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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Weekend Whine (just say no to nicotine)
If you've never been addicted to something, what you're about to read will most likely not click with you but hopefully if you're a compassionate person, you'll be able to learn about addiction and feel compassion for those who become addicted to whatever it is they're addicted to. I know from my own personal experience that until recently, I was not truly compassionate toward those who are addicted to hard drugs... cocaine, heroin, meth, etc. Certainly my cigarette addiction wasn't nearly as dark or deadly or all-encompassing as those "real" drugs. I hadn't lost my job, home or family because of my Salem Slim 100's, therefore I wasn't even paddling in the same boat as the rest of those losers. What I've learned in the past seven weeks is that the addictive substance matters not, it's the process and control of addiction itself that holds all the cards, and that we are indeed all in the same boat.... we just have different captains.
Before I go any further, I will address those of you who will immediately say, "Well, if you'd never tried that drug in the first place, you wouldn't be facing this addiction." To you I say, (first... NO DUH!) but mostly I recommend that you kneel nightly and thank God that you were either strong enough to resist the temptation or led such a happy life that you never felt the need to find an easy escape for an hour or two. I agree that the most effective prevention of addiction is to never start, just as the most affective prevention of pregnancy is celibacy. It all looks good on paper, doesn't it? It all looks peachy and pleasant in a world where strong minds leave no room from those who are weakened or who've been less blessed. In fact, when my husband reads this, he's going to be the first one to call this post a bunch of BS because he is strong-minded and strong-willed. I keep reminding him that these are not traits that he's worked for or earned, but was however granted from God's mighty hand and he ought to be happy for that instead of judging those of us who haven't been quite as blessed in the department. Over 32 years, I've made a significant dent in his armor, although his biggest brag to this day remains "I just don't let things get to me. I let all that shit roll off my back." I roll my eyes and he knows immediately that it wasn't his back that the shit rolled off of, but God's. Good for him.
If you're still reading this, you're either extremely bored or you just want to find out if I've become a mass-murderer and where I've hidden the bodies. Go get a snack and I'll save your place.... swears. (just check your seat when you get back.)
THE HISTORY OF SMOKING FROM 1974-2011 (by Mags, recovering smoker and blogger who loves to hear herself type)
1974: I was 16 when I tried my first cigarette. Yes, I threw up. (See... this is where all of you smart people are shaking your head and wondering why I'd ever try it again! I'm stubborn and stupid and have no other excuse.)
1975: I was a Junior in high school and was smoking a few cigarettes on the weekends when the girls would go out partying. Remember.... cigarettes were still cool back then.
1976: My senior year. I can say that I was officially addicted at this point. I was hanging out my bedroom window at midnight smoking my last cig for the day. I was also smoking in the shower, thinking that the steam would get rid of the smoke. AND... let's not forget that incense was THE THING at that time and whenever Mom asked if I was smoking in my room, I lied through my Hell-headed teeth and said "No, that's my sandalwood incense becoming one with the smiley face stickers on my ceiling."
1976-1978: My college years. An associate's degree in Dental Hygiene (I KNOW... the IRONY!!) at a college where smoking was still allowed on campus in the cafeteria, gathering rooms, etc....and every bar, restaurant, and mall in town
1978-present: Married at 20. Confirmed daily smoker. And here's where I share my deepest and most shameful secret of all..... I smoked through all three pregnancies. I have no defense (I am a worthless, spineless piece of shit.) (or when I'm feeling more generous I merely call myself a selfish bitch.) Three healthy children later, I'm thankful.... although still ashamed.
Present day: Smokers are shunned lepers. What used to be a social activity has become a nicotine fix. Step outside 30 feet from the door in the freezing cold to get your fix. You want to know why I quit? It might surprise you that it had nothing to do with health reasons or money. It's because I couldn't handle "that" look from someone who walked by me while I was hiding in the shadows of some restaurant patio. I didn't like missing half the party while I was outside getting my nicotine fix. I'm still young enough to change my social behavior and I refuse to miss out on life because I have to remove myself from the party or worry myself sick at the airport or hide behind the bushes anymore because of a nicotine fix. The monkey will be off my back forever. I AM DONE.
I almost published this post without apologizing to my Indiana readers. Since I have quit smoking, you can expect your third grade class next year to not have new text books due to the lack of taxes from my unbought cigarettes. That's cruel, I know..... but I still have a bit of a chip on my shoulder.
