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Opinion Journal: Wallison: Why I Dissented
Peter Wallison of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission blames federal housing policies. Also, Global View Columnist Bret Stephens and Matthew Kaminski of the editorial board on the protests in Cairo and around the region.
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... go ... the boys ... you've heard about this financial crisis in Port Commission that the released its findings of this week ... and of ... several commissioners descended about one in particular of Peter Wallison ... with a an interesting take on the housing market that Peter is the joining us today from Washington from the American Enterprise Institute Peter thanks for being here ... Asia James ACTN ... now what you ... were honest programmable was December is of ... with last year and you were saying you are concerned that the final Commission report was given ... ignore a lot of the baby ... Bjorn developing in the end of starting from others ... showing that to ... Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a huge part of the subprime market despite what they had earlier claimed ... and that the Federal housing policy is a ... a really worthy of the key to this of ... this crisis F one thing it was directed mention the ... Democrat majority put out this week ... the Sydney conceding in part the facts you own covered but not ... not leading to the obvious conclusion that housing policy had a bigger ... role in this crisis it is that when you see the final report ... well I didn't actually the seat they conceded during much given given the significance of what they had ... been told in advance ... we provided them with a memorandum back in March two thousand and ... in which we pointed out that there were twenty seven million ... subprime loans ... in the market before the financial crisis began ... that distinguish this particular bubble and this particular Financial ... of ... crisis or panic from every other one in the past ... any objective ... the investigation would have taken ... that beat him ... and begun to investigate ... the fire that has significant works to find out the extent to which ... these mortgages could have caused the financial crisis ... just the record of the of the significance twenty seven million ... home loans mortgages ... it ... did in the subprime Orol they category basically the ... two of ... borrowers who in another era would nonqualified or people it didn't provide enough documentation just to give us a sense ... how much is twenty seven million loans out of that the entire American mortgage market ... it's one half ... one half of all mortgages were deficient ... now ... given way to present as I said in its Trent bizarre to me reading it that they ... they seem to be starting to understand that though this was ... a much bigger problem than we thought bigger part of a bargain but they've still don't wanna love ... to think that housing policy was of was that the Keyera Irish also say the other Republicans on the commission ... three of ... strain your colleagues on the Republican side they descended from the Democratic report but I think their message was well what was it was a lot of factors and a ... I think maybe the the implicit critique there would be the youth focused too much on housing do ... you think that's a ... legitimate ... criticism ... now of course not I don't ... um I think it is a problem with their ... record ... that they do not actually show ... what could have caused the financial crisis they ... they outline Tiana items that were necessary for this financial crisis now ... is in fact it was true that ever acquired ten different items ... that we should never worry about another financial crisis because this one ... was the result of a perfect storm it's very very unlikely to happen again ... but that isn't actually what happened ... it was government policy that created these bad mortgages ... that cause the financial crisis and unless we change government policy ... we're going to have another financial crisis sometime down the road ... because we are filling our financial system ... with very weak mortgages it three times ... as long as the government is going to subsidize ... the creation of these markets as they get through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and through FHA and other mechanisms ... and as you said that we're now I think it's ... eighty to ninety percent ... of the mortgage market survey of new mortgages ... are going out with a taxpayer backing in some form whether it's a Fannie Mae Freddie Mac the FHA now obviously a much bigger part of the market ... you would argue that all hopeful that ... there is going to be some time to reform ... the administration looks like it's going to miss its deadline to ... to put out of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform proposal but ... are you confident with a Republican House or at least hopeful that maybe of we will see some reform in this area ... yes actually I am quite hopeful that the Republican House especially people who are ... the views of the House Financial Services Committee now ... understand the dangers of the difficulties of having the government about that ... here at the American Enterprise Institute last week and put out a white paper ... in which we ... explained why it was ... very dangerous to continue the Government's involvement dangers to taxpayers ... to continue the Government's involvement ... in guaranteeing mortgages of any time ... and yet we ... distributed that a permit ill ... we are hopeful that it will that is in Congress and we are hopeful that it will ... attract some attention gain some traction ... and we will begin seeing ... a ... re evaluate ... what has been a nice day fifty or sixty year period ... during which the government is Mixed itself in the housing business ... during that period we've suffered huge losses with the Sonos ... were suffering huge losses now with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ... and in the future we will separate each more ... losses ... with a DJ so we have to get this under control ... have fully thanks for joining us Peter really appreciate it ... thanks very much ... 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Primary schools in Cardiff
Percentage of schools
Secondary schools in Cardiff
Percentage of schools
Deputy Leader of Cardiff Council and Cabinet Member for Education, Employment and Skills, Cllr Sarah Merry, said: "It is extremely encouraging to see a significant increase in the number of Cardiff primary and secondary schools in the top two, green and yellow categories.
"In 2015, 77 percent of primary schools and 47 percent of secondary schools in Cardiff were categorised either green or yellow by Welsh Government. Now we have 90 percent of primary schools and 89 percent of secondary schools in the top two categories.
"Over the same period, Cardiff primary schools in the lowest, red category, have fallen from 5 percent to 2 percent, and for our secondary schools, the figure has dropped from 21 percent to 6 percent.
"This year's school categorisation is a further indication of the progress being made by our schools, with support from Cardiff Council and Central South Consortium, in delivering continued improvement.
"As part of our Capital Ambition, we want to make sure that every child in Cardiff goes to a good or excellent school, and I am pleased to see the work we are doing to raise standards reflected in the latest school categories."
Further reaction to the 2018 categories from some of the schools in Cardiff
Nic Naish, Headteacher at Trowbridge Primary School (Amber): "Trowbridge has made significant improvements over the past year, with the support of its local partner school Greenway Primary.
"This school-to-school support has benefited both schools and will push Trowbridge primary towards the yellow category in the coming year.
"All staff have welcomed the opportunity to share best practice and resources. It is a very positive example of a 'green' school supporting others."
Rhian Lundrigan, Headteacher at Bryn Hafod Primary School (Green): "I am exceptionally proud of our journey of school improvement over the last two years, from being categorised Red in January 2016 to being categorised Green this year.
"The tireless work put in by our team of staff, pupils, parents and governors has been instrumental in moving the school forward and I am very proud of each and every one.
"The progress made over a short period of time, reflects the commitment and dedication of Bryn Hafod Primary School's whole community. We have all worked hard to get to this point, and we will all continue to build on our amazing achievements by 'Working Together to be the Best that we can'. This is a very exciting time for us all"
Vicky Meadows, Headteacher at Windsor Clive Primary School (Green): "We are delighted to have moved from yellow to the top green category. It is a credit to the hard work of everyone in the school community, working together to ensure we provide the best possible education for our children.
"Being named a green category school is further endorsement for us, and follows Windsor Clive being given hub status for professional learning by the Central South Consortium, with a focus on closing the gap.
"The work we are doing to raise the life chances of all our children, irrespective of personal circumstances, has been praised by many professionals visiting the school, and I am very pleased to see that we are also considered to be a top performing school by Welsh Government."
David Harris, Headteacher at Oakfield Primary School (Green): "This is clearly a result of the hard work of all the children and everyone associated with the school, including families, governors, PTA and staff."
Ruth Jackson, Headteacher at Kitchener Primary School (Green): "Kitchener Primary School had a 'double excellent' inspection in 2016, but despite this the way the categorisation process worked at that time meant that we could only be categorised as 'yellow'.
"Now that the system has moved away from using standards groups, Kitchener is a green school which accurately reflects the hard work and dedication of the whole school community in delivering the very best for the children of Riverside, many of whom have English as an additional language."
Elizabeth Beavers, Headteacher at Glyn Coed Primary (Green): "We are very proud of our Green categorisation at Glyncoed Primary School.
"We continue to succeed and the achievements and high standards throughout the school are a reflection of the fantastic hard work and commitment from pupils, staff, parents and governors.
"We work together with our families to ensure all our pupils achieve their best which reflects our school mottoA Family of Learning; A School of Success."
Huw Powell, Headteacher at Mary Immaculate (Green): 'We are exceptionally pleased to be awarded Green again for the fourth year running, and it is down to the dedication and determination of both staff and students alike. We are proud of being recognised for the work we do every year."
John Wilkinson, Chair of Governors at Lakeside Primary School (Green): "Lakeside has been making rapid progress since our good inspection report in February 2015, which nonetheless saw the school placed in local authority monitoring for two terms and given a yellow categorisation.
"Senior leaders, staff and pupils worked together to quickly lift the school out of monitoring, and today's announcement that we have achieved the coveted Green status in just two years is further and deserved recognition of that hard work and commitment.
"While our focus on raising standards is relentless, our new head teacher and dedicated staff are committed to ensuring Lakeside remains a happy school, where the whole child is nurtured and wellbeing sits at the core of our ethos."
