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Advanced BioFuels USA - Toyotas Next Engine Could Make Tuners Forget about The L

Posted on Thursday, January 08 @ 00:01:07 PST (4 reads)

January 08, 2026 by chris chilton (car scoops) ... While toyota has kept many of the tech details of its new ice powertrains to itself till now, it has confirmed that they’ll be compatible with carbon-neutral fuels, meaning they could live on even after countries or states introduce bans on traditional petrol engines. 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SDSU vs. Nevada: Key Plays & DeGourvilles Impact

Posted on Thursday, January 08 @ 00:01:07 PST (1 reads)

Reno, nev. – Three thoughts on san diego state’s 73-68 win at nevada on tuesday night: 1. The timeouts you get four timeouts in college basketball. Sdsu coach brian dutcher used three tuesday, and all three tilted the outcome of a tight affair. the first came just 3:52 in the game and the aztecs down 12-2. The under-16 media timeout was seconds away, and his usual preference is to save them, letting his team sort through problems on its own early in games. “we weren’t playing very well,” dutcher said. “I wanted to get a timeout and not panic but let them know, ‘come on, we’ve got to move better, we’ve got to spread them, we’ve got to be more active.’” the aztecs listened, and outscored the wolf pack 19-11 over the next seven minutes and climbing back in the game. his second timeout came with 3:34 left and the aztecs trailing by one, despite the next stoppage bringing a media timeout. But dutcher’s team had scored on only one of its previous three possessions, and he had a set play in mind that required getting magoon gwath on the floor. the timeout allowed him to sub in the 7-foot gwath for 6-1 sean newman jr., Switching from a four-guard, one-big lineup to three guards and two bigs. Nevada either didn’t recognize it or did and opted not to counter by subbing in a forward of its own, keeping its small lineup on the floor. the play had gwath inbounding on the far sideline to bj davis, who passes to miles byrd at the top of the key. Gwath then heads to the block to set a screen for a curling reese dixon-waters. so it’s designed to get dixon-waters a jumper? nope. Gwath slips the screen and positions himself for a lob from byrd. it’s a play sdsu has run before and nevada no doubt scouted. But the wolf pack likely repped it in practice with a forward covering gwath, not 6-3 guard amire robinson. robinson got confused, tried to switch onto the curling dixon-waters while his defender, chuck bailey iii, also trailed him to the wing, leaving gwath alone under the basket for an easy dunk. “we scored on it twice the year before against them,” dutcher said. “It’s a play, to be honest, i run away from the opposition’s bench. Their whole bench was up, yelling: ‘lob!’ But when the play is going on, these guys at this end can’t hear it. The coaches knew it was coming, but unfortunately – fortunately for us – their players didn’t recognize the play and we got goon a dunk out of a timeout, which was really important.” his third timeout, with 2:07 left in a one-point game, was expended for a coach’s video challenge on a possible flagrant foul against the wolf pack. In reality, it had little chance of being granted and dutcher was merely buying a longer break than a 30-second timeout. The real purpose was to tweak their ball screen defense. the aztecs had been switching the point guard-center ball screens, which put guards on 6-9 bouncy nevada forward elijah price under the basket. That led to numerous offensive rebounds and fouls on price (he shot 12 free throws in the second half alone). Dutcher and his staff took off the switch, keeping 6-9 miles heide on price. what happens? nevada turns it over on its next two possessions and doesn’t make a basket in its final five. 2. Taj when dutcher put freshman guard elzie harrington into the starting lineup in the sixth game and demoted sophomore taj degourville , he used davis as an example for what degourville faced, noting the junior guard had worked through his disappointment about not starting and “came out the other side.” now degourville appears to be coming out of the other side. he had arguably his best game of the season: 10 points, six rebounds and two assists and a team-best plus-11 points in his 20 minutes on the floor. “you just have to fight your way to the other side,” dutcher said. “He played well against boise (on saturday). We just didn’t get him in down the stretch, coach’s decision. But he’s played a couple good games in a row. “he’s just a sophomore who is getting better. He’s in his second year. All the stuff he’s worked on for two years is starting to show in games. Not as many mistakes defensively. He had to major in the minor to be good. He’s doing all the little things better, and that’s all it takes.” degourville credited a newfound aggression and “looking at the rim more” with flipping the switch. He took nine shots, his most since the season opener against long beach state, back when he was starting after winning the job during the slog of summer and fall practice. “this is just one game,” degourville said. “Now i’ve got to do it again and again and again. Just staying strong mentally, to be honest. Anything can happen in any game, so it’s just being ready when my number’s called. “sometimes i feel like i’m a little passive, and today i played more aggressive and it opened up the game for me and my teammates.” 3. A new home viejas arena is 28 years old. That’s one of the newest basketball venues in the mountain west. four date to 1970 or earlier. Four others opened in the 1980s. but just as sdsu is leaving, the conference is scheduled to get a sparkling new one. On sept. 30, reno’s grand sierra resort broke ground on a $435 million arena that will replace 42-year-old lawlor events center as the home of nevada basketball. the initial plan was to be ready for next season. That has been revised to 2027-28. the project will receive nearly $70 million in tax-increment financing that created a stir among rival casino properties in reno and was ultimately approved in a 5-2 vote last may by the city’s redevelopment agency. mountain west commissioner gloria nevarez spoke at the public board meeting, saying: “i think reno deserves a venue like this and deserves this national attention.” it is projected to seat 10,000 — about 1,000 fewer than lawlor, which is beginning to show its age and had become a seasonal home for bats (that occasionally dive-bombed spectators and players during games) before a recent deterrent campaign seemed to work. lawlor, however, is across the street from thousands of student residences. Grand sierra resort is four miles away on the opposite side of downtown, about a 10-minute drive that could reduce already struggling student support. and the wolf pack are stuck in the mountain west as sdsu and four others join a relaunched pac-12 next season that, with the addition of gonzaga, should be a far superior basketball league. “for us, it is about our opportunity as an athletics program to move forward,” athletic director stephanie rempe said at the may meeting. “And this is something that allows us to do things that we wouldn’t otherwise be able to do. You’ve heard me say this forever: it’s about creating a college town and getting this community behind it, behind us. “there’s nothing that brings a community together like sports, and it helps us move the needle.”

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Beshear unveils Kentucky budget with new spending on pre-K, housing, health care

Posted on Thursday, January 08 @ 00:01:07 PST (2 reads)

By sylvia goodman joe sonka , 3 hours ago kentucky gov. Andy beshear gives his seventh state of the commonwealth on jan. 7, 2025. (Sylvia goodman / kpr ) gov. Andy beshear said in his annual state of the commonwealth address wednesday evening that kentucky’s economy is still booming, but faces new headwinds due to federal shifts. the democratic governor called for several major investments in the next two-year state budget that would fund new affordable housing, aid struggling rural hospitals, fund a new universal pre-k program and support kentucky food banks. while beshear said the state of the commonwealth is strong, and touted economic growth, he also decried federal policy under the trump administration. “but often on sunny days, there are storm clouds on the horizon,” beshear said. “Bad tariff and trade policy are impacting our national economy, slowing or pausing many projects, and other states are shedding both investments and jobs.” governors normally give their annual address to a joint session of lawmakers in the house chamber of the capitol building, which is now closed for major renovations. Beshear instead spoke at the thomas d. Clark center for kentucky history to lawmakers and invited guests — though the top republican leaders of the house and senate chose not to attend. this was the last budget address from beshear, who is term limited, though he did make one offhand reference to his aspirations to run for president in 2028. beshear’s budget ask, with roughly $16 billion in annual spending, will face hurdles as the general assembly’s republican supermajority crafts its own budget plan in the 2026 session, which kicked off tuesday . Gop house speaker david osborne of prospect told reporters wednesday they have not yet finalized their bill and it is unlikely to be filed this week. beshear said the national affordability crisis requires responding with $500 million in various funds to encourage more affordable housing, assist struggling rural hospitals, alleviate increased health insurance costs from expired federal tax credits on affordable care act plans and pay for utility costs for low-income kentuckians. “while most dreams at night are short, the american dream is about a long, healthy life where you raise your kids and eventually spoil your grandkids,” beshear said. “That’s why we’ve continued efforts to expand health care to keep our people healthy and happy.” beshear’s proposal would draw $900 million over two years from the state’s budget reserve trust fund. This “rainy day fund” has ballooned in recent years and closed out the last fiscal year at $3.76 billion in june 2025. the fund is forecast to sit at 24% of annual spending by the end june 2026, but beshear’s plan would reduce it to 17%. The government finance officers association recommends states set aside at minimum 16% of general fund spending. kentucky gov. Andy beshear gives his seventh state of the commonwealth on jan. 7, 2025. (Sylvia goodman / kpr) osborne and gop senate president robert stivers from manchester issued a joint statement after beshear’s address. Neither attended the speech in person, although they wrote they “appreciate the governor’s comments.” “kentucky is well positioned because of the sound, fiscally responsible policies enacted by republican supermajorities — often overriding gubernatorial vetoes to do so,” osborne and stivers wrote. “These policies have produced a record budget reserve trust fund and allowed us to responsibly lower the state income tax. Our legislative focus will remain on protecting core investments, ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and avoiding commitments the commonwealth cannot sustain.” a few members of the republican supermajority were in attendance at the wednesday night address, including sen. Phillip wheeler from pikeville. Wheeler said the governor’s job is ultimately to execute the policies and budget passed by the general assembly, not the other way around. He also blasted beshear for criticizing president donald trump’s tariff policies. “make no mistake that the policymakers of kentucky are, in fact, the members of the kentucky general assembly, and were driving the train,” wheeler said. beshear’s proposal also begins to brace for impending federal cuts and cost shifting. He requested more than $100 million over two years to pay for shifted administrative costs for the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program, formerly known as food stamps. It’s a lower cost than previously estimated. Beshear’s budget assumes the state’s snap error rate will fall below the threshold established in the giant federal tax and spending bill passed earlier this year that would’ve cost the state even more federal funds. because beshear said he expects food insecurity to increase thanks to increased work requirements for snap recipients, he also called for $50 million to aid feeding kentucky, a network of food banks that serve every kentucky county. “actions by the trump administration to the snap program are going to result in soaring costs and 114,000 kentuckians are going to go hungry from losing their food assistance,” beshear said. “We can’t let that happen.” beshear pushes hard for universal pre-k beshear is again renewing his push for a universal pre-k program , although at a significantly lower cost than he had asked for in previous budgets. The governor’s budget called for $40.5 million in the fiscal year beginning july 2027 for the “initial phase” of his pre-k for all program, which would be implemented over several years. “for those that say pre-k for all is political, let me remind you: 4-year-olds can’t vote. They aren’t registered,” beshear said. “So if you’re against this because you think it gives me a win, what you’re really doing is handing these kids a loss.” there will be several different versions of the universal pre-k program proposed in the legislature over the course of the session; for example, one version would allow districts to opt-in as their capabilities allow and another would start with lower income students and slowly allow high income families to join the program over time. beshear said his program could be paid for out of sports wagering tax revenue alone, although those are currently allocated to pay down the pension debt. Despite beshear’s campaigning over the last year, republican leadership has so far appeared unmoved. Osborne said wednesday afternoon that they have yet to see a detailed proposal. “i cant tell you how it would be received, or what it would look like. The governor has yet to give us one ounce of detail on any request that he may make,” osborne said. “The few times that he communicated with us, we do listen. Doesnt mean we always do it, but we do listen.” stivers said earlier this week he remains uninterested in such a program and is skeptical of the purported benefits. “we are looking at various things to deal with the childcare issue, but i do not think itll be universal pre-k, because we believe it is a flawed concept,” stivers said. just as beshear has requested a smaller sum to start his pre-k program, he has also requested lawmakers fund a raise for all teachers — a 3% salary increase starting july 1 compared to the 11% salary increase he called for, but did not obtain, in the last budget cycle. Beshear also called on lawmakers to reverse a 2025 change to how educators pay into the retirement system that he says would give teachers back 3.75% of their paychecks. more funds for economic development, as ev battery plant closes beshear touted economic development gains over the last several years, saying kentucky has become an “economic powerhouse.” but it’s also been a difficult few weeks after ford announced it was closing its massive electric-vehicle battery manufacturing plants in glendale , which beshear touted for years as the crown jewel of his economic development achievements. that’s after the state provided an upfront $250 million loan that would be forgiven should the company, which was initially a joint venture between ford and south korea’s sk on, hit certain employment targets it will almost certainly fail to meet. Ford now plans to convert the plants to building battery storage products and hopes to hire back some of the 1,600 laid off workers when they reopen in two years. even with this major setback to beshear’s biggest economic achievements, the governor said he needs more money to draw companies to the state. He proposed $70 million for site development and $100 million to attract “mega projects” to the state. “we know a simple truth: there ain’t nothing democrat or republican about a good job,” beshear said. before beshear’s address, stivers took a shot at the governor, saying his only successful economic proposal has been landing the glendale plants, “and thats now become the biggest boondoggle of economic recruitment in the states history.” “we gave him what he wanted, worked with him to do that,” stivers said. “So we kind of want to see from the governors office how they as the executive branch are going to claw back this money that we fronted.” stivers and osborne both harkened back to former gov. Matt bevin’s touting braidy industries’ proposed $1.7 billion aluminum rolling mill in ashland, which was abandoned before construction even started. “i dont put it on the governor any more than he put the failure of braidy on gov. Bevin,” osborne said. osborne said everyone hopes for the best on ford’s glendale plant, noting they invested billions of dollars in building the plants and will spend billions more retooling them to produce different battery storage products. “thats all great for our sales tax numbers, but it doesnt do anything to put jobs in there,” osborne said. “And i think the big metric will be if those jobs come back — and i believe they will, but as of right now, we dont know.” beshear hints at presidential run in final budget address the governor’s address repeatedly touted the success of kentucky as an example for the nation, and at least once hinted at his flirtation with running for president in 2028 . “this is my seventh state of commonwealth and my last budget address — in this job,” beshear said, drawing laughs and applause from the audience, made up mostly of supporters. beshear criticized president donald trump’s tariffs, cuts to federal programs and “bullying” as part of the challenges kentucky is dealing with, contrasting that with success kentucky has had through “finding common ground.” “folks around our country are no longer looking down on kentucky, they’re looking up to us,” beshear said. “They are looking to find hope beyond the chaos. And they’re finding that hope right here.” republican secretary of state michael adams — the only gop constitutional officer to attend the speech — told reporters afterward that it seemed like the speech of a 2028 presidential candidate. “it’s not all criticism, i think its good to have people running for president talking about opportunity. We need people running for governor in a year talking about opportunity, as well,” said adams, who himself is considering a run for governor next year. beshear wants investments in reentry programs, juvenile justice and more beshear also laid out plans in his address and an earlier budget briefing to fund specific projects related to juvenile justice, education and foster care. Here are some of those proposals: two new female-only juvenile justice facilities to aid in the separation of violent and non-violent youth offenders as well as a “high-acuity” youth facility for detained kids with the most severe mental health and medical issues. A new facility, in partnership with the kentucky community & technical college system, to provide intensive reentry services and education at the northpoint trainer center. New drivers testing locations. Funding for relative and fictive kin foster care reimbursements to implement senate bill 151, which passed with bipartisan support in 2024. Lawmakers have expressed much frustration over beshear’s refusal to implement the legislation without a specific appropriation. A 2% increase for all state employees, starting on july 1 each year.

