Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Southcentral Virginia May 14

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Alcohol awareness program will be held tomorrow in M'town

He said it is a free event and there will be six panelists who will discuss alcohol prevention, intervention and treatment. Slover said Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger, Township Administrator Anthony Mercantante, Superintendent of Schools ...

Denver Tops Nation In Teen Drug and Alcohol Related Crashes

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Saltburn Booze Buster traders fined for under-age alcohol sale

A PAIR of Saltburn Booze Buster traders were fined by Guisborough Magistrates for selling alcohol to a 15-year-old girl. Steven Powell, owner of Steve's Booze Buster, on Marske Road and partner and licensee Susan Barker, ...

Govt, Opposition trade blows over alcohol tax merits

Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says the Government's tax hike on pre-mixed alcoholic drinks will reduce consumption by 43 million bottles a year.

Government postpones youth alcohol strategy at short notice

The youth alcohol action plan was due to be released yesterday (13 May), but has now been put back to June. Last week CYP Now reported the child health strategy, which The Children's Plan stated would be published in the spring, ...

Police seize record amount of alcohol

Police in Dundee have seized a record amount of alcohol from under-age drinkers.

DA teams up with alcohol counselors

(McClatchy-Tribune Informa) 80% of Essex County teens have tried alcohol, study indicates ELIZABETHTOWN -- The Essex County District Attorney's...

No Alcohol = 2 Stars

Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but think of the horror on Belushi's face when the movers dropped a case of alcohol in the classic Animal House. I'm sure several patrons at the hotel had a similar expression. ...

Rant: Aussies Against the Alcohol Tax Increase (AATATI)

So now the taxes are being put up again according to last nights budget, and apparently they're planning to put more tax on alcohol. Alcohol is expensive enough as it is, and if it's going to cost even more to go out for a drink in a ...

Criminal minds? Some say justice system fails inmates with fetal...

Tyler Mills lost nearly 25 pounds over the course of three weeks, but his jailers didn't see anything alarming about that.

No shoes, no shirts, no service – guns okay - Globe and Mail

RESTON, VA. — The patrons at Champps, an upscale restaurant and bar chain, were eating ribs and drinking beer on a recent Saturday when customer Bruce Jackson stood up and made an announcement: He was armed, and so were dozens of other patrons. The ...

Tesco bans parents from buying alcohol if they are with their OWN...

Parents shopping with their own children are being refused alcohol by over-zealous supermarket staff - for fear they are supplying drink to minors.

Morning Report: Pom-poms caught on Spygate tapes - Philadelphia Inquirer

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Morning Report: Pom-poms caught on Spygate tapesPhiladelphia Inquirer - 40 minutes agoBy Don McKee So now we know what the New England Patriots were taping during their secret video sessions on opposing sidelines. Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh disclosed no new rules violations in the Spygate scandal during his meeting ...Marcus Hayes: Spygate meetings an unbelievable waste of time Philadelphia Daily NewsGoodell on 'Spygate': it's a wrap Fort Worth Star Telegram New York Daily News - ESPN - Hartford Courant - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comall 1,619 news articles

Cold Doesn't Stop Bill Clinton from Celebrating W.Va. - ABC News

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Cold Doesn't Stop Bill Clinton from Celebrating W.Va.ABC News - 43 minutes agoABC News' Sarah Amos Reports: Even a cold and rainy night in Kalispell, MT could not ruin Bill Clinton's good mood as he spoke of his wife's overwhelming victory in Tuesday's West Virginia primary.Clinton wins by a landslide in West Virginia Los Angeles TimesHillary's West Virginia win: Too little, too late? Chicago Sun-Times Baltimore Sun - Newsday - Boston Globe - The Associated Pressall 1,351 news articles

Yahoo Rises on Reports That Icahn Is Considering Board Fight (Bloomberg.com)

May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Yahoo! Inc. , the Internet company that spurned a $47.5 billion bid from Microsoft Corp., rose in German trading on reports that billionaire investor Carl Icahn might try to unseat the board, opening the door to another offer.

