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Salvage planning is underway as federal and state authorities continue their investigation into what caused a cargo vessel carrying Air Force and NASA hardware to knock down a section of an aging steel bridge near Paducah, KY.
Seattle-based Foss Maritime, owner of the Delta Mariner, which rammed through the bridge last week, said Monday that it had submitted a draft plan to the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct salvage operations at the wrecked Eggner's Ferry Bridge on the Tennessee River.
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The Delta Mariner, with a 16-member crew, rammed through a 322-foot section of the bridge shortly after 8 p.m. CST Thursday (Jan. 26), authorities said. Although at least four vehicles were on the bridge at the time, no one on the bridge or the ship was injured in the accident.
Photos clearly show a huge section of the bridge hanging from the vessel's bow. However, Foss said that the ship's hull was not significantly damaged.
The accident caused no environmental damage to the waterway, authorities say.
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The 312-foot cargo carrier vessel was headed from Decatur, AL, to Cape Canaveral, FL, when it rammed the bridge, which is part of US 68/KY 80 at the western entrance to Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
The vessel was carrying an Atlas booster and Centaur upper stage for the Air Force's AEHF-2 mission, scheduled to launch in April, and an interstage adapter for NASA's RBSP mission scheduled to launch in August, according to a statement from San Diego-based United Launch Alliance, which had contracted with Foss to transport the shipment.
Neither the ship's cargo area nor the flight hardware were damaged, although instrument data are still being reviewed, ULA said.
Foss said it was bringing in a piece of equipment called an Echoscope that uses sonar to create a 3D image of the ship's hull, debris field, and bottom contour of the waterway. That data will help the company finalize its salvage plan, which requires Coast Guard approval.
After the plan is approved, Foss will remove the section of bridge that is still resting on the ship and the ship will be moved for repair. Two crane barges and other equipment will be used to remove bridge debris from the river.
T&T Bisso, of Houston, TX, will oversee the salvage operation, Foss said.
Ship in Recreational Channel
The Coast Guard, which manages the waterway, is conducting the investigation in cooperation with the National Transportation Safety Board. Coast Guard investigators boarded the ship shortly after the crash and interviewed the crew and pilot.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have also been involved in the emergency response and in continuing assessments and support.
The Coast Guard said the ship had hit the bridge while trying to pass through the recreational channel, which has a lower clearance than the shipping channel normally used by the vessel. The Delta Mariner is 50 feet tall and 82 feet wide.
"It is a wonder that someone was not killed," KYTC spokesman Keith Todd told SurfKY news.
River Reopened
The Coast Guard reopened part of the river on Saturday (Jan. 28) after the Corps of Engineers deemed the navigable channel safe for commercial transit, operating at reduced speeds. The all-clear followed a channel survey Friday evening that found no obstructions or debris, the Coast Guard said.
Recreational traffic is still prohibited.
"The Army Corps of Engineers have been a crucial partner in assuring that the channel is clear of debris and helping us get commerce moving," said Cmdr. Claudia Gelzer, commanding officer of Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Paducah.
Lighting, Fog Cited
"We continue to focus on a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of this accident and working with the ship's owner on a safe salvage plan," said Gelzer.
News reports speculated on low visibility with nighttime fog and missing navigational lights on the bridge. Todd said, however, that the lights facing the vessel were operational.
Foss Maritime said the crew and vessel had made the same trip "numerous times over the past 10 years" without incident.
Near Misses
Several vehicles on the bridge at the time were able to stop just before reaching the gap.
Robert Parker, 51, of Cadiz, KY, told the Associated Press that he and his wife had been driving in the rain along the darkened bridge when they suddenly noticed the break.
"All of a sudden, I see the road's gone and I hit the brakes," he said. "It got close."
Parker stopped his pickup within five feet of the missing section, the AP reported. Two cars behind him stopped on his bumper, and he saw another car on the other side of the missing section stopped.
Replacement Planned
Loss of the span, which carries US 68/KY 80, will mean a 30-mile detour for the 2,800 vehicles that cross it daily.
The bridge opened to traffic in 1932. Its elevation was raised in 1943 when the Tennessee River was impounded to create Kentucky Lake. The bridge was due to be replaced in several years, but the crash seemed certain to accelerate those plans.
"Since that bridge carries 2,800 cars every day, we were very fortunate that no one was on the span at that time," said Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear. "We'll turn our attention to a full inspection of the bridge and determine what steps we can take next to speed up the replacement of that important artery."
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Posted: 07/07/2006 - Would you feel safer if you were able to access a web site, much like the sex offender registry, for convicted murderers out on parole?
Posted: 07/07/2006 - Would you feel safer if you were able to access a web site, much like the sex offender registry, for convicted murderers out on parole?
Updated: 07/10/2006 - Thursday, the City Commission and Western Kentucky University discussed letting the university re-finance E.A. Diddle arena during a special session.
Updated: 07/07/2006 - Prominent Bowling Green businessman and philanthropist sentenced after pleading guilty to four counts of tax fraud.
Posted: 07/06/2006 - Some Park City residents will soon welcome new neighbors into their community.
Updated: 07/06/2006 - Candidates running for Warren County's newly created Family Court Judgeship can officially file for the office July 17th.
Posted: 07/06/2006 - Soldier, charged with rape and murder, heads to Louisville.
Updated: 07/06/2006 - Not all convicted murderers are locked up for life. How do you know they're rehabilitated once they're out? Courtney Lassiter reports.
Posted: 07/06/2006 - Governor Ernie Fletcher's re-election campaign raised nearly twice the unofficial goal supporters set last week.
Posted: 07/05/2006 - Another factory in Butler County could soon be closing its doors. But no one who works for the company has received official word. American Rubber Products would be another company added to the list of those that have closed in the area in recent years, including Sumitomo and Kellwood.
Posted: 07/05/2006 - State police report 14 fatal accidents on the state's roadways over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Posted: 07/05/2006 - Kevin Wiles graduates from national program.
Posted: 07/05/2006 - A man who had been sentenced to two years probation for prostitution in south central Kentucky is in trouble with the law again. This time 41-year-old James Brian Thomason was arrested in Indianapolis. He is facing charges of prostitution, not having a massage license, and failure to warn others of a communicable disease.
Updated: 07/05/2006 - A teenager and young woman are injured in a Fourth of July traffic crash in Muhlenberg County.
Posted: 07/05/2006 - Children in the Russellville Independent School District may walk to school in the 2007-2008 year.
Posted: 07/05/2006 - From prison to your neighborhood, where do convicted felons go after they serve their time? Courtney Lassiter explains.
Posted: 07/05/2006 - Tennessee man killed in Western Kentucky after his car ran across the roadway and hit an embankment.
Posted: 07/05/2006 - Kentucky Law Enforcement agencies are teaming up to put Blue lights across the Bluegrass.
Posted: 07/04/2006 - Bowling Green is honoring south central Kentuckians who have distinguished themselves in aviation.
Updated: 07/05/2006 - Bosnian native says scholarship is not his biggest accomplishment.
Updated: 07/04/2006 - In an effort to cut down on response time and save more lives the City of Bowling Green is looking to use the latest technology to keep you safe.
Posted: 07/04/2006 - A Barren County man is in stable condition after a motorcycle accident yesterday.
Posted: 07/03/2006 - An area family is honoring our nation's soldiers with a four acre flag.
Posted: 07/03/2006 - Victoria Sutherland is a proud American who wants to do more than just decorate for the fourth of July. She is doing her best to memorialize soldiers who have fought for that freedom.
Posted: 07/03/2006 - The number of Hispanic students attending Kentucky schools is expected to increase over the next decade.
Updated: 07/03/2006 - A song written by the wife of a local soldier has become an anthem for many soldiers and their families.


