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The relationship between the reasons for participation in continuing professional education and the leader effectiveness of first-line supervisors.
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Date: December 2003
Creator: McCamey, Randy B.
Description: This research examined the reasons for participation in continuing professional education (CPE) and the predictive relationship of those motivational reasons to the perceived leadership effectiveness of first-line supervisors. For this study, 105 first-line supervisors were surveyed from four electric utility companies. Input was also collected from each supervisor's subordinate employees. Using the five motivational reasons for participation, collected via the Participation Reasons Scale and the effectiveness score collected using the Leader Behavior Analysis II®, regression techniques were used to asses the data. The five participation reasons of the PRS were regressed individually against the effectiveness scores to determine the extent to which leader effectiveness could be predicted by the participation reasons. In each case, the null hypothesis failed to be rejected. Regression of the five PRS reasons collectively on leader effectiveness also failed to reject the null, producing a p value of .800 and an R2 value of .023. An "all possible subsets" regression was conducted to determine whether a smaller subset of the five predictor variables might improve the predictive value of the participation reasons. No subset improved the predictive value. This study concludes that motivation to participate in CPE does not predict leader effectiveness. Thus, training organizations do ...
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Learning Style and Preferred Mode of Delivery of Adult Learners in Web-Based, Classroom, and Blended Training
Date: August 2002
Creator: McFeely, David
Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between adult learners' preferred learning style and preference for delivery mode. The subjects (n=61) were technical and billing support call center employees from an Internet company in Dallas, Texas. The participants were randomly assigned to one of six groups and given Kolb's Learning Style Inventory to assess their preference for learning style. They received training on three modules of "Influencing Others Positively," with each module delivered via one of three methods (web-based, classroom, and blended). Participants were also administered two surveys. The first survey collected demographic information and asked which method that they expected they would prefer. The second survey was administered after the course and asked them to rank their preferences for delivery method. It was hypothesized that learning style would be significantly associated with preference for delivery method. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and a chi-square test of independence for the variables learning style and preferred mode of delivery. Although the chi-square test of independence did not produce statistical significance, some interesting trends were identified in the data. Specifically, a majority of the participants preferred a blended approach to training delivery (a combination of self-paced web-based ...
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An examination of computer anxiety related to achievement on paper-and-pencil and computer-based aircraft maintenance knowledge testing of United States Air Force technical training students.
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Date: May 2002
Creator: McVay, Richard B.
Description: The purpose of this study was to determine whether varying levels of computer anxiety have an effect on computer-based testing of United States Air Force technical training students. The first chapter presents an overview of computer-based testing, defines key terms, and identifies questions addressed in the research. The rationale for conducting this study was that little research had been done in this area. The second chapter contains a review of the pertinent literature related to computer-based testing, computer anxiety, test reliability, validity, and gender differences in computer use. Due to the lack understanding concerning any effects of computer anxiety on computer-based testing, this has been a worthwhile topic to explore, and it makes a significant contribution to the training field. The third chapter describes the qualitative research methodology used to conduct the study. The primary methodology was an analysis of variance comparison for groups of individuals who displayed high or low computer anxiety to their respective mean computer-based or paper-based aircraft maintenance knowledge testing scores. The research population consisted of United States Air Force aircraft maintenance craftsmen students attending training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The fourth chapter details the findings of the study. The findings indicate that there ...
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Comparison of Computer Testing versus Traditional Paper and Pencil Testing
Date: August 2000
Creator: Millsap, Claudette M.
Description: This study evaluated 227 students attending 12 classes of the Apprentice Medical Services Specialist Resident Course. Six classes containing a total of 109 students took the Block One Tests in the traditional paper and pencil form. Another six classes containing a total of 118 students took the same Block One Tests on computers. A confidence level of .99 and level of significance of .01 was established. An independent samples t-test was conducted on the sample. Additionally, a one-way analysis of variance was performed between the classes administered the Block One Tests on computers. Several other frequencies and comparisons of Block One Test scores and other variables were accomplished. The variables examined included test versions, shifts, student age, student source, and education levels. The study found no significant difference between test administration modes. This study concluded that computer-administering tests identical to those typically administered in the traditional paper and pencil manner had no significant effect on achievement. It is important to note, however, that the conclusion may only be valid if the computer-administered test contains exactly the same test items, in the same order and format, with the same layout, structure, and choices as the traditional paper and pencil test. In ...
