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https://www.evangel.edu/press_releases/community-invited-homecoming-2017-events/
Community invited to Evangel University Homecoming 2017 events
Published on Sep 28, 2017 by Paul K. Logsdon
Evangel University is opening its arms to welcome the Springfield community for several key events during its Homecoming 2017 Celebration on October 5-7.
Public activities include the President's Leadership Forum on Thursday afternoon; the 25th Year HeartSong Reunion Concert on Friday evening; and the three athletic events on Saturday afternoon.
"This will be an exciting Homecoming weekend," said President Carol Taylor. "Hundreds of alumni are returning, and we will have activities specifically designed to provide interaction and engagement between alumni, students, employees and friends of the University."
Events of public interest
Doug Broxson '71, Julie Higgins '85 and Dr. Kirt Hartzler '85 will share their lives of service on Thursday. // (CLICK TO ENLARGE)
• Thursday, Oct. 5, the President's Leadership Forum will take place at 2 p.m. in the Barnett Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. The focus is on service in the public and non-profit sectors.
Three Evangel graduates will discuss the paths taken for each of their lives of service —Ozark resident and humanitarian Julie Higgins, founder of I Pour Life; Willard native Dr. Kirt Hartzler, superintendent of Union Public Schools, near Tulsa, Okla., and State Senator Doug Broxson from Florida.
• Friday, Oct. 6, HeartSong will perform a 25th anniversary concert at 8 p.m. in the Spence Chapel auditorium. HeartSong is a group of 10 singers and 7 instrumentalists that tours nationally and internationally on behalf of Evangel University. Admission is free.
Nearly 90 former members of HeartSong are returning from across the USA to perform with, and enjoy the music of, the current group under the direction of its founder, Dr. Bonnie Jenkins. HeartSong began on the campus of CBC and transitioned to Evangel in 2013. Their repertoire covers a variety of styles including contemporary worship, gospel and traditional.
It is always exciting to see alumni return to campus for Homecoming. // PHOTO BY: Paul K. Logsdon (CLICK TO ENLARGE)
• Saturday, Oct. 7, the men and women's soccer teams will take on Mount Mercy University at Evangel's Coryell Field. The ladies game will start at 12 p.m., and the men's game will start at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.
• The Evangel Crusader football team will close out the Homecoming festivities at Ozark High School Stadium, when they take on Graceland University, Saturday, Oct. 7, at 2:30 p.m. Admission at the gate for the football game is $10 for adults; 12 and under are free.
For an overview of Evangel's Homecoming 2017 activities, and to register for meal functions and childcare, please visit: http://www.evangel.edu/homecoming/
For a detailed list of alumni lectures and late additions, please call the Evangel Alumni Department at (417) 865-2811, ext. 7333 or email alumni@evangel.edu
Evangel University, which includes the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive Christian university committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to serve the church and society globally. Evangel serves more than 2,100 students from all 50 states and numerous foreign countries, offering 65 undergraduate majors and 17 master's and doctoral degrees.
Homecoming 2017 Schedule Highlights:
Thursday, Oct. 5
Registration: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Riggs Hall Atrium
Chapel with Gina Copeland '80: 10 a.m., Spence Chapel
President's Leadership Forum: 2 p.m., Barnett Recital Hall
EU's Got Talent: 8 p.m., Spence Chapel
Friday, Oct. 6
Chapel with Dr. George Wood '62, general superintendent of the AG: 10 a.m., Spence Chapel
Lecture — "The Future of Women Leaders in the Assemblies of God" by Dr. Deborah Gill: 2 p.m., Seymour Chapel at AGTS
Trees of Honor Celebration & Pioneer Commons Dedication: 4 p.m., North side of Cantrell Student Union
County Fair: 4:30 p.m., The Quad (Attendance is free; Dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for children)
Class Reunion Dinners: 5:30 p.m., Crusader Dining Hall ($20)
25th Year HeartSong Reunion Concert: 8 p.m., Robert H. Spence Chapel
Saturday, Oct. 7
Homecoming Celebration Luncheon & Awards Ceremony: 11 a.m., Bass Pro/White River Conference Center ($15)
Men & Women's Soccer Games: 12 p.m. (women's), 2:30 p.m. (men's), EU's Coryell Field
Tailgate Party: 1 p.m., Ozark High School Stadium
Football Game vs Graceland University: 2:30 p.m., Ozark High School Stadium


The Empire has not been heard from for over 30 years. Under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Leia Skywalker Solo, who is finally stepping down, Peace and Justice rule the Galaxy. In a stunning surprise attack, an old rebuilt and repaired Death Star, under the command of Lord Tarkin ( Charles Dance ) destroys Coruscant, killing Billions of people, including Han and Leia, in the process. The film ends with Luke leading a huge rally of Republic soldiers, giving a rousing speech vowing to track them down those responsible.
Killing Han and Leia off so early would be a gutsy move; it'd definitely annoy a lot of people, but it might differentiate the sequel series from its predecessors.
Starting the movie off with a surprise attack is an excellent idea. I think I'd leave Han alive, as what Ackbarian Trapsody called "an old grizzled gunslinger type"–I like that characterization. I can't see him and Leia staying together and settling down into domestic life!
I'd have the New Republic squabbling like the old one did, with a reactionary party in the Congress/Parliament/Senate/whathaveyou. It wouldn't actively call for a restoration of the Empire, and its members wouldn't necessarily be evil, but they miss the order and stability of the Empire and want that to return under the Republic. Leia would be trying to keep things together.
For Han, as I mentioned in my original concept, I'd have him like Old Indy in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, telling these old war stories to kids.
My intention was that it was his son, seeking revenge. Cheesy, I know.
I've now seen two of the sequels and can confidently say I prefer all of our concepts to the actual movies.
Not sure what I'd do story wise, but I would swap out Rey for Jaina Solo and Kylo Ren for Jacen Solo.
Instead of Poe and Finn, I'd use Ben Skywalker.
Id make a Dirty Dozen esque star wars film properly.
Episode 7 - After the defeat of the Empire, the Galaxy is split in two. On one side is the democratic and peaceful New Republic, and the other a more militaristic, democratic-in-name-only faction lead by a former rebel general (Wedge? A new character?) They're in a political stalemate as the former has a now godlike Luke, and the latter has constructed a Sun Crusher. The balance is tipped when Han and Leia's son - angry at his mother for losing him his birthright as King of Alderan and his uncle for throwing away an Empire - joins the bad Republic. He kills Han, as per Sith tradition of killing your father/mentor (and because Harrison Ford wants Han to die) - and cripples Luke in a duel, who is unable to genuinely fight his nephew. The Sun Crusher is unleashed on Coruscant.
