Ian Hoch's Me and Drew Video

New Orleans comedian and activist Ian Hoch started writing the song Me and Drew as a fan tribute to Drew Brees. According to Hoch, he wrote the song while traveling in Europe in summer of 2010.

"Me and Drew" is a song I actually started writing while traveling in Europe this summer. I couldn't watch the first game of the season where I was and I got this crazy idea to write a song about the Saints - then somewhere along the line it became all about Drew Brees and it evolved into a solid love ballad.

Here's the funny Ian Hoch's Me and drew video:

The song proclaims, "Your birthmark is the finest feature of your fine face." Check out this funny video of Oprah as she mistaked Drew Bree's birthmark to a lipstick.

Drew Brees Scar Video

It looked like that the Drew Brees scar wasn't a scar after all.

Here's the Drew Brees scar video where Oprah had mistaken the scar on Drew Brees' right cheek as a lipstick and she tried to rub it off his face. Some had thought Oprah was so funny to have mistaken his birthmark to a lipstick.

Anyways, here's a music video of the song Me and Drew written by activist Ian Hoch as a tribute to Drew Brees. Watch the Me and Drew music video here.

Best Videos 2010: Japanese Precision Synchronized Walking Routine

Check out this one of the best videos in 2010, the Japanese precision synchronized walking routine. The video shows Japanese students as they march with a precision that would amaze even the military. The video now has an awesome more than 4 million views at Yahoo and a million more in Youtube. It's fantastic!

I wonder how long did it take them to perfect such an awesome routine.

Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris Engaged

Hugh Hefner, 84-year-old founder of Playboy magazine is engaged to his 24-year-old girlfriend and Playmate Crystal Harris. A Playboy rep confirmed to UsMagazine.com the engagement which Hefner had first tweeted on Sunday.

"When I gave Crystal the ring, she burst into tears," the Girls Next Door star wrote. "This is the happiest Christmas weekend in memory...I got what I was hoping for for Christmas...Crystal's love."

It will be the third marriage for the famous bachelor Hefner. The first was with first wife Mildred in 1949 and they have two children before divorcing in 1959. Then the second marriage was with Playmate Kimberley Conrad in 1989 to whom he also has two sons. The Hefner-Conrad's divorce was finalized just last year.

Rex Ryan Foot | Rex Ryan Foot Video

Here's the Rex Ryan foot, particularly described as the Rex Ryan foot video that's abuzzing the internet for hours. Reports said that Rex Ryan's wife, Michelle Ryan, posted foot-fetish videos starring herself online. Take a look at one of these videos and judge for yourself. The video shows a woman with her feet out the window and showing in the mirror of the SUV as well.

Rex Ryan would not comment on the reported videos. But Deadspin has this to say:

But the connections only begin with surface resemblances. We found "ihaveprettyfeet"'s personal profile on a foot fetishist dating site. She lists her location as Ellicott City, Md. When Rex Ryan was an assistant coach with the Ravens, his profile on the official team city had him living with his family in Ellicott City, Md. Michelle Ryan was born in August 1963, a Virgo. "ihaveprettyfeet" lists herself as a Virgo. Michelle Ryan taught high school English before retiring to raise her kids; "ihaveprettyfeet" has a graduate degree, is married with kids, and lists herself as a homemaker. Michelle Ryan once said that, in heels, she was "a foot [shorter]" than her 6'4" husband; "ihaveprettyfeet" lists herself as 5'2". To be sure, there is also an Ellicott City "ihaveprettyfeet" listed on this swingers site. It's a couple's profile. The husband checks in at a very un-Rexlike 5'10, 180 pounds.

So what do you think? Are the persons in the Rex Ryan foot video the Ryan couple themselves? Check out more videos of Michelle Ryan with her foot at deadspin.com.

Philippine Holidays 2011

Here's the list of Philippine Holidays for 2011 as announced on December 20 by Malacañang Palace. Unlike the previous Republic Act No. 9492 which moved regular holidays except those which are religious in nature to the nearest Monday, Proclamation 84 returns the commemoration of holidays back to their original dates.

Here's the list of Philippine Holidays 2011:

A. Regular Holidays

New Year’s Day – January 1 (Saturday)

Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Saturday)

Maundy Thursday – April 21

Good Friday – April 22

Labor Day – May 1 (Sunday)

Independence Day – June 12 (Sunday)

National Heroes Day – August 29 (Last Monday of August)

Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Wednesday)

Christmas Day – December 25 (Sunday)

Rizal Day – December 30 (Friday)

B. Special (Non-Working) Days

Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Sunday)

All Saints Day – November 1 (Tuesday)

Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Saturday)

C. Special Holiday (for all schools)

EDSA Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Friday)

"Proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eidul AdhaHijra, or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient, will be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar," Proclamation No. 84 says.

So plan your holiday breaks ahead.

Julianne Hough "Is That So Wrong" Full Video

Here's the hard-to-find Julianne Hough's "Is That So Wrong" full video that was reportedly banned from CMT and removed from YouTube because of its content. In the Julianne Hough "Is That So Wrong" video, Hough is seen stripping down to her bra and sliding around on a bed. I think the “Is That So Wrong” music video is as worse as that of Miley Cyrus "Can't Be Tamed" video, which can be too racy for younger kids.

Watch this Julianne Hough "Is That So Wrong" full video below.

video credit: YouClubVideo

2010 Time Person of the Year: Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO and co-founder is 2010 Time Person of the Year. He is chosen for connecting more than half a billion people and mapping the social relations among them, for creating a new system of exchanging information and for changing how we live our lives, Time said.

But is Zuckerberg right for the title? Take a look at some of the comments posted in time.com about this 2010 Time Person of the Year.