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Power Couples and Social Capital: How Relationships Multiply Wealth

Posted on Thursday, January 08 @ 00:01:07 PST (1 reads)

She married for love. The $500 million was a side effect of structure. He built his network at charity galas. The deal flow was worth fifty times the ticket price. They divorced after eleven years. The unwinding revealed architecture no one knew existed. wealth doesn’t compound in isolation. The mythology of self-made success obscures a more interesting reality: relationships multiply wealth in ways individual achievement cannot replicate. Strategic marriages combine networks and assets. Elite social circles provide deal flow invisible to outsiders. Divorce proceedings reveal financial architecture that prosperity kept hidden. Women architect generational transfers that male-focused narratives ignore. understanding how power couples and social capital actually function requires abandoning romantic notions about both love and success. The economics of relationships operate on principles most people never examine. Those who understand these principles build differently than those who don’t. this guide maps the complete architecture of relationship-driven wealth creation—from marriage mechanics to network economics, from divorce strategy to dynastic succession. The patterns apply whether your net worth is $5 million or $500 million. The principles scale. The leverage compounds. the relationship wealth thesis individual success has a ceiling. You can only work so many hours, know so many people, access so many opportunities through personal effort alone. Relationships remove that ceiling by multiplying rather than adding. two networks combined don’t simply double in size—they cross-pollinate, creating connection possibilities that neither contained independently. Two asset bases merged don’t just add together—they enable larger plays requiring combined capital. Two reputations aligned don’t merely coexist—they create social proof that opens doors neither could access alone. the math of relationship wealth differs from individual wealth math. Addition becomes multiplication. Linear growth becomes exponential. Time horizons extend from careers to generations. | individual wealth building | relationship wealth building | |---|---| | personal network of ~500 meaningful contacts | combined network of 1,000+ with cross-pollination multiplier | | single income stream, single risk profile | diversified streams, distributed risk | | one reputation, one industry positioning | complementary positioning across sectors | | career-length time horizon | multigenerational time horizon | | limited deal flow through personal access | expanded deal flow through combined access | family offices formalize this relationship advantage. The structure exists precisely because coordinated wealth management across family relationships compounds faster than fragmented individual approaches. The office doesn’t just manage money—it manages the relationship infrastructure that generates opportunity flow. how marriage multiplies net worth the romantic narrative treats marriage as a personal choice with financial consequences. The economic narrative inverts this: marriage is a financial architecture with personal dimensions. Both perspectives contain truth. Neither alone captures how strategic partnerships actually compound wealth. george and amal clooney combined hollywood access with international law credibility. Their networks span studio executives, foreign ministers, human rights institutions, and european aristocracy. A dinner at villa oleandra might include deal-making potential that neither partner could generate independently. beyoncé and jay-z represent cultural capital multiplication—their combined $2.5 billion fortune reflects not just entertainment earnings but the compounding effect of joint appearances, coordinated business ventures, and social proof that exceeds what either commands alone. the complete analysis of marriage wealth multiplication examines six specific mechanisms: asset consolidation enabling larger plays, tax efficiency through coordinated estate planning, network fusion creating exponential connection possibilities, risk distribution across diversified income streams, social capital stacking that opens doors neither partner could access alone, and deal flow through combined family office networks. the hilton architecture rick and kathy hilton’s $350 million fortune demonstrates marriage multiplication despite inheritance denial. When barron hilton directed 97% of his fortune to charity, the family received approximately $5.6 million split among twenty-four heirs—essentially nothing at dynastic scale. rather than inheriting, rick and kathy built together. His real estate expertise combined with her social positioning created opportunities neither could access independently. Her southampton presence generated relationship capital that converted to his transaction flow. Their children—paris building a $300 million independent fortune, nicky navigating strategic marriage positioning, barron ii now co-leading the family brokerage—extended partnership multiplication across generations. the pattern repeats across hollywood power couples and finance dynasties alike: complementary positioning multiplies faster than overlapping positioning. Two partners in the same industry create redundancy. Two partners in different industries create multiplication. power couples who quietly control entire industries the most influential couples never appear on the same magazine cover. Their power operates through architecture most observers never see: parallel board positions, complementary philanthropic networks, and geographic positioning that concentrates decision-making within specific social ecosystems. meadow lane in southampton stretches five miles along the oceanfront. This single street may contain more collective net worth than most countries. More significantly, the couples residing there exercise coordinated influence across american finance through weekend interactions that shape monday decisions. the complete mapping of industry-controlling couples examines how complementary positioning—one public-facing partner, one behind-the-scenes operator—creates influence invisible to casual observation. When one spouse runs a $50 billion fund while the other chairs a major museum board, information flows across their dinner table that neither industry generates independently. geographic strategy as influence infrastructure the hamptons wealth geography isn’t accidental. Finance concentrates in southampton’s oceanfront. Entertainment clusters around east hampton’s georgica pond. Creative industries gravitate toward sag harbor’s village character. Strategic couples position themselves within these clusters to access specific networks. understanding who lives where reveals how real estate functions as relationship infrastructure. The property isn’t consumption—it’s a production facility for influence. Steven spielberg and kate capshaw’s georgica pond compound represents decades of entertainment industry relationship development. Jerry and jessica seinfeld’s further lane estate combines his entertainment network with her philanthropic access through good+ foundation. the couples who understand this don’t simply buy expensive properties. They position within geographies that provide access to target networks. The hamptons summer presence many dismiss as leisure actually represents strategic relationship infrastructure investment. why social circles matter more than résumés his harvard mba opened doors. His southampton membership opened vaults. the meritocracy myth suggests that credentials create opportunity. The network reality demonstrates that access creates opportunity, and credentials merely establish permission to access. The distinction matters enormously for how sophisticated wealth builders allocate time and resources. sociologists call this “weak tie theory.” Strong ties—close friends and family—provide emotional support but redundant information. Everyone in your close circle knows what you know. Weak ties—acquaintances, professional contacts, social connections—bridge different networks, providing novel information and opportunities that close relationships cannot. the complete analysis of social circle economics examines how the best opportunities never reach public markets. The best deals close before announcement. The highest-returning investments flow through relationships, not job boards. Understanding this reality reshapes how strategic wealth builders invest in relationship development. the charity gala return on investment she spent $50,000 on charity tables last summer. She closed $15 million in deals. this mathematics confuses those who view charitable giving as pure philanthropy. Sophisticated participants understand charity galas as relationship infrastructure with charitable benefits attached. the complete hamptons events calendar structures these interactions across the summer season. Ross school gala kicks off with a forbes-directory guest list. Southampton hospital’s annual summer party unites real estate developers, hedge fund managers, fashion designers, and technology entrepreneurs under elegant tents. The elite social calendar provides the roadmap; strategic navigation requires understanding which events provide access to which networks. wealthy people network differently than popular imagination suggests. They prioritize quality over quantity, seeking authentic connection rather than transactional exchange. They invest in relationships long before seeking returns. The best hamptons events for high-net-worth networking reward this approach—patience and genuine relationship development outperform aggressive business card distribution. divorce, prenups, and the economics of elite breakups the prenup was 47 pages. The marriage lasted 11 years. The unwinding took 7. elite divorce economics reveals wealth architecture in ways no other life event can match. Court filings expose hidden structures. Settlement terms demonstrate what sophisticated planning anticipated. Legal battles reveal what inadequate preparation left vulnerable. brad pitt’s divorce from angelina jolie initiated one of entertainment history’s most complex dissolutions. Legal fees reportedly exceeded $15 million. Château miraval—their jointly-owned french estate producing award-winning rosé—became a battleground demonstrating how operating businesses complicate personal dissolution. jeff and mackenzie bezos demonstrated alternative architecture. Their $38 billion transfer—then history’s largest divorce settlement—completed in approximately four months. The speed reflected preparation, not simplicity. Both parties benefited from minimizing amazon stock disruption, creating aligned incentives for rapid resolution. the complete analysis of elite divorce economics examines how sophisticated planning converts potential warfare into managed transaction. Prenup updates after major liquidity events. Separate family office structures maintained during marriage. Children’s trusts funded early to protect assets regardless of marriage outcome. The patterns distinguish those who protect what they’re building from those who leave architecture to chance. business continuity through personal dissolution operating businesses present unique divorce challenges. The company requires ongoing management regardless of personal circumstances. Employees, customers, and partners need stability. Value depends on continued operation that emotional conflict threatens. sophisticated wealth structures separate investment management from operating businesses precisely to address these complications. The operating business requires the founder’s continued involvement. The preservation vehicle can be managed—and if necessary, divided—independently. divorce protection isn’t pessimism. It’s risk management. The same thinking that diversifies investment portfolios should structure marriage architecture. The document signed when net worth was $5 million may not serve when net worth reaches $50 million. Regular review ensures protection remains appropriate to actual circumstances. the hidden role of women in wealth dynasties his name is on the building. Her name is on the trust documents. the narrative of wealth dynasties centers male founders—the railroad baron, the steel magnate, the tech visionary. History records their achievements while largely ignoring the architecture that preserved what they built. That architecture was frequently designed and maintained by women whose contributions remain invisible in official accounts. laurene powell jobs inherited a fortune worth approximately $11 billion when steve jobs died. Popular narrative classified her as a widow managing inherited wealth. Her subsequent actions—acquiring substantial media properties through emerson collective, building political influence through strategic investments, shaping educational and immigration reform—revealed different architecture entirely. The inheritance provided resources. The independent influence base she built afterward represents achievement that passive management could never produce. the complete examination of women in wealth dynasties maps contributions that escape traditional measurement: strategic marriage guidance across generations, board positions providing governance influence, philanthropic infrastructure creating relationship access, and educational decisions positioning children within productive networks. the invisible infrastructure old money families understand that financial capital alone doesn’t ensure dynasty survival. Cultural capital, social capital, and relationship capital matter equally. Women have historically controlled these non-financial forms of capital—their contributions remain hidden precisely because accounting systems measure only money. the returns from correct school selection, advantageous marriage facilitation, and charitable board positioning don’t appear on balance sheets. But they compound across generations in ways that financial returns alone cannot replicate. mary-kate and ashley olsen transitioned from child stardom to quiet luxury fashion empire through strategic positioning that rejected rather than embraced celebrity. The row generates estimated revenues exceeding $100 million annually. Their approach demonstrates how women in dynasties often build independently rather than inheriting—creating security that dependence on inherited wealth or spousal wealth cannot provide. the social capital compound effect social capital compounds differently than financial capital. Money generates returns through investment. Relationships generate returns through reciprocity, reputation, and access accumulation. every relationship maintained creates obligation potential. Every favor extended creates reciprocity expectation. Every introduction made generates reputation for generosity. These dynamics accumulate over time, creating social capital that converts to opportunity when needed. the wealthy understand this intuitively. Their charitable giving serves multiple purposes simultaneously: tax efficiency, social positioning, relationship development, and values transmission. Their event attendance represents strategic investment rather than entertainment consumption. Their geographic positioning optimizes for network access rather than property appreciation alone. network effects across generations the most sophisticated relationship wealth building extends across generations. Children positioned within productive social networks inherit relationship capital alongside financial capital. Educational institutions selected for network value as much as academic quality create connection infrastructure lasting lifetimes. the prep school pathway—exeter, andover, choate, deerfield—provides education, certainly. More importantly, it provides networks. Children who attend together often maintain relationships for decades, partnerships that become business collaborations, investment syndicates, and marriage alliances across generations. understanding power couples and social capital at this level means recognizing that relationship investment today generates returns across timeframes most people don’t consider. The introduction made to a college roommate’s family may create deal flow twenty years later. The charitable board position accepted without immediate benefit may provide crisis management access when needed unexpectedly. applying relationship wealth principles sophisticated readers recognize that these patterns apply beyond billionaire dynasties. The principles of relationship wealth building scale across net worth levels. The architecture matters more than the scale. evaluate your current positioning map your household’s relationship architecture honestly. Do both partners operate in the same industry, creating network redundancy? Or do you access different networks that could cross-pollinate? Complementary positioning multiplies faster than overlapping positioning. assess your geographic strategy. Where you maintain presence determines which relationship networks you access. Strategic seasonal presence—whether hamptons, aspen, palm beach, or other wealth concentration points—provides access to relationship infrastructure that pure urban presence cannot replicate. examine your social calendar as investment allocation. Which events provide access to productive networks? Which represent consumption without return? Strategic attendance means sometimes choosing valuable events over pleasant ones. build reciprocity capital networks reward those who provide value before extracting it. The most productive relationship builders lead with generosity—making introductions, sharing information, providing assistance—long before seeking returns. reciprocity obligation accumulates over time, creating relationship capital that converts to opportunity when needed. Transactional approaches fail because they invert this sequence. Those who demonstrate value over time before seeking returns earn reputation that compounds. structure for multiple scenarios the best wealth architecture serves multiple outcomes. Structures protecting assets in divorce may also protect assets from creditors, facilitate estate planning, and optimize tax efficiency. Good planning accomplishes multiple objectives simultaneously. treating marriage as permanently stable and divorce as unthinkable inverts actual risk. Treating both as possible outcomes and planning for either demonstrates the strategic thinking that successful wealth preservation requires. the relationship wealth advantage power couples and social capital operate on principles invisible to those focused solely on individual achievement and financial returns. The advantages compound in ways that individual effort cannot replicate: network multiplication creates connection possibilities exceeding what either partner accesses alone. Information arbitrage flows intelligence from multiple industries to single households. Social proof cascades convert individual endorsement into collective acceptance. Geographic positioning provides access to relationship infrastructure concentrated in specific locations. Generational extension transmits relationship capital alongside financial capital across time horizons individuals cannot address. the couples who understand these dynamics don’t simply marry well or network effectively. They architect relationship infrastructure with the same rigor they apply to financial infrastructure. The results compound across decades and generations. the wedding makes headlines. The trust documents multiply wealth. The charity gala seems social. The deal flow transforms portfolios. The geographic choice appears lifestyle. The network access generates returns. understanding how relationships multiply wealth means seeing architecture where others see only events. The visible moment—the marriage, the party, the property purchase—represents surface. The relationship infrastructure beneath determines outcomes. the men made the money. The women made sure it lasted. The networks provided access. The architecture enabled compounding. The relationships multiplied what individual effort built. that’s how power couples and social capital actually work. explore the complete power couples & social multipliers series how marriage multiplies net worth the six mechanisms through which strategic partnerships compound wealth—from asset consolidation to network fusion. Case studies: clooney, beyoncé/jay-z, hiltons. power couples who quietly control entire industries how complementary positioning creates invisible influence across finance, entertainment, and culture. Geographic strategy and board seat architecture. why social circles matter more than résumés the economics of elite networks—weak tie theory, charity gala roi, and how deal flow actually reaches investors. divorce, prenups, and the economics of elite breakups from pitt/jolie’s $15m legal battle to bezos’ $38b transfer—how elite divorces reveal wealth architecture and protection strategies. the hidden role of women in wealth dynasties the invisible infrastructure that preserves generational wealth—from trust architecture to social positioning to strategic marriage guidance. build your relationship infrastructure at polo hamptons, where meaningful connections form between chukkers. Contact social life magazine for advertising and partnership opportunities positioning your brand within the hamptons’ most influential networks. Subscribe to receive exclusive access to relationship wealth intelligence throughout the season.

