Moment of Strange

Dexter Season 5 Episode 10 "In The Beginning, Dexter and Lumen kill the fourth of the five abusers, leaving only Jordan Chase. All signs point to him as the ringleader among the five. The latest to die, a banker named Alex, protested that he and the others would have never acted on their own, would have never abused all those women: “It’s all Jordan! He has this way.” Karma comes sharply for Alex, in this case by Lumen’s own hand as she sinks a knife into his heart, her hands adorned in the leather gloves Dexter purchased for her.

Just as Dexter discovers a possible ally in the pursuit of Lumen’s former captors, he and Lumen are forced to step down as Homicide uncovers some key evidence linked to one of their prior victims. Debra, who’s been reassigned to the Barrel Girls murders, positively identifies two more suspects in the case.


Remember how last week Dexter protested (a bit too much) to Aster and Deb that Lumen was not his girlfriend? Well, this week he obviously had a change of heart, seeing as the two of them went from kissing to shagging all in the space of two minutes.

They've been building to this moment rather slowly for several episodes now. A few episodes ago, Lumen still seemed too damaged and their relationship too imbalanced (he was obviously her protector) to make a sexual encounter believable, but tonight's episode was rather overt from the start.

All signs pointed to go the moment Dexter gave her the gloves, not to mention when he saw Lumen in her "kill outfit." Incapable of proper flirting, Dex just stared at her, smitten and struggling to speak. It was almost worthy of a teen romantic drama. Considering all the commentary about hunting in pairs, and how relieved she seemed after stabbing one of her torturer's to death, it was absolutely no surprise when they finally found a way into each other's arms.

When the big moment finally arrived at the end of the episode, the scene was heart-racing, awkward and tender, just as you'd expect between a psychopath and a victim-turned-vigilante. It's sweet good that Dexter finally, finally has someone with whom he can be completely open and himself, but how much longer can their lovefest last? With only two episodes to go in the season, it's still a big question mark in this spoiler-free recapper's mind how they will resolve this relationship. There's no room on this series for Dexter to have a sidekick lover, so it's hard to be invested in a relationship that's doomed.

Speaking of doomed relationships, this series is full of them. Deb and Quinn will likely only stay together if he doesn't discover the truth about Dexter (which seems unlikely), and LaGuerta and Batista (who lack any and all chemistry) aren't exactly the picture of connubial bliss. It's kind of twisted, but at the moment, Dexter and Lumen are the healthiest and happiest couple.

Who else squealed in delight at seeing good ol' Archie Morris (Scott Grimes, best known for his seven years on 'ER') as the missing fifth rapist? It was almost a shame he was killed off so quickly, although at least the writers gave him some extra lines before Lumen straddled and stabbed him. Of course now there is absolutely no link between Jordan and the cabal of kidnappers except for the crazy Emily Birch character, who is being manipulated by Jordan Chase.

We know she told Lumen the truth about her gang-rape at summer camp (and Jordan's former life as a fat boy named Eugene Greer). But the scene with Jordan wasn't expected. What exactly are they? Is she just the living symbol of his debut as a motivational speaker/life coach? Other than his charm, what's so irresistible about Jordan that led to his ability to convince four life-long friends to secretly torture, rape and kill? What motivates him? His fast-talking psychobabble and childhood obesity isn't enough of an explanation, but the answer will probably be revealed next week.

Peter Weller continues to steal his scenes as the shady but on-the-right-track Stan Liddy. It's not the first nor the last time someone will find out about Dexter, but we all know what happens to people who do. Weller hits all the right notes as a disgraced cop desperate to redeem himself -- no matter what the cost. And who can blame him? Dexter would be a bigger catch than the Trinity Killer for Liddy, and he's so very close.

Actor Leslie Nelson dies of pneumonia complications! The role of Leslie Nielsen in Airplane! and The Naked Gun was glorious. Leslie Nielsen, dies at 84 great actors.
He made the world laugh with his wonderful comedy roles. Especially in the scenes of absurd comedies like Airplane! and The Naked Gun is unforgettable for ever.Agent Leslie Nielsen, John. S. Kelly confirmed that the actor died Sunday. He died at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, died in the presence of his wife and friends at about 5.34 clock ET.He because of the effects of pneumonia. His nephew Doug Nielsen said radio station CKNW Canadians in the past 48 hours, the infection spread rapidly.

All together now: He is gone, and stop calling me Shirley. Today we also lost Irvin Kershner, director of The Empire Strikes Back. This is the saddest I've been since I learned Pat Boone was still alive.Leslie Nielsen was an American treasure. Like most American treasures, he was Canadian. In fact, his brother was a prominent Canadian politician who rose to become deputy prime minister.

He began his career in serious films, including Forbidden Planet and Poseidon Adventure, but he won our hearts in Airplane!, the best movie ever named for a way of getting from one place to another, including Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Sunset Boulevard, and Sex, Lies, and Videotape. Its most memorable quotes can be found here.

