Mike Penny -- a history teacher at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School in Worcester, Massachusetts -- has created a video that has gone viral.
The teacher convinced students to talk on camera by telling them he was making a documentary for the school's annual film festival. In the video, the students are seen talking to Penny while teachers sneak into the background and show off their best dance moves.
The students had no idea that there were dancing teachers behind them and only discovered the truth when the film debuted at the festival.
When I posted this, the video had more than 618,000 views!!
Vince Gill is not thrilled with the music he's hearing on country radio these days. He told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "For me, (country music) lost its traditional bent pretty severely. I would love to hear someone write a song like 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' rather than 'You're hot. I'm hot. We're in a truck.' It's just mind-numbing to me."
Vince does not follow that formula, and for that, he says, his music has largely been rejected. He said, "I still want to have hit records. You never get that out of your system. But in some sense, I have been shown the door."
Vince is also disheartened about the business side of the music industry these days, saying, "Income streams are dwindling. Record sales aren't what they used to be. The devaluation of music and what it's now deemed to be worth is laughable to me. My single costs 99 cents. That's what a (single) cost in 1960. On my phone, I can get an app for 99 cents that makes fart noises -- the same price as the thing I create and speak to the world with. Some would say the fart app is more important. It's an awkward time. Creative brains are being sorely mistreated."
Besides keeping your teeth sparkly, toothpaste offers a wide range of cleaning, cosmetic—even healing abilities around the house. Just be sure to use the white pasty stuff, not gel. And for any of these tips that call for an actual toothbrush, just consider that tool off-limits for the mouth from here on out.
1. Perfume your palms
Cutting onions, cleaning fish, or handling garlic can leave a strong odor on your hands. Wash them with toothpaste to remove the smell.
2. Clean your Jewelry
Use a soft toothbrush with a tiny amount of toothpaste to brush dull metal jewelry, then rinse and polish it to a shine with a soft cloth. Soak seriously grungy metal in a cup of water with dissolved toothpaste. Don't use it to get a pearly white finish on actual pearls—toothpaste damages the surface.
3. Put paste on a damp sponge to wipe crayon off painted walls
4. Defog goggles
The mild abrasive in toothpaste is perfect for removing the crud that causes your sporty eyewear to fog up. As a preventative measure, just lightly rub toothpaste inside a diving mask, motorcycle goggles, or on a hockey helmet face guard. Wipe and rinse the surface clean. (Note: YMMV—toothpaste can remove special coatings like anti-glare treatments.)
5. Clear zits
Cover pimples with a dab of toothpaste before you hit the sack, then wash your face clean in the morning. This works for bug bites and bee stings too—just remove the stinger first. The paste will dry out and shrink your offending blemishes.
6. Do your nails
Toothpaste works on toenails and fingernails like it does on teeth. Clean your nails with a toothbrush and paste to make them strong and shiny.
7. De-funk a bottle
Wash baby bottles with toothpaste and a bottle scrubber, making sure to rinse them very well with water. The paste will get rid of that nauseating sour milk smell.
8. Remove soap scum
Rub a glass shower door with a damp sponge and a squirt of toothpaste. For heavy scum and soap stains, let the toothpaste sit on the door for several minutes before rinsing it off.
9. Polish chrome faucet fixtures
10. Hide drink rings
If you aren't fanatical about putting coasters under your drinks, then you probably have water rings on your wooden furniture. Rub them off with toothpaste and a soft cloth.
11. Remove stains
Scrub a carpet stain with toothpaste on an abrasive brush, then rinse with water. Tough stains require a couple of scrubbings. Toothpaste can also remove stains in cotton clothes, but it doesn't work for all types of fabric.
The Anger Room builds mock kitchens, living rooms and replicas of actual workplaces, fills them with big-screen TVs, office equipment and plants, and then lets customers destroy them.
Donna Alexander, a 30-year-old Dallas entrepreneur, came up with the idea for the Anger Room when she was 16.
She charges $45 for 15 minutes and says some women bring pictures of their exes and smash them. "We get a lot of high-level executives, people who own their own businesses, they come from all walks of life. You can't tell me that you have never been angry before. You can't tell me that. If you haven't ever felt like that maybe you are the crazy one."