text: For more information, please visit our Web page: http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/ozone/ensemble.pdf Health message for Tuesday, Nov 20: Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. Health message for Wednesday, Nov 21: Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. Synopsis and Discussion Another stagnant morning is underway in the Valley. Local ACARS sounding data indicates that a strong (8-9 deg C) surface-based radiation inversion formed overnight and that it extends to nearly 2100'. Hourly coarse particle (PM-10) pollutant concentrations were again highest at monitoring sites adjacent to the Salt River channel and included 274.1ug/m3 at West Forty Third and 248.6ug/m3 at Durango - both at 8:00 a.m. Initial sounding data reveals a best mixing depth of only around 3700', but since another 2 deg C of cooling at the 5K" level is forecast to occur by 5:00 p.m., the ultimate mixing depth could be another 1000' or so higher. More importantly, westerly winds aloft have increased and are as strong as 22 mph at the top of the initial mixed layer; however, they are near 30 mph at the top of the potential mixed layer. The bottom line is that a portion of these stronger wind speeds should make it to the surface by late this afternoon and improve local dispersion. A large trough in the mid-latitude storm track will continue to become established over most of the U.S. the next few days. Its impacts on the local forecast area thru Thursday will consist of a continued cooling trend, high clouds from time to time, and breezy afternoons - especially on Thursday. -Reith ********************************************************************** NOTICE: This e-mail (and any attachments) may contain PRIVILEGED OR CONFIDENTIAL information and is intended only for the use of the specific individual(s) to whom it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged and confidential under state and federal law. This information may be used or disclosed only in accordance with law, and you may be subject to penalties under law for improper use or further disclosure of the information in this e-mail and its attachments. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the person named above by reply e-mail, and then delete the original e-mail. Thank you.


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Black Veil Brides answer challenge of making ambitious concept CD
CORPUS CHRISTI - The third Black Veil Brides album, "Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones," figures to be the most ambitious album of the group's young career. Due out Tuesday, it's a full-blown concept album that tells a fairly complex story.
According to vocalist/chief songwriter Andy Biersack, "Wretched And Divine" tells a disturbing future in which a unified church government was using drugs to turn the youth into drones — making them refugees that Biersack named "The Wild Ones" — in an attempt to remove science, creativity and any independent thought among its young citizens. "The Wild Ones" rebel, and the story follows their efforts to defeat the government's plans and in the process, their own fears.
Writing the album, Biersack said, turned out to be a test for the band.
"At first it proved to be a challenge, more than anything," he said in a mid-December phone interview. "It proved to be a little bit of a difficult thing to do, to go OK, we've got this concept. We have this very specific skeleton for a story and we have a script and everything else. Let's write a record about it now. It made it kind of, I guess, a little bit constricting in what we could do creatively."
After about six weeks of writing, the band hit a bit of a wall. Biersack said he sought to get his bandmates back on track with an unusual strategy: telling them to not worry about the album concept and just write songs that felt right. He had a feeling whatever new songs emerged would still work within the story and this bit of reverse psychology worked.
"We had the concept so built into us and so ingrained in our memory, that we wound up writing songs about the concept anyway because it was just something that was so important to us," Biersack said.
"In the end we made something that we're all incredibly proud of and happy with," he said.
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The Black Crowes will end its hiatus in March when the band launches a world tour. U.S. shows have been announced for April 2-May 4. The band has also announced a March 19 release date for a live album, "Wiser For The Time." Available on vinyl and as a digital download, it is culled from the band's five New York City shows in fall 2010.
British singer-songwriter Daniel Pearson will release his second CD, "Mercury State," on Jan. 7.
New age act Anna M & Johnny Owl will release their first album, "New Dawn," on Jan. 19.
Vandana Vishwas will release her second CD, "Monologues," on Jan. 20.
Camper Van Beethoven (the band fronted by David Lowery before he started Cracker) will release its first studio CD in nine years, "La Costa Perdida," on Jan. 22.
He's My Brother She's My Sister will release its new CD, "Nobody Dances in this Town," on Jan. 22. The band has West coast shows set for Jan. 17-Feb. 2.
For All I Am will release its first full-length album, "Skinwalker," on Jan. 22. The band will tour with the Color Morale, Our Last Night and Your Memorial from Thursday-Feb. 9
Hatebreed has set Jan. 29 as the release date for its new CD, "The Divinity Of Purpose."
Chris Stamey of the dB's will release his latest solo CD, "Lovesick Blues," on Feb. 5.
Matt Pond will release his latest CD, "The Lives Inside The Lines In Your Hand," on Feb. 5.
The Bronx will release its latest CD, "The Bronx (IV)," on Feb. 5.
Eels will release its 10th album, "Wonderful, Glorious," on Feb. 5. The group (fronted by Mark Oliver Everett, aka E) will tour the U.S. and Canada from Feb. 14-March 8.
Bullet For My Valentine will release its fourth CD, "Temper Temper," on Feb. 12. Don Gilmore (Linkin Park/Pearl Jam) produced the album.
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr will release his first solo CD, "The Messenger," on Feb. 26.
Singer/songwriter Josh Ritter will release his sixth full-length CD, "The Beast In Its Tracks," on March 5. Ritter and his group, The Royal City Band," have a tour set for March 13-May 18.
Road Trips
On An On has shows set for Jan. 12-Feb. 7. Geographer is also on the bill through Feb. 1.
Cody Chesnutt has shows set for Jan. 25-Feb. 14.
Murder By Death and Man Man will co-headline a tour from Feb. 7-March 2.
The Ruby Suns will start shows on Feb. 12. The Dirty Heads and Shiny Toy Guns will do a co-headlining tour from Feb. 13-March 8.
Bad Books (featuring Kevin Devine and Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra) will tour from Feb. 13-24 with Bad Books. The Front Bottoms open the shows.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra will tour from Feb. 13-March 22. Foxygen and Wampire open the shows.
Rebelution has a tour set for Feb. 14-March 30.
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We had such great feedback and fun at last years even, that we are now planning for another great Celebration! And boy do we have lots to celebrate this year! Here's a brief recap of last year:
The First Chinsegut Hill Celebration Nov. 15–16 was a huge success. The historic landmark property features a two-story manor house that is under restoration, seven cottages, a dining hall, classroom and 114 acres of natural habitat that have been used as a conference center and for special events as well as an eco-tourist destination.
"More than 300 hundred people ventured out to support Chinsegut Hill at the reception on Friday evening. Many new members joined and we exceeded our fundraising goal for the event," said President Jan Knowles. Professors, city and county elected officials and Friends of Chinsegut Hill board members mingled with business sponsors, new members, artists, nature lovers and history buffs. They bid on more than 65 auction items, enjoyed music by Bob Webb and food donated by six restaurants as well as additional appetizers prepared by Hernando High School culinary students.
"On Saturday, about 800 visitors showed up to support the effort and enjoy the art, music and community organizations present. This weekend we increased our membership significantly," noted Knowles. Despite the threat of rain, artists and vendors, musicians and conservation organizations all set up and hosted visitors to the historic property. Thanks to the support of 36 local businesses that sponsored event expenses, every dollar raised during the Celebration was matched dollar-for-dollar by the Felburn Foundation and dedicated to upgrades and operational expenses for the property."
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Ryan Shuster, 17, has been selected from more than 1,300 youth to travel to Washington, D.C. and light the Capitol's 2012 Christmas Tree.
This year's tree is from Meeker, Colorado, and began its journey across the country on Nov. 2.
Ryan was randomly selected from 1,381 ornament entries from kids ages 5 to 19.
Anyone who submitted an ornament was eligible for the prize: a trip to the Capitol to light our nation's tree with Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Boehner.
Santa and Mrs. Claus made the selection during a visit to the Blanco Ranger District Office in October.
"It is an honor to be selected as the student lighting the 2012 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. On behalf of all of the students who participated in the ornament submission program, I want to thank the White River National Forest and Choose Outdoors for this exciting opportunity," Ryan said.
Ryan is a senior at Discovery Canyon Campus in Colorado Springs. An Eagle Scout with a love for the outdoors, Ryan has also earned numerous awards in piano and music theory. He hopes to study theater, music, or nature at college next year.
Ryan will travel to Washington, D.C. with his parents to flip the switch and officially light the 2012 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in early December.
To track the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree, visit www.CapitolChristmasTree2012.com. You can also follow the tree on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapitolChristmasTree2012, Twitter: www.twitter.com/CapitolTree2012 and Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/capitoltree2012/.
