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At Thanksgiving, the Chief told Meredith that he doesn't consider himself an alcoholic, she agreed not to tell anyone she'd seen him drinking, and they began to bond. At Christmas, though, when Meredith saw her father, Thatcher told her there was no way the Chief could take back his alcoholism. By New Year's, though the Chief had told Meredith he was giving up drinking again, she was later called to the bar to collect him, because he was spectacularly drunk.
Okay, so we’re only a week or so into the New Year, but are you already exhausted by the prospect of stepping back onto the dating treadmill? Regardless of all the hype about 2009 being a year of “change,” are you getting the sinking feeling that it’s going to be more of the same when it comes to your love life?
For millions, New Years is marked by the descent of the giant crystal ball in Times Square. For others, it's a giant acorn or peach. But perhaps the most savory countdown is in McDonough, Georgia, where thousands gathered Wednesday to watch a giant chicken nugget drop into a vat of dipping sauce.
Long before Jan. 1, I'm willing to bet, you won't be able to tell one college football game from another. The slow drip of death by bowl game began just after Halloween, as I recall. At least it seemed like we were still carving pumpkins when Wake Forest and Navy hunkered down for the highly-anticipated EagleBank Bowl.
You can’t talk about the worst holiday travel experiences without mentioning the movie “Planes, Trains & Automobiles.”
5 things you didn't know about Elin NordegrenSure, you know she's married to Tiger Woods - especially after all the headlines about his recent one-car crash and reports about multiple affairs. But here are some other surprising facts....
New Years is a confusing time of year for me. I don't throw things away very well (you should see my collection of earth shoes and bell-bottom pants) and that goes for years also.
I received several requests for my mom's Black-eyed Peas recipe. So I called her and here it is. Eat up! Mama's New Years Black-Eyed Peas Recipe Ingredients:
Man's Fatal Shooting by Subway Police/ plans for 25M LawsuitOne more story that will make good cops look bad.
I made it through another year. And I'm grateful. That's exactly was I what thinking when my phone rung on New Years' morning. I was still in bed watching television, lounging on my treasured last day off from work. Reluctantly I reached for the phone. It was my mom.
Bush's Illegal War: As of January 1, 2009 Ongoing US Involvement in the Iraq War Is IllegalThe Bush administration's infatuation with presidential power has finally pushed the country over a constitutional precipice. As of New Year's Day, ongoing combat in Iraq is illegal under US law.
Cops fatally shoot Nazi memorabilia collectorA college student dressed in a vintage German military uniform who was fatally shot by police on New Year's Day was a harmless, eccentric history buff, his family and friends said Friday.
Rare bird, spooked by fireworks, thrashes itself to deathLOXAHATCHEE GROVES — Fireworks used to ring in the New Year instead led to a horrific scene at a local wildlife conservation center, officials said.
Neighbors Alert Family To Fire A group of friends celebrating the new year spotted a fire in their neighborhood minutes into 2009 and jumped into action to alert the sleeping family.
Fox News allows 'magic negro' New Year's message to be broadcast.»Fox News allows 'magic negro' New Year's message to be broadcast.» Throughout last night's New Year's eve broadcast, Fox News Channel allowed viewers to send in New Year's greetings and wishes via text message.
The Queen of Vapidity: Paris Hilton declares herself saviour during financial crisis The US socialite has declared herself a saviour who shops for the greater good in difficult economic times.
Fla. man dies from fireworks injury | news-press.com COOPER CITY -- Officials say a man has died after injuring himself with New Year's fireworks. Officials say the accident happened just after midnight. Advertisement
Obama raises Africa's hopes, but 2008 was a year to forgetHow bad was it for Africa in 2008? The highlight of the year for most of the continent just might've been the election of a half-Kenyan to lead a nation thousands of miles away.
New Year's eats — Traditional dishes from around the worldIn theory, New Year's is all about new beginnings. In practice, it's also often about old ways, about food customs people hold onto dearly. These customs include celebratory toasts, classic dishes, and fortuitous ingredients.
Party hard? Try the morning-after paniniAfter a long night of imbibing and questionable activities that you may wish to forget, you're going to be hungry. Skip the long lines at the brunch spot and try making this delicious panini courtesy of Curtis Stone.
1 million celebrate New Year in New YorkStrong winds, frigid temperatures and blowing snow froze celebrators from around the world as they ushered in 2009 in New York's Times Square on Wednesday night
New Year 2009: Hong Kong welcomes in 2009Hong Kong has welcomed in the new year with a fantastic firework display from the roofs of sky-scrapers that circle Victoria Harbor
Millions around the world wave farewell to 2008Thousands of hardy partygoers braved chilly temperatures and thronged the streets to see in the New Year.
So . . . approximately 10 years ago, I gave up making New Year's Resolutions and decided that my only resolution was to "trust my instincts". I make the same pledge to myself every year since then.
From jungle hut, Castro led final push to powerBefore he was Cuba's "Maximum Leader," Fidel Castro was a guerrilla warrior who slept in a hut made of sticks and palm leafs, with a hole-in-the-ground outhouse at the bottom of a hill.
Rachel Maddow, Mixologist -- Grub Street: New York Magazine's Food and Restaurant BlogVideo of Rachel Maddow demonstrating the correct way to make a Jack Rose cocktail. You KNOW you want to watch it!
As part of the Good News Wednesday Project, I'm posting this article and asking you, what are your New Years Resolution(s)? What will you do? Do you think you'll succeed?
Good Morning to all of you on this lovely (Good News) Wednesday! It's snowing here in Western New York-took me by surprise-my daughter and I were out on the quads yesterday doing some work on local snowmobile trails-fixing stuff that was run down by other folks before the big wa …
Renewing the worldHappy New Year! As we greet family and friends with this seasonal blessing, what a joy it can be to know we are part of a global tradition both ancient and ongoing. The history of humankind reveals a basic need to celebrate the changing of the seasons.
Christmas is past for another year and most of us are anticipating ushering in the New Year, 2009. President -elect Obama stated "change is needed". And this is now the time that most of us look forward to new beginnings.
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