Thursday, April 30, 2009

Citizen Ojo’s Unofficial HBCU & PWI Collegiate Questionnaire

Hat tip to Average Brother who recently posted “Why Can't Tyrone Graduate From His Negro College HBCU?!?” Some comments were constructive and deconstructive. It seems that there are black folks out here that are disconnected from the black experience. I’m not here to judge them on that. I don’t have time to call the Drop Squad on folks anyway. I’ve had experiences with black folks that went to white schools. Some were good and some were bad. I don’t believe that all black folks that attended Predominately White Institutions (PWI) looked down on their Historically Black Colleges & University (HBCU) brethren. But it made me wonder what makes us so different. Why did we attend the schools we did? What makes one person go to Central State University and another go to Ohio State University? So I came up with some questions to ask the participants. And here are the answers to my questions………


Black folks that attended a PWI for undergrad:

A. 33 year old male/Major: Industrial Management with a Concentration in Manufacturing

1. Have you ever thought about attending an HBCU?
Yes I gave an HBCU some thought based on the high school I attended and I wanted to pursue a particular program at a particular HBCU and not to sound cliché...I wanted to really get the "black experience."


2. Was attending a PWI your first choice?
A PWI wasn't my first choice based on my program preference and again the old cliché of "the black experience"...


3. Do you feel that attending a PWI prepared you for the working world?
I wouldn't say a PWI necessarily prepared me for the working world more so than it did for corporate America and how quickly one had to adapt to different diversities within the workplace.


4. Would you send your kids to a PWI?
Without thinking twice about it, I would definitely send my kids to a PWI primarily for the interaction among such a hodge podge of individuals they will come into contact with. In addition; some of the opportunities are...dare I say it, better. But this choice would not be forced only offered for they would have the ultimate decision to make.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to an HBCU?
Once attendance began, I honestly do not think I gave an HBCU a second thought. Especially after dating someone and having friends that attended HBCU'S, they all seemed to turn me off in the aspect of everybody is just like me. That is good only for a moment and then that moment is gone. I feel something different that I would have been a craving. It would be like eating pizza for a lifetime.


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending an HBCU?
On a social level, no college kid can miss out on (girls or guys, drinking, smoking, meeting new friends, going to different places, maturing, and moving on). Educationally, I felt extremely complete, satisfied, and reassured in my learning experience and no threat of my credits being transferred or a school closing.


B. 33 year old male/Major: Political Science

1. Have you ever thought about attending an HBCU?
Yes, I wanted the opportunity to experience a predominantly black school.


2. Was attending a PWI your first choice?
Yes. I wanted to get (what I thought) a real world experience and be surrounded by a diversity of people.


3. Do you feel that attending a PWI prepared you for the working world?
Yes


4. Would you send your kids to a PWI?
Yes. The experience would present an opportunity to experience different cultures, people, and get a feel of the real world.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to an HBCU?
Yes


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending an HBCU?
No, because I spent a lot of time at North Carolina A&T :0)

C. 31 year old Female/Major: Political Science


1. Have you ever thought about attending an HBCU?
Yes. But, not with the same degree as intensity. Meaning, there was only one HBCU that I considered compared to several PWIs. Perhaps because I knew more graduates from PWIs. At my church for instance, there are Carolina people, Wake people, Clemson people, etc. So, you grow up with that and it does influence you a bit.

2. Was attending a PWI your first choice?
Yes. But, I'm a last minute person. And, the Senior High advisor, said, you better apply to some place quick. So, I only applied to one school. And, this was a school with a very strong reputation.


3. Do you feel that attending a PWI prepared you for the working world?
I think as much as any school would have. It's hard to say if it prepared me to a greater or lesser extent than an HBCU, never having attended one. But, I do feel as an adult that it's a bit of a false protection in college. You never have it so good. Where you are surrounded with like-minded and aged people in all facets of your life. I wish perhaps we were required to exit that bubble a bit more. And, I think my school may have required this, I'm not sure.


4. Would you send your kids to a PWI?
I would support my child's interest in either a PWI or an HBCU. Because, I know that sometimes HBCU's have the stigma of not being as competitive or not able to open as many doors. But, again as an adult looking back, I understand where the stigma comes from. But, I feel that an African-American student on either an HBCU or PWI's campus can shatter myths by succeeding on either campus. I think that by attending a PWI, I was able to expose Caucasian students to a perspective of life, they may not have experienced otherwise. It's important for black students to attend PWI's, but it's also important for non-black students to attend HBCU's.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to an HBCU?
I never wanted to transfer anywhere else.


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending an HBCU?
I occasionally wonder how my social life might have been different. Would I have dated more? Would I have made certain self discoveries earlier? But, by the same token, I was challenged differently by not being surrounded by people just like me. But, I think being in the majority is a feeling that everyone should experience at some point in their lives. Or, at least experience the inherent advantages of being in the majority. I'm Nigerian, so, I’ve felt what it's like to walk the streets of a country where you are the majority. It opens your eyes and perhaps empowers you a bit. But, equally, it makes you aware of the responsibility that you bear for the "other."

D. 35 year old male/Major: Print Journalism


1. Have you ever thought about attending an HBCU?
It's human nature to say, "What if." Also, I have a great deal of respect for HBCUs and the role they play in educating and helping shape the minds of some of the country's best and brightest. I believe we must do all we can to protect and preserve these institutions, as they periodically come under scrutiny.


2. Was attending a PWI your first choice?
I considered attending an HBCU, but probably could have done more research to better educate myself about HBCUs and the unique offerings I would have been able to take advantage of. To be honest, I did not consider very many colleges, in part, because I felt comfortable during visits to the school I would ultimately graduate from. Though I likely would not change my college choice (given my experiences and the lifelong friends I have made), I do believe I should have done my homework more thoroughly to learn more about HBCUs.


3. Do you feel that attending a PWI prepared you for the working world?
Yes. I think that's one of the reasons I'm glad I attended the school I did. I felt it provided me a broader perspective and allowed me to feel comfortable in confronting many of the issues I have encountered as a minority. Not all of my experiences were positive, but that's life. Still, I believe my collective experiences made me a stronger person. Due to the size of the university, I was able to begin working right away on the newspaper's staff and gain some valuable experience toward my future career. I also was able to establish friendships with professors and staff that I maintain today. I had a journalism professor who was the toughest and one of the most knowledgeable teachers I've ever had -- at any level. He was my harshest critic and my best advocate. After enduring his classes and constructive criticism about my writing, I felt I could tackle anything. Even though I'm no longer a working journalist, I still do a good deal of writing and, in the back of my mind, I'm always thinking, "I do not want to disappoint Dr. Kostyu."


