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Cost of Living
Think about how you would answer a question such as "What does it cost to live in Washington state or Georgia?" There is a big difference between having a room in some rural area and a house in Seattle or Atlanta.
There are some things, however, that help make the Nicaragua answer a bit easier. While Between zero and as much as you want to spend is a lot more meaningful in Nicaragua than Detroit, we can do a bit better than that answer. Let's get the easy items out of the way first.
These two items tend to make up the majority of most people's expenses. The first thing you can remove from the shelter cost is heating and cooling expenses. While an air conditioner is nice in some areas including Managua, it is not a necessity and there really is nowhere in Nicaragua where heating is required.
On the low end, you can find room and board in someone's house for $100/month or less. You will eat a lot of rice and beans but you should be fine. If $100/month isn't in your budget, look for someone who wants to learn English and offer to trade some tutoring time for your room and board.
Moving up the financial ladder, house rentals can be as cheap as $30/month in poor neighborhoods up to $1000/month and more for larger houses in cities. Finding something comfortable and secure with at least two bedrooms in a large town or in the city is going to put you in the $150 to $500/month range where the more urban the area, the higher the cost.
Utility costs add to the basic house cost, of course. Water, sewer and trash pickup tend to be inexpensive. Electricity, while expensive per kilowatt hour, is not a big expense for most because average consumption is much lower than in other areas. For lights, a refrigerator and some entertainment—stereo, TV or computer—expect a bill of $5 to $10/month. Note that low-end users get a better rate than those consuming more electricity.
If you can't live without a telephone, a cellular is probably your best bet. Low-end plans start at $12/month. On arrival you won't qualify for a post-pay plan but you can get a pre-paid phone with just your current ID.
If you want broadband Internet, you will find multiple options including fixed wireless (Turbonett Fijo), 3G, DSL and TV cable. Prices start at about $10/month and go up depending on bandwidth and, in some cases, usage.
Food is much like shelter with options starting at close to nothing and going up from there. On the low end, there are multiple growing seasons in Nicaragua for grain and vegetable crops. In addition, there is always some sort of fruit in season.
The typical Nicaraguan diet consists of a lot of beans, rice and corn. This diet is supplemented with other vegetables when available (generally meaning when there is money to buy them) and a combination of eggs, cheese and chicken. There is beef and pork available as well but for the low-end consumer these are less popular because of the need to butcher and store the complete animal.
If you are cooking yourself, figure a pound each of beans, rice and corn will cost about $1. That is a lot of food. Add other ingredients as you wish/can afford. A bunch of carrots will cost less than $.50, a head of cabbage about $.25 and so on. If you add meat, it will cost from $1 to $2/lb. As a meat alternative, texturized soy protein (TSP) is available at very inexpensive prices.
As is always the case, eating out will cost more than doing your own cooking. A low-end meal in a fritanga might cost $1. An "expensive" dinner in a nice restaurant can cost from $5 in a small city to $20 or more in Managua. With the exception of major cities, you should be able to pick a budget per meal of between $2.50 and $5 and stick to it.
Health Care
Once again, you have options from free on up. The government runs health clinics and hospitals. Visits are free, whether you are a Nicaraguan resident or not. They are not up to the standards of First World facilities but they are an option.
If you elect to go to a private doctor, office visits are in the $10 to $20 range. Expect about the same for dentists. For first-class hospital services, expect to pay about 1/5th what it would cost in the U.S.
In larger areas there are some "alternative medicine" offerings including accupuncture. Expect costs to be pretty much in line with any private doctor visit.
The majority of the people in Nicaragua cannot afford to own and operate private cars. The consequence is that there is a lot of public transit available. This includes both local and long-haul buses and local taxis.
Using Estelí, a city of about 200,000 located on the Pan American highway about 140 km from Managua as an example, you have the following options:
- The Urbano—Four local bus routes that cover most of the city. A trip, independent of distance, costs about $.15.
- Taxis—Unlike in the U.S. they are "shared" meaning the taxi driver will pick up other passengers and rates are per passenger. During daylight hours, the cost is less than $.50 to anywhere in town.
- Regular bus—Regular means they make stops virtually anywhere. Service is offered to cities all over the country. For example, a trip to Managua will take 3.5 to 4 hours and cost less than $2.
- Express bus—Here you trade time for money as they make few stops. They also tend to be commercial buses instead of converted ex-school buses. For example, a trip to Managua is just a bit over 2 hours and costs around $3.
While there are car rental agencies, rental cars are not inexpensive. Unless you have some very specific plans, there is usually a cheaper option that is just as convenient. For example, you can usually find a private car owner of taxi driver that you can hire for the day for less than a rental car would cost. You get the advantage of a native who knows his way around.
Clothing and More
Where else can you spend your money? There is always a way to spend more money but seldom a requirement to do so. For example, while some people like to "dress up" it is seldom a requirement. From parties to funerals, what you have available is accepted.
If you have ever wondered where all your used clothing donations go these days, you only need to look around in Nicaragua. Many non-profits have found it more profitable to sell your donations to companies that re-sell them in the third world rather than running thrift stores in the U.S. Thus, you will see a lot of Nicaraguans wearing T-shirts with seemingly strange messages on them in English.
Here, where labor is very cheap, you tend to find things being repaired rather than discarded. That includes seamstresses that will replace a zipper for $.50, stores with repair parts for appliances and cars and, on the more industrial end, someone who knows how to weld and has the equipment just around the corner.
What About a Number?
If you are still looking for a number, here are some guidelines.
- No-options minimalist lifestyle: $100/mo
- Rental house, mostly home cooking, decent options: $500/mo
- More of everything: $1000/mo
- Whatever you want: $2000/mo
Cost of living
Great notes. For anyone interested in more details, consider Phil and Ana's Living Like a Nica book, which goes into more depth on several of these topics. The only drawback is that it is a few years old now, so the actual dollar amounts may (or may not) have changed. The underlying concepts are as relevant as ever.
High-speed internet is readily available in the cities. I think the cost is generally $20-50/month depending on speed (but I could be wrong). Once you get out in the country, your choices are personal wireless tower, cellular modem, and satellite. Each has pros and cons, but generally I would look for them in that order, with satellite being the last resort.
One option I am considering is to have an office in town, with high-speed internet. Then I could live outside of town and just commute in by bus, bike, or motorcycle/scooter.
Speaking of which, walking and bicycling are excellent and popular modes of transportation. Motorcycles and scooters are also reasonable options, especially outside the cities. On rough roads, two-wheeled vehicles can travel faster and in some cases more safely than four-wheeled vehicles. And I have seen a family of 5 on a small motorcycle, although I wouldn't recommend it.
In addition to the shared taxis, you can hire a private taxi. Just negotiate the price when you get in, making sure you're clear that it's just for you, and the driver should not pick up any other passengers.
Packaged imported food is not cheap. If you favor local brands over international brands, and unprocessed food over processed, you will save a ton of money. I assume imported/importing English books and magazines is also pretty expensive.
What are electronics and appliance prices like? If I want that 37" LCD TV or a good fridge, are the prices similar to high-retail in the US?
