Break & other: May 2008

Thursday 29 May 2008

PBS Kicks Off a 'Get Up and Go Summer Road Trip' for Kids With an Exclusive Music Video Featuring Music by They Might Be Giants

PBSParents.org Features More Health Resources and Activities in
"Keeping Kids Fit and Healthy"

ARLINGTON, Va., May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This summer, PBS KIDS
and PBS KIDS GO! invite children on a virtual road trip with a destination
all about being engaged and healthy. Beginning June 2nd, kids can fuel
their minds and bodies with health-themed episodes and online activities,
learning how their favorite character role models in ten different series
live healthy and smart. Kicking off the trip with some new tunes, Arthur,
WORDGIRL's Captain Huggyface and others join in an exclusive new music
video entitled "Get Up and Go" featuring music by famed rock band, THEY
MIGHT BE GIANTS. And with parents at the wheel, PBSParents.org is
supporting their role with more popular health content and resources around
their child's well-being and development.

"PBS KIDS is committed to supporting the whole child -- cognitive,
emotional, social and physical. Helping kids and families embrace a healthy
lifestyle is not just a one-time message; it's a lifelong journey," said
Lesli Rotenberg, Senior Vice President, Children's Media, PBS. "Parents
trust PBS KIDS to guide their children as they explore how to live healthy
and active lives."

Throughout the summer, pbskidsgo.org will offer downloadable content,
games and printable activities and dances for early elementary school kids
through the "Get GOing!" and "Smart Food" links on the Web site. For
preschoolers, the interactive story board -- Dot's Story Factory -- on
pbskids.org will encourage children to express and share how to be healthy.
Ten of the stories from Dot's Story Factory will air on television during
the PBS KIDS preschool destination, home to the #1 show CURIOUS GEORGE, and
other favorites, CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, SUPER WHY! and DRAGON TALES.
On-air, children will embark on a virtual road trip of health-related
episodes, visiting characters from ten series to learn how they live
healthy. A detailed grid outlining episode descriptions, airdates and
online content is also available upon request.

And since no road trip would be complete without music, THEY MIGHT BE
GIANTS -- along with Arthur, Ruff Ruffman, the CYBERCHASE gang and others
-- turn up the volume to "Get Up and Go." A downloadable extended version
of the music video will be available at pbskidsgo.org, accompanied with a
printable and customizable dance sequence. The extended version will also
play in movie theaters across the country as part of a partnership with
Kidtoons, an organization that arranges weekend G-rated movie screenings
for kids and their parents.

To support parents who seek information and resources to help steer
their children towards success and well-being, PBS Parents (pbsparents.org)
is launching a new section focused on children's health titled, "Keeping
Kids Healthy and Fit." Topics and discussions will range from winning over
picky eaters and choosing healthy snacks to book suggestions and fitness
games.

For nearly 40 years, PBS' children's service has supported the
well-being of the whole child -- cognitive, emotional, social and physical.
In response to the dramatic predictions around children's health and
longevity tied to obesity, PBS KIDS launched a children's health initiative
to strengthen existing health-related content and resources in December
2007. PBS convened a group of health advisors including public television
and Web producers; PBS member stations; community and education partners;
experts in children's media, development, health and nutrition; and others,
to provide strategic counsel and build upon PBS KIDS' legacy and assets.
The summer road trip, leveraging PBS KIDS' library and characters that
reinforce the importance of good nutrition and physical activity, is an
example of the many assets. A project that would support a cohesive
grassroots campaign to build sustainable healthy communities is in
development.

PBS KIDS first kicked off a content line-up dedicated to inspiring
children to live healthy lives with PBS KIDS and Sesame Workshop's Happy
Healthy Summer in 2005, and continues to model healthy behaviors throughout
the series year-round. PBSTeachers.org provides year-round access to over
900 standards-based classroom resources and 700 book and Web site
recommendations related to health and fitness.

PBS KIDS, for preschoolers, and PBS KIDS GO! for early elementary
school kids, are committed to providing the highest quality non-commercial
content and learning environment for children across the country. Providing
age-appropriate, diverse programming for kids, PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO!
programs consistently earn more prestigious awards than any other broadcast
or cable network. Only PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! have earned the unanimous
endorsement of parents, children, industry leaders and teachers. With
additional PBS resources to complement its programming, including PBS KIDS
online (pbskids.org), PBS KIDS GO! online (pbskidsgo.org), PBS Parents
(pbsparents.org), PBS Teachers (pbs.org/teachers), PBS KIDS Raising Readers
and literacy events across the country, PBS is providing the tools
necessary for positive child development. PBS is a nonprofit media
enterprise owned and operated by the nation's 355 public television
stations, serving more than 73 million people each week and reaching 99% of
American homes.

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Friday 23 May 2008

Katherine McPhee at Allure's photo exhibition: Photos

Katherine McPhee at Temptingness Magazine's "Nigh Alluring Bodies" Photography Exhibition and Silent Auction to Welfare Pelt Cancer the Crab Research at Skylight Studios, Freshly York City, May 7. Exposure Credit: PR Photos
Crataegus oxycantha 8, 2008 () - Katherine McPhee looked demure in a short strapless purpleness dress at Temptingness magazine's To the highest degree Alluring Bodies picture taking exhibition and silent auction bridge, to benefit Skin Cancer Research at the