Episode 8 - with the New Republic government gone, a defeated Luke is talked into training a new band of Jedi - including Leia and his niece (Son Solo's twin). Meanwhile, Not-Wedge quickly becomes a puppet figurehead to Son Solo. Not-Wedge conspires to have Son Solo killed, but is found out and executed by Son Solo, who pins it on Luke and uses it to unleash hell on what remains of the New Republic. Luke and his team use the force to destroy the Sun Crusher. Son Solo engages in duel with Leia, who chops his hand off and begs him to turn back to the light side. While distracted, Son Solo kills her and escapes.
Episode 9 - witnessing the power of the Jedi and the destruction of the Sun Crusher, the bad Republic has disbanded. With both governments destroyed, the Galaxy is in complete anarchy and disarray as Luke and the Jedi try to restore order. Meanwhile, Son Solo builds a Sith army to combat Luke's growing Jedi one, calling himself the reincarnation of Darth Vader. The Jedi come to believe Daughter Solo is the reincarnation of the lightside of Anakin Skywalker. A Jedi/Sith battle happens, and Daughter Solo defeats Son Solo. The remaining Sith army turn to the lightside and bow to her. However, it is revealed to her at the end that she actually never was, and it was all a ploy by Luke and an until now unseen force ghost Anakin to restore hope and balance. The Galaxy is unified under a noble lie.
Hard not to come up with stuff without directly or indirectly ripping off what we got, but there you go. I tried to use the Ring Theory to do an inverse of the OT.
It's 2013-14. Disney is producing its first Star Wars film. They turn to you to write the script. The real movie had a budget of $300 mil., so that's what you've got to play around with. What do you do? What decisions do you make?
1A NUMERO UNO: GET LUKE HAN AND LEIA BACK TOGETHER!!! PERIOD.
No matter what else they forced me to do that is absolutely the very first most important thing I would have done. Get them together again so they could have another adventure. I don't understand why this didn't happen given that all three actors were still alive and healthy enough to make the movie at the time. Why not take the opportunity to do it? Did they think we were waiting for anything else?!?
2) Luke and Leia would have both been Jedi Masters teaching new Jedi. Or maybe they would have been retired, but not a curmudgeonly old man on an island.
3) The new characters would have been the new Jedi that Luke and Leia were teaching. The story would be about the OT character and the new characters equally.
4) The Empire would have been done and over, and NOT simply turned into the First Order. No more Empire. No First Order. NO DEATH STAR PLANET!
5) Sith would still be the villains, but they would be new Sith that came from some new place. There would be a Sith army.
6) One of the new Sith villains would be one of the students of Luke.
7) Would Han and Leia have children? Would Luke have children? Yeah, why not. But we'd have to do it different than the books did it so we wouldn't be accused of copying from them.
I probably would not have created Finn and Poe. I think Rey could still be okay if she was re-worked to make more sense. If Finn and Poe were still forced on me I would make them force sensitives, and eventually have them become new Jedi.
Would Han still have died? If Harrison Ford still wanted it, why not? Would he and Leia still be together? Maybe so, maybe not, but I wouldn't have had him be a pirate again. I would have made him an admiral or something.
In short, the story would be about a massive attack on the galaxy by a new and overwhelming Sith army that seemingly come from out of nowhere. Where did they come from? How did they get so powerful? Are they connected to Palpatine/Sidious in any way? Or worse yet, are they connected to Luke?!
I realized I never put down my story ideas here, so (1) here they are and (2) bump.
So, OK. If I were writing it, I'd try to include some obvious stuff—Luke becoming an Obi-Wan figure, for example—and some less obvious stuff. Coming up with a villain is a bother because you want someone with the strength and stature of a Darth Vader without coming off as a Vader clone. There's also the problem of making our heroes the big, élite force this time; seeing them as a ragtag team of rebels is more fun because we all like rooting for the underdog. Unless we're going to backtrack on the whole series, now they're the more powerful "establishment," and the bad guys are the underdogs.
I was thinking of putting in two villainous characters. The first would be based on Indiana Jones's Belloq, with a trace of Peter Cushing from the first movie and even more of Count Zaroff from Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game"—a sportsman, even a gentleman, with a warped sense of honor, still likeable without sacrificing the evil. He'd have to be a holdover from the Empire, a true believer in its principles. For him the Empire represented strength, power, security, compared to a still-squabbling republic—to wit, he's essentially a Spartan in the old Athens v. Sparta debate. If the Empire had to crack a few heads to achieve that goal—well, so be it. It's his amorality, despite his manners, that's his defining characteristic and the reason he's so dangerous.
The other villain would be a power-behind-the-throne character. I'm debating whether or not to make him the ghost of the Emperor, or to scrap that altogether in order to differentiate this new series.
Two different possibilities for Han. We could have him as having left Leia, which raises a whole other can of worms and ruins the character development and hope for a happy ending, or we could have him as emasculated, accepting this situation after all these years, telling old war stories to kids and everything. Until we get the gang back together, as expected, and send him on a last grand adventure. Somehow have to reunite him with Chewie too.
Luke is the most difficult, I think. How do we do an older version of such an idealistic youth? If he had an arc leading towards cynicism, maybe he could be cynical and beaten down, but he won. He defeated the Empire and redeemed his dad. He would be the Obi-Wan figure, but he wouldn't be as serious even as Guinness; he'd be closer to Liam Neeson in The Phantom Menace, or Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan in Attack of the Clones. Sure, he'd be Merlin, handing on Excalibur to the next generation, but with a twinkle in his eye. He, more than Leia or Han, would be the most trustful of the new Republic, despite its problems—because he knows the attraction of power and has beaten it back. The villain would almost be an anti-Luke: cynical where Luke is idealistic, having given in to imperialism where Luke fights for republican virtue.
New folks. Difficult to write. They can't be too different from the original characters without being un-Star Wars-y, but they also can't be too similar, or else they're retreads. We could bring back my Three Musketeers concept and have the new hero as the D'Artagnan and Luke as the Athos. OK, he'd be older than Athos, but it'd be interesting. He'd consider the new guy as a son. Could be his nephew. Actually, wait—base it on Dumas' sequel, Twenty Years After. We need a love-interest for the new hero… Hm. Not sure how to write her. Maybe the girl has never heard these stories, or if so thinks of them only as legends?
