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...Nevertheless, Purcell jumped into what proved to be a difficult race for the House of Representatives, since he lacked support from any major Nashville groups. The race even took a physical toll on Purcell—his weight dropped to 135 pounds by Election Day. But Purcell says he enjoyed campaigning because he had the opportunity to meet fellow Nashville residents and see the optimism they had for change...
...hope might not be in vain. But the warning signs are already evident—she may be sitting on a motorcyle, but this girl’s got a Bible and a gentle touch, and Keith is receptive: “When my gypsy-life started taking its toll / And the fast lane got empty and out of control / Then just like an angel she saved my soul / From the devil.” From there it’s all sentiment for the softer star: “Lost You Anyway” is a slow reflection...
...that is, for the most part, painted a deep red, is sending Texas pundits into hyperdrive. Is it Obamania? Evidence that Palin has inspired the base? Frustration at the economy (not as bad in Texas)? Or signs of a Democratic resurgence deep down the ballot over local issues like toll roads and education? Texans tend to describe themselves as conservative (48%) or moderate, according to a recent survey by the Texas Political Project, and have a rosier view of the Texas economy than the national one. Against that background, analyzing the turnout numbers is made even more tricky...
...esque blacklists of prominent smokers, and angry housewives are armed with kitchen knives for those who refuse to stop smoking “despite repeated requests.” The repression of smokers and, transitively, the repression of dissenting individuals in society is ultimately shown to have terrible consequences.The toll of this draconian suppression of the human spirit can be seen in the growing indifference of Tsutsui’s characters. In “Hello, Hello, Hello!” a “Household Economy Consultant” shows up at the narrator’s door, reminding...
...Mangal estimates that 10 to 15 police are killed or wounded every day. The death toll has prompted accusations from security analysts and development organizations that the police are being used as cannon fodder - a cheaper version of the ANA, which benefits from several more months worth of training, and better weapons. Major General Robert Cone, the U.S. commander in charge of building the Afghan security forces, defends the program, pointing out that the ANA is still too small to tie brigades down to high-risk districts when the mobile forces are required to clear other insecure areas. Instead, police...