West High wrestling coach fired

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The wrestling coach at Wichita's West High has been relieved of his duties.? Athletic Director Phil Daignault says Jeff Watkins was recently let go as coach for personnel issues.

A school district spokeswoman wouldn't confirm it was Watkins who was let go, but did explain what happened.? She says the coach was let go for making poor choices.? However a source tells Eyewitness News, Watkins is the coach in question.

The spokeswoman says the coach claimed last week he was making a welfare check on a wrestler because he wasn't able to get in touch with him.? "While the intentions may have been well, you just have to think twice about some of the decisions that you make," said spokeswoman Susan Arensman.

She says he went to the student's home and left with a wrestling uniform.? She says he told the school he wanted it for another wrestler. It's unclear how he ended up with the uniform.

"I can't confirm that, you'd have to talk with police or with the parent.? I do know there was a concern raised by the parent to the school administration and they got school district involved to see what happened," said Arensman.

West High named Idris Elias as interim head coach.? He was an assistant coach and teaches special education at the high school.

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Source: http://www.catchitkansas.com/schools/kwch-kah-west-high-wrestling-coach-fired-20130114,0,3217103.story?track=rss

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Seattleite Imagery: Week Two Intentions: Clear Out, Chill Out

This past week I set my intention -- I intended to declutter. The result was that I decluttered and then some. Due to packing my belongings and hauling them across both Atlantic and Pacific oceans in the last decade, I don't own a ton of stuff. Also, I have a husband who loves throwing things out, so my house is tidy most of the time thanks to his pacesetting.?But due to personal (though minor) hoarding tendencies, I will always be a naturalized minimalist. A little bit of clutter somehow comforts me, but I still appreciate a clean home. I just don't get a kick out of being the one to do it like some people seem to.

Like running, I don't enjoy decluttering, but I like the feeling after it's done.?This week I wanted to do a bit of new year's cleaning to start off on the right foot and maybe even motivate me to carry on like this.?Here was my plan:

  • Monday: attack the desk and living room table (aka what I actually use for a desk)
  • Tuesday: nothing as my friend was in town from the UK! hooray!
  • Wednesday: go through the closet and make a pile of anything I don't love
  • Thursday: clear out my beauty drawer
  • Friday: drawers in dresser and bedside table
  • Saturday: all my papers (!)

I also wanted to start the practice (however unrelated to clutter) of?morning breathing exercises, since stress management is an overarching theme I'm always working on. So for the first ten minutes of my commute, instead of turning on any radio or audio book, I cranked up the ol' respiratory system. I breathed in through my nose for about five seconds, then out through my nose for the same amount of time. It sounds so simple, but it's really amazing what can happen when you get a little oxygen flowing through your body. I honestly bounced into work.

(Get a load of my morning green juice below.)

I was successful in a good hearty clear out, that's for sure. I took in some beauty products to work to give away and filled two bags with clothes I no longer love. And I did get the living room surfaces nice and cleared. But as I was clearing out I realized that the breathing thing was just as important to me, if not more.

I can be pretty militant when it comes to time management and productivity and self-improvement. Self-discipline comes really easy to me. Chilling out and learning how to deal with stress is not so innate. Setting aside breathing time in the morning helps me in my ongoing process of learning to let go of trying to make sure everything in my life is on time and on point, and trust that what needs to happen, will. Letting go and taking action will always be in tension with one another, but I'm an activist in no danger of sloth, so this is the direction I need to lean into for the sake of sanity.

The next few weeks (months, years?!) I want to continue to focus on how to be productive and goal-driven and a contributing member of society, without being stressed out. I hate stress, but also slip into it easily. I think I'll keep up the morning breathing, and this next week I'm going to focus on further de-stressing through some new time and project management technique. Woo hoo. It's going to be a wild one for sure.?

Source: http://seattleiteimagery.blogspot.com/2013/01/week-two-intentions-clear-out-chill-out.html

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South Shore Kauai Realtor's Caravan: An ... - Kauai Real Estate

About once a month there is a Realtor?s caravan organized for each specific area of the island.? It gives Realtors an opportunity to view all the new listings.? Yesterday?s caravan focused on the South Shore beginning in cool, breezy Kalaheo and ending in the resort town of Poipu.? The caravan featured six condominiums and two very different residential properties.

The morning caravan started in a beautiful home named ?Kamalani Hale? situated on three acres perched high atop the Kalaheo Hillside. This home should have been named ?Views? because the 180 degree ocean views were simply breathtaking!? The floor to ceiling windows capture stunning ocean views from Poipu to Port Allen and beyond.? At close to 3,000 square feet of interior living space, this three bedroom, three and a half bathroom masterfully crafted home provides a feeling of modern luxury combined with functionality. Of all the properties I visited on caravan, this was my favorite!

From Kalaheo we journeyed to Koloa where we viewed an old plantation home built in 1934.? The four bedroom,?one bathroom home needs a lot of TLC in order to bring it back to it?s original charm of yesteryear, however it?s easy to envision the possibilities.? The property also has a second home, plantation in style, yet built in the early 80?s.? Zoned for three homes, this half acre lot once had a third home, but it has since been demolished.

