Feb 07 2010

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe!

Category: food — admin @ 4:40 pm

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe!

SUPER BOWL! Here are the best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipes. These Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipes are a Super Bowl requirement.

buffalo-chicken-dip-recipeDisappearing Buffalo Chicken Dip


Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce*
  • 1 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real or Light Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped green onions (optional)
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • *Such as Frank’s® Red Hot Sauce.


    • Directions

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

    Toss chicken with cayenne pepper sauce. Stir in remaining ingredients except blue cheese. Turn into 1-1/2-quart shallow casserole, then sprinkle with blue cheese.

    Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until bubbling. Serve, if desired, with celery and/or your favorite dippers.

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/disappearing-buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe/index.html

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    Feb 07 2010

    What Time is the Superbowl in 2010?

    Category: sports — admin @ 4:28 pm

    What Time is the Superbowl in 2010?

    New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts
    Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 6:25pm ET on CBS
    http://www.nfl.com

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    Feb 02 2010

    Punxsutawney Phil: 6 More Weeks of Winter

    Category: Groundhog Day — admin @ 11:59 am

    Punxsutawney Phil: 6 More Weeks of Winter

    Punxsutawney Phil: 6 more weeks of winter

    Punxsutawney Phil: 6 more weeks of winter

    msnbc.com news services
    updated 2 hours, 17 minutes ago

    PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. - The world’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged before chilly revelers in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday to see his shadow, a sign his handlers say means winter will last another six weeks.

    Some 12,000 people gathered before dawn to await his weather forecast. They came from as far as Chile and the Netherlands, braving a chilly 18 degrees Fahrenheit to see the more than century-old ritual.

    German tradition holds that if a hibernating animal casts a shadow on Feb. 2 — the Christian holiday of Candlemas — winter will last another six weeks. If no shadow is seen, legend says spring will come early.

    The Inner Circle of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club annually announces Phil’s forecast at dawn on Gobbler’s Knob, about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

    The Groundhog Club says that since 1887 Phil and his predecessors have predicted more winter weather by seeing their shadow nearly 100 times, but there are no records for nine years.

    Several other Groundhog Day celebrations are held around the United States. A high-profile rival delivered a different prediction on Tuesday, with New York City media reporting that “Staten Island Chuck” did not see his shadow.

    Thousands gather before dawn to witness Pa. groundhog’s forecast

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35194650/ns/weather/

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    Feb 02 2010

    Oscar Nominations 2010 Academy Awards Nominations!

    Category: Entertainment — admin @ 11:46 am

    Oscar Nominations 2010 Academy Awards Nominations!

    LIST! Here is the list of your 2010 Oscar Nominations for the 82nd Academy Awards. The Oscar Nominations for the Academy Awards includes many former Oscar past winners and new entrees.

    LALATE’s favorite Mo’Nique is nominated for an Oscar for her supporting role in the film “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”, a role that has brought her countless wins this  season including the Golden Globe and SAG honors. She is joined by newcomer Gabourey Sidibe, nominated for her title role in the film. “Precious” is Sidibe’s first acting role.

    As in previous Oscar years, Randy Newman is up for two nominations in just one season, competing against himself. This year Newman is up for two songs from one movie “The Prince and the Frog” - “Almost There” and “Down in New Orleans” .

    Repeat nominations come to George Clooney in “Up in the Air”.

    Actor in a Leading Role

    * Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart”
    * George Clooney in “Up in the Air”
    * Colin Firth in “A Single Man”
    * Morgan Freeman in “Invictus”
    * Jeremy Renner in “The Hurt Locker”

    Actor in a Supporting Role

    * Matt Damon in “Invictus”
    * Woody Harrelson in “The Messenger”
    * Christopher Plummer in “The Last Station”
    * Stanley Tucci in “The Lovely Bones”
    * Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds”

    Actress in a Leading Role

    * Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side”
    * Helen Mirren in “The Last Station”
    * Carey Mulligan in “An Education”
    * Gabourey Sidibe in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
    * Meryl Streep in “Julie & Julia”

    Actress in a Supporting Role

    * Penélope Cruz in “Nine”
    * Vera Farmiga in “Up in the Air”
    * Maggie Gyllenhaal in “Crazy Heart”
    * Anna Kendrick in “Up in the Air”
    * Mo’Nique in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”

    Animated Feature Film

    * “Coraline” Henry Selick
    * “Fantastic Mr. Fox” Wes Anderson
    * “The Princess and the Frog” John Musker and Ron Clements
    * “The Secret of Kells” Tomm Moore
    * “Up” Pete Docter