If someone decided to own a car, how much does gasoline cost? Insurance? Annual license fees/taxes?
Good Summary
After two years here and doing a lot of calculations on "what if more of this or less of this" it is pretty realistic...except the lowest end figure is a bit low for all but live off the land living, so don't get entranced by that and think, "well $200" would be OK. I think a normal life person needs $400/mo to subsist if you need to rent. And don't forget, the first two-three months may be fine but six months down the road, that can start to get old (or maybe better). ZZT


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I tried to wire in to the transmitter - it sends same sound as the RF reciever gets, just much more quiet.
I'll be trying to pin to it now as it gives lower voltage. I couldnt get voltage divider to work, i get very noisy sound.
I managed to record one "test" button before my ears exploded ;-)) it's in attachment.
If you somehow manage to get code working for it (so i can harvest data from sensor), we might start debugging.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/619007/rf_oneread.wav - but it sounds corrupted near the one below.
Yep, managed to get few "normal" reads without the "transmit" button. It seems like it's send every minute.
temperature (i couldnt see the lcd while holding cable) was around 24.xC, humidity 23% and it was sent on second channel (and sensor have 1-2-3 CH option).
I didnt cut or modify the file - it's straight from audacity.
I hope it helps to get the "header" pulse for sketch...
I played it back slowed down few times - it sounds liek it sends 6 "pulses" every time. So it's like 6 (same?) messages for weather station, very near to each other.


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With the regular season little more than a week away, here's a rundown of some of the more notable position battles throughout the NHL, with injuries, rookies challenging for jobs and what kind of fantasy fallout there might be:
ANAHEIM DUCKSIf the Ducks are serious about playing Bobby Ryan at centre, then there is a plum position available at left wing on the top line alongside Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. Right now, it looks like Matt Beleskey could get the first shot. He played with the due at times last year as a rookie, on his way to 11 goals and 18 points in 60 games.
Dan Sexon, Jason Blake or the return of Ryan to the wing could challenge for that prime left wing spot as well.
On defense, rookie Cam Fowler is challenging for a spot and while it seems like a rush to put an 18-year-old into the lineup after he was the 12th pick in the draft, the Panthers did it last year with No. 14 pick Dmitri Kulikov and it might seem like less of a stretch had Fowler been selected in the top five picks, as had been projected before the draft.
With veteran Toni Lydman still sidelined, that might increase the likelihood of Fowler sticking around.
Even if he does stick, it is likely too early to expect significant production out of Fowler.
ATLANTA THRASHERSThe eighth overall pick in last summer's draft, Alexander Burmistrov has a chance to stick with the Thrashers. With Nik Antropov recovering from off-season hip surgery, the Thrashers could use the Russian teenager's creativity.
There are others that look like they could earn jobs, including Nigel Dawes and Swedish rookie Fredrik Pettersson, who scored 20 goals in the Swedish Elite League last season, but neither is productive enough to generate fantasy buzz just yet.
BOSTON BRUINSWhile Marc Savard is out indefinitely as he tries to recover from post-concussion symptoms, David Krejci is set between Nathan Horton and Milan Lucic on the Bruins' top line.
Krejci is a fine playmaker in his own right, having put up 51 assists and 73 points two years ago, so he could help Horton to a big goal-scoring campaign.
Rookie Tyler Seguin is set to start on the wing with Patrice Bergeron and Mark Recchi.
BUFFALO SABRESWhile the Sabres have a lot of familiar names up front, and rookie Tyler Ennis figures to be one of the more productive rookies, there are a couple more young forwards competing for spots and they bring decidedly different skills to the game.
Nathan Gerbe is a 5-foot-5 dynamo who has 94 points in 101 AHL games (and six points in 20 NHL games) over the last two seasons, though he may have to secure a scoring role if he's really going to be effective.
19-year-old Zack Kassian goes 6-foot-3, 220 pounds and the 2009 first-rounder had 217 penalty minutes in 99 OHL games over the last two seasons. Kassian's muscle might fit in a fourth-line role with the Sabres, but if he makes the team in that kind of minimal role, he's not going ro produce enough to create fantasy interest.
CALGARY FLAMESVeteran centres Daymond Langkow (neck) and Matt Stajan (shoulder) aren't going to be ready to start the season, which could present an opening for Mikael Backlund to produce in his rookie season.
Backlund had one goal and ten points in 23 games with the Flames last year and a chance to play with Rene Bourque and Niklas Hagman on the second line would at least give him a chance to prove he can play an offensive role while the Flames wait for Stajan to return.
CAROLINA HURRICANESCarolina has a lot of openings for which their prospects can compete.
After scoring 70 goals in the OHL (regular season and playoffs) last season, Jeff Skinner seems likely to start the year with the Hurricanes and should get a chance in a scoring role right out of the gate, perhaps on Jussi Jokinen's wing.
Drayson Bowman, Zach Boychyuk, Zac Dalpe and Jiri Tlusty are among those trying to establish an NHL identity, while Patrick O'Sullivan is showing well on his tryout deal and seems likely to secure a spot.
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKSAfter their summer roster purge, the Blackhawks have quite a few openings up for grabs too. Jack Skille looks like he's a good bet to make the roster, though not necessarily in a scoring role.
There's a good battle among other young forwards Viktor Stalberg, Jeremy Morin and Igor Makarov with the upside being a possible spot on a line with Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp.
Stalberg had 33 points in 39 AHL games last year, in addition to nine goals and 14 points in 40 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has an offensive side to his game with good size and speed.
Morin, 19, is five years younger than Stalberg, but scored 47 goals in 58 OHL games last season and has impressed in camp. There's no need to rush him, though, so if he's not ready to score right away, he can be groomed in the AHL.
Makarov was a second-round pick in 2006 and has talent, but managed just nine points in 51 KHL games last season.
2008 first-rounder Kyle Beach is also making a bid for an NHL job after scoring 52 goals and racking up 186 penalty minutes in the WHL last year. Beach is an agitator with some skill, so if he finds his way onto a scoring line, his fantasy upside is significant. COLORADO AVALANCHENow that Peter Mueller is out indefinitely, recovering from his latest concussion, there will be an opportunity on Colorado's second line and 2005- second-rounder Ryan Stoa will get shot at filling the role. Stoa is big, powerful and scored 23 goals in 54 AHL games last season.
If Stoa's not ready for an offensive role in the NHL, then David Jones (10 goals in 23 games last season) and Brandon Yip (11 goals in 32 games) would seem next in line.
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETSThe Blue Jackets have experimented with a young guns line that includes Nikita Filatov, Derick Brassard and Jakub Voracek.
If that line sticks together, it does appear that someone is going to end up on the outside looking in at a top-six role, since Kristian Huselius, Antoine Vermette, R.J. Umberger and Rick Nash are the club's top four returning scorers.
DALLAS STARSThe Stars are looking for a winger to join Mike Ribeiro and Brenden Morrow and, having released Jonathan Cheechoo from his tryout, the options are less than thrilling.
Adam Burish and Fabian Brunnstrom seem likely to get a chance, while sophomore Jamie Benn may ultimately be a better option since he happens to be the best player of the three -- it's just a matter of whether the Stars decide they can go without Benn on another line.
