By Deborah Arthurs and Rebecca English
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He has described her as the sister he never had. Once again yesterday Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cambridge demonstrated the closeness of their friendship as they smiled and giggled their way through the royal balcony appearance.
While Kate’s husband Prince William stood formally, hands clasped, his cheeky brother whispered a series of humorous asides to his sister-in-law.
Kate was equally gregarious, constantly leaning towards Harry to share with him her own observations.
Kate whispers in Harry's ear before the service
The Duchess smiles at one of Harry's asides
More laughs on the palace balcony
If there is one thing that this Jubilee weekend has proved apart from the nation's renewed passion for the Monarchy it has been how warmly Kate has been welcomed into the heart of the Royal Family.
The scenes of innocent fun were a reminder of Harry’s teasing of Kate’s sister, Pippa, following last year’s royal wedding which led to ill-founded rumours of a royal romance.
Kate and Harry also chatted yesterday as they rode in an open-topped carriage together and at the service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral where they put their heads together and whispered as they waited for the Queen.
William adopts a formal pose on the balcony after the service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral while his wife and his brother keep up the banter
Harry's repartee with Kate recalls his flirting with her sister Pippa at William and Kate's wedding last summer
Earlier this year the Daily Mail revealed how Harry had moved near to William and Kate at Kensington Palace, living in a one-bedroomed flat close to their home, Nottingham Cottage.
The three young Royals are all utterly at ease in each other's company.
On the balcony of Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon, with Kate's role as a senior royal cemented thanks to the depth of her involvement in the Jubilee weekend celebrations, the affection the two share was more evident than ever, as they cracked jokes and shared asides during the fly past.
To their right, despite joining in the revelry throughout the weekend, now a more serious William had one eye on his duties. Standing next to his grandmother on this auspicious occasion there can be no doubt the Duke of Cambridge's mind would have strayed to the prospect that he would, one day, be standing on this very spot as King.
Still, William found the time to set the gravitas aside from time to time, sidling over to his brother and wife to join in the fun.
On the way back to Buckingham Palace the three had shared a carriage and looked to be having a whale of a time as they waved to the throngs lining the streets.
That morning, the three had sat in silent solidarity in St Paul's, looking rather worse for wear after the previous night's revelry at the Buckingham Palace Jubilee concert, where they had sung along and waved Union flags from the royal box.
This affection for Kate, and the ease in which all of the Royals have accepted their newest member into their ranks, made her path from newlywed to senior royal all the more smooth.
Modern face of the family: The royals have been careful to welcome Kate into the heart of the family to avoid her suffering the isolation felt by Diana
Good friends: William and Kate spend lots of time socialising with Harry, and the three are firm friends
Lifting the mood: Prince William chuckles along as his fun-loving brother Prince Harry shares a joke with his sister-in-law
Lost in thought: With his duties as future King perhaps weighing on his mind, Prince William looks pensive as he surveys the awe-inspiring scene from the balcony
Given Diana, Princess of Wales' sense of isolation and difficulty in adjusting to her new role as a Royal and the fallout which ensued, the Queen and William were said to be adamant that Kate's trajectory would be very different.
And it has been thus. Not only has Kate received the Queen's royal seal of approval, but she has enjoyed private suppers and opera visits with Prince Charles, and been privy to personal advice doled out to her by a supportive Camilla in meetings the two have had together.
At public engagements, Kate is frequently seen laughing uproariously with Camilla, or chatting earnestly with Charles. She has proved to be an asset to the royals - and has been largely behind the world's renewed interest in, and fondness for, the royal family.
She has found her niche in the royal family with ease, thanks to her natural warmth and the support offered to her by her new in-laws. And if the images from this weekend's celebrations are anything to go by, it looks as though they are as pleased to have her as she is to have them.
A royal source said: ‘Prince Harry adores his brother and says Catherine is the sister he never had.’