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Blast from the past - 2000 Get to know each other thread

Posted on Thursday, January 08 @ 00:01:07 PST (2 reads)

Blast from the past - 2000 get to know each other thread angelaid 14 years ago return to the kitchen table forum : post a follow-up all new-lets get to know eachother posted by glender al (gcsmith@webtv.Net) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 21:38 me??? glender/glenda. love the kt. made lots of good friends here. retired school teacher. love to cook, travel, do water aerobics, and just lost a pant size from it, too. mom of a wonderful ds mil of precious dil grandmother of a 4 year old grandson. of course, addicted to peanut butter on a spoon. lets all repost, as the others are gone. follow-up postings: re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: stacy ok (grinch_gut@yahoo.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 21:48 hi stacy here mother of 3 kasey sydney and tanner gramma of gabriel part owners of a beautyshop involved in kids stuff and my passion is gardening and gabe...(As you all know) i have 2 dogs rex (german shep mix) and tipsy (collie) 2 cats elizabeth and tiger.... have a wonderful dh who loves me!!! and i love chocolate re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: dianamo (grape3211@aol.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 22:08 diana(mo) 46 years old. married for 29 years. stay at home mom 2 grown daughters 2 teenage boys 3 grandchildren and one on the way. 1 boxer dog named hooch i enjoy gardening, reading, watching movies and the computer. diana(mo) re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: kristie tn (vol3820@hotmail.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 22:11 you can call me kristie. Or you can call me vol. i am a big orange fan!!! (Football-univ. Of tn) i have been married 12 years, and two beautiful boys, 5 and 9. i work swing shift at dupont nylon so i am here weird hours. but i just love this place!!!! you will not find a better group of people than the ones at the kt. (psssst glender-whos bringing the cheesecake?) re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: monica_kayleigh ar (monicaswallow@hotmail.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 22:33 monica...31...Married 7 years, met dh online... 2 year old son....5 kittys, just adopted one of them (tripod)...Sahm...My hobbies are music(listening not playing), reading, british tv, crafts, and scrapbooking.. i love the kt and have met some nice people here. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: tammy-ohio (trybgrl@aol.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 22:36 tammy(oh) 37 years old married for 6 years stay at home wife/mom 1 dd age 4 1 shepherd lab-sammie 1 kitty-tigger love gardening, cooking, fitness walking, reading. been a kter since october of 99 re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: stephanie in so fla (slweber@gate.Net) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 22:44 stephanie age 30 married 8 years to hs sweetheart ohio native, 5 yrs in fla 3 kids (2 boys 7 & 4 yrs, 1 girl 1yr) at home mom come and go at kt, more often seen at parents forum posting at ths is my time re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: cathy (carpycat@localnet.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 22:48 hi, im cathy 54 yr. Old mom to 5 cats wife to bob part-timer at our hospital-medical records. love gardening, reading, nature, crafting, cooking, giving a helping hand, shopping, eating (yup, im overweight), and kt i wish i could meet you all in person. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: sandy-ia (may2282@hotmail.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 22:49 *sandy, 41 from iowa, born in minnesota. *married to my best friend (most days) for 18.5 yrs. *17 & 14 y/o darling daughters *13 & 12 y/o cats (kitten & cocoa) *2-1 y/o house bunnies (maybelle & buttons) *work as a receptionist/secretary for a lawyer and a realtor *had a sewing business in my home, but since i found the kt...I dont do too much anymore. *love to craft, when i am not at the kt and if you havent figured it out, i am at the kt alot! Have made some wonderful lifelong friends (and family!) H re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: stacy ok (grinch_gut@yahoo.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 22:52 naturally i messed up i am 37 and have been married 10 years kids ages are 17 (almost) 9 and 6 gabe is 2 weeks (gd) sorry stacy re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: dove ca (cbox@iname.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 22:54 hi im new to the block hang out in garden country because i like gardening. Found kt through the other sites on thathomesite. married 13 years 40 years old 4 kids one step son with three grands an 18 yr old son 16 yr old son 11 yr old daughter yellow lab burt his dad was ernie jack russel/bashenji(sp)mix chloe black and white cat dot cuz she has a dot on her chin orange cat oscar live in san jose, ca work for a property managment/real estate company named @georgia, inc. You can look us up on the web. I am a licensed agent but am doing the books for the property management side of the business. We just started the company in june. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: orchid-ga (lamead@net- magic.Net ) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 23:03 hi am really laura, but do to being about the 3rd or 4th laura, went with orchid, cuz i have an orchid tattoo on my thigh. I am 38(just turned) sahm to a 6y/o dd and an 8y/o ds. Been married to the love of my life for 10.5 years. I am a submariners wife, so i deal with my dh going out to sea for months at a time. We have a tortiseshell cat that lives here, named smudge. Smudge had an accident on thanksgiving so she is now a short tailed cat(ds accidently closed the sliding glass door on her tail). I love to read, cook, and play on the net. we live in extreme se ga..Have to go to jacksonville, fl for the closet mall and craft store. I love fudge. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: kaye (karoba@mail.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 23:04 widow of career air fore officer (jag). Mother of two grown dds. Grandmother of david (freshman at air force academy) and christine (plans to join her brother at afa). from michigan city, indiana. Now live in san antonio, tx. love crafts, gardening, cooking, politics, books and my puter. tridentine catholic. Arch conservative. Involved with american legion, all vets oranizations. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: connietn (murray@nospampwrtc.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 23:15 hi, im 51 years old, married for 32 years, have 3 sons 30, 25, and 23, 2 d-i-ls, and one 21 month old grandson and another on the way any minute now. We just moved to tn from in but are keeping the house in in because i cant bear to give up the lake completely so i guess im from 2 states. I love reading, shopping and crafts....And gardening in season. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: chris (kittypaw@micron.Net) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 23:25 happy holidays! Im 38, married 8 years to a great guy, have no kids, but do have 3 adopted furfaces. I had 5, but my greyhound and a sweet kitty died recently due to illnesses. I love christmas, my favorite holiday! I also love crafts, gardening, reading. Just bought this puter for home, have been lurking from work for 2 years under another e-mail name. Moved here 5 years ago from denver. Good to formally meet you all! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: kathryn - michigan (stardust248@home.Com) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 23:34 hi friends: im kathryn from michigan 50 yrs old will be 51 in march husband named mac one ds aged 31 two step sons aged 29 and 31 with 4 grandchildren i have lupus on disability for 2 years was a corporate secretary like having friends enjoy cooking, gardening fixing up my house i also try to build awareness for those suffering with lupus as well. i feed squirrels and birds... I enjoy watching them i would like to start water color painting. i want to spend christmas this year visiting our children rather than all of them coming to my house... re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: marilyn c texas coast (byugal@webtv.Net) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 23:38 im 54 yrs. Old, married for almost 35 years to a commercial shrimper (childhood sweetheart). Mom to a 20 yr. Old daughter, college sophomore, straight a student!! i live in the country on 50 acres on a bayou. I like to feed the wildlife, garden---tropicals, perennials and aquatics. I raise goldfish and koi--have some beautiful little telescope goldfish babies in the greenhouse. Love animals, have 5 horses and a dozen cats. I like to cook, collect many old things, and love flea markets, auctions, and yard sales. Especially love garden junk. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: carrie in iowa (ontherun@no_spam_pcpartner.Net) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 23:44 hi! Im carrie, 37, from central iowa. I was born in columbus ohio, moved to my mothers home stomping grounds of clarksville tennessee, and ended up in iowa. Tennessee will always be home to me, but dh is a farmer so guess where ill live for the rest of my life?!!! Weve been married for 17 years. we have a 14 y/o daughter who is studying for her drivers permit (watch out!); A 12 y/o son who loves school but dont ask him to study; and an almost 9 y/o daughter (her birthday is christmas day) who loves to give me hugs and kisses. we live on a farm, so we have oodles of farm cats, some rabbits, chickens, and a border collie. We also have a one year old yorkie named murphy. i work as an administrative assistant and treasurer for the church i am a member of. I basically live at church. i dont have time for hobbies as were always carpooling the kids from one thing to the next. however, when i get my life back i will start writing again. I love to write. i have been here at the kt since the very beginning, but i dont post a whole lot anymore because of lack of time, but i sure do love this place! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: kevin (kwill71@sears.Ca) on wed, dec 13, 00 at 23:52 i posted to an earlier thread but it went to the bottom of the deck..So here it goes again. my name is kevin. I live in kingston ontario, on the shores of beautiful lake ontario. I am an ordained minister with the united church of canada and serve at a small church (30-50 on a sunday morning). i share my life with a wonderful and understanding partner, robert. We often joke about his problems being the preachers wife!!! no kids, no pets, only houseplants that will soon be going to that great compost pile in the sky. (No green thumbs at my house) im not sure what i have to bring to the kitchen table. I always get asked to say grace when i visit (occupational hazzard), so i will thank you for your welcome and wish everyone well. kevin. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: lizzyb (lizbean1999@yahoo.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 0:01 hi all again! Im lizzyb (aka lizzzzard) and i live in southern indiana. 29 years old and married to my beautiful life partner who also posts on here as hoosierfan13. We share our life and love with my 8yo dd and 3 furbabies. been hanging on the kt for a year or so and love it here! Lots of friendships made and lots of caring and love. interest wise, i collect snowmen, boyds frogs, and i love to craft and make homemade bath salts. a big welcome to all of the new kters...Youll love it here! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: terri-pacificnorthwest (tmebane@earthlink.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 1:34 me....Busy woman... momma to three very handsome boys kian 8, kellan 3 and kamren almost 7 months, wife for almost 9 years! we have pets, but they come with the house... dog, cat and 2 birds and my 29 gallon aquarium... oooh yah...Im 31 p.S. Granny glenda....Kamren has two teeth now. They are both just above the gums. terri re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: bettyeaz (bobnbettye@aol.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 2:12 hello! Im bettye, a former mississippian who has lived in arizona for over thirty-eight years. Retired and counting the months (10 more) until my husband retires. Looking forward to spending time in kentucky where we own some property . Enjoy many hobbies: gardening, reading, sewing and crafts. Have two daughters and a son. One daughter lives nearby, one is in oregon and son lives in california. i have always been very active in the community but since i discovered the kt i am content to spend my time here! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: lisa-germany (rittell@gmx.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 4:49 hi, i am lisa 34-yo sahm i have 5 kids. Jonathan 13, daniel, 11, jordan, 9, sean, 5, chelsey, 2 the three oldest are here in the summer. The other two keep me busy enough on their own. i am an american living in germany with my german husband of 4 years. We live in the wine region, right in the middle of a vineyard. i like to read, craft and play on the puter. i have really enjoyed the kt and the mailing lists i have joined since i got my puter 4 years ago. Been on the kt for about a month or so now. nice to learn more about people. lisa re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: dixie_dumplin va (dixie_dumplin_no_spam@hotmail.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 5:06 hi i am betty,alias dixie_dumplin age58 5 children 3 sons and 2 daughters 7 grands 4 boys and 3 girls.Youngest grand was 9 yesterday.Live in south east virginia.Moved to va in 1971 , was born and raised in new jersey.Raise a vegetable garden and do a lot of canning in the summer time.Have 2 horses and 2 dogs 1 in house dog is chihauhau.Her name is booboo. am i the oldest here??? re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: laura in co (genbear@webtv.