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Rated 3.7 out of 5 by 2047 reviewers.
Rated 2 out of 5 by PlatinumandLoyal Disappointing I checked in Friday at 1230pm. After requesting an early arrival, was greeted by a 20 person line at the PLATINUM counter. Once checking in, there was no room available and I was told to check my bags. The line to check bags was across the lobby. 35 minutes later, I had checked bags. When I got back, it took 15 minutes in line to claim my bags. In general, the service level was completely unacceptable for a REGULAR guest, let alone a LIFETIME PLATINUM. Not only will I not recommend this hotel, I have already told others that this is a lousy SERVICE property.. Otherwise, the property was fine. The rooms were clean. November 14, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by HungryDIngo 50th Floor Bliss! I stayed at the Sheraton TImes Square for work purposes with a group of approximately 60 colleagues. I was up on the 50th floor, and noticed no discernible sound issues. My room was very quiet, except for the occasional guest talking and walking in the hallway. My bed and down pillows were comfy and I slept like a baby! Room was very clean, and a delight to retire to, after a long day of working in the city! Also, the location was perfect for a daily walk to work, as well as seeing nighttime theater and restaurants! I didn't have a chance to use the fitness center, but it looked pretty spacious and well equipped! March 21, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tony33B Great weekend getaway Booked last minute for a weekend getaway and was very pleased with the location and the newly refurbished room. The concierge was very helpful securing a reservation allowing us to enjoy a nice dinner before catching our train. Only complaint is that the hotel charged $3.25 per bag to hold our luggage for the afternoon once you check out. Of all the hotels I have ever patronized, the Sheraton is the only once to levy such a fee. It struck me as a very "bush-league" as I have generally found Starwood to be an outstanding company. That being said I would return in the future if my travels bring me to the Big Apple. September 25, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by saed good location and price. The over all stay would have been good, as the location is great and close to the center of time square life. I was expecting a better bathroom shape in a renovated room. However, last minute of my stay, as I we were about to get into the taxi, the service guy who got me the taxi and put my luggage didnt like the 1 dollar tip I gave him and asked nastily in a loud voice that he want more and when I gave him the only dollar left in change; he turned his back and said meanly "Unbelievable" in front of everyone. very mean and I wouldnt expect this from a sheraton employee. For that only, I dont think I will repeat this experience with Sheraton with all do respect to the rest. June 19, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by SheratonNY Come On Join the 21st Century I DID like using this hotel for business!! How in this day of competition and hotels of lower quality than Sheraton NY would you not have the ability to allow guests to hook a personal computer to a printer and print?????? Yes, I can send an e-mail or carry a flash drive to a FedEx Business center but, NO WHERE in the hotel - according to Front Desk is there a place for one to hook and print! COME ON let's join the 21st century and offer services lesser ranked hotels offer for free!!!! June 10, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by MMC123 Not Great - Not Awful The hotel is a very large and busy hotel which the owners fell short on having sufficient staff to manage. I waited in the SPG line for over 20 minutes to check-in. Other guests were probably waiting 30 minutes or more. Once we made it to the check in counter, it was a mess and disorganized. The shops were closed at odd hours for extended periods and the prices seemed high. The rooms, while clean, were not up to Sheraton quality. The staff, however, were good natured and resourceful. December 10, 2011
Rated 3 out of 5 by devrawk Poor Air Conditioning No matter how beautiful a hotel is; no matter how courteous and friendly the staff is; no matter how great the hotel's location is; if the room is so uncomfortable that I cannot sleep, then the hotel does not deserve high ratings. The air conditioning in my room did not work properly and I woke up during the night in a sweat. Even though I called the front desk and the people to whom I spoke were courteous, the room never got cool enough for me to be comfortable. One front desk person even told me that there were problems in several surrounding blocks in the city. What kind of problems would only affect our air conditioning? An engineer cleaned the filter, but this did not solve the problem. We had lights and hot water and so the electricity was functioning. I'm just not sure if I'd stay in this hotel again and definitely not during the summer. We've never had this problem in the past. May 20, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by RJ52 Sheraton New York - still bad for golds When I checked in on Wed., I asked whether as a gold SPG member I would be able to have a renovated room. I was told that gold members did not receive any upgrade benefit at this hotel and I would receive the exact room I booked, which was an old tired exceedingly hot room on the 8th floor -didn't know I was booking this ;^} . However, if I wanted to pay for a renovated room, it would be $40/night. Whatever happened to the gold benefit of receiving an upgraded room at time of checkin if available - which one was since it was available for $40? I won't be staying here again until all of the rooms are renovated! January 1, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by sea2012 am i the only one I must be the only person that would never stay here again if I could help it. If it weren't for the mandatory stay at the property because of business, I would not have come back after the last stay in 2009. I don't think the food is good, you can hear every sound through the walls and windows, the staff aren't particularly friendly. When I tried to check in hours after the posted check-in time and no room was ready, the response was lackluster. But at 11:20am on check-out day, I'm darn near being escorted out of my room. I hope that means someone was able to check-in to the room I was staying in on time. On top of that there was no acknowledgement that I was a SPG Member. October 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by BKJLV Great Place to stay! My wife and I have stayed at this Hotel a few times now and it's been a pleasant experience every time. They have renovated the hotel recently and the rooms overall look good. We stayed on the 38th floor with a king bed. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. They have free wireless and a Starbucks available in the lobby. The hotel is located in a great area, Times Square is very close, Broadway shows are a block away, there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the immediate area. It is a great place to stay, especially if you are looking to have a night out and not have to walk far to have some fun. December 29, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jatewong Hotel Fridge We were in Room 4936 from May 13, 2014 to May 18, 2014. Excellent location. But the fridge was stuffed so full we were unable to use it. May 30, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by ONKM This hotel needs some help Although well located and generally a decent room (albeit small but it is New York City after all) the staff seemed like they didnt go out of their way to ensure your needs were met. The room was improperly made up each of the four nights - soap not replaced, glasses not cleared, towels left lying around - seems a little sloppy for the price of the hotel I would have expected more. I also attended a conference while at the hotel and was hit in the back of the head with a silver serving tray during lunch service and while it was just an accident - nobody really ensured that I was okay (which I wasn't) I would have expected the manager to come by and ensure everything was okay. June 21, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by MACsdadinTex Just A Little Customer Service.... Great Location to Take In NYC...The wife and I stayed 6 nights with 5 kids ages 14-20. Paying the extra money to get access to the Lounge Area sounded good. And for the most part it was a good idea, except for when the hot chocolate machine went down. I complained to a couple of suits that worked at the hotel but the machine only worked about 20% of the time that we were there. It seemed like the staff would acknowledge the problem just hoping that this Texas family would move on or just leave town, instead of addressing the issue. How hard can it be to fix a little coffee/hot chocolate "Starbucks" machine??? December 30, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by aga22 Great lively energy, but needs improvement The hotel is in the heart of Times Square, so appreciate the lively lobby, bar, etc. Great gym!! Very nice staff. My only complaint is that the room was not really clean. There were hairs on the bed, in the bathroom sink, and on the bathroom floor. Bed wasn't so comfortable, but I expect this with an older hotel. The cleanliness was really the concern. May 22, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by NAFF Great Hotel! Our stay was great, The hotel is very nice! The staff is very friendly, and the complimentary breakfast was great, They even had make your own belgian waffles. The only downfall was the housekeeping staff, they were rude and had no clue how to have a good repore with guests. We asked for towels, they didn;t want to give us any because it was our checkout day. We still needed to take showers!!! So they gave us one. When we would walk in the halls they would talk in their foreign language and giggle, obviously talking about us. I would have given this Hotel 5 star if it werent for the rude housekeeping staff. August 30, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by kos2014 Lack of Response As a Platinum member, I would at least expect a problem to be resolved once noted. This did not happen on two separate reported problems. I also did not receive a robe nor water until also requested. This should automatic for a Platinum member. May 26, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Taffie Most reception staff very helpful and friendly except for one person at reception who may be of spanish persuation. Hotel is ideally located in mid-town Manhattan. May 30, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by susanr33 The bed was terrible and the room had no dresser was provided. Upon our arrival at the hotel we checked in, put our luggage in our room and immediately left for our dinner reservations at Sardis. When we returned we discovered we did not have a king bed as we had reserved. At 11:30 pm we had to contact the front desk for a room transfer to a king bed. We were moved to a room with a king bed (which was very uncomfortable) and had to request two additional king pillows to place on the matttress for comfort. Also no dresser was in the room for us to place our clothes so we basically had to keep our clothes in suitcases for the week. Very disappointed in the room. Also, we have also received a bill for candy and shaving cream that we did not use. I contacted the hotel, but the accounting office is closed until Monday. Very, very disappointed in the room at the Sheaton New York Time Square!!!! October 5, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Dancindan01 Almost Wonderful Ah, New York at the Holidays..... Couldn't be better, right? Between the construction in the rooms on the club floor, and the almost offensive checkin, it is with regret that I say one of my favorite places stepped down a notch this past week.... Also, beware of the F-bomb dropping work crew if you are in the halls and they are doing construction... It was quite humorous to see a little Dutch Girl with the cutest accent ask her mom and dad what F-U meant at the elevator after hearing the construction crew use the words several times... Better luck next time... P.S. the main floor decorations are gorgeous! December 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by