Friday, February 26, 2010

"You're So Vain"

Well I just heard the song on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" when I was watching the movie Valentine's weekend, but this song has been on many other movies, shows and radios. I guess I never wondered who Carly Simon was singing about in "You're So Vain". I just thought of it as another song. For others this mystery of who Carly was referencing in this song has kept them up at night - okay maybe not, but now it is believed that she sang this song about David Geffen. Supposedly if you play her new release of the song backwards she says David Geffen's name - is it true or not only Carly Simon will ever know. Click here to read more.

Help Support the Nodine Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders

The Oyster Supper and Chili Feed is an annual event and it is happening on Saturday, February 27th from 2pm-7pm at the New Hartford Town Hall in Nodine. Well I have been told the oyster stew is good, but as I do not eat it I can tell you the chili is delicious. Of course there are the sandwiches that my children like the best and the desserts that the "locals" bring in are a big bonus! You can eat in-house or come get a carryout. $9.00 per person with children 10 years and under free.
See you in Nodine on Saturday afternoon!

One Last Chance

The 2010 Winter Olympics just started it seems, but they will be over on Sunday. I don't know about you, but I have enjoyed watching the talented athletes in the various sports. And it is awesome that the U.S. Men's Hockey team will be playing for the gold on Sunday. But as I mentioned it is coming to an end and now what? I will have to go back to normal TV or maybe I'll read a book.
Well let's enjoy as much as we can until Sunday and you can plan your weekend by clicking here to view what events are left and what time they will be televised.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Disqualified from Idol


So Chris Golightly was in and now he is out of the top 24 of American Idol. He has the talent, but he also had a contract with a boy band. The twist is that the contract he had (yes had) expired in June of 2009 prior to his audition in July, so what's the problem? For some reason Fox producers needed to see the release from his contract and Chris could not provide right away, but was able to get the proof at the last minute and he is still out. And because he was in the top 46 he cannot try out for next season.

This is horrible. Why did he have to be replaced so quickly and what would be so wrong with having a top 25 because the Fox producers made a mistake? Chris was really banking on this opportunity with Idol - he gave up his apartment lease, sold his car to cover the remaining lease fees and found out hours before Wednesday's show aired he was going to be disqualified. Heartbreaking to say the least. I really hope American Idol steps up on this and does something to help Chris out. Read more - just click here.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Olympic Schedule

The Winter Olympics don't happen everyday, so maybe you will have sometime to tune it. Click here to view the schedule of events.

Unfortunate start to the Olympics


Unfortunately before the official start of the Winter Olympics there is tragedy. A 21 year old Olympic Luger from the country of Georgia died when training on the fastest track just hours before the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics. Sadness and concern loom in Vancouver as this is only the fourth time someone has died at the Winter Olympics since 1992. Our sympathy goes out to his family, teammates and all others affected. Click here to read more on this story.

Say I Love You


Sunday is Valentine's Day and there are many ways to say "I love you," but I'm assuming you have never thought of using manure to do so. Yep it happened in Albert Lea, MN where a farmer created a valentine for his wife of 37 years with manure. Very original and creative, plus this half mile heart took him 2 days to complete. Oh and his wife thought it was cute, she says "Why not do something fun with what you got?" You can read the whole story - just click here.

Friday, February 5, 2010

I Hope Not

Did you hear that American Idol producers reportedly approached Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell next year. WHAT? This is so wrong in so many ways. If this happened I'm not sure if I could even what Idol. Stern just seems to be the biggest joke and I get that he is popular as he is one of the nation's highest paid radio personalities, but come on there has to be someone better than Stern for Idol. Maybe someone that knows something about music even.
Read the whole story.

Why do you watch the Super Bowl?


Okay the Vikings did not make the Super Bowl, so now it is just another football game. Do you watch for the game or the commercials? If the game is good then yes I will pay attention, but I really pay close attention to the commercials. That is probably why the cost to advertise is so insane.

Well some ads we can look forward to are from Budweiser featuring the famous Clydesdales and some famous Chicago Bears from the mid-eighties. Oh and Harry Potty has some big plans to announce during the Super Bowl ads. If you cannot wait until Sunday you can check out more here.

Next Big Thing?


David Sills is a 7th grader who gave a verbal commitment to USC to be their quarterback in 2015. Nothing like planning ahead. Impressive for a 7th grader though. Now only time will tell if David can hold his own throughout the upcoming years and stay healthy and accident free. Check out more on this by clicking here.

11 Year Old Girl Gives Birth

I was 24 years old when I had my 1st child and that was tough. I cannot even start to think about having a child at 11 years old. At 11 years old you are in what 5th grade and taking care of yourself can be a challenge at times, but this girl has another person to care for? I know there are some very responsible kids out there and they have to be due to circumstances, but for lack of better terms it is not fair! Kids should have the opportunity to be kids - play, have fun and not worry about a thing, just not have to be an adult yet.
Baby and mother are okay and grandma says that the baby is absolutely beautiful. I just hope and pray that this 11 year old child will have the help she needs as well as the baby. You can read the whole story by clicking here.