5 Things: Don't Have These Alcoholic Drinks On A Diet...

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1. Get tipsy and stay slim. Those of us counting calories can have a tough time making calculations when ordering drinks at the bar. The Drinks Business has a list of the top 10 most-fattening drinks, which includes favorites like margaritas and Long Island Ice Teas.

2. Do you have spirit? Julianne Santini will be presenting "An Introduction to Shamanic Journeying" at Nia NH and Yoga in Amherst on Friday, March 8th from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will be an experiential evening to learn about journeying and the unseen worlds.  Julianne  is a graduate of the Foundation of Shamanic Studies 3-Year Advanced Healing Program and Sandra Ingerman's 2-Year Shamanic Teacher Training. She is a member of the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a founding member of the Society for Shamanic Practitioners. The cost of the class is $25 and pre-registration is necessary by calling 603-562-7525 or going to www.nianhandyoga.com/events.

3. Twisted metal. An alloy is a material made up of a metal and at least one other element. Most alloys contain a large amount of the main metal, or base metal, and smaller amounts of other components.

4. Congrats! Gabrielle Ferrarin of Milford has been named to the Plymouth State University Dean's List for the fall 2012 semester. To be named to the Dean's List at Plymouth State, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 during the fall semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester. These credit hours must be in courses that earn grade points and the student must have completed all such courses attempted.

5. Weather Report: Today will be cloudy with a high of 40 degrees. Tonight will bring snow showers with a low of 30 degrees. Look out for more snow and windy weather tomorrow.