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Here’s an update on kid inventors Justin & Jared Serovich, who invented the Wedgie Proof underwear that so impressed Ellen. After their debut on Ellen, Justin and Jared did segments on CNN, MSNBC, “The Early Show,” and “Fox and Friends.” Then “Inside Edition” and “Think Big!” went to their home to film. So many radio stations wanted interviews, the boys had to schedule one per day. Probably the most thrilling interview was with the BBC, but they also spoke with stations in Australia and New Zealand. The number of worldwide websites that covered the story totals in the thousands. They are applying for a patent for their invention, but at this point don’t have anything else planned.

Chris Bryant’s dream came true when he jumped a car -- in his very own Nike commercial! Check out his amazing leap on Nike.com! Nike Studio in NYC designed an official Car Jumper Nike that was sold on the Nike site.

Nike wowed Chris by jumping in with a $10,000 donation to the charity of his choice! On April 26, Chris will be handing out food and gift cards to families in need. Jump for joy!

Now Chris is going to make a quantum leap – he’s talking to producers about appearing on Sesame Street, and in the Guinness Book of World Records!

Remember little Alec Greven from my Valentine’s Day show? He wrote the book “How to Talk to Girls” for a class project. Well, we just flew Alec to New York City for an interview with HarperCollins publishers -- and they are going to publish his book! It will be on sale November 25th, just in time for the holidays! It will be a full picture book with a LOT more "advice" from Alec.

Check out the book blurb from the publisher:

"It can be very hard to get a girl to like you. Sometimes it takes years. Sometimes you have to try everything. Sometimes you get a girl to like you, then she ditches you. Life is hard, get over it!" Sounds like expert guidance from a Ph.D or self-help guru, right? Think again. Eight-year-old Alec Greven turns the tables on matters of the heart with his unique advice on How to Talk to Girls. Based on his sharp observations during recess, class, and his own personal experience, Alec offers tips on everything from overcoming shyness to getting a girl to like you back. Whether you are experiencing your first crush or your fiftieth, Alec will set you straight, no matter how lucky -- or unlucky -- in love you are. You’ll never look at boys and girls (or men and women) quite the same way again!”

Congratulations, Alec! We couldn’t be more proud of you! And Happy Birthday! (Alec just turned 9!)

Jack’s Bill, officially titled the "Jack Davis Florida Lending a Helping Hand Bill," which will allow restaurants to give their unused food to the homeless, just passed in the Florida House of Representatives. The next step is for the governor to sign it into law, which should happen in the next few weeks. Once the bill is signed, it should take effect July 1, 2008.

Jack went to Tallahassee and did a lot of lobbying for his bill. While there, Jack was fortunate enough to meet with several legislators and attend several sessions and committee meetings, but the highlight of his trip was a 20-minute meeting with the Governor of Florida, Charlie Crist. The governor had Jack sit in his chair, which Jack told him was "almost" as comfortable as the "Ellen chair.” The governor then promised he would sign Jack’s Bill into law if it reached his desk!

We’ll keep you updated, of course, to let you know how everything turned out, and to find out what great deeds Jack Davis will be pursuing next!

Emily Bear, our favorite 6-year-old piano prodigy, has been making quite a tour after appearing on Ellen. Emily performed for a private Easter brunch held at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. She performed three songs for an audience of 300 people. Emily had a great time and received wooden Easter Eggs signed by the First Lady! And after many requests, Emily is gearing up for her second CD, available soon on her website.