But on the eve her fans first heard Speak Now, Swift told us she was filled with fear. “These songs are basically my journal entries from the last two years,” she explained, “and that of course makes me much more vested in how people hear them.” In the end, she could rest easy. The album sold more than 1 million copies in its first week and went on to win two Grammys and a spot on Rolling Stone’s “Women Who Rock: 50 Greatest Albums of All Time” by female recording artists..

Recently, I was able to send an email message to Congressman Rob Wittman regarding fraud, waste and abuse. However, in an attempt to send the same email message to our two senators, the messages were rejected and could not be sent. I have been able to send the senators emails in the past, but this is the first time that I am unable to contact senators Warner and Kaine.

I took a walk one night with Peter O’Malley, Dodgers owner, who had a plan to build a football venue next to Dodgers Stadium in Chavez Ravine and was talking to NFL officials. “Look at this view,” O’Malley said. O’Malley was crushed and kept the letter from Riordan on his desk for years..

When two neutron stars merge, we can detect the resulting gravitational waves. But some aspects of these mergers are poorly understood. One question surrounds short lived gamma ray bursts from these mergers. The week of July 28 has items of possible interest to residents of district 2 at the Board of Estimates, and the Madison Local Food Committee. The agenda items are open for testimony from the public should you be interested in weighing in. I also appreciate hearing from you on any items on which you have a particularly interest or concern so please send me an email or give me a call..

Just 46 days after Bannister ran 3:59.4, Australian runner John Landy went 3:58.0. Since then, sub four minute miles have become increasingly routine. Norwegian wunderkind Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran not one, but two at the age of 16. Come meet Madison Police Department Chief of Police Michael C. Koval! A message from Chief Koval about upcoming community forums that he will be holding: “In an attempt to stay engaged with constituent questions and concerns, a number of community forums have been scheduled for the month of September. These sessions are an opportunity to provide me with direct feedback and there will also be a representative from the hosting District should you want to convey thoughts specific to the area.

Residents in impacted areas may purchase a short term (1 2 week) “monthly” pass to park in a City parking garage during flood conditions in the isthmus. The passes provide guaranteed availability, unlimited 24/7 access, and a significant rate discount compared to the daily cost at the public hourly rate. Additionally, 24/7 permit holders may park in excess of the 48 hour time limit in City parking garages..