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9/11 fund makes 1st payments to sick responders
Tuesday - 1/29/2013, 4:18pm EST
By DAVID B. CARUSO
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NEW YORK (AP) - A special fund set up by Congress to compensate people who got sick after being exposed to toxic World Trade Center dust following Sept. 11 is making its first round of payments, with the initial payouts going to a group of 15 first responders with respiratory problems.
The administrator who oversees the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, Sheila Birnbaum, announced Tuesday that the fund was finally poised to process payouts, after a deliberate start in which officials figured out how the program would work and lawyers pieced together documentation for at least 16,000 applications.
The first round of payments, most of which have been offered to firefighters, range from $10,000 to a high of $1.5 million.
Birnbaum declined to identify the recipients by name or say much about their illnesses, citing privacy concerns. She said their health problems range from "serious" to "not so serious," and that the people getting the larger awards tended to be younger, and to have suffered more severe economic losses.
The people offered lower amounts include some who have already received other compensation for their illnesses, including shares of a civil settlement for thousands of firefighters, police officers and construction workers who had sued over the lack of protective equipment at ground zero.
None of the people in the initial group had cancer, and all are still living, Birnbaum said.
"We think we are off to a good start, and with the help of the lawyers and the claimants, we will be able to come up with a lot more awards in the coming months," she said.
It will be years, though, before any applicants see the bulk of their money, or even know for certain how much they will get.
Officials don't yet know how many people will apply for aid from the $2.78 billion fund, or how ill they will be. That means they can't yet calculate each person's share. So for now, applicants are getting only 10 percent of their award. The remainder won't be paid until after the fund closes to new applicants in 2016.
Some advocates for the sick have worried that the $2.78 billion appropriated by Congress will be far less than the actual losses suffered by the sick _ a possibility that Birnbaum acknowledged in drafting the formula she is using to decide how much money claimants will get in the first round.
Planning for a worst-case scenario, fund officials estimated that as many as 26,475 people would be eligible for more than $8.5 billion in compensation.
If that happens, the firefighter awarded $1.5 million this week would, in the end, actually get a prorated share of only around $488,000.
"I think without question, there is not going to be enough," said Noah Kushlefsky, a lawyer who, along with partners, is representing about 4,700 claimants. He said that he believed Congress would ultimately be asked to put more money into the fund. "There is no doubt, based on the severity of some of the injuries."
As for the slow pace of awards so far, Kushlefsky said Birnbaum and her staff are not to blame.
He said the process of assembling the evidence showing that his clients were actually at ground zero, or were exposed to toxins, has been challenging and time-consuming. But he said the process is hitting a stage when applications should be moving much more quickly.
"I think that things are going to start taking off in the very near future," he said, noting that some of his clients have grumbled about the slowness of the process. "All these guys have waited 11 years now, and none of them are warm and fuzzy about it."
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Porblemswith retreving characters list
I dont understand one mine im in game on a mission the next thing the game crashe's now everytime i log in the list for characters wont come up and keeps booting me out . What to do ?
Annoying isnt it, lots of folks in the same boat.
Headstart is looking more like a slow poke than anything else.
I think it's global. I just tried logging in for the first time ever right now and it says that.
It will be OK and everything will be fixed by Feb 02, promised
my 4 day head start looks more like a 4 hour head start.
Yup, I think same case for a lot of people.
This is the 2nd time I encountered this problem.
I ran through the starbase 24 rescue mission 2x already with no reward because it would crash right after I beamed out on both occasion..
Really frustating.
I want to get back the rank I was in on Beta asap.
what im dissapointed about is the lack of explanation why . ok its early days but there is no excuse whatsoever for keeping pepole in the dark as to what is happening it shows a lack of respect for the player base . i dont mind not being able to log in as long as im told why by the managment .
we all know every mmo has its teething tribbles er troubbles but treating its paying subscribers like mushrooms simply isnt good enough
Now my login wont even get to the retrieving part, now it can't connect to the server lol. Just when I thought a pile of crap couldn't get any higher.
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The three-day event includes 5k, 10k, and half-marathon races.There's also health seminars, food and entertainment, along with more than 100 exhibitors focused on overall health and wellbeing.
New this year, organizers are emphasizing participation from the whole the family in every race. The push completes FitOne's transition from the Women's Fitness Celebration, as it was formerly known. There's also a renewed emphasis on the whole family taking part in the fesitives, along with the addition of a half-marathon event this year.
FitOne is partnering with St. Luke's Children's Hospital in Boise. Individual participants can create a personal fundraising page or a team fundraising page to donate to St. Luke's Children's Hospital (but are not required to). You can also join KTVB's team, 7's Sisters!
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The mission statement of FitOne is to inspire women andfamilies to come to the starting line every September and encourage progressive steps in a healthy direction throughout theyear. Organizers say theevent will continue to provide further opportunities to inspire women, children and families to become active participants of fun, healthy living - ultimately building healthier communities.
FitOne offers several 5Kwaves starting at 8:52 a.m. in front of the Idaho Statehouse on Saturday, September 21. The race ends in Ann Morrison Park.
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For participants looking for a shorter option, they may follow theFitOne.2 course,a 1.2-mile course that starts with the 5k,thenruns along the Greenbelt from the Boise Library to Ann Morrison Park. Participants in competitive waves may not follow the FitOne.2 course if they want to qualify for an age group medal.
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Reservation-only shuttles are available from St. Luke's Hospital in Nampa. Shuttles for the 9K race are available at the St. Luke's Shoreline Facility in Boise and begin running at 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m.
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10:30 a.m. -- Pantry Potential: A great dinner tonight with what you already have on hand! Presented by Stacy Beeson, Registered Dietitian
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11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. -- Lunch & Learn about Idaho s health insurance exchange, hosted by Blue Cross of Idaho. Get answers to common questions about health insurance and the new exchange. Find out if you might qualify for a break on costs and pay less. Learn how to enroll and be prepared October 1 when the exchange opens. Space limited to the first 60 people. Boxed lunches will be provided. Please RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com by Tuesday, September 17.
