Thursday, July 29, 2010

Ellen Degeneres announced she is leaving American Idol. Actually she told Idol producers two month ago. On her website Ellen said:

“A couple months ago, I let FOX and the “American Idol” producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on “Idol” and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.”

As one of the few people in America who has never watched American Idol, I really don’t care if Ellen goes. Of even if the whole show does. Sorry!

Chelsea Clinton's Porta PottyThere was a discusion about the upcoming Chelsea Clinto wedding in Rhnebeck, New York. What was more interesting is the $15,000 in port-potties. Not only hot water but a stereo system. They are nicer than my own bathroom! How about yours? 

For those that are wondering, yes I am back. Had surgery for a detached and torn Retina with a number of complications while I was in Florida. Went through similar problems in my right eye two years ago. While I lost some of my vision and have other residual issues, am very glad for what I do still have. For more information on retina and other eye diseases visit:
EyeHealth.webjunk.com

Wednesday, 27 May 2009

kris-allen1Tonight’s Top Topic: Do you think American Idol votes were rigged?
There was a world record set for the amount of votes cast on American Idol with almost 100 million cast during the finale involving Kris Allen and Adam Lambert.
The New York Times is reporting that Kris Allen may have received help from corporate sponsor AT&T. In the Times report was mentioned that AT&T supplied phones with free text messaging at two Kris Allen parties in his hometown of Conway, Arkansas the night of the finals. The report also states they taught the people how to send power messages which send ten votes at once. No similar effort was made for Adam Lambert fans. American Idol officials state the results were fair, accurate and verified. (How did they verify 100 million votes?)
Morgan read a statement from AT&T. Fred asked was it Idol that wanted Kris Allen to win and not Adam Lambert. Or AT&T that did not want a gay American Idol contestant to win. Morgan also asked why wouldn’t you want Adam Lambert to win and does it have something to do with his sexuality. (There are two pictures of Adam Lambert kissing another guy but he has never stated he was gay.) Morgan said he (Adam Lambert) has not come out yet and everyone takes stupid pictures.
Fred stated he did think American Idol is rigged but not by people with cell phones in Arkansas.

bra-sizeMorgan provided a quick fix for women’s body flaws. Its all in the bra. She quoted Linda Becker, known as the Bra Lady of New York City who said 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. (Any women who need their size checked, Fred will check it for them Free.) Bra straps should not fall off your shoulders. Fred said they can be really complicated to use. (Especially for guys trying to remove them during a date.) Morgan said “Hoist them up, Lock ’em & load them.”

skinnyjjeansIf you have tingning, burning or numbness in your legs you might have Tingling thigh syndrome. (or something else that can not be discussed on a family tv show.) The medical term is “meralgia paresthetica” which is a nerve condition. It applies to pregnant women as well as construction workers and police.  Now it is being seen in increasing number of younger women from simply wearing jeans that are way too tight. (But look fabulous!)

The Edge crew also presented a report that drinking Red Bull can cause you to fail a drug test. Fred stated during the report that “I don’t do drugs. Never did drugs.” he went on to say he does though worry about taking drug tests.
(Just to be clear it has been very public it is a rumour that Red Bull will cause you to fail a drug test. In fact, it is not true. A friend of mine drinks it every morning and has never failed a drug test. Also he provided the link that explains it.
CLICK HERE.)

They showed pictures of Baby Alva who they said looked like Baby Fred. (Sorry missed who Baby Alva was)

We then got to see Mark Mathis at the Planet Beach Tanning Salon. Mark pointed to the room for Fred called Uranus. Morgan remarked about Mark’s orange Ommpah Loompah look. Fred said maybe he drinks too much Red Bull.

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

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Tonight’s Top Topic: Are You sick of American Idol already? Actually there was no Top Topic but that would have been my choice for one. Instead the whole show was dedicated to American Idol. The Edge crew Brotha’ Fred & Morgan Fogarty were dressed up for the occassion.

