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But for all of them, their time north of the border was little more than a detour in a career built in the U.S.

The book’s complex subject matter benefits from historical detours and more contemporary material, including an account of how the participants in the popular TV show “The Biggest Loser” have fared through the years.

"The main problem is getting to and from Bangor - we now have to do a four mile detour over the Britannia Bridge," he said.

“Cowboys and Angels” is laid-back and jazzy, while the humid “Soul Free” similarly boasts funky flutes and a falsetto detour, and acoustic guitars and warm harmonies give “Heal the Pain” a Beatles-esque feel.

Preliminary detour routes would send commuters, tourists and cargo through Harry Bridges Boulevard in Wilmington and on the 110 and 405 freeways.