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The Relationship Between Career and Technical Education and Texas Assessment of Academic Skills and Other Academic Excellence Indicators
Date: May 2005
Creator: Mooneyham, Mary Charlotte Shepherd
Description: This study examined the relationship between Career and Technical Education (CATE) and the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS), the measure of school and learner success in Texas. CATE, an established program, traditionally encourages student achievement and perpetuates best educational practices. AEIS data was collected by the Texas Education Agency. In addition, a survey was used to measure CATE effectiveness and the relationship between effectiveness and AEIS performance. Two-factor mixed repeated measures ANOVAs were used to observe group differences over time. CATE and non-CATE exit level TAAS scores for reading and math at the district level were analyzed for 2000, 2001, and 2002. CATE students had higher group means but there was not statistical significance indicating that CATE students performed as well as non-CATE. Two-factor mixed repeated measures ANOVAs were also used for analysis of differences at the district level for attendance, dropout rates, and graduation rates. There were higher group means for attendance for CATE students and there was also statistical significance indicating that CATE students attended more often then non-CATE students. There was a lower group means for dropout rate and there was also statistical significance between groups over time. This was an inverse relationship indicating that CATE students ...
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Assessing Allied Health and Nursing Post-Secondary Career and Technical Education Teacher Attitudes and Beliefs About Reading
Date: May 2005
Creator: Moore, Bridgit R.
Description: This study examined allied health and nursing career and technical education (CTE) teacher beliefs and attitudes about reading. Since beliefs and attitudes influence the way teachers teach, it is important to understand what those beliefs and attitudes are, especially in relationship to reading in subject matter classrooms. One hundred twelve individuals responded to a written survey concerning their attitudes and beliefs about reading. A four-factor solution was achieved with a principal components factor analysis. A significant number of variables were associated with the factor labeled Reading Apathy, which appears to be indicative of the condition known as aliteracy among faculty who participated in the study. Professional development activities grounded in novice-to-expert theory are suggested as a way of overcoming the phenomenon. Recommendations for future research involve a more detailed study to further characterize the condition of aliteracy and its impact on student learning.
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Interim Evaluation of the UNT/Dallas Public Schools Leadership Development Program: A Working Model
Date: May 2004
Creator: Newman, Carol A.
Description: The purpose of this study was to determine if, after one year of operation, the UNT/Dallas Public Schools Leadership Development Program was progressing in accordance with the goals set out for the program. Questionnaires administered to 26 interns and 10 mentor principals and follow-up focus group interview sessions provided answers to the study's five research questions that explored the following: selection process; how interns' involvement in campus-based decision-making had changed; how mentor principals' perceptions toward interns had changed; and how administrative interns' perceptions of themselves and educational administration had changed. Findings from this study revealed the selection process provided the Dallas Public Schools an opportunity to select teacher-leaders from the district and to include a representative number of minority and women candidates for participation in the program. An area of weakness was seven interns with low GRE scores were admitted through an appeals process at the university. Another weakness revealed the majority of interns had been assigned more duties and responsibilities at the schools, but only 4 of 26 interns were being allowed to participate in any campus-based decision-making processes that could have an impact on school improvements. The study found the role of the mentor principal to be the ...
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The effect of an electronic evaluation questionnaire format on the return rate from field supervisors.
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Date: May 2005
Creator: Pineau, Deborah M.
Description: The purpose of this study was to examine the usefulness of electronic-based questionnaires as a tool to gather data from field supervisors in the medical profession at various military bases. The study compared the response effects of an electronic evaluation questionnaire with the traditional method of paper-based questionnaires in gathering Level 3 data. The number of returns affects the amount of information available to the course personnel in creating a viable program that ensures the success of service members entering the occupational field and, ultimately, affecting the number of service members who remain beyond their first enlistment. The return rate and amount of missing data were tracked. Supervisors of graduates of a medical program who had observed service members for a minimum of 4-months were participants in the study. The z-test for comparing two proportions was used to determine significance of the study at the .05 level. Findings indicate that there was a significant difference in return rates and the amount of missing data when using the electronic format. Based on this study, the electronic-based questionnaire as a data-gathering tool provided a higher number of returns in a quicker time frame with fewer missing data in the technical training environment. ...