Jenny Scott, Ninian Park Primary School (Green): "We are thrilled that our continued improvement has been reflected in Ninian Park Primary School being categorised as green. This is a team effort - down to the hard work of staff, pupils, parents and governors."
Carrie Jenkins, Headteacher at Gabalfa Primary School (Green): "We are delighted that the hard work of staff, parents and pupils has been rewarded with a green categorisation for 2018."
Claire Skidmore, Headteacher Radyr Primary School (Green): "Radyr Primary School is thrilled to have been recognised as a green school in the recent categorisation. The school improvement journey, although challenging, has been extremely rewarding.
"I am delighted to work with an amazing team of staff at Radyr Primary, and fortunate to have governors providing the appropriate challenge. Thank you for the ongoing support of our parents and most importantly the fabulous pupils who constantly show enthusiasm for learning."
Rachel Woodward, Headteacher at Christ the King Primary School (Green): "The staff, Governing Body and pupils are delighted that the school has been categorised as a green school this year.
"The hard work and dedication of our school community has resulted in a track record of sustained high standards, effective leadership and strong partnership working with other schools."
Mrs Amanda Reynolds, Headteacher at Pentyrch Primary School (Red): "Pentyrch Primary School are embracing Estyn's recommendations and are working positively with our partner school, Llanishen Fach Primary School, our parents and the wider community to address these priorities.
"We are working closely with the Central South Consortium and the local authority to assess progress against the recommendations in the school's inspection report. Strong school-to-school working is highly effective in enabling us to develop a self-improving system that will be sustainable over time.
"As a school we are committed to providing our pupils with the best experiences and an education that will enable them to develop as ambitious, capable learners who are ready to learn throughout their lives."
Armando Di Finizio, Headteacher at Eastern High (Yellow): "As you can imagine, we are extremely happy and proud of the latest categorisation for Eastern High.
"Moving from red to yellow is a tremendous achievement, reflecting the hard work and dedication exhibited by our students and staff over the past few years."
Martin Hulland, Headteacher of Cardiff West Community High School (red): "With the support of the local authority and the Central South Consortium, we are seeing a lot of improvement at the school. For example, in just 80 working days, we have seen exclusions halved and our attendance has increased by 2%. First choice admissions are up by 25 percent compared to applications for a place at the federation last year.
"Our improvement journey is well underway and Cardiff West Community High School has a very bright future, with our new £36m home opening this time next year.
"Given the progress made so far, I am confident that we will continue to see standards improving all the time, and for this to be reflected in future assessments of our school."
Tracey Stephens, Headteacher at Cathays High (Green): "Our categorisation as a green school reflects the excellent standards the school has achieved over the past few years.
"Key to this is our inclusive vision of 'opportunities for all' and developing excellent leaders and learners."

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Saturday, March 17
10 am - 4 pm
Jefferson, Georgia
City Park on Old Swimming Pool Rd.
From I-85, take Exit 137 and head east on Highway 129. Turn onto Old Swimming Pool Road, which is about 5 miles on the left.
Because of the importance of trees in this community......the City of Jefferson is offering a new TreeBate program! If you plant a tree on your residential property, the City of Jefferson will credit Jefferson Utilities Customers up to $40 on their bill, depending on the size of the tree at planting.
They create cooling canopy, promote wildlife habitat, clean the air we breathe, and improve our water quality by holding back storm water run-off (among many other benefits)
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Hi Again Stampers!!
This is the second card that I created using the wonderful SR199 Stampin' Royalty Inspiration Photo (I have created six cards based off this photo using scraps and pre-printed images- if interested, more details are on the first post here).
This card was also inspired by the CAS242 Clean and Simple (CAS) Challenge at Splitcoaststampers to create a card featuring pets or holiday pets- if you cannot tell already, I love cats and recently found a few cat dies that I was just "dying" to use - lol!!
I hope you will take the time to visit both sites- great inspiration and projects!!
To create this card:
Using the Big Shot™ emboss a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock with the retired Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder and adhere the Basic Black card base.
Create the focal panel using My Digital Studio (MDS) and stamp brush set images from Hello, Lovely and Word Play - print two of the square motifs onto Very Vanilla cardstock and punch out with the 1 ¼" Square Punch.
Cut the banner points on the end of the sentiment by hand or you could use a square or hexagon punch.
Adhere the two Hello, Lovely squares to a 2 ½" square piece of Basic Black cardstock.
Mount the Polka Dot background paper (retired years ago) onto two scrap strips of Basic Black cardstock (this is a way to save on postage and cardstock- no one is the wiser, until now- lol!).
Add to the Basic Black card base along with the White Tea Lace Paper Doily (FYI- I sponged Very Vanilla Craft Ink onto the Doily before adhering to the background panel).
Add the sentiment banner using Stampin' Dimensionals® along with the Pearls and the die cut kitty to finish off the card.
Stamp Sets: Hello, Lovely and Word Play (both MDS)
Ink: Printer Ink- Black, Very Vanilla Craft Ink
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, retired Neutrals background papers
Accessories: Big Shot™, retired Lacy BrocadeTextured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, 1 ¼" Square Punch, White Tea Lace Paper Doily, Pearls, cat die cut (non SU!)
Thanks again for visiting- have a great evening!


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This soap review should have been written months ago. Originally, Jenn and Meg, co-owners of Dreaming Tree Soapworks, sent me soap at my shop, but I lost the package during that chaotic time where we were thinking about closing it down and then we were packing up. I felt terrible. Not only did I make them wait, but then I had to tell them I lost the damn box of soap! They were so understanding and sent me two more bars to try. Since then, they've continued to wait and send me friendly reminders once a month saying, "Hi!". Between closing the shop and my unexpected sickness this month, they are probably wondering if I just collect soaps and never write about them. :) Not true.
I am here to tell Jenn and Meg and all of you that Under The Lemon Moon is pure delight in a bar. My husband liked it and that is saying A LOT because we have 5 or so soaps in the shower and only two are disappearing quickly. This one is one of them. My hubby takes two showers a day every day, without fail, so soaps typically go faster in our shower and this one is now a sliver. He is extremely picky and doesn't like most soaps. Actually, he either hates them, or does his shrug thing with a crooked shrug mouth, you know what I'm talking about.... He's got only a small window of scent tolerance for the shower experience.
This soap smells clean, creamy and lemony with a hint of sweetness, but not overwhelming in any way. It's made with shea butter, and felt smooth and moisturizing. I loved using this soap! They sent me Just The Right Bar as well and it smells delish but I haven't showered with it yet. I've washed my hands with it and it's wonderful. An oatmeal, milk and honey porridge mix, yum yum.
Go check out their website! Jenn and Meg? Fab, chickies!! Thank you :)


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Chance for Love: Gansett Island Series, Book 10.5 (Unabridged)
by Marie Force
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Billionaire Jared James has everything a man could ever want - except for the one thing money can't buy.… After 40 days holed up in his house on Gansett Island nursing a broken heart, Jared James decides enough is enough. Determined to snap out of the funk he slipped into after his girlfriend refused his marriage proposal, Jared organizes a party for the friends who've seen him through the worst of his heartache. Now if only he could stop thinking about the love of his life and how he will survive the rest of his days without her.… She was Elisabeth all her life until Jared made her his Lizzie.… Elisabeth "Lizzie" Sutter knows she has no business chasing Jared after she turned down his lovely, heartfelt marriage proposal in a moment of sheer panic. It didn't take long for her to realize how foolish she'd been. Now all she can do is hope it's not too late to set things right with the one man she can't live without.… Author's Note: We got to know Jared in Time for Love, when David and Daisy befriended David's elusive landlord who'd come to the island seeking refuge after a bad breakup. We saw him again in Meant for Love, when he reconnected with Wharton classmate Jenny Wilks. Listeners were eager to know more about the woman who'd broken Jared's heart, and they wanted to know what I had in store for him. The more I thought about his story, the more I realized what I needed to do. I hope you'll enjoy this brief visit with some Gansett Island friends as well as the introduction of a new couple.
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- Narrator: Holly Fielding
- Published: 2014
- Category: Romance
- Provider: HTJB, Inc.
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
More Good News
Last night I received another "good news" email, this time from Copper Nickel. Jake Adam York and Anisetta Valdez, poetry editors, wrote to accept all four of the poems I had submitted. Previous readers will know that I greatly admire this journal and the people who work on it, so it was truly humbling to find out that they had taken the entire submission.
By some wonderful twist of fate, my last three acceptances have been for entire submission packets (or what was left after withdrawing a poem). Typically, I have placed one poem at a time, and when someone has taken two, I've been through the roof. Two years ago, Crab Orchard took three and I nearly floated away from delight. Now, after a particularly rough spring, filled with doubting, to receive this bounty of confidence boosting news is such a gift. Many thanks to all the tireless editors and readers at all the journals out there who provide that vital link between writer and audience.