12:30 p.m. -- I Pee When I Sneeze! presented by Kara Taggart, MD, Board Certified Urologist
3:30 p.m. -- Know Your Spine: Steps to a Healthy Back presented by Patrick Gray, St. Luke s Spine Program Manager
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I had my second daughter at 31w. She stayed in the nicu for 12 days before coming home.
My doctors never could give me a reason for my early delivery, and didn't do much to find out why.
My due date is 10/29/2013 making me only 5 weeks.
Will my pregnancy be considered high risk?
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That is an insanely short stay for a 31 wkr!
I would find another doctor. Doesn't sound like you trust them. Then hopefully they can look over your chart and give you a game plan.
Sorry I don't think anyone here is qualified to give you a legit answer. You need to discuss this with you OB. I would guess you'll probably be high risk. Maybe your OB will see you sooner so you guys can discuss these concerns. Its worth asking anyway. Best of luck to you!
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Thank you.
I just didn't know if any moms on here had any similar experiences.
I was given celestone(sp?) shots about 4 days before she was actually born, to mature her lungs.
She was breathing on her own, she only had problems with maintaining her body temperature, and feedings were difficult.
Her pediatrician and nicu doctors were amazing, but my midwives just seemed to ignore me when I said I KNEW I was going into labor.
I have chosen to return to the OB I chose with my first daughter, I have scheduled an appointment, but the soonest they will see me is still after 8 weeks.
March 19th I will see the OB coordinator to set up my care schedule.
My daughter was 12 weeks early and spent 3 months in the hospital.
I saw my doctor on Tuesday and he told me exactly what he wanted me to do and what we were going to do to try to keep this one in much longer.
I delivered due to pre-e so sharing that won't help you much, but your doctor should be able to at least monitor you more than your last pregnancy.


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With Justin Taylor's story "Gregory's Year," Tablet published its second in a monthly series of original fiction. Loosely, the short story is about a year in the life of a slacker Augie March ping-ponging between New York and Montreal, and about his breakup with his girlfriend, and how he and his brother seek solace in family and food. It's moving and beautifully written and we're proud to publish it. But, as some have noted, there's little in the story that's overtly Jewish—certainly a far cry from the first piece in the series, Aimee Bender's "The Doctor and the Rabbi," a parable-like modern folk tale that no one questioned belonged in Tablet's wheelhouse. So why exactly is Taylor's story in Tablet, the daily online magazine of Jewish news, ideas, and culture?
The first answer is to point to the critical argument that in "Gregory's Year" Taylor in fact takes on proto-Jewish themes. The year-long cycle and seasonal rhythm of the story echo the flow of frequent Jewish holidays, a near-Talmudic commentary on the passing of days. The protagonist may or may not be Jewish—nothing in the text explicitly says either way, one assumes with intent—but the story may still seem representative of a current youthful American Jewish aesthetic.
The second, more problematic answer is that Taylor is a prominent young writer who is Jewish. What a Jewish writer produces is of interest to our audience, whether that writer chooses to immerse him or herself in subjects that are, willy-nilly, still seen as traditionally or even stereotypically Jewish: with overtly Jewish characters, I.B. Singer-isms, Auslander-gnashing, Rothian libido, Bellowian romps, or any of the legacies, ticks, styles, and subjects of Jewish writers of the past. All of this is part of the burden an openly Jewish writer chooses to embrace, confront, appropriate, reject, embody, or spin. There is no avoiding it. " 'Jewish writer' sounds like 'sci-fi writer' or 'Y.A. novelist'—like it's a niche commercial genre," Taylor recently wrote in an email to me. " 'Writer who is Jewish' sounds right—and has the virtue of being true, a biographical fact."
"My feeling," Taylor continued, "is that Jewish culture need not be entirely inward-looking or self-referential in order to maintain its vibrancy or relevance. To the contrary—since American Judaism is by definition a subcategory of American culture, an open border between the part and the whole seems to me to be an advantage to both, and obviates the need to declare allegiance to either side."
Naturally, American Judaism is not alone in engaging with this conflict. Does fiction allow for whatever ventriloquism the writer wishes to pursue? Is it minstrelsy? Anti-minstrelsy? Can male writers produce convincing female protagonists, and vice versa? What happens when John Updike, the quintessential WASP, invents a Jewish alter ego in Henry Bech? (Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, writing a generally positive review in 1970 in the New York Times: "One picked up Bech: A Book, or 'Bech: A Buch,' or 'Bekabook,' or however it's pronounced—and one groaned.") What happens when Philip Roth, the quintessential Jew, invents Lucy, the Midwestern protagonist of When She Was Good? (Wilfred Sheed, 1967, again in the Times: "To a point, what Philip Roth has done is simply to superimpose his own sense of social textures onto his Lutheran characters, making them just like Jews only duller (a sociological insight which might just stand up).") From white rappers to Middlemarch, there are fair questions to be asked. Some of us think that any attempt to ghettoize Jewish fiction writers by demanding that their subjects be of a certain nature would take us back to essentially the Jewish equivalent of the debates of the Harlem Renaissance. It's the great, unsettled, American conversation about identity.
Join the debate in the comments.
Related: "Gregory's Year" [Tablet]
"The Doctor and the Rabbi" [Tablet]
This Week in Fiction: Justin Taylor [The New Yorker]
Justin Taylor Bio [Jewish Book Council]
Promowork: A Necessary Evil [Jewish Book Council]
Wanted: A Gospel Worth Following [Forward]
Bech: A Book [NYT]
Pity the Poor Wasps [NYT]
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Sharon Stone in musical hailing Gorbachev's Green Cross
GENEVA—Sharon Stone and Cat Stevens will take part in a musical in September honouring an environmental group founded by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, organizers said Wednesday.
The musical "2050: The Future We Want" will be performed on September 3 at the United Nations in Geneva to mark the 20 years since Gorbachev, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, founded Green Cross International to address environmental issues as well as poverty and insecurity.
The US actress and the British musician, who since the late 70s has gone by his Islamic-convert name Yusuf Islam, will be joined by a cast of 40 youths from around the globe, aged eight to 25, and a 100-strong choir.
"I can't wait to start working with young artists from all over the world who, 20 years after president Gorbachev launched his global mission, are showing that there is a way forward, but only if we act now," Stone said in a statement.
