I've been enjoying the Canadian version of of the Idol TV show all summer and I especially liked this weeks episode because the theme was one I can groove to, the so called "standards" of the 40's and 50's. Theresa, above, did "Paper Moon" and stole the show. I don't think she can win it, though. Despite stronger performances in the last couple of weeks, I think she'll be gone next week. Still, isn't she cute?
My hometown of Abbotsford has had two contestants for most of the summer, although lastweek we lost Shane. Our other local hero, Jacob, is a strong performer but I expect that he will be the runner up. That twerpy kid from Alberta is going to win the big prize because there are teenage girls all across the country going hysterical at the sight of him. And if my female family and co-workers are representative at all, he has fans in the 60 plus category too.
Makes room for CanWest to join the majors
Kudos to CanWest for calling a terrorist a terrorist . Many, including The Last Amazon , will be happy to hear it. Reuters is among the worst of the major western news services, where I would also place the BBC and the CBC.
Unsurprisingly, Reuters is not happy about the changes CanWest made to Reuters wire stories:
Our editorial policy is that we don't use emotive words when labeling someone," said David A. Schlesinger, Reuters' global managing editor. "Any paper can change copy and do whatever they want. But if a paper wants to change our copy that way, we would be more comfortable if they remove the byline." Mr. Schlesinger said he was concerned that changes like those made at CanWest could lead to "confusion" about what Reuters is reporting and possibly endanger its reporters in volatile areas or situations. "My goal is to protect ...
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