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21 raw and honest snapchats from Taylor Swift
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
Taylor Swift's been a rage this year. Ever since her album 1989 broke all records, there's been absolutely no stopping the songstress and her popularity too surged with haters getting converted to Swifties for good.
22 Awesome Times Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran showed they were BFFsMon, 15 Dec 2014
Birds of a feather flock together! Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran are arguably the most happening female and male pop acts in the world right now. The highlight is that even though people say it's lonely at the top in the music industry, these two singers have strung together an extraordinary friendship.
Lena Dunham gifts Taylor Swift an epic necklace for her birthdaySun, 14 Dec 2014
Lena Dunham knows her Taylor Swift very well indeed. The Girls star gifted her BFF with an epic necklace for the singer's 25th birthday - a pendant featuring her beloved cat Meredith.
Taylor Swift talks dating life, drinking habitsWed, 10 Dec 2014
Taylor Swift finds herself in the elite company of Oprah Winfrey, billionaire businessman David Koch and Chelsea Handler in this year's Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People list.
Joni Mitchell "squelched" Taylor Swift from playing her in biopicWed, 26 Nov 2014
Joni Mitchell just wouldn't let Taylor Swift fill the blank space in her biopic. The legendary folk singer made her sentiments clear about how she felt about the Shake It Off crooner essaying her in her upcoming biopic.
Taylor Swift isn't interested in 'cling-on' celebrity BFFsTue, 25 Nov 2014
Taylor Swift might have been seen having a lot of fun at the American Music Awards with stars Lorde, Fergie and Selena Gomez. But the Blank Space singer admitted that she doesn't like surrounding herself with "chic cling-on" celebrities.
Taylor Swift and Harry Styles are friends againWed, 19 Nov 2014
Have they reignited the spark again? Taylor Swift and Harry Styles may have broken up last year but sources now say that they two are now back to being friends again.
Diplo continues Taylor Swift feud, mocks LordeSun, 16 Nov 2014
Diplo is not backing off from his feud with Taylor Swift. After the Blank Space singer's pal Lorde dissed his "tiny penis," the New Zealand rapper mocked the Brit crooner by calling her a high school student.
Taylor Swift finds it hard to be a woman in the music industrySun, 16 Nov 2014
Taylor Swift is cruising after redefining her music and selling a record-breaking album with 1989. The Blank Space singer proved that she not only here to stay but also lift up the music industry.
Lorde jumps to Taylor Swift's defence, mocks Diplo's 'tiny manhood'Thu, 13 Nov 2014
Don't worry Taylor Swift, Lorde's always got your back. The Brit singer jumped to her buddy's defence after Katy Perry's boyfriend Diplo initiated a kickstarter to improve Swift's "booty."
Harry Styles admits Taylor Swift's songs about him are goodMon, 10 Nov 2014
There's no love lost between Harry Styles and Taylor Swift. The One Direction singer defended his ex-girlfriend for delving into their relationship for material in her new album 1989.
Taylor Swift's are always trying to set her up on datesThu, 30 Oct 2014
Tough luck guys! Taylor Swift has given up on dating and is enjoying her alone time now more than ever.
Lady Antebellum is all Praises for Taylor SwiftFri, 24 Oct 2014
It's no secret that Taylor Swift received some flak from fans for her transition to pop music after she called her forthcoming album 1989, "an almost musical rebirth, in that it's my first pop album."
Taylor Swift Makes some Startling Revelations about her Love LifeFri, 24 Oct 2014
Taylor Swift has not sworn off dating. But she's not jumping at any suitor that comes her way, either.
Taylor Swift Talks about Her Insecurities While Growing UpWed, 22 Oct 2014
Taylor Swift may be super successful and famous, but she still has insecurities just like everyone else.
Taylor Swift Speaks about Love Found and LostWed, 22 Oct 2014
Taylor Swift doesn't just make great points about love found and lost.
Taylor Swift Discusses her New Single Welcome to New YorkTue, 21 Oct 2014
Step aside, Harry StylesTaylor Swift has a source of inspiration for her latest single: her love affair with NYC.
Jamie King has some really Amazing things to Say about Pals Taylor Swift, Lena Dunham and Rachel BilsonMon, 20 Oct 2014
Jaime King has nothing but amazing things to say about some of her closest gal-pals.
Taylor Swift Reveals That she Spends a lot of time Looking at the internetTue, 14 Oct 2014
Did you ever think Taylor Swift could be an internet creeper?
Taylor Swift talks about dating as a celebrity and other relationship mattersTue, 14 Oct 2014
Taylor Swift has never been shy about sharing her views on love, but her outlook on marriage and eventually starting a family may come as a surprise to her fans. The 24-year-old singer got very revealing about her attitude toward the future when she was featured in an interview for theNovember issue of InStyle. Keep reading to hear why Taylor may never have children, her thoughts on stars who complain that the press thinks they "party too much," and why she isn't planning on getting married anytime soon.
Taylor Swift Talks On the Cover of InStyleMon, 13 Oct 2014
Taylor Swift flaunted her gorgeous looks for InStyle's November issue.
Taylor Swift not amused by John Cleeses remarks about her catSun, 12 Oct 2014
Taylor Swift and Monty Pythons John Cleese seemed to have a catfight of sorts when they appeared at a British TV show this week.
Taylor Swift Sexy GIFs #2Thu, 09 Oct 2014
Taylor Swift is probably one of the sexiest singers around right now. With her sexy long legs and glamorous outfits, Taylor smoulders. Enjoy more Taylor Swift sexy gifs compiled her just for you.
Taylor Swift Dreads Dating AgainWed, 08 Oct 2014
Taylor Swift Talks about the Shift in her Priorities Over the YearsMon, 06 Oct 2014
Taylor Swift is taking the fashion world by storm.
Taylor Swift: Dating is the last thing on my mindWed, 01 Oct 2014
With looks that kill and a voice to die for, Taylor Swift could easily be the hottest thing on planet right now but romance seems to be far from her first priority.
Taylor Swift, Lorde get mushy over each others musicWed, 01 Oct 2014
The music industry can be cutthroat and downright competitive, so it helps to have buddies in your corner who constantly encourage you. One such trending pair is of superstars Lorde and Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift Snaps Back at Her Dance CriticsWed, 24 Sep 2014
Taylor Swift has long been criticized for her so-called awkward dancing at award shows, and a recent viral Vine video seems to be poking fun at the singer for her awesomely carefree seat-dancing at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
Taylor Swift Hot GIFS #1Thu, 18 Sep 2014
How much is Taylor Swift? Smoking hot and these gifs prove it.
Taylor Swift Says She and Selena Gomez Never Had any ProblemsFri, 12 Sep 2014
In her recent revealing interview with Rolling Stone,Taylor Swift, the 24-year-old pop star doesn't hold back, dishing on her drinking habits in addition to admitting that she's never been in love while also revealing that she and her longtime pal have never had beef.
Taylor Swift Speaks about Her Non-Existing Love LifeFri, 12 Sep 2014
Taylor Swift may sing about fairy-tale romances, but she's far more realistic about love nowadays.
Taylor Swift on the Cover of Rolling StoneTue, 09 Sep 2014
1. Home Is Where the Stuff Is: Believe it or not, T.Swift has a vintage baseball collection that she keeps in a fish tank. Yep, that happened. She also boasts an impressive assortment of sparkling water flavors in her new sixth-floor pad in Manhattan, as well as four guest bedrooms and a rack of white nightgowns that she wears with pal Lena Dunham.
Taylor Swift writes an inspiring note on Instagram to a bullied fanMon, 08 Sep 2014
This is what we need celebrities to do. While they make tons of money, they also need to realize that they are in a position very few people, not even parents, have. They are in the position to influence thousands of people for better or for worse and they need to choose the former.
