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On his way home to visit his parents, a Harvard student fell between two railroad cars at the station in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was rescued by an actor on his way to visit a sister in Philadelphia. The student was Robert Lincoln, heading for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The actor was Edwin Booth, the brother of the man who a few weeks later would murder the student’s father.

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Housemate Reg Pinatawan ng FORCED EVICTION

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 05:17 AM PST


Kanina nga ay binalita ko na nanganganib mapalayas sina Mommy Luz at Reg Pineda sa Bahay ni Kuya (mababasa rito), at ngayong gabi ay inaanunsyo ko na si Reg Pineda ay pinatawan ng FORCED EVICTION dahil sa sunod-sunod na violations at ang huli nga ay napakatinding violation nagawa niya.

Damay sina Mark luz at Mommy LuzMcClinton sa violation ni Reg at di pa alam kung papatawan ang dalawa ng Automatic Nomination kaya bawal malaman ng 2 ang naging kinahinatnan ni Reg.

Sina Kim, Pamu , Paco at Steph naatasan na gumawa ng farewell party.

Dahil sa nangyaring ito kay Reg ay naubos na lahat ng pambato ng UST na sina Cindy, Diane at si Reg. Abangan ang iba pang detalye sa 'Pinoy Big Brother UnliDay'

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Senseo vs Keurig

I have an original Senseo coffee machine that my folks got for me when the units were first introduced.  I loved it then and I still do.  It uses coffee pods to make a great single cup with a frothy foam.  You can buy the ones Senseo markets under their brand, if you can find them on a store shelf somewhere.  My Safeway doesn't carry them anymore.  I may have seen them at Fred Meyer once, but we don't shop there much these days.

Folgers coffee pods work with it.  You can probably find other brands that make coffee pods too.  I'm partial to the Senseo ones.

The brewer is a bit on the noisy side.  The pods are messy after use.  The water reservoir is hard to clean.  The spout has a tendency to drip for awhile after the coffee pours.  And even though you can use other brands of coffee pods in place of Senseo's, there really aren't all that many varieties.  Plus they can be expensive when you do find them.

We also have a Mr Coffee machine that we bought last year around this time.  But Pam and I have widely different morning schedules and it isn't always convenient to make a full pot.  We might do a full pot on weekends.  Or when we're having company.

But what we really like is a single cup brewer.  So this past weekend we picked up a Keurig Mini Plus Brewing System as an alternative to the Senseo machine.  I can report that we love it!

It isn't much quieter, but like the Senseo, the Keurig is very easy to use.  The K-cups don't leak and are easily dropped into place, then removed after use and tossed in the garbage...without dripping onto the counter or into your hand as you move from the brewer to the trash.  The Keurig brews within 2 minutes, pours quickly, and doesn't drip after it finishes pouring.  And the variety of coffee flavors is amazing.  We're drinking our way through the assortment that came with the machine, plus an extra box of mixed flavors we picked up.

So now we have three choices when it comes to coffee brewing.  And a lot of variety in our coffee flavor selections.

We like choices.  We like variety.  Choices and variety are good things to have.

So, Senseo vs Keurig...is there a clear winner?  I'd have to say it depends on what I'm in the mood for.  Although it isn't an espresso machine, Senseo does pour a nice frothy cuppa, and sometimes I want that.  Keurig pours a clean cuppa with lots of flavor variety, and sometimes I want that.

Hmmm...perhaps I should experiment some more.

How Do I Spell Relief?

Today is the 3rd day in a row that I've felt good.  I mean really good for the first time in so many years I can't remember.  Please, cross fingers, light candles, wish, pray, send healing thoughts, be happy, or whatever you do to hope this continues!  I'm not spending as much time on the computer and watching TV.  I'm actually doing things, and it is such a relief.  I hope it continues and gets even better.  Please!!

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Red Tails

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:27 PM PST

Red Tails Released date on January 20, 2012. Red Tails has been directed by Anthony Hemingway. Red Tails Story about A crew of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, having faced segregation while kept mostly on the ground during World War II, are called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard. [...]

