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Monthly Archive for April, 2008
Idol and a teary goodbye
Ray Mickshaw: Fox 'Cause when I sing this song, I get so teary-eyed … American Idol "Neil Diamond mentors the finalists" April 30, 2008 Last night's performance show was, well — eh. Right? Tonight, we get performances from mentor Neil Diamond and (random) Natasha Bedingfield. As long as it's not Unwritten, I'm fine. Seriously, I […] [Read More]
Chelsea still in the game despite 'worst date ever'
The Bachelor: London Calling April 28, 2008 So a British bloke and Lorenzo Lamas' daughter walk onto a beach, and… no, that's not the beginning of a joke. That's how we start this week's edition of The Bachelor. Matt's taken his chosen three to Barbados, where – and I'm just guessing here – there will […] [Read More]
Tune In | 4.30.2008
OFFICE POLITICS: What does the future hold for Toby and what about that spinoff we've heard so much about? DEGRASSI'S MARCO IS FABULOUS BY EVEN GLAAD'S STANDARDS: The star of the Canadian teen drama represented at the GLAAD Award ceremony. SEACREST IS OUT OR IS HE?</B GOSSIP GIRL LOVES THE '90S: Lisa Loeb makes a […] [Read More]
Lost: "The Shape of Things to Come." Additional thoughts.
Lost "The Shape of Things to Come:" The Remix Doc Artz So with this most recent blog, I threw out a theory regarding Benry and time travel and Smokey based mostly on a hunch. And it has proven to be the most controversial thing I've written since "Jin's alive!" Based on the comments so far, […] [Read More]
Dancing With the Stars: Pour some dancing on me
ABC Def Leppard and lots of pleather. We're on and Cristian is back on the floor live. Let's begin with a recap. Jason and Edyta get the encore. Len makes an announcement: Next week, each couple can do a lift. Um, OK? Everyone's been doing them all season anyway. Plus, *yawn,* they all did lifts […] [Read More]
Idol: Diamonds in the rough
Frank Micelotta: Fox Neil Diamond and Idol's five (sort of) shining stars. American Idol "Neil Diamond mentors the finalists" April 29, 2008 Ryan Seacrest says everyone is "still reeling" from Carly Smithson's early departure. I usually don't agree with Ryan on, oh, pretty much anything. But I second that emotion. And add Michael Johns to […] [Read More]
Supernatural: Reality in Night Vision
It's back!!! Forget the Rapture, this is the second coming. Supernatural returned Thursday as the monster cult hit it is and blew away my post-writers' strike expectations. The Winchester brothers took backseat to a reality show ghost hunting crew investigating a seriously haunted house. And that tickle of recognition? The leaders of the scream squad […] [Read More]
Tune In | 4.29.2008
SHE'S BAAAACK: Britney returns to How I Met Your Mother. IT'S DARCY FROM DEGRASSI!: Actress Shenae Grimes and Lori "Aunt Becky" Loughlin have signed on to the 90210 remake. NEXT THEY'LL BE KISSING ANIMALS!: Folks are none to be happy about the latest boy-on-boy liplock on As the World Turns. WHAT DOES 'OMFG' REALLY MEAN?: […] [Read More]
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"Great looking sock for the Lady Lightning to wear this coming season!!" (E3170)
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Unlocking the Key to Deep Sleep
By Sarah Fenske
Making the Ferguson Commission Matter
By Danny Wicentowski
My Fake Boyfriend Became a Real-Life Crush
By Lindsay Toler
Rep. Jeffrey Pogue Bill Would Ban Unisex Bathrooms
By Danny Wicentowski
Darren Wilson Gives Speech to Nonprofit
By Danny Wicentowski
Angel Stewart and Other Victims of Violence Ask for Mercy
By Jessica Lussenhop
Obama Praises St. Louis' LaunchCode
By Lindsay Toler
By Lindsay Toler
After reading your article on the drug courts ("What About Bob?" RFT, March 29), I felt compelled to write St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch. I felt that as a former crack addict I could point out a few flaws in Bob's position.
Although I don't know what makes one person more susceptible to addiction than another, I do know that a lot of good people become addicted to drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, etc. And I believe addicts are victims first.
Punishment doesn't work, because a crack addict believes he deserves to be punished. He's hurt everyone he loves; he's lost everything he cares for; he's lost all self-respect. He's hurt himself; indeed, he hates himself. Punishment reinforces his worthlessness, leading right back into the cycle of addiction. Forgiveness, compassion and another chance is something he does not expect or feel he deserves. And it's the only thing that works.