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The State of
November 2002
One state or two, the real issue is the ethnic exclusivity of the state of
Political Zionism's aims were always clear - to establish, in all of
, a Jewish state. There were exceptions of course, cultural Zionists, who dreamed of a religious, cultural and spiritual home in Palestine alongside the indigenous population. But for the mainstream, the objective, and the way to that objective, was clear – Palestine Palestine for Palestinians was to be transformed into for Jews. Israel
And the strategy for achieving that objective was breathtaking. Above all, the Zionists knew how to wait. "The Negev will not run away" said Chaim Weitzman and, as he well knew, nor would the rest of
. But wait for what? For what Ben-Gurion called a "revolutionary situation", meaning a situation in which the takeover of Palestine could be completed. The first of these "revolutionary situations" presented itself in 1947 and 1948. Palestine
For Palestinians, like so many times before and after, the UN partitioning of their homeland was a no-win situation. Like the Palestinian peasant farmer early in the century, confronted with settlers waving legal documents and demanding his eviction, Palestinians in 1947 simply could not win. If they resisted they lost their lands, and if they didn't resist they also lost their lands. In any event, Palestinian society was shattered by the Zionist onslaught, 750,000 Palestinians were expelled and 78% of historic
Palestine became . Israel
Since then, Zionism, now institutionalized as the state of
Israel, has continued its policy of discriminating against all non-Jews both within and outside its borders, and of ethnically cleansing Palestinians from . And to this day, the state of Palestine , which openly claims to be a state of Jews only, overtly and covertly discriminates against non-Jews. Israel
So there's no nice way of saying it: Zionism is a discriminatory ideology and
, the political expression of that ideology, is a discriminatory state. In any other situation, in any other time and place, and with any other people, both would be termed racist. But not, it seems, when applied to here and now and to Israelis and Jews. So, why is it that individuals and organizations who found it a simple enough matter to apply the label of racism to apartheid and Israel South Africa, find it virtually impossible to apply the same label to Zionism and ? Israel
The answer is because white South Africans and Afrikaners are not Jews. White South Africans and Afrikaners have their own history of suffering, but this history has not been as protracted nor as intense as Jewish suffering, and nor has it become so central to Western emotional and spiritual life. White South African and Afrikaner culture, religion and mythology, unlike Jewish culture, religion and mythology, has not provided the bedrock for much of western culture, religion and mythology. And white South Africans and Afrikaners are not spread so widely, or so influentially, as are Jews. It has also been argued that because of the particularities of Jewish history and suffering, Jews may do what no-one else is allowed to do, meaning that, unlike anyone else, Jews are entitled to discriminate. It has therefore also been argued, that even taking into account all the attendant injustices, the creation of a Jewish state was, at the time, necessary.
But all this is of little use to Palestinians, the victims of Zionism. Whether the world chooses to see Zionism and
Israel as discriminatory, and whether we choose to label Zionism and Israel as racist, or even whether we decide that the creation of the state of Israel was a necessary evil, the suffering of Palestinians at the hands of Zionism and remains undiminished. Israel
"End the Occupation!"
If 1948 was the first of Ben-Gurion's "revolutionary situations" another followed in 1967 when, under cover of the June War,
Israel initiated the second phase of its conquest of . Since then the entire solidarity movement has united around the slogan, "End the occupation!" Palestine
This slogan, after over 35 years, so cosy and comfortable, seems like it has been with us forever and will be with us forever. To move on seems very dangerous indeed. For many, it has provided hope in an often hopeless situation. But this hope may be delusory since it can be argued that there is no "occupation." and there never was an occupation. If there were an occupation, and if the Israelis had ever the slightest intention of ending it, they would have done so years ago. The "occupation" is, in reality, the final stage in the 120 year-old Zionist conquest of
. Palestine
So the slogan "End the occupation!" could not only be an illusory diversion from facing the real issues, but also a smokescreen for the true intentions of the oppressor. Palestinians and their supporters can comfort themselves that by working to end the occupation, they are working towards justice, whilst Israelis and their supporters can comfort themselves that whilst everyone is busy ending the occupation, they can get on with the real business of conquering
. Palestine
But many Jews and Israelis do want to end the occupation. For some, still committed Zionists, ending the occupation and fixing
's borders along the 1967 lines, means legitimizing and securing the ill-gotten gains of 1948. For others, Jews of conscience, the slogan conceals a deep and abiding wish for the return of the beautiful Israel of their childhoods. That Israel and Zionism never was beautiful, and never can be beautiful, is irrelevant. Israel
"End the occupation!" whether on banners and flyers, bellowed through loudhailers or repeated in a million emails has, so far, taken us nowhere. Surely something is wrong. Perhaps this something is that we're barking up the wrong tree - that it's not the occupation that's the problem, but the very nature of
itself, of which the occupation is a symptom. Israel
The State of
The Road Map is the latest stage in Zionism's eternal good cop/bad cop routine. Sharon, the butcher, has softened up the victim. All he has to do is to sign and the pain will go away. Whether to sign or not is for Palestinians to decide, but before they do, they may note that the first condition of this road map is the need for the Palestinian Authority to reform itself. Well, perhaps it should, but what about
? Should not Israel also reform itself? Should we not now call on the state of Israel to begin a process of transforming itself from being an ethnic state for Jews, to becoming a democratic state for all its citizens? Israel
What's done is done and, to some degree, cannot be undone, but would not the pain of exile and dispossession be that much less, if it were no longer justified by the legal acceptance of
's right to discriminate? Would not solutions to the problems caused by past injustice be more easily found if that injustice did not remain enshrined in law and custom? And within Israel Israel itself, would not the daily discriminations and humiliations endured by its own Palestinian citizens be much diminished if was their state as well? And the agony of occupation, would it not be brought to an end that much more quickly and painlessly when the notion of a land for Jews only, has ceased to be recognized in law? And finally, the right of return which, as many of us are only now beginning to understand, and so many more of us need to understand, can neither be relinquished nor withheld, would not the ending of Israel's ethnic basis provide new opportunities for generosity and compromise in the implementation of that sacred right? And for those Jews and Israelis who claim to want peace and acceptance in the region, they must know that states that define themselves along ethnic lines are probably not states with which most Israelis, Jews or anyone else would wish to associate themselves and that this type of ethnic state is utterly unacceptable in the modern world. Israel
Is not the ethnic basis of
a major, if not the, major obstacle to the achievement of a just peace? Imagine how many more options would be open if there was not the insane need to maintain Israel 's exclusive Jewish identity. Even with the terrible injustice of its establishment, a thriving Jewish community is now present in Israel . There is a new nation in the Palestine Middle East. Now is the time, whilst acknowledging and rectifying the crimes of the past, to recognize the realities of the present and so move on to a new and just future. But can this take place whilst the basic injustice remains enshrined in the very being of the state of ? Israel
Such a move could, but need not, preclude two states in
. It could, but need not, preclude the name " Palestine ", and it certainly must not preclude the right of Israeli Jews to live where they are in peace and prosperity. Nor need it preclude, for the time being at least, a Jewish majority or a Jewish character, however defined. What it does, and must preclude are the rights and benefits of citizenship of that state, being conferred on one ethnic group alone. Israel
And the time to make this call is now, loud and clear. Not tucked away in obscure policy documents or vague statements about democracy throughout the region, and not only in articles and essays, but on banners, slogans and manifestos. Is it not now obvious to everyone that without such a development progress simply cannot be made? Let us say it now, loud and clear.
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(Every now and then, Scandalist will write about someone — or something — that we just can't get enough of. Meet singer Lykke Li, our very first "Fresh Crush.")
Lykke Li's debut album, Youth Novels, topped charts in her native Sweden shortly after it was released there last January, and its blend of soulful, slo-mo electronica is now big on the European dance circuit. But Lykke has yet to penetrate mainstream America — even though she recorded her album with producer Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John in Brooklyn, where she lived until her visa ran out. (Damn the U.S. Department of State!)
That's why we're happy Lykke's embarking on a U.S. tour. You see, Scandalist, which has tickets to Lykke's upcoming Brooklyn show, has been smitten by the 22-year-old Swedish singer — and we think the rest of America will fall for her too after hearing her music. According to Lykke (full name pronounced Lick-ee Lee), her album is all about youth, specifically "broken hearts and finding yourself." For all the instrumentation on the album (piano, strings, harps, glockenspiels, vibraphones, synths, sax — even a megaphone), the music is nothing but minimal and its dark tone fits her coming-of-age theme perfectly.