33 comments:
- Jessica @ How Sweet said...
I am so proud of you!! I read the entire thing, and some parts even twice. I know I have told you before that my mom smoked for over 40 years so much of this really resonated with me. My mom also smoked (and drank) through all 3 pregnancies, and I like to think that we all turned out great! Don't really beat yourself up over that - it was a different time (just watch Mad Men!). My mom once said that she loved cigs so much that she wished she could eat them. I never judge anyone with an addiction and am just so thrilled that you are staying strong.
- January 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM
- ann said...
If it takes "dirty looks" from people to get you to stop, that's fine. You are doing great. It's hard to give up things that make us comfortable. Stay strong!
- January 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM
- Barbara said...
I finally got that monkey off my back after smoking for 53 years, including my three pregnancies. The only thing I can look backward at and say I am ashamed of is that all three of my sons smoke. I really, really hate that. It frightens me. It was my choice to smoke, and I enjoyed it until I had a heart attack. Now I am just fat since I quit the cigarettes. I gained 55 pounds!I hate that part, too, but not enough to start smoking again. I hate the smell of the things so much now!
- January 23, 2011 at 9:41 PM
- Moogie said...
Mags.... this is a very tough subject for me. My dad died of lung cancer and just a few weeks ago, my 62 year old brother.
I'm angry because they continued to smoke even though they knew it would cause cancer.
But after reading your post maybe I should try and understand an addiction so strong that they chose it over living.
- January 23, 2011 at 9:48 PM
- Shelby said...
Good for you and yes, I read the whole thing! First of all, nobody is perfect. Not even our husbands (am I rolling my eyes now? YUP). So those dirty lookers can just get the imaginary finger (yeah, for the most part I want to do that but don't for fear of someone retaliating and shooting me). I'm super proud of you for having such self control. I'd have to say yours is better than hubbys because he doesn't have to exercise it as much as you do! Hope he won't hate me for saying that! lol. Love you Mags and if you didn't read my post that I wrote yesterday yet then when you do you will know what I say when I end with this quote. BRING IT ON.
- January 24, 2011 at 3:30 AM
- Julie said...
Great post!! If you've never been addicted to anything, I think you just don't understand. I guess I am glad my addiction was only cigarettes, it could have been so much worse. Way to go! Keep up the good work.
- January 24, 2011 at 7:21 AM
- Amanda said...
First of a all congratulations. I know just how hard it is to quit. I started when I was TWELVE. That's right. 12. I quit when I was 25. I'll be 44 this year. In an occasional drunken stupor I've had a cigarette and regretted it the next morning when my throat was hurting. My husband still smokes. For me, it's getting worse and worse. The smell alone makes me nuts, I don't even want to sit in the same room with him. I smoked during my first pregnancy. Sad thing is, that child, my oldest who is now 18, smokes. The first time we ever caught him was when he was 13 :( It's a choice, and it must be a choice to quit as well.
My mother died when she was 45, because of smoking. I was deprived of my mother from the time I was 23 onward. I had promised myself that if I ever coughed like her I would quit. That was my motivation and what ultimately helped me to stop. There has to be a reason for you to WANT to quit. If it took dirty looks for you then so be it, good for you!
My husband's father died in September from lung cancer. I was kind of hoping that would be my husband's motivation, but not yet. Maybe someday.
It was very brave of you to post this and I applaud it. Love you lady. :)
- January 24, 2011 at 7:39 AM
- Design Wine and Dine said...
Write ALL you WANT...it's theraputic for sure! Good for you and keep going!
- January 24, 2011 at 7:58 AM
- June said...
I think everyone's addicted to something...chocolate, coffee, soda's, negativity, procrastination ...whatever! The best part is that you made the choice to quit and you're doing it! I fear I'll be a procrastinator till the day I croak because I just keep putting off quitting.LOL I'm so very INCREDIBLY PROUD of you! Great post too!
- January 24, 2011 at 9:24 AM
- Kat said...
I could have wrote this story, only different years. I have been clean for 11 years now. I will still probably die from second hand smoke because my husband and son both smoke. Not allowed in the house but they have what I call a smoking tomb room above the garage, where they live until bedtime. If I want to see my husbanc, well, I have to go up there and expose myself to all the nicotine ladden walls, etc. (I think our big tv is going out because the electronics inside are covered with nicotine.)
Anyway, I don't know if you know this (you probably have been educated on this) that Nicotine is just as harmful and addictive as heroin. True. I know I used to need a fix every twenty miutes, on the dot.
You will be so glad a year from now when you can say that you are very grateful you quit. It is hard, very hard. But always remember to NEVER pick up that first cigarette, but if you slip, don't run yourself in the ground. Pick yourself up and try, try, until you get it right.
My life was planned around those things. Can't go here, because they don't smoke, can't eat there, OMG, how am I ever going to last on a 5 hour airplane ride?
Keep up the good work, and don't be so hard on yourself.
Sorry this is so long.
- January 24, 2011 at 9:36 AM
- The Mom Chef said...
Bravo! I've never been addicted to any form of drug or alcohol. They've never appealed. I've even tried (and like) cigarettes, but the hook isn't there.
That being said, I refuse to say that I don't have an addiction. My addiction is food, specifically chips and Cheetos. I can't keep them in the house. If they're there; I'll eat them. I crave them.
People with the amount of self-control and discipline it takes to keep whatever monkey they had or could have off their backs are amazing. You're becoming one of those people with every day that you continue to say no. I am too with every day that I don't seek out something salty and greasy (I've even gone so far as to make my own hot chips...way yum).
Don't ever believe that addiction exists only in the form of drugs or smokables. Anyhow, I'm going to stop now. :)
I'm so, so proud of you.
- January 24, 2011 at 11:31 AM
- Jenn said...
Ahhhh, yes, those looks. I had my last cigarette on NYE...not as a resolution, but simply because I didn't want to miss anymore of the party freezing my tuckus off and getting those looks on my way back inside. Then it became a personal challenge, and a promise I made to my son. 22 years of smoking a pack a day and 24 days without. 24 days of thinking, wishing and wanting...
Have you weaned off the eggs and m&m's yet? I can't bake a thing for fear of eating it all.
- January 24, 2011 at 6:09 PM
I have heard more than once that cigarettes are a harder habit to kick than the illegal drugs, including heroin. most people I am sure were not aware of the harm they were doing themselves when they startd smoking.
Have you ever watched the movie The Insider? Russel Crowe does an outstanding job of portraying a tobacco industry insider who reveals to 60 minutes how tobacco companies worked to make cigarettes even more addictive.
I have never smoked, but do have compassion for anyone addicted to anything. I know many sanctimonious people who look down on others for their cigarette or other addictions.
I also had a friend, a heavy smoker in her late 40s,who suddenly committed suicide after being ill with flulike symptoms for about a month. she was not outwardly depressed, or showing any other symptoms of mental illness, and I often wonder how much being treated as a pariah by doctors she saw during that month she was ill, and others, contributed to her actions.
Have some compassion people! In case you're wondering, I'm pretty sure that was a big part of Jesus's message.
- January 24, 2011 at 6:17 PM
- Sherry said...
I smoked from 1967 until 2004, so we smoked the same number of years. I started at 15.
Did you find that once you decided to quit, and did so, that it wasn't as hard as you thought? I remember crying and crying as I thought about all those wasted years that I smoked before finally deciding to stop.
- January 24, 2011 at 6:17 PM
- scrambledhenfruit said...
Good for you! When my dad quit, he said it was the hardest thing he ever did, but it gave him the biggest sense of accomplishment. You can do it!
- January 24, 2011 at 8:02 PM
- MrsMe said...
I'm still proud of you. I could have written this post and the saddest part is that it took so much effort to get hooked. Throwing up the first time we smoked and we kept doing it because all our friends said we would get used to it. Haha, that is no lie except "used to it" is a nice way of saying addicted. I'm happy that you are a non-smoker. Hugs hugs and more hugs and a huge high five.
- January 24, 2011 at 8:52 PM
- Leslie said...
You go girl! I thank God I only smoked for 5 years during college. My mom died of lung cancer after smoking 30 years, having a lung removed, and living another 7 years with emphysema before they found inoperable cancer in her other lung and liver. I may have told you this already, but the sight of her in the ICU after she had her lung removed was enough to keep me off cigarettes for life. I had fortunately recently quit when I saw that 80% of the ICU patients were there for LUNG CANCER! Unbelievable! My mom always said cigarettes were more addictive than heroin. It makes me sad that I lost her before I turned 30 and that she never got to see me become successful and happy.
You are such a great writer and I enjoy these posts not just because they're well written, but because I'm glad to see an incredible woman do something that seems impossible. We're cheering you on!!! xo
- January 24, 2011 at 11:10 PM
- Frieda said...