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Student preferences in screen design factors for Internet delivered college courses.
Date: May 2003
Creator: Pineau, Joseph Roy
Description: Colleges and universities throughout the world are offering many of their courses via the Internet. Some institutions offer entire degrees online. This has ushered in a renewed interest in the debate on the effectiveness of non-traditional course delivery method. Numerous educational research studies have been conducted in an attempt to quantify that effectiveness. In any form of experimental research, control of variables is paramount. The rich multimedia capabilities of the World Wide Web give educators a wide variety of delivery media. However, with the exception of advice from artisans on design factors of the media, little research has been conducted with regard to the aesthetics of Web page design as viewed by the student. This study was conducted in an effort to establish student preferences with regard to two factors of Web page design as they might be used on those Web pages, background color and typeface used for text. In addition, it contains an analysis of whether or not there is an interaction between the two factors. Use of the results of this study should prove beneficial to both educators and educational researchers in their future endeavors.
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Levels of resourcefulness and motivation as they relate to sales force success: An examination of correlates using the hope theory.
Date: December 2002
Creator: Pool, Patricia W.
Description: This study sought to determine whether a relationship existed between individual salesperson's levels of goal-directed cognition and motivation and their professional success as determined by the percentage of sales goals achieved. Salespersons represented two companies with national sales forces: one from the financial services industry and one from the apparel manufacturing industry. Both groups of salespeople were responsible for complex selling tasks. The skill sets for these professionals included high levels of communication skills, extensive product knowledge, and competitive market knowledge. Survey research, both paper and pencil and online, was conducted using the Hope Scale developed by C. R. Snyder and associates (1991). Hope is defined as a two-dimensional construct of goal-directed thinking: resourcefulness, thoughtful planning to overcome obstacles to goals, and motivation, cognition to sustain momentum toward goal achievement. Theoretically, upon assessing salespersons' Hope scores, organizations would be better prepared to assist those with low Hope Scale Scores (HSS) in one of the two areas. Those with low resourcefulness scores could be trained in cognitive techniques to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. Those with low motivational scores would be identified for further analysis, from a developmental perspective, to better determine what personally initiates and sustains motivation to attain their ...
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Eagle-eyed shoppers who have been in Maria Luisa in Paris, India Hicks' Sugar Mill Trading Co. on Harbour Island or Charlotte Moss in New York (before it closed) were among the first to grab pieces from the hottest new fashion line for haute hippies. Irving and Fine is the India-inspired clothing collection by textile fanatic Lisa Fine and Vogue Living Style editor Carolina Irving. The duo share a passion for exotic fabrics and the belief that life is infinitely richer if you can spend your time in many countries. Fine, who was born in Mississippi, but maintains addresses in Paris and New York and spends months each year in India, began her design career creating extravagant embroidered headboards. When her Paris apartment was featured in Elle Decor a few years ago, it revealed the global glamour of ikat-draped tables and suzani-upholstered seating, and clearly helped ignite the craze for tribal textiles among high-end interior designers.
In 2007, Fine and Irving, a Venezuelan raised in Paris (her sister is Maria Luisa of the famous Right Bank boutique), decided to team up to bring their ethnic flair to a new collection of tops and dresses. They scoured the bazaars and boutiques of Istanbul for fabrics and called on trusted craftsmen in India to whip up dramatic blouses of vibrantly colored ikats with intricate embroidery. When they introduced them in Charlotte Moss's townhouse boutique in New York last November, the pieces sold so quickly to other Vogue editors and their friends that only the speediest style hunters could snag pieces for their winter holidays. Thankfully, Fine and Irving are typical of the worldly women who will be wearing their tops and the boutique owners who were the first to carry them: they are as savvy as they are stylish so the shelves are already stocked again with their limited edition looks.
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This was The Beatles' only visit to Baltimore. They performed two shows at the Civic Center, to a total of 28,000 fans. The support acts were The Bill Black Combo, The Exciters, Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, and Jackie DeShannon.
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Live: Boston Garden, Boston
The Beatles played just once concert on this night, before 13,909 fans. It was their only visit to the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Live: Gator Bowl, Jacksonville
The Beatles performed one concert at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. It was their only performance in the US state.