Stone will function as the storyteller in the piece, guiding the audience back through time from 2050 to today, showing how to resolve some of the critical challenges facing the world, including climate change and poverty, the statement said.
The musical is being co-produced by Green Cross and Peace Child International, which began setting up musicals during the Cold War in an attempt to bring young people from the United States and the Soviet Union together to help resolve the conflict.
The cast will begin two weeks of intensive rehearsals on August 18 in Geneva, the organisers said, adding that they aimed to make the show available to schools and organisations after the September 3 performance.
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Venus Solar Transit 2012 – Transit Observers
June 6, 2012
Venus transit observation teams at Longyearbyen prepare their telescopes to observe the transit of Venus. Impressions of the the different teams while they observe the transit. Longyearbyen is one of the few places in Europe where the whole 2012 transit of Venus was visible. credit: ESA
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5.0 out of 5 stars A BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED STORY - SHEER PLEASURE!,
Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
Audacious and self-absorbed, the woman we meet in Lynn Freed 's deliciously bold third novel, The Mirror, is an anomaly in 1920's South Africa. Agnes La Grange, as she has chosen to call herself, would be an exception wherever she lived. An author of extraordinary talent, Ms. Freed pulled no punches in Home Ground, a previous work based on her childhood in South Africa. Candor has been her hallmark, and now she evidences courage in presenting an unsympathetic protagonist . However, the gifted Ms. Freed infuses this fascinating, earthy figure with such joie de vivre and resolute determination that Agnes wins us over.
Relating her story in diary form, spanning 66 years, Agnes is as unsparing of herself as she is of others. After immigrating to South Africa from England, she finds work as a housekeeper for the Moskowitz family, an older man, his dying wife and Sarah, their youngest daughter.
"I came into that house of sickness just after the Great War, as a girl of seventeen," her 1920 notation begins. A mirror, the gift of her employer, is pivotal. "...For the first time," she writes, "I could look at myself all at once, and there I was, tall and beautiful....After that, there was never a place where I didn't have a mirror. It was fixed in me, this way of considering myself. I couldn't do without it."
Beauty is empowerment as she embarks upon the singular pursuit of a future she cannot define. Pleasure is taken where she finds it, even in a menage a trois with sailors whose names she does not ask.
Finding her way in the world with a skewed moral compass, Agnes is an indifferent parent, describing motherhood as "another form of service." Invited to church, Agnes thinks, "It was a long way I'd come from being frightened half out of my wits by the men of God, and I wasn't going back."
Little made Agnes turn back. Confident and self-possessed, not even becoming pregnant by her employer stays her relentless pursuit of an independent, amorphous tomorrow. In fact, the birth of her illegitimate daughter, Leah, provides her with funds to buy the Railway Hotel where she acquires a newspaperman husband who dotes on the child.
Nonetheless, she continues to be restless, searching, cavalierly discarding opportunities for security. She takes several lovers, a hunter beloved by one of her few friends, a tycoon who gives her lessons in grooming and deportment, as well as a "trader from Mozambique, with not one word of English."
Assisted by the tycoon, she purchases a more luxurious hotel. Now, she no longer stands in the stalls at the race course, but sits in a box sipping champagne. Yet, when she is befriended by a society woman and introduced to the privileged existence she had sought, Agnes views it as empty, writing, "Here was a woman wasted if ever there was one with poker on a Wednesday afternoon, and the races every Saturday, and a fuss when no one would take her dinner dancing...All her passion was wasted, her power too." After time among the wealthy, Agnes is eager to return to her own hotel, where she can plan menus, and has "who knew what to look forward to in the future?"
Ties to her former employer's world are reestablished when Leah, who has demonstrated a gift for singing, enters the eistedfodd (a vocal competition), adjudicated by Sarah Moskowitz. Bewitched by the child, Sarah begins to tutor her, and soon learns that Leah is her half sister. A tug-of-war for the child's heart and future begins.
Leah leaves her mother's hotel to live with Sarah and her husband, with whom Leah falls in love. Despite Agnes's warnings that he's "a tailor's dummy, if there ever was one, a fancy man, any woman's fool," Leah becomes pregnant with his child. As the circle comes round, it seems that Agnes will not realize her aspirations but they may become manifest in Bess, the grandaughter Leah signs over to her.
A final diary entry is made in 1986. Agnes is now an old woman, "thick in the hips and the ankles, and the skin dry as tissue paper. I walk with a stick...." At the end, as in the beginning, she walks proudly but alone, with "no need to ask any more what lay ahead."
What a remarkable gift Lynn Freed has given us in this beautifully crafted story. The Mirror is sheer pleasure to read; Agnes is an unforgettable woman.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Many authors could learn from Lynn Freed!,
Kathy A. Gilbert "C.R.C., rehabilitation coun... (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Mirror (Paperback)
Succinct and compelling, The Mirror delves into the life of a young woman who makes no excuses, no apologies for her behavior and desires. This confident protagonist seems to tell her own story with sublime objectivity. No chance for the reader to get bored, this novel is void of excessive details just as one expects Agnes' life to be. Freed guides the reader through another time, another place as Agnes displays behavior more modern than many people "alive" today.
The author's language cleverly elevates the stature of her character. Women are mentioned by name. Men, unless servants, are not named but referred to by their careers or by a personality trait. I read The Mirror immediately after Mother of Pearl and found The Mirror very refreshing. It lacks degrading references found in Mother of Pearl. Freed appropriately refers to "breasts," not "tits" as Hayne does in her novel. Women authors could do well to avoid frequent use of lingo that does not support the integrity of the protagonist.
5.0 out of 5 stars an enthralling novel of a complex and fascinating woman,
Ann Cameron (Portland, Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
This heroine is intense and passionate, living most of all for the men & sexual relations that make her feel most alive. She creates herself, inventing a past and even her surname, winning wealth through her shewdness but not allowing it to become her idol. What is her idol? Perhaps the one man she can't fully have or perhaps her own beauty and insistence on freedom... By the end of the book she has gone from young girl to old woman, remembering a life immensely successful in some ways, yet bitter and perhaps emotionally crippled too...a life that, like all lives seen closeup, is difficult to evaluate--as ambiguous as it is clear, as emotionally empty perhaps as it is passionate. She leaves England as a poor young woman with all her money hidden in a purse she wears around her neck. She never gives that purse up either really or symbolically. It's the emblem of her commitment never to lose herself in a compromise with the world--a commitment that is both her strength and her tragic limitation. Perhaps, having started her rise to wealth as a housemaid, she is in constant fear of a return to servitude in her relationships with others. But there are many ways to see her, and each reader will find his or her own. Every woman with a drive for independence will find this book fascinating--at times horrifying.
