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Archive for February, 2011

first date

Monday, February 28th, 2011

The trouble with first
dates is the magic will be
mostly alcohol.

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a serpent made of limos

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

The glamorous were
eased down the digestive tract
of the beast of fame.

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you can just sense it

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

An arched brow gave way
to a wrinkled frown. The cards
could not bail him out.

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the well runs dry

Friday, February 25th, 2011

The hole in the earth
belched a cloud of dust, spent from
giving up water.

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Krista on ‘Survivor: Redemption Island’: Lead, follow or get more camera time

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Episode 2 recap

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Video: Krista Klumpp explains the hardships of “Survivor.”

For the time being on “Survivor: Redemption Island,” it’s not about two tribes.

Survivor: Redemption IslandIt’s about the two villains leading the tribes.

And Fairhope native Krista Klumpp is quickly being drawn into their web of deceit. Will this help her make the Final 3, or get her tossed early?

Find out who’s lying, who’s lying more and who the real target is, after the jump …

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her left arm

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

She would give her left
arm for sleep, coffee, nice shoes,
good hair and a kiss.

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Krista on ‘Survivor: Redemption Island’: Testosterone extreme

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

‘Survivor: Redemption Island,’ episode 2 preview

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Video: Russell Russell Russell! Rob Rob Rob!
on tonight’s “Survivor: Redemption Island.”

Who’s really in charge, Boston Rob or Russell? Or does anyone really care?

Survivor: Redemption IslandThe supervillians are featured front and center as “Survivor: Redemption Island” speeds into the second episode tonight.

Fairhope native Krista Klumpp is on Russell Hantz’s Zapatera tribe and seems to be under the radar so far. Meanwhile, Rob Mariano has his hands full with renegade former federal agent Phillip Sheppard at Ometepe. Plus, Francesca Hogi begins her stay on fun-filled Redemption Island.

Check out the action tonight, and look for the recap here.

Video: Get the ball of power. No, really.
Preview of tonight’s challenge, Smash, Grab, Smash.

Episode 1 recaps:

“Survivor: Redemption Island” airs at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on CBS 42. Look for the full recap tonight following the show.

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roses, stage 1

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

The dormant bush kept
very still, impatient to
burst forth with good news.

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awards season

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

They hand out trophies
under the Hollywood sign
with proof of purchase.

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volunteer fireman

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Putting out fires
in the office has become
burning sensation.

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creatures stirring

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

A solitary
torch keeps me company as
I hunt fireflies.

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these walls do talk

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

“You are beautiful.”
The message spread through the town.
“You are beautiful.”

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positive energy

Friday, February 18th, 2011

The reservoir of
positive energy is
replenished with hope.

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before the rush

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Chairs suspend themselves
on tables as a wayward
mop glides lazily.

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Krista on ‘Survivor: Redemption Island’: A game of What Ifs

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Episode 1 recap

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Video: Krista Klumpp bares it all. Her first confessional
on “Survivor: Redemption Island.”

A third season with Russell Hantz. A fourth season with “Boston Rob” Mariano.

Survivor: Redemption IslandReally, “Survivor”? Really?

At least it made for an interesting first Tribal Council on tonight’s season premiere of “Survivor: Redemption Island.”

Lost in the shuffle was Krista Klumpp, the Fairhope native and pharmaceutical sales rep. Little screen time could mean she’s deadly dull, safe for weeks or who knows? Even host Jeff Probst called her a question mark.

More question, and snark, after the jump …

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