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1 VOLUMEN MONOGRÁFICO (2007), STT: STUDENT TALKING TIME. HOW CAN TEACHERS DEVELOP LEARNERS COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN A SECONDARY SCHOOL CLIL PROGRAMME? KAY BENTLEY Norwich Institute of Language Education (NILE) ABSTRACT. CLIL has two general aims: firstly, to ensure that pupils acquire knowledge of curricular subject matter and secondly, to develop their competence in a language other than the normal language of instruction. However, there is also an important secondary aim, a linguistic aim which states that pupils should be enabled to develop language skills which emphasise effective communication. It is this aim which may be ignored by busy subject teachers. In this paper ideas will be presented to maximise student talking time (STT) within subject lessons. In addition, consideration of the effect of first language interference in spoken English will be discussed using examples from Spanish teachers and learners. Finally, a model for raising learners awareness of language transfer, or L1 interference will be suggested. KEY WORDS: Student Talking Time (STT), Communication Skills, Visual Tools, Interference, Learner Awareness. 1. THE IMPORTANCE OF TALK A recent survey by the European Commission for Education and Culture includes the statement that content and language integrated learning (CLIL) should enable pupils to develop language skills which emphasise effective communication [ ] for real purposes (Eurydice Survey 2006). Combined with theoretical support: Interaction in the learning process is fundamental to learning (Coyle 1999) and Vygotsky s findings that social interaction is the key to success in learning (see Casal this volume), it is clear that teachers working in CLIL programmes need to address the development of student talk in the target language. The aim of this paper is therefore twofold: to raise teachers awareness of the importance of talking to learn, and to suggest practical, task based ideas and practical visual ideas as a stimulus for using language to talk about content. In addition to 129
2 KAY BENTLEY knowledge of how to develop talk, and knowledge of the pedagogy for managing student talking time (STT) in CLIL, how to evaluate talk and how to alert learners to the effect of first language interference will be discussed. In research on pupils learning languages, it was noted that children s early language development takes place very largely through talk. Very often by the time they leave primary school, however, much of pupils learning depends on their ability to cope with written language. This finding is echoed by Bruton in his research conducted in Seville language classrooms (2004). He noted that typical state secondary instruction revolves around written grammar and vocabulary exercises, along with communal reading tasks completed individually and with the class as a whole. In first language talk, most children establish the major linguistic systems before the age of five and from this point forward what is learned and the order in which it is learned becomes progressively more dependent on experience on having opportunities to hear the relevant functions, meanings and structures used appropriately and to use them oneself (Wells 1986). CLIL can present this opportunity for learners to use language in contexts which are both appropriate and communicative. In order to find out how teacher talking time and student talking time in CLIL Secondary school classrooms are used, I observed many subject teachers over a one year period in The Netherlands. The subjects included Science, Mathematics, History, Economics and Physical Education. Teachers tended to speak in the target language most of the time. Exceptions were when a pupil had a problem which was unconnected with the content of the lesson. Students, however, used L1 and L2 interchangeably, sometimes on task and sometimes off task. The general pattern of classroom talk was as follows: Teacher Talk Student Talk Instructing Responding ( L2) Questioning Questioning (L2 + L1) Giving opinions Giving opinions (L2 + L1) Explaining Reporting Back (L2) Eliciting Asking for clarification (L1 + L2) Checking Collaborative talk (L1 + L2) Correcting Repeating Language (L2) Prompting Reading aloud (L2) Scaffolding Socialising (L1 + L2) Reading aloud Comments to peers (L1 + L2) Summarising Giving feedback - praising/reprimanding Telling anecdotes 130
3 STT: STUDENT TALKING TIME. HOW CAN TEACHERS DEVELOP LEARNERS COMMUNICATION... Two issues appeared to need addressing if one of the aims of CLIL is to be met i.e. developing language skills for communication. The questions were: How can teachers enable students to develop talk without impinging on the delivery of the curriculum, and how can teachers use content materials so that students experience a language rich environment while collaborating with peers? 1.1. HOW CAN LEARNERS DEVELOP TALK? In order to move learners forward linguistically, from everyday conversational talk towards academic talk, they need opportunities in school not only to be exposed to specialised content vocabulary and structures, but also to practise them. Fisher (2005) described classroom talk as either lower order or higher order and identified features of the two types: lower order talk was used for recall, for checking understanding and for revising learning while higher order talk was used to develop cognitive skills, to express opinions and to stimulate discussion. Both levels of talk need to be heard and practised but his research led to the conclusion that many teachers tend to use lower order talk more frequently, especially when students are questioned on knowledge and comprehension. To develop students cognitive skills, they need to hear language which challenges them to analyse and evaluate content too. To enable students to