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Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002
| Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 12:54 pm
Did you guys read this article? **** Idol not hot for teacher By LISA WILTON -- Calgary Sun School's out for Manoah Hartmann. The 24-year-old music teacher from Regina was the latest contestant to be voted off Canadian Idol 2 Thursday night. But Hartmann won't be returning to the classroom any time soon. "I feel like this is just the beginning," Hartmann told the Sun yesterday. "To tell you the truth, I wasn't ready to go home. That's why I was so upset. "But I'm judging by the amount of interviews I'm doing and there are a lot of other people who didn't think I should have been voted off. "It's more of a question of what I'm going to do next." Hartmann admitted that although she loves teaching, the professional distance between her and students does not exist anymore. Once she hit the Top 32 and then the Top 10, students began calling her by her first name, she said. "They know my age, they know where I live ... I'm no longer Miss Hartmann." As for her early exit, Hartmann puts it down to her more rock-influenced singing style and song choices, which have included My Immortal by Evanescence. "I'm really the rock-ish girl and that's hard for some people," she said. "It's not necessarily the type of style that appeals to the people who watch Canadian Idol." Despite her disappointment, Hartmann said she enjoyed the experience and is glad she had the chance to befriend the other contestants. Hartmann said she was closest to Brandy Callahan, who was cut last week, and Medicine Hat's Kalan Porter. Hartmann said Porter and wacky Abbotsford, B.C. singer Jacob Hoggard seem to have the best chance of winning the Idol crown. "It could also be Theresa (Sokyrka), Kaleb (Simmonds) or Elena (Juatco)," she said. "I've always said I would be very happy to see any one of the Top 10 make it. They're all so talented." **** I need to vent about the things she said. First, I can't freaking believe how being on TV for, what, a total of, maybe, an hour can inflate someone's ego so freaking much. In that interview, Manoah makes it sound as though she was too good for CI--that no one who watched the show could possibly see her potential or appreciate her talent. Oh please. It wasn't her song choice that did her in (as she likes to think), it was that her performances were underwhelming. Compared to others, she sucked. And maybe she's a big star doing community theatre in Regina, (or whatever she does), but when she had to compete with people who were just as, and more talented, than she is, she faltered. Talk about living in a bubble. You'd think anyone going on CI would know being on the show itself is the highlight--chances are it won't lead to anything afterward. For this chick to actually think being on this show is the beginning of some great career when, in reality, we will barely remember her by the time final show rolls around, is so absurd. UGH! I can't stand it when people aren't humble and have huge egos!!!
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Skootz
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07-23-2003
| Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 4:16 am
Opened my daily paper and this is what I saw: http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/LondonFreePress/News/2004/08/01/564952.html the paper had a picture of them on the front page. "Cleveland-bound Canadian Idol finalists made an unexpected London landing yesterday when their jet was turned away from Cleveland to make room for a much bigger star. U.S. President George W. Bush's landing at Cleveland in Air Force One diverted the chartered jet carrying eight Idol contestants. "We were told it was a definite no because Air Force One was at the airport," said Erin Brock, Canadian Idol senior associate producer. Bush was on a campaign swing through Ohio yesterday, where he also made an unscheduled stop. The president's unexpected stop was for a game of catch with members of the Cleveland Browns professional football team. The young up-and-coming Canadians singing sensations had been on their way to Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to learn about modern music history, said Jon Dore, host of the popular CTV series. "We are going to be inspired to write some rock music for this week's performance show," Dore said. The London stop was documented on camera yesterday and will air as part of Wednesday night's show. After leaving Toronto yesterday, the 16-seat-luxury jet turned around and flew to London, the nearest Canadian stop. The jet landed in London about 9:30 a.m. and was ready to take off again for Cleveland at 11 a.m. "We just made the decision to come back to London to be on Canadian soil," Brock said. Lounging in the jet's seats, waiting to take off from London, were eight sleepy-eyed young idols, anxious to soak up the vibes of their favourite rock icons. Joshua Seller, 23, a Sarnia-area native, could hardly wait to see the Elvis Presley and Beatles displays at the hall of fame. Experiencing the rock-star life, travelling in a luxurious private jet was a first, he said. For the other seven finalists -- representing Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia -- the cushy initiation to a starry lifestyle was also a learning experience. Theresa Sokyrka, 23, of Saskatoon and Elena Juatco, 19, of Vancouver, were trying to grab some shuteye during their delay in London. "I don't really think we're considered rock stars yet," Sokyrka said. Asked who would most likely win the Canadian Idol contest, all contestants pointed to Kalan Porter, 19, of Medicine Hat, Alta. "This thing is so unpredictable," a modest Porter said about the contest. "This thing can change every week." "
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Kellirippa
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07-10-2002
| Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 9:31 pm
...a little further to Scorpio's comments about Manoah's interview... "Talk about living in a bubble. You'd think anyone going on CI would know being on the show itself is the highlight--chances are it won't lead to anything afterward. For this chick to actually think being on this show is the beginning of some great career when, in reality, we will barely remember her by the time final show rolls around, is so absurd." To further punctuate this statement: I talk about living in Edmonton, but in fact, I live in a small bedroom community just outside of Edmonton. Our small community (13,500) is building a sports/entertainment complex which is having it's grand opening in September. I was surprised to find that Tyler Hamilton and Ryan Malcolm are doing a concert here together as a part of the opening week events. I wasn't terribly surprised that Tyler would do it, his grandparents live in our community and he was booted off CI pretty early on. I was however very surprised that Ryan Malcolm could find the time or would have the inclination for the appearance. Well, I checked Ryan's website to see if our little event was mentioned anywhere.. Not only is it mentioned, it's one of only two appearances he's making anytime soon, and the other was some kind of fireman's benefit. Less than one year later, and nobody is even knocking on the door of the winner of Canadian Idol. Sorry Manoah, but better not give up your day job just yet!
