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How to FIX AI How to FIX AI
- From: ksux
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Reviving AI that is DOA
I tried to quit the show. It was Season 3. My mother started watching the show. This was my sign that AI was no longer hip and trendy. I boycotting that Fantasia Barrino year. I found new hobbies and new shows. Life was fine, but Idol kept bringing me back. She was the girlfriend I just couldn’t shake. For me, that “girlfriend” took the form of Carrie Underwood. She brought me back to the show. The thought of meeting a new “Carrie” kept me intrigued for the next five years. Some would argue that Carrie Underwood would be just another news anchor in Oklahoma if not for the platform of AI. That would be a bummer….(To borrow an ad term from Miller Lite – that would be a trav-sham-mockery). On the positive ledger of AI, at its best, you gotta love the excitement, the office chatter, the format and most importantly…Idol was the fertile ground where major artists were found. Kelly Clarkson. Jennifer Hudson. Kellie Pickler. Chris Daughtry. And of course…. Carrie.
Unfortunately, the last few years of AI reminded me of my scalp in my early 20’s. With every passing year there has less and less reason for joy. The Idol franchise was transformed from Fabio to Mr. Clean.
American Idol lost its way. Let me pinpoint the wrong turns…
Too many theme shows that viewers don’t care about. It’s hard to find true creative spirit in a contestant when they are forced to sing Elvis and Sinatra. Those picks would have been fantastic choices….in 1965. Not now. You want relevant artists in contemporary genres and then you give them these choices? It would be like telling English students they can write an essay on their life, but can’t use any words invented in after the Middle Ages.
The emphasis on the judges’ role on the show is WAY too much! This year I would love to stopwatch the screen time of contestants vs. judges. I’ve seen enough of Simon, Kara, Ellen and Randy. After 1500 reviews, Simon and Randy don’t have a whole lot of unique observations in the tank. Ellen needs to find a new role on the show…like a sideline reporter or backstage. DioGuardi is pretty, but adds little. The best seasons of AI focused on what the finalists would sing and do. You could jettison the judges’ comments. We knew they were good and compelling.
This pains me to say. I miss Paula. She was wacky and unpredictable. Thos two elements are desperately missing this year.
Ryan Seacrest got a big head. In the early years, he added so much to the show. He was quick, witty and the smoothest person the set. That’s why he got 7 different jobs. Now, he is a distraction, long winded and his interplays with Simon remind me of a bad radio morning show that completely cuts out the audience.
I don’t care about the finalists. They lost the “Olympic Coverage treatment” of these individuals. Stir some emotions AI producers! Make me feel SOMETHING about these people. I have more connection to the strangers in a karaoke bar in Sioux City.
There is a talent void. Maybe after nearly a decade..all the good singers are found? I have an idea to fix this. More on that later.
Too many darn rules. AI has made a fortune. They can cover the rights to just about any song. How about a few weeks of “Sing whatever the heck you want night”.???
There has been an abundance of contestants (especially the last few years) that had the personality of toast. Additionally, I get the feeling a lot of these people have no clue what kind of artist they want to be. It’s like they are a college student with a “General Studies” major for four years. Think about the successes of AI.
Carrie Underwood – Country
Chris Daughtry – Rock
Adam Lambert – Theatrical
Kelly Clarkson – Pop
Jennifer Hudson – Broadway
Much like the AI franchise, too many contestants have lost their way and true spirit.
Here’s how to fix Idol for one more glorious year before that new Cowell show takes over.
1. Get the band back for one more year. Simon. Paula. Randy.
2. Ellen talks to fans in the crowd
3. Kara watches from home. No offense. Just one too many cooks in the kitchen..and this isn’t about the judges.
4. Have AI alumni do produced pieces that tell us what they are up to now (both good stories and bad)
5. More back stories on the contestant.
6. Shorten up the season.
7. This one is key. Go to bars, musicals, and recording studios. Get some talented MUSICIANS. Think Adam Lambert, Chris Daughtry, Carly Smithson etc. Just make sure they don’t have a current deal. Past recording deal? Yep. That’s fine…and…preferred.