4. Would you send your kids to a PWI?
Yes. But to accurately answer this question, I would send them to the best institution available -- whether it's a PWI or an HBCU. Of course, since I felt my experience was valuable and helped prepare me for the "real world," I would want my child to have a similar experience. My wife and I (who also attended the same PWI I did) will do our best to educate our child on the various options that exist. In the end, however, the decision about which college our child attends will not be made by us.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to an HBCU?
No. I attended two high schools and know how disruptive transferring can be. It can be a stressful experience. I did not want to go down that road again. Don't get me wrong -- I think I would have thrived at an HBCU and enjoyed the experiences there, as well. I just never had a strong desire to transfer.


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending an HBCU?
Not really. Overall, I'm glad I made the choice I did. Could I have enjoyed my undergraduate experience a little more from a cultural standpoint? Probably. Would the camaraderie have been different? Possibly. But there are a lot of other things I gained that I believe helped me become the person I am today.

E. 34 year old female/Major: Communications


1. Have you ever thought about attending an HBCU?
Have you ever thought about an HBCU? If yes, Why? If no, why? I considered attending an HBCU and visited Howard, Hampton University and Florida A&M University. There wasn’t a big “push” at my high school for HBCUs and my knowledge of them was [unfortunately] limited. I was aware of Howard because of its communications program. I was moderately aware of Hampton University because of its location and because my cousin attended. I was made aware of Florida A&M during a career counseling workshop because I was considering a career as an architect (I know… opposite ends of the spectrum…communications…architecture).


2. Was attending a PWI your first choice?
Was attending a PWI your first choice? If yes, Why? If no, why? Attending a PWI was not my first choice, but it was a very real possibility simply because my guidance counselors didn’t share information about HBCUs and I wasn’t the most astute at trying to identify a school with a strong program in my prospective major. My generation was the first in my family to attend college and my parents’ knowledge of the “best schools” was basically limited to the annual feature in US News & World Reports. In the final analysis, the PWIs that contacted me appeared to have more financial resources (scholarships, grants, endowments, etc.) and that was a determining factor in my choice. I have seven siblings and my ability to attend college was predicated by receiving grants and scholarships.


3. Do you feel that attending a PWI prepared you for the working world?
I do. The opportunities were boundless and there were tons of resources to help prepare for the transition between college and being a working professional. There are some fabulous PWIs and HBCUs, and there are some that are not. I think schools in both classifications are able to (and do) produce graduates that are ready to compete in the global marketplace.


4. Would you send your kids to a PWI?
If my son decides to pursue higher education, I am comfortable sending him to whichever school can best support his career and extracurricular interests. I don’t have an affinity or loyalty to either and feel as if both have strengths and weaknesses. My perception is that most PWIs are accepted on a broader scale and some hiring managers still frown upon HBCUs or consider them to be inferior. Still, I would support his decision to attend either.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to an HBCU?
No. (However, I did want to transfer to a school in a state with a warmer climate!)


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending an HBCU?
Academically, I don’t feel as if my experience was lacking; my school has an outstanding reputation and the name carries a certain amount of weight. However, I feel like I missed out on the camaraderie and spirit of the HBCU experience. The energy around the CIAA (and other HBCU events) and the pride of the alumni is unparalleled.

F. 33 year old female/Major: English


1. Have you ever thought about attending an HBCU?
No. I didn't trust the man, so I wanted to learn the EXACT same thing they were learning.


2. Was attending a PWI your first choice?
No. Same as above


3. Do you feel that attending a PWI prepared you for the working world?
N/A


4. Would you send your kids to a PWI?
Yes, as long as it is a good school, I don't care if it is Black, White, Religious, etc.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to an HBCU?
No


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending an HBCU?
No


G. 35 year old male/Major: Business Administration

1 Have you ever thought about an HBCU? I thought about attending a
HBCU but at the time I only received scholarship money from the PWI.


2. Was attending a PWI your first choice?
My first choice was the school that was going to offer me scholarship money.


3. Do you feel that attending a PWI prepared you for the working world?
I think the school that you attend has a structure for you to follow, but ultimately it's up to the individual to make sure they are prepared for the working world.


4. Would you send your kids to a PWI?
Yes I would depending on which school either a PWI or HBCU offered the most money.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to an HBCU?
No I never thought about transferring to HBCU because it was the right choice for my parents financially.


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending an HBCU?
No I do not feel like I missed out because I had friends that attended HBCU's and I would occasionally travel to them.


Black folks that attended an HBCU for undergrad:


A. 35 year old male/Major: General Science

1. Have you ever thought about attending Predominately White Institution?
Yes, because of convenience first and foremost and the perception of prestige secondly.


2. Was attending a HBCU your first choice?
Yes, because I needed to find myself for I was previously a very sheltered black male. Moreover, I needed some practical survival skills to accompany my book knowledge.


3. Do you feel that attending a HBCU prepared you for the working world?
Yes, I definitely do.


4. Would you send your kids to a HBCU?
Yes, so that they too could experience the student life on an HBCU campus.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to a PWI?
No, because I always knew that I would attend one for graduate studies.


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending a PWI?
No, I don't think that I missed out on anything pertinent by not attending a PWI. Were there amenities I was jealous of, of course that's human nature.

B. 31 year old female/Major: Management Information Systems.


1. Have you ever thought about attending Predominately White Institution?
Yes. I thought about the scholarship money I could possibly receive. Then I thought about how the learning environment would hinder my learning curve and my comfort level. However I know I would have adapted.


2. Was attending a HBCU your first choice?
Yes. For multiple reasons. I knew I wanted to continue in the marching band. Most of my family had attended an HBCU and my surroundings would offer me the freedom to learn at my own pace and meet other outstanding peers just like me.


3. Do you feel that attending a HBCU prepared you for the working world?
My experiences and learning enabled me to compete better in the workplace if I had not attended school at all. Sometimes I feel that the lack of opportunities for internships and additional hands-on training limited me overall.


