'American Idol': Group 3 results night might be suspenseful!
Mar 3, 2009, 11:34 PM by Michael Slezak
Tonight's episode of American Idol gets an 8 out of 12. And that's not just a subjective number. Indeed, I counted eight contestants tonight who gave themslves at least some small chance of scoring viewer votes or a possible Wild Card performance spot on Thursday. To recap, we saw singers get praised by the judges (Von Smith, Scott MacIntyre), play to smart niche demographics (Kendall Beard), receive special lighting/loving closeups from the producers (Jorge Nuñez), expertly reinvent their songs (Ju'Not Joyner), storm the stage with a purpose (Felicia Barton, Lil Rounds), and even overcome hideous arrangements through pure vocal talent (Kristen McNamara). A few of those folks, in fact, fit more than one category! That's probably not good news for the entertaining Alex Wagner-Trugman. And it's a crushing blow to those who were either forgettable (Taylor Who, Nathaniel Marshall) or unforgettably awful (Arianna Afsar). But in any event, Group 3 Semifinal Performance Night was actually pretty entertaining. And on that jaunty note, I'm off to write my full TV Watch recap, which should be live on EW.com early tomorrow morning. In the interim, do watch our latest two episodes of Idolatry -- they'll play back-to-back -- embedded below, then hit the comments section with your own thoughts on which three singers will and should advance during Wednesday's results show!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
panagbenga 2009 season
baguio celebrates this february the season of a blooming spirit as manifested in the colorful and lively flowers of the city of pines.
this years' celebration respirates in the theme 'panagbenga festival: our festival..yours too!".. this signifies baguio as a growing city that embraces all cultures, its a city where tourists get to have a sense of ownership.
i walked along session road last morning as my eyes were gradually caught by an emerging atmosphere of colors mostly coming from the business stalls in upper session..
like the spectrum of flowers that bloom and catch the hearts of the people in the panagbenga, let baguio grow far more better than it is today..
with out losing its color as it was yesterdays..
this years' celebration respirates in the theme 'panagbenga festival: our festival..yours too!".. this signifies baguio as a growing city that embraces all cultures, its a city where tourists get to have a sense of ownership.
i walked along session road last morning as my eyes were gradually caught by an emerging atmosphere of colors mostly coming from the business stalls in upper session..
like the spectrum of flowers that bloom and catch the hearts of the people in the panagbenga, let baguio grow far more better than it is today..
with out losing its color as it was yesterdays..
Thursday, February 26, 2009
no show at edsa
“I don’t understand why the President is not here. Everyone should be here and give respect,”
“We must see EDSA no longer as a people power revolution to force out a nonperforming, abusive, or corrupt head of government or regime, but what must be remembered and honored and given respect by every Filipino is the spirit of EDSA,” - Fidel Ramos
malaya spot:
the historic edsa revolt has placed the philippines as a nation in the map as the asian country that changed a nation through a peaceful revolution. that historic event identifies us as a nation ready to act as one against abuses, against the freedom of men.
this event happened 23 years ago. and it seemed that this episode can easily be replaced and is seemed to be less important than a job fair where the Phil. president attended to. true as it may be that the problem on unemployment is a crucial concern that needs to be responded to but considering this fair rather than attending this celebration once a year is not fair. the very roots of this nation is founded on a continious struggle for freedom. that is edsa people power.
23 years may have passed but the spirit that enveloped the nation 23 years ago is significant especially in times where the same institution (govenrment) seemed to be the same source of depression among those seeking for freedom and equality. this is much significant.
for we would not be in the same ground where we are standing right now if it were not for this monumental event.
“We must see EDSA no longer as a people power revolution to force out a nonperforming, abusive, or corrupt head of government or regime, but what must be remembered and honored and given respect by every Filipino is the spirit of EDSA,” - Fidel Ramos
malaya spot:
the historic edsa revolt has placed the philippines as a nation in the map as the asian country that changed a nation through a peaceful revolution. that historic event identifies us as a nation ready to act as one against abuses, against the freedom of men.
this event happened 23 years ago. and it seemed that this episode can easily be replaced and is seemed to be less important than a job fair where the Phil. president attended to. true as it may be that the problem on unemployment is a crucial concern that needs to be responded to but considering this fair rather than attending this celebration once a year is not fair. the very roots of this nation is founded on a continious struggle for freedom. that is edsa people power.
23 years may have passed but the spirit that enveloped the nation 23 years ago is significant especially in times where the same institution (govenrment) seemed to be the same source of depression among those seeking for freedom and equality. this is much significant.
for we would not be in the same ground where we are standing right now if it were not for this monumental event.
ub student leaders attends paasa
five members of the ssc and 6 others from various sangguniang barangays will be attending the interactive youth forum entitled "heroic citizenship: a call for youth heroes" on February 27-28, 2009 at the university of the east, c.m. recto, manila.
gerald duagan, romnick del rosario, wendy victoria, bethany magno and rricky sison were sent by the ssc. girlie fe deliso, adrian fernandez, mariecris tilos, george estabillo to name a few were sent by their respective sangguniang barangays.
this is the first time that the administration supported this number of delegates to be sent outside baguio.
malaya spot:
we have attended the pacsa convention last year and as observed, the convention was more focused on the election of pacsa officers rather than responding to the objective of building unity and responsible leadership among student leaders. we were not even socialized to other schools. if there were, it did not last.
anyway, i hope paasa would really be a young leaders forum and not a mere assembly of students.
at the end of the forum we should be able to:
1. assess the current leadership situation in the country.
2. formulate a leadership profile that may be used as a guide for choosing future leaders in the country.
3. establish an effective network that will promote heroic leadership and citizenship
conviction in action! let these objectives be attained.
gerald duagan, romnick del rosario, wendy victoria, bethany magno and rricky sison were sent by the ssc. girlie fe deliso, adrian fernandez, mariecris tilos, george estabillo to name a few were sent by their respective sangguniang barangays.
this is the first time that the administration supported this number of delegates to be sent outside baguio.
malaya spot:
we have attended the pacsa convention last year and as observed, the convention was more focused on the election of pacsa officers rather than responding to the objective of building unity and responsible leadership among student leaders. we were not even socialized to other schools. if there were, it did not last.
anyway, i hope paasa would really be a young leaders forum and not a mere assembly of students.
at the end of the forum we should be able to:
1. assess the current leadership situation in the country.
2. formulate a leadership profile that may be used as a guide for choosing future leaders in the country.
3. establish an effective network that will promote heroic leadership and citizenship
conviction in action! let these objectives be attained.
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