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York teacher gets health science state award
YORK Michelle Campbell, a teacher at the Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center in York, was recently named New Health Science Teacher of the Year.
The award was presented by the Health Science Educators Division of the S.C. Career and Technology Education Association during a conference in Myrtle Beach.
Campbell will also be recognized for the honor during the S.C. Education and Business Summit in Greenville on June 24.
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She earned the award for her leadership with the school's Health Occupation Students of America, or HOSA, and for the 85 percent first-time passage rate of her students on the certified nursing assistant exam.
Bowman accepted to Naval seminar
CLOVER Clover High School Air Force JROTC Cadet Caitlin Bowman has been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy summer seminar in Annapolis, Md.
The summer seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high school students who are high achievers. The selection process is competitive with only 3,000 students selected from more than 18,000 who apply each year. The program teaches students about life at naval academies and how academics, athletics and professional training are important in developing leaders. Additionally, the seminars help educate, motivate and prepare students who are considering applying for admission to a service academy.
Bowman, a junior, is deputy group commander. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Jim Bowman of Clover.
Her JROTC instructors are Chief Louis Csencsits and Maj. Brian Batson.
YCHS places in Panthers rock art contest
YORK The York Comprehensive High School National Arts Honor Society and art club members placed second runner-up in the fifth annual Panthers Spirit Rock Art Contest, sponsored by the Carolina Panthers and Allen Tate Co.
A community panel voted on the top school rock designs, which included a mixed media of rocks and props as well as art and design concepts.
YCHS received a $400 grant to fund a field trip to the Columbia Museum Egyptian exhibit.
Students involved in the project were Cameron Gardner, Sammie McClurkin, Payton Hollis, Skylar Sims, Annah Whitehead, Ashley Jensen, Hunter Braly, Will Baisden, Katt Riley and Haley Maylor.
York's Hagner gets financial reporting award
YORK The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the York school district by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report.
The certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded Amy Hagner, director of finance, the person primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning report.
Clover symphonic, wind groups take top honors
CLOVER The Clover High School Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble scored top honors in the State Concert Festival at York Comprehensive High School.
Both groups earned an overall superior rating, an average of the scores from stage performance (three prepared pieces for three judges) and sight reading. In the sight reading room, the students are asked to study a piece that they have never seen before for six minutes. They then play for two judges and are given a rating. Sight reading accounts for 40 percent of their score.
The CHS Wind Ensemble is among those from five high schools in the state, including Lexington, Northwestern, Wando and Charleston School of the Arts, that have earned a superior rating in the most difficult class of music for at least 10 years in a row. This is the 12th consecutive year for the Clover Wind Ensemble in Class Six music. The band director is Eric Wells.
Clover FFA plans pancake supper
CLOVER The Clover High School FFA, or Future Farmers of America, will have a pancake supper from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 11 to support the Clover, Bethel, Newport and Steele Creek fire departments for the help they have provided to the Bolin family.
Clover FFA members will serve pancakes and sausages with breakfast beverages. The Cane Creek Bluegrass Bank will perform.
Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. For details, or to purchase tickets in advance, email Kelsey Anderson at firstname.lastname@example.com.
CHS ROTC plans leadership camp
CLOVER The Clover High School Air Force JROTC will hold a week-long Leadership and Adventure (LEAD) camp July 14 to 18 for rising sixth- to ninth-grade students.
For details, contact JROTC commander Brian Batson at email@example.com
Christian academy open house April 8
LAKE WYLIE Pine Grove Christian Academy, 5415 S.C. 557, will have open house from 7 to 8 p.m. April 8.
Pine Grove offers a private Christian school for ages K4-fifth grade, a child development center for ages 6 weeks-3 years, an afterschool program for all elementary schools in the Clover School District and a summer camp program for ages 4-12.
Pine Grove Christian Academy is a ministry of The Journey at Lake Wylie. Call 803-831-2015 for more information.
Interact Club clears path for runners
CLOVER The Clover High School cross country team has new turf to practice on thanks to the CHS Interact Club.
The Interact Club chose this as its annual school service project and were able to finish it the week of March 10.
About 50 students teamed up to clear about half a mile of new trail through the brush and terrain behind the high school for the cross country runners to use for daily practices and competitions.
CHS HOSA members' gala earns No. 1 in state
CLOVER Clover High School HOSA students competed at the State HOSA Leadership Conference the weekend of March 15 in Charleston.
The unit was recognized as the No. 1 club in the state for its Cystic Fibrosis Gala, which raised more than $2,000 for cystic fibrosis research. The club is sponsored by faculty members Deborah Violante, Natasha Duckwall, Kim Bressler and Matt Bressler.
Nineteen students competed in subjects including medical photography, CPR/First Aid, sports medicine, nursing assisting and HOSA Bowl. The HOSA Bowl Team, made up of Kristopher Gross, Carly Graber, Ashton Nicholas and Jordan Brock, lost only one match and placed third in the state. Kaitlyn Parada came in second place and TJ Francis came in third place for nursing assisting.
These students will compete at the HOSA National competition in Orlando, Fla., in June.
Other HOSA members are Victoria Ashare, Cassie Blanton, Hannah Burke, Jarod Dollar-Seely, Amber Hess, Jacqueline Matheson, Hylah Miller, Ann Montero, Alex Peeler, Erika Spence, Saige Stermin, M'Kenzy Walters and Madison Woodhouse.
Choraliers soloists earn top scores
CLOVER Thirteen Clover High School Choraliers soloists were top scorers in their categories at the S.C. National Association of Teachers of Singing competition held March 15 in Columbia. They qualify to compete in the Regional NATS competition in April.
Singers are: Sydney Entrikin, Jessica Johnson, Maddie Johnston, Miriam Coburn, Annie Dellinger, Myranda Thomas, Kaity Froneberger, Courtney Ramsey, Dajulyn Wallace, Andrew Collins, Matt Penley and Rebecca Forrest.
Sydney Wood, who was the top scorer in her category, performed in the Honors Recital.
Jay Forrest is director and vocal instructor is Meredith Cornwell.
CHS Drumline wins open class
CLOVER The Clover High School Indoor Drumline traveled to Richmond, Va., on March 15 to compete at the WGI Virginia Regional.
The team dominated once again with a first place finish in open class. This puts the team in position for the World Championships in three weeks in Ohio.
Drumline director is Danny Lenard.
Winter Guard makes school history
CLOVER The Clover High School Winter Guard competed in Concord, N.C., at the WGI Regionals on March 15 with 22 other schools from the Southeast.
The team placed high enough in preliminaries to compete in the finals, which proved to be another first in Clover color guard history. The team received a 13th-place finish in the Class A event. The team is directed by Todd Winder.
Clover cadets compete in Irmo event
CLOVER The Clover High School Air Force JROTC Drill Team competed March 8 at the Irmo Drill Meet and came home with five top finishes. They are led by CHS faculty members Major Brian Batson and Chief Louis Csencsits.
The awards included, first place in regulation flight unarmed, commanded by cadet Samantha Lucas; third place in color guard, commanded by cadet Daniel Lopez; third place individual armed, commanded by cadet Zach Filaber and executed by cadet Meredith Sutton; second place armed knockout, cadet Austin Case; and third place armed knockout, cadet Scott Thalacker
Prescription drug abuse seminar planned
YORK York County "No Wrong Door" will present a Raising Awareness for Parents seminar on prescription drug abuse on Thursday, March 27, at the York school district office.
The presentation, which has been offered at all four York County school districts this month, will be from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
It will feature a short documentary, as well as a question-and-answer session with a panel of experts from the medical, law enforcement and treatment professions.
GOTR forming teen advisory board
YORK COUNTY Girls on the Run program seeks teens to participate.
An inaugural Teen Advisory Board for the Tri County Chapter of Girls on the Run is forming with principals and guidance counselors in the GOTR Tri County chapter asked to nominate one person by March 31.
For more information, call 803-493-6040.
Scholarship offered
CLOVER Clover native Lelia Jackson will award the second annual LANDIS Scholarship to a deserving Clover High School senior.
Jackson, a 1983 graduate of CHS, named the scholarship after her father, Landis Jackson, who worked in the Clover school district for many years.
Students applying for the Lifting And Navigating Determined Inspired Students Scholarship must demonstrate volunteer community service, exhibit leadership skills, have a financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Students should see the Clover High School guidance department for additional details. Applications are due to the CHS guidance department by April 9.


