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From there, each individual lesson became an exchange of intimacies, with Usher subtly shifting his approach to play to the vanities and insecurities of each contestant. [1]

Seated with his guitar, he took an India.Arie song that has deceptive range and hit every part of the melody perfectly, without strain and (importantly) without showing off. [2]

Good news: America’s most-watched TV show “Idol” is now for sale, coming soon to a private equity group near you. [3]

“American Idol” finalist Didi Benami might be pretty broken hearted after her Top 10 performance. [4]

It was “soul and R&B night” on Idol last night, which brought Usher on to mentor ‘ and to spend several minutes selling his new album with Ryan Seacrest. [5]

But his best counsel of the night came in his interaction with Tim Urban, certainly one of the contestants with the most to gain from Usher’s advice. [1]

Msnbc.com’s ‘American Idol’ expert tweets his thoughts during the shows. [6]

Despite a bout of walking pneumonia, Lee DeWyze was the standout with ‘Treat Her Like a Lady.” He grabbed the song by the scruff of the neck and gave it a vigorous shake. [...] But the judges were forgiving: Randy praised her for ‘the courageousness and the conviction’ she shows every week. [...] Simon, you understand, never speaks in exclamation points. [7]

This song is dreadful, and she doesn’t do it any favors with her frequently off-key vocals. [8]

First, we found out that yes, the show can run overtime even when given two hours for a mere ten performances (blame offstage interview segments, the windier-than-ever judges, and Ryan Seacrest ’s unwillingness to rein everyone in). [2]

… Usher is introduced through the usual video homage: 45 million records sold, five Grammys, the No. 1 artist on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart over the past decade. [8]

Sometimes the best part of ‘American Idol’ is the latest sly comment from acerbic judge Simon Cowell. [6]

Eastern) for live-blogging of tonight’s Top 10 singing R&B hits with Usher as mentor. [3]

Sources:
[1] American Idol: The Top 10 and the Lightness of Being Usher …
[2] American Idol Recap: A Surprising Soul Revival - Film.com
[3] Idol Confessions | ‘American Idol‘ news roundup for Tuesday …
[4] ‘American Idol‘: Didi Benami finds out ‘What Becomes of the …
[5] American Idol: The Final Ten - Tuned In - TIME.com
[6] Usher inspires a night of improvement on Idol‘ - American …
[7] Idol: Lee DeWyze Makes a Major Impression on Judges - PEOPLE …
[8] American Idol‘ Watchalong: Just 10? - Pedro and the Watcher …

- The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will be released on April 1, 2010 (JST), and will disable the ‘Install Other OS’ feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009. [1]

Welcome to the #1 source for Sony PS3 Hacks, PS3 Downloads and PS3 Homebrew! [2]

Sony has offered the Other OS feature on the original “fat” PS3 consoles since the units launched years ago. [3]

The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will be released on April 1, 2010 (JST), and will disable the ‘Install Other OS’ feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009. [4]

Since you’d have to partition the PS3’s hard drive to install any alternate operating system, it wouldn’t necessarily affect the way the PS3 functions as a game or media machine. [5]

That would be my guess as well - not that the Linux capability was the exploited part, apparently, from a few weeks back - but yes, such a crippling of what many argue to be a strong point must be related to an exploit. [6]

It seems like the sum total effect of this update is to remove ability to install another operating system on the PS3. [5]

As scheduled, today the PS3 Firmware 3.21 update is available for download and as Sony previously confirmed it disables the OtherOS functionality in an effort to make the PlayStation 3 entertainment system more secure. [7]

Sony has announced that the newest update for the PS3 that is set to hit on April 1 will eliminate the Other OS feature. [3]

Luckily I took out a 3 year warranty when I purchased from game that still covers me and I hope to get a replacement and start playing again soon. [8]

N4G is a social game news site that covers the game industry 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [9]

Sony cites ’security concerns’ as the reason for removing the feature, but the PS3’s been this generation least-hacked game console. [5]

This feature enabled users to install an operating system, but due to security concerns, Sony Computer Entertainment will remove the functionality through the 3.21 system software update. [4]

Get it straight from the XMB System Update: PS3 Firmware 3.21. [2]

“The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will be released on April 1, 2010 (JST), and will disable the ‘Install Other OS’ feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009. [6]

Sources:
[1] PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update ‘ PlayStation Blog - PS3 , Sony …
[2] PS3 Hacks :: Hack Your PlayStation 3
[3] PS3 update 3.21 kills “Other OS” feature :: TweakTown
[4] PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update ‘ PlayStation Blog
[5] The PS3 Non-Update: 3.21 Firmware Takes Away Alternate OS …
[6] PS3 3.21 update will remove Linux support - VideoGamer.com
[7] PS3 NEWS - PlayStation 3 News - PS3News - PS3 Games - PS3 …
[8] PS3 Blog and Community | PS3Blog.net
[9] N4G.com : All the latest PS3 news

Prepare your favorite meatloaf recipe as you normally would, but, before baking, divide the mixture into the two round cake pans and pat it flat. [1]

April Fools Day recipes are a great way to celebrate April Fool’s by surprising your family or friends with something unusual. [2]

