Since the Lehman collapse, former CEO Richard Fuld has been largely out of the public eye, although he has been spotted at “power lunch” restaurants in New York and was interviewed by a Reuters reporter in remote Ketchum, Idaho.

Nearly a year after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a failure that triggered the global economic crisis, the much-lambasted chief executive Richard Fuld seemed burdened — but not crushed — by the pressure of the upcoming annivesary.

“You know what, the anniversary’s coming up,” he told Reuters. “I’ve been pummeled, I’ve been dumped on, and it’s all going to happen again. I can handle it. You know what, let them line up.”

Airlines are discovering that fuming passengers who have been stranded, delayed or just plain piqued are increasingly letting their undiluted rage fly around the Internet, often from the confines of their cramped airplane seat.

Twitter, which lets people broadcast 140-character instant text messages to countless readers, allows the venting to be loud, fast and public, and the technology has put carriers — used to bad publicity as part of daily operations — even more on the defensive as they race to tame Twitter furies every day.

  It was — perhaps predictably — the end of the road for Randi Evans and Kupono Aweau on Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance.The search for America’s favorite dancer kicked up a notch with the top 10 dancers now vying individually for viewers’ votes with three separate performances: a group number, a couples dance with new partners, and a solo.Randi and Kupono’s Paso Doble by Melanie Lapatin & Tony Meredith was one of the weakest numbers from Wednesday night. Executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe said the partnership didn’t work for him in the routine and lacked authenticity. “I’m not sure the dancing was as good as the choreography. Kupono, I don’t feel that you carried the strength…it was all a bit too light,” said Nigel. “I lost you about half way through the routine.”This has been the strongest group of dancers in the show’s five seasons, something the judges have pointed out repeatedly. As a result, the slightest weakness in any given week can put a dancer in danger. Kupono, who has shined in a number of memorable routines (Wade Robson’s “crash test dummies”, Mia Michael’s “addiction”, Sonya Tayeh’s “Twilight” to name a few) was obviously the weakest link on Wednesday. Randi meanwhile, has never performed poorly, but neither has she shined, often dancing just below the radar.Joining them in the bottom, but safe for another week, were ballet dancer Melissa Sandvig and contemporary dancer Ade Obayomi.Safe from the chopping block were Janette Manrara, Brandon Bryant, Jeanine Mason, Jason Glover, Kayla Radomski and Evan Kasprzak.Jeanine and Jason danced a “brilliant” contemporary piece choreographed by Season 2′s runner-up, Travis Wall, which received a standing ovation from the judges and the audience. Both dancers stepped up, with Jason emerging from an underdog into a top contender and Jeanine finally getting a partner who matched her technically. Other highlights from Wednesday’s performances include a gorgeously executed Bollywood group dance by the female dancers and an exhausting and difficult African number performed by the men. In a jab at a routine from the previous week, Nigel quipped, “It was much better than Russian folk.”Thursday’s results show began with an Asian inspired group number by Wade Robson followed by cheers for the show’s four Emmy nominations for choreography work from Season 4. Click here for the nominees.  The show itself got snubbed again for a Reality Competition Program nomination and Cat Deeley, perhaps one of the most natural and personable reality show hosts on television, was also left off the list. Next week will mark the show’s 100th episode and to celebrate, some of our favorite SYTYCD alumni will return to reprise their best routines, including “the bench“, “the hummingbird and the flower“, and Wade’s “Ramalama” top 10 number. With just a few short weeks left, who’s your favorite dancer? 

Captions: (Top) Kupono Aweau, 23, is a Lyrical/Contemporary dancer from Honolulu, HI. Currently Resides: Kailua, HI. ©2009 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Mike Ruiz/FOX(Middle) Randi Evans, 23, is a Jazz dancer from Orem, UT. Currently Resides: Springville, UT. ©2009 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Mike Ruiz/FOX(Bottom) Top 10 on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Pictured top row L-R: Melissa Sandvig, Kapono Aweau, Kayla Radomski, Evan Kasprzak, Randi Evans, Jason Glover and Jeanine Mason. Bottom Row L-R: Brandon Bryant, Janette Manrara and Ade Obayomi. CR: Mathieu Young / FOX. 

Judge Mary Murphy hit it on the nail when she said, “This competition is probably the closest competition in ‘So You Think You Can Dance‘ history.”

The race on the fifth season of Fox’s summer hit has been incredibly tight from the beginning and this week’s bottom couples exemplified that.

