New Year Blessing

At the sound of the tolling midnight bell
a brand new year will begin.
Let’s raise our hopes in a confident toast,
to the promise it ushers in.

May your battles be few, your pleasures many,
your wishes and dreams fulfilled.
May your confidence stand in the face of loss
and give you the strength to rebuild.

May peace of heart fill all your days
may serenity grace your soul.
May tranquil moments bless your life
and keep your spirit whole.

New Year, New Start for Local Veteran Thanks to Area Nonprofits

A local veteran’s family was recently gifted with a chance for a fresh start in 2015, thanks to a partnership of Goodwill Manasota and Heroes Welcome Home. Nathan Rohleder, his wife, Kara, and their newborn baby, Henley, were presented with a check for $ …
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Top Indians begin new year at home with Chennai Open

CHENNAI: Somdev Devvarman begins his bid for a top-100 return while an age-defying Leander Paes could again run into his estranged doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi, who returns to the court after a nine-month gap with the $450,000 ATP Chennai Open beginning …
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New Year brunch at ITC Windsor, Bengaluru

While everyone partied the night away on New Year’s Eve, the New Year began with a slow start. Everyone woke up to a rainy morning only to make their way slowly to brunch with dear ones. A bunch of them headed to the ITC Windsor to sample the lavish brunch …
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How to Make New Year’s Resolutions Stick: Q&A With Expert on Change

It’s time to set goals for the coming year, and a psychologist has some hints for helping you to make those changes last. John Norcross, a professor of psychology at the University of Scranton, is one of the world’s leading experts on how …
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New Year ‘fiscal cliff’ deadline looms

Gray skies cover the U.S. Capitol in Washington in December as Congress and the White House wrangle over the “fiscal cliff” threatening the U.S. economy. (Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — The economic threat that’s kept many …
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This New Year’s, no punishing resolutions

Got those New Year’s resolutions ready? After a month or more of indulging at holiday parties and splurging on gifts, the time has come to get back on track. Lace up your sneakers and lock up your credit card or face constant reminders from …
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