where music, food and fun come together for local nonprofit. plus can you rock or drum like no one else can? the blue man group wants to see it. and grab your bear necessities as we go on a wild adventure with the star of "the jungle book." the blend starts right now. [ music ] taking a live look outside right now. there is the cosmopolitan. they're hosting the veterans career fair tomorrow from 10 until 1 for veterans. active and military spouses. great event. one day. the hireability of veterans, hear some of the hardest working people. some employers maybe don't find a way to put the veterans' skills and connect that with

this is a great place to get a job. >> you got to think there are just a lot of people who would be wonderful employees coming from the military. >> no question. >> absolutely. it's great they're doing that event. >> certainly keep a cleaner desk than i do. wow. thank you for joining us. i'm shawn tempesta. >> i'm j.j. snyder. his desk is dirty. >> a disaster. >> he's creative. i don't know that it's really dirty. it's just full. >> you should see my walk-in closet. it's an ironic name because you can't. [ laughter ] bad jokes in the morning. you're welcome. >> we'll be drumming all day. >> of course. first it's our topic of the day. the list is out. we know who will be on the new season of "dancing with the stars". vying fort trophy. swimmer and filthy liar, ryan lochte. olympic gymnast lohry hernandez. maureen mccormick from "the

former taxi star mary lou henner. former texas governor, rick perry. >> by the way, my mother called me this morning. she is extremely excited. derek huff is coming back with mary lou. my mother said i'm so glad rick perry is on. he's so hand s & p. >> he is. we'll radio he have it there. calvin johnson. sippinger baby face, ice. he has nothing to do. race car driver james hinchcliffe and jana kramer. it begins right here. we're asking for early favorites. >> it will start monday night. lochte being on there is really controversial. i know you and i talked about it. we have mixed feelings about it. >> i don't have mixed feelings. >> okay, let's hear it. >> not a fan. i'm not a fan.

i'm sorry. if there is is a family member or friend watching, he is a great swimmer. he's great. >> i tend to agree with you. i do not think this is really the time for him to be doing the show. but here we go. the only thing that is gonna get him out of this with a good reputation is he's such a dang good dancer that we just can't help but like him. so i hope you're practicing, ryan. are you listening to me? >> there is no way. he's not a synchronized swimmer. if he was, he'd be likek he knows like the a's and b's are like the steps and all that stuffment no. >> i don't know. he's still an athlete. so it will be really interesting. what about mary lou henner? >> being connected connected wik hough, that's almost a default win. >> i would say yeah. also returning are the pro dancers, max and cheryl burke. these are favorites. >> so who do you have for the season?

>> winning. >> i will give you my answer -- on tuesday, september 13. >> come on! no! i haven't seen them all dance yet. >> so what. i just gave mary lou henner. i pick one every year. >> okay. fine. i'll pick cheryl burke and ryan lochte to be the top three. i'm just gonna do it. >> they could very well be gone by second man. ryan lochte, handsome man. dumb as a box of roc. i don't know. >> i'm with you. >> we want to hear about this from you. early favorite for "dancing with the stars." >> watch it with us september 12. >> september 12. it will be big. early "dancing with the stars" favorite. you can let us know on our facebook and twitter pages. could read some your comments live on the air. >> right now losing hair? it can be devastating, whether you're a man or woman. the folks at doctors of hair specialize in medical hair

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?? >> welcome back to the blend. no art form brings people together like music. all summer hard rock hotel has been bringing unforgettable experiences at friday night live which in turn is helping several of the valley's nonprofits. >> here with more is andrew courtney, director of entertainment at hard rock hotel and casino. and brittany mccoy. also here benefits. good morning to you both. >> good morning. >> hey, tell us all about the event this friday. >> we've got mac the marco playing a concert at the pool at the hard rock hotel. we're partnering with communities and schools. we gave them three gabannas to auction off or give to their staff to have a great time. >> awesome. what are you going to do? >> we're giving the cabanas to the staff and coordinators who work at chaparral high school