8. Find the entertaining non winners like Sanjaya, William Hung, Pants on the Ground guy. Head to You Tube. I can find you 25 contenders in one day of surfing the web.
9. No themes. Unless, they are extremely vague like “Song you have heard on the radio” night or “Songs recorded in the USA” night
10.Original song night. Look, they will eventually all be doing their own songs or lesser known songs, let’s start that process now. There are 5,000 songwriters waiting tables in Nashville alone. Tap into that.
11. Minimize that AI theme song. Enough already! Play it once a show. That’s good.
12. Return the Q&A segment from viewers.
13. Highlight various excerpts from AI bloggers / journalists. Think of Bruce Miller’s witty comments, positive and negative words about the people in the Finals. These people need a thick skin to survive. Get used to it.
14. Ban the following phrases from the AI vocabulary “Song choice”, “100 – whatever percent”, “Dawg”, “This is American Idol”, “Sing the phone book”, basically 70% of judges comments.
15. No more “Up with People” singing montages.
16. The Ford commercials go into the commercial break.
17. Easy on the ballads. Give me some tempo.
18. Bring back the homeless kid living in his car..Josiah Leming.
19. Shoot on location at a bar or arena one week
20 Show the votes. Have breakdowns by state. Think election night. The drawn out mysterious spooky music bed is dated – much like the franchise.
I believe I may be a little too invested into this little tv show. It’s sad really. I just want one more season…done right. I’ve put in about 409 hours into American Idol…which coincidentally is the length of Taylor Hicks’s post Idol career.
Send all hate mail to tony@ksux.com.
Tony Michaels
KSUX Program Director / Morning show host / AI Addict
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- 4 months ago
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Argosy's Nissan Cube Giveaway! Argosy's Nissan Cube Giveaway!!!
- From: Josie_Cooper
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Description:Earn entries Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning May 1st. Earn 1 entry for every 100 points earned; or for every hour of rated table play, receive 1 entry for every $5 of your average bet.Argosy will give away cash and prizes every weekend. Saturday is also your day for bonus entries that get bigger every week.It all adds up to the big giveaway, June 27th, with a grand prize of a NISSAN CUBE! So hurry in and start playing at Argosy Casino!
- 4 months ago
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Cooper Quiz Answer-FRIDAY Cooper Quiz Answer-FRIDAY
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1 in 10 teens want to be this when they grow up
What their dad is
PAM WON FOUR TICKETS TO SEE "GHOSTBUSTERS" AT THE ORPHEUM THIS HALLOWEEN AND "BIG & RICH'S GREATEST HITS" CD!!!
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- 11 months ago
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Tony's week at the YMCA - Week Tony's week at the YMCA - Week 2
- From: Tony_and_Candice
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Desperate Measures - Week Two Review
First off, Congrats to KSUX afternoon on-air dude Ronnie Lee! He is melting away the L-B’s and still finds time and energy to blog dang near hourly.
Here are some highlight / low lights from this past week at the Norm Wait Sr. YMCA in South Sioux City:
* No speeding tickets this week! Although 25 mph on that road to the Y feels like a snail’s pace.
* I can’t swim. Never could. I tried many times as a youth and as an adult. I’ve come to realize this body doesn’t float. Bummer. With a wee bit of trepidation, I tried "Water Aerobics". It was actually really enjoyable and I never realized I could sweat so much in a pool. I didn’t die. And if there was ever inspiration to get a toned body, going shirtless in front of media elite will fuel your desire to hit the treadmill. My biggest fear during the session was the uneasy feeling that my swim trunks were going to shimmy off to never never land in the deep end. If given the choice, I may plot to run for a towel than retrieve the trunks. Sorry. I don’t float.
