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'Tis the season to be jolly, but a surprising number of people feel just the opposite this time of year. For an explanation—and solutions—we talked with Gretchen Rubin, author of the bestselling books The Happiness Project and Happier at Home (now out in paperback), and creator of the popular—and incredibly helpful—blog, The Happiness Project.
Q: Is experiencing the holiday blues natural?
A: Absolutely. We are bombarded with messages that we are supposed to be happy on holidays, especially on Christmas, Hanukkah and Thanksgiving. You don't see people fighting in commercials. Everyone is smiling.
All of these expectations, combined with the running around people have to do—the traveling, finding the "perfect" present and trying to make everyone happy—often leaves people feeling anxious, lonely and depressed. And once the holidays are over, it's a new year. New expectations, new resolutions. No time to relax. Just more pressure.
Q: Shouldn't being with our family on a holiday make us happy?
A:Relatives can be difficult people. And you can't trade them. So although holidays are supposed to be happy occasions, you might dread being with your family based on past experiences. If you have an obnoxious brother, he probably hasn't changed all that much. If you don't like your mother-in-law during the year, she's not going to be that much better during the holidays. And if she is stressed out, she might even be worse!
Q: Are some people more prone to the holiday blues than others?
A: People who experience a loss or a change in their life are more prone to the holiday blues. Holidays mark the passage of time. If this is the first Christmas or Hanukkah after the loss of one's spouse, parent or child, there is a real emptiness, sometimes literally at the table, that can't be filled with anything else. So even though the message is to be happy, you can't. And no one should expect you to be otherwise.
In addition, people who have gone through a divorce may also be more prone to the holiday blues. Your life has changed. Things are not the way they want they once were. Your children may not be with you this holiday, they may be with your ex. All of those commercials showing happy families together make you feel worse.
Q: Does nostalgia play a role?
A: Absolutely. As we age, our lives become more complicated. Even if your parents are still together, you might be spending the holiday with the in-laws. If you grew up with a family that had certain traditions, such as a special dish that was cooked or a special time you exchanged presents, it's not going to be the same. Your familiar and comforting traditions are not their traditions.
We also tend to remember the good things about the past and often idealize it. You might remember the great meal, but don't remember the fights that occurred or the tension between those present, or the 12 hours it took to get to your relatives' home. And children don't understand the family dynamics that go on around them. For them the holiday seems ideal. They received great presents and played with their cousins. They don't remember their uncle being drunk, or they may not have even noticed.
Q: What are some strategies to avoid the holiday blues?
A: Planning ahead is important. If you think you're not going to have a good time during a holiday, you probably won't. So the first strategy is to change your attitude. You can't make your sibling or parent more likeable. But if you say to yourself, "I hate being here, but at least I don't have to cook or clean," well that's a start. And while they are busy cooking and cleaning, you can talk to the other guests.
Another strategy is to make a new tradition. If your father always gave the toast before the meal and he is no longer alive, make the toast yourself and say this is in honor of my father. It is a way of preserving the tradition.
Although commercials say holidays are to be spent with family, you don't have to. Make yourself happy. Invite a few friends for dinner or go to a restaurant. Holidays are meant to be enjoyed. Surround yourself with people who you like.
I know of a family who celebrate "Thanksmass " in the middle of December. That is because on the actual holidays, they had other obligations. Some had to spend the holidays with their spouse's family. Others were going to be away on vacation. I like this idea because it preserves the tradition of getting together, which is this true spirit of a holiday, but reflects the realities of extended families and time pressures.
Take care of yourself. Athletes know that the night before a big sporting event they need to eat a good meal and get a good night's sleep. They want to be at their best the next day. And so should you. If you arrive at the holidays tired and stressed out from traveling, couple that with a big meal and being with your relatives, you are not going to be at your best. So "keep your gas tank full." During the holiday season, make sure you sleep and exercise as much as possible before the main event.
Remember that drinking is always not festive; it's a mood changer. If your body is worn down, it affects your emotions. Alcohol won't make you feel better. It will probably make you feel worse.
Think in advance. What do you want your holidays to be? Perhaps rather than being with your family all day, you might want to volunteer and help people who are less fortunate than you. Research shows that when you help others you feel better about yourself. So spend the morning volunteering in a shelter and the afternoon with your family.
Don't take it personally. Remember that people do not always know what to say. Remarks like "wow, I thought you gave up smoking,"or "I've seen you put an extra pounds, what happened to the diet?" might not be the hostile remark you think but an offhanded attempt at a joke.
Holidays are not a time for debates. My strategy for dealing with difficult relatives is accepting the fact that I really can't change them. My advice is to change your attitude if you can, or interact as minimally as possible with difficult family members.
Don't forget to be grateful. If you are in a restaurant, it may not be the traditional way of spending a holiday, but you don't have to cook and you don't have to clean up.
Negative emotions are part of a happy life. You cannot be happy all the time. If you are experiencing negative emotions, rather than trying to dismiss them, use them to examine your life. And although you may not be living the life you wanted, you are living a life. Use this time to ask yourself what else can I do, what else do I need.
The holiday blues can be looked at as a call to action. Look at them as an opportunity, not a challenge.
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ECB's Jurgen Stark: "The Casino Is Still Open"
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The Bernank will get right on this issue...just as soon as he finishes his Beef Wellington at the Waldorf-Astoria and his lunch 'meeting' with Jamie Dimon.
"As long as the music's playing, we're gonna keep dancing."
Chuck Prince
Citigroup CEO- Summer 2007
"Never let a serious crisis go to waste."
-- motion by Rahm Emmanuel
Supported by George W. Bush, Barack 'Hope & Change' Obama, Ben 'B52' Bernanke, Hank 'the world will end tomorrow if I leave without a blank check from Congress' Paulson (waterboy for The Squid & House of Morgan), Timothy Geithner (lackey in training) and the hungry mouths in executive board rooms on Wall Street.
"Fight the Power"
Chuck D
Citizen -Fall 19??
If your walking on thin ice....you might as well dance.....Chuckles the Clown
Wasn't Chuckles the "nom de clown" for Gacey?
"If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution!" Emma Goldman
How about the comped bar? Surely the free liquor is still flowing.
Hey now, Those big bad bankers cant do this. Denningers debt chart says so.
Bondzilla is right around the corner! Surely he's around the corner! People are screaming as they come around the corner! Surely Bondzilla follows!
Durrrrrrrrrrrrrr what's an anonymous billionaire?
I've never wanted to slit my wrists...and then there were these headlines.
Don't use this for assisted suicide. Try Snooki. She'll hook ya up.
Funny. This ranks up there with american idol. Who buys shit like that?
When i saw H/T london dude trader it reminded me of London Banker and I wondered what became of London Banker's blog (probably the best economic blogger out there) Turns out he's back Blogging since December
dip buyers only have 2 hours left to get the party started.
No worries. Harry sold another 10 velvet paintings and is in the process of putting in a market order for 1 share of AAPL.
This has the feel of one of those days where we stay significantly red. There may be a dip buy toward the very end of the day, but it won't make a dent in today's losses. Tomorrow is another story entirely though. If I had to guess, I'd say we'll close around 1286.
Cmon guys! More good quotes please!
Let them eat fake - Newly Appointed CZAR of the Ministry of Truth and Transparency.
He didn't say the market is a casino.
(EU) ECB's Stark: The mentality among bankers has not changed; are still treating the markets like a casino- Notes US and UK deficit problems are worse than those of the Euro Zone. - Reiterates keeping rates low for too long carries a risk. - Must remove stumulative measures once an emergency has passed - Concerned about inflation in emerging markets. Sees no medium term inflation threat in the EMU; reiterates short term inflation in Europe is due to rise in energy prices. - Clarifies bond purchasing program, is a form of monetary policy and not a method of financing Governments
when was it ever closed lol
Baloney -- casinos have rules and bums get tossed. Quit insulting casino operators.
Will Benny B. hit his shortcut to create another trillion to get the jukebox going for another song?
The speculators who are in control of the markets are like termites that require wood to eat and thrive on. Here the wood is the savings and the margin money used for trading the markets. The simple way to destroy the speculators is to keep your money out of their reach.
The exchanges have been reduced to gambling dens whereby the more powerful traders with deep pockets move the markets to maximize their own profits at the expense of the remaining not so powerful players. The big boys have enormous money power to move the markets in the direction which results in maximum profits for themselves. They effectively use the media to lure the other players in the market to a position where they would incur maximum loss. It is similar to rounding up maximum sheep before shutting the doors of the slaughter house.