DETROIT RED WINGSDetroit has most of their significant spots spoken for, with Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom together followed by Bertuzzi-Filppula-Franzen and Cleary-Modano-Hudler. Someone like Mattias Ritola could make the jump from Grand Rapids.
The most intriguing might be Slovakian winger Tomas Tatar, but the 2009 second-rounder isn't even 20 yet, and the Wings aren't prone to rushing their prospects.
EDMONTON OILERSThe youth movement in Edmonton is generating some excitement, but it's not just the rookies to watch; sometimes it bears watching who they're skating with too.
Veteran center Shawn Horcoff could be rejuvenated, coming off a 36-point season in 2009-2010, as he's been centering rookies Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle in the preseason.
It makes sense, as Horcoff (before last year's minus-29) has established his two-way credentials and his responsible game will make the game easier for his offensively-inclined wingers.
Rookie winger Magnus Paajarvi, who scored a hat trick in his first preseason contest, has spent some time with Andrew Cogliano, another Oiler looking to bounce back from a down year in 2009-2010.
FLORIDA PANTHERSUp front, there aren't a lot of things set beyond the top line of David Booth, Stephen Weiss and Michael Frolik, so take your chances if you like newcomers Michael Grabner, Steve Bernier or even a veteran holdover like Cory Stillman.
Perhaps the most interesting player to watch in his battle to stick with the Panthers is No. 3 overall pick Erik Gudbranson, an 18-year-old who could stick like Kulikov did last year.
LOS ANGELES KINGSScott Parse, who had 24 points in 59 games as a rookie, has been getting a look in a second-line role, but the Kings will likely give 2009 first-rounder Brayden Schenn a chance to centre the second line, which could move Jarret Stoll to the wing if Schenn is going to provide more offense.
The Kings' crease is awfully crowded as Jonathan Bernier is surely ready for an NHL job and might even be ready to supplant Jonathan Quick as the No. 1. Should Bernier stick, Erik Ersberg looks like the odd man out.
MINNESOTA WILDPierre-Marc Bouchard, who missed all but one game last season due to a concussion, has returned to practice, but it's too soon to suggest that he's going to be ready to play right off the bat.
With Matt Cullen, Guillaume Latendresse and Martin Havlat one one line, the Wild need someone to fill a spot on the No. 1 line with Mikko Koivu and Andrew Brunette, at least until Bouchard is ready. Antti Miettinen, Chuck Kobasew and rookie Casey Wellman could all get a look there.
Minnesota also needs a backup goaltender, after Josh Harding suffered a season-ending knee injury.
MONTREAL CANADIENSThe centrepiece of the Jaroslav Halak deal, Lars Eller is getting a chance alongside veterans Brian Gionta and Scott Gomez, a good opportunity for Eller, a forward who uses his size and led his AHL team in Peoria with 57 points in 70 games last season.
With top defenceman Andrei Markov out of the lineup, likely through October, as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in the playoffs, P.K. Subban will be counted on to play in the spotlight role he handled when Markov got hurt in the spring.
NASHVILLE PREDATORSColin Wilson had 15 points in 35 games with the Predators as a rookie last year, but is getting a turn on the wing with Matthew Lombardi and Martin Erat, which could be an opportunity to put up some good offensive numbers.
Sergei Kostitsyn, looking for a fresh start now that he's out of Montreal, is also challenging for a role while Cal O'Reilly is trying to stick after tearing up the AHL (253 points in 260 games) for the last four seasons.
NEW JERSEY DEVILSIt's hard to know how the Devils' lines are going to shake out until they make the necessary moves to get under the salary cap.
Rookie Jacob Josefson, a 2009 first-rounder who scored 20 points in the Swedish Elite League last year, has a shot at the third-line centre job if the Devils find a taker for Dainius Zubrus or Jamie Langenbrunner, a couple of veterans with significant enough salaries that the Devils might move them.
Depending on how the back end shakes out (ie. will Bryce Salvador be moved?), Matt Corrente and teenager Alexander Urbom could squeeze into more significant roles as well.
NEW YORK ISLANDERSInjuries are decimating the Isles' lineup before the season even gets started. Mark Streit's injury prompted the signing of veteran Mike Mottau, but Mottau isn't going to be able to entirely make up for the loss of Streit, the team's third-leading scorer last season with 49 points.
Last year's second-leading scorer, Kyle Okposo, is also out for an extended period following shoulder surgery. The Isles already needed young forward like Josh Bailey and Blake Comeau to play prominent offensive roles this year, but with Okposo out, perhaps Rob Schremp, P.A. Parenteau or first-rounder Nino Niederreiter will get a chance to play a more significant role.
NEW YORK RANGERSRookie centre Derek Stepan had 54 points in 42 games as a sophomore at Wisconsin last season and the 2008 second-rounder is pushing for an NHL job this year, even getting time in camp with Alexander Frolov and Marian Gaborik on the Rangers' top line. Obviously, if Stepan could stick in that spot, there would be a real opportunity to put up points.
Now that Wade Redden has been waived to Hartford, it also appears that Matt Gilroy, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko will be among the young blueliners competing for a spot.
OTTAWA SENATORSAfter a strong finish last season, Danish winger Peter Regin could open the season with Mike Fisher and Alex Kovalev, but he's battling Nick Foligno for that spot. Foligno has been charging hard, scoring in the preseason (four goals in three games) even when playing with linemates that aren't noted offesnive performers.
The Sens also have youngsters Jared Cowen and Patrick Wiercioch trying to stick on defense, bids that may have a little more life as long as Filip Kuba is out of the lineup with a broken ankle.
PHOENIX COYOTESCentres Kyle Wellwood and Kyle Turris (not to mention young wingers like Mikkel Boedker and Viktor Tikhonov) are challenging for jobs with the Coyotes and have offensive upside that they could be point producers in the right situation.
On defense, 2009 first-rounder Oliver Ekman-Larsson could move quickly into a prominent role. He's been paired with Adrian Aucoin in camp and, after scoring 27 points in 42 Swedish First Division games last year, Ekman-Larsson could be an impact player right away.
PHILADELPHIA FLYERSWith news that goaltender Michael Leighton is out for a month due to back trouble, the Flyers are left with an unappealing situation in net (or even less appealing than it was in the first place).
Veteran Brian Boucher seems like the best bet to handle the No. 1 job, to be backed-up by 22-year-old Sergei Bobrovsky, who had a .922 save percentage in the KHL over the last two years. Johan Backlund is another option and could be the starter, if he recovers quickly enough from off-season hip surgery.
Veteran winger Bill Guerin has also been in camp with the Flyers and would certainly provide another proven scoring option to already deep crop of Flyers forwards.
PITTSBURGH PENGUINSPromising power forward Eric Tangradi has been getting a good look in camp, playing with newcomer Mike Comrie and Evgeni Malkin. Tangradi only had 39 points in 65 AHL games last year, but if the 21-year-old is up to the job of playing a top-six forward role, then it could be a fine opportunity to put up points.
