ldyjocelyn Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 December 7Well, lookie where the most courteous states in the country are!! #thankyoumaam m.theatlantic.com/technology/arc… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 December 14Thank you #NYC for giving me a nice snowy start to the holidays. But I could have done without all the drunken Santas all over the streets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 December 31As we bid goodbye to 2013, I wish for everyone a 2014 filled with prosperity, happiness, and success in every new endeavor. Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 January 2, 2014I'm telling u, folks. @nbccommunity is the smartest & best comedy on TV. It starts back 2nite on @nbc Don't miss this show! Keep it alive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 January 4Dr Vranjes Rosso Nobile is my new favorite thing on Earth. I want to get one for every room! Thank you @betsyville pic.twitter.com/ACdNp0GNC1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 January 5Long overