Announcements
Art: Try out your creativity, Sundays, any time from 2-4:30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room.
Qi-Gong: Mondays, 1-2 p.m., in the Community Room. All are welcome.
Meditation: Wednesdays, 7:45 a.m., in the STAR classroom. Open to staff and guests.
I Hear the Sound of Distant Drums: If anyone is interested in forming a drum corps please see Juanetta.
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▪Learn Spanish: Sundays from 6-8 p.m. in the Adult Basic Education Room.
Four students from Notre Dame will be coming to the ABE room to help students learn Spanish.
▪Advanced Excel Classes: Wednesdays, Nov. 19-Dec. 10; 3-4 p.m. Sign up in ABE.
▪Computer Basics and Microsoft Word: Wednesdays starting November 5, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Four sessions: November 5, 12, 19 and December 3.
▪Power In the Workplace: Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. December 3—“Legal Issues: What Are Your Rights?,” December 10—”The Story of American Workers,” December 17--”Globalization and the Future of Work.”
▪ABE Incentives: Students will be given a card to be initialed during each walk-in class attended. Once a student has attended 10 walk-in programs, cards can be redeemed for prizes.
▪Math Study Sessions: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SOSH room.
▪GED: A new GED class started up October 10 in ABE. All GED-bound students are welcome to attend. The class meets from 1-3 p.m. Fridays and includes group discussions and time to work on testing, individual assignments and the computer. Please see ABE for details.
▪Poetry Jam: Poetry Jam returned October 17. The new hours are Friday, from 3-4 p.m., in the ABE Room. Read a favorite poem, share your own work; or just listen, relax, and enjoy.
▪Writing: Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.
▪Creative Writing: Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.; open to everyone.
▪Book Clubs: Inspirational Reading Squad—Monday, 7-8 p.m.; Regular—will be meeting Monday, 8-8:30 p.m. Read books of choosing (approved by ABE staff). Sign up in ABE or on the ABE bulletin board by the men’s lounge.
Herald Sports
ND Scores: Basketball, Men, Maui Invitational--(8) ND 88, IU 50; Hockey--Brett Blatchford and Christian Hanson take CCHA weekly honors; Blatchford is Defensive Player of the Week for second consecutive week; Hanson is Offensive Player of the Week after six-point weekend (four goals and two assists) in pair of wins over Bowling Green; Men’s NCAA Soccer First Round--Northwestern at ND tonight.
NFL Scores: Saints 51, Packers 29.
NFL Notes: Bears--would local former prep star Donovan McNabb be an upgrade at QB for Bears over Kyle Orton?; McNabb is 32; Orton is 26; Browns--head coach Romeo Crennel says Brady Quinn is still his starting QB; Quinn to visit noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews for examination of broken right index finger; Eagles--Donovan McNabb to start at QB Thursday despite being benched Sunday; Cowboys--”Pacman” returns for practice, meetings; NFL--NFL to review Matt Light-Channing Crowder tussle in Sunday’s Patriot-Dolphins game.
BCS Rankings: 1. Alabama; 2. Texas; 3. Oklahoma; 4. Florida; 5. USC; 6,. Utah; 7. Texas Tech; 8. Penn St.; 9. Boise St.; 10. Ohio St.; 11. Georgia; 12. Oklahoma St.; 13. Missouri; 14. TCU; 15. Ball St. (11-0); 16. Cincinnati; 17. Oregon St.; 18. BYU; 19. Michigan St.; 20. Florida St.; 21. Boston College; 22. Georgia Tech; 23. Oregon; 24. Northwestern; 25. Pittsburgh.
NCAA Notes: Ball St.--a win tonight against Western Michigan would give Cardinals first 12-0 regular season in school history.
NBA Scores: Bulls 101, Jazz 100; Bobcats 93, 76ers 84; Magic 108, Bucks 101; Rockets 107, Heat 98; ; Spurs 94, Grizzlies 81; Trailblazers 91, Kings 90; Hornets 99, Clippers 87 (triple-double for Chris Paul).