So does her voice. Lykke sounds like a jazzed-up, Nordic version of Astrud Gilberto, using a fragile delivery to plumb the depths of love. Also like Astrud, she oozes more than a "Little Bit" of sex appeal. (Watch video above).
Lykke, if you're reading, Scandalist would like to interview you when you're in NYC. Preferably in our apartment. We'll supply the wine. We want to hear about your musician dad and your photographer mom. We want to learn about your itinerant lifestyle, growing up in Stockholm, Portugal and India. You are our very first Fresh Crush. Don't break our heart. If interested, please e-mail "yes" to this address.
After the jump, Lykke Li tour dates …
Oct. 19: Black Cat, Washington
Oct. 20: Music Hall of Williamsburg, New York
Oct. 21: Bowery Ballroom, New York
Oct. 23: Paradise, Boston
Oct. 24: Mod Club, Toronto
Oct. 25: Empty Bottle, Chicago
Oct. 28 Richards on Richards, Vancouver
Oct. 29: Neumo's, Seattle
Oct. 30: Portland
Nov. 1: Independent, San Francisco
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TEMPLE, Pa. – KidsPeace Berks invites you to campus on March 27 for a spring show focused on the arts and anti-bullying.
Staff and students at the Temple, Pa., campus have worked together to put together performances of spoken word poetry, a play and a battle of the bands. In addition to celebrating the start of spring, the message of the event is personal strength and taking a stand against bullying.
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"One Easter I was unable to find a leg of lamb to roast, as is traditional in my family. The best I could find was chunks of lamb, in my local Mexican market. So I decided to defy tradition and use the ingredients around me. Best Irish-Mexican Easter EVER! Serve with toasted flaked almonds, crumbled cotija cheese, and homemade croutons."
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It was great! I love the Irish-Mex combo! Served it with some roasted red pepper and on a bed of brown rice and it was a hit. Thanks for the recipe!
We don't have fresh tomatillos in Australia, so I had to use canned.
I also didn't have lager so I used beef stock. A few little changes but not too many.
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Right in the centre of Aberdeen, the bar at Thistle Aberdeen, The Caledonian hotel is relaxed, welcoming and perfectly placed for a light meal during the day, drinks after work or meeting up with friends any time.
Our Bistro is open right through the day, serving a wide range of drinks, snacks and light meals in informal surroundings. And if you're starting early, or staying up late, we offer a full room service menu round the clock.
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The area was quite and nice. Our caravanwas very clean and tidy. Our 5 years old daughter loved the entertainment. Enjoyed our holiday and definitly love to go back there.
We have stayed several times as the site next door but we wanted the access to the facilities on this site so we chose to come here this year. We were very pleased with our experience. The site was very well kept - clean and well maintained. If I have any complaints it is that it looks a little stark - it needs trees - big trees. I was pleased to see you had won a conservation certificate ... but you need trees!!!
This was our first time at the Isle of Wight. We had a fantastic time. The resort and area was beautiful. The kids loved it lots to do. The staff were very friendly., and were fantastic with our disabled son. Nothing was to much trouble.
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We stayed the first week of July in the comfort bungalows. These were super clean. As was the whole site. Staff friendly. Getting food in the restaurant takes a long time as there is not enough staff,so glad I didn't stay during the holidays as I would of had to wait hours for food. Route to the sea is not for the faint harted as the slope is very steep. But overall I had a great time
This was our first stay on a holiday park, it had all the amenities required for a young family. Things worth noting were that the walk to the beach included a steep slope which was a struggle with the Pushchair and the outdoor play things amounted to a train and a small climbing frame/slide.
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the accommodation was a fantastic, clean place to stay for exploring the island. You could park near your chalet which was great for luggage. Staff were always helpful!!! Only one minor snag,,,,,,,,the restaurant was understaffed when we stayed so one evening the wait was really long and another evening a simple icecream didn't turn up after 40 minutes. All that said the staff were committed to putting this right and recognised that there had been a blip on this occasion. I would definately stay again. Really good value!
Used it as a base for exploring really, kids loved the indoor pool and nice and warm for our 7 month old. Soft play good, shop well stocked, bit of a steep treck to the beach. Accommodation needed a little TLC but was equipt enough for what we needed. Didn't used the evening entertainment so can't comment. Overall a great base for exploring and an evening swim with the kids.
Its a good place for families and the chalet was sufficient and effective for what we wanted .However for a senior quiet couple without kids and pets and non smoking we were glad just to sleep there and be out and about the rest of the day.Beautiful location beautiful island
had a great holiday staff were wonderful especially charlotte couldn't have been more helpful will be back next year hopefully
It would be nice to do one of the slops to the beach in layers rather than a steep slop as I have had a knee replacement and if it was not for the railings to put my self up would be very difficault.
Absolutely loved this holiday. The location was perfect and the beach just amazing. Definitely recommended!!!
Totally loved Whitecliff bay. We had a lovely welcome from the staff when I booked in. We were close to the amenities of the site and the beach was a short walk but down a very steep slope.
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Heartbreaker: Fumble at Cincy 5 with 1:20 left in 34-34 game buries Duke
A football season full of fighting history to accomplish memorable achievements fell a few yards short for Duke on Thursday night.
The final score of the Belk Bowl shows Cincinnati with a 48-34 win over the Blue Devils, who played in their first postseason bowl game in 18 years.
That score belies simply how close Duke (6-7) came to its first winning season since 1994 and its first bowl win since Jan. 2, 1961.
A look at Josh Snead's face after the game showed the pain that came with coming so close.
Snead, a redshirt sophomore running back, was the ball carrier on the fourth-quarter play that turned the game in Cincinnati's favor. But with 1:20 to play in a 34-34 game at the Cincinnati 5, Snead fumbled a handoff and turned the ball over to the Bearcats.
"Who knows? The exchange, I took my hand off carrying the ball, it popped out, somebody got their hand in there," Snead said, struggling to explain the play that erased Duke's chances to take the lead on either a touchdown or a short field goal.
It was a painful end to the game for Snead, who led Duke with 107 yards rushing.
A mere 36 seconds after the fumble, Cincinnati tight end Travis Kelce rambled into the end zone at the end of an 83-yard pass play from quarterback Brendon Kay. That touchdown, with 44 seconds left, put the Bearcats (10-3) up 41-34.
"It seemed like he caught it and just ran," Duke junior cornerback Ross Cockrell said. "They made a nice play. We didn't make enough plays defensively to win."
With 14 seconds left, Duke quarterback Sean Renfree was hit as he threw and the ball was intercepted by Cincinnati's Nick Temple. He returned the ball 55 yards for a touchdown that completed the scoring.
"This feeling in our guts it obviously not very good right now," Duke coach David Cutcliffe said. "They made big plays. They made too many explosive plays and we didn't finish our opportunities. It was as simple as that."
Snead's fumble was Duke's second turnover inside the Bearcats 5 in the game. Freshman running back Jela Duncan lost the ball at the Cincinnati 1 just a few feet from a touchdown that would have put Duke up 23-3 in the second quarter.
The Blue Devils had four turnovers in the game, while Cincinnati had none.
Duke took a 16-0 lead in the first quarter before the Bearcats ran off 27 consecutive points to lead 27-16 midway through the third quarter.
"They made more plays than us tonight," Cockrell said. "That's kind of how it went all night."
Renfree, though, brought Duke back. The redshirt senior, who completed 37 of 49 for 358 yards, completed seven passes in a row on a touchdown drive that cut Cincinnati's lead to 27-24. Renfree tossed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Conner Vernon and a two-point conversion pass to Issac Blakeney.
With 12:45 to play, Brandon Connette completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to David Reeves to put Duke up 31-27.
But the Bearcats, who amassed 554 total yards of offense, moved the ball down field again. Kay's 25-yard touchdown pass to Chris Moore put Cincinnati up 34-31.
Ross Martin's Belk Bowl record 52-yard field goal with 7:24 to play tied the game at 34 and set the stage for the game's final memorable plays.
"We played well enough to win the ballgame," Cutcliffe said. "There's no question this is a bowl-worthy team we had at Duke, not just a bowl eligible team."
