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Today in Rock History April 20, 2010 RATT released their final studio album Infestation. The singles included “Best of Me” and “Eat Me Up Alive. “ Infestation was RATT’s first studio album in 11 years and marked the return of classic-era members Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini alongside Carlos Cavazo (formerly of Quiet Riot).

In the tens Jamelle Bouie (I think) got hot under the collar over a question about Black naming conventions for children because no wanted to know about, say, how Sarah Palin named her kids but nah, I’d totally listen to an explanation about this:

NBA fans live in their own planet apart from the rest of the world

Earlier today, a convoy of 4 cruise ships ran the Strait of Hormuz at full speed, sailing under fire through the Iranian-declared minefield.

I did an engagement shoot at the Capitol in Salt Lake today. There were hundreds of teenagers there taking prom pictures, with dozens of professional photographers all over the grounds. During the shoot, while my clients were taking a break, I saw a young couple trying to set up an older camera on a tripod with a timer so they could take their own photos. Between the camera, the tripod setup, and the fact that they didn’t have a photographer with them, I got the impression that money was tight. I asked if I could help by taking a photo for them. I took the girl’s camera off the tripod, made a little show of trying to figure it out, and then said, “I’m terrible at learning new cameras. How about I just use mine instead?” They happily agreed and I gave them a mini photo session. When I showed them the images on the back of my camera, their faces just lit up. The young woman offered to pay me and asked for my Venmo. Of course, I refused. I told her all I needed was their phone numbers so I could send them the finished photos. I edited them tonight and sent them over a little while ago. They replied right away, thanking me profusely. I’m so grateful for the talent God has blessed me with. It’s wonderful when photography brings in a little extra money, but the real reward is moments like this, when something you’ve spent years developing becomes a gift you can give away. Tonight, two kids who might not have been able to afford prom photos still got to leave with something beautiful. Seeing their smiles and receiving their gratitude was even better than getting paid.

having zero tattoos is going to become a coveted status signal sooner than we realize

The most distinctive baby names in Utah.

Can somebody name me a child in the United States who has starved to death who wasn’t the subject of specific and targeted abuse by a parent or other caregiver? I’m told constantly the children are starving so I’d like to actually identify one who has starved to death and not in some acute abuse situation. There will be no answer to my question. There will just be name-calling and complaining that I dared ask.

Also, Israel is closer to besting its most severe foes than it has ever been before. It is closer to making peace deals with several inveterate foes than it has been before, from Lebanon & Syria to the crown jewel, Saudi Arabia. Who gives a shit about Western public opinion?

The cruise ship Celestyal Discovery appears to have just successfully run the Strait of Hormuz.