The plot would center on the villain's plot to reconstitute the Empire from the small bastions of Imperial sympathy scattered throughout the galaxy. He would… In one scene he would have to tempt Luke, conjure up the ghost of Darth Vader—oh, we could do a scene where Luke sees both the Vader personality and the Anakin personality.
The more I think of it, the more I like the idea of a reversal of the originals: the Republic as a powerful force and the "Empire" as a small ragtag fighting force. To keep the remaining "Imperial" troops together, the bad guy (the Spartan) I described above would have to be particularly charismatic—i.e., not Darth Horseface. And I like having a Republic senator or someone who's not evil but who somewhat misses the stability of the Empire; it connects with the political themes that run throughout the series. In fact, I'm somewhat thinking of the fall of the Soviet Union and Putin (democratic backsliding and all that).
Again, this is a bump as well, so if you have new ideas or haven't posted them, I'd love to read them!
The universe at large is still rebuilding after the battle of Endor. It took many years to clear out all of the Empires influences. Some worlds are ruled by the New Republic. Many have chosen to remain independent.
Ambassador Leia Organa Solo travels the galaxy trying bring the worlds together under one peace treaty. At her side are Admiral Han Solo and C3PO.
Chewbacca lives a life of boredom on Kashyk waiting for Han to call on him again.
Luke Skywalker is the master of a new school of Jedi. They train at an old Jedi temple he found that still had many ancient Jedi texts. Some of Lukes students are Han and Leia's son Ben, and his own daughter Rey. R2D2 is with them.
Rey's mother, Mara Jade (giggle [cast with Julianne Moore}) has been separated from Luke for some time. At a graduation ritual where Rey and Ben are finally anointed as Jedi Knights, Rey reveals that she is leaving to go to the Unknown Regions of Space to go look for Mara. Ben decides to go along with her.
Just then a new armada of ships enter the Galaxy having come from the Unknown Regions. They are an army of Sith larger than any known before (apparently they've never heard of the rule of only two). And they have a captive: Mara Jade.
At a political meeting on a world near the Unknown Regions Leia, Han, and the leaders gathered there, are attacked by the Sith Army.
Luke's Jedi temple is also attacked by the Sith. He escapes with as many of his Jedi students as he can rescue and goes into action. Chewbacca gets the call.


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COVID-19: IP Strategies for Universities and Nonprofits During the Pandemic – Mitigating Patent Infringement Risks When Making PPE and Other Health-Related Supplies
U.S. Intellectual Property Alert
By: John J. Cotter, Patrick J. McElhinny, Christopher M. Verdini, Christopher F. Warner
The rapid emergence of COVID-19 — and the limited and diminishing supply of healthcare resources needed to treat patients and protect healthcare providers — has many public and private universities and other nonprofit institutions fielding urgent requests to manufacture or otherwise supply critical care medical devices and substances, replacement parts for medical devices, and personal protective equipment ("PPE") for medical professionals. To fulfill these urgent requests, expediency may suggest that the institutions examine and perhaps mirror device designs or formulas that could be covered by third-party patents. The urgent nature of the requests, however, also may deny the institutions the usual time to assess the risk of patent, copyright, or product design infringement. While it may be tempting during these turbulent times to rely on intellectual property ("IP") owners' altruistic pledges to not enforce their IP rights,1 or find solace in the idea that no IP owner would pursue enforcement for fear of public backlash, universities and other institutions engaged to do this emergency work still need to be mindful of potential infringement risks.
To help manage those risks, the following checklist provides strategies that universities and nonprofit institutions may use to assess and seek to mitigate the risk of infringement:2
Due Diligence: Before entering into a rush supply contract, an institution should still exercise appropriate, if abbreviated, due diligence. Although the emergency nature of the project may limit the extent of an institution's efforts, there may be time to perform, on a limited or high-level basis, due diligence through: (1) an IP clearance study, (2) research into the IP asserted in the relevant technical area, or (3) requiring the requesting party to supply all information it possesses about relevant IP and infringement risks. Even limited due diligence may identify key features to avoid to mitigate risk. Also, if key, potentially blocking IP is identified, the pressure of the current public health crisis may justify favorable license terms for products produced to address these unique demands.
Indemnification Terms in the Supply Contract: Institutions also may seek to shift the risk of an infringement action to the requesting party by obtaining indemnification, including the duties to defend all infringement claims and to indemnify the institution in the event of an adverse judgment. If the solvency of the requesting party is unclear or dubious, the institution might ask the requesting party for proof of its ability to defend and indemnify. If the parties agree to indemnification, the institution might ask the indemnitor to post a bond or other security to assure adequate reimbursement. Alternatively, institutions may require the requesting party carry liability insurance capable of covering all costs arising from an infringement action.
Insurance: Institutions engaged in these supply efforts might also seek to purchase IP insurance. Although historically such insurance is expensive or hard to find, the insurance market is dynamic and new options may be available.3 Universities and institutions relying on such insurance should review any potential policy with an experienced IP litigator and coverage counsel before purchase.
Representations and/or Warranties in the Contract: Institutional suppliers also can request representations and warranties from the requesting party stating that there is no risk or known risk of infringement. In conjunction with its own abbreviated due diligence, the institution may also ask the requesting party to certify that it has conducted sufficient investigation and due diligence and found no infringement issues. Similarly, an institution asked to make or design a product or system should insert terms that seek to insulate it from liability, such as by specifying that it makes no warranty that products or systems using its design are free from infringement claims and that it will not defend or indemnify the requesting party or anyone who uses the product or system.
Eleventh Amendment and Sovereign Immunity: State universities and institutions may enjoy sovereign immunity from patent infringement suits.4 Sovereign immunity bars adversarial proceedings brought by private parties against a state or — most relevant here — an arm of the state.5 Whether an institution is an arm of the state hinges upon the (1) "essential nature and effect of the proceeding" and the (2) "nature of the entity created by state law."6 Institutions considered arms of the state, however, must be careful not to waive their Eleventh Amendment privileges and thereby expose themselves to lawsuits.
