Reflective Pools at the Alhambra in Granada
A brief note on one of the many reflective pools within the Alhambra in Granada. The feature highlights the tranquil waters and the historic Moorish garden setting, inviting visitors to consider the serene landscape.
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Alhambra
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Bush acknowledges mistakes in Iraq amid mixed reviews
President Bush praised for candor in addressing Iraq war errors while critics say his plan lacks a concrete path to withdrawing U.S. troops. He said decisions were heavy and will base troop levels on Iraqi progress, noting elections signal democracy’s birth in the region.
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Rise in DUI prisoners reshapes Kansas corrections
The Kansas Sentencing Commission reports 196 DUI offenders admitted to prison last year, a 38 percent rise from 2003 and a sharp climb since 2001 when only five went to prison. A 2001 law change routes four time offenders toward prison after probation, with parole violations triggering further penalties.
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Kansas
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Max Sutherland
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Department of Corrections
Night of Lights Luminarias Light Garden City Cold Night
In Garden City the Labrador Luminarius tradition drew neighbors out on a frigid night as 80 percent of homes in the Labrador area lit sand filled bags along front walks and driveways. Co coordinator Barbara Wells noted more than 11 000 luminaries while many residents chose to drive through with lights off.
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Melissa
Labrador
Barbara Wells
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Eldon Ford
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Third Street
Fleming Street
Garden City
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US meat returns to Japan's tables
Tokyo reports the end of a two year ban as American beef resumes in Japan. A private banquet and a Tokyo restaurant event mark the relaunch, with Nebraska officials led by Greg Ibach noting small weekend shipments and renewed access after December 2003 embargo. U.S. beef sales to Japan previously reached 1.4 billion in 2003.
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Garden City Senior Lara Pracht Named National Merit Semifinalist
Lara Pracht, a Garden City High School senior, is a National Merit semifinalist. Daughter of two school principals, she aims for college and a PhD. She joins about 16 000 semifinalists nationwide from roughly 1.3 million entrants. She says the status eases college decision making.
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Quiet GCHS student eyes National Merit finalist feat
A Garden City student, Pracht, is praised by Principal James Mireles for her quiet leadership as she advances through the National Merit process. About 50,000 PSAT/NMSQT takers receive commendations, 16,000 become semifinalists, and 8,200 finalists win scholarships between March and June. Parents Willis Pracht and Connie Pracht helped early on, with advanced coursework in AP Calculus and college classes shaping her path.
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Connie Pracht
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