The first quarter couldn't have gone much better for the Blue Devils, who scored on their first two offensive possessions before adding a special-teams touchdown for a 16-0 lead.
Taking the opening kickoff, the Blue Devils marched 79 yards on eight plays for a touchdown. Duke mixed the run and the pass effectively, with five rushes and three passes. Brandon Connette ran five yards for the touchdown.
But Martin, who didn't miss an extra-point kick in the regular season, had his attempt blocked. Martin picked up the ball and attempted to run for a 2-point conversion, but was stopped at the 1 to leave Duke with a 6-0 lead.
Renfree's 16-yard pass to Jamison Crowder on Duke's second possession moved the Blue Devils into Cincinnati territory again. Renfree also completed a pair of passes to Connette as Duke reached the Bearcats 16.
When the drive stalled, Martin booted a 33-yard field goal for a 9-0 lead.
The Blue Devils defense, which struggled the last half of the season, recorded its second 3-and-out series. But on Cincinnati's punt attempt, Duke's Tony Foster blocked the punt and recovered the ball in the end zone for a 16-0 Blue Devils lead.
But the Bearcats began their comeback on their final drive of the first quarter. Kay's 20-yard scramble and a 24-yard run by George Wynn set up a 45-yard Tony Miliano field goal.
In the second quarter, the Bearcats found the holes in the Duke defense that have been exploited far too often in the second half of the season. Cincinnati had touchdown drives of 54 and 98 yards to take a 17-16 halftime lead.
The Bearcats racked up 189 yards of total offense in the second quarter, after managing just 60 in the game's first 15 minutes.
Anthony McClung caught a 25-yard pass from Kay for Cincinnati's first touchdown. The second came with 42 seconds left in the half on Kay's 41-yard pass to Rd Abernathy.
But before the Bearcats scored their first touchdown, Duke missed a golden opportunity to keep momentum on its side. Renfree completed 7 of 8 passes on a drive that started at the Duke 25.
On the last pass, however, Duncan caught the ball inside the 5 and turned toward the end zone. But Bearcats linebacker Greg Blair knocked the ball loose for a fumble and recovered it at the Cincinnati 1.
That play stopped Duke momentum and open the door for Cincinnati to win a game the Blue Devils needed to make history.
First Quarter Duke—Connette 5 run (kick blocked), 11:48. Duke—FG Martin 33, 6:12. Duke—Foster 0 blocked punt return (Martin kick), 4:45. Cin—FG Miliano 45, 1:43. Second Quarter Cin—McClung 25 pass from Kay (Miliano kick), 4:02. Cin—Abernathy 41 pass from Kay (Miliano kick), :42. Third Quarter Cin—FG Miliano 27, 10:02. Cin—Winn 46 run (Miliano kick), 7:41. Duke—Vernon 10 pass from Renfree (Blakeney pass from Renfree), 3:00. Fourth Quarter Duke—Reeves 2 pass from Connette (Martin kick), 12:45. Cin—Moore 25 pass from Kay (Miliano kick), 11:19. Duke—FG Martin 52, 7:24. Cin—Kelce 83 pass from Kay (Miliano kick), :44. Cin—Temple 55 interception return (Miliano kick), :14. A—48,128.
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INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Cincinnati, Winn 16-130, Kay 10-76, McClung 1-14, Luallen 1-2. Duke, Snead 17-107, Duncan 10-37, Thompson 4-30, Crowder 1-12, Connette 5-8, Renfree 2-6. PASSING—Cincinnati, Kay 17-25-0-332. Duke, Renfree 37-49-2-358, Connette 1-1-0-2. RECEIVING—Cincinnati, Kelce 5-123, McClung 3-110, Abernathy 3-44, Winn 3-12, Thompkins 2-18, Moore 1-25. Duke, Vernon 10-119, Crowder 6-49, Scott 5-60, Duncan 5-27, Connette 4-31, Blakeney 3-26, Thompson 2-35, Reeves 2-8, Snead 1-5.


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In the fifth installment of True Blood season 5 titled; "Let's Boot & Rally"….we learn Alcide really knows how to treat a lady…you can find anything on Google…the best way to a vampire's heart is by making that vampire jealous…the Authority isn't all that it seems, and Pam has a natural instinct as a maker.
As some of you know, this was new True Blood scribe; Angela Robinson's first episode. I was pleasantly surprised. I thought this episode was very entertaining. I'm keeping an open mind though, but I hope to see Angela write something just as good – if not better – in the next episode she writes.
There was still mostly boring stuff which took a lot of screentime away from Eric and Sookie, but I'm okay with that because some of what happens at the end of the episode made me sit up and pay attention for once. It didn't end up as boring as it began.
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Terry and Patrick: Up in smoke
Terry and Patrick find one of their platoon members, Heller, who ties them up in the basement and wonders if anything followed them to his hideout. Heller is the one who lit the fires that killed the other platoon members, Patrick explains. Heller explains that wasn't what happened. He tried to save them, but he was too late. He found out what it was that killed them on Google. It's called "Ifrit", which means an evil being of smoke and fire. It's coming for them, because they shouldn't have killed those people over in Iraq. The lady cursed them before Terry killed her saying, "May the Ifrit burn you all and everything you've ever loved."
Terry remembers seeing the ifrit when they burned the bodies in Iraq. He tells Heller, he saw it too and they have to get out of there, because the ifrit is coming for them. Heller releases them, but Patrick knocks Heller out and ties him up. Terry tells Patrick that Heller was telling the truth, but Patrick doesn't believe him. Terry has a choice…he can stay and help with Heller or leave. Terry leaves, much to Patrick's surprise. Patrick ties Heller to the chair and follows Terry outside. While they're outside, discussing the Ifrit and Heller, coincidentally enough, the ifrit comes and kills Heller.
This was one of those WTF kind of scenes for me. The fire monster or ifrit (whatever you want to call it) made me think of both the smoke baby on "Game of Thrones" and the black smoke on "Lost". It also made me want to search Google, in hopes that there really is something similar in existence. Most of these subplots or side storylines bore me to death. Although I really like Terry and finding out about his past really explains who he is as a person now.
Something Shifty – This way comes
Jason has a nightmare, where he finds himself back in time as a child, wearing Masters of the Universe pajamas. He imagines his parents with vampire bites in their necks, bleeding profusely. His mom suggests he should have sex and a blow job. This (of course) startles Jason enough to wake up. The phone rings and he realizes he's naked. Meanwhile, Arlene finds Andy also naked, his phone ringing, and wakes him up to answer the phone.
Jason and Andy arrived at the murder scene where they investigate the murder of Sam's friends, who were shifters. Jason thinks he sees his parents in their bodies and tells Andy they met fairies. Andy doesn't want to talk about it. Jason begins speculating on how many deaths they assumed were done by humans, but were really vampires. Andy questioned Sam about the murders. Sam tells him they were his friends.
Sam goes to Luna's house, where he tells her about their friend's deaths. She tells him it's a bad time and asks him to leave. Sam leaves, but once outside, he's shot by a gang of four men wearing masks in the back of a pick-up truck. Luna hears the gunshots, comes out to see if Sam is okay, but gets shot twice. Emma comes out wanting to help her mom, while Sam tells her to run. She changes into a wolf puppy and runs off into the night.
Can I say how much I HATE the fact Jason seems to be anti-vampire all of a sudden? What will this mean for his relationship with Jessica in the long run? Andy seemed smarter for once, in this episode. It's funny, since they're dumb and dumber. (You chose which is which.) As for Sam and Luna…one question I have is; "Who shot Sam and Luna?" I've seen speculation that it could be Holly's sons, but how do they know Sam, Luna or their shifter friends for that matter? I think it's probably members of Marcus's pack who did it. They hate Sam and want to raise Luna's daughter (since she transforms into a wolf and is the now-deceased, Marcus's daughter) themselves. They have a better reason to do it than Holly's sons do.
The hookah is seein' things
Lafayette is seeing things and pleads with Jesus to give him a sign – any sign – because he needs some help. Lafayette wakes up from a nap to find Jesus's head, with his mouth sewn shut and starts screaming. At the same time Lettie Mae sees the same thing but understands what Jesus is saying. She reassures Jesus that she will tell him; then starts screaming out Lafayette's name.