From Evi1M4chine:

Guys, I’ve got a guy here working at TIME, who tells me that Zuckerberg paid to get his face on the cover. He also tell me, things like this are not unusual. Can’t tell if he’s lying, but his credentials check out. And he’s at the exactly right place to make it plausible.

From Facebook Rotten:

Zuckerberg was voted Time's so-called person of the year because Facebook offers Time a lot more potential upside than Wikileaks. Time can get eyeballs and demographic marketing info on users from FB. And possible advertising partnerships. Assange's Wikileaks does not offer this.

Time has a Facebook button so people can link stories from the site to their FB accounts. And like many news websites now, Time encourages readers to use their Facebook or other social media login credentials to post comments. Time gets access to people's info from Facebook when they login to Time via their Facebook account.

Choosing Zuckerberg was unethical given Time's relationship with Facebook. Saying that Zuckerberg's company allows people to connect in a new, empowering way is disengenuous and cynical. The point of FB is to make money on advertising and suck people's demographic info out of them for the advertisers and content partners such as Time.

Here's the list of the candidates for 2010 Time Person of the Year including Mark Zuckerberg:

1. Julian Assange
2. Glenn Beck
3. David Cameron
4. The Chilean Miners
5. Arne Duncan
6. Recep Tayyip Erdogan
7. Jonathan Franzen
8. Lady Gaga
9. Robert Gates
10. Tony Hayward
11. Hu Jintao
12. LeBron James
13. Steve Jobs
14. Hamid Karzai
15. David and Charles Koch
16. Liu Xiaobo
17. Barack Obama
18. Sarah Palin
19. Nancy Pelosi
20. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf
21. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert
22. The Unemployed American
23. J. Craig Venter
24. Elizabeth Warren, Mary Schapiro and Sheila Bair
25. Mark Zuckerberg

Scarlett Johansson breast size pictures

The Scarlett Johansson breast size is building a huge traffic over the web as millions of fans are trying to figure out the actual measurement of their adored celebrity. Scarlett Johansson is one of the sexiest actresses in the world mainly because of her breast size. She was chosen as the woman with sexiest breasts in Hollywood by In Touch magazine in 2009.

‘Iron Man 2’ is the latest movie featuring Scarlett wherein she’s playing an assistant to Stark as Natasha Romanoff. But why are they looking for Scarlett's size? Here's an incident:

In 2008 Scarlett Johnson was seen a bit embarrassed when Isaac Mizrahi, the E! Red Carpet host, touched her breasts, by mistake I guess, live in front of camera. After the incident the 24 years old blonde told the L.A. Times “It was truly embarrassing for me, as I was fondled by someone whom I have never met before, just for his own pleasure”.

So what do you think? Check out this Scarlett Johansson breast size pictures below.

Stem Cell Transplant as Cure for HIV | 'Berlin Patient' cured of HIV

There's a recent medical breakthrough believing the stem cell transplant as cure for HIV. Doctors believe an HIV-positive man who underwent a stem cell transplant has been cured as a result of the procedure, as reported by The Huffington Post.

Timothy Ray Brown, also known as the "Berlin Patient," received the transplant in 2007 as part of a lengthy treatment course for leukemia. His doctors recently published a report in the journal Blood affirming that the results of extensive testing "strongly suggest that cure of HIV infection has been achieved."

This stem cell transplant as cure for HIV can give hope for those suffering from the virus, but wait. Here's another report showing another perspective from hotair.com:

The transplant appeared to wipe out both diseases, giving hope to doctors, but Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who has been studying HIV/AIDS for almost 30 years, said while this is an interesting proof of concept, it’s absurdly impractical.

“It’s hard enough to get a good compatible match for a transplant like this,” Fauci told FoxNews.com, “But you also have to find compatible donor that has this genetic defect, and this defect is only found in 1 percent of the Caucasian population and zero percent of the black population. This is very rare.”…

“This is not prime time to me at all,” he said. “This is a very unusual situation that has little practical application for a simple reason. This donor not only had to be a good compatible match, but the donor had to have a genetic defect of cells that do not express the receptor that the HIV virus needs to enter the cell.”

Fauci also pointed to the fact that this transplant process is not only expensive, it’s incredibly painful and complicated, and requires the patient to start a whole new regimen of drugs.

With that above, will other HIV patients want to go to the same procedures that Timothy went through? Read more about the stem cell transplant as cure for HIV and check out their comments. Just click on the link.

Hubert Webb and Five Others: Acquitted of Visconde Massacre Case

Hubert Webb and Five Others, acquitted of Visconde Massacre Case: After 15 years of incarceration, Visconde massacre suspects Hubert Webb, son of former senator and 5 others namely, Antonio "Tony Boy" Lejano, son of actress Pinky de Leon; Michael Gatchalian and Miguel Rodriguez, sons of prominent lawyers; Peter Estrada, son of a wealthy businessman; Pyke Fernandez, son of a retired commodore; and former police officer Gerardo Biong, were acquitted by the Supreme Court. With 7 justices voting for acquittal, 4 dissenting with the majority opinion, and 4 abstentions, the high court has allowed Hubert Webb and five others to be freed.

With the acquittal ruling, any filing for an appeal is definitely impossible due to the doctrine of double jeopardy.

In a press conference, SC spokesman Jose Midas Marquez said the decision is couched on “the failure of the prosecution to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt.”

“The majority is questioning the quality of the testimonies [of witnesses]…and their inherent inconsistencies,” he said.

The Supreme Court’s ruling did not give a closure to the decade long case. Rather it has provoked questions like, “ Who really killed Estrellita Vizconde and her daughters Carmela and Jennifer?”