4. Would you send your kids to a HBCU?
Yes. First to continue my heritage. Also, most of the HBCUs today are competing on the same level as other colleges and universities in the country.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to a PWI?
No. I truly enjoyed my experience. It was just what I needed at that time.


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending a PWI?
I don't feel that I missed out to say. I just feel the opportunities were not the same but who’s to say if I went to a PWI that I would be even offered those opportunities.

C. 33 year old female/Major: Communications


1. Have you ever thought about attending Predominately White Institution?
I never thought about attending a predominately white institution. I come from a family of graduates from HBCUs. Although, I was urged to apply to a PWI, applying wasn't an option either, because I knew a HBCU was where I wanted to go.


2. Was attending a HBCU your first choice?
Attending a HBCU was my first choice. The good thing is I had tons of options of quality HBCUs to attend.


3. Do you feel that attending a HBCU prepared you for the working world?
Yes, I know I would be prepared for the working world, regardless as to where I went to school. But, the HBCU experience is so personalized. The teachers and staff embrace you. There is a family feeling on the campus that doesn't stop when you graduate, the family continues to love and nurture you once you left. You network and make connections to help you enter and then thrive in the working world.


4. Would you send your kids to a HBCU?
I would send my students to a HBCU. Of course, that is my desire; however, it depends on our family financial situation. However, if the funds are there, I want my child/children to attend a HBCU.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to a PWI?
No, once I stepped foot on campus, I knew that was where I wanted to be.


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending a PWI?
No. However, I feel like some of my friends who attended PWIs did. They don't understand the "school daze" experience. Those who attended HBCUs we are fortunate to know it firsthand.


D. 26 year old male/Major: Biology

1. Have you ever thought about attending Predominately White Institution?
For undergrad, I was only presented HBCU options for schooling by my family and community. Therefore, I only considered HBCUs. The reasoning for this, as had been presented to me by family, was b/c there were fewer cases of talented students being drawn away from their original interests by 'gatekeepers' who had been strategically placed to re-align the professional interests of colored students. As much of a diabolical and 'conspiracy theorist' as that may sound, I was presented with stories and cases of real people - friends even - who had become victims to this system. Going into the large PWI hoping to study Chemistry, but are suggested strongly by 'college advisors' that they should study Political Science, Computer Science or Communications. Now, while NOTHING is wrong with PoliSci, CompSci, and Comm Studies, what IS wrong is if students (regardless of race) are not receiving the SUPPORT that they need to accomplish their goals. And what's even worse (possibly criminal), is if those students who are being selected for "redirection" are of a particular racial minority at a large PWI. Its criminal, to disproportionately detract young ambitious black students from accomplishing their dreams... So instead of fighting such systems, I chose to attend an HBCU - a place where talented students are supported, where ambitions are stimulated, and where youths are challenged to move onwards and upwards.


2. Was attending a HBCU your first choice?
It was my only choice. No other options were presented to me. Even my church held an annual college fair. HBCU's were more visible and showed up in larger numbers, so it appeared that they cared more about recruiting us.


3. Do you feel that attending a HBCU prepared you for the working world?
I attended the HBCU not only for undergrad for for grad work as well. I'm particularly proud of the work that I was able to accomplish at the HBCU. Did it train me for work life? Indeed, I couldn't have received my training anywhere else, if it weren't for an HBCU. Specifically, HBCUs over the past 10 years have been giving a surplus of monies to use to train students of color to become scientists. Herein, the gov't (NIH) TARGETED HBCUs as a place for job training, specifically for students in the sciences. However, while PWI's have traditionally solely focused on their research, and they allow teaching to come as 2nd or 3rd or 4th priority, leading HBCU's have a dual focus: research AND teaching. Periodically, persons who attended PWIs will casually say that "the HBCU student is weaker than the grad of a PWI" b/c "PWI students are forced to learn more independently". In their statement, they acknowledge this deficit - wherein so many of the professors don't teach! They rush through material so that they can get back to their research, writing grants, touring the world, and creating strategic partnerships with other PWIs. Meanwhile, they train/brainwash their students to believe that out of this DEFICIT and negligent abandonment of responsibility as a professor, THE STUDENT will be more informed, better educated, and stronger. This "lie to yourself until you believe it" mentality pervades the psyche of the PWI student. And it has severe implications after graduation as well (we'll leave that for another day)... Nevertheless, the large PWI so often severely cripples their student - esp students of color. Abandoning your job as a Professor, relinquishing most of the teaching to lesser experienced Grad students, and only focusing on your research (that few tuition-paying students are participating in) should not be equated with teaching and providing the highest quality instruction.


4. Would you send your kids to a HBCU?
I would send my kids to an HBCU, clearly. However, the question I have to ask myself is would I send my children to a PWI? If so, which one. This answer will have to be based upon detailed observations of the following:


- Black graduation rates,
- Timeliness of graduation of black students,
- The number and percentage of [black] students, who switch majors,
- the number of black students who participate in meaningful research projects and acquire practical JOB SKILLS and CASH from these research programs,
- The number of black students, who get into graduate school or job placement with 6 months of graduation,
- The number of black students who pass certification/licensing exams (in architecture or teaching, for example), and,
- The number of programs that are designed to support and stimulate the ambitions of the black student.


*** If you find a large (or small) PWI that could pass my 7point test with flying colors, then maybe we might consider that school as an option. Of course, I'll admit that HBCU's should be held to the same standards.

5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to a PWI?
Never wanted to transfer to a PWI.


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending a PWI?
Maybe I don't know what I've missed, having not graduated from the PWI. Conversely, b/c I have taken classes and done years of research in highly functioning academic laboratories, I am well aware of the protocol for operations and the standards for learning. It's for these reasons that I don't feel like I missed out on anything beneficial, that I didn't receive at the HBCU.


E. 37 year old female/Major: Sociology

1. Have you ever thought about attending Predominately White Institution?
Not really. It was in keeping with family traditions.


2. Was attending a HBCU your first choice?
Yes, my parents and other family members attended HBCU's.


3. Do you feel that attending a HBCU prepared you for the working world?
Yes


4. Would you send your kids to a HBCU?
If the university is affordable and the curriculum is what is best for their major/minor, yes.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to a PWI?
No


6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending a PWI?
No


F. 37 year old male/Major: Economics and Minor: Business

1. Have you ever thought about attending Predominately White Institution?
Yes. Primarily because of the B.S. degrees that they offered.