    Art Direction

    * “Avatar” Art Direction: Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg; Set Decoration: Kim Sinclair
    * “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” Art Direction: Dave Warren and Anastasia Masaro; Set Decoration: Caroline Smith
    * “Nine” Art Direction: John Myhre; Set Decoration: Gordon Sim
    * “Sherlock Holmes” Art Direction: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
    * “The Young Victoria” Art Direction: Patrice Vermette; Set Decoration: Maggie Gray

    Cinematography

    * “Avatar” Mauro Fiore
    * “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” Bruno Delbonnel
    * “The Hurt Locker” Barry Ackroyd
    * “Inglourious Basterds” Robert Richardson
    * “The White Ribbon” Christian Berger

    Costume Design

    * “Bright Star” Janet Patterson
    * “Coco before Chanel” Catherine Leterrier
    * “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” Monique Prudhomme
    * “Nine” Colleen Atwood
    * “The Young Victoria” Sandy Powell

    Directing

    * “Avatar” James Cameron
    * “The Hurt Locker” Kathryn Bigelow
    * “Inglourious Basterds” Quentin Tarantino
    * “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Lee Daniels
    * “Up in the Air” Jason Reitman

    Documentary (Feature)

    * “Burma VJ” Anders Østergaard and Lise Lense-Møller
    * “The Cove” Nominees to be determined
    * “Food, Inc.” Robert Kenner and Elise Pearlstein
    * “The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers” Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith
    * “Which Way Home” Rebecca Cammisa

    Documentary (Short Subject)

    * “China’s Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province” Jon Alpert and Matthew O’Neill
    * “The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner” Daniel Junge and Henry Ansbacher
    * “The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant” Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert
    * “Music by Prudence” Roger Ross Williams and Elinor Burkett
    * “Rabbit à la Berlin” Bartek Konopka and Anna Wydra

    Film Editing

    * “Avatar” Stephen Rivkin, John Refoua and James Cameron
    * “District 9” Julian Clarke
    * “The Hurt Locker” Bob Murawski and Chris Innis
    * “Inglourious Basterds” Sally Menke
    * “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Joe Klotz

    Foreign Language Film

    * “Ajami” Israel
    * “El Secreto de Sus Ojos” Argentina
    * “The Milk of Sorrow” Peru
    * “Un Prophète” France
    * “The White Ribbon” Germany

    Makeup

    * “Il Divo” Aldo Signoretti and Vittorio Sodano
    * “Star Trek” Barney Burman, Mindy Hall and Joel Harlow
    * “The Young Victoria” Jon Henry Gordon and Jenny Shircore

    Music (Original Score)

    * “Avatar” James Horner
    * “Fantastic Mr. Fox” Alexandre Desplat
    * “The Hurt Locker” Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders
    * “Sherlock Holmes” Hans Zimmer
    * “Up” Michael Giacchino

    Music (Original Song)

    * “Almost There” from “The Princess and the Frog” Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
    * “Down in New Orleans” from “The Princess and the Frog” Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
    * “Loin de Paname” from “Paris 36” Music by Reinhardt Wagner Lyric by Frank Thomas
    * “Take It All” from “Nine” Music and Lyric by Maury Yeston
    * “The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)” from “Crazy Heart” Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett

    Best Picture

    * “Avatar” James Cameron and Jon Landau, Producers
    * “The Blind Side” Nominees to be determined
    * “District 9” Peter Jackson and Carolynne Cunningham, Producers
    * “An Education” Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey, Producers
    * “The Hurt Locker” Nominees to be determined
    * “Inglourious Basterds” Lawrence Bender, Producer
    * “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness, Producers
    * “A Serious Man” Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, Producers
    * “Up” Jonas Rivera, Producer
    * “Up in the Air” Daniel Dubiecki, Ivan Reitman and Jason Reitman, Producers

    Short Film (Animated)

    * “French Roast” Fabrice O. Joubert
    * “Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty” Nicky Phelan and Darragh O’Connell
    * “The Lady and the Reaper (La Dama y la Muerte)” Javier Recio Gracia
    * “Logorama” Nicolas Schmerkin
    * “A Matter of Loaf and Death” Nick Park

    Short Film (Live Action)

    * “The Door” Juanita Wilson and James Flynn
    * “Instead of Abracadabra” Patrik Eklund and Mathias Fjellström
    * “Kavi” Gregg Helvey
    * “Miracle Fish” Luke Doolan and Drew Bailey
    * “The New Tenants” Joachim Back and Tivi Magnusson