Taylor Swift Cute Gifs #1Fri, 29 Aug 2014
How adorable and cute can Taylor Swift be? Infinitely cute I must say! She is beautiful and the way she pouts, smiles or laughs is just too cute. Don't even get me started on the cute bangs that cover her forehead. Enjoy these cute gifs of Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift Shares Funny Behind The Scenes VideoThu, 28 Aug 2014
Taylor Swift makes amazing music, and she would make an even more amazing cheerleader!
Taylor Swift Crazy Gifs #1Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Taylor Swift while extremely sweet and stylish, can have her crazy moments too. When she lets loose and shows us the crazy and wild side of her. Don't we all have these crazy sides too? Here are some of the best crazy gifs of Taylor Swift and there will be more coming!
Taylor Swift Funny Gifs #1Tue, 26 Aug 2014
Taylor Swift's beauty is only matched by her cuteness and funny moments. She laughs and enjoy funny moments that are most memorizing to watch. Enjoy these compiled funny gifs of Taylor Swift and there are more to come.
Taylor Swift Sexy Gifs #1Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Taylor Swift has the ability to sizzle up any stage that she takes. Not only is she stunningly beautiful, she has sex appeal oozing out of her. Here is the first installment of the greatest sexy gifs of Taylor Swift for your viewing pleasure and stay tuned for more!
Taylor Swift Beautiful Gifs #1Sun, 24 Aug 2014
Taylor Swift is certainly one of the most beautiful successful artists of this decade. Her stylish looks and dressings are something that most guys would appreciate.
Taylor Swift Launches Special Sneakers Along With Her New AlbumTue, 19 Aug 2014
Taylor Swift is a bundle of exciting news. First her new single, then her album and now this!
Taylor Swift Reveals Big StuffTue, 19 Aug 2014
All the Taylor Swift fans are in for a treat!
Taylor Swift finally reveals her new single and album with style!Tue, 19 Aug 2014
Our beautiful Taylor Swift has been teasing us for awhile on the details of her work. The whole world seems to be waiting with baited breath. She teased us on Instagram on 4 Aug 2014 with this very cryptic entry....
Taylor-Swift Talks about her Awards Show Dance PerformanceFri, 15 Aug 2014
During an appearance on NBC's Late Night Thursday, the 24-year-old country cutie told Seth Meyers all about what it's like to sit front row at A-list events. "I used to get really nervous at awards shows because, seemingly, they're a huge pressure cooker. And everybody seems to be sitting there trying to look more unaffected by being at this awards show than the next person next to them," Swift explained. "That can have an affect on you, and so you're in the front row and you're sitting there like, 'Maybe I should sit here like this.' A couple years ago I just decided, 'No. This is the coolest concert you could ever go to. This is like all these incredible acts playing their biggest songs and I get to be front row and I'm going to dance during this because I feel like itand not because it looks cool, because it doesn't.'"
Taylor Swift Treats Her Fan with a $90 ChipotleTue, 05 Aug 2014
Like all others, Alanis Morissette is also celebrating World Breastfeeding Week!
Your Pain cannot be Determined by the Age of Your Relationship Taylor Swift to a FanFri, 25 Jul 2014
Taylor Swift is not just a great singer but gives very good relationship advice too.
Jack Antonoff Praise Taylor SwiftMon, 21 Jul 2014
Jack Antonoff is disappointed with the state of music.
Taylor Swift Talks about Music IndustryTue, 08 Jul 2014
In between looking picture-perfect and throwing adorable parties for her famous friends,Taylor Swift managed to pen a convincing argument as to why the music businessin the face of pirating, digital downloads, online streaming and declining album salesisn'tentirely a lost cause.
Ed Sheeran Feels Taylor swift Is an Older Woman Trapped in a 24 Year Old BodyTue, 24 Jun 2014
Edwards Sheeran Thinks Taylor Swift is like a middle-aged woman trapped in a young body.
Taylor Swift talks about her Special Bond with Selena GomezMon, 12 May 2014
Singer Taylor Swift recently revealed her fondness for the beautiful Selena Gomez during an interview on E! News.
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez Spotted Dancing TogetherWed, 07 May 2014
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were reportedly in a feud after the latter went back to her Justin Bieber a few months back. As per reports Taylor wasnt happy with Gomezs decision and there were rumours about fallout between them.
Hailee Steinfeld Gushes about Taylor SwiftWed, 30 Apr 2014
Seems like Taylor Swift and Hailee Steinfeld are very close pals.
Taylor swift fan surprised by bridal shower as the singer brings her a stack of goodiesTue, 15 Apr 2014
Taylor Swift was at her benevolent best when she decided to attend a fans bridal shower and brought several gifts for the bride to be, Gena Gabrielle.
Taylor Swift visits young cancer patient in NY hospitalTue, 25 Mar 2014
Taylor Swift is one of those stars that are willing to walk the extra mile for their fans. Recently the Red hitmaker brought a smile on one of her fans face by visiting the young girl at a cancer center.
Taylor Swift and Lorde spend a gal-pal day at NYCMon, 10 Mar 2014
Taylor Swift does know how to how to have fun with her girl friends. Taylor and her international friend Lorde were seen having a jolly good time in NYC. The twosome were going berserk and clicking some crazy chick pics in a park.
New Besties in town - Taylor Swift and Karlie KlossThu, 06 Mar 2014
Move over Lorde, as Taylor Swift has a new BFF. Well not really, things are still going strong between Taylor Swift and Lorde but Taylor has just added Karlie to the long list of famous gal pals in her life. Some of her closest friends are Selena Gomez, Lorde, Demi Lovato, Hailee Steinfeld and Sarah Hyland.
Everything inside the Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal breakupWed, 19 Feb 2014
Taylor Swift has been one of those girls who have generally been unlucky in love. The Red hit maker actually gave up her virginity to someone she thought she would end up marrying but actually he ended up dumping her. The celeb in question is Jake Gyllenhaal, whom Taylor dated for almost 3 months.
Lorde returns home with two Grammies in towWed, 29 Jan 2014
After conquering the Grammy Awards, NZ teenage singer Lorde has finally returned back to her homeland in NZ. Extremely happy with her double win at Grammies, she looked every bit happy to return back home. Lorde won Song of the Year and the Best Pop Solo Performance at the recently conducted Grammies.The singer who is extremely close to Taylor Swift, had a gala time at the Grammies.
Taylor Swift looks gorgeous, hot at GrammysMon, 27 Jan 2014
Taylor Swift looked hot and gorgeous at the 2014 Grammys on Sunday, January 26. She was in a silver floor-length, sequin Gucci gown.
Taylor Swift looked casual, leggy in shopping trip to LASat, 18 Jan 2014
Taylor Swift appeared a little leggy while shopping along Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. She was spotted in a pair of high-waisted short shorts on Thursday, January 16.
Taylor Swift Turns 24 in Australia, celebrates with a birthday dinner with LordeFri, 13 Dec 2013
Taylor Swift, who is touring Australia, spent time over dinner with singer Lorde in Melbourne, which was a pre birthday dinner of sorts. The country singers birthday falls on Dec 13th however it was already Dec 13 down under though not in the US.
Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi and Prince William Jam togetherWed, 27 Nov 2013
Well Kate Middleton has a new rival, it is Taylor Swift. Well not really but the 3rd in line to the throne Prince William was seen singing alongside Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift. The country singer and the Prince sang Bon Jovis legendary song Livin On A Prayer at the annual gala at the Kensington Palace yesterday. Taylor was performing for an audience of 200 people for the event.
Taylor Swift shopping for houses in neighborhood of her ex in LondonTue, 19 Nov 2013
Recently Taylor Swift was reported shopping for houses in her ex-boyfriend's neighborhood in London. She spent few days in England.
Taylor Swift spotted in leggings, sweatshirt leaving dance studioFri, 25 Oct 2013
Amid all the busy schedules Taylor Swift manages to take out some time to shake up her legs. She was spotted coming our of a dance studio in Los Angeles recently, just couple of hours after she returned back from South Africa.