Live: Forum, Montreal, Canada
The Beatles performed two concerts on this night at the Forum in Montreal, Canada, to a total of 21,000 fans. It was their only visit to the city.
Live: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada
The Beatles performed two concerts on this night at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada. A total of 35,522 tickets were sold for the shows, making $93,000 for the group.
Live: Olympia Stadium, Detroit
The Beatles performed two concerts at the 15,000-capacity Detroit Olympia on this day. The other acts on the bill were, in order of appearance, The Bill Black Combo, The Exciters, Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, and Jackie DeShannon.
Live: International Amphitheatre, Chicago
The Beatles performed one concert at Chicago's International Amphitheatre on this day. The other acts on the bill were, in order of appearance, The Bill Black Combo, The Exciters, Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, and Jackie DeShannon.
Live: Milwaukee Arena, Wisconsin
The Beatles performed a single show at this venue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA - their only such performance in the state.
Live: Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
The Beatles performed before 18,000 fans at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Live: Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati
The Beatles performed for 14,000 fans at the Cincinatti Gardens venue in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Live: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver
Having not failed to sell out any of the dates thus far on their US tour, The Beatles only managed to sell 7,000 tickets for their only concert at the spectacular Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver, Colorado, leaving 2,000 tickets unsold.
Live: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
The Beatles' concert at the Hollywood Bowl was recorded by George Martin and engineers from Capitol Records, who hoped to release it as a live album.
Live: Futurist Theatre, Scarborough
This was The Beatles' second visit to Scarborough in Yorkshire; they had previously performed there on 11 December 1963. On both occasions they performed at the Futurist Theatre on South Bay.
Live: Gaumont Cinema, Bournemouth
This was The Beatles' return to Bournemouth's Gaumont Cinema following their six-night residency at the venue from 19-24 August 1963.
Live: Johanneshovs Isstadion, Stockholm, Sweden
This was The Beatles' second consecutive night of concerts at the Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm, Sweden. As on the previous night, they performed two shows.
Live: Johanneshovs Isstadion, Stockholm, Sweden
This was the first of two nights of performances at the Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm, Sweden. It was The Beatles' second visit to the country within a year.
Live: Festival Hall, Melbourne
The Beatles' final two shows in Melbourne, Australia took place on this day.
Live: Festival Hall, Melbourne
On The Beatles' second night of performances in Melbourne, Australia, they gave two concerts at the city's Festival Hall.
Live: Festival Hall, Melbourne
At 8am on the morning of 15 June 1964, Jimmie Nicol left the Southern Cross Hotel on Bourke Street, Melbourne. Accompanied by Brian Epstein, he was driven to the airport where he was given a final agreed fee of £500, as well as a gold watch with the engraving: "To Jimmy, with appreciation and gratitude... Read more »
Live: Prince Of Wales Theatre, London
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SoCal Connected Unearths Controversial 'Fracking' Industry in Inglewood
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SOCAL CONNECTED UNEARTHS CONTROVERSIAL "FRACKING" INDUSTRY IN INGLEWOOD AND HOW TO PRESERVE AGING PARENTS' INDEPENDENCE Episode airs March 23 at 9 p.m. Los Angeles, CA - March 21, 2012 - This week SoCal Connected correspondent Jennifer London reports on a...
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THE DOCTOR IS IN ON KCET! DOC MARTIN MANIA KICKS OFF WITH THE MOVIE THAT STARTED IT ALL LEADING UP TO SEASON FIVE PREMIERE APRIL 5 ON KCET Los Angeles, CA - March 21, 2012 -KCET, public media for...
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March 19, 2012 9:00 AM
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VENICE FIELD GUIDE LAUNCHES ON KCET'S AWARD-WINNING WEB DOCUMENTARY SERIES DEPARTURES Series features more than 20 field guides on history, food, art and recreation, providing an immersive 'tour' of one of the most eccentric and artistic beachside neighborhoods in...
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SOCAL CONNECTED GRANTED EXCLUSIVE ACCESS INSIDE LA'S DEPENDENCY COURT EXPOSING THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF BUDGET CUTS ON LA'S FOSTER CHILDREN AND WHAT TO DO WHEN CAREGIVING BECOMES TOO MUCH New Episode airs March 16 at 9 p.m. Los Angeles, CA - March 9,...
