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YAY!!! I got 9/9 correct today. I refuse to count question #6. Mary Live long and prosper On Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 03:14:24 AM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! History: World History: World History: Great Empires1After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern continued its existence till 1453. What was the other name of the Eastern Roman Empire? Bulgarian Empire Byzanthine Empire Kingdom of Hungary Kievan Rus Hobbies: Tea: Tea: Herbal Tea...A Gift from Mother Nature2Which of the following options is used to make herbal tea and comes from the bark of a tree? Cinnamon Nutmeg Oregano Thyme Literature: Specific Subjects & Themes: Specific Subjects & Themes: Black and Blue3What is the title of Anna Sewell's classic tale of the life of a horse? Black Equine Black Bess Black Beauty Black Stallion Music: Weather Songs: Weather Songs: Give Me Sunshine All Day4This 1965 Beach Boys mega hit saluting the Golden State ladies had Mike Love on lead vocals. It included the line "The West Coast gets the sunshine and the girls all get so tan". What were these famous females called? Los Angeles Lovelies California Girls California Teens San Francisco Sights Geography: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Do the Congo, Part Deux!5We're on our way to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo! Our tour guide, Exit10, a part-time cartographer, tells us that it is conveniently located in which part of the African continent? Central Southeastern Northwestern Eastern People: First Names: First Names: Guess "Hugh"?6Simple, bookshop owner in a certain London district who fell in love with an American actress, also the single Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who falls in love. ---------- ---------- Hugh Grant ---------- Sci / Tech: Forensic Science: Forensic Science: Forensic Dentistry7Forensic dentistry involves the study of teeth with the intention of providing facts to be used as evidence in court. What is another name for this field of study? forensic odontology forensic palynology forensic anthropology forensic entomology Humanities: Beasts of Myth: Beasts of Myth: Monsters and Beasts of Legend8This creature is legendary throughout the world, under different names. It is the living dead, a man (or woman) who feasts on the blood of the living. It roams the night in search of prey, but is destroyed by sunlight. Nightmare Vampire Spectre Chalupa Animals: Cetaceans and Sirenians: Cetaceans and Sirenians: Whales and Dolphins9Whales are a kind of: fish shark amphibian mammal Movies: Body Parts in the Title: Common Titles: Body Parts In Movies 210Peter Breck starred in this 1963 movie called 'The Crawling __________.' Heart Body Hand Brain *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper

Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! History: World History: World History: Great Empires1After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern continued its existence till 1453. What was the other name of the Eastern Roman Empire? Bulgarian Empire Byzanthine Empire Kingdom of Hungary Kievan Rus Hobbies: Tea: Tea: Herbal Tea...A Gift from Mother Nature2Which of the following options is used to make herbal tea and comes from the bark of a tree? Cinnamon Nutmeg Oregano Thyme Literature: Specific Subjects & Themes: Specific Subjects & Themes: Black and Blue3What is the title of Anna Sewell's classic tale of the life of a horse? Black Equine Black Bess Black Beauty Black Stallion Music: Weather Songs: Weather Songs: Give Me Sunshine All Day4This 1965 Beach Boys mega hit saluting the Golden State ladies had Mike Love on lead vocals. It included the line "The West Coast gets the sunshine and the girls all get so tan". What were these famous females called? Los Angeles Lovelies California Girls California Teens San Francisco Sights Geography: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Do the Congo, Part Deux!5We're on our way to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo! Our tour guide, Exit10, a part-time cartographer, tells us that it is conveniently located in which part of the African continent? Central Southeastern Northwestern Eastern People: First Names: First Names: Guess "Hugh"?6Simple, bookshop owner in a certain London district who fell in love with an American actress, also the single Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who falls in love. ---------- ---------- Hugh Grant ---------- Sci / Tech: Forensic Science: Forensic Science: Forensic Dentistry7Forensic dentistry involves the study of teeth with the intention of providing facts to be used as evidence in court. What is another name for this field of study? forensic odontology forensic palynology forensic anthropology forensic entomology Humanities: Beasts of Myth: Beasts of Myth: Monsters and Beasts of Legend8This creature is legendary throughout the world, under different names. It is the living dead, a man (or woman) who feasts on the blood of the living. It roams the night in search of prey, but is destroyed by sunlight. Nightmare Vampire Spectre Chalupa Animals: Cetaceans and Sirenians: Cetaceans and Sirenians: Whales and Dolphins9Whales are a kind of: fish shark amphibian mammal Movies: Body Parts in the Title: Common Titles: Body Parts In Movies 210Peter Breck starred in this 1963 movie called 'The Crawling __________.' Heart Body Hand Brain *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper

An analytical word. "You scored 9 out of 10 points" Mary Live long and prosper On Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 02:34:03 AM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: scrutinize /?skrutn?a?z/ verb 1. scrutinize: examine or inspect closely and thoroughly "customers were warned to scrutinize the small print" Scrutinize - Dictionary Scoop Mary Live long and prosper

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Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2025 May 5 Planet Lines Across Water Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Antonio Hervas Explanation: What’s causing those lines? Objects in the sky sometimes appear reflected as lines across water — but why? If the water’s surface is smooth, then reflected objects would appear similarly -- as spots. But if the water is choppy, then there are many places where light from the object can reflect off the water and still come to you -- and so together form, typically, a line. The same effect is frequently seen for the Sun just before sunset and just after sunrise. Pictured about 10 days ago in Ibiza, Spain, images of the rising Moon, Venus (top), and Saturn (right, faint) were captured both directly and in line-reflected forms from the Mediterranean Sea. The other bright object on the right with a water-reflected line is a beacon on a rock to warn passing boats. Explore Your Universe: Random APOD Generator Tomorrow's picture: two black holes < | Archive | Submissions | Index | Search | Calendar | RSS | Education | About APOD | Discuss | > Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) NASA Official: Amber Straughn Specific rights apply. NASA Web Privacy, Accessibility, Notices; A service of: ASD at NASA / GSFC, NASA Science Activation & Michigan Tech. U. Mary Live long and prosper

YAY!!! I got this correct. Mary Live long and prosper On Monday, May 5, 2025 at 09:36:50 PM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Today's Bonus Question historyWhat is the modern equivalent of the word "thraldom"?DemocracySlaveryEqualityFreedom 11 Robert Smalls Pkwy Suite I #1033 Beaufort, SC 29906 United States Mary Live long and prosper

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YAY!!! I got this right. Mary Live long and prosper On Monday, May 5, 2025 at 08:59:01 PM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Today's Daily Question definitionsWhat does "crepuscular" mean?Fluctuating slightlyRelating to twilightBeing malevolentExacerbate a situation TOP ARTICLES history10 English Words with Surprising HistoriesThe English language is a fascinating and diverse language, ...Read MorehistoryWords That Changed History: The Transformative Impact of Powerful VocabularyWords have always held immense power. Throughout history, ce...Read More 11 Robert Smalls Pkwy Suite I #1033 Beaufort, SC 29906 United States Mary Live long and prosper

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Love Compassion is an unstable emotion. It needs to be translated into action, or it withers. ~ Susan Sontag In her 2013 essay collection “Regarding the Pain of Others,” author Susan Sontag reflected on the ways people respond to violent imagery. She made the argument that it isn’t the quantity of images that desensitizes us to the suffering of others, but our feelings of fear and helplessness that cause us to shut down and turn away. She suggested that compassion without action is not sustainable; it’s a self-serving emotion that “proclaims our innocence as well as our impotence.” By examining our privilege and the ways in which it may be linked to the suffering of others, we take the first step in effecting meaningful change. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie May 5: Actor Michael Murphy is 87. Actor Lance Henriksen (“Millennium,” ″Aliens”) is 85. Comedian-actor Michael Palin (Monty Python) is 82. Actor John Rhys-Davies (“Lord of the Rings,” ″Raiders of the Lost Ark”) is 81. Former MTV News correspondent Kurt Loder is 80. Drummer Bill Ward of Black Sabbath is 77. Actor Melinda Culea (“The A Team,” ″Knots Landing”) is 70. Actor Lisa Eilbacher (“An Officer and a Gentleman,” ″Beverly Hills Cop”) is 68. Actor Richard E. Grant (“Gosford Park”) is 68. Singer Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen is 66. TV personality Kyan Douglas (“Rachael Ray,” “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”) is 55. Actor Tina Yothers (“Family Ties”) is 52. Singer Raheem DeVaughn is 50. Actor Santiago Cabrera (“Heroes”) is 47. Actor Vincent Kartheiser (“Mad Men”) is 46. Singer Craig David is 44. Actor Danielle Fishel (“Boy Meets World”) is 44. Actor Henry Cavill (“Man of Steel,” ″The Tudors”) is 42. Bassist Josh Smith of Halestorm is 42. Singer Adele is 37. Singer Chris Brown is 36. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for May 5 1891 - The Music Hall (later Carnegie Hall) had its grand opening with its first public performance. The first performer was Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 1900 - The Billboard (later called Billboard) began weekly publication instead of monthly after six years of publication. 1955 - The musical Damn Yankees opened in New York City. It ran for 1,019 performances. 1962 - Chris Montez recorded "Let's Dance." 1968 - Buffalo Springfield performed their final concert in Long Beach, CA. 1969 - Stevie Wonder met President Nixon at the White House. 1972 - Paul Simon, Chicago and Carol King performed at a benefit for U.S. Presidential candidate George McGovern. 1984 - Chrissi Hynde (Pretenders) and Jim Kerr (Simple Minds) were married. 1986 - It was announced that Cleveland, Ohio, had been chosen as the city where the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame would be built. 1995 - Steven Adler was arraigned on a felony count of possession of heroin, as well as 2 misdemeanor drug charges. 1998 - The Michigan state legislature introduced a bill that would limit concert attendance by minors under the age of 18. 1999 - Garth Brooks was named artist of the decade at the 34th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Mary Live long and prosper