Bet you’ve never had spaghetti like this before! [...] According to our sources, April Fools’ Day began when the Christian world adopted the new Gregorian calendar, which shifted the start of the New Year from spring to January 1. [...] Sprinkle the pasta with shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese, and then cover the cheese with the remaining pasta mixture. [1]

Spread plain or vanilla yogurt on a small plate and top with a half of a peach or apricot. [2]

It looks like a fancy torte, but it’s still the same pasta, sauce and cheese combo that the whole family loves. [1]

When meatloaf is done cooking allow to cool 5 minutes. [2]

2.Gently fold a couple of beaten eggs into the pasta mixture, and then spread half of this mixture into the well-greased springform pan. [1]

Add a spoonful of mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon mustard. [...] If you have these ingredients available they make one of the funniest and easiest April fools Day recipes. [2]

While the meatloaf is in the oven, make a batch of mashed potatoes; add a little extra milk and whip with an electric beater until they are fluffy and spreadable. [...] Just before serving, decorate the top of your cake with ketchup. [1]

Open can of beets and drain beet juice in a glass. [...] Allow to cool and frost with cream cheese frosting. [2]

Sources:
[1] April Fools‘ Day Dinner - Allrecipes
[2] Kids April Fools Day recipes for fun and surprises.

Jennifer Griffin joined FOX News Channel (FNC) in October 1999 as a correspondent for the Jerusalem bureau. [1]

Jennifer Griffin (born 1969) is a Fox News correspondent, currently reporting from The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. as national security correspondent. [2]

FNC Correspondent Jennifer Griffin is currently based in Jerusalem, where she has witnessed firsthand the realities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [3]

Jennifer Griffin, national security correspondent for Fox News Channel, has been diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. [4]

Griffin joined FOX News Channel in October 1999. [1]

Date Movie movie trailer - starring Alyson Hannigan, Fred Willard, Eddie Griffin, Jennifer Coolidge, Adam Campbell. [4]

I am continually amazed at the love, grace and beauty that God has placed in our lives each day! [5]

During her tenure at FNC, she has covered Operation Enduring Freedom from Israel and the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian conflict in the Middle East. [1]

The descriptive words drew beautiful pictures on each page. [5]

Most recently, Griffin delivered live coverage from the crisis in the Middle East from the Israel-Lebanon border. [1]

I have a gorgeous tree in my yard. [5]

It was Mandela’s release from prison in South Africa and the end of the apartheid era. [3]

To say that life has many twist and turns is an understatement. [5]

She also reported on Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s hospitalization and provided extensive coverage of the evacuation of Jewish settlements from the Gaza Strip. [1]

J: One of the hardest things is keeping your emotions in check when you are reporting a story. [3]

Sources:
[1] Jennifer Griffin - FOXNews.com
[2] Jennifer Griffin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] FOXNews.com - Inside Interview: Jennifer Griffin - FOX Fan
[4] Jennifer Griffin - Photos, Bio and News for Jennifer Griffin
[5] Jennifer Griffin

Nicki Minaj shot her first official solo video Monday in Lancaster, California. [1]

Nicki Minaj shared details on her highly-anticipated, upcoming first single ‘Massive Attack’ this past Saturday (Feb. 27) with XXLMag.com at the taping for BET’s Rip the Runway [Watch Below]. [...] ‘[The single] is scary,’ said the Young Money femcee, ‘It’s scary if you’re my opponent. [2]

This report is from MTV News. [3]

Nicki brought her ladies (extras dressed in pink wigs and showing lots of cleavage), her sexy home girl and some of her musical family. [...] Drake, Birdman, Garrett and Amber Rose all made the trek for the clip, directed by Hype Williams. [4]

Earlier in the afternoon, a helicopter swooped down as Minaj and Rose put pedal to the metal in a pink Lambo. [...] Garrett and Amber Rose all made the trek for the clip, directed by Hype Williams. [5]

Nicki recruited Amber Rose to make a cameo in her new video for her first official single “Massive Attack”, directed by Hype Williams. [1]

The hair is big and blond, the car is sleek and pink, and the money is green and in abundance. [4]

According to Nicki, the song will drop this month and she has plans to shoot a video shortly in either Atlanta or Miami with some scenes filmed in New Mexico. [2]

Welcome to Nicki’s World, the ultimate resource for Young Money artist, Nicki Minaj. [6]

“I kinda always like to do things in an unexpected fashion,” she added. [5]

Hype Williams-directed clip is ‘for all the girls that like to play dress-up,’ the Young Money diva says. [3]

- The hair is big and blond, the car is sleek and pink, and the money is green and in abundance. [1]

Sources:
[1] Nicki Minaj Shoots ‘Massive Attack‘ Video With Drake And …
[2] Nicki Minaj To Release “Massive” Single This Month With Video …
[3] VH1.com : Nicki Minaj : Nicki Minaj Shoots ‘Massive Attack …
[4] Nicki Minaj Shoots “Massive Attack” Music Video With Drake …
[5] Nicki Minaj Shoots ‘Massive Attack‘ Video With Drake And …
[6] NICKI’S WORLD ‘ The ultimate Nicki Minaj fansite for your 24 …