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October 28, 2010
Hot Potato!
Yves Smith reports about an addendum that those purchasing bank owned properties that you need to read before dealing with Wells Fargo Properties. Everyone has heard of the faulty foreclosures that are being reviewed across the US. What you may not have heard are the potential title defects that may sprout up days, months, years after an unsuspecting buyer closes on a bank owned house.
The article points out, "As the number of real estate foreclosures skyrockets, the odds are higher that a home you live in today or at some point in the future may have had a foreclosure in its history. Even if the foreclosure has long since passed, a loophole in the way mortgages are recorded can create a serious title defect for future owners. Title analysis performed this month by AFX Title has detected this error to be common in random samples of properties it reviewed. "This could affect the property ownership of millions of homes nationwide" said David Pelligrinelli, of AFX Title. "The mortgage recording method which created this title flaw did not exist until recently. As title abstractors are just seeing this problem emerge now but a wave of title claims is coming over the next year or so."
This is a real problem with buying bank owned properties. If you, or any of your associates/buyers are involved with purchasing bank owned properties I would encourage you to click the link below to read the entire article. It is very detailed and very informative.
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Latest Real Estate Time Bomb: Title of Foreclosed Properties Clouded; Wells Fargo Dumping Risk on Hapless Buyers
Another ticking time bomb in the realm of real estate bad behavior is bound to go off sooner rather than later, and it is likely to impede normalization of values of residential property.
As readers no doubt know, there is a lot of actual and shadow residential real estate inventory in the US. The time from serious delinquency to foreclosure has lengthened considerably, due not just to crowded court dockets, but also bank/servicer disinclination to take possession (reasons include that investors take a dim view of bank real estate holdings; the bank is liable for expenses, most important real estate taxes, once it takes possession; more foreclosures would lead banks to have to write down clearly overvalued second mortgages, leading to losses and lowering bank capital levels).
Most analysts have argued that it would be preferable to accelerate the process of clearing the overhang of housing inventory, since prices need ultimately to return to price level in relationship to incomes and rent rates more in line with long standing historical norms. And the officialdom seems to accept this view, since Fannie and Freddie are pressuring servicers to move faster on foreclosures.
But what if this resolution process has new land mines planted in it? What if there are not widely understood impediement to foreclosed properties ending up with new owners? If there are good reasons buyers will have reason to be leery of buying houses out of foreclosure, we could have a lot of homes sitting vacant, a blight on neighborhoods and a source of even greater losses to banks and investors.
Yet it appears that the very same sort of corners-cutting that led financial firms to shovel money to weak borrowers could impede working through the inventory of seized residential real estate. An article discusses an analysis by AFX Title, a title search company, that shows problems with title on foreclosed properties to be widespread:
As the number of real estate foreclosures skyrockets, the odds are higher that a home you live in today, or at some point in the future may have had a foreclosure in its history. Even if the foreclosure has long since passed, a loophole in the way mortgages are recorded can create a serious title defect for future owners. Title analysis performed this month by AFX Title has detected this error to be common in random samples of properties it reviewed. "This could affect the property ownership of millions of homes nationwide" said David Pelligrinelli, of AFX Title. "The mortgage recording method which created this title flaw did not exist until recently. As title abstractors are just seeing this problem emerge now but a wave of title claims is coming over the next year or so."….
The problem is created through a break in the chain of mortgage ownership. Until the 1980's, most mortgages were loans between the homeowner and a bank, who lent the money directly. More recently, the mortgage financing system transformed into an international system of securitization, with mortgage lenders packaging their loans into securities, bought and sold by investors like stocks. These transactions even split individual mortgages into sections, where each loan could have parts owned by different investment banks.
The transfer of ownership in these mortgage backed securities (MBS) was done with contracts on the balance sheets of Wall Street investment banks, such as Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. The company who originally appeared to make the loan was normally a retail lending company such as Countrywide or Lending Tree, who typically acted as a sales company, and sometimes remained contracted to service the loan.
In the event that the loan goes into foreclosure at a later date, the then-current owner of the loan files the foreclosure and sells the property to a new owner, often at auction. The land records would show a deed of transfer from the investment bank to the new owner. This creates a break in the chain of ownership of the mortgage rights. In many cases, the transfer of ownership of the mortgage loan has gone from the original lender, through several owners, and then to the foreclosing bank, none of which is recorded on the property title history. Technically, the foreclosing bank has no recorded title rights to foreclose in the first place…
There are reports that some title insurers are indicating that they will not insure for this title defect.
Yves here. Some readers may take this all to be unduly alarmist. But confirmation that this problem is real and potentially serious comes via a new "gotcha" practice by Wells Fargo on foreclosure sales. Wells is sufficiently concerned about the risks of selling properties out of foreclosure that it is springing an addendum on buyers, shortly before closing, which effectively shifts all risk for any title deficiency on to the buyer.
Now why is this a big deal? Go reread the boldfaced sentence above. If a bank like Wells does not have the right to foreclose, it cannot have clean title to the property. So the bank could conceivably be selling something it does not own.
Let's say you buy a vase from a store. You open the box when you get home and find out the box is empty. You'd clearly be within your rights to get your money back.
With the Wells Fargo addendum, even if the bank has sold you the equivalent of an empty box, you have no recourse to Wells. Zero. Zip. Nada.