28 U.S.C. § 1498: If asked to supply products by or for the federal government, both public and private institutions may seek refuge from an infringement suit under 28 U.S.C. § 1498. Under this statute, if the supplier to the government infringes a third party's patent, the patent owner must sue the United States instead of the manufacturing supplier.7
The Bayh-Dole Act: Occasionally, individuals or entities acquire title to patents generated in whole or in part from federal agency funding. If an institution believes its conduct may infringe such a patent, the institution may ask the federal government to exercise its march-in rights.8 nder these rights, the funding federal agency may compel the patent holder to grant a license to the institution to use the patented invention.9 Federal agencies have the power to require such action for a number of reasons, including when "necessary to alleviate health or safety needs which are not reasonably satisfied by the contractor, assignee or their licensees[.]"10 though federal agencies have yet to exercise their march-in rights,11 the COVID-19 pandemic is not a typical situation and may force agencies to undertake unprecedented action.
Patent Pooling: Institutions may also seek collaborative solutions with patent owners, such as patent pooling. Under this type of arrangement, the patent holder could agree to transfer its rights to be pooled with others' patents allowing the institution, at a minimum, to obtain a license for the patent on fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory terms.
Hatch-Waxman Act Immunity: Institutions may also be called to test or manufacture products requiring U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approval. If such action leads to potential patent infringement, the "safe harbor" provision of the Hatch-Waxman Act may immunize those acts from infringement suits if they are performed to support an application for FDA approval.12
While it may be tempting for a university or institution to rely on the humanitarian or public spirit of, or the risk of negative backlash to, a patent holder during the pandemic, the prudent course is to take a proactive approach to mitigate infringement risks. Employing any of the relevant strategies listed above may accomplish that goal.
1 Mike LaSusa, Tech Titans Commit To Freeing IP To Aid Pandemic Response, LAW360 (Apr. 21, 2020); Britain Eakin, Businesses Urged To Make COVID-19 IP Free During Crisis, LAW360 (Mar. 30, 2020).
2 The full scope and applicability of each strategy in this checklist is beyond the scope of this alert. If a university or other institution believes any of these strategies may be applicable, the institution should consider seeking the guidance of qualified counsel to understand the strategy more fully before potentially implementing or relying on the strategy.
3 AON, for example, offers various packages that cover "certain litigation expenses, settlements, and damages." AON PLC, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIABILITY INSURANCE SOLUTIONS (2018).
4 See, e.g., Univ. of Utah v. Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Wissenscaften E.V., 734 F.3d 1315, 1319 (Fed. Cir. 2013) ("[A] state university generally may not be sued for infringement, nor may it be forced to defend against an action for declaratory judgment of invalidity or non-infringement.").
5 Fed. Mar. Comm'n v. S.C. Ports Auth., 535 U.S. 743, 751–52 (2002).
6 Regents of the Univ. of Cal. v. Doe, 519 U.S. 425, 429 (1997).
7 28 U.S.C. § 1498(a).
8 35 U.S.C. § 203(a).
9 Id.
10 Id. § 203(a)(2).
11 Alan S. Gutterman, Business Transactions § 209:22, WESTLAW (Apr. 2020).
12 35 U.S.C. § 271(e)(1).
John J. Cotter
Patrick J. McElhinny
Christopher M. Verdini
Christopher F. Warner
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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and neurocardiogenic syncope are clinical manifestations of autonomic nervous system dysfunction (dysautonomia) that can lead to impaired daily functions. We report two young patients presenting with dysautonomia and autoimmune disease who both received autologous adipose stem cells (ASCs) infusions. This report is the first description of ASCs therapy for patients with combined dysautonomia and autoimmune disease. Case 1: A 21-year-old female presented at 12 years of age with escalating severe dysautonomia with weight loss and gastrointestinal symptoms. She had elevated autoantibodies and cytokines and received multiple immune modulation therapies. Her dysautonomia was treated by volume expanders, vasoconstrictors, and beta blockers with mild improvement. She received ASCs about 2 years before this report with dramatic improvement in her dysautonomia and autoimmune symptoms with a 10 kg weight gain. Case 2: A 7-year-old boy presented at 2 years of age with polyarthritis. At 5 years of age, he manifested orthostatic intolerance. He received immune modulatory therapies with mild improvement. He received ASCs and showed marked improvement of his dysautonomia and immune symptoms. Dysautonomia symptoms of these two patients improved significantly after modulation of autoimmune components by ASC therapy. Favorable clinical responses of these two cases warrant further case–control studies.


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How do positive affirmations help in developing a positive attitude towards life? What are they exactly? How can you feel the good vibes around you? Read the article and find out.
Thought precedes action, action does not always precede thought ― Douglas Horton.
Women are known to be much more enduring, tolerant, and patient than men. In the present generation, they are not merely confined to households. In fact, they aptly participate in every sphere of life. However, life does not always follow the smooth path. There are times when a woman's life seems to be submerged in delusions, where hopes become volatile, and the thought process is reduced to mundane. When darkness of negativity surmount them, they should be encouraged with positive thoughts, that have the ability to retain the lost spirit and instill self-confidence once again. And this is exactly what positive affirmations for women are meant for.
If you feel the aura of optimism around you, then nothing can subdue you. This statement is quite apt and has been proved true by philosophers, researchers, psychologists, intellectuals, and many literates. If you go through the theories of existentialism, you will come to know the significance of your existence in a broader and positive sense. Soren Kierkegaard, renowned as the father of existentialism has put forth his view towards life as, the individual is solely responsible for giving his or her own life meaning and for living that life passionately and sincerely, in spite of many existential obstacles and distractions including despair, angst, absurdity, alienation, and boredom. From his statement we conclude that our attitude towards life makes it worthwhile or futile.
Positive affirmations are statements that have the power to fortify every desire to achieve success. It can be an affirmation for fulfilling your weight loss goals, or meet your daily target at work. It's a way to practice thinking positively by channelizing your energy towards the good things in your life. This way you fortify your consciousness and take it to a level where pessimism cannot pervade your mind. The daily positive affirmations for women touch every chord of their personal and professional life. These meaningful thoughts will transform you to a better individual with clear moral values. You should feel that you are empowered by positive energy each passing day. These are simple sentences bringing joy and happiness in your life when you follow them in action. So, let's check out some of them for success, self-esteem, commitment, faith, ambition, and similar values of life.
I am precious to me.
Being a woman makes me precious.
Because I am a woman I am strong.
I am capable of succeeding without feeling overwhelmed or unfulfilled.
I feel fulfilled and joyful.
I pursue my life's purpose.
I only have positive mental pictures.
I have an enthusiastic outlook on life.
I stand firmly in my belief in myself.
I am strong and secure.
I have the power to realize my goals.
I maintain my self-confidence in all times and places.
I have faith in God and in my actions.
I heal all issues affecting my self-confidence.
I only care about what I think of myself.