Two-thirds of the world’s population – over 4.5 billion people – have bad bacteria known as H. Pylori living in their stomach. This harmful bacteria can be a major source of fatigue. Your stomach’s inner lining produces acid to digest food, while simultaneously creating protective mucus to guard from this acid. H. pylori bacteria invade the stomach, destroying your protective mucus layer and leaving you vulnerable to ulcers, or tiny sores on the stomach’s lining. While you sleep, acid can escape the stomach through these ulcers and flow up into your esophagus, causing a sore throat and ruining your ability to get deep, restorative sleep. Additionally, as blood escapes from the ulcers, it may cause anemia, further lowering your energy throughout the day.
Fortunately, H. Pylori infection is easy to detect and treat. A simple breath test from your doctor will detect the bacteria. Antibiotics can kill the bad bacteria and acid-reducing medications will treat the ulcers. You can also try taking antacids before bed; if they seem to lead to a better night’s sleep, it may indicate the presence of H. Pylori.
Phlegm Build Up May Clog Airways
Healthy breathing draws oxygen through your nose and down to your lungs, giving your body the energy it needs. But as you sleep, phlegm can build up in the back of your throat, blocking the passage of oxygen from the nose to the lungs. You may compensate by breathing through the mouth, but a recent study shows that doing so is correlated to a significantly lower blood-oxygen level, which can lead to fatigue. Gargling every morning, whether with mouthwash or salt water, can help clear the throat’s phlegm, allowing more oxygen to reach the lungs which boosts your energy.
Your Morning Coffee Could Be Making You More Tired
Many of us turn to coffee or tea for a morning pick-me-up, but it could be the cause of your fatigue for two reasons. First, when consumed in excess, coffee causes a surge in your metabolism, followed by a “crash.” Second, caffeine has a dehydrating effect. When you wake up, you tend to already be dehydrated from not drinking water for hours. If you don’t consume any other beverages, your coffee could cause further dehydration and drain your energy. The key is to drink caffeine in moderation and to drink a full 8-ounce glass of water around the same time as your morning cup of joe to stay hydrated.
Your Clothes May Be Too Comfy (and the Wrong Color)
Getting too comfortable may actually make you more tired. Baggy and stretchy clothing makes it much easier to slouch, which strains your joints and muscles as they work extra hard to distribute oxygen throughout your body. Dressing up not only prevents slouching, but also boosts confidence. Confidence, in turn, tends to improved posture, allowing for healthy breathing.
The color of your clothing may also be tiring you out. Dark colors like black, navy and brown stimulate the secretion of melatonin – the chemical that makes you sleepy. The good news is that studies show there are many colors to keep you energized. White clothes suppress sleep-inducing melatonin and boost serotonin – the feel-good chemical in your brain. Red is good for an aggressive kind of energy. It’s also been shown to increase blood flow and stimulate adrenal glands. Yellow has been proven to stimulate the brain, build self-confidence, and encourage optimism.
Salmonella Infantis that has infected 14 people in nine states has lead to a recall of dry dog food in Maine.
Dr. Stephen Sears, the state's epidemiologist, has stated, people aren't eating the dog food, they are getting cross-contaminated by having contact with the salmonella in the dog food on the their hands.
For a list of foods that have been recalled CLICK HERE.
What is "Shawarma"? Ask Robert Downey, Jr. in The Avengers.
Shawarma is a restaurant in Los Angeles, and it's name is prominently featured in the movie, The Avengers. The manager of Shawarma says business increased 80% in the first few days since the movie opened.
If you watch The Avengers in theaters, DO NOT leave your seat until the end of the credits!! That's when you'll learn the importance of the restaurant to the movie ... no spoilers here. Unless you click the link below for a photo ...
Jake Owen's Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday didn't end as he had expected. The singer was in his hometown of Vero Beach, Florida when he found himself in handcuffs and being detained by the local Sheriff's department.
A sheriff's deputy on patrol saw a man dancing outside the window of the Steak 'n Shake and wearing an old man mask. When he stopped to check out the incident, friends of Jake's came outside the restaurant to explain it was a joke and to show them Jake's drivers license.
Next thing you know, Jake was on Twitter sharing a picture of himself in cuffs standing next to a patrol car. He wrote, "I just got arrested in my own hometown. I was wearing an old man mask and the sheriff decided to rip me out of Steak And Shake and embarrass me in front of my family. Classic. You give a guy a gun and a badge and he thinks he's John Wayne. I'm calling it a night. My mom cried. My Dad was embarrassed.”
Later, Jake apologized for overreacting. He said, “The Sheriffs were doing their jobs and I made an immature decision to announce it to the world.”
