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1st - I think the whole spec about Taj is a red herring... may raise some questions but I don't think it spells her boot.

2nd - The "poison apple" needs to go. I have already spec'ed that the poison is coming from a person who is disruptive or who is not helping / contributing to tribal unity. This is not the time to be thinking end-game with so many challenges before the merge. As I recall last season Crystal said that Ace was "poison" at least in her eyes. (actually she referred to him as Satan) And what-his-face said that the "cancer" in the tribe was JT (I think that was his name - you know the one who was appointed leader then took a mental vacation and essentially quit) Both JT and Ace were out before the merge, both were considered poison to different people and those people in voting had the numbers to ensure their being voted out.
I am watching to see who emerges as the person who is looking out for themselves... tribe be dammed. The most obvious one is Sandy who is acting like a loon and is not helping around the camp but does seem to put up major effort in challenges. She has already said in her confessionals that she is in it for herself... no one else. (FYI, I don't think she ever finds the HII on the beach)

The other person who comes to mind is Ben/Coach. Why? Already he is plotting way ahead in the game. Like... looking at the finals. To me, he has come across as very arrogant. Anyone who thinks that by their "will" alone they can dictate a strategy (the strongest only will survive) without having spent one day in the tribe can only be perceived as arrogant or stupid. The dynamics of this game are too complex and those very dynamics can change on a dime if an unexpected twist is thrown in. The best survivors have been those who can be flexible to the changes that occur during the game. I don't think that Ben has given thought to any scenario except the one he has dreamt up in the comfort of his own home. If he pushes his agenda without a back-up plan... he could alienate a large portion of his tribe, could be distrusted and could very well go the same route as Ace. Early boot. As to the tremendous weight loss? Well, if he is the victum of a venom bite from a spider or snake that could explain his weight loss. Some of the more venomous bites from snakes or spiders can take a very long time to recover from and could be the cause of his weight loss.