develop lower and higher order talk for CLIL contexts, teachers need to consider adopting a task based learning (TBL) approach. Tasks, in a language teaching context, are both language and skill-focused because they enable students to revisit content and practise talking. Willis (2005) defines the characteristics of tasks as: A principal focus on exchanging and understanding meanings Some kind of goal set for the task so learners know what they are expected to achieve Some language focused study In a CLIL context, however, a third characteristic of tasks needs to be considered: the use of content language. For lower order talk, which uses concrete, information processing skills, a grid containing key subject vocabulary and some questions can be adapted for any curricular subject. Vocabulary must have been previously taught. The following is an example from a 4 by 6 grid for Mathematics: FIGURE 1. A 4 by 6 grid for Mathematics What is an What is it? Name 3 A hexagon equilateral triangle? quadrilaterals. 131
4 KAY BENTLEY Students work in small groups of three or four. They throw two dice, decide whether to add, subtract or multiply the two numbers shown. They then respond to the question / command in the appropriate box or they ask a question which has the content word as the answer e.g. for number 4 above: What 2-D shape has 6 sides? An example of a task which develops creative thinking across the curriculum while also revisiting content language and concepts, involves the use of two dice and a worksheet with statements from 2-12 such as: I d rather be because 2. A heart or a brain (Science) 3. A pound or a euro (Economics) 4. A river or a sea (Geography) 5. An ancient Egyptian or an ancient Roman (History) Students throw the two dice, add them then respond to that number. This type of task gives students the opportunity to be imaginative and to scaffold one another s talk during their responses, should they need help to explain why they would like to be the object or person. For developing higher order, hypothetical and analytical talk, tasks can be created from a grid similar to the one explained above: FIGURE 2. A 4 by 6 grid for Science Why is the spine Why are birds eggs A spider isn t an Where can you see made up of small speckled? insect. Why? water evaporate? bones? Tasks such as these help learners develop the ability to make complex meanings explicit by using content language orally in a collaborative context. Groups of learners work together to define and explain both language and content. This in turn, helps them acquire new content vocabulary and concepts in a learner friendly context where there is group support and accountability. After having completed the tasks, learners appreciate feedback so teachers should respond to any language difficulties encountered or to any breakdown in understanding. Tasks therefore provide an ideal opportunity for consolidation of learning MANAGING AND EVALUATING TALKING TIME IN CLIL CONTEXTS A Task-Based Learning (TBL) approach requires consideration of several aspects, both procedural and linguistic. For successful collaboration in TBL, teachers need to make 132
5 STT: STUDENT TALKING TIME. HOW CAN TEACHERS DEVELOP LEARNERS COMMUNICATION... the learners aware of the purpose and outcome of the tasks. When learners understand why they are participating in talk and what they have to achieve, they are more likely to remain focused. Teachers should also establish rules and timing for tasks. Clear guidelines such as, one person speaks at a time, encourage learners to listen as well as to talk. A time limit is necessary because it is preferable to allow short 7-10 minute periods for collaborative talk, rather than a longer period which may result in more use of first language. In addition to these considerations, assigning roles to group members can help students learn to take responsibility for managing and evaluating what happens during the task and can also promote positive group dynamics. Roles might include student A taking responsibility for resources, B noting any difficulties, C ensuring the group speaks in the target language and D reporting back to the teacher once the task has been completed. Building in time for feedback in a plenary at the end of TBL is important too. Questions to be addressed include: how did we do and how can we improve? Finally, teachers need to be aware of cognitive as well as linguistic progression in the tasks they use: from closed talk to exploratory, extended discussion. As a result of the need for assessment in most areas of a European curriculum, teachers should reflect on how they can evaluate talking time. In recognition of the CEF (Common European Framework) of can do statements, TBL might include the following: Can: Date Date Date Date Respond to questions Ask questions Introduce new ideas Clarify own points Express support for others Build on another student s ideas Respond to peers by challenging ideas Respond to peer talk by offering opposing ideas Use evidence to support ideas Identify points of similarity and difference Identify and report back main ideas of discussion Personalise the issue through relevant information Teachers need only record the data three or four times over an academic year but they should ensure all pupils are working towards extended talk. By using statements such as these, talk has a value, and teachers and learners have evidence of progress made over a term or a year. Without can do statements, very often talk in a CLIL context can become the skill which is forgotten or ignored. Effective teaching in bilingual contexts has in fact, been defined as 133