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The Glen Ellyn Public Library (GEPL) will host Swinging Thru the Stacks on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The GEPL is located at 400 Duane Street in west suburban Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
This will involve eighteen holes of miniature golf on a course laid out throughout the library building. I gather that players start in Meeting Rooms A & B.
This is an all-ages event. The fee is $5 per person. Proceeds will benefit BookFest 2014. Friends of the Glen Ellyn Library and the Glen Ellyn Public Library Foundation sponsor Swinging Thru the Stacks. The GEPL states:
Library cardholders, community members, families, neighbors and friends of the Glen Ellyn community are encouraged to assemble teams of four and test their golfing skills through challenging holes themed after The Hunger Games, The Hobbit, the Winter Olympics and more!
All participants will be eligible to compete for one of two awards: the adult (ages 13 and up) who achieves the best score will be awarded the second annual Glen Ellyn Cup. This custom-made award measures over 14-inches high and is constructed out of solid metal. The child (ages 3-12) who achieves the best score will be awarded the Glen Ellyn Youth Cup (which shares identical measurements and construction as the Glen Ellyn Cup).
The Friends of the Glen Ellyn Public Library will also be hosting a Special Used Book Sale in the GEPL's basement from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The GEPL will close early on Friday, between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to setup for the event.


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wondering what you'll be doing in the evenings this coming winter in early 08? if you're like me.. you'll probably be enjoying the fight of your life with this disturbing, quasi animal group of bad guys. kojima-san has given us a glimpse into the metal gear bosses… read on for more on his press conference today and the new trailer…
saw this surface today. i will reserve comments on the similarities to life aquatic until i see the full movie or atleast the trailer, because i love you wes. and i know you won't do me wrong!
trailer is rumored to drop this weekend with Once and Sunshine. so if you're that kind of nerd (and you really SHOULD be) then go see either of them so you dont have to wait til monday to see the trailer online.
One of my favorite artists gives a sample of his show, which looks amazing. If you're in the Holland area, I would recommend checking this out.
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When I worked at helios, I used to sit next to a fellow named andrew. Funny that there were two of us. One day andrew came in and told me he was quitting that day. I asked where he was going and he excitedly told me that he got a job at Digital Domain. Andrew taught me After Effects in about 2 weeks total. We were neck deep in a project where both him and I were designing an environment for the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. I would sketch up the elements in different perspectives and he would model them to suit then would provide me UV mappings for the textures I would make in photoshop. During this time he was the lead 3d at helios and I was a designer / flash guy I needed to jump on the good ship that was After Effects to make this thing happen in any decent amount of time. so 2 weeks and hundreds of noobie questions later I was well on my way. Is this story relevant to this post? I guess so.
New d2.com While I'm not a fan of the glossy styling of the new logo and the thumbnails that resemble iPhones. I must say that this site is quite deep. Loads of work content as well as behind the scenes for you to enjoy. So if your into VFX or movies in general get a glimpse into the new digital domain.
Awesome final student project from the Supinfocom School in France.
I liken it to Eric So/Michael Lau meets Kung Fu Hustle…or something like that.
A little more info at SiggJones.com
Myvirb.net is a community based on users with customized Virb.com profiles. It's amazing to see what is possible with this interface.
Little Chimp Society has released their interview with renown illustrator James Jean, which is short, but sweet.
Lest we forget how to write, this is something that has come to be more appealing to me at this time. No waiting for things to turn on, just get the job done right away. The Hipster PDA. Download it for free.
The Ronin, aka Rob Chiun, is one of my favorite artist and and Black Day To Freedom is finally for your viewing pleasure online courtesy of BBC.
*Photo taken from The Ronin Blog.
Upper Playground's finest Sam Flores just posted this piece up on his blog. Good tribute. Doubt a toy would come out with this, but how cool would that be.
I saw this a while ago via Newtoday and recently I've really been into typography. Manuel Kiem is a designer in Italy who just designed a cube with different shapes all to create letters. Not only is this idea genius, but the font shape is amazing. Check out his process in his blog here and stay tuned for the typecube font.
No, Mike and I (along with everyone else involved in this project) didn't just give birth to a baby – although at the moment, it almost feels like we did. At 06:50 on Monday, a crack team of contractors swooped the premises at 1509 Walnut Street and began work on the first stages of this enormous renovation. It's only a matter of weeks until Philadelphia changes for the better.
From the Anti-Advertising Agency
Advertising is the vandalism of the Fortune 500. And despite that, we still don't like it.
Between October 2006 and December 2006, the City of New York has removed or obscured 59 illegal banners on sidewalk sheds. In that same period, Citibank was forced to remove all illegal sidewalk projections at branches around Manhattan. And now, years into NYC's crackdown on graffiti writers and protesters, after we've watched our friends be detained, arrested, beat, fined, tried, and given real jail sentences, not a single corporate toy from any ad firm has had to do any time.
This could mean only one thing. They've called off the law. Open City. Let's all get to work.
This is the first collaboration between the Anti-Advertising Agency and Graffiti Research Lab. Modified from Ji Lee's Abstractor TV. We used black foam core ($10/sheet) cut with a laser cutter – however, this project can be done with an x-acto blade, black construction paper, and duct tape for next to nothing. It can be repeated using any backlit display – bus shelters, display ads, television store windows… dream big, act now.
The Visualize bat, by Orange32, to subtly let it be known to your clients that you mean business.
The Web Designer's Success Guide is one designer's account on how he made $100,000 in one year for top tier companies by starting his own freelance web design business. Best of all, the book is free to download in its entirety as a PDF document.
Hot damn, this is a fine piece of video. Sure to make the viral rounds of the internet as a great feat of editing and human patience. I cant fathom the hours of darklit rooms of people hunched over keyboards mouse in hand to get this thing done. Sometimes it takes a bit of mind stretching to really get the effect but its a great showing of the use of archival and current footage.
Inquiring Mind re-launched their magazine-style website recently, It concentrates on the in's and out's of what is going down in "street culture" from a Canadian perspective. Peep it.
Since i'm on a computer for a good eight hours a day, it may be surprising to some of you that i've only been following the website digg.com recently, and it seems that I'm starting to get hooked. I've known about this site for a while, but never really paid it much thought until I read about how digg made its founder Kevin Rose worth about 60 million dollars. So that made it a bit more interesting.
Revision 3 is a by-product of all this, a media network geared towards producing content targeted to the same crowd that diggs digg. With podcasts and vidcasts to download, i'm sure the site has something for everyone. Tim from Revival recommended diggnation to me and I do agree it is definitely worth a look. Go download today!
Die Gestalten Verlag (dgv) is an independent, creatively led design and media company based in Berlin. They also have a huge inventory of design books published under their label. This site gets 5 Macho Man Randy Savage "Ooooh Yeahsss!" out of 5. Check them out here.