MTLMAC The staff at this hotel deserves commendation I was a guest at the Sheraton NY on Thanksgiving Eve and was highly impressed with the service I received. In spite of the holiday rush and the proximity of the hotel to the big parade (the hotel was sold out), the staff was patient, accomodating, helpful and attentive. From the smiling young woman at the front desk who thanked me for my patience while waiting to check-in, to the gentleman from room service who walked me all the way to the ice machine so that I could locate it, the service was exceptional. I am planning a return to NYC for Thanksgiving 2013 and will certainly book my stay here in advance! November 26, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by DissapointedAtThisTime Room very small for very large price The room was extremely small for the large price paid. There was no expectation for the presidential suite to be provided, but certainly something a bit larger than what was received. Didn't complain on this occasion but definitely will if this ever happens again. In the question below there is only a 'yes' or 'no' as to whether or not to recommend the hotel. The answer is, if the hotel provides value for money & has an overall good satisfaction reached (room, facilities, location, staff attitude, etc.) & in this case, with respect to room size being bigger, then 'yes', if not then 'no'. The staff were excellent with everything else. Dave at the bell desk was exceptionally helpful & courteous every time we asked for directions. He's an excellent ambassador for the hotel. April 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Merrick123 Such a Great Experience Overall! Hello, The experience at the Time Square Hotel is absolutely amazing. I am highly reccomending this hotel to anyone who reads this because everyone will find comfort and location amazing. The drinks at the bar in the lobby are awesome, great service and wonderful management. Thank you to all who made our trip to New York amazing. May 21, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by dichter Was my expectation too high? The safe in the room didn't work. They came and fixed it while I was getting ready to check out after my numerous complaints and pleas because I'd much rather have the safe in my room than going down to the front desk and use one down there. The water pressure was too low even at 1 PM. I don't think 1 PM is a peak time. The Internet was too slow at times. Not too bad but when you charge $15 a day you can't afford to be slow at anytime. May 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by tommyd007 Excellent staff I was very impressed with this hotel! From the moment I arrived, I was treated like royalty. From the doormen to the concierge; service was impeccable! The facilities were clean above reproach; and I can not say enough about the professionalism all staff members displayed. My only regret is that I did not get the specific names of the people who went out of their way to help me. It was evident that high standards have been set for this establishment; which is a direct reflection on management! If you are looking for a great place to stay in New York, think about this Sheraton Hotel. You won't be sorry! November 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by DJL45 New York Trip Great location and accommodations for a family trip or romantic getaway! May 28, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Au98 convenience to everywhere If you can walk , you can use this as a base for your Big Apple Adventure. food, shopping, theatre, indulging, exploring. May 27, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by TC12 Mixed review This hotel is conveniently located, the beds are comfortable and the most of the staff was helpful. However, there was an unacceptable amount of noise on my floor and the walls were thin. Room service food was disgusting and when I requested to be able to check out one hour late, my request was denied. I have a heart condition and needed some extra time but because the hotel was booked that night, they couldn't give me one hour to get my luggage out. Both times I came back to my room over lunch, housekeeping hadn't even gotten to my room by 1:00 so I fail to see how the extra hour would put them out. December 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by pjp2 Sharon Gilsenan Sharon Gilsenan is one of the main reasons I come to the Sheraton . Personal service and accountability have always been consistent . She is a keeper . May 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by ClareJune Hotel Review This is the hotel for Platinum Members; Whether you're coming or going, the experience is above satisfaction; Everyone employee accomodates you and make you feel welcome...every day. Check-in and Check-out was quick, easy and painless. Great hotel and staff. May 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by FredCO Loved this extended stay Just wrote a note regarding another stay at this hotel. Cannot say enough about the great location, access to the city and excellent staff. Big hotel gives a personal touch. Brittany, Jorge and Anne Marie were the Starwood Lounge professionals who assisted much in little and big needs I had during my day. . They are can-do concierge level people who know their way in and out of the system. Super helpful, super courteous, and super friendly. May 10, 2014


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I wanted to share my creativity journal page.
I wanted to create a garden. I am not very good at drawing people yet. I had been watching Blood + anime, so I wanted to draw Sanya, but without the sword. It did not come out great, but it is not all that bad.
I used a lot of of stamps for the flowers and the birds. The branches were made with a stencil and with modeling paste.
I actually used my water colors, because I wanted to try them out. I am not sure I like it too much, but my husband seem to like it a lot.
I used two stamps from Tim Holtz about creativity to finish it off.
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Atlantic rowing challenge to help woman walk again
A woman from Widnes who lost the use of her legs could walk again thanks, in part, to a fitness trainer who is rowing across the Atlantic to help her.
Kerry Greenfield, 30, was born with Spina Bifida Occulta with Tethered Cord Syndrome.
Her condition deteriorated when she was 23 and, during surgery, in 2009, she became very ill.
A cutting edge ReWalk machine could enable her to walk again. And Matt Inglesby is rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to help raise the £50,000 needed to pay for it.
Matt, who works at Crossfit Faction in Widnes, aims to break the Atlantic rowing world speed record on the way.
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The Colorado Theatre Guild's Henry Awards, which were presented last night, have been growing in stature, professionalism and efficiency in some ways for quite a while -- but this has come at a cost. The awards used to be judged by around a dozen professional theater critics, and because those criti ... More >>
The finalists for this year's Henry Awards in theater have been announced. Given by the Colorado Theatre Guild, which covers the entire state, the Henrys are decided by dozens of judges, six of whom must attend every eligible production. As always, the list of finalists comprises both expected choi ... More >>
"Blue collar comedy" is often viewed as synonymous with words like "dumb," "cheap" and "Republican." It was largely co-opted by Jeff Foxworthy's low-brow comedy tour, and since then you really can't discuss the humor that comes out of labor-work without everyone assuming you have a Support the Troop ... More >>
Jim Hunt is one of the most respected, well-reviewed and best-loved actors in the Denver area. He has given memorable performances as a wheedling tramp in Harold Pinter's The Caretaker; a foppish musician in Bach at Leipzig; the loving, baffled father of Eurydice, who has passed into the land of the ... More >>
On July 22, The Colorado Theatre Guild will present the Colorado equivalent of the Tonys: the eighth annual Henry Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements during the past season. The event not only celebrates local work, it's also an annual fundraiser for the CTG. The nominees were released last ... More >>
Horse & Cart, a Denver-based theatrical production and publishing venture, is launching its electronic-publishing branch with a reality-style event fit for a king -- a King Lear, to be precise. Now through June 30, the company is accepting submissions for the first edition of the PlayOffs, a competi ... More >>
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen fans will find a way to experience her work -- and now Denver has another option. After the Stage Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts sold out the entire run of Sense & Sensibility: The Musical, the troupe has added one more da ... More >>
The Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company has just announced its upcoming season, the eighth for this troupe, and it's an intriguing one that includes three regional premieres and one significant capture: And the Sun Stood Still, a play about Copernicus and his struggle to publish On the Revolutions of t ... More >>
Sharr White's plays have been workshopped and mounted around the country over the years, and he has received several awards -- but it was The Other Place, his piece about a brilliant woman scientist's battle with dementia, that brought him to Broadway last year. Laurie Metcalf played the scientist, ... More >>
"This is an old-boy event in which women do not appear unless to provide some kind of illicit service. And when we do appear, we do not wear heels. And when we do wear heels, if we do not immediately prove we are the smartest person in the room we are not taken seriously." So says Juliana of a pha ... More >>
The Boulder theater scene has sprung to life lately, after several years when pretty much the only choice locals had were the -- admittedly excellent but generally traditional -- offerings of Boulder's Dinner Theatre. Anyone wanting new or boundary-breaking works had to travel to Denver. But now new ... More >>
Laura Norman is one of the more talented actors around, subtle and intelligent, capable of deep emotion but never sentimental or hackneyed. She can rescue a mediocre play and add a very specific kind of shine to an excellent one. In 2005, she received a Best of Denver award for her portrayal of Ha ... More >>
Pulitzer finalist Dava Sobel is definitely a star -- the asteroid 30935 davasobel is even named after her. And tonight you'll be starstruck when the Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company offers a free reading of Sobel's play And the Sun Stood Still, which dramatizes the events that led Nicolaus Copernicu ... More >>
Sarah Ruhl's In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) is about orgasms -- but it's neither titillating nor smutty. Ruhl has been called one of our most brilliantly imaginative playwrights, and locals have seen her luminous work before at the Denver Center, Curious Theatre Company and the Boulder Ense ... More >>
The Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company is presenting Shipwrecked! An Entertainment. The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself) through February 25 at the Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. Juliet Wittman caught the production last weekend; here's her review: We're all fascinated ... More >>
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The beauty of Paris Hilton's mugshot is, well, the beauty: her glamorous side part, her tumbling Jayne Mansfield waves, her impervious smile, and flawless makeup. It was enough to (almost) make us forget her legal troubles. The actress was first arrested and charged in 2006 for driving under the influence and had her license suspended; then, twice in 2007, she was pulled over and found to be driving with an invalid license. Ruled in violation of her probation terms, Hilton was sentenced May 4, 2007, to 45 days in jail for driving with a suspended license. She was booked June 3 and told she'd have to serve only 23 days, but on June 7, she was released on home confinement. The next day, a screaming and crying Hilton was ordered back to jail to serve out the remainder of her 23 days. She was officially released June 26.