My personality traits are endearing.
I am precious in the eyes of God.
I have wisdom to know what to change.
I have unique attributes and abilities because I am a woman.
I have power to love and be loved.
I can love without being in love.
I have power to choose my course in life.
I am proud of my body for what it is.
I can accept myself for who I am.
I feel confident from inside out.
I say positive things about myself to myself.
I feel radiant full of abundant energy and health.
From the aforementioned statements we observe that, positive affirmations also encourage us to love and value ourselves so that bright and humane qualities can be spread to others. It's a deliberate effort to keep yourself happy and instill self-esteem. Well, we all know that it's easier said than done, but why not give it a try to make our life wonderful with good thoughts and wise actions? Best wishes!


When I was a little girl, my Mum used to say that my pocket money could "kittle": I don't know if this is a local word, or just a family word, but it means that she thought it could reproduce on its own; and it was her way of saying she had noticed that I was a good saver. When The (Not So) Small One was a little girl she liked to work her pocket money hard; and because she was always trying her best to spread what she had round all the many things that caught her eye, she started getting interested in the coins themselves.
Holding them in her hand, sorting the shapes. Sometimes she would discover in her spare change that a foreign coin had slipped through, and this never bothered her. She understood that she wouldn't be able to spend it. But its difference made it desirable, and she saved it up, put it in a special jar and called it her "obbley-dobbley" money, and that was probably a mixture of "odds and ends" and "bit and pieces". She liked to spread it all out and enjoy the subtle differences.
...though maybe that's a little unfair. Because last night, complete coincidence, she started talking about how much she had saved for this year's holiday, and how the exchange rate might have shifted by the time we get to the summer. Maybe she did take in what he was saying. One thing's for sure: she has never forgotten the day she finally got to spend some funny money.
This seemed like the perfect subject for a Get It Scrapped page using a sprinkling of embellishments. Thinking about that bank, I couldn't get out of my head an image of Mrs Olsen in Little House on the Prairie, striding through town on her way to bank the shop takings, so this layout ended up a little bit Cowboy Victorian, with some lace and velvet ribbon for her bonnet and a wood siding background. I did cut out a few more "£" signs, but in the end decided less was more. I'm glad I made her pose for a picture with those coins. because, of course, she had to swap them back when we came back ..to the future.
I like the scattering too - glad you took a photo too!
I love that word as well......and what a lovely story.
Kittle is a new word for me. The Boy Child still has yet to grasp the concept of money. He thinks there is an endless supply of it in my purse!
A fun story to read about. Love this LO with the trail of embellishments. It is my all time favourite way to embellish. I love to lead the eye through the page.
Oh, that's interesting, my MIL uses a similar word "quiddle" to mean the same thing as your Mum. Perhaps that's the Somerset version of "kittle".
I've never heard that word before. But I am old enough to remember half a crown and threepenny bits!
What a great story & layout! I love the image of Mrs. Olsen inspiring your design choices.
A really interesting layout, Sian, and I love your weathered background. I'm still undecided whether you've constructed your layout on a park bench, or whether you have a brilliantly photographic piece of paper! Perhaps we could start a new fashion: outdoor 'found' scrapbooking :).
I love everything about your layout---subject matter, layers, sprinkling of embellishments---it's as if "the not so small one" tumbled those coins out of her little hands and they dribbled down the page!
'kittle' is anew word or me too...and I too love the layout..especially that trail of buttons!
I enjoyed the mix of English and American references in this post--blogging does make a for a small world, doesn't it?
I also had a chuckle over your mother noticing how well you saved. She was probably thinking money-ish, but you are obviously a saver on many different levels.
Lots of interesting new words for me here ;) and a great page with a beautiful sprinkling of embellies! Also totally in love with wood background lately!
Really cute! I love, love, love old coins and foreign coins. I could definitely become a collector if I wasn't careful.
Love your spray of embellies. I wonder how difficult the sticking bit would be.
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Oh yes we had a little girl who was absolutely delighted with changing money when we went to Blist Hill Museum.
such a pretty page. I'm sure i have lots and lots of coins tucked away here and there in my memory boxes - I remember distinctly stashing my first 20p and old shillings and halfpennies when i was aware of how "special" they were - you have me inspired. I wonder where there are!
My kids love to play with my collection of foreign coins, especially the oddly shaped ones with many sides or holes in the middle. They would love our money to look like that.
LOVE this layout! Loved it even more after I read the story about how it reminded you of Little House on the Prairie! My girlie loves coins too.
That is a great story! I still have all the foreign coins I collected as a kid.
Another great story told, and lovely layout created! What a gift you are leaving for your kids!
You write so beautifully Sian and I think this is one of my favourite of your Lo's.
What a delightful story and layout. That was so great that you managed to get a shot of her holding the old money. Btw, I like your Mum's word.


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EP review: Carly Pearce — Carly Pearce
The EP has been a long time coming. Kentucky-born country music singer/songwriter Carly Pearce released a mashup of the EP with clips of each of the songs (found below) nine months ago, but only two weeks ago did she release this EP. Despite the slight delay, this EP is gold. If the delay was to make it every better, there is no problem with that. Pearce's single "Blame the Whiskey" was a peek into her talent, but this EP shows the country music world that she's here to stay.
First and foremost, Pearce is an outstanding vocalist. As displayed in her debut single, "Blame the Whiskey", Pearce can sing just about anything. She can sing powerfully, but she can also scale it back and sing emotively. A highlight on the record, "Just Another Girl" is where Pearce shows off this ability. This track is about a man Pearce thought she was going to marry. In a live acoustic performance of the song, Pearce explained "that I really though one day we would get married. And in December of this past year, he got married. Obviously not to me. And it's amazing how when you're in a relationship, you're somebody's complete whole world, and then you break up and you may never talk to them again." A country/pop rock fusion, this song is where Pearce shows off her ability to mix a sad story with radio-friendly, upbeat production. This paradox is one of the key elements in being successful in country music.
Unfortunately, Pearce has fallen trap to the country-electropop fusion fad. The trailblazers of this genre have been Sam Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini, and Ruthie Collins, and the first track of the EP, "Pretty Boy" is a perfect example of that fad. The electro influences spread all throughout the track, and it is a bit upsetting, because Pearce seemed like an artist that would stay away from this kind of music. Despite that fact, this song is completely addicting. The chorus is the most perfect pop chorus, and is just meant to people up and on their feet. So even though Pearce is taking part in this mostly unfortunate trend, she takes part gracefully, and just tests the waters, she doesn't dive headfirst.
