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He can make or break careers and once boasted that he sells more records than Bruce Springsteen. That confidence helped make Simon Cowell a success as a former judge on "American Idol." Cowell's blunt opinions of a performance stood in contrast to Paula Abdul's mostly positive spin and Randy Jackson's typical middle ground. The bickering with Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest was also a highlight of the Fox series. Cowell has been a judge on British shows "Pop Idol" and "The X Factor," and he produces other contest shows such as "American Inventor" and "America's Got Talent." He will help launch the U.S. version of "The X Factor" in September.
He can make or break careers and once boasted that he sells more records than Bruce Springsteen. That confidence helped make Simon Cowell a success as a former judge on "American Idol." Cowell's blunt opinions of a performance stood in contrast to Paula Abdul's mostly positive spin and Randy Jackson's typical middle ground. The bickering with Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest was also a highlight of the Fox series. Cowell has been a judge on British shows "Pop Idol" and "The X Factor," and he produces other contest shows such as "American Inventor" and "America's Got Talent." He will help launch the U.S. version of "The X Factor" in September.
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Feb 7, 2013
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'American Idol' recap, Boys night in Hollywood
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Finally after enduring weeks of drama, fighting and little talent during the audition rounds, tonight we got to endure more drama, fighting and little talent all the way in Hollywood.
Where is Simon Cowell when you need him?
Things were mixed up and...Highlights
Feb 7, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
'American Idol' recap, Boys night in Hollywood
For The Baltimore Sun
Finally after enduring weeks of drama, fighting and little talent during the audition rounds, tonight we got to endure more drama, fighting and little talent all the way in Hollywood.
Where is Simon Cowell when you need him?
Things were mixed up and...
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Pennsylvania Senate hearing makes no new ground on Gov. Tom Corbett's pension reform plan
HARRISBURG — Politics, law, history and personal opinions dominated a state Senate hearing Wednesday on Gov. Tom Corbett's pension reform plans. That often contradictory mix of comments and testimony is likely to keep the governor's three-point...Tags: Pension and Welfare, Public Schools, Retirement, Mike Brubaker, Interior Policy
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Payday loans easy to get, hard to get out of
New research illustrates why lawmakers should stand their ground and not allow payday loan stores to open in Pennsylvania. A report from Pew Charitable Trusts found borrowers are desperate and have unrealistic expectations about their ability to repay...Tags: Allentown, Justice System, Media Industry, Consumers, Community Financial Corporation
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Records show the cost of payday loans
The debate over whether to allow payday loans in Pennsylvania continued in Harrisburg last week with the same stale arguments. Supporters said the loans are needed by people who don't have credit and run into unexpected expenses. Opponents said the...Tags: Allentown, Finance, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Media Industry, Money and Monetary Policy
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PA House names its committee chairs for 2013-14 legislative session.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekHere it is, hot off the presses: The list of state House committee chairmen and ranking Democratic members for the legislative session that starts in January. The list answers two very important questions: Namely, who the House GOP tapped to...... -
Monday Morning Coffee: Another chance this fall for payday lending?
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PA Senate panel hears testimony on payday lending bill.
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Payday loans may be returning to Pennsylvania
A controversial issue affecting families on the financial brink is being debated in Harrisburg. Some lawmakers want to allow payday loans to return to Pennsylvania. Payday lending is considered a scourge by advocates for the poor and working class....Tags: Allentown, Trexlertown, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Justice System, Banking
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Thursday Morning Coffee: The five things you need to know this morning.
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The lowdown on payday loans
Watchdog with Paul MuschickPayday loans aren't illegal in Pennsylvania, but you don't see payday lending stores here because a state law caps interest rates at a number that doesn't make the loans profitable. Still, some state residents are getting the loans illegally online...... -
It'll Be A Lonely Primary For A Lot Of Lawmakers This Year.
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Harrisburg One Step Closer to State Take Over
The city of Harrisburg is waiting for the stroke of the Governor’s pen before it falls into the hands of a state receiver
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1151 paving the way for a state takeover to help the debt...Tags: Executive Branch, Pennsylvania General Assembly, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Dauphin County, Finance
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Pa. legislators consider texting while driving law
waynesboro@herald-mail.comIt is against the law to use a cell phone while driving in Maryland, but it still is legal to pick up the devices and text once drivers cross the Mason-Dixon Line into Pennsylvania. Some of Pennsylvania's biggest cities ban texting while driving, but the...Tags: Pennsylvania General Assembly, Robert M Tomlinson, Elections, Laws, Maryland
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