2. Was attending a HBCU your first choice?
Most of my family attended HBCU's and I knew that the HBCU I attended could offer the type of B.S. degree I was seeking.


3. Do you feel that attending a HBCU prepared you for the working world?
Yes, My college offered many "Real World" classes, internships and networking opportunities.


4. Would you send your kids to a HBCU?
Yes indeed. You can never attend a school of higher learning such as an HBCU where you have such a large pool of talented, goal oriented and highly educated African Americans.


5. While in college did you ever want to transfer to a PWI?
No

6. Do you feel like you missed out by not attending a PWI?

No

So what did I learn from this? I didn’t uncover any sinister information. I just received honest answers from regular people. Overall the participants liked where they attended school and were satisfied with their choices. I did notice that the participants who attended HBCU’s had people in their lives that had the HBCU experience. Those people were able to direct and guide them toward attending an HBCU. Also finances (scholarships & student loan packages) and career paths led the participants to their particular colleges. The stereotypical reasons why students attend HBCUs such as the “Party Scene” were not mentioned. The HBCU participants mentioned academics more than they did the social atmosphere.

I did notice a common theme with SOME participants that attended PWIs. This concept of a “Real World Experience” was mentioned more than once. The notion of what college you should attend for a “Real World Experience” is not what’s up for debate. The debate is what is the definition of a “Real World Experience”? So with that being said, what is “Real World Experience”? And if you are black, is it something you need to get versus something you already have?

When Change Didn't Come To Washington: We had to fight for 40 Acres and a Mule and now you are taking it away?

"You can't blame it on the Bush administration anymore, I can't figure out for the life of me why the president wouldn't want to implement a bill that he fought for as a U.S. senator."


~John Boyd, Head of the National Black Farmers Association.



It’s a sad story on how America has undermined black farmers. New developments with the farmers have been the talk of the black blogosphere last week. Apparently President Obama is waffling in his support for black farmers. Not you Prez!!!!! Not after all “ya peoples” came out to support you? I know white folks supported Obama and other races as well. But black folks came out in droves. Black folks who haven’t voted since Reagan was in charge came out. I’m not going to jump on the “You better look out for us” bandwagon. But when there are clear injustices in America, he needs to give them priority. Do you think during Dubya’s term in office they got an audience with him? If you weren’t Colin Powell, Condi, the Maid or the Butler you didn’t see that dude. If you want further background on black farmers in America please check out: “We Didn’t Get Nothing:” The Plight of Black Farmers.


Does President Obama owe anything to the black farmers? Does he owe anything to black folks in general? What do you think?

Dreams of Flying by Jan von Holleben

Photographer Jan von Holleben has got me hooked on his photo book, Dreams of Flying. Invoking the whimsy of a child's imagination, he plays with his subjects and their imaginary settings: among them, in space, mid-air in the skyline, etc, all while rooted in their everyday surroundings. 


Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Taylor Hicks Sings For American Idol


First, our congradulations goes to those who made it to American Idol top 4 list this evening. Few very interesting things happened during the American Idol April 29, 2009. American Idol season 5 winner Taylor Hicks returned to the idol stage to sing his latest single “Seven Mile Breakdown.”

Adam is in the bottom 3 of Idol This Week on April 29. This was the evening when American Idol when from top 5 to top 4.

The biggest shock of the night as American Idol dwindled its numbers to four was not who got sent home, but who was in the Bottom 3. At this point, at least one person had to grace the stools for the first time, but this week we got two newbies.
In the end though, it was Matt who was sent home, as expected. It was only two weeks ago, Matt was in this same spot and was spared by the judge’s save. I don’t think anyone expected him to win after that, but at least we got to hear him perform a couple more times.

Meanwhile,'American Idol' Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks has gone country! Well, at least a little bit. The Alabama native, known for his blues and soul music, is reportedly shipping his new single, 'Seven Mile Breakdown,' to country radio stations next month. Listen to the song after the jump, then tell us whether you think it sounds country.

Hicks' 2006 self-titled debut album sold more than a million copies. His sophomore album, 'The Distance,' was released last month on his own label, Modern Whomp Records, after the 32-year old musician parted ways with Arista Records. 'What's Right Is Right,' the first single from his new album, made it to No. 22 on the Hot AC charts. 'Seven Mile Breakdown' is the CD's second single. Hicks will sing it live Wednesday night, as he makes a guest appearance on 'American Idol.'

And finally, guest mentor Jamie Fox performed “Blame It.” This song was so far away from this week’s theme that I am again wondering why Jamie was a mentor for Rat Pack week. I was really in the mood for more big band tunes and instead I got a plug for Jamie’s album and his movie.

Taylor Hicks - 'Seven Mile Breakdown'




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Here are pictures of Kirstie Alley’s weight gain. Kirstie Alley’s weight gain is Oprah’s April 30 topic.

Kirstie Alley’s recent weight gain has gotten the attention of none other than Oprah.

In February 2008, LALATE reported about how Alley announced the launch of her own weight loss company called ASK KIRSTIE.

The bulbous Kristie Alley will appear on Oprah on April 30th to talk about her generous proportions and what keeps her motivated to eat so unhealthily.

Kirstie Alley signed a three-year contract as the spokesperson for Jenny Craig in 2005. After successfully losing about 75lbs, she famously appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s show in a skimpy bikini. In the short time since her contract with Jenny Craig ended, Alley has gained back the weight. In 2008, Kirstie Alley was replaced by Valerie Bertinelli as the spokesperson for Jenny Craig.

“As for me, I am from the school of “you may not be able to reinvent the wheel but you can sure try to better it,” which has proven to be a very successful attitude for Michelin tires.

“I had not intended to make this announcement at this time, but after an online PEOPLE magazine article ran last Friday, announcing that I had stepped down as Jenny’s spokesperson, I found myself bombarded with inquiries from the media and fans. So I guess it’s as good of a time as any to announce that I intend to develop and pilot my own weight-loss brand that I hope to launch in 2009.