Taylor Swift joins The Giver star castsSat, 28 Sep 2013
Taylor Swift will also be seen in the cast of The Giver movie of The Weinstein Company and Walden Media. She is the latest name included after earlier report of star casts like Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Jeff Bridges and Katie Holmes.
Taylor Swift Buys 17 Million Dollar Mansion....Sun, 28 Apr 2013
With cash!
Whos Going to Have a Big Night at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards?Tue, 23 Apr 2013
How does Taylor Swift grab you? And Maroon 5?
Tina Fey Laughingly Tells a Photographer Go F--- YourselfTue, 12 Mar 2013
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted the Golden Globes. The hilarious duo filled the evening with light-hearted goofiness and lots of stupid one-liners.
Taylor Swift suid for keeping $2.5 million after a show was canceledMon, 18 Feb 2013
Taylor Swift is being sued by the organizers of the Capital Hoedown,after she kept the money despite the concert being called off.
Taylor Swift mocked in a parody video of her song 'Trouble'Tue, 12 Feb 2013
Taylor Swift has made million's of dollars writing about her ex boyfriends and now parody guru Bart Baker has made a hilarious parody video of her song 'Trouble'.
Taylor Swift spotted with her family after breaking up with Harry StylesFri, 11 Jan 2013
Singer Taylor Swift has been making baby steps away from her recent breakup from One Direction singer Harry Styles and was spotted spending some quality time with her family.
Sorry Its Over! Taylor Swift and Harry Styles splitTue, 08 Jan 2013
Taylor Swift and Harry Styles have split after three months. Like many of you,my hopes were not high on this relationship.
Intruder arrested at Taylor Swift's homeFri, 14 Dec 2012
A man was arrested after he allegedly hopped a fence of the home to singer Taylor Swift. The 24-year old man was arrested in Taylor's Nashville home after he told the police that he took a bus from Wisconsin to be with Swift for her birthday.
Taylor Swift photographed with Harry Styles on a romantic day outMon, 03 Dec 2012
Serial dater Taylor Swift strikes again!!This time she is reported to be dating Harry Styles. Last month, X Factor host Mario Lopez revealed that the pair had been spotted holding hands backstage at the U.S X Factor.
Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy have part waysThu, 25 Oct 2012
This week many couples are splitting up that I am particularly worried. The curtains have fallen on yet another promising Hollywood couple. Singer Taylor Swift and Conner Kenny have officially called off their relationship.
Taylor Swift Rumored To Be A KidnapperWed, 10 Oct 2012
Taylor Swift was just rumored to be a kidnapper for dating a much younger guy. Just in case you don't know yet, she is currently dating an 18 year old Conor Kennedy. Now, after all the statements given by her haters, she finally speaks up for herself!
Taylor Swift Donates To Pranked SchoolThu, 04 Oct 2012
Taylor Swift has just been a part of a prank she had nothing to do with. There was an online contest running that promises an on-campus appearance by the Grammy winning singer. However, all of these were not true and had no connection whatsoever with the singer.
Taylor Swift Song Loved By Caroline KennedyThu, 06 Sep 2012
It looks like Taylor Swift is actually getting real close to the Kennedy family. Well, this is not surprising. After all, she is the girlfriend of none other than Conor Kennedy.
Taylor Swift Bags Download RecordThu, 23 Aug 2012
Everybody even beyond the age of 16 knows Taylor Swift and this is very much obvious as she bags the record for most downloads for a Female Artist. Her single "We Are Never Ever Going Back Together" is now an undeniable hit! According to Billboard, she set a new record of 623,000 paid downloads in a week!
Tonor - Now OfficialWed, 01 Aug 2012
Tonor is the new in! Are you still wondering what Tonor is? Well, it's the new nickname for the new couple, Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy, of course!
Taylor Bags Five Teen Choice AwardsMon, 23 Jul 2012
Taylor Swift just went home with five more trophies to boast about from the Teen Choice Awards! Imagine how much she had to take home because that would be five surfboards, all in all!
Exes Collide Taylor Swift avoids Running In With ExThu, 07 Jun 2012
Both Taylor Swift and John Mayer were seen in a common Hollywood restaurant on Tuesday! We have insider news about what happened that day.
Taylor Swift Repeats as ACM Entertainer of the YearMon, 02 Apr 2012
For the second year in a row, Taylor Swift walked away from the Academy of Country Music Awards with the annual ceremony's top prize of Entertainer of the Year.
Taylor Swift Shows Skin in White Cutout Gown at 2012 ACM AwardsMon, 02 Apr 2012
Now that's how to rock the red carpet!
Taylor Swift Turns Down Fan's Prom Invite, Offers to Take Him to the ACM AwardsSat, 25 Feb 2012
Like Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake and Jason Segel, Taylor Swift is the latest celebrity to go on a date with a fan.
Taylor Swift Visits Princess Diana Memorial FountainWed, 25 Jan 2012
Taylor Swift visits the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain on a rainy Tuesday (January 24) in London, England.
Taylor Swift Attends "Ethel" Sundance PremiereSat, 21 Jan 2012
Stepping out as planned for her debut premiere experience at the annual event, Taylor Swift attended the 'Ethel' premiere during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Friday (January 20).
Taylor Swift Honored at CMT Artists of the Year 2011Wed, 30 Nov 2011
Celebrating the top acts the genre has to offer, the stars of country music joined forces to tape the 2011 CMT Artists of the Year event in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday night (November 29).
Taylor Swift Takes Home Top Honors at the AMAs AgainMon, 21 Nov 2011
Talk about striking gold.
CMA Awards: Taylor Swift Wins Second Entertainer of the Year TrophyThu, 10 Nov 2011
NASHVILLLE -- It was a mix of old favorites and new blood at the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards, as many acts on the show claimed their first trophies.
Taylor Swift: I Don't Want an Endless String of BoyfriendsThu, 20 Oct 2011
Serial monogamist? Not Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton Join CMA Awards LineupWed, 21 Sep 2011
All five nominees for CMA's highest honor, Entertainer of the Year - Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean - will perform at this year's awards ceremony, the Country Music Association announced Tuesday.
Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert Score CMA NodsTue, 06 Sep 2011
The early nominations are in for the 45th annual Country Music Awards, and Keith Urban and Taylor Swift are among the recognized artists.
Taylor Swift's New Fragrance Wonderstuck Coming in OctoberSun, 17 Jul 2011
LA, CA, United States (Celebrity News Service) - Fans of Taylor Swift are in for a treat with the star's upcoming release of her fragrance. The pop star has teamed up with Elizabeth Arden to create her signature scent.
Taylor Swift joins the Black Eyed Peas for charity concertThu, 09 Jun 2011
New York, NY, United States (Celebrity News Service) - Though Taylor Swift is busy on her own sold-out tour, the 21-year-old country star just can't say no to a good cause. She's hitting the stage with the Black Eyed Peas in New York's Central Park on Thursday night.
Taylor Swift to livestream "Speak Now...Help Now" to benefit tornado victimsFri, 20 May 2011
Nashville, TN, United States (AHN Entertainment) - Taylor Swift tweeted that she will be streaming two performances during her benefit "Speak Now…Help Now" to help tornado relief victims.
Taylor Swift Concert Benefits Storm VictimsMon, 09 May 2011
Nashville, TN, United States (AHN Entertainment) - This week fans can purchase tickets to Taylor Swift's "Speak Now...Help Now" benefit for victims of the recent tornadoes in the south. The concert will be held in Nashville on May 21.
Taylor Swift kicks off "Speak Now World Tour" in SingaporeThu, 10 Feb 2011
If music sensation Taylor Swift wants to say "I love you" to her fans in Singapore, she doesn't need to learn Mandarin to do it. She just flashes a perfectly shaped heart with her fingers _ and they get it.