This was one episode where Lafayette (one of my favorite True Blood characters) actually bored me. I have no clue as to why Lettie Mae could hear Jesus plain as day, whereas Lafayette couldn't. Maybe Lafayette could, but was too scared to do anything other than scream? Anyways, I feel for Lafayette, I really do, but GET TO THE POINT, please!
Fangbangin' girl's night out for vampires
Tara is at Fangtasia, looking very hot, glamourous and on the prowl. Pam wants Tara to tend bar, because she's now an employee at Fangtastia. A fangbanger wants Tara to feed on her, so Tara grabs her and attempts to start feeding right by the bar, but Pam interrupts and threatens to punish her if she ruins Fangtastia's reputation. Jessica witnessed Pam and Tara's exchange, then orders a drink. They have a heart-to-heart talk about being newborn vampires. Jessica and Tara talk for awhile, then later on Tara goes out for a smoke, and sees Hoyt dressed up like a fangbanger. Hoyt wants Tara to drink some blood from him, but Tara refuses, telling him to go back home to his momma. Hoyt walks away, dejectedly.
I'm beginning to like Tara's relationship with Pam, and her new and promising relationship with Jessica. Jessica can help guide her through the tough parts of being a newborn vampire. But alas, as you'll soon read below…I don't think this will happen now. Oh well…it was good while it lasted.
They are coming for you – all of you
Nora is praying in her cell. The other inmate keeps saying "Drew is goo", while Nora keeps looking up at the camera. Nora says, "We will rise up. The warriors of Lilith, they are coming for you. Coming for all of you." Nora gets silvered while Salome and Dieter watch.
Dieter gives Salome an update on Bill and Eric's progress. Salome orders Dieter to activate the iStakes. They have until dawn to find Russell or they will be terminated. Salome goes to see Roman, who is hurt and disappointed by Drew's deception. Roman reveals the ceremony where he gives all the authority members drops of blood is only symbolic – nothing more. Salome reminds Roman that the Sanguisitas are gaining ground and followers, but he refuses to pander. Salome suggests ways he can speak to the Authority about it.
Roman addresses the Authority and vows that the Authority will fight the Sanguinistas and will stand up for what they believe in. They must all choose a side. Meanwhile, we see Jason is at their parents' grave, Tara is feeding on Hoyt, while Jessica is feeding on a fangbanger in Fangtasia's washroom. Jessica overhears Hoyt cry out and rips down the stall in a jealous rage. Tara and Jessica get into a fight.
Wait a minute…the blood isn't Lilith's? I can definitely see the religious parallels they are throwing out there. The vampire bible and the blood are reminiscent of Christian beliefs, like the Holy Bible and communion. I think it will be very interesting once Lilith appears later on this season. I bet she won't be happy that they are 'taking her name in vain'. I also think Salome has a nice and comfy position, where Roman is free to confide so much info with her. Hmmm…very interesting. The plot thickens. Who better to be a betrayer, than someone who knows you the most?
And now on to the stuff we care about the most…Sookie may regret drinking Peach Schnapp's, but I don't. It was very refreshing to see Sookie happy and carefree. At least until Alcide showed up at her door.
Drunk Sookie and the Return of the King
Drunken Sookie and Alcide make out and move upstairs to her bedroom, where Sookie realizes what they were doing or is sooooo drunk, she feels sick to her stomach. (I'm choosing the former.) She pukes all over Alcide's shoes. Eric and Bill happen to catch them at the perfect time to witness this, and tell Alcide that "he really knows how to treat a lady".
Later on, Sookie wonders where Eric and Bill have been all this time, because she's been worried about them. "Clearly", Eric remarked, while Sookie gives him a look. They tell her Russell has been released and want her to read Doug's (Alcide's employee) mind to help them find Russell. Alcide doesn't want Doug to get mixed up in vampire business, because Eric and Bill should've killed Russell when they had the chance. They get into a dog fight (argument) over it, which only sounds like a bunch of dogs barking to Sookie. She covers her face, starts to laugh, then explains that no matter what happens, her life won't change. She will always have all of them in her life and a 3000 year old vampire who wants to suck her blood. "It must be Thursday!" She exclaims, sarcastically, hysterically and full of spunk. She grabs her jacket and steps literally through the door (Thanks a lot Tara.), saying – "onward into the jaws of death; boot and rally."
Sookie meets Doug, Alcide's employee. She takes a look inside his head, where she discovers that Russell was dug up by a woman, who is wearing a bat or spider-like pendant. It's a female who must be a member of the Authority. Bill accuses Nora, which Eric promptly denies, reminding Bill that Nora tried to save both of them.
Sookie, Alcide and Doug are riding in Alcide's truck. Sookie wants to talk about puking on Alcide's shoes, but Alcide doesn't want to talk about it. Doug doesn't remember going down this road before, as they turn onto a road which takes them to the Babcock Hospital. Eric and Bill are in back, talking about Nora's betrayal. Eric refuses to believe what Bill tells him. Nora was going to use them to bargain with Russell. Why is Nora still alive? Bill asks, but Eric still doesn't believe him. Bill tells Eric that Nora is a traitor and a liar, just like her brother. Eric flashes his fangs, saying, "take that back". Bill's phone rings. It's Molly, who informs them that their iStakes are activated. They have until dawn, or it's "peace out".
They arrive at the Babcock Hospital, where they tell Sookie to wait outside with Alcide and Doug. She refuses. Eric tells her that they don't have time to worry about her. She reminds them that: 1. She's watched many horror movies and you don't split up when you're in a big scary asylum and there's a crazed killer on the loose. 2. Her microwave fingers and the sun, are the only things that will have any effect on Russell. As Sookie sees it, she's the one who is protecting them. 3. She has a headache and has to pee something fierce, so she'd like to just get this over with.
Sookie, Eric, Bill and Alcide follow Doug down the dark hallways of the hospital. Sookie sees Doug carrying Russell and following behind the female vampire who dug him up. Doug realizes he won't ever see New York City if he dies. Eric tells him New York City smells like pee and the people are rude. They find rats and dead bodies in the hospital, which leads Eric to guess they're in the right place.
Doug takes off running – scared to death. Sookie chases after him. They chase him into a room where they find live blood donors hanging from the ceiling by chains. One of the blood donors asks to be freed, but Bill ignores his pleas. Doug stays, refusing to go further, so Sookie, Eric, Bill and Alcide leave in search of Russell.
Sookie, Eric, Alcide and Bill finally find Russell, who tells them, "what took you so long?" They have been making an infernal racket, Russell complains. Russell is pleasantly surprised to see Sookie. Eric greets Russell in the only way he knows how. "Hello old friend. Do you remember me? We've come to finish what we started." Russell tells Eric to "give it his best shot". Alcide growls and changes into a wolf.
The End
Overall, this episode was the best one this season. WHY? I think it's because Sookie was spunky and feisty for a change. Eric and Bill were relying on HER to help them find Russell, and she showed she has a great deal of inner strength, especially because she was hungover while they searched. This Sookie reminded me of Book Sookie, as most of you know; she is strong, humorous and spunky. Can we see more of her please? Sookie also had some great points (ie. The fact that only her microwave fingers and the sun are able to take down Russell.). She even gazed at Eric most of the time while they were talking; first at her kitchen table, then later on outside the hospital. I like Sookie as a drunk, as long as she stays away from everyone except Eric.
OMFG…HOW HILARIOUS WAS IT TO SEE SOOKIE PUKE ON ALCIDE'S FEET? That moment ranks right up there with Eric and Sookie's first kiss and their love-making scenes for me. I knew that their make out session was going to be interrupted…but by Sookie PUKING? LMAO If only Sookie would get drunk and puke when she had kissing scenes with Bill too.
Eric had a few snarky comments which I loved as well. Plus, he was looking altogether extremely hot. Bill didn't even bother me that much in this episode, except when he tried to place the blame on Nora for releasing Russell. Is he just plain stupid? What about Salome or even Roslyn? Of course, any excuse Bill will find to try to take Eric down a few pegs won't work…not with me…and probably not with you either. I think Bill is hiding something, and that's why he's trying to place the blame on Nora (and therefore Eric) and not on Salome or anybody else. But how does he know that Nora isn't dead? I thought both Dieter and Salome told them that Nora met her 'true death'? It seems like Bill's trying too hard to get under Eric's skin. What does he hope to accomplish? Mistrust between 'sister' and 'brother'? What a douche! Does he think Eric is stupid? Good thing Eric's smart, because he knew what he was up to and thwarted him at every opportunity. Did I say how much I loved Eric's snark? While those are things I love, I still hate this bromance. It's doing nothing for either Eric or Bill and the sooner True Blood gets rid of it, the better.