You....are...amazing! I read every word and every comment. Unbelievable. I have never smoked, as I am allergic (throat burns, asthma kicks in and I get a headache). I do so appreciate this post, as I am trying to understand why my 22 yr old smokes.
- January 25, 2011 at 12:05 AM
- Debbie said...
Great and honest post. Quitting is hard. I smoked on and off for quite a number of years and quit when I just didn't enjoy it anymore. It is an awful, foul habit and the smell of smoke sickens me. You're doing great....
- January 25, 2011 at 5:52 AM
- Sue said...
I'm so happy for you that YOU DID IT, Mags! Buy something fun and frivolous with the money you've saved:)
- January 25, 2011 at 7:06 AM
Gosh! You brought me back memory lane. Reading about the 70's and knowing I was with you, always has had me wonder why I never took up smoking too!! Thank heavens I didn't because I wouldn't have been as strong as you are being. It will get easier each day and you'll look back and thank God you broke your addiction.
- January 25, 2011 at 12:50 PM
- Nanan said...
Great Whine! You are doing well, my friend.
- January 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM
- Invizzible Ink said...
Auntie M, I love you. You are truely remarkable. Your perspective is appreciated and your attitude admired. Keep being you... you make this world a better place to live.
p.s. - my mom emailed me and said I "should read your blog if I haven't read it yet, it's a good one." - Duh, mom... It always is.
- January 26, 2011 at 9:27 AM
- saltandserenity said...
Mags, congratulations. That is so wonderful. Keep up the good work. I am also an ex smoker. welcome to the club.
- January 26, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I read every word of this post - and went back and read it again. It was so well written. My oldest brother is an alcoholic, drug user and smoker. My middle brother is an alcoholic, herion addict and smoker. My father is an alcoholic. All three of them at one time or another have been clean and sober, but never without smoking through it. My middle brother is many, many time re addicted herion addict. He simply cannont stop. I don't know why I was spared the terrible torrment they have all gone through - but I do know this. I'm completely addicted to Diet Coke. I'm not being a smart ass, I'm serious. I LOVE it. Every time I've ever thought about my brother and WHY WON'T HE STOP? I think I would be a mess if someone told me I could never have another Diet Coke. It's my routine, my habit, my comfort. I never sit in any judgement of smokers or anyone else with addiction. I know you don't know me, but all the same I'm very proud of you. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing.
- January 26, 2011 at 5:49 PM
- Pam said...
I read every word of it and good for you! Way to go and keep strong! There's definitely nothing worse than an addiction.
- January 26, 2011 at 6:04 PM
- Velva said...
Cheers to you! Your post was honest and real. I enjoyed reading it. Remember one day at a time.
P.S. thanks for your lovely Wordless Wednesday photo.
- January 26, 2011 at 8:29 PM
I just wanted to say "THANK YOU". I found the courage and willpower to quit smoking when I heard you quit. 12 days and counting...
Your favorite nephew,
- January 26, 2011 at 11:22 PM
- Mags @ the Other Side of 50 said...
Pat: I couldn't be prouder of you. I'm praying for you every day. Stay strong!
- January 27, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Not much to say that hasn't yet been said in your post or in the many comments.
Except that you might enjoy reading "Rachel's Vacation" by Marian Keyes. It is definitely chick lit, but I enjoyed it.
I'm proud of you and Pat both!
- January 27, 2011 at 10:22 AM
- Katrina said...
What an honest, thought-provoking post. Thanks for sharing. And you go, Girl! Keep on quittin' on! ;)
- April 7, 2011 at 2:37 PM
- Vice Girl said...
awesome post - good for you! found your blog through stumbleupon (one of your recipes) and loved it. i'm a native of indiana, so we have something in common. glad to hear you gave up cigarettes!
- May 17, 2011 at 6:22 PM
- Kim said...
Wonderful! I quit because of health reasons so I am always thrilled to hear of people who stop before its an absolute matter of survival.. Good for you! Be proud! I have been off for 3 years and if I can stay quit, there is hope for all of us nicotine addicts! PS- Love your blog and those yummy recipes!
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A General English student is eligible to transfer to the EAP stream if they pass their General English class at the GE 4 level and attain an appropriate result on the DUELI EAP writing test. To progress to a higher General English level you will need an overall score of 55% from your end of intake assessment tasks.
