| Brothers Jailed Over Schoolboy Killing | | Posted Tuesday, October 10, 2006 7:03:40 AM by Blog57 Team | | Two brothers have been jailed for the manslaughter of schoolboy Damilola Taylor. Ricky Preddie, 19, and his 18-year-old brother Danny were each sentenced to eight years' youth custody. They had been led into the Old Bailey, in central London, in handcuffs. The move, described as "exceptional", came as a result of an outburst by Ricky Preddie when the pair were convicted of the schoolboy's manslaughter in August. A previous trial had cleared them of murder. Ten-year-old Damilola .... | |
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| | | DRAX THE DESTROYER EARTH FALL TP | | Posted Sunday, August 27, 2006 1:10:33 AM by Blog57 Team | | The crash of an interstellar prison transport spells big trouble for an isolated Alaskan town when Paibok the Power Skrull, Lunatik, the Blood Brothers and Drax the Destroyer come calling. It's not a social call. Oh... and you think you know Drax? Big, green and not all that bright – is that the Drax you're thinking about? You don't know Drax! This collection hits just in time for Drax's pivotal role in the Universe-shattering “ANNIHILATION" event beginning this month! Collects DRAX THE DESTROYER #1-4. 96 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$10.99 144 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$15.99 PREVIEW: (kliknij na grafice zeby zobaczyc wieksza wersje danej strony) KOMIKS DOSTEPNY NA MIEJSCU.... | |
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| | | Blood drives scheduled at valley sites | | Posted Tuesday, August 22, 2006 11:04:44 AM by Blog57 Team | | The blood shortage is continuing as summer winds down. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo identification is usually required. Blood can be given every 56 days. Sixteen-year-olds may donate with a signed parental consent form. Those with Type-O blood and a negative RH factor are especially needed, as this blood type can be given to anyone. American Red Cross The American Red Cross is the primary supplier of blood products to Ulster, Dutchess and Putnam hospitals and is always in need of sponsors. To make a donation appointment, visit www.donatebloodnow.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543). Walk-in donors are always welcome. To sponsor a blood drive, call 845-471-0202 ext. 315. Dutchess County Wednesday: 9 a.m.... | |
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| | | The Blood Brothers set to release "Young Machetes" in October | | Posted Tuesday, July 18, 2006 9:02:40 AM by Blog57 Team | | The Blood Brothers have set an October 10th release date for their upcoming fifth album, Young Machetes. The album is the follow up to 2004's Crimes and in the intervening time, members of the band also released Chandeliers in the Savannah and the Headlines single under the name Neon Blonde, as well as the eponymous EP from Head Wound City. As reported earlier, the band recently entered the studio with producer Guy Picciotto, co-vocalist of legendary Washington D.C. band Fugazi, and producer of recent albums from The Gossip and Blonde Redhead. Sharing the production duties with Guy will be John Goodmanson, a veteran producer responsible for records from a diverse range of acts from Death Cab for Cutie to Sleater-Kinney. Goodmanson also co-produced Crimes along with the band themselves. You can click Read More for an unsequenced track listing courtesy of Alternative Press.... | |
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| | | Muslims give blood for Hindu victims | | Posted Thursday, July 13, 2006 11:18:13 PM by Blog57 Team | | MUMBAI, July 12: Indian Muslims queued for hours on Wednesday to give blood to their Hindu neighbours wounded in the Mumbai train bombings, in a rare show of harmony in a city with a long history of rioting between the two communities. We dont care whether its a Hindu or a Muslim who gets our blood as long as we can save them, said Abdul Khan, one of dozens of Muslim men waiting in line at the blood bank at Siddarth Hospital, near one blast site at Jogeshwari station. Many see Tuesdays deadly strikes that killed more than 180 people and wounded more than 700 as the latest in a campaign of violence by Islamist militants fighting Indian rule in the disputed region of Kashmir. This has long fomented suspicions between Mumbais Hindus and the minority Muslim population, and often triggered violent rioting.... | |
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