“The weight-loss field is wide open and not immune to new ideas and improved solutions for the fat problems that plague many of us Americans every day. I want to create something new that will help millions of people end the seemingly never ending fatty-roller coaster ride. I am especially passionate about seeing to it that our next generations are not struggling with the same weight issues that my generation has struggled with.

“There was a time when America was not fat, and that was in our not-so-distant past. I’m confident that I can create something exciting and innovative: something that if all goes well, will help change a fat America back into a fit America and will offer this country the healthiest, yummiest, easiest and most effective weight-loss program on the market.

“If not, I’ll see you at Central Casting.

“Oh, but hey, don’t “Call Kirstie” just yet. You’ll be on hold too long. Call me next year. “

Yes, and now one year later Oprah is calling … to discuss Kirstie’s weight gain.

So if you want to see how not to gain weight after loosing just tune into Oprah on Thursday.

Please Watch Kirstie Alley Bikini Video below…

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Don’t put me in the Angry Black Man category. This is an observation

No one tells Jewish people to forget about the Holocaust. They are constantly finding things that were done to them by the Nazis. There is one difference between black folks and Jewish people that I have discovered. Their injustices were kept hidden from them by the people that committed the atrocities. Black folks see their injustices everyday and the people that committed them aren’t hiding the fact.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Spring is here! Shopping, Eating, Easter Extravaganza Time!

Sorry, sorry! Spring weather came to Seattle and like a kid listening to Peter Piper, I put everything down and frolicked among the cupcakes and sakura blossoms. See, I am totally documenting everything (Loving the QuadCamera!). 
Cherry blossoms are courtesy of my neighborhood.

I went shopping at DAISO where I gathered this cute keychain cover for $1.50. I love it, so. 
DAISO is also the place where I rocked these Easter bunny ears ($1.50 also). 

My best friends are having their birthdays and, whaddaya know, Fomato cards, were my standby. Why give Hallmark when you can give Fomato with a nice side dish of snarky humor? Mmmm, snark. Pssst, click on the picture and you can read the birthday card text! I *heart* this card company. 

Adam Lambert sings "Feeling Good"

See the Adam Lambert Feeling Good video, lyrics here. The Season 8 American Idol finalist delivered a stellar performance. See the video, photos and lyrics here of the Adam Lambert American Idol Rat Pack Night performance.

Adam Lambert sings "Feeling Good" to close "American Idol's" Rat Pack night, with a little "rock edge" he says. Jamie Foxx calls it "totally incredible."

The song has a bouncy 6/8 feel, and Adam, dressed in a white suit, starts simply but quickly vamps it up. It's flashy and sensual, and when Adam goes for the glory note, it's spectacular -- maybe the biggest, longest glory note in Idol history (anybody got a comparison)?

He just looks like a star, all backlit. A very interesting take on the song, is speeding up the tempo at times.

Man, it's another classic Lambert performance--stalks down the stairs, rock music kicks in, he's getting ready to melt this. Is totally on control on the stage; like KISS running full-tilt into Frank Sinatra. Great last note. Not, again, one of his top three, but still memorable as heck and, as always, interesting.

Randy feels he's sounding a like a broken record -- it was a little too theatrical, a little drama-filled -- but he's in the zone. Kara finds him shocking and confusing and sleazy and superb (she's very confused). Paula says words cannot describe: "You make me feel better than good."

Simon says Randy talking about Adam being too theatrical is like complaining that a cow moos. Simon says he gets the feeling that Adam wants to wins, wants to prove a point and wants to entertain. He also thinks it was Adam's best entrance of the year.

Was Adam Lambert's "Feeling Good" sleazy in a good way? A bit over-the-top? As great as Michael Phelps at the Olympics?

Check out the video.


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Danny Gokey “Come Rain or Come Shine”


Danny Gokey sang Come Rain or Come Shine. American Idol Top 5 performances. Rat Pack Week. April 28, 2009.

Vocally, this is very typical Danny. I do like the bridge, he gets to show off some jazzy chops on the bridge. This song seems to have about 6 notes, I think he could've picked something showier but overall it's good. There's a big stripper-music ending, I wish he had a glove to strip off a la Gilda. I am loathe to admit it, but I actually like this quite a bit.

Randy says he's the only one who could have an album of songs like that. Well, that's not true. Kris and Matt both fit in that box too, Randy. Guh. This Gokey love is kinda gross. Kara liked his "Rat Pat swagg-ah." She loved his creativity with the melody. Paula calls it stellar. Simon liked his confidence and says it was "outstanding." Is Simon padding his Finale Picks? Perhaps.

Here are the video from Danny Gokey and the lyric for the songs

Come Rain or Come Shine Lyrics

I'm gonna love you, like nobodys loved you
Come rain or come shine
High as a mountain, deep as a river
Come rain or come shine

I guess when you met me
It was just one of those things
But dont you ever bet me
cause Im gonna be true if you let me

Youre gonna love me, like nobodys loved me
Come rain or come shine
Well be happy together, unhappy together
Now wont that be just fine

The days may be cloudy or sunny
Were in or out of the money
But Im with you always
Im with you rain or shine


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Megan Fox in Jonah Hex

Australian model Megan Fox is almost as famous for being one of the world's sexiest women as she is for her acting. More so, to be brutally honest.

It was a big shock to her legions of fans when the Transformers star, 22, was voted only second in FHM's Sexiest Woman Alive poll - behind Cheryl Cole.
But the brunette bounced back in style today as she showed off her curves in a figure-hugging purple asymmetrical mini-dress and killer heels.

Megan was stopping by a Santa Monica hotel, near the shooting location of her latest film Jonah Hex.
When a batch of photos went online yesterday featuring Megan Fox on the set of “Jonah Hex,” there was no shortage of commentary about the images flying around the ‘Tubes. Whether it was the unbelievable corset that made her a living, breathing Barbie doll, or the distinct lack of much else in the way of clothes, the images of Fox had everyone talking about, well… everything except who she’ll be playing in the film.
It doesn’t take Sherlock Holmes to deduce that Fox will be playing someone comfortable with showing a fair share of skin, so could the “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” actress be playing a showgirl or, as some reports are claiming, a prostitute? “Jonah Hex” readers will certainly attest to the fact that the tales told of the ex-Confederate gunslinger have never shied away from offering a gritty picture of the Wild West, but would DC/Warner Bros allow such a racy take on one of their properties?