With Jordan Staal sidelined by a foot injury, Mark Letestu also looks like he's getting a chance to stick. Letestu may not be in a scoring role, but with 116 points in 136 AHL games over the last two years, he knows what to do in the offensive zone.
SAN JOSE SHARKSUp front, the top six forwards seem set, in some combination, unless Logan Couture can work his way in there. Couture had 53 points in 42 AHL games, along with nine points in 25 games with the Sharks, last year, so he's certainly worthy of consideration in a scoring role.
Second-year blueliner Jason Demers may have the inside track to be the No. 2 power play defenceman, behind Dan Boyle, which would likely mean more ice time and a more productive season.
ST. LOUIS BLUESDefenceman Nikita Nikitin has impressed in Blues camp, but maybe not enough to come in ahead of Alex Pietrangelo. Pietrangelo should have a chance to play a prominent role with the Blues, including power play time, right away because of his puck skills and could be one of the top newcomers (he's not eligible for the Calder) in the league this season.
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNINGThe Lightning's top six forwards are settled, so the battles come further down the depth chart with veteran Eric Perrin competing with prospects like Marc Pouliot, Dana Tyrell and Johan Harju. Veteran Adam Hall spent all of last year in the AHL but may be able to secure a job with the Lightning.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFSA poor preseason leaves 2009 first-rounder Nazem Kadri on the outside looking in, or so it appears. If Kadri does end up in the AHL, that's good news for Mikhail Grabovski, who had 35 points in 59 games last year, but could certainly be a 50-point scorer if healthy.
It looks like Nikolai Kulemin, Clarke MacArthur, Phil Kessel and Kris Versteg will have winger roles in the top six. Luca Caputi has played well in the preseason and could challenge for a spot.
VANCOUVER CANUCKSWhile Alex Burrows works his way back from shoulder surgery, Cody Hodgson is getting a good opportunity to get back on track after 2009-2010 was virtually a lost season. Hodgson is skating on the second line with Ryan Kesler and Mason Raymond and if he can produce points in that role, the Canucks should be able to find room for their 2008 first-rounder.
WASHINGTON CAPITALSThe Capitals' defense is expected to be improved based on the play of two rookies, John Carlson and Karl Alzner. Carlson is capable of having more offensive impact, but both should be involved in significant roles after they were groomed in the AHL for much of last season.
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If you summon your courage to challenge something, you'll never regret it. How sad it would be to spend your life wishing, "If only I had a little more courage." Whatever the outcome, the important thing is to take a step forward on the path that you believe is right. There's no need to worry about what others may think. It's your life, after all. Be true to yourself.<< Yesterday Today Tomorrow >>
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For most of us, that means getting a live (or just recently live) Christmas Tree. Also, for most of us, we've completed this task days or weeks ago. Everyone has their own traditions about this part of the holiday preparations.
When I was growing up, we would go to City Park in my home town on my mother's birthday, December 5th. There, the Kiwanis Club sold Christmas trees next to the softball field. They were all Scotch Pines—fat, dense trees with seemingly deadly needles just waiting to print tiny, red, prickly spots all over our arms. But the piney smell was intoxicating and immediately put us all in the holiday spirit.
After bringing it home and placing it in the little metal tree stand (Daddy's job), we began to decorate it. Most of our older glass ornaments had been broken over the years from us toddlers attempting to climb to the top, so, many of them transitioned to plastic or the obligatory homemade decorations. The lights were the old school screw-in, multicolored bulbs, though one year, they were all red at Mama's request. And the entire tree was practically coated in those thin, metallic strands of tinsel called "icicles". My older sister, Ann, and my mom insisted they be placed one at a time on each branch. My younger sister, Jane, preferred the clumping technique and I leaned toward the more impressionist style of throwing them and letting them land in any random place, which sometimes meant on the adjacent furniture.
The tree stayed up until January 2nd and the house went back to normal—except for the new toys strewn around the floors of our bedrooms.
These days, the lifelike noble fir comes out of the box and gets assembled on Thanksgiving weekend. Every year has a new theme for the decorations and lights (this year is "Water"). We enjoy the tree through all of the month of December and it doesn't come down until January 6—The Feast of the Epiphany, AKA, Three Kings Day, AKA, Twelfth Night or "The Twelfth Day of Christmas." For me growing up in Louisiana, this day marked the beginning a gradual build-up of parties and celebrations culminating on Fat Tuesday—Mardi Gras. It's a four-day state holiday weekend back home. The next day is Ash Wednesday and since moving to Cincinnati, that means Lenten Friday fish fries. And, of course, this all ends on Easter Sunday.
When I think about it, from the day that I set up the Christmas tree (and even before when I include Thanksgiving), the festivities continue well into spring as we start to celebrate the rebirth of the season and in more religious terms, a spiritual and literal rebirth as well.
We can take this holiday as new starting point. Celebrate with our families, friends and neighbors. Spread joy and cheer and happiness and love. And continue to honor each other everyday. So that when this season is passed and the decorations are all put away, let us keep the spirit of Christmas EVER GREEN in our hearts throughout the year.
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I just posted a response to a friend's response to a Facebook status this morning. I know for most and maybe even to her that it will seem argumentative and even a bit snarky. That's partly true on both counts, but the issue expressed really goes much deeper.
First let me describe the posted exchange. As I am usually apt to do each morning, I posted the day's unusual holiday/commemorative—today is National Sugar Cookie Day. Along with that (as I also often do) I posted an accompanying video. I mentioned that it evokes the name of my friend, Kitty and that she should take a look. Her response, somewhat begrudgingly, was that she would do so, but not until she got more coffee. Fine…however, as I responded, it disappoints me that I took the time to find this less than 3 minute video and that it should be such a hardship for anyone to actually watch it.
I get it. Not everyone will be interested. Most won't even want to take the time and effort to read through this post. But it distresses me to some degree that we should be so wrapped up in the chores of everyday life, that we can't stop for three measly minutes for a little harmless diversion.
Please understand, this is NOT about Kitty. She is a VERY old friend. One I've known since first grade and someone who's become more dear to me since reconnecting through Facebook. She is one of my best friends (of all time). However, I suspect that while she's a lot like the sister I never needed, I'm more like the buddy that never goes home. I think we know we love each other and there's very little that can change that. So while the argument may have started with our online exchange, the issue is much greater than that. Not earth-shattering, by any means, but one that seems sadly pervasive in the more and more virtually connective world in which we live.
As I said, I get it. Everyone won't be interested in everything I post. It's really only there with the free option to read and/or watch—or not. The thing that bothers me is this. If I start a conversation to a specific person and that person willingly becomes engaged, I expect to have their full (if only full online) attention. Of course, I know there are things going on in the background—that's real life happening, and we can't avoid that. But this is supposed to be COMMUNICATION. How can we communicate if we don't bother to listen to the whole message?
Seriously, though, you don't have to watch my videos. If I ask you to, presumably because I think they may be of interest, then I hope you will. To me, skipping my parenthetical flotsam once we are engaged in this exchange, is like watching TV during a phone conversation. Or even worse, it's like texting at the dinner table. I also get it that some of that is part of the real life happening that we can't see through the internet. So, I'd appreciate it if you could take the time to occasionally look up and acknowledge with an "uh-huh" or an "oh, I see" to let me know you're still there.
