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Hello! Here's the latest from Tampa where it's 91 sunny degrees, 97 heat index. More weather later. And now here's international news:

Human Rights Watch: Iraqi gays tortured and killed
Monday, August 17, 2009

"Social cleansing" is going on in Iraq supposedly due to a youtube.com video showing Iraqi men "partying." Correct me if I'm wrong, but have we ever heard mention of Iraqi women being invited to the party? Care to read more?
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/8/17/509279.html


'Deadliest Catch' stars help out charity event
Sunday, August 16, 2009

Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand of the Time Bandit were in Bradenton on Sunday. Damn, I missed seeing them. I heard they are introducing a new Bloody Mary called "After the Storm." More:
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/8/16/509236.html?title=

Thai elephant hurt by mine gets artificial leg
Saturday, August 15, 2009

Here's one for you animal lovers: http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/8/15/508834.html

And now, the weather.

Bill upgraded to hurricane; Claudette moves inland
Monday, August 17, 2009

Check out this website for awesome satellite photos and more:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml


And, finally, the OCD Cleaning Woman continues her tasks in Lutz, FL. We hear she has spent so much time standing in bleach and other chemicals while cleaning the tub and shower that she has the cleanest feet in the universe.