Let's go back and give a bit of context. Wells is encouraging buyers in foreclosures to use its attorney and title insurers and reportedly offers to split fees. So the bank is taking steps to steer buyers not to get legal advice. This matters because the problems in this document would not be evident to a layperson. And it's not even evident to lawyers not expert in real estate; I learned about this situation because a lawyer I know who does a fair bit of real estate work had been contacted by a friend of his, a lawyer looking to buy a house over foreclosure. Wells had presented the prospective buyer with this supposed "standard" addendum on the day of closing and said they would not negotiate it (you can read it in full at ScribD). The buyer was advised not to sign it.
On the surface, this document may not seem all that troubling. But what it does, in effect, is say "Warning, warning, you are buying a property out of foreclosure, there is risk here, and you can't hold us responsible for anything we told you in the sale process." (see paragraphs 1 and 2). Now the not-trivial problem with that is: how can you possibly evaluate the risk of buying a property out of foreclosure without asking the current owner? And if the current owner isn't legally responsible for what they say, or more important, what they deny is a problem, they buyer cannot perform effective due diligence. This vitiates a principle that is well embodied in most areas of consumer and business law, that a seller is liable for the representations he makes about his wares.
Now specifically, the potential problem with the deal is the bank in many states will at best be giving the buyer a "quitclaim" deed (the addendum finesses this in paragraph 18, that the buyer only gets a "special/limited warranty deed. As the lawyer who took a dim view of this addendum put it, "This is like the 'Special Olympics,' not like 'You are my special someone'." That means the bank is merely transferring whatever it interest it has.
But per the AFX article above, the bank may own nothing. It may have foreclosed without having a clear enforceable right to the property (this is the basis of the burgeoning number of cases where borrowers are successfully challenging the bank/servicer's right to foreclose, because it cannot prove it actually owns the note, which is the IOU between the borrower and the lender; if you don't own the note, in 45 states, you have no right to enforce the lien on the property).
Now this little problem can be solved by title insurance, right? Well, guess what, some title insurers have exited the business, some others are starting to write policies with meaningful exceptions when they can't go to the courthouse and find a clear chain of title. Oh, and Wells is trying to steer you towards their title insurer. What do you think the odds are that their title insurance policy doesn't have exceptions?
So what is the risk? The lawyer explains:
The typical (unsophisticated) buyer thinks that because they have a lawyer at closing (no matter whose lawyer it is), a title policy, etc…….that they are all safe and sound. They struggle through one of these REO transactions for a month or two, finally get in the house, something bad goes wrong, and they find out that 1) the title policy won't cover them and 2) the land isn't unique (see the nasty provision in paragraph 27 on "specific performance"), so a refund is all you get – and you are out on your ear. Hopefully, with a refund – and that may be the best outcome. But if somebody comes in, and voids a foreclosure, your title policy doesn't pay – Wells Fargo has clearly disclosed that this was a foreclosure, so you only got what they had (nothing), and you have no recourse, no insurance, and guess what, an unsecured loan for half a million bucks.
Given how many sales will be done out of REO, and the rising number of problems surfacing with making sure that mortgage securitizations took all the steps to become the real party of interest in a particular property, it is only a matter of time before we see some blowups of the sort the attorney was worried about, of a buyer shelling out hard dollars for a house, or taking a big mortgage, and winding up with nothing. And a few incidents like that getting the press they deserve will put a pall on REO sales.
Think the risk isn't real? Then why has Wells bothered to insist that REO buyers sign a new type of addendum, when it has been selling REO for decades? This effort to shift all title risks on to the buyer is a tacit admission of problems. And look at the document itself. The buyer has to initial it in eight places as well as sign it. That's a clear statement of Wells' intent to shift the risk to the buyer.


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Rated 4.4 out of 5 by 178 reviewers.
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by gwynne007 Great occasion helped by great service We booked a last minute indulgences package and were engaged on the night we stayed at the hotel. The room was great as always (previously stayed here when the hotel was the Hyatt). The included meal was delicious and filling, the free bottle of champagne top class. The value for money was amazing after taking account of the dinner and breakfast. A truly memorable night. 20 November 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Katrina88 Adelaide Hotel This is our hotel of choice. When we can we choose to stay in a suite as we are self employed, with two little boys and we use this as a time to get away and spoil ourselves (which is at least once a year twice if we are lucky)!! Can not fault the hotel or the wonderful staff at all, this time though there were a few little things that needed attending too.. nothing drastic just wear and tear. Which I left as feedback at the hotel it self. But in saying this we are so happy with the Adelaide Intercontinental we have picked and booked it as our wedding destination in 2015! Looking forward to many more stays here :) 19 November 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by cbe28 Back again and just as good This was my second visit in a short while and I found everything as good as my previous visit. I love the club lounge. A key difference this time around was that the staff members made sure I had some vegetarian food. Most items contained meat and a polite inquiry led to two dishes being made for me. I appreciated this as I'd had a long day and the lounge is a great place to unwind. 18 November 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by MDS127 Great service Staff were friendly and helpful and the room was comfortable with all the amenities one would expect 12 November 2013