Thanks for reading. Rant over. You may now feel free to move about the webisphere.
Social networking gives too many people the opportunity to hide behind their white hoods of the internet while beating their chests and exclaiming, "What is the world coming to?" These are vampires, blind to their own reflections, sucking the goodness and potential out of everything they touch in the hopes of making more like themselves.


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I'd like to remind Dallas Cowboys' faithful of a noteworthy anniversary arriving in 4 days. On February 17, 2012, Cowboys' DT Jason Hatcher controversially admitted a leadership deficit within his team.
At that point in his career, Hatcher was merely a rotational player unable to eclipse 28 tackles in a season. While ironical and mouthy coming from a longtime Cowboy yet to secure a solid starting role, his comments nonetheless hit home.
As a 6 year contributor by 2012, Hatcher occupied a ringside seat to observe his Dallas teammates from both the battlefield and the bench.
Below are parts of his controversial response when Radio station KESN-FM 103.3 (and co-host Deion Sanders) asked him what players led the Cowboys.
Yeah, I really don't know. That's another thing we really need. We need like a Ray Lewis. We don't have that. We have talent and everything we need, but if we get like a Ray Lewis, everybody buys into him…someone who will hold you accountable…guys aren't doing their own thing here or there. Everybody is going in one direction. Once you have that, you'll be good. We're still looking for it. — Jason Hatcher 2/17/12
At the time, most Cowboys fans emphatically agreed with his controversial public assessment. He threw himself and teammates under the bus to make a valid point.
My question today, nearly 2 years removed from the accusation, what exactly has improved regarding the Cowboys' glaring lack of leadership?


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Danny Lee Fowler, 43, of San Diego, died of multiple blunt force trauma as a result of the accident on Monday.
According to Nevada Highway Patrol, Fowler's vehicle was on the I-15 northbound lanes heading westbound on Interstate 215 when the vehicle rolled at about 10:30 p.m.
The driver was ejected from the vehicle and died as a result, NHP said.
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It sounds like ganking means different things to different people. It's not a real word and does not have a definition. Personally I view ganking as killing a player that is grossly less powerful then you or in the middle of something else when you initiate the fight with them. This isn't about the definition of ganking, but killing players that are less powerful than you. I play on a PvP server so I can fight other players at will in the game. Games aren't about fair fights, they are about destroying your enemy. The game is called World of Warcraft, not World of Playnice. PvP makes the game more of a challenge. Blizzard has an option for those of you that don't enjoy that portion of the game. Go to one of those servers, you can even transfer there now. In game we are at war and I will continue to play as such. Alliance beware on Crushridge ;-).


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What a great recipe for Sunday dinner. The meat is prepared the day before. It is perfectly seasoned and preparing the day beofre makes the meat tender and delicious. I served with fresh guacamole and our favorite mexican dip. It was a hit and will be a regular on our family menu!
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This was very good. Loved that it could be completely prepped the night before.
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Do not normally remember to go back and rate recipe's but this was good enough to let everyone know they should try it...home-made pico goes great
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I wanted to like this - I have been trying really hard to get some good Mexican/Southwestern recipes, and I even lived in Austin for a while, so I really wanted to like this - even made it twice. We won't be making it again. It just isn't that good, especially for the effort. I love pork tacos, but my quest for the perfect pork taco recipe continues.
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Love this recipe! Great flavor! One of mine and my husband's favorites!
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This is a very good recipe, and very easy. Thank you
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Meh, WAY too sweet! El Pastor should be savory and the pineapple should only be used to breakdown the chewiness of the meat, not add a syrupy sweetness. I gave it a 2 cause if wasn't totally awful. It just wasn't right. I will continue on my mission for fabulous El Pastor.
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Date — 6 December, 2011
In a special interview for the Holiday Season, Kurt Klaus, IWC Ambassador, Master Watchmaker and the inventor of the Perpetual Calendar, takes time to talk about complicated watches.
And, in a rare nod to his relative in the North Pole, he also spreads holiday wishes and cheer.
IWC: "With the creation of the Grand Complication, IWC was catapulted in the ranks of true haute horlogery. Could you explain why this masterpiece marked such a special point?"
Mr. Klaus: "Everything in a watch beyond the noting of hours, minutes and seconds is a "complication". To combine a chronograph, a minute repeater and a perpetual calendar in one watch, therefore, was a incredible achievement for the engineers and watchmakers from Schaffhausen. Only very few companies are even able to master the greatest and most demanding innovations in watchmaking. I am very proud that IWC is among them."
IWC: "In the watch world it is well known that you invented the legendary IWC Perpetual Calendar, which took endless hours on the sketch board and on the actual prototypes before it came to life. How did you feel when you finished the first pieces, and what was the reaction when it was presented?"
Mr. Klaus: "At that moment, and in the following days- there was no great sensation. I didn`t imagine that my invention would have success in the future, in fact. The real moment of happiness came at a later stage, when Mr. Günther Blümlein, at that time CEO of IWC, invited us to dinner to celebrate 500 Da Vinci Perpetual Calendars, which were produced then as a special edition. Then I realized what we had achieved. And the rest, as they say, is history."
IWC: What would you like to wish our fans on your special day, Klaus Day?
Mr. Klaus: "First: I wish you happiness, health and all the best for the holiday time and the next year and second: may many of your wishes and dreams of the wonderful IWC timepieces come true. Sometimes, you have to patiently wait – but when you finally get that one masterpiece you always wanted it`s a really magical moment. I wish you all that."
Wishing you a great start to the Holiday Season,
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Together with its brand ambassadors and race-winning FORMULA ONE drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has developed two special edition watches, each limited to 250 pieces. Just days before the Singapore Grand Prix, the two Silver Arrow drivers each unveiled their own personal Ingenieur Chronograph. Read Article
IWC says "Annyeonghaseyo" to all its fans in Korea by launching a Korean version of iwc.com. We look forward to welcoming you into the exciting world of IWC Schaffhausen, its brand story, exclusive design and precision engineering. Read Article
70 years ago, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry took off on a reconnaissance flight over France and never returned. Now, IWC Schaffhausen commemorates the last flight of the celebrated pilot and author with three special limited editions, thereby strengthening its longstanding partnership with Saint-Exupéry's descendants. Read Article
IWC says "Bienvenidos" to all its fans in Spain and Latin America by launching a Spanish version of iwc.com. We look forward to welcoming you into the exciting world of IWC Schaffhausen, its brand story, exclusive design and precision engineering. Read Article


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"I told you I just went out with Zayn!" Harry shouted at you. "Oh really then why do you have a freaking lipstick stain on your neck?! and don't tell me it was Zayn because that would be a stupid excuse!!!" you shouted back. "You know what yes I went out to a club with Zayn and I met a chick there she was a great kisser, yes I kissed her and I loved it. I talked to her all night long, I actually want her to be my girlfriend not you!" Harry realized that he said something that you shouldn't really hear.