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Alberta, Halifax, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Peterborough, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria,
Czech Republic
Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Delhi, Mumbai,
New Zealand
South Africa
United Kingdom
Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hull University, London, Nottingham, Sheffield, University of Leicester, University of London, York
United States
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The music block at our school is shared with the neighbouring boys' school, and the boys' field is between the girl's school and the music block.
So I was walking back from the music block at break when a nasty little boy from… well I don't know what year but can't have been any older than 13, said 'Hey good looking' to me in a gross 'I'm obviously being a dick' kind of way.
So I carried on walking like I usually have the few times this has happened.
I was already feeling stressed and annoyed about the exams coming up and how the lesson hadn't gone so well, so I was very annoyed.
But then two steps away instead of completely just walking off I turned around and screamed 'F**K OFF!' at him.
The look on his face annoyed me even more, because it was like 'I didn't deserve that shouting'. But he did.
If this ever happens again and I'm not feeling so stressed, I'll take the time to stop whoever he is, tell him exactly why he's being and arse and why he should never do it again.
Because a 16 year old girl shouldn't feel intimidated or worried walking THROUGH HER OWN SCHOOL by a boy YOUNGER THAN HER.
I also think I will make some posters to hand to a teacher at the boys' school on why being a creep is wrong.
Because they obviously need to learn.
(I've written way more that i should but man I'm so angry by this. Even though it wasn't THAT bad…)
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Most of them already know. They don't care. It's not your job to educate them, either. Waste of time. Take it from an older woman! My advice is to tell them off in a short, agressive way, and move on to better things.
When ever someone says something like that just say "I do not like girls. If you were a real man who had a pair you would have said that.So when you decied to have some class or stop being a douche, aplogize to me because that is what a man would do." Just embarss the crap out of him and he will never say anything like that ever again. Trust me, I'm a middler schooler and I had someone bark at me and make sexual preverted comments at me. When I finally had the courage to turn around to look this kid in the face, all I said was "I'm sorry, I think people having sex with dogs is gross.And it is illeagal.So if you have some free time,you douche, look up beasteality!" And that is how you school a douche and make yourself look smart all at the same time(;


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GLENDALE, Ariz. After more MRIs (two) than pitches thrown (none) with Team Mexico, right-hander Javy Guerra was back in Dodgers camp Thursday.
Guerra knew he was going against the Dodgers' wishes when he accepted an invitation to play in the World Baseball Classic over the weekend. But it wasn't until Wednesday that he was told he had been declared ineligible to pitch in the WBC because of the shoulder surgery he had in November.
"You come to camp and you throw a couple innings here — so first and foremost I know I'm healthy in every sense," Guerra said.
Under WBC rules, players who ended last season on the disabled list or underwent surgery in the offseason are eligible only if given consent.
"That's the crazy thing. I'm 100 percent going in there and I'm 100 percent coming back," Guerra said. "Ultimately, it was stuff I couldn't control. And there were people above me that made that decision."
Guerra said he had made arrangements for 10 family members to fly to Arizona where Team Mexico will play its first-round games.
"I'll be there Friday night (vs. Team USA) right behind the dugout," Guerra said. "I flew out 10 people to come watch me play. So now I get to sit with them and watch the game."


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The Rich Have Stopped Buying Luxury Products Out of the Goodness of Their Hearts
It just doesn't feel right to keep acting rich when people are suffering.
One of the perverse side effects of the recession is that not spending money has become trendy, even among those who still have piles of money to spend. In this weekend's FT, Hedge Fund Wives author Tatiana Boncampagni reports on the cost-cutting measures taken by several socialites, among them Heather Mnuchin, wife of former Goldman Sachs vice-president and Indy Mac CEO Steve Mnuchin; Clo Cohen, wife of real-estate magnate Charles; Tina Craig, who is married to a Texas real-estate developer; and socialite Tinsley Mortimer.
"I'm really staying away from anything that appears decadent, because I think that comes off badly right now," the Tins demurs. So is everyone. They just don't feel right about spending money.
Craig says she and her friends are still buying their Hermès Birkins, but going to Target for more trendy fare ... "You can get the latest looks, very acceptably made, in nice fabrics for very, very low prices,"says Cohen. "The economy is on everybody's minds — all my girlfriends say that shopping just doesn't even appeal to them right now," she adds.
Now, perhaps you read this and were annoyed. Perhaps you thought, What kind of morons are these women for trumpeting their voluntary decisions to cut costs in an international business newspaper, when anyone with half a brain reading such a paper knows that what the economy needs most is for women like them to keep shopping?
But let's be fair: These women's hearts are in the right place. They have curbed their profligate spending in solidarity with us. They don't want to make the little people feel bad, or at least not bad enough that anyone attacks them on the street and rips them Gucci-clad limb from limb. Because after all, they are good people. They have hearts. Hearts that, we shudder to think, are probably going to just break when someone tells them that the clothes they're buying from Target are sewn by little children in windowless Chinese factories. The poor dears. We do look forward to reading the ensuing "Styles" section story, however, about how socialites are being forced — out of conscience — to go naked.


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"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Marlo Hampton is enjoying her friendship with Kenya Moore, but NeNe Leakes cannot seem to wrap her head around the friendship. Kenya and NeNe used to be friends, but it sounds like NeNe doesn't like how Marlo is giving Kenya her time. And while NeNe and Marlo freaked out on one another after the game day on yesterday's episode, it turns out that NeNe reached out. According to a new tweet released on Feb. 23, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Marlo Hampton is now calling out NeNe Leakes for reaching out to her after last night's episode.
On the episode, Marlo called NeNe "Donald Trump" because of her connections with the realtor. "Funny how Donald trump called me last night to settle this off camera! Mad b/c your BRIDEmaid left you boo?" Marlo tweeted, while sharing a screen shot of her phone. She revealed that NeNe had called her at 9:49 p.m. last night as the episode was airing.
However, NeNe was telling a different story. "I would NEVER n life call her! Was calling Mashella Hampton & dialed Manlow Hampton by accident! But I deleted her number so no worries now," NeNe tweeted, adding, "I will never have anything 2 do wit Manlow or Krayonce again n life! NEVER."
It sounds like there are two sides to this story. One has to wonder why NeNe is calling Marlo but not admitting to it on Twitter. Instead, she is saying that she will never talk to her again. What do you think?