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- CES 2014: iPhone case gives you 'Predator' vision
- CES 2014: Former Apple engineer introduces a smart desk
- 5 things you missed at CES: Connect your devices on the go
- Jan 9:
- CES 2014: Cars powered by solar, hydrogen roll into Las Vegas
- Netflix adds 4K streaming for new, ultra high-definition TVs
- CES 2014: Toothbrush tracks use, uses bluetooth to share with phone
- Jan 8:
- CES 2014: Troy's picks for best of show
- CES 2014: Few 'wearables' balance fashion and function
- CES 2014: Cisco CEO pegs 'Internet of Things' as $19 trillion opportunity
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- CES 2014: Will your next TV be Ultra HD?
- CES 2014: Yahoo's Marissa Mayer brings out stars to tout firm's media business
- CES 2014: Sony launches PlayStation Now streaming game service
- PlayStation 4 easily outselling Xbox One so far, Sony says
- CES 2014: Michael Bay says 'I guess live shows aren't my thing'
- CES 2014: T-Mobile CEO crashes AT&T party, gets thrown out
- Intel says its processors are now 'conflict-free'
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- CES 2014: Intel CEO says company will play a key role in computing revolution
- CES 2014: TV industry puts its hope in curves and pretty screens
- CES 2014: Panasonic to help make smart-TV Firefox software
- CES 2014: Dish's new Hopper can record 8 shows at once
- CES 2014: AT&T to sell toll-free service for wireless data
- CES 2014: Sharp unveils TV positioned between HD and 4K
- CES 2014: LG jumps into wearable fitness gadget market
- CES 2014: Roku TV will stream video without set-top box
- CES 2014: Dolby unveils technology to improve TV brightness
- CES 2014: LG to use Palm's mobile software for smart TVs
- CES 2014: GM to outfit Chevy vehicles with 4G from AT&T
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LAS VEGAS -- With apologies to David Hasselhoff and "KITT," Knight Rider reruns aren't the only place you can see a truly "smart" car these days.
Hydrogen- and solar-powered vehicles are on the streets. So are cars that can get you through stop-and-go traffic while you sit back and send texts from behind the wheel. Cars are even using radar, ultrasonic waves and cameras to jump into the passing lane and get around slowpokes.
Sure, all of these technologies are still in the testing phase, but that hasn't stopped car makers and technology companies from showing off a new paradigm of driving at the International CES gadget show this week. It's a world in which you no longer grip the wheel with excitement, but instead relax with a book or movie as your car chauffeurs you to your destination.
That was the point of one simulation by Delphi Automotive, a provider of auto parts and technology to major manufacturers including Ford, GM and Volvo. The scenario, using a stationary but souped-up Tesla Model S, imagines "autonomous driving lanes," much like carpool lanes today. The company imagines that vehicles might someday enter these lanes and then run on auto-pilot. The feat is possible today with a mixture of technology that keeps cars inside lanes and adaptive cruise control that matches a car's speed to the vehicle in front of it.
While in the autonomous lane, the car's window glass frosts up and functions that had been disabled for the driver -- like video playing from a mini projector -- turn on. The driver can pursue other activities, like surfing the Web or even taking a nap.
When the driver's exit nears, the car gets increasingly persistent, demanding that the driver take back control. First, the video player stops. Then a female voice intones, "Place both hands on the steering wheel and look ahead in the driving direction."
Finally, the seat starts vibrating and a driver-facing camera ensures he or she is looking at the road. The driver taps a steering wheel knob, takes control, and drives on. The experience is similar to airline pilots who grab the controls for take-off and landing but let a computer do the rest.
"These technologies exist now and the carmakers assure us they're ready to go," said Jim Travers, associate editor of autos for Consumer Reports magazine. "It's really not that far off."
Though technological innovation isn't an issue, there are many speed bumps on the road to this envisioned future. Consumers must accept the safety and reliability of such systems, governments must draft and pass legislation and the insurance industry needs to draw up guidelines to answer tricky questions such as who'd be at fault in the event of a crash.
"That's one of the biggest issues for the industry as a whole for autonomous technology," said Glen De Vos, vice president of engineering for Delphi's electronics and safety division. "The legal environment has to keep pace. Today we're at the very beginning."


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Star of hit show 'Glee' found dead
Published: Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 1:14 a.m.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Police say actor Cory Monteith, star of the hit TV show "Glee," has been found dead in a Vancouver hotel.