Rated 4.0 out of 5.0 by cbe28 Club lounge As a business traveller to Adelaide the Intercontinental is a great choice. Lovely views and access to the river. Best of all get a room with club lounge access so you can enjoy the evening drinks and snacks as well as a quick and easy breakfast service. It's worth it. 11 November 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by MsWendyB Central Hotel Beautiful hotel and was able to upgrade to the Club Lounge on arrival which really enhanced the stay. 10 November 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Nico70 Big room, nice views and great value I recently stayed for three nights for a conference. I was really impressed by the room? Although slightly dated decor, it was large, well appointed and comfortable. The bathroom was great with big fluffy towels and the toiletries were good quality. 07 November 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Spindles Excellent value This hotel is close to everything and immaculately kept by excellent staff who are knowledgable and extremely friendly. My room was very comfortable with everything I needed. I would have no hesitation in reccomending friends to, or staying here again myself. 30 October 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Frank56 Another great night The Adelaide Intercontinental always exceeds expectations. Large, comfortable rooms, excellent batchrooms, great facilities and wonderful staff. Always happy to come back. 26 October 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Ronald34 Great service From when we arrived all staff and service was First Class .We will be staying again soon . 17 October 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Strawberry21 Anniversary We stayed to celebrate our anniversary and it will be remembered forever. Thank you for a great experience. We will certainly be back again. Hopefully before our next anniversary. 12 October 2013
Rated 3.0 out of 5.0 by investigator2 Needs TLC As usual the staff of the hotel were exceptional. However the hotel itself iis stuck in the 1980's and needs a refurbishment, in particular the club lounge. 09 October 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Zeid Nice hotel with great service I enjoyed it so much, it is a great hotel with nice location. The services are perfect. 06 October 2013
Rated 3.0 out of 5.0 by melbocllege looks very sad now! I came back to InterContinental Adelaide last week for a conference. It was an uneventful stay, here are some summaries: Positive points: * very good location, next to the convention centre, central station and major shopping areas in the city. Many restaurants and cafes are around as well, close to UniSA and Uni of Adelaide * good service all around. staff are great at all different part of the hotel, front desk, concierge, restaurant and really everyone * very comfortable bed and bathroom, free wifi for Platinum IHG member Negative points: * no welcome fruit, water or letter in the room. No acknowledgement for IHG Platinum member * hotel is really need some renovation. The shower head in my room is from 70s, serious it does not cost that much, come on just do some renovation * no staff at gym area, no spa or sauna, tiny little pool has no staff looking after the area... I had a not bad stay, but it is definitely not a 5 star hotel. 04 October 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Comfortable and classy Excellent venue (central), affordable and superb amenities. I will highly recommend to relatives and friends. 04 October 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Rungirlrun Made to feel very special From the minute we walked in to the Intercontinental to celebrate our anniversay, we felt very special. The check in staff acknowledged our anniversary, the concierge were friendly and informative, the valet parking was fast and efficient. Room was bright, clean comfy and the pillows on the bed amazing. We visited the bar later in the night for a celebration drink and that was fun too. Breakfast was a long decadent affair that set us up for the whole day. We really enjoyed and could recommend completely.Thanks. 26 September 2013
Rated 3.0 out of 5.0 by Nicko1 One night stay I stayed at the Intercontinental Adelaide for a one night stay,the room was good,the service good, whilst I did not worry about the cost for a one night stay,I was disappointed that this did not include breakfast,I couldn't believe it. The night I stayed I had a group of people join me for dinner and did not live up to expectations for the almost $1000 dinner bill. Small serves almost like "kids" meals for big dollars,however the service was very good. I also paid $40 for valet parking which at first was very good,however I soon found that they had moved my vehicle about 5-6 times during the course of the night.The next morning when I called down to check out and leave I also noticed that they had not only moved it again but had also managed to SCRATCH MY BRAND NEW HIGHLY HAND POLISHED CAR ! 23 September 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by redrunner Relaxing Break My husband and I stayed one night and from the very first contact found staff to be professional and friendly. The room was clean, bed was very comfortable, sheets were crisp and bathroom was huge. Location was great, no taxis needed and breakfast buffet was fresh, varied and plentiful. We both had a well deserved rest and enjoyed staying at the Intercontinental. 22 September 2013
Rated 3.0 out of 5.0 by eca168 good size & confortable bed Perhaps the management needs to look into a more service orientated to provide to customers. Like providing sleepers & fresh fruits in the room will make a difference. 19 September 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Gwoods Great Location and Service We recently had our Honeymoon at Adelaide. Once again it is the staff that make the experience. All of the staff have a fantastic ability to engage without imposing and matched with the facilities make the Intercontinental experience 2nd to none. With the upcoming refurbishment, exterior views from the Club Room would be great. The facilities and staff there again are excellent. The concierge staff were great at recommending tours and providing contacts for them to be organised. We cannot wait to return to Adelaide in the future. 14 September 2013
Rated 4.0 out of 5.0 by Danno45 Great place to spend a weekend The Intercontinental Adelaide is the perfect place to spend a weekend in Adelaide. Well positioned, good food, attentive and friendly staff, excellent rooms with great views make it the first choice for anyone wanting to spend some time in Adelaide. I look forward to my next visit. 11 September 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by pmosk warm friendly staff we were able to add on the club lounge which was really value for money. We were at a conference so the location was fantastic. and being able to come back to the lounge and relax was a great plus. 11 September 2013