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After making a decision to conquer your first marathon, it can be overwhelming to select which race to run. There are more than 800 26.2 races in the U.S. alone, and each one has its own unique qualities.
As you choose your first marathon, there are five things to take into consideration:
- Size. Marathons range from as small as not even 100 participants to the TCS New York City Marathon, which boasts more than 45,000 finishers from around the world year after year. For your first marathon, participating in a large marathon may be intimidating, while a small-city marathon may not provide the resources you are looking for.
The size of the marathon will determine whether it will be a tiered start or if there will be corrals. It can also determine water/aid stations, timing devices on the course and whether there will be pace groups.
- Location. Choosing a destination marathon for your first race can be fun -- after all, dedicating a weekend to your race can help make it feel as special as it is. However, this can be pricey and depending on how much you travel, it may be hard for your body to recover to a time zone change.
If you do decide to venture outside of your home area, be sure to research hotels and flights early. Particularly in smaller areas, such as the Wineglass Marathon in Corning, New York, hotels book up quickly and you don't want to be left stressing about where you will stay.
- Time of year. Most marathons are held in the spring and fall as these seasons offer the best racing conditions. However, there are races that are held in the summer and even winter months. Depending on your schedule and other life commitments, consider what time of year would work best for you to train and race.
- Your goal. There are courses that are designed to be fast, like the Chicago Marathon. Others are applauded for the extreme beauty along the way, such as the Big Sur Marathon. Think through your goal for your first marathon. Do you want to finish? Are you trying to reach a time goal? Depending on what it is, you will want to evaluate the course profile to learn elevation changes and what challenges you may face as you run 26.2 miles.
- Price. Chicago Marathon organizers announced that registration will cost $185 per person for the 2014 race, and the NYC Marathon is even more expensive than that. On top of that, if it is a destination race, you have to think about how much it will cost to travel to the location, as well as pay for food and other necessities throughout the weekend. Smaller races tend to be cheaper, but do not offer much for return in terms of race bag goodies or "swag." However, as you select your first race, think through your budget and how much you would be comfortable paying.
Lora Mays is an avid runner who has been running for more than 15 years. In this time, she has found a love for marathons and plans to run her 15th and 16th this spring. When she isn't running, she is blogging about it at Crazy Running Girl.


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Meteorologists say Typhoon Utor has intensified on its move toward China's southeast coast. Typhoon Utor battered the northern Philippines on Monday, toppling power lines and dumping heavy rain across cities and farmland. The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has caused floods and landslides, killing at least six people so far as rescuers struggle to reach isolated villages in the storm's path.


