Natural holiday ornaments from pine cones to nut rings
Lou Riddle promotes handmade natural decorations for Christmas through USC’s Christmas Creations course. Students learn pine cone wreaths rabbit tobacco wreaths and nut rings using pine cones nuts and greenery with simple steps and affordable framing and finishing tips.
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Lou Riddle
University of South Carolina
USC
Ms. Riddle
Riddle
Tips On Tipping From Area Waitresses
Pointers from area waitresses on evaluating service. A good waitress stays supplied with coffee and tea, is friendly, and checks if you need anything else. They put customers first, despite kitchen side work, and all waitresses appreciate generous tipping around Christmas. Five percent to fifteen percent tips, roughly $1 per six dollars, are suggested for good service.
Gina Corbin Shines In Handling Club Luncheons
Gina Corbin, a Ramada Inn waitress since February, oversees special events and public relations for area clubs. She trains with a small staff, enjoys meeting diverse customers from Puerto Rico to England, and aims to fund further education while praising her boss and job.
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Gina Corbin
Ramada Inn
Gina
Rotary Club
L.C. Greene
Puerto Rico
Saudia Arabia
England
Aiken High School
Greene
Video Game Debate Blames and Backlash
A columnist questions linking video games to child violence noting broader media influences and generational habits. The piece argues adults also spend long hours in entertainment and cautions against single-cause judgments.
Erma Bombeck on family life and the cost of conflict
A reflection on childhood exposure to violence and hypocrisy through everyday scenes. The author contrasts domestic squabbles, board games, and media fear with parental guidance, noting how conflicts shape children. The piece weaves humor and warning about how children absorb turmoil.
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