Deep in conversation: The Duke of Cambridge watches the fly past as the Duchess of Cambridge and Harry share a conversation
Enjoying the moment: Fun-loving Prince Harry kept up a running commentary as he entertained the Duchess of Cambridge with jokes and observations
Road trip! The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Prince Harry make the most of the carriage ride back to Buckingham Palace after the lunch at Westminster today
All smiles: The young royals beam and wave, clearly enjoying the ride
Composed: Kate, sat between a rather tired-looking William and Harry after last night's revelry, looked the epitome of ladylike elegance at this morning's service in her Alexander McQueen dress
Close: Kate leans in to chat to Harry, who looked to be suffering slightly from the effects of a later night during the service
The Stooges suffer! A more formal setting for the prince and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after the fun of the Jubilee concert last night
It's party time! After a weekend of duties, the young royals let loose at last night's Jubilee concert, where they waved flags and sang along to performances by Paul McCartney, Elton John, Jessie J and Kylie Minogue (l-r) Princess Beatrice, Duchess of Cambridge, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry
Great show: Kate and William looked delighted to be part of the electric atmosphere and William, who must have felt the weight of the future on his shoulders over this auspicious weekend, appeared to truly relax during the show
Sharing a joke: Not for the first time, William and Harry were in high spirits at the concert, which saw the senior Royals and younger members of the family come together in a jubilant celebration
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
K-Solo Marriage Breaks**Moves Out Of Matrimonial Home - Modern Ghana
Popular producer, Solomon Oyeniyi a.k.a. K solo who has quite done some music production for the likes of Timaya, Clever-J and others allegedly said to have moved out of his matrimonial home, abandons his legal wife, Kikelomo for his mum's home.
According to the information, K Solo marriage to the top business woman, Kike has been going through trouble waters for sometime now. The delectable woman, we learnt, hasn't too comfortable with K Solo's recklessness and insatiable appetite for anything in skirt.
"As a good wife who wants the success of her hubby, she has the right to query her hubby whenever he comes back home late, smelling of alcohol. This, in most times, doesn't go down well on him and he keeps on complaining of Kike nagging all the time." An insider told nigeriafilms.com
Kike, as a supplier had some transaction with Nigeria Breweries Limited, she was expected to be paid her money that month and K-Solo came up with some unbearable demands and Kike, we gathered, turned down his proposal claiming that the money she was expecting from her supply was going back into the business. This, we learnt, frustrated K-Solo and he allegedly said to have beaten a hell out of her.
"The following day, he packed his things and moved to his mum house where he permanent keeps his former girlfriend" another source told us.
Source: www.modernghana.com
Kent State’s rotation has it rolling along - Register-Guard
When a team loses six players to the pro baseball draft — four in the top 10 rounds — and among them is a left-handed ace who passes up his junior year to sign a contract, the likelihood of a breakthrough season seems slim.
One year after Kent State suffered that very fate, however, here are the Golden Flashes, in the NCAA super regional round for the first time in school history, and coming to Eugene this weekend to play Oregon for a spot in the College World Series.
Twelve months removed from a “heartbreaking” loss to Texas in the Golden Flashes’ 11th regional appearance, and from losing their top two starters plus their closer to the draft, Kent State beat Kentucky twice and Purdue once to win a regional last week. The Golden Flashes open a three-game series against Oregon on Saturday at 8 p.m. in PK Park.
“When we lost last year in the regional final, it was heartbreaking,” Kent State coach Scott Stricklin said. “It was really tough. It’s been a long year thinking about it.
“If you were to ask me last year which team would have a chance to make a super regional, every one of us I think would have said that team. But that just speaks volumes about the kids we have — blue-collar, hard-working kids who have exceeded expectations.”
Kent State’s 2011 staff ace, Andrew Chafin, was selected with a compensatory first-round pick in last year’s pro draft. Closer Kyle McMillen was taken in the fourth round, and 2011 Mid-American Conference pitcher of the year Kyle Hallock went in the 10th round.