Beijing Reports First Victim of Child Virus - eFluxMedia

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Beijing Reports First Victim of Child ViruseFluxMedia - 49 minutes agoBy Anna Boyd China 's capital, on Wednesday, confirmed the first two-child deaths of hand-foot-mouth disease, bringing the national toll to 42 children, state media reported, citing health officials.China hand, foot, mouth toll hits 42; Beijing sees 1st death (Roundup) Monsters and Critics.comBeijing reports first child virus death The Associated Press Reuters - RIA Novosti - GulfNews - AFPall 116 news articles

Win bolsters Clinton resolve - Honolulu Advertiser

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Win bolsters Clinton resolveHonolulu Advertiser - 51 minutes agoBy Susan Page Hillary Rodham Clinton crushed Barack Obama in the West Virginia primary yesterday - a victory that was surely personally satisfying but came as the Democratic presidential nomination is nearly in the grasp of her rival.Video: Clinton, Obama Make Nice on Senate Floor AssociatedPressHillary Clinton may need Barack Obama's help with her campaign debt Los Angeles Times BBC News - San Francisco Chronicle - WWJ - Washington Postall 3,884 news articles

Reports: Carl Icahn considering attempt to oust Yahoo board (AP via Yahoo! News)

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is reportedly loading up on Yahoo Inc.'s stock in preparation for a possible attempt to shove aside the Internet icon's board and bring the company's disillusioned suitor, Microsoft Corp., back to the bargaining table.

King's statement on Bank Inflation Report - Reuters

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King's statement on Bank Inflation ReportReuters - 52 minutes ago(Reuters) - Following is the text of a statement by Bank of England Governor Mervyn King on the bank's quarterly Inflation Report on Wednesday.BOE Sees Inflation Accelerating, Limiting Scope for Rate Cuts BloombergBOE sees inflation above 3% for 'several quarters' MarketWatch Wall Street Journal - Forbes - Reuters UK - Times Onlineall 497 news articles

What will an Alcohol Detox during an Alcohol Addiction Treatment ...

Most treatment centers that have facilities for alcohol rehab in Nebraska will include a detoxification process as the first step of their treatment. The detox is not mandatory to all patients who check in, but there are certain factors ...

On foot, bike, Chinese offer aid to quake survivors - Reuters

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On foot, bike, Chinese offer aid to quake survivorsReuters - 57 minutes agoBy Ben Blanchard MIANYANG, China, May 14 (Reuters) - Chinese volunteers trooped into quake-hit areas on Wednesday on foot, bicycle and in their cars in an outpouring of generosity toward those left homeless and grieving by Monday's 7.9 magnitude ...China Troops Dig for Quake Survivors as Death Toll Nears 15000 BloombergQuake Toll Rises; China Struggles to Reach Victims New York Times The Associated Press - Xinhua - Monsters and Critics.com - CNNall 2,925 news articles

Arabs push for Lebanon dialogue - BBC News

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Arabs push for Lebanon dialogueBBC News - 57 minutes agoThe Arab League has sent a delegation to Lebanon to mediate between warring supporters and opponents of the pro-western government.Arab mediators hold Lebanon talks Aljazeera.netUneasy calm in Beirut ahead of Arab League delegation visit International Herald Tribune AFP - Reuters UK - The Associated Press - Reutersall 807 news articles

Yahoo Rises on Reports That Icahn Is Considering Board Fight - Bloomberg

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Yahoo Rises on Reports That Icahn Is Considering Board FightBloomberg - 58 minutes agoBy Crayton Harrison May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Yahoo! Inc., the Internet company that spurned a $47.5 billion bid from Microsoft Corp., rose in German trading on reports that billionaire investor Carl Icahn might try to unseat the board, opening the door to ...Icahn Is Said to Weigh a Proxy Fight at Yahoo New York TimesCan Icahn Or Microsoft Stop Google's "Natural Monopoly" Search Engine Land Reuters - CNNMoney.com - Los Angeles Times - MarketWatchall 404 news articles

Sony Forecast Beats Estimates on PlayStation Earnings (Update1) - Bloomberg

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Sony Forecast Beats Estimates on PlayStation Earnings (Update1)Bloomberg - 1 hour agoBy Hiroshi Suzuki May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Sony Corp., the world's second-largest maker of consumer electronics, forecast operating income will rise 20 percent this year as the games division that makes PlayStation 3 consoles unexpectedly turns profitable ...Sony swings to better-than-forecast profit MarketWatchSony operating profit rises fivefold, but misses estimates - UPDATE Forbes Washington Post - Wall Street Journal - The Associated Press - Reutersall 188 news articles

Seahawks' Tatupu arrested - Boston Globe

Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl linebacker Lofa Tatupu was arrested early Saturday morning in Kirkland, Wash., for investigation of drunken driving. Police in Kirkland, the suburban home of the Seahawks' headquarters and practice facility, reported Tatupu ...

