| Inventing "The Cylie Rule"
A dog that goes to school is a good story. It's not this story, but it would be a good one.
Another good one is any story that renews your faith in human kindness. And that story did just board the bus.
It takes place in De Smet, S.D., and it began nearly two years ago with a bump on Cylie Pastian's right leg. That bump turned out to be bone cancer. There were weeks of chemotherapy, multiple surgeries, and worst of all
"I guess not being at school very much," Cylie said.
"I'm sorry, I must have misunderstood," Hartman said. "I thought you said I missed going to school."
Cylie said, yeah, "I missed going to school."
Not so much the work, of course, as the friends and especially the basketball.
Beagle Among Four Group Winners at Westminster
His handler says Uno "was his merry little hound self" last night. The dog barked and bayed, nipped at a sign, tried to grab his leash and took a flying leap at a piece of filet mignon. A standard poodle, a Sealyham terrier and an Australian shepherd also locked up spots in the final ring. Two more group winners will be chosen tonight before the final competition.
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Unzipped: Can you wear it like Beckham?
Now comes soccer megastar David Beckham in mega low-rise Emporio Armani briefs courtesy of Italy's Giorgio Armani. A giant, 3,300-square-foot billboard of the chiseled Galaxy player, who relocated to L.A. late last year, hasn't hit the United States — yet. For now, gawkers can gaze at the "Wear it like Beckham" ad at the via Cusani and via Broletto intersection in Milan. The billboard marks the worldwide debut of the underwear line's 2008 campaign that was unveiled to promote Saturday's start of men's fashion week in Milan. But starting next month, the bared-there Beckham — bronzed, buffed and boldly going where few men have gone before — will be coming to the United States in prime outdoor locations in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami and San Francisco, reports Gabriela Meriles, an Armani publicist in New York.
Forever young
I'm not interested in how old they are; why would you bother?" Nagged though, she says: "All right, yes, in an average week, every room I walk into, probably everyone's younger than me." She acknowledges that only because she was asked. Age is my figment, not hers. Fashion - even cutting-edge, young, new fashion - isn't about age, she says, it's about art and popular culture and that's what her life was always and is still, about. "I'm into art but I can't paint - but I can make clothes. I might be a guitarist but I can't play guitar, or a singer, but I don't sing. I'm a frustrated artist, I'm into what's happening now; I want to make some noise, I want to give people something that counts." Liano rails against an assumption, not quite driven from our global psyche, that as we age we'll withdraw from the now or the Zeitgeist - that vague, universal current of ideas that triggers similar design movements on different sides of the planet - and find another, more "mature" way to live.
One Woman's World
If Dobbs agrees, I'll walk 10 paces behind him, carry his briefcase, sharpen his pencils and write his speeches. If he doesn't agree, we, the people, better start begging, praying, scratching and scrambling to find somebody else brave enough to kick two slick political machines to the curb, climb over the stench and the debris, and occupy the Oval Office. Dobbs has raised the ordinary American citizen's awareness of "broken borders; broken government" more than any 10 of his news equivalents. He is deeply concerned and outraged over the political rape of middle-class folks like Johnny Johnson and Sally Smith. He says what he thinks and emotes what he feels. I daresay the repulsive and demonic political machines would find some legal loophole for keeping Dobbs confined to his commentary cubicle -- or anyone else who smells of spring air and might be considered a threat to the stagnation that is today's foul federal government.
Fish Oil Flounders, But Fiber Might Lower Stroke Risk
THURSDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Fish oil won't help prevent a stroke, but a high-fiber diet might make a difference, say two new studies designed to assess the impact of nutrition on stroke. "Fish oils are not as good as people claim them to be," said Dr. Craig Anderson, lead author of the fish oil study and director of the neurological and mental health division at the George Institute for International Health at the University of Sydney, in Australia. .
Healing Our World: Weekly Comment
But along with those awarenesses were other thoughts as I saw all the boats in the water, the sickly looking birds all around, the murky, soupy water below, all the trash at my feet and the large industrial ships going to and fro. The water was so lovely. But I know that it is terribly poisoned. Earlier in the day, I saw children swimming in Seattles Green Lake, a dead body of water with no fresh inflow. I desperately wanted to tell them to get out, that they could get sick. But I didn't. I've been told before not to be so negative. People don't always want to hear about the darkness. It is frightening to contemplate. Acknowledging the darkness also means that you must take personal responsibility for your contribution to the problem. In order to do this, you will have to drive less, fly less, eat differently and consume less.
BC Dorms Consider Switch to Swipe Access
In Barnard College residence halls, the policy dictating security practices seems simple—a desk attendant is stationed at the front entrance of all dorms, and students flash their Barnard IDs when entering. But this may change soon, as safety and security officials are considering switching to swipe access because the current system is prone to error. Barnard Director of Security Dianna Pennetti said at a recent Student Government Association meeting that some have exploited the current policy, flashing Columbia IDs, driver's licenses, MetroCards, or even empty ID holders—and that desk attendants, particularly during busy times when dozens of students are entering at once, are not always able to distinguish with a quick glance the valid IDs from the invalid. “I would prefer the swipe card system because it is safer," Pennetti said at an SGA meeting on Feb.
20 Dates For Under $20
Here are some Valentine's Day ideas that won't break the bank. 1. Watch a bargain matinee movie. Follow it with a romantic walk. Bring a picnic basket with food made from home. 2. Visit a local botanical garden. Follow it with a visit to your local farmer's market. While you're there, grab a bouquet of flowers. .
DINING OUT:
The day we went, we found slices of apple tart, Fruiti di Bosco, a tart with pastry cream and several kinds of berries dusted with powdered sugar, and a Tiramisu Cup, a velvety tiramisu in a small glass bowl. Each was $3.75.The specialty-drink menu hangs on the back wall, and it takes time to drink it all in, if you will pardon the pun. There’s espresso in a beautiful tiny china cup for $1.50 and Armenian coffee for $2. Several drinks come in two sizes, like teas for $1.25 to $1.75, some in three sizes like café latte, caramel Macchiato or Chai latte for $2.45 to $3.25.They offer Bellagio cocoa and gourmet mocha to make drinks like the rich hot mocha ($2.45 to $3.25), more hot chocolate than coffee. It also comes in vanilla.Ice blended drinks, when it warms up again in a few days, run from $2.45 to $5.25 and offer, among the standards, the Mocha Mocha, a shot of espresso with chocolate-mocha syrup, milk and topped with whipped cream.
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