Taylor Swift And Jake Gyllenhaal End Brief RomanceWed, 05 Jan 2011
Can we now expect a song about Jake Gyllenhaal to be released soon? Taylor Swift and the "Love and Other Drugs" star have reportedly ended their short-lived romance.
Taylor Swift Named Face Of CoverGirl's New NatureLuxe LineWed, 08 Dec 2010
Earlier this year, Taylor Swift became the latest spokeswoman for CoverGirl, where she joined the ranks of A-listers like Drew Barrymore and Rihanna. Now the "Speak Now" star is the face of the beauty giant's new NatureLuxe line.
Taylor Swift Named Face Of CoverGirl's New NatureLuxe LineWed, 08 Dec 2010
Earlier this year, Taylor Swift became the latest spokeswoman for CoverGirl, where she joined the ranks of A-listers like Drew Barrymore and Rihanna. Now the "Speak Now" star is the face of the beauty giant's new NatureLuxe line.
Taylor Swift Announces "Speak Now" World TourTue, 23 Nov 2010
Taylor Swift is heading back out on the road for her latest world tour, this time hitting 19 countries in 2011 in support of her blockbuster new album "Speak Now."
Adam Lambert, Taylor Swift Get Profiled In New E! Entertainment SpecialsThu, 04 Nov 2010
Pop superstars Adam Lambert and Taylor Swift are just some of the celebrities being profiled in new E! Entertainment Specials arriving before the end of the year.
Taylor Swift Wears Tracy Reese Dresses Three TimesTue, 02 Nov 2010
Taylor Swift is usually vocal about her love of fashionable things, but actions speak louder than words: Swift wore designer Tracy Reese's designs on three different occasions all last weekend.
Taylor Swift Wears Tracy Reese Dresses Three TimesTue, 02 Nov 2010
Taylor Swift is usually vocal about her love of fashionable things, but actions speak louder than words: Swift wore designer Tracy Reese's designs on three different occasions all last weekend.
Taylor Swift Signs With Elizabeth Arden For Own Perfume LaunchTue, 02 Nov 2010
Country pop princess Taylor Swift is partnering with Elizabeth Arden, Inc. to develop her own line of fragrance products. The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter will be personally involved in all aspects of product development, packaging and advertising.
Life & Style: Taylor Swift And Jake Gyllenhaal DatingMon, 25 Oct 2010
Is Taylor Swift getting out and dating more? The 20-year-old country cutie is reportedly seeing 29-year-old actor Jake Gyllenhaal.
Taylor Swift's New Album Earns Early Rave ReviewsThu, 21 Oct 2010
"Speak Now," Taylor Swift's highly-anticipated third album, is set for a worldwide release Monday, Oct. 25. The album from the four-time Grammy Award winner will be released in more than 40 countries, and is already garnering early substantial acclaim from some top critics.
Taylor Swift's New Song "Dear John" Targets John MayerTue, 19 Oct 2010
If you've gone anywhere near Taylor Swift and you think her latest song is about you, it probably is. While Swift is definitely speaking up about her past relationships on her new album "Speak Now," some surprising words have been reserved for John Mayer.
The Black Crowe's Chris Robinson Thinks Taylor Swift Is "Horrible"Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Taylor Swift's fans will no undoubtedly take up arms against The Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson after they learn that he has called her "horrible." Kate Hudson's ex-husband doesn't think the 20-year-old country pop star is talented.
Taylor Swift Beats Out Justin Bieber In Online Vote For Bowling Hall Of Fame Celebrity InducteeThu, 12 Aug 2010
In an online vote for the latest celebrity inductee into the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, country singer Taylor Swift bowled over the competition. The competition in this case was 16-year-old singing sensation Justin Bieber.
Singer Taylor Swift Named New Covergirl RepresentativeWed, 05 May 2010
Covergirl Cosmetics has just gotten a new face.
Taylor Swift Says She's Not Looking For LoveThu, 29 Apr 2010
Although most of her hit songs might suggest so, America's country sweetheart Taylor Swift says she's not looking for love and is completely fine being single. The "You Belong To Me" crooner says she is not looking for a relationship at the moment.
UK Newspaper Apologizes After Mixing Up Newcomer Taylor Bright With Taylor SwiftWed, 03 Feb 2010
16-year-old up-and-coming singer Taylor Bright was set to perform for the children at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School before the appearance had to be called off. UK newspaper the Liverpool Echo had announced that it wasn't Taylor Bright playing, but multi-platinum country star Taylor Swift.
Taylors Swift And Lautner Separate After 3 Months Of DatingWed, 30 Dec 2009
The Taylors are over. After dating for three months, Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner have reportedly parted ways. Sources close to the "You Belong with Me" singer and the "New Moon" hunk said they decided to stay friends.
Taylor Swift Set To Perform And Present At The GrammysTue, 22 Dec 2009
Taylor Swift will be performing and presenting at the Grammy Awards. The 20-year-old country pop songstress, who has been nominated for a whopping 8 nods at the prestigious awards show, will be very visible at the upcoming show.
Taylor Swift To Write Greeting Cards For American GreetingsWed, 18 Nov 2009
The next greeting card you pick up may be written by Taylor Swift. The CMA Award Entertainer of the Year has partnered with American Greetings to create a new range of greeting cards and more.
Taylor Swift Celebrates CMA Win With "Cereal Party"Fri, 13 Nov 2009
Taylor Swift celebrated her win at the Country Music Awards (CMAs) with a "cereal party." The 19-year-old singer - who won four awards, including Best Female Vocalist and Best Album - shunned the late-night parties to spend time with her family.
Taylor Swift Performed Song About Her Ex On "SNL"Mon, 09 Nov 2009
Taylor Swift performed a song about her "douchebag" ex-boyfriends on Saturday. The "Love Story" singer hosted U.S. TV show "Saturday Night Live" where she performed a quirky song about getting revenge on her former beaus and her love for her current boyfriend, actor Taylor Lautner.
Taylor Swift Fears Heart Attack When She Makes Her "SNL" Hosting DebutTue, 03 Nov 2009
Taylor Swift fears she will have "a heart attack" when she makes her hosting debut. The 19-year-old singer - who is rumored to be dating "Twilight" hunk Taylor Lautner, 17 - is terrified about fronting hit U.S. comedy show "Saturday Night Live" this weekend but can't wait for her stint in front of the camera.
Taylor Swift No Intention To Be A Hollywood Wild ChildMon, 26 Oct 2009
Taylor Swift has no intention to be a Hollywood wild child. The "Love Story" singer says going clubbing and drinking alcohol doesn't interest her unlike many other stars her age.
Taylor Swift Likes Being Famous So She Can Buy People CoffeeTue, 22 Sep 2009
Taylor Swift likes being famous because she can buy other people coffee. The "Love Story" singer insists she loves sharing her good fortune with other people, and particularly loves surprising strangers with her generosity.
Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner Lock Lips For New MovieFri, 31 Jul 2009
Taylor Lautner left the set of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" where as the werewolf Jacob, he was busy romancing Kristen Stewart's Bella. But now he's on the set of a new movie and he's moved on to his next screen romance: Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift Admits To Burning Herself While Playing With FireworksMon, 06 Jul 2009
Taylor Swift burnt herself playing with fireworks every year as a child. The "Love Story" singer has revealed she regularly "humiliated" herself during July 4 celebrations, scalding her hands in exactly the same way every time the day came round.
Taylor Swift Embarrassed By Her DadTue, 02 Jun 2009
Taylor Swift Burns Photos Of Her Ex-BoyfriendsWed, 27 May 2009
Taylor Swift burns photos of her ex-boyfriends. The "Love Story" singer - who has been romantically linked to stars including singer Joe Jonas and actor Lucas Till - has warned future suitors to treat her well or face the consequences.