Rated 1.0 out of 5.0 by not4us Our worst hotel experience in a long time The hotel is almost devoid of staff, the food in the club lounge was below expectations with the cooked breakfast almost cold & the pastries stale. The lack of lunch dining is pathetic for a hotel that is listed as 5 star. We will look elsewhere in future. We have patronized this hotel for many years & this stay is easily the worst we have experienced. It is very sad to see, what was the best Japanese restaurant in South Australia can now only offer grilled prawns, seared salmon or salt & pepper squid. Blake's restaurant appears to have closed completely'. Many of the people we spoke to during this stay were similarly dissatisfied. There was not even a piece of fruit in the room on arrival & reception had to reminded that we require newspapers. 11 September 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by wendles66 Fantastic service from all staff We could not recommend the Intercontinental more! My partner was returning from a 6 month deployment from Afghanistan & I booked the Memorable package for his return. We had previously done this 4 years earlier from another deployment, so it was a bit of a tradition! On my arrival I was greeted by friendly staff & on check-in was a little emotional when the reception staff asked if there was any special occasion? I proceeded to tell her about why I was there & how I was to collect my partner from the airport within the hour. She was very excited with my news & we chatted until I left for my room. Once I had returned from the airport we had not been long in our rooms when the door bell rung & I assumed it was my partner's luggage. I was very surprised to find a staff member with a complimentary bottle of wine & a card to "welcome Darron home". It was so special & such a touching gesture. The night only proceeded to get better when Darron proposed to me & I said "yes". The same staff member was on duty when we checked out so I thanked her for the wonderful surprise & told her our good news. I could not recommend the Intercontinental enough, we will certainly be back again!! 11 September 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Suzie51 Wonderful experience and would certainly return Recently my partner and I stayed for 4 nights, it was easily one of the best motels we have stayed for a long time. Every staff member was very friendly and professional, the restaurant food delicious and priced reasonable, and the lovely room overlooked the river. The location was very convenient especially being next to the Convention Centre. We hired a car and used the valet service and although we initially thought it was a little expensive per night the service provided was outstanding and great being able to walk out the front door and have our car waiting (the rate is per night so you can access as many times as you need) so we will do so again next time. The weather was also perfect when we were there, so overall a wonderful experience in Adelaide, thank you. 11 September 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Harry8 Great service Breakfast in restaurant was great we also enjoyed the dinner we had at Shiki very much 07 September 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Koshi61 Professional staff , great service Top quality service from all staff. Great weekend escape, good value, and fantastic breakfast selection in the restaurant. 05 September 2013
Rated 1.0 out of 5.0 by Flooooo poor front line staff service, not willing to help - receptionist disappointed again !!!!! very good location buy poor services and make you feel helpless when you stay their. Overall no friendship you can make there !! 04 September 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by MrDave12 Good room and good service During my stay we enjoyed the hospitality of the staff and the service was excellent 02 September 2013
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Great location and service Stayed 4 nights, great room, breakfast and dinner meals were fantastic, location great, right next to the casino, 1 block from the mall, easy stroll to the river and cricket ground. Had a great time. 01 September 2013
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Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Distance 9 KM / 5.59 MI EAST to Hotel
Shuttle Charge (one way): $12.00 (AUD)
Taxi Charge (one way): $25.00 (AUD)
Time by taxi: 15 mins
Train Charge (one way): $0.00 (AUD)
Ferry Charge (one way): $0.00 (AUD)
Leave the airport (only one road available), turn right at 1st intersection (signpost "CITY"). Follow this road to West Terrace, turn left and continue to North Terrace. Turn right onto North Terrace. The hotel is 1/2 mile on the left.
Station Name: Keswick Train Station
Distance 2.0 KM / 1.24 MI SOUTH WEST to Hotel
Taxi Fee From Train Station: $20.00 (AUD)
Turn right from hotel driveway, continue to West Terrace (0.5km), turn right down West Terrace, drive until the end (1.6km) and turn right on to Anzac Highway. Take right turn at first intersection to Richmond Road where Keswick Station is 100m down the road.
Subway Name: Adelaide Railway Station
Distance 0.1 KM / 0.06 MI EAST to Hotel
Taxi Fee From Subway Station: $0.00 (AUD)
Not required - The Adelaide Railway Station is located directly next door to InterContinental Adelaide.
Distance 9 KM / 5.59 MI EAST to Hotel
Shuttle Charge (one way): $12.00 (AUD)
Taxi Charge (one way): $25.00 (AUD)
Time by taxi: 15 mins
Train Charge (one way): $0.00 (AUD)
Ferry Charge (one way): $0.00 (AUD)
Leave the airport (only one road available), turn right at 1st intersection (signpost "CITY"). Follow this road to West Terrace, turn left and continue to North Terrace. Turn right onto North Terrace. The hotel is 1/2 mile on the left.
Station Name: Keswick Train Station
Distance 2.0 KM / 1.24 MI SOUTH WEST to Hotel
Taxi Fee From Train Station: $20.00 (AUD)
Turn right from hotel driveway, continue to West Terrace (0.5km), turn right down West Terrace, drive until the end (1.6km) and turn right on to Anzac Highway. Take right turn at first intersection to Richmond Road where Keswick Station is 100m down the road.
Subway Name: Adelaide Railway Station
Distance 0.1 KM / 0.06 MI EAST to Hotel
Taxi Fee From Subway Station: $0.00 (AUD)
Not required - The Adelaide Railway Station is located directly next door to InterContinental Adelaide.
- Valet Parking Available: $40.00 (AUD)
- Valet Parking Available
- Controlled Access Gates to Parking
- Parking Area Equipped with Lights
Upon leaving the airport turn right onto Sir Donald Bradman Drive and follow until reach West Terrace turning left and following West Terrace until you reach North Terrace. Turn right onto North Terrace passing the Adelaide Convention Centre on your left and the hotel between the Convention Centre and Adelaide Casino on the left.
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The Norman Ballet Company will be holding auditions for area dancers and performers for its 2012 production of "The Oklahoma Nutcracker", as well as company members and apprentices.
This year marks the 11th anniversary of "The Oklahoma Nutcracker", which has performed to sold-out audiences since 2002 and become a holiday tradition for families statewide. Last year's cast included dancers and actors from Norman, Oklahoma City, Moore, Edmond, Lindsay, Washington, Lexington, Purcell, Piedmont and Blanchard. The 2012 Oklahoma Nutcracker will be performed on Sunday November 25, 3:00 PM. at the Nancy O'Brian Center for the Performing Arts.