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'KENNY BURRELL: JAZZ MASTER AND MENTOR' FROM UCLA LIVE DEBUTS EXCLUSIVELY ON KCET'S OPEN CALL SERIES Airing March 8, live tribute concert for Kenny Burrell features appearances by music legends B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Lalo Schifrin and Dee Dee Bridgewater....
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Jason Miller covers civilian agencies in the federal government with a focus on technology and acquisition. He is also an executive editor at Federal News Radio. Jason's reports can be heard Monday - Friday on the Federal Drive and In Depth.
Cyber attacks against FederalNewsRadio.com, WTOP.com part of growing trend
The company says both sites have been scrubbed of malware and vulnerabilities have been closed. The "drive-by" attack that affected the sites is a growing type of cyber hack that looks for holes in popular websites. FederalNewsRadio.com and WTOP.com are available again to users of all Internet browsers.
Inside the Reporter's Notebook: The CIO shuffle continues; the last E-gov benefits report?
News and buzz in the acquisition and IT communities that you may have missed this week.
Open data order, policy ushers in new norm
President Barack Obama issued an Executive Order and OMB released a new policy requiring agencies to make data machine-readable and use open standards. Agencies must develop an inventory of information and make it publicly available. Good government groups praised the changes but had some concerns around the administration's decision to apply the policy only to structured data.
White House mandates open data, releases new tools
President Barack Obama issued a new policy and signed an Executive Order requiring data to be open, machine-readable and safeguarded.
Do Not Pay list lacks data as implementation nears
Senate lawmakers are promising to change the laws to let agencies have easier access to the Death Master File and other key databases. Starting June 1, agencies must check the Do Not Pay list before issuing any money.
DHS putting post-FISMA approach to cyber through a trial run
Three Department of Homeland Security components are testing how ongoing authorizations work. The Office of Management and Budget is drafting a memo to require agencies to change from approving the cybersecurity of systems every three years to a more regular oversight schedule.
EPA, HUD search for ways to keep mid-career feds
Mid-career employees are a scarcity in government. While agencies are awash with employees at the early career stage and those with 20-plus years of federal service, there aren't enough in the middle stages, and that has federal managers worried. Agencies like EPA and HUD are taking matters into their own hands. Both are launching new efforts aimed at keeping mid-career feds from leaving government for the private sector.
DHS seeks vendor to update agencywide identity management system
The Homeland Security Department released a draft performance work statement to vendors. The draft PWS details DHS' needs to use HSPD-12 cards for computer network and building access.
OMB's Metzenbaum leaves behind an invigorated performance culture
Shelley Metzenbaum's last day was Friday after four years at OMB as the associate director for personnel and performance. She said agencies understand now, more than ever, that setting goals and measuring their performance against them makes a big difference in how they meet their missions.
OPM, OMB outline plans for major rewrite of HR policies
A new memo from Acting OPM Director Elaine Kaplan details two main objectives and four focus areas for change. OPM and OMB want to eliminate 12 HR reports and consolidate four others.
Zients out as OMB deputy director for management
Jeff Zients, the deputy director for mangagement and chief performance officer at the Office of Management and Budget, has left the agency.
New security standard to boost agency trust, use of mobile devices
On the one-year anniversary of the Digital Government Strategy, the CIO Council and DHS are expected to issue a security baseline and reference architecture for mobile computing. The goal of the document is not to give agencies new requirements but to focus on those security standards that are mobile-centric.
LEED green building standard clears first hurdle for governmentwide use
The Green Building Advisory Committee recommends GSA establish the LEED certification as the governmentwide standard for all federal buildings. GSA will work with Energy and DoD to come up with the final decision.
Bill would ax FEHBP in favor of Affordable Care Act plan
Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.) introduced legislation to require federal employees, the president, vice president and members of Congress to use insurance under the Affordable Care Act instead of the current federal program.
SBA relying on shared services to improve cyber posture
Chase Garwood, the SBA acting CIO, said the agency is working with DHS and Justice to improve the security of its internal and external customer-facing systems.