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Jasper
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09-14-2000
| Monday, August 02, 2004 - 7:35 pm
Hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend, we had lovely weather, I can safely say I spend a great deal of it doing absolutely nothing but sitting on my deck reading. Pop Quiz for Wednesday: Will Jacob pull out appropriate costuming et al for this weeks performance. BTW did I say my mom loved him
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Jasper
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09-14-2000
| Monday, August 02, 2004 - 7:40 pm
Kelli - re Ben going, maybe he is getting sick of the bs he seems to take from both Zack and Jake, they don't seem to be kidding but Ben always maintains his composure and seems to let it roll off, but there is onlyl so much one person can put up with. It also appears like Zack and Jake have a hate on for each other. Re Manoah's interview, I can only shake my head in wonder. Hope she keeps up her teaching credentials and good luck to her.
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Kellirippa
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07-10-2002
| Monday, August 02, 2004 - 9:54 pm
What is the theme this week?
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 5:22 am
Here's a tentative schedule for the themes: July 21 - Canadian Hits: Salute to some of this country's most celebrated musicians July 28 - British Invasion: British hits Aug 4 - Rock 'n' Roll: songs from Elvis to Evanescence Aug 11: The Music of Lionel Richie: Hits from his career; Ritchie takes to the stage during the Aug 12 results show Aug 18: The Music of Gordon Lightfoot: The Top 6 pay tribute to Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot who will make an appearance on the show Aug 25 - Summertime Hits: The Top 5 will hit the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition and bring on the summertime classics Sept 1 - Musicals Standards: Homage to the age of the Rat Pack Sept 8 - Judge's Choice: The Canadian Idol four member judging panel put the final three to the test as they perform songs chosen specifically for them Sept 15 -Finale
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Kellirippa
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07-10-2002
| Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 10:57 am
Thank you Skootz! 
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Wink
Member
10-06-2000
| Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 11:38 am
Pop Quiz answer: NO
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Crossfire
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08-07-2001
| Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 12:45 pm
This is going to be a tricky pop quiz. I'm not sure if we will be able to distinguish his wardrobe from his normal attire. Put me down as....Yes.
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Jan
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08-01-2000
| Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 2:36 pm
I also say yes. I bet he does it every week...but, as Cross says, for Rock and Roll, maybe his real attire IS his costume 
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Jasper
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09-14-2000
| Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 5:13 pm
Lol Cross, I say yes...only because I could see him pulling an Elvis or something Buddy Hollyish We'll have to have a show of hands for whether it qualified as a costume or not
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Kellirippa
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07-10-2002
| Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 10:24 pm
Oh, this is so hard... I can see him doing Kiss with full face make-up and 10 inch silver boots, but that would be spandex again and that's so last week... I'm going to say NO costume..
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Alegria
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07-05-2002
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 5:47 am
I'll say YES to the costume.
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Jimmer
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08-30-2000
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 6:48 am
I'll say yes to the costume (good pop quiz question, by the way!).
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Scrapforme
Member
01-16-2004
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 8:47 am
I can also see him doing the Kiss makeup and boots. I'll say YES to the costume but I usually close my eyes when he starts singing anyway.
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Llkoolaid
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08-01-2001
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 9:19 am
I wouldn't be surprised if this little talented attention hound came out in a clown costume so put me down for a YES, and just shoot me if he wins.
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Kellirippa
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07-10-2002
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 9:53 am
I'm hoping he takes a break from the costumes for a week or two. (Oh lord, don't let him come out wearing a big afro in front of Lionel Ritchie!). Ironically, being fresh and different gets old real fast if you repeat it week after week... And LL~can your life be spared if he comes in 2nd?
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Jhonise
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07-10-2003
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 3:40 pm
Pop quiz: No
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Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 4:37 pm
Pop Quiz: Yes. (To varying degrees.) Oh Lord, help us. Next week is "The Music of Lionel Richie". (Thanks for re-posting the schedule Skootz.) I can't wait to see Jacob doing a Lionel Ritchie song. And I am already cringing at the premonition I'm having of Theresa singing "Hello". Gag. P.S: Did you guys know the CI contestents went to Cleveland last week? They were going to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But didn't the AI auditions also kick off last week--in Cleveland?
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Jasper
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09-14-2000
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 4:49 pm
Scorpio - I heard that story about Cleveland as well and they were diverted to London, due to the Prez being around or something along those lines Getting ready, I think I'll join everyone on line for the viewing tonight, dh is sawing logs in the living room, so it's the spare room, dinky tv and computer for me! But you guys too, so that more than makes up for losing the 36inch screen!
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Tatyana
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08-06-2001
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 4:52 pm
i'm here ready ;)
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 4:56 pm
I have to say, I am dying to see what Jacob is going to do tonight. This is Theresa's chance to really step it up and "rock out". (And win my respect.) Watch her choose some rock ballad.
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Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 4:57 pm
P.S: Glad to have you here, Japser. And you, too, Tatyana. 
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 4:59 pm
I hope T really steps it up as well. She was so great inthe auditions. Do you know I have been on hold with RBC Insurance for 48 minutes~ ridiculous.
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