graduation rate. >> that's great! >> to celebrate them. we offered it to the admin staff and the coordinators who work on staff. they're going to go and have a great time. >> you can swim during the concert. >> bring your bathing suit. it's once the sun goes down so it's a little cooler. a great vibe. >> very cool. music for a mission. is what this is let's talk about how this ends up helping nonprofits. >> so this is a second year we've done it. we partnered with a bunch of great nonprofits. we worked with opportunity village, three square. it's just a way for us to work with these great charities ha are all over the valley. >> and communities and schools, you help people stay in school. >> yeah. we are the local affiliate for the nation's leading dropout

so we are in 47 schools in southern nevada and work with kids that are living in poverty, connecting them with basic needs, removing any challenges that they're face so long they can focus on school and get through graduation. >> essentially they're at risk because they have other problems. >> yes. things coming at them from outside of school that can impede their capability to actually be at school, focused, do the work. if they're hungry, if they can't see the board, if they are living in a shelter, all kinds of those challenges. resources to remove those challenges so that's not the reason they're not able to have a bright future. >> there is quite the need here. >> absolutely. >> this is a great partnership. >> it is. this is our second year doing it. >> and you will have three cabanas. >> yes. >> tell us a little bit about how the donations from the cabanas will work. >> there is two ways we do it. either we can -- they can option

toward their charity or they can use it as -- >> reward the hardest workers. >> exactly. >> our key function is that we are collaborative and that we rely on partnerships with each school to be able to get the work done. so for us to be able to give back to them, to say thank you for helping us reach our kids, reach our goals. >> help keep them motivated. >> and congratulate them for increasing their graduation rate. >> how important is it to have to be able to line up with you? that's liar life blood. >> yes. i've been in the nonprofit field for a very long time. they rely so heavily on the partnerships of corporate relationships and businesses that are within our community. we could not do the work that we do without donations that go toward the program, without

incentivize staff. as nonprofit, the only way you can say thank you is to say thank you. there is not really much we can get. this is great for us to be able to actually give and say thank you. >> this week is back to school. >> yes. >> here in southern nevada. a new school year for cif. what are some of the things you'll be focusing on this fall? >> oh, my gosh. cis, we focus on basic needs. so we're talking about food, clothing, school supplies. we just had our big school supply drive that filled eight buses this year. >> wow. >> and all of that supplies goes into our 47 schools and makes sure that when the students who go to the schools have access to those resources. so it's really just making sure that anything that these kids need is coming to them and removing any challenges. >> i want to make sure they have the most stable lunch. great having you. thank you so much. >> thank you >> actually music for a mission

tails and dinner is this friday at 8 p.m it benefits communities and schools of nevada. for more information on how to help, head to the web site on your screen.

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are getting older. some us need some extra help as we age. as you may be seeing today with one of your loved ones. where do you begin when it comes for caring for them? >> here with tips is schadrey bonds. great having you. >> thank you. it's nice being here. >> so steps we should consider when seeing an aging parent or loved one that's beginning to need a little extra care. what should we be doing?

help with. to ask questions or attend appointments to where you can help, how you can help. the more information you have, the better equipped you will be to be able to provide them the help they need. the tips to learn information is ask your loved one directly. what they need help with or what they're struggling with. attend their medical appointments. ask their provider how can i assist, because it's important not to overhelp. >> play an acti >> right. >> you want to help keep that other person stimulated as well, right? >> yes. >> what are some tasks or activities that you recommend? >> so in order to maintain stimulation, you want to do physical and/or mental activities. so before starting an exercise program or anything like that, you always want to talk to your healthcare provider and make sure everything is safe. but that being said, swimming is great for seniors. cross word puzzles, reading a book, going to the library. of course, there is lots of

seniors can do in the community. >> physically, emotionally and mentally as well. >> absolutely. and it keeps them going. it really does. >> one thing that i've seen with care givers, typically they're giving so much of themselves and they see that their loved one is in need. they just do not pay attention to themselves at all. >> right. >> they feel bad complaining because they think they feel like they need to be there. but they need to put some emas well-being. >> absolutely. as care givers, we get super focused on what our role as a care giver is and many times that means forgetting what we need to do for ourselves as far as keeping our regular doctor's appointments, maybe even talking to a healthcare provider about counseling services because these changes are difficult for both the care giver and the loved one. it's important to maintain a life balance. eat right, maintain exercise.