The 31-year-old Monteith, who played the character Finn Hudson on the TV series about a high school glee club, was found dead in his room on the 21st floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel on Vancouver's waterfront at about noon Saturday.
Deputy Police Chief Doug Lepard says there is no indication of foul play. Monteith's body was found by hotel staff after he missed his check-out time, Lepard said.
"We do not have a great deal of information as to cause of death," Coroner Lisa Lapointe said.
Lepard said Monteith had been out with people earlier and that those people are being interviewed.
Monteith had voluntarily entered rehab for substance abuse problems in April.
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It is en vogue to say that Craig Ferguson is the best late night host on TV right now. And for good reason. He uses a reptilian puppet to interview his guests.
Ferguson is as quick witted as Conan and his interviews skills rival Letterman. It's almost unfair that he is up against Jimmy Fallon.


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His wife, who recently died, had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer and with the plant in operation she couldn't go outside, and they couldn't open any windows in the house, he said. "I can't say it contributed to her death, but it sure as hell didn't help anything," he said.
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Area college roundup: SMC men improve to 21-0
Published: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 12:38 a.m.
Daquan Jeffries (Broome) scored 18 points and Ronell Crockett added 16 as Spartanburg Methodist College defeated Southern Wesleyan JV 78-46 on Monday night at home. The Pioneers improved to 21-0.
"I'm happy with everyone's effort tonight," SMC head coach Jeff Brookman said. "We are sharing the ball well together."
USC Upstate 64, North Florida 52: At the Hodge Center, Tee'Ara Copney scored 23 points and Brittany Starling had 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead Upstate (8-12, 4-5 A-Sun) to its third straight victory. Copney shot 5 of 6 from 3-point range as the Spartans sank a season-best 58 percent of their field goals. Upstate held North Florida (9-11, 5-4) to 35 percent shooting. The Spartans are off until Saturday when they host Northern Kentucky at 2 p.m.
UNC Greensboro 87, Wofford 75: UNCG shot 59 percent from the field to fend off Wofford in Benjamin Johnson Arena. Morgan Wrightson paced the Terriers (6-12, 1-9 SoCon) with 21 points, while Daniella Motley had 20 points, seven rebounds, four blocks and three steals. Lucy Mason put up 25 points on 9-for-11 shooting for the Spartans (4-15, 1-9). Wofford continues its four-game home-stand at 2 p.m. Saturday against Samford.
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I usually set my PC to Sleep overnight so that I can start work exactly where I left off (and within a few seconds too). Since a few days ago, my PC has refused to wake up though. Every morning I have to do the tech-equivalent of pulling off the covers and opening the curtains, which usually means crawling around under my desk. This is a less than perfect start to my day.


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Today: LinkedIn proves its title as investors' favorite social network is deserved, reporting record-breaking revenues. Also: Apple (AAPL) plays nice in battle with investor, SunPower (SPWRA) earnings disappoint.
LinkedIn yet again blows forecasts away with earnings report
LinkedIn was the first of Silicon Valley's social networks to reach the public markets, and it has avoided the volatile drops and spikes in its stock price that other companies in the sector have suffered. The trust investors have in the company was borne out again Thursday, as the Mountain View professional-networking company obliterated forecasts for its earnings, as the company has done every quarter since going public.
LinkedIn reported revenues of $303.6 million, 81 percent higher than the same quarter in 2012 and the first time it has pulled in more than $300 million in a three-month period. The company reported $40.2 million in profit, excluding certain items, or 35 cents a share. Analysts on average expected the company to report profits of 19 cents a share on revenues of $280 million, according to Thomson Reuters.
"The company keeps raising the bar and then beating it solidly," Needham analyst Kerry Rice told MarketWatch, adding that LinkedIn provided "great numbers" and "great guidance."
Even the company's projections for the current quarter were stronger than expected, as LinkedIn forecast first-quarter revenues between $305 million and $310 million, while analysts expected $301 million.
For the calendar year, LinkedIn barely missed topping $1 billion in revenues at $972.3 million, 86 percent higher than the 2011 total of $522.2 million. Excluding certain items, the company brought in 89 cents a share on the year, more than doubling its 2011 profits of 35 cents a share.
"2012 was a transformative year for LinkedIn," CEO Jeff Weiner said in Thursday's news release, later adding, "The products we delivered throughout the year drove member engagement and financial results to record levels in the fourth quarter."