THE MIRROR is breathtaking at moments in its portrayal of the cruelty, the possessiveness, and the love that blaze through human relationships, particularly the mother-daughter relationship. It is intense, fast-moving, fascinating and thoroughly convincing from the first line to the last. Magnificent.
4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!,
By A Customer
This was my first Lynn Freed book, and I'm hooked! A tremendous story of a strong, completely liberated woman, set in a rather exotic place and at a time when, if a woman acted like Agnes, she was ostracized or institutionalized. Interestingly, the author does NOT make readers privy to much of Agnes' background, making her even more mysterious but still fascinating. The interspersed pictures are a fine touch, giving the reader a constant background thread to ponder -- "Is this based on a true story?" Probably not, but the device engenders increased reader interest. The minimal use of names for ancillary characters -- describing them merely as banker, trader, hunter -- helps one focus more on Agnes' story. There are some racial comments that wouldn't sit at all well in a contemporary novel, but given time and place, they work, although at times are unsettling. I look forward to reading her previous books, and will recommend The Mirror to my friends.
4.0 out of 5 stars Lacks a certain flow.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Mirror (Paperback)
This story was not as compelling as the reviews I read, but it was enjoyable none-the-less. Agnes LaGrange is an incredibly independent, fiesty, passionate (in many senses), forthright, and bold woman - someone to admire in the late 90's let alone the early part of the century. She holds very little back when it comes to opinions and physical flirtations. She usually gets what she wants whether it is from a husband, lover, friend, or family member. In some parts I found the writing confusing and had to re-read passages...the flow wasn't clear and I wasn't sure which character was being discussed. The presentation of the book's physical layout itself was interesting, in fact, that's what drew me to it in the first place. I'd recommend this story to a fellow reader with the comment that it was good, but not memorable.
4.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to believe this is not a true story,
Peggy Vincent "author and reader" (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Mirror (Paperback)
California writer Lynn Freed spins the tale of Agnes La Grange, a plucky young Englishwoman who has immigrated to So. Africa after WWI. The greatest pleasure of this book is engrossing yourself in Agnes's desires: she wants to experience adventure and passion without feeling she's being dominated by a man. Remember, this was the Edwardian era, when women were given more to fits of the vapors that to fits of passion. It's a pleasure to read along as Agnes struggles not to succumb to the mores of her time.
As author Freed grew up in South Africa, her book is all the more compelling for its presumed accuracy. At least, it feels accurate, a sense lent credence by the photographs which are included.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Quick but Poignant Read,
karolinatx (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Mirror (Paperback)
The Mirror is a snapshot of a life, a look at the journey that takes Agnes La Grange from servant to self-made woman. Using her intelligence as well as her beauty, Agnes makes a life for herself in South Africa from almost nothing. She is a flawed protagonist, at times selfish and foolish, but the novel is enriched by Agnes' imperfections. The Mirror speaks eloquently of a woman's struggle between family and self, between convention and desire. In a way, the book leaves one sad at its conclusion -- it's not as much an escape from reality as it is a reflection of the sometimes unattractive side of human relationships. A thoughtful and provocative read.
5.0 out of 5 stars A lesson in the strength of VOICE,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Mirror (Paperback)
Lynn Freed's THE MIRROR is a book that I have come back to as a writer (more later). As a reader, the book was intensely satisfying, passionate, and the character strong-willed, feminist, and flawed in the most human of ways. But I return again and again because of Freed's mastery of voice. It is this mastery that makes this book more than a novel to me but a teacher in and of itself. What holds us more than story? Voice. Freed dazzles. She is right on, exacting, pure gem. Savor it as both reader AND writer. Her skill is rare.
4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Escape,
Michael J. Armijo (Marina Del Rey, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Mirror (Paperback)
This is a very well-rounded story that takes you back in time.
It's another time & place in South Africa with a young girl trying to 'find herself'. This young girl becomes a woman and sees the mirror of herself in her own daughter. History clearly repeats. Growth and renewal comes out of this story of relationships. It is a lovely story and a quick read. There are some wonderful lines...very well written...a nice escape as any reader will recognize people and thoughts (in our current every day lives).
4.0 out of 5 stars What a Great Read,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Mirror (Paperback)
I admit that because I spent 7 years on and off in Durban, South Africa -- where this book is set (and the author grew up)-- I was predisposed to like it; yet it grabbed me from the very first chapter and wouldn't let go. The book is fast paced, never dull -- and features characters I don't often read about. I have read other books by the author, but found this one to be the most satisfying. It received excellent reviews -- and they proved to be right.
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HOUSTON -- Texans DE J.J. Watt has the most sought after number in team history: No. 99.
At 24 years old, 6-feet 5-inches and 295 pounds of pure power both on and off the field, J.J., has fans saluting him.
The defensive end is also well known for his down-to-earth personality and community good works, and all that gives him his signature Mega Watt star power.
The team officially says #99 is the best selling Texans jersey of all time.
Watt said to fans, I can t thank them enough for spending their hard earned money on my jersey.
When it comes to wearing the team's logo, some fans will go further than others.
Rudy pulled up his shirt showing us his completely tattooed back, complete with the Texans bull logo. He has another just below his knee, a couple of Oiler tattoos and a promise: if the Texans win the Superbowl, he ll ink J.J. on top of his shaved head.
Why do fans love J.J.?
Rudy said, Second year? What? He's leading the league in sacks. He's a beast!
Watt s response?
I think if people expected good and not great from me, I'd be disappointed. You want people to expect great from you.
He added, If you want to be best, you have to do things that have never been done before.
The Texans going to and winning the Super Bowl would qualify.


