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The same old images still adorn the walls and windows of your local travel office: Smiling nuclear families discovering Disney World and well-tanned, hand-clasped couples honeymooning on the white sand shores of a Caribbean paradise. While families still go to Disney World and couples still honeymoon in the Bahamas, these images are increasingly anachronistic representations of the typical American traveler. Millions of people today travel with neither families nor mates, but alone—as unattached singles. In the last decade, the number of single travelers has exploded to reach more than a quarter of the entire industry—a percentage that continues to rise along with divorce rates and the average marrying age. According to Connected: Solo Traveler's Network, a leading online singles travel community, one-third of the adult population is single and travels that way.
Mandisa moves from 'American Idol' to gospel glory
Mandisa has successfully made the transformation from a popular Top 10 contestant on season five of American Idol to a Grammy-nominated Christian singer. She became the first new female artist to debut atop the Christian album charts, and her single "Only the World" was a multi-week No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales Chart. She's also written a book, Idoleyes: My New Perspective on Faith, Fat & Fame, and become a spokesmodel for Ashley Stewart stores. .
Azinger alters first two days of Ryder Cup format
Paul Azinger has already introduced sweeping changes to the U.S. Ryder Cup team selection process. Now he has altered the format of the tournament. The U.S. captain announced Wednesday that the order of the team matches on the first and second days of the competition will be reversed, meaning there will be four foursomes (alternate shot) matches followed by four four-ball (best ball) matches. As usual, the Ryder Cup will conclude with 12 singles matches on Sunday. In each of the past two Ryder Cups -- routs for the European team -- the four-ball format was used in the morning each day. "I believe it was 1997, I think Seve (Ballesteros) changed it to best ball in the morning and alternate shot in the afternoon. I felt like the Americans had an edge in alternate shot and I think it's partly responsible for why Europe has gotten off to a pretty hot start," Azinger said at a news conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., where he is competing in this week's FBR Open.
Flo Rida - Ten Weeks On Top For Flo Ridas Low
Rapper FLO RIDA has scored a 10th week atop the U.S. singles chart with his cool anthem LOW. The hitmaker cracked the top of the Billboard Hot 100 at the beginning of the year (08) - and he has been there ever since, keeping the likes of Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Chris Brown away from number one. But reported couple Brown and Rihanna are still Flo Rida's leading competition - Brown's With You and Rihanna's Don't Stop The Music remain at numbers two and three respectively on the new countdown. Meanwhile, Sara Bareilles' Love Song jumps up from five to four, switching places on the new chart with Alicia Keys' No One. Country icon George Strait scores the week's highest debut, entering the Hot 100 at 54 with I Saw God Today. And Paula Abdul is back in the charts for the first time since 1995 - Dance Like There's No Tomorrow, the pop star's collaboration with fellow American Idol judge Randy Jackson debuts at 80.
SHeDAISY's Hits CD Due Feb. 5
SHeDAISY will release The Best of SHeDAISY on Feb. 5 on Lyric Street Records. The 12-song compilation includes all previously-released material, spanning from their 1999 debut single, "Little Good-Byes," to a song inspired by Desperate Housewives, "God Bless the American Housewife." The trio of sisters has released six albums for the label so far, including a remixed version of their debut album and a holiday album. Four of their singles reached the Top 10 on Billboard's country chart. .
Rabbis get serious about matching up singles
The rise of interfaith marriage is a sensitive issue among American Jews, and now two powerful forces in the religion are teaming up to do something about it: rabbis and JDate, the top matchmaking Web site for Jewish singles. For the first time in its 10-year history, the site is offering a bulk rate to rabbis who want to buy membership accounts for congregants. According to Gail Laguna, JDate's vice president of communications, singles who sign up through their congregation get a slight discount on the site's $149 six-month subscription fee. "This is a way for us to break down the walls of the synagogue," said Rabbi Michael Cahana, of Congregation Beth Israel in Portland, Ore. The rabbis who negotiated the rate are also picking up the tab. Rabbi Donald Weber of Temple Rodeph Torah in Marlboro, N.J., has paid out of his own pocket for 24 six-month subscriptions.