And yet, starting pitching has improbably been Kent State’s strength this season. David Starn, a seventh-round pick in this year’s draft, will start Saturday against the Ducks, putting on the line a 10-3 record and 2.01 ERA, with 118 strikeouts in 107 2/3 innings.
As a third-year starter, Starn was the sure thing this season. More surprising have been contributions from Kent State’s other two starters. Ryan Bores (9-2, 3.29), a junior college transfer who passed up a pro contract after being drafted last season, will start Sunday’s second game, and Virginia transfer Tyler Skulina (11-2, 3.84) would start game three Monday, if Oregon and Kent State split the first two.
“We lost a lot of impact arms off last year’s team,” Stricklin said. “That was the big question mark coming in — could we have guys fill those shoes? And Ryan Bores and Tyler Skulina have been outstanding.”
No more so than in the regional round. Starn started the opener against Kentucky, which lasted an incredible 21 innings, severely stressing each team’s bullpen. Bores responded by throwing a complete game in the win over Purdue, and Skulina lasted seven innings to win his school-record 11th game in the regional final against Kentucky.
David Lyon, a four-year starter at catcher for Kent State, said the three starters present three vastly different styles. Starn is a lefty who relies on off-speed stuff, Bores uses on his sinker and slider to get groundball outs, and Skulina is the power arm of the group.
“Going from a soft lefty to a sinker-slider guy that’s at 91 (mph) with a lot of sink, to a guy that’s 6-5, 250 pounds and runs it up there at 96, that’s a big change,” Lyon said.
Stricklin calls Lyon “as good a defensive catcher as there is.” In a rare responsibility for this level, Lyon calls pitches himself in most situations, rather than the coaching staff.
“It is unique in the college game, but that’s the kind of leader he is,” Stricklin said. “He’s just outstanding.”
Kent State’s leadership as a whole was tested this season, Stricklin said, when the Golden Flashes played less than inspired baseball from the start. They still looked like a strong candidate to win their conference, but at the midway point there were few signs this would be the Kent State to break through in the postseason.
The low point came at Bowling Green in mid-April, when the Golden Flashes dropped two of three, their first MAC defeats of the season, to a team without a strong recent tradition. Since then, they’ve won 24 of 26, including a national-best 20 straight entering this weekend’s super regional.
“Our seniors really took over the team, made sure our guys were doing the little things in practice,” Stricklin said. “And we’ve just been really sharp and played good baseball ever since.”
This weekend, that streak will go against an Oregon team that also swept through its regional in impressive fashion.
“I feel good about where our team is, but going all the way across the country to play a top-five team that’s competed at such a high level in the Pac-12, it’s a tough challenge,” Stricklin said. “But we’ve got good baseball players who play hard and play with confidence. We’ll be ready to play.”
Said Lyon: “We’re 54 outs away from Omaha. It’s crazy to say that. I think everyone wants to get to Omaha so bad, we’re going to be playing our hearts out. Even if we end up on the losing end, we’re going to leave everything on the field.”
Source: www.registerguard.com
Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Donates Durham Bulls Tickets to the Boys and Girls Club - PRWeb
Durham, NC (PRWEB) June 06, 2012
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin was honored to donate Durham Bulls tickets to the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Durham, North Carolina. Thanks to the firm’s gift, the group was able to watch the Durham Bulls square off against the Indianapolis Indians on Friday, April 27.
It was an exciting game for the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club to see. While the Bulls ultimately lost, the team displayed the same fighting spirit that made them famous in the movie “Bull Durham.”
“The firm likes to do what it can to give back to the community,” said President James S. Farrin. “Durham Bulls’ games are a beloved local tradition, and we were happy to make it possible for the youth with the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club to become a part of that tradition.”
The mission of the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club is to enable all young people “to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens” through support from ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals. The Durham Bulls tickets donated by the firm allowed the boys and girls to spend quality time with their mentors while also enjoying a beloved summer pastime.
