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Nephrotic Syndrome
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What is nephrotic syndrome?
Nephrotic syndrome is a sign that your kidneys aren't working right. As a result, you have:
- High levels of protein in your urine.
- Low levels of protein in your blood.
- High levels of cholesterol in your blood.
Nephrotic syndrome isn't a disease. It's a warning that something is damaging your kidneys. Without treatment, that problem could cause kidney failure. So it's important to get treatment right away.
Nephrotic syndrome can occur at any age. But it is most common in children between the ages of 18 months and 8 years.
What causes nephrotic syndrome?
The kidneys have tiny blood vessels called glomeruli that filter waste and extra water from the blood. Healthy kidneys keep the right amount of protein in the blood. Protein helps move water from the tissues into the blood. When the tiny filters are damaged, too much protein slips from the blood into the urine. As a result, fluid builds up in the tissues and causes swelling.
Nephrotic syndrome is often caused by:
- A type of kidney disease called minimal change disease (or nil disease). This is the main cause of nephrotic syndrome in children. Doctors don't know what causes minimal change disease.
- Diabetes. This is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults.
Many other things can cause the blood vessel damage that leads to nephrotic syndrome, including:
- Kidney diseases that attack the glomeruli, such as membranous glomerulopathy and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
- Diseases such as lupus and certain cancers.
- Infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
- Medicines such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Sometimes doctors don't know what causes it.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms may include:
- Swelling around the eyes or in the feet or ankles. This is the most common symptom.
- Fatigue.
- Weight gain (from fluid buildup).
- Shortness of breath.
How is nephrotic syndrome diagnosed?
Doctors diagnose nephrotic syndrome using:
- Urine tests to measure the amount of protein in your urine.
- Blood tests to measure the amount of protein, cholesterol, and sugar (glucose) in your blood.
- Ultrasound to look at the kidneys. This test can rule out other causes of your symptoms.
A kidney biopsy may be done to find the cause. You may also have other tests to identify what is causing nephrotic syndrome.
How is it treated?
Treatment aims to reverse, slow, or prevent further kidney damage. The treatment you need depends on your age and what health problem is causing nephrotic syndrome.
Some people may not need medicine if they are at low risk for problems or are getting better on their own. Others may need medicines that decrease the body's immune system response. These include:
- Corticosteroids, such as prednisone.
- Other immune-suppressing medicines, such as cyclosporine and cyclophosphamide.
Nephrotic syndrome can lead to other problems that may need treatment, including high blood pressure, blood clots, and high cholesterol or triglycerides. You might need medicines to treat these problems, such as:
- Blood pressure medicines to lower blood pressure and help protect the kidneys.
- Water pills (diuretics). These help reduce fluid buildup in the body and lower blood pressure.
- Blood thinners, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or heparin, if you have blood clots.
- Statins to reduce high cholesterol.
Young children who get treatment usually get better and have no lasting problems. Often treatment is not as successful in older children and adults. If your symptoms are severe or they come back, you may need treatment for months to years, or even for the rest of your life.
If treatment doesn't stop the kidney damage, you may get chronic kidney disease.
What can you do at home for nephrotic syndrome?
If you have nephrotic syndrome, it's important to:
- See your doctor regularly to have your kidney function checked. Children usually need to see a doctor more often than adults do.
- Take all your medicines as prescribed, even after you start to feel better. Talk to your doctor if you have side effects.
- Make sure your doctor knows about all the prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medicines you take.
- Get a flu shot each year. And get any other immunizations your doctor recommends.
There are also things you can do to reduce your symptoms and prevent other health problems.
- Cut down on salt. This can reduce the amount of water your body retains.
- Choose foods low in saturated fat. This can reduce your cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Weigh yourself each day. Weight gain may be a sign that you are retaining fluid. Call your doctor if you are gaining weight or have other problems, such as trouble breathing.
- Follow your doctor's advice for the amount of protein you need in your diet.
- Be gentle with your skin. Nephrotic syndrome may cause your skin to be dry and fragile. It also increases your risk of skin infections.
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Other Works Consulted
- Kodner C (2009). Nephrotic syndrome in adults: Diagnosis and management. American Family Physician, 80(10): 1129–1134.