You run into your room closing the door and leaning against the wall crying. While Harry runs after you seeing the door closed. He waits infront of the door and tells you "hey Y/N i'm sorry….you probably don't want to talk but I'm gonna wait here outside the door till you come out". After 4 hours you finally opened the door to find a sleeping Harry. You sit next to him abd put your head on his shoulder. You feel his arm suddenly around your waist and saw him smiling. "I knew you can't resist me" He whispers making you blush. "i can resist you but you can't resist me" smirking back at him.
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The report is based on interviews of over 900 social media users of varying degrees. The findings are interesting in some areas and not so surprising in others. Some highlights include:
- The Top 10 social media questions that marketers want answered
- Experience levels are low with 72% of the marketers questioned having just started or only being involved in social media for a few months
- As a surprise to me, owners of 2- to 100-employee businesses were the most experienced (29.3% reporting doing social media marketing for years)
- Another startling finding was people aged 60 to 69 were significantly more likely to be just getting started with social media marketing than other age groups. In all honesty, I can't imagine my parents on Facebook or Twitter!
- After only a few months and with as few as 6 hours a week, more than half of marketers have generated qualified leads with social media marketing
- The top 4 social media tools were Twitter (81%), blogs (79%), LinkedIn (78%) and Facebook (77%) topping the list of the Top 10. Owners preferred LinkedIn.
- The least understood outlet are social bookmarking sites
As it is with all research it is important to see how it measures up to your particular situation. These are interesting bits of data and can be convincing to the many new users that are currently just feeling their way around. It's probably fair to say that almost everyone is feeling their way around social media though because the rules are being written and rewritten even as you read this.
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Have you been listening to the songs on Beyonce's "surprise, I totally dropped a new 'visual album' out of freaking nowhere" self-titled music collection? I haven't heard all of the new tunes, but I did notice the seemingly odd intro to her song "XO," which starts out with a somber audio clip that references "a major malfunction."
As it turns out, that audio is from 1986, and the voice belongs to then-NASA public affairs officer Steve Nesbitt. The moment was 1 minute and 56 seconds post-liftoff of the space shuttle Challenger, just after the Challenger was enveloped in a deadly explosion.
Does it seem a little … strange to you that Beyonce would use audio from the space shuttle Challenger disaster in a song about a doomed relationship? If so, you're not alone: NASA astronauts and Challenger family members alike are upset with Beyonce for her insensitive decision -- and her lame 'apology' is downright ridiculous.
Here's how "XO" starts, with the following six seconds of crackling audio:
Flight controllers here looking very carefully at the situation. Obviously a major malfunction.
I honestly thought Beyonce had achieved some sort of rare golden celebrity status where she was virtually untouchable by media controversy, but it turns out she's not impervious to PR blunders after all. I can't quite imagine the thinking that went into using that clip from the tragedy, but it's being explained as a "tribute" to the crew, which is maybe the most eye-rolling thing I've ever heard. I mean, check out the song and video:
Such a beautiful way to honor the Challenger crew, right? COME ON.
Former NASA employee Keith Cowing has decried the use of the clip, saying,
This choice of historic and solemn audio is inappropriate in the extreme. The choice is little different than taking Walter Cronkite's words to viewers announcing the death of President Kennedy or 911 calls from the World Trade Center attack and using them for shock value in a pop tune.
June Scobee Rodgers, the widow of Challenger space shuttle commander Dick Scobee said,
We were disappointed to learn that an audio clip from the day we lost our heroic Challenger crew was used in the song 'XO.' The moment included in this song is an emotionally difficult one for the Challenger families, colleagues and friends.
I actually don't agree that the clip was used for "shock value," I think it was just pure stupidity. The Challenger incident happened almost 28 years ago, so I'm guessing the gravity of the event is lost on many. What really adds insult to injury, though, is Beyonce's statement about the clip:
My heart goes out to the families of those lost in the Challenger disaster. The song 'XO' was recorded with the sincerest intention to help heal those who have lost loved ones and to remind us that unexpected things happen, so love and appreciate every minute that you have with those who mean the most to you. The songwriters included the audio in tribute to the unselfish work of the Challenger crew with hope that they will never be forgotten.
Okay, that's just gross. It's gross to compare a fictional romance to the space shuttle disaster, it's gross to say the lyrics ("I love it like XO / You love me like XO / You kill me boy XO / You love me like XO") are a TRIBUTE to the people who died on that day, and it's ultra-gross to shirk responsibility by blaming the "songwriters."
Beyonce's created an impressively spotless superstar brand for herself over the years, but I'd say she really and truly dropped the ball on this one. In my opinion, she should have simply apologized and re-released the song without the intro, instead of issuing that complete bullshit about healing.
What do you think about Beyonce's decision to use the clip, and her subsequent explanation?
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For me its so upsetting because that is a moment that really stands out in my childhood. They talked about it for months at school and we were watching the launch live. When things started to go bad it was like all of us were in a daze, no one moving, until the Principal came on the loud speaker and told all teachers to turn the TV off. It was a hard day for many reasons and I wonder if she doesn't understand the significance because she probably wasn't even born yet or was too young to remember. This would be like someone using audio from someone on 911. Its disgusting and its not one of those things you can just apologize for and people move on. But I don't really think she gave an apology she gave an excuse and it came up lacking.
shes just weird ever since her fake baby belly deflated...freaky!!!(state farm baby voice)
I was working for Rockwell Intl in the Space Division and when that happened we were all crying. It's a shame someone would think this is something to put on an album, it just brings back bad memories.


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DETROIT (WKZO) -- If Detroit's Emergency Manager didn't have the attention of the City's Creditors before, he has it now, after the Motor City has become the largest in U.S. History to file for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy protection.
Ron Kitchens, the President of S.W. Michigan First says its time for him to get to work to do his research and get out the facts that West Michigan is not Detroit.
He says it's also a lesson learned on just how important it is that local Governments are stable.
At a conference on that issue yesterday morning in Kalamazoo, local leaders concluded they had to work harder at consolidating services and finding new revenue sources to prevent what is happening in Detroit from happening here.
Kalamazoo City Commissioner and former Municipal Law Attorney Bob Cinabro says other towns have gone thru a bankruptcy, but never one as large or as complex as Detroit, and its difficult to comprehend the far reaching and painful consequences.
He says a bankruptcy is more than just a legal strategy, it also carries a social stigma. He just hopes it doesn't rub off on the rest of Michigan.
Nothing like this has ever happened before, it will be difficult and painful to get through and studied for years.


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Embattled Education Commissioner Gets Support
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman is getting some support amid criticism of his leadership.
An online petition with more than 350 signatures as of Tuesday afternoon lauds the leadership of the embattled commissioner.
Last month, a letter signed by 15 Republican lawmakers demanded the resignation of Huffman, citing complaints from school administrators, teachers and students about Huffman's leadership style as his department implements a series of changes in K-12 education.
That letter followed a petition signed by nearly half of the state's superintendents last year who argued that the commissioner had "no interest in a dialogue" with local school leaders as he made policy changes.
However, the general consensus of the online petition is that under Huffman's leadership Tennessee is the fastest improving state in the country in education.