Metrodome Collapse Video | Vikings Stadium Collapse; No charge for admission at Ford Field

Check out this incredible Metrodome collapse video as the Vikings stadium collapse early Sunday morning after a blizzard dumped 17 inches of snow on Minneapolis. The collapse of the roof was caught on camera positioned inside the stadium.

So, Monday's scheduled New York Giants-Minnesota Vikings game at Metrodome was moved to Detroit's Ford Field. The game will be televised on Fox only in the New York and Minneapolis markets.

While there is no charge for admission, fans will need a ticket for the game, which begins at 7:20. Tickets can be obtained free of charge starting at 9 a.m. today at the Ford Field box office. Anyone with a ticket stub for Sunday’s Packers-Lions game can use that for admission to the game.

All tickets will be good for unassigned general-admission seats, though fans with tickets to the originally scheduled game will have preferred seating. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Miley Cyrus Bong Video | Miley Cyrus Smoking Salvia

Just what is going on inside the mind of Hannah Montana? Just recently, this Miley Cyrus bong video is making the Internet abuzzed. Miley was reported to be smoking salvia in a party at her home in Los Angeles just 5 days after her 18th birthday. Miley has not yet commented about her video smoking a bong but this is what her famous but upset dad Billy Ray Cyrus has to say in his Twitter:

"Sorry guys. I had no idea," Billy Ray Cyrus tweeted Friday afternoon. "Just saw this stuff for the first time myself. Im so sad. There is much beyond my control right now."

The Miley Cyrus bong video was reportedly stolen or copied from the friend's camera.

Barbara Walters Most Fascinating People 2010

Here's the list of Barbara Walters Most Fascinating People 2010, one of whom is pop sensation Justin Bieber who said in an interview that he will probably cut his hair.

"I'm gonna cut it probably soon," Bieber casually admitted, briefly fussing with those famous bangs.

Here's the full list of Barbara Walters Most Fascinating People 2010:

Cast of Jersey Shore

Kate Middleton

Sandra Bullock

Sarah Palin

Jennifer Lopez

Betty White

Justin Bieber

LeBron James

Mark Zuckerberg

General David Petraeus

General David Petraeus turned out to be the most fascinating person for Barbara Walters. Walters called the top commander in Afghanistan "an American hero."

Barbara Walters Special: Oprah Winfrey and Justin Bieber on Barbara Walters Show Video

On Barbara Walters Special: Watch Oprah Winfrey and Justin Bieber on Barbara Walters Special show airing Thursday on ABC. The two-part Barbara Walters Special show includes her interview with Oprah Winfrey and pop sensation Justin Bieber, one of her 10 most fascinating people for 2010.

Here's a video clip of the interview with Oprah Winfrey on Barbara Walters Special. Stay tuned for more!

Best Meteor Shower 2010: Geminid Meteor Shower

Photograph by Wally Pacholka, TWAN / Geminid Meteor Shower 2009

Skywatchers really had a good reason to stay overnight. Grab your blankets and don't miss to watch the best meteor shower in 2010, the Geminid meteor shower. And not only that, December's night sky spectacular will also feature the only total lunar eclipse of the year which will occur on December 20th.

The Geminid meteor shower is rich in fireballs and can be seen from almost any point on Earth. This meteor shower peaks this year on Dec. 13th and 14th, and is the most intense meteor shower of the year which will last for days, according to NASA.

"Of all the debris streams Earth passes through every year, the Geminids' is by far the most massive," says Cooke. "When we add up the amount of dust in the Geminid stream, it outweighs other streams by factors of 5 to 500."

So bundle up and stay warm!

Christina Aguilera leaked photos

Christina Aguilera leaked photos. The web is abuzzed on Wednesday after photos of a semi-nude Christina Aguilera hit computer screens.

According to RadarOnline.com, Aguilera’s team is fighting back against the alleged hacker who her rep says stole the photos. The photos show her wearing nothing but pasties and a few strands of fabric.

“The photos were taken in the privacy of Ms. Aguilera’s home and were used only in a personal exchange between the star and her stylist,” the rep says.

To view Christina Aguilera leaked photos, click the link.

2012 Olympic Coin: Filipino design chosen for 2012 Olympic coin

That's the winning design for 2012 Olympic coin. Yes, a Filipino's design for 2012 Olympic coin was chosen to be printed on millions of 50-pence, the biggest coin circulating in Great Britain.

According to reports, of the more than 30,000 people, mostly Brits who submitted designs to the biggest ever competition held by the Currency Manufacturer Royal Mint, Roderick Enriquez, a graphic designer based in London is the only Asian. Such a rare and distinct honor for the Philippines.

Roderick Enriquez could not believe to this day that his coin design would become one of the treasured mementos for the 2012 London Olympics.

Enriquez received one gold and one silver coin bearing his Olympic design. The commemorative coins will become part of the British Museum.

Image credit: abs-cbnnews.com

American Country Awards 2010 Winners | Carrie Underwood ACA 2010

Here are the list of the American Country Awards 2010 winners as reported by theboot.com. The inaugural American Country Awards was held on Monday night, December 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Carrie Underwood appeared to be the ACA's top winner with six wins, including the night's biggest Artist of the Year award. She was followed by Lady Antebellum with 4 awards and Easton Corbin with 3 awards. Check out the full list of winners below!