still connect and get away sometimes. >> it almost reminds me of that old analogy of when you're on the airplane is put your seatbelt on first. >> exactly. >> then you assist somebody else. >> absolutely. if you're not up to par or being burned out, you're susceptible to illnesses and won't be able to take care of your loved one. >> of course. you'll be susceptible as as well as your loved one. the healthcare partners. it's a total care approach. you take care of little babies on to the -- >> zero to 99. >> and over 99. >> and over. we have a couple patients. >> tell us about the total care model and about healthcare. >> the total care model, we look at the family unit and also patient oriented goals. so what are your goals? how do we -- rather than treat the illness, treat the person. how do we help them reach their goals. and we ask for their input when we're develop ago plan of care.

not only is there the general practitioners, but a lot of specialty care with them. >> absolutely. we have pediatrics to oncology, cardiology, gastro intestine. so lots of specialties to take care of you from zero to the end. >> back with these people who are serving as care givers, it seems to me that one of the greatest things they could use is some support, right? you offer support for that. >> absolutely. if your loved one is needing help and you're taking care of them, there are services like respite care which provides either in-home or facility services to give you that break, whether it's a few hours so you can go get your hair done or it's a few days because you have business that you need to take care of. >> awesome. >> like give somebody that break so that they can get their balance back. >> and they can be fresh enough. >> right. >> there is a way to learn more about healthcare partners. you can rsvp on the web site. >> yes. we have several community events

and discuss services we provide. but we're also on the internet at hcpmd.com. >> yes. we have that on the screen. you're looking at it right there. it's great having you. thank you so much. >> thank you for having us. >> if you would like to learn more about the medical group and the great work that they do, the services that they provide, go to their web site. if you would like to rsvp, you can do as they're on facebook and twitter. as we head to break, today you have a chance to see olympic gold medal winner kyle field. claiming a day in his honor at 6 p.m you're asked to come by 5:45. he just so happened to win the gold bmx medal in rio. we'll be right back with "the

? ? . >> you heard it right there. it's a classic story brought to life in live action. "the jungle book" follows the character of mogli on a wild adventure to discover who he truly is. if you missed it in theaters, don't worry. you can get it now on dvd and blu-ray. joining us with the man cub himself, neel sethi. good morning. >> hi. how are you? >> doing well. get us excited for "the jungle book." i loved this movie when i was a kid. now it's all live action now available on dvd. let's get up to speed about what exactly all happens in it. >> well, it's very cool because it's animated. but here it looks real, but they're not real. so i'm just like talking to

interact and make it look like i'm talking to real animals. >> how exciting was it to bring the classic tale to life? you're really the title character. >> it's very exciting. it's crazy. but me and mogli are so similar so i didn't really change anything, i guess. >> so what parts about you and mogli are so familiar? >> well, we're both very similar in ways like we're both adventureous. we're both stubborn. >> and you kind of see that from the film, too, because you have the characters wanting to go live at the village. but he really doesn't want t. he wants to stay with how he was raised with the wolves. >> yeah. i think it's good. he's good with the wolves. >> tell me about the adventure he goes on in this film. >> the adventure. he goes on a crazy adventure. he's in the jungle being normal.

jungle because he's growing up to become a man. and so like they can't, like, he has to leave the jungle, but he doesn't want to. but then the -- because the tigers chase him out of the jungle. but he fights the tiger and stays and holds his ground and all these characters get in the way of everything. and then -- i don't want to spoil it. good happens. >> perfect. so many great characters in "the jungle book." is there one that you love the best? which ones are your >> balou and share con. he's all funny and laid back. and like chill. share con, scary and stuff. how cool would that be to have a share con by your side. >> you would be protected like no other. that would be the perfect pet. >> yeah. >> with that, you got to star with bill murray.