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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:13 PM PST

The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1 released on November 18, 2011. The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1 has been directed by Bill Condon. The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1 written by Melissa Rosenberg. The Quileute’s close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf [...]

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Housemate Biggel Nagpatalo sa Weekly Task

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:49 AM PST


Ang Weekly Task nga ngayon sa 'Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited' ay DEADMAHAN o WALANG PANSINAN maski anong ipasok o ipakita ni Kuya ay dapat di nila ito papansinin.

Ito ngang si Biggel pinakitaan ng manok ni Kuya, pero ang drama nitong si Biggel ay pinansin ito at hinabol pa ang manok, kaya nga deadmahan task di ba? Pinigilan nga siya ni Carlo pero hinabol niya pa rin... Ay naku...

Then super iyak itong si Biggel at super awa, then pinagsabihan siya ng mga Housemates gaya ni Wendy na bongga ang payo sa kanya pero ang drama ni Biggel ay di niya pinapakinggan ang mga ito kahit na makakatulong sa kanya ito. Infairness bongga rin ang payo ni Kigoy

Biggel: Mahina kasi ako sa ganyan, kelangan ko ng guide...
Kigoy: O sige, tama nga yan, pero Biggel, hindi lahat ng oras pwede kang may bantay. Dapat matuto ka din sa sarili mo...
Slater: Hindi kasi pwedeng lagi ka naming mababantayan...

Then the next distraction was...

Pinatawag sila sa confession room then the big chair was gone. Carlo asked Big Brother where the chair was. Nagreact din si divine. Ayun na sabi ni Kuya na you just lost another distraction. :(

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Tuesday Thoughts

I have a couple of thoughts to share on this last November Tuesday.

Before the holiday break, one of the women I work with passed her US citizenship test and participated in a ceremony to become a naturalized citizen of the United States.  Unless you know someone who has done that, I don't think you can understand how important it is to the individual, and how truly proud they are.

I admit that I take for granted some things about living free in this country.  Not a lot...I was raised to understand my civic duty and contribute to the health and well being of my community.  But sometimes I lose track of how easy it is to walk out of the home I own, get into the vehicle I own, drive a couple of blocks to the grocery store, and pick up just about anything I feel like eating in that moment.

I appreciate the history and the people who have made it possible for me to do stuff like that.  But that isn't the first thing I think of when I want a pizza, you know?

I'm rambling a bit.  I get to be a citizen of this country by accident of birth.  My colleague chose it, worked for it, and earned it.  I have profound respect for her.

The other thought I have today is frustration with people who throw the First Amendment around like a shield against consequences.  The text of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution reads this way...

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Nowhere in that passage does it say anything about relieving any person or persons of the consequences of what they say.  So exercise your right to speak your mind.  But be aware and prepared that someone may just decide to exercise their right to object to what you say and speak their mind about it.

If you can accept that someone can say what they want in response to what you say, then you truly understand and respect the spirit of the First Amendment.  If you can also see that the amendment protects speech from government interference and censure, then you truly understand and respect the actual purpose of First Amendment.

So...citizenship, rights, consequences, and responsibility.  I guess those are some pretty good thoughts to have on a Tuesday, or on any day.

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Sino kina Jaz & Wendy ang Nag-Voluntary Exit?

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 03:59 AM PST


Gaya ng mga na-ikwento ko sa Twitter ko na @byxspeaks, noong Sabado nga ng madaling araw sa Pool Party ng Housemates ng 'Pinoy Big Brother UnliNight' para sa mga Nominado noon na sina Slater, Kigoy, Diane at Tol, ay nagsasalita na si Housemate Wendy na gusto niyang lumabas ng Bahay ni Kuya (Voluntary Exit) na sinegundahan naman ni Housemate Jahziel "Jaz" Manabat.