Taylor Swift Admits To Stalking Her Ex-BoyfriendsMon, 04 May 2009
Taylor Swift stalks her ex-boyfriends. The "Love Story" singer - who has previously dated Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers - likes to spy on her previous partners as she wants to know what they're doing.
Taylor Swift Shuns Parties For Quiet Nights With FriendsFri, 10 Apr 2009
Taylor Swift shuns celebrity parties for quiet nights in with friends. The 19-year-old singer - who is close pals with singers Miley Cyrus and Carrie Underwood - is determined not to go off the rails like other young stars and is putting her career before merriment.
Taylor Swift Donates Her Prom Dress For CharityFri, 10 Apr 2009
Taylor Swift has donated her prom dress to charity. The country singer gave away her long cream and gold Jessica McClintock gown, to Hearst Magazines' DonateMyDress.org.
Taylor Swift Refuses To Talk About Sex For Fear People Will Picture Her NakedWed, 18 Mar 2009
Taylor Swift refuses to talk about sex because she thinks people will picture her naked. The 19-year-old singer - who has previously dated singer Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers - has no problem discussing her love life, but draws the line at revealing the intimate details of her relationships.
Taylor Swift And Toby Keith Venture Outside The Studio To Create FashionWed, 04 Feb 2009
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Taylor Swift has teamed up with fashion line L.E.I. to develop her own line of inexpensive dresses available at Walmart. The 19-year-old country singer is to appear as part of the Jones Apparel Group's new spring and autumn ad campaigns and the line will be exclusively stocked at Wal-Mart, according to WWD.
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A brave high school senior in California took to YouTube to land his high profile prom date and Sports Illustrated swim suit cover model, Kate Upton, is feeling the pressure to accept the invitation. Instead of embarrassing himself, Jake Davidson, is making headlines across the country. He even ended up on the Today Show talking to the swimsuit model over the phone. Kate Upton tweeted, "How could I turn down that video? I'll check my schedule."
She's not the only star who's been invited to a dance. Mila Kunis was invited to the Marine Corps Ball via YouTube as well. Kunis accepted the offer and so did Justin Timberlake, who was invited to a different Marine Corporal. Meanwhile, Kate Upton says she's been stricken by pressure. She says she's working on her schedule to squeeze in the prom date.

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My husband's work keeps him away for home seven days at a time and then at home for seven days. Now, he will be away 14 days at a time. My mother has watched our one-year-old daughter since she was a newborn. Now my mom is acting like it will be bother for her and says it will interfere with her and her husband's relationship. Our daughter has never been left with anyone else. How traumatic will it be for her to go to a sitter or day care at her age? Please help.Question:
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Your daughter has been fortunate to have loving care from her grandmother consistently in her first year of life while her parents worked.
No doubt, your mother's loving care also gave you tremendous confidence in leaving your newborn. Your mother is irreplaceable in her unique role to your daughter, and to you and your husband!
It is understandable that your mother must set limits around her needs and relationship. She has a life of her own. The good news is that your daughter is one year instead of six weeks old. And, it is possible for her to adjust to a new day-care situation.
Before arranging for alternate care, talk with your husband about any possibility of delaying his new schedule. Do not automatically presume that decisions about work must take precedence over caretaking your daughter. Consider the possibility of rearranging your own priorities. Your mother has stretched herself to meet your needs as a family. Perhaps you could consider stretching your own parameters to maintain your current arrangement with your mother. In fact, Grandma may be suffering from the devaluation present in our society around caretaking children. She may even feel that she is taken for granted.
If change in your husband's work schedule is tied to a promotion, can he forego the advancement for six months or one year, when your daughter will be old enough to benefit from peer play in a small, quality day care? Is it possible for you to adjust your work schedule in the upcoming year to maintain the care schedule your mother can currently provide for your daughter?
Your arrangements for the care of your daughter have been exceptional this year. Put priorities of care above others. Refer to my article "Parenthood: The Challenge" on the Making Healthy Families series and "The Working Parent's Handbook" by June Sale and Kit Kollenberg for further discussion and helpful ideas.
If maintaining the current, one week on and one week off, schedule with your mom is not possible, rest assured that your daughter has had a very good first year. She has no doubt established a sense of trust in the world, which will help her to adjust to changes if they are needed.
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The Mommy Mystique tells us that we are the luckiest women in the world -- the freest, with the most choices, the broadest horizons, the best luck, and the most wealth. It says we have the knowledge and know-how to make "informed decisions" that will guarantee the successful course of our children's lives. It tells us that if we choose badly our children will fall prey to countless dangers -- from insecure attachment to drugs to kidnapping to a third-rate college. And if this happens, if our children stray from the path toward happiness and success, we will have no one but ourselves to blame. Because to point fingers out at society, to look beyond ourselves, is to shirk "personal responsibility." To admit that we cannot do everything ourselves, that indeed we need help -- and help on a large, systematic scale -- is tantamount to admitting personal failure.
Comforted by the Mommy Mystique, we are convinced that every decision we make, every detail we control, is incredibly important.
Entire towns turn themselves inside out for a spot in the right ballet class. Parents prostitute their souls for spots in private schools. We read about how our children can't get into good colleges unless they are superhuman. We know that our public school systems can't provide an education in superhumanness (much less basic well-roundedness, in many places). Without a good college education our children won't be able to get jobs, won't be able to pay back their college loans (tuition having become unaffordable for so many of us), won't be able to buy a house or have the middle-class existence our parents seemed to find easy but that we can barely sustain. Ergo: soccer and violin and public service and weekends of baseball practice become vitally important because if we don't do everything right for our children, they may be consigned, down the line, to failure. To loserdom.
We are consumed with doing for our children in mind and soul and body -- and the result is we are so depleted that we have little of ourselves left for ourselves. And whatever anger we might otherwise feel -- at society, at our husbands, at the experts that led us to this pass -- is directed, also, just at ourselves.
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Clear Channel Outdoor Inspiring Las Vegas Businesses With Free Creative Summit To Help Build And Strengthen Their Companies
Today, Clear Channel Outdoor is sponsoring a free Creative Summit for local Las Vegas area businesses to educate them about how to use creative advertising to build their brands and sell more products and services. The Creative Summit is being held in the Cabaret Jazz at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.
The Creative Summit will showcase two speakers followed by a panel discussion then lunch. The speakers will include Tony Alwin, Vice President of Creative from Clear Channel Outdoor and legendary creative advertising guru Rick Robinson. In addition to the presentations, businesses will have access to a "creative fair" which includes a creative inspiration station with examples of effective creative and tips on how businesses can best drive Las Vegas tourists and residents to their brand.
"We are proud to host an event which provides Las Vegas businesses with the inspiration and understanding to help them build or strengthen their businesses," said Bill Kurr, President of Clear Channel Outdoor – Las Vegas. "We want to inspire creativity through advertising and marketing so businesses can break through this very vibrant and busy city to reach visitors and residents of Las Vegas."
In today's challenging economic environment, Las Vegas businesses are struggling to grow their businesses or in many cases, keep them afloat. Reaching consumers is becoming challenging as consumers are in more control of the content they consume and whether to see advertising. Outdoor advertising is the most affordable and effective advertising channel for Las Vegas businesses versus alternatives like TV, online and social media advertising.About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:CCO) one of the world's largest outdoor advertising companies, reaches approximately 141 million people in the United States and approximately 374 million internationally, with more than 600,000 displays in over 40 countries across five continents, including 49 of the 50 largest markets in the United States. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings offers many types of displays across its global platform to meet the advertising needs of its customers. This includes a growing digital platform that now offers 963 digital displays across 37 U.S. markets. Clear Channel International operates in 30 countries across Asia, Australia and Europe in a wide variety of formats.