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 5:49 i am laura. I live in northcentral co, but my heart is still in fl (teehee---especially this time of year). I am 42, have been married to dh for 20 years. One dd (19) and one ds (18). too many cats and dogs. Hobbies are genealogy, gardening, crafts, garage sales and auctions. collect bears, fontanini, and lots of other stuff. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: barbara wv (barba@citlink.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 5:51 hi again everyone. my name is barbara. married forty years, have a son, a daughter and four gc. mommy to one four pound furbaby,a yorkie named samson. retired, do a lot of volunteer work. Mostly with senior citizens. born and raised in arkansas,but my home has been in west virginia for over thirty years now. to many hobbies to list,but have a dh that i love more today than when we married. found kt a year ,next re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: sally -mi (teedsally@hotmail.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 6:31 hi! Im sally, from mi. 42yrs., Married 7 mos.(Not the first), 3 teenage stepdaughters! We live on a farm, 127 acres, rent out most of the land. Lots of small farm animals,chickens,ducks,geese,goat named sadie,2 boarder collies,and kitties.Dh is a puter nerd, builds them for side job, we now have 2 online, but its tough for me to get him off of them. I work at a small town grocery store, dh works for lifesavers. Antiquing, mostly dishes, gardening, cooking, and animals, are my interests. Im addicted to the kt, for about 2 months now. Wonderful to meet you all! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: brianna nj (renzo@iwon.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 6:48 i like these posts! im brianna, 36 robbed the cradle when i married dh (hes 33) 2 years ago. no kids, just a super-friendly dog, spaz - terrier mix 10 years old, came as a package deal with dh, and a calico cat, patch, 1 year old. i work full time at a pharmaceutical co. And go to college one night a week. Dh just graduated (hooray! Used to go 3 nights a week) after concentrating on work and college for years, i am just now getting into all of the things that make a home beautiful - gardening, faux painting, stenciling, flower arranging, and some of the easier crafts. I would really love to not work so many hours and enjoy my house - theres lots to do here! this site is great! I love getting on whenever i get a chance. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: karen l mi (fourhtoo@yahoo.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 6:54 hi, im karen from michigan 2 sons, 15 and 18 1 dog-lab named mollie, just a wild puppy 1 cat named ellie, got her from the humane society dh-wayne, married 20 years! work at the local fair office as office manage, love my job! boys have steers out back, will get pigs and turkeys in the spring.. just a country girl at heart! love the kt, everyone is so nice and its a great way to start the day!! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: casey-nfld (mysmatchie@hotmail.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 7:01 --casey (real name karen) --from newfoundland, canada --34 years old (no grey yet, though!!!) --used to teach and work as a clerk with the gov., Now i dont work --i like to read, do cross stitch, cross word puzzles, listen to music and travel on business trips with my bf --no kids, no pets, one house plant (im not too good with living things! Lol) --addicted to christmas --i like candles, snowglobes, snowmen and fairies, but i hate snow re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: sunshine-oh (pondmore@cannet.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 7:08 hi everyone~ *sunshine*/marlene im 56 yrs old~but closer to 57 as of dec.27th(s ) married to a fantastichubby! have a wonderful grown son! just became a first timegrandma~sept.11,2000,to a precious baby boy! love my ktfamily~will be here 1 yr.As of jan.17th,2001! like to do crafts,when time allows,but puter seems to get in the way of that!! Lol! love to work outside with our ponds~we truly enjoy them,and love to hear the water! Very calming! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: erin (jamneff@aol.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 8:10 hello all~ im erin and i am from pennsylvania. I am new to kt this year, but i am already addicted. I am 29 years old and i have 4 children. (2 boys, janson and cason and 2 girls, samantha and summer) my dh is jamie and he is a correctional officer. I am a sahm and i provide childcare for others children. My hobbies include cooking, singing, camping and anything having to do with crafts. Thanks to everyone for the warm welcomes this year! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: kim alhindi (intaroses@yahoo.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 8:11 hi! 36 yo married 16 years, with 3 daughters--ages 15,10, and 6. Live in saudi arabia and in tennessee--(summers) love crafting, singing, painting watercolors, gardening!!!!, cross stitch, quilting, spinning wool and newbie weaver,collecting dolls of women in native dress,birdhouses,travel, internet :) re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: phyllis mn (phylleri@wcta.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 8:30 good morning...Phyllis here (where else would she be?) i am retired, having worked in the school system for 32 years, first as a pera, and the last 21 as high school secretary. Loved my job,and i love retirement. i have seven children, and 13 grandchildren. love to garden; used to do a lot of sewing, but very little these days. im kind of a loner (my own best friend) but enjoy the company of other people, also. i love the computer, and all the things i have learned from the people at the kitchen table. happy holidays to you all. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: donna--mi (moonglow_00@hotmail.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 8:42 donna from s.E. Michigan, where its snowing again. I am 47 (almost, not till the 28th) married 27 years, mom to ds, 19, eagle scout and in pharmacy school, straight as, and dd, 14, 9th grade, plays guitar, writing a sci fi novel, straight as and wants to be a vet. I take their education very seriously, and because i do, i have volunteered in schools and scouts for many years. It has really kept me busy. I love reading, cooking, growing and using herbs. I have ponds, koi, goldfish and water lilies and enjoy them greatly. My pets include my 1 year old irish setter, a 9 year old shih tzu who thinks she is still a pup and is only a little spoiled, a bunny who runs around the house, doves, a milk snake, and a tarantula. I love christmas and collect santas. I enjoy the kt very much. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: sarah (greta703@cs.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 9:08 sarah from so. Florida - almost 49, husband 63, daughter 29, grandson 6. Love cooking and gardening when there is time - over the summer husband had 3 heart attacks, daughter diagnosed with lupus and grandson diagnosed with add, all this while going thru menopause! newcomer - only about two months but am addicted. Peek from work during breaks and at home at night. One cat greta. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: lj - mb canada (zonkermom@yahoo.Ca) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 9:12 im lj from manitoba, and is it ever cold here! Im 31, married 6 years to dh, 33, were a military family, two kids, boy 6, girl, 3. Two cats, two goldfish and one damnation (oops i mean dalmation!) Im a stay at home mom, go to school part-time and look after three kids during the week. When i have spare time (rarely) i try to read, do crafts, and mostly hang out on the puter! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: maddie in ky (mthomas@dmlo.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 9:24 maddie from ky here-- im 38 married for 4 years (best thing i ever did) have 3 purring furbabies finishing my mba i love to read and do crafts; i have several pottery pieces in galleries re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: lianne-nj (skytop19@nospamearthlink.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 9:32 im 42 and not getting any older uh-huh cant make me nope. Married 3 years 10 months tomorrow (really im not counting). Employed full time as secretary and im really tired of it but dont know what else to do. Dh is a self employed mechanic working out of our place. have a wonderful dsd who is engaged and may make me a grandma someday ihopeihope =o) no children, just furbabys, a cat and dog (who snuggles with dh more than i do). I dabble in gardening, drawing, photography, antiques/junque. Love reading, daydreaming, and long drives. and of course, the kt =o) re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: susan/ohio (susan_momma@yahoo.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 9:46 i am susan age 41 divorced engaged to a great guy from canada three children, dd 20, ds 18 and ds 17 one dog jitters (heinz 57) 14 years old two cats sam 2 years old and minnie who ? She was a gift. i am a social worker and work with teens who are in trouble with the courts. i live on a small farm. i like to feed and watch the birds. i also like to read, bake and cook. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: angela in wi (angela@securitec.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 10:07 angela, age 25, married 3 months to a wondeful guy, my soulmate who keeps me grounded. No children yet. One dog, britta, 10 year old lhasa apso, that we just adopted who likes to poop in our house. I work in healthcare promotional sales and my dh owns a full service marketing research firm. We live on pewaukee lake in the suburbs of milwaukee. I love to shop, cook, do crosswords, gamble (slot machines), and i am an avid reader. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: akame (jezebeljd@aol.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 10:17 akame-32 years old, happily married(knew him six months) almost 11 years, two dds 7 and 9 burnt out lawyer turned stay at home mom-currently going crazy staying at home live in metro atlanta area, suburb about 21 miles from the city. born in guyana south america. Lived in st.Kitts, barbados, montserrat and antigua. Moved to the u.S in 1988-washington dc for school. Got married in 1990. Had first born in 1991 then moved to columbus ohio for law school. Had second born in 1993, 7 months before law school started. Then moved to chicago on graduation in 1997. Main area of practice-labor law. Then moved to atlanta in 1999, bought a house settled down and aint movin again.Lol i like writing and hanging out with the girls and dh-im boring. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: ruthieg (ruthieg@mediaone.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 10:31 is there any one here who doesnt know my vital statistics? here goes... ruthie g...Real name age 61 (almost 62) wife of 14 years to my soul mate mother of susan other mother to mike, suzanne and debbie grandmother and great grandmother real southerner living in ma getting ready to retire in 2004 and heading home too many hobbies to mention... loving life re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: dana-tx (toby_j_white@yahoo.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 11:17 im 30 have been married 10 years my daughter is 9 my son is 6 i do child care in my home i love crafts and sewing re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: angid (ang@jaydemail.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 12:19 angid / angela live in north idaho aka the panhandle. Were about 80 miles from canadian border, 20 miles from washington border and 50 miles from montana border the big 40 is coming up in february with dh almost 17 years now ~ hes just about as perfect as you can get (and i wonder how he puts up with me! *Grin*) childless by choice, but finished raising my cousin, rob two furkids ~ kita, a japanese akita, and nub, an english setter. Both are about five years old. work as a legal assistant/office manager and love it (but would also love more time to play on the computer and work on my web pages!) love: cooking (playing with new recipes); reading; playing on computer; watching tv/movies; camping; boating; snowmobiling; house plants; and, taking pictures here is a link that might be useful: kitchen table re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: fleanc (fleabite@eudoramail.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 12:32 im 61, have 3 grown children, 2 grandchildren and 4 kitties. Was married for almost 19 years, been divorced for over 21 years but have a nice gentleman companion who has been hangin around for about 17 years. I work two jobs but will retire sometime in the coming year. I plan to (1) thumb my nose at my current boss of over 15 years and take my well-earned pension (2) wait until ss kicks in at 62, and (3)sell my house and move to a home that is the closest place to paradise that i can find. I really enjoy this bb and all the peeps here. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: jules uk (jmcpherson@redhotant.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 12:52 hi. Im julie or jules, live in scotland in the uk. i am a very young 50 year old. been happily married 27 years. one son 25 years, one daughter 22 years. been on disabilty for over two years as i have cfs. previously worked as a personal assistant and latterly did the administration for a chain of shops on the internet. i have been a volunteer in a hospice for 14 years, enjoy crafts and the kt. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: patty wv (ruby@westco.