The road to my rehabilitation was a bumpy one, full of relapses and restarts (as are all roads to sobriety). I had to move twice to stay away from dealers and druggie friends. I worked extra hours at my job to keep my body occupied and my mind off drugs.
I was lucky; I didn't have to go through the court system (I never got busted), but if I had, and had to plead guilty to a crime, I don't believe I would have made it.
With a criminal record, I'd have lost my job and wouldn't have been able to move away from the drug-saturated neighborhood I lived in and into a better one; no one wants to rent to a known drug offender. The loss of my job would have been another blow to my already negative self-image, and the loss of income would probably been too much for my wife to handle. Like I said, I was lucky. The forgiveness of my wife and family, the compassion of my pastor and others who supported me through the years, the fact that I was able to keep my job and move away from a bad situation all aided my recovery.
I don't believe my letter will sway Bob one bit (an ex-crack addict's opinion isn't regarded much better than a current one's). But now that I'm a registered voter, maybe come election time I can express myself more definitively.
Raymond L. Noonan
The fact that Ray Hartmann hates guns and the NRA is as plain as the fact that Regis was born to host Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ("Bull's-Eye," RFT, March 22). Most of us are well aware of his disaffection for all that is made of wood and steel that takes the shape of a firearm, and his apparent hatred of the Second Amendment and all the people and organizations that defend it.
I am a member of the NRA. I feel no shame. I'm proud to stand for what I believe in, regardless of what that might be. Isn't that what we're all taught as children? To stand up and fight for what we believe in? Aren't we also taught to respect the opinions of others because diversity makes us a stronger nation? There's more to diversity than race; there's also diversity of opinions. But apparently Mr. Hartmann doesn't respect those he disagrees with. In his recent commentary about the NRA and the Smith & Wesson agreement, he releases a barrage of rather ridiculous, juvenile insults on the NRA brass. He referred to Wayne LaPierre as the "Vice Idiot." He referred to the NRA president as "Charlton 'I really think I'm Moses' Heston." Then, in referring to the deal made between the government and Smith & Wesson, he characterized it as "a crack in the gun lobby's resolve to retain a united front of irrationality."
Mr. Hartmann, are others irrational simply because they disagree with you? Am I irrational for writing this letter? Frankly, I would expect from you a minimum of professional conduct and respect, which, if you possess, are attributes apparently not applicable in any debate on guns or the NRA. Wayne LaPierre may think you're an idiot as well, but I doubt he would refer to you personally as one. In that one respect, and at the very least, he is a better man than you are. Your attempt to diminish the reputation of Charlton Heston, a man who is respected by most, was simply a waste of the paper that statement was printed on.
Is it too much to ask, Mr. Hartmann, that you refrain from childish name-calling of those you disagree with and manifest a minimum level of respect for your political opponents? I think you need to take the next step if you want your thoughts on gun control to be respected by a broad audience.
Mike Furey
I have briefly reviewed your Beatle Bob article ("Something in the Way He Moves," RFT, March 22), and I am disappointed that several persons who have known Bob for longer than I, and who still live in St. Louis, were not mentioned. Bob has been on KDHX several times with Tony C, who has known him for many years, and yet no one talked to Tony. Had Tony or others been talked to, they would have prevented the inaccuracies that exist about me. They might have also contributed to a better, more positive article.
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Woman Pulled Over For Breastfeeding Child While Driving Moped
Being a mom is a busy job, but trying to feed your kid on the go is tricky when you're driving a moped.
6-Year-Old Takes Parents' Car To Go Pick Up Chinese Food
Hide yo' keys, hide yo' car… Another underage driver was busted on a joyride in his parents' car while going to grab some Chinese food.
Childhood Traumas That Still Wig Us Out As Adults
Everyone has something that they avoid because of something that happened as a kid. We shared our childhood traumas this morning.
Emma Watson Gets Mistaken For "Unaccompanied Minor" At JFK Airport
A customs agent at JFK airport mistakes the "Harry Potter" actress as a child while she was traveling over the holidays.
Eagle Tries To Snatch Baby From Park
An eagle tries to snatch a baby from a park in a stunning video you just have to see!!