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There are several ways to find a surrogate mother:
Friends or family. Some people ask a friend or relative to be a surrogate for them. Doing so is somewhat controversial. But given the high cost of surrogacy and the complex legal issues it raises about parental rights, a tried-and-tested family relationship can be simpler to manage. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine accepts certain family ties as acceptable for surrogates. It generally discourages surrogacy, though, if the child would carry the same genes as a child born of incest between first-degree relatives.
A surrogacy agency. Most people turn to a surrogate agency to arrange a gestational surrogate. There are an estimated 100 agencies now operating in the U.S.The agencies act as go-betweens. An agency helps would-be parents find a suitable surrogate, makes arrangements, and collects any fees passed between parents and the surrogate, such as reimbursement for her medical expenses.
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- Is at least 21 years old
- Has already given birth to at least one healthy baby so she understands first-hand the medical risks of pregnancy and childbirth and the emotional issues of bonding with a newborn
- Has passed a psychological screening by a mental health professional to uncover any issues with giving up the baby after birth
- Willingly signs a contract agreeing to her role and responsibilities in the pregnancy, such as steps she'll take to ensure prenatal care and to relinquish the baby after birth
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The American Society for Reproductive Medicine advises that a surrogate have a complete medical evaluation and pregnancy history to assess the likelihood of a healthy, full-term pregnancy. The organization recommends screening for infectious diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, cytomegalovirus, and hepatitis B and C.
Surrogates also need screening for immunity to measles, rubella (German measles), and chickenpox. A medical procedure to visually "map" the normal structures of the uterus is also advised. This is to evaluate the potential to carry a pregnancy. A surrogate mother should have her own doctor during pregnancy rather than use the same doctor as the intended mother.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The University of Massachusetts women's soccer team (4-12-1, 3-8-0 Atlantic10) ended their season with a 5-0 loss to A-10 foe St. Joseph's, this afternoon.
St. Joseph's opened up the scoring in the 10th minute, when Michelle Ford scored unassisted. The Hawks never looked back, as Ford went on to score her first career hat trick. Also scoring for SJU was Nancy Cook and Megan Schutt. Marisa Barriere was credited with three assists in the game.
Sophomore goalkeeper Kristen Rutland (Fayetteville, Ga.) made four saves in the contest, as the Minutewomen were outshot 17-7 overall. Nicole DiEnna and Stef Luicci each played one half in the net for the Hawks, making two and zero saves, respectively. St. Joseph's held the edge in corner kicks, 4-2, as well as fouls, 7-4.
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"I've been grooming some Mini-Mes," jokes Natalie Illum, longtime president of the feminist open-mike extravaganza known as Mothertongue. Illum will step down as the all-volunteer event's leader this Wednesday, Oct. 15, when Mothertongue will throw a special party to celebrate 10 years of providing a stage at the Black Cat to any and all who want to perform.
"Mothertongue is a really supportive space," Illum explains. "It supports everyone, whether you're a seasoned veteran of creative writing or whether you just scribbled something on a napkin." In the past year the event has shifted from being a monthly to a bi-monthly party, and it has also started featuring musical performances and film screenings. Up-and-coming local folk singer Nancy Eddy and local punk rock duo Trophy Wife will perform on Wednesday, and a portion of Mothertongue volunteer Angie Young's new documentary The Coat-Hanger Project will be screened.
"We're gonna have a little bit of film, a little bit of folk music, a lot of poetry, some punk rock — it'll be a lot of fun," according to Illum, who will serve as the evening's host. After years away, Mothertongue's two co-founders will also return to the stage to perform. Ruth Dickey now lives in Pittsburgh; Karen Taggart remains local, but says Illum, "We have a hell of a time getting her to come out of her adult life and come back to the Black Cat."
Mothertongue remains the D.C. venue of choice for many nationally recognized lesbian and feminist writers — Alix Olson, Andrea Gibson, Eileen Myles, to name a few — when they come through town, according to Illum. They prefer speaking in front of the friendly, established Mothertongue audience over readings at a more traditional bookstore. And they appreciate Mothertongue's uniqueness even among the increasing number of open-mike events around town — the event is designed as a safe space for women of all persuasions to speak freely, and all proceeds are donated to local organizations serving women.
Illum, 32, has been involved since the spoken-word showplace's inception. "It's gonna be hard," she says, about giving up the reins to incoming president, Danielle Evennou. "I don't realize how much of my identity has been built in the Black Cat. But if I don't step down now, I never will."
Unencumbered with Mothertongue duties, Illum, a federal employee by day, says she intends to tour more, hitting other spoken-word festivals around the country, as well as getting more involved in competitive poetry slams.
But she expects to remain a familiar presence in the crowd. "They said I could still hang out there, and I'm excited about that."
Mothertongue's 10th Anniversary Party will take place Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Black Cat Mainstage, 1811 14th St. NW. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. Visit www.mothertonguedc.org for more information.
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- California gained 39,000 nonfarm jobs in Octoberthe largest month-over-month gain since May 2006. However, it followed a 53,600 job loss (revised) in Septemberthe largest loss since September 2009. This month-to-month see-saw of alternating gains and losses is indicative of a slow and uneven economic recovery.
- Octobers gains were widespread with growth in eight of 11 major industry sectors, led by professional and business services with a gain of 14,800 jobs. Trade, transportation, and utilities added 7,600 jobs; manufacturing, 7,000; educational and health services, 5,200; leisure and hospitality, 4,400; government, 2,800; construction, 2,500; and other services, 2,100.
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- A major drop in store construction permitting led to a significant decline in nonresidential construction in October. Permitting was down nearly 5 percent from a year earlier. Despite this slowdown, for the five months ending with October as a whole, nonresidential permitting was up 5.5 percent from the same months of 2009.
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The Hazards of the Old Ones by Ren Garcia
When an Elemental Spirit named Carahil foresees the destruction of an entire world, he's faced with the ultimate question: how far is he willing to go to save it? Carahil cannot intervene directly, the Universe will not allow it, and, if he gets involved and fails then he will be punished. He will gather friends to his side--like Lord and Countess Blanchefort, renowned Fleet Captain and ex-Black Hat. He'll whisper in ears and give a little push here and there. His actions might ruin lives, or worse, cost lives--this is for keeps. Carahil will also search out disreputable sources like the scalawag Duke of Oyln, who has something malicious and wailing locked away in his dungeon. To make matters worse, hidden forces threaten to destroy everyone Carahil needs to help him. Ominous messages from nowhere, surprise visits, phantom people and taunting voices complicate matters. This mission to save the planet just got very dangerous. Hell awaits Carahil should he fail.
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Note I thought I might mention that while I initially knitted this cowl in wool, I've knitted it three times in cotton since (using Knit picks Comfy Fingering) and I think I like it even better. The way the cotton drapes and folds is really nice. You can see pictures here and here.
IMPORTANT UPDATE. I have just uploaded an updated version of the pattern that corrects a large mistake. Where the pattern previously read, "repeat rows 1-18 26 times," it now says, "repeat rows 1-18 thirteen times." I apologize for any problems this has caused.
The Toast Wrap was inspired by the fairisle twisted wrap featured in the Toast UK Fall 2011 catalogue. My version does not include the twist. However, it should be fairly easy to incorporate the twist into this pattern if you want.
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Odin: That Lizard thing said the Aesir are savages. This disturbs, me. First chance we get, head for Asgard. I have a feeling that the ancient war is still being waged. If so we must put an end to it. Not to mention we would then have an army in this timeline.
Vidar: That is a very disturbing thought father. Look a town is coming up. Lets find a Cantina and rest. I wonder if they will show proper manners concering guests.
Odin: Probably not, few follow the ways of our people.
Entering the town, the two immediatly sense evil surronding the place. Cautously the two enter the local Cantina.
Odin: Be careful I don't like the smell of this place, reeks of evil.
Vidar: I'm ready father
Vidar takes a flanking position, when a patron; a sith, steps up to Odin, with the intentions of starting a fight.
Sith: You do not belong here, stranger. You are not Sith. [the other occupants stand up, obviously they were ready for a fight]
Odin: Mind your own business or lose your head.
Sith: Lose my head. I don't think so. You will bow your heads now before the Sith brotherhood,
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[Odin becoming losing his temper, Odin whirls around, and with his bare hands rips the Sith's head off. In one move Vidar unsheaths his sword, and throws it into the closest enemy, killing him. To their surprise and joy, 10 of the patrons stood up, and pulled out lightsabers, forming a circle to the now back to back father and son]
Odin:Looks like this wasn't just an innocent town.
Vidar: That is an understatement, look at all these Sith, we're going to have fun.
Odin: Yup, who ever kills the least will buy the first round. Make it challenging, Lightsabers only. No powers.
Vidar: Your on.
Odin tageted the two in front of him as his first victims. Throwing the head of the fallen Sith. Odin ducks under the swing of one of the sith, Turning on his own saber Odin thrust it into the stomach of the Sith that just swung. Vidar, pulled out his two sabers. Smilling viscously he Rushed three sith grouped together. In a panic The Sith that Vidar rushed killed each other when turning on the lighsabers. When the two were finished Vidar bested his father by one. Blood stained the walls, the Cantina was oddly empty.
Vidar:I won, you must get the first round.
Odin:I see you have been practicing while I was away. However these were not true Sith. They were much two weak for that. I believe that we just stumble on a group of Apprentices.
Vidar:I agree, they didn't even try any force powers on us. True Sith wouldn't do that. Lets have a drink and keep going.
Odin:Very well.
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Cohort III Photo Gallery
In September 2009, the following educational leaders entered our third cohort. Their positions at the time are noted.
- Keith Babuszczak, Assistant Superintendent, Pittsfield, MA.
- Jill Berkowicz, Director of Curriculum, Spackenkill CSD
- Beth Bini, Elementary Principal, Guilderland CSD
- Tarkan Ceng, Elementary Principal, Beacon City Schools
- William Crankshaw, Elementary Principal, Johnston CSD
- Stephen Danna, District Curriculum Director, Hadley-Luzerne CSD
- Peter Hughes, Vice President for Finance, The Sage Colleges
- Douglas Huntley, Superintendent, Queensbury CSD
- Princella Learry, Grants Manager, Schenectady CSD
- Rita Levay, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Bethlehem CSD
- Barbara Malkas, Deputy Superintendent, Pittsfield, MA.
- Lori Mulford, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Spackenkill CSD
- Carl Strang, Assistant Superintendent, Tech & Inno, Capital Region BOCES
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UCLA head coach Jim Mora
Opening Statement:
"That was a good win against a good football team. It was a significant win in terms of staying in the race. I was proud of the way that we came back and fought to the end. Unfortunately, we put ourselves in a hole and we have to fin a way, a method, something, to take care of the problems we are having on punt return. That popped up again today. We work on it hard. We have some young men that haven't done it a lot but that isn't an excuse. We have to get better there so we don't put our defense on the field continually in those situations. I though we responded; another opportunity to learn. I just believe the way you only really, truly get better is to find yourself in some adverse situations and fight through them. We did that today on the road in a hostile environment and I am very proud of our guys. I was excited for Ka'imi (Fairbairn) to boot that one through. I thought our offense did an awesome job to put us in the position for him to make that. Brett (Hundley) hung in there and showed great poise down the stretch. So we will enjoy this one here for 24 hours because they keep coming and the next one gets bigger and that is Arizona, 7:30 homecoming. We will learn what we can from this one and just keep trying to get better."
On the miscommunication at the coin toss:
"Jeff Locke, who I trust implicitly, told me that he went out there and said, `We'll kick.' And they asked him if he meant deferred and he said yes I mean defer. There was some kind of miscommunication after that. I tried to appeal to the officials but they were following protocol but fortunately we were able to overcome that. Ultimately, that would be my fault not Jeff's."
On his team's composure:
"I think it's a sign that we are maturing as a football team and believing in the systems. There are going to be some games like this where they are just shootouts. We had to kind of mix and max the offensive line there at the end when Simon (Goines) nicked his knee in the middle of the series. We had to shift Albert Cid there at right guard. That's a really good front and I know they were missing a couple of tremendous players but it still doesn't take away from the fact that that is a very good defense. It had some momentum there early in the game."
On what the win does to his team psychologically:
"I think that it helps you believe in what you are doing. When you go on the road and you find yourself in a tough environment and you don't come from behind once, but you come from behind twice, you're down 14 to down two there at the end there is a sense of belief in yourself as a player, in the systems you are installing offensively, defensively and on special teams but only if we don't gloss over the negatives that still happen in the game.."
On if he had words of wisdom for Ka'imi Fairbairn on the winning field goal kick:
"I just told him, `Hey, you're going to win it for us.' But you say that all of the time. Ka'imi has been pretty good with his shorter kicks but has struggled a little bit with his longer kicks. We have seen him practice and get better. What we try to do as a staff is manage the game situations that we put him in so that we can try to create success for him. We knew that there was going to be a point in the season when he was going to have to go out and make a kick for us. I don't think that there was a kid on that sideline that didn't believe Ka'imi wasn't going to put it through. He, for his age and his experience, has a lot of internal confidence."
UCLA Quarterback Brett Hundley
On what he can do differently in the fast-paced play:
"Rush everything probably. Sometimes you may get rattled a little bit and go through your release a little bit too quickly but in that situation you have to be even calmer. Things will take time and everything is going so fast but you have to be the one out there leading the troops and just taking it easy and making sure you get the ball where it needs to go. Maybe it is from back when I was a kid, when me and my dad would throw the ball and create different situations, it's just backyard football pretty much. Football is football at the end of the day. "
On being able to move the ball on the last drive:
"We always know that anytime we get the ball we can move the ball whenever and wherever. We just have to play our game and play UCLA football and that's really what it comes down to."
UCLA Kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn
On the pressure of kicking the final field goal:
"I didn't really pay attention to it at the time. I just wanted a shot, and I knew our offense would get there so I was just visualizing the kick."
On if he knew the winning kick kept them bowl eligible:
"No, I didn't. I was just kicking."
On if he was more anxious watching the final drive or kicking the field goal:
"I was trying to just focus on what I had to do in my technique; keep my eyes back and following through, what I do at practice and throughout the whole year. That was what I was focusing on. It was just quiet. I was trying to stay within myself."
ASU Head Coach Todd Graham
On the game overall...
"We battled as a team. I was proud of the guys. We played good enough offensively today to win. But when we scored, I thought our offense put us in a position to win, and we didn't get it done defensively. It came down to one drive and play, and we didn't play very well. We missed a lot of tackles today. Obviously we didn't get it done, but I'm really proud of our guys and how hard they played. It was a heck of a ball game and you have to give them a lot of credit. It had a lot to do with mental mistakes and missed assignments, and we have a lot of people getting hurt, and that's part of football. You have to have guys prepared to go in there. But the mistakes we were making were ones we haven't made, and they were in critical times. We learned a valuable lesson today, and I'm disappointed for our fans. It was 1:33, and all you have to do is hold them. We just didn't show up and play defensively today. You can't win football games playing defense like that."
On the special teams specifically...
"You win together, you lose together, and special teams wise we've gotten better and better. [Jon] Mora made all of the field goals, and he put us in a position to win."
On the defensive alignment...
"We couldn't get lined up. We're down to our third and fourth team defensive linemen, and we have guys all over the place trying to get in and out of the fronts. That's just guys that haven't played, and it was very disruptive, but that's what we wanted to go to in the second half. We were able to contain them run wise. It's our job as coaches to get them to do what they're supposed to do."
On the seniors on the squad...
"It's disheartening. I'm in the locker room, and I'm thinking about Cam Marshall, Brandon Magee and those seniors that are laying it on the line. Obviously Vi [Teofilo] was in place of [Andrew] Sampson. Davon Coleman, I'm proud of. He goes in and replaces Will [Sutton] and he's biting through an injury too. We have a lot of warriors on this team, and I'm very proud to be their coach. I'm proud of the character."
On the penalties...
"UCLA is averaging seven to nine penalties a game, and they had 77 yards in penalties. If we could go zero, that's 77 more yards for us, and we didn't do that. Obviously we got the late penalty on our coaching staff before the half. Four penalties is not a lot, but it was four more than we needed to get."
On moving forward to next week versus Oregon State...
"No doubt, our guys have character. There's no doubt about it. We had so many plays left out on the field. But we are a young team, and we're going to battle back. We're not giving up on nothing. We have to go to Corvallis and we have to win. I believe in this team, I believe in these guys, and I believe in how they're going to finish and what they're going to do. We're facing a lot of adversity, and some of it defensively has a lot to do with injuries. But that's what's great about the game of football. It's not about one player, it's not about one guy; it's about a team. I am proud of how our guys battled back to try and win this game."
ASU Cornerback Deveron Carr
On UCLA's offense...
"They were successful in getting off a couple passes off against us. The only way to solve that is to get the troops rallied up. We need preparation, focus, and discipline in the meeting room. We need to come out on Tuesday and practice hard."
On being prepared for UCLA's offense...
"I feel like they put a lot of wrinkles in. We practiced certain things that they did not run at all and it put us in an adverse situation. At the same time I feel like we work hard and we should be able to handle that. We have to work hard and come together as a team. It's about staying focused and it's about staying disciplined. Everyone needs to do their job and do what we're coached to do."
ASU Cornerback Osahon Irabor
On being prepared for UCLA's offense...
"I think we were familiar with the offense but I agree with Deveron that they threw in a couple wrinkles. We made some critical errors on defense that we hadn't been doing all year. It really cost us at the end. One or two big plays will catch up to you at the end of the game. Giving up the big plays and touchdowns that we hadn't been giving up all year put us in that tough situation at the end of the game."
On how the loss of Will Sutton and Junior Onyeali affected the pass rush...
"We can't really worry about the secondary because we are too busy worrying about the speedsters on the outside but we have a lot of confidence in the guys we put out there. Everyone works hard all week so we had a lot of faith in our d-line going into this game. I think they did a good job today but we definitely miss Will Sutton. There's no question about that."
On the tough loss...
"It's a tough one to swallow but we have to stick together as a team. We can't listen to people on the outside talking about what's going on with us. We have to stay together as a family. We have to move on to the next game. That's all we can really do."
ASU Linebacker Brandon Magee
On the UCLA offense...
"They threw a few different plays out there. They tried to work to the boundary and run some little quick outs with the slot guy because I was in the box playing the A-gap. Also, after the first drive they tried to quick-pace us a little bit and that kind of caught us off guard because we had to run different coverages. Plus, we had some miscues and mis-assignments at that time. "
On the potential comparison with the last year's team...
"Make any comparison you want to. We can't pay attention to what people say on the outside. We have a tough game against Oregon State coming up and we are focused on that now. Then we play USC, Washington State and Arizona and we have to run the table and really step it up the next few weeks. We are a completely different team. We never stop battling, even in the fourth quarter and third quarter, we were behind and came back and we still battled throughout the whole game."
On how UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley...
"He played very well. He was moving a lot in the pockets, but we just can't allow him to scramble on the outside and step up and throw those extra yards and make plays with his feet. He was making some good plays out there and I have to respect that.
On playing more stack defense...
"We felt that we could get some blitzes off especially because they are a big zone-read team. We felt like we could get in there because the lineman splits are a little bit bigger than usual and thought that it would be a little wrinkle for them to see because we have not run it a lot this year."
ASU Quarterback Taylor Kelly
Going from the ultimate high to the ultimate low...
"I felt we had great momentum and confidence in our team. I had great trust and belief in our defensive to got a stop, but we came up short. They made some big plays for us, but we have to bounce back and get the troops rallied up for Oregon State."
Leaving points out...
"Yes, we did. We went into the red zone a couple times, put up three points, and went three and out or four and out. We were doing big things, protecting the football which was a huge part with under a minute left in the half. So i have to do a better job."
On tempo beginning an issue with no huddle...
"We started getting the tempo going. That was a big key for us, to establish the run game to get that tempo going."
The player that hit him before the half...
"The guy became free, i was trying to throw it at my running backs feet, but the guy hit me. So i was trying to throw him off, but i couldn't pull it down."