    Sound Editing

    * “Avatar” Christopher Boyes and Gwendolyn Yates Whittle
    * “The Hurt Locker” Paul N.J. Ottosson
    * “Inglourious Basterds” Wylie Stateman
    * “Star Trek” Mark Stoeckinger and Alan Rankin
    * “Up” Michael Silvers and Tom Myers

    Sound Mixing

    * “Avatar” Christopher Boyes, Gary Summers, Andy Nelson and Tony Johnson
    * “The Hurt Locker” Paul N.J. Ottosson and Ray Beckett
    * “Inglourious Basterds” Michael Minkler, Tony Lamberti and Mark Ulano
    * “Star Trek” Anna Behlmer, Andy Nelson and Peter J. Devlin
    * “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers and Geoffrey Patterson

    Visual Effects

    * “Avatar” Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham and Andrew R. Jones
    * “District 9” Dan Kaufman, Peter Muyzers, Robert Habros and Matt Aitken
    * “Star Trek” Roger Guyett, Russell Earl, Paul Kavanagh and Burt Dalton

    Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

    * “District 9” Written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell
    * “An Education” Screenplay by Nick Hornby
    * “In the Loop” Screenplay by Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche
    * “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher
    * “Up in the Air” Screenplay by Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner

    Writing (Original Screenplay)

    * “The Hurt Locker” Written by Mark Boal
    * “Inglourious Basterds” Written by Quentin Tarantino
    * “The Messenger” Written by Alessandro Camon & Oren Moverman
    * “A Serious Man” Written by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
    * “Up” Screenplay by Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Story by Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Tom McCarthy

    For live coverage of the 2010 Oscar Awards from Los Angeles, stay with LALATE here: http://news.lalate.com/category/oscars.

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    Feb 02 2010

    Your Biggest Apple iPad Questions, Answered

    Category: Technology — admin @ 11:17 am

    Your Biggest Apple iPad Questions, Answered

    By Harry McCracken

    - FOXNews.com

    Nine of the biggest issues with Apple’s latest gadget answered, from “What’s the keyboard like?” to “Should I buy one?”

    Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple iPad, a $499 device for surfing the Web, reading e-books, watching movies and more.

    When Apple finally announced its iPad tablet computer at a San Francisco press event last week, we learned that it was “magical.” And “revolutionary.” And that the price was “unbelievable.”

    That’s the truth according to Steve Jobs, at least. As usual, the facts are a bit more complex. The iPad is an ambitious product that’s hard to sum up in a few words, or to assess at all until it’s actually available for sale, which won’t be for weeks. Herewith, some early answers to major questions about the device, based on what I learned at Apple’s launch and the hands-on time I got with one after the great unveiling concluded.

    What’s the keyboard like?

    Better than I expected. It looks like a jumbo version of the iPhone keyboard, but the keys and the space between them are so much more roomy that tapping the right character is much, much easier. You’re not going to want to write a novel on the iPad, but quick bursts of text, such as e-mails, should be simple enough.

    SLIDESHOW: Apple iPad Fever Sweeps America

    Apple CEO Steve Jobs presents the iPad at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. (AP PhotoMarcio Jose Sanchez)

    The iPad will also work with Bluetooth keyboards, and Apple will sell a charging dock with a built-in keyboard: That’s good news, but you’ll want to try out the on-screen keyboard yourself if at all possible before plunking down any money.

    What’s the software situation going to be like?

    The iPad will run “virtually” all iPhone applications without modification, which means that it’ll work with more than 150,000 programs on the day it ships. But that’s a stopgap, not a long-term plus: Unaltered iPhone programs will run on the iPad either scaled to fit its larger screen (with correspondingly chunky text) or in a tiny window. If you invest in an iPad, you’re gambling that developers will write their wares to take advantage of its larger screen and richer user interface. Many will, but it may take a while before true iPad apps are as plentiful as iPhone ones.

    What are the device’s biggest limitations?

    The blogosphere is rife with debate about the many things the iPad doesn’t have and can’t do. There’s no camera (which would have been cool for video chat) and no support for Adobe’s Flash technology (so many video sites and most online games won’t work). Only Apple’s programs can run in the background — so you can listen to music while browsing the Web, for instance — and all applications run only in full-screen mode.

