The plans for a north Little Rock plaza include a water wall, jetted fountains, oxbow lake-shaped berms, an audiovisual screen wall, a “backyard” and even a front porch! The 50ft long “interactive” water wall is a freestanding light display that takes this plaza “to another level.” The oxbow lake-shaped berms are designed after our very own Arkansas River, adding a historical sense to the modern area. The “backyard” provides some “green space” for picnics, with plenty of space for kids to romp around while their parents take a leisurely stroll. The front porch, complete with porch swings is a delightful place for sitting in the shade and socializing. Overall the plaza is a great addition to north little rock with the water wall as the main attraction.
Month: January 2018
PENCE MEDIATES BETWEEN TRUMP’S THREATENED MILITARY INTERVENTION IN VENEZUELA, AND ANGERED SOUTH AMERICA
by Reed Karman •
Vice President of the United States Mike Pence has traveled to South America to try and calm down the governments of the continent after President of the United States Donald Trump said that US military intervention in Venezuela is “still an option.”
WHITE HOUSE ADVISERS CLAIM A NORTH KOREAN CONFLICT STILL AVOIDABLE
by Reed Karman •
US officials said that, though Trump said that the military is ready to start a war, conflict was still avoidable in North Korea. They said they are still conducting a “diplomatic effort” to stop North Korea’s nuclear weapons development.
FULL FORCE OF GREEK FIRE-FIGHTING FORCES AT WORK ON DOZENS OF WILDFIRES NORTH OF ATHENS; NO ONE INJURED
by Reed Karman •
On August 13, 2017 tens of wildfires had started north of Athens, in Greece. Apparently no one was injured or killed.
Health Care? Or No Health Care?
by Vwala •
Trump hasn’t made up his mind whether to give money to health care agencies to help with the cost of making them have lower rates for lower class people or not. All the parties involved claim he is on their side. Trump said “I won’t do anything to enrich the insurance companies because right now the insurance companies are being enriched. They’ve been enriched by Obamacare like nothing anybody has ever seen before.” Trump also wrote on twitter that, “I am supportive of Lamar as a person & also of the process, but I can never support bailing out ins co’s who have made a fortune w/ O’Care.” So at the moment it looks like everything is up in the air as far as health care support goes.
ISIS MEMBERS EMPLOYING SUICIDE CAR BOMBS, SNIPERS TO HOLD MOSUL
by Reed Karman •
ISIS troops holding the Syrian city of Mosul have and are using car bombs, most intercepted, and gunmen stationed house to house to resist Syrian forces trying to retake the city.
ASSEMBLED FORCES AGAINST ISIS AT POINT OF SHOOTING AT EACH OTHER
by Reed Karman •
In the group of American, Turkish and Syrian soldiers working against ISIS the Turkish and Syrian troops starting shooting at each other seemingly over pre-confronted differences.
TRUMP CLAIMS OBAMA BUGGED CAMPAIGN PHONES
by Reed Karman •
President of the United States Donald Trump claims that his predecessor, former President Barrack Obama, may have tapped the phones at his presidential campaign and business headquarters, Trump Tower, while he was still running. Officials under Obama denied any knowledge of it. Congress agreed to investigate while Democrats protest, saying that Trump made the claim to distract the public from a scandal.
NAFTA Predicament
by Vwala •
NAFTA talks continue on in 2018. Canada seems convinced that the US will leave NAFTA. The negotiators seem to not be agreeing, but Freeland’s opinion is that an agreement can be found. Businesses like the Retail Industry Group don’t seem happy with the prospects, but are hanging on. With everybody wanting something or another in the trade agreement NAFTA seems to be in a bit of a predicament.
Homeschool Journals 12/11-12/15/17
by Vwala •
12/11/17
In Bible we read about Pentacost, when the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples. I forgot what Pentacost was and I was going to ask mom what it was to see if there was a hidden meaning behind the Holy Spirit coming then. But when she told me I laughed so hard at myself. Ohh well, it was a good thought, it just didn’t turn out too well.
We read a poem by Edwaard Lear. He was one of the youngest of 21 children!!! He was lonely as an adult. Probably because he was used to so many siblings! His poems are lonely too.
12/12/17
We read about Sual becoming Paul in Bible. He barely escaped from people who tried to kill him several times. I am glad that God can change people so much, or else a lot of people wouldn’t be saved! I didn’t realize that Paul stayed about two years in the place where he got back his sight before they persacuted him, that explains how he had people to help him get out in a basket so soon!
We learned more about Napoleon in History. Today he won all of Austria’s land in Italy. I personally do not remember that Austria had any land in Italy. They probably won it in another war. We read about Waterloo too, the Battle of Waterloo is very famous.
12/13/17
Today we started watching our neighbor’s chickens. She has four hens and she asked us to watch them until Sunday. We get to keep the eggs that they lay during that time. I like the chickens, I am slightly afraid of them, but then again when I first met our cat, Lava I was afraid of him too. (And he is a ‘fraidy-cat)
12/14/17
In history we learned about South America becoming free. And then getting recaptured by the Spanish. And then getting it’s freedom. There are no more ups and downs, sorry. We learned about Simon Bolivar, he is who they named Bolivia after. They are spelled very differently, nevermind, that doesn’t matter very much. Bolivar wanted South America to be run like the US. Although he accomplished much in his lifetime, sadly, his dream was never a reality.
12/15/17
Today we stopped early to go to a thing at about 4:30. We fed the chickens today. They are loud. I am sad that we only have two days left. I hurt my back on Wednesday. It still hurts today. I didn’t get very much school done.