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Since Las Vegas, Nevada is considered the new Mecca of Boxing, then MGM Grand Hotel & Casino must be its lights.
This Saturday, (May 3) Floyd Mayweather Jr. will put his undefeated boxing record (45-0, 26 KO's) on the line against the 'hard hitting' Marcos 'El Chino' Maidana (35-3, 33 KO's). Mayweather's last bout back in September 2013 against young superstar Canelo Alvarez (which he won by a land slide) generated the most revenue in the history of boxing.
The MGM Grand Arena now holds the record for housing the biggest fight in boxing history. Years ago the only place worth such an achievement would be none other than The Madison Square Garden in NYC. Times have changed a lot since then. In the past, it was the heavyweights who ruled such as Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Ken Norton to name a few. The Garden was the home of all the big fights here in the homeland for many, many decades.
With the freedom to gamble, the famous strip in Las Vegas is where most of the big action and revenue is generated now. During the early to mid-80s, the likes of Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran and Marvin Hagler are the ones who stirred up attention and shined light on the smaller weight divisions. In the most recent years it was Pernell Whitaker, Julio Cesar Chavez, Tito Trinidad, Shane Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya who carried the torch. All these fighters are now retired.
The two maybe three biggest attractions in boxing now are Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alverez. Of course, Mayweather Jr. is the 'cash cow' of the entire sport and everybody wants a crack at him, if not just to beat him, then for the huge lottery payout that goes along with fighting him.
Maidana edged out Amir Khan in the bid to face Mayweather this time around; however, Khan will be featured in the co-main event this weekend against Luis Collazo. Adrien Broner vs. Carlos Molina will also appear on this fight card and J'Leon Love vs. Marco Periban. This is a solid undercard put on before the main event to get the evening started. It will be aired on Showtime PPV Boxing.
What makes Las Vegas so unique is the variety of different venues to house a fight. The most popular being MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Caesars Palace and the Thomas & Mack Center. All of these spots are known for hosting big fights. At MGM Grand the rumors are already out there that Mayweather will be guaranteed a minimum purse of $32-$40 Million, not counting his share of the PPV buys.
If you've ever been to a Floyd Mayweather Jr. event at MGM Grand, one thing that's apparent is his presence from the time you enter the front door all the way to the arena. The feeling there can easily be compared to something on the lines of visiting a King Tut exhibit in a museum. [Think Smithsonian]
The lobby and walls are decked out with all of his accolades: belts, photos, fight attire, gloves, shoes etc. There is also the voice of a narrator in the background telling the story of Mayweather's life and his accomplishments in boxing that can be heard throughout the casino.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has become Mayweather's second home and without a doubt is where he will continue to make most of his millions. When it comes to discussing the financial boost his events inject into the economy there—the dollar amounts are absolutely staggering.