* My personal trainers (Angela and Melissa) have a weird sense of humor. One day last week we met on the basketball court to "play cards". I imagine this is the way you have to "play cards" in prison. Hearts are running lines, Spades are push-ups, Diamonds are sit-ups, Club’s are mountain climbers and Jokers are a 60 second (what crime did I commit?) wall sit. So, for example, if you draw a Queen of Spades - you will do 10 push-ups, then it’s on to the next event. It was a very challenging hour and I will never look at a deck of cards the same way again...or prison.
* Personal Trainer Susie enters the picture for "Group Ride". It sounds like a leisurely outing where we look at pretty trees on the big screen projection wall, but this turns out to be a grueling cardio work-out. My favorite line from Susie was: "Just resign yourself to the fact this is going to be hard, then just do it". That’s pretty good stuff right there. I’m not sure if she coined that phrase or if it was "borrowed" from Michael Jordan’s biography but she did an outstanding job of motivating. She welcomed me as "the first timer to the group" and said if I do this on a regular basis, the L-B’s will melt away. After 45 gut wrenching minutes...I am drenched with sweat and an odd sense of accomplishment.
After all my workouts this week (including some treadmill work) and even a jog through my neighborhood it was time to hit the scale, in front of the trainers who have invested their time and did their very best to inspire me....
In full disclosure, I ate slightly better than last week but skipped a few workout sessions due having some work gigs and family stuff.
(Drumroll please......)
I am down 4.4 pounds from last week. I am just 6 pounds away from my "wedding weight" in 1998 - back when I had "Fabio-like" thick tufts of hair...
I need some more "inspirational quotes" to keep me going. "Get moving chubby baldy" is nice, but if ya can top that e-mail me.
Tony@ksux.comBy the way, they are forming a new "Desperate Measures" class soon, just call the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA... Be prepared to sweat. The staff there is top notch and never once referred to me as chubby.
Desperate Measures - Week one review
As many of you may know, our buddy Bruce Miller from the Sioux City Journal joins us in studio every Friday morning to educate us on all things cinema, tv and entertainment. Sometimes, we learn far more. He asked us if we were doing the media challenge at the Norm Waitt Senior YMCA. I asked around the station and sheepishly called the YMCA and queried "Are you guys having a chubby media people challenge and can I get involved?". Melissa on the other end of the phone was very gracious and told me I needed a "partner". I chose our afternoon guy Ronnie Lee and off we went to "orientation" that next Saturday.
I cheerfully checked in for Day one at the Y. After changing in the locker room, I opened the door to the studio where we were meeting...ready for a new "toned" me, I asked "Hey, is this where all the chubby media people meet?". A nice young lady responded, "No, this is Palates". I turned a deep shade of red, uttered "Crap" and ran out of the room.
Finally in the right spot, I meet our competition that included Tim Seaman and News Director Carla Kreeger from KCAU, Bruce and Amy Hynds from the Journal, and Monica from another radio station. We did push-ups, sit-ups, and a battery of tests. One of those tests on the treadmill measured our POV2 score. Lance Armstrong has a score of 70. I eeked out a 28. Our trainer Melissa said that wasn’t too good, but we’ll get it better. For the record, my partner Ronnie scored an 8. Just kidding. Read his blog for his take.
That night, I watched the Huskers on Pay-per-view. Hey, I spent $30 on it, I felt obligated to celebrate with El Fredos right?
Sunday - day of rest.
On Monday, I raced over to South Sioux City from work to meet at 11am and get our flash drives complete with our workouts. At this point in the blog, let me point out that the speed limit on that road to the Y is actually 25 mph and not 42 mph. I made a mental note to leave earlier next time after a nice conversation with a SSC cop. I start the cardio workout 15 minutes late. Then, do some relatively easy lifting.
I met with Angela on Tuesday night with Bruce and Ronnie. Holy torture! I’ve never been to boot camp, but this is the closest I’ve ever been. We marched around the Y with weights, did "suicides" in the gym, did what seemed like 3 hours lifting weights (it was probably 30 minutes) and then we all worked on our "cores". I don’t think my "core" has been worked in 20 years. Yikes.
