In the totally overblown intro (sorry, that's like complaining that a cow moos), Ryan Seacrest seems to insinuate that there will be a shocker of a cast-off tonight. That can only mean it's Adam Lambert, because any of the others are expected to go at some point. And finally when the show is actually endorsing a gay winner; in the Ford commercial, a vehicle shoots rainbows. Eek!
Taylor Hicks is in town, as is Natalie Cole. And Jamie Foxx is performing his single "Blame It." But first we get a standards medley from the Top 5, which is well-served by four of them being guys. The group sings actually start to sound better with fewer contestants, which is weird; usually the fewer voices, the more awkward. Guess the lip-synching was a good move.
The Idols ruin a perfectly good kitchen trying to make birthday cakes for Allison and Danny. Their landlords hired a maid service to clean up, bill totaling an infuriating $6,000. Seriously, the Ace of Cakes cake that tab could have bought...
The Verdicts
Ryan recaps the performances individually, dividing the group into two. They are Kris and Matt, and Allison and Danny. Adam has to choose which group he belongs to, and remarkably, Adam actually makes a choice. And he chooses wrong. Adam joins Kris and Matt in the Bottom Three.
Natalie Cole is a fox! Season 5 Idol Taylor Hicks is a country singer? And he stands like he has to pee.
Back to business! Kris Allen is safe.
Jamie Foxx is very lucky someone invented Auto-Tune.
And finally, the shock that is not: Matt Giraud is indeed going home. In his reprise of "My Funny Valentine," he again employs a Megan Joy vocal quality that truly earns him his one-way ticket back to Kalamazoo.
By Sharyn Jackson
Article Source: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2009/04/american_idol_t_10.php
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Melissa Rycroft Injured, Missing From Dancing With the Stars
Melissa Rycroft, one of the leading contestants of Dancing with the Stars, was absent from Monday's show due to injury.
Host Tom Bergeron announced Rycroft suffered a hairline fracture of the ribs.
"I felt a blinding pain shoot down my side," Melissa said.
"She received treatment today for her ribs, and there were complications," a show rep told E! News. "She's resting, and we expect her back here tomorrow."
Rycroft and partner Tony Dovolani was judged on a rehearsal performance and earned 21 out of 30 points for their jive.
Host Tom Bergeron announced Rycroft suffered a hairline fracture of the ribs.
"I felt a blinding pain shoot down my side," Melissa said.
"She received treatment today for her ribs, and there were complications," a show rep told E! News. "She's resting, and we expect her back here tomorrow."
Rycroft and partner Tony Dovolani was judged on a rehearsal performance and earned 21 out of 30 points for their jive.
NJ identifies 5 probable swine flu cases
New Jersey health officials say they've identified five probable cases of swine flu in people who recently traveled to Mexico and California.
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services said Monday that all have mild forms of the flu and none has been hospitalized.
The department says it's arranging for confirmatory testing at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Results are expected within two days.
The patients include residents of several counties. Four recently traveled to Mexico; the fifth had traveled to California.
Mexico is considered the epicenter of the swine flu outbreak, with 149 suspected deaths and nearly 2,000 people believed to be infected. California has several confirmed cases.
The New Jersey cases were identified through preliminary tests conducted at the New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratories.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey health officials say they've identified five probable cases of swine flu in people who recently traveled to Mexico and California.
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services said Monday that all have mild forms of the flu and none has been hospitalized.
The department says it's arranging for confirmatory testing at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Results are expected within two days.
The patients include residents of several counties. Four of the five recently traveled to Mexico; the fifth had traveled to California.
The cases were identified through preliminary tests conducted at the New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratories.
Posted on Mon, Apr. 27, 2009 07:08 PM
Article Source:www.kansascity.com
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services said Monday that all have mild forms of the flu and none has been hospitalized.
The department says it's arranging for confirmatory testing at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Results are expected within two days.
The patients include residents of several counties. Four recently traveled to Mexico; the fifth had traveled to California.
Mexico is considered the epicenter of the swine flu outbreak, with 149 suspected deaths and nearly 2,000 people believed to be infected. California has several confirmed cases.