"Simple Stuff" is the epitome of a country song. It discusses a relationship in which Pearce actually prefers the thoughtful, simple dates over the white-tablecloth dates. It is of similar topic to another track reviewed on this blog, "Easy" by Krysta Nick. These kind of songs sung by women could have parallels drawn to the horrible bro-country songs sung by the men, but there is one big difference: this song does not objectify anyone, and seems like it actually means something.
The final track on this EP is the best one, that truly shows the extent of Pearce's talent and potential is the final track, "Black Sheep." This track is an interesting take on being different. The whole song talks about how this girl is so different from anyone else in her family. In the hook, Pearce sings, "Life is hard, when you're the only black sheep on the farm." There are so many songs like this, but Pearce makes a new metaphor, one that is much more relatable than other songs like this. Pearce crafts a song that connects to every person, whether you live on a farm or not.
From "Blame the Whiskey" to "Pretty Boy" to "Black Sheep," Pearce has done an excellent job of showing fans who she is a musician so far. Although this EP isn't perfect, it does show how much talent Pearce has, and the potential she has to be one of the biggest country stars of the new generation.
Best tracks: Just Another Girl, Black Sheep
Throwaway tracks: none
Overall rating: 4 crowns


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Most people think of asset allocation as a diversification of asset classes, such as large cap stocks, small cap stocks and bonds. What they fail to see is that diversifying assets by taxability can also be important in building a successful financial planning strategy to last you both through your working years and into retirement.
Tax-free investments: Roth IRAs, Roth 401(k)s, 529 plans, municipal bonds and cash-value life insurance can provide tax-free income, when certain conditions are met.
Investing assets among these categories can help create tax efficiencies within your portfolio while you're still earning a paycheck and throughout retirement.
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First, consider the income you are already earning from your existing assets, including Social Security, if that applies.
Next, look to see if you can take any long-term capital gains that would be taxed possibly at zero percent, depending on whether your total income for the year, including the gains, would be in the 10 percent or 15 percent brackets. Using this strategy can influence the next steps because adding more taxable income can move you into higher brackets.
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Finally, leave your Roth IRA distributions for last. Since there are no required minimum distributions at age 70½, let this money grow tax-free for as long as possible. This would also hold true for accessing the cash value from a life insurance policy.
"A portfolio can benefit if it is tax-diversified as well as asset-class diversified. It may be better to start thinking about tax diversification sooner rather than later."
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Although emotionally tempting, it is not necessarily appropriate to pay off your mortgage as you near retirement—especially if you have a locked low interest rate and can benefit from the tax deduction while you are still working.
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A breakdown of Alabama's 11 NFL combine participants
Several Tide players could help their draft stock with impressive showings at this year's NFL combine.
A breakdown of Alabama's 11 NFL combine participants Several Tide players could help their draft stock with impressive showings at this year's NFL combine. Check out this story on montgomeryadvertiser.com: https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/2019/02/27/breakdown-alabamas-11-nfl-combine-participants/2996656002/
Alex Byington, Montgomery Advertiser Published 7:00 a.m. CT Feb. 27, 2019 | Updated 2:57 p.m. CT Feb. 27, 2019
Mar 2, 2018; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A view of the NFL Scouting Combine logo on the backdrop as players speak with media during the NFL Combine at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports (Photo: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports)
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama will once again be heavily represented in Indianapolis with double-digit former players attending this year's NFL Scouting Combine.
But there's one familiar name that won't participate in any on-field drills this week after former Crimson Tide safety Deionte Thompson underwent wrist surgery to repair a partially-torn ligament suffered in a recent workout. Thompson is expected to miss six to eight weeks, according to a source close to the situation, and isn't likely to do any drills at either the combine or Alabama's annual pro day on March 19.
The 2019 NFL combine officially began Tuesday when a portion of the 337 total player invitees arrived and runs through Monday with on-field workouts beginning Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Another prominent Tide product that could be limited this week is running back Josh Jacobs, who is widely projected to be the first tailback taken in this year's draft and a potential top-10 pick. Jacobs is reportedly dealing with a groin injury and "will do limited work in Indy," according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport.
Still, with nine other Alabama players expected to attend and go through most of the scheduled exercises, there will once again be a strong Crimson Tide presence throughout Indianapolis this week.
With that in mind, here's a breakdown of Alabama's combine participants:
Isaiah Buggs, DL, Rounds 4-7
Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) sacks Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) in second half action in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday September 22, 2018. (Photo: Mickey Welsh)
Notes: A two-year contributor at Alabama, Buggs really expanded his game this past season when he showed great pass-rushing ability by leading the Tide with 9 ½ sacks. A natural run-stopper, Buggs' ability to stay around the ball and often take advantage of the pressure created by teammates could make him an ideal fit as a pass-rushing interior lineman in a traditional 4-3 defense.
NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein: "(Buggs is a) base end with interior experience thanks to Alabama's diverse personnel groupings and fronts. Buggs might be targeted as a 4-3 power end who can reduce inside as a rusher, but he has the body type, play strength and quickness to make a full-time transition to three-technique as a one- or two-gapper. He will need to play with more consistent resolve, but has the talent to become an eventual starter."
Damien Harris, RB, Rounds 3-5
Jan 7, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs with the ball against the Clemson Tigers during the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (Photo: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
Notes: A three-year starter at Alabama, Harris stuck around one more season in order to graduate and help the Tide to another national championship season. Of course, the latter never materialized, but Harris still managed to shoulder much of Alabama's ground game with a team-leading 876 rushing yards and nine scores on a career-high 150 carries to finish his Tide career with 3,070 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns over four seasons in Tuscaloosa.
Zierlein: "Disciplined and rugged with a very strong sense of who he is as a running back. (Harris) operates with a good feel for blocking schemes and finds the designed yards while adding extra with his power and some elusiveness. He lacks game-breaking juice as a runner and … is more likely to be good than great as a pro, but his size, every-down game and ball security give him a chance to have fruitful career as a solid starter."
Josh Jacobs, RB, Rounds 1-2
Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) carries the ball against Oklahoma in first half action of the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Saturday December 29, 2018. (Photo: Mickey Welsh)
Notes: Despite only starting one game each of his three seasons, Jacobs established himself as a reliable and steady producer during his breakout junior campaign, when he led Alabama with 1,315 all-purpose yards and 15 combined touchdowns, including three receiving and one on kickoff return. It's that all-around versatility and explosiveness that has caught the attention of NFL scouts despite totaling less than 1,500 (1,491) rushing yards and just 16 rushing touchdowns on 251 carries for his career.