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The Garden of Saint Paul's Hospital, 1889
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
Van Gogh often worked in the garden at the hospital in Saint-Rémy. Describing this work to Emile Bernard in a letter of c. 26 November 1889, Van Gogh concluded: 'You'll understand that this combination of red ochre, of green saddened with grey, of black lines that define the outlines, this gives rise a little to the feeling of anxiety from which some of my companions in misfortune often suffer, and which is called "seeing red". The French 'voir rouge' has always been misread as 'noir rouge' (black-red); the one letter difference altered the entire meaning of the sentence.


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PARK and ride facilities at Hindley railway station are to be upgraded and the number of parking spaces increased.
Councillors have approved a proposal from Transport for Greater Manchester to provide new fencing, improve pedestrian access, enhance lighting and install a new CCTV system.
Clr Guy Harkin, chairman of the TfGM Capital Projects and Policy Sub-Committee, said: "These improvements will encourage greater use of the car parks and increase the number of rail journeys."
The plans need to be approved by the rail industry but work should begin in the summer.
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Sound Nightclub Invites You To Its 2nd Birthday on July 13th
Sound Nightclub is celebrating its 2nd birthday in July and they would love you to come along and celebrate in style with a great line up including with top DJ acts in three seperate rooms;
ROOM 1 (Hosted by The Dub Lounge)
MAGNETIC MAN - DJ ARTWORK Magnetic Man were formed in 2007 by dubstep producer/DJs Artwork, Benga, and Skream. The group broke into the mainstream UK Charts with their self-titled debut album making into the top 5, and their single 'I Need Air' scoring a top 10 position. The group had further success with the Katy B collaboration 'Perfect Stranger' as well as other tracks featuring the vocals of names including John Legend and Ms Dynamite. www.magneticman.net
ROOM 2 (Hosted by XS)
KUTSKI - BBC RADIO ONE It's very rare in this day and age to find new pioneers who work hard day in day out to constantly push the boundaries of harder music. Hard Dance & Hardcore's newest superstar and peoples favourite Kutski aptly fits this title and is without doubt the most exciting cross over talent to emerge from the U.K scene in the past decade! www.djkutski.com
GREG ZIZIQUE & ASHLEY THOMAS Sound's hard dance residents Ash & Greg will be hosting Room 2, doing what they do best. Previous XS nights have included heavyweights such as Mark EG, Cally & Juice and the Tidy DJs.
ROOM 3 (Hosted by HKPP)
HONG KONG PING PONG Playing an eclectic mix including everything from breaks, to dub step, to hip hop, to Peruvian pipe music (okay maybe not the last one) DJs MORPHOSIS and FAT HARRY have spent the last few years working their musical magic to establish HKPP as one of the most vibrant, unique, and fun nights in the South West. As their popularity grew so too did the HKPP family, enlisting such nefarious characters as hip hop and scratch maestro DJ SPINFORTH and conga percussionist SPEEDY GONZALEZ to the cause. www.hongkongpingpong.co.uk
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emotivism, In metaethics (see ethics), the view that moral judgments do not function as statements of fact but rather as expressions of the speaker's or writer's feelings. According to the emotivist, when we say "You acted wrongly in stealing that money," we are not expressing any fact beyond that stated by "You stole that money." It is, however, as if we had stated this fact with a special tone of abhorrence, for in saying that something is wrong, we are expressing our feelings of disapproval toward it. Emotivism was expounded by A. J. Ayer in Language, Truth and Logic (1936) and developed by Charles Stevenson in Ethics and Language (1945).
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This is the birthday card I made for one of the ladies in the Birthday Club in the scrapbooking group that I belong to. I loosely used a sketch from Amy R for this one.
The stamps are from PTI and Technique Tuesday. I added JudiKins Diamond Glaze to the sundae cup. The card base is kraft, the dp is K & Co Berry Sweet. The cardstock matches the paper much more closely IRL.


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Senior Enlisted officials testified about issues affecting the quality of life for military personnel. Among the topics they addressed were housing and base facilities, pay levels, retention rates, and time spent deployed.
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In the race to be first, there will be a same-sex marriage ceremony at midnight Sunday in the for Frank Fuertes and Patrick Simeone of Westbury, the Town reported.
It's the first legally-possible date to get hitched under the New York State Marriage Equality Act. The ceremony will be performed by . Fuertes and Simeone were previously married in Quebec, Town spokesman Collin Nash said.
"I've been working for a major corporation for more than a decade and up until now I have never been able to put Patrick on my health insurance," Fuertes said. "Now he will have decent health coverage."
Depending on the weather, the wedding will take place in the Mary Jane Davies Park Gazebo or Town hall.
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Purdy to defend British title against Lynes on November 9
by Gianluca Di Caro on Oct.22, 2011, under Buzz
Purdy to defend British title against Lynes on November 9
Ashley Sexton defends his English title on York Hall undercard
Lee 'Lights Out' Purdy will defend his British Welterweight title against Colin Lynes at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Wednesday 9 November, live on Sky Sports.
Colchester man Purdy claimed the title with a stunning fifth round stoppage over Craig Watson at the M.E.N Arena in Manchester in April and repeated that triumph in his first defence, a rematch against Watson in July in the Oldham man's backyard, again in the fifth round.
Purdy's second defence is an all-Essex affair against Hornchurch's Lynes in east London, with the former British and European Light Welterweight champion from Hornchurch having a settle to score with the famous venue where he was on the receiving end of a controversial split decision in the semi-final of Prizefighter in June against eventual winner Yassine El Maachi.
"Fighting Colin is a great test for my second defence," said Purdy. "I feel like I am ready to move up to European level and to prove that I need to win fights like this one, against good fighters who have had success in the places that I want to go to."
"Lee is the man in charge of that British belt and I'm confident I can take it off him," said Lynes. "Whatever happens it will be a cracking fight because we both like to throw shots and leave everything in the ring."
Ashley Sexton will provide the chief support, defending his English Flyweight belt. Cheshunt's Sexton won the title with the first round knockout of Usman Ahmed that has been a YouTube hit with over five million views. Sexton's opponent will be named soon, and the winner will be hoping for a crack at the British belt in 2012.
Also featuring on the bill are a talented group of unbeaten youngsters; Islington's Tyler Goodjohn, Ely's John Ryder, Wood Green's Chris Evangelou and Upminster's Ryan Taylor, with north London's 7-1 light heavyweight Erick Ochieng also on the card.
"This promises to be a great night of boxing in east London with a lot of local boys strutting their stuff," said promoter Eddie Hearn. "Purdy versus Lynes is a potential classic while Sexton is an exciting fighter to watch – the undercard is stacked with unbeaten ticket-selling talent and it's sure to be another Matchroom sell out."
Tickets for the 'Battle of Essex' between Purdy and Lynes plus the full championship undercard led by Sexton's title defence are available from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900 priced at £35 unreserved, £60 ringside and £100 VIP.
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Purdy to defend British title against Lynes on November 9
by Gianluca Di Caro on Oct.22, 2011, under Buzz
Purdy to defend British title against Lynes on November 9
Ashley Sexton defends his English title on York Hall undercard
Lee 'Lights Out' Purdy will defend his British Welterweight title against Colin Lynes at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Wednesday 9 November, live on Sky Sports.
Colchester man Purdy claimed the title with a stunning fifth round stoppage over Craig Watson at the M.E.N Arena in Manchester in April and repeated that triumph in his first defence, a rematch against Watson in July in the Oldham man's backyard, again in the fifth round.
Purdy's second defence is an all-Essex affair against Hornchurch's Lynes in east London, with the former British and European Light Welterweight champion from Hornchurch having a settle to score with the famous venue where he was on the receiving end of a controversial split decision in the semi-final of Prizefighter in June against eventual winner Yassine El Maachi.
"Fighting Colin is a great test for my second defence," said Purdy. "I feel like I am ready to move up to European level and to prove that I need to win fights like this one, against good fighters who have had success in the places that I want to go to."
"Lee is the man in charge of that British belt and I'm confident I can take it off him," said Lynes. "Whatever happens it will be a cracking fight because we both like to throw shots and leave everything in the ring."
Ashley Sexton will provide the chief support, defending his English Flyweight belt. Cheshunt's Sexton won the title with the first round knockout of Usman Ahmed that has been a YouTube hit with over five million views. Sexton's opponent will be named soon, and the winner will be hoping for a crack at the British belt in 2012.
Also featuring on the bill are a talented group of unbeaten youngsters; Islington's Tyler Goodjohn, Ely's John Ryder, Wood Green's Chris Evangelou and Upminster's Ryan Taylor, with north London's 7-1 light heavyweight Erick Ochieng also on the card.