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 12:54 hi im patty from wv.Ive been here over a year now.Im married to my dh for 25 years now.We have two adult children one of each 25 and 21.We also have one great grandaughter born in june of 2000.She is growing too fast.Just started to get her third tooth.We also have one blue persian female cat sheena and a cocker mix female dog taffy.I am as someone once said a domestic engineer stay at home mom.I enjoy the kt and all my online friends. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: cindy-chgo (cyndsworld@aol.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 13:14 hi all, figured this was just as good a time as any to finally come out from behind that curtain..Been lurking way to long now, snuck in once but no one saw me so now i will make it official. my name is cindy, i am 45 years old and i live in the windy city. Married 3 years and have 3 children, 21,19,18. I own my own business and work from home at night and have a part time job during the day to keep me out of trouble. I have 2 furbabies, snickers and ed. Christmas is my most favorite time of the year. I love to craft, my specialty is decorative painting and floral designs. I feel like i know most of you already, have shared tears of joy and laughter this last year with you, but now i need to sit at the real table so i get a piece of that cheesecake and maybe a nudge from pugsly.... re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: linda in ca (applecat@webtv.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 14:40 i am linda in santa rosa ca. Been here at the kt for almost 2 years now. * 58, happily divorced * very proud mom of clean & sober tyson (24) who posts here as tybo * furbaby, sabrina, the 8 yr old cat * i retired in 99 and now do customer service work * work part-time at jcpenney, have quit and come back so many times i have lost track but they always give me raises to come back and i love doing the switchboard * love to camp, swim, hike, bike, anything outdoors * enjoy posting at the kt and tree house * look forward to the day i really retire and have more time for my home but then again i love, love, love being around people re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: evie (evenharry@aol.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 16:25 im evie, just turned 65 living in southampton, ma. Moved here from ca. Born and raised in ark. two children, joe & amy who live in ca. was a lab tech but now retired. (Woopie!) love to travel, craft, and bake re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: chris (bfsc92@netscape.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 16:54 hi...Im christina 27, new mother of an 8 month old boy married, 4 years (been together for 8) grew up in south jersey, now living in maryland for the past ?...6 years. discovered thathomesite after seeing it mentioned on the hgtv decorating board a few times. I started out with the marriage forum, them moved on the pregnancy and then to parents and parents of infants. Ive been visiting those (parenting) boards religiously for a long time now, and only recently branched out - and i am sooo glad i did. I lost my mother to cancer 8 months ago (day after ds was born) and the only 2 friends i have with kids live far away and all the rest work (im a sahm)...Therefore this site is my only gaurunteed adult conversation each day (other than dh - who often works late) but even if i was still working id be here, i love to talk (and listen) so this is just great. My only gripe about this site(kt) - there is soo much activity here that i cant keep up (i think i am like the 50th something person to post under this thread - is anyone really reading this ?) Baby woke, dogs gotta go out bye for now re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: diana in wi (amerherb@chorus.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 17:14 diana in wisconsin, here! live on a small farm in southern wisconsin. Raise chickens (for eggs) have a 1/4 acre garden that feeds us most of the year, and grow flowers to sell and eat (fancy-schmancy restaurants use them) and sell raspberries too in late summer. 40(and still not used to it yet!) Married 5 years to dh, after a 3 year test-drive, who is a microsoft engineer, handsome, funny, hardworking, etc. sonny, 13, who came with the marriage (hes been mine since he was 3) is a typical teen...Into music, the computer, videos, skiing, and avoiding work of any kind! furbabies are: cinder, 8, black lab. Murphy, 4, black lab. Tim, 15, mutt cat. Sydney, 13, mutt cat. Bob, age unknown, lives in the barn and keeps things under control out there! i work part time for the seed savers garden store, where i am a staff gardener. They actually pay me to talk with people all day long about gardening, seeds, heirloom veggies, etc. still cant believe my luck! The rest of the time i work from home, selling books on the www, (ill post my url at another time), and workin my butt off to keep up with the messes that dh and sonny leave in their wakes! my hobbies are: the kt, my pets, my garden, reading and crochet. I dont watch much tv, aside from the weather channel (addicted) and gardening shows on hgtv! thats all folks! diana ;) (those of you who need to know, already do! Pugsly) re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: jaybird - tx (jbmusik@yahoo.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 17:25 hi there, i am the 54 year old jaybird, from texas! Married (again) for 4 years, have 3 kids and families of my own, 4 sks and families, together, we have 10 gks and one ggd. i am a pr person for a national company and minister of music for an e&r church. my hobbies are making music, home deco, and sewing. i have been at the kt for about 6 mos., And thoroughly enjoy it! In years gone by, i have lived all over the usa and in europe. I wasnt born in texas, but i got here as fast as i could!, And i love it! holiday greetings to all! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: donna oh (dausons3@webtv.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 17:43 donna--widow--61yrs (yikes) 2 dss---1 dd 6 dkgs 3 step sons--2 step daus 9 step gks many extended kids & gks 2 cats, cali & tig (kitty) tigs driving me nuts with decos retired 6 yrs from utility co do just about everything & anything!!! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: kelly - montreal (irishdrummer@excite.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 17:55 hi im kelly or dale it doesnt matter what you call me im originally from dublin, ireland, been living in canada many years so have become very canadianized (lost the brogue as you call it) im 61 will be 62 on st. Patricks day (true irish lol) mother of two sons have a dgs and a dgd (whom ive never seen) separated nigh on 31 years so very independent play the irish bodhran (traditional goatskin drum) love doing counted crosstitch my passion is the kt am not online right now for reason beyond my control and am talking to you from a friends puter but i will be back ill find a way. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: darlynn in tx (lcage@tucker.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 17:56 lynn here in big d, lived here most of my life. dh, john and i are dinks and like it that way, although we have 3 furkids, our mini dachsies, maxxi, mikki, and maggie mae, all of which are spoiled rotten. Im the advertising manager for the family biz and i love my job! It lets me visit the kt, lol! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: deb-il (dbecker131@aol.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 17:57 guess im one of the oldies at the kt. Ive been here about two months later than the kt first began. Im not sure if thats 3 years or what? Ive seen a lot of people leave and im not sure where they all went or why? i guess im also a loner because my friends and i move on to new and different things. My hobbies are counted cross stitch although my eyes are having difficulties lately seeing those small holes. Guess thats what happens when you turn 50! Yep, its hard for me to believe. I never had any children so its hard to believe that i could have children who could be in their 30s. I do have 3 nieces 21, 13, and 11. A nephew who is 19. We all live in the same vicinity. brother and sis are about 20 minutes from me. My parents live 5 minutes from me when not in az. Residing at my house is my dh of 13 years. Two furbabys kelly and maxie 10 and 8. Im out of a job right now but work really hard at home keeping up the house and doing the jobs hubby doesnt have time for. He works 3rd shift as a printer. When you take your pictures with fuji or kodak film think of him. He prints the material on the canisters they come in. thats all for now! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: cjs mama - ca (please@askme.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 18:20 hi im carla, aka cjs mama *new to the kt -- just a couple of weeks or so *age 44 (had to think for a minute) *been with my beloved partner for 10 years *mama to cj (duh) - 9 yo westie, and cassie, 7 yo adopted schizophrenic scottie *originally from nyc suburbs, moved to san jose, ca about 8 years ago *work as an exec asst in high tech, would much rather be a sahm *like to paint in pastels, various kinds of needlework, reading, baking, gardening - esp roses, basically anything that does not involve going to work every morning! Lol its really nice to meet all of you! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: sam (sams70s@yahoo.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 18:38 hi from sam (real name is karen) 39 years old married to dh for 13 years no kids, no house plants and no headaches. 2 fur babies eko (echo is 12) dusty (7) i work as a secretary for lewis university my hobbies are cross-stitching, researching 1970s trivia, working on my web page, and taking naps. i am also a dj at lewis university radio station. My speciality is the 70s in which i play the greatest hits and give useless trivia about the decade. i love spending time at home with my dh and my boys. i am so happy that casey-nlfd introduced me to the kt. You are the nicest people i have ever met. sam re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: kathy lev-wi (glasslady54@hotmail.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 18:58 me ? Stepping up to the microphone -- is this thing on ??? Im sort of the class clown...Lol...Been here since the beginning except for a few trips to disney ~ ! Lol...( Dont ask!) Well--heres my stats **maried for 27 years to my first boyfriend who is now a railroad engineer ** have one son--24--who added plenty of gray hair to my head ** i love animals...Have 3 dogs now...Lady,annie & a puppy named shadow ** i stay at home now..I do stained glass and sell it at crafters malls.I am a craft a holic...Trying to do everything at least once before i die.Lol. ** i am a proud survivor of depression...I have my down days but i thank goodness for everyday that i see someone smile at me and i can smile back ! ** last but not least.... I love cheesecake !! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: patricemn (rhurd@paulbunyan.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 19:32 hi, im patrice (pat) from the northwoods of minnesota. Married almost 23 yrs.To bob, have 3 beautiful daughters (hayley 19, heather 16, and hannah 14), and a west highland terrier, libby. I own my own beauty salon, have done hair for 26 years. I love crafts, cooking and most of all. . . Contests! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: bev or (bap@wvi.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 19:35 hello from bev, i am about as old as dirt***(70) married, to husband # 2. I have 2 daughters a son. Each have 2 children so that makes 6 grandkids. I have a great-grandson, just 2months old. He is a darling, of course!! we have been retired for 20 years. We used to spend the winters in az. It was so much fun to see some of our great country. We wanted to see more, but circumstances changed quickly. i enjoy gardening, both flower and vegetable. I really like to quilt, that is usually my winter project. Right now i am embroidering a set of dish towels for a gift. I also like to read, and so does dh. Our tv isnt used much. i dont do much posting at the kt. I read the posts as often as i can. You are all such a friendly group of women and so caring. My favorite flavor chocklit. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: eeyore-ny (teschi@netzero.Net) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 19:51 hi! *real name; robyn *age 38 *live in quaint tree-lined village, in cny *married 16+ years to wonderful dh, we met on new years eve *sahm *homeschool 3 kids - this is our 10th year *have been lurking and occasionally posting on different sites here for a couple of months. *my passions are bbs (i often post over at bhg), writing, music (singing mostly), i play some guitar and piano, and i love encouraging moms and wives be better moms and wives...Oh yeah..And im a packers, and titans fan,(love football), and i really enjoy entertaining. one last thing; for the person who was wondering...I read every single getting to know each other post. its nice to meet you all. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: barb ga (paperladee@yahoo.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 21:18 hi, yall. im barb (paperladee). i do work as associate editor of a newspaper. At least i did when i left today! I guess i still do. dh and i have been married 33 years last nov. 5. Son, 31, and dd, 26. 3 gs, 3 step gs and 2 step gd. love to read, talk with you guys and travel, travel, travel. dh works for delphi automotives. live in the country, 13 miles to the town where we work. 5, count em, airedales. love yall!!! Merry christmas!!! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: cricket mn (cricket4957@yahoo.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 22:24 hi there: im joan from mn aka cricket.I will be turning 44 years old next month i have been married to the greatest guy for 18.5 years and we have 2 boys ages 16 &15. Im a special ed. Teacher this is my 19th year of teaching. I am also owned by my puppy bailey. ive been here at the kt for a year now. its so much fun seeing all the new faces here. happy holidays to you all!!! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: tally (tally@nospam. Loop.Com ) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 23:12 hi, my name is tally and ive been married to mr. Tally for 12 years with no kids by choice, but care for 9 rescued special-needs cats and my wonderful mentee lindsay, whom ive been working with for going on 4 1/2 years. Lindsay is a gifted child in a very sad social and emotional situation who gets bored easily and is at risk for dropping out of school and/or getting involved with kids (read:gangs) who are more her intellectual peers but much older and more mature than she is ready to handle. (Her brother went down this path and is currently a guest of the state for a gang related armed robbery after several bouts in juvenille detention - father died when she was 7) her mom and i work together to help keep her on track and stimulated in her school environment and encourage after school activities. im just now beginning to deal with the boys issue and its anyones guess whats shes going to ask or say these days. I also get permission ocasionally to bring her to work so she can see what i do for a living and get involved in the work environment and people interactions. im a vp of finance for a motion picture studio in hollywood, undergrad degrees in music and nursing, masters degree in business administration and am a member of mensa. I had 2 other careers before this one - a nurse and med student dropout and then several years as a retail fashion & accessory buyer. special interests include feline health & behavior, playing the celtic harp and gardening - especially hybrid teas and container gardening. Im also on e-mail lists for lupus support (my sister in law is a victim of lupus), feline immunodeficiency virus support (feline aids & chronic feline herpes owners) and parents and mentors of gifted children who share ideas and support for handling special situations related to these kids. th...Th...Thats all folks! Come visit our website for pictures and more info.... tallyville.Com re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: carolyn-south louisiana (kellyb@mobiletel.Com) on thu, dec 14, 00 at 23:46 hi everyone. my name is carolyn. age 50(although i will never be old-according to ds) married 8 years to 2nd hubby.(2nd time around is the charm) have 3 sons from first marriage..27,24,19. will be a grandma come june. (Excited) have 2 dogs-chihuahua,she 4yrs old-bebe.Have new baby-3 month dachshund/terrier mixed...Buster. got out of the rat race and now am a sahw. love to bowl. love to do gardening and decorating. been coming to the kt about 3 years. love everyone here. They are the greatest people in the world. chocolateholic. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: deb (debhallsp@hotmail.Com) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 0:03 hi im deb in pennsylvania. im 45 and married 20 years. Mom to two boys 6 and 9. im a pampered chef consultant and love having my own business. Been doing it for 8 months now. im also an at home mom, doing the school volunteer stuff, driving kids all over creation for activities and trying to get involved in community stuff too. we have a big chocolate lab, 93 pounds, named spike who is my shadow all day long. Hes a mamas boy. i love to be on the computer (thus im here now) and in the summer i love to spend time by our pool. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: littlebit tn (littlebitbus63@hotmail.Com) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 0:23 i have read so many i am not sure who i am! *G* ok here goes, another tennessee vol fan here denise aka littlebit 33 years old until january anyway married 11 years to a wonderful man who puts up with me somehow mother of 2 a dd kameron age 9 and a ds peyton age 3 work as a school bus driver ( ages 5-9) and also work in the high school caftereia. Yep i am crazy. love to read,come to the kt and work in my iris beds. Also collect music boxes and anything with irises on it. have just one fur kid a st. Bernard named sandy. and of course i love chocolate and cheesecake re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: gale tx (bevgale@worldnet. Att.Net ) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 1:08 hey, yall !! Im gale from the great state of texas. been married to my high school sweetheart for 33 yrs. one wonderful son who will be 26 in a few days. Im the oldest of 8. Havent been blessed with grandchildren yet and the prospect doesnt look good. However, i do enjoy my nieces and nephews very much. Spent 20 yrs as an inside salesman for pipe, valves and fittings in the oil industry. Now working on a degree in health information mgt. Hope to work at home when completed. Got to keep an eye on you guys. I ove to do crafts, particuliarly paint. Been coming to the table for about two years now. it was definitely the best find on the web. You guys are the greatest re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: megi (megibytes@yahoo.Com) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 1:37 ok, here goes.. Im meg, but real name is terrie, but call me ter or meg...Its a long story.. im 47.. Im the one with all the stress and medical problems. im in central california (bakersfield)..Been here since 1958, originally from cleveland ohio.. but basically a native ha ha of california...But if i had my choice id move more north.. Like washington state! ive been married to frank for 4 years have one son who will be 19 in feb.. Who can really get to ya... Very confused young man..But i think hes gonna make it! i love to paint..I paint murals on walls and furniture. Use to do this full time till i needed a paycheck everyother week.. So i am a cust serv rep in public utility.. I run the collection dept (when working). Been off on disability for almost one year. i love playing the guitar (acoustic), dh plays also and so does my son. We all have diff taste in music, but thats ok! my mom lives like 4 miles from us, she is a sweetie, and you would all love her to pieces : ) she is 75 and went back to work a few years ago 2 1/2 days a week and one day a week works at the cancer society doing volunteering. i have a sis who is in washington state..Were very close. no pets.. Love dogs...But i have enough in my life to take care of. oh yes i love chocolate..But can not stand cheesecake! And i am a cookieaholic! im wanting to finish my education and go into space design. all in all i think im an ok person and as of all you kters.. Your all great! And full of support no matter what your story is. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: barbara -ne (buffalocountybarb@alltel.Net) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 3:41 hi! my name is barbara 59 years old been married to my wonderful dh for 24 years last july 31 i have 3 three sons and one daughter (all grown) four grandchildren: joseph 6, paige 5, and jake 3 are the children of my second to the youngest boy, bill. My granddaughter, kersten, is the daughter of my daughter jeanne i am able to enjoy them often because bill lives close to me as does my daughter. My oldest, jeff, lives is chicago, and my youngest son, tim lives at home. i love music both to play and to listen. I play a little on the piano and a lot on the bass guitar. i had my own country western band for 7 years. We played mostly in ne. cant mention the name here. my dh and i are both active in sass (single action shooters society)where we dress (clothes & guns) in pre 1900 style. we have a lot of good clean fun trying to hit the targets in a pre selected senerios. i am now a homemaker and enjoy my country home (not a farm) just 5 miles from our town. started on the kt just under a year ago, and i,too, have met some very nice people out here. have had a lot of help learning this #%$ computer. Thanks to all of you. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: nancy wi (codydl@nospaminwave.Com) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 5:23 nancy wi 45 married to dh almost 26 yrs.(Next feb.) 3 kids; tracy & sil jason, peter, julie 2 sgk; jesse 5 & tori 4 ...I love being a grandma!!! & cody a much loved 5 y/o shih tzu started visiting the kt back in jan.99 when i couldnt sleep at night i would spend hrs. reading & this place has gotten me through some rough times...So i guess im a gentle reader(not a lurker)<...That sounds so nasty> also found my cyber friend *wanda va* here at the kt what a special lady she is!!! re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: glender al (gcsmith@webtv.Net) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 14:16 to the top re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: jill in ga (diver_1999@hotmail.Com) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 14:25 jill in ga 24 years old married for almost 7 months to my dh i am accountant i love to cook, clean, decorate i live in atlanta now, but hope to move to tampa next year re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: jennifer ohio (jenmar@ee.Net) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 14:55 jennifer columbus ohio - born and raised (hope to move to new orleans some day) i am 29 will be 30 in the spring met my husband/best friend 11 years ago, weve been married 2 1/2 years 2 dogs - pi, a boarder collie husky mix and radius, a corgi mix 2 cats - fats(fatman) gray and white long haired, and kephera a siamese mix we live in small house in town with an acre have several fruit and nut trees i am a gardener, chef, musician, artist my husband and i enjoy shopping at flea markets and antique shows love to listen to the blues and almost any other music am a vegitarian work as a supervisor in distribution for a compact disc manufacturer and i love to learn and try new things last go round posted by: glender al (gcsmith@webtv.Net) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 21:13 top re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: debby-ny (lawrencetrans@hvi.Net) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 22:28 debby from ny, originally from the city (nyc) but moved upstate a bit to mid-hudson valley 10 years ago. Am 45, come jan ill be a year older. Horrors. Am a sahm. Dh is a long distance trucker, owns own truck, usually drives paper plates to california and who knows what back. Have dd, 11 very bright but also adhd, tough combination. And ds 7, who is the nicest kid. Also very bright, but sweet tempered, liked by all the kids in his class, all his teachers etc. I figure ill pay for this when he turns teen, but am loving it now. Winter is my off season, only a couple of after school activities, dd rides and shows horses, saddle seat not dressage. Ds does karate, soccer, and baseball. House was a lot more organized before i found this place, garden was better too. Love to read, do crossword puzzles, bake cookies. dd will have any cheesecake you offer me. Myself prefer chocolate. Give me the chocolate now and nobody gets hurt. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: jackie (lady_bug1948@yahoo.Com) on fri, dec 15, 00 at 23:34 hello from so. Calif im jackie--52yrs old wonderful husband of 21 yrs 3 great kids dd33yrs-dd20yrs-ds17yrs 2 neat grandchildren dgd9yrs-dgs7yrs 1 really great sil 33yrs a nice dog and a cute cat i love to do crafts sil is my crafting buddy i like to read mysteries and true murders i work part time and lay around the rest of the time! i love to shop collect boyds bears and my favorite thing is to watch tv and read magazines again posted by: glender al (gcsmith@webtv.Net) on sat, dec 16, 00 at 21:26 top re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: grannytoo az (jacres40@hotmail.Com) on sat, dec 16, 00 at 21:55 hi yall you can call me almost anything, just dont call me late for lunch. :) im 60 years young and have been married to the lurker for almost 30 years. Have one daughter, one son, one step-daughter and two step-sons. 6 grandkids and 3 great grandkids. i love traveling, meeting people and almost any craft. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: barbara in wy (jlengerich@msn.Com) on sat, dec 16, 00 at 23:34 hi there. Well, it seems that there are a lot of barbaras but i am the one in wyoming. i am 26. married for four years. a going crazy sahm to two beautiful little girls ages 2-1/2 and 9 mos. born on the east coast, spent most of my life in in, couple years in wa and now in wy for the last almost two years. spent three years married to the military and am so glad my husband decided to get out. my husband is a hunter so we will probably never leave wyoming. That is okay but i would really love to move out of town. i guess im kind of boring. I do have hobbies but havent seen much of them in the last couple of years. I love to read christian fiction mostly. i am so glad i found the kt. I am very far from family and dont have many socializing friends so i get a bit lonely at times. Coming to the kt is my adult time. thank you so much for being such a great group of people. re: all new-lets get to know eachother posted by: cheryl (lindeman@westserv. Net.Au ) on sun, dec 17, 00 at 4:40 hi, i am another newcomer to kt, so here goes!! i am 46 years old and a stay at home mum. i live in parkes, new south wales, australia. i am happily married to paul - love him to death!!!! have two sons - matthew is 27 y.O. And craig is 14 y.O. met my husband on a cruise and was a private secretary before marrying - many moons ago!! paul is a bank manager and we move around a lot with his work. my hobbies include reading, crafts, the computer and i have lots of penpals worldwide. i really enjoy kt and oh, one last thing - i l ve chocolate! thanks everyone for your interesting posts - it really is a great way to get find out about each other. post a follow-up your name: your email address: subject of posting: message: optional link url: name of the link: a copy of your follow-up will automatically be emailed to the original poster. return to the kitchen table forum