NFL.com analyst Daniel Jeremiah: "In terms of Josh Jacobs, I think I have him as my sixth overall player. I'm a huge fan of (Jacobs), and one of the knocks on him (was) he didn't get a lot of touches at Alabama or as many as you would like because it's so crowded there. … I don't have any concern about the fact that he's got vision, he runs with power, he can make you miss, he can catch the ball out of the, he can block. There's really nothing he can't do. So, (if) the knock on him is that he doesn't have touches. I can spin that and say that's a good thing — there's still plenty of tread on his tires."
Christian Miller, OLB, Rounds 3-5
Alabama linebacker Christian Miller (47) celebrates recovering a Tennessee] fumble. in first half action at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tn., on Saturday October 20, 2018. (Photo: Mickey Welsh)
Notes: Injuries seemed to have derailed a once very promising career for the son of former NFL linebacker Corey Miller, who played eight seasons after being a sixth-round pick by the New York Giants in 1991. Miller missed 10 games in 2017 after suffering a torn bicep in the season opener and then missed January's national championship game against Clemson after suffering a hamstring injury in the semifinal. He's expected to be full-go this week and could certainly help his draft stock with a strong showing at the combine.
Jeremiah: "I know one thing, he is tall, he's long. You see him as a rusher. He's got great hands. He can finish. He's a little bit stiff in coverage. That's one of those things if you're a team looking at him as an outside linebacker, you want to see how does he do going through those drills. Can he change direction, can he show you a little more fluid? … So, he's one I would definitely keep an eye on. You might start hearing his name buzz a little bit more after the combine because he's a pretty intriguing player."
Ross Pierschbacher, OL, Rounds 4-7
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) looks to pass from behind offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher (71) In first half action at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday November 17, 2018. (Photo: Mickey Welsh / Advertiser)
Notes: A four-year starter along Alabama's offensive line, Pierschbacher has played and started at all three interior positions, including taking over at center as a senior. Whether or not he projects at that position in the NFL is yet to be seen, but Pierschbacher is motivated to show he can do whatever it takes to make in in the league, and versatility is certainly an attribute that could help him make that a reality.
Zierlein: "Pierschbacher plays with good initial quickness and is likely to be targeted by teams looking for move-oriented run blockers. He might lack the mass and power teams would like to see from him as a guard, but he's close to pro ready from an experience and technique standpoint and could find early playing time as an average starting center within the first two years."
Irv Smith Jr., TE, Rounds 1-3
Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) stretches for yardage as Mississippi State safety C.J. Morgan (29) tackles him in second half action at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday November 9, 2018. (Photo: Mickey Welsh)
Notes: The son of former New Orleans Saints tight end Irv Smith Sr., and nephew of ex-Atlanta Falcons tight end Edward Smith, Alabama's Irv Smith Jr. certainly has the pedigree for the NFL. Smith Jr. opted to capitalize on a sensational junior season in Tuscaloosa and leave early for the NFL, where he's widely considered among the Top two to three tight ends in this year's class. Smith's natural athleticism and mismatch potential as an elite route runner and receiver fits into what the NFL already has in some of its top playmakers at the position.
Jeremiah: "I have Irv Smith right in that range who I think would be a great fit (with the Patriots at No. 32 at the end of the first round), and he'd be able to kind of plug-in. You can play him in-line, you can move him, (he's) just a real smooth, clean route runner who's pretty nifty after the catch and has some toughness that I know they covet there. He'd be somebody that would make some sense."
Saivion Smith, CB, Rounds 4-7
Alabama defensive back Saivion Smith (4) raises his hands at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., on Saturday November 3, 2018. Alabama shut out LSU in the game. (Photo: Mickey Welsh)
Notes: A somewhat surprising early departure after just one season at Alabama, the former junior college defensive back and one-time LSU signee was productive last season with three interceptions and 60 total tackles as an on-again, off-again starter. Whether or not he's ready for the NFL is another matter all together, but after opting to leave early, Smith doesn't project to be taken higher than at some point on Day 3 of April's NFL draft. Still, at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Smith has the NFL size to compete at the next level, wherever that might be.
Zierlein: "Big, press-man cornerback with the traits and tools of a potential starter, but lacking a sample size of consistency to inspire confidence. Smith's average speed could be mitigated by better instincts and ball skills, but they are both works in progress. He's athletic enough for man coverage, but his collection of strengths and weaknesses requires better technique and aggression from press to gain control of the rep. Smith's ceiling is NFL starter and his floor should be fourth cornerback."
Deionte Thompson, S, Rounds 1-3
Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) intercepts a ball out of bounds against Louisville In first half action of the Camping World Kickoff at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday September 1, 2018. (Photo: Mickey Welsh)
Notes: Thompson is, of course, not going to participate in any drills after recently undergoing wrist surgery, and could miss another six to seven weeks after the combine while rehabbing. Still, the natural free safety prospect who shined at times in his first full season as a starter last year, is expected to be ready for preseason workouts and should still be highly coveted in the early rounds in April.
Jeremiah: "I don't think Deionte Thompson finished up the season the way you'd want to finish it up. (In) that Clemson game put a lot of doubt in some people's minds (about whether he) can really run. That was a concern there. I thought he kind of had some big games early on in the season where you got really excited about him. … But I thought he would have been one (to) go back, maybe get a little bit stronger, and then you go from being in that … mid to late second-round range … (into) somebody that's a first-round lock next year."
Jonah Williams, OL, Top 10-15 overall
Sep 23, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jonah Williams (73) during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
Notes: A three-year starter at tackle for Alabama — beginning on the right side as a true freshman and then moving the his more natural left side the past two seasons — Williams was a dominating All-American every year he was in Tuscaloosa. A finalist for the Outland Trophy, Williams' biggest concern going into the combine is his shorter-than-preferred arm length. A cerebral player and admitted film junkie, Williams is a certain first-round talent that might need a team to fall in love with him to push him into the top 10.
Jeremiah: I think there's a chance he could hold up at tackle and be a functional starting tackle, (but) I think he's got a chance to be special inside. I think to me that's where he fits best. Some of these length issues — he's not a real long guy — showed up in the Clemson game this year, showed up in the Clemson game last year, where guys kind of get into his chest and he struggles a little bit on the edge. … He is a dominating run blocker. Talk about somebody that can get his hands on people and work up to the second level, combo blocks, he's instinctive, he runs his feet on contact. … I wrote him up and said: I think he's got a chance to be a perennial Pro Bowl guard with the way that he plays. I love the nasty that he has."