- Lewis JB, Neilson EG (2008). Glomerular diseases. In AS Fauci et al., eds., Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17th ed., vol. 2, pp. 1782–1797. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Praga M et al (2011). Primary glomerular diseases In ET Bope et al., eds., Conn's Current Therapy 2011, pp. 714–719. Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Vincenti FG, Amend WJC (2008). Nephrotic syndrome section of Diagnosis of medical renal diseases. In EA Tanagho, JW McAninch, eds., Smith's General Urology, 17th ed., pp. 524–526. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Watnik S, et al. (2010). Nephrotic syndrome section of Kidney disease. In SJ McPhee, MA Papadakis, eds., Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2010, 49th ed., pp. 838–840. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Al Forno's Penne with Tomato, Cream & Five Cheeses
Author Notes: You won't meet a speedier baked pasta, not one that's this good. The recipe as written is genius, but even more genius is the fact that the technique can be reapplied in countless ways. Al Forno is always cycling in seasonal variations: thinly sliced asparagus and lemon zest, radicchio and shiitake, pumpkin and pancetta (the last of which Merrill reverse engineered and posted on FOOD52 back in 2010 -- go save her recipe now to try next fall). You also don't need to go out and buy five different hunks of cheese. This technique can work with whatever forgotten ends you have lying in the cheese drawer. Adapted very slightly from Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking by Johanne Killeen & George Germon (Harper Collins, 1991) - Genius Recipes
Serves 4, or 6 to 8 as an appetizer
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes in heavy puree
- 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese, (1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup coarsely shredded (1 1/2 ounces) Fontina cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, (1 1/2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
- 6 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 pound penne rigate or conchiglie rigate
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, sliced thinly
- Heat oven to 500 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the pasta and butter. Stir well to combine.
- Drop the pasta into the boiling water and parboil for 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and add to the ingredients in the mixing bowl, tossing to combine.
- Divide the pasta mixture among six to eight shallow ceramic gratin dishes (1 1/2 to 2 cups in capacity) or place in a shallow (1-inch) layer in larger baking dishes. Dot with the butter, and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes.
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about 1 month ago NatWhit
This recipe is completely amazing. My parents bought this cookbook 20 years ago, and it's a family favorite. This is definitely the most requested recipe!
about 1 month ago LLStone
I also threw in some goat cheese that I had in the fridge, and used low-fat cottage cheese, and buttermilk. I added cayenne, and topped it w/ some panko. It was a great dish, with a big salad on the side.
about 1 month ago Rasyte
I made this last night for a neighborhood potluck and it was a big hit. As if 5 cheeses was not enough, I had a little goat cheese in the fridge and threw that in as well. The only other change, I added some red pepper flakes. Great recipe!
4 months ago sdschorr
I agree on following the recipe exactly (something I NEVER do)--it's completely flawless, and the gorgonzola just adds depth, no distinct flavor. My non-professional oven never truly reaches 500, so a more realistic baking time for us common folk is about 20 minutes--you want it to be brown and bubbling on top. For those of you who hate messing with last minute prep when you have company over, this largely can be prepared ahead. I put together all the ingredients (EXCEPT the fresh basil and pasta) in a sealed container and refrigerate, about 3 hours before dinner. While par-boiling the pasta, chop the fresh basil. When pasta is ready (again, follow the instructions, 3-4 minutes is plenty), mix it all together and immediately put in oven. This is one of those dishes that's best when you serve within 5 minutes of pulling it out of the oven, so consider that in your timing.
8 months ago KtMcB
I followed the recipe exactly (very unusual for me!) as I was bringing it to a small dinner party. I prepared it at home and put it in friends oven for 10 min and was a big hit. parboiling pasta for 4 min then baking for 10 was just right.
8 months ago java&foam
Everyone at my house swore up and down this was the best mac and cheese type dish they have ever eaten. People kept going in for more long after they said they were full! The blue cheese mellows and adds wonderful depth...even picky kids will love it.
9 months ago
June is a trusted source on General Cooking.
I have had that book for years. Why haven't I made this before? Silly me!
about 1 year ago cutthecarrot
I made this original way and was enchanted. The second time, I used half and half instead of cream, whole wheat rotini, and a jar of red pepper spread/relish (from Trader Joe's) instead of the tomatoes. It worked so well! It is nice to know it can be lightened and a little whole grain action can be added with delicious and consistent results.
over 1 year ago dmass
Wow! Delicious! I can't find the right words to describe how tasty this was.