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Collector instructs JD to start rescheduling of crop loans
DROs told to ensure Tahsildars to issue copies of Adangal certificates
Telephone numbers of Tahsildars' offices should be available to all
VISAKHAPATNAM: Drought-relief measures must be taken up immediately in the 27 mandals of the district, which were declared as drought-hit by the State Government, Collector J. Syamala Rao said at a meeting with Agriculture Department officials here on Thursday.
He instructed the Joint Director of Agriculture Girija Shankar to start the process of rescheduling of crop loans by forming guidelines by consulting with the NABARD officials. The same must be communicated to the Divisional and Mandal level officials to identify the eligible farmers.
Assessment of crop loss and providing insurance assistance to the affected farmers, encouraging farmers to raise pulses, Rajma, and other crops, supply of seeds of these crops on subsidy, providing 50 per cent input subsidy, and other steps have been discussed.
The Collector asked the District Revenue Officer D.V. Reddy to ensure that the Tahsildars issued copies of Adangal certificates to the farmers as this document was needed for securing loan from the banks. He assured that he would discuss with the bank officials on the problems being faced by farmers in securing loans from the banks.
He told the officials not to be lax in discharging their duties.
Control rooms must be opened in all the mandals and all steps must be taken to provide drinking water in the urban and rural areas, Collector J. Syamala Rao said at a meeting with officials here on Thursday.
Telephone numbers of Tahsildars' offices should be available to all and complaints regarding drought and other problems must be registered and acted upon without delay. He wanted the officials to prepare reports on the needs of farmers and the benefits the mandals declared as drought-hit would receive.
Funds were not a problem for drinking water schemes and more funds would be provided if needed, Mr. Syamala Rao said.
At present there was no problem regarding water supply to Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle and Bheemunipatnam urban areas but plans must be made in advance to face any contingency in future, he told the officials.
Joint Collector P. Satyanarayana Reddy, Project Director of ITDA Anand Mohan, Mr. D.V. Reddy, RDOs K. Prabhakara Rao, K.R.D. Prasada Rao and M.V. Govindarajulu, ZPP CEO Satya Sai Srinivas and other officials participated in the meeting.


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Chapter 4 Select Destinations Asia
Thailand, known as "the Land of Smiles" is a popular travel destination because of its warm and welcoming reception of tourists and expatriates, beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, excellent shopping, fabulous golf courses, exciting nightlife, and exotic adventure opportunities. Many travelers also visit Thailand for business, and the country is quickly becoming a regional business hub. The Thai language is a melodic, tonal language that can be difficult to learn. Luckily, most popular destinations in Thailand feature Thai people who speak English and road signs, maps, and tourist guides that provide information in English and Thai.
With close to 67 million people, divided into 76 political provinces, Thailand is a geographically diverse country a little smaller than the state of Texas. Thailand's geography includes:
- Sandy beaches and rocky shores along its 2,000-mile coastline and >1,400 islands
- Central plains made up of extensive rice fields along the Chao Phraya River
- Mountainous areas in northern, western, and eastern Thailand
- The dry Khorat Plateau in northeastern Thailand.
Because Thailand is so close to the equator, the climate is tropical and often hot and humid. Flooding is always a possibility in Thailand, and various regions are prone to flash floods. Monsoon rains fall from May through July and can last until cooler, drier weather comes in November, making the North American winter a popular time of year to visit Thailand. Thailand's central location and major international airport in Bangkok make it an easy access point for other destinations in Asia.
Approximately 9.5 million people live in the capital city of Bangkok, a major metropolis and center of commerce. Bangkok is a mix of old and new— skyscrapers and waterways, bustling city streets full of people, vendors, dogs, uneven sidewalks, and lots of traffic, in contrast to the fast, quiet, and cool modern monorail and subway systems. Tourists visit historic sites of glittering grandeur such as the Grand Palace to catch a glimpse of the Emerald Buddha or one of Bangkok's 400 Buddhist temples. The main artery of Bangkok is the Chao Phraya River and its canals, which provide access to tourist sites, boat tours, the floating market, and restaurants and lend justification to Bangkok's nickname, "Venice of the East." Bangkok is a paradise of culinary delights, from local fare at a sidewalk noodle stand to a fancy 4-star meal in a restaurant. Rounding off a visit to Bangkok, many tourists will enjoy the pleasures of Thai nightlife, which includes a variety of bars and pubs, dance clubs, drag shows, and the famous red light districts of Soi Cowboy and Patpong.
Visitors to Thailand will also likely visit Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand. The city, surrounded by a moat and defensive wall, has >300 temples, a popular night bazaar for great shopping, and easy access to the handicraft villages, elephant nature parks, and outdoor adventures that are popular in the region.
A popular reason to visit Thailand is for rest and relaxation on sandy beaches along the coast or on one of the many islands. Beach destinations include plenty of opportunities for snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, swimming, and dining on fresh seafood. A growing number of tourists seek out such relaxation opportunities as part of their recovery from medical or dental procedures. Over the years, medical tourism to Thailand has increased, as the costs for treatment are much lower and the quality of care is good (see Chapter 2, Medical Tourism). In 2005, an estimated 1 million foreigners were treated in Thailand. Thailand's Bumrungrad Hospital charges only $16,000 for a heart bypass operation performed by a US-trained, board-certified physician. The same operation costs >$56,000 in the United States.
Thailand has a large expatriate community and has also become a popular destination for Western retirees. In 2008, over 98,000 Westerners were estimated to be living in Thailand. The warm climate and low cost of living make Thailand an attractive place to live.
Map 4-13. Thailand destination map
All travelers should be up-to-date on their routine vaccinations. In addition, most travelers to Thailand should also be vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Typhoid vaccine should be considered.
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is endemic throughout Thailand. Transmission occurs year-round, with seasonal epidemics from May through October in the northern provinces. JE vaccine is recommended for travelers who plan to visit Thailand for ≥1 month and should be considered for those visiting for a shorter period but who have an increased risk of JE virus exposure due to their itineraries or activities. The highest rates of human disease have been reported from the Chiang Mai Valley. Several cases have recently been reported among travelers who visited resort or coastal areas of southern Thailand.