6 KAY BENTLEY the degree to which a teacher is able to successfully communicate his or her intentions, maintain students engagement in instructional tasks, and monitor students performance in completing assigned tasks (Tikunoff in Richards 2001). 2. MATERIALS FOR DEVELOPING A LANGUAGE RICH CLIL ENVIRONMENT In the European CLIL contexts I have been involved in, the reality of a school day is that learners use first language in the playground, in the lunch queue, in the corridor and as they enter the classroom. What is noticeable is that it is unusual for learners to encounter the second or target language until the teacher starts to speak in the classroom. One way of helping learners to think in English before the lesson starts, is to have the target language obviously on display at pupil eye level. For example, teachers can write a word for the day or question for the day on the board. If there are posters or pupils work on display, teachers can pin up questions or statements for learners to read, think about and perhaps respond to at a later stage. Poster questions can be graded from lower order, concrete language, to higher order, creative and analytical language too. A poster of a volcano might have the following: What features of a volcano can you see? What is inside the volcano? Is there a volcano near Seville? Why? Why not? Where are there volcanoes? How does the picture make you feel? With appropriate questions on display, learners are more likely to think and talk in the target language. In some CLIL contexts, background music with target language lyrics can also be used to stimulate talk. The need for a language rich, yet also cognitive challenging environment was recognised by Cummins. He described the progression of learners development from BICS (basic interpersonal and communication skills), which have low cognitive demand and are context embedded, to CALP (cognitive academic language proficiency), which has high cognitive demand and is context reduced (2001). If the learners have the opportunity to use the target language outside the classroom, such as is the case with immigrant children or those in bilingual communities, BICS can be achieved in the first two years of language learning. If the language being learnt is a foreign language, the process will take longer. CALP, however, takes considerably longer: from five to seven or eight years. Teachers therefore need to support learners in activities and tasks which bring them towards CALP. The further away from a concrete i.e. embedded context a speaker is, the greater the demands on their linguistic resources. It is important that learners move beyond everyday conversational skills towards mastery of language that is more complex and coherent for educational purposes. Support for language and academic development is needed to enable learners to express ideas in a CLIL 134
7 STT: STUDENT TALKING TIME. HOW CAN TEACHERS DEVELOP LEARNERS COMMUNICATION... environment. It can be argued that the Cummins model therefore supports the use of tasks which help learners talk about cognitively challenging content material. Academic talk, is likely to require at least as much cognitive processing as writing an essay on the same topic (Cummins 2001: 68). In addition to the use of posters to encourage learners to talk about content material, the use of other visuals such as diagrams, graphs and charts from school subject course books can help develop academic discourse. The advantage is that the materials are familiar to the learners as they have seen them in their course books. An example is taken from a biology text: a diagram of the human body with labelled parts of the digestive system provides an opportunity for learners to use the passive voice to explain the process shown in the diagram from start to finish. Learners have the key content vocabulary on the book page so they can then put into practise appropriate academic language, which is virtually never used in casual conversational interactions (Cummins 2001: 68). Using course book diagrams is a practical and time-saving way of extending material so that learners can revisit the content language orally and in a supportive context HOW CAN VISUAL TOOLS BE ADAPTED FOR STUDENT TALKING TIME? Visual tools have a variety of names: concept maps, cognitive maps, spidergrams, word webs and graphic organisers. Their main aim is to make learning more effective by instructing students in how to use graphic organisers to understand content. They are frequently used for note-taking, for studying or revising content and language. They provide a clear method for representing relationships and linking thoughts, then later remembering key words and concepts. However, visual graphic organisers can also help learners to develop speaking skills because they provide a frame or an aide memoir to help structure and scaffold thinking and talking. At the simplest level, a mind map can act as an activator of prior knowledge at the start of a lesson or as a summary of content information to be explained to the class, group or to a peer. The visuals act as frames for learners to think, to add and to build on their knowledge collaboratively. Five examples (adapted from Marzano, Pickering and Pollock 2001) of graphic organisers and their use in different subjects are: 1. Description Pattern Useful language: and / also / as well as / in addition Geography: used in small groups. Learners are allocated different capital cities and brainstorm their knowledge about them. The group makes decisions, selects and rejects 135