How awesome was it to see Russell back in form, being snarky, after they found him? "Miiiiissss Stackhoussseee." Love how he drawls out Sookie's name. I loved how it was ERIC who was the one who talked to Russell. All I can say is…LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
I'm still wondering which side Nora is really on. Is she a Sanguinista or not? I think Salome is the one who released Russell from his cement tomb, even though they both have similar pendants…but when you look at their busts…you can tell the difference between the two.
I'm not sure if any of you noticed it, but I certainly did…the name of the hospital they go to find Russell is named, Babcock Hospital. That probably doesn't mean much to you, but since I'm a Detroit Red Wings fan, I noticed that it's named after their head coach, Mike Babcock. (Who hails from my hometown too.) Interesting…it probably isn't related at all to the show, but my hockey lovin' heart certainly loved it (same with Nymerias's).
I think that pretty much covers my thoughts on the episode…what about yours? Feel free to discuss the episode and whether or not you agree with what I said above in the comments below!
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Israel Aims for 2012 Budget Gap of About 3.9%, Steinitz Says
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Israel aims to lower its budget deficit to about 3.8 percent or 3.9 percent of economic output by the end of this year, Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz said.
"This is what we are working toward," Steinitz said at a meeting of the Knesset Finance Committee near Tel Aviv today. "I can't promise at this point."
The deficit was 4.1 percent in the 12 months through August, more than double the original target as revenue lagged behind forecasts, the Finance Ministry reported yesterday.
Israel's parliament last month approved an increase in value-added tax from Sept. 1 to help narrow the gap. It also approved higher income taxes beginning in 2013 to help meet next year's revised deficit target of 3 percent.
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Welcome to the first of many editions of Daniel's Minions, a weekly roundtable of writers who follow the Texas Rangers. This is a special edition for multiple reasons; it's the first edition and it debuts with the Rangers in the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
Things are certainly looking up in Arlington these days and our writers this week dive head first into the questions surrounding the team heading into the playoffs as well as a look ahead to options the Rangers may explore this offseason to reduce Josh Hamilton's injury risk moving forward.
Our writers this week are myself, Bo Reed, Let's Talk Rangers contributor Matthew Irby and fellow blogger Stephen Rhodes. Let's dive right into some playoff talk.
The Rangers have announced a three man rotation for the Division Series of Cliff Lee, CJ Wilson and Colby Lewis opting to bring back Lee on three days rest if game four is needed. Tommy Hunter is a lock for the playoff bullpen so the question now is what to do with Derek Holland. He hasn't pitched poorly as of late, but hasn't been lights out either. Should Holland make the postseason bullpen?
Bo Reed: This one is a tough call for me because both Holland and Matt Harrison deserve to be in the postseason bullpen and have pitched well enough to be effective in the playoffs, but one has far superior stuff and that's Holland. Nothing against Harrison, but in crunch time in the playoffs the Rangers need a hard throwing lefty in strikeout situations.
Holland has been inconsistent this season and will have a short leash in the playoffs for sure, but when the kid is on he's unhittable. Harrison meanwhile relies on pitching to contact and getting ground balls. Like greens at the US Open, infields in the playoffs are slick and a pitcher like Harrison is much more likely to run into issues than a power pitcher like Holland.
Matthew Irby: Before the game on the 29th, I would have said and made the argument that Holland would have been the 26th man, the 13th pitcher, or in other words the odd man out. But then came his three inning performance after another typical, forgettable Harden outing.
Holland went three innings on Wednesday, not to mention his first inning (5th) he inherited a runner at third with no outs. That runner would be stranded and turn out to be huge with Texas winning in the ninth. Holland allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk, he also struck out five M's and threw an economical 53 pitches.
I agree that Holland has been very shaky at times during the season, but after yesterday's performance I want him in my bullpen for the Divisional Series. It's likely to come down to either Holland or Matt Harrison as another left-handed option in the bullpen, if this is true my call is still Holland. Even if he doesn't pitch in the postseason, being apart of the playoff roster, experiencing October baseball could be huge for Holland's development.
Stephen Rhodes: I liked Holland for this even before today's game, but I think today's game proved that he deserves a spot and Harden definitely does NOT.
Granted he was pitching against the Mariners, but I liked what he did. He pitched three solid innings with only one run, one walk and five strikeouts. If you would have asked me earlier in the year I'm not sure I would have said yes, but with what I've seen with him since he's moved back up, I see more good than bad. I'd definitely take him in the bullpen.
There's no question the toughest call Wash and Co. have to make is who to carry as the left-handed first baseman. Washington has said Cantu is guaranteed a spot on the playoff roster leaving Chris Davis and Mitch Moreland battling for the roster spot. Which one should the Rangers go with?
Bo Reed: The only thing that makes this a tough call is the defense of Chris Davis, but I'm not sure his defense alone should give him a spot on the playoff roster. Granted Jorge Cantu will get most of the starts because of the lefties the Rangers will face in the Division Series, making defense a large part of the equation, but Davis simply hasn't done enough to make the roster.
Not to mention, Moreland hasn't exactly been Bill Buckner at first base either. The kid can play defense well enough to be trusted in late inning situations and his bat is much better than Davis.
Matthew Irby: Another really tough decision here as neither player has really run away with earning the starting job. Since returning from Triple-A Chris Davis has had some improvement, but still not enough to warrant a starting position. Here's a quick rundown of his season with the Rangers: April – batted .188, May – demoted to Triple-A, June – Triple-A, July – promoted to Majors, bats .189, August – demoted to Triple-A, September – called-up with roster expansion, hitting .211 in the month.
I know that he has the better glove and that is not something that needs to be overlooked, especially with as close as the postseason games are; and with the number of lefty starters for the Rays, if Texas goes to Tampa it wouldn't surprise me to see Cantu start at 1B and Davis a late inning option, specifically for his defense.
So my vote then is for Moreland, I really like what the rookie has done since his promotion following the trading of Justin Smoak and second demotion of Davis. Moreland is a solid glove at first base, not as good as Davis, but at the same time not a liability and he brings the versatility of being able to play in the outfield as well, especially now with the potential of Hamilton and/or Murphy not being 100%. Moreland's .243 average isn't ideal, but his .344 OBP is not bad for a seven or eight hole hitter.
Stephen Rhodes: Mitch Moreland hands down. He hasn't been perfect but he's better than Chris Davis. Honestly I'd rather have Davis and Moreland, but that isn't an option, and so I will definitely pick Mitch.
The Rangers are a young team and it showed with their struggles on the road trying to wrap of the division against the fading Angels and lost Mariners; showing signs the team was pressing. Should there be a concern about the same thing happening in the playoffs when every pitch matters or will veterans like Vladimir Guerrero be able to keep the young guys on track?
Bo Reed: There is some concern with any young team going into the playoffs, especially one with so many players who have never been to the playoffs before. I'm not overly encouraged because they did struggle the closer the magic number got to zero, however, the team was hurt and the young guys could have been pressing because they felt responsible for picking up the slack.
The first couple of games are probably more crucial for teams like the Rangers and Reds this year simply because the mountain they have to climb seems so large to them right now. Get a couple of wins under their belts and that mountain starts to shrink to nothing.
Matthew Irby: All season long this has been a team of ups and downs, so it's almost a comfort to see the offense struggling a tad leading up to the postseason. There is a valid concern that if this team finds itself in an early hole, down a game or two or just down a few runs that they struggle to restart the offense and get back in the game.
There's also the concern that at times this season the Rangers have struggled against good pitching, since the first series is going to see David Price-Matt Garza or CC Sabathia-Phil Hughes / Andy Pettitte. Now with that said, I do believe that playoff tested players like Guerrero, Jorge Cantu, Bengie Molina, and even Jeff Francoeur are going to be valuable pieces to calm the young hitters on the field, in the dugout, and in the clubhouse.