The New Jersey cases were identified through preliminary tests conducted at the New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratories.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey health officials say they've identified five probable cases of swine flu in people who recently traveled to Mexico and California.
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services said Monday that all have mild forms of the flu and none has been hospitalized.
The department says it's arranging for confirmatory testing at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Results are expected within two days.
The patients include residents of several counties. Four of the five recently traveled to Mexico; the fifth had traveled to California.
The cases were identified through preliminary tests conducted at the New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratories.
Posted on Mon, Apr. 27, 2009 07:08 PM
Article Source:www.kansascity.com
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Grand Ole Opry House hosts Dove Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Gospel music's biggest week ends Thursday night with the 40th Annual Dove Awards.
The Dove Awards will take place at the Grand Ole Opry House and this year, fans will decide who wins the top trophy, "Artist of the Year."
Natalie Grant is up for a total of six awards, including "Best Female Vocalist."
If she wins Thursday night it will mark her third win in a row in the category.
Grant, however, has said she's most proud of being nominated for writing her hit "I Will Not Be Moved."
Chris Tomlin is the only artist with more Dove nominations. He has seven.
Miss California Carrie Prejean is keeping with the Christian theme, introducing a performance by Mercy Me of their hit "I Can Only Imagine" on Thursday night.
Prejean has drawn attention for comments she made against gay marriage at the Miss USA pageant.
During Sunday's pageant in which she was the runner-up, Prejean said in response to a question from celebrity blogger Perez Hilton that she believes "marriage should be between a man and a woman."
The Dove Awards will begin at 7 p.m., at the Grand Ole Opry House.
Article Source:wkrn.com
The Dove Awards will take place at the Grand Ole Opry House and this year, fans will decide who wins the top trophy, "Artist of the Year."
Natalie Grant is up for a total of six awards, including "Best Female Vocalist."
If she wins Thursday night it will mark her third win in a row in the category.
Grant, however, has said she's most proud of being nominated for writing her hit "I Will Not Be Moved."
Chris Tomlin is the only artist with more Dove nominations. He has seven.
Miss California Carrie Prejean is keeping with the Christian theme, introducing a performance by Mercy Me of their hit "I Can Only Imagine" on Thursday night.
Prejean has drawn attention for comments she made against gay marriage at the Miss USA pageant.
During Sunday's pageant in which she was the runner-up, Prejean said in response to a question from celebrity blogger Perez Hilton that she believes "marriage should be between a man and a woman."
The Dove Awards will begin at 7 p.m., at the Grand Ole Opry House.
Article Source:wkrn.com
Dead Man Inc
Tonight at 9 the History Channel's long-running Gangland series features Dead Man Inc., of Baltimore and its easterly suburbs. (HT Baltimore Crime Blog). Dead Man Inc. was allegedly approached by the Black Guerrilla Family to do a bit of dirty work.
John Rich - "Shutting Detroit Down"
I’m becoming increasingly annoyed by the elitist, condescending liberal response to the teabaggers. Yeah, the teabagger protests were a bit incoherent and some of the participants are loonies. It was the same way in the early days of the antiwar movement (some say it still is.) I know, I helped organize antiwar protests back then. The left ignores the very real grievances of the white working class at its peril. One real good way for progressives to start would be by throwing their too-apparent class biases out the window. Then listen to what the working class they claim to want to organize is actually saying.
This John Rich video “They’re Shutting Detroit Down” features Mickey Rourke and Kris Kristofferson. Rich, judging from his website, is right wing. Kristofferson is a long-time leftie. So this isn’t really about traditional politics at all.
“Shutting Detroit Down” has a chance to be one of the most memorable country songs of its time because it’s about a very real issue - our failing economy. People will look back in 10-20 years and remember the song as a reminder of these difficult times.
It’s very critical of Wall Street people who are living it up while “in the real world, they’re shutting Detroit down.” With Detroit, obviously, meaning the American auto industry and workers everywhere.