8 KAY BENTLEY information then organises and plots five facts about the capital city. The graphic and the connectives associated with it are then used as a frame to report back the information orally to the rest of the class. 2. Time Sequence Pattern Useful language: first / then / next / after that / finally History: used for recording facts that led up to an historical event. Learners then talk about them using time connectives. It encourages learners to see time in a horizontal plane rather than as a list of events written vertically. It can be just as effectively used to describe the stages in the setting up of a scientific experiment. 3. Cause / Effect Pattern Useful language: because, as a result, because of This organiser helps learners explain an outcome or effect by using a pattern of circles that relates cause and effect. Learners can use the information recorded in it by linking the content with the language of cause and effect. Science and Economics: learners record the causes which lead to climate change or record the causes that lead to inflation. 4. Definition Pattern: Generalisation/Definition RESULT PRODUCT Useful language: to illustrate, in addition, furthermore 136
9 STT: STUDENT TALKING TIME. HOW CAN TEACHERS DEVELOP LEARNERS COMMUNICATION... Mathematics: An example is: A prime number is only divisible by one and itself. Learners, in groups or pairs, decide which definitions they can map onto the visual, then using connectives of addition, share their information with other groups. 5. Concept Pattern Characteristic Concept Characteristic Characteristic Useful language: for example / for instance / to illustrate the point Language: the concept of a fable. Three characteristics include an indefinite time in the past, the use of animals as protagonists and the incorporation of a moral. Learners find their own examples to record, then using the language of exemplification, share their ideas with the class. All the graphic organisers provide clear frames for collaborative talk among learners. They help focus the talk on content with specific language support required to discuss the content. They are flexible; develop creative thinking and enable learners to feel confident when presenting information to their peers. 3. HOW CAN KNOWLEDGE OF L1 FEATURES HELP IMPROVE TALK? As a result of work done with Chinese pupils who were having difficulty talking about content and language, I discovered that learners over the age of ten, and who have had two years of English language teaching, are able to understand and, more importantly, want to understand why some of their mistakes are related to features of their first language. By showing and displaying on the wall common mistakes (L1 interference) made by many Spanish speaking learners of English, learners feel reassured that these are not individual difficulties, but are quite universal. For Spanish learners, therefore, I display the following charts on the wall or put copies of them in learners books as a reference guide. The mistakes highlighted in the table below were all made by Spanish teachers while on CLIL training courses in Norwich. 137
10 KAY BENTLEY TABLE 1. Spanish L1 Typical Mistakes (adapted from Swan and Smith 1991) Spanish English Verb forms: How long are you working? How long have you been working? (perfect tenses) It s a long time that I do this I ve been doing this for a long time (future) Do I write this tomorrow? Will I write this tomorrow? (be + adj) I have interesting to know I am interested to know (infinitives / gerunds) To text is good Texting is good Conditionals: If I will finish, I will log off If I finish, I ll log off Adjectives (concord) Teacher resources books Teachers resource books Adverbs: (position) Often she asked us She has often asked us Pronouns: It isn t mine. Is hers It isn t mine. It s hers... (3rd person omitted) Was raining. It was raining. (relative) My friend which left My friend who left Prepositions: When we arrive to school When we arrive at school... It consists on a projector It consists of a projector We copy them on our notebooks We copy them in our notebooks I m interested on the project I m interested in the project Vocabulary: In our lesson plannings In our lesson plans We did some writing works We did some writing exercises Have you any informations? Have you any information? Word order: I only can make a suggestion I can only make a suggestion We ve got also many questions We ve also got many questions It makes easier the work It makes the work easier I like very much Science I like Science very much Others: Can you explain us? Can you explain it to us? 4. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION To summarise, learners in CLIL programmes should be empowered to talk in the target language beyond the conversational level of basic daily transactions. They need teacher support to collaborate with peers in order to explain course book diagrams and graphs, to participate in task based learning, and to use graphic organisers for developing cognitive, academic language. With knowledge of why some of their language mistakes are the result of L1 transfer, learners will be able to interact in the learning process and move forward using academic, communication skills with confidence. 138
11 STT: STUDENT TALKING TIME. HOW CAN TEACHERS DEVELOP LEARNERS COMMUNICATION... REFERENCES Bruton, A Tasks and exercises in the secondary EFL classroom: uses and views. IATEFL 2004 Liverpool Conference Selections Ed. Alan Pulverness. Kent: IATEFL Coyle, D Developing CLIL: towards a theory of practice. Barcelona: APAC Cummins, J Negotiating Identities. Education for Empowerment in a Diverse Society. Los Angeles: Californian Association for Bilingual Education. Fisher, R Teaching Children to Learn. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes. Marzano, R., D. Pickering, and J. Pollock, Classroom Instruction that Works. Alexandria VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Richards, J Beyond Methods. English Language Teaching in its Social Context Eds. C. Candlin and N. Mercer. London: Routledge Swan, M. and B. Smith, Learner English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Wells, G The Meaning Makers. Kent: Hodder and Stoughton. 139
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Jonas Kaufmann is the greatest tenor of our time, and he returns to the Sydney Opera House for a rare concert performance of Wagner's final opera.
