Sunday, July 26, 2009

Stephen Murray Crash Video

Stephen Murray crash video which was taken on on June 22, 2007 during the the BMX Dirt finals of the Panasonic Open. Murray was badly indured in this accident. Stephen Murray, the BMX rider, had an horrific crash two years ago while in competition. Yes, given that the event was televised there is indeed a Stephen Murray crash video.
However, rather than simply watching the video of the crash, why not check out this one about both Murray's crash and the aftermath. For Stephen Murray broke his neck in that crash and he is now quadriplegic. Further parts of the Stephen Murray videos abd the crash and the aftermath are available on Youtube, here.
Stephen Murray was critically injured after crashing in the BMX Dirt finals of the Panasonic Open, the first stop of the AST Dew Tour, on June 22, 2007. After the accident, Murray was rushed to a Baltimore-area hospital where he received treatment and has undergone several operations.

Alexis Cohen American Idol

American Idol auditioner Alexis Cohen died at age 25 on July 25 after being struck by a car in Seaside Heights, N.J., the Associated Press reports. Cohen's colorful behavior in early episodes of Idol's seventh and eighth seasons, including repeated rude gestures directed at the judges, made her a memorable presence. Authorities are seeking further information about the fatal collision.
According to AP – Authorities say a 25-year-old former two-time “American Idol” contestant has been struck and killed by a car in a New Jersey shore town. The Asbury Park Press reports that Alexis Cohen, of Allentown, Pa., was killed early Saturday in Seaside Heights.
Deputy Chief Michael Mohel of the Ocean County Prosecutors Office says an autopsy indicated she suffered chest, head and abdominal injuries. Mohel says investigators are seeking more information about the collision. Cohen auditioned in Philadelphia for the popular Fox singing competition in August 2007, and the episode was aired in January 2008. She tried out again during the show’s eighth season.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Lowell Folk Festival

Lowell Folk Festival kicks off in downtown Lowell, with 22 artists performing on six stages, playing everything from polka to jazz and beyond. The three-day music extravaganza is set to begin tomorrow and run through Sunday. Those who attend will be treated to traditional music, food, dancing and crafts from all corners of the globe.
"It is all about taking ethnic traditions and bringing it to the big stage," said John Marciano, who is in charge of programming music for the festival. "You just can't access this music any other day of the year." Though it's called a folk festival, this event features many genres of music, from bluegrass, to Celtic and gospel, to blues. The main concept is to present traditional music from regions throughout the world in its original context.
"It is as close to the real deal as possible," Marciano said. "This is music that is handed down from one generation to the next. It's not whitewashed at all. That is the difference with the Lowell Folk Festival." Since its 1987 debut as the National Folk Festival, what has since become the Lowell Folk Festival continues to draw artists from all around the world.
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