BEST of THE WEEK(12-18 to 1/8)

12/8

11/ Hooking up before love or any commitment does not seem to work. It is just like

friends with benefits. There is an emotional tie in one partner or another. Further, sex is not like

shaking hands. If you hook up for one night that is different. However, it appears to be

a bad way to start a relationship.

22/ Lonliness appears to be contagious. If your main friend is lonely, you have a 40

to 6o percent chance of being lonely. If you have a lonely friend of a friend, your chance

is 25%. This applies more to women than men.

Working with autistic children early in life with stimulating activities can improve IQ and other

social skills. Average IQ is improved by an average of 18 points.

Red wine can help prevent tooth decay.

12/25 to 1/8

THE WAY WE WERE IN 2009

24/ We are not feeling as good this year. What is bothering us is the recession and

H1N1. We worry about keeping our job. Religion and alcohol keep us

going. As always, we believe in the future.