Rabies Vaccine
Despite government-sponsored mass vaccination campaigns for dogs and cats, rabies is still a risk in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok, where community dogs roam the streets. Preexposure vaccination is only recommended for travelers who have an occupation that puts them at risk for exposure (such as veterinarians), will be traveling for long periods of time, or are expatriates. Hospitals and clinics in Bangkok cater to the expatriate community and medical tourists, and rabies vaccine is readily available for preexposure and postexposure prophylaxis, although not all hospitals in Thailand carry human rabies immune globulin.
Malaria is endemic in specific areas of Thailand, particularly the rural, forested areas that border Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, and Laos, as well as the rural, forested areas of Phang Nga and Phuket. Prophylaxis is recommended for travelers visiting any of these areas (see Chapter 3, Malaria). Transmission in Thailand occurs year-round, and most cases are due to Plasmodium falciparum, with the rest due to P. vivax or mixed infection. Atovaquone-proguanil or doxycycline are the recommended antimalarial drugs for travelers in Thailand.
Dengue is endemic throughout Thailand with large epidemics that occur every several years. Peak transmission occurs during the rainy season, although cases occur year-round even in non-epidemic years. Travelers to Thailand should take measures to protect themselves from daytime mosquito bites to prevent dengue (see Chapter 2, Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks, & Other Insects & Arthropods).
Travelers' Diarrhea
Although the Thai Government and several nongovernmental organizations are leading projects to provide clean water across Thailand, and some hotels use their own filtration systems, water and food still contain harmful bacteria and other contaminants. Travelers should practice food and water precautions and bring an antibiotic for self-treatment. Because fluoroquinolone resistance is widespread in Thailand and other areas of Southeast Asia, azithromycin may be preferred (see Chapter 2, Travelers' Diarrhea).
Water and Soil Diseases
Melioidosis is highly endemic in northeast Thailand, and leptospirosis is reemerging primarily in the north and northeast regions of the country. For both diseases, most cases occur during the rainy season. Travelers who visit endemic areas should avoid contact with soil and water that could be contaminated and ensure that any open wounds are covered to prevent exposure. When contact cannot be avoided, travelers should wear protective clothing and footwear to reduce the risk of exposure. Skin lacerations, abrasions, or burns that have been contaminated with soil or surface water should be immediately and thoroughly cleaned.
Other Health and Safety Risks
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS
Thailand is a popular destination for sex tourism (see Chapter 3, Perspectives: Sex & Tourism), and although illegal, sex work is practiced openly across the country. A 100% condom program with sex workers helped slow the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases; however, approximately 530,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Thailand. Travelers should be aware of these risks and always use condoms during sex.
Safety and Security
Approximately 12,000 people are killed on the roads in Thailand each year, and a substantial proportion (82% in 2002) are killed while riding motorcycles. Motorcycles are a cheap, easy, and popular mode of transportation in Thailand, but they are also the most vulnerable vehicle on the road. If at all possible, travelers should avoid riding motorcycles and ride only if they wear a helmet.
In recent years, Thailand experienced a great deal of political unrest. With a new prime minister in office, the country remains divided but calm. Travelers should pay attention to the local news and monitor the US embassy websites and social media outlets to find out if and where protests and demonstrations will occur. Travelers should avoid these locations, since no one can predict whether protests will stay peaceful or turn violent.
- Bundhamcharoen K, Odton P, Phulkerd S, Tangcharoensathien V. Burden of disease in Thailand: changes in health gap between 1999 and 2004. BMC Public Health. 2011;11:53.
- Chongsuvivatwong V, Chariyalertsak S, McNeil E, Aiyarak S, Hutamai S, Dupont HL, et al. Epidemiology of travelers' diarrhea in Thailand. J Travel Med. 2009 May–Jun;16(3):179–85.
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The movies that will keep buzzing after Cannes
Associated Press | May 25, 2015 5:42 amThe Cannes Film Festival is a grand hierarchy with strictly defined elevations of movies and media access, where films are met by high praise or lowly boos. And so there was a strange fittingness that the scandal of the 68th Cannes Film Festival, where all status is measured, came down to the importance of a few inches.
France touts Cannes prizes as vindication for film subsidies
Associated Press | May 25, 2015 4:32 amFrance's president says his country's strong showing at this year's Cannes film festival is no accident -- suggesting it's partly thanks to government subsidies.
Audiard's 'Dheepan' wins Palme d'Or in upset Cannes finale
Associated Press | May 24, 2015 8:54 pmThe 68th Cannes Film Festival was brought to a surprising close Sunday with Jacques Audiard's Sri Lankan refugee drama taking the festival's coveted top honor, the Palme d'Or.
David Letterman drives into retirement with Indy 500 tribute
Associated Press | May 24, 2015 8:54 pmDavid Letterman has a new No. 1 on his personal Top Ten list of reasons he loves the Indianapolis 500.
YouTube's 1st decade shows sharing free content pays off
Associated Press | May 24, 2015 8:53 pmYouTube's legacy extends beyond its pioneering role in the Internet's video revolution. The 10-year-old site provided a stage for exhibitionists, narcissists and activists to broadcast their opinions, show off their talents, expose abuses or just pass along their favorite clips of movies, TV shows, music, cute kittens and other interests.
Actress Anne Meara, wife of Jerry Stiller, dies
Associated Press | May 24, 2015 4:56 pmActress and comedian Anne Meara, whose comic work with husband Jerry Stiller helped launch a 60-year career in film and TV, has died. She was 85.
Q&A: Boston Pops maestro Keith Lockhart on music, tech
Associated Press | May 24, 2015 10:12 amKeith Lockhart was just 35 and a musical wunderkind when he took over as conductor of the Boston Pops in 1995.
'Heroes' welcome for Sweden's Eurovision winner
Associated Press | May 24, 2015 10:09 amHundreds of elated fans welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Mans Zelmerlow upon his return Sunday to Sweden, a mini-superpower in the world of pop music and six-time champion of the glitzy song fest.
Susan Sarandon urges tourists to visit earthquake-hit Nepal
Associated Press | May 24, 2015 5:08 amOscar-winning Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon is urging tourists to come to Nepal, where two powerful earthquakes in the last month killed thousands of people and raised concerns that the nation's vital tourism industry could be seriously hurt.