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Finally I had my chance, back to Indonesia to check on a work among denizens that live in a squatter colony placed very near (6-7 feet) to the railway track. It is rather unfortunate and can happen anywhere as I have visited colonies like this in my own backyard in Jalan Othman, Petaling Jaya just about 20 years ago.
My favourite Bakso Sapi A Fung joint is found in the Terminal 2 of Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta. It is on the Arrival Level. Once out from the Customs and exiting turn right and walk straight ahead. A Fung is there waiting arms open wide for the intrepid traveller welcoming him/her home or biding them Selamat Jalan after a good meal. What a comfort!
Then comes 2 beef discs with beef paste minced till smithereens therefore very smooth and fine. It was surprisingly springy. Thirdly, the beef balls were made to have a lined and layered textured giving it the elasticity and it felt good in the mouth. All these smelt and tasted very beefy but not overpowering. Then there were the tripes and beef slices. Both are forgettable. Don't order it. Finally, the broth was very good and brought comfort not just to the stomach but also the soul.


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School was pretty uneventful this week. It's been rainy the past few days, but the temperature rose up from 40 degrees to 70 degrees all of the sudden. Even with this warm weather, so many people are getting sick. Hope I don't catch it!
In other news, I decided to part my hair in the middle from now on. I'm also going to dye my hair back to my natural black color, and I want to grow it out really long. Kind of like an asian ghost... but a cute one?
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Here's a short update on pictures from all over the place!
Long Beach @ Dempsey with the beautiful Venice while she was here on a day trip, but the mischievous me made her miss her flight, yikes! I had so much fun with her though from the spontaneous hair wash to multiple meals to hotel hunting to midnight foot massage/movie. Come visit Singapore again pretty please!
Went to Milly's to beautify my nails once again. I'd never lose faith in Chloe because she's just so good at what she does. Decided on a bold red this time round with a lil' bit of spunk! The finishing is just way too awesome I'd let the pictures do all the talking.
Can't wait to see what design she's got in mind for my birthday nails coming up real soon!
Milly's is located at Far East Plaza #03-131 & Bugis Village Extension, Level 2 at Bom Bom Street, No. 3/4/5. Call 6737 6723 (FEP Branch) or 6338 4137 (Bugis Branch) to make an appointment.
Dinner at Ding Dong afterwards.
There's so many interesting eateries on Club Street & this one was a really good surprise for me. Even though there was so much greens & I had to painstakingly remove them bit by bit, the food was so mouthwatering delicious!
Shake away those Monday blues & have a good week ahead!
Whee! One post down, two more to go!
Did another shoot for Acorism for the third time, I've always enjoyed working with them, they're such a fun bunch! Thank you Coco for always clothing me in pretty clothes for your photoshoots!
Dinner at Aoki afterwards. It was so good I can't get enough, yeah if you must know food is my weakness!
First time trying Fugu Shirako (Sperm Sacs), I wish I knew before I ate! My goodness I don't quite know what else to say. It's considered a delicacy in Japan, but it's really an acquired taste. I need a lil' more time to digest. That creamy burst in my mouth – I will never forget.
Okay it's time to quit thinking about food & get back to work. Have a good week ahead everyone!
Sidetrack a lil', I know my blog's kinda confusing at the moment because my face has transformed, but bear with me a lil' while more my lovely readers, 3 more posts to clear & I promise you JW Plastic Surgery Korea Part 2. I'm sure you're excited to see how my fact grafting & nose surgery went!
Did a shoot for Store Friendly in an all black & white getup before Korea. Plus I know it's quite rare that I'm making an effort to braid my hair nicely for once, good job Agri!
If you're keen in my high-cut sneakers, they're available in black too & I've ready stocks. Not to mention how incredibly comfortable they are! Just drop me an email at email@example.com for enquiries.
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Dinner at Peperoni Pizzeria afterwards.
Alright, it's back to work now while everyone's partying the night away! Damn I hope this productivity sticks with me for a whole lot longer. I'm actually starting to enjoy being a hermit & staying in.
Today's the day I've been so excited for I could barely sleep a wink the night before! Also I had to fast the night before because there was a possibility I would be getting my first surgery done. Woke up early morning for consultation at JW Plastic Surgery Korea, which also explains why I had my eye mask on.
Met Emily for the first time in person, we've been liaising via email for a couple of months now & it was great to finally meet her! If you must know, she looked after us like a big sister for the entire trip & I've never felt more thankful!
This is how the interior of the clinic looks!
Filled out some forms before waiting to see the doctors & we went a lil' crazy camwhoring today, after all it might be the last time we'd be seeing our old faces, it's time to keep some memories!
First up, I went to see Dr. Seul for fat grafting consultation. Prior to this trip, I've been really eating a lot more than usual so that there'd be more than enough fats to extract from my thighs. According to Dr.Seul, the fats quality from the thigh is better than the tummy. He told me the areas where he'd be injecting the fats & honestly, I couldn't wait to get started!
Next, I went to see Dr.Choi for eye surgery consultation. I had addressed to him that I'm looking to achieve deep-set looking eyes & to make them look less tired. I was initially advised to get Incision Ptosis Correction/Double Eyelid Surgery to even out + open up both my eyes but upon hearing that I have to lay off contact lens/glasses for a month, I decided this procedure might not be for me since I'm a blind bat without contacts.
Dr. Choi then suggested I did a Sub-brow Incision Eyelid-Lift Surgery together with a Forehead Lift so that my eyelids wouldn't look droopy anymore & I thought an eyebrow lift would do wonders for me. Decided to put the forehead lift on hold for the moment since I haven't hit the big 30 yet!
Lastly, I went to see Dr. Suh for nose surgery consultation. I already like my side profile of my nose but I believe it could be further improved without the droopy tip. From the side view, my nose looks hooked & it makes me look older than I am. I am looking to achieve a super straight nose bridge, more equivalent to a man's nose, because I notice a girl's nose bridge from the side is more curved.
From the frontal view, my nose tip is bulbous & is not proportionate to my other facial features. He assured me he'd do his best to give me the nose that I desire (straight nose-bridge,less bulbous nose, no droopy tip) & I believe in him because I've heard so much about Dr.Suh having magical hands when it comes to sculpting a beautiful nose.
Did a CT Scan & realized all that nose fillers I've done over the years measure up to 5mm! I had to get jabbed again to dissolve all the fillers that was left in my nose. Goodbye to you fillers, I'm really to go for the real deal.
Strip off all that makeup (leaving just the eyeliner on) & with all the nose fillers dissolved, this is what you get. Told you my face was in desperate need of some fats to regain my youth & my eyes were really sleepy-looking without eyeliner no matter how big. Also, you can tell that my face is not symmetrical.
Here's a clearer idea of all the procedures I'd be going for.
Here Dr.Choi is making his final markings on my new eyebrow position.
Two hours after the surgery, doesn't it look like I just got an eyebrow embroidery done? The stitching was so refined you'd barely notice I got anything done. I took a quick rest on the comfortable heater bed before raiding Myeong Dong to get my year's supply of masks. I really wasn't feeling weak one bit & had no urge to sleep! #thisgirliscrazy
Can you spot the pair of deeper-set looking eyes & the distance between my eyelids & brows are brought closer? Very happy with the results because now my eyes look awake without any makeup! Thank you so much JW Plastic Surgery Korea & Dr.Choi ! I'm still in the swollen stage at the moment, there's a downtime & I'd be showing you more pictures on the progress & final result in subsequent posts.
If you're looking to get plastic surgery done, don't be afraid to ask the doctor about anything you're unsure of, because ultimately it's your face & nobody knows it better than you do so it's important that you understand what procedure you'd be going through so that you're mentally prepared.
Check out my Video Part 1.
For more information on JW Plastic Surgery Korea :
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Stay tuned to my next post on the nose surgery + fat grafting surgery!
Quick lunch at Marche before my hair removal appointment.
Hello Datsumo Labo, it's been quite a while! I'm back at the Orchard Branch to get those legs hairless & silky smooth.
If you're looking to get hair removal done, I can't think of a better place better than Datsumo Labo! Hair removal for two areas at only $49, where to find such a good deal? Besides, I pinky-promise you the whole procedure is painless, unlike the traditional IPL which hurts so bad you cringe at the thought of it.
They even have a refund policy here, hence if you don't see results, you can get your money back. I've been here for about 4 times now & each recurring visit makes me a notch happier because I know I'm a step closer to hairless skin.
Another thing I like so much about Datsumo Labo is also the fact that their in-house hair-removal machine has double benefits instead of one. Not only does it kill our hair follicles, it also aids in whitening our skin. The more visits, the fairer you'd become! Now you know why Datsumo Labo is such a huge hit with us girls.
And if you thought the price plan here was crazy affordable already, you'd be even happier to know that if you quote 'Agri Velt', you'd get an additional 10% off! Wait no further, make an appointment with Datsumo Labo today, it's time to do some spring cleaning on those unsightly hair!