Female Artist of the Year: Carrie Underwood

Male Artist of the Year: Brad Paisley

Artist of the Year (Duo or Group): Lady Antebellum

Artist of the Year (Breakthrough Artist): Easton Corbin

Album of the Year : Play On by Carrie Underwood

Single of the Year : Need You Now by Lady Antebellum

Single of the Year (Male) : Why Don't We Just Dance by Josh Turner

Single of the Year (Female) : Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood

Single of the Year (Duo or Group) : Need You Now by Lady Antebellum

Single of the Year (Breakthrough Artist) : A Little More Country Than That by Easton Corbin

Touring Headline Package of the Year : Carrie Underwood

Music Video of the Year : Hillbilly Bone by Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins

Music Video (Male) : Hillbilly Bone by Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins

Music Video (Female) : Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood

Music Video (Duo or Group) : Need You Now by Lady Antebellum

Music Video (Breakthrough Artist) : A Little More Country Than That by Easton Corbin

Decade Award : Rascal Flatts

Video Visionary Award : Toby Keith

Greatest Hits Award : Alan Jackson

Elizabeth Edwards | Elizabeth Edwards latest news

Here's Elizabeth Edwards latest news. Elizabeth Edwards announced Monday that her cancer has worsen spreading to her liver. She was informed by her doctors that further cancer treatment would be unproductive. Elizabeth Edwards has posted a message to friends that she is resting at home in Chapel Hill, N.C. with family and friends. In her Facebook page, Edwards posted:

“I have said before that I do not know what the most important lesson is that I will ever teach my children, Cate and Emma Claire and Jack. I do know that when they are older and telling their own children about their grandmother, they will be able to say that she stood in the storm, and when the wind did not go her way — and surely it has not — she adjusted her sails.”

Elizabeth Edwards is an attorney, a best-selling author, and the estranged wife of former US Senator John Edwards.

Lady Gaga VMA 2010 outfit | Lady Gaga meat dress

At the VMA 2010 Awards, Lady Gaga again showed to the world her oddness in fashion. On September 12, 2010, Lady Gaga accepted her "Video of the Year" honors at the MTV Video Music Awards night wearing a meat dress - a real meat, yes! Below are pictures of Lady Gaga VMA 2010 outfit. You can see Lady Gaga's meat dress below:

(Above photo: Cher holding Lady Gaga's meat purse)

A closer look....

Photos credit: Reuters

Montana Fishburne Playboy pictures

Here are Montana Fishburne Playboy pictures. TMZ has learned that Montana recently did a nude “test” photo shoot for Playboy Magazine. Montana Fishburne really is trying to follow Kim Kardashian’s path to fame....but a lot of negative comments will surely come her way.

In the photos, Montana goes full-frontal, and these photos were taken BEFORE anyone knew about Fishburne’s sex tape.

It seems that those who want to push themselves to fame, sometimes find their way in nudity.

Oscar Grant Verdict | BART Verdict: Mehserle Involuntary Manslaughter

The Oakland Oscar Grant verdict has finally come out and here's the verdict. Former Bay Area Transit officer, Johannes Mehserle has been found guilty in the 2009 shooting which resulted to the death of Oscar J. Grant III.

Oscar Grant, 22, was shot in the back with one bullet from Mehserle's gun while the two struggled on a BART platform. Oscar Grant was face down on the platform when he was shot and killed. But on video of the incident, Johannes Mehserle was reportedly heard saying, "Oh my God!" several times, adding to the evidence that he had no intention of shooting Oscar Grant.

Hundreds of people that have gathered in downtown Oakland near 14th Street and Broadway were angered by the verdict involuntary manslaughter instead of a more severe second-degree murder conviction. But the jury believes that Johannes Mehserle did not intend to kill Oscar Grant but acted negligently. The verdict of involuntary manslaughter may result in a four to fifteen year prison term for Mehserle.

Here's what the mother of Oscar Grant had said after the verdict was read:

“The system has let us down, but God will never, ever let us down. Though the system has failed us, though we fight continually, but one thing I know but the race is not given to the swift or to the strong, but to the one who endures until the end. As a family and as a nation of African-American people, we will continue to fight for our equal rights in this society. My son was murdered. He was murdered. He was murdered. He was murdered.”

Lebron James to Miami

Rumors of Lebron James going to Knicks has been put to an end because Lebron James had decided to be with the Miami Heat. The two-time MVP announced from Greenwich Connecticut that he’s decided to join Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami Heat and leave the Cleveland Cavaliers after an unsuccessful seven-year quest for the championship he covets. Lebron James said he wants to win and he wants it now!

“You have to put yourself in the right situation to able to compete,” Lebron said.

Well, get ready NBA!

Laptop Coolers | Notebook Coolers

I was using my laptop for 3 hours when it started to feel hot. I guess it's normal for LAPTOPS and NOTEBOOKS to get hot since it uses energy. But then, I don't want my hands to end up shaky because I have a bad habit of washing my hands every now and then. I'm just glad that there are laptop coolers as well as notebook coolers that are now available for many users.

There are many kinds of laptop and notebook coolers that suits your style and budget. Let's take a look at some of those available in the market.

Thermaltake Xaser S1000 laptop cooler

The Thermaltake Xaser S1000 laptop cooler is designed to accommodate laptops from 12 to 15 inches, the Xaser S1000 laptop cooler features a sleek black aluminum design with a pair of 70mm blue LED fans. The Xaser S1000 laptop cooler's design pulls air from dual suction vents and directs it toward the base of the laptop, quickly cooling it down when things get hot to improve your laptop's performance. The adjustable-speed fans run quietly, and are powered via your laptop's USB.

Antec NoteBook Cooler

Features:

• Protect your valuable investment and reduce heat-related instability
• USB-powered cooler with pass-through connector included. Draw power from any USB port without losing use of the USB port
• 2 quiet double ball-bearing fans for reliable extremely quiet operation
• Low power consumption
• No batteries or power adapter needed
• Light weight (easy to carry)

The QuadCooler Laptop Cooler

At quadcooler.com, you can avail it at a lower price of $29.95. But you must hurry because the price is good until July 31, 2010 only.