Sania tamed by Venus after brave show
Melbourne, Jan 19 Sania Mirza put up a spirited fight against eighth-seeded American Venus Williams before crashing out in the third round of the women's singles event of the Australian Open here today.
Sania gave the former Wimbledon champion a run for her money before losing 7-6 (0) 6-4 in an intense battle which lasted over one-and-a-half hours.
In a gutsy performance, the 31-ranked Indian matched Venus shot for shot in the first set to drag it to a tie-breaker.
However, the tie-breaker proved to be a one-sided affair as Venus swept past the Indian to go one up.
The 21-year-old was mainly undone by the 30 (rpt 30) unforced errors, which spiked her chances.
The Indian ace committed as many as 16 unforced errors in the second set which tilted the game in the favour of the American.
Black Singles Meet Online Over Greens and Cornbread
GreensandCornbread.com is a premiere online dating site for African Americans. Carlton Enoch the sties creator has found a creative way to target the growing market of minority singles looking for love online. African Americans are very passionate about soul food. Soul food represents a down home quality and triggers warm and loving memories. .
Magley named FGCU's women’s tennis coach
Jennifer Magley will join the FGCU athletics staff on July 1 as the womens tennis coach and assistant academic advisor for the Eagles.
Magley, who is the associate womens tennis coach at Wichita State University, comes back to the state of Florida with outstanding credentials.
She was the 2005 NCAA number-one ranked singles player in the nation, the 2003 number-two ranked doubles player, and led the University of Florida to an NCAA championship. She was a four-time All- American, a four-time ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American, an Arthur Ashe Scholar, a finalist for the 2005 Honda Award, and the 2005 SEC Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year. She graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in 2005.
It is with the utmost reverence and excitement that I accept the position of head womens tennis coach and assistant academic advisor at FGCU, said Magley.
Cupid.com/PreDating Offers the Ultimate Blind Date with National ...
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Cupid.com/PreDating (www.cupid.com/predating), North America's largest speed dating company, will hold simultaneous speed dating events in more than 100 North American cities on February 12, 2008 during which one male and one female attendee will be chosen for the "ultimate blind date." Eric P. Straus, President & CEO of Cupid.com said, "As thousands of Cupid.com Pre-Daters will attest, speed dating is a really fun event. In recognition of Cupid's ultimate holiday, we want to find the hottest male and female speed dater in the country and match them in a blind date in Las Vegas." Bill Cloutier, Executive Vice President of Cupid.com commented, "This very special speed dating event will enable thousands of singles to meet their special Valentine.
Carrie Underwood Scores A Download Double-Platinum
Carrie Underwood has become the first country artist to receive a double-platinum Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certification for digital download single sales exceeding two million. The American Idol winner's Before He Cheats, which spent five weeks on top of America's country singles chart, has sold more than two million downloads in the U.S. The new certification comes just a week before the Grammy Awards, where Underwood is nominated for Best Country Song and Song of The Year. -Carrie Underwood Pictures (This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network) .
American 'enka' singer has big debut
Jero, quite likely Japan's first black American "enka" (ballad) singer, is set to enter the singles chart at No. 4 based on sales figures compiled by Oricon Co. to be released Monday. Such a showing would mark the highest-ever chart entry among debut singles released by enka singers. Jero, whose real name is Jerome White, Jr., came to Japan in 2003 to become a singer after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh. He is drawing popularity by singing the ballads dressed in hip-hop clothes. Born in Pittsburgh, the 26-year-old made his debut earlier this year, releasing the single "Umiyuki" ("Marine Snow"). .
IN & AROUND TOWN
Following dinner, three New York area comedians will perform. There will be a cash bar available for those over 21. Tickets are $45 for singles, $80 for pairs, $300 for tables of eight. Mail checks with number of tickets requested or pay by MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover by calling (973) 691-0900, ext. 7259, or e-mailing stanbo@optonline.net, kwasnikd@dnb.com or sergonis@ optonline.net.ONGOINGMISCELLANYThe township’s food pantry at the municipal building, 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. For information or to make a donation of nonperishable food items, call Diann Brochu, director of senior and social services, at (973) 691-2024 or e-mail dbrochu@mtolivetwp.org.The 2008 Entertainment Coupon Books are available for purchase and can be used immediately.
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