"This promises to be a great night of boxing in east London with a lot of local boys strutting their stuff," said promoter Eddie Hearn. "Purdy versus Lynes is a potential classic while Sexton is an exciting fighter to watch – the undercard is stacked with unbeaten ticket-selling talent and it's sure to be another Matchroom sell out."
Tickets for the 'Battle of Essex' between Purdy and Lynes plus the full championship undercard led by Sexton's title defence are available from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900 priced at £35 unreserved, £60 ringside and £100 VIP.
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Kell Brook's unbeaten record retained! Win a signed Kell Brook boxing glove with scotts
by Gianluca Di Caro on Oct.19, 2011, under Buzz
Kell Brook's unbeaten record retained! Win a signed Kell Brook boxing glove with scotts
Professional British welterweight boxer Kell Brook is now one step closer to the WBA world title after beating Poland's Rafal Jackiewicz on Saturday, October 8th. To celebrate, scotts Menswear is offering fans the opportunity to win one signed glove from Special K himself, the brand ambassador for scotts.
The Sheffield-born fighter is on top of the world with a faultless record of 25 wins and is the face of scotts' newest advertising campaign to highlight the excellent brands and product available to men who also want to look and feel like a true champion.
Asked about what he sees as his biggest future challenges, the 25-year-old star said: "Whoever has that world title belt, they're not gonna give it me and I'm gonna take it off them. It's gonna be one hell of a fight so I think that will be the biggest challenge."
The new scotts Outfitter featuring Kell Brook boasts quality and masculine designs not unlike Kell, and includes top brands like Lacoste, Adidas Originals, Denham, Pretty Green, EA7, Fred Perry and The Duffer of St. George to name just a few.
Like all athletes, Brook knows how important it is to keep his eye on the prize; his fans will undoubtedly be keeping their eyes on this fantastic prize, too: a glove signed by the man himself. Participants are required to answer a question that will be revealed on the website at scottsmenswear.com/competitions within the next few days, with a closing date for the receipt of entries on November 11th, 2011.
Alan Hodgkiss, managing director for scotts Menswear, commented: "We are proud to announce Kell Brook as the face of our new campaign. This extraordinarily talented boxer personifies our brand: gritty, masculine style for men who know what they want in life and don't settle for anything less than the best".
Want to get involved in this fantastic free-to-enter competition? Visit the scotts Menswear website at scottsmenswear.com/competitions and provide an answer to the question to be in with a chance. You never know – you could have some fantastic sporting memorabilia on your hands!
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The Only Way Is Barker!
by Gianluca Di Caro on May.27, 2011, under Buzz
Darren to defend Euro belt in Brentwood on July 23
'Dazzling' Darren Barker will make the first defence of his European Middleweight title in Brentwood, Essex on July 23 – the home of the BAFTA winning TV show The Only Way Is Essex.
Barker claimed the belt for the second time with a fine performance against tough Italian Domenico Spada at London's Olympia on April 30 and will defend that title and his unbeaten record in Essex live on Sky Sports against a top ranked European opponent, to be named soon.
After the fight, Sky Sports pundits Johnny Nelson and Glenn McCrory were wowed by Barker's performance against Spada, with Nelson saying he "boxed supremely well having been out for 12 months" and McCrory calling Barker's appearance "World class and from someone who belongs at World level". The man himself wasn't totally satisfied but said the time in the ring was valuable after 12 months out, and he's looking forward to fighting in Brentwood again for the first time since stopping Danny Butler in 2009 to defend his Commonwealth title and pick up the vacant British belt.
"I got rid of some ring rust against Spada – a man ranked at number six in the WBC, and I beat him handily," said Barker. "They were 12 good rounds to get under my belt and I'm really looking forward to defending that title in Brentwood at the end of the July, when you'll see much more from me."
Also on the bill, Romford's Tony Conquest will fight Leon Williams for the Southern Area Cruiserweight title and Waltham Abbey's Daniel Cadman faces Danny Butler for the Southern Area Super-Middleweight belt. John Ryder will also feature on the bill and promoter Eddie Hearn is anticipating a hot night of action in his backyard of Brentwood.
"I wanted to get Darren out one more time before we fight for a World title and we are looking for a devastating razor sharp performance," said Hearn. "Last time Darren fought in Brentwood the atmosphere was electric and with local boys Conquest and Cadman already confirmed, the place is going to be banged out!"
Tickets for Darren Barker's European Middleweight title defence with a full Championship undercard at the Brentwood Centre in Essex are available now priced £35 unreserved, £60 ringside and £100 VIP – to buy call Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.
Barker: Macklin swerves me because he knows I'll beat him
by Gianluca Di Caro on Apr.26, 2011, under Buzz
Barker: Macklin swerves me because he knows I'll beat him
Dazzling Darren targeting UK blockbuster after Euro clash with Spada
Darren Barker has told Matthew Macklin that their long awaited fight must happen this year if they get through their upcoming title fights.
Barker takes on Domenico Spada at London's Olympia on Saturday night for the vacant European Middleweight title live on Sky Sports. Should the Londoner regain the title he was forced to surrender when he pulled out of a defence against Macklin through injury.
The 28 year-old aims to pick up the strap for the second time against the tough Italian and will then become an unlikely fan of Macklin when he faces Felix Sturm in June for the WBA Super World Middleweight title – with a win for the Brummie would bring the highly anticipated fight with Barker a step closer.
"He's just swerved me basically – I want to fight him and prove that I'm the best, it's just a shame that deep down he knows that I'll beat him," said Barker. "Everyone wants to watch us fight and in that respect I am annoyed at him for not taking me on. Why not boost the profile of the sport here by setting up these big British fights?
"I can only imagine it's because he knows I am going to beat him, because I would beat him and I've got his number all day long, I'm the best in Europe, the best in Britain."
"It was generating interest from the general public, even from people who knew nothing about boxing, but they were asking me about fighting Macklin and there was a buzz. If you look at his last performances they are poor and to see him ranked so highly gets to me, it really does."
The unbeaten 28 year-old insists though that his ambition to fight Macklin is nothing personal against the Irishman, but is simply borne out of annoyance that this British box-office clash has still to come to fruit.
"There's no hatred there, but it's frustration from me – from the bottom of my heart there's no way Matthew Macklin can beat me and it's annoying because I want to prove it to everyone – all the Macklin fans out there and the Barker haters for whatever reason, I want to show that I'm the number one and I'm not content with number two."
An interview between Barker and Steve Bunce can be seen online at www.MatchroomBoxing.com and is also available on the Prizefighter Podcast with Steve Bunce, which also features Kell Brook and Eddie Hearn and can be downloaded free on iTunes via the link at www.Prizefighter.co.uk.
Tickets for Darren Barker v Domenico Spada on April 30 are available now from Matchroom Sport priced £35 unreserved, £60 ringside, £80 inner ringside and £120 VIP – to buy call Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.
Britain's hottest prospect Kell Brook signs for Matchroom Sport
by Gianluca Di Caro on Apr.08, 2011, under Buzz
Britain's hottest prospect Kell Brook signs for Matchroom Sport
Hearn promises new dawn for UK fight fans
Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that unbeaten Welterweight Kell Brook has signed a promotional deal with the company.
Brook is considered Britain's hottest boxing prospect and holds both the British and WBO Inter-Continental titles. The 2009 Young British Boxer of the Year says he is ready to step up to World title level and a meeting with Matchroom Sport's managing director Eddie Hearn at Prizefighter Super-Middleweights II in Liverpool in March was the start of his new beginning.
"I'm really buzzing about joining Matchroom," said Brook. "I met Eddie at Prizefighter and we just got on like a house on fire. His thoughts and plans on my future were exactly what I wanted to hear.
"The personal relationship is so important to me because at the end of the day, this is my life. I need to make sure I'm getting the best treatment and I think I'll get that with Matchroom Sport. Eddie is passionate about boxing and he wants the best for me so we're on the same wavelength which is perfect.
"Eddie and I have a good chemistry and when he came to Sheffield to see me and my Dad we all connected during a meeting and it's grown from that."
Brook took his winning record to 23 fights in his last outing in December, stopping Philip Kotey in the second round in Liverpool in the second defence of his WBO title, and confirming his status as the number one ranking with the WBO. 'Special K' says he's chomping at the bit to get back in the ring, and his first fight with his new promoters is likely to be in the Steel City in June as he continues his unstoppable run to a World title.
"We've got a date in June in mind and it'll be in Sheffield," said Brook. "We need to work out an opponent but it's great to have a fight lined-up and be topping bills live on Sky Sports in front on my home fans.
"I think I'm a couple of fights from a World title. I'm 25 at the start of May and mentally and physically I'm ready for it. It's just a matter of getting the right fights and sitting down with the team and planning how we're going to get there – but we are going to get there.
Brook has been linked with blockbuster nights against Matthew Hatton and Amir Khan, and while he is focussing on that June date first, he admitted both fights would be great for the fans.
"Matthew and I getting it on in Sheffield would be great," said Brook. "His fans could come over from Manchester and with Ricky involved to it would just be a huge occasion. Matthew gave a good account of himself against Saul Alvarez and he's a big name out there now, and with me being the hot prospect, that's a great mix for a big fight.