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News is out that Selena Gomez may have moved on from Justin Bieber. On Jan. 29, Hollywood Life shared that she is now dating Austin Mahone. He is a singer, but kids everywhere know him from his videos on Disney channel and several appearances on the channel including one on "Make Your Mark."
The two were spotted back in June at Disneyland, but played it off that they were just friends. They may have only been friends at the time but sources close to the couple say it has turned into a lot more now. They actually were seen coming out of a concert this weekend on their own, but ended up in the same car.
Taylor Swift is actually the one who set them up. It sounds like things are going great for them and maybe Selena Gomez has found her match. This should keep her away from Justin which will make her friends happy. At this time, they are trying to keep the relationship as quiet as possible.
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These writings are the accidental musings of a late blooming poet (and songwriter). It is an introspective, yet universal, collection of poetry and photography.
This charming book of poetry is a must read. The poems are a powerful, passionate panoply of emotion created by an intelligent and sensitive individual who has developed keen understanding and insight into the many-faceted nature of human relationships.
Anyone who is familiar with Andrew Marvel's "To His Coy Mistress" will immediately recognize the parallel between Marvel's poem and Naomi B. Duane's "Enough," written, of course, from a female perspective. - GB
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Thats how i see him! I love wookie but i really hope hes not like that! I mean like that one time he was reading a book and a fan came up to him and said "Wookie your so hot!!!!!" He kept his face in his book and said "i know!" he wouldnt even look up at her! Thats what this makes me think of! But its funny! I love it!


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Tottenham have sacked Tim Sherwood after 5 months in charge.
Daniel Levy stated that "We appointed Tim mid-season as someone who knew both the players and the Club."
He also stated "We agreed an 18-month contract with a break clause at the end of the season and we have now exercised that option."
In terms of what will happen Levy stated that, "Moving forward, now the season is over, we shall embark on the process of finding a new Head Coach. We have a talented squad and exciting young players coming through. We need to build on this season, develop our potential and inspire the kind of performances that we associate with our great Club."
There have been a few coaches already thrown into the hat, including Southhampton coach Mauricio Pochettino, Rafael Benitez of Napoli, and Ajax coach Frank de Boer.
It should be noted that Sherwood is a possible candidate to take the West Brom job, after the departure of Pep Mel


