10 Stories: 3/27/2009

Time for tonight's 10 stories:

1):  Looks like TV networks always look for new things to air.  And this idea is no exception.  Coming soon:  'The World's Strictest Parents'.  Story from KTNV-TV Las Vegas, NV.

2):  More newspaper layoffs to report this evening.  This time it is the Boston Herald, Boston MA.  They let go 25 people, or about 6 percent of their total staff.  Details from KWQC-TV - Davenport, IA.

3:)  It's always a good time to think about football.  And same thing with Penn State Football.  Here is a story about JoePA and spring drills he was at today with his team.  Story from Yahoo! News.

4:)  The historic battlefields of Gettysburg, PA isn't the only thing to do in that town.  It is a popular town for ghost sightings.  Details from WHTM-TV - Harrisburg, PA.

5:)  There has been a lot of talk this week about 'Earth Hour'.  Here is a primer if you don't know much about it.  Story from WISH/WNDY-TV - Indianapolis, IN.

6:)  It is Friday, so about a crazy story.  Digg.com dug up this story about some horrific and crazy soft drinks from around the world.

7:)  WDIV-TV in Detroit reports that President Obama will announce a new auto industry plan on Monday.  

8:)  Stupidity don't even begin to tell this story from my home town of Harrisburg.  Details from The Daily Item - Sunbury, PA.

9:)  Popular hip-hop raper T.I. was sentenced to jail today.  1 year, 1 day in prison.  Story from KATC-TV - Lafayette, LA.

And finally ...

10):  Another light-hearted Friday story for you from KESQ-TV, Palm Springs, CA.  Looks like a New York businessman have successfully made kosher friendly tequilas.  

-- Matt

10 Stories: 3/26/2009

Good evening everyone.

Now that we got American Idol out of the way, time for some stories and good reading material.

But before we do that, looks like we got some rain today.  Didn't hear how much rain, but I think we needed a bit more rain for it to make a difference.  We are already over 5 inches in the hole for the year.  And it's only late March. Not good.  Now, time for tonight's 10:

1):  CBS21 WHP did a story earlier this week on 'Sexting' in where teenagers are sending  illicit picture texts (MMS) to each other.  However, there is a professor at a Texas university who says, unbelievably, that this is normal.  Details on this story from the York Daily Record - York, PA.

2):  28 people are dead in Mississippi after a tornado tears up a town.  Story from The Washington Times - Washington, DC.

3):  Time now to look at the cost of freedom.  4,262.  That is the number of brave men and women who have passed away serving our country in Iraq since the occupation began,  6 years ago.  Details from Yahoo! News.

4):  For iPhone users like me, this is going to be great news.  Oprah Winfrey made it famous and now it was confirmed the SKYPE is coming to the iPhone.  More details next week, at a wireless trade show.  But for now, here is some details from CNET.com.

5):  Alaska's volcano, Mount Redbout erupted 2 times today.  And it spewed smoke up 12 miles.  Story and amazing pictures from Yahoo! News.

6):  President Obama is getting ready to order as many as 4,000 military 'trainers' to go to Afghanistan to help train the security officials.  Details from Reuters.

7):  Now, we all know the hoopla and extension the federal government gave TV stations for the DTV switch.  Well, the coupon fund is flowing again, and you have until June 12th to get converted.  Now, the federal government wants organizations to help get the boxes installed.  Story from USA Today - Alexandria, VA.  Seriously, how hard is to do this?  Mark my words, stupidity might be awarded again come May, if they delay it ... again.  i hope not.

8)  A Montana man pleads NOT GUILTY ... his crime ... his 11th DUI.  Details from KFBB-TV Great Falls, MT.  Seriously, how stupid are some people?  And why can't they just take his drivers license away??

9):  Call it the great coin caper ... a man's collection of $5,000 worth of coins that he has saved for over 10 years was stolen.  And the hunt is on to find whoever took it.  Story from The Morning Call - Allentown, PA.

And finally ...

10):  The building that is being built in NYC, the Freedom Tower, has a new name.  It will now be referred to as The One World Trade Center.  Details from WRIC-TV - Petersburg, VA.  Two reactions to this story ... First, why not do this from the very beginning.  And second, someone George W. Bush and former NYC mayor who repeats 9/11 every other word  is crying, because him and his freedom fighters were hoping for that original name.

Hope you have a great night.

-- Matt

An Odd Resuts Show ...

About to prepare tonight's 10 stories, but let's just get to a quick re-cap on what transpired tonight ...

I didn't get home in time to see AI Season 2 champ Rueben perform, but I heard it was good.  Then my girl Joss Stone performed with Smokie Robinson.  Didn't see look just amazing?  She is quite a woman.  Her voice is perfect and she looked perfect.

Anyway, down to business.  2 out of my 3 were in the bottom.  Scott and Michael.  Then Matt Giuard was added in. What the hell.  Then Ryan told Scott to sit down.  Are you freakin serious folks??  

Matt was then told, after Stevie Wonder did a over 10 minute mini-concert and a long commercial break to sit down, he was safe.

Michael was sent packing and the judges did not spare him either.

36 million votes were in tallied this week.  And my guy was next to last.  This has to tell me that America does not know good talent.  Maybe the girls were studying.  Perhaps.  But he will still be in the finals.  Trust me.

Not sure on what the theme is next week.  But will definitely keep you updated.

-- Matt

Braking AI News

Tomorrow on Idol ...

Smokie Robinson duet wit ....

JOSS STONE !!!!

My girl. Such an amazing woman. This performance will raise the bar for all others. I seen her in concert, and she is amazing.

Don't miss it.

-- Matt

American Idol Motown Recap

Kinda tired tonight, so I will keep this kind of short ...

I thought tonight was great.  Performances were good for the most part.  As much as I liked Matt Giraud's performance, the performance of the night though went to Adam Lambert.  He cleaned up his image and he shined on the stage.  I thought it was neat how he did a complete 180 from last week.  His performance was one of the best of the season so far.  Nicely done.

Here is what I think will go down tomorrow night (8PM) ...

BOTTOM 3:

Scott

Michael

Megan Joy

GOING HOME:

Megan Joy

I really do like Meagan, but this was not her night.  Her performance was not one to remember.  Sorry girl.  You'll make it far though.

Have a great evening.  

-- Matt