The only changes I made was I used fresh tomatoes from the garden and I didn't quite have 1/4 lb of mozzarella. I did cook mine a little longer than what was noted in the recipe. I can't wait to make it again!
over 1 year ago MsJoanie
I must have mis-judged my cheese quantities because I found this a little soupy, so I think I'll back off on the cream next time... I also used fresh tomatoes because I've got lots from the garden right now. Ran one large brandywine through the food mill to get puree and finely chopped another. Also added chunks of natural, uncured deli ham, which totally rocked! Should have added some garlic, but I'll remember that next time. I don't know how they think this only feeds four people. I baked this in a 9x13 casserole and it could easily feed 8-10 people with a salad. Mine also took more than 25 minutes to cook, but again, I think I must have misjudged the amount of cheese.
over 1 year ago IRONWOOD CHEF
There have been a number of comments referring to the "unhealthy" aspect of this dish. While the 5 cheeses may mean that it will always be rather "calorie dense", I have lightened it considerably in each of two versions: (1) I ditched the butter, used part-skim mozzarella for one of the cheeses, and substituted 1 cup 2% evaporated milk and 1 cup 2% milk plus a beaten egg for the heavy cream; (2) same as above, but substituted 1 cup no-fat "cream" (which we are now able to buy here) and 1 cup 0% Greek yogurt for the heavy cream. Both were good, but the second was better.
over 1 year ago tylermmcdon
This was extremely heavy but of course delicious. I substituted Gruyere for fontina. Yum!
over 1 year ago zoemetrouk
I made this exactly as written last night and it was divine. Hats of to Al Forno--they never disappoint. We also love their roasted sausage and grapes!!
9 months ago michelle_brown
That is ironic - those are the two recipes we love too. The roasted grapes and sausage are perfect. This dish is easy and yummy!
7 months ago zoemetrouk
I made this again yesterday for my son's ninth birthday. It was such a hit. We definitely need to get their book!
over 1 year ago ellenu
That was absurdly good. I just used cheese on hand--fresh ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, even cheddar--and only had 1 cup of heavy cream. added a bit of 2% milk and also left out butter. This was so wonderful, so easy.
over 1 year ago Zenqi
P.S. I will also leave the butter out next time. I see no benefit from it - only extra calories.
over 1 year ago Zenqi
Oh, wow. I'm SO full. Was that ever rich and tasty. Okay, I made alterations, too. I used whatever bits of cheese I had in the cheese drawer, plus smoked mozarella, romano & ricotta. I used the full 14.5 oz. can of Muir Glen diced tomatoes, added crushed garlic (I just couldn't resist), added grape tomatoes (to pretend there's a healthy factor to this recipe). The garlic in it was excellent. Oh, I also used 1/2 whole wheat penne & 1/2 regular. I started the whole wheat about 1 minute before the regular. I kept wanting to squeeze a lemon in it, but I didn't. I think my intuition was right. Next time, I will. I'll also add quite a bit more basil next time and skip the smoked mozzarella (a bit over powering) but I'd use the Muir Glen roasted tomatoes. It turned out WAY too good. I think it should be served with an exercise routine next to the plate. ;)
over 1 year ago AJouve
This recipe seems to welcome modifications and, as usual, I took full advantage of just what I had on hand. Of course, I changed the cheese to just what I had chunks of (including some low fat swiss) but also used greek yogurt in place of ricotta, fresh, chopped tomatoes for the canned, and lastly left off the extra butter on top. It was still amazingly delicious, comforting, and insanely easy. I am usually a more health-conscious cook but this recipe will be a definite keeper.
over 1 year ago gothamista
This was terrific. I threw caution and calorie-counting to the wind and used quite a bit more cheese than called for because, well, I had a bunch left over from other cooking (used ricotta freshly made from Jennifer Perillo's recipe here on Food 52, provolone, Pecorino, mozzarella, and Swiss). I baked it in 2 largish dishes for more like 15 minutes and it came out beautifully.
over 1 year ago Sf2oak
I just made this with major modifications. Used 1-28 oz can of plum tomatoes whizzed up in blender. Maybe 1 cu whipping cream. Feta, havarti, mozz, parm. 1 bag frozen spinach, thawed & drained. Turned out well for a 20 min dish. I would not sprinkle parm on top again, it just lays there.
