The theme for this week seems to be “take a chance.” I’ve been thinking a lot about taking chances. And the pic for “Fun Friday” seems to fit right in.

Take a chance! All life is a chance. The person who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. Dale Carnegie

Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great? Jimmie Johnson (football coach and broadcaster)

Housework can’t kill you, but why take a chance? Phyllis Diller

(Quotes from ThinkExist.com)

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Baby Boomer Sharon Stone (born in 1958) put her foot in her mouth with her remarks about “karma” and the recent Chinese earthquake. Did she mean to? Probably not. But someone in the public eye has to be very careful what she says.

We all do. But celebrities especially. Once spoken, even if she apologized, the words can never be un-spoken.

Was she the “public enemy of all mankind,” as the Chinese news agency stated? Or did she just speak too quickly?

What do you think?

Sharon, my suggestion would be to avoid Chinese restaurants for a while. Or at least read the fortune cookie before you start eating.

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I’ve covered the work of Xorin Balbes before this designer does some of the coolest interior design around Southern California rehabbing older homes into showplaces. He collaborated with architect Paul Ashley on this Palm Springs dream home, a four-bedroom contemporary built in 1974. The home has a maser suite with mountain and pool views plus a gorgeous bath complete with steam shower. There are three more suites each with a custom bath. The home is absolutely walled and gated which gives you privacy in your glass palace. It’s modern design heaven with soaring ceilings, high-end finishes of bleached wood, concrete, marble and glass. The outdoor space includes covered patios and a big pool area. The whole place is as flawless as a motion picture set and the perfect pad for pleasing. This home is listed at $3.75 million.

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A pitch for dreams - Boston Globe
Larry Lucchino was new to town when Robert Coard paid him a visit a few years ago. The new ownership of the Boston Red Sox was looking to establish ties to the community. Coard, the longtime head of Action for Boston Community Development Inc., had a

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Metro briefs - Chicago Sun-Times
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Merging schools, diverging views - Boston Globe
MONTAGUE - For Mary Kociela, the schools in this quiet town nestled along the Connecticut River are more than a place for kids to learn. They’re the center of her community. She met her best friends through the parent instructor organization. As

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The owner of six Southern California medical marijuana dispensaries, including one store linked to an accident that killed a motorist and paralyzed an officer, are facing federal drug and money laundering charges. Virgil Grant III, 41, and his wife

Power Prices to Rise in Europe as Fuel Costs Surge (Update1) - Bloomberg
Might 30 (Bloomberg) — Electricity rates are set to rise in Europe, boosting utility sales and punishing consumers, to keep pace with rising coal and natural gas costs used to fire power plants. German prices for 2009 delivery will probably climb 12

UPDATE 2-CVC, KKR among firms eyeing Orica chemicals unit - Reuters
HONG KONG, May 30 (Reuters) - Private equity firms are pursuing a bid for Orica’s (ORI.AX: Quote , Profile , Research ) Chemnet, sources involved with the auction said on Friday, as the Australian explosives maker looks to sell the chemicals trader

SNAPSHOT-Indian stocks, gold, bonds, rupee, money at 12.15 p.m. - Reuters India
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Pimp Your Work

Readers, readers, readers. No one answered the question I asked last time, which was “What is your dream job?” Don’t worry - I’m taking on the blame myself. After all, what a painfully common, question, right? Still, if you feel the need to answer it, you can do so at the comments section of that post.

So, this week, I’m asking you all:

What’s your definition of a good work-life balance? Have you attained it? Will you never attain it? Can you give any examples of friends or relatives who have reached this or who are having trouble achieving it?

Share your answers with us in the comments.

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I’ve to applaud the real estate lister for honesty on this one, the listing says that the rooms are “comfortable, but not huge.” This is the price one pays sometimes for an older home and today’s home, a Jonathan Badger tenement, c. 1770 (brick portion possibly dating to circa 1693) in downtown Charleston is definitely old by American standards. This four-bedroom home has maintained many of its original features right down to the 1770 lock on the front door. The first floo has a formal living room, music room and formal dining room with fireplaces, beautiful moldings and high ceilings. The kitchen has wall ovens, an electric cooktop with ventilated grill, a built-in microwave, refrigerator, trash compactor, instant hot water dispenser, garbage disposal, and ice maker and a walk-in pantry offers storage. Adjoining the kitchen is a small den with a big brick fireplace. The second level includes the master bedroom with a big walk-in closet/dressing room as well as a lady’s dressing room with a fireplace, multiple closets, and a vanity. The full bath contains two sinks, a bidet, toilet, jacuzzi tub, and separate shower. A drawing room/library offers a fireplace flanked by built-ins. Two additional rooms, which could serve as a bedroom, study/office, or sitting room, share a full bath. On the third level, there are two more bedrooms which share a full bath. The private and gated bricked driveway can accommodate parking for 4 vehicles and there’s a formal garden with azaleas, camellias, loquats, mini magnolias, yew, juniper, and 120 rose bushes. If your furniture is small and your heart is traditional, this is one great place. It is listed at $2,625,000.
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