It has 4 Fans (most coolers only have 2 fans)

Balanced Cooling

Powered by Your Laptop

Strong yet Lightweight

Compatible with Most Laptops

Uses Any Type of USB Port

Protect your laptop from carpet!

Lindsay Lohan sentenced 90 days in jail

Actress Lindsay Lohan had not learned her lessons well. In violating the terms of her probation in a 2007 drug case (i.e. failing to attend court-ordered alcohol education classes), Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel ruled out a 90 days sentence in jail and an inpatient rehab program for Lindsay Lohan on Tuesday, according to AP.

Lohan immediately burst into tears after the ruling. But she was not immediately taken into custody. Lohan was given a chance to settle her affairs before she will surrender herself on July 20. She will have to wear an ankle alcohol monitor until then.

Image: Michael Buckner/Getty Images

The Last Airbender 2010: Cartoons vs Live-Action

Photo: Paramount Pictures

I have watched Nickelodeon's "The Last Airbender" also called "Avatar: The Legend of Aang" in its cartoon version. I really love the story of friendship and heroism as well as the awesome effects used in the animated series. And now, Nickelodeon Movies teamed up with Paramount Pictures to give us another breath-taking live-action version of our favorite little hero Aang. The The Last Airbender 2010 movie had its wide release last July 1st. The movie earned different reactions both positive and negative from fans around the world.

Watch the trailers of the The Last Airbender 2010 below.

Boston Pops 4th of July 2010 - Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is the nation's premier 4th of July celebration. It is proudly presented by Liberty Mutual. Here's a brief review about the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular as provided by their official website:

The event was founded in 1974 when David Mugar suggested to famed Boston Pops Conductor, Arthur Fiedler, that in order to revive the diminishing Esplanade concert series it might be a good idea to play Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” with a few extras. For the next Fourth of July, howitzer cannons, fireworks and church bells were added to the concert so that, in Arthur Fiedler’s own words, “All Hell could break loose.” For the first time, a July Fourth fireworks display took place over the Charles River.

And this year, the 37th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular has already started with concerts but no fireworks on July 3rd. Here's the schedule of events for July 4th including the concerts and fireworks.

9:00am Oval opens

12:00pm Recorded music begins in Boston

4:30pm Recorded music begins in Cambridge

7:00pm WBZ News Radio 1030 simulcast begins

8:00pm Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast begins on WBZ-TV Boston

8:30pm Boston Pops concert begins with the National Anthem and flyover

9:30pm "1812 Overture" is played

10:00pm CBS Network national broadcast begins

10:30pm Fireworks begin

11:00pm Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular ends

The Boston Pops 4th of July 2010 guest artist Toby Keith will perform along with other featured performers like Renese King, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, The Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums, Will LeBow, Jack Williams & Lisa Hughes, and Jeremiah Kissel.

Red White and Boom 2010

Are you ready for the Red White and Boom 2010? It is independence day for whole of America on July 4th. A time to commemorate America’s declaration of separation from Great Britain that was made on July 4, 1776. And so it means there will be feast, celebrations, food, parties, fireworks and many more.

But what is Red, White & Boom? For those who don't know yet, Red White & Boom is the name of a number of annual fireworks shows in the United States, held on or near July 4 to celebrate the nation's Independence Day.

The Red, White & Boom 2010 will be celebrated in Columbus, OH on Friday, July 2, 2010. Below is the schedule of the Red, White & Boom 2010 activity highlights as provided by the Red White & Boom website:

3pm: Taste of Boom

5pm: NBC 4 BOOM! Central presented by Columbus Blue Jackets opens on the north end of the Midway at the corner of Broad Street and Washington Boulevard

6pm: AEP Independence Day parade

7pm: Columbus Children's Choir. Long Street Boom Stage

8:3pm: The Divide, Genoa Park Stage

10pm: FIREWORKS! with the Grand Finale presented by Marathon

Check out this video of an awesome Red, White and Boom 2009 celebration:

Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts lyrics

Singer/songwriter Christina Perri had her song Jar of Hearts featured on So You Think You Can Dance performance in Billy and Kathryn’s routine. Here's the Jar of Hearts lyrics by Christina Perri:

Jar of Hearts Lyrics

i know i can’t take one more step towards you
cause all that's waiting is regret
don’t you know i’m not your ghost anymore
you lost the love i loved the most

i learned to live, half alive
and now you want me one more time

who do you think you are?
runnin’ ’round leaving scars
collecting a jar of hearts
tearing love apart
you’re gonna catch a cold
from the ice inside your soul
don’t come back for me
who do you think you are?

i hear you’re asking all around
if i am anywhere to be found
but i have grown too strong
to ever fall back in your arms

i've learned to live, half alive
and now you want me one more time

and who do you think you are?
runnin’ ’round leaving scars
collecting a jar of hearts
and tearing love apart
you’re gonna catch a cold
from the ice inside your soul
so don’t come back for me
who do you think you are?

it took so long just to feel alright
remember how to put back the light in my eyes
i wish i had missed the first time that we kissed
cause you broke all your promises
and now you’re back
you don’t get to get me back

who do you think you are?
running around leaving scars
collecting a jar of hearts
and tearing love apart
you’re gonna catch a cold
from the ice inside your soul
so don’t come back for me
don't come back at all
x2

who do you think you are?
who do you think you are?
who do you think you are?

Tiger Woods Divorce

Image: Wife Elin and Woods before the controversy

Reports are roaming around that the Tiger Woods' divorce is on its finality with only a filing in Orlando County Court by Wife Elin remaining. Elin is reportedly asking for a $750 million divorce settlement.

