Memorial Golf Tournament Returning to Marlborough

It has been announced that the 3rd Annual Jon Lovett Memorial Golf Tournament will return to Blackledge Country Club on October 8th, 2010. John passed in 2008, and every year since the tournament has been held in his honor. There will be raffles, contests, and a buffet dinner. Registration is $125 for golfers, and $25 for the buffet only. Sponsorships are also available from Blackledge Country Club including tee, prize hole, and enhanced sponsorships.

Email jonlovettgolf@aol.com for more information.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Meriden

According to courant.com, the man from Meriden that was hit by a car and had fatal injuries has been recognized as Mark Albee, 48, as reported by police on Saturday. Albee was walking near 1147 Hanover Avenue, when he was hit by a car at 9:31 pm. The driver of the car was John Guirard, 43, of New Britain. Albee endured severe internal and head injuries and was then brought to the Midstate Medical Center. Albee was pronounced dead at the medical center, according to police. Police are saying that the accident still remains under investigation. No charges have yet been filed.


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Man on Scooter Hit by Tractor Trailer Cab in Willimantic

According to courant.com, 18 year old William Carilli, also known as William Adams, was hit by a tractor trailer cab while riding his scooter Thursday afternoon. The police were notified of the accident at 1:16 pm and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. Carilli was riding a foot-propelled scooter near Thread City Crossing when he was hit. Carilli was checked into Hartford Hospital and is in stable condition. Anyone that may have seen this accident are asked to assist in this investigation by calling Willimantic police at 860-465-3135.

American animal sanctuary burned down by mob

Cherie and Vince Rose, an american couple, had an animal sanctuary in Belize. This sanctuary housed 17 crocodiles of two types different species. It was run by the couple up until local Maya tribesmen burnt it down.

The Native Maya believed that the Roses were responsible for the disappearance of 9-year-old Benjamin Rash and his 11-year-old sister Onelia. They believed the couple had kidnapped the children and fed them to the crocodiles. Such a suspicion was was aroused among the people of the Maya village by a "psychic." "They have their own superstitions... Because of their beliefs, they decided to take the law into their own hands," explained deputy police commissioner James Magdaleno.


As of yet, no arrests have been made.



Source: CNN.com

Violence in Iraq Leaves Several Dead and Wounded

According to CNN.com, a day after an attack on the capital by various insurgents, a widespread series of violence has struck the nation of Iraq. The bombings and shootings have left 6 people dead, consisting of five construction workers in Samarra, and one Iraqi brigadier general in western Baghdad. 21 other people were wounded in roadside bombings and public violence. The amount of attacks like this has risen in the past few months and have been targeting government officials.

U.S. military spokesman in Baghdad Lt. Col. Eric Bloom told CNN that attacks also reached U.S. forces at a Iraqi military compound. The soldiers "provided suppressive fire" as a small number of suicide bombers infiltrated the base and carried out an attack. The attack was believed to have been carried out by al-Quaeda insurgents. Iraqi government officials announced recently that al-Quaeda and other terrorist groups were planning various attacks nationwide and told citizens and security forces to stay alert.

General Petraeus Warns that Quran Burning Could Endanger US Troops

According to CNN.com, an American commanding general of the Afghanistan war, David Petraeus, spoke out against The Dove Outreach Center's planned demonstration of burning multiple copies of the Quran on September 11. "It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort in Afghanistan," said General Petraeus. The church, located in Gainesville, Florida, defended itself, saying that their demonstration will be "neither an act of love nor of hate." Instead they claim it will be a warning against Islam. The church's planned event has already drawn criticism, from both inside as well as outside the Untied States. Muhammad Ismail, the spokesman for the Indonesian Muslim group Hizb ut-Tahrir, had this to say, "the burning in not only an insult to the holy Quran, but an insult to Islam and Muslims around the world." His opinion was further voiced by thousands of Muslims at a protest outside the American Embassy in Indonesia. There are about 120,000 American troops still battling al Qaeda and its allies in the Islamic fundamentalist Taliban movement, and according to Petraeus the Quran burning "is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems."

Movie Review: Robert Rodriguez's "Machete"

On Friday, Robert Rodriguez released his newest film, "Machete". The idea for the film came from Rodriguez's "Grindhouse", in which "Machete" was a fake movie trailer

"It was great to make the trailer," said Rodriguez, "Usually fans would come up and ay ...'When are you going to make Machete?' because they had seen the trailer and just felt like it had already been made... And they would ask so consistently I finally had to

make it".

Make it he did. The film features Danny Trejo as Machete, a previously un-corruptible federal agent until his family was killed by the drug cartel. As he gets wound up in more

and more conflict, he becomes a soldier for a Mexican Revolution. Other stars in the film include Robert De Nero, Jessica Alba, Steven Seagal, and Michelle Rodriguez.

Although it sounds like a serious plot, "Machete" is just as over the top as films like "Grindhouse" or "Kill Bill". Through the use of excessive, mindless violence, fun acting, and Rodriguez's personal cinematic touch, a fantastic film is created. Trejo becomes a mobile slaughter-house throughout "Machete", slicing and shooting his way through dozens of enemies. It is a full serving of violence that is well-done and very enjoyable.

SEE IT: If you love a good hack and slash movie with very clean, professional cinematic

mastery. Also if you enjoy Robert Rodriguez's or Quentin Tarantino's work.

DON'T SEE IT: If you can't stomach watching Trejo swinging by a man's intestines from a fifth story window, or if you are

expecting oscar-worthy material.

(interview and additional sources provided by imdb.com and video.about.com)