President Bush Arrives in Israel on a Five-Day Mideast Trip - Voice of America

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President Bush Arrives in Israel on a Five-Day Mideast TripVoice of America - 1 hour agoBy Jim Teeple President George Bush has arrived in Israel, the first stop on his five-day trip to the Middle East. Mr. Bush comes to Israel to help celebrate the country's 60th anniversary, and advance the Mideast peace process, but his efforts could ...Bush Arrives for Middle Eastern Tour New York TimesBush arrives in Israel CNN International Reuters India - Monsters and Critics.com - BBC News - The Associated Pressall 1,011 news articles

Tesco bans parents from buying alcohol if they are with their OWN ... - Daily Mail

Tesco said they are trying to clampdown on underage drinking but staff often make mistakes when they stop parents shopping with children Parents shopping with their own children are being refused alcohol by over-zealous supermarket staff - for fear ...

Alcohol-1...Me-0

...people laugh..since alcohol related stories are usually funny.. ... lesson learned i hope.........Alcohol won that battle

American Idol Top 3: Do Not Watch With Alcohol

(Note: It is wiser to check into beer than whatever hard alcohol you have displayed elegantly in your kitchen, hence, block away liquor store is always a fabulous option when you have a cab driver who can't tell GPS instructions from a ...

Should Hillary stay or go? - Foster's Daily Democrat

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Should Hillary stay or go?Foster's Daily Democrat - 1 hour agoBy ADAM D. KRAUSS Hillary Clinton, victor of the state's 2008 Democratic presidential primary, appeared on supporters' computer screens across the land this week to thank them for their "sustaining friendship and support.Clinton carries West Virginia Fort Wayne Journal GazetteRepaying debt hard for losing side USA Today National Review Online - Seattle Times - The Associated Press - Washington Postall 1,972 news articles

UN: Progress in Myanmar disaster relief, but still "inadequate" - Monsters and Critics.com

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UN: Progress in Myanmar disaster relief, but still "inadequate"Monsters and Critics.com - 1 hour agoBangkok - Thirteen days after Cyclone Nargis smashed into Myanmar, the international community has made some progress in getting emergency aid and even aid workers into the reclusive, military-controlled nation, but not enough, the United Nations said ...Myanmar faces fresh cyclone threat Aljazeera.netUS sees risk of another cyclone hitting Yangon Reuters International Herald Tribune - The Associated Press - New York Times - Bangor Daily Newsall 4,674 news articles

London supermarket secretly photographs alcohol/cigarette buyers,...

Budgens, a London supermarket chain, secretly records biometric facial photos of people who buy cigarettes and alcohol and compares it to a database

Ultrasound Exam plus Mammography Perfect Breast Cancer Detection - eFluxMedia

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Ultrasound Exam plus Mammography Perfect Breast Cancer DetectioneFluxMedia - 1 hour agoBy Anna Boyd Having a mammography after the age of 40 is something any woman should do to be sure they are not at risk of having breast cancer.Is mammogram alone enough for most women? Chicago Sun-TimesMammogram With Ultrasound Improved Detection of Cancers New York Times USA Today - U.S. News & World Report - CNNMoney.com - CBS Newsall 68 news articles

Govt, Opposition trade blows over alcohol tax merits

Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says the Government's tax hike on pre-mixed alcoholic drinks will reduce consumption by 43 million bottles a

American Idol Banter: Who are they really? - Los Angeles Times

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American Idol Banter: Who are they really?Los Angeles Times - 2 hours agoIn the climactic moments of what should have been a thrill-inducing semi-final, the three most dutiful finalists ever to dominate "American Idol" fulfilled homeroom teacher Ryan Seacrest's opening descriptions so perfectly, one suspected the producers ...'Shine'-ing star Boston Herald'American Idol': What the Top Three Sang Entertainment Weekly TheDay - Washington Post - Hartford Courant - CBS Newsall 176 news articles

Icahn Is Said to Weigh a Proxy Fight at Yahoo (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Carl C. Icahn is considering a proxy fight for seats on Yahoo's board in hopes of pushing the company to restart talks to sell itself to Microsoft.

NASA bites nails over Phoenix landing - Register

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NASA bites nails over Phoenix landingRegister - 2 hours agoBy Lester Haines → More by this author NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander is on its final approach for a slated touch-down on the Red Planet's Arctic region on 25 May amid a certain amount of nail-biting as to whether it will survive the landing.NASA Phoenix Mission Ready For Mars Landing SlashdotArizona team's Mars mission gets ready to land Arizona Republic Wired News - Space.com - Reuters - National Geographicall 113 news articles

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Charges dropped for 20th alleged 9/11 hijacker - Los Angeles Times

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Charges dropped for 20th alleged 9/11 hijackerLos Angeles Times - 2 hours agoBut five other suspects, including the alleged mastermind, face the death penalty at the troubled Guantanamo Bay tribunal. By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer One judge in the Guantanamo Bay military tribunal has threatened to suspend ...Charges Against 9/11 Suspect Dropped Washington PostFive at Guantanamo to face capital charges Houston Chronicle New York Times - Reuters - Chicago Tribune - The Associated Pressall 438 news articles

Drunk-Driving Blocker Called Threat to Tradition - NPR News

Lindsay Lohan has been charged with drunk driving and was the visual focus of an ad placed by the American Beverage Institute protesting systems to disable vehicle ignitions based on blood-alcohol levels. Santa Monica Police Department/Getty Images ...