Has anyone made this w/ whole wheat pasta?
over 1 year ago irinaleibo
This was great. I had some leftover Boursin cheese and threw that in too! I did use
regular 1/2 & 1/2 and it was fine.


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Salary for Colorado's full-time pastors in line with convention average
By Trennis Henderson, Kentucky Western Recorder Editor
LOUISVILLE, KY. (BP) -- Average compensation for full-time Southern Baptist pastors increased more than $3,400 since 2004, according to a biennial ministers' compensation study.
The data also showed that ministers' compensation increases over the past decade have significantly outpaced inflation. According to the study, salaries for full-time Colorado Southern Baptist pastors and ministers closely reflect the average pay within the entire Southern Baptist Convention.
The study was coordinate by Don Spencer, director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention's financial benefits department, in cooperation with financial benefits directors in state Baptist conventions throughout the nation, and GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.
The study included responses from 17,350 pastors and church staff members from more than 7,000 Southern Baptist churches in all 50 states. It is designed to provide detailed information for local church leaders responsible for recommending ministers' compensation packages.
Bob Henry, who heads GuideStone's financial solutions and services for churches, said GuideStone officials "are excited about partnering with all of the state conventions to provide this kind of information. We think it will be especially helpful to churches that are in the process of calling a pastor or staff member or even in budget preparation time."
Spencer, who began conducting a similar study on the state convention level in 1986, worked with peers in other state conventions to expand it to a multi-state study 10 years later.
The project has grown from 12 participating state conventions in 1996 to a national effort two years ago.
Church leaders "are constantly wanting to know what similar churches are paying" their staff members, Spencer noted. The compensation study "gives them that information in an objective way. How they use it is up to them."
The average salary and housing allowance for fulltime Southern Baptist pastors is $49,952, an increase of 7.4 percent over 2004. The average pay package, which includes insurance and retirement benefits, is $59,995, a gain of 6.7 percent over the previous study.
The average compensation for Colorado Southern Baptist pastors if $51,584 in salary. Combining pay and benefits, the figure rises to $59,049.
The study reported that compensation figures for full-time pastors range from $33,956 in the Dakotas to $78,558 in the District of Columbia.
The report also includes compensation information about bi-vocational pastors as well as full-time and bi-vocational ministerial staff members, office personnel and custodians.
Colorado's bi-vocational pastors did not fare as well as their permanent, full-time peers. In Colorado, bi-vocational pastors earn an average salary of $14,298. With benefits, the value of the package rises to $14,800.
Utah-Idaho ranks at the bottom of the bivocational pastor category with $8,343. Arizona is at the top with $22,374.
Overall, the national compensation average for bi-vocational pastors is $15,865, an increase of $1,077 from 2004. The average total pay package is $17,385.
Among fulltime church staff ministers, the average salary and housing is $46,791 and the average total pay package is $56,591.
Among bi-vocational church staff ministers, average salary and housing is $12,592 nationally. The average total pay package is $13,496. For Colorado bi-vocational ministers, the figures are $13,340 and $14,129 respectively.
Comparing minsters' average compensation to the rate of inflation, Spencer said full-time pastors' average compensation increased 7.4 percent from 2004 to 2006 compared to an inflation rate of 6.8 percent.
Over the past decade, average compensation levels increased 50.8 percent compared to a 28.3 percent inflation rate, he added.
Spencer cautioned, however, that "I still have a great concern for those ministers who are obviously underpaid. I don't think a church gets the best out of its minister in that situation."
He also urged congregations to "address getting ministry-related expenses (such as travel and convention expenses, books and continuing education) out of the pay package."
He compared lumping such ministry expenses into a minister's pay package to "hiring a church secretary and including office expenses as part of the pay."
"Churches are increasingly recognizing that expenses are not part of the compensation," he said. "They should be considered totally independent of compensation and benefits and should be paid using an accountable reimbursement plan."