60th birthday for Cannes' Palme d'Or top film trophy
Associated Press | May 24, 2015 4:36 amAs the Palme d'Or sits in its cushioned box awaiting Sunday's Cannes winner, the film festival's top prize might be taking stock of its own lifetime of achievements -- on this, its 60th birthday.
At Cannes, Michel Franco's 'Chronic' looks death in the face
Associated Press | May 24, 2015 1:28 amDeath is something we'd all like to avoid. But director Michel Franco thinks a reluctance to look at the end of life is unhealthy.
Longtime Oscars director Marty Pasetta dies in car accident
Associated Press | May 23, 2015 7:22 pmMarty Pasetta, a television veteran who directed Academy Awards telecasts for most of the 1970s and 80s, has died.
Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest while Russia is booed
Associated Press | May 23, 2015 6:05 pmSweden beat Russia to win the 60th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, in an event described by organizers as beyond politics but marred by boos for the Russian that were apparently prompted by the Ukraine conflict and the Kremlin's anti-gay policies.
CANNES WATCH: Going out In style
Associated Press | May 23, 2015 5:36 pmThe 68th Cannes Film Festival was going out in style this weekend, with Marion Cotillard drawing raves on both carpet and screen at the "Macbeth" premiere and the very cool entourage from the LA indie "Dope" continuing to wow the fest as anticipation grew for Sunday's Palme d'Or finale.
B.B. King memorial more cheers than tears in Las Vegas
Associated Press | May 23, 2015 5:04 pmA standing ovation for B.B. King and more cheers than tears marked a family-and-friends memorial of the late blues great's life and legacy Saturday in Las Vegas.


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ARLINGTON - Ya'Ke Smith picked up a camera when he was 15, and never put it down.
The director and assistant professor of film/video/screenwriting in the UT Arlington College of Liberal Arts is now receiving critical acclaim for his work behind the camera. His latest film, "Katrina's Son," recently won the 2011 Black Reel Award for Best Indie Short.
"This group has honored filmmaker Spike Lee and actor Wesley Snipes," Smith said. "You're in competition with some pretty well-known people. So this is a huge award."
"Katrina's Son" tells the story of a young boy who loses his grandmother during Hurricane Katrina and travels to San Antonio in search of the mother who abandoned him years earlier. The film will be shown on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Texas Black Film Festival in Dallas.
In addition to the Black Reel Award, "Katrina's Son" has been a winner in several major film festivals accredited by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Such an accomplishment makes Smith eligible to submit his film for the short film category of the 2012 Oscars.
Beth Wright, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, said the myriad of awards gathered by "Katrina's Son," demonstrate national and international recognition of work of exceptional talent, intelligence, and compassion.
"We are fortunate that Professor Smith's exceptional abilities as a filmmaker are matched by his teaching excellence, and that he is contributing to the education of undergraduate and graduate art student majors," Wright added.
Smith is currently teaching a graduate film course and directing workshop where UT Arlington students will learn how to direct actors. He also is trying to drum up support for his next film.
Visit www.exodusfilmworks.com to learn more about Smith's work or to watch a trailer of "Katrina's Son." For more information about the College of Liberal Arts, visit uta.edu/libarts/.
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New Muscle Shoals Trailer; Chris Young to Receive CMA Triple Play Award; Blue Sky Riders to Release Debut 1/29
- Watch the trailer for Muscle Shoals, a new documentary from director Greg "Freddy" Camalier. (warning: autoplay)
- Here's another gem from UNC's Southern Folklife Collection: Maybelle Carter talking about the autoharp with Archie Green and A. Doyle Moore and playing a bit in a recording made at Earl Scruggs' house in 1962.
- Kris Kristofferson talks about his new record, Feeling Mortal, in Rolling Stone.
- Chris Young will receive the CMA Triple Play Award, which goes to songwriters who have written three No. 1 hits within a twelve month period.
- Terry Allen talks about his new record, Bottom of the World, with Jim Caligiuri of the Austin Chronicle.
- The Nashville Scene published a couple excellent features: Jewly Hight's article on Gary Allan and Chris Parker's on Robert Earl Keen.
- Another article on Robert Earl Keen: this one finds him discussing his favorite cover songs and his feelings on Toby Keith's "Bullets in the Gun."
- Chris Mateer interviewed The Stray Birds.
- The Blue Sky Riders will release their debut record, Finally Home, on January 29.
- EW.com posted a couple videos of The Lone Bellow.
- George Strait shares a few memories with Brian Mansfield of USA Today.
- Kenny Chesney's next record will drop April 30.
- Scotty McCreery will begin his first headlining tour in mid-February.
- Thomas Connor of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote an article on the band Dolly Varden, who have a new record out next week.
- Anyone going to the Anchorage Folk Festival?
- Blake Shelton announced new tour dates.
- Rascal Flatts postponed this weekend's shows due to illness.
- The documentary Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation was featured in The New York Times.
- Peter Cooper wrote about another music documentary, Troubadour Blues, for the Tennessean.
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Hey kids, thanks for making me aware of the new Terry Allen!
Thanks for the link to the Maybelle Carter audio clips; interesting to hear her autoharp arrangement of "Cattle Call," which comes after she plays a bit of "Gathering Flowers…" in the final clip.
In other news, if you tune in to the Grand Ole Opry tonight or tomorrow night during the 7:30 to 8:00 (CST) slot, you'll get to hear me filling in with the Del McCoury Band. Also subbing this week, the legendary Buddy Spicher on fiddle…
Excited for new Kristifferson and Allen. I also get a kick out of the whole REK vs Keith concept. There's always room for a beef in country music.
Speaking of the Opry in addition to Jon W. and the Del McCoury band tonight's show will also feature Joe Diffie, Diamond Rio, Hunter Hayes, Ricky Skaggs and Andrew Peterson(?). Grade B (because of Jon! lol) The Saturday Night Opry will feature Del McCoury, Tyler Farr, T.G. Sheppard, Terri Clark, the Mavericks, and Charlie Worsham(?). Grade: B (also because of Jon!..lol)
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Gosh, going to Anchorage in January to see a bunch of local unknown acts perform just doesn't strike me as all that attractive! The free admission sounds about right though…
That Troubadour Blues documentary sounds interesting. Even local LA artist Peter Case is featured although I much prefer his music when Peter was fronting The Plimsouls way back when. LA's local country and Americana artists must keep doing it to experience "the moment" because there sure isn't much money involved.
