TOP FIVE BEST IDOL PERFORMANCES OF CANDICE GLOVER

And Finally, a Female Idol Winner was hailed after five consecutive years of waiting. The conspiracy of white guy with guitar is finally over and the curse of Kristy Lee Cook is already broken. Now, American Idol crowned the fifth female winner, the first female after Jordin Sparks way back 2007 (when American Idol is still embracing the highest rating ever [check the Top Five Reasons Why American Idol is Losing the Ratings]). She is also the fourth Black idol winner in history (including Ruben Studdard (Season 2), Fantasia Barrino (Season 3) and Jordin (season 6). She is also the  first idol winner who auditioned for the show three times (S9, S11 and S12). Candice Glover, as we all know managed to deliver flawless performances in almost every round (an achievement that only few idols can make notably including Melinda Doolittle of Season 3, David Archuleta of Season 7 and Adam Lambert of Season 8. Candice performed a lot of notable performances in the season and in fact, of you are going to list down the top 10 performances made in American Idol Season 12, most of the entries will probably belong to her ( though i must give credit to others icluding Angie Miller's You Set Me Free performance. To make this entry short, here are five of the best American Idol performances by Candice Glover [also check Top Five Greatest American Idol Season 11 Performances] and [Top Five Greatest Idol Performances of All Time]

TOP FIVE BEST IDOL PERFORMANCES OF CANDICE GLOVER

[Author's Note : This entry is listed subjectively. Feel free to comment your suggestion or any violent reactions LOL]

TOP 5 BEST IDOL PERFORMANCE OF CANDICE GLOVER

"STRAIGHT UP"

 I know that there's a lot from Candice's performances that is way far better than this song but the fact that she managed to transformed a mid tempo dance song into a very powerful rendition is truly impressive. If you're going to compare this performance from the originl Paula Abdul hit, you will realized how Candice made a drastic improvement. She managed to retain the beat but made it more current and despite of being an upbeat song, Candice managed to showcase her impressive vocal ability. Simply impressive.

TOP 4 BEST IDOL PERFORMANCE OF CANDICE GLOVER

"YOU'VE CHANGED"

This song is purely emotional and Candice nailed it and gave this classic Billie Holiday song the justice it deserves. The song was delivered fluidly and i am not surprised why she received a standing ovation from the judges. It was a stellar performance indeed just like what the judges said and i couldn't agree more. 

TOP 3 BEST IDOL PERFORMANCE OF CANDICE GLOVER

"WHEN YOU BELIEVE"

The last idol contestant that i remember who performed this song remarkably was David Archuleta of Season 7 until Candice made another stunning rendition and what makes it more special is the fact that she sang it in front of Mariah Carey who collaborated with the late Whitney to make this song possible. At this point, Candice proved herself that she can do and perform almost anything. She is a certified diva and she really deserved to win. 

TOP 2 BEST IDOL PERFORMANCE OF CANDICE GLOVER

"I (WHO HAVE NOTHING)"

I (Who Have Nothing) was notably performed by Jordin Sparks and Haley Reinhart. Both of them delivered it satisfyingly and in fact, Jordin Spark's rendition remained as one of the most remarkable performances in Idol history but it seems like it is hanging now by a thread because Candice Glover performed it way far better than any of them. It was haunting and something that will give you goosebumps. She performed it twice and she made it even better in the finale where she sang the first part of the song in a capella. 

THE BEST IDOL PERFORMANCE OF CANDICE GLOVER

"LOVESONG"

If I (Who Have Nothing) will give you goosebumps, Lovesong will make you jump out of your chair simply because it's incedibly amazing. If Fantasia Barrino has Summertime, Carrie Underwood has Alone , Blake Lewis has You Give Love a Bad Name and Jessica Sanchez had her I'm Telling You I'm not Going last year, Candice make this song as her own and it's probably one of the greatest perfomance in American Idol History. She didn't just received a standing ovation from the judges but Mariah even walked on to stage to throw her some glitters. It was indeed a spectacular performance that will be remembered for the rest of Idol history.

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Bluedreamer's Random Notes # 4

Heya! Just some random notes here. I just planned to take a short break from blog hopping and that's why you haven't see me spamming your blogs lately. I don't know but I feel like I need to take some time to unwind and relax myself from blogging but i'm not quitting of course.  I am always online because that's my job but i also want to manage my time well. Spending whole day in front of my pc is quite toxicating and i get headaches frequently which is starting to freak me out a bit. Maybe a week or two is enough and I will visit all your site soon. Cheers!

Sorry for posting it so late but I got this package a week ago from Wenn. It came to me by surprise because I am not your "regulars" yet just like my brother LOL but I'm really really thankful for this wonderful gifts. Love it a lot ^_^

Starting this month, i am going to focus more on my Top Five Entries. I have 10 new entries on my drafts and I also need to remaster some of my old entries. I realized that most of the images on my previous posts are not working anymore and most of them are not credited to their respective owners too so i decided to remaster them again and update the rankings if necessary. 

Some of you guys are telling me that it takes forever for my site to load completely. I am not really sure why but It's really working fine on my end except when I try to access my site through Internet Explorer. If you're experiencing the same thing .. please let me know. 

