Miracle on the Hudson

This is how it happened, according to cnn, yahoo and abc:

US Airways Flight 1549 carrying 155 passengers took off from N.Y.'s LaGuardia Airport for Charlotte, N.C., and shortly after collided with a flock of birds, causing an explosion on the left wing of the plane. Pilot Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III who helmed the flight thankfully managed to land the plane on the cold Hudson River. A few minutes later, ferries, the Coast Guard, and other boats came to the rescue. According to some passengers, they were on the verge of panic, but somehow, some people took leadership and calmed everyone down, and they decided to evacuate the women and children first.
Everyone survived. Well done, everyone!

Thank God there are still miracles.

:)

DC

Top 5 Reasons Why David Cook is Season 7's American Idol:

5. David Cook - Hello
Yes, DC, you're the one I'm looking for!

4. David Cook - Billie Jean
Yes, you're the ONE!

3. David Cook - Music of the Night
So versatile. This guy can sing anything.

2. David Cook - All I Really Need Is You
I had chills ... the good kind. :)

2. David Cook - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Beautiful. Thank you.

:)

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American Idol Season 8 will be aired in my zone in a little while. So before the frenzy starts, I'd like to pay a small tribute to Season 7's best performances:

9. Syesha Mercado - One Rock 'N' Roll Too Many
Syesha sure can DO Broadway!

8. Brooke White - I am I said
Good job, Brooke.

7. Chikezie - She's a Woman
Chikezie was on fire!

6. Carly Smithson - The Show Must Go On
A great performance by Carly -- such a powerful voice

5. Ramiele Malubay - You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
Ramiele's masterpiece

4. Jason Castro - Over the Rainbow
Jason was so ... HOT!

3. Michael Johns - Dream On
Great vocals MJ!

2. David Archuleta - Imagine
This one justifiably pushed Archie to the front of the pack.

1. David Cook - Always Be My Baby
DC was OWNING!

:)

Backtracks

I'm eagerly anticipating the new season of American Idol. (I can't believe how much I missed the show until I heard the AI intro song on TV!) And in case you're wondering why I like the show so much, here are some of my (Seasons 1-6) reasons:

1. Kelly Clarkson - Natural Woman
Give it up for the first Idol!

2. Tamyra Gray - A House Is Not A Home
This was a pretty good performance, very impressive.

3. Ruben Studdard - A Whole New World
Idol worthy!

3. Clay Aiken - To Love Somebody
Clay was in the zone!

4. Jasmine Trias - Inseparable
Surprisingly, I liked this one. Tender yet passionate.

5. Jennifer Hudson - I Have Nothing
Nice!

6. Carrie Underwood - Alone
I absolutely love this performance! Fit for an Idol.

7. Bo Bice - In A Dream
Wonderful performance, great vocals

8. Anwar Robinson - I'll Never Love This Way Again
I watch this one all the time. I can't help myself!

9. Vonzell Solomon - Don't Leave Me This Way
I love this rendition

10. Anthony Fedorov - Everytime You Go Away
Nice!

11. Constantine Maroulis - Bohemian Rhapsody
One word: Amazing!

12. Mario Vazquez - How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
Goosebumps!

13. Taylor Hicks - Do I Make You Proud
Good one from Idol #5

14. Katharine McPhee - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
McPheever!

15. Elliott Yamin - A Song For You
Wow!

16. Chris Daughtry - Dead or Alive
Daughtry! Need I say more?

17. Jordin Sparks - I Who Have Nothing
A great reason why Jordin is Idol #6

18. Blake Lewis - You Give Love A Bad Name
I was kind of worried when he started, he was taking a huge risk with this one. It turned out great!

19. Melinda Doolittle - Have a Nice Day
Great voice, great night -- Bon Jovi Night

20. LaKisha Jones - Aint a Love Song
Another Bon Jovi Night Hit

21. Phil Stacey - Blaze of Glory
Also a good one.

22. Sanjaya Malakar - Besame Mucho
Give Sanjaya some credit, this was cool. I laughed out loud when Simon gave his review: "It was not... horrible." Hahaha!

I'm looking forward to a great new season!