Imagination
is a wonderful thing, till
you need to focus.

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The students scribble
rapidly on paper and
pixels. Learn later.

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‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains,’ episode 1 recap

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Video: J.T. feels like the underdog
against these more notorious players.

The 10 biggest heroes. The 10 sneakiest villains. Place them together in Samoa and let the sparks fly.

Samson native James Thomas Jr. may have been the hero of his season in Brazil, but can he outwit, outplay and outlast the best of the best on “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains”?

The 2-hour premiere revealed old and new alliances, plus a showmance or two. Who was injured after only 15 minutes? Who made fire from nothing? And who ended up in tears? Find out, after the jump …

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‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains,’ episode 1 preview

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Video: Host Jeff Probst sizes up the heroes
and villains in this season of “Survivor.”

J.T. is back!

In tonight’s 2-hour premiere, James Thomas, Jr. returns to a game he conquered just 1 year ago. Can the cattle rancher from Mobile succeed again in “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains”?

He faces much stronger competition this time, as the 19 other contestants are also returning players (some for their third time! some as previous champions!). What J.T. accomplished in “Survivor: Tocantins” will prove much harder to repeat.

Video: J.T. shares his favorite “Survivor” moment.

Video: J.T. on Wednesday’s “Late Show”:
“Top Ten Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Survivor.’ ”

Video: “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” preview.

Also:

• Novelty may be gone, but familiarity might help this season.
• Looking back on 10 years of “Survivor.”

“Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains ” airs at 7 p.m. Thursdays on CBS 42. Look for the full recap tonight following the show.

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Back up for grabs … more “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” at survivor.wadeonbirmingham.com.

Who dat? Who dat? Who
dat say dey gonna write dis
verse? Who dat? Who dat?

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Every last crumb must
be digested, lest the bak-
er be offended.

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It’s somewhat like a
real performance, minus the
eyes and time limit.

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Ignorance becomes
quicksand. Stubbornness becomes
policy. No hope.

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The bones rot away
with each pissy rain cloud, hurt
by frail shingled skin.

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Powdered sugar leaves
a tell-tale trail along the
kitchen countertop.

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We are headed to
the cliff, unable to veer
away or slow down.

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I started using Twitter on Feb. 4, 2009. As @WadeOnTweets, it’s been a great way to stay informed, connect with old friends and complete strangers and let people into my life.

I’ve been lucky enough to attract more than 1,700 followers and spout off nearly 9,300 tweets. I put together this short video to show my favorite tweets from the past year.

• Music: “Nostalgia” by Alexander Blu (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license)
• My friend Erin Shaw Street, @erinshawstreet, joined Twitter around the same time and loves it.
• Special Birmingham Twitter lists for nonprofit groups, real estate and restaurants.
• This post cross-posted at Birmingham Blogging Academy and Wade Kwon.com.
• Follow @WadeOnTweets on Twitter.

Time to bring back the
vapors, fainting spells and the
phrase, “I do declare.”

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Spongy rich inside
with a healthy heaping of
frosting. Milk? Gravy.

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Not so much about
the plans. Just about the way
we woo each other.

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