lot? >> well, actually like in the middle of shooting i went on a private jet to go meet him in martha's vineyard. >> that sounds like the perfect day. >> yes. it was. then we did a little bit voice recording. >> i know we were talking off set a little bit, about football. who is your favorite football team again? >> yeah. i'm a giants fan. and so what team are you? 'cause you got a bunch of choices. >> i'm the dallas cowboys. in vegas, we're a little bit of everything. we're trying to get oakland here. >> why? why? i don't like that. they're in my division. we just have such a close rivalry. >> it's on. >> you know the giants and the patriots have a big rivalry, right? >> uh-huh. >> but i despise the cowboys more than i despise the patriots. >> i'll go see you in "the jungle book." i will still pay the money.

>> you going to sign up for the sequel? >> i want to. i think that would be very fun. >> thanks for taking some time and joining us this morning and talking about "the jungle book." thanks for coming in. >> of course. >> all right. disney's "the jungle book" is out today on blu-ray and dvd. for more information about it, including a preview, head to the web site right there on your screen and guys, back to you. shawn, you're a patriots fan. giants fan, cowboys, all be oakland one day. >> i don't think i'll be an oakland fan ever. go patriots. sorry, micah. >> wow, micah. good job with that. las vegas is a 24 hour city. that means many of us work around the clock. if you're a pet owner, finding after hours veterinary care can be difficult and pricey. saint rose animal urgent care in henderson offers emergency care at nonemergency prices.

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>> we've all done it. did you know with p 6 million students each year are what's called chronically absent? it can impact their education. as we go into the new school year, here to talk more about that impact is leslie cornfeld. she's the special advisor to the u.s. secretary of education. good morning, leslie. >> good morning. >> let's get into it.

chronically absent means? >> yes, i can. cobb absenteeism means that kids are missing school for both reasons that are accused or not excused and defined as approximately 10% of the school year, which means kids missing a month or more of school. >> when you get to that level, you got to keep that consistent school attendance because it's very important. >> it is cr and with 6 million kids missing a month or more of school in this country, it has devastating consequences on both educational and life outcomes for kids across america. but the good news is that this is a fixable problem and that's why the president has launched the absences add up campaign and why we're giving this message to communities as the school year

it can make an impact on kids. so if someone is chronically absents, how can that affect them? >> well, really good question. we know that chronic absenteeism matters and attendance matters starting at the earliest ages. there is a myth that this doesn't matter. the research shows that it does. we know that kids that are chronically be a sen kindergarten, pre-k, first grade, that they are much less likely to read at grade level by third grade. we know that kids that are not reading at grade level by as early as third grade are four times more likely to not graduate from high school. and we all know the devastating impact that that has on life outcomes. >> it does. >> that's the reason we have launched the absences add up campaign. >> and in your opinion, why do some kids miss a lot of school?

>> really good question. there are a variety of complex reasons that kids don't come to school in this country. they can range from the challenges of poverty to challenges with transportation, housing, mobility, problems at home, bullying, security. so because the contributing causes of absenteeism are significant and so vast, it really takes a village to address this problem. and where we've seen communities coming together to address this problem, we've seen reductions in absenteeism and we've seen kids more engaged in school. so the good news is that when communities come together to address this problem, schools can't do it alone. it takes a village and so when communities have come together

reductions in absenteeism and far better educational outcomes for the kids in those communities. that's why we're amplifying this message today. >> i was about to say, this campaign is here to really help those students and really prepare us to get help. >> exactly. there is new research that has just come out that shows that while parents care deeply about their kids' education, that the majority of recognize, by the way, that attendance is important. the majority of parents in this country don't recognize how quickly absences add up. they don't recognize that just two days a month of missed school a month leads to a month or more of missed school. and so that's one of the messages of this campaign. absences add up.