Wednesday's come-from-behind win over Seattle was a great example of how postseason games sometimes are won. In October it doesn't matter if it's a pretty win or not, it's just a win. Like I have always said, a win is a win is a win.
Stephen Rhodes: I'm not worried at all.
Josh Hamilton continues to fight his way back from his latest wall incident but a larger question remains. What do the Rangers do with Hamilton moving forward since he clearly will continue to bang into walls and hurt himself? The one idea gaining momentum is moving Hamilton to first base. It does fill a huge hole at first but creates one in the outfield as the Rangers are unlikely to make David Murphy a full time player. Should the Rangers move Hamilton over to first and if so, what should they do in the outfield?
Bo Reed: I love the idea of moving Hamilton over to first base and reaching out into free agency to replace him in the outfield. With the Rangers new TV money coming in, and the added payroll thanks to the Rangers sale, the Rangers can afford to re-sign Cliff Lee and go after a guy like Carl Crawford to replace Hamilton in the outfield.
That being said, no one knows if Hamilton can play first base well enough to make the switch even plausible, but Washington is one of the best in the game at teaching players how to be good infielders. Of course Hamilton will still have to avoid walls at first base, but at least it's only about waist high.
Matthew Irby: The first part of this argument is to remember what the plan with Josh at the beginning of this season was, Hamilton in left field and Julio Borbon in center field. I still believe that as of right now that would be the plan moving forward in 2011, it was side tracked this season with Borbon's struggles at the plate.
Borbon has had success the second half of the season and if he continues to improve like he is projected to, then I can see the plan that started this season going back into affect. Giving Texas an outfield from left to right of Hamilton-Borbon-Nelson Cruz and Murphy as the first option off the bench. Left field served Josh well at the beginning of the season, he wasn't having to run as much, but still being in the outfield could lead to more wall incidents which leads to the first base idea.
Initially when you think about moving an All-Star and potential MVP outfield to the infield, the first reaction is laughter and crazy talk. But this move could prove to be a very smart one if Texas wants to begin to talk about Hamilton's durability for years to come. Assuming guys like Cantu and Francouer are not back with the Rangers for 2011, which is more than likely; a Hamilton move to first base would mean currently the outfield options would be Cruz, Borbon, Murphy, Moreland, Gentry and Boggs.
Not bad, but not exactly the lineup a defending AL West Champion team is going to feel comfortable about. Best case scenario there is the front office is able to sign a player like Carl Crawford in the offseason, and then left to right your outfield is Borbon-Crawford-Cruz and Hamilton at first base. Another option is going after first base free agents like Cantu, Adam Dunn, Aubrey Huff, Carlos Pena, or making a trade. I had the trade idea of putting together a package for Prince Fielder about a month ago and that seriously is a possibility.
My idea would be to work Hamilton out at first base in the offseason and Spring Training, if he picks up the position then platoon him during the regular season. Moreland and Davis will compete for a role, with the latter going to Triple-A. Hamilton can then be the first baseman against ALL left-handed pitchers, with some time spent in the outfield against right-handers.
There are multiple options here that all might be addressed in the offseason, it's nice to have an ownership in which the Rangers now will look into all options and actually get something done, because the simple fact remains that for the Rangers to compete not only in the playoffs but for a World Series going forward they NEED an upgrade at first base.
Stephen Rhodes: Well, I think Josh would be okay staying in the outfield, for a while, but for longevity I think moving him to first would be smart. If that is the plan, I'd like to see them make the move next season and just do it.
Let him start learning the position. I personally would be okay with David Murphy starting at outfield, but why not spend some of that new TV money and bring in someone? I don't want to copy Bo, but I like his Carl Crawford idea.


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Animals Matter
See what Express-News pets columnist Cathy M. Rosenthal has to say about animals.
Monthly Archive for February, 2008
Child Bullfighters Risk Injury and Death
In Mexico, a child as young as 6 can learn to become a bullfighter. As they grow in skill, they are put in the ring with bulls weighing as much as 900 pounds. They have been seriously injured, according to a KENS 5 report. One student compared bullfighting with being a gladiator — facing the […] [Read More]
Soldiers Give Aid — and New Homes — to Iraqi Dogs
Here are a few stories of U.S. soldiers helping stray dogs in Iraq, and the family and friends who help get these dogs shipped to the states. Sgt. Peter Neesley of the U.S. Army found a few canine friends during his second tour of duty in Iraq. While patrolling a Baghdad neighborhood, Sgt. Neesley began […] [Read More]
Video Shows Mistreatment of Farm Animals
The recall of 143 million pounds of beef came yesterday after criminal charges were filed against slaughter plant workers in California and two weeks after the slaughterhouse was shut down for USDA violations. An investigation by The Humane Society of the United States at a cattle slaughterhouse documented animals too sick or injured to stand […] [Read More]
Keeping the Dog Out of the Litter Box
Anyone who has both dogs and cats in the house knows it can be a challenge to keep the canines away from the litter box. One reason is that dogs can scare cats when they are in the litterbox and keep the cat from returning. But another reason is that some dogs find the cat […] [Read More]
Activities for You and Your Dog
I enjoy watching the Westminster Dog Show because it helps me brush up and remember some not-so-familiar dog breeds. But my favorite competitions are those that don't require purebred status at all. People who want to team up with their pet in competitions have lots of options these days. Here are some organized activities that […] [Read More]
What Happens at Westminster
Ever wonder how dog shows work? Let's look at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show currently underway in New York City. More than 2,600 dogs compete at the Westminster Dog Show, representing nearly 170 different breeds. To enter, all dogs must be champions, which means they had to have earned a title elsewhere (at AKC […] [Read More]
Seriously, Some People Like Rats as Pets
Working at humane societies for 20 years, I have met, on plenty of occasions, rats who were no longer wanted and therefore, like dogs and cats, needed a place to go to find a new home. My first one-on-one experience with a rat occurred while working at the Indianapolis Humane Society. I was new to […] [Read More]
Free Animal Workshops for High School Students
What could be better than learning about animals and getting six community service hours in the process? Thanks to a grant from the San Antonio Area Foundation, KLRN, in partnership with the Humane Society of Bexar, are providing a series of humane education classes for high school students–absolutely free. The next series of workshops occurs […] [Read More]


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"I was concerned, watching my residents study mega textbooks, that they were unwieldy and the access to the key information was obscured by unnecessary information." – Dr. James Thrall
Radiology: A Pretty Clear Choice
I, for the life of me, can't remember why I wanted to go into medicine — sometimes I question myself — but once I got into medicine, radiology was a pretty clear choice. I had a background in mathematics and it seemed to be a place to bring bioscience and hard science together.
The Requisites: Less Can Be More
The Requisites was founded on the philosophy that less can be more so let's just provide the information that is important to practice and not all the controversies or the what-ifs that get put in to the mega textbooks. So we ask all the authors to only put in the book what they actually teach at the workstation to their own residents in their own practice. I actually asked the authors not to look up anything, because if they don't know it, it's not important enough to go into The Requisites.
Built from the Ground Up
One of the things that we have asked of each of the authors is not to just add material when they revise their requisites, but to start from ground zero. So the old material gets eliminated and the new material that is pertinent to the current board examination is included.
Friends, Not Books
The most gratifying aspect of The Requisites, to me, as the series editor and co-author of one of the books is to see so many residents studying these books. We wanted to create a series of books that you could actually study. These are not reference books, these are friends, these are part of the life of a resident in radiology.
James H. Thrall, MD is one of the most highly respected radiologists in the country. He is the first physician to hold both the radiologist-in-chief position at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Juan M. Taveras Professorship of Radiology at Harvard Medical School. He chairs the executive committee of the Harvard Departments of Radiology and is a member of the Radiological Society of North America Research & Education Foundation Board of Trustees. Dr. Thrall is author of Nuclear Medicine: The Requisites, 4th Edition.
In 2007, Dr. Thrall was awarded the RSNA gold medal for "invaluable visionary insight and dedication which have helped chart a course for the specialty." He has lectured internationally on radiology in medicine, and is considered the world's preeminent authority in the subject.
Related Author: Harvey A. Ziessman, MD