Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Evening Trio--5/27/09

Christian Science Monitor: Can Moscow stop North Korea’s nuclear march?

AP via Fox News: Kentucky's Fort Campbell Stands Down to Combat High Suicide Rate

Lexington Herald-Leader: Leaks detected at Blue Grass Army Depot

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST

PRAY for my dad, who is in the Whitesburg hospital with pneumonia. I will update when necessary.

UPDATE at 4:44pm: Update on Dad: He is still in ER on oxygen. Doctors now saying that they are not sure if it is really pneumonia. More updates as soon as I can receive them.

UPDATE at 9:51pm: Dad has pneumonia and will remain in the hospital through the weekend. Continue to PRAY for him.

UPDATE on Sunday at 11:44am: Just came back from seeing Dad. He will remain in hospital until Tuesday or Wednesday. Lungs are better, but there are kidney issues. PRAY.

UPDATE on Wednesday at 8:11am: Praise God...Dad is coming home from the hospital. More details soon.

UPDATE on Wednesday at 1:04pm: Dad is finally home...still having some stomach issues, but is well enough to be out of the hospital. Continue to PRAY for his recovery.

Morning Trio--5/27/09

NY Daily News: Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, made her mark in baseball

L.A. Times: China debates its bond with North Korea

Boston Herald: Star power aplenty in Champions League showdown

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Kentucky Derby 135 Open Thread

It is Kentucky's day in the global sports spotlight as the 135th Kentucky Derby will take place in Louisville's historic Churchill Downs. My pick: Dunkirk. My sleeper horse: Chocolate Candy. Post your thoughts about today's Run for the Roses. Keep it civil and clean.

Morning Trio--5/2/09

Wall Street Journal: US Supreme Court Vacancy An Early Test For Sen Specter

AP: Horse racing hoping for quiet, exciting Derby

Courier-Journal: Kentucky Oaks: Rachel Alexandra romps by 20 ¼ lengths