Another photo of Fox from the same batch of “Hex” pics shows the actress in a significantly less revealing costume, in back of a carriage. Could all of the skin in the previous photo simply be used for one of those “I’ll cause a distraction” moments we see so often in films? If so, then consider 90-percent of the Internet officially distracted before “Jonah Hex” is even finished filming.

The film also stars John Malkovich as voodoo doctor Quentin Turnball.


Last week, Megan's Sexiest Woman in the World crown was snatched away by Geordie Cheryl after the results of this year's FHM magazine poll were announced.

Following close behind Cheryl and Megan was Jessica Alba (three), Britney Spears (four) and glamour model Keeley Hazell (five).

Meanwhile, Megan has finally clarified her romantic status after weeks of speculation about her relationship with Brian Austin Green.The couple, who have dated for five years, were rumoured to have split up in February after ending their engagement.

The actress insisted the couple were still together and very much in love, but said the marriage plans were on hold.

She said: 'I'm not going to be married - I'm not the marrying type.

'And I know what your next question is going to be - you're going to ask me, "Why are you engaged if you're not the marrying type?"

'I am impulsive and I love my boyfriend, but I have no plans of getting married any time soon.'

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The Truth Finally Rears Its Ugly Head: The Non-Student Athlete


I’m all for getting a college education. I come from a family where everyone has a college degree. I’m even for going post grad if need be. But I always had the sneaky suspicion that everyone wasn’t in school to get a degree. Some college athletes are in school to keep the classroom seat warm. They know they want to play in the pros but rules keep them from doing so. It seems these days college is the rest stop for kids on their way to the pro level. Finally someone decided to be honest and say what many folks have been thinking. Jeremy Tyler is dropping out of high school and going overseas to play basketball. I know you are probably saying “dropping out of high school”!!! What about getting his high school degree?


A high school degree? Ha ha ha.....this guy doesn’t want a degree. He wants to get paid!!! Maybe he wasn’t the best student anyway. He probably does enough so he can be eligible to play. As Citizen Daddy use to say about kids that weren’t academically inclined……….”their books got too heavy for them”. I think he might have said that about me to Citizen Momma when I wasn't around (If you are laughing at that you shouldn’t be!!!). The difference between me and dude is a 15 foot jump shot. I couldn’t make any money playing sports and I’m too scared to sell drugs (I know I know……………my options as an African American Male are so limited). A guy like me needed to go to college. Tyler realized that he would only be kidding himself if he went to college. He knew he didn’t want to keep up the façade of a “student athlete”. Why go to classes, accept money from boosters, have sex with groupies and play in March Madness if you don’t have too?


After playing overseas he will bypass the eligibility rules for entering the NBA. After about a year or two, he can get picked up by an NBA team. He can always go back and get his GED if he wants to. My only advice to him is to make sure he never ever ever ever gets hurt. In this changing economy a high school degree holds the equivalency of a perfect attendance certificate. Sure it’s nice to put on your wall but other than that it doesn’t do much for you. Without any skills (electrician, plumbing, brick making) he doesn’t have anything to fall back on. And without a college degree his job pool gets very small. So I wish him happiness, health and wealth. This could possibly be good news for someone else. With him not attending college, it leaves a spot open with the groupies. The guy that sits at the end of the bench.

who is trevor ariza girlfriend?


Trevor Ariza is among famous in girlfriends. Every one is interesting in looking for who is his current girlfriend. His fans are very keen in looking for his affairs. He is the hottest buzz in U.S.A.

Trevor Ariza full name Trevor Anthony Ariza was born June 30, 1985. Every sports lover know him as an American basketball player in the NBA. There is a debate about the Trevor Ariza’s Girlfriend, rather he has a girlfriend or not, and if he have a girlfriend, then, who is she?.

Some resources give a clue that “Jasmine” has committed to be the girlfriend of Trevor Ariza but it can not be confirmed as there is not even a single photo of “Jasmine”.

When Trevor Ariza was presenting as Dove’s Newest SpokesMAN, a 40 years old lady from Los Angeles claimed to be his wife and also claimed to be the mother of his son.

Trevor Anthony Ariza born on 30 June 1985 in Miami Florida is an American basketball player in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers. His fathers Kenney McClary also use to play at Florida University in 1980’s. Ariza is popular among all players in his team due to his defensive skill. He started his game career from Westchester High School in Los Angeles, there as a junior player he joined NBA players to lead the California State championship. Ariza spend only one year at UCLA then he started with the Knicks under Larry Brown till 2005 after that he was replaced by David Lee.

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Monday, April 27, 2009

kim kardashian new hair color

Lightening up your 'do for summer isn't a new concept, but we were shocked when we saw yesterday's pictures of Kim Kardashian's new caramel highlights.

The new color is pretty and makes her look like she could be Eva Longoria's sister (not exactly a bad thing), and they look a bit lighter at the ends, which is what stylists are all telling us is most modern these days.

Kim Kardashian has revealed what she's calling a "drastic new look". She's gone blonde and has been Twittering about it like there's no tomorrow:

I'm LOVING my blonde hair!

I WENT BLONDE!!!! Do u like it?

Sleep tight Khloball! see u tuesday! Khloe do u like my light hair? I'm trying to look like u!
Tips for Kim or anyone going lighter: use a deep conditioner once a week (our beauty director, Amy Keller, swears by Aussie Deeeep 3 Minute Miracle) and products for dyed hair daily (like L'Oréal Professionnel Colorist Collection shampoos and conditioners). And if you're going to color your hair yourself at home, never go more than two shades lighter than your base color.

I'm all for playing around with your style and love to color my own hair, but I'm not at all a fan of Kim Kardashian as a blonde. She looked much hotter and exotic looking with the dark hair. What do you think?

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My Letter To Nancy Pelosi - Torture or Enhanced Interrogation Techniques: Stop Playing Semantics and Give Me The Facts.


I don’t care that politicians don’t know the difference between Torture and Interrogations. I don’t care that Dick “Dark Sith” Cheney agrees with enhanced interrogations techniques…..oops…torture. I don’t want to hear about America’s moral authority either. America was founded on immorality (America’s exploitation and murder of indigenous peoples from California to Africa comes to mind). If politicians want to torture the bad guys, they should be honest about it. Just don’t be mad when Al Qaida sends video of Americans being tortured. Sorry Dick but you can’t have it both ways!!!