"Fighting Amir would be an incredible night. If that fight could happen, ideally with us both World Champions, it would be a huge night that would put British boxing on the World stage and that's what we need here and what the fans crave.
"It's not about being on pay-per-view for me as not all the fans get to see it – you are excluding people from watching huge nights. I want to be winning headlining Saturday Fight Night shows regularly and I'll be the name on the lips of both the hardcore fight fans and the more casual boxing fans too."
Brook joins 'Dazzling' Darren Barker as a new addition to Matchroom Sport's boxing stable, with Barker making his bow in a European Middleweight title fight in London on April 30. Brook and Barker sit alongside Paul McCloskey, who challenges Khan for his World title in Manchester next week, and former WBA Super Lightweight World champion Gavin Rees.
"I am so excited about adding Kell to our stable," said Hearn. "There was never a strategy to start signing fighters but when someone like Kell comes along, there is no way I was going to pass up this opportunity.
"Kell oozes class and has that something special about him – in short he is going to be a superstar. Even in the last 24 hours we have started making big moves for Kell and the plan is to have a high profile defence in June before challenging for the World title later this year.
"We have an obligation to provide Sky Sports with top quality fighters in top quality fights and I'm delighted that fight fans will get the opportunity to watch the likes of Kell Brook and Darren Barker free to air on Saturday Night Fight nights. Our young fighters need a regular platform to showcase their talents and that platform is headlining shows on Saturday nights – not on pay-per view shows with only a quarter of the audience."
Interview With Former World Champion Colin Lynes
by Gianluca Di Caro on Feb.09, 2011, under Buzz, Interviews
Interview With Former World Champion Colin Lynes
by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro
London – 9th February 2011
Former IBO Light Welterweight Champion of the World Colin Lynes is set to make his welcome return to the ring this coming Saturday, the 12th February, against Bradley Pryce at the Matchroom Sports promoted John Watson versus Anthony Crolla vacant British Lightweight Title clash at Olympia, Liverpool.
What may surprise a few people is that Colin, a career long Light Welterweight, will now be campaigning in the Welterweight division.
To aid him with the transition Colin has enlisted father and son team Jimmy and Mark Tibbs as well as switching his training base to Johnny Eames' excellent Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town.
It's at the TKO that I managed to not only watch Colin train and spar over the past couple of months, but also managed to get to chat with him on various occasions. The last in an official capacity which enabled me to get an insight into why he has chosen to change division, coaching team and training base after all this time. The full interview follows but first a brief history of Colin Lynes' championship career.
Colin, who began his pro career with 1st round knockout of Lee Frost in June 1988. After compiling a perfect record of 20 wins and 0 losses Colin successfully challenged Richard Kiley for the vacant IBO Inter-Continental title in December 2002. His reign as champion was short lived as just three months later, on his first defense at York Hall on 8th March 2003, he was stopped in the eighth round by South African Samuel Malinga.
Undeterred by his first career loss Colin put together a three win run, beating Brian Coleman, Fabrice Colombel and Cesar Alberto Leiva, to earn the right to make a full scale challenge against Argentinian Pablo Daniel Sarmiento for his IBO World Title at Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham on the 8th May 2004.
Following an exceptional hard fought battle Colin lifted the coveted belt, albeit with a little controversy, as when the judges score cards were read out two showed 117-111 and 116-112 in favour of Colin and with the other judge seeing it 114-115 in favour of Sarmiento.
Colin successfully defended his title in February 2005 against Oakland, California's Juaquin Gallardo. Again it was another very close fight, Colin had the better of the early rounds with Gallardo coming on stronger in the later part of the contest. This time two of the judges see it in favour of Colin with 116-113 and 117-113 scores and judge Artur Ellensohn see the bout dead even at 114-114.
On the 21st October 2005 Colin unsuccessfully challenged Junior Witter for his European, British and Commonwealth titles. A few months later, on the 20th January 2006 Colin and Lenny Daws clashed, in a British title eliminator, for the Southern Area title. After nine grueling rounds Colin hopes of challenging for the British title again faded as the fight was waved off as he sat in his corner.
Never one to be dejected Colin secured two nice wins, against Janos Petrovics (6th round stoppage), and Arek Malek (2nd round retirement due to hand injury) before successfully challenging Barry Morrison for his British title in his own back yard on the 8th June 2007 at Motherwell Civic Centre.
Just over a month later, on the 20th July, Colin defended his newly won British crown and at the same time challenged Young Mutley for his European title, again in his opponents home town.
Colin was oozing confidence, and it showed in his performance. Mutley was outclassed on the night, constantly getting caught by stiff jabs and bruising left jabs from the Hornchurch man. By round eight Mutley began looking dejected and it came as no surprise to the watching crowd when Colin sends Mutley to one knee with a solid left. Mutley gets up and accepts the count.
The moment the referee, Richie Davies, finishes counting Colin is all over Mutley like a rash, throwing big left and rights that send his crashing back to the canvas. Richie Davies instantly jumped in to end the contest. Colin is elated to have added the European Light Welterweight Belt to his collection.
Colin successfully defended his European crown against Finland's Juho Tolppola on the 25th January 2008 by a convincing 120-108 (twice) and 119-109 points margin.
Four months later, in Torino, Italy, Colin's European reign came to an end following an incredibly close fight against Gianluca Branco. At the end of twelve hard fought rounds two judges scored it 113-114 for Branco and judge Predrag Aleksic scored it 115-113 in favour of Colin.
Two championship losses followed in quick succession, the first against Paul McCloskey for the British title on the 5th December 2008 see Colin retire in the ninth round. The second, for the now vacant European belt, against France's Souleymane M'baye went the full distance and see Colin again on the wrong side of a contentious split decision verdict.
Colin's next outing was competing in the hugely successful Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter series. In the first round Colin secured a split decision victory over David Barnes and then see off Young Mutley with yet another split decision. On the other side of the draw Gavin Rees was storming through to the final.
The final was all out war, neither protagonist gave or expected any quarter. But in the end there is only one winner and this was Rees' time.
Colin's final fight as a Light Welterweight came just four months later, when Colin challenged Nigerian Ajose Olusegun for his Commonwealth title. Colin's challenge came to an abrupt end, just one minute and twenty three seconds into the eighth round, after Olusegun landed a massive body shot that left Colin retching.
This coming weekend Colin Lynes – The Welterweight – makes his new division debut against Bradley Pryce at the Matchroom Sports promoted John Watson versus Anthony Crolla vacant British Lightweight Title clash at Olympia. Liverpool.
Following one of his training sessions, with Jimmy and Mark Tibbs at the Ultrachem TKO Gym, I asked Colin why he has decided to campaign at Welterweight amongst other things.
Rio – After almost a year out of the ring you're back again, this time as a Welterweight. What made you decide to move from Light Welter?
Colin Lynes – I was winning fights but I wasn't feeling great about it, you know. I remember beating a Finnish guy Juho Tolppola. I won every round hands down and even after that fight I didn't feel great in myself. I went home and spoke with my trainer and it was down to championship fighting.
I was fine in the gym sparring at ten-ten and then coming down to sort of ten-four the week of the fight. Obviously you don't spar any more and it was only when it came down to getting in the ring for real that my body was slowing down. I think I was tiring after eight or nine rounds initially, then it started coming down to six rounds and then the last fight was just the last one and I didn't even go in there feeling good.
Rio – Your first title was an International, not a domestic title. What made you decide to go this route?
Colin – Situation was you got Junior Witter, Ricky Hatton, Eamon McGee all active and champions and it was like a closed shop. The only sort of entry for me was to go the IBO inter-continental route and then win a full world title, which is what I did. You know, I didn't look back after that.
Rio – You've had some fantastic fights during your career and lifted virtually every domestic title there is and of course the World crown. Which fight holds the fondest memories for you?
Colin – I think it was winning the British title in Scotland. I was up against it, it was in Barry Morrison's home town. He had done a really good number on Lenny Daws, who had defeated me in a bad way for me.
Again another night when I wasn't too well. My dad was ill at the same time so I was really up against it and to go in there and box as well as I did, again I don't think I lost a round.
You know to pick the British title up and then four weeks later to then get the opportunity to fight for the European when the European fight between Mutley and Bami fell through I happily stepped in. I stayed in the gym and I won in emphatic style in Wolverhampton, again on away soil. It was a really good summer for me.
Rio – You recently switched trainers and are now with Jimmy and Mark Tibbs
Colin – I had to change, I had to change what I was doing. I had to take on board new information and I just had to change the whole preparation.
I was too stuck in a rut with the way I was getting trained for fights. You know I just needed to change what I was doing, take on board some new information, if it was out there – and I found that with Jimmy – and to go with my body.
That meant coming away from everything that I did do. New Gym, new me, new body and new information.
I didn't realise when I joined the Tibbs camp it was Jimmy and his son Mark. I mean I'm really, really chuffed, when I started working with the pair of them the work that they put into you combined, with Jimmy being the mentor and Mark being conditioning and putting all the nice tuning into your body.
I'm not used to that and really enjoy that. My body at my age is getting proper stretching, getting into the niggles and piggles and all the pains that get into your legs it's brilliant. They're a fantastic team it's really, really good. I'm really looking forward to this year
Rio – So it really is out with the old and in with new and that includes a new gym, so how is that working out for you?