NBA Notes: Knicks/Clippers--Zach Zandolph-Cuttino Mobley trade in limbo after Mobley physical gives Knicks concern; Knicks trying to free up salary cap space for attempt to sign free-agent-to-be LeBron James; Wizards--Wizards fire head coach Eddie Jordan; Thunder--head coach P.J. Carlesimo fired; Spurs--Manu Ginobili returns to Spurs’ lineup from off-season ankle surgery.
NHL Scores: Rangers 4, Coyotes 1; Flyers 4, Stars 3; Islanders 4, Canadiens 3 (SO); Panthers 3, Hurricanes 2; Wild 4, Capitals 3; Canucks 3, Red Wings 2 (OT); Ducks 4, Avalanche 1.
College Basketball: Men--LaSalle 75, Valparaiso 70; (8) Texas 68, St. Joseph’s 50; (22) Miami (FL) 80, San Diego 45; Syracuse 89, (17) Florida 83; (19) Wake Forest 62, Winston-Salem 31; (24) Davidson 76, Florida Atlantic 60; (2) UConn 76, (25) Wisconsin 57; (1) UNC 115, Chaminade 70; (22) Kansas 73, Washington 54; Women--(16) Virginia 77, Colorado 43.
Nation/World
Nation/World Headlines: Transition--President-elect Obama names economic team of Treasury Security-Designate Timothy Geithner and ex-treasury secretary Lawrence Summers as director of National Economic Council; reports that Obama will name Hilary Clinton secretary of state after Thanksgiving; New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, former UN ambassador and energy secretary, likely pick for secretary of commerce; retired Marine Gen. James Jones leading contender for national security advisor; Jones was vocal critic of Bush administration handling of Iraq war; Pakistan--Pakistan gets $7.6-billion aid package from IMF: Thailand--Thai protestors occupy prime minister’s temporary office three months after taking over official Government House compound in central Bangkok; Economy--experts say shoppers will spend less as Black Friday approaches; Obama using bully pulpit to tackle economy; proposes additional economic stimulus that would cost hundreds of billions; Obama says he is working on plan to create 2.5-million jobsObama advisors signal tax cuts may stay; Australian Whales--small pod of beached whales in southern Tasmanian state rescued and swimming with larger pod; Ho-Ho-Oh No---country could be facing Santa shortage this holiday season;
American Music Awards: Alvin and the Chipmonks—Favorite Album, Soundtrack; Chris Brown—Artist of the Year; Favorite Male Artist, Pop or Rock; Favorite Male Artist, Soul/Rhythm & Blues; Mariah Carey—honorary award, most number one hits in a career; Daughtry—Favorite Band/Duo/Group, Pop or Rock; Enrique Iglesias—Favorite Latin Artist; Jonas Brothers—T-Mobile Break-through Artist Award; Alicia Keys—Favorite Album, Pop or Rock; Favorite Album in Soul, Rhythm & Blues (both rewards for “As I Am”); Annie Lennox—Award of Merit; Linkin Park—Favorite Artist, Alter-native Rock; Brad Paisley—Favorite Male Country Artist; Rascal Flatts—Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group; Rihanna—Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist; Favorite Soul, Rhythm & Blues Female Artist; Jordin Sparks—Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist; Taylor Swift—Favorite Country Female Artist; Three 6 Mafia—Favorite Rap Hip/Hop Band, Duo, or Group; Carrie Underwood—Favorite Country Album (“Carnival Ride”); Kanye West—Favorite Rap Hip/Hop Artist; Favorite Rap Hip/Hop Album (“Graduation”); Miley Cyrus—performed onstage and celebrated 16th birthday backstage with dad Billy Ray and friends.
Weather
Today High 35 Low 29 Snow/Rain
Wed High 38 Low 28 Snow Showers
Thu High 41 Low 30 Mostly Sunny
Fri High 38 Low 28 Partly Cloudy
Sat High 36 Low 26 Snow Showers
TV Listings: 16--8-10 p.m., The Biggest Loser; 22--8 p.m., NCIS; 9 p.m., The Mentalist; 25--8-10 p.m., How To Deal (movie w/Mandy Moore); 28---8 p.m., House; 9 p.m., Fringe; 46--8-10 p.m., Harvest Show 2-Hour Special; 57--8 p.m., A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving; 9 p.m., Dancing With the Stars; 69--8-9 p.m., Street Patrol (two episodes); 9-10 p.m., Jail (two episodes).
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