June 6th, 2009 by brian-wyxl

Three Australian women vacationing off the coast of the mainland got a shock when they returned to their hotel room and found a koala napping on a bed. The koala had apparently roamed around the balconies, then entered the house and found a bed with a blue and pick floral cover to nap on. One of the employees of the hotel said, “They called and said, ‘This is not a prank but there’s a koala who just walked into our house and is sleeping on our bed.’” Wildlife officers reportedly took custody of the koala and will release it back into the wild. (UPI)
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A British man says he ran head first into a large, low hanging branch while jogging to work because he was posting an entry onto his Twitter page. James Coleman was tweeting on his Blackberry as he was running and ran into the tree branch before falling onto the pavement, causing a bad black eye. Coleman said, “I guess you could say I feel like a Twit. One minute I was running along posting a tweet, the next I was lying on my back on the pavement in agony. I was a laughing stock at the office. I certainly won’t be tweeting while running anymore.” (UPI)
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You know you’re getting your money’s worth out of a wedding reception when the police have to arrest the groom.

Police in Louisiana said a groom was arrested after his nephew refused to abide by the dress code of the reception
hall by pulling up his saggy pants.

Kenner police said the officer on detail at the Crystal Plantation during the wedding reception asked Samuel Lucas,
19, to comply with the dress code — both bride and groom had to sign a contract promising to observe the dress code before using the facility — and pull his pants up higher.

Lucas disputed the officer’s assertion that his underwear was showing. “I have beaucoup witnesses. All my cousins and everything said my pants were not sagging,” he said.

Lucas’ father, Walter Lucas, 52, began arguing with the officer and resisted when the officer attempted to escort
him out of the reception hall. Groom John Lucas, 53, allegedly grabbed the officer’s arms and tried to prevent
him from retrieving handcuffs from his car. The police report said Samuel Lucas shouted and cursed at
the officer during the confrontation.

All three men were arrested on charges of disturbing the peace, while Walter Lucas was also charged with resisting
an officer and the groom was charged with obstruction of police.
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Saturday: (06-06):
National Gardening Exercise Day
National Yo-Yo Day
D-Day anniversary
Belmont Stakes
Cheer Coach Day
Do-Dah Day
National Trails Day
International Clothesline Week.
Anniversaries: 65th anniversary of D-Day (1944).

1933 - 76 years ago today, the first drive-in movie opened in Pennsauken, NJ, where a Zimnan Furs is located now. Richard Hollingshead, Jr, of Riverton, NJ, opened the theatre and Hollinghead’s nephew, 69-year-old Wick Hollingshead, tells the Philadelphia Inquirer that the original idea, he said, may have come from his grandmother, Donna, a large woman who disliked cramped movie theater seats. She remarked one day that she wished she could park her car in a movie theater. At its height, there were 4,063 drive-in theatres in 1958, but today there are only around 400 theatres left in the U-S.

Shankweiler’s, near Allentown, PA, opened in 1934, and it’s the second-oldest theatre and it’s still showing flicks, making it the longest continully operating theatre.
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June 7—Full Strawberry Moon
The Algonquin tribes knew this Moon as a time to gather ripening strawberries. It is also known as the Rose Moon and the Hot Moon.

Sunday (06-07):
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
(Daniel) Boone Day in Kentucky , marking the day in 1767 when Dan’l Boone first set eyes on the state.
Trial Technology Day
VCR Day
Banana Split Day
National Trails Day
National Headache Awareness Week,
ational Business Etiquette Week begin
Anniversaries: First VCR introduced, a Sony Betamax, 1975.

Idol - Done for another year, let the debate begin!

May 21st, 2009 by brian-wyxl

Well Well Well, after 2 hours of dog and pony show, the winner is announced! And it’s……
Kris! What???? Who..not Adam?? Well that’s a surprise..even for poor Kris who was left speechless, without speech!Ok, so now people have their panties in a bunch over this. Look, it’s simple. 2 people, America’s vote. Both deserving, both completely different in style and song choice. How can you compare! Really. They will be fine..actually probably good that Kris won, it will allow him to get a record deal easy. Adam, he’ll have no problem..Simon probably has the paperwork already drawn to sign Adam who will be a big star. And besides Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, name another winner that is big(size doesn’t count now Ruben fans.)

Daughtry, not a winner. Clay Aiken came in second and was bigger than Ruben. So it doesn’t matter. Watch the show that can be the biggest train wreck on the tube. Enjoy the banter, roll your eyes on the cheesiness..it’s just a TV show.