Apple's HBO deal signals shift in iTunes pricing - San Jose Mercury News

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Apple's HBO deal signals shift in iTunes pricingSan Jose Mercury News - 3 hours agoBy John Boudreau Tough-guy Tony Soprano and the frisky femmes from "Sex and the City" are now available for viewing for non-HBO subscribers through download purchases on Apple's online iTunes store, the companies announced Tuesday.Apple overcomes its habitual stubbornness in HBO-iTunes deal Baltimore SunApple now sells HBO shows on iTunes store The Associated Press Computerworld - New York Times - PC World - Wired Newsall 394 news articles

Sorenstam: 'I wasn't afraid to push myself.' - USA Today

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Sorenstam: 'I wasn't afraid to push myself.'USA Today - 3 hours agoBy Jim Litke, AP Sports Columnist It was just like Annika Sorenstam to start dropping hints about retiring right after one of the most spectacular seasons in LPGA history.Annika Sorenstam will retire on her own terms Los Angeles TimesAnnika Sorenstam Announces Retirement New York Times Philadelphia Daily News - Boston Globe - Hartford Courant - Chicago Tribuneall 1,336 news articles

Dominicans cheer as 'In the Heights' grabs 13 Tony Award nods - New York Daily News

Dominicans cheer as 'In the Heights' grabs 13 Tony Award nodsNew York Daily News - 3 hours agoBy Melissa Grace and Larry McShane Lin-Manuel Miranda (center) in 'In the Heights.' Click to see photo gallery of this year's Tony nominees.Musical tops Tony award shortlist BBC NewsThis Year's Tony List Is Filled With Unusual Suspects New York Times Wall Street Journal - Newsday - Boston Globe - San Francisco Chronicleall 910 news articles

Yahoo shares jump on reports Icahn may try to oust board (USA Today)

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn reportedly is snapping up Yahoo stock in preparation for a possible attempt to replace the Internet company's board after the directors turned down Microsoft's $47.5 billion takeover offer.

Clinton W.Va. win spotlights Obama weakness - San Francisco Chronicle

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Clinton W.Va. win spotlights Obama weaknessSan Francisco Chronicle - 4 hours ago(05-13) 19:20 PDT -- Hillary Rodham Clinton's blowout win in Tuesday's West Virginia primary may largely serve to highlight her opponent, Barack Obama, and his perceived political Achilles' heel: a weakness with white voters.Video: Clinton Wins W. Va., Says Race Not Over AssociatedPressWRAPUP 1-Clinton vows to keep her uphill bid alive Reuters Philadelphia Inquirer - The Associated Press - Houston Chronicle - BuzzFlashall 5,705 news articles

Seahawks' Tatupu apologizes after arrest - Seattle Times

Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu was arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. His blood-alcohol content was measured to be nearly twice the legal limit. Tatupu, 25, played the past three seasons for the Seahawks and served as one ...

Congress votes to stop filling oil reserve - San Francisco Chronicle

Congress votes to stop filling oil reserveSan Francisco Chronicle - 4 hours agoThe House and Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to temporarily stop filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a response to public anger over rising oil prices as the average price of regular unleaded gasoline nationwide hit a new high of $3.73 per ...Congress votes to stop filling oil reserve Houston ChronicleMaine, NH delegations back oil relief Foster's Daily Democrat TheDay - Washington Times - Los Angeles Times - Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 1,070 news articles

Pastor John Hagee says he's sorry for anti-Catholic remarks - Los Angeles Times

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Pastor John Hagee says he's sorry for anti-Catholic remarksLos Angeles Times - 4 hours agoPastor John Hagee apologized to the head of the Catholic League. He expressed "deep regret for any comments Catholics found hurtful.McCain Backer Regrets Comments on Catholics New York TimesMcCain Backer Apologizes For Anti-Catholic Remarks Washington Post Wall Street Journal - Kansas City Star - Reuters - Wall Street Journal Blogsall 504 news articles

