American Idol - Tuesday, March 10

American Idol in review for Tuesday, March 10. What's up with the new announcer dude? The judges strutting out on the stage was just plan weird. The judges looked so awkward, especially Paula. And speaking of Paula, what was up with her? Her face looked so puffy and when giving critiques of some performances it seemed as though she was going to burst out in tears.

I thought there were some really strong performances. My personal favorite is Danny. But if I had to guess who the bottom three will be tonight, I’d say: Anoop, Jorge, and Jasmine. I’m going to go with Anoop and Jasmine being eliminated tonight.


They also said that something new in the rules will be revealed tonight. My prediction is that the judges can over rule a vote by America. If they feel a contestant should not go home, they can have them stay in the competition for another week.

Daylight Saving Time & Spring Allergies Don't Mix

I dread springing ahead one hour. I know it's only one hour, but it takes me a good two weeks to adjust. I feel tired during the day and when I go to bed, I have a hard time falling asleep. My allergies also kick in when the trees start to bloom and that also makes me tired. I got tired just thinking about posting a note on this blog.

Apparently this whole idea of saving daylight began with Benjamin Franklin. If you care to read in detail about DST, just click here. I read that Daylight Saving Time (DST--notice there is no s at the end of Saving) began in the the U.S. during World War I in order to save energy for war production. I had heard that DST was started for the farmers so they would have more time to work their fields, but I couldn't confirm that. After WWI states could choose whether or not to observe DST. Today, all states except for Hawaii, Puerto Rico, American Somoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Arizona (except for some Indian Reservations) observe DST.

In 2007, DST was extended one month and begins for most of the United States at 2 a.m. on the Second Sunday in March and lasts until 2 a.m. on the First Sunday of November. The new start and stop dates were set in the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

OK, that's it for the history lesson. But, if I had my choice, I'd stick with DST and not change!

What's a 3G Network?

I keep hearing commericals on the radio and seeing ads on TV for 3G mobile networks. I wondered what does "3G" mean? Turns out it's pretty simple. According to Wikepedia,
"3G is the third generation of tele standards and technology for mobile networking, superseding 2.5G. It is based on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) family of standards under the IMT-2000.

3G networks enable network operators to offer users a wider range of more advanced services while achieving greater network capacity through improved spectral efficiency. Services include wide-area wireless voice telephony, video calls, and broadband wireless data, all in a mobile environment."

Now you know, too.

My Saturday in Pictures

It was a warm, sunny day in Atlanta. Here's my day in pictures.

Local Cedarville University gathering at Mellow Mushroom in Atlanta

Cool mushrooms hanging from the ceiling

Next stop, Alon's Bakery in Virginia Highlands for dessert

Cheese anyone?

How about a tart?

I went for a slice of apple pie. It was yum!

Windblown hair. It was a windows down day!

What day in Atlanta would be complete without traffic?

Spring Day Fun

Today was beautiful and warm in Atlanta. We had our neighbor's dog over for a "play date" with our dog. Here she is fetching the "flying squirrel." The quality is not that good because I took the video with my BlackBerry.

Door Decor

Aren't these little doors cute? They were on the bathroom wall on the first floor ladies' room. I wonder if they were specially made or if someone found these? There is actually a theme behind all this. Just outside the door at the end of the hall is a display called "The World at Our Doorstep." My compliments to the decorator! I wonder if the men's room has little doors, too?

Kitty Fun

I took this video with my BlackBerry, so the quality is not that good, but cat lovers will enjoy! This is what Kiki usually does when I'm in the bathroom. Anyone who has a cat knows exactly what this is all about. I love this cat.