And the winnner is………Kris Allen. Adam Lambert didn’t win. (seemed to leave them a bit perplexed.) The American Idol flow chart was updated for the last time.
 Fred stated he really thought Adam Lambert had it. Morgan asked Fred did he think they got it right. Fred responded “I think I don’t care.” Morgan came back with “I am not sure they got it right.” Fred thought Kris Allen has more mass appeal but falls into a category that is over saturated. Names mentioned include John Mayer and Jack Johnson.

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They showed a clip from American Idol. Simon said he thinks they found a world-wide star in Kris allen.  Paula “Guess what drug I am on now” Abdul said Adam was her pick from day one. Fred & Morgan discussed Paula’s drug problem. Fred stated “Paula has a drug problem and she should seek help in the off-season.” 

They then showed the clip of Katrina Darrell in her bikini winning best attitude award. And Kara in her bikini. Morgan said “I loved it! It was the moment of the show. And the season for me.” Fred called Kara a manly woman.
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They had a music expert (What is a music expert exactly?), JoJo music director from 96.1 The Beat. (That’s Fred’s station for the uninformed.) They played Kris singing a song from last night written by Kara. Fred called it lame. JoJo said it was weak. Moragn “Its cheesy.”  
 They showed pictures of Adam Lambert kissing guys and discussed whether that would hurt his career. JoJo said it won’t affect it. It was pointed out did not hurt Clay Aiken or ELton John.
 They then played outakes from past NewsEdge episodes concerning American Idol.
 JoJo said he liked Kara in a bikini. (I did too. Does that mean I am a music expert?)
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Wednesday, 6 May 2009

 

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On day off they can race School Buses!

Tonight’s Top Topic: Should schools consider a four day week?
School districts across the country are struggling with debt and doing what they can to avoid cutting teachers. A study by the University of Washing (a school has to have a study about schools?) predicts 570,000 positions could be eliminated in the next three years plus savings from heating, cooling and busing. Broward County Schools in Florida, which is the fifth largest school district expects to save $30 million but awaits approval from teachers. To accomodate a shorter week school days will have to be extended.  Some schools already have it.  One school district in Arizona has had a four day week since the 1980’s.
 Some say a shorter week brings better morale and less missed days of school. Some parents who do not work, love it because they get to spend more time with their kids and it makes it easier to schedule things like doctor appointments. Critics though say if both parents work there is child care for an extra day. Morgan said she can see both sides. Fred said it would be a long day for kids. Maybe 10 hours. And Morgan brought up that the kids would need an extra meal while at school.
 They asked why not have some teaching done online. MoFo said even young kids can use a computer. They usually teach their parents.
  It then on the show seemed like a Lovers fight between Fred & Morgan! Fred complained about the abuse the last few nights. Morgan said he gives her “softball pitches over home plate.” She asked if Fred would play software for Fox Charlotte this weekend in Shelby. Fred replied “They don’t let him go to Shelby.” Morgan finally realized after a couple of minutes they went waaayyyyy off topic.
 Fred said he is not for changing the five day week. Morgan said she was torn and needed to listen to viewer feedback first. (I would have loved to hear what was talked about during the break!)


And then there was three. Allison Iraheta was sent home on American Idol. Fred said he now hates the show. He will not watch it. But he did tell us the viewers we should watch because the station needs the money.  Both Morgan & Fred liked Allison. Morgan is sick of Adam Lambert. (Maybe this is a sign people are just getting sick of the whole American Idol show?) Fred stated he thinks Allison is the next Kelly Clarkson.
 Also reported is that Paula Abdul has admitted to a pain killer addiction. (Is this a surprise to anyone?) She had denied these rumours for years. Fred suggested Paula should have taken some pills tonight. It was remarked that Paula lipsynced during her rendition of “I’m just here for the music.” (There are already reports that she did not even sing it.)
 Fred called Morgan really mean.

asu-undie-run-3-groupAt Arizona State University, thousands of students stripped down to their undies and ran around the campus. All the clothing they stripped off was shipped to a charity. (Guessing they didn’t wear their best clothes to the event.) It is called the Undie Race for Charity and this was the second year for the event. Fred called the footage shown a waste of a news chopper. The coverage should have been from the ground. Morgan replied that it was to avoid showing any poential “parts” you shouldn’t see.
 Last year the group was charged $2000 for damage. Fred said there is not a bad looking person who goes there. The odds of seeing delicousnous are pretty good. (Guess that means good things for
asu-undie-run-20092-kissme as I went to ASU for a year. ) He asked Morgan if she would like to see a beefy college 21 year old. She said no.

