| Courtney Love Sued By Rehab Center
A ritzy California drug rehabilitation center is suing Courtney Love for allegedly failing to pay $181,286 in fees for a three-month stay at the facility.Beau Monde International of Newport Beach, which filed the suit in California Superior Court on March 1, alleges Love made a payment of $10,000 shortly after checking in to the center, but has made no further payments.The claim, which is posted on The Smoking Gun Web site, also includes a copy of an invoice showing Love's charges, which include more than $36,000 for "Spa and other Incidental Costs."In September 2005, Love was sentenced to 180 days at a drug treatment facility for violating probation in three previous cases one for illegal possession of painkillers, one for being under the influence of a controlled substance in public, and another for assault and battery.But, in December 2006, a judge terminated her probation and dismissed three misdemeanor cases, including two drug-related charges.A call to the office of Love's lawyer has not been returned.
Vacationing with a group presents logistical challenges
There are times when getting away means getting together - a chance to meet with friends, family or co-workers in a setting that is far away from your everyday life. But those who have planned such events come away with a new appreciation for the logistical challenges of, say, the D-Day invasion. Whether you're planning a family reunion, a weekend with several couples or the mother of all business retreats, it's not quite as simple as calling up to book a few rooms. There are the numbers to consider - cost and number of available accommodations - and the location. What about food? There is a big difference between a retreat center that requires you to use their caterer and a multi-purpose lodging that doesn't mind you making your own sandwiches. We'll concentrate more here on the location and basic amenities and give you a few choices scattered throughout the state of California.
Offensive inconsistency to blame for 13-point loss to Marquette
After a loss against Georgetown last weekend, Villanova was looking for a much-needed win against Marquette. Unfortunately, the Wildcats traveled home from Milwaukee, Wis., with another loss in the books, falling 80-67. The Wildcats record now stands at 18-9, 6-7 in the Big East. (0) comments .
Home show takes indoors outside
Wendy David remembers the days when people threw a few hamburgers on their grills, a few chairs on their decks and a few flowers in their backyards and considered that outdoor living. No more. "Life has changed a lot since then," David said yesterday at the 33rd Pennsylvania Home Show in the state Farm Show Complex. "Now people want outdoor kitchens, hot tubs, pools, ponds and landscaping. People are spending more time at home and want a place to really relax." As snow and freezing rain coated midstate roads, a summerlike atmosphere dominated the outdoor-living displays of the Home Show, which runs through Sunday. Exhibitors showed visitors how to turn backyards into casual but beautiful attractions and transform decks into entertainment areas that rival resorts.
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