From Koloa we continued on to Poipu where we visited six condominiums. There were two listings in the ?Hale Kahanalu? building, just 150 steps walk to Poipu Beach.? These units are priced in the mid to upper $200,000 range and you can?t beat the location!? Next, we visited two listings in ?Poipu Sands? and one listing in ?Manualoha?, all located within the Poipu Kai Resort. Poipu Sands #434 was a nice surprise.? It has been completely renovated and is impeccably furnished, not to mention it has the best ocean views you will find from any unit in building four.

Our caravan ended with a delicious luncheon at Poipu?s newest luxury condominium resort, Koloa Landing.? We viewed unit #3402 which has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,076 square feet of interior living space, and a 294 square foot lanai.? This unit is Koloa Landing?s first re-sale.? While it has gorgeous ocean views now, it?s important to note someday those views could be obstructed by the additional buildings planned within the 25 acre resort.? This unit is luxuriously appointed throughout and has central air conditioning and spacious walk in closets; something not often found in condominiums on Kauai.

Mahalo to Title Guaranty Escrow Services, American Savings Bank, and Spotlight 808?who sponsored this month?s South Shore caravan!

If you?d like more information on any of these properties, please call 808-635-1490 or email Kymry@Kymry.com.

A portion of the ocean views as seen from "Kamalani Hale" in Kalaheo A portion of the ocean views as seen from ?Kamalani Hale? in Kalaheo

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The view from Koloa Landing unit #3402 The view from Koloa Landing unit #3402

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Aloha and welcome! Having lived in Hawaii since 1992 and raising her family here, Kymry is your Kauai relocation expert! Kymry fell in love with the beauty of the Garden Isle, especially its people, and quickly decided Kauai would become her permanent home. Having traveled all over the world as a Flight Attendant for Pan Am, Kymry believes Kauai is the most beautiful, tranquil, place on earth which is why she loves her career in real estate. Being able to share the island she loves so much assisting lifelong residents and also newcomers who are looking to call Kauai home is a dream come true. Kymry has earned several Realtor designations/certifications recognized by the National Association of Realtors: *ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) *GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) *SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource) *e-Pro (RE Technology/Social Media) *AHWD (At Home With Diversity) In April, 2011 she appeared on HGTV's real estate reality show, House Hunters; the first episode ever filmed on Kauai. If you are thinking of buying or selling on the beautiful Garden Island, Kymry works with both Buyers and Sellers island wide. She is committed to the essential principles of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. Testimonials from her clients reflect her dedication, work ethic, market knowledge, personal attention, and the exceptional service she provides every step of the way and beyond. Kymry is available and ready to assist you in achieving your goals and realizing your island dreams! Call: 808-635-1490 or Email: Kymry@Kymry.com

Source: http://www.kauaireale.com/south-shore-kauai-realtors-caravan-an-assortment-of-listings-from-kalaheo-to-poipu

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Pelosi defends altered photo of congresswomen

WASHINGTON (AP) ? House minority leader Nancy Pelosi on Friday defended an altered picture of Democratic congresswomen that was posted on her Flickr photo-sharing site.

The photo showed four House members who were not in the original picture, which was taken Thursday, when lawmakers were sworn in as members of the 113th Congress. They arrived at the Capitol steps late, and their images were inserted with a computer program.

"It was an accurate historical record of who the Democratic women of Congress are," Pelosi told a news conference. "It also is an accurate record that it was freezing cold and our members had been waiting a long time for everyone to arrive and ... had to get back into the building to greet constituents, family members, to get ready to go to the floor. It wasn't like they had the rest of the day to stand there."

Pelosi said the photo reflected the nation's diversity, because it included women from every community and religious faith.

"So we were pretty excited about it," Pelosi said. "We got a lot of response back from the country, and one I loved was when they said, 'Can the women in Congress hear the people cheering across the country?'"

There are 61 Democratic congresswomen including Pelosi.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/pelosi-defends-altered-photo-congresswomen-162254894.html

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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to California Small ...

By Staff Reports

(Victor Valley)? ? Small, nonfarm businesses in 30 California counties are now eligible to apply for low?interest federal disaster loans from the U.?S. Small Business Administration (SBA).? ?These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by the drought that began on January 1, 2012, in the following primary counties,? announced Alfred?E.?Judd, Director of SBA?s Disaster Field Operations Center-West.

Primary California counties: Amador, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma, Ventura and Yolo;

Neighboring California counties: Alpine, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Lake, Los?Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San?Joaquin, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter and Tuolumne.

?SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,? Judd said.

Small, nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2?million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

?Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage.? These loans have an interest rate of 4% for businesses and 3% for private, nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private, nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,? Judd said.

By law, SBA makes EIDLs available when the U. S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster.? Secretary Tom Vilsack declared this disaster at the request California Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.?s designated representative, Mark Ghilarducci, Secretary of California Emergency Management.

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance.? Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency (FSA) about the U. S.?Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance made available by the Secretary?s declaration.? However, in drought disasters nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA?s secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. ?

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA?s Customer Service Center by calling SBA toll-free at (800) 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA?s Web site at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.? Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800)?877?8339.

The deadline to apply for these loans is August 19, 2013.

Source: http://highdesertdaily.com/2013/01/sba-economic-injury-disaster-loans-california-small-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sba-economic-injury-disaster-loans-california-small-businesses

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