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Dinner at Chop Suey afterwards.Thank you for always feeding me like a pig every single day of the week!
Oh what a bummer! The weekend's coming to an end, but it doesn't really make a difference since I have been staying away from nightlife for a month now. Look out for my JW Beauty Part 1 Blogpost up tomorrow evening. Happy Sunday everyone!
Who isn't a fan of Japanese cosmetic/beauty products? When it comes to vanity products, big names like Shiseido, Kose & Fancl cross your mind & they're some of Japan's proudest. In actual fact, there's a lot of other fantastic Japanese brands which are unheard of by us foreigners but highly popular with the locals there.
Earlier last month, I was invited to the introduction of Tokyo Luxey over at Platypus Kitchen. Was extremely honored to have met the founder – Miss Chie Maeda upclose & personal. Thank you so much for choosing me as one of the exclusive Luxeys!
My babe Naomi & I couldn't stop burying our faces in the yummy food. I have officially turned her into a forever-hungry-monster too!
Check out this cute device from Japan. No it ain't a phone, it ain't a camera! It works as a moisturizer just by holding it close to you or hanging it around your neck. Oh man I want to get my hands on this amazing baby!
Let's take a look at the Tokyo Luxey website!
Tokyo Luxey is a 'luxe' community which supplies Japanese-made beauty & lifestyle-related information & products of high quality. We'd be able to try out so many other interesting products instead of sticking to the usual big brands. Don't fret because Tokyo Luxey will carefully select the products to cater to our likings!
As a Luxey, you get to try out many different beauty products from Tokyo Luxey & all you have to do is post up the product reviews on your various social media platforms. There's more perks along the way too, join to find out!
Here's some of the products I took home to try out! Don't they look so kawaii?
Join me as a Luxey today, read HERE to find out how!
This is how a typical Friday turns out – Dinner + Party + Korean BBQ!
Dinner at Bistro Du Vin. Sometimes it's scary how much two people can eat, it's almost dinosaur-like. But I enjoyed the food here tremendously!
No other place feels more like home on Fridays aside from Fenix. Time for us girls to prep at mine & ready, set, hunt! Same routine, every weekend without fail. Now that I'm recovering from my post-surgery minor bruising, I'm starting to miss my mini playground. Too many drunken nights, too many funny memories!
Never a boring night with my Korean lover, she's so crazy she brings so much joy to my life. Can't wait to recover & have a girls' night out again!
Can't go wrong with Korean BBQ Supper at 5am! Have a good weekend everyone!
So yes, prior to my Korea trip, I was already making so many adjustments to my lifestyle, biggest change being laying off alcohol (hell yeah to being sober) & being more diligent with my skin rituals.
Because I know I wouldn't be able to cleanse my face properly after surgery & my skin would probably look fatigued by then, I decided to cheat beforehand & undergo Express Laser Facial with Dr. Moses Ng at Gangnam Laser Clinic to combat dull-looking skin & achieve clearer-looking skin in under fifteen minutes.
Check out their facebook page HERE.
Two lasers in one session. One's for Toning & the other one's for Micro-Peeling, both beneficial for attaining crystal-clear skin + instant glow. Even better if you have a red-carpet event to attend to after!
The treatment ends off with a Hydro-Lifting Mask that felt extremely cooling on my skin! In face, I fell into a deep sleep & woke up feeling incredibly refreshed.
It's such a quick process without any discomfort & you see instant results right after. And the best part is that the results lasted me for a good 2 weeks!
Despite the use of just cleansing sheets 5 days in a row, my pores were still tight & my skin was looking effortlessly radiant without the usage of toner or essence throughout my entire Korea trip, all thanks to this amazing laser! Thank you so much Gangnam Laser Clinic, I can't wait for my next visit upon recovery to attain even better skin.
This Express Laser Treatment is highly recommended for people who like things fuss-free with no downtime. You can get it done during your lunch break & head back to the office looking radiant afterwards!
Gangnam Laser Clinic is located at 1 Maritime Square, #03-55, Harbourfront Centre. Call 6275 3381 for any enquiries!
Hi loves, please bear with me for a bit as I clear all my previous blog drafts (not too many I promise) before I do up the long-awaited JW Beauty Plastic Surgery Korea + Post-Surgery entries. I know you're all excited for that because I'm equally thrilled to be sharing with you my day-to-day recovery process + my new face!
Wash & Blow ritual at Hair Visuals. So incredibly smooth I'd let the pictures do all the talking instead!
Thank you Kevin for always giving me lush-looking hair for the weekend that leaves everyone green with envy. Next time let's turn up the edgy & bring on the braids!
Do check out Hair Visuals facebook page HERE.
Salon Le Point is located at 1 Cuscaden Road, #01-07/08. Call 6835 0880 to make an appointment with Kevin & quote 'Agri' to get a discount on all hair services!
Dinner at HOUSE afterwards.
Ended the night at Fenix.
Time to get some rest not for a speedy recovery, have a good week everyone!


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Coaching has always been something that Robb Buzzini has gravitated towards. He applies his great coaching skills to his business, coaching and guiding his clients through their real estate transactions.
Following high school, Robb served as an Assistant Coach for his high school in Santa Rosa. He also coached a basketball team for the Boys and Girls Club for ages 15-18. After moving to Pasadena in 2010, Robb served as Head Coach of the JV baseball team at St. John Bosco School in Bellflower.
This past year Robb has coached 4 youth teams that his children, Avery (8) & Jack (5) play on: 6U Soccer for AYSO Region 13, Kinder Co-Ed, first & second grade girls for Upward Basketball in Pasadena and Tee-Ball for Central Altadena Little League.
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Tuesday, 28 April 2015
50 Cities of the World #19 Lisbon - Revisited
I started this thread of posts long ago with #19.
You see, some keep the best to the end I simply start with it.
So. Since I already posted about Lisbon I only revisiting it.
The card shows one of the main places in the city, the square in downtown know as Terreiro do Paço, where people would gather, many centuries ago, to watch the sailors depart to discover new worlds.
Unfortunately the only way we discover new worlds nowadays is by emigrating to other countries...and we are emigrating a lot again...
By train, airplane, boat...all roads come to Lisbon (I know the saying it's about Rome but let it be people).
You got to visit one of the best places in the capital which is Parque das Nações (Nations Park). Every day I stop there and see so many tourists! It's quite enjoyable to get to see all those cultures around there.
The '98 World Expo was there and we did a terrific job transforming the area into one of the most busy and lively areas in Lisbon.
Just a few pictures...
If they would make a new set of these cards maybe one of these pictures would make it into the card.
Ahhhhhh And don't forget to visit Benfica stadium too ;)
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Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million
Rental car giant, Avis, buys car sharing company Zip Car
By: Charles Gantt | Business, Financial & Legal News | Posted: Jan 2, 2013 3:21 pm
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Avis has tossed its hat into the $400 million US car sharing market by purchasing Zipcar for about $500 million. Zipcar has a reported 760,000 members in 20 major US cities.
The acquisition comes at a 45% premium over Zipcar's closing price on Dec 31 2012 with the transaction set to complete in the spring of 2013. Zipcar was formed in January, 2000 as a way to bring the popular European concept of car sharing to the US
"By combining with Zipcar, we will significantly increase our growth potential, both in the United States and internationally, and will position our company to better serve a greater variety of consumer and commercial transportation needs," said Ronald L. Nelson, Avis Budget Group Chairman and CEO in a press release.
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Happy Thoughts & Fun Printables
9 comments:
- heather said...
Oh I so agree!!!!!! No longer interesting, funny, or cute! Stop pinning them! :-)
- November 3, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- chris said...
I love your perspective, and agree, when things are over done they lose meaning. I really appreciate the darling printables you created. Thank you!
- November 3, 2011 at 12:39 PM
- Emily Love said...
Sorry someone was mean to you! Some people get so bold behind a keyboard, especially with the anonymity of the internet.
But I think you're awesome and I love all your crafts, photos, delicious food etc.
- November 3, 2011 at 4:20 PM
- Abby said...
Thanks, girls!!
- November 4, 2011 at 6:38 AM
- Rachel said...
1. your post made me giggle. those keep calm things have definitely made me roll my eyes after the plethora of them everywhere!
2. lovely printables and messages to your kiddos :)
Take care! Rachel
- November 7, 2011 at 4:20 PM
- mylittlegems said...
Abby- ignore those lame mean people. :) I get those comments too sometimes and like you am bugged by it but trying to i.g.n.o.r.e.it. And BTW- I love your blog. I love that you are calorie and ad free because let's face it, most blogs aren't and are so loaded with ads, it makes me tired. :) you are great! love the cute printables.