The auditions are set for Saturday August 25, at the Kovich School of Ballet, 1312 South Berry Road, Norman. There is a $10 audition fee per dancer/actor.
Dancers must contact the Norman Ballet Company to make audition reservations and confirm their audition time by e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com. The dancer's height must be included in the request. There is a $10 audition fee per dancer.
Children ages 7 years and older are eligible to audition for roles as Party Scene children, mice, soldiers and baby armadillos. Children must have a minimum of one year of ballet class experience.
Dancers 11 years and older with a minimum of 3 years of dance training may audition of roles as angels, cowgirls/cowboys, rose rock princesses, Act I toys, and select corps de ballet roles.
Children are selected according to size, musicality, expression, ability to follow directions and ballet skills. To be eligible to audition, the dancer's birth date must be no later than 10-01-05.
Dancers 12 and older may audition for positions as Norman Ballet Company members and apprentices, as well as for additional roles in the corps de ballet. A minimum of four years of ballet training and a minimum of one year of pointe work is required. For dancers auditioning as Company dancers, a minimum of three ballet classes per week is also a requirement.
Roles for dancers 12 and older include: Snow Scene, Mistletoe Angels, Act II variations, Waltz of the Indian Paintbrushes, as well as Act I Party Scene parents and dolls.
Actors/ stage performers with dance skills are also needed for roles as the Nutcracker Prince, Parents in the Party Scene and other Act I acting roles.
Girls attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Bring pointe shoes if applicable.
Boys attire: white t-shirt, shorts or black tights, ballet shoes or heavy socks.
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The Norman Ballet Company will be holding auditions for area dancers and performers for its 2012 production of "The Oklahoma Nutcracker", as well as company members and apprentices.
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You might be scared
I promise you I could take you there
To that holiday I'll take you away
You take your breath
You're mesmerized
You spend yourself
And you're hypnotized
In that holiday I'll take you away
How do you feel about the ocean?
How do you feel about the deep blue sea
It's all you feel, you feel for love
And all you give to me
It makes you crave
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And then you bleed and you give your all
In that holiday, I'll take you away
You drink it in
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Held at NCTC on October 16, 2013
The CP Holiday Train is scheduled to arrive…in Thief River Falls at City Hall (The Depot) on Monday, December 16 at 8:30pm!
Festivities begin at 7:30pm…
Celebrate with us and enjoy wonderful Christmas carols by the LHS Choir, hot chocolate, coffee and cookies!
CP Railway asks attendees to bring a cash donation or non-perishable food item to be donated to the area food shelf!
October 23, 2013
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Events will begin at the parking lot of The Carnegie 102 Main Avenue North. Click on the link below for the complete list of events. Bingo card and list of events
September 30, 2013
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Thank you…from The Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce to the generous sponsors of "The 12th Annual Great American Block Party"…Thank you for working together and making our community a wonderful place to live!
Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Northern State Bank
Kezar Music
Evergreen Eating Emporium
Petro Pumper
TRF Radio
NW Beverage
Universal Screenprint
Ericco Tool & Mfg
Border State Bank
Pennington County Fair Board
Arctic Cat Inc.
Genereux Realty
Sam's Club
Health Quest
Model Laundry
Anderson Realty
The Times
Northern Motors
City of TRF
H & R Block
Westside Motors
Evergreen Implement
Diamonds & Designs
Les's Sanitation
Titan Machinery
Bergan Travel
Black Cat
Brady Martz
Jim Dagg Insurance
Loeffler Insurance
Paint & Glass
Pennington Main & Square
RV Sports
Thief River Ford
Thief River Glass
Wells Fargo
Sanford Health
C'mon Inn
Hubert's Outdoor Power
Sjoberg's Cable TV & Internet
Ag Country
House Of Hair
Super One
Betty Kezar
Great Lakes Airlines
Thank you to the following for their entertainment…
The Woodpicks
Carl Unbehaun
Vern Rogalla
Vanessa Martell and the Penn Co. Fair Talent Winners
Art Heinze & Friends
September 5, 2013
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN – The Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce announced today that the "12th Annual Great American Block Party" will be held the weekend of Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14.
The festivities will open on Monday, September 9th; with "The Great American Treasure Hunt…winner of the hunt will win $200.00 in Chamber bucks and will be announced at the Block Party Saturday evening! Be sure to listen to KTRF each morning at 8:00am and noon…for clues…The Great American Treasure Hunt is sponsored by The TRF Chamber of Commerce and Tom Bendickson of Northwestern Mutual.
The Great American Block Party kicks off at 5:00pm on Friday, September 13, with a pig roast ($5/person), spend the evening shopping vendors in the park (5-9 p.m.), then sit back and enjoy music by the Pennington Co. Fair talent winners ( 6:30p.m.) and concert by The Woodpicks (7:30pm) at Floyd B. Olson Park!
Everybody's Market will be held at 8:00am – 4:00pm, Saturday, September 14, at Floyd B. Olson Park. This year's Everybody's Market will feature local talent performing throughout the day in the gazebo and be sure not to miss the hula hoop and bubble gum bubble blowing contest beginning at 1:00pm!
