Entertainment – Yoojin Cho

Unique Pets – How About a Bear?

Among my friends, I may be notorious for constantly browsing the web for cute puppy photos, but when you find videos like this, how can you possibly stay way?

This week, I found these gems on the web and realized, why can’t I have a baby panda bear as a pet? Well, I suppose grown bears can pose danger on human beings, but when they are this cute and cuddly, I can’t help but think bears are just too darn adorable. Take a look.

1. Baby Panda Bear Faceplants: at approximately :32, this baby panda takes a nosedive, but in a really cute way.

2. Polite Bear Waves! Seriously, how can you not love this?

3. Probably my favorite… Shaq with a Panda. No words necessary, y’all.

Bonus: Shaq’s picture came from this Buzzfeed post, 32 Pictures You Need to See Before the World Ends, and yes, they are a must-see. You won’t regret it, I promise.

Deathly Hallows pt.1 – Why I Love Harry Potter, Even the Movies

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I certainly created much excitement Thursday night, and needless to say, I printed out my tickets that I bought months ago and headed to Regal Fenway at 11:30 p.m.

Midnight approached… 12:01… 12:02… 12:03… 12:04… and finally, 12:05! Harrrryyyyyy Pottteeeerrrrrrr began.

Let me jump ahead and say, I absolutely LOVED the 7th movie. No matter what the anti-HP-movie crowd believes, HP movies are just as great as the books.

Honestly, it’s impossible to compare the books to the movies. If David Yates (HP7 Director) included every single detail in the book, we would have to watch a 10-hour movie, or a 5-part series. The way movies cut out certain plot lines and emphasize important ones that keep the story flowing smoothly both visually and artistically tells the journey of Harry Potter perfectly. Sure, I want to see Harry struggling to choose between the Horcruxes and Deathly Hallows, but I also want the movie to keep moving.

*Disclaimer: I do agree, however, with those who say the first two movies are not up to par. Sorry, Christopher Columbus, but Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets just do not compare to the greatness of Prisoners of Azkaban and on.

The illustration of the Deathly Hallows tale told by Xenophilius Lovegood takes the crown of my favorite part of the movie. The wand, the invisibility cloak and the resurrection stone. You cannot take your eyes off the cartoon images – but not quite, because they are skeletons – and their movements up and down the screen.

Another factor that makes this movie amazing? The casting. We all know already Helena Bonham Carter plays the part of Bellatrix Lestrange almost too well. She is deliciously evil and vicious. She makes you cringe. She is the perfect Bellatrix.

Ralph Fiennes, Lord Voldemort, is also perfect for his role. Especially when he says “Nagini, dinner,” he is Voldemort at his finest. His tone, facial expression and gesture portray everything evil.

The ending point of Part 1 is also well-chosen. Clearly the crew thought this out very carefully. It is a turning point in the story, and it makes you want to watch the Part 2 ASAP.

For the next movie, I am hearing it may come out in 3-D. Hmm… Not sure if I am a fan of the idea to be honest. The last half (or rather, 2/5) of the Deathly Hallows will be action-packed. There will be fights, spells and deaths. But 3-D, really? Selfish part of me also doesn’t want to pay the extra $5 to see the supposed “popping out action.” We get plenty of movements in the movie itself, so why is it necessary for us to watch it in 3-D? I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

If you haven’t seen the Deathly Hallows Part 1 yet, what are you doing? Go watch!

Do You Remember Playing with LEGOS?

Well I do!

Bionicles… Star Wars Death Star… Barbie’s castles… I may not be the world’s most talented architect, but I can assure you, I can spend an endless number of hours creating cars, houses, robots and more from those LEGO blocks.

And lucky me!

Two Saturdays ago, I had a chance to go to the LEGO KidsFest in Boston. To my surprise (and everyone else’s), movie characters, children’s book characters and scenes from popular TV shows – all made out of LEGOs – greeted children and parents at the door.

Incredible.

There were competition for the best original LEGO creation, display cases full of professional LEGO work and LEGO boxes… They don’t joke around. It was all about LEGO for all LEGO enthusiasts, no matter the age and gender.

Fireworks Near You! (via WBZ)

I made at least 170 calls to complete this. Of course, did some major web stalking, too. Oh, and totally felt like Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness. I present you the complete list of Fourth of July Fireworks near Boston!!!

“Fourth Of July Fireworks Near You” June 15, 2010

Many local cities and towns will be putting on firework displays around the Fourth of July. Find the festivities near you.