I want to know who was in the room when they decided to “Fake Drown People”. I saw Rambo II and I know we are doing more than water boarding but I digress. The Democrats are acting like they are shocked that these things were going on. Nancy Pelosi, you know you are my boo!!! Girl you know how I feel about you? You know we first bonded from our beef with Hilary Clinton. I knew it wouldn’t work out because you are from San Francisco and I live in the Bible Belt. But I know that you were in the room when it all went down. Representative Jane Harman was in the room too. Last week she learned that she was wiretapped by the National Security Agency (a case of another person that never watched “The Wire” on HBO). Jane, how did you not know they were tapping “them” wires - you were on the House intelligence committee? Anyway, I don’t want to know about who was being wiretapped. The Bush administration tapped everything they could get their hands on. I want to know who was in the room?
The Democrats are not going to be able to hold the high ground on this argument. Their hands are just as dirty as the Republicans. I need for someone to come clean. I know that during the Bush administration if you spoke out against the war it would be costly for your career. The media stopped reporting news and took what the Bush administration said word for word. And they wonder why people read blogs more than they read newspapers. Just admit that you cosigned on the torture and I will be able to move on. You see I hate the hypocrisy of the Democratic Party. That’s one of the reasons I became an independent. House Speaker Pelosi, you can be honest with me. I won’t judge you. I just want you to be honest when you are being interviewed. I also need you to take this heat off “The Prez”. I know it’s crazy to release torture info and then not expect an investigation. But he can’t investigate because democrats will go down too. So tell your people to hush up with all this investigation talk. You know Dick and Bush (that does sound funny when you put it together) aren’t going to spend a day in jail.
We need to get this over with because we have more pressing things to take care of. We have a Financial and Automobile crisis. Rumor has it that one of my banks might have failed the stress test. Pontiac just got the heave hoe from GM and my co-worker thinks his Saturn is safe from elimination? Someone needs to tell GM that GMC and Chevy vehicles are the exact same product. We don’t need redundancy…we need new products. And someone needs to tell my co-worker that he should have bought a Honda. I don’t want to spend time talking about trials that won’t happen. I want to talk about going green and the economy. I voted for you guys to get to work not play with words. Hop to it before I vote you out!!!

The Republicans’ French Twist

I remember not long ago when Republicans didn’t like France. Back in the day, the French disagreed with our involvement in the War on Iraq. You remember the War on Iraq….Weapons of Mass Destruction…Saddam Hussein was worst than 10 African Dictators put together…yada yada yada. Republican representative Bob Ney, wanted to send a message of America’s displeasure to France. The message was going to be symbolic of America’s commitment to the War. Rep. Ney wanted to change French Toast into Freedom Toast. It still sounds ignorant talking about it years later. Back then people were easily duped and believed anything the Government told them. Oh my bad…………that still hasn’t changed. This dumbness started a wave of French Banning all over America. I’m just glad they didn’t get rid of women wearing French Maid Outfits (I do have a social life outside of blogging).

Oh what a difference 6 years and a Black President makes. The Republicans will try anything to get back into the game. Senator Lamar Alexander wants to follow in France’s footsteps and use nuclear power for energy. Sen. Alexander talked about renewable energy on this week’s Republican Weekly Radio and Internet Address (they have internet? why didn’t John McCain know about this during his campaign???). He said that we should build more nuclear plants rather than spending money on “subsidies” for renewable energy. The amount of power plants he wants to build: 100!!!!!!!

So it’s cheaper to build brand new power plants than install solar panels on existing homes? I liked it better when they were trying to change French Fries to Freedom Fries. At least that change was cheap and easy.

heidi and heather burge on Double Team


Heidi and Heather Burge are the real twins on who a movie called “Double Teamed” is based. Heidi and Heather story with the WNBA is remarkable and you can see it on this Disney Original Movie.

The part of the twins is played by Annie McElwain and Poppi Monroe; both of them have appeared on TV before. McElwain on the unpopular spin-off “Saved by the Bell: The New Class” and Monroe in part on “The Last Don”. Now it’s their turn to play twin basketball sisters.

Double Teamed is the true story of WNBA players Heidi and Heather Burge. High school freshman Heidi (played by Annie McElwain, whose past acting credits include SAVED BY THE BELL: THE NEW CLASS) and her sister Heather (played by Poppi Monroe, whose previous acting was in THE LAST DON) are twins in the life. They were not identical in any way because they had different personalities and likings.

IMDB says of the show:

“Heather and Heidi Burge go to an inner-city school where they play volleyball on a team. Their father decides that they need to go to a bigger school outside of their school area so that they can get scholarships. At first the twins were supposed to be playing Volleyball at their new school but then 6′1 Heather is discovered by the basketball coach. Heidi is into drama but is forced to play basketball by her father. It’s discovered that they live out of the school zone so they have to move out of their big beautiful house into a small apartment because their father is stuck on them playing basketball. Can they overcome all of these obstacles and win the game at the end?”

CAST
Poppi Monroe … Heather Burge

Annie McElwain … Heidi Burge

Teal Redmann … Nicky Williams

Nick Searcy … Larry Burge

The Post Gazette gives it 2 stars out of a possible 5 stars.

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Thursday, April 23, 2009

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TV talk show host Jay Leno fell ill and checked himself into a Los Angeles, California, hospital Thursday, his representative said.

Leno was not taken to the hospital by ambulance -- he either drove himself or was driven by a staffer. NBC canceled Thursday's taping of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," after the talk show host became ill.

The network will rerun the March 26 show, which features a musical performance by Prince and interviews with actors Paul Giamatti and Emma Roberts, according to the show's Web site.

Actor Ryan Reynolds, animal trainer Jules Sylvester and swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy had been booked for Thursday's show.

A rep for Leno says he's still in the hospital for observation.

Tracy St. Pierre would not disclose the nature of Leno's illness.

Leno will be 59 on Tuesday.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

American Idol Top 5



Say good bye to Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds

Wednesday night, Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds learned that American Idol finalists can survive only so many trips to the bottom three. For Anoop, his fourth consecutive trip to the stools of doom at stage right earned him a trip home. For Lil, it took only three.