If Gary Allan ever gets a "voice transplant" I might pay attention…Nah, probably not. And who in the heck is Terry Allen? Another one of those Texas types with a voice with "technical shortcomings"? Hmm…
Speaking of the Blue Sky Riders, I just purchased a ticket to see them perform at LA's MINT Club this coming Friday. The article linked to above mentions the group will be in LA on the 24th to appear on the Jay Leno show, so I'm glad they decided to stick around for an extra day. On the other hand the article also mentioned they performed at a fundraiser for Al Franken! I sure hope they don't have any "political chat" during the set or I might get queasy…
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Also, put Ricky Martin in a wheelchair as the nasal but cute (but, again, doomed) lounge singer Tony; Catherine Keener in a wig as the all-knowing Miriam; and Ben Stiller in a suit as the two-timing bore Lyon, and you've got a complete gonzo smash filled with "booze and dope." Just don't let any of the actors patronize the material, Betty; make sure they play it straight, with brio, like they did in the first version, which works on every levelmusical, fashion show, horror flickand it'll be big-haired Grand Guignol heaven. But Julia Roberts?
An even raunchier classicDebbie Does Dallasgets reworked, with smirks, in a stage musical that the more lubed and licentious among us have received with open legs. Yes, the thin show (a/k/a Triple D) throws in too many verbal quote marks and mediocre songs, but for the most part it's zippy, dippy fun and a real clit-ique of American values. Besides, it drips with same-sex innuendo, which must bug the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to no end; they're the ones, Kate Hudson told me, who wouldn't let her wear their costume for a movie because she was playing a lesbian! (And yes, I'm aware Debbie is nominally about "the Texas Cowgirls," OK?)
At the show's opening-night party in the basement of an Italian restaurant, I asked musical-theater fave Sherie Rene Scott (from I Eat Her, I mean Aida) if she had to be coerced to play Debbie, the Chekhovian cheerleader who longs to 'ho herself to Dallas. "I try not to do anything I have to be coerced to do," she said, "unless it's in the privacy of my home. Then I can be coerced." Me toothough naturally my home comes equipped with a live studio audience. "I thought the girl orgy scene would be hard," great Scott added, "but I didn't have a problem with it. With these girls, you wouldn't either," she assured, probably referring to the fact that they wield bananas and large candles.
As the party peaked with the arrival of Brooke Shields and five new trays of mozzarella sticks, Scott concluded that "pornography is very sad. The girls in those movies are working really hard acting and trying to be taken seriously. No one's telling them that no one values that in porn. Believe me, I understand what it's like to be valued for superficial reasons." God, if only we all did. People only love me for my talent! "But I'm evolving to appreciate being valued for my tits and ass," said Scott, laughing.
In other educational-theater news, Hollywood Arms teaches you that a guy sticks his "Roger" into a girl's "Suzy," and though that'll get you to Dallas, it shouldn't have gotten this heartfelt dudan unwieldy memory playto Broadway, where Arms' chance at legs was amputated by most of the critics.
A few blocks away, a Flower Drum Song character is bitched out for only welcoming white guys into her Hollywood limbs. Well, whether it's white or Wong, the show's star, Lea Salonga, told Newsday that she'd only marry someone absolutely Asian. She won't wed outside her race! Thankfully, Lea's found someone to fit her prerequisite, and they're legally conjoining next year. (A hundred million miracles!)
Meanwhile, you've heard that Carol Channing Broadway's answer to Madeleine Albrightjust remembered her father was black. Well, in her memoir, Carol adds that, according to Mom, Dad made sure to indulge in extra-good hygiene because "all Negroes smell." Mercifully, Carol takes time to dispel the stereotype. . . . In more toe-tapping genealogy dish, rumor has it that Hairspray's Matthew Morrison is John Wayne's grandson, though he's never actually said so, pilgrim. (A publicist didn't call back for comment.)
And though she's definitely Elvis's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley's blue suede shoes can't always be swayed. To wit, my spies at a Virginia Film Festival party say the DJ started playing old Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson records and the crowd went wild, but student organizers silenced that faster than "ABC." Why? Because Lisa Marie was there with her new hubby, Nicolas Cage, and the party throwers didn't want them to "Beat It."
My own hubby named Nickyou know, Carteris poignantly angling for a part-time solo career now that the Backstreet Boys' audience has moved from retainers to diaphragms (and those are the guys). But his me-minus-them record party at a pool hall across from g (the gay cruise bar) was so blahespecially when he dissed a reporter friend of mine and disappeared into the nightthat I really have to wonder if it's totally over between Nick and me, girl. In fact, now that *NSync's Joey Fatone is doing half-drag at parties, I half want to go back to him.
Most directors "want it that way"how's that for a segue?but Far From Heaven star Julianne Moore doesn't appreciate that attitude. The acclaimed Moore recently told me, "The best directors have said very little to me. I don't think you should confuse a director with an acting coach. If I have to be twisted into a pretzel to get a performance, they probably should have hired somebody else." Maybe that chick from Debbie Does Dallas?
Saltier than a pretzeloh no, you dih-intDisco Bloodbath author James St. James has not only finished Killer Grampa (a book about his own grandfather, long story), he's also written an epic about his brief, brave spell as a trannie hooker in '91. It's called Freakshow, and as soon as James finds a new illustrator for ityes, it's a picture bookit'll be ready to be picked up.
Finally, hoping to be valued for my (rented) tits and ass, I hit the clubs for Halloween and found that the folks who dress in outlandish getups every night of the year had to try even hardera nastier Roger, a bigger Suzyto look like they didn't just roll out of bed. And they managed it. The drag queen in a burka at Spa has never looked better. And at Susanne Bartsch's circuslike Copacabana party, the standout was the red-gowned guy with a sign that said, "Don't Worry, Children. I'm Not a Real Cardinal." By the way, Bartscha real staris being filmed for an HBO reality pilot, and when I asked her why "dirty" Christina Aguilera got into the shot with her at Beige two nights earlier, she said, "We're having an affair!" They want Julia Roberts for the movie version.
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