My Property Brothers...

I am definitely addicted... The Property Brothers on HGTV have my vote for anything they are running/applying/interviewing for...

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Mamas, Papas, Boys, and Girls...

This morning, while watching CBS Sunday Morning, I watched a segment on the Beach Boys 50th anniversary. It was interesting in some respects, as I never knew that they lost the 1967 Grammy award for best Rock and Roll Group Performance (for Good Vibrations) to The Mamas and The Papas (for Monday Monday)...

I guess the most interesting thing I gathered/deduced from the show is that this year Wilson Phillips is also making a comeback of sorts, and as most of us know, Carnie and Wendy (Wilson) are the daughters of Beach Boy Brian Wilson, and Chynna (Phillips) the daughter of The Mamas & The Papas's John and Michelle Phillips.

The two most recent things I have heard from Wilson Phillips are their covers of "Good Vibrations" from the Beach Boys, and less recently "California Dreamin" both off their newest album...

Click and enjoy if you are a fan of all three groups:

"California Dreamin" from "The View" 04/04/2012

"Good Vibrations" (sorry for the advertisement)

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Who doesn't like a little Mary?

Just in case I have never said it... This was one of my favorite shows in the 70's... MTM and the spinoffs could not be more refreshing at the time and I looked forward to it every week and the re-runs too... 

I don't think any of the 3 million channels I get on cable plays any MTM reruns these days.

Let me know if I am wrong...

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Anderson Cooper "Outs" Himself

Like we didn't already know:

"The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud."

"I have always been very open and honest about this part of my life with my friends, my family, and my colleagues. In a perfect world, I don't think it's anyone else's business, but I do think there is value in standing up and being counted. I’m not an activist, but I am a human being and I don't give that up by being a journalist." - Anderson Cooper

Gaydar is a very serious weapon... Welcome to this side of the closet door Mr. Cooper...

Source

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OpSail 2012 Video

The video above was produced by the City of Portsmouth after OpSail 2012, The Seawall Music Festival and Harborfest was over... It's a great way to re-live the weekend and most of the events that went on in the downtown areas of Norfolk and Portsmouth.

This is only one of the reasons I love living here...

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OWYP Needs Our Help!

This is a request from OWYP for all that might have a need to support Global Cross-Cultural education. My Niece founded this effort and your donations are totally tax deductible.... Think about it, read about it and donate/share if you feel the urge...

One World Youth Project

http://oneworldyouthproject.org

Hello! Two outstanding students from the University of Guyana have been selected as the first ever university student leaders (or Project Manager Fellows) for the One World Youth Project (OWYP) program in Guyana. OWYP links schools across the world to create mutual respect and understanding among students. The two Project Manager Fellows manage the "Hub" on the UG campus, which is comprised of their peers who facilitate cross-cultural exchanges between local Guyanese secondary school students and their peers abroad in countries like the USA, Turkey, Kosovo and Pakistan.

In order to successfully lead this program in Guyana, the Project Manager Fellows must attend a mandatory training in Kosovo to gain the essential skills in leadership, management, cross-cultural communication, and most importantly, build a cohesive international community with their peers.

It promises to be an incredible trip for the University of Guyana Project Manager Fellows to interact with similarly ambitious students who are seeking new ways to connect with peers beyond national borders. The trip will allow Project Manager Fellows to develop leadership and management skills, learn about their peers' countries and cultures and prepare them for the upcoming service-learning work they will have in their communities. For most students in attendance, it will be their first opportunity abroad in a place that is so culturally different than where they are living.

Please help us empower local Guyanese youth to connect with others globally and make positive change within their local community!

What is the Summer Training Conference?

The Summer Training Conference (STC) is a weeklong experience where the Project Manager Fellows from OWYP Hub campuses worldwide come together to further develop their management, leadership and community-building skills.

This is a unique opportunity for OWYP's international leaders to come together as a team to learn from one another and form strong bonds across borders. The STC adequately prepares students to collaborate remotely with their partner secondary schools and universities abroad.

Check out this video from last year’s STC: http://youtu.be/vILw552FNFs

What is One World Youth Project?

One World Youth Project (OWYP) partners with universities and university students to build mutual respect and understanding among youth. Through the OWYP program, university students are trained to facilitate cross-cultural exchanges between local middle schools and middle schools abroad via technology. (Mentored by the university student facilitators, students gain empathetic and critical thinking skills that allow them to address challenges in their own communities with a newly developed global lens.)

The vision of OWYP is a just world built through the actions of empowered, discerning and empathetic generations of global citizens. For more information visit our website: http://www.oneworldyouthproject.org

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Media

The Guyana Times: http://bit.ly/K54YnZ and http://bit.ly/AgT52y

Demerara Waves: http://bit.ly/Jm8MDB

Guyana Chronicle: http://bit.ly/KgWU2o

Kaieteur News: http://bit.ly/H9LprV

Stabroek News: http://bit.ly/MFCZNH and http://bit.ly/MMWHsi

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Opsail Virginia 2012

This weekend is Opsail Virginia 2012 and Harborfest... Harborfest every year brings tons of tourist and resident dollars to the local (Norfolk and Portsmouth) economies. This year, with the addition of Opsail 2012 it is bound to be a MAJOR boost, especially to the downtown areas of both cities.

Today at about 12noon EST the fleet of tall ships arrives in the harbor (you can see it live at wvec.com). Most of them stay through the weekend and are "berthed" on all sides of the Elizabeth River, allowing tours and awe from most who visit...

Good luck to all involved to help keep us on the map as a major east coast port and tourist destination!

Over and "Out" for today, from Portsmouth, VA USA