In the Concert Hall, our largest venue. | View Seat Map
Season runs from Wednesday, 9 August to Monday, 14 August 2017
Wednesday 9 August, 2017 at 6pm
Saturday 12 August, 2017 at 2pm
Monday 14 August, 2017 at 6pm
Tickets from $145 + $8.50 Booking Fee
|A Reserve
|B Reserve
|C Reserve
|D Reserve
|Adults aged 17+
|FT Student/Pensioner card holders (Aust. only)
|Under the age of 17
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The authorised ticket agencies for this event are the Sydney Opera House and Opera Australia. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the FAQ below.
This show runs for 5 hours, 30 mins with 2 intervals
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
"If there is one voice that turns connoisseurs into starstruck fans, it is Jonas Kaufmann's tenor."The Guardian (UK)
Power and majesty
In a story drawn from the Arthurian legends of holy relics, enchanted maidens and faithful knights, the fate of the knights rest on the shoulders of a pure fool, Parsifal. Kaufmann describes the opera as a "transcendent journey led by the music".
"Lean back, give in to the music, and something extraordinary can happen," Kaufmann says.
The power and majesty of Wagner's music needs massive orchestral forces. Released from the orchestra pit to fill the stage, the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, under the baton of Pinchas Steinberg and joined by a cast of international and Australian stars, will be something to behold.
The superstar tenor, Jonas Kaufmann performs alongside a cast of acclaimed Wagner interpreters, conducted by Pinchas Steinberg.
CONDUCTOR Pinchas Steinberg
PARSIFAL Jonas Kaufmann
KUNDRY Michelle DeYoung
AMFORTAS Michael Honeyman
KLINGSOR Warwick Fyfe
GURNEMANZ Kwangchul Youn
TITUREL David Parkin
Stacey Alleaume
Jane Ede
Anna Dowsley
Eva Kong
Julie Lea Goodwin
Dominica Matthews
ALTO SOLO Anna Yun
Eva Kong
Anna Dowsley
Graeme Macfarlane
Simon Kim
Dean Bassett
Alexander Hargreaves
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Presented by Opera Australia
Make the most of your experience...
Add a drinks voucher or drinks with a cheese platter to your purchase and redeem it at any of the foyer bars inside the Opera House – perfect for a pre-show or interval refreshment.
Before the show, allow our guides to share the story and inner workings of the Opera House, and then indulge in a three-tiered tasting plate at for two at Opera Kitchen before heading into the theatre.
Book yourself in for an intimate early morning behind-the-scenes experience. See the rehearsal and performances spaces that are usually the exclusive domain of our artists and performers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the authorised ticket sellers for this event?
The authorised agencies for this event are Sydney Opera House and Opera Australia.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable.
The Sydney Opera House is the only authorised ticket seller for Events at the Sydney Opera House, unless we specify on our website that there are other authorised ticket sellers for a specific event.
Tickets purchased from Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised re-seller may be cancelled without notice and/or the holder may be refused admission to the event.
What time do I need to arrive before the event?
It's a great idea to arrive early, grab a drink and soak up the view.
If you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 30 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to give you time to find your seats.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as possible, but please be aware that some events have lock out periods where late comers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. Occasionally this is not until the interval, or if there is no interval, late comers won't be admitted at all. Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
What are the transport options to the Opera House?
You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a 6 min walk to the Opera House. If you're getting dropped off in a car head to the roundabout at the bottom Macquarie Street where staff will direct you to a safe place to pull over.
