BRAND NEW STORIES TO WITNESS IN CLEVELAND, OHIO

And so we're moving closer to spring. Yes, the progress from winter to spring is slow. Yet, we'll get there all the same. The transition from winter to summer will be rewarding for those who are patient. Yes, I know that patience is difficult sometimes. I suffer from impatience myself. Still, I know that summer is only a small handful of days away. Soon, the residence of Cleveland, Ohio will be wearing short sleeved shirts and shorts instead of winter clothing. Ah yes, it will be great to wear summer clothing again.

SPRINGTIME ARRIVES IN CLEVELAND, OHIO

I'm no longer employed at Mr. Hero Restaurant. My employment at Mr. Hero Restaurant ended last month in February. The restaurant wasn't making enough money to pay my salary, so I had to be laid off. I've been living on unemployment payments from the Department of Jobs and Social Services while I'm looking for employment. I'm hoping that my unemployment will be temporary. It's a rough recession, but I'm hoping that it will be temporary. I'm always optimistic that the United States of America economy will improve.

LIFE IN CLEVELAND, OHIO

Next month will begin the third year of my residence in Cleveland, Ohio. I'm still amazed how quickly time has flown past. I first relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in the final week of March 2009. A single day turns into a week. A single week turns into a month. A single month turns into a year. A single year turns into two years. I wish I spent all of those two years employed, but the recession had other ideas. Still, I'm not discouraged. I know I'll be employed again. I know that the third year of my residence in Cleveland, Ohio will be even better than the first two years. I still believe that it was a good idea to relocate to this fantastic city situated alongside Lake Erie.

SOON IS NEVER ENOUGH! WE WANT OUR STUFF AND WE WANT IT NOW!

I've become unemployed. I was hired by Mr. Hero Restaurant on February 19, 2010 and I was laid off close to February 19, 2011. The lack of business was the reason for the loss of employment. So now I must search for employment in a recession economy. It won't be easy to look for employment during a recession, but I know I'll succeed if I'm persistant enough. Just keep telling myself that I have the right to be employed. I have the right to have money in my saving account. I have the right to a small portion of the American dream. I'll just keep filling out job application forms until I'm employed again. I need to remain optimistic even when being discouraged by the lack of employment opportunities. My unemployment crises won't last forever.

VIDEO: Thia Megia sings “Smile” by Michael Jackson – AI Top 13

Thia Megia sings " Smile " by Michael Jackson on " American Idol " Top 13

Thia Megia's Idol is Michael Jackson, and, wouldn't you know it, that's just who the judges compared her to last week. Her producer has to school her a little bit, telling her that's a Charlie Chaplin tune -- she later calls him Charlie Chapman. Jimmy Iovine thinks she's going to pull off a bit of magic tonight.

Again, Thia entrances the audience with her tone. She's an old-fashioned singer -- no Mariah Carey runs for this girl -- but she has an absolutely lovely voice. Then, the producer's beat kicks in for her, and Steven Tyler leans back in his chair and just grins. But, to me, she sounds less comfortable with something that modern. Still, it's a pretty performance.

Randy loved the intro, when she was singing by herself and the guitar, and compares her to Michael and Adele. He's not sure if he liked the jazzy beat, though.

Steven agrees: "A little pitchy in the middle, but you're so new and young, and you sing so good."

Jennifer thought the arrangement was "interesting" (translate: "It didn't work"). "You sing like an angel."

Thia agrees that she felt more comfortable at the beginning of the song. If she's gone tomorrow night, you can lay this one at the producer's feet. Thia may have a lovely voice, but it doesn't look like it's going to be very versatile.

- Brian Mansfield, USA Today

You Filipinos better vote! Save Thia from elimination! American folks, you can vote online here: http://www.americanidol.com/

PHOTO: Chris Brown Naked Photo Scandal!

After dying his hair blonde, RnB singer Chris Brown again makes another headline in the news today after an alleged photo of him totally naked was leaked on the internet!

And oh by the way, his new albim “F.A.M.E” is going Ds drops at stores on March 22! Coincidence? I say publicity stunt.

See the NSFW photo here.