- November 8, 2011 at 9:28 PM
- Megan said...
I love your printables. My mom would stick post-it notes in our bathroom when we were teenagers. "I can do hard things" is still hanging there!
- November 14, 2011 at 9:57 AM
- liZ evans said...
I just found your blog and I LOVED this post. The I Can't Keep
Calm sign is awesome. Honestly I laughed out loud. I'm sorry that not everyone thought it was funny---I think it is hilarious!
- November 20, 2011 at 11:44 PM
- Jenny said...
I totally agree! I could never put the "Keep Calm and Carry on" sign in my house because I'm so annoyed by the overuse of it!
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IBM Relays Its Message About Its Hybrid Cloud Endeavors
IBM Relays Its Message About Its Hybrid Cloud Endeavors
In addition to IBM's SoftLayer IaaS, Bluemix PaaS and many SaaS offerings, IBM has delivered its Relay technology to customers moving to the hybrid cloud.
Capturing Growth in the Cloud Era
Steve Robinson, general manager of IBM Cloud Platform Services, gave an opening keynote on growth in the cloud era.
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During his keynote, IBM's Steve Robinson said: "Developers are using APIs and building data-intensive apps at an explosive rate, but many, particularly those in heavily regulated industries, want the choice to keep sensitive workloads within their own data center," he said.
The Cloud and Business Value
The role of the cloud is maturing for the purpose of delivering innovation and business value.
One-third of the top 20 companies will be disrupted over the next three years.
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IBM pushes a hybrid cloud strategy that covers private, public and dedicated cloud environments.
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IBM offers up its four guiding principles for digital transformation.
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Rachel Reinitz, IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO of IBM Bluemix Garage, talks about the Bluemix Garage concept of empowering startups to disrupt industries. "You can't disrupt your own industry if you don't know what customers want," she said.
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Angel Diaz, IBM's vice president of Cloud Architecture and Technology (far left), hosted a panel on open-source technology and the cloud, including participants: Chip Childers, vice president of technology at the Cloud Foundry Foundation (across from Diaz, wearing glasses); Jason McGee, IBM Fellow, vice president of IBM Cloud Foundation Services; Mary Mt. Pleasant, senior cloud advisor at IBM, and Jesse Proudman, CTO of Blue Box (far right).
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Security Financial Life Insurance Company donates $25,000 to project
Mayor Coleen J. Seng today joined Lancaster County Commissioner Bob Workman and members of the Great Plains Trails Network (GPTN) in kicking off a fund-raising campaign to begin developing a new trail into southwest Lincoln. The Jamaica North Trail will be built on a section of abandoned Union Pacific railroad line from 4th and "J"streets to one-half mile south of Saltillo Road. This corridor was acquired last year by the City for the trail, and GPTN raised $100,000 toward the $605,000 purchase.
GPTN has committed to raise another $280,000 to help fund the development of the southern 6.5 miles of the trail from Saltillo Rd. to Calvert Street. These funds along with $100,000 from Lancaster County are being used as matching funds for a $500,000 federal enhancement grant application. The Jamaica North Trail will be bordered by Wilderness Park, which is owned by Lancaster County and managed by the City of Lincoln.
"We are pleased that the County and City are partnering on this project," said Mayor Seng. "The Great Plains Trails Network has been and continues to be extremely supportive partner in development of our trails. GPTN's hard work and financial support over the years are a big reason we are able to enjoy the tremendous system of trails we have in this community. The trails system is the product of one of Lincoln's best, most successful and most satisfying public-private partnerships."
Mayor Seng also announced that Security Financial Life Insurance Company has made a major donation of $25,000 toward development of the Jamaica North Trail.
"We are pleased to be making this gift to continue to enhance the trails network for Lincoln because the extensive trails network adds to the uniqueness of Lincoln and significantly adds to the quality of life," said Tom Henning, President and CEO of Security Financial Life Insurance Company. "This new corridor to southwest Lincoln will give people in that part of the city access to a beautiful natural corridor."
Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director Lynn Johnson said the portion of the trail being developed is very important to the entire trails network. It will connect with the Salt Creek Levee Trail to the Haymarket area, the Bison Trail to Pioneers Park and several neighborhoods including South Salt Creek. As additional phases of the trail are completed, connections will be made to other trails as well as Standing Bear Park, Sherman Field and Sawyer Snell Park. Ultimately, the Jamaica North Trail will connect to the regional Homestead Trail system.
The trail would be made of crushed limestone. Construction could begin early next year and be finished in 2005.
Donations to GPTN can be sent to "Jamaica North Trail," Nebraska Trails Foundation, 5000 North 7th Street, Lincoln, NE 68521.
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Business to business
Placing a business in historical context is a unique and effective way of interesting customers. This can range from detailing the historical uses and occupants of a building or how a particular trade has long established roots in an area. This information can feature on websites, promotion material and in-house displays. Examples of the sort of material I produce can be seen below, along with testimonials from some of my clients.
Hotels, pubs and restaurants can boost their business by displaying the historic nature of their premises to customers. The property sector many need to know if any events, such as bomb damage, have compromised the structure of buildings. Private individuals looking building histories should visit my house histories page.
Local History
Being in a trade with a history in the surrounding area can be used to demonstrate how a business is an integral part of the community. Stories of notable characters, ways of life and the development of an industry are excellent draws in areas which trade on heritage.
Display Materials Examples
Comments from some of my clients
We really enjoyed the report - we put it in sleeves so it is accessible for all to look at. With a lot of people about in the summer, who enjoy history, it is a very welcome addition to the heritage of the King William IV. We've put a copy of the report in each bedroom and one on the reading table in the bar. The displays you made are great and very much what I wanted. I have copied them onto some boards which we will be able to use all year round.
Nick & Lili Skerritt, The King William IV Inn, Norfolk - www.thekingwilliamsedgeford.co.uk/
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Watch as Donald Trump is the target in the new Simpsons clip
So does that mean the princess will save the day
This will make your day.
There is about to be a girl fight
A total must watch!
Get ready to have this new track on repeat.
Hello Clark Kent
Your summer might just consist of bing watching Netflix. Don't forget to set a reminder to go outside
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Looks like they will be documenting their journey through this rough road
Find out what happened to Harry's aunt and uncle, the Dursley's
did she really do that?
Goodby Claudia. Wonder who will be coming on next?
With the molestation scandal still over their heads, the Duggar kids still have time to give their "pops" a shout out.
it's about time!
#6. Best Day of My Life….
She looks totally different toned down
Goodbye McDreamy…Hello McLovely


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Utter chaos, that's what would happen if the unpaid guidance officers give in to their frustrations and fail to show up for work.
At least that's the opinion of the head of the Public Service's Association Watson duke who complains the workers have not been paid for the past five months.
Reporter Urvashi Tiwari Roopnarine has more.


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Sarah Brown
The newcomer joined the cast of CBS's soap opera "As The World Turns", in August 2004, Brown plays "Julia Lerebee". Many may remember Sarah from her 5-year stint as Carly Benson on General Hospital, which earned her three Daytime Emmy Awards. Brown began her acting career at the Los Angeles High School for the Performing Arts. Soon after she landed her first role on the children's adventure show VR Troopers. Brown has appeared on a number of popular television shows including CBS's Without a Trace, Lyon's Den with Rob Lowe, and Lifetime's For the People. She recently appeared in the controversial USA movie Perfect Husband opposite Dean Cain. Sarah Joy Brown was born on February 18, 1975, in Eureka, California, USA. She has three siblings; Elijah, Hannah, and Stive. Sarah has been acting since sixth grade. By the time she was in high school, she was taking part in community theatre in Los Angeles. She's directed plays as well. She studied martial arts to prepare for her role in VR Troopers, and is a great gymnast. Some of her other favorite sports are fencing, horseback riding, and skating (ice, roller, and roller blade). Sarah is engaged to the love of her life, and she had a baby girl Jordan Alexandra Judith on July 20, 1998. She also has two dogs, Wolfgang( lab mix, rescued from shelter) and Jellie (Rhodesian ridge back/ lab mix). In her spare time Brown enjoys painting, playing piano and guitar, cooking, and hiking.
"My character is scrappy, tenacious and quick-thinking," explains actress Sarah Brown. "But all of Carly's energies are put to use to cover her deeply rooted fear of being hurt by the people she meets." This role is one Sarah feels destined to play. TV Guide commented that Sarah's portrayal ranks her as one of the "finest young actors of '96." In May, 1998, Sarah won her second consecutive Daytime Emmy as Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series, and was nominated for the third time in that category in May, 1999.