Driving? Park in Wilson's Car Park, you're just minutes to your seat. Need a bit more info? Click here
What should I wear?
It's a lot of fun to put on your glamorous best for a night at the opera, but casual dress is perfectly acceptable.
Where can I eat nearby?
Satisfy your hunger at one of the many restaurants and bars here at the Opera House. Our restaurants offer everything from casual snacks to award-winning fine dining. Find what you're after, see our Restaurants
Can I take food & drink inside the venue?
No food or drink is allowed in this event, but don't worry – there'll be sights and sounds to drink in.
How will I know what's going on?
Reading the synopsis before you settle in for the night makes it easier to follow the action, but don't fear – the surtitles above the stage let you know what everyone is singing about.
When do I clap?
All applause will be gratefully received, although it is polite to wait until the singing has stopped. Don't be alarmed if the people around you start stomping their feet at the end of the performance: this is an opera tradition to show your enjoyment and appreciation. Feel free to join in!


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Microchip Technology introduced their configurable MGC3130 electrical-field based 3D gesture controller. The device features patented GestIC technology. GestIC enables the next dimension in intuitive, gesture-based, non-contact user interfaces for a broad range of end products. The configurable MGC3130 E-field IC offers low-power, precise, fast and robust hand position tracking with free-space gesture recognition. Samples of the MGC3130 are available now in a 5×5 mm 28-pin QFN package. Volume production is expected in April 2013. Prices start at $2.26 each in high volumes.
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this morning, stuck at sea. >> a fire cripples a carnival cruise ship now floating in the gulf of mexico. a tug boat is hours away. toilets brought back online overnight. february fury, extreme storms on the move. tornadoes tear across the south overnight rkts while the northeast zone gets rain today. $1 million man. the new reward and the nonstop search to find christopher dorn person a possible sighting overnight. that manhunt meant extra security at the grammys.
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it didn't dampen the celebration. we have all the highlights from backstage and the red carpet. and a good monday morning to you. that cruise ship, the carnival triumph was supposed to return to galveston today. >> its thousands of strand passengers won't get home before wednesday. we have just learned finally the toilets are working. thank god for small favors. >> the ship is wait farg tug boat to arrive in the next few hours. here's matt gutman. >> reporter: there are over 4200 people aboard the carnival triumph, a drift off the yucatan peninsula. >> carnival called me to tell me that there was a problem. that there was a fire in the engine room. and that the fire was contained.
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everything was all okay. they have no running water. they have no way to use the bathrooms. >> reporter: emergency generators are providing some electricity. but the ship has no propulsion. carnival cruise lines has said no one is hurt, there's plenty of food. but has urged guests to congregate in common areas and on the decks. a tug boat has been dispatched to tow the 900-foot boat back to land in case engineers can't fix the problem. >> we'll have the latest on the fate of the triumph later on. we move to another story. wild weather ripping through six states from texas to alabama. >> adds many as 15 tornadoes were spawned. the ominous twister was captured
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on cell phone video as it descended on the university of southern mississippi. >> it damaged hundreds of homes and ripped the roof off a building on campus. many trees were snapped in half and scattered around the streets. more than a dozen people were injured. no reports of any fatalities. hundreds of miles to the north, drivers across the upper midwest are facing a treacherous morning commute after getting clobbered by a foot of freezing snow and rain. hundreds of cars crashed on slick highways yesterday. near whiteout conditions in duluth. also snowplows and shovels are still working nonstop this morning to clean up from the monster gliz thartd pummeled the northeast over the weekend. >> over 40 inches of snow in hampt hampton, connecticut. this is what one woman saw when
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she opened her front door in nearby trumbull. >> reporter: this morning, cleanup continues across the northeast. it will take days to recover from this massive blizzard. >> it's horrible. when you do shovel your driveway, the plows come and put the snow back on to your drive way. >> reporter: eutility drews are trying to restore power. clearing snow-filled roads has been a difficult task. an army of plows worked on the long island expressway. at the height of the storm, some drivers had to abandon their cars. others spent the night on the roadway. >> i got through the night starting the car every 40 minutes, getting some heat. >> reporter: driving bans have been lifted. for many, it doesn't matter. snow has buried cars. >> what i'm going through at this moment is like hell. i wok in a nursing home in br k
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brooklyn. i had to tell them i cannot come in to work. >> reporter: in boston, school is closed today. >> we opened several community centers for kids to go to and parent, if they want, free of dharnlg. >> reporter: over 5,000 flights were canceled at the height of the storm. this monster blizzard, that brought some of the highest accumulations ever is blamed for at least 15 deaths in the northeast and canada. the governor of massachusetts says it could have been so much worse. >> considering the severity, the amount of wind, is amount of know, we got through this well. >> reporter: some roofs, already filled with snow, may not be able to withstand the extra weight. tahman bradley, abc news. let's take a look another today's forecast. the rain that tahman mentioned stretches all the way to the carolinas. freezing rain in new england.