Paula had the brightest clearest thought ( I know..amazing) about why Kris won. Between the two, Danny fans would probably migrate toward Kris. So there you go. Thanks Paula.

One thing I would say though, is that Paul Rodgers, the new lead singer of Queen better watch his back. Adam could so take over and Queen would be relevant again.

Another year, and more Idol’s gonna be making music. Enjoy it…if you want! That’s what’s nice about America!

Cat Yodeling!

May 20th, 2009 by brian-wyxl

You can do it…carefully! Watch the video! enjoy the music at the end.

 

Idol - Even the judges dressed up tonight!

May 19th, 2009 by brian-wyxl

Glee is coming…but first..it’s American Idol! Yes, a sneak peek of a new fall season show. Tease us some more FOX. Here we go with the final performance show!3 songs..one pick from the idolettes favorite performance from the season(oh..do something new!!!), one from Simon Fuller, creator of the show and the (usually lame) Idol song, maybe not…co-written by Kara.

Wow..Ryan warned us that the show is scheduled long tomorrow night. Well what about tonight..huh?? Can you get it done in an hour??

Adam - He went easy on the guyliner again. - Mad World is the song he decides to do again..good choice, since here isn’t alot of screeching in it. Randy gave him an A..For Adam..what is it going to be K..for Kris?? Simon:little bit over theatrical..because of the coat..reminded me of Phantom of the Opera.

Kris - Ain’t No Sunshine - and on the Piano. Another fine job. Simon:Last week, I wasn’t sure that America made the right choice, after that performance, I take it all back.

Adam - Change Is Gonna Come - Another nice controlled performance! He’s just amazing. Simon:You are 100% back in the game.

Kris - Whats Going On - Acoustic with a guitar - He’s brought it this week! Great. He could do this as a single. Got a tad pitchy near the end..finished well. Wow..nice. Randy thought it was a little light for the room.?? What..Randy shut up! Simon:it was like 3 friends in their bedroom strumming along to Marvin Gaye. You did not grab hold of the song and make it your own, and it’s too laid back for a night like this.(disagree!!! strongly)

Adam - The Idol Song - Hooray..another slow song! I’m surprised that they are having them sing it back to back..they in the past have split it up during the hour. Bit pitchy. Ugh…I want to hear the studio version of the song..it has to be better then this. Simon:over the entire singer, you have been one of the best and most original singers we’ve had on the show, i believe you are a world wide star.

Kris - No Boundaries- Yes..the Idol Song! - I think Adam connected with the song better. Kris did well with it..seemed a bit at the top of his range and he was struggling a bit. It’s Apples and Oranges in comparing these guys. Adam had the power ballad. Kris had a better sound to the song though. Randy agrees. Simon: You have deserved to be standing on this stage tonight. (You’ve come a long way)

I find it hard to judge these two against each other. They are from different worlds! Dramatic rocker. Acoustic crooner.

I think the Idol song works better for Kris.(if it was a bit lower..Kara even mentioned this.) And his second song tonight was awesome!

It’s all down to the voting. I honestly have no idea! Good luck!

Idol - Who’s It Going To Be?

May 14th, 2009 by brian-wyxl

Very funny skit about the judges desk entering the Smithsonian Museum. Thanks Ben Stiller and gang for shilling your movie…I mean taking some time to let us know!

This week - 88 Million votes! We must be importing people to vote now to get the totals up.

Jordin Sparks and Katy Perry perform. Break My Stride is the music of the Ford ad, and Alicia Keys talks about Idol Cares, that they didn’t seem to care about this year by not giving us a 2 hour star fest to raise money/

More from the hometown visits, of Danny, Kris and Adam. Kris gets free cheese dip at an Arkansas diner..ahhh the perks)

The first Idol competing in the final……Kris! Really?? You’re kidding me! Amazing!

Well, I guess that means that Danny goes home. Doesn’t upset me much..but really makes it Adams win now.

And there goes Danny - Wait..what’s that I hear?? The rending of clothes and sobbing. Sorry America.

You should see Kara’s face…she can’t believe it.
Performance…and …oops….show’s over..at least on my DVR. Again..you have an hour..what part of this don’t you understand!
Simon said, none of us would have predicted this, no disrespect (Danny) because you were brilliant last night..and just now by the way. Kris, your second song made you a contender. ..”This could be a big Ding Dong next week.” (he says that means good.)

My pick for the win - Adam.