Reports from The Sun and The Herald argue that while Tiger's fear is Elin's speaking out, her fear is protection of the children against Tiger's "womanzing".

So what made the two to agree on the settlement?

Considered to be the biggest pay-out of a celebrity divorce ever, there are conditions, however.

1. For Elin: Her eternal silence. "No interviews, tell-all books, or TV appearances about this for the rest of her life - even if Tiger dies first - or she'll lose the lot."
2. For Woods:Tiger may not bring any other females around their children.
3. Elin gets full physical custody of the kids but they share legal custody. That means Tiger will share decisions about the kids. He will be able to visit his kids up to half a week per week but without the company of any woman that isn’t related to Woods as a spouse or fiancée.

Is $750 million just right to shut Elin up, making way for the rebuilt of Woods' damaged reputation?

New Wonder Woman

After so many years, 69 in exact since her debut in 1941, Wonder Woman is about to have a costume make-over. According to www.nytimes.com, the new Wonder Woman costume was designed by artist Jim Lee (who in February was named co-publisher of DC) to fit her into the 21st century crimefighting. The new Wonder Woman will appear in the publication of Issue No. 600 of her monthly series. Here's the new Wonder Woman in her less revealing but tougher look costume.

Hmmm, I think I like the new Wonder Woman.

Iron Baby

If you're a fan of the Iron Man, you'll definitely be wowed by Iron Baby, too. Here's Margaret dressed as an Iron Man transforming from playful toddler to superhero. "Iron Baby" is a short video produced by self-taught filmmaker Patrick Boivin (Baby Margaret's real-life father) with 3-D artist Jocelyn Strob Simard as a promotional tool for their talents.

The video shows Iron Baby flies into a conflict with armed bunnies who she destroys with a blast from the palm of her hand. Watch the video below:

Guatemala Sinkhole Pictures | Guatemala Crater

Here are Guatemala sinkhole pictures as released by the Government of Guatemala. This Guatemala crater just suddenly appeared in the northern part of Guatemala City after the zone was hit by tropical storm Agatha. Since the sinkhole appeared in an intersection, there were no casualties as a result. Look at the pictures below. I wondered how deep is this Guatemala sinkhole. What could have happened if this Guatemala crater appeared in a populated residential area at night time. I don't want to think about it.

According to nachi.org, there are two types of sinkholes - the natural sinkholes and the human-induced sinkholes.

1. Natural sinkholes are formed when sub-surface rock dissolves to create underground cavities. They are most often found where the rock below the land surface is limestone, dolomite, carbonate rock, salt beds, or rocks that can be naturally dissolved by circulating groundwater. In the U.S., natural sinkholes are most common in Florida where karst (limestone) geography is an ingrained part of the landscape. Other states where natural sinkholes are likely to be found are Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Pennsylvania. Natural sinkholes often form following a period of heavy or prolonged rain. They may also form following a period of drought, which can lower the water table and expose cavities.
2. Human-induced sinkholes are consequences of land-use practices, especially water-pumping and construction. Other types of human-induced sinkholes result from:

• abandoned septic tanks. Even as communities modernize and switch from septic to sewer systems, the old septic tanks may remain in place. The concrete cover may eventually crack and break down, allowing the earth above to drop suddenly, especially beneath the weight of a person. In one week in 2004, two such incidents occurred in New Jersey and in Texas, claiming the lives of a 2-year-old girl and a 92-year-old woman. Check with the local zoning office, which should know whether the house was built before sewer lines came into the neighborhood, which would indicate the possible presence of an abandoned septic tank;
• decaying, buried organic material, such as tree roots or trash. In 1993, a 7-year-old New Jersey boy fell to his death in his front yard after the ground beneath him gave way. A vein of tree debris, which had been dumped there many years before, had formed air pockets into which the soil gradually seeped, leaving a weakened surface that appeared solid;
• collapsed mines;
• over-pumping existing water supply wells, or drilling additional wells in close proximity, thereby lowering the aquifer; and
• the period following housing development, which adds pressure to the supporting earth.

PRC April 2010 Licensure Examination for Teachers Results

The PRC April 18, 2010 Licensure Examination for Teachers results has been released by PRC on May 20, 2010. 4,835 elementary teachers, 4 Accelerated Teacher Education Program (A.T.E.P.) graduates and 6,483 secondary teachers successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers. Check out below who were the lucky topnotchers.

April 2010 LET (Elementary and Secondary) Topnotchers

LET Elementary Level:

RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | RATING(%)

1 JOSEPHINE GAYL ACHACOSO PORTER UP-DILIMAN 88.20

2 RAGEENE VERA DELICA DUEÑAS UP-DILIMAN 87.40

. ENGLEVERT PONGAN REYES USJR 87.40

3 CHARINA VASQUEZ GOZANO BATANGAS STATE U-ARASOF-NASUGBU 87.20

4 MIRAFLOR MANGOMA SEVILLA NATL TEACHER'S COLLEGE 87.00

5 SARAH LANOY BALBUENA UP-DILIMAN 86.80

6 BEVERLY KIM CANCINO FERNANDEZ UP-DILIMAN 86.40

. CANDY MECHELLE GENOVA SIBULO ATENEO DE NAGA 86.40

7 VIENNA ANNE TALAIN AUSTRIA DLSU-MANILA 86.20

. RONA UY LUMBA ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY-MANILA 86.20