Quinnen Williams, DL, Top 5 overall
1. Arizona Cardinals — Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama (Photo: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
Notes: Another one-year wonder at Alabama, Quinnen Williams shined in his only season as the Tide's starting nose guard, producing a unanimous All-America season with a team-high 18 ½ tackles for loss and generally causing havoc up the middle. A converted defensive end, Williams shows great burst and initial first step that NFL teams covet, especially from the interior of its defensive line, as well as the physical and mental tools to get off blocks with regularity. All that could make Williams one of the first players off the board on Day 1 of the NFL draft in April.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: "Quinnen Williams, with the year he had, he was the closest thing to Aaron Donald that you saw this year in college. He was in that backfield, he was destroying double teams, he was pursuing to the sideline. He's a hard-working kid, hustles. He put together an unbelievable year for Alabama, and interior pressure bothers the quarterback more than anything."
Lyndell "Mack" Wilson, LB, Rounds 1-2
Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson (30) stops Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) In first half action of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Ca., on Monday January 7, 2019. (Photo: Mickey Welsh)
Notes: Another surprise early entrance, Wilson is arguably one of the most athletic and physically-gifted linebackers to come out of Alabama in recent years. The former five-star Montgomery product impresses with his size-and-speed combination and has the tools to be an every-down linebacker in the league, but will need to further open some NFL eyes this week during interviews and the on-field drills to further cement his place as a first-round talent.
More: Mack Wilson trains for the NFL Combine at MADhouse Gym in Montgomery
Kiper: "I though Mack Wilson, back in August, would be a guy that'd be a solid mid-first rounder and follow in the footsteps off all those great linebackers coming out of Alabama. But he didn't have the year expected, I thought he'd go back, didn't. He's in this draft. He can be a late-one, I'm projecting him more as a two."
Alabama's 2019 NFL combine invitees
DL Isaiah Buggs
RB Damien Harris
RB Josh Jacobs
OLB Christian Miller
OL Ross Pierschbacher
TE Irv Smith Jr.
CB Saivion Smith
S Deionte Thompson*
OL Jonah Williams
DL Quinnen Williams
ILB Mack Wilson
Mack Wilson trains for the NFL Combine at MADhouse gym in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday February 9, 2019. (Photo: Mickey Welsh / Advertiser)
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Life as the Mrs.: long weekend.
I am so excited for the long weekend.
This weekend, as we take the time to reflect on and thank our military for their sacrifice and service to our country, I will be thinking about my Paw-Paw, who served in World War II. He is still living, and I am so thankful for him, and all of our military - former and present - for everything they've done for our country.
I hope y'all have a safe, happy Memorial Day weekend. And please, take the time to thank a member of our military (or a veteran) for their service to our country. Without them, we wouldn't have the rights and freedoms we enjoy today.


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Lot 91 Valley Road Garner, NC 27529
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New Construction home in established Hopedale. Contemporary with open floor plan. Master bedroom on 1st floor. Bonus room. House shown is a rendition used for illustrative purposes. House has not been built as yet. Estimated completion date July, 2021. Good location. Near shopping. Make this your new home!
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Garner is a large, rapidly growing town located just six miles south of downtown Raleigh. This suburb of the capital city serves as a popular residential area for those working in Raleigh or neighboring communities.
Homes in Garner include a variety of options for buyers, including mature traditional and Colonial properties and more modern new construction homes. This is an affordable area with a median selling price under the state average, which means Garner has a high homeownership rate. The friendliness of neighbors, affordability of homes, and pleasant surroundings make Garner a desirable area to call home.
Lifestyle and Attractions
Garner is often called a "community of neighbors" as it maintains a tight-knit and friendly feel amongst its well-connected residents. It has received plenty of accolades over the years, including "One of the Best Cities in North Carolina", "Sixth Most Affordable City in North Carolina" and more. With a population of about 25,000, Garner has seen significant growth over the years, as the population nearly doubled between 1980 and 2013. Garner has a high median household income, and its workforce is primarily involved in professional, scientific and technical services arenas. Many work in the Garner Technology Center, the Greenfield North Business Park, Garner WakeMed Healthplex and the Raleigh-based Rex Hospital.
The Downtown Garner Historic District, also known as Garner's Station, features a number of locally owned boutiques, eateries and businesses along charming tree-lined streets with historic buildings. Residents and visitors frequent downtown for shopping, dining or entertainment, or may access the myriad of options located in downtown Raleigh. Garner hosts a number of parks, including Lake Benson Park, Garner Recreational Park, and the notable White Deer Park with a 2,500-square-foot nature center, arboretum and wildflower meadow. The Triangle Beach Music Festival is a fun music event in Garner featuring some of the best beach music bands every spring. The Garner Performing Arts Center is home to an award-winning theater group, and attracts top Broadway talent and other nationally known performances.
Nearby Schools and Higher Education
Garner hosts eight elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school under the Wake County Public School System — the largest public school district in the state and the 16th-largest in the country. The district's zoning plans change regularly, so Garner students may attend schools located outside of town. There are no private schools located in Garner, but there are 79 in Wake County, several of which are situated nearby. Garner has no institutions of higher learning located within its boundaries, but is perfectly situated near a variety of options. Nearby colleges and universities include Duke University in Durham, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Like many other towns in the state, Garner received its real start with the introduction of the railroad in 1847. However, it is believed that there were settlers in the area as early as the mid-1700s. Farming was the chief source of income for settlers, with cotton and tobacco as the principal crops. Before the turn of the century, small businesses began to open their doors. The first official business is said to have been a wood shop owned by Henry Fort, who was a fine cabinetmaker; in fact, some Garner residents still use his well-made furniture to this day.
There are a variety of legends surrounding the inception of Garner's name, but many believe a general store owner used the word "granary", or a storehouse. The town was established as "Garner's Station" in 1883, but the charter was repealed in 1891. It was later reincorporated as Garner in 1905, and its growth increased over the years due to its direct connection by highway to the capital city.
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Raleigh: 5.5 Miles
Durham: 31.5 Miles
Raleigh-Durham International Airport: 20 Miles
WakeMed Raleigh Hospital: 7.5 Miles
Duke Raleigh Hospital: 12 Miles
Rex Hospital: 12 Miles
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US-70: 0.5 Miles
I-40: 3 Miles
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