and the respect you deserve. America will be there for you."


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In an effort to stop rural Spanish bachelors from sinking deeply into a self indulgent bog of loneliness and depression, organizers of a dating association called Asocamu are bussing city women from Madrid to small villages in central Spain. The hope in bringing women out to find an agrarian husband, says organizer Manuel Gozalo, is to slow a steady population drain from the country to the city.
Gozalo established Asocamu 17 years ago to bolster floundering agricultural communities and help single farmers cope with the crushing, animal-chatting depression that comes with living alone in the country, a place where human neighbors are few and far between. The dating service has attracted more attention in recent months, however, because Spain's financial crisis has made country life even less appealing, especially since employment is easier to come by in a city such as Madrid. Without any prospect of sturdy brides to help tend the homestead and raise a clan of maize-fed young linebackers (or toreadors I guess since this isn't Iowa), entire bachelor villages are being abandoned and left to ruin, all of which sounds like the creepy premise of a horror movie about a woman from the big city who unwittingly travels to a haunted farming community of wife-hungry bachelors. Ew.
Women visit Spanish towns to ease a bride shortage [CBS News]
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We were so smitten with this mashup of drinks, desserts, and classic Oscar dresses from last year, we felt it was fitting to revisit. Happy Oscar viewing!
Liz Taylor, 1961 + Nineteenth Century Roman Punch by amanda
Let's face it: the Oscars aren't really about the movies. The night itself is a spectacle -- a place where our favorite movie stars come out to play, in all of their weird, fabulous, bedazzled glory. Lucky for us, in the last 84 years, these characters have really done it up, providing both the epitome of endearing class and some of the worst outfit choices we've ever seen.
So this year, we're offering you a different way to celebrate Oscar night -- by paying homage to the best and worst of red carpet style. From Audrey to Gwyneth, Barbra to Bjork, here are 12 desserts and drinks to commemorate the reason we all really watch the show: cheering and jeering the evening's fashion choices.
Despite some of the stars' missteps below, we think that the food pairings are all solid 10s.
Gwyneth Paltrow, 1999 Yuzu I zu by Teri
Barbra Striesand, 1969 Chocolate Fantasy Brownie Bites by drbabs
Celine Dion, 1999 My Favorite Pina Colada by merrill
Lizzy Gardiner, 1995 Pine Nut Brittle with Rosemary by Ms. T
Audrey Hepburn, 1954 Meyer Lemon Macarons by DolcettoConfections
Julia Roberts, 2001 Chocolate Bundt Cake by KelseytheNaptimeChef
Kate Winslet, 2002 Kentucky Hot Toddy by Table9
Halle Berry, 2002 Lemon Pepper Shortbread with Cherry Jam by DolcettoConfections
Trey Parker & Matt Stone, 2000Retro Raspberry Lime Rickey by cheese1227
Cher, 1988Applesauce Cake with Caramel Glaze by merrill
Bjork, 2001 Nancy Silverton's Whipped Cream from Genius Recipes
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This lively vegetarian pasta dish contains no added fat or oil, is low in cholesterol, and is good hot or cold.
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Ingredients and Preparation
- Combine first 10 ingredients in large saucepan; cook for 10 minutes, then stir in tomato paste. Cover and cook gently, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender.
- Cook spaghetti in unsalted water according to package directions.
- Spoon sauce over drained hot spaghetti and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top.


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All lanes of the M1 near Wakefield have been reopened after an earlier crash and a broken down vehicle.
Two of the four lanes on the M1 southbound between junction 40 at Ossett and junction 39 at Wakefield were closed because of a crash between a car and lorry.
Motorists are being warned of slow traffic.