    Oddly enough, these gotchas don’t bother me as much as two less-discussed omissions. The iPad comes with a splendid photo viewer, but it doesn’t have a USB port or memory-card slot; if you want to import your digital camera photos directly into it, you’ll need to buy a clunky-looking external adapter. And even though Apple showed off nifty-looking versions of its iWork word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation program at the iPad launch, there’s no way to print from the device. The best you’ll be able to do is create PDF files, move them to a PC or Mac, and print from there.

    Is the price really as unbelievable as Steve Jobs thinks?

    A. The iPad is a lot more reasonable than pundits were expecting — the conventional wisdom was that it would run $1,000 or so. Instead, the iPad starts at $499 for the version with 16GB of solid-state storage and no 3G broadband, and tops out at $829 for one with 64GB of storage and AT&T 3G. Apple is pricing its tablet to move — which is presumably why it lacks some features that most people expected it would have. But with its aluminum case and high-end display, it outclasses similarly-priced netbooks from the standpoint of pure aesthetics.

    Q. I like the idea of a tablet, but I want a real PC. Will be I be able to buy an iPad-like gizmo that runs Windows?

    A. Sort of. At last month’s Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer previewed devices he called “slate PCs,” including a model from HP. They’re all screen and no keyboard, like the iPad. But the single thing about the iPad that’s most impressive is that Apple came up with a user interface optimized for a touch-centric, no-keyboard computer. Microsoft, by contrast, says it has no plans to tweak Windows any further: A slate PC will simply be a Windows 7 machine with no keyboard and no mouse.

    Q. Will the iPad be a satisfactory substitute for a PC or Mac?

    Absolutely not, if you’re talking about making it your primary computer. For that, you want something that can run a wider variety of software, and work with cameras and printers and other devices. You may also want a machine with enough storage to hold a bulging collection of music, photos, and videos — even the most-capacious iPad has much less storage space than the skimpiest current netbook. And you almost certainly want a system with a bigger screen than the iPad’s 9.7-incher.

    Q. Speaking of netbooks, should I buy an iPad instead of one?

    A. That’s not as much of a slam-dunk as you may think: A lot of people are going to be more comfortable with something that looks and works more like a traditional PC than the iPad does. But I think that others who might have bought a netbook in the past as a secondary computer will buy an iPad instead, and be pleased with the purchase — especially if they’re primarily interested in consuming music, movies, e-books, and Web pages. Netbooks are notoriously sluggish when it comes to video and graphics, but from what we’ve seen of the iPad so far, it’s a zippy little beast.

    Q. How about getting an iPad instead of Amazon’s Kindle or another e-reader?

    A. That’s going to be a decision that many people will be confronted with from now on. The Kindle certainly isn’t going away anytime soon: It costs only a little more than half the price of the cheapest iPad and runs for days on a charge rather than the iPad’s claimed life of ten hours. It boasts an impressive collection of books, plus lots of magazines and newspapers; the iPad will have to scramble to catch up with Amazon’s book selection, and Apple hasn’t said anything about its plans for periodicals at all.

    Despite everything, though, the iPad is going to be a formidable Kindle rival. Amazon’s e-reader is a one-trick pony (albeit an impressive one) with a screen in dull black and white; the iPad is in glorious color and e-reading will be only one of many things it’ll let you do. If Apple can ramp up its content offerings, its gadget promises to be a treat for people who like to read — as long as they’re willing to charge it up frequently.

    Q. So should I buy one?

    A. Make no decision until the reviews come out at the end of March, when the first units ship. (The Wi-Fi only models, that is; the 3G version will arrive a month after that.) At that point, if the iPad sounds intriguing but not utterly irresistible, bide your time. If the history of the iPhone is any example, Apple will announce a second-generation iPad in 2011 that fixes most of the biggest gripes and packs more features at a better price. And many of the smartest tech fans I know are unapologetic late adopters who’ll consider the device seriously only then.

    As for me, getting my hands on gadgets early — sometimes too early — is what I do for a living. Stay tuned for further thoughts on the iPad once Apple ships the thing.

    Harry McCracken blogs at Technologizer, his site about personal technology. He’s also the former editor in chief of PC World. Follow him on Twitter as @harrymccracken

    http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/02/02/biggest-apple-ipad-questions-answered/

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    Feb 02 2010

    Toyota Recall List

    Category: Vehicle Safety — admin @ 10:39 am

    Find Out Which Vehicles Are On Toyota’s Gas Pedal Recall List

    On January 21, Toyota announced eight vehicles in a recall list for sticky accelerator pedals. One Pontiac vehicle was also included in the list as it shares its assembly with the Toyota Matrix.