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Fiber: The New Fat Fighter
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- How Fiber Works
- The 7-Day No-Hunger Diet
- 12 Smart Swaps to Try Today
- The Whole (Grain) Truth
- Can You Get Your Fiber in a Pill?
The Whole (Grain) Truth
Stop! Before you put that healthy-looking loaf of bread in your shopping cart, be sure you know what you're getting, advises FITNESS advisory board member Kathy McManus, RD, director of nutrition at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Read the label carefully -- and check the fiber content. In bread, for instance, look for at least 3 grams of fiber per serving (one brand we like: Nature's Own 12 Grain). Choose cereal with a minimum of 2 grams per 100 calories. Other label buzzwords to watch for:
"Whole," as in "100 percent whole wheat" or "whole-grain oats" Ideally, the first ingredient listed should be a whole grain.
"Excellent source of fiber" This means you're getting at least 5 grams of fiber in every serving, while "good source" means that one serving contains at least 2.5 grams of fiber.
"Graham flour" A type of whole wheat flour. So, yes, it's whole grain. But check the fiber content.
"Whole-grain food" Each serving must contain at least 51 percent whole grains. But, depending on the product, the amount of fiber may still be low. For instance, breads contain more water than cereals do, so even when they're whole-grain, they won't necessarily contain much fiber. Always check the label.
"Made with whole grains" If the grains in question appear far down on the ingredients list, put the product back on the shelf.
"Multigrain" The food is made with more than one type of grain, but not necessarily whole grains. Check the ingredients list and the fiber content.
"100 percent wheat" If it doesn't say "whole," it's refined flour, which means all the fiber and nutrients were stripped away in processing.
"Enriched" This term indicates that some of the vitamins have been added back after processing -- but the fiber hasn't. Skip it.
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Very HELPFUL. Thank you!3/20/2013 01:21:49 AM Report Abuse
The studies that claim a benefit for fiber all operate under a common theory, that humans are entirely conscious eaters who regulate appetite via stomach tension. This theory doesn't actually work. Someone eating to satiation who starts to exercise will eat more, without noticing it. When we have a cold or flu, we eat less, even if consciously, we know that we need to eat just as much. When we eat rich foods, we fill up quickly, much more quickly than stomach tension would seem to allow.9/27/2010 11:25:10 AM Report Abuse
nutrition labels say "dietary fiber" under total carbs. what does this mean?11/12/2009 07:04:14 PM Report Abuse
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PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Rutgers women's tennis team has engaged in a unique community service program with the New Brunswick chapter of the Challah Foundation, which serves Challah bread to patients at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and St. Peter's University Hospital.
Challah bread is known as the "bread of life" and has Jewish origins. Dr. Michael Nissenblatt, a highly regarded oncologist with a medical practice in New Brunswick, founded the organization. According to Dr. Nissenblatt, cancer patients not only need to be treated physically, but also mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The delivery of the Challah Bread is a part of the holistic treatment that Dr. Nissenblatt provides for his patients. The bread, which is delivered by surviving cancer patients of Dr. Nissenblatt each Friday, contains spices for emotional healing.
Recently, the Challah Foundation has grown from a small organization to one that is fully self-sufficient and supported entirely through donations.
During the fall season, members of the Scarlet Knights took turns making visits to the hospitals. Included in that group was senior Helen Magomedova (Brooklyn, NY), Lauren Edelschein (Medford Lakes, NJ) and Jill Markowitz (Forest Hills, NY).
"It was very obvious to me that the presence of a bright, young college athlete made the day much bright for the patients," said head coach Ben Bucca. "The Challah Foundation is an organization that provides a wonderful service to cancer patients and their families. It is part of the medical treatment provided by Dr. Nissenblatt and it is very rewarding to be a part of something that is so important."
Bucca, who was appointed to the Board of Trustees at Saint Peter's University Hospital earlier this year, recently spoke at the annual USTA Convention in New York City during the US Open about the importance of community outreach to promote the game of tennis, specifically on college campuses.
"It is important to give back to the community," Bucca said. "My father always taught me that it is better to give than to receive. By our players giving a little of their time to patients who are struggling, it brought just as much joy to our players as it did to the patients."
"It was an amazing experience," said Magomedova. "When you do something like this, it puts everything into perspective. All of the girls on the team were willing and eager to take part is this. It makes you feel good knowing you helped make someone's day a little happier."
The Scarlet Knights wrapped up their fall season at the ITA Regional in Philadelphia, PA, last month. Rutgers' season was highlighted by its strong showing at the USTA Invitational and Dartmouth Invitational. It will begin the spring campaign On Saturday, Feb. 5, against at Providence.


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Michaele Salahi was bragging about the "wild sex" she had with Journey rocker Neal Schon ... even before she left her husband Tareq Salahi ... TMZ has learned.
Sources extremely close to the alleged White House crasher tell us ... Michaele and Neal first met in 1998 -- while she was engaged to Tareq -- and the two felt an instant attraction.
We're told, Michaele and Neal managed to restrain themselves at first ... but in 2009, things came to a head -- and the relationship turned sexual. Michaele even bragged about the "wild sex" to friends through emails.
Michaele and Neal managed to keep the affair secret for the past two years ... but last week, things ramped up again ... and Michaele decided it was time to make a move.
As TMZ first reported, Michaele ditched Tareq on Tuesday to meet up with Schon -- and she's been with him ever since.
Tareq claims he's devastated -- and has told friends he feels "betrayed" by his wife.
UPDATE: A rep for Journey challenged our story and said we needed to make a major correction -- they met in 1995, not 1998 ... BEFORE Michaele and Tareq were engaged.
I know...my last comment was corny. Nobody has to tell me!
Thanx magmax. It was one of those things that u hit send then think about "how big of a dork am I?". At least u get it
Don't care what it is, but seriously, Neal cant do any better? She is whereever the money is, Doh, and we know its not with the grapes.
AND I HOPE TO gosh that no one is paying him or her for these pictures, or anyone else for that matter. And please dont pay them for interviews or anything else as you know dang well Tareq is lining them up as we type.
Lady you leave your relationship before you start another what a dirty whore bag you are...could have brung your hubby home aids shame on you.
Schon just wants to get close to Steve Perry's conquest list
Well...sounds like Journey's concert ticket sales were down the crapper and the Salahi's need a new reality show because they've sold almost everything they own....so, they all figured lets eff everyone up and make a few bucks, too.
Still kinda on her side though. I think turd is the attention whore. Just think shes kinda coo-coo & doesn't know any better
I thought she was just shopping for baby supplies cuz her and her hubby were gonna do fertility treatments?!! Glad there isnt a baby involved already!!
Tareq you feel betrayed because you have been betrayed! Use your big head and file for divorce on the grounds of adultery and desertion before she lawyers up and files!!!
Can't the 2 of them just disappear forever? I hate people who are famouse for doing absolutely nothing and accomplishing nothing of meaning.
They must have bought and read Heidi & Spencer's book, LMAO!!!!!
And we need to know this because ????.....Sluts think sex is great with anything that pokes them.....and make no mistake this is a SLUT.....
