Volcanos in Alaska

Geologists are keeping an eye on a volcano in Alaska. It’s Mount Redoubt and they think it may erupt soon. The last time it did was over a five-month stretch in 1989-1990 –>

Freeway Closed

The next two weekends will see the All American Freeway under the Morganton Road bridge closed between 10 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday so heavy equipment can be brought in and chunks of the bridge removed.

This begins tonight.

Freeway traffic can still get to points  north of Morganton. It’ll be detoured up the off ramp and down the on ramp. But they’re stop light-controlled, so traffic will be backed up. Best to go another way.

Judges on TV

I’m not sure we have enough TV judges appearing on the local airwaves.

For the lead item in today’s column, I perused the Observer’s TV listings and saw that a mere 12 different TV judge shows air on the television channels in the region each weekday.

And they occupy just 23 hours of daily programming. (Since most of the shows are 30 minutes long, you can tell that some of the TV judges are on several times a day — and on various channels.)

Wow! Until now, I hadn’t realized the extent of TV judgedom.

Today’s column notes that TV judges aren’t analogous with real judges — though many viewers may think they are. Not all of them have experience as real judges, either. But most do seem to have real law degrees.

Legal commentators think TV judge shows are eroding our view of, respect for and knowledge about how the real legal system does and should work. Go here and here to read a couple of articles on that subject.

But doggone it, TV judge shows are entertaining — to some. Or, uh, judging by the proliferation of the shows, to a lot of people.

Below: A rogue’s gallery of the TV judges now on our airwaves, plus one who was just pretending to be a real TV judge. Can you pick that person? If you can, click on the pic to go to a video spoof of a TV judge show.

     

    

   

   

To A New Year!!

I wish everyone a very happy prosperous new year! May it be your year of happiness! I don’t do resolutions, I am more of the type to just try your best all the time. I like to work on strengths. I wish you all the luck, if you do.

I wanted to offer my $.02 for the new year for happiness. My guide to happiness, LOL.

1) Live like you are dying. Unfortunately, I have been on my death bed. We are not promised tomorrow. Tell your friends and loved ones what they mean to you now, while you have the chance. Live each day to the fullest. We can never get back lost time. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Do what you would love to do while you are able. Go for it!

2) Dreams. You are never to young or to old to chase them. They make take time, but it doesn’t hurt to go for them! You must first believe to succeed!

3) Friendships. Friends are such a wonderful gift! Cherish and water each one. It’s the best investment you can ever make. Nothing brings larger dividends!

4)Volunteer. It’s not when you were born, or when you die that people remember- it’s what you do in between. Find something with your interest, it can fulfill your life more than you could ever imagine. Your problems will seem so much smaller, and it will bring you true happiness.

5)Happiness within. I believe true happiness comes within. We are all human and can disappoint. We can’t live up to others standards they may have of us, we get busy, and all fall short. I think serving others is a great way to get it. If you depend on others for your happiness, you may get disheartened.

6)Stumbling. We all stumble and get hit with hard things. It’s all how you look at it, and temporary. Even if you have the worst diagnoses, you can use it to help others and make a difference. There is light and the end of the tunnel, and worrying won‘t change a thing. If you are sick, keep a journal for your children. Best gift they can ever get.

7) Smile. I have found myself at the store in my own little world, and someone will smile at me, and it catches on. I can’t help but smile back!

8)Bring out the best in others. If you do, you are sure to get more in return. You will feel great also.

9) Laugh. Laughter is the best medicine for anything! A good laugh will brighten any day.

I want to thank you all for reading! I wanted to take a moment and thank my family, special friends-my angels, the Town of Spring Lake, my sponsors for sports- you truly make a difference in these kids lives, and to my church family- you mean the world to me.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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 We have 2 bedroom 1 baths starting at  570.00-725.00 per month, 2 bedroom 1.5 baths starting $625.00-800.00 available.  The rent includes Cable TV(over 75 channels with 4 HBO’s & 5 ESPN’s) and High Speed Internet and trash pick-up.  We also now have a laundry facility and fitness center on site!

 You may fill out an online application at our website:
 
northpoint.linkytown.com
 
Your application will be emailed directly to me and I can give you a call when I receive it.  I will then call you and you may pay the $30.00 application fee over the phone for me to process the application and get you approved. I will call you as soon as I run the credit and criminal background.  You may then pay the deposit so we can hold an apartment for any move-in date you need.
 
If your credit score is 800 or above we can waive your $200.00 Security Deposit. The holding fee would then be $100.00 and than will be credited towards your first months rent.
 
{Pets are welcome with a $300.00 nonrefundable pet fee that may be paid over 6 months @ $50.00 per month}

Washer and Dryer rental are available for $50.00 a month per set.
 
Six month lease is an additional $50.00 per month and 3 month lease is an additional $100.00 per month.
 
 
If you would like to call for more information I can be reached at 910.436.3328 or email me.

Warmest regards,
Jessica