May 1, 2013
IRS tones its systems to better handle the tax season
Two contracts with Unisys that could be worth more than $800 million help the tax agency innovate and become more efficient. The IRS is using the first-of-its-kind in the federal market storage-as-a-service approach to increasing and decreasing the amount of storage it needs based on how busy it is during the year.
Inside the Reporter's Notebook: Communication breakdown over FITARA? Lawmaker wants answers from DHS
News and buzz in the acquisition and IT communities that you may have missed this week.
VA Deputy Secretary Scott Gould leaving
After four years as the second in charge, Scott Gould has decided to leave VA. His last day on the job will be May 17.
SESers honored for distinguished service, saving $94B in 2012
Each year, the Presidential Distinguished Rank Awards honor members of the Senior Executive Service for their accomplishments. But this year, one very important group of federal employees was left out. Carol Bonosaro, president of the Senior Executives Association, said she's frustrated that this year's event included no winners from the intelligence community because the White House has yet to approve their nominations. An ODNI official said intelligence community winners will be announced soon.
Cureton continues to take risks in post-federal career
Linda Cureton recently retired as the NASA CIO. In an exit interview, she offered lessons learned over her 34-year federal career.
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It had been a while since we'd heard from Bobbi Kristina Brown and her adopted brother/boyfriend Nick Gordon. But we hoped that they were happy, doing all the fun things that siblings/a young couple do when they're in love. You know: Picnics in the park, row boats on the pond, driving around with a firearm. Well, we're pleased to report that the lovebirds are indeed doing one of those things, at least! Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's troubled daughter tweeted a picture yesterday of Nick cruising the streets while brandishing a gun. The post has since been deleted so we sadly can't get any more facts, such as why he was cruising the streets with said gun in the first place. It definitely brings new meaning to "defensive driving."
Bobbi Kristina Brown Gets A Tattoo To Celebrate Mom Whitney Houston's 49th Birthday
Bobbi Kristina Brown has taken to ink and needle to honor her mother's on what would've been Whitney Houston's 49th birthday today. Late on Wednesday, the budding singer/actress had the initials WH and four doves tattooed on her wrist in a body art parlor in Atlanta. Houston's 19-year-old daughter commemorated her mom's b-day alongside her 22-year-old boyfriend/adopted brother Nick Gordon (yes, that's still happening). Nick likewise showed his love for the legendary singer by also tattooing a matching design. The pair told the Twitterverse about their tattoo plans and shared a picture of their finished products. Bobbi Kristina tweeted: "On the way with MYbooboo @nickdgordon heading2 #Inksomnia for our TATTSSS !this is for you mommy (: we love you, happybirthday OurladyXxo." She followed up with a tweet today, writing: "Tat tat tatted YURP.. now your truly ALWAYS with us mommy (: we love you @nickdgordon always&forever."
Meanwhile, another late megastar's famous daughter has also taken to Twitter to discuss impending plans of getting a tattoo in honor of her late father. On Tuesday, Paris Jackson tweeted: "i kinda want to get August XXIX tatted on my back.." August XXIX stands for her father Michael Jackson's birthday (August 29) and would serve as a permanent reminder of the king of pop.
Getting a tattoos is sometimes a risky thing, but in these cases, we are completely onboard. We are sure Whitney is looking down and smiling at her daughter today. R.I.P., Whitney Houston, and happy birthday!
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Peep Beyonce, Soulja Boy And All The Other Celebs Crying During BET Awards Whitney Tribute
The stars were out last night at the BET Awards to celebrate some of the biggest names in music. But there was not one person in the audience that didn't get emotional during a 20-minute tribute to the late Whitney Houston, who died in February at age 48. Mariah Carey introduced Monica, who completely rocked a rendition of "I Love the Lord," and then Brandy kicked off the party with "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." Later Whitney's mother, Cissy Houston, took the stage and we already felt the tears welling up in our eyes. We knew already to expect greatness from the soul and gospel singer as she began singing "Bridge Over Troubled Water." She dedicated the song to her late daughter saying, "This is for you, Nip." That's when the tears really started to flow. A beautiful teary-eyed Beyoncé was caught on camera as well as Soulja Boy not afraid to show his emotional side. Kanye West was also shown to be deeply invested in the song.
