Archive for January, 2008

American Idol - Vocal Cord Paralysis

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

In this weeks’ episode of American Idol we were told about the contestant who had suffered vocal cord (or vocal fold) paralysis.  So let’s talk about this condition – how it happens and what can be done.
Muscles only do what the nerves tell them to do, and when there is no nerve energy feeding the […]

The Different American Idol Blog

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

American Idol is once again in full swing with season 7, and I will be commenting on each week’s episode here on my blog. I will, however, write from the perspective of being a coach, rather than a judge – perhaps a somewhat refreshing perspective.
American Idol is no doubt a fascinating show and a fascinating marketing apparatus. […]

The Pitfall of New Year Resolutions

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

We are three weeks into the New Year – a perfect time to look at where we are and where we are going.
Research shows that about 50% of the American population makes New Year resolutions. After two weeks, 30% of those resolutions have already gone out the window. How come?
What can we do to fulfill […]