LinkedIn shares shot higher after the news arrived, gaining more than 10 percent to $137 a share after closing with a 1.3 percent drop at $124.09. LinkedIn's stock price has never dipped below its IPO price of $45 and was selling for more than three times that amount Thursday afternoon, while Facebook and Zyng have traded lower than their IPO price for most of their lives as public companies.
LinkedIn's uninterrupted growth and diversified revenue stream seem to be the main reasons it has been a Wall Street darling while other social-media companies face withering criticism and volatile stock prices. This chart from Business Insider shows the staggering growth rate for all three of the companies' revenue generators -- recruiting tools, ads and listings, and premium subscriptions.
While other social networks have larger membership bases, with LinkedIn recently surpassing 200 million, and even higher revenues -- Facebook's revenue in 2012 was nearly 5 times what LinkedIn brought in -- the company has proven every quarter it has reported profits that it knows how to run its business to continually produce growth.
"Investors clearly like LinkedIn's mix of advertising and fee revenue, both of which are experiencing exceptional growth," Bloomberg Industries analyst Paul Sweeney said.
Apple investor pushes for cash, company says it is under consideration
What seemed to be a challenging day for Apple ended with a stock spike, as the Cupertino tech giant responded to a lawsuit from an activist investor by publicly saying that leadership is contemplating pushing some of its cash hoard out to stockholders.
David Einhorn, head of Apple investor Greenlight Capital, said Thursday that Apple needed to issue a preferred stock that would pay out a greater dividend in order to return some of the $137 billion it has in its coffers to investors who have stuck by the company through its recent Wall Street downturn. He also filed suit against the company to prevent it from passing a rule that would make it harder to issue preferred stock, which will be voted on at the company's annual meeting.
Surprisingly for the typically tight-lipped company, Apple released a statement on the issue just before the markets closed Thursday, saying that the company is looking at ways to get some of its profits to shareholders, and that the rule it seeks to pass would not preclude the type of move Einhorn wants.
"We remain committed to having an ongoing dialogue with our shareholders to get perspectives around return of capital and driving shareholder value," the statement concluded.
Apple stock spiked as soon as the statement was released -- trading at $456.47, lower than Wednesday's closing price, only 22 minutes before the end of the session, it jumped to a 3 percent gain in the closing moments of the regular session. Shares closed at $468.22, the highest closing price for Apple stock since its most recent earnings report last month.
Yahoo and Google gain after advertising deal, SunPower earnings disappoint
Apple's late rise helped two of the three major U.S. stock indexes, which struggled to gain momentum Thursday and ended with losses. Tech stocks had a decent day, however, as the SV150 index of Silicon Valley's largest technology companies gained 0.3 percent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq's loss of 0.1 percent made it the best performer among the three major indexes.
Yahoo (YHOO) gained 2.4 percent and closed higher than $20 a share a day after reaching a deal with Google (GOOG) to work together on advertising and receiving an upgrade from Pivotal Research Group; Google again hit an all-time intraday high and gained 0.5 percent to close at $773.95. Zynga continued to gain following its report of a surprising fourth-quarter profits, increasing 3.3 percent Thursday to close higher than $3 a share for the first time since September.
Yelp was not as fortunate as Zynga after releasing its earnings report Wednesday: The San Francisco company's shares fell 4.6 percent Thursday to close at $21.35. Tech giants Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) and Oracle (ORCL) both dropped 1.5 percent on the day.
In Silicon Valley's other major earnings report Thursday, San Jose solar manufacturer SunPower disappointed investors and analysts with more losses and a dour forecast for 2013, sending the stock down 5 percent in after-hours trading following a gain of 0.4 percent in the regular session.
Silicon Valley tech stocks
Up: Zynga, Apple, Yahoo, Jive, SolarCity, Gilead, Tesla, Google, SunPower, VMware
Down: Yelp, Splunk, Workday, Oracle, NetApp, HP, Facebook, LinkedIn, Netflix (NFLX), Advanced Micro Devices, Intuit (INTU), Adobe (ADBE), Intel (INTC), Applied Materials, Cisco (CSCO), Nvidia
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index: Down 3.35, or 0.11 percent, to 3,165.13
The blue chip Dow Jones industrial average: Down 42.47, or 0.3 percent, to 13,944.05
And the widely watched Standard & Poor's 500 index: Down 2.73, or 0.18 percent, to 1,509.39
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MetLife Auto & Home®, a brand of Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company and its affiliates3, is one of the nation's leading personal lines property and casualty insurance providers2, with more than 2.7 million policies in force.