Colin – It's great here at the TKO gym. I moved here to be in a busy gym, to have fighters from all different promotions, all different weights, walks and sizes and shapes and you get that here.
I enjoy the buzz, if it's a day time or an evening session, don't matter what time of day if you come in this gym there's something happening, there's a buzz.
At my age you need the youngsters to get you buzzing and get you feeling like your young, and that is how I'm feeling.
Rio – I was here when you sparred Kevin Mitchell the other day, It was an awesome session. I suppose it helps having quality sparring like that in-house?
Colin – Yeah you've got the likes of Kevin Mitchell but you've also got some new guys coming through that keep you on your toes.
They are raw talent. They know who you are but you don't know who they are. They always up their game and you sometimes show respect, but you've got to be careful and don't get caught out because you're being too lacksy-daisycall.
I've been sparring two young guys, Chris Evangelou and Ricky Boylan, both novices but really fancy the job, which is great for me and great for them, and I get rounds done.
As we touched on I've been sparring Kevin. We've know each other from old, we've been in the same gym before and we both know each other and know our flaws so we both know that if you lose that concentration for any second of any round you're gonna get found out and caught. So it keeps us on our toes, both sharp and that's without us going toe to toe really.
If I was helping him with a title fight or vice versa we'd have to up our game again and that's nice to know that we can go to another level as well even though that was serious sparring.
Rio – OK, you're fighting on Saturday – again it's away turf being in Liverpool, how do you feel about that?
Colin – Yeah, it's never fazed me, sometimes it's nice to get away from your area. My family come with me but it's nice to get away for your little bubble you've been used to and just get to the hotel and think about the task ahead. I enjoy it, I like it like that.
Rio – So now you're at a new weight what are your championship plans?
Colin – The British ranking system has carried me over, without me having this fight this weekend, they've accepted that now I'm a Welterweight and they've ranked me # 5.
Get this weekend, get a good win, out of the way and there's no reason why I shouldn't be in for a title shot. I thought it would be two or three fights to make a point but people seem to listening to the feedback they get from what I've been doing in here and you boys. I'm quite pleased that after this weekend there's no reason why I can't get a challenge in.
Matthew Hatton's looking for an opponent for his European, Denton Vassell is looking for an opponent for his Commonwealth and I'm always up for the Southern Area or British title so it's all there.
Rio – talking about titles, Jimmy Tibbs recently went on record saying you could go for another world title shot. Now we all know Jimmy doesn't do B.S.- so is that also on the cards?
Colin – I'm really, really chuffed about that. I don't let anything get to my head but Jimmy's been there, done it. Not just once but two or three times over and to hear that from Jimmy, that's the belief, that's one of the reasons I joined Jimmy and that to see it myself and if Jimmy believes it and I believe it there's no reason why I can't win another world title.
Rio – Colin, thank you so much, and good luck this Saturday.
Colin – Thank you and thanks to boxing fans everywhere.
Colin Lynes, against Bradley Pryce, will feature on the undercard of the Matchroom Sports promoted John Watson versus Anthony Crolla vacant British Lightweight Title clash at Olympia. Liverpool, on Saturday 12th February 2011.
Jimmy Tibbs: 'Colin Lynes Could Fight For Another World Title'
by Gianluca Di Caro on Jan.31, 2011, under Buzz
When Jimmy Tibbs says that former IBO Light Welterweight World Champion Colin Lynes, whose next fight is on Saturday 12th February 2011 at Olympia in Liverpool, could campaign for a second world crown, this time at Welterweight, only a boxing philistine could possibly doubt the man's words.
Jimmy has spent more than 50 years in boxing, he was a top-class amateur and professional boxer and has also been a manager and a promoter. However as a trainer Jimmy earned the reputation of being one of, if not, Britain's finest.
Over the years Jimmy has prepared and guided such British Boxing luminaries as Nigel Benn, Chris Pyatt, Charlie Magri, Barry McGuigan, Steve Collins, Dennis Andries, Wayne Alexander, Lloyd Honeyghan, Alex Arthur and Frank Bruno to World Championship success, and many more to British, Commonwealth and European honours.
Currently Jimmy is coaching, in addition to the aforementioned Colin Lynes, some of the brightest upcoming young British fighters such as the Mitchell brothers, Kevin and Vinny, former Olympian Billy Joe Saunders, Freddie Turner, Akaash Bhatia and Billy Morgan at the Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, London.
It was following a sparring session between Colin and Michael Grant at the TKO gym that Jimmy spoke about the future prospects of the former Light Welterweight World Champion, "Colin Lynes is fighting on the 12th February. He's been with us for about six months now.
He's the former British, European and IBO Light Welterweight World Champion. Because of weight problems he's suffered a bit, so he's decided to move up to Welterweight.
We've had him moving about with some good Middleweights, Light Middleweights and he's as strong as an Ox.
Give him a couple of warm up fights and he'll end up fighting for a Welterweight title, whether that's the British title, Commonwealth title or European title, and he will win it because of the life he lives and the way he looks after himself. He's always in condition, and that doesn't mean to say that he's training every day.
He looks after his body when he's not training, and that's what a lot of youngsters should learn in this game today.
They have one fight, two fights, they go away and come back rolypolys and all they're doing is not training to get fight fit, they're training to get the weight off. I've got a couple of fighters that should go to a clinic and see a doctor because they're going to be in serious trouble in years to come.
Whereas Colin Lynes is 33 years of age, he's had 41 fights and he's not got a mark on him. He's got the rhythm of a twenty year old because he looks after his body in and out the ring.
He's got a spring in his step, he's still got that, he makes people work, in and out, in and out all the time, he makes them move their body about. That's because he looks after himself when he's not boxing.
In my opinion Colin could still fight for another World title."
Colin Lynes, against a yet to be named opponent, will be on the undercard of the Matchroom Sports promoted John Watson versus Anthony Crolla, for the vacant British Lightweight title, on Saturday 12th February 2011 at Olympia in Liverpool.
A statement from Audley Harrison
by Gianluca Di Caro on Dec.01, 2010, under Buzz
A statement from Audley Harrison
"The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream. It isn't a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for." Benjamin Mays
"After spending some time away reflecting on the fight and outcome, I have made the decision to continue my journey in boxing and carry on my career as a professional. The David Haye experience had many highs away from the ring and I'm happy I had a great training camp and worked with two of my brothers again in camp. I surrounded myself with a world class team and pushed myself to the limit in training and left my changing room knowing I had given my all to get to this point.
The outcry from the fight is expected as I didn't get the result I wanted and the critics have once again tried to bury me under the rubble and hope I disappear. All I can say is I had a game plan and went into the ring to win. The way the fight ended was frustrating to me as I didn't get going and was just settling into my rhythm.
Both styles of feinting and moving was off-setting the both of us in the first two rounds and I was just zoning in on his rhythm when he got through.
I'll never be crash – bang – wallop and I'm glad about that; my style is unique but can run into problems like all styles can and I got caught by a good set of punches to go down. I give David credit as I never expected him to hurt me as he did, but anyone could see it was a premature stoppage and I should have been allowed to carry on and ride out the rough patch, even if that meant I would have got KO'd.
I think the Vitali Klitschko beating of Shannon Briggs a few weeks earlier and the public outcry made the referee jump in early and I was denied the opportunity to show my grit, determination and desire to be in there and compete and try to get back on level terms.
Let the haters and negative comments continue – I don't really care. I know me and I can sleep at night as I'm happy with who I am today. Yes it hurts not to achieve your goals, but we roll up our sleeves and we try again; such is the beauty of life."
A statement from Audley Harrison
by Gianluca Di Caro on Nov.15, 2010, under Buzz
A statement from Audley Harrison
"To my family, my team and the fans who got behind me on this journey to overthrow David Haye and become Heavyweight champion, I'm sorry I was unable to walk through the door and fulfil my destiny. I can promise I cut no corners in training and did all I could do in getting myself ready both physically and mentally for Saturday's fight. Ultimately, I didn't get going and my game plan to take over the fight in the later rounds was extinguished by the power and speed of David Haye who caught me clean around my guard.
If I wanted an easy way out, I would have stayed down from the knockdown, but I rose and the referee's intervention saved me from a potentially bad knockout as David is a good finisher, but I would have gladly left the ring on a stretcher as I wanted to work my way through it.
I make no excuses and I'm not sure where I go from here in boxing, but I'll lick my wounds, take some time out with my family and see what I want to do.
From Prizefighter, to the European Title and overcoming a career ending injury and surgery – I am happy to have made my way back to this point. Yes I am defeated and upset about the outcome on Saturday, but my journey in life has been one of triumph and the 'yes I can' slogan goes onwards and upwards.
To David Haye, I'm grateful for the opportunity to fight for the World Title and I'm glad we buried the bad blood between us. I wish you well in your attempts to unify the titles and you have my support."


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From my earliest memory, I loved animals. Growing up in the country we had cats, dogs, chickens, deer, rabbits, squirrels, pheasants and many birds that have long since disappeared. The kids in the family were taught to take care of our animals and be responsible for their well-being. As you know from my writings over the years, that I am in love with wildlife.
