Sarah Palin's "Alaska" TV show Airs Sunday

I'll admit it - I'm a Sarah Palin fan. However, when John McCain first announced her as his 2008 running mate, I did not think he made a good move and questioned "Sarah who ?" However, as the campaign wore on, and I heard her speak and learned more about her, my opinion changed. In fact, I got to the point where I felt like she would have been a better candidate than McCain.

Palin's new TV show, "Alaska," aired for the first time last weekend. It will last eight weeks and is on The Learning Channel (TLC) on Sunday nights at 9 PM Eastern / 8 PM Central. It is a reality-type show highlighting Palin and her family. My impression of the first episode was mixed. It didn't seem to have a nice, natural, smooth flow. However, the pictures of Alaska's scenery and wildlife were awesome. Overall, I'd probably grade it a B-, but I believe that it has the potential to get better. Whether you're a fan of Palin or not, it's worth checking out at least once for the marvelous scenery.

If you haven't read her book "Going Rogue," I encourage you to do so. Her new one, "America by Heart," is coming out later this month.

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Double-Lung Transplant Recipient Completes NYC Marathon

A little over one year ago, Tim Sweeney beat a horrible disease, cystic fibrosis, through the blessing of a double-lung transplant. At the young age of 33, the disease had robbed him of 80% of his lung capacity and he was slowly dying a miserable death. Due to the "second chance" he received, Tim completed his first ever New York City Marathon about two weeks ago. According to the story, Double-Lung Transplant Patient Tim Sweeney Finishes Full New York City Marathon in 7 Hours, on NYDailyNews.com, Tim's transplant surgeon completed the marathon, too, running alongside him every step of the way.

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Thanks to the generosity of an organ donor, Tim accomplished something that few of us ever will, completing a marathon. There are thousands of other Americans currently needing a "second chance," too. You can help them by choosing to be an organ and tissue donor. Please visit the Donate Life America website. Then, click on "Commit to Donation" and then on your state to find out how to sign up to be a donor there. Give the Gift of Life.