MetLife Auto & Home offers automobile, homeowners, boat, personal excess liability, and miscellaneous personal lines property and casualty insurance, including insurance for motorcycles, snowmobiles, motor homes, and all-terrain vehicles, as well as for condo owners, renters, and landlords.
The company has received national recognition for being the first insurer to offer Identity Protection Services to its homeowners, renters, and condominium customers1 at no additional premium. In 2006, the company became the first insurer to offer the same service to its auto customers1.
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School's out for spring break and that means party time in The 941. From Siesta Key to Anna Maria Island, we have you covered with the hottest spots to drink, dance and hook up – all within stumbling distance of the area's world-famous, sugary sand beaches. Enjoy.
The Beach Club
The top party palace on Siesta Key since back when your grandparents were wild and crazy, this is still the place to dance (now to slamming DJ sonics as well as live music) while lubricated with killer drink deals every night of the week. Don't miss: Ladies night on Wednesdays with Tampa DJs Rev Kev and Gregg R. 5151 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key; 349-6311; beachclub.com
Gilligan's Island Bar and Grill
A bar, restaurant, dance club and package liquor store located right smack dab in the middle of Siesta Key Village, this is where many a first mate and more have gone to have some serious fun. Don't miss: Spring Break 2013 Sunday Funday Bikini Contests. 5253 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key; 346-8122; gilligansislandbar.com
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Get on island time while washing down raw oysters with cold beer and cocktails while listening to great live music nightly starting at 7 p.m. Don't miss: Tony Tyler Band (Mon.), Kettle of Fish (Wed.) and Pete Arevelo and family (Thurs.). 5238 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key; 346-5443; skob.com
Daiquiri Deck (Siesta)
Frozen drink destinations don't get much better than this Siesta Key original, which is home to such dangerous concoctions as the Deck Diesel. An orange, grain alcohol and vodka mixture, it pretty much guarantees a night of good times and a morning of regrets. Don't miss: Bikini models signing Daiquiri Deck's homegrown calendar, 9-10 p.m. March 8. 5250 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key; 349-8697; daiquirideacksiestakey.com
Blase Cafe
A delightfully funky, hole-in-wall restaurant and bar serving everything from grouper to Buffalo wings to jambalaya, this Ocean Boulevard business that also books bands and specializes in mouthwatering (and perhaps head-spinning) martinis like the mango, key lime and cappuccino. Don't miss: The opportunity to imbibe the traditional gin martini preferred by great men like James Bond. 5263 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key; 349-9822; theblasecafe.com
The Cottage
This cozy eatery just off Siesta Village's main drag serves tasty homemade chips, awesome alcohol-absorbing burgers and other flavorsome seaside bar stuff, but it's also where you'll find $2 drafts and $5 mojitos and margaritas during happy hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Don't miss: The six-hour happy hour. 153 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key; 312-9300; cottagesiestakey.com
Dcoy Ducks
This Holmes Beach hotspot is where Anna Maria Islanders and other assorted party people go to throw back shots and get frisky on the dance floor. Don't miss: Come Back Alice band, 9:30 p.m. March 15. 5410 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach; 778-5888; ducks.net
Sharky's On The Pier
Venice's primo spot for beachfront drinking and dining makes it easy to go from sand to table repeatedly throughout the day. Don't miss: Sharky's hosts live music every night of the week, which makes the difference between week and weekend kind of unnecessary, doesn't it? 1600 Harbor Dr. S., Venice; 488-1456; sharkysonthepier.com
Daiquiri Deck (Venice)
This recently opened outpost of the local mini-chain is rightly famous for one important thing – it single-handedly gives downtown Venice a late-night scene. The bar/restaurant is open until 2 a.m. every night, which beats most spots in the area by a couple of hours. Don't miss: Have a Deck Diesel and slurp raw oyster after midnight while the rest of the city sleeps. 300 West Venice Ave., Venice; 488-0649; daiquirideckvenice.com
Harpoon Harry's
Although not near the beach, Harry's has the benefit of being on top of Charlotte Harbor, for those days when you want the Florida experience without the sand between your toes. Just claim a spot at the massive open-air bar downstairs and set a while. Don't Miss: Try your hand in the video game arcade, drink in hand. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda; 637-1177; harpoonharrys.com
Spring Break Hotspots
/ Thursday, March 7, 2013


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