Here is one for you Morgan!

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Drew Peterson was offered a job at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch as a #2 man to owner and former guest on the NewsEdge Dennis Hof. Peterson would then appear on the HBO show Cathouse that takes place at the Nevada brothel. (this same job was offered to Rod Blagojevich.) He said he is considering the job.
 MoFo brought up Peterson’s fiancie and why would she be with someone who is suspected in the dissapearance of one wife, in the death of antoher wife and might work at a brothel. She asked does this woman “Have idiot written across your forehead?” (no, but think she has the t-shirt.)
 For those that want to know, his fiancie is Christina Raines who is 24 years old. Her parents think she is crazy and just a few months ago threw her out of their home. Peterson is 55. Stacy Peterson was 25 when she went missing in 2007. Raines has stated publicly she does not believe any of the allegations. They  met at a bar.

Reminder to sign up for a chance to win tickets, this week to Windstream Pole night. Enter at the Fox Charlotte web site and click on the Edge tab.

A county goverment in China is telling its staff to smoke 230,000 packs of cigarettes a year. (one way of handling layoffs) The tax on cigarettes would then help the local economy. If they don’t smoke they will be fined. Fred stated they have a population problem so it might solve it. A million deaths in China each year are attributed to smoking. Side Effects:
Fred: Bad breath, dirty fingers.
Morgan: Your eggs die slowly if you are a woman.

A woman in south Florida found the word God in her salami. While she was cooking the letters appeared in the sliced pieces of salami. Morgan said it really spells Dog. (Can not believe neither Fred or Morgan figured it out. The salami spells out: OGD. That is a trademark and stands for Old Grand- Dad, bourbon whiskey. She probably drank too much of it.)
 Fred said it sounds like a pickup line. “Is that God in yoru salami?”

Look for Fred’s Harley on Friday. Whatever that is about. We will have to watch to find out.

Wednesday, 22 April 2009

The show started with Morgan coughing and Fred complaining he would catch something. (Ever notice the show always starts with something about Morgan?)

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Morgan says this is where kids should be all year

Wednesday’s Top Topic: Should the school calendar be changed?
 The current law does not allow school to start before August 25. It was put in place to help out the travel business. But there is a proposal to allow that to change and districts to make their own schedule. CMS is considering the 2nd Monday in August as the start of the school year.
 There is a poll asking staff, parents and students (asking students if they want more school? Maybe Lisa Simpson! But Bart?) to vote on which calendar they want. Actually anyone on the Internet can take the poll. Even if you live in an igloo in the Artic as long as you have Internet access.
The poll can be found at the
CMS website.  The poll ends April 30.
   Fred stated He does not have kids so does not care. Morgan brought up that Fred does not have any children – he knows of. Evidently Fred’s mother was in the studio so the conversation was kept a bit low-key.
 Fred believes Kids need the summertime and Kids need to be kids.  Morgan said No, No, no, (Think she disagrees) Kids need to be in school year round. Get rid of summer vacation. Fred went to summer camp. Morgan did not enjoy her summers as a kid. She said she had to shovel manure during summer vacation. She would rather be in class than shovel manure. (poor Morgan!)

 They brought up the eliminations from American Idol. Two were eliminated.  Lil Rounds and North Carolina’s own Anoop Desai. In the background you could hear Morgan say “Do you want to talk about this?” but they just moved on to the next story. This is the first time I can remember they just skipped right over an American idol report without discussion. And no X’s over the pictures of the eliminated contenstants.

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No shoveling manure for these students

 Jack Johnson played to some elementary school students in Hawaii singing about Earth Day. (It must have made Morgan hapy the kids were in school!) This was in part from Johnson’s Kokua Hawaii Foundation. 

 Fred seemed to have trouble tonight speaking words. It was decided to call his “new words” Fredisms. 