Philippine Election 2013 is almost over and I'm really not satisfied with the results. Most of my bets are not in the Magic 12 and I am hoping that Dick Gordon will make it through. I'm so sick of this political dynasty. 

My new game addiction ~ Injustice Gods Among Us

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TOP FIVE REASONS WHY PEOPLE ARE SO ADDICTED WITH CANDY CRUSH SAGA

Having Sleepless nights lately? Are your fingers usually itching to swipe for those candies? Are you begging and crying for Lives? Do you feel upset because you can't clear those damn jellies and you ran out of moves? Do you feel like searching for victims  friends in Facebook to give you extra Lives or tickets to extend your gameplay? Confirmed! You are indeed a Candy Crush Addict. Candy Crush is a very simple game in which your main objective is to make a match of three or more identical candies to meet your target (clear all the jellies, meet a target score in a limited time or bring all the ingredients down). We all know how popular this game is but what is the magic that this game has that no other game application does? Generally Candy Crush is very identical with Bejeweled except for the fact that it follows a certain plot line. I listed down five of the most possible reasons behind this Candy Crush Addiction . Have Fun!

TOP FIVE REASONS WHY PEOPLE ARE SO ADDICTED WITH CANDY CRUSH SAGA

 Author's Note : This entry is listed subjectively

TOP 5 REASON WHY PEOPLE ARE SO ADDICTED WITH CANDY CRUSH SAGA

"IT'S A GAME FOR ALL AGES"

With its very easy gameplay mechanics and a user friendly interface, this game is indeed suitable for all ages. It doesn't require an extensive skill and you do not have to be a hardcore gamer just to play this game and maximize your chances in winning. People are becoming so addicted to it because it is very easy to play with.    Candy Crush Saga doesn't have to instruct you with a very comprehensive details. In fact even a preschooler can play this game effectively without any instructions needed. Despite of the fact that the targeted audience for this game are kids, most gamers find it very tricky and surprisingly challenging at the same time. 

TOP 4 REASON WHY PEOPLE ARE SO ADDICTED WITH CANDY CRUSH SAGA

"INFLUENTIAL AND INTERACTIVE"

It is a Facebook app and we all know how many users do Facebook has. Almost everything in Candy Crush is connected through Facebook and this is the same reason why we got hooked to most of Zynga games (Farmville, CityVille and more) because it simply allows us to interact with other players. Candy Crush Saga allows you to use Facebook in many ways. You could either ask your fellow Candy Crush gamers to give you some, extra lives tickets and gifts. You can also share your achievement after successfully clearing the toughest levels (Level 33 and 65 in particular). You can also compete with other players by beating their scores. It is very influential indeed because once you shared it to your timeline, a lot of your friends will be curious about this game and they will eventually try it themselves until they enter the different stages of Candy Crush addiction. 

TOP 3 REASON WHY PEOPLE ARE SO ADDICTED WITH CANDY CRUSH SAGA

"IT HAS MANY LIMITATIONS"

Honestly, this game is a certified procrastinator and once you become addicted to it, it seems like there is no way out but despite of being so addictive and procrastinating, the game has never been time consuming simply because that game set you some limits. You only have 5 consumable lives and even though you obtained some extra lives, each game will only took more or less 10 to 15 minutes. This is actually a very interesting approach to keep someone away from being bored. If you play the game for such a long time just like those hardcore video games in higher gaming platforms, the gamer, regardless how passionate he is, will eventually become bored and tired of doing the same routine. Candy Crush Saga, on the other hand, will set you a limit so that whenever you ran out of lives, you will pause for awhile and it will make you eager to play more. (it is also a great way to advertise their paid options). Most levels will either give you a limited amount of moves or a limited amount of time which is very challenging and highly strategical. Another reason why most gamers find it more fascinating. 

TOP 2 REASON WHY PEOPLE ARE SO ADDICTED WITH CANDY CRUSH SAGA

"IT IS GAME OF CHANCE"

Another reason why people are so addicted in this game is fact that Candy Crush Saga is very unpredictable. It doesn't require any extensive skill or technical knowledge to win and even though you can visualize the game and establish your very own strategy to win, it is still depends on the formation of candies you received. No matter how many times you play the same level, you will never encounter the same kind of formation. If you managed to survive a level effectively, try to play it again and see if you can do the same thing? It is a game of chance indeed and this is the reason why casino games like slot machines an roulettes are very addictive because they are all consider as a game of chance. It is all about luck. If you got good candies formation, the better, if not, then better luck next time. 

THE TOP MOST REASON WHY PEOPLE ARE SO ADDICTED WITH CANDY CRUSH SAGA

"SIMPLICITY"

A simple game with a simple rules with a very simple interface. Who would have thought that this game will hit the mainstream? The most effective ingredient of this game is its simplicity. Everything are easily manageable because of the simple game mechanics. It doesn't need those high end gaming controls, it doesn't necessarily need a very impressive story line and it doesn't need to be fully adorned with lavishly illustrated images. It doesn't have to be in 3D or presented in CGI because the game is very simple and it is perfect that way. 