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Bob Pawloski, 91, of East Tawas

Posted on Thursday, January 08 @ 00:01:07 PST (2 reads)

Robert w. (Bob) pawloski, age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on friday, january 2, 2026. He was born in huron county on june 21, 1934, to walter and helen pawloski. He was married to ann marie abraham on september 28, 1957, and they celebrated 68 years together in september 2025. he is survived by his loving wife, ann; three sons: stephen (kim) of holland, david (karen) of remus, james (melinda) of gaylord; two daughters: lynn craven (kevin) of st. Clair and julie wilkinson (ty) of centerville, ohio; one brother: leonard (kathy) of california; two sisters: helen salas (louis) of essexville and cynthia mccormick (mark) of byron; also nineteen grandchildren: jake (marylou), amanda (lionel), catherine (cory), sara (andrew), jeff (alma), malina (brock), benjamin, christian, elyse, amanda (thomas), kevin and ian; nine great grandchildren: maya, jordan, rory, jesse, maren, leah, karli, piper and quinn; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers alger, richard and gerald. after graduating from saints peter & paul high school in ruth and port huron business college, he went to work in the accounting office for united engineers, who were building a power plant for detroit edison in st. Clair. That was the start of a migratory life of jobs in river rouge, monroe, kentucky, west virginia, new hampshire and new york, interrupted briefly by a two-year stint in the u.S. Army. Stephen was born in georgia, while bob was stationed in fort mcpherson. David followed, born in monroe mi, then james and lynn were born in kentucky. The constant moving was difficult for ann and the kids, so bob resigned from united engineers in december 1969 and the family moved to tawas city, where he and his uncle opened tawas city sports center and marina. Julie was born there. in addition to running a business as the only mechanic and accountant, bob was extremely active in the tawas community, which he called home for the last 55 years. He was a member of the local snowmobile club, the tawas city council, immaculate heart of mary church finance council and cemetery board, and held various offices, including grand knight, for council 2709 knights of columbus. If bob was asked to volunteer, the answer was always yes. Some of the places he could be found volunteering during his nights after work or days of retirement include: meals on wheels, special olympics, government surplus food distribution, and holy family catholic church. the business climate in the 1980s was unfavorable, so bob closed the doors of tawas city sports center in 1985. The family moved to east tawas and he went to work for starboard industries to utilize his accounting skills. He retired from starboard in 1996 and continued to volunteer around the community, travel to see his family, go on fishing trips with his kids, and spend winter in florida with friends. Bob will be fondly remembered as loving his large family, listening and dancing to polka music, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, motorcycle riding, and up until december 2025, playing cards, solving puzzles and wood working. we invite you to join bob’s family and friends in his celebration of life on saturday, january 10, 2026, at holy family catholic church in east tawas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by a service at 11:00 am and a luncheon immediately afterward. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to holy family catholic school or the ann m. And robert w. Pawloski scholarship fund at cfnem.Org, which the family has established to honor their parents’ lifelong dedication to community service in the tawas area.

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Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU | News | Western Michigan Univ

Posted on Thursday, January 08 @ 00:01:07 PST (1 reads)

Spring career fairs to bring top employers to wmu kalamazoo, mich.—Western michigan university’s spring 2026 career fairs will kick off on tuesday, feb. 3, bringing together hundreds of employers poised to hire top talent for full-time, part-time, co-op and internship roles. These free events are open to the public but are tailored to college students and recent graduates ready to launch or level up their careers. western has plenty of resources available to help students get ready for the fairs. Wmu’s career and student employment services offers advising and resources year-round to help students prepare for interviews and refine their resumes. Students with questions regarding writing resumes and cover letters, activating their account on handshake (an online career site where employers post jobs), or navigating job search resources can work with well-trained student career ambassadors by visiting any of the four drop-in locations. Drop-in advice sessions typically take between 10 and 20 minutes. - wmu student center, the source on the second floor: mondays through thursdays from 1 to 4 p.M. - floyd hall, outside the parkview café entrance: mondays, tuesdays and thursdays from 1 to 4 p.M. - college of health and human services, inside the student engagement center in the atrium: wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.M. - college of aviation, outside the aviation emporium in the aviation education center in battle creek: mondays from noon to 4 p.M. And wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.M. in addition, on tuesday, feb. 17, from 5 to 6 p.M. In room 1220 of schneider hall, staff from the zhang career center in the haworth college of business will provide information about preparing for a job fair, registering and navigating virtual fairs, and following up with employers afterward. Find more information about the career fair prep online. spring 2026 fairs this career fair will be held tuesday, feb. 3, from 1 to 4 p.M. In the student recreation center. The hiring event will convene nonprofit organizations, camps, government agencies, and criminal justice and social service organizations that are recruiting candidates for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. this year, the spring engineering expo and career fair are being combined at the student recreation center on thursday, feb. 12, at 10 a.M. To cater to candidates from aviation, business, all applied sciences and engineering, health care, supply chain management, information technology and the liberal arts. participants will have the opportunity to network with employers recruiting for various finance positions at this event on tuesday, feb. 24, from 4 to 7 p.M. In the fetzer center. the event on wednesday, feb. 25, from 4 to 7 p.M. In the fetzer center will include companies from various industries from southwest michigan, throughout the state and across the nation that are recruiting for internships and full-time positions in sales, marketing and food marketing. set for tuesday, march 24, from 5 to 7 p.M. In the college of health and human services, this specialty job fair is for employers who want to hire students for internships and full-time opportunities in the field of social work. students can connect with aviation organizations and professionals, discuss career opportunities and learn about industry needs at the university’s aviation education center in battle creek on friday, april 3, from 10 a.M. To 2 p.M. for more information about upcoming career fairs, view event listings for career and student employment services and the zhang career center. for more wmu news, arts and events, visit wmu news online.

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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl: IU vs Oregon | Everything you need to know before you go

Posted on Thursday, January 08 @ 00:01:07 PST (1 reads)