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Janie has worked with people with cancer and their families for over 20 years including several years at the B.C. Cancer Agency as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and for the last 15 years in her counselling practice. She presents and teaches widely on issues related to cancer and facilitates support groups and retreats for people with cancer, their families and friends, and health care professionals. Janie is the Executive Director of the Callanish Society.
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Tessa is a registered massage therapist with a massage and Breema therapy practice in Vancouver. She is trained in bodywork techniques from a variety of cultures that support and enhance relaxation and well-being.
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Liz originally came to Callanish as a retreat participant having had breast cancer in 1982 and 1999. She joined the Callanish-in-the-city team in 2005, overseeing the office administration and coordinating programs. She also brings her culinary expertise in cooking for retreats.
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Today's teacher competes with technology daily. At home, students have no problem focusing on playing games on their home computers or game systems, or watching television for hours upon end. Those mediums can provide high quality graphics and sound that can have children literally sitting on the edge of their seats. However, that is not the case in the common classroom, where students are asked to give the same attention to overhead transparencies or chalkboard instruction. In order to win the battle, teachers are adopting the slogan, "If you can't beat them, join them!"
In order to spice up instruction and presentations in the classroom, teachers are turning to multimedia presentation programs such as Microsoft PowerPoint. At first look, PowerPoint appears to be a complicated and intimidating program. However, after using PowerPoint Workshop for Teachers by Janet Caughlin, teachers will find the program as easy as chalk and slate.
The self-paced workshop starts learners with an introduction to computers, which is great for those who are using a Windows or Macintosh machine for the first time. Next, the many toolbars, menus, and help areas are covered in detail. Learners are also introduced to principles of effective instructional design, which are important to understand when developing multimedia presentations.
Once the basics are covered, learners get to roll up their sleeves and work through some excellent tutorials. The tutorials are easily understood and the author has done the courtesy of including directions for both Macintosh and Windows users, as well as directions for the latest versions of Office (97, 98, 2000).
Learners can discover how to create some neat things such as screensavers, short animated movies, interactive presentations, online PowerPoint presentations, and meeting agendas. Each of the activities comes with resources on a supplied CD, as well as characters that offer suggestions, tidbits, warnings, and quick tips. In addition to the tutorials, the manual provides stories from classroom teachers all over the country who are integrating PowerPoint into their instruction. Teachers are also given examples of how to integrate PowerPoint into the curriculum for students to create multimedia presentations.
The appendix will come in very handy when working through the activities. In it, one can find a detailed illustration of the differences in PowerPoint with regard to platform or version. It also teaches the ever-handy ability to share PowerPoint files. There are certain rules to follow when going from one platform or version to another, and this portion of the appendix d'es a terrific job in clearing up the confusion. Lastly, the manual lists various resources on the Internet for learners to visit if they are in search of more information, clipart, lessons and strategies, or technical assistance.
If you are ready to learn PowerPoint, but like to learn at your own pace, then make this manual a part of your professional library. The author has done a tremendous job in ensuring that the manual is easy-to-follow, flexible to both platform and version of software, and helpful in providing ideas for improving teacher and student presentations.
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Generac Reports Strong Second Quarter 2012 Results
Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading designer and manufacturer of generators and other engine powered products, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2012.
- Net sales increased year-over-year by 48.2% to $239.1 million as compared to $161.4 million in the second quarter of 2011.
- Residential product sales increased 33.8% compared to the second quarter of 2011.
- Commercial & Industrial (C&I) product sales increased 76.4% compared to the prior year second quarter.
- Net sales over the trailing four quarters were $1.040 billion; on a pro-forma basis, when including the results for Magnum Products for the entire period, net sales were $1.082 billion.
- Net income was $9.3 million or $0.14 per share for the second quarter of 2012 as compared to $15.3 million or $0.23 per share for the same period of 2011. The current year results include a charge for refinancing costs and a normalized effective income tax rate. Adjusted net income, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, increased to $39.9 million from $27.7 million in the second quarter of 2011. Adjusted diluted net income per common share was $0.58 as compared to $0.41 per share in the second quarter of 2011.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $54.6 million as compared to $37.6 million in the second quarter last year.
- Cash flow from operations in the second quarter of 2012 was $21.1 million as compared to $15.3 million in the prior year quarter. Free cash flow was $17.8 million as compared to $13.5 million in the second quarter of 2011.
- For the trailing four quarters, net income was $343.9 million; adjusted EBITDA, pro-forma for Magnum Products was $258.3 million; cash flow from operations was $201.4 million; and free cash flow was $187.3 million, which represents 90% of the adjusted net income reported during that time period.
- The Company is raising its sales growth guidance for full-year 2012 to the low-20% range over the prior year, which represents an increase from the high-teens growth rate previously expected. As a result, Adjusted EBITDA for the full-year 2012 is now expected to increase in the high-teens range over the prior year, which is an increase from the mid-teens growth rate previously expected.
"Our second quarter results continue to demonstrate the progress we are making in executing our Powering Ahead strategic plan," said Aaron Jagdfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Growth in shipments of home standby and portable generators were again strong during the second quarter. In particular, the market for our home standby generators continues to develop as more home owners discover the importance of having backup power. In our commercial and industrial products, Magnum continues to perform well as demand for mobile equipment is benefiting from a shift towards renting versus buying. In addition, while still a smaller portion of the overall C&I market, our leadership position in natural gas backup generators within North America has allowed us to benefit from the increased demand for these products."
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Gov. Perry Reappoints DeNoyelles and Aycock To Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the reappointment of Jackie DeNoyelles of Flint and Charles F. Aycock of Farwell to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2011. The board makes parole decisions for Texas prison inmates, determines conditions for parole and mandatory supervision, and makes recommendations on clemency matters to the governor.
DeNoyelles currently serves on the board and is a member of the Palestine office. She is a former regional representative with the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism. DeNoyelles is a member of the Tyler Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Economic Development Council and ambassador for the University of Texas at Tyler. She serves on the committee of Heart of Tyler and Women in Tyler. DeNoyelles received a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. Aycock, a former county attorney for Parmer County, currently serves on the board in the Amarillo office. He is a past president of the State Bar of Texas and former member of the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association.
Aycock is a trustee and chair of the Texas Bar Foundation Board of Trustees. A graduate of Texas Tech University, he received a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law.
These appointments are subject to senate confirmation.
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The Sword of Shannara
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I've read this book once before. I usually don't read fantasy novels, but the early ones by Terry Brooks are good. I don't like his more recent books.
first of series.
Terry Brooks is a pretty bad writer. I'm actually not quite sure how he managed to get this first book published, it was so awful. While his style has become a bit more polished since writing this, his first novel, nothing can make up for his basic lack of skill in storytelling. His characters are flat and all pretty much the same. Motivations are questionable at best and usually not addressed at all. He explains way too much instead of just letting the story tell itself. Main characters spend way too much time whining and expressing their angst. Conversations between characters that are supposed to be gripping are merely trite. It is very clear that he "borrows" his best ideas from other authors, and does not improve on them (rather the opposite in fact). I guess he should be glad that some people found something in the Shannara stories that they like so he can ride that pony til it drops, because he doesn't offer anyone not enamoured of that series anything that would make it worth their while to wade through his interminable prose. How anyone can find LOTR "boring", and this NOT boring, I cannot begin to imagine.
i have to agree with wolffe but LOTR is still good
This book is way better than the first lord of the rings. Way more action and surprise. No boring parts
Entertaining book. Some compare it to Lord of the Rings. There are some similarities still a good read. The main problem I have is the story seems to drag on at some points with endless description of the scenery.
This book borrows a little too much from Lord of The Rings. That being said, I've read it multiple times and enjoyed it. overall I think Terry Brooks is a really good author.
Don't judge this book by it's cover! Its an amazing read!!