Former Lost star begins jail term

Former 'Lost' star Michelle Rodriguez has begun her 180-day poky term in Los Angeles for violating her probation on boozing driving and hit-and-run offences.
Reuters reports that the actress registered with the Century Regional Detainment Facility in Lynwood, confederacy of Los Angeles, on Sun, under her first identify Mayte. Michelle is the star's middle refer.
In Oct, Los Angeles County Superior Court try Daviann Reginald Joseph Mitchell sentenced Rodriguez to gaol after the 29-year-old actress admitted flunk to complete community overhaul obligations.
Rodriguez was likewise ground to have taken intoxicant on at least three occasions while wear a monitoring watchband; this violated her probation demand to forbear from drinking for 90 years.
She mustiness as well complete her 30 days of service for California's transport department.
The judge specified that Rodriguez not be granted work furlough, early outlet or home confinement.
Rodriguez's probation usurpation arose from a 2004 case in which she pleaded no competition to triad traffic offences in Los Angeles, including hit-and-run and drink driving.
She received a 60-day gaol sentence for a probation rape in Whitethorn 2006 simply was released after quadruplet hours and 20 transactions due to overcrowding.
Rodriguez was too sentenced to five-spot days in clink in Hawaii Island in 2006 in another potable driving grammatical case; at the time she chose slammer after refusing the judge's offer of community service.

Robert Gass

Artist: Robert Gass

   Genre(s):
New Age
   Other

Discography:

Chants Spirit Sound-Spring Hill Cd2 Stillness The Journey Within

Year: 1999
Tracks: 13

Chants Spirit Sound-Spring Hill Cd1 Ecstasy The Fire Of Devotion

Year: 1999
Tracks: 12

Ancient Mother

Year: 1993
Tracks: 13

Pilgrimage

Year: 1990
Tracks: 9

Songs Of Healing

Year:
Tracks: 7

Heart Of The Perfect Wisdom

Year:
Tracks: 2

Enchanted The Best Of Robert Gass

Year:
Tracks: 7

A nationwide known reader, Gass holds a doctor's level in clinical psychological skill from Harvard University and has standard classic preparation in medicine at the New England Conservatory and Tanglewood. As conductor of the 30-person playing grouping On Wings of Strain, he has produced a number of recordings below his Extended Intone series that characteristic film uplifting, updated versions of sacred chorale traditions from around the man beings. Though many of these industrial institute ar based on unquestionable negro spiritual texts and melodies, Gass's basal remnant seems to be orientated toward making the music as cheering and as accessible as possible to modernistic audiences. However, listeners humanity Health System enjoy Centre Eastern intonation, American language Indian music, and medieval plainchant vocalizing in their purest, near traditional forms volition probable see Gass's interpretations a little excessively sweet and Westernized.

Justin Timberlake Building Eco-Friendly Golf Course

Justin Timberlake has signed a worldwide indorsement representation deal with sports, entertainment and media company IMG, who'll married person with the isaac M. Singer in developing a golf tournament and his possess golf line.A urge spill issued on Th (Apr 17) states that, "IMG will represent Timberlake's interests across a widely array of golf game endeavors, including the exploitation of the 'Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open'" to be held in Las Vegas in October.To boot, IMG testament consult with the vocalist on the blueprint and construction of an eco-friendly golf game course of action planned for his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee River.Devising the announcement on Thursday, Sandy Montag, the Senior Corporate Vice Presidnet of IMG, said that they "look ahead to partnering with a wiz of his calibre and global invoke to further build his steel and inflate his relationships with sponsors through imprimatur partnerships."Pic good manners of Sony BMG.

Tsukiko Amano

Artist: Tsukiko Amano

   Genre(s):
Pop: Japan

Discography:

Treasure

Year: 2002
Tracks: 4

Meg Lion

Year: 2002
Tracks: 10

Arctic Monkeys dominate NME shortlist

Golosh Monkeys lead this year's NME Music Awards short list with nominations in heptad categories.
The mathematical group has been nominated in the C. H. Best British people Dance band, Best Be Band, Best Album, Best Rail, Best Television and Best Video Record album Nontextual matter categories.
Lead singer Alex Turner has too been shortlisted for the Best Dressed award.
NME music powder store said the nominations, which ar selected by public vote, made the chemical group the most voted-for striation of the decade.
Arctic Zone Monkeys guitar player Jamie Cook said: "It's sound the readers keep vote for us."
"Live would be good - it's good to have been picked up in that because we place a mountain of exploit into our exist work last year, I idea we got a lot better."
Klaxons consume been nominated in four-spot NME categories, contesting Best Brits Banding, Charles Herbert Best Record album, Topper Picture and Charles Herbert Best Dance Flooring Filler.
Contesting the Best British Lot category aboard the Gumshoe Monkeys and Klaxons ar Babyshambles, The Cribs and Muse.
Troubled isaac Bashevis Singer Amy Winehouse has too been nominated for four awards - Villain of the Year, Worst Dressed, Topper Music Videodisk and Best Solo Artist.
Winehouse faces competition from Kate Ogden Nash, Jamie T, Jack Penate and St. Patrick Wolf in the Best Solo Artist category.
Nominated in the Best International Ring category are Arcade Flame, Foo Fighters, the Killers, Kings of Leon and My Chemical Romance.
The nominations for C. H. Best Record album are 'Favourite Worst Nightmare' by Arctic Zone Monkeys, 'Shotters Nation' by Babyshambles, 'We'll Hold out and Die in These Towns' by The Enemy, 'Myths of the Near Future' by Klaxons and 'In Rainbows' by Radiohead.
The Best Track shortlist includes 'Fluorescent Adolescent' by Gumshoe Monkeys, 'Flux' by Bloc Political party, 'Men's Needs' by The Cribs, 'Lord Don't Slow up Me Down' by Oasis and 'Let's Dance to Pleasure Division' by The Wombats.

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