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TOP FIVE MOST INFLUENTIAL ATHLETES 2013

Forbes just released their latest list of the America's most influential athletes.The survey is generally conducted by Nielsen and E-poll Market Research to identify the athletes who carry the most influence among American fans. The list features some old and new faces compare to their 2012 Most influential list. Jimmie Johnson topped the list along with Tim Tebow, Peyton Manning, Manny Pacquiao, Tom Brady and more. Forbes listed ten Most influential athlete but lemme grab five of the best who made it on this year's list.

TOP FIVE MOST INFLUENTIAL ATHLETES 2013

TOP 5 MOST INFLUENTIAL ATHLETES 2013

"PEYTON MANNING"

Influential : 21%

From 3rd spot last year down to Fifth spot this year

Peyton Manning is a quarterback for Denver Broncos of the NFL. Before working for the Broncos, Peyton Manning previously played for Indianapolis Colts for 14 consecutive seasons starting from 1998 to 2011. He signed up for a five year contract for Broncos. Interestingly, Broncos permitted Manning to wear the No 18 Jersey (the one he had for Colts) despite of the fact that it is already retired in honor of Frank Tripucka. Manning holds a lot of impressive individual career records and it's just too many to list it down. He was also named as one of the smartest athlete in sports few years ago.

TOP 4 MOST INFLUENTIAL ATHLETES 2013

"DEREK JETER"

Influential : 22 %

New entry this year

Jeter is a baseball shortstop who has played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees.A five-time World Series champion, Jeter is regarded as a central figure of the Yankees during their success of the 1990s and 2000s due to his hitting ability, baserunning, and leadership.  He's holding most of the all time records in his career.Jeter has been one of the most heavily marketed athletes of his generation and is involved in several product endorsements. His personal life and relationships with celebrities have drawn the attention of the media throughout his career.  As a matter of fact most sportswriters anticipate that Jeter will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame following his impressive playing career. 

TOP 3 MOST INFLUENTIAL ATHLETES 2013

"USAIN BOLT"

Influential : 23%

New Entry this year

Usain Bolt is a famous Sprinter who is well known for being dubbed as fastest person in the world. He is the first man to hold both the 100 metres and 200 metres world records since fully automatic time measurements became mandatory in 1977.He is the reigning Olympic champion in these three events, the first man to win six Olympic gold medals in sprinting, and a five-time World champion. His 2009 record breaking margin for 100 m, from 9.69 seconds (his own previous world record) to 9.58, is the highest since the start of fully automatic time measurements. Bolt's achievements in sprinting have earned him the media nickname "Lightning Bolt", and awards including the IAAF World Athlete of the Year, Track & Field Athlete of the Year, and Laureus Sportsman of the Year (three times). He is the highest paid athlete ever in track and field. He has been called the world’s most marketable athlete and the greatest athlete ever. 

TOP 2 MOST INFLUENTIAL ATHLETES 2013

"MICHAEL PHELPS"

Influential : 25 %

New Entry this year

Michael Phelps as we all know is the greatest swimmer and Olympian of all time. Phelps also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (18, double the second highest record holders), Olympic gold medals in individual events (11), and Olympic medals in individual events for a male (13).Phelps took the record for the most first-place finishes at any single Olympic Games. Phelps is the long course world recordholder in the 100-meter butterfly, 200-meter butterfly and 400-meter individual medley as well as the former long course world recordholder in the 200-meter freestyle and 200-meter individual medley.Phelps's international titles and record-breaking performances have earned him the World Swimmer of the Year Award seven times and American Swimmer of the Year Award nine times as well as the FINA Swimmer of the Year Award in 2012. His unprecedented Olympic success in 2008 earned Phelps Sports Illustrated magazine's Sportsman of the Year award. 

THE MOST INFLUENTIAL ATHLETES 2013

"TIM TEBOW"

Influential : 29 %

From 2nd to first spot this year 

Tebow is an unrestricted free agent (a player with no team) who has previously played quarterback for both the New York Jets and Denver Broncos. Tebow is a dual-threat quarterback, adept at both rushing and passing. Career wise, Tebow is barely a new player but it is very impressive that he managed to establish his name and became a public figure within a short period of time. Tebow began the 2011 season as the Denver Broncos' backup quarterback, with Kyle Orton acting as the starter.After a 1–4 start and some poor performances, Orton was replaced by Tebow at halftime during a home game against the San Diego Chargers in the fifth week of the season. Tebow managed to express his skills and prove his worth afterwards. In fact, Denver became the first team in NFL history to win a game after being down by at least 15 points with three minutes to play in a game and that is because of Tebow.  Another thing that makes this guy more impressive is his strong faith and devotion as a Christian. He preached the Christian Gospel in front of schoolchildren and entire villages and assisted in medical care here in the Philippines and supports more than 40 national evangelists working in the country. He did a lot of charitable events here in Philippines too (He was born here in the Philippines)

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Other famous athletes also made in this year's list including Lebron James and David Beckham taking the 9th and 10th spot respectively. [complete list]

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