I agree about the first book being very much like lord of the rings. If you read on the story changes and is completely different. :)
My Dad bought this for me on my kindle. He read them when he was younger and he really enjoyed them. I didn't feel like reading it because the cover looked super cheesy and nerdy.... But I read a few chapters and I was hooked! I finished within a couple days and I checked out more Terry Brooks books. Go to his website and look at the reading order. His books could last you a year just reading them!
This trilogy was good overall, I just had a hard time saying goodbye to all the characters. Each book has a different set of characters for the most part. They are all so spaced
This novel is so similar to J.R.R. Tolkein's Fellowship of the Rings that it is practically copyright infringement.
I enjoyed the story and the characters. Brooks is a talented writer, but this book really is an almost mirror image of The Lord of the Rings. I did not enjoy the sequels, which were much darker and not as "happily ever after" as The Sword of Shannara.
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Shea Ohmsford embarks on a journey to reclaim the Sword of Shannara, the only weapon that can defeat the power of darkness.
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|Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa in Kelseyville, Calif., could soon have a new owner if a San Francisco, Calif., firm closes escrow at the end of the year on the facility. Photo taken on Thursday, September 5, 2013. Lake County News aerial photo.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday a San Francisco-based firm conducting due diligence for the proposed purchase of Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa submitted plans to the county for a massive renovation and revitalization project at the lakeside property.
Grant Sedgwick, president of Resort Equities, told Lake County News that he personally submitted a major use permit application and the associated plans to the Lake County Community Development Department late Thursday morning.
Sedgwick said Resort Equities' goal is to buy the resort and "carry out a fairly major redevelopment of the property."
Community Development Department Rick Coel said Resort Equities is filing for a new use permit for the property, as the former resort uses are legal nonconforming, or grandfathered, because of the amount of time they've been in place. The only use permit on the property now is for the amphitheater, which he said had another two years remaining on it before it would have to be extended.
"The proposed revamping of the facility is going to be very significant and include removal of some buildings and construction of new ones, in addition to the fractional or time share ownership component that will be new to this site," said Coel.
He said the 68-acre property is zoned "Commercial Resort," which allows time share or fractional ownership resort development, subject to use permit approval by the Lake County Planning Commission. The Rivieras Area Plan does not prohibit it, he said.
"We're optimistic that we're going to be able to put this together," said Sedgwick. "It's a big deal, though. Not all of the pieces are in place."
The prospect of possibly having a new owner for the county's largest resort in the near future is a hopeful one for county officials, who have met with a number of prospective buyers over the last several years.
"We're all excited," said County Administrative Officer Matt Perry.
However, Perry – as well as Sedgwick himself – cautioned that it's early in the process, which county officials are trying to expedite.
In an exclusive interview with Lake County News on Thursday, Sedgwick said Resort Equities signed a purchase agreement on Aug. 1 to purchase the resort.
He said the agreement includes a confidentiality clause that prevents him from discussing the potential purchase price.
The escrow process is now under way and includes a due diligence period. Sedgwick declined to say how long due diligence is to last under the agreement.
"If everything stays on schedule – and you never know about these things – it would close around the year-end," he said, estimating closing could take place sometime after Dec. 15.
"That's ambitious but that is the plan," he said. "We're working hard on it."
The ambitious plan also has a large price tag. Sedgwick estimated that if all aspects of the plan are implemented, it could cost somewhere between $50 million and $70 million to carry out the goal of modernizing and improving the resort facilities.
"We're very enthusiastic about the opportunity," Sedgwick said.
County officials already are getting to work on processing the plan, with Coel and Principal Planner Kevin Ingram working on the documents on Thursday. Coel said they would receive priority processing.
"They were rolling up their sleeves right away," said Sedgwick.
Leading up to the permit application, Sedgwick said he had several meetings with county officials. "We've had nothing but support," as well as encouragement, he said.
Sedgwick called the Konocti Harbor property – located on the lakeshore at the base of Mt. Konocti – "spectacular."
He added, "It's not easily replicated in California, that's for sure."
Big plans for a big resort
Resort Equities "offers a boutique collection of unique, luxury, shared ownership opportunities at some of the most sought-after resort destinations," according to its Web site, and also is a sister company to Ragatz Resort Realty, for which Sedgwick also is president.
Sedgwick, of Los Gatos, has 30 years of experience in major real estate projects and development, with projects across the United States.
His extensive resume includes acting as real estate advisor to Classic Residence Management LP, an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corp.; co-founder and president of Rosedale Communities, a developer of seniors' housing and care facilities in Silicon Valley; and former president of Kimball Small Properties, during which time he managed the development of the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose and the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara.
In addition to resort and hotel properties, he's also been involved in land development, office and retail space, and major rehabilitation projects such as the Monadnock Building and The Landmark, both in San Francisco.
The major use permit application Resort Equities submitted for Konocti Harbor lists a number of major projects at the resort property, which closed in 2009.
Some of the older buildings would be demolished and replaced and 75 new hotel rooms would be constructed. The current number of units – 261 – would increase to 321.
The plans call for the building of 164 new time share units that would be phased to match demand over a five- to seven-year period.
There also would be an increase in boat slips from 100 to 275, as well as additional parking.
Other plan aspects include reestablishing the outdoor and indoor concerts, rebuilding the marina and dock facilities destroyed in a recent storm, creation of an uninterrupted pedestrian promenade stretching for more than half a mile along the water's edge, from one end of the property to the other.
The firm also proposes to create a small vineyard and wine tasting pavilion on the site of an existing parking lot, and would encourage "best in class" operators to assume the management of amenities including lodging, timeshare, food and beverage, spa, marina and concert operations.
Other improvements would make the facilities fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as landscape upgrades, according to the application.
Along with the permit application are conceptual plans and drawings by planning firm Hart Howerton, which can be seen in the documents below.
Sedgwick said the resort came to the attention of Resort Equities in a roundabout way. A local real estate broker contacted a broker in Southern California, who then contacted Sedgwick's colleague Richard Ragatz in Oregon. Ragatz, in turn, called Sedgwick.
He said that in the late spring they got a copy of sales materials for the resort produced by WhiteStar Advisors, the Boca Raton, Fla.-based asset management company that was put in charge of overseeing the resort following the 2007 settlement of a federal lawsuit.
At that point, Sedgwick hadn't been to Lake County, but he found Konocti Harbor to be a "particularly interesting" resort opportunity. "We liked what we saw," he said, and from there the pieces "just fell into place."
He's since visited the county several times, and said of the resort, "It's a beautiful piece of property."
Sedgwick added, "I'm just very enamored of the location, the county, the scenery."
Federal lawsuit and closure
Lakeside Haven, the convalescent trust fund for Local 38 of the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters and Journeymen, has owned Konocti Harbor since 1959, purchasing the resort for $200,000.
In the decades since, it had become a well-known destination for concert goers and Lake County visitors.
In 2004, the US Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against Local 38 alleging that the union's trustees violated federal law by diverting more than $36 million from retirement, health, scholarship, apprenticeship, and vacation and holiday funds to renovate and operate Konocti Harbor.
Before the suit was settled, San Francisco-based Kenwood Investments had indicated its plans to purchase the resort, where it wanted to locate a casino. Several local tribes told Lake County News at the time that Kenwood had contacted them to discuss having them partner in the casino. However, that purchase proposal later was withdrawn.
The federal suit was settled in May 2007, at which time federal officials told Lake County News that the amount of money diverted to the resort was believed to be substantially higher than stated in the suit – that closer to $54 million had been transferred to the resort between 1994 and 2004.
As part of the 2007 suit settlement, Local 38 was ordered to sell the resort and use the proceeds to repay the trust funds, according to court documents.
The Department of Labor told Lake County News that as a result of the federal lawsuit $3.5 million was restored to the Local 38 pension plan in September 2007. The resort's sale also had the potential to see more money restored to the plans.