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The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is headquartered in the American Tobacco Historic District, adjacent to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, in Durham, North Carolina, with 12 additional offices statewide in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Goldsboro, Henderson, New Bern, Raleigh, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Sanford and Wilson. The firm’s 28 attorneys focus on the following practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Civil Rights, Mass Torts and Products Liability. Three of the attorneys are North Carolina Board Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law, one is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law and one is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is involved in the community, including sponsorship of local philanthropic organizations and an active employee matching donation program.
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New law would close businesses that allow gang activity - jdnews.com
If a new law is passed this year by the General Assembly, property owners who allow gang activity at their place of business may soon find themselves shut down.
“It could be a convenience store, bar or nightclub, or apartment building, but if the owner continues to allow illegal gang activity at their establishment after being put on notice we will be able to take civil action,” said Jacksonville Police Chief Mike Yaniero, chairman of the N.C. Metro Coalition of Chiefs of Police, the organization which is pushing for the bill.
In an attempt to stem crime caused by gangs, metro police chiefs have asked the legislature to pass the N.C. Street Gang Nuisance Abatement Act, which would make it easier for police departments to sue property owners and gangs as a means of preventing crime.
The bill appears on track to become law this summer, having passed the N.C. House and on schedule to be reviewed by the Senate during the current short session.
“The purpose of a nuisance abatement lawsuit is not to show or prove that the property owner is guilty of illegal acts, but rather to prove that the property owner allowed the illegal activity to occur on the property or failed to make reasonable attempts to stop it,” said Yaniero, who is also director for Region VIII of the N.C. Association Of Chiefs Of Police.
The law is modeled after anti-gang legislation in 16 other states, he said.
Some civil rights experts said they are leery the law could trample constitutional rights.
“The Supreme Court has essentially said that being a member of a gang is not, in and of itself, a crime,” Sarah Preston, policy director for the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina, recently told The Fayetteville Observer. “So we want to make sure people aren’t being punished for activity that is not criminal in nature, but simply because law enforcement is fearful that a crime might occur.”
Fayetteville police recently employed a similar tactic in obtaining court orders to bar gang members from attending April’s Dogwood Festival. In the days leading up to the festival there were several gang-related incidents, but after the papers were served and during the festival there were no reported incidents, according to the Fayetteville Police Department.
The new law would allow authorities to sue gangs directly. The pending law states that any gang with members who commit five crimes in a year is to be considered a public nuisance. A judge could then order gang members to stop their criminal activities and impose preventive measures to prevent the gang from engaging in future crimes.
A similar law has been in place for two decades in Los Angeles where the city has had 44 injunctions against 72 gangs, according to The Associated Press.
Examples of possible restrictions include rulings that gang members cannot:
- Be together except while attending school classes.
- Engage in illegal activities.
- Sell drugs.
- Carry weapons.
- Consume alcohol in public.
- Disregard a curfew.
Contact Daily News Senior Reporter Lindell Kay at 910-219-8456 or lkay@freedomenc.com. Read his crime blog, "Off the Cuff," at http://onslowcrime.encblogs.com. Follow him on Twitter and friend him on Facebook @ 1lindell.
Source: www.jdnews.com
I've been saying this for a while. Wills' eyes have opened and he sees he was conned into marrying this Middleton girl. He is highly irritated by her. They are barely talking. His recent hunting trip to Spain with just Harry was a 'family summit' to discuss his predicament. Harry, his closest confidante is very practical and would have said, 'Bro. ....it's too late - you have to live with it'. He felt he had to hurry things along last year because of the jubilee since the Middletons were effectively giving him an ultimatum. They'll probably drag it on for as long as they can and the curse of the Windsors will strike again. He should have dated other women before committing to marriage but was he given any chance by the Middleton's vicious tenacity?
- Hmmmm, UK, 06/6/2012 12:06
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