Lil's departure leaves Idol without a black contestant in the top five for the first time in the show's history. (If the surviving member of the bottom three — Allison Iraheta — had joined her, it would have been the first season without a woman in the final five, too.)

Voters decided to give another reprieve to Matt Giraud, who'd earned a save from the judges last week. He was safe, along with Danny Gokey, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert.

After a rounds of elimination, American Idol judges revealed the Top 5 results from the last week Top 7 Idols.

Here is the list of the Idol who will continue to perform:
  1. Kris Allen
  2. Adam Lambert
  3. Danny Gokey
  4. Matt Giraud
  5. Allison Iraheta

And sad goodbye to:
  • Lil Rounds
  • Anoop Desai

What can you say about the results? Who do you think would be the next American Idol Season 8 winner among Kris, Adam, Danny, Matt, and Allison?

Next week, the Top 5 will be performing…

JAZZ STANDARDS

I recall them doing one of these in Season 4, right?

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Susan Boyle, the international phenomenon who captured the hearts of millions this past week after her remarkable performance on the hit UK reality show Britain's Got Talent, has received more attention for her frumpy wardrobe and less-than-impressive style than she has for her vocal talent.

While record companies scramble to put together contracts for this budding musician, makeup companies, hair salons and couture clothing stores are grasping for the opportunity to cash in on this woman's fame.

Since her appearance on the show, Susan has been approached by many makeover companies to update her look and turn this plain Jane into a Hollywood hottie (on the house, of course). Despite many offers, Boyle has politely declined.

But why - when so many people spend thousands upon thousands of dollars to look and feel great - would Susan turn down the opportunity to get special treatment for free? Well, Boyle seems to think she's just fine the way she is:

"Why should it matter as long as I can sing? It's not a beauty contest," Susan told the London Times this week. "Maybe I'll consider a makeover later on. For now I'm happy the way I am – short and plump. I would not go in for Botox or anything like that. I'm content with the way I look. What's wrong with looking like Susan Boyle? What's the matter with that?"

However,Susan Boyle look like went shopping.

On Tuesday, the famously frumpy Britain's Got Talent singer, 48, stepped out in a new patterned dress, leather-look jacket and, yes, high heels, the British Daily Mail points out. Her bushy browns have also gone bye-bye.

Boyle never ruled out amping up her look ever since she reached international fame for her touching performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables.

"Maybe I'll consider a makeover later on," she told the London Times on Saturday. "For now I'm happy the way I am — short and plump. I would not go in for Botox or anything like that. I'm content with the way I look. What's wrong with looking like Susan Boyle? What's the matter with that?"

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has been against Boyle getting a makeover, saying that that Scottish singing sensation "needs to stay exactly as she is because that's the reason we love her."

Holden recently told the U.K. Mirror, "The minute we turn her into a glamour-puss is when it's spoiled."

Do you like Susan's new duds?

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The Worst Earth Day Ever

Being laid off is like finding out you have a deadly disease. You can be walking around feeling healthy as a horse. Until the doctor calls you regarding the tests you took the week before. Bam! disease……uh…layoff! Today was a beautiful day until I sat down at my desk. I spent the whole day in meetings where the discussion involved layoffs. Then they actually started laying people off in multiple states and time zones. I find it funny that people will fire everyone around you and expect you to keep working like nothing happened. Do we have desk jobs or are we invading Normandy? This is our new workforce reality. You take it one day at a time because you never know when your number will be up. I just wish we spent earth day recycling jobs instead of dumping them.

Esther Nazarov to Marry Fred Durst

Esther Nazarov has been good for Fred Durst.

Before her, the Limp Bizkit frontman was best known for rocking out pretty hard, possibly banging Britney Spears and definitely railing model Niki Coyne.

“Great news – I’m getting married to Esther [Nazarov] in July!!!!” the Limp Bizkit frontman announced last week on his Twitter page. “It’s on!! Break out the bubbley!!”

Durst said he is “the happiest man alive!!” showing off the beautiful diamond engagement ring he gave his fiancé. “I’m so excited for our wedding! I’ve never known true love until now,” he wrote.

The 38-year-old rocker,who recently reunited with his Limp Bizkit band mates and plans to tour with them this summer, has two children: teenage daughter Adriana, from his first marriage, and a 7-year-old boy, Dallas, from a previous relationship.

Congratulations to the future Mr. and Mrs. Esther Nazarov!

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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Adam Lambert, with his Elvis hair and suit, is singing "If I Can't Have You" from Saturday Night Fever. It's the main event we've all been waiting for on disco night -- he's in simple, soulful mode tonight.

Adam's on tonight, no silly theatrics--just his great voice, unspooling slowly and making us hear this song totally differently. He builds to the chorus, and is just wailing as the audience is shrieking. Paula is transfixed; which is a great sign, usually she's up and dancing around.

Bee Gees If I Can’t Have You lyrics and song were written by the members of the group, Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. As sung by Yvonne Elliman, the song was immortalized in the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, and as such takes its place among iconic hits of the disco era. The song was covered by Kim Wilde in 1993.

Randy loves how he can sing everything, says "you've got it majorly going on, he's a hot one tonight, America!" Kara says he's brilliant, calls it "the most memorable performance," loves the emotion, how he connected. I think she's going overboard a bit with her praise, it wasn't his best on the show ever.

Paula calls him awesome, says he'll be in the finals. Simon says you did something we weren't expecting, original -- never heard it that way before, definitely memorable. He has a lot of respect for Adam, it really comes through.

Ryan adds at the end Adam was "melting" Paula during the song.

On results night April 22, 2009 two candidates will be sent home, giving us an American Idol Top 5. We are skipping Top 6 altogether this year, due to the judges save of Matt Giraud last wek.

The judges were all pleased.


Bee Gees If I Can’t Have You Lyrics

Don’t know why I’m surviving every lonely day
When there’s got to be no chance for me
My life would end and it doesn’t matter how I cry
My tears of love are a waste of time
If I turn away am I strong enough to see it through
Go crazy is what I will do

If I can’t have you, I don’t want nobody baby
If I can’t have you ah ah, I can’t have you
I don’t want nobody baby, if I can’t have you ah ah

Can’t let go and it doesn’t matter how I try
I gave it all so easily to you my love
To dreams that never will come true
Am I strong enough to see it through
Go crazy is what I will do

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