If I hadn't followed my current path, I most likely would have been a veterinarian for endangered species and be living in Africa. Either that or the Willard Scott on the "Today Show" dressed as Carmen Miranda!
Very early on I was assigned the task of getting the eggs from the chickens. Taking the task very seriously I would collect the eggs, put them in my pockets and then weary from the hard work sit down with the eggs still in my pants. What a mess! Besides I loved to watch them and their habits. Fell in love with baby chicks and was so excited watching them crack through the egg shells.
My brother Melvin had two beagles named Betty and Benny who he trained to be hunting dogs. He loved to go hunting with my grandfather and father. When I as ten my dad gave me a shotgun for my birthday so I could join them on their hunting trips. Terrified at the thought of killing wildlife, my mother caught me crying and convinced a not happy father to excuse me from hunting.
God, they should have known I was gay then!
My great love has been cats. My Grandmother Grove loved cats and taught me the love of them. My first one was named Igor and he as followed by Gigi. They were devoutly loyal and followed me everywhere and snuggled into my bed every night. If my brother and I would wrestle, Gigi would tear across the lawn and attack my brother.
My sister had a mutt of a dog named Judy and it was not allowed in the house. My sister demanded equality for Judy with the cats but failed in one of Patsy's first human rights ventures.
We even had a parakeet named "Mr. Peepers" (after the Wally Cox character on television) who would nose dive my sisters boyfriends. Mr. Peepers hated her boyfriends and really go after them. The parakeet never had a cage and loved to fly around the house. It would sit on my mothers shoulders as she worked in the kitchen.
Often at night we would go 'spotlighting' in the Pine Barrens to see the deer at night. We literally would see close to a hundred in a night. The back dirt roads of the Pine Barrens were desolate and foreboding and I loved every minute of it.
The wild birds were magnificent with Red-wing Black Birds, Goldfinch, Ducks, Woodpeckers, Cardinals, Blue Jays, yellow warblers, pigeons, doves, owls,etc. The colors were vivid and there were thousands of them. In South Jersey now, the marshlands have become a huge stop on migrating birds and it is a sea of birds at peak season.
Of course, there will always be my beloved Turkey Hollow years with my friends Attila and Kate the deer, Benny and Betty the bear and Franklin the Bald Eagle.
Over the years I have graduated to Africa and take well over a dozen safari's in a number of nations in Eastern and Southern Africa. The elephants, rhino, lions and others are on the verge of disappearing in a less than a dozen years. The thought that my great nephews and nieces might not ever be able to see them in the wild is devastating to me.
We all have to act now to save them before it is too late and it is almost too late.


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If you own a smartphone (either the iPhone or and Android) and are a proud pet parent, then I have some information that you will definitely want to find out more about! Since I am both an iPhone/iPad junkie and the loving mama to not one but FOUR adorable little dogs, I feel I am way qualified to fill you in!
I honestly have a hard time keeping track of all the places I need to go myself let alone remembering vet appointments and groomer appointments. Plus, each dog has different medical histories, some take meds or are sensitive to different things. If you travel with your furry companion you need to have their medical history with you incase of emergency but it is easy to forget when worrying about packing everything else you might need.
The Purina Pet Health App makes it so simple for you to have that information at the tip of your fingers at all times.
This app is available for both the iPhone and Adroid operating systems and very easy to use. Simply add in each of your pets individually, even the most detailed history can be added. Now you have it anytime you need it. Set appointment reminders for check ups or grooming. Even better, you can use the app to find the nearest vet or pet hospital in case of emergency!
So what are you waiting for? Show your pet how much you love them by installing the app: download here


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Dagger Mamba 7.6
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Super maneuverable and quick around rapids. Took it…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $900
Super maneuverable and quick around rapids. Took it on the Gauley River and it handled like a pro. I loveeeeee this kayak.
- Speed
- Maneuverability
- Price
If you are short heighted, not very muscular, and…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: It is my Valentine's Day Gift
If you are short heighted, not very muscular, and haven't found the right kayak for you. Your search is over and you can pick this blindfolded. Special recommendation for girls.
- Rounded stern makes it very easy to roll.
- Planing hull with a rail. Stern is still rounded out. Forgiving boat with surfing, edging and spinning capability
- More safety features and more rescue points
- More volume, means the boat sits higher on the water.
- Beginners and intermediate paddlers are going to learn quicker because boat has more volume
- Mamba is not a play boat
- It has too much volume to get vertical squirts, cartwheels etc.
I am very excited with my Dagger Mamba 7.6. This new boat looks like the perfect choice for someone who needs one kayak that can do it all. I am a beginner I am 5'2" and 50 kgs and since last 2 years I could not find the perfect fit for me and it wasn't very encouraging. I am even more excited and encouraged to kayak in white water now.
I have not yet run class 4 or 5 with this, but my kayaker friends recommend it for those big runs also. The same forgiving design and added volume, that allows you to nail your line in a challenging rapid is also what will help a beginner progress to an intermediate level very quickly.
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Dagger Mamba 7.6 Creeker Whitewater Kayak - With team-tested, paddler proven heritage, the Mamba 7.6 whitewater kayak is trusted by the most renowned instructors and pro paddlers in the world. A great size for youths and smaller paddlers who want to tackle creeks or big water rapids. The Mamba 7.6 lets you push the envelope and tackle creeks or big water rapids. Volume distribution, rocker breaks and profile have been tested and engineered for more speed and crisper carving. It's easy to edge, very stable, and even a little playful, making it the perfect boat for learning the ropes or pushing it to the next level. Contour Ergo outfitting has plenty of comfort for all-day river cruising, along with forward-thinking safety features. It's the true wonder boat. Whether you're a seasoned paddler looking to hone your river skills and make the move beyond Class III, or new adventure seekers looking for a predictable powerhouse that opens the full range of whitewater, the Dagger Mamba 7.6 Creeker kayak will inspire the ultimate adventure.
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Adjustable Gear Storage SystemAdjustable Tank Style Rotomolded Creek SeatAdjustable, Quick Release Hip PadsErgonomic Leg Lifter w/Ratcheting Adjustment PointNew Bulkhead System w/Self-Expanding Toe-Cup SystemPrecision Adjustable Thigh BrancesRatchet Adjustable BackbandSafety Step Out WallSecurity Grab Handles SpecificationsLength: 7' 7 / 231 cmWidth: 25.5 / 65 cmDeck Height: 14 / 36 cmCockpit Length: 34 / 86 cmCockpit Width: 19 / 48 cmBoat Weight: 41 lbs / 19 kgPaddler Weight: 120-170 lbs / 54 - 77 kgVolume: 64 gal / 242 L
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The Dagger Mamba Creeker 7. 6 Kayak is the water-bound version of a high-performance, luxury sports car: you can drive like Grandma on her way home from church, or you can cross currents and carve through eddylines like a hot knife through butter. Dagger took the versatile Mamba, outfitted it with the Creeker seat, to give you a forgiving boat that charges hard through rapids, boofs with the best of 'em, and won't get trapped by grabby eddylines. The Creeker seat differs from the seat in the plain ol' Mamba in a few areas. Rotomolded, the Creeker seat is stiffer, making escapes easier. The step-out wall is stiffer, so shoulder schlepping is simple and stepping onto dry land doesn't leave you floundering like a fish out of water. An added storage tray does more than hold stuff; it enhances the hull structure, giving the boat a whiff more stability and rigidity. Otherwise, this boat is everything you've come to love from the Mamba. The planing hull makes learning a breeze and ripping Class V whites downright gleeful. Bountiful bow volume and peak deck punch holes and deflect small chop so the boat stays up, bobbing the water's surface. Junk in the trunk takes a slightly different shape when you're stowing gear in the stern, but at the end of the day, the concept remains the same. In addition to storage space, stern volume forgives most of your mistakes and helps the Mamba ride high to avoid boils. Stable yet sassy, the Mamba won't get flippant with beginners while giving expert paddlers all the play they can handle.
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Hey guys welcome to my betting blog, another interesting game from Romania, on one side we have the newly promoted CSM Iasi, who come back in the Romanian first league after about 2 years. ON the other side we have Otelul Galati who was one of the Romanian champion, amazing everyone with their good results in champions league, the problem is that the owner of the club got a lot of money from UEFA, and it all went into his pocket, not even a dime of that money was invested in the club, according to the sporting press of Romania, apart from spending all the money he also managed to sell all the players, and the coach who was doing so well with this team also left.
My take on this game is going to be a boring match, low scoring and a lot of the football will be played in the middle of the pitch. If i must pick a winner i would say Otelul Galati, all their friendly so far were very low scoring matches, with modest teams, the only team worth mentioning is St Liege, who they lost with 1 - 0.
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I posted thyis idea a couplw other places but I'm trying to get solid feedback on what I think is a win-win trade for both teams.
DE Osi & RB Ware to Detroit for TE Scheffler & a 1st rd pick. (or a conditional 2nd with the option to go to a first if he gets X # of sacks or a pro-bowl appearance)
Detroit lost Mikel Leshore (rookie RB) for the season to an Achilles injury & Nick Fairley (rookie DT) is out for a few months after having surgery on his foot..