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August 31, 1998
1998 Les Schwab Cougar Challenge
Volleyball Tournament
Beasley Coliseum
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
Friday, September 4
5:00 p.m. Gonzaga vs. Louisville
7:00 p.m. WSU vs. Utah
Saturday, September 5
10:00 a.m. Louisville vs. Utah
Noon WSU vs. Gonzaga
5:00 p.m. Utah vs. Gonzaga
7:00 p.m. WSU vs. Louisville
Matches: Best three of five games, rally scoring fifth game. No 17-point cap.
Tournament set-up: In case of a tie, the following format will determine the champion: total games won versus lost in head to head competition, the for/against ratio of points scored in head-to-head competition, the total games won versus total games lost in the tournament, the total for/against ratio of points in the tournament, or a coin toss
Awards: Voting by the coaches and attending media will choose a six-player All-Tournament Team and MVP.
Tickets: Single-day general admission tickets are $10 for a family (two adults and two children or one adult and three children), $5 for adults, and $2 for youth and/or senior citizens...Reserve seats are $10 each...Anyone showing a football ticket from the WSU-Illinois game can buy a general admission seat for $1...All tickets are available by calling 1-800-GO COUGS...WSU students may use their 1998-99 WSU Sports Passes for admission.
FIRST SERVE ON TAP FOR COUGS: The Cougar Challenge Tournament will be the start the 1998 season for the Washington State University volleyball team...WSU features only one returning starter, senior All-Pac-10 selection, Jennifer Stinson...five freshmen and two junior college transfers will make their debuts in crimson and gray and WSU will also introduce volleyball fans to the Sport Court at Beasley Coliseum where the Cougs will play for the next two years while Bohler Gym is renovated.
ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT TEAMS: The ninth annual Cougar Challenge Volleyball Tournament, sponsored this season by Les Schwab Tires, features exciting action with three players from the 1997 Cougar Challenge All-Tournament team return for the 1998 tourney - Gonzaga's Nicole Lamoure and Diane Pascua, and Washington State's Jennifer Stinson.
Gonzaga: The Bulldogs finished with a 9-21 record last year, 3-11 for seventh in the West Coast Conference...top returnees include Nicole Lamoure (6-0, Sr., setter), and Diane Pascua (5-10, Sr., OH)...GU opens its 1998 season Sept. 1 against Whitworth College...coach Eva Windlin-Jansen tallied a 14-24 record after two seasons with the Zags...WSU leads the series 20-8.
Louisville: The Cardinals ended 1997 with a 16-12 record, 13-3 for first in their division of Conference USA...all-conference selections senior Sonya Gubaidulina (6-4, MB) and Kelly McClain (5-11, So. OH) lead the redbirds...Marina Sinichenko (6-2, Sr., OH) tallied 28 kills in their alumni exhibition last week...U of L sports two Russian players and one from China...Leonid Yelin has a 42-17 record after two years at Louisville - 156-52 / 7 year career record...this is the first meeting between the Cardinals and the Cougs.
Utah: The Utes finished 1997 with a 22-9 record, fourth in the Western Athletic Conference Mountain Division at 9-5...top returnees include All-WAC players Sara Shakula (5-11, Sr., OH) and Stacie Greenwalt (6-1, Jr., MB), and WAC Freshman of the Year Kalani Tonga (6-1, So., MB)...the Utes open the season on Sept. 1 with a home match against Idaho State...Utah is coached by Beth Launiere (137-118, 8 years)...Washington State leads the series 7-1 including a 3-1 win at Spikeoff Spokane last fall.
NATIONAL RANKINGS: WSU is ranked 22nd in USA Today/American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) pre-season poll...in the same poll, Utah and Louisville also received votes but did not crack the top 25...the Volleyball Magazine pre-season poll lists the Cougars at 17th.
ABOUT THE COUGAR COACHES: Cindy Fredrick begins her tenth season at WSU with a 184-113 record after nine seasons at WSU (.620)...Fredrick's overall collegiate record after 13 seasons is 270-173 (.609)...assisting Fredrick is her husband, Dr. Mashallah Farokhmanesh (tenth year), and Shannon Hoyt (first year).
ABOUT THE COUGARS: Washington State returns six letterwinners from the 1997 season: Kim Kleven (senior, 5-5, DS, Spokane), Wendy Rouse (senior, 6-3, RS, Reno, Nev.), 1997 Pac-10 All-Freshman honorable mention Colleen Smith (sophomore, 6-6, MB, Albuquerque, NM), Samantha Spink (senior, 5-9, setter, Coeur d'Alene, Id.), 1997 All-Pac-10 first team Jennifer Stinson (senior, 6-1, MB, Davenport, Wash.), and Lucie Vratnickova (senior, 6-1, OH, Czech Republic).
SEVEN COUGAR NEWCOMERS: Junior college transfers Joy Sperry (6-1, LS, Wallace, Id.) from College of Southern Idaho and Mary Luhrs (5-8, DS, San Clemente, Calif.) from Golden West...freshmen Missy Blackshire (5-11, OH, Spokane), Alicia Erickson (6-4, M/OH, Henderson, Nev.), Kristen Johnson (5-11, OH, Olympia), Kerry Lewis (5-8, DS, West Linn, Ore.), and Stacey Miller (5-10, S, Bellingham)...redshirt-sophomore Jessica Martin (6-0, MB, Wilbur, Wash.) has left the team due to recurring back problems...highly touted freshman recruit Kali Surplus, a FAB 50 setter and outside hitter from Gresham, Ore., joined the Salt Lake City Community College volleyball squad and has already played a match for coach Tom Peterson...Surplus' appeal to the NCAA regarding a snafu involving her core class requirements was denied and she is not able to play for a Div. I school until she completes her associate arts degree.
PAC-10 PRE-SEASON COACHES' POLL: The predicted 1998 Pac-10 Conference places as voted by the league coaches: 1. USC, 2. Stanford, 3. UCLA, 4. Washington, 5. Washington State, 6. Arizona, 7. Oregon State, 8. Arizona State, 9. Oregon, 10. California.
COUGAR VOLLEYBALL TELEVISION SCHEDULE: The FOX Sports Net along with FOX Sports Northwest, will broadcast three WSU volleyball matches this season including two live matches.
Date Opponent Air Times Oct. 23 Washington Tape delayed to Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 30 California 7:30 p.m. LIVE Nov. 13 UCLA 7:30 p.m. LIVEWSU VOLLEYBALL RADIO SCHEDULE: Alex Webster returns as the Cougar volleyball play-by-play announcer on KRPL-AM Radio (1400), Moscow, Idaho. Don't miss any of the exciting action of Cougar volleyball on the road this season.
Date Day Opponent Air Time Sept. 10 Thurs. at BYU 5:45 p.m. Sept. 12 Sat. Long Beach State at Provo 12:15 p.m. Sept. 25 Fri. at Washington 6:45 p.m. Oct. 18 Sun. at UCLA 12:45 p.m. Nov. 6 Fri. at Oregon 6:45 p.m. Nov. 8 Sun. at Oregon State 12:45 p.m. Nov. 20 Fri. at Arizona State 6:45 p.m. Nov. 22 Sun. at Arizona 12:45 p.m. Nov. 27 Fri. South Carolina at Disney World 8:45 a.m. Nov. 28 Sat. Florida at Disney World 10:45 a.m. NCAA Championship Tournament Matches TBANEXT WEEK: WSU travels to Provo, Utah, to meet #8 Brigham Young Sept. 10, and then takes on #2 Long Beach State Sept. 12, at Provo.


text: Woodland — Ten Woodland residents received $5,500 of dental care for free from Medical Teams International on June 3. It was the first time one of the adult patients had ever visited a dentist, said Dr. Bryan Johnson, a volunteer dentist from Woodland. The Mobile Dental van made its first visit to Woodland for the agency's Partners in Hope Banquet. Funds raised at the banquet will pay for the use of the van, which will provide service to Woodland one day a month for the next two years. Dental services will be donated by local professional dentists, hygienists and assistants. Volunteers from the Woodland Presbyterian Church will donate time as well. Patients who have no other resources for urgent dental care qualify for the service. Residents who qualify may schedule an appointment at 360-772-9516.


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Vin Parise (@VinParise) from CollegeBasketballTalk caught up with UMass head coach Derek Kellogg, who sits at 6-0 this season with a win in the Charleston Classic.
CBT: If I would have looked into a crystal ball in October and told you that UMass would be Top 25 before Thanksgiving; would you have believed it?
Kellogg: I knew we had some strong pieces in place and we would be better but I am a little surprised, in a very good way, that we are playing this well so early. I knew Chaz Williams would be our leader, but our other guys have been just as great.
CBT: When did it hit home that you guys could be a really good basketball team?
Kellogg: When we beat #19 New Mexico, I started to look at this group a little different. The way we had our press going and the way we played offensively - I felt we had the ability to play a high level of basketball. I'd love to be able to bottle that up now for the rest of the season.
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The ghost busting SideWinder X4 should hit US shelves sometime in March of this year with a retail price of $59.95 and a three-year limited warranty, and Amazon will offer preorders later this week.


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A mix of tips and practical advice from christian college students to students about to enter the new world that is College.
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