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blustery with leftover snow in new england. evening snow from the rockies to the texas panhandle. >> 40s in the northeast. 20s in the twin cities and salt lake city. an alarming story overnight. get ready for more hackers of u.s. computer systems. the intelligence community believes the united states is a target of massive cyber espionage campaign. alts overnight, we learned two top navy submarine officers have been relieved of duty a month after an accident in the persian gulf. the per scope of the sub collided with a vessel on january 10th. a spokeswoman said the navy lost confidence in the men's leadership abilities. a special honor today at the whois. the medal of honor to former
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army staff sergeant clinton romesha. he's being honored for a battle that killed eight americans. he served two nours iraq. coming up, a region still on alert. >> the man hunt heating up overnight. familiarity "the pulse",the college student who is snuck into the super bowl and filmed the whole thing.
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welcome back, everybody. gas prices, keep rising. the national average this
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morning is $3.58 a gallon, up seven cents in the past week and 27 cents in the past month. u.s. oil production is booming rite now. but oil futures are also rising. that's because of distribution problems in the u.s. l.a. is at the highest, $4.10 a gallon. a merge between american airlines and u.s. air ways is pekted this week. they would have 6500 flights day, and nine major hubs. it would be known as american airlines. but it would be run by the ceo of u.s. airways. the economy should shift into higher gear this year, but not right way. economists say consumer spending will be held back by government spending cuts and increased payroll tax. the fastest economic growth if three years, with unemployment falling and new jobs created.
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identity they have stole its way to the top of the box office. the comedy stars melissa mccarthy as a free-spending woman who destroys jason bateman's finances. warm bodies was second with $11.5 million. and side effects hat $10 million. major distillery is meeting demand by watering down its booze. it cannot produce mark's mark bourbon fast enough to meet demand. they'll lower it from 90 proof to 84. an official says it will taste the same and it's better than not being able to get the expensive bourbon at all. >> i'm a little disappointed in you, maker's mark. coming up next on this monday, revisiting the penn state scandal. the paterno family begins a campaign to restore the legacy
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another look now at the massive tornado, one of a reported 15 that have ripped through the south. cell phone cameras captured the powerful twister as it closed in on hattiesburg, mississippi. for the morning road conditions. slick roads from new england to the carolinas and along the gulf coast. a snowy ride around the dakotas. if you're flying today, airport delays are possible in new orleans, houston, atlanta, philly, new york, boston, and minneapolis. now to the search for former lapd officer and suspected
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killer christopher dorner. the lapd is spending special protection units to protect certain officers and their families. >> reporter: a tip on the possible sighting of former lapd officer christopher dorner led police to evacuate this lowe's on sunday. no sign of the suspected killer. now police are banding together to offer an incentive. >> collectively this group, led by my office, is posting a reward of $1 million for information that leads to mr. dorner's capture. >> reporter: the reward is high because the stakes are high. >> every dhat dorner is loose, the likelihood of an attack, on either a uniformed police officer, or family of a police officer, is likely. >> reporter: police suspect the 33-year-old fugitive in a week-long reign of terror that
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left three people dead. in an onlynn manifesto, he promised war against the police and their families. >> if there is anything to what he says or anything new in what he brings up in his manifesto, we'll deal with it. we'll deal with it in a public way. >> reporter: police say they found camping gear and weapons in his burned out pup truk in the ski town of big bear. the size of the search party was downsized because the trail went cold. he's former mill care, a marksman and familiar with law enforcement tactics and techniques. the 34-year-old police officer killed in thursday's shooting will be buried in river said on wednesday. the widow of former penn state football coach joe paterno is coming out in defense of her
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husband. she says she was physically ill after hearing the sexual abuse allegations against former assistant coach jerry sandusky. she deanies her husband helped cover up hsandusky's crimes to keep the football program going. american skier lindsey vonn's surgeon expecting her to make a full recovery after last week's wipeout in austria. she underwent surgery yesterday to repair torn knee ligaments. she also broke a bone in her leg. when the associated press men's basketball poll comes out today it's likely to have a new number one for the sixth straight week. i'm hakem dermish with your "sportscenter" update. the nuggets and celtics working triple overtime. denver's won nine straight,
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boston, six straight. 92-92. we're going overtime. under 30 seconds left in o.t., green knox down the three. tied at 99-99. under ten seconds left, pierce with the three, tied at 107-107. then, jason terry for three. the celtics win in triple overtime, 118-114. they've won seven in a row. a monster matchup in miami. lebron and the heat hosting kobe and the lakers. final seconds of the third quarter. lebron misses but gets it back and drains the three ball. heat up. fourth quarter, up to lebron. lebron james, 12 for 18 from the floor, finished with 32 points. he becomes the third flair nba history to score at least 30 points and shoot at least 60% from the field in five straight games. heat win it, 107-97.