 They disscussed about whether Earth Day worked. Fred thought that one day does not work. It should be Earthday everyday or it won’t work. Either you recycle or you do not. Morgan, thought atleast once a year there was thinking about it, planting a tree or recycling. (I recycle every day) Morgan’s quote of the evening “One by one we can change this universe.”

 Next was a report about a company that recycles bodies into pencils. They can convert a human body to about 240 pencils. The box has a sharpener so the shavings can be saved. (Fred said something really funny but forgot what it was now. Thats why you have to watch.) This idea is the brainchild of designer Nadine Jarvis. A cremated body’s ashes are converted to the carbon in the pencils. The person’s name is imprinted onto the pencils. You can order yours HERE

The NewsEdge is giving away Free tickets to the upcoming races at Lowes Motor Speedway. To enter and contenst rules go to the Fox Charlotte web site

 Murder, Mayhem & Mathis brought news of a new play at the new Stage Door Theatre. Shear Madness is Charlotte’s all-time longest running hit. It will be playing through June 6. Order Tickets through the Blumenthal Center

 On the Edgy Stories: a 5 year old was sent home with poop in his backback. Susan Graham, a teacher at Apple Valley Elementary School included a letter with the poop that said “This little turd was on the floor in my room.” The boy’s mother discovered the package when he arrived home. Evidently this was not the first time the boy has had an accident. He keeps spare clothes in the backpack for this purpose. (hope he did not keep his snacks in the backpack too.) Fred suggested the boy should wear a diaper. Morgan said that would be embarressing. (AND WHAT DO YOU CALL POOPING ON THE CLASSROOM FLOOR?!!)

 Did no one call in tonight at 332-EDGE? Lately they play the responses the same show but they did not play anything tonight. The show is better when people are involved.
 

Tuesday, 14 April 2009

Ear on Arm A story perfect for the Edge was instead presented by Brien on the news. A man grows an ear on his arm. He is a 61 year old Australian artist and obviously mad. He spent 10 years trying to find a doctor willing to perform the operation. (Probably found more mental doctors who wanted to lock him up. ) It was implanted in 2006. He wants to get a microphone put into it.

The Edge crew discussed the new Panthers’ Schedule. The highlight of the story (and the show) was hearing Morgan say “Yuck.” Morgan was rooting for the Philidephia Eagles. Rebecca was heard off-camera for the Florida Gators. Seemed only Fred supported the local team. Sort of… But this did lead to Morgan doing her Yoda impersonation.

It was brought up that rumors are that Simon wants to leave American Idol. Of course as mentioned it probably is about getting more money. Morgan and Fred (or should it be Fred and Morgan???) said that although Simon has two other shows in England he should keep American Idol because it is big worldwide. THIS IS WRONG!!!
It is big in America. Get it “AMERICAN” Idol. In England (my sister lives there) has Pop Idol and they have no clue to the American version of the show. Similarly there is: Australian Idol, Latin American Idol, Canadian Idol, Pinoy Idol (Philippines), Idols West Africa, Indian Idol, Indonesian Idol, New Zealand Idol, Hay Superstar (Armenia), Idol stjörnuleit (Iceland), Nouvelle Star (France), American Juniors, Idol (Norway), Super Idol (Greece), Idol (Poland), Deutschland sucht den Superstar (Germany), Singapore Idol, Malaysian Idol, Vietnam Idol, Music Idol (Bulgaria), Ídolos (Brazil and Portugal), Solo Idol (Solomon Islands), Super Star (Arab World), Megasztár (Hungary) and Looking For You (Bangladesh) all with the same basic format.

Lindsay Lohan has done a fake E-harmony commercial. She makes fun of herself. (Hard to laugh at some of it as she has done some things that should have had her locked up in jail.) Fred said “She is a moron” but MoFo seems to want to give Lindsay more credit.

Being it is Tuesday it was Pet of the Week time. And now they have a sponsor for it. All about the money. Today it was Camel, an adorable Chihuahua. The dog earned the name becasue his bark sounds like he was smoking camels. Or maybe not. Gus from Project Halo was with Camel this week. It should be noted all of Project HALO’s dogs are up-to-date on their shots and spayed or neutered. You can find out more information about Camel, Project HALO or adopting other dogs from their website.