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Jordin Sparks' Sparkle Fashion Makes Us Want To "Celebrate" Too
For a while now, we've been thinking of Sparkle as "the movie that makes us really sad about Whitney Houston." We probably weren't alone, which is why the release of Jordin Sparks' video for the soundtrack single "Celebrate" was a brilliant move. The movie pays touching homage to Whitney, who plays mother to a 1960s girl group, while also urging us to brush off those sad feelings and get up and dance. By the end, we not only want to go out and see the movie, starring Sparks, Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter, we want to go shopping and buy all of their dresses first. The video intercuts scenes from the movie with new scenes in which the girls, plus co-stars Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick, Derek Luke and a few others, party in updated but vintage-inspired dresses and suits.
Sparks is flirty and fun in the orange cocktail dress above (with Derek Luke as the perfect accessory!). We love the modern cut mixed with that mod-'60s tailoring and bow in the back.
This animal-print, pleated dress shows off Jordin's super-svelt figure. Its the most contemporary of the bunch but mixes nicely with the other pieces.
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Bobbi Kristina Is A No-Show At Father Bobby Brown's Wedding In Hawaii
Bobby Brown married to his manager Alicia Etheredge yesterday at a ceremony in Hawaii while on tour with his group New Edition. We're guessing the couple have a soft spot for concerts, considering Bobby proposed to her in the middle of a 2010 Florida gig! "I got my passion back for music and for loving myself because of her," he told People back in 2011. Brown dressed down for the occasion, wearing a fly red tracksuit and white sneakers that matched his new wife's gorgeous cream-colored gown. They were surrounded by family, including Brown's children Landon, 23, La'Princia, 22, and Bobby Jr., 19, and 3 year old Cassius, who served as the ring bearer.
But as with most things in the Brown family these days, it wasn't a totally joyous occasion. Bobbi Kristina, Bobby's 19-year-old daughter with the late diva Whitney Houston, was not there to see his dad tie the knot. Reportedly there's a lot of bad blood between the two at the moment, and she opted to remain in NYC to shoot her reality show The Houston Chronicles instead.
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Bobbi Kristina Walks Off Set Of Tyler Perry's For Better Or Worse: Report
Weeks after making a rare public appearance onstage at the Billboard Music Awards to accept an award on mother Whitney Houston's behalf, Bobbi Kristina Brown is apparently not doing so hot. Radar reports that the 19-year-old walked off the set of Tyler Perry's TBS sitcom For Better or Worse, on which she was making her acting debut in a recurring role, and broke down in tears. She's taped a few episodes, a source said, but has decided not to do any more.
"Bobbi Kristina had a private breakdown and barely anyone saw it," the source told Radar. "She was crying and said she needed a minute, she needed a break to get herself together. But then she decided she couldn't handle doing the show right now. She's still mourning her mom."
We'll wait and see if any of this story gets official confirmation from the show, which is scheduled to return for its second season in July. Perry and company will probably have to do some last-minute scrambling to rewrite the show — but maybe they should have had a plan B prepared, considering the state we've heard Bobbi Kristina's been in since her mother's death in February.
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Ray J Hospitalized For Exhaustion — Not Necessarily Caused By Houston Family Scuffles
These are probably not the kind of headlines Ray J wanted to be making. Early yesterday morning, just as rumors were circulating about Whitney Houston's ex-boyfriend almost getting into a scuffle with Pat Houston in the middle of the Billboard Music Awards, the singer was apparently checking into a hospital in Las Vegas. He is being treated for "exhaustion and jet lag," a rep told E! Online.
As much as we always assume "exhaustion" is a code word for some kind of substance abuse — especially after the kind of accusations Houston's family has been throwing around of Ray J being responsible for getting her hooked on cocaine again — one glimpse at his schedule makes us think this might be a legit excuse. Before the Billboard Awards, Ray had reportedly been on a 32-hour round trip to China, where he performed in a concert and then had some meetings "regarding a new business," according to Radar Online. He drove four hours from L.A. to Vegas for the show, which included a very moving tribute to his ex, and then hosted an afterparty to launch Prince Reigns hair serum. Take a breather, Ray J. No hair product deal can be worth your health!
[Photo: Splash News Online]
Did We Narrowly Miss A Fight Between Ray J And Whitney Houston's Family Last Night?