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that's your "sportscenter" update. i'm hakem dermish. have great day. carnival season in new orleans is reaching the home stretch. plenty of parades. >> they were tossing the beads from elaborately designed floats yesterday. more today. two more parades, all ending on mardi gras. >> new orleans is a hard town to move away from, particularly this time of the year. it's hard not to be there. >> you visit often. >> i do. coming up next, "the pulse." we'll recap music's big night. plus, did any celebs ignore the warning to cover up. and a stunt to sneak into the super bowl. it seems to have worked. [ alarm clock ringing ] [ female announcer ] if you have rheumatoid arthritis,
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♪ tonight we are young well, how's that for a start to "the pulse" this morning. that is the song of the year, we are young, by the new york city-based group, fun. they were big winners at the grammys last night. >> they took home the best new artist grammy. some of the other winners last night, album of the year, mumford & sons for their album basketball. and gotye, somebody that i used to know won for best record. >> one of the most talked about performances this morning the justin timberlake himself. ♪ ♪ baby if we don't mind all the
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watching ♪ >> new track, suit, and tie, with jay-z and pusher love. in a performance broadcast in retro black and white. he sounds great as always. >> jennifer lopez chose to ignore the warning about not showing too much skin. she wore a shoulderer-bearing gown. i read the memo, she joked. >> i had no problem with that. no problem with it at all. some rules are meant to be broken. also, katy perry was taking a fashion risk in this seafoam green creation. it also showed off her svelte figure. it was inpyred by a 1970s era priscilla presley. >> that is a beautiful dress. >> yes, they are.
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>> it's a nice dress. everything was talking about what carrie underwood was wearing around her neck. $31 million worth of juls. she was practically dripping in dimsd. she was quick to share it was a necklace on loan. >> a lot of loot. not only justin bieber not nominated for a grammy. a youstream session he launched at the same time as the ceremonies crashed. >> things went better for the biebs on saturday night. he was the host and musical guest on "snl." he apologized for recently getting caught for smoking marijuana. and finally, two guys showing up the security operation at the super bowl. this one is no laughing matter. >> with video cameras strapped to their heads, we see the two students from savannah state university work their way into the super bowl. along the way, they tell guards
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and finally from us this monday morning, for the 137th time, the westminster kennel club dog show starts today. it's the super bowl and oscars for the dog love everies. >> we'll learn who is best in show tomorrow night. before then, plenty of pampering going on. as tanya rivera reports. >> reporter: get ready, everyone. new york is about to go to the dogs. 2700 tail-waggers will begin competing for best in show. >> welcome to the westminster dog show. >> it's like the oscars of dog shows. it's an honor to be here, whe whether you win or lose. >> reporter: the prep and pampering would make any girl jealous. >> my job is to greet the two-legged and four-legged guests for the show. and deal with the paparazzi. >> reporter: first the dogs work out. doing pilates.
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25th Annual Manassas African American Hertiage Festival
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Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PDT)
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The African American Foundation of Prince William County is proud to present a family friendly celebration of African American arts and culture at Metz Middle School.
For the past 24 years, the first Saturday in August has marked the African American Culture Arts Festival in Prince William County.
Over the years the festival has grown to include more than 125 exhibitors, including arts and crafts dealers, retailers of African Wares, youth groups, colleges and school exhibits, Health Fair, Business and Job Expos, Classic Car Show and great food vendors.
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