The annual United States Peace Index finds the country overall more peaceful than at anytime in the past 20 years, with Maine finishing first as the "most peaceful" state and Louisiana placing last for the 11th year in a row.
Brad Paisley is going to guest star on South Park tonight as an animated version of himself. Over the weekend, Paisley visited the South Park Studios in California and was invited to be part of the next episode.
In one scene, he will sing the National Anthem at a Denver Nuggets game. In another, Brad and Cartman will perform a duet. In a Twitter message posted Tuesday, Paisley wrote, "If I may say, I make a handsome cartoon.”
How come I never see GOOD stuff like this on the side of the road?
- Jon
A rocket launcher was recently left on the curb for trash pick-up in Kingwood, Texas. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms confiscated it and said "We have it in our custody. We're awaiting word from the U.S. military on whether they want it back or we are going to destroy it. The launcher was 3 feet long, dirty and full of cobwebs and spider eggs"
From Glamour Magazine, guys reveal their top dating pet peeves when it comes to women
1. "Don't be rude to the wait staff at a restaurant."-Kyle, 25
2. "Don't TwitPic the entrée you just ordered on a dinner date. And, with that same entrée, don't look at it, take one bite and say something about being full or carb conscious."-Andrew, 30
3. "Talking about yourself way too much is the worst. There is a difference between pride and vanity."-J, 28 (you know, my BF!)
4. "If you're dating someone, don't be constantly late."-Brian, 29
5. "Not being a good conversationalist. I am pretty good at making conversation but it shouldn't be my sole responsibility to drive the convo all night. Dates can be awkward for the both us, but let's get to know each other and not be so weird about it."-James, 28
6. "No smoking."-Matt, 24
7. "If something's wrong, don't say it's 'nothing'. Mean what you say."-Kyle, 25
8. "Don't be sarcastic if I messed something up."-Pete, 32 (aw)
9. "Not even offering (or pretending to offer) to help with the bill is a huge turn off. Don't get me wrong, I will never let a girl pay on a date, no matter how bad it is but not even offering when the bill comes like it's just expected is usually a deal breaker for me."-James, 28
10. "Texting: don't do it at the table. Save it for the bathroom to tell your best friend how amazing the date is."-J, 28 (By the way, on our first date I snuck into the bathroom and texted my sister, "This is the best first date I've ever been on!")
8 Tax Goofs Many Of Us Keep Making
from turbotax.com
Claiming the wrong status: Sorry, you can't just choose to file single or married. Your marital status is determined as of Dec. 31. Anything before that date really doesn't matter for tax purposes.
Omitting or using wrong Social Security numbers: The Social Security numbers you list for your dependents, the earned-income credit and the child tax credit must match your dependents' Social Security cards. Otherwise, Internal Revenue Service computers will reject your credits and deductions.
Failing to use correct forms and schedules: Think of the Internal Revenue Service as a vast bureaucracy that responds to the dictates of an outdated computer system for audit direction. You don't want to anger the computer gods.
Failing to sign and date the return: This one is easy. If you don't sign the return, you haven't filed.
Claiming ineligible dependents: When the IRS started requiring Social Security numbers for claimed dependents, millions of dependents disappeared. I suspect most of them skulked back to their doghouses, flew to their bird cages or jumped back into their aquariums.
Misusing -- or not using -- the earned-income credit: This one blame on Congress. It's a provision to help the poorest in our nation, but lawmakers designed it to be one of the most convoluted provisions in our tax code. Lots of crooks -- and unwitting but misinformed taxpayers -- illegally claim the credit. Many of those whom the credit was designed to aid lack the tax sophistication or the dollars necessary to hire a professional to claim those dollars. That's why this is one of the most-audited items on your tax return.
Losing receipts: Receipts can mean deductions and tax savings. So hunt down all those charitable organizations to which you contributed and make them give you receipts for your donations. Each receipt needs the date, the amount and the name of the charity. No receipt means no deduction. Visualize dead presidents on the receipts.
Failing to report domestic workers: Even if you don't want to be a Supreme Court justice or the U.S. attorney general, you still have to pay the payroll taxes on your nanny, housecleaner or in-home caregiver.
Advertising your business on your car, credit card interest, sewer and trash collection bills, moving expenses ... People will tell you lots of things are deductible, and you may be able to write off some.
But these 10 ideas are more likely to cause you trouble than save you money.