Wednesday morning, my lovely wife left town and my youngest son had a fever. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) no workout today. Bummer.
On Thursday, I could not extend my arms because of pain. I walked around like "Hans" from the old SNL skits. It was this day, I learned the importance of stretching before, during, and after workouts.
On Friday, I was a bum. No good excuse here.
Saturday, I met with Bruce for a class called "Group Power" with Alfredo. 60 minutes of lifting weights to Euro - techno poppy music inspired to motivate us. They did throw in one Rascal Flatts song "Fast Cars & Freedom" during a contemplative moment when I felt like crawling into a fetal position and crying. The group was comprised of 15 very fit women, and 2 other men. They were all very welcoming. The instructor and several members all offered to help me and my buddy Bruce. I met with our instructor Alfredo afterwards and he told me that he does a 5:45am class on Mondays with about 15 - 20 very driven, dedicated people. Where do these people find the inspiration to work out that hard on a Monday Morning?
Afterwards, I was talked into doing a Power Kick Aerobics class with Carrie. I am not graceful at all. This class proved it. I did bounce around a lot and ducked out after 30 minutes. My highlight was shadow boxing to the song "Baby Got Back". My sweaty body gyrated and grooved in ways I haven’t seen my Senior Prom. That’s another blog.
On my way out, I saw a throng of people competing in the Tri-Sate Tri. I am nowhere near that athletic. I was hoping some of their inspiration would rub off on me by simply watching them go by....
Ok, here’s the Week One tally after taking a few days off to recover, El Fredos Pizza and Cheese Runzas from my adorable and enabling wife.... I lost 1.8 pounds and I feel a wee bit more energetic. I’m sure my POV2 score is up to a 29. Watch out Lance!
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- 11 months ago
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Cooper Quiz Answer-MONDAY Cooper Quiz Answer-MONDAY
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Roughly 80,000 injuries are due to this annually
Falling or tripping over a pet
JOYE WON THE NEW "GREATEST HITS" CD FROM BIG & RICH!!!
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- 11 months ago
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Cooper Quiz Answer-THURSDAY Cooper Quiz Answer-THURSDAY
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Roughly 20% of us did this this morning
Toasted something
TAMMY WON BIG & RICH'S "GREATEST HITS" ALBUM!!!
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- 11 months ago
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The Positive Pulse In Siouxlan The Positive Pulse In Siouxland
- From: Josie_Cooper
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters recently opened their new location at 3650 Glen Oaks Boulevard in Sioux City. This organization pairs children with adult mentors. Volunteers are always needed. For more information or to become apart of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, log onto bigbrothersbigsisters.com
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- 1 year ago
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Notes from the Couch - CMA Mus Notes from the Couch - CMA Music Fest
- From: Tony_and_Candice
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What a nice treat tonight to see the highlights from this past summer's CMA bash in Nashville. Upgraded to a 3 hour sepecial, ABC did a good job of making the special move pretty fast. It's always interesting to view the acts ABC thinks is the most star-worthy. They often put he big names at the top and bottom of the hour to attract new viewers that might be switching over. Check it out:
7:30 - Taylor Swift "You Belong With Me"
8:00 - Taylor Swift "15"
8:30 - The soon to be broken up Brooks & Dunn
9:03 (lil' late) - Kid Rock and Martina McBride duet
9:30 - Trace Adkins
Go ahead and check the DVR
Some early thoughts:
* Julianne Hough is spunky.
* That new Swift song is pretty darn good. Is there a more talented 19 yr old artist in music? Ever?
* I wish I had seen Hootie & the Blowfish when they played Lewis & Clark.
* Sugarland sang a REM song? Really. Wow, didn't see that one coming.
* Miranda sang a Rod Stewart song "Stay with Me". See above.
* Kid Rock is one heckuva entertainer. Did Martina McBride seem too "wholesome" to sing "Picture" or is that part of the charm of the pairing?