In the third of three post-midnight live television broadcasts, the prime minister said that he had ordered an investigation and declared that Thursday would be a national day of mourning. A Cambodian embassy official in Washington said that 4 million people had descended on Phnom Penh for the three-day water festival, which marks the end of the rainy season and whose main attraction is the traditional boat races. The last race ended early on Monday evening, the last night of the holiday, and the panic started later on Koh Pich Diamond Island, a long spit of land wedged in a fork in the river, where a concert was being held. Seeking to escape the island, part of the crowd pushed on to a bridge, which also jammed up, with people falling under others and into the water.

Seattle Weather Forecasts morning has alerts for snow, wind and ice, according to The Seattle Times. Some areas will receive snow of up to three inches.The Meteorologist Dennis D'Amico of the National Weather Service says that the Seattle metropolitan area will see snow from one to three inches, low temperatures in the "teens" and winds of up to twenty-five miles an hour.

Seattle Public Schools elected to send Middle and High School Students home early Monday, rather than wait for temperatures to drop and more snow to fall.

Elementary schools were already closed for the day due to winter weather and snow throughout the greater Seattle area. Middle and high school students were dismissed at 12:35 p.m. All after-school activities were canceled.

The weather is expected to worsen Monday evening, with more snow showers expected to continue dusting the region. Snow is expected to fall heaviest south of Seattle.

However, temperatures are supposed to rapidly plummet, causing snow or slush-covered streets to turn to sheets of ice. Many Seattle students ride public transit to get to school, causing long lines of students waiting at bus stops

Parker, the San Antonio Spurs point guard whom Longoria filed for divorce from Wednesday after three years of marriage, confirmed in a statement that he had not filed for divorce first in Texas and had not hired a divorce attorney at all. Hardly sounds like a roller-coaster relationship, as the two are still talking.

Longoria is seeking spousal support from Parker, who recently signed a $50-million contract with the Spurs that goes through 2014.The "Desperate Housewives" actress found hundreds of text messages sent between her husband and Erin Barry, the wife of former Spurs teammate Brent Barry. The message exchange reportedly ended over the summer.

But rather than infidelity, the reason for the split was more about geography, according to an Access Hollywood source who said that, although Parker admitted texting another woman, there had been no sex involved — just flirting. "Desperate Housewives" shoots in Universal City; the Spurs take their shots in Texas, or wherever the team travels.

Antoine Walker's former financee, Evelyn Lozada, is engaged tof Chad Ochocinco.
The professional basketballer's ex, whom he was with for 10 years, announced her engagement to Chad Ochocinco, Last Tuesday.Her husband-to-be is a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.Lozada posted on her Twitter page:

The couple have reportedly been dating for four months and met through Twitter.
Earlier this year, Lozada appeared on reality show, "Basketball Wives".It was produced by Shaunie O'Neal, the estranged wife of Shaquille O'Neal.The show follows the lives of 5 women, all former or current flames of NBA players.

Everlyn Lozada's Pictures. It seems as though fame and money have a lot to do with this engagement. It seems a bit bizarre to me that a couple would decide to get married after only four months of dating. That’s not a lot of time to really get to know someone. I’m no expert on marriage, and I obviously don’t know this couple firsthand, but I don’t see this one lasting very long. It seems more like a publicity stunt for the second season of “Basketball Wives,” than an actual loving commitment. However, stranger things have happened in the Hollywood/sports world so why not celebrate good news? Congrats to the happy couple!

The Leonid Meteor Shower happens tonight, November 17th through the 18th. With 15 to 20 an hour, you'll be able to see a meteor streak across the sky every few minutes, though Discovery Magazine puts it at more like 20 to 30 an hour.

The best time to observe should be after midnight, when the earth is facing the incoming bits of gravel. No telescope needed, just a space far away from light pollution where you have a wide view of the sky, and maybe a lawn chair to keep you from getting a crick in your neck.

Unfortunately, the gibbous moon will be bright this year. If you're really intent on having the best view, stay up until the wee hours of the morning, when the moon sets and allows the sky to darken, around 5:15 am. The Washington Post report that the sky will be dark enough for a good show by 3 am.

The Leonid shower happens every year in November. This year's shower will be relatively tame, since Earth will be passing through a less crowded area of debris from the comet Temple-Tuttle. Previous showers showcased hundreds or thousands of meteors an hour.

Tony Parker has had to deal with cheating allegations as his wife Eva Longoria filed for divorce on Last Wednesday, November 17 and told Mario Lopez of "Extra" that she found out that Tony was sending hundreds of text messages to a mutual female friend.

Parker and the San Antonio Spurs play host to the Chicago Bulls at 9:30 EST.

Before the start of the game, Parker spoke briefly with members of the media.

According to a report by Tim Griffin of Spurs Nation, Parker answered three questions in 50 seconds.

On his divorce: “It’s a difficult time for me and Eva. We have a joint statement and everything else is our private life.”

When prompted about his alleged affair with a teammates wife, Parker said, “That’s my private life.”

And, with repect to his game and how his divorce could affect him and teammates, Parker stated: "I’m having great support from my teammates and my coaches. I’m focused 100 percent on the Spurs and trying to win basketball games.”