Thursday’s elimination show of “So You Think You Can Dance” began on a somber note as executive producer Nigel Lythgoe paid tribute to Ed McMahon, Farrah FawcettandMichael Jackson, all of whom passed away this week. Nigel paid special recognition to the enormous contribution Jackson made to music and dance. “We will not see his like again. He changed the face of music and dance in the world — not just in this country.” He called Jackson’s 1991 “Black or White” music video — which incorporated a number of international dance styles — an inspiration for the show. “This is a life to celebrate. This is a life that remains inspirational for anybody who listens to music, anybody who wants to dance,” Nigel said, noting that many dancers auditioning for the show over the years cited Jackson as the reason why they started dancing. (Last week, contestant Jason Glover was shown doing an impressive Jackson impression when he was four years old.) Of Jackson’s iconic 1982 “Thriller” video, directed by John Landis, Nigel said, “After this, there was nothing ever again that would be the same.” THE SHOW MUST GO ON After the tribute, the voting results were unveiled. It was not a good night for ballroom dancers as Asuka KondohandJonathan Platero were the unlucky ones sent home by judges Nigel, Mary Murphy and guest Toni Basil. Asuka, who performed a Mandy Moore thrash-jazz routine with partnerVitolio Jeune, was the first to go home in an unanimous decision. The judges called her a beautiful and “exciting performer,” but it wasn’t good enough. “You give a little something of yourself with everything that you do, but we do feel that you are not growing in the competition,” Nigel said. The boyish Jonathan was the third male to leave the show. Despite an “outstanding” solo, the judges said his hip-hop performance (choreographed by Dave Scott) was “like a Sunday school picnic outing” despite its “gangsta” theme. “I don’t believe you’ve brought the dancing that is required to be America’s best dancer,” Nigel concluded. The four contestants who escaped the chopping block were Jonathan’s partner, Karla Garcia (despite what the judges called a “desperate” solo), Vitolio, and Caitlin Kinney and Jason, who performed a paso doble by choreographer Jean Marc Genereaux. Randi Evans and Evan Kasprzak lived up to the personality and originality of Mia Michael’s charming “butt” routine. And speaking of butts, Phillip Chbeeb ripped his pants during his Tyce Diorio jazz number with Jeanine Mason, sending Mary into hysterics. Nigel felt Phillip still needed to grow, despite his popularity with voters: “I need more than your ass sticking out of your trousers.” The only couple to make it onto Mary’s “hot tomale train” this week was Kupono Aweau and his new partner Kayla Radomski with their performance of a waltz by Genereaux. “I never yell for a Viennese waltz,” said Mary, who preceded to give her signature scream. But Nigel, in a particularly crusty and critical mood on Wednesday, said they weren’t going to make anyone stand up and cheer, even though it was beautifully danced. Voters disagreed. With seven couples left, dancers will face increasing pressure to exceed expectations every week. Who will survive the heat and who will wilt under the glare of the spotlight? Thursday’s elimination show of “So You Think You Can Dance” began on a somber note as executive producer Nigel Lythgoe paid tribute toEd McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, all of whom passed away this week. Nigel paid special recognition to the enormous contribution Jackson made to music and dance. “We will not see his like again. He changed the face of music and dance in the world — not just in this country.” He called Jackson’s 1991 “Black or White” music video — which incorporated a number of international dance styles — an inspiration for the show. “This is a life to celebrate. This is a life that remains inspirational for anybody who listens to music, anybody who wants to dance,” Nigel said, noting that many dancers auditioning for the show over the years cited Jackson as the reason why they started dancing. (Last week, contestant Jason Glover was shown doing an impressive Jackson impression when he was four years old.) Of Jackson’s iconic 1982 “Thriller” video, directed by John Landis, Nigel said, “After this, there was nothing ever again that would be the same.” THE SHOW MUST GO ON After the tribute, the voting results were unveiled. It was not a good night for ballroom dancers as Asuka Kondoh andJonathan Platero were the unlucky ones sent home by judges Nigel, Mary Murphy and guest Toni Basil. Asuka, who performed a Mandy Moore thrash-jazz routine with partner Vitolio Jeune, was the first to go home in an unanimous decision. The judges called her a beautiful and “exciting performer,” but it wasn’t good enough. “You give a little something of yourself with everything that you do, but we do feel that you are not growing in the competition,” Nigel said. The boyish Jonathan was the third male to leave the show. Despite an “outstanding” solo, the judges said his hip-hop performance (choreographed by Dave Scott) was “like a Sunday school picnic outing” despite its “gangsta” theme. “I don’t believe you’ve brought the dancing that is required to be America’s best dancer,” Nigel concluded. The four contestants who escaped the chopping block were Jonathan’s partner, Karla Garcia (despite what the judges called a “desperate” solo), Vitolio, and Caitlin Kinney and Jason, who performed a paso doble by choreographer Jean Marc Genereaux. Randi Evans and Evan Kasprzak lived up to the personality and originality of Mia Michael’s charming “butt” routine. And speaking of butts, Phillip Chbeeb ripped his pants during his Tyce Diorio jazz number with Jeanine Mason, sending Mary into hysterics. Nigel felt Phillip still needed to grow, despite his popularity with voters: “I need more than your ass sticking out of your trousers.” The only couple to make it onto Mary’s “hot tomale train” this week was Kupono Aweau and his new partner Kayla Radomski with their performance of a waltz by Genereaux. “I never yell for a Viennese waltz,” said Mary, who preceded to give her signature scream. But Nigel, in a particularly crusty and critical mood on Wednesday, said they weren’t going to make anyone stand up and cheer, even though it was beautifully danced. Voters disagreed. With seven couples left, dancers will face increasing pressure to exceed expectations every week. Who will survive the heat and who will wilt under the glare of the spotlight?

For Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, 2009 may be a tough year as political battles pile on top of tough economic challenges.

Bernanke must juggle a host of problems as he tries to revive the economy. With the U.S. unemployment rate at 9.4 percent and still climbing, he faces the challenge of recovering from an 18-month-old recession with unconventional policies that some worry will ignite inflation.

“So You Think You Can Dance” host Cat Deeley — looking fabulous in a white pant suit — kicked off Thursday’s results show with a hilarious compilation of judge Lil’ C’s critiques from Wednesday — often incomprehensible, inventive, and always verbose.

The laughs didn’t last however, and it was a sad night for Ashley Valerio and Max Kapitannikov, the second female and male dancer to be sent home on Fox’s hit summer reality show.

I first visited China in June 1997.  It was eight years after the Tiananmen crackdown, weeks before the Hong Kong Handover back to China marking the end of British rule, and over a decade before the 2008 Summer Olympics. It was a family trip — my parents were looking forward to a college reunion with classmates they hadn’t seen in decades and I had just finished my second year of university. I was looking forward to finally seeing the place I’d heard so much about.

Born and raised in Canada, I grew up listening to stories of the past — lessons in history, humanity, tragedy and survival. And like many children of immigrant families, there is a constant search for a balance and a place between the different worlds that shape our identity.