month leads to a month or more of school, which leads to devastating consequences for these kids. >> like you said t can have an impact on your future life. thank you so much for joining us this morning and giving us this information. >> thank you for having us. and thank you for really helping us amplify this critical message because great things are happening in our schools throughout the country. but if kids are not in the classroom and at their desks to get that, our nation as a gets hurt from that because of the devastating impact that has on our kids and our communities. thank you for helping us. >> of course. let's make sure this back to school season is a good one for the kids and parents, make sure they get the education they really need. thank you for joining us. >> thank you. >> do you feel like your child may be chronically absent? discover ways to combat that challenge that may arise by heading to the web site there on your screen. back over to you.

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solutions recovery. also here is vanessa ackerman, a solutions recovery alumni. welcome to you both. >> thanks so much. >> tell us about overdosing. many people think that it's something that happens when you've been addict to do an illegal drug for a long time. is that necessarily the case? >> it's not the case. most of the overdoses we're hearing about now are on legal prescription drugs. it's a big problem. i hear about it way too often. it seems as though prescription drug abuse over the past years have gotten a lot more serious. the access to it has gotten a lot more easy. what are some of the signs -- or symptoms we should be looking for on a drug overdose? >> potentially your heart is stopping, potentially you stop breathing. there is also getting sick, vomiting, gastrointestinal problems, as well as psychological. you could be panicked or have

drugs. so they talk about how when you take one drug and then the other drug it's not in addition, but it's actually a multiplier effect. >> we hear that quite often. >> you're not sure how one will act with the other. let's talk about your experience and share your story. >> okay. i was an i.d. have you gone user, addicts to do opiates. i it and then eventually that led to using a needle. i do have experience with overdosing. i overdosed twice. my first overdose i was out for about three 1/2 minutes. they had to resuscitate me and it's considered a brain injury. so i have epilepsy. so i have to take seizure medication every single day because of it. and then fast forward like seven

my second overdose and that was when i really realized that i needed to seek help. i was hanging out with a few of my friends and when i overdosed, they got really scared and they wouldn't -- nobody called 911. >> were they scared to call for help? >> they were afraid they were going to get in trouble. so luckily there was this girl with me, brandy. and when i woke up, i guess i woke up about an hour and a half later and i just r the look on her face. she was like, we have to get out of here. we leave and we get in my car and she starts crying and she's telling me they wouldn't let her call 911. she tried to go out the front door. they wouldn't let her leave. it was just a really scary experience. she said that they were talking about like putting my body in a dumpster. it was bad. >> these are not your friends. >> these are not my friends, no. needless to say, after that i

>> you were scared straight. >> that was my scared straight moment definitely. >> you are so brave for sharing that with us. thank you so much. you know what i mean? because i think we got to just cast aside the stigma that we can't talk about it or that it's such a bad thing. am i right? >> yeah. >> tell me about how you got help and the facility that you run, dave. >> well, we have a phone number we answer 24 hours a day. one of the things about us is that we have a passion for helping people. so whenpe gonna be mad at them or get them in trouble. what we do is we help people. the problem with drugs and alcohol is that they tell our minds that it's okay. they probably told each other they were friends even though they obviously had gotten into a grave situation. if someone is struggling, we hope they call us. >> absolutely. the information is right there on the screen. i think it's important to note that your story is not an independent one. it's not a one off. there is a lot of stories like

it seems to be something that's actually snowballing to a bigger effect as opposed to shrinking, unfortunately. >> it is increasing. just like vanessa volunteered to come today, i know too many parents who, when i see them, all i want to do is cry. >> we're taking a look at the pictures of the facility. you also have a gym. i thal is to focus people on something other than maybe what they've been ac climatated. >> min we have them live the life they're supposed to live. often better than they imagined while they were using. >> and we just saw pictures of horses and animals. it's like you help people get back in touch with what is good about life, right? because drugs and alcohol can definitely divert us from those things. >> no question. great having you. >> thank you so much. >> incredible of you to share your story. >> thank you. >> solutions recovery is

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