As one of the many events scheduled for the Chamber of Commerce's 12th Annual Great American Block Party weekend, the NCTC Foundation is hosting the 3rd annual Pioneer 5K & 10K Run, Walk, and Roll "IN COLOR' on Saturday, Sept 14, at 9:00am! The Pioneer run is planned for the serious runner as well as the family. Everyone is encouraged to attend and either walk, run, or rollerblade! Parents with strollers welcome! To register or for details call 218-683-8616 or go to nctcfoundation.com.
The Great American Block Party begins at 6:00p.m., Saturday, September 14, at 3rd and LaBree Avenue downtown Thief River Falls. Local band Tami Lee and The Northern Lights open the show, and at 9:00p.m. "The Killer Hayseeds" AMPED UP take the stage! Street dance admission is $10.00. Enjoy vendors in the street and don't forget to shop Moonlight Madness at participating businesses from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. You must register at local merchants to be eligible for prizes to be given away (8:45pm) at the Block Party. Listen to KTRF and watch channel 13 for participating businesses.
Bergan Travel will be sponsoring free "Arrive Alive" limo rides home from the street dance and will provide limo rides just for fun!
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August 19, 2012
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The TRF Chamber is pleased to announce that it will launch its brand new website in September, 2012. We thank you for your patience with our current site while we focus on the customization of the new site. We have been working hard and think that it will be a great success!
Our new site will truly be a community portal, with links and calendars that will benefit Thief River Falls and its businesses tremendously. With a completely new look, including a new Chamber logo, we look at it as a vital part of our commitment to the growth and future of Thief River Falls.
August 19, 2012
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Along with the assistance of TRF Radio, the Chamber of Commerce will host a debate between the city's mayoral candidates and also between the area's legislative candidates. Slated for October, it will be held in the newly renovated home for the Chamber of Commerce, the Carnegie Library building. Exact dates will be announced at a later time.


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Statement by Ismail Serageldin
Recent press reports
concerning the presence of the first Arabic translation of the "Protocols
of the Elders of Zion" in an exhibition in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
deserve a prompt and clear reply.
Preliminary investigation determined that the book was
briefly displayed in a showcase devoted to rotating samples of curiosities and
unusual items in our collections. The book was never displayed alongside the Jewish
Torah, nor has it ever been stated that it is a holy book or the basis for a Jewish
constitution. The book is well-known as a 19th century fabrication to foment anti-Jewish
The book was promptly withdrawn from public display, but its
very inclusion showed bad judgment and insensitivity, and an internal administrative
review is underway to determine whether further actions are to be taken.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is profoundly committed to its role
as a center of learning and a place promoting tolerance, dialogue and understanding
between peoples, cultures and civilizations. We are honored to work with distinguished
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Who: Grayson's Mohamed Barry
Position: Linebacker/running back
Class: Junior
Highlights: Had eight tackles (two for losses), two sacks and two quarterback pressures, in addition to rushing for 64 yards and two TDs on nine carries on offense, in the Rams' win over Parkview
Coach Mickey Conn's take: "Mohamed brings the energy level up for our team on both sides of the ball. He's very passionate about the game of football. He absolutely loves it. He's very powerful and plays that way. He plays full speed with a lot of power, whether it's running the ball or on defense. He's got a nose for the football on defense and plays really fast. His attitude and the way he plays brings our energy up on both sides of the ball. He's a great kid. He's a very hard-working kid."
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Testify: the Texas Homeland Security Subcommittee and God's Call for Us
April 22, 2014 by Lauren Voyles
Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt. --Exodus 22:21
On Monday, April 7, I was privileged to testify in front of the Texas state Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee regarding border security, sanctuary cities and other immigration issues. Cristina Parker and Eleana Diaz, both of Grassroots Leadership, and Alejandro Caceres of the Austin Immigrant Rights Coalition also offered testimony. Eleana speaks candidly about her family's experience here.
I spoke to the committee as a Presbyterian missionary serving in the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program. From my work, I've learned that the immigration system in our nation, as well as the for-profit prison industry, is programmed to prey on people who have done nothing but cross a line. Crossing that line is not a crime, but is a civil matter. Immigrants are not guaranteed legal counsel, and if "apprehended," can languish for months and years in immigration detenton centers owned by the Corrections Corporation of America, the GEO Group, Community Education Centers (CEC), and other for-profit prison corporations. That doesn't sound like sanctuary to me!Read more about Testify: the Texas Homeland Security Subcommittee and God's Call for Us


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Funny in a not so ha-ha way how Ray Lewis was injured last Sunday on what was his final play of the season and, perhaps, the final play of his career, although I'm not ready to bet on that yet.
Lewis, the heart, soul and face of the Baltimore Ravens since the day he was drafted in 1996, lost 20 pounds over the offseason in an effort to improve the speed that helped make him one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. The reasoning, the 37-year-old Lewis said, was that offenses had gotten away from the power running-game roots of the NFL, pointing out it was more important for him to be able to drop back into pass coverage, which, frankly, he hasn't been able to do for the past few seasons.
The truth is, as Lewis has aged, his ability to get to the quarterback and make tackles in space has been limited as well. But with the lost weight he was also having trouble stuffing the run, something he never had trouble doing before.
The Kansas City Chiefs, for instance, two weeks ago blistered the belly of the once mighty Ravens run defense for 214 yards, while the Cowboys, who are enormous on both sides of the ball (and, by the way, not too terribly bright), easily rolled to 227 yards last Sunday.
The play Lewis was flattened on? A running play right at him. Whether or not that was the specific cause of his torn right triceps muscle, it was a running play, and it was a running play that specifically landed Ray Lewis on his back and on injured reserve. Although on Thursday, the Ravens did designate him for return, a mere courtesy extended to the most important player in franchise history.