Bullet trains have been all the rage in recent years. California has a project in the works, Europe is developing another line connecting Germany and ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?.? Daily Edition ? May 5, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Happy Monday! You’re probably used to mainly hearing “Happy Friday,” but we’re switching things up on the advice of writer Bree Groff. The Substack author believes we deserve to love all our days, not just the weekend, so she compiled a list of 20 rules for better days at work. No. 3 on the list: “Say ‘Happy Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday’ instead of just Happy Friday. Are you alive? It’s a happy day.” Must Reads The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks early tomorrow morning — here’s when (and how) to see it? ? It’s Cinco de Mayo! Learn the real history behind the Mexican holiday Tech Morocco’s High-Speed Railway — the Only One in Africa — Is Expanding Huo Jing/Xinhua via Getty Images Bullet trains have been all the rage in recent years. California has a project in the works, Europe is developing another line connecting Germany and France, and now, Morocco is extending its own high-speed railway — the only one in Africa. ? The coastal country has made some major infrastructure upgrades in the past two decades, Business Insider Africa reports, including expanding its airport capacity and improving its road networks. This project is one of its latest investments, and quite a large one at that. ? Part of a wider railway initiative, extending the existing Al Boraq line — which currently runs between Kenitra and Tangier — is projected to cost around $5 billion. An additional 430 kilometers (about 267 miles) will be added to link the line to Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech, three political, economic, and tourism hubs. In addition, a futuristic fleet of 168 trains will be purchased, and a transit system will be added to each of the newly linked cities. Explore the three new hub cities.? Together With Quince The Easy Upgrade That’ll Immediately Add Luxury to Your Life You’ve vacuumed and dusted every surface in your home, organized all the knickknacks, and cleared your closet of unwanted clothes. Now that spring cleaning is done, it’s time to reward yourself with a simple upgrade that will make every night feel like a five-star hotel stay: Quince’s Giza Cotton Sateen Sheet Set. ? The sateen weave gives the fabric a smooth, lustrous finish that feels incredibly soft against the skin. It’s breathable and moisture-wicking, ensuring a comfortable sleep, and the elegant sheen will add a touch of sophistication to any bedroom. Perfect for those seeking both comfort and style, Giza Sateen bedding elevates the sleeping experience to a new level of luxury. Upgrade Y

Wordsmith.orgThe magic of words May 5, 2025 This week’s theme Words with all the vowels This week’s words elucidatory Illustration: Anu Garg + AI Previous week’s theme Words that aren’t what they appear to be A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg I like people who practice what they preach. But I love words that do. Take pentasyllabic, a word that both means and is five syllables long. Talk about walking the syllabic walk. (More here) That got me wondering: Why doesn’t the word vowel include all the vowels? Where are a, i, and u hiding? It’s like a party missing half the guests. Let’s fix it. We make some progress with vowelize. But that still leaves it without a and u. How about vowelization? Now all we need is a u. Where do we go from here? Maybe u can help? Share on our website or email us at words@... (include your location: city, state). We’re all ears. And eyes. And sometimes y. In the meantime, we vow to bring you words this week with all vowels: aeiou, and yes, even the sometime-shy y. Some vowely good fun from our archives: Shortest word with all five vowels: eunoia Shortest with all six vowels: oxygeusia Words with vowels in order: see here, here, and here. Vowels once and in alphabetical order: see here All six vowels, any order: see here Only one vowel (because why not do the opposite): see here elucidatory PRONUNCIATION: (i-LOO/LYOO-si-duh-tuh-ree) MEANING: adjective: 开云体育 to clarify or explain. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin elucidare (to make clear), from lucid (bright, clear), from lucere (to shine), from lux (light). Ultimately from the Indo-European root leuk- (light), which also gave us lunar, lunatic, light, lightning, lucid, illuminate, illustrate, lustration, Lucifer, translucent, lux, and lynx. Earliest documented use: 1774. NOTES: Something elucidatory is a flashlight in the fog of confusion. It’s what a good teacher provides, what a user manual tries to be, and what this very entry hopes to accomplish. USAGE: “Fans scrambled to decode and catalogue all this information online, providing elucidatory footnotes.” Rachel Aroesti; From Baby Reindeer to Taylor Swift, How Amateur Sleuths Ruined Pop Culture; The Guardian (London, UK); May 25, 2024. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace turns into a circus. -Turkish Proverb Post your comments here. Or email us at words@... Subscribe | Update address | Gift subscription | Contact us This is a reader-supported publication Support us in our mission to spread the joy of words ? 1994-2025 Wordsmith.org