She also received an award as Outstanding Younger Actress at the nationally televised Soap Opera Awards in February, 1998. Her first airdate on General Hospital was April 8, 1996. Born in Eureka, California, Sarah had an eclectic, nomadic upbringing, living -- in various combinations -- with her mother, father and two siblings in cities throughout California. "I went to 13 different schools before I graduated from high school. It was the best education possible," Sarah confides.
In Los Angeles, Sarah was a student at Santa Monica College when she was chosen as a series regular for the popular V.R. Troopers children's series. "I got the job on my 19th birthday. What a gift!," she enthuses. Other television credits include Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, The New Power Rangers Zeo, Lifeguard and Sweet Valley High.
Theatrically, Sarah has recently been seen in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Antigone, and a new drama titled Desperate Land. In feature films, Sarah starred in The Heist, Permanent Solution and Merely Players.
Active in many endeavors, Sarah spends her free time reading, writing, playing guitar, painting and directing. She is also active in raising funds for AIDS awareness and support.
Most recently Sarah co-starred in the torn from the headlines USA television movie '' Perfect Husband''. The film examines the controversial case of alleged killer Scott Peteson. The film aired in February 2004 and boasted the highest ratings the network has ever had for a Movie of the Week. Currently she be seen on the CBS daytime drama, ''As the World Turns'' playing the character of ''Julia Larrabee''.
Sarah Brown's memorable guotes:
"I was nervous about going back to daytime, to be honest. My first week of the show I was a mess. I couldn't get it. I'm like, 'Wait a minute. This is too fast. Can we rehearse this just for fun?'" — SOAP OPERA WEEKLY, 9/14/04
"You can't play somebody for five years and not expect to see it seep into your personality. What I created on GENERAL HOSPITAL came from who I am as a woman." — WEEKLY, 8/21/01
"You feel gross if you have six tons of some pancake makeup on and look like Benny Hill. I'd look at it at go, 'This makeup is passe. It's not hip. It's not hot.'" — WEEKLY, 5/10/00
"I don't have a big ego. I mean, I do, yes, but not in terms of how good I am. Not at all. I mean ego in terms of what I think I'm capable of. And what I expect from myself." — WEEKLY, 1/23/99
Who Is Sarah Brown?
If you're a GENERAL HOSPITAL fan, that probably sounds like a silly question, but AS THE WORLD TURNS fans, who are just getting to know Sarah Brown as Julia, may wonder why she's such a big deal. Here's the quick rundown: Hired as GH's Carly in 1996, Brown quickly became an overnight sensation, appearing on 19 covers of SOAP OPERA DIGEST, winning three Emmys (out of four nominations, for Outstanding Younger Actress, 1997, 1998, and Outstanding Supporting Actress, 2000) and two DIGEST Awards (out of three nominations, for Outstanding Younger Leading Actress, 1998, and Favorite Actress, 2000), while also helping launch the Sonny/Carly romance that still has enormous rooting value today. That's a pretty big deal. For the record, this California native has always dreamed of directing and has a 6-year-old daughter, Jordan. Find out more about Brown on her official Web site, www.sarahbrown.net, but in the meantime, here's what she had to say about starting from scratch at a new soap on a new coast.
SOAP OPERA DIGEST: Had you seen ATWT before?
Brown: I had seen glimpses. Sometimes when you're on daytime, you're at the studio a lot during the daytime with some down time, if that makes any sense [laughs]. I would peruse the other soaps once in a while if I had a chance, but I never got to watch much. But I definitely had seen Maura [West, Carly] enough so that I was very familiar with her work and very impressed and certainly watching her whenever I could, because I think she's a tremendous actress. But before I came on, I was sent a couple of tapes so I could get familiar with Jack and Carly's story and also see some of the things that the other Julia had done to Jack. [Annie Parisse, ex-Julia] is a tremendous actress.
DIGEST: How does working at ATWT compare with working at GH?
Brown: They're polar opposites. It's not the same thing at all for me. It's been very, very different &mdash: two weeks of shock therapy. They operate totally differently. There's nothing that I could say was similar other than the fact that it's a soap opera and there's a certain amount of pages per show and you have to remember them every day — just the basic things. But in terms of how the place actually functions day-to-day, they function completely differently. Everything technical — how they work out rehearsals and taping and shooting — it has been the opposite of the way they did it at GENERAL HOSPITAL. So, it's been a lot of learning and trying to catch up and running to and fro for me, trying to find my way around and figure out what studio is studio two. I was really wandering about the halls, "Where am I? What's my name?" It was 2 o'clock in the morning for me, L.A. time, when I was waking up, so I was taping at 4 a.m. my time. So, I was out of it anyway, and I wasn't used to it. But it's very efficient at the same time. So, I can see the benefits of both ways.
DIGEST: How did you get along with Michael Park (Jack)?
Brown: Michael Park is my saving grace. Because again, I was so lost the first two weeks, and he was my North, my anchor, my lighthouse. He was right there with me from day one, excited to have me working with him, excited about the story that we were about to do, and couldn't be funnier and nicer and more charming. I couldn't ask for anything more. I got really lucky with Michael. He's just a wonderful human being and a tremendous actor. So, we developed a really wonderful rapport very quickly. He did everything he could to show me which way to go. He was great to me. I adore Michael, and I think the chemistry is good between us. He makes it really fun to go to work. He makes me laugh all day.
DIGEST: What about Maura — have you worked with her yet?
Brown: I had a tiny little interaction with her on-camera. I never thought I would ever get a chance to work with Maura in daytime. When she was Carly and I was Carly, I would see her work and think, "God, I'd love to get this Carly with that Carly." But she was CBS and I was ABC, and I didn't see how it was ever going to happen. I can't wait for it to kick in and we can go head-to-head. That will be fun.
The Sarah Brown-low
Can't get enough of Sarah Brown (Julia, AS THE WORLD TURNS; ex-Carly, GENERAL HOSPITAL)? You're in luck. Here is more from SOAP OPERA WEEKLY's interview with the popular Emmy-winning actress.
WEEKLY: Did ATWT tell you about Jack's past with the other Julia (played by Annie Parisse)?
Sarah Brown: They did. I also asked them to send me some tapes of the stuff so in the event that I would have to portray the same character that I would sort of know what track I was on and to moreover get a sense of Michael Park and Maura West (Jack and Carly) and this other character.
WEEKLY: Do you keep in touch with any of your former GH co-stars?
Brown: Just Maurice (Benard, Sonny). I talk to (writer) Elizabeth Korte sometimes. And also Wendy Riche, the former executive producer; Julie Carruthers, who was one of our producers (and is now ALL MY CHILDREN's executive producer); Barbara Bloom, who is the president now of CBS daytime, was one of our producers over there. I've had contact with Vanessa (Marcil, ex-Brenda) and Real (Andrews; ex-Taggert, GH; ex-Walker, ATWT), who is on my show. But I haven't run into him yet.
WEEKLY: Are you dating anybody special?
Brown: Josh Groban, am I in love or what? If he's single, let's put it out there. I just got his CD. I'm in the dark ages, I guess. He's an amazing singer. I randomly grabbed his CD (at the store) and threw it in (the listening station). I was like, "Oh, this is amazing." I bought it and I took it home and I listened to it three times that night.
WEEKLY: Your daughter Jordan is 6. Do you hope to have more kids someday?
Brown: With Josh Groban, I definitely do (laughs).
WEEKLY: How does Jordan feel about her mom dating?
Brown: Mom doesn't date. I don't bring my daughter into my personal life at all. It's not healthy. Until I find the person in my life that I want to settle down with and make a commitment to, I don't want my daughter to have any kind of attachments to them. I don't think that it's good for her. It's incredibly difficult to balance your career and being a single mom and dating and trying to find the love of your life at the same time that you don't want to damage your child. I have friends that have kids that have too many times brought people into their lives and it didn't end up working out and it leaves a scar on the child. I'm trying to do the best I can by her. That is more important than anything.
WEEKLY: How do you like being a mom?
Brown: I love being a mom! Snowboarding, acting and being a mom are my three favorite things in life.
WEEKLY: Snowboarding?
Brown: Snowboarding is my new favorite thing in the world. I'm crazy about it. It's the most fun I've ever had standing up. When I find a man who can do for me what snowboarding does for me I'm going to marry him. I cracked my tailbone about three years ago and I was disappointed because I had to stop for the season. I was really hurt. I couldn't walk for a month.
WEEKLY: You played Kate in PERFECT HUSBAND: THE LACI PETERSON STORY. Why did you do that film and have you been following Scott Peterson's trial?
Brown: At the time it was surreal. I was coming off the set and going home and watching Greta Van Sustren on [TV] literally talk play by play of what had happened at the preliminary hearing that day. Everybody in my life said, "Keep a journal because this will probably never happen again in your career."