Study Shows Childs Temperment & Discipline
A new study out from the U.S. National Institute on Child Heath and Human Development says that a person's temperament in childhood and the type of parenting they received is a major factor in their […]
Not So Perfect Radio Show – A Child To Love
There are more than 300 children living in foster care in North Texas. And more than 1,000 children looking for a home through adoption. The Gladney Center for Adoption helps kids of all ages find homes. And they are hosting two special events coming up. November 3rd is the Foster Care Appreciation Dinner and November 10th there will be a very in-depth Awareness Fair at the Gladney Center for Adoption office in Fort Worth. The informative fair starts at 10 am.
WATCH: Boy's Favorite Stuffed Animal Is Found On E-Bay After Three Years
What if your child's favorite toy was lost. What if you found that toy years later and were able to reunite it with your child. One family was lucky enough to do so and the reaction video is very emotional.
Little Boy Devastated That He's Not A "Single Lady"
Toddler is heartbroken when his dad tells him he can't sing along with Beyonce's "Single Ladies."
Superheroes Can Inspire Your Kids To Eat Healthier
Can't get your child to eat his vegetables? Sounds like you need a superhero!


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Who carries the cutest clutch?
Celebrities don't tend to skimp on the details. Whether studded, bejeweled or snakeskin, their clutches are always fabulous. But see if you can pick which one is best.
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Who has the cutest clutch?
See how many out of 20 you can get right. Score by clicking on the photo with the most votes.
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Meningitis is an infection of the tissues and fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord. When bacteria cause the infection, it is called bacterial meningitis.
Bacterial meningitis is a serious, life-threatening illness. Even with treatment, some types of meningitis can cause brain damage, resulting in problems ranging from deafness to paralysis. Your child may recover without any problems if the infection is found and treated early.
Another name for this infection is spinal meningitis.
Bacteria can spread to the brain and spinal cord:
The symptoms of meningitis can come on very fast (over a few hours) or more slowly (over a few days). The symptoms may include:
Your child's healthcare provider will ask about your child's symptoms and medical history. Your provider will examine your child.
Tests may include:
Your child will stay in the hospital for treatment. Treatment must begin right away. Your child will be given antibiotics for 1 to 3 weeks. Your child may need to keep taking antibiotics after going home from the hospital.
When your child comes home, follow the treatment plan prescribed by your child's healthcare provider. Be sure your child finishes all medicines exactly as prescribed. Keep all follow-up appointments.
The bacteria causing the meningitis can be passed from person to person. A child can be contagious for 2 days to 2 weeks, depending on the type of bacteria causing the infection. Some things you can do to help prevent spread of the infection include:
Ask your healthcare provider:
Make sure you know when your child should come back for a checkup.
Three childhood immunizations help prevent meningitis. These shots are:
Check with your healthcare provider to see if your child or others in your family are up to date with their shots or if they need more shots.


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Energy-saving electroheating
New Chairman for IEC TC 27
The nomination of Sven Linow as Chairman of IEC TC (Technical Committee) 27: Industrial electroheating and electromagnetic processing has been approved by SMB (Standardization Management Board). Linow will begin his term on 1 August 2012 for a period of 6 years.
A very promising process
TC 27 has been preparing International Standards relating to industrial electroheating installations since the 1960s. Electroheating is used in the production and processing of a variety of materials, from metal and glass to paper and foodstuffs and is increasingly being chosen over fossil fuel processes for its speed, lower production costs and energy efficiency. Electroheating equipment also offers a broad variety of heating methods with a particularly wide range of power and frequencies that can be utilized in developing technologies such as nanotechnologies, optoelectronics, photovoltaics and re-processing of wastes and dangerous products which require unique or very precise methods of heating.
About Sven Linow
Sven Linow is head of R&D in the Industrial Process Technology division of Heraeus Noblelight and holds a PhD in mechanical engineering. He is a member of DKE K362, the German national mirror committee of IEC TC 27 and contributes as an expert to WG (Working Group) 30: Industrial infrared electroheating installations and MT (Maintenance Team) 18.
- Sven Linow, new Chairman of TC 27 (Photo: Heraeus Noblelight)
- Electroheating is used for the processing of a large variety of materials; in this case, glass
(Photo: CassoSolarTechnologies)
- Fabric is another material that can be treated using electroheating technologies
(Photo: CassoSolarTechnologies)
Related article
Find out more about the work of TC 27 in this month's e-tech article 'The heat is on'.