Not to A.) kick a man when he's down, or B.) ever underestimate Ray Lewis, but the Ravens might be better off for now as it pertains to run defense, as Dannell Ellerbie is the next man up, just as he was last season for the four games Lewis missed with a toe injury. The Ravens, by the way, won all four of those games, but keep in mind outside linebacker Terrell Suggs also played in those games and, if you recall, Suggs was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Suggs, who has returned to practice for the first time since injuring his Achilles tendon last spring, was initially said to be out for the season. But the man who calls himself T-Sizzle said he'd defy all odds and return, and he has. The Baltimore Sun is reporting Suggs won't play Sunday in Houston, although ESPN is reporting he will. Suggs, for his part, doing his best Garbo, says he "may or may not."
Sunday's non-division game in Houston is big for both teams as it could end up being a tiebreaker for a home playoff game, provided, of course, both teams make the playoffs. Sure, the Ravens are 5-1 and happy to be 5-1, their fifth win courtesy of a Dallas Cowboys stupidity grant (I mean, they are really stupid), but rest assured nobody in Baltimore is thinking playoffs right now.
For beginners, the Ravens defense currently looks like a MASH unit — a Pro Bowl MASH unit. More costly than Lewis, still the leader of the team, being done for the year is top cornerback Ladarius Webb being done for the year with another knee injury. On top of that, creaky Ed Reed says he has a torn labrum, and the team's best player, Haloti Ngata, has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee as well as an injured right shoulder.
Are you kidding me? Playoffs!?
Not only that, the Ravens offense, which scores like a finely-tuned Gottlieb pinball machine at home (32 points a game), scores more like Steve Urkel on the road (16 ppg.). Throw in the Texans being embarrassed by the Packers on Sunday Night Football and the Ravens barely knocking them out of the playoffs last year when Houston was playing with a third-string quarterback, and there are a lot of ominous signs floating around out there if you are a Baltimore person.
Yet the Ravens will still make the flight to Houston, still play the game against the highly-talented, highly-irritated Texans in a highly-hostile environment, and by early Sunday evening, it will be seven games down and nine to go. Which is why I wouldn't even let Terrell Suggs get on the plane.
Mike Burke is sports editor of the Cumberland Times-News. Write to him at email@example.com
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To Sizzle or not to Sizzle
Funny in a not so ha-ha way how Ray Lewis was injured last Sunday on what was his final play of the season and, perhaps, the final play of his career, although I'm not ready to bet on that yet.
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Terps need to move and move quickly
The good news is Maryland will never have to play another basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Goodbye, good riddance, sayonara, smell ya, no more of you, stay classy, we won't let the door hit us on the way out.
Until we see you in court.
Then again, he's manager of the Yankees, and I'm not
I went to bed confused Wednesday night, which in itself is nothing new. But having
watched most of the Orioles-Yankees game, including the final three innings, earlier
in the evening, then watching the late Baseball Tonight before I turned in, I was under the impression that the Yankees had won the game when I was pretty sure before watching the show that the Orioles had won.
At times we all should allow for a little flex
Other than when I was a student in the Allegany County Public Schools System, I've always believed the most thankless job there is — or at least one of the most thankless jobs there is — belongs to the person who ultimately hits the switch on whether or not to call off school because of the weather. You're slammed if you do, you're slammed if you don't. No matter what you decide it's no win, but, like managing a baseball team or running a bar, everybody knows they could do it.
A treasured member of the family of baseball
When a former professional football player from our past dies, he is most often remembered as being one tough son of a gun, or a wonderful runner or pass catcher, or as a brilliant quarterback.
Bob Giffin believed in the goodness of us all
The first time the Giffin family exploded onto my radar was at a Fort Hill basketball game years ago in the old Fort Hill gym. Believe it was a City game, which meant the place was packed, the walls were sweating and the smell of popcorn permeated the atmosphere. And through it all marched the family Giffin in perfect formation, tallest in the front, shortest in the back, led by father Lew, mother Donna, oldest son Bob, second son Tom, third son Donnie and fourth son Johnnie.
Redskins do that voodoo that they do so well
This time last year the Washington Redskins were in the midst of a seven-game winning streak on their way to the NFC East title. Mike Shanahan was being hailed as the perfect football presence the franchise had sorely needed for so long. Quarterback Robert Griffin III in the sprint option was being hailed as the single greatest invention since the wheel, and beleaguered Daniel Snyder, the little owner who couldn't, was being hailed for not even trying as he allowed his two-time Super Bowl winning coach and lord of all things football to pull the strings on all things football.
Fort Hill's approach is all-inclusive
After Fort Hill opened everybody's eyes last season in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year (*1), it was a pretty sure bet that the Sentinels, given all of their returning resources, would be making a run for the state championship this year (*2).
What resource will the O's allocate next?
In November 1993, Dan Duquette, then the general manager of the Montreal Expos, traded second baseman Delino DeShields to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a young pitcher by the name of Pedro Martinez. According to a story in last Sunday's New York Times, upon completing the deal, Duquette, now general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, told Neal Huntington, then a member of the Expos front office and now the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, "This trade is going to be hated in Montreal."
No month of Sundays this Friday
With Fort Hill comfortably in control Friday night in its eventual 46-7 1A West Region semifinal victory over Manchester Valley, and with score updates from the other semifinal pouring in from nearby Washington County, Greenway Avenue Stadium was abuzz, for the unthinkable was about to take place — Fort Hill was going to play Hancock.