8 MARIA JANE AGAD EBUA HOLY NAME UNIV. (DIVINE WORD-TAGBILARAN) 86.00

. PATRICIA MESIAS FELICIANO DLSU-MANILA 86.00

. HELENA RAMLA CHIN HECHANOVA UP-DILIMAN 86.00

. CHRISTINE LASTIMOSA VELASQUEZ MISAMIS UNIV.-OZAMIS CITY 86.00

9 NERISSA MAIDO LOSBAÑES WEST VISAYAS STATE U-LA PAZ 85.80

10 ARNICHA JACOBE AROMIN UP-DILIMAN 85.60

. JERICHA AMPARADO QUINTE UP-DILIMAN 85.60

. ZALDY DELA TORRE VILLARIAS TALISAY CITY COLLEGE 85.60

LET Secondary Level:

RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | RATING(%)

1 CLARENCE TAN GATCHALIAN DLSU-MANILA 91.20

2 JEROME GERONIMO MACAPAGAL PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA 89.80

3 MELANE ACUZAR MANALO USJR 89.60

. MA ADEINEV MANAHAN REYES ADMU-Q.C. 89.60

4 ATHENA CARUMBA REYES MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-IIT 89.40

5 ANA MARIELLE LIM GINETE SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY 89.00

6 NOEL MIGUEL MAGDOBOY CAREÑA MINDANAO STATE U-GEN. SANTOS CITY 88.80

7 JOSE MARI ILAW CELESTINO UP-DILIMAN 88.60

. MARIA GIRLY VILLARTA PATIGDAS UP-VISAYAS-CEBU CITY 88.60

8 MICHAEL SHANE PURGATORIO DAMAZO VELEZ COLLEGE 88.40

. KEVINDALE BALASO LIGTINEN ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY 88.40

. SAMANTHA ERIKA NELLAS MENDEZ UP-VISAYAS-CEBU CITY 88.40

. MARIA CRISCELI CANTO MONZON UP-DILIMAN 88.40

. HAIDEE PECATOSTE ROSETE UP-DILIMAN 88.40

9 CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS BERNARDO PALMARIO DLSU-MANILA 88.20

. MARIA KRISTINA AYUSON SALAZAR UP-DILIMAN 88.20

. EDNA DELA CRUZ SOLIMAN UP-DILIMAN 88.20

10 ADEMAR DE LUNA DELA SANTA UP-DILIMAN 88.00

. MARC PAUL GURTIZA FULGENCIO DLSU-MANILA 88.00

. LAILANI MAGDASOC LUNDAG UP-DILIMAN 88.00

. MARY EUFRANE LOMIBAO ZARAGOZA PANGASINAN STATE U-BAYAMBANG 88.00

CLICK HERE for the April 2010 LET Results (ELEMENTARY)

CLICK HERE for the April 2010 LET Results (SECONDARY)

Pac-Man 30th Anniversary

It's Pac-Man 30th Anniversary, and in honor of this timeless game which is now 30 years old, Google commissioned a special logo to appear on the main search page that inserts Google's name into the old maze-like playing field of Pac-Man. You can actually play Pac-Man on Google today, so check it out.

And here's a little about Pac-Man game from Wikipedia:

Pac-Man (パックマン Pakkuman?) is an arcade game developed by Namco and licensed for distribution in the U.S. by Midway, first released in Japan on May 22, 1980. Immensely popular in the United States from its original release to the present day, Pac-Man is universally considered as one of the classics of the medium, virtually synonymous with video games, and an icon of the 1980s popular culture. Upon its release, the game—and, subsequently, its derivatives—became a social phenomenon that sold a bevy of merchandise and also inspired, among other things, an animated television series and a top-ten hit single.

Philippine Elections 2010 - 12 Senators proclaimed

For Philippine Elections 2010, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) as of May 18, 2010 has already proclaimed all 12 senators even if canvassing of votes has yet to finish. According to COMELEC Chairman Jose Melo:

“The remaining votes that have not yet been received by the canvassing and and consolidation system of the National Board of Canvassers will not materially affect the votes obtained by the tenth up to the twelfth ranking winning candidates for Senator.”

Below are the set of 12 new senators-elect (highlighted) as proclaimed by the National Board of Canvassers (COMELEC en banc):

So from what political party did our 12 new senators came from? Check this out:

From: Lakas-Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-Kampi-CMD)

1. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.
2. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid

From: Liberal Party (LP)

1. Franklin M. Drilon
2. Ralph G. Recto
3. Teofisto "TG" Guingona III

From: Nacionalista Party (NP)

1. Pilar Juliana "Pia" S. Cayetano
2. Ferdinand "Bong-Bong" R. Marcos Jr.

From: Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP)

1. Jinggoy E. Estrada
2. Juan Ponce Enrile

From: People's Reform Party (PRP)

1. Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago

From: Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC)

1. Vicente "Tito" Sotto III

Independent/No political party affiliation:

1. Sergio D. Osmeña III

And here are the list of 12 incumbent senators or members of the 14th Congress of the Philippines whose term will end 2013:

1. Edgardo J. Angara - Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
2. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III - Liberal Party (LP)
3. Joker P. Arroyo - (Lakas-Kampi-CMD)
4. Alan Peter S. Cayetano - Nacionalista Party (NP)
5. Francis Joseph G. Escudero - Independent
6. Gregorio B. Honasan II - Independent
7. Panfilo M. Lacson - United Opposition (UNO)
8. Loren B. Legarda - Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC)
9. Francis N. Pangilinan - Liberal Party (LP)
10. Antonio F. Trillanes IV - United Opposition (UNO)
11. Manuel B. Villar, Jr. - Nacionalista Party (NP)
12. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri - (Lakas-Kampi-CMD)

7 Year Old Single Ladies

7 Year Old Single Ladies. It's not only Greyson Michael Chance's Paparazzi that has become viral this week. Another performance video stirred so much controversy in the media. But unlike Greyson's video which earned him a massive popularity, this video of a group of girls called the 7 Year Old Single Ladies received quite the opposite.

