So You Think You Can Dance-Season 3

I recently wrote about how I was a fan of Fox’s smash summer reality program So You Think You Can Dance. As it turns out, this season has not disappointed.

The second week of the finals just completed, and I definitely have two favorite couples. They wowed me the first week with original and beautifully choreographed routines. Fortunately the producers of the program have not asked You Tube to remove their dances, so I thought I’d share them in hopes to bring others to the audience of this interesting competition.

First up is Kameron and Lacey. Kameron is a hip/hop contemporary dancer while Lacey has expertise in West Coast Swing, and is the sister of last season’s grand champion Benji. In the first week they danced a sensual contemporary number, which truly showed how quickly they were able to develop chemistry between themselves.



My other favorites are Jesus and Sara. Jesus is a salsa and lyrical dancer while Sara is a b-girl. That’s what made this performance from week one so great. As a breakdancer Sara had never performed with a partner. This dance was categorized as pop jazz, which is a genre I had never heard of. This dance was quirky and a bit strange, but mesmerizing at the same time. This was nearly topped in week two when they danced the Paso Doble; Jesus was awesome and Sara showed how she could adapt to any style, while wearing high heel shoes for the first time.



If you haven’t taken the time to watch this show, I strongly suggest you should. At the very least set your TiVo for it. You won’t be sorry.

It's Official

I have set the date for my dissertation defense. It's going to be on Tuesday, July 17th at 1pm.

I know it's official now because it has been announced on IU's Graduate School's web page.

There's no turning back now!

Saved!

For once the television networks have listened to their viewers.

After a massive fan campaign over the past month, CBS has agreed to renew Jericho for a shortened, seven episode season to begin airing at midseason of the 2007-2008 television season. CBS was inundated with phone calls, letters, and petitions. In addition, fans sent 25 tons of peanuts to CBS headquarters in an effort to show executives that the fans of Jericho weren't going to go away quietly. (The idea of the nuts came from a quote from the main character in the first season finale.)

Now the pressure is back on to the fans. Jericho needs a dependable audience. In order for Jericho to survive past this seven episode order viewers must tune in and be faithful to it.

And take it from me, if you tune in you will not be sorry!

Hillshire Farms

I've noticed a new ad campaign from Hillshire Farms. They are currently promoting, and very heavily I might add, their line of luncheon and salad meats. Every commercial seems to have an element of cheerleading in it. They're difficult to describe, but make me laugh every time I see one. The original advertisement in the campaign is below. Hopefully others are enjoying these ads as much as I am.