The brief the winner of the indiana-oregon rematch advances to the college football playoff national championship on jan. 19. Mercedes-benz stadium is a strictly cashless venue with a mandatory clear bag policy for all attendees. Fans face a 75% chance of rain and unseasonably warm temperatures despite the stadium’s roof being closed. Atlanta - the self-proclaimed capital of college football is bracing for a historic postseason clash as no. 1 indiana faces no. 5 oregon in the chick-fil-a peach bowl on friday. The matchup, serving as a college football playoff semifinal, marks the first time in the bowl’s 58-year history that two teams from the same conference will meet in the postseason. With a trip to the national championship in miami on the line, local officials are preparing for a massive influx of fans into the downtown corridor. Here is everything fans and residents need to know ahead of the 7:30 p.M. Est kickoff at mercedes-benz stadium. Iu vs. Oregon big picture view: the undefeated top-seeded indiana hoosiers (14-0) enter the contest following a dominant 38-3 rose bowl victory over alabama. They face an oregon ducks (13-1) squad seeking redemption for their only loss of the season—a 30-20 defeat to the hoosiers in october. The winner will advance to the cfp national championship on jan. 19. Chick-fil-a peach bowl pre-game festivities bowl week kicks off in earnest thursday with fan night at the georgia aquarium. From 3 p.M. To 7 p.M., Fans can tour the galleries before a joint pep rally featuring both teams cheerleaders and mascots begins at 6 p.M. Tickets for the aquarium event are $36.99. On game day, the chick-fil-a peach bowl fanfest will occupy 200,000 square feet of the georgia world congress center’s hall c. Starting at 2:30 p.M., The event offers interactive games, a battle of the bands, and a final pep rally. Entry is free for all game-ticket holders. Taking marta or rideshare what you can do: city officials are urging fans to utilize the metropolitan atlanta rapid transit authority (marta) to avoid heavy friday evening traffic. Fans can take the blue or green rail lines directly to the gwcc/cnn center or vine city stations for a $5 round-trip fare. For those insisting on driving, official stadium parking lots are expected to sell out, with prices ranging from $70 to $110. Rideshare users are directed to a designated pickup and drop-off zone at gwcc bus lane c on northside drive. General view of the chick-fil-a peach bowl logo on an end zone pylon before the texas longhorns versus arizona state sun devils college football playoff quarterfinal at the chick-fil-a peach bowl on january 01, 2025, at mercedes-benz stadium in atlan inside mercedes-benz stadium local perspective: mercedes-benz stadium is located at 1 amb drive nw in downtown atlanta. Mercedes-benz stadium remains a 100% cashless venue. Fans carrying cash must use readystation kiosks to convert currency into prepaid debit cards. The stadium’s strict clear bag policy limits bags to clear plastic, vinyl, or pvc no larger than 12 x 6 x 12. Small clutch bags are permitted if they do not exceed 4.5 x 6.5. Despite the high-stakes nature of the playoff, the venue will maintain its fan-first concession pricing, featuring $2 hot dogs and $4 refillable sodas. Prohibited items typically include outside alcohol, weapons, umbrellas with sharp tips, large camera lenses, drones, signs on sticks, noisemakers, and large non-clear bags. Check the current a–z guide on the mercedes-benz stadium site the morning of the game for any last-minute additions. Atlanta forecast for friday dig deeper: while the stadium’s retractable roof is expected to be closed for the game, fans should prepare for a wet commute. Forecasters are calling for a 75% chance of rain on friday with unseasonably warm temperatures. Highs are expected to reach 73 degrees, nearly 20 degrees above the seasonal average, with a low of 58 degrees. Small umbrellas (under 33 inches) are permitted inside the stadium but must remain closed. Downtown atlanta businesses prepare for peach bowl what theyre saying: while the stadium will hold roughly 75,000 fans, experts say the actual number of visitors to the city could reach 100,000 or more. Local businesses are already bracing for the influx. At stats brewpub, located just around the corner from the stadium, brewmaster austin edwards is preparing for a massive wave of customers over the next few days. We’re excited, edwards said. It’s going to be nice, really busy for us. We’ve got 3,700 showing up just for friday. We’ve got a public indiana event tomorrow night as well. The surge in tourism is expected to provide a significant economic boost to the region. Debby cannon, an associate professor at georgia state university’s cecil b. Day school of hospitality, expects the crowds to extend well beyond the ticket-holders. We’re going to have a huge crowd, cannon said. We could certainly go over 150,000 and go over 200,000, depending on the party size. Cannon noted that most fans will likely arrive thursday or early friday and stay for two to three nights, spending money on hotels, ride-shares, and shopping. Because of the celebratory atmosphere, she estimates the total economic impact could reach the $150-million plus range. People are happy, they like to spend money, cannon said. However, other experts offer a more conservative outlook. Tom smith, an economist and finance professor at emory university’s goizueta business school, estimates the local impact will be closer to $30 million or $40 million. Even with a more muted estimate, smith said the game provides a vital shot in the arm for the local economy. For local eateries, uber drivers, people who are renting out their house for airbnbs, this could definitely change the trajection of their january, smith said. The source: the details in this article come from mercedes-benz stadium, the atlanta police department and the city of atlanta also contributing. This article contains an original forecast by the fox 5 storm team. Previous fox 5 atlanta reporting was also used. Fox sports contributed to this report. Fox 5s christopher king contributed to this report.

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Women General Managers in Minor League Baseball

Posted on Thursday, January 08 @ 00:01:07 PST (1 reads)

From california to massachusetts, from arkansas to iowa, from florida to washington, leadership in professional baseball is evolving. at present, there are 15 women in general manager positions across minor league baseball. When most fans think of the gms in baseball, they likely assume the job is all about building a roster. Minor league gms have nothing to do with rosters, but everything to do with a teams financial stability and community impact, and the gameday experience of everybody -- from fans to players and coaches to employees -- who comes out to the ballpark. as minor league baseball celebrates womens history month, take a moment to get to know the women who are demonstrating integrity, intelligence, creativity and genuine care for their communities while managing minor league front offices across the country. chrissy baines, albuquerque isotopes (triple-a col) baines has been working in professional baseball since 2002 and has worked for the isotopes since 2004. A product of the university of west georgia with a bachelors degree in sports management, shes developed experience in numerous arenas of operating a franchise, from merchandise to ticketing and beyond. Baines was albuquerques assistant gm of business operations from 2015 until 2026, when she took on the gm role. abie lawson, rancho cucamonga quakes (single-a laa) named the quakes gm in december 2025, lawson worked for another california league team (the fresno grizzlies) in leadership roles from early 2022 until joining rancho cucamonga. She holds a masters in sports management from baylor, where she was also the assistant director for intramural sports for six-plus years. amanda seimer, palm beach cardinals (single-a stl) promoted from director of ticketing to gm after the 2025 season, seimer had 12 seasons at roger dean stadium under her belt and had previously worked for four other minor league, independent or summer collegiate baseball teams as well as working in tickets for major league soccers columbus crew. Seimer is a graduate of ohio university. ann shively, tri-city dust devils (high-a laa) shivelys worked for the dust devils since 2013, serving as assistant gm, sponsorships, for over 11 years. She was named northwest league woman executive of the year in 2018 and is now tri-citys gm and vice president. Shively is a graduate of gonzaga university. kristin call, myrtle beach pelicans (single-a chc) call started her path to the gm role while she was still in college, interning in the south atlantic league. After eight years, she joined the pelicans in the marketing department in 2013 and was named gm in december of 2021. a spot opened up at the end of the [college internship], was able to land that job and then, quite honestly, i feel like i woke up five or six years later and had a career, she said. brooke cooper, worcester red sox (triple-a bos) a native of rhode island, cooper began her career as an intern with the woosox when they were the pawsox -- based in pawtucket. She gradually worked her way up to becoming the clubs director of marketing and ultimately ascended to executive vice president and gm before the 2024 season. for girls and women interested in a career in baseball, id say be consistent, she said. Anyone can be great once. Anyone can have a positive attitude, work hard and treat people right when they feel up for it. It takes real character to display those traits every day, especially when challenged by the grueling nature of the baseball season. shelly haenggi, midland rockhounds (double-a ath) haenggi already had an impressive resume in the world of marketing and advertising -- running agencies in california and texas and also having worked for the hearst corporation and princess cruises in advertising and marketing roles. She joined the rockhounds in 2013. hollee haines, inland empire 66ers (single-a laa) new to the gm role this year, haines has worked for the 66ers since 2018 -- most recently as assistant gm -- and has a background in the legal field. In announcing her promotion, the team praised her innovations in improving the gameday experience. i picked a career in baseball because its been a big passion in my life, haines said. I played softball in college, and i just love baseball and what it can do for a community. christine kavic, lake elsinore storm (single-a sd) the cfo and co-general manager of the storm, kavic came to the san diego affiliate with an extensive background in human resources, accounting and finance. She loves working in the close-knit and collaborative environment shes found with lake elsinore, and shes been active in mentoring and developing staff members with the team. the advice i have for girls and women who are interested in a career in baseball is to be proactive and take initiative, embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, advocate for yourself and be resilient! Kavic said. julia mcneil, quad cities river bandits (high-a kc) mcneil was promoted from assistant gm in february, having begun her career as an intern for the collegiate wood-bat nashua [new hampshire] silver knights of the futures league in 2014. She moved into the minor leagues with a role in ticketing for the lowell spinners (then the short-season single-a affiliate of the red sox) before joining the river bandits, where shes worked a number of positions. i wanted a career in baseball because i was an athlete my entire childhood and into adulthood, playing college softball, she said. And while i was growing up, there was a minor league baseball team in my hometown. I always enjoyed going there over the summer, and the entertainment aspect really drew me into what minor league baseball really is. sophie ozier, arkansas travelers (double-a sea) ozier grew up an avid st. Louis cardinals fan and at a young age had her sights on working for the team. In college, she sought out opportunities that would put her on that path, taking internships with fox sports midwest, the st. Louis blues hockey team and independent baseball teams. She arrived to the travelers as a corporate event planner and social media coordinator in 2017 and by 2021 had worked her way up to gm. chrystal rowe, durham bulls (triple-a tb) rowe came to the bulls in 2023, having already amassed extensive experience in ticketing, sales and marketing, including with the nfls carolina panthers. Durham named rowe interim gm at the end of january. my very first job was working for the hickory crawdads during the summer, she said. So, twenty-something years ago, baseball chose me. michelle skinner, fayetteville woodpeckers (single-a hou) skinner began her career in baseball in 2010 with the tri-city valleycats in troy, n.Y. Then a member of the affiliated short-season new york-penn league and an affiliate of the astros, the valleycats moved over to the mlb partner league frontier league in 2021. By that time, skinner had worked her way up to assistant gm, and in 2023 she was to work for a club under the houston umbrella again as she stepped into the woodpeckers gm position. i actually wasnt a big baseball fan growing up, skinner admitted, but i did my internship with the vermont lake monsters and fell in love with the community aspect of the game. I knew from that point on that i wanted to work in baseball. liz welch, wilmington blue rocks (high-a wsh) welch worked for her hometown independent team -- the lancaster barnstormers in pennsylvania -- for 10 seasons, beginning as a gameday employee and tackling various positions before joining the blue rocks in 2017, when she began gaining more experience in all aspects of the clubs operations. wilmington named her gm in 2023, with team owner dave heller saying of welch over the past six years, she’s done just about every job there is to do in minor league baseball, and accomplished each with alacrity and aplomb. jen yorko, lake county captains (high-a cle) yorko came to the captains right out of college in 2007, and over the years shes worked on overseeing everything from theme nights to the teams charity initiatives to merchandising and ticketing. That collection of experience earned her an assistant gm position in 2016, and she took over the gm role in 2019. the advice that i have for girls and women who are interested in a career in baseball would be to take the opportunity, she said. Find a team that aligns with your passion and know that theres an opportunity in baseball for everybody. Enjoy the ride.

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College Board Navigates Student Loan Tax Shifts and Financial Literacy Expansion

Posted on Thursday, January 08 @ 00:01:07 PST (2 reads)

Ainvest newsletter daily stocks & crypto headlines, free to your inbox education finance faces significant shifts as tax changes hit student loan forgiveness and new literacy initiatives emerge. College board positions itself at this intersection while expanding internationally. impact borrowers, educational institutions, and workforce readiness across multiple sectors.The american rescue plan acts tax exclusion for forgiven student debt expired on january 1, 2026. This means income-driven repayment discharges now count as taxable income unless covered by specific exceptions . Borrowers could face unexpected tax bills, though public service loan forgiveness remains tax-exempt. Senate democrats are urging treasury to declare idr discharges non-taxable amid borrower concerns .Educational institutions face parallel financial pressures. Lane community college proposed $8 million in cuts to meet reserve requirements while ohio university develops experiential learning certifications . These budget constraints coincide with heightened scrutiny of executive compensation in higher education .Louisianas couvent collective launched a three-tier financial power for life™ curriculum. It addresses high school requirements, college athlete nil deals, and professional sports finances . The program incorporates hurricane preparedness and parish-level economic data unique to louisiana. This approach aims to close financial education gaps with culturally responsive content .Business schools are adapting curricula to include ai and sustainability. Deans globally prioritize integrating these topics while balancing technological change with student wellbeing . These initiatives align with broader retirement planning shifts under secure 2.0 legislation affecting savers .College board is hiring a director of international market management to grow partnerships across sub-saharan africa, europe, and the uk. The role focuses on expanding sat and advanced placement programs through school and government relationships . Responsibilities include market analysis and salesforce-driven account management with french fluency required.This expansion occurs as the department of education implements new earnings tests for postsecondary programs. The policy holds institutions accountable for graduate earnings relative to high school graduates . College boards global growth strategy navigates this evolving accountability landscape while community college elections highlight local education priorities .Daily stocks & crypto headlines, free to your inbox no comments yet

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