I mean, what kind of gigs does journey play now? Where are they headlining at, Bob's Country Bunker???
two words......GOLD DIGGER. funny how she left the week thier winery went on the auction block.......
I'm loggin out. Have kids to tend to but anyone thinkin this will boost up Journey sales r make a new reality show then u r crazy. If im wrong i will admit it but i dont think too many people r THAT interested in them as a show and I dont think JOURNEY needs a Salahi to help them sell records! Just my opinion!


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Tips for a successful iRiff (click here for video-making tips!)
Remember that these are just tips and there are many ways to choose content, write, and record a successful iRiff.
What Can I Riff on or Comment on?
-Movies and TV Shows that are on DVD make perfect fodder for creating a full-length RiffTrax MP3 (that viewers can sync up to their own DVDs... you know, like RiffTrax.)
-Public Domain Shorts are the easiest choice for merging your track together with the video and offering it as an MP4 video file for download. There are some great ones at archive.org.
-Public Domain Movies are great to take your riffing to the next level as a merged video.
-Riffing on political videos is a timely choice.
-You can do an informative commentary to synch up to any movie, whether you were the director or actor in the movie, or simply the world's foremost auhthority. You can share your take with others.
RiffTrax Writing Tips
-Use a script. Seems obvious, but it gets you a much better final riff.
-As much as possible, don't talk over the movie's dialogue. Your comments should ideally fit in the spaces of silence.
-Resist the temptation to overwrite. Everyone does this at first, but you have to give the movie a chance to be heard. Also, people need a second to laugh (if you're doing your job, that is.)
-Take a movie a section at a time. Watch a few minutes and decide where you think jokes belong. Focus on these sections until you're ready to move on.
-If you've been staring at a gap for too long, take a break. It's incredible how a few minutes spent thinking about something else can give you a whole new outlook on a joke once you get back to work .
Tips for Recording
There are many ways to go about recording an iRiff, based on your computer setup, recording equipment, time and budget. While they can be as polished or as "DIY" as you like, just remember that the better your iRiff sounds, the more people will want to listen to it.
-Audacity is free audio recording software with some great features. Available for many platforms here: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
-Importing the video you're riffing into your recording program will allow you do re-takes and edits while making sure that your audio stays in synch. Programs like Sony Vegas and Pro Tools are capable of doing this.
-Don't be afraid to do retakes if a line doesn't go perfectly.
-Having a second set of ears on hand to tell you if something didn't sound right can't hurt.
-Save your session often!
-Trimming out silences in between jokes eliminates potential distractions like breathing and paper shuffling. It will also reduce the file size of your finished iRiff
-Optimal settings for your final MP3 are a bitrate of 96k and a frequency of 44,100 Hz.
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Recording your Intro and Synch Lines
-If you are doing a RiffTrax MP3 commentary, you will need an intro at the beginning of your track to both set up who is riffing, but also to provide synching instructions
-At the end of your intro, you need to have something along the lines of the following: "In a minute I am going to ask you to pause this track and start your DVD. When the Paramount logo has disappeared from the screen completely, hit play again on this track. Ready, one, two, three, pause!"
-You just need some visual cue (like a logo or certain credit fading to black) at the beginning of the movie to "anchor" your track to.
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Timothy Sykes: 3 reasons to invest in a trip to Italy
Self-made millionaire Timothy Sykes talks about his Italian vacation and why he thinks everyone should save their money and go.
De Blasio preaches NYC visit from Pope Francis at the Vatican
Mayor Bill de Blasio preached for Pope Francis to visit New York City at the Vatican on Monday.
De Blasio and first family will travel to Italy for summer vacation
Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City's first family will travel to Italy later this month for a summer vacation.
Suarez found guilty, banned, suspended and fined by FIFA
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was banned for nine matches by FIFA on Thursday after being found guilty of biting Italian […]
Suarez biting habit out of stress and frustration, says psychologist
Luis Suarez can learn to stop biting opponents but it will not be a quick or easy process, senior psychologists have said following the Uruguay striker's bite on the shoulder of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.
Former Italian Prime Minister's appeal in sex case begins
Silvio Berlusconi's appeal of his conviction for abuse of office and paying for sex with a minor began on Friday, opening a new legal battle that could severely limit any active political role for the former Italian prime minister.
Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar share Father's Day recipe
Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, co-hosts of "Extra Virgin", shared their favorite Father's Day recipe with Metro: lamb skewers with coffee and rum.
What's in a name? World Cup team nicknames
Metro rounds up the nicknames for each World Cup team.
Kim Kardashian wedding gown revealed!
Kim Kardashian's wedding gown has been revealed and it's nothing short of incredible. The Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by […]
Kanye West reveals where North West was conceived
Something I know we all think about a lot is where Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have had sex.


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USNH's raw deal: Part deux
USNH's raw deal: Part deux
Another View -- Bill Duncan: What did the NH Supreme Court really say about private school funding?
Another View -- Bill Duncan: What did the NH Supreme Court really say about private school funding?
Every vote counts: Here is the proof
Every vote counts: Here is the proof
USNH's raw deal: Part deux
USNH's raw deal: Part deux
Casino gambles: Hopes dashed all over
Casino gambles: Hopes dashed all over
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5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For May 21st
It's a common truism in sports: you don't win a game in the first quarter, but you can lose one. We're almost at the end of the first quarter for the 2012 MLB season. Sitting in first place? Don't get cocky. We've got a long way to go.
5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For May 14th
So far so good for most of my teams – all but two of my nine money league teams sit in the top half of their leagues. The two that don't? Albert Pujols was the first (or most expensive, in the auction) pick. For all you Pujols owners out there, I feel your pain.
5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For May 7th
It was a big week in baseball, with injuries and closer drama abound. Chances are you'll be needing to make some shuffles over the next few days, and here are some names to keep in mind as you wheel and deal.
5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For April 30th
The early season dust is beginning to settle, as we're now roughly one-eighth of the way through the season. Roles are stabilizing, teams are separating themselves. Still, 20 games can hold plenty of statistical anomalies, so we must remain discerning as the calendar flips to May. Here are five players heading into the season's second month like lions.
2012 American League Baseball Preview
After an exciting finish to last season, Major League Baseball underwent several changes, including new stadiums, new team names, and players changing teams.
5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For April 23rd
Phil Humber had a perfect game this week and Curtis Granderson hit three home runs in a game. but you don't need me to tell you they're trending upwards. Here are five other players looking up after the second week of games…
5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For April 9th
One week of the MLB season is in the books. We've got some fantasy advice to share in this week's "5 Up, 5 Down." Whose stock is rising (and falling) with the early action?
The Weekend Warriors
Steve Lyerly & Len Martez size up Albert Pujols & his record-setting performance in the World Series, undefeated teams in College Football going down, plus the Panthers look for win #2 vs the Redskins.
Football Is King
Right now the only thing anyone is talking about it football. The NFL and NCAA have no equals in the world of sports right now.
Playing Hooky; Talking Baseball
On The Beat With Brett Jensen Hour 2 3-31-11: Brett and ESPN's Ryan McGee talk to Philadelphia Phillies beat writer David Hale about the National League, with a concentration on the NL East.