Kahapon nga ay todo ang parinig ni Jaz sa mga kasamang Housemates na magbo-voluntary exit siya. Habang si Wendy naman ay todo-todo ang pasabog niya tungkol sa kanyang personal na buhay gaya ng pagpapalaglag niya ng baby (mababasa rito).

At ngayon sino sa kaninang dalawa ang pinili ang Voluntary Exit? Ngayong gabi yan sa 'Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited'? Abangan!!!

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Five Degrees of Musical Progression, Vol 4


Remember this?  Volume 3 was way back in April.  I started thinking about doing another one to celebrate the end of the year.  And wouldn't you know, Cherie suggested it in comments last Friday!

In case you don't remember what I'm talking about, the basic idea is to start with a song and then let something about the song...a lyric, the artist, the way the record was produced, etc...lead you to the next track.  And keep following that progression until you have a 5 song Set.

When we did this back in April, I gave you the first song.  This time around, I'll give you three possible avenues to take in building your Set.  Ready?

  1. This one is "easy".  Just come up with whatever strikes your fancy.  
  2. Define 2011 with a progression that reflects how your year went.
  3. Set the stage for what you expect in 2012.

What do you think?  Are you up for it?

Let's set the date to post our progressions for 16 Dec.  That gives everyone three weeks to get organized and decide on a Set.  Then it's your choice whether to post the explanation of your progression with your Set, or post it later and give us all a chance to interpret it.

I hope you play along.  And if you've never tried this fun way to enjoy music, this might be a good way to introduce yourself to it.


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Housemate Tin Tinawag na Stalker si Biggel

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 04:20 AM PST


Maraming fans ng TingGel ang nagalit kay Housemate Tin Patrimonio matapos sabihin ni Tin na stalker daw niya si Biggel kaya si Biggel na lang daw susuportahan nila.

Napansin na din ng ibang Housemates ng 'Pinoy Big Brother UnliNight' ang pagsunod-sunod ni Biggel kay Tin kaya pinayuhan nila ang dalawa...

Sabi ni Tin kanina na masaya na siya na wala ng bumubuntot sa kanya at she looks fresher daw.

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J.R. Martinez Invited to Pentagon Meeting

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 01:04 AM PST

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J.R. Martinez Pentagon‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 13 winner J.R. Martinez has been invited to meet officials at the Pentagon.

According to the Associated Press, Martinez was invited to visit with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

The Army veteran, who won hearts on ABC’s ‘All My Children’ before winning ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ had a 10-minute phone call with Panetta on Fri., Nov. 25.

AP reports Panetta told Martinez that he demonstrated a “the strength and resilience of wounded veterans.”

 

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‘Sister Wives’ Season Finale Preview: Brown Teens Sound Off on New Baby

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 01:04 AM PST

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Sister WivesOn the season finale of ‘Sister Wives’ (Sun., Nov. 27, 9PM ET on TLC), Robyn’s baby, Solomon, is on the way! But what do the other Brown children think about the new addition?

In the preview below, Hunter and Madison express concern about their growing family. Robyn is still new to the clan, will a baby help adjust the family dynamics?

“I don’t know what I think about the baby,” Madison said. “I don’t know if I really feel happy that we’re having a baby because, I just don’t know.”

Check out the video after the jump.

 

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Lily Allen Is a Mom

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 01:04 AM PST

Singer Lily Allen and husband Sam Cooper welcomed their first baby, according to various reports.

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Lily’s pal, Charlie Condou, confirmed the baby girl had arrived, and tweeted, “Looks like Lily Allen has had her baby!”

The pop star’s other friend Sam Chew tweeted, “Sending out love to lily, sam and mini cooper… YES.”

Allen, 26, married Cooper, a painter and decorator in England last June.

The birth of her daughter comes after losing a baby boy in Nov. 2010 when she contracted a viral infection six months into her pregnancy. Lily also miscarried her first pregnancy in Jan. 2008, while she dated British musician Ed Simons.

Baby Bump Watch 2011

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff is pregnant with her first child. Duff, 24, recently announced she is expecting a boy.
The actress is married to pro hockey player Mike Comrie.

