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This is my first update of the day? My goodness.

We were supposed to have a half day at work today, but one of the bosses decided to let everyone go at 11:00 instead. Cool. While at work, I printed out my poems(!) so all I have left to do is draft the cover letter. I don't know why I'm dragging my feet on this. But I'll have tonight and all day tomorrow (minus the Rose Bowl) to bang out a copy. Then Friday I can go to a Kinko's, or maybe the library will be open (they're much cheaper).

My parents are off for their anniversary. My father bought tickets to The Whispers, my mom's favorite group. They left about a half hour ago. I hope they have a good time.

I'm home alone, enjoying my last DXM dose for six months.

This has been a strange year. But at least I am employed. Last year at this time, I was not.

Who the hell is Ben Jacobs?

In Paris, about 4,500 police officers and soldiers patrolled the city streets. The police presence was strong around the Champs-Elysees, the famous tree-lined boulevard in western Paris where the crowds gathered. No specific terrorist threat was announced.

The green, pink and red glow of Roman candles lit up the Champs Elysees as roars of delight broke out just at midnight.

Young North Africans holding up the Algerian flag danced atop concrete barriers, a group of Italians posed for pictures, and a young Danish couple bargained with a street vendor for two cans of beer.

"It's great so far," said Ben Jacobs, a U.S. college student from Northville, Mich. who was visiting the city with friends.

World Celebrates 2004 Amid Grim Backdrop

Michigan is a progressive state; I see this in its future

N.Y. to Require Self-Extinguishing Cigs