Thoughts / Comments / Counter Offers??


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Ozeki VoIP SDK - Product Guide
Did you know?This SDK was used to build:
Ozeki Phone System XE - VoIP PBX Software for Developers Which is a high performance PBX system supporting Mobile and Desktop phones.
It was also used to create Ozeki 3D VoIP softphone. A cool SIP client that allows 3D Video calls.
How to connect to a server from Silverlight applications using Ozeki MediaGateway SIP SDK
This page gives you an overview on how to connect to a server using Ozeki VoIP SIP SDK from Silverlight applications. You can download the sample program on this page. Follow the links of this overview to get an explanation for the configuration steps and the source code, as well.
Click here to check the source code >>>>
On this page you can find SLMediaGatewayEasyConnection sample program that demonstrates how to connect to a server that is supported by Ozeki VoIP SIP SDK from Silverlight applications easily and quickly. It works as follows: the sample program connects to a server and invites a method. As a result, the server returns a response to the Silverlight client.
Requirements for the sample program
Supported operating systems:
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 7
Required developer environment:
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 or 4.0
Microsoft Silverlight 4 Tools for Visual Studio 2010
Internet connection
Hardware requirements:
1 GHz or faster processor
1 GB RAM (32-bit) +
Getting started...
For more information and details please also
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- Configuration steps
This page gives you a brief introduction to the configuration steps that help use the sample program instantly.
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To get learn the source code of this sample program in details check the source code explanation page for clarification. On this page you will find the source code with comments in a transparent way.
This sample program is a demonstration on how to connect to a server that is supported by Ozeki VoIP SIP SDK from Silverlight applications easily and quickly. It is based on Ozeki VoIP SIP SDK that is a true .Net solution. No professional computer skills are required and the implementation process is really easy. With the included test component time, energy and money can be saved.
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Welcome to Alan Cohen Executive Coaching
Before becoming a coach and founding Acts of Balance Executive Coaching, I was a public relations and marketing professional for more than 25 years, serving prominent clients in broadcasting, publishing and the Broadway theatre. I was drawn to the field by the prospect of using my creative talents to promote public appreciation of worthwhile projects and performers. I was more than pleased with the results.
I contributed to the success and popularity of such undertakings as the Harry Potter books and Emmy Award-winning television presentations. I was fulfilled beyond expectation and rewarded on so many levels. As my creative juices flowed, my work ethic thrived and my enthusiasm reached new heights. The challenge was to achieve my professional goals while maintaining a balanced perspective – and a balanced life. Not that I didn't experience down-times — when too much was expected or demanded, when the workload seemed insurmountable, when clients or bosses didn't "get" what I was proposing (or when client and I were out of sync).
But, even in the craziest of times, I regained my balance, finding ways to regularly put my feet back on firm ground, rejuvenate my creative energy and drive, and overcome the challenges of the day, months and years. And so can you… Because, as difficult as that seems, it can be done. I know from my own experience that it can, and I can show you how.
Let's start here… Which of these reminds you of you?
- (a) a PR professional (or any creative professional) who isn't satisfied with his or her career,
- (b) a PR executive or any leader who needs to increase the team's performance, engagement and results (and who wants to have an easier time leading it), or
- (c) the owner of the PR firm or other entrepreneurial endeavor who is concerned about where the next client, if any, will come from, and how to differentiate and distinguish his or her firm from others in the market…
Because all three want to maintain or regain an edge, enjoy more success and maintain greater balance, each one can profit from the services of an executive coach. Undoubtedly, so can you. If you're in an environment where the prevailing philosophy is "What have you done for me lately?" it's time to ask ,"What have you done for yourself lately?' Acts of Balance Executive Coaching and Training" help you rediscover YOUR way.


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Ever been to a holiday party and not have the right toast to cap off the night? Wonder what wit and wisdom David Letterman might share at midnight on New Year's? What about an inspiring quote to scribble in the Hallmark card you're about to send to your Valentine?
It can be a task. And not everyone's prepared for that perfect moment. Well, everyone except our favorite talk show hosts. They always seem to know just what to say and when to say it. But, then, they have writers to make them witty and memorable.
So why not borrow some witty and memorable from them? We've compiled some of the best holiday quotes from our favorite talk show hosts. And you're welcome to pass them off as your own. Just don't tell them we told you that.
- "The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin." - Jay Leno
- "Nothing says holidays, like a cheese log." - Ellen DeGeneres
- "Mail your packages early so the post office can lose them in time for Christmas." - < ahref=http://talkshows.about.com/od/jayleno/a/JohnnyCarson.htm>Johnny Carson
- "My parents were kind of over protective people. Me and my sister had to play in the backyard all the time. They bought us bikes for Christmas but wouldn't let us ride in the street, we had to ride in the backyard. Another Christmas, my dad got me a basketball hoop and put it in the middle of the lawn! You can't dribble on grass." - Jimmy Fallon
- "Yeah, I started when I was 6 years old. My brother and sister would get all of these presents at Christmas time from the cast and crew of their show and I was jealous. So I decided that I had to become an actor." - Sara Gilbert
- "I'm going to North Pole to help out Santa this year." - Jimmy Fallon
New Year's
- "A year from now, you're gonna weigh more or less than what you do right now." - Dr. Phil McGraw
- "Deep breaths are very helpful at shallow parties." - Barbara Walters
- "Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." - Oprah Winfrey
- "I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way. I invited everyone in my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land." - Jon Stewart
Valentine's Day
- "Take it from a guy: If you're in love with somebody, you will swim the stream, you will climb the mountain, you will slay the dragon. You're going to get to her somehow, some way." - Dr. Phil
- "There's a big difference between falling in love and being in love. There's a big difference between infatuation and falling in love." - Dr. Phil
Mother's Day
- "I ask people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say because it's such a beautiful animal. There you go. I think my mother is attractive, but I have photographs of her." - Ellen DeGeneres
- "She is the mother I never had, she is the sister everybody would want. She is the friend that everybody deserves. I don't know a better person." - Oprah Winfrey
- "No, my mom kind of led me toward acting. She wanted to be an actress when she was younger. That made me interested in it when I was a kid, because she and I are very close." - Stephen Colbert
Father's Day
- "Fatherhood is great because you can ruin someone from scratch." - Jon Stewart
- "A father has to be a provider, a teacher, a role model, but most importantly, a distant authority figure who can never be pleased. Otherwise, how will children ever understand the concept of God?" - Stephen Colbert
Earth Day
- "Ahh, Earth Day, the only day of the year where being able to hacky-sack will get you laid." - Jon Stewart


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The first flutter of gold and brown leaves swirled down around us with a breath of chilly air.
Josie turned her face toward the sun, squinting her blue eyes up at the trees. She ran out into the squishy grass with arms outstretched. She twirled around and tried to catch the first crunchy leaves as they somersaulted through the air.
"It's fall!" she yelled. "Summer is over and it's finally fall!"
I guess I was in a contemplative mood, because her 6-year old exuberance paired up with the falling leaves led me to wonder:
What season am I in?
Every mom's life is a whirlwind of seasons. They change from one to the next with barely any warning at all. Somehow we all manage to weather the seasons, whether they are gentle and warm or hard and unforgiving.
My children are in the springtime of their youth. I'm always there to help them, to take care of them, to watch them grow, to help them dig in their roots. Their lives are new, exciting, and full of energy. Sometimes we forget that we moms have had a former life, too. We spent time in the childhood season of friends, silliness, playing and carefree lazy afternoons.
I guess right now, I'm in the summer of my life. I've made it through the difficult years of growing up and "finding myself." I'm comfortable with who I am and how I've chosen to live. I've learned to be happy with being a wife, being pregnant, being a new mom, being a mom of toddlers and pre-schoolers and 7-year olds.
Sometimes I find myself twisting, reeling in the summer storms of life, grasping for something to hold on to. But in my own way, I'm flourishing, tending the garden I've planted – my marriage, my children.
But the season of fall, the season Josie is so happy to twirl into, is when you reap the real harvest, right? I think of my own mom, who is like my best friend now that I'm an adult.
Not only do we have a good relationship, but she also completely adores her grandchildren. She plays all kinds of crazy games with them, lets them make terrible messes, tells them endless stories, listens to all their corny jokes, lets them eat whatever they want, buys them whatever they ask for – all because she loves them so much she can hardly bear it. I can't help but think that they are part of the bountiful harvest she planted when she sowed her own garden back when I was small.
My wonderful, wise grandmother has moved into the years of winter's rest – quiet, deep, sheltered. She spends her days reminiscing about the days of her youth, sharing the insights of her child-rearing days, telling me about her own harvest of grandchildren, and now, her great-grandchildren. Winter is a time to reflect and to remember.
My fellow moms, before we know it, this summer season of our lives will be over.
We all want our kids to grow up slowly, but maybe by the time they do we'll be like Josie. Maybe we won't be sad. Maybe our children will end up being our best friends. Maybe our grandchildren will be the best thing that ever happened to us. Maybe we'll say "Hooray! Summer is over and it's finally fall!"
Let's all tend our summer gardens well, so we can truly enjoy what we reap in the harvest.