Memories of Rauschenberg: 'A giant among artists' - Los Angeles Times

Memories of Rauschenberg: 'A giant among artists'Los Angeles Times - 4 hours agoBy Diane Haithman, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Artist Robert Rauschenberg used to say he intended for his work to fill the gap between art and life -- and the morning after his death, friends and colleagues were left struggling for words to describe ...Robert Rauschenberg, American artist San Jose Mercury NewsRobert Rauschenberg, American Artist, Dies at 82 New York Times Newsday - Wall Street Journal - Chicago Tribune - Washington Postall 401 news articles

Microsoft software gives free tours of space - Reuters

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Microsoft software gives free tours of spaceReuters - 5 hours agoSEATTLE (Reuters) - Any Star Trek fan knows that space travel is not always easy, but Microsoft wants to make travelling the "final frontier" as simple as turning on your computer.Microsoft unveils its telescope application Los Angeles TimesVirtual Telescope Brings Universe Down to Earth Space.com InformationWeek - New York Times - CRN - Computerworldall 363 news articles

West at his best for victorious Hornets - FOXSports.com

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West at his best for victorious HornetsFOXSports.com - 6 hours agoby Charley Rosen Charley Rosen is FOXSports.com's NBA analyst and author of 14 books about hoops, the current one being No Blood, No Foul.Driven West, Hornets show staying power Yahoo! SportsHornets push Spurs closer to elimination with blowout win Sports Network The Canadian Press - Seattle Post Intelligencer - The Times-Picayune - NOLA.comall 1,455 news articles

Risk Of Hospitalization From Violent Assault Increases When Local ... - Science Daily

ScienceDaily (May 14, 2008) — The risk of being hospitalized from being violently assaulted increases when there is increased alcohol sales near the victim's residence, finds a new study in this week's PLoS Medicine. Joel Ray and colleagues at the ...

Local lawmakers against alcohol and cigarettes tax increases - Hickory Daily Record

HICKORY -- The General Assembly convened Tuesday with local legislators opposing Gov. Mike Easley's proposed tax on alcohol and cigarettes. N.C. Sen. Austin Allran and N.C. Reps. Mark Hilton and Ray Warren oppose Easley's plan to increase beer ...

Icahn Rumor Lifts Yahoo Stock (Washington Post)

Shares of Yahoo, the Internet company that rejected a $47.5 billion buyout offer from Microsoft, rose yesterday because of reports that billionaire investor Carl Icahn may seek control of its board.

Icahn may run Yahoo proxy campaign: source (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is considering mounting a proxy campaign to replace Yahoo Inc board members after the company failed to reach a deal to merge with Microsoft Corp , a source close to the matter said on Tuesday.

After Failed Microsoft Deal, Yahoo May Face Proxy Campaign (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

InformationWeek - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is reportedly considering asking for an election of new board members at Yahoo, since Microsoft's last $47.5 billion bid fizzled.

Icahn Said to Weigh Yahoo Proxy Fight (New York Times)

the billionaire investor and activist shareholder, is considering a proxy fight for seats on Yahoo?s board in hopes of pushing the company to restart talks to sell itself to Microsoft.

Icahn Said to Be Mulling Yahoo Proxy Fight (PC World via Yahoo! News)

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is reportedly mulling a proxy fight against Yahoo's current board members in order to pressure...

Timeline: Microsoft's Pursuit of Yahoo (PC World via Yahoo! News)

The idea that Microsoft, in order to revamp its Internet business, would buy Yahoo seemed surreal when rumors first surfaced...

UPDATE: Autopsy finds teen drowned accidentally - Daily Freeman & Sunday Freeman

CATSKILL - An autopsy has concluded the 18-year-old whose body was found in 25 feet of water at the base of a cement company's quarry died on accidental drowning, state police said on Tuesday. Police also said "alcohol may have been a factor" in ...

Alcohol laws tightened in Qld Indigenous communities

The Queensland Parliament last night passed laws tightening alcohol restrictions in remote Aboriginal communities.

Darth Vader attacks Jedi knights

Andrew Straw said the publicity his case had received was perhaps a good thing, and a "wake up call" to deal with his alcohol problem. Link to article and video (Thanks, Carlo Longino !) Previously on BB: • UK Church of the Jedi Link • Jedi Bootcamp on BBtv

Survivors remain linked by drunken driving tragedy - Herald Tribune

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One earned a football scholarship years after burns and lung damage kept him in the hospital for two months. Another poured her grief into preventing other alcohol-fueled crashes and became president of Mothers Against Drunk ...