This year's study also found that the average percentage of church budgets used for staff compensation and benefits is 47.1 percent. The average ranges from 39 percent in Wyoming to 54.7 percent in Indiana.
"I think it's important for churches to evaluate their pay arrangements regularly," Henry emphasized. "This gives them another tool in comparing what they're doing with other churches of comparable size and comparable budgets.
It should put relevant information into the hands of those people making budget and compensation decisions in the local church."
The compensation study and related resources are available online at www.guidestone.org. In addition to the state and national averages, church leaders can compile customized compensation reports based on the attendance and budget size of comparable churches.
Ministers' compensation |
Full-time pastors | CBC | SBC |
Average compensation | $51,584 | $49,952 |
Average pay package | $59,049 | $59,995 |
Bi-vocational pastors | ||
Average compensation | $14,298 | $15,865 |
Average pay package | $14,800 | $17,385 |
Full-time staff ministers | ||
Average compensation | $48,605 | $46,791 |
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Plus--Obama, from Cling to Ping!
Some other obvious potential ways out come to mind, though they make me sound like a tenth grade civics teacher (or Andrew Sullivan):
1) Always entertain the possibility that you might be wrong and those whose "superstructural" behavior you are explaining are right. Call it the "Marxism of Doubt"! The left ignored this rule when it declared opposition to welfare one of those "scapegoating" behaviors that would thankfully disappear when Democrats delivered good jobs and good wages. In fact, opposition to welfare was fairly constant through good times and bad--perhaps because the opponents of welfare were right (as I think they were). In any case, they won.
Obama ignores this rule when he dismisses opposition to affirmative action and trade and illegal immigration as similar "scapegoating" behavior. Mighty convenient to say that the doomed "superstructure" happens to include all the beliefs you disagree with.
2) Don't pick fights unnecessarily: Do Democrats have to scorn people who cling to God, whatever the reason? No. Do they have to scorn people who cling to guns? Maybe, if Democrats really think they have to believe in gun control to be Democrats. But in fact they've caved on gun control--deciding, in essence, it's not a core position. Maybe they'll soon decide that race-based preferences and legalization of illegal aliens aren't core positions either--perhaps because, heeding Rule 1, they've been convinced by the people they are condescending to. (Obama is clearly a ways away from that moment.)
3) Emphasize the common goal: A companion to rule 2. If Obama thinks Pennsylvanians will stop clinging to God and guns and ethnic prejudices once they have a real prospect of getting national health insurance--well, talk about national health insurance! Let the prejudice take care of itself (if you really think that's what's going to happen).
4) Where you have to disagree, have the respect to do it forthrightly: A modern national Democrat, contemplating religious small town Pennsylvanians, won't want to concede, say, that homosexuality is immoral. Westerners, contemplating the Muslim world, won't want to tolerate stoning adulterers or honor killings, certainly not among Muslim immigrants to the West but not in the East either. Free speech and inquiry aren't things we think Chinese Communists might be right about. In these cases, the only thing to do is to honestly say "Yes, we think you are wrong and that you'll eventually come around."
I'm not sure rules like this really dispel the stench of condescension. Rule #3 seems like a PR gambit--hiding what you really think, maybe by keeping troublesome bloggers out of your San Francisco fundraisers. And even #4, don't the Chinese know we think we're not only "right" on a specific issue but "better" in some sense--more advanced, further along on the arc of history? I don't know that it helps if they feel the same way about us.
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Sean Lowe whisked his final three ladies off to Thailand to seduce them the best he knew how on the overnight fantasy suite dates this week.
"I'm so excited to spend this week with Lindsey, AshLee and Catherine," Sean said. "It's amazing to think these are my last three girls and they are all so unique and different from each other but at the same time, I am crazy about all of them."
(Side note: I do not understand why Sean continues to wear board shorts and the tank top is overkill. Bring your sister back so she can take you shopping.)
The episode began with flashbacks of each girl's time with Sean, which was a bit redundant considering we have already sat through two hours (or more) of the show every week.
He said he loved that he could be 100 percent himself with Catherine, that he had the strongest relationship with AshLee and that Lindsey was the best friend he was looking for. Well now you have us all confused.
Lindsey was the first date for Sean in Thailand and we were all dreading listening to her second grade voice for an extended period of time. Someone cue nails on a chalkboard, please.
