BUZZenator!- Idol Dexter Roberts' TICK fever

[Himm2]

He had to leave the Idol Tour this summer because of (I think) the same experience you had.

http://www.people.com/article/dexter-rob...tick-fever

[buzzenator]

^ Captain

Those ticks are dangerous...and who knows which ones have the myriad number of bacteria that can attack your blood cells. He got one variation. I got another...almost killed me. I'm very fortunate they diagnosed mine within 24 hours. Also, it is extremely rare for someone who goes on kidney dialysis to come off of it, which I experienced...

Another reason why we need a HalienShindig2!

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In more Idol news:



LOS ANGELES — "American Idol" contestant Michael Johns, who appeared in season 7 of the hit Fox singing competition and was voted off in an eighth-round stunner, has died. He was 35.

The network and his family released statements Saturday confirming the Australian-born singer's death.

His family says it appreciated the support streaming in from around the world but said the loss of "a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend" was devastating.

Fox called Johns "an incredible talent" and a part of the show's family who would be missed.

Johns had never been in the show's bottom three vote-getters when he was eliminated in April 2008. After "Idol," he released an album, "Hold Back My Heart," in 2009.

The Hollywood Reporter says Johns died Friday. A cause of death wasn't immediately available.

[Himm2]

Could you please tell your Minnesota Twinkies to stop beating up on my White Sox bullpen of minor-leaguers!