From Yahoo Gaming, here are 8 fantastic tips to make your easter egg hunt a little better:
Pre-hide the eggs
When it's time to start the hunt, no one wants to hit the pause button while the host searches the yard for good hiding spots. More importantly, hiding the eggs before your guests arrive gives you a chance to optimize the hunt.
First off, mark the boundaries of the search area, and don't let anyone explore them until the hunt begins -- kids can be incredibly competitive when it comes to Easter Eggs. This lets you confine the carnage and protect your garden from prying fingers.
Also, factor in the age of the searchers. If they're merely toddlers, the eggs should be fairly easy to spot, but if you're dealing with a group of 10 or 11 year-olds, try to add some challenge by, for instance, hiding a few eggs in the low-hanging branches of a tree.
Of course, if you're planning on using real eggs for your hunt, you won't want them to sit out too long, so make the hunt the first item on the agenda. Alternatively, you could always…
Think plastic
Plastic eggs not only allow you to push the hunt back as long as you'd like, they give you the chance to offer prizes to all of the participants, rather than just the kid who finds the most eggs.
They can be filled with small toys, candy, temporary tattoos or even tokens for the local Chuck E. Cheese's. Or, if you're looking to host a hunt on a budget, you could put coupons for prizes in just a few eggs, so anyone has a chance to win, not just the eagle-eyed egg scout.
Color coding
Expecting a group of kids on that cover a wide age range? Separate them by egg color. Blue eggs could be for kids under 5 and hidden in fairly obvious spots, while yellow eggs could be for kids 5-8 and hidden a bit more thoughtfully
This not only prevents the big kids from spoiling the fun for little ones, it encourages egg hunters to help each other out when they see someone who's down on their luck.
Puzzle it out
Easter egg hunts are all about finding treasure, so why not take that a little more literally and turn the party into a pirate-y treasure hunt?
Draw up a treasure map, tear it up into a dozen or so pieces, then tuck those pieces into your hidden eggs. The kids will have to work together to piece it back together, which has the added benefit of turning the typically competitive day into a co-operative experience. Just make sure to have a cool prize waiting for them once they figure out where X marks the spot.
Map your hiding spots
This is a bit less critical if you're using plastic eggs, but if you've hidden the real thing, you'll want to be sure that the number of eggs found equals the number of eggs you hid. Finding an Easter egg during Easter is a lot of fun. During Halloween? Not so much.
If the kids can't find 'em all, it's helpful to have a map of all the places you've hidden them, especially if you've got a large crowd coming over. Sometimes, after all, we can be a little too good at hiding things.
Go high-tech
Scary as it sounds, kids these days are as adept with technology as most adults. If that describes your egg hunters, consider adding some hi-tech flavor to the hunt with a GPS device. Severalcommunities are doing this on a broad scale these days, but there's no reason you can't localize it to your yard, if you've got a sizable plot.
The idea's simple: Kids get a GPS and coordinates of their first egg. Each egg contains the location of their next mission. The first to find a select number (or whoever finds the most, if you'd prefer) wins the hunt.
Have a decoration station
The only thing more fun than tracking down Easter Eggs is dying them first. Set up a dying station where kids can color and decorate eggs. As a bonus, this is a good way for the kids to stay busy for a while, giving the adults a chance to catch up — or step away from their kids as the post-Jelly Bean sugar crash hits, followed by the inevitable crankiness.
Prepare for rain
Having a house full of disappointed kids hopped up on sugary sweets while rain pounds away the day is the recipe for an Easter disaster. You may never have to pull them out, but it's a good idea to have indoor activities planned in the event of inclement weather.
The simplest is to have a few Easter-friendly movies on hand: 'Hop' or 'It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!' should do the trick. Better yet, have some family-friendly video games ready to go. It's probably best to avoid anything with even cartoonish violence, given the day, but Just Dance for Kids or Mario Party 9 could fit the bill perfectly.
The next time toothpaste is on sale and you have a coupon, buy some extra!
Shawarma is a restaurant in Los Angeles, and it's name is prominently featured in the movie, The Avengers. The manager of Shawarma says business increased 80% in the first few days since the movie opened.
While in New York last week , Carrie Underwood stopped by PS22 in Staten Island to perform her single "Good Girl" with their fifth grade choir.
How lucky are we to live in Maine?
8 Tax Goofs Many Of Us Keep Making 
Rachel is up for the Best Comedian award for the Best Of Portland 2012!
Advertising your business on your car, credit card interest, sewer and trash collection bills, moving expenses ... People will tell you lots of things are deductible, and you may be able to write off some.