Lyrics
Now I see all these big shots cryin’ on my evening news
About how they’re losin’ billions and how it’s up to me and you
To come running to the rescue
Well pardon me if I don’t shed a tear ’cause they’re selling make believe
And we don’t buy that here
Cause in the real world they’re shutting Detroit down
While the boss man takes his bonus pay and jets out of town
And DC’s bailing out the bankers as the farmers auction ground
Yeah while they’re living it up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world they’re shuttin’ Detroit down.
Well that old man’s been workin’ in that plant most all of his life
Now his pension plan’s been cut in half and he can’t afford to die
And it’s a crying shame ‘cause he ain’t the one to blame
When I look down and see his caloused hands
Let me tell you friend it gets me fightin’ mad
Article Source: http://polizeros.com
This John Rich video “They’re Shutting Detroit Down” features Mickey Rourke and Kris Kristofferson. Rich, judging from his website, is right wing. Kristofferson is a long-time leftie. So this isn’t really about traditional politics at all.
“Shutting Detroit Down” has a chance to be one of the most memorable country songs of its time because it’s about a very real issue - our failing economy. People will look back in 10-20 years and remember the song as a reminder of these difficult times.
It’s very critical of Wall Street people who are living it up while “in the real world, they’re shutting Detroit down.” With Detroit, obviously, meaning the American auto industry and workers everywhere.
Lyrics
Now I see all these big shots cryin’ on my evening news
About how they’re losin’ billions and how it’s up to me and you
To come running to the rescue
Well pardon me if I don’t shed a tear ’cause they’re selling make believe
And we don’t buy that here
Cause in the real world they’re shutting Detroit down
While the boss man takes his bonus pay and jets out of town
And DC’s bailing out the bankers as the farmers auction ground
Yeah while they’re living it up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world they’re shuttin’ Detroit down.
Well that old man’s been workin’ in that plant most all of his life
Now his pension plan’s been cut in half and he can’t afford to die
And it’s a crying shame ‘cause he ain’t the one to blame
When I look down and see his caloused hands
Let me tell you friend it gets me fightin’ mad
Article Source: http://polizeros.com
Jay Leno Hospitalised
Jay Leno was hospitalized Thursday after complaining he wasn't feeling well, his rep confirms to Usmagazine.com.
"Jay Leno is doing just fine," an NBC rep told Us. "He was kidding around with the hospital staff and running his monologue jokes by the doctors and the nurses. He’s expected back to work on Monday."
Although some sites reported that Leno returned home to rest, the Associated Press confirm that the Tonight Show host checked in to a hospital in Burbank, California, around midday and remains admitted "for observation."
The scheduled taping for tonight's episode was canceled, NBC officials confirmed. Scheduled guests were X-Men Origins: Wolverine actor Ryan Reynolds, celebrity animal trainer Jules Sylvester and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
See photos of today's top celeb news stories.
"A repeat of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno will air tonight as Mr. Leno is not feeling well," his rep told Us in a statement.
Leno, who turns 59 on Tuesday, plans to return to the show next week.
Leno's last Tonight Show will be Friday, May 29. The network announced in December that he will then move to prime time to host a new variety show at 10 p.m. on weeknights.
Source of article:usmagazine.com
"Jay Leno is doing just fine," an NBC rep told Us. "He was kidding around with the hospital staff and running his monologue jokes by the doctors and the nurses. He’s expected back to work on Monday."
Although some sites reported that Leno returned home to rest, the Associated Press confirm that the Tonight Show host checked in to a hospital in Burbank, California, around midday and remains admitted "for observation."
The scheduled taping for tonight's episode was canceled, NBC officials confirmed. Scheduled guests were X-Men Origins: Wolverine actor Ryan Reynolds, celebrity animal trainer Jules Sylvester and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
See photos of today's top celeb news stories.
"A repeat of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno will air tonight as Mr. Leno is not feeling well," his rep told Us in a statement.
Leno, who turns 59 on Tuesday, plans to return to the show next week.
Leno's last Tonight Show will be Friday, May 29. The network announced in December that he will then move to prime time to host a new variety show at 10 p.m. on weeknights.
Source of article:usmagazine.com
Friday, April 17, 2009
Symptoms Of Automysophobia
Like all fears and phobias, Automysophobia is created by the unconscious mind as a protective mechanism. At some point in your past, there was likely an event linking being dirty and emotional trauma. while the original catalyst may have been a real-life scare of some kind, the condition can also be triggered by myriad, benign events like movies, TV, or perhaps seeing someone else experience trauma.