* Where was Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Toby, Tim & Faith??
* When will the Zac Brown Band come to Siouxland. What a fun show that would be....
* Jake Owen got a nice time placement. Was it based on the strength of his WinnaVegas show?
Overall, a surprisingly good show for the Summer TV duldrums. I give it a B - plus. Hey, anything beats Shaquille O'Neal in a pink speedo. How much is that Husker Pay per View again?
~ Tony Michaels
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- 1 year ago
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The Positive Pulse In Siouxlan The Positive Pulse In Siouxland
- From: Josie_Cooper
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There are many exciting and innovative projects underway in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Three big South Sioux City projects were recently announced by Governor Dave Heineman. To stay up-to-date on their progress, log onto southsiouxcity.org
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- 1 year ago
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How To Find the Right Handbag How To Find the Right Handbag For You
- From: Sherell26
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The bag of The girl shows her The individuality style, mood, and status of a woman is depicted via her handbag. The frame of the handbag that we select should fit us pretty well. Often girl purchase glossy purses and yet do not know that the purse can change their overall appearing.
Carrying a handbag that is in proportion with the form of your body is the ultimate way to look fashionable and trendy since it actually assists to enhance and also to change your overall appearance. You should understand that regardless of the elegance and style of the handbag you carry, it will not look fashionable if it does not compliment your figure. To help you select a bag that matches the structure of your body properly, here are some tips.The handbag you opt in for should be opposite to your body size. huge bags, clutch handbags, and large shoulder bags should be selected by those who are slim and tall. Clutch bags are alike to purse and do not boast of any strap to hang over the shoulder. handbag styles are best for tall persons.
Shopper purses are unsuitable for them.You cannot gain a good outlook by opting in for purses of a smaller size, since you will look taller. Small hand bags are suitable for short women. Satchel and Hobo bags are suitable for them. The single or dual straps that the satchel bags have go over one shoulder and across the body. They should select a short handbag and keep it close to their body.
Carrying a barrel hand purse looks fabulous on you, if you are thin and short. bags that end well before the hip and have a short strap are suitable for Large hipped women. Those boasting of a heavy top should go for long strap shoulder handbags. The Classic hobo purse is suitable for one and all and is found in both small and big designs.The bags color should complement most of your outfit. These purses are available suitable for the clothes worn by you for occasions. Try to go in for single colored and plain purses. People generally go in for the neutral black color that suits most.
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- 1 year ago
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Kenny on the Big Screen Kenny on the Big Screen
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Ronnie Lee Weekdays 2-7 on KSUX 105.7 and LIVE online at KSUX.com!!
- 1 year ago
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bonhomie
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Cooper Quiz Answer-FRIDAY Cooper Quiz Answer-FRIDAY
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7 OUT OF 10 women are doing this, right now.
WEARING SHOES THAT HURT
Melinda won Big & Rich tickets!
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- 1 year ago
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Cooper Quiz Answer-THURSDAY Cooper Quiz Answer-THURSDAY
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Nearly 40% of people have this for breakfast...
COKE
Brad won two tickets to see Big & Rich, along with Cowboy Troy and the Zac Brown Band in June at Divots in Norfolk.
Your chance to win weekdays at 10:35 during the Cooper Quiz on KSUX 105.7
- 1 year ago
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reading to big sis reading to big sis
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Angel Tops The Tree Angel Tops The Tree
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A Christmas Story for people having a bad day:
When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure.
Then Mrs Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more.
When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where.
Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered.
Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drank all the cider and hidden the liquor. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor.. He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom.
Just then the doorbell rang, and irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.
The angel said very cheerfully, 'Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?'
And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.
- 2 years ago
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Best call ever from a DEDICATE Best call ever from a DEDICATED shopper
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Description:How passionate of a shopper are you? This lady probably has probably got you beat. Those "Black Friday" specials are apparently a big draw!
- 2 years ago
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