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New music games really know how to teach

In part three of this week's five-part series recapping some of the top titles from the E3 video game convention, Adam Balkin takes a look at how music games -- a genre which has recently fallen on hard times -- is trying to make a comeback through innovative new features.

Cold Carrot Ginger Soup with Yogurt, Toasted Almonds, Jalapeno Pepper and Cilantro

Refreshing summer soup with great texture and flavor!

Japanese maples and dieback

Japanese maples are a favorite in Upstate New York landscape. The problem is, there's usually dieback. Terry Ettinger explains.

Worldly apps help you translate signs and score goals

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment "App Wrap." YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Become a musician with these apps

For this edition of App Wrap, YNN’s Adam Balkin shows us some new apps for playing music on your mobile device. These apps can make anyone feel like they have musical talent.

"Qualcomm's Snapdragon Battery Guru" and added functionality for Google apps

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment "App Wrap." YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Students competing in national robotics competition

Students from New York and beyond met in St. Louis for a varsity sport of the mind. Our Shazia Khan has more from the FIRST Robotics Championship.

EW film critic: “This Is the End” is snort-out-loud funny

Owen Gleiberman, a film critic for Entertainment Weekly magazine said “This Is the End” is the wildest screen comedy in a long time, and also the smartest, the most fearlessly inspired, and the snort-out-loud funniest.

Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson reunite for "The Internship"

Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson re-team in "The Internship," a new comedy where they play 40-somethings vying for a job amongst a bunch of computer-savvy teens at Google. Neil Rosen filed the following review.

EW film critic: “Dirty Wars” is eye-opening

“Dirty Wars” looks at the secret outer reaches of the war on terror. Owen Gleiberman, film critic for Entertainment Weekly magazine, has more.

Blue false indigo is native to Northeastern United States

Baptisia austrailis is a great perennial native to the Northeast. For this edition of Garden Journeys, YNN’s Terry Ettinger introduces us to Baptisia austrailis, commonly known as blue false indigo.

How to pick out a true red maple leaf

In today's Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger shows you how to tell if a leaf is from a true red maple tree.

Invasive plant often confused with Phlox

Dame’s Rocket, also known as Hesperis, is an invasive, early-summer blooming purple flowering plant found all over Upstate New York. The plant is often confused with Phlox. Phlox though, has five petals, whereas Dame’s Rocket has only four. For this edition of Garden Journeys, YNN’s Terry Ettinger has more.

College libraries circulating bicycles like books

What if bicycles were as readily available as library books? Checking out a loaner bike on the ESF campus starts at the library circulation desk. YNN’s Terry Ettinger has more for this edition of Going Green.

Choosing the right tree for your yard

Nothing enhances an urban neighborhood like healthy trees. Trees not only help beautify communities, they’re also effective air filters and provide shade from the summer heat. Terry Ettinger has more for this edition of Going Green.

School district plans to incorporate green infrastructure in renovation

Plans are being finalized for $29 million in renovations and a 12,000 square foot school building addition that will incorporate the latest in green infrastructure, like water reclamation. For this edition of Going Green, YNN’s Terry Ettinger has more.

Teach your children how to manage money (Part 7)

Before young people charge straight into a lifetime of debt, parents have plenty of chances to talk to them about how to use credit wisely. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Online based banks can boost your savings

Banking online can have an effect on your wallet, especially when it comes to building up your savings. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following "Money Matters" report.

Shared work spaces can offer growing businesses many perks

Clean desks, coffee machines and the camaraderie of co-workers are just some of the amenities shared work spaces offer to freelancers and start-ups alike. YNN's Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

A dog's mouth is not cleaner than a human's mouth

A dog’s mouth has far more bacteria than our own.

Differences between llamas and alpacas

In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza is looking at the differences between llamas and alpacas.

Alligators should not be kept as pets

There are many animals that are easy to acquire but are difficult to manage and shouldn’t be kept as pets, including alligators. Today, we’ll talk about why an alligator makes a lousy house pet in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Education rally held in Albany

The Empire State Plaza in Albany had thousands of visitors this past week. Teachers, parents, and students came together. The main focus: student testing and the common core.

Cuomo taking Tax Free NY Plan to college campuses

Governor Cuomo is taking his Tax Free NY Plan to college campuses. YNN’s Vince Gallagher has more.

Catching up with NYS Education Commissioner John King

We had a chance to sit down with the New York State Education Commissioner John King to discuss a few topics, which from his recent leadership symposium to the national spelling bee. We'll now take a look at these and other subjects in today's State of Education.

Sports games big on keeping it real

In part two of this week's five-part series highlighting some of the top titles from the E3 video game convention, Adam Balkin highlights some games that draw so many in even if they don't consider themselves serious gamers.

Game developers flex superhero powers

In part one of this week's five-part series wrapping up some of the biggest news from the E3 video convention, Adam Balkin explains how at a time when Superman is cleaning up at the box office, software developers are hoping other superheroes will wield similar power over consumers' video game purchases.

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