At the time of the 2007 settlement, a Bay Area firm, Page Mill Properties, had been named as the resort's buyer, with the price tag at that point being $25 million. That deal, however, didn't proceed.
In November 2009, the resort was closed "temporarily but indefinitely," according to the notice sent to local, state and federal officials by WhiteStar Advisors. The closure displaced several hundred employees – estimated to be as many as 700 during the peak tourism season.
Not only did employees lose jobs and concert goers a favorite venue, but other county resorts struggled, said Deputy County Administrative Officer Alan Flora, who explained that nearby resorts benefited because Konocti Harbor didn't have enough beds for everyone who attended its events.
The county also lost a significant amount of transient occupancy tax, or bed tax. Officials are prohibited from disclosing how much TOT comes from particular businesses, but Flora said the county's current TOT revenue is barely over 50 percent of what is was in the 2008-09 fiscal year, when Konocti Harbor was still operating.
If Konocti Harbor added timeshares – like WorldMark Resort across the lake in Nice – it would not pay TOT on those units, Flora said.
Since the resort's closure, several potential sales appeared to be in the works, but none were finalized. Last year, county officials had confirmed working with a potential buyer, a deal that apparently evaporated this past spring.
Retired County Administrative Officer Kelly Cox said he and staff had met with a number of groups and individuals interested in purchasing the resort, but he didn't believe any of those potential buyers had opened an escrow account or signed a purchase agreement, despite having indicated otherwise to county officials.
Flora said it was hard to know what was true and what wasn't with some of the individuals expressing interest in the property.
"There were clearly some previous interested parties that misled us and others," he said.
Sedgwick, on the other hand, is credible, and knows the pieces that are needed to make the resort successful, said Flora. As a result, county officials are optimistic he can put the project together.
What's ahead
Flora said that over the last six months the county has fielded more questions about the resort from interested parties. County officials have been speaking with Sedgwick for the last few months.
"We're working with him under the development incentives program that the board adopted of few years ago," he said, explaining that the Board of Supervisors directed that, among other things, permit costs for job creating projects would be waived.
Flora added, "We do what we can to fast track economic development projects that create jobs."
He said the county had previously extended the resort's use permit for concerts in case a potential buyer was interested in continuing performances.
A major use permit application such as Resort Equities has submitted usually takes about three to four months to get to a planning commission hearing, Flora said, noting there are a lot of legally required notices that must be issued in the process.
Because of the resort's importance to the county economy, Flora said Coel is aiming to get the permit processed far quicker – in 60 days.
"That's the goal at this point," he said.
The project proposal shouldn't have to go to the Board of Supervisors unless a rezone is associated with it, said Flora.
Sedgwick said county officials told him that the major use permit could go to the Lake County Planning Commission at the start of December.
"We really will need the blessing of the county to do some of the things," he said, noting that the property needs a lot of work.
Sedgwick said the resort industry is getting back on its feet after the recession. Reports from the Lake Tahoe area – near Resort Equities' office in Truckee – indicate that the sales of vacation homes have increased by two to four times the pace of recent years, with consumer confidence indexes also climbing.
With so many signs that the resort business is coming back strong, Sedgwick said his firm is optimistic that it can give new life to Konocti Harbor if and when a sale is finalized.
"We'll do our best with it," he said.
Email Elizabeth Larson at [email protected] . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
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written by a guest, September 07, 2013
This is the biggest economic boast to hit Lake County in my 21 years as a resident: $57 million invested, hundreds of jobs, time share, fractional ownership, public hotel, public Theme park, public water sports, public restaurants, public outside and inside entertainment, family orientated--where is the negative???
Not to mention this will put Lake County on the map. When the Theme Park becomes known worldwide, because of being a Time Share entity, this could be the biggest and best thing to hit Lake County, ever.
Clarification: World Mart, Nice:
The Time share in Nice happens to be the biggest draw from all the World Mart time share locations owned by the company, and the revenue to the surrounding community is business saver--ask the gas stations, mini-marts, fast food and Sentry Market owners.
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As for all the concerts people are expecting to come back to the result of the sale well you can forget about that. Konocti lost tens of millions of dollars over a few years. You can let go of the idea of using that property ever again without buying a timeshare. The people of this county want two things for that property. One, they want those 600 jobs back and two, they want the concerts they used to attend there to come back. Here is the news that I'm sorry to break to you. If that company buys this property neither one of those will ever happen. The county deserves better.
written by DirtDgr, September 06, 2013
The plans call for the building of 164 new time share units that would be phased to match demand over a five- to seven-year period"
Pretty sure they still plan on selling a nights stay in the rest of the 157 rooms it sounds like. Kinda hard to sell concert tickets otherwise.
I just hope the County makes this a priority and hooks the guy up with fast service and low fees.
written by a guest, September 06, 2013
There's a lot more at stake than the ability to freely wander the ground of a place on which millions have been spent by private investors for upgrades. There are jobs!!! There's the boon to businesses all around the county that are currently suffering from no tourists, no customers, no money. In a county with a current unemployment rate of 12.5% and a jobless count of 3,140 people, getting jobs into a Lake County is much more important than worrying whether or not we'll all be able to avail ourselves of Konocti Harbor facilities without compensating them for the use.
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No resolution presented herein reflects the policy of the Minnesota State Bar Association until approved by the Assembly. Informational reports, comments, and supporting data are not approved by their acceptance for filing and do not become part of the policy of the Minnesota State Bar Association unless specifically approved by the Assembly.
Resolved: that the MSBA Diversity Committee supports, and pursuant to Art. 14 of the MSBA Bylaws calls upon the MSBA Assembly to support, SF 41 (introduced January 17, 2013), which would amend Minn. Stat. 593.32, subd. 1, by adding "marital status and sexual orientation" to the list of characteristics which may not serve as the basis of excluding Minnesotans from jury service.
In 2008, the MSBA Diversity Committee (along with the Human Rights and Legal Assistance to the Disadvantaged Committees) endorsed a resolution calling for an amendment to Minn. R. Crim. P. 26.02(7) (the numbering, but not content, of the Rule's relevant subsection was amended afterward; this reference is to the current numbering), to expand the Rule's prohibition on discrimination in the use of peremptory challenges based on race and sex, by making this Rule comport with Minn. R. Crim. P. 1.02, prohibiting discrimination in criminal trials on the basis of a more comprehensive list of characteristics, including marital status and sexual orientation. The Committee agreed that serving on a jury was a civic duty of all members of a community, and that characteristics such as these should not be used to deny residents the opportunity to perform this duty. Additionally, the Committee noted the inconsistency between several provisions of Court rules, including the Rules of Criminal Procedure, which barred discrimination on the basis of a broad list of characteristics, and the peremptory-challenge rule which, uniquely, was much more limited in scope. The Committee noted that race and sex were the characteristics which the United States Supreme Court had held, in Batson v. Kentucky and its progeny, triggered heightened review under the federal constitution, but also noted that nothing prohibited Minnesota from doing more to protect its residents from discrimination. Since that time, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has held that sexual orientation also triggers heightened review, in the case of United States v. Windsor, now on the U.S. Supreme Court's docket for oral argument in March 2013.
SF 41, as introduced, would extend existing prohibitions – already broader than the scope of Minn. R. Crim. P. 26.02(7) – on discrimination in jury service by including "marital status" and "sexual orientation," thus bringing Minn. Stat. 593.32 into greater alignment with Minn. Stat. 363A.12, prohibiting discrimination in public (i.e., government) services, as well as with Minn. R. Crim. P. 1.02. The Committee believes now, as it did in 2008, that Minnesotans should not be exposed to invidious discrimination in jury service or in any part of our justice system, and views SF 41 as a positive step in the right direction.
Our call to support SF 41 complements, without superseding, our 2008 recommendation that the Minnesota Supreme Court expand the scope of Minn. R. Crim. P. 26.02(7).


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