Jessica Simpson

Although she hasn’t announced it yet, engaged singer Jessica Simpson is reportedly pregnant with her first child. The fashion mogul is engaged to footballer Eric Johnson.

Bruce Willis and Emma Heming

Bruce Willis, 54, and model wife Emma Heming, 35, are expecting their first child together early next year.
Willis, who was previously married to Demi Moore, has three daughters: Rumer, 23, Scout, 20, and Tallulah Belle, 17.

Beyonce

Beyoncé made a surprise announcement at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, when she took to the stage and said, “Tonight I want you to stand up on your feet; I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside of me.”
Knowles and her husband of three years, Jay Z, are expecting their first child together.

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey

“Iron Man” star Robert Downey Jr. and his wife of six years, Susan, are expecting their first child together early next year.

Brenda Song and Trace Cyrus

Disney star Brenda Song, 23, and her beau, Trace (Miley Cyrus’ brother), 22, are expecting their first child together.

Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka

Jason Bateman and his wife of 10 years, Amanda Anka are expecting their second daughter.

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck announced they were going to be parents for the third time. The couple have daughters Violet, 5, and Seraphina, 2.

Fantasia

“American Idol” alum Fantasia Barrino announced she was pregnant during a charity concert on July 31 in Jacksonville. This is her second child.

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Rebecca Gayheart

Rebecca Gayheart and husband Eric Dane are expecting their second child together.
They welcomed their daughter Billie Beatrice in March of 2010.

Keri Russell

Actress Keri Russell is expecting her second baby with husband Shane Deary. The “Felicity” star already has a four-year-old son named River.

Lindsay Price

Lindsay Price and Curtis Stone are expecting their first child together.

Celia Walden

CNN talk show host Piers Morgan and his wife Celia Walden are pregnant with their first child. Morgan confirmed the news via Twitter.

Ryan Hawke

Ethan Hawke and his wife Ryan are expecting their second baby together.

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Christian Bale Bails on ‘Batman’

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 01:04 AM PST

Holy big news, Batman!

“The Dark Knight Rises” star Christian Bale has announced his nights as a superhero vigilante are over, according to US Weekly.

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Bale told the Philippine Daily Inquirer, “I wrapped a few days ago so that will be the last time I’m taking that [Batman hood] off. I believe that the whole production wrapped yesterday, so it’s all done. Everything’s finished. It’s me and [director Christopher Nolan] — that will be the end of that ‘Batman’ era.”

The franchise was rebooted in 2005, when Bale teamed up with Nolan for “Batman Begins,” which earned $372 million worldwide, and “The Dark Knight,” with the late Heath Ledger, which pulled in a whopping $1 billion globally.

“The Dark Knight Rises” opens in theaters July 20, 2012.

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Report: Kris Humphries Will Not Sue Kim Kardashian

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 01:04 AM PST

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Despite rumors to the contrary, it turns out Kris Humphries will not be suing his soon-to-be ex-wife after all.


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Lily Allen Gives Birth to Baby Girl

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 01:04 AM PST

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It’s a girl for British songstress Lily Allen.


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Top Moments: Mother’s Baby Bombshell, Late Night’s Musical Burn

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 01:03 AM PST

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Our top moments of the week:

12. The Sexy But We’re Not So Sure Award: LMFAO calls upon a few celebrity guests (Bieber in yellow leopard pants!) to hop onstage during their show-closing performances of “Party Rock Anthem” and “Sexy and I Know It” during the 2011 American Music Awards. Unfortunately, one of those guests is David Hasselhoff, who takes the latter song a little too literally and proceeds to tear away his stripper pants to reveal briefs with a giant smiley face on the crotch. Bonus tacky points: They say “Don’t judge me” on the butt. (Too late.)

11. Best Blindsiding: After…


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Dancing’s Derek, Jerry O’Connell, Josh Groban to Guest-Host Live!

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 01:03 AM PST

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