    Toyota will begin messaging recall fixes and schedule a time for you to take your car into the dealership starting the week of February 1, 2010. Until that time, follow Toyota’s guidelines in case you run into a problem with your vehicle. The full Toyota and Pontiac recall list appears at right.

    Toyota and Pontiac Recall List

    2009-2010 RAV4
    2009-2010 Corolla
    2009-2010 Matrix
    2005-2010 Avalon
    2007-2010 Camry
    2010 Highlander
    2008-2010 Sequoia
    2007-2010 Tundra
    2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe

    Note that the Pontiac Vibe is included in this recall list as it shares its platform and parts with the Toyota Matrix. No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions. Also not appearing on the Toyota recall list are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids, which will remain for sale. Camry, RAV4, Corolla and Highlander vehicles with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) that begin with “J” are not affected by the accelerator pedal recall.

    [Click here if you're looking for close-up images of the recalled pedal itself.]

     

     

    Each circumstance may vary, and drivers must use their best judgment, but Toyota recommends taking one of the following actions:

    If you need to stop immediately, the vehicle can be controlled by stepping on the brake pedal with both feet using firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal as it will deplete the vacuum utilized for the power brake assist.

    Shift the transmission gear selector to the Neutral (N) position and use the brakes to make a controlled stop at the side of the road and turn off the engine.

    If unable to put the vehicle in Neutral, turn the engine OFF. This will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost.

    If the vehicle is equipped with an Engine Start/Stop button, firmly and steadily push the button for at least three seconds to turn off the engine. Do NOT tap the Engine Start/Stop button.

    If the vehicle is equipped with a conventional key-ignition, turn the ignition key to the ACC position to turn off the engine. Do NOT remove the key from the ignition as this will lock the steering wheel.

    http://autos.aol.com/article/toyota-recall-list

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    Feb 02 2010

    Staten Island’s famous Groundhog Chuck Calls for an Early Spring

    Category: Groundhog Day — admin @ 10:25 am

    Staten Island’s Famous Groundhog Chuck Calls for an Early Spring

    STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s official — or as official as groundhogs can make a prediction: We’ll see an early spring this year.

    Lured out of his house, Charles G. Hogg, better known as Staten Island Chuck, did not see his shadow and declared that winter will be over in two weeks.

    “No shadow,” said Mayor Michael Bloomberg. “Spring is coming.”

    Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil, meanwhile — called for six more weeks of winter.

    With all eyes on the pair with a rich history, Chuck did not bite Hizzoner today, instead acting as a sophisticated rodent.

    “I think I have to be magnanimous and say that he put up a good fight,” Bloomberg quipped after it took a few minutes to coax — more like drag — Chuck out of his winter home

    “I think it’s clear who the champion really was. Last year, I was willing to put that finger, right here, in the way to protect the people of this great borough. The only thing that stood between Chuck and you getting bitten was my finger and I have a scar to prove exactly how much I love one of the five best boroughs we have.”

    The mayor donned heavy work animal-handling gloves this year after last year’s leather proved no match for the groundhog.

    It didn’t seem like spring — it was cold at the Zoo with temperatures in the mid-20s this morning. Chuck’s prediction will get an early test with about an inch of snow forecast for tonight and another storm possible Friday night.

    Children, their parents and curious onlookers started gathering early as the gates opened at about 6:45 a.m.

    “I want him to say spring — it’s freezing,” Michelle Sulkin, 9, of Grasmere said before the ceremony began.

    Her friend Jessica Maizer, 10, of Dongan Hills, disagreed.

    “I like winter,” she said, adding that she had just been ice skating over the weekend.

    In the moments leading up to the ceremony, children began chanting ‘We want Chuck’ as Bloomberg took his place on the podium. Advance Editor Brian Laline presided over the ceremony and a number of other elected officials and community leaders were on hand.

    Albert Cardone, 8, of West Brighton, brought a First Aid kit in case Bloomberg needed medical attention.

    “I’m pretty much ready for the sun,” he said, revealing his desire for winter to end.

    Groundhog Day stems from the ancient belief that hibernating creatures were able to predict the arrival of springtime by their emergence. The German immigrants known as the Pennsylvania Dutch brought the tradition to the United States in the 18th century.

    Had Chuck seen his shadow, it would have signified six more weeks of winter.

    http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/02/staten_islands_famous_groundho.html

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