The 7-year-old Single Ladies video was shot at last month’s World of Dance Competition, which features a troupe of elementary age girls dancing to the tune of Beyonce's hit "Single Ladies". There's nothing wrong with dancing Beyonce's Single Ladies, actually. But it would certainly be inappropriate and quite disturbing if the dance is performed by elementary girls while wearing burlesque-style outfits. See the picture below.

Well, there's a question, "Is America being over-sexed?" What do you think?

Here's a video clip of the performance of the 7 Year Old Single Ladies:

HTC EVO 4G - Sprint WiMAX HTC Supersonic

HTC EVO 4G as Engadget described it, is Sprint's Android-powered knight in superphone armor. Known by its codename, the Supersonic, this is the first 4G smartphone to launch in the United States using Sprint's WiMax network. The price nor the release date is not yet announced, but, according to Sprint, HTC EVO 4G is expected to be shipped this summer.

So, what's great about the HTC EVO 4G?

The phone's got a 480x800 4.3-inch WVGA display with a Snapdragon QSD8650 1GHz processor under the hood, a 1GB of built-in memory and 512MB of RAM storage. The battery is bigger than the HD2, and the camera is 8 megapixel with flash, that's capable of 720p video, and is augmented by a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera for good measure. The phone features HDMI out, 802.11b/g WiFi, and an 8GB microSD card. The real kicker is its support for WiMAX.

Take a look at some of the amazing features of Sprint's HTC EVO 4G below:

Brian Vickers not racing | Brian Vickers hospitalized

You have it. Brian Vickers' not racing this weekend. NASCAR driver Brian Vickers has been hospitalized since Wednesday night and will not be able to race this weekend at Dover International Speedway. Vickers is still in for further testing. The name of the hospital has not been revealed, as well as Vickers' medical condition still undisclosed. But fans of Vickers must not worry because a status update on Vickers' Facebook page said, "He is doing good and resting. He hopes to be back at it ASAP." According to Red Bull general manager Jay Frye, Vickers' illness is just a "minor setback."

In place of Vickers, Casey Mears will drive the No. 83 Toyota for Red Bull Racing. In a statement made by Vickers:

"It is unfortunate that I will not be able to participate in the Dover race. Casey is a good friend of mine, and I know he will do his best for the No. 83 team this weekend."

Greyson Chance - Paparazzi 6th grader | Greyson Michael Chance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Greyson Chance Paparazzi video as of this post has already hit a massive 9,598,682 views in his YouTube account. The paparazzi 6th grader is now super popular. Greyson Chance has been invited to perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, wherein Greyson's number one inspiration Lady Gaga put in a call to say hello. She advised Greyson to keep following his dreams and work really hard. She even told him to stay away from girls and be focused.

Watch Greyson Chance as he perform Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" on the video below (see him play at 5:30 mark):

AP Human Geography Exam - AP Human Geography Practice Test

The AP Human Geography Exam is a two hours and fifteen minutes exam that includes a 60-minute, 75-question multiple-choice section and a 75-minute three-question free-response section. The multiple-choice section accounts for half of the examination grade and the free-response section for the other half. The AP Human Geography Exam tests the student's knowledge of the patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. With AP Human Geography Exam, a student has a chance to earn college credit in geography before he ever begins his formal college studies.

For a student to be prepared for the exam, there are a lot of AP Human Geography practice tests being offered by review schools. These practice tests brings all the information a student needs to study and master the content of the AP Human Geography Exam, as well as proven test-taking strategies.

Image from: slpaphumangeography.wetpaint.com

Jon Bon Jovi - The Circle | How old is Bon Jovi?

Jon Bon Jovi or Bon Jovi band still rocks just as before when they were rocking the stadiums in their concert tours. Still the #1 touring band in the world. Bon Jovi guests on the American Idol on May 12. Here's a video clip from MTV.com where Bon Jovi performed a blaring rendition of “Superman Tonight,” the second single from their 11th studio album, The Circle.

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There's a question on how old is Bon Jovi? As a band, Bon Jovi is almost 27 years old (the band was formed in 1983). If asked about the lead singer of the band, Bon Jovi as of March 2, 2010 is 48 years old (born on March 2, 1962 as John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.).

Augustana | Augustana Band From San Diego

Augustana is Greyson Michael Chance's favourite band. Greyson thinks the Augustana is one of the most underrated bands that has ever set foot on the earth. To him, Augustana has a good concept of rock and folk music so it’s sad for him that the band is so unknown.

Augustana is an American rock band from San Diego best known for their singles, “Boston” and “Sweet and Low.”

Embedding the video has been disabled. To watch Augustana "Sweet and Low" Official Music Video, just click on the link. This song is great. Thanks to Greyson Michael Chance, this band will no longer be unknown.

Anyways, here's the lyrics of "Sweet and Low":

Anywhere you go, anyone you meet,

Remember that your eyes can be your enemies,

I said, well hell is so close

And heaven's out of reach

I ain't giving up quite yet,

I've got too much to lose

Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl

Hold me down, sweet and low, and I'll carry you home

Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl

Hold me down, and I'll carry you home

Rain is gonna fall, the sun is gonna shine,

The wind is gonna blow, the water's gonna rise

She said, when the day comes, look into my eyes

No one's giving up quite yet,

We've got too much to lose

Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl

Hold me down, sweet and low, and I'll carry you home

Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl

Hold me down,

And I'll carry you all the way,

You say you're fine

But you're still young, and out of line

All I need is to turn around,

To make it last, to make it count

You're gonna make the same mistakes

That put my momma in her grave

I don't wanna be alone

Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl

Hold me down, sweet and low, and I'll carry you home

Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl

Hold me down, and I'll carry you home

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