"Lindsey and I have this spark that has grown into this massive flame," Sean said.
He described the night he met her in a wedding dress and that he thought she was crazy, and not in a good way. I'm glad you said on national television what all of us were thinking.
"I was worried that Lindsey was just fun… that she didn't have the depth or maturity I was looking for," Sean said. And the world is now applauding, because in no way is there any depth to Lindsey whatsoever.
Then Sean ruined it by saying that she was much more than he thought. I hate to break it to you, man, but there is a reason she hangs out with kids so much.
Sean told Lindsey that she was the best friend he was looking for and while it was adorable, I'm starting to rethink my opinion on Sean's intelligence.
The couple went to a market in Thailand and on the ride there Lindsey told Sean that she would be up for anything other than eating bugs.
So what did Sean do? Made her eat bugs.
I'm starting to think Sean might be a little bit of a sadist.
Lindsey was a champ and ate a few crunchy bugs, followed by making the most hilarious face I've ever seen. To say she didn't enjoy the challenge doesn't quite capture it.
"I want to live a fun and exciting life and I need an adventurous partner and Lindsey is exactly that," Sean said after she ate the bugs.
No, what you meant to say was, 'I want to find out what my partner really doesn't want to do and then guilt her into doing it because I'm strange.'
Lindsey struggled the entire date to tell Sean that she was in love with him. I'm not sure why that was. Whether it was due to fear or because she literally couldn't put the words together in a sentence… we will never know.
The two played with monkeys on the beach, which actually seemed very appropriate given their child-like relationship.
"I'm really happy because Lindsey has it all. Could this girl be my wife? The answer is 'yes,'" Sean gushed. I called it then that this is the statement he says about every girl throughout this episode.
At dinner, Sean asked Lindsey about getting engaged and if she would move to Dallas to be with him. "Being engaged would be fun, and picking out a house with you," Sean told her.
"I'm so excited for our life to start," Lindsey said. "We want the same things, we have everything going for us and you make me so happy. It doesn't get any better."
The overnight date card arrived and Lindsey was able to read and pronounce the word "majestic," so maybe I have been too hard on her? Nah.
Sean convinced Lindsey (very easily) to go on the overnight, telling her that they needed time without distractions and interruptions.
Sean starts to unravel at the house and said that he was falling in love with Lindsey. She finally spit the words out that she's in love with him and then they lived happily ever after. Just kidding. This is The Bachelor people.
AshLee's date was next and I immediately wanted to change the channel when she continued her display of self-disclosing information that no one wanted to hear.
"I'm like this school girl that's in love and Sean is probably my true love," AshLee said.
Sean expressed that he was falling in love with her too and that he felt he had the strongest relationship with her so far. Gasp.
Once again, Sean makes another girl uncomfortable by taking AshLee to an underwater cave and making her swim through it. He said he did it because AshLee is very comfortable in her routine and he liked to challenge her and help her to live outside of her normal routine. No, no, no, we get why you are doing it. You're a sadist, remember?
This is the part of the show that I realized Sean was keeping AshLee around purely because he enjoyed the fact that she needed him. A bit of an egomaniac I would say.
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Final solos in Hollywood kicked off with a very emphatic "THIS...is American Idol" from Ryan Seacrest. At that moment I knew we were in for a treat. Edited like a movie from two-time Idol mentor Quentin Tarantino, we started with a late-night glimpse of Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler deliberating, and then worked our way backwards through the day's solos.
As contestants opened their eyes on the morning of final solos, a camera was right in their face. That must be creepy to wake up to. For this round, contestants have the option to sing with Michael Orland and the band, perform with an instrument, or sing a capella. Since all 100ish singers had to perform in one day, there was minimal feedback from the judges.
Milwaukee auditioner Haley Reinhart kicked off the day with "God Bless The Child." We got a flashback to her earlier performances: she initially showed confidence, but fumbled her lyrics on group night. She recovered nicely with this final solo and worked the stage. Randy and Jennifer loved when she got growly with the vocals. Steven closed his eyes and nodded along and piped in with his own vocals. Jennifer whispered to Randy that they almost sent her home yesterday.