When I signed on to do the film there was one script that I read that had my mom and I bawling our eyes out and we were like, "I have to do this movie." Unfortunately, once I had already signed on, the film was changed to reflect the truth. So a lot of the scenes that I read didn't actually happen. They wrote them in there and they would have made any person or actor with any integrity stand up and say, "Yeah, I'm going to do this movie and I'm going to do a great job because this family and this woman and these people deserve that." When I finally got the script and all that stuff had been cut and I realized it never happened, I was a little shocked. I had some trepidation about picking a story that's in the news but the man has not been convicted. I had some very conflicting feelings, but at the same time I felt in my heart like what I was doing was just trying to tell the story that we were telling and tell it the most truthfully that I could. That was my job. It's unfortunate that the family didn't support the movie because I would never want to inflict any kind of pain or sorrow or hurt onto a family that has already had more than their share for a lifetime.
WEEKLY: Was it hard because you weren't playing an actual person, but a composite character?
Brown: No. We had the liberty to say and do and feel what we wanted. Everyone was devastated about what happened to this woman, so I didn't have to pull very hard. It was right there for me. It was devastating to go through it.
More Fun Stuff about Sarah Brown
Her favorite movie : '' The Godfather'', ''Sophie's Choice'', Austin Powers
Favorite TV show: The Sopranos
Favorite actors: Edward Norton, Anthony Hopkins, Marlon Brando
Favorite actresses: Dame Judi Dench, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman
If Sarah couldn't be an actor, she'd be a director/editor.f
Favorite foods : Italian, middle Eastern and Sushi
If Sarah could live anywhere, it would be New York, Israel, South France
Things that make Sarah see red are racism and child abuse.
Cause she believes in most : protecting children, animals, and the elderly; Education
Something you mught be surprised to know about Sarah: She's Jewish
Greatest Achievement so far: Raising a sweet, gentle,well adjusted little girl
Sarah Brown joins the cast of ''As the World Turns''
Three-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Brown will join the cast of As the World Turns this summer in a newly created role.
The announcement comes with a bit of irony, as it was made just a week after As the World Turns Emmy winner Lesli Kay (Molly McKinnon) announced that she would be jumping ship to General Hospital.
Brown is best known for her work as Carly Benson Corinthos on the ABC soap General Hospital. She joined the show in April 1996 before exiting the role five years later. Her work as Carly won her three Daytime Emmy Awards: two Outstanding Younger Actress trophies n 1997 and 1998 and one Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2000.
"I want other things right now and I hope to move into directing in the next 10 years, full time," Brown said in announcing her GH exit. "I'll be working again soon, hopefully for the same network, just in another time slot."
Indeed Brown did find work in other timeslots following her departure from daytime. Brown made several guest appearances in various primetime dramas, including "Crossing Jordan," "Without a Trace" and "Mysterious Ways."
Earlier this year, Brown auditioned for the role of Dinah Marler on As the World Turns' sister soap, Guiding Light. That role eventually went to former One Life to Live star Gina Tognoni.
At As the World Turns, Brown will be reunited with former General Hospital co-star Real Andrews (Walker Daniels; ex-Marcus Taggert, GH) as well as a legion of former ABC soap stars.
Brown first airs on August 6th. According to a setside source, Brown's run is tenatively scheduled to last only a few months.
Sarah Brown Leaving ATWT Amid "Hate Mail"
When three-time Emmy winner Sarah Brown (Julia Larrabee) signed on for a short-term engagement with CBS's As the World Turns last summer, she probably never anticipated the amount of fan ire that her new role would generate.
Brown, who won three consecutive Daytime Emmys in 1997, 1998 and 1999 for her work as Carly Corinthos on ABC's General Hospital, stunned daytime viewers by announcing in 2001 that she was leaving the world of daytime television. Since that time, the actress has found limited success in primetime television despite landing numerous guest appearances on some of the top-rated nighttime dramas.
So when Brown announced that she would return to daytime television in May 2004, many fans of her work on General Hospital were anxious to see her back on the small screen. Brown's new role, however, angered many As the World Turns loyalists. The first bit of confusion for fans - perhaps intentional on the part of the show's execs - was the name of Brown's character: Julia. As the World Turns already had a character named Julia, but Brown's character would turn out to simply share the same name - not DNA - with the other Julia. But the two Julia's did have something else in common: both wanted to come between Jack Snyder and his love interest, Carly Tenney.
According to published reports, some As the World Turns fans wrote threatening letters to Brown, warning her to stay away from "Jack." Regrettably, it appeared that these fans had blurred the line between reality and fiction. SoapCentral.com has also received a substantial volume of email expressing fan displeasure in the one-time Jack and Julia pairing.
Word circulated in November and December that Brown would stay beyond her initially agreed upon six-month stay. However, Brown quickly dispelled the rumors, saying that she had no intention of sticking around in Oakdale. Due to the show's taping schedule, Brown is expected to air through February and possibly early March.
Now, however, Brown has another batch of rumors to deal with - her supposed return to General Hospital.


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When I first read about Texas Governor Rick Perry's upcoming prayer event, I thought "Meh, PR event. Who cares?" Little did I realize that the media would freak out over it.
Today's the big day, and even though Perry is not speaking at the public, it's gained him quite the media attention. It's hard to know why the coverage has gotten out of control.
People are protesting, but that's a nice way for them to get automatic media attention, right? It's specifically Christian, but it's not paid with taxpayer money, right? Perry might run for president, but a lot of people are running for president, right? Someone please help me understand the news value of this event, because we are seeing some embarrassing media coverage come out of this.
Let's start with NPR (bolded phrases are my own to illustrate some loaded language).
While the governor claims it's nothing more than a Christian prayer rally, the event has touched off a holy war among critics, who claim it is Jesus-exclusive and political.
Then there's some misinformation.
Among prominent religious leaders expected to speak: James Dobson of Focus on the Family, Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention, and Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council.
Um, did you miss the memo that Dobson left Focus and started his own show? Oh yes, there's a correction at the top, but it illustrates that the reporter must be new to religion coverage.
The Southern Poverty Law Center characterizes the AFA as a hate group because of its fierce anti-gay agenda.
Does the Southern Poverty Law Center actually set the standard for hate groups? What are some examples that they cite?
The Associated Press leads off with some vague description of Perry's own religious views.
Openly and deeply religious, Texas Gov. Rick Perry organized what seemed like a slam-dunk event for a politician in a state where religion and politics walk hand in hand: He would fill Houston's Reliant Stadium with fellow believers in a seven-hour session of Christian atonement by some of the nation's most conservative preachers, exhorting believers to pray about the nation's moral decline.
Um, how is he openly and deeply religious? Where does he attend church?
The gathering could give the Texas governor a chance to further demonstrate his bona fides with the Republican Party's social conservatives, who are being aggressively courted by several candidates already in the race. Others worry a rally of Christian fundamentalism, and one involving several controversial religious organizations, could alienate independent voters and conservatives who are more focused on economic issues.
So as long as you say "others worry," then it's okay to go against AP style on "fundamentalism"?
Locally, the Dallas Morning News published a piece with the headline, "Rick Perry says he doesn't endorse extremists participating in prayer meeting." I just assume that politicians attend lots and lots of functions and don't necessarily endorse every one of them, but I missed the expectation here. Here's the Houston Chronicle's piece:
Dubbed "The Response," the all-day event is attracting an inordinate amount of attention, not only because of the governor's presidential ambitions, but also because of his embrace of Christian groups and leaders known for their theocratic tendencies, fringe beliefs and intolerance toward nonbelievers.
Do any of the leaders coming to this event embrace theocracy? Or is this just because they oppose gay marriage and abortion (hardly fringe beliefs)? How do they act intolerant toward nonbelievers?
Noting that Perry himself has expressed the conviction that he is, perhaps, "called" to the presidency, they contend that the prayer event is prelude to his White House pilgrimage.
The reporter doesn't explain the context of when he said he felt "called" to the presidency or that he walked back on that statement later (referencing how he can feel called by his mother). Do these supporters back him politically, or do they just support his idea of public prayer?
Perry's own political alliance with fundamentalist pastors has its antecedents in ties forged some years ago.
So he hasn't come into religious ties until recently (never explained further) but he forged the fundamentalist ties some years ago? Let's review: Associated Press style says avoid the term fundamentalist.
The only person that the reporter finds to support him is a former aide. It's like he is trying to only do a perfunctory attempt at "balance." Surely someone can speak to larger role of public prayer in politics?
The same paper ran a much more calm, informative piece from Kate Shellnutt* (and, if you want to follow the prayer event, follow her live tweets and liveblog). Please let us know what you find in post-event coverage, the good, bad and ugly.
Update: To be clear, I don't think the media should ignore this event. I just think the coverage has been overblown and poorly executed. *This post has been updated to correct Kate Shellnutt's name. My apologies.


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