Massachusetts:
ACTON: July 4, 2010, Dusk, NARA Park off Ledge Rock Way

AMESBURY: July 3, 2010, 9:15 p.m. Woodsom Farm on Lions Mouth Road

ANDOVER: July 3, 2010, Dusk, Andover High School on Shawsheen Road

ATTLEBORO: July 4, 2010, Dusk, Hayward Field on North Avenue, Rain Date July 5

AYER: July 3, 2010, Dusk, Pirone Park

BARNSTABLE: July 4, 2010, 9 p.m. View from Aselton Park, Bismore Park, Veteran’s
Park Beach

BEDFORD: July 2, 2010, Dusk, VA Hospital on Springs Road, Rain Date July 3

BELLINGHAM: July 4, 2010, 9:30 p.m. High School Football Field on Blackstone St. Rain Date July 5

BOSTON: July 4, 2010, 10:30 p.m. Charles River – Esplanade

BRAINTREE: June 26, 2010, 10 p.m. Braintree High School

BROCKTON: July 2, 3, 4, 9 & 10, 2010, 10:30 p.m. Brockton Fairgrounds

CAMBRIDGE: July 4, 2010, 10:30 p.m. Charles River – Esplanade

CLINTON: July 10, 2010, 9 p.m. High School, Rain Date July 11

DANVERS: July 3, 2010, Dusk, Plains Park, Rain Date July 5

DARTMOUTH: July 2, 2010, 6:15 p.m. UMass Dartmouth, Rain Date July 7

DRACUT: July 2, 2010, 9 p.m. Gazebo in front of the Englesby Intermediate School on Lakeview Ave. Rain Date July 5

FALL RIVER: July 4, 2010, 9:30 p.m. Waterfront Barge near Battleship Cove, Rain Date July 5

FALMOUTH: July 4, 2010, Dusk, Falmouth Heights Beach, Rain Date July 5

FITCHBURG: July 3, 2010, Dusk, Rollstone Boulder

FRANKLIN: July 2, 2010, 10 p.m. Franklin High School

FREETOWN: Postponed until September 5, 2010, 10 p.m. Hathaway Park, Assonet

GLOUCESTER: July 3, 2010, 10 p.m. Gloucester Harbor

GROTON: July 7, 2010, 7 p.m. Town Field, Rain Date July 8

HALIFAX: July 4, 2010, 9:15 p.m. Behind Elementary School, Rain Date July 10

HARVARD: July 2, 2010, 9 p.m. Fruitlands Museum

HAVERHILL: July 3, 2010, 9 p.m. Haverhill Stadium, Rain Date July 5.

HINGHAM: July 2, 2010, Dusk, Harbor, Rain Date July 4

LINCOLN: July 4, 2010, 9 p.m. Lincoln School Campus

LOWELL: July 5, 2010, Dusk, Vandenburg Esplanade

LYNN: July 3, 2010, 9 p.m. Red Rock Park near Lynn Beach, Rain Date July 5

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA: July 3, 2010, 9:30 p.m. Singing Beach, Rain Date July 5

MARBLEHEAD: July 4, 2010, Dusk, Mouth of the Harbor, Rain Date July 5

MASHPEE: July 1, 2010, Dusk, Mashpee High School, Rain Date July 2

MIDDLEBOROUGH: July 1 & 3, 2010, Dusk, Pierce Playground, Rain Date July 4

MILFORD: July 3, 2010, 10 p.m. Plains Park near Cedar Street, Rain Date July 5

MILLBURY: July 3 & 4, 2010, 9:30 p.m. Windle Field, Rain Date July 5

NANTUCKET: July 4, 2010, 9 p.m. Jetties Beach, Rain Date July 5

NEEDHAM: July 4, 2010, Dusk, Memorial Park

NEW BEDFORD: July 5, 2010, Dusk, Whaling National Historic Park

NEWTON: July 4, 2010, 9 p.m. Russell J. Halloran Field off Rt. 6

NORTH ANDOVER: July 3, 2010, 9 p.m. Middle School

NORTHBRIDGE: July 2, 2010, 9 p.m. LaSalle Field

OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE: July 4, 2010, Dusk, Center Village

ORLEANS: July 4, 2010, Dusk, Rock Harbor, Skaket Beach and the Eastham Beaches, Rain Date July 5

PROVINCETOWN: July 4, 2010, Dusk, Commercial Street

RUTLAND: July 3, 2010, 9:20 p.m. Memorial Field

SALEM: July 4, 2010, 9:15 p.m. Derby Wharf, Rain Date July 5

SALISBURY: July 3 & 4, 2010, 10 p.m. Beach Center

SEEKONK: July 4, 2010, Dusk, Seekonk Speedway

SHARON: July 3, 2010, 9:30 p.m. Memorial Park Beach

SOMERVILLE: July 1, 2010, 6 p.m. Trum Field

SPENCER: July 3, 2010, 9:45 p.m. Spencer Fair Ground

STOUGHTON: July 3, 2010, 9:30 p.m. Stoughton High Football Field

TAUNTON: July 2, 2010, Dusk, Silver City Galleria

UPTON: June 26, 2010, 9 p.m. Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational
Technical High School

WAKEFIELD: July 4, 2010, Dusk, Lake Quannapowitt

WALPOLE: July 3, 2010, 9 p.m. Stone Field

WALTHAM: July 4, 2010, 9:30 p.m. Leary Field

WEBSTER: July 3, 2010, 9:30 p.m. Webster Lake

WEYMOUTH: July 3, 2010, 9:30 p.m. George Lane Beach

WILMINGTON: July 2, 2010 9 p.m. High School Field
July 3, 2010, 9:30 p.m. High School Field, Rain Date July 5

WINTHROP: July 4, 2010, 9:15 p.m. Winthrop Harbor

Original Link: http://wbztv.com/local/Massachusetts.fireworks.displays.2.1753159.html