The show introduced Ashthon Jones as "new," even though we saw her last night as part of the group The Hits. Either way, it was nice to see her solo. She went with a bold choice of "And I'm Telling You" which you shouldn't sing unless you can kill it like LaKisha Jones or Jennifer Hudson, otherwise it will kill you. Ashthon did a fine job with it and Jennifer remarked that it was beautiful.
Little Thia Megia took on a song that's close to my heart, "What A Wonderful World," and continued the strong streak of amazing girls. What a way to start the day.
Things didn't remain smooth. Adrian Michael had to start over and gave instructions to the judges. I remember the band and judges not liking it when Jermaine Sellers did that during final Hollywood solos last year. Adrian was not alone, though. Caleb Johnson questioned the key of his song mid-performance, and Frances Coontz struggled with her key until Steven encouraged her to work with Michael Orland and give it another try.
Clint Jun Gamboa had no trouble finding the right notes. He nailed "Georgia On My Mind" and sang with lots of personality. He's come along way since his initial audition. It's hard to believe that voice comes from that person!
Two singers we haven't heard much from--Kendra Chantelle and Sophia Shorai--each sang "Georgia On My Mind." Some of the contestants gave Sophia a standing ovation, and the judges seemed to love both performers.
When Season 8's Anoop Desai performed Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative" I thought it was such an unusual, but a very fun, choice for a final solo song. Chris Medina and Carson Higgins each decided to take on that song this time, but they had very different approaches. Carson kicked over the mic stand and rocked out. Chris Medina took an Andrew Garcia approach and did his own unique acoustic version. In their post-performance interviews, Carson seemed more confident than Chris, but I liked both versions for different reasons.
We saw some strong performances from Julie Zorrilla with "Love Song," Caleb Hawley with a Stevie Wonder hit, Colton Dixon took on Idol's own Daughtry, Brett Loewenstern sang "The Story," and Robbie Rosen's take on Sara Bareilles' "Gravity" made Jennifer swoon into Steven.
When we first met Casey Abrams in Austin, he played the melodica. This time, Casey gave us another Idol first--he sang while playing the stand-up bass. He asked Ryan if that made him the Neal Armstrong of Idol, and Ryan replied, "In your own way." Casey jammed out and Steven scream-sang along. Randy loved the performance and Casey invited Randy to join him, but Randy postponed the offer.
The competition took its toll on Jacqueline Dunford's health and she had to withdraw and take a trip to the hospital. That sucks after making it this far, but as the judges told her, "Your health is most important." Chelsee Oaks really bonded with Jacqueline throughout Hollywood Week, and this news crushed Chelsee, and she was crying as she took the stage for her final solo. Pull it together, girl! She sang Kelly Clarkson's "Because Of You" which is tough because it's an emotional song and not easy to sing if you're already on the verge of tears...and it's Kelly Freakin' Clarkson, the first Idol! Chelsee's emotions affected her vocals, and this was not a convenient time for that. However, it's always easier to connect to a singer when they're emotionally invested in their song, so maybe that will work to Chelsee's advantage.
Lauren Alaina had a moment in Nashville when she got to sing her parents' favorite song, "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing," with the song's main man, Steven Tyler. She sang it again for the judges, and they couldn't believe this girl is just 15! It looks like opening up the competition to 15-year-olds this season only added to the pool of talent.
We first heard from Jacob Lusk during his group night performance, and for his final solo he put absolutely everything into "Georgia On My Mind," a popular song this round. By the time he was done singing, his fellow contestants were literally JUMPING up out of their seats and the judges gave him a standing ovation. Then, Jacob jumped and cried. As Jennifer mentioned, that's a hard act to follow! He left the theater and was bawling on the floor and into his loved ones' arms and then lifted his head to say "I'm not a crier." I bet he was feeling confident going into the judges' verdict that night.
The man who followed Jacob was John Wayne Schulz, whose style is completely different from Jacob's. He sat on a stool and sang "Landslide," and Jennifer sang along at her seat. She sounded really good!