Symptoms of automysophobiaI includes your fear of being dirty can result in the following symptoms: breathlessness, dizziness, dry mouth, excessive sweating, nausea, feeling sick, shaking, heart palpitations, inability to think clearly, a fear of dying, becoming mad or losing control, a sensation of detachment from reality or a full blown anxiety attack. There are quite a few people who suffer from Automysophobia. Most sufferers are surprised to learn that they are far from alone in this surprisingly common, although often unspoken, phobia.
It is an intense fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. While adults with Automysophobia realize that these fears are irrational, they often find that facing, or even thinking about facing, the feared situation brings on a panic attack or severe anxiety.
A lot of talking about problems keeps people in the stuck state and is counterproductive. So people who really want to talk about their Automysophobia because they are not really ready to let them go may not achieve optimal results. People like this may be better satisfied with talk therapy, even if it means extensive sessions, much higher expense and a lower success rate. But it is what some people want and seem to need.
Automysophobia does respond really well to energy psychology. Energy psychology is an emerging method that is rapidly gaining favor because in studies it is shown to be rapid, safe, effective and long-lasting. Automysophobia can severely disrupt normal life, interfering with school, work, or social relationships. Defined as a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of being dirty, each year this surprisingly common phobia causes countless people needless distress.
To add insult to an already distressing condition, most Automysophobia therapies take months or years and sometimes even require the patient to be exposed repeatedly to their fear. It is particularly cruel as automysophobia can be eliminated with the right methods and just 24 hours of commitment by the phobic individual.
Automysophobia and Fear of Being Dirty being the most common - the problem often significantly impact the quality of life. It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences automysophobia in their own way and may have different symptoms.
Though a variety of potent drugs are often prescribed for Automysophobia, side effects and/or withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Moreover, drugs do not cure Automysophobia or any other phobia.Phobia-fear-release
Source Of Article:http://my-healthy-lifestyle.blogspot.com/2008/08/automysophobia-protective-mechanism.html
Symptoms of automysophobiaI includes your fear of being dirty can result in the following symptoms: breathlessness, dizziness, dry mouth, excessive sweating, nausea, feeling sick, shaking, heart palpitations, inability to think clearly, a fear of dying, becoming mad or losing control, a sensation of detachment from reality or a full blown anxiety attack. There are quite a few people who suffer from Automysophobia. Most sufferers are surprised to learn that they are far from alone in this surprisingly common, although often unspoken, phobia.
It is an intense fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. While adults with Automysophobia realize that these fears are irrational, they often find that facing, or even thinking about facing, the feared situation brings on a panic attack or severe anxiety.
A lot of talking about problems keeps people in the stuck state and is counterproductive. So people who really want to talk about their Automysophobia because they are not really ready to let them go may not achieve optimal results. People like this may be better satisfied with talk therapy, even if it means extensive sessions, much higher expense and a lower success rate. But it is what some people want and seem to need.
Automysophobia does respond really well to energy psychology. Energy psychology is an emerging method that is rapidly gaining favor because in studies it is shown to be rapid, safe, effective and long-lasting. Automysophobia can severely disrupt normal life, interfering with school, work, or social relationships. Defined as a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of being dirty, each year this surprisingly common phobia causes countless people needless distress.
To add insult to an already distressing condition, most Automysophobia therapies take months or years and sometimes even require the patient to be exposed repeatedly to their fear. It is particularly cruel as automysophobia can be eliminated with the right methods and just 24 hours of commitment by the phobic individual.
Automysophobia and Fear of Being Dirty being the most common - the problem often significantly impact the quality of life. It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences automysophobia in their own way and may have different symptoms.
Though a variety of potent drugs are often prescribed for Automysophobia, side effects and/or withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Moreover, drugs do not cure Automysophobia or any other phobia.Phobia-fear-release
Source Of Article:http://my-healthy-lifestyle.blogspot.com/2008/08/automysophobia-protective-mechanism.html
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