From: Sharon Pohlman 2 ‘American Idol’ contestants eliminated as Top 8 revealed: Who shined on ‘Ladies’ Night’? Denton Davidson Reality TV May 4, 2025 Tonight on American Idol, country superstar Miranda Lambert mentors the Top 10 contestants as they celebrate iconic women in music. Following feedback from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan America votes live for the Top 8. After the Top 10 perform, host Ryan Seacrest "dims the lights" as two hopefuls are eliminated. Lambert will also hit the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her platinum-selling album Kerosene. The Grammy winner marked the milestone with a special vinyl re-release of the two-decade-old album on April 25, featuring the previously unreleased track "I Don't Love Here Anymore." Lambert earned a nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for Kerosene's title track in 2007, but coincidentally lost to Carrie Underwood for "Jesus, Take the Wheel." That same year, Underwood also won Best New Artist, securing the first two of her eight career Grammys. The "Ladies' Night" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Sunday, May 4 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 10 has performed! 8 p.m. — Previously, on American Idol: The Top 10 finalists were announced on April 28 after celebrating "Iconic Idol Moments." Jamal Roberts ("Heal"), John Foster ("I Told You So"), and Gabby Samone ("A Song for You") won Gold Derby's poll as your favorite performers. Ché ("Dancing on My Own") and Filo ("And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going") were eliminated. John Foster Age: 18 Hometown: Addis, La. Performance: "Something to Talk About" by Bonnie Raitt Carrie's comments: "You are the one we have watched grow the most throughout this entire process. Every single time you step on the stage you feel more comfortable." Lionel's comments: N/A Luke's comments: "Your charisma meter is peaking off the charts right now. Kolbi Jordan Age: 26 Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. Performance: "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac Carrie's comments: "This was a really great moment for you. The song choice was perfect. Throwing us curveballs like this? Well done!" Lionel's comments: "You scared me to death! That is what I love the most — your stage presence." Luke's comments: "I loved your attitude, your character, your mannerisms. Your personality is really amazing." " Josh King Age: 24 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Performance: "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele Carrie's comments: "Everybody's bringing their A-game tonight and you are no exception." Lionel's comments: "You found that audience and you brought them to you! Congratulations!" Luke's comments: "I loved seeing you fighting and seeing you challenging yourself. You are truly leaving it all out there." 8:35 p.m. — Miranda Lambert hit the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album Kerosene and performed the title track. Breanna Nix Age: 25 Hometown: Denton, Texas Performance: "Water Under the Bridge" by Adele Carrie's comments: "This was the right song choice for sure. This was a perfect moment for you." Lionel's comments: "You know how to get to a note and choke it to death!" Luke's comments: "When you got to the back half of that song — you just really have an incredible voice." Canaan James Hill Age: 17 Hometown: Dallas Performance: "Love Wins" by Carrie Underwood Carrie's comments: "You should never worry about messing up the words because you have that super power in your back pocket." Lionel's comments: "I love the way you interpreted that song. What the world needs now are more messages like that." Luke's comments: "You got through it. It was nice to see you challenge yourself." Thunderstorm Artis Age: 29 Hometown: Haleiwa, Hawaii Performance: "When We Were Young" by Adele Carrie's comments: "I love it when you sing emotional, sweet songs. People need to vote! Don't let them go home!" Lionel's comments: "You make cool, cool. I'm so in love with what you just did." Luke's comments: "Your ability to ho