As a former reality star and Whitney Houston's on-again, off-again boyfriend, rapper Ray J is undoubtedly used to his fair share of drama. That being say, we doubt he often finds himself dealing with drama this…unseemly. According to TMZ, Ray J and Houston's family allegedly almost got into a brawl at the Billboard Music Awards last night after Pat Houston demanded that security remove Whitney's ex from his seat. Brandy's brother refused to move, and it wasn't until security pointed out that any kind of physical fight would end up on TV that Pat Houston reluctantly retracted her demand. Jeez. Makes Ray J's DIY porn stardom with Kim Kardashian look downright dignified, doesn't it?
So why was Whitney's sister-in-law/manager so determined to get Ray J kicked out of the event, which included a tribute to the late, great singer by Jordin Sparks? Allegedly Pat and the family hold Ray J somewhat responsible for Whitney's drug abuse. Earlier this spring, Ray J found himself dodging accusations from Bobby Brown's sister Leorah Brown, who claimed that he was Houston's "runner boy" and provided singer with cocaine, a drug that played a significant role in her drowning death. "Pat ruined what was a great opportunity to honor the woman who I loved," Ray J allegedly complained to friends after the awards show was over. No, no, no, an insane televised fistfight would have ruined the opportunity. This just makes everyone feel like they need to take a shower…
[Photo: Getty Images]
Whitney Houston's Family Signs A Reality Show Contract For Lifetime Television
Errr, can we get a "too soon?" Just a few short months after Whitney Houston's untimely death, the diva's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown has just inked a deal with Lifetime television to star in a new reality series, The Houston Family Chronicles. According to TMZ, the show will also feature Whitney's sister-in-law/manager Pat Houston, Pat's daughter Rayah, Whitney's brother Gary, and their mother Cissy. It's rumored that Whitney's famous cousin Dionne Warwick will also be making an appearance.
"In this series, the multi-generations of the Houston family will bravely reveal their lives as they bond together to heal, love, and grow," said Lifetime EVP Rob Sharenow in a statement. The ten hour-long episodes will follow Pat and Gary "as they take on their greatest challenge, supporting and guiding Bobbi Kristina as she faces the world alone, without the one person she relied on the most, her mother." We can't help but feel like it sounds like an exploitative cash-in to us. Or at least some long forgotten episode of Masterpiece Theater. No word on when The Houston Family Chronicles is set to premiere, but do you think you'll be tuning in? Let us know in the comments section!
[Photo: Getty Images]
Bobby Brown Says He's Still Loves Whitney Houston "To This Day"
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We already gave you a preview of Bobby Brown's interview with Today's Matt Lauer, in which the singer attempts to clear his name by dispelling the age-old rumors that he was the cause of Whitney Houston's addiction. Now we have video of the sitdown, and it's, of course, even more heartbreaking. In addition to recounting how well she looked the week prior to her death, he tells Lauer that he still asks himself if he could have helped her more.
"Maybe I could have done something different. You know?" he says. "To ensure she had a longer life. But you have to want it."
Although happily engaged, he had no qualms expressing the love he had for his ex-wife of 14 years. Brown's perception is that the couple had a great and "beautiful" relationship. "I can honestly say that I loved that woman with everything that I am," he admitted. "I truly and genuinely love that woman. And I still love her to this day." He said it's no secret (not even to his fiancee) how he felt about Whitney. "I was in love with her deeply," he says of his late ex.
It's commendable for Brown to take the high road by only having good things to say about Houston. From the outside looking in the couple may have appeared to be a little rough around the edges. But that's not to say the love they had for each other wasn't real. Take a look at the couple during the happier times of their marriage.


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... first at an observation area on The Historic Columbia River Highway. The Multamah Falls were beautiful and even better than I thought they would be. Up the road again we stopped at the Bonneville Dam to look at a fish hatchery for Salmon. We stay there for a lot longer than anticipated because we all found it so fascinating and such a lovely setting. A bit further along the I84 we took a short detour over the Bridge of the Gods so we could say we had been to the state of Washington. By ...
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We got gas at Costco and decided to swing back to Canyon Road since it was a short run before hitting Route 82 southeast. Ahhaaah, there it was in the medium strip. Picked it up.
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