Saturday, April 9, 2011

What's in The News Today

 American Idol is being accused of being sexes with the booting of Pia Toscano off the show. Three out of the four season shows, men won three of them. Pia was the fifth female booted off the show this season. It was four years ago that a women "Jordan Sparks" won the "idol" crown. Are the contestants not getting enough feedback from the panelist, Lopez, Tyler and Randy maybe more constructive criticism is needed instead of "Great" being the redundant final words from the panelist.
Fisher, L., & Creed, R. (April 9, 2011). Pia Toscano's "American Idol" Elimination; Is Sexism to Blame? Front-Runner Axing Shocked Judges and Fans. abcNews. Retrieved April 9, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/pia-toscanos-american-idol-elimination-sexism-blame/story?id=13336819

 One hour before the deadline government comes to an agreement with the first budget. They struck a deal that the government will get funded until September. It will cut 38-billion dollars in spending one of the largest reductions for federal agencies. Eight hundred thousand employees were at risk of losing their jobs if there was a government shut down. They will meet again next week to discuss cuts of spending in the amount of 100-billion dollars.

Needham, N. (April 9, 2011). Government Stay Open For Another Week. WFMY NEWS 2. Retrieved April 9, 2011, from http://www.digtriad.com/news/article/170593/57/Government-Stays-Open-For-Another-Week

 The Giants honored Bryan Stow at AT&T Park on Friday afternoon before they played against the Cardinals. They had a moment of silence to honor Bryan Stow. Stow was brutally assaulted by two Dodger fans on opening day at Dodger Stadium, while onlookers watched. Stow is still in a coma and it has been determined that Stow suffered brain damage from the attack.

Walter, S. (April 7, 2011). Friends of Beaten Giants Fan: 'I Felt Helpless.' As Giants honor Bryan Stow, fellow  paramedic recounts Dodger Stadium attack. Retrieved April 9, 2011, from Friend of Beaten Giants Fan: 'I Felt Helpless' - The Bay Citizen

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