Ty Johnson works hard, and makes it look easy
Any summer day you might go to Greenway Avenue Stadium to get a little exercise you are likely to see any number of high school athletes there working out — football players, soccer players, basketball players, any kind of player you might want to think of.
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Darico Jackson tops the hairstyle charts once again this year with his disconnected style that Keyshia Cole has made trendy worldwide. She is now in the process of changing her hair again to accommodate the growth process. This is a great lesson for all of us that have tried new styles and then want to stay stylish while during the growth process. I will be following each style as she makes the changes.
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Bynoskia Sams showed his Resort Collection as a part of a fundraiser for the "A Love Beyond Me" Foundation which was created to uplift, encourage and inspire young children battling life threatening illnesses.
The event started with the celebrated, multi-talented Jazz vocalist & songwriter Lisa McGlown followed by singer, writer, producer and actor Tony Grant and lastly, dance group, Miracles in Motion. Stage manager, Anthony Killibrew worked the runway the day of the show which featured some of the hottest fashions from Bynoskia Sams.
The Bynoskia Resort Collection was inspired by the 60's and 70's, Bynoskia's Resort Collection "Fruit of the Spirit" brings bright hues and vivid colors to weightless constructions evoking reactions. Chiffons, beaded Lace are pleated and draped to compliment the female silhouette. Formal to that everyday sophistication, Bynoskia's unique crop tops, palazzo pants, evening gowns, and let's not forget about that swimsuit for poolside will surely uplift your spirit. My collection is "cutting edge, yet timeless all at once" stated Bynoskia.
Trendy celebrity hairstylist DaRico Jackson and his Glam team created the big hair for the show that was inspired by the 60's. His glam team boasts of LA's top glamologists that included makeup artists Rhonda Bean, Ashley Gomilla, Valerie Page and hairstylists Jasmine Brod, Feana Smith, Andrea Pezillon and Michelle McFadden.
Coordinating PR for the event was Terry Akins PR who is one of Hollywood's premiere event companies that is known for the glamorous, high end events they create, helping to launch brands with some of the most press worthy people. She can be reached at 818 415 6922 terryakins@earthlinknet.
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A Los Angeles based company catering to dogs of every kind. We pride ourselves in dressing your beloved pooch in trendy and sophisticated apparel. This is the only online site you will find the Le Chic Pup brand and other related Le Chic Pup products. http://www.lechicpup.com
Juju Band Concepts LLC.
Bringing you our family tradition for over 100 years, the Juju Band Baby Binder is made for the protection of the navel from 0 to 8 months. The shield protects from the constant rubbing of diapers and helps to reduce the likelihood of irritation and infection. Juju Band also helps with gas that is associated with colic. This process has been passed down from our Great-Grandparents to you and your baby. http://jujuband.com
Higher Scents Fragrance Company
"Higher Scents" Fragrance Oils are 100% pure, natural and uncut. Our oils are sold in health food stores and are internationally known for their quality. http://www.higherscents.com
Bluebeard's Original
The cultivation of facial hair is the celebration of a unique spirit, and finally, there is a dedicated line of products to match. Bluebeards Original supports the bearded man who wants to buck the convention of the daily shave, whether for a weekend or a lifetime. http://bluebeardsoriginal.com
Lawrence Ray Concepts
Lawrence-Ray Concepts is a chemical free, non-toxic and biodegradable hair care line that was created by celebrity hair stylist and makeup artist Lawrence Ray Parker II. http://www.lawrencerayconcepts.com
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Opalima Beauty is a handcrafted mineral cosmetics line which appeals to the woman who wants to make an educated and informed decision about her beauty. Formulated without irritating ingredients such as bismuth, talc, or parabens we strive to provide the best of ingredients for your skin. Opalima is based on the notion that beauty should not have to sacrifice healthy ingredients. Natural beauty to nourish your skin. http://opalimabeauty.com/
Jadora designs offers a line of beautifully handmade fashionable women's and children accessories including hair accessories, brooches, necklaces, shoe clips, and totes for women and children (and even a matching set for their doll!) for everyday styles to formal occasions. Each unique piece is an artistic, handmade creation that is a one of a kind design.
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Jon Gheri presents "An Afternoon Of Elegance" at
the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California on
October 14, 2012. Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. and the event will
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and vendor tables. Dinner will be served at 4:00 pm, with the style show
immediately following. Cocktails and dinner will be served during the event. A
portion of the proceeds from the show will go to A Love Beyond Me, a charity
devoted to uplift, encourage and inspire young children battling life
threatening illnesses.
http://www.alovebeyondme.org Fashions from celebrity stylists Jon Gheri,
Bynoskia Sams and teen designer Johnae Elease will be shown during the evening.
The program will feature speaker Fashion Fair Print Model Trisha Mann. Celebrity guests include Vanessa Williams, Tasha
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This is an exclusive not-to-be missed event.Tickets are $60 and can be purchased through PayPal at email@example.com or if you have any questions, please contact Marcellina Hawthorne in the Development Office at email@example.com or phone 310-674-3860.
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Hair Artist Association president Charlotte Howard talks with celebrity hairstylist Darico Jackson about the latest in Hollywood Hair on the HAA Radio Show, Wednesday, April 25, 11:00 am EST. http://www.HAARadioShow.com http://thehairartistassociation.org/
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Watch the latest beauty update and interview with Darico Jackson on Alayna's Beauty Talk on LA Talk Live.
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Celebrity Hairstylist Darico Jackson at the Grammys with actress Ms. Gina Ravera, Credits: (The Closer, The Great Debaters,Show Girls but BEST KNOWN as "Cousin Faye" in the movie Soul food.
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