Ashley Sullivan nearly walked away from the competition, but this day she sat and got inspiration from "Chicken Soup For The American Idol Soul." She said she was confident going into her final solo because she chose to sing "Everything" by Michael Buble, which is a song she sings often to her boyfriend. She took the stage and dedicated the song to her man, and sang it to the balcony where he cheered her on. She forgot her words and asked to start over but that didn't help. Taking the judges' advice she picked up at the chorus. Perhaps she should have read her lyrics instead of a book. Jennifer said that Ashley is normally in control up on stage. Clearly, she hasn't seen Ashley off the stage! Jennifer talked about the importance of controlling your emotions, and as soon as Ashley stepped off the stage she lost all control of her emotions. She hugged her boyfriend outside the theater and when he said she did a good job, she called him a liar.
It was early evening and we heard from three men we first met in their hometowns: Jovany Barreto, Jacee Badeaux, and Stefano Langone. Stefano took on Stevie and sounded really good. Jovany kept his shirt buttoned up as he sang a Marc Anthony song in front of the singer's wife. That's got to be intimidating. But it wasn't Jennifer who looked wooed, it was Steven! Jacee sang David Cook's "Time Of My Life." At that moment I realized Jacee even makes David Archuleta seem old, which is tough to do. I could see Jacee performing this song at his prom or graduation in a few years.
We saw a montage of Scotty McCreery's many, many performances of Josh Turner's "Your Man." Although I was unfamiliar with this song before the show, I now can't get "Baby lock the door and turn the lights down low" out of my head. Unfortunately for Scotty, the song wasn't on the approved list for final solos, so he picked another country tune, "I Hope You Dance." He had never heard the song before (!?!) and made up his own lyrics during the performance. I loved that the editors typed them on the screen. My favorites: "I said this zone zoo talk and nuts of wonder. Nang da wonder un your jeans." Who knew that song was so funny?! Tatynisa Wilson struggled with the same song. After begging to start over she became flustered and came up with completely different lyrics than Scotty, but they still weren't the right ones. The back up singers sort of figured out when to come in and sing in this revamped version. I have to say Tatynisa looked gorgeous regardless of the lyrics flub. Both Scotty and Tatynisa were mad and upset at themselves, and they have a long while to wait to find out their fate.
The 100 contestants were divided into four rooms instead of the usual three. Room one had a lot of solid singers, but it also has Ashley Sullivan who struggled with her lyrics and emotions. The judges entered room one first and gave them good news. Everyone celebrated including Robbie Rosen, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Casey Abrams and many other familiar faces.
Room 2 got visibly upset when they heard the first room celebrate; they knew the odds were more against them now. Before the judges entered the room, Brielle Von Hugel was crying and Corey Levoy was hiding under his jacket. The judges came in and Steven was short and sweet, "Listen up, people. I'm sorry to say you didn't make it." Corey cried and buried himself under his jacket, and Jennifer bent down next to him and consoled him. Meanwhile, Randy and Steven talked about how they have experienced rejection so many times and they know how it feels, but you have to keep going. Have I told you how much I love these judges? I love seeing Jennifer, Steven, and Randy as real people, and not just celebrities or TV personalities.
Room 3 contained Mark Gutierrez and Chelsee Oaks. The judges gave bad news to this room too, and Jennifer hugged them all and said that they're all special to her. She gave them advice that works for her when she has an unsuccessful audition: "I may not make this one, but I'll make you a fan." She then said they all made her a fan.
Room 4 seemed to be feeling confident. When the judges arrived, the contestants applauded. Carson Higgins, Julie Zorrila, Rachel Zevita, and Scotty McCreery were in this room. After telling them the great news, the contestants jumped and Julie got some serious air! The judges formed their own huddle and celebrated. LOVE them!
When Room 1 and Room 4 were released from their holding cells, they ran into the hallway to greet and celebrate with their friends. Do they find someone they want to hug or do they just hug whomever? It doesn't matter--they're all off to Vegas!
Next week, the Idols head to Sin City for an all-new challenge. The previews looked awesome--the contestants rise from the smoked filled stage and appear to sing as duos or trios on elaborate sets. I can't wait! See you then.


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Memory4Less.com | Not yet rated | In stock | Enter zip code to get total price: Price +Tax +Shipping =Total price | as of 12/08/2013 |
*Total price for the Kingston memory - 256 MB - SO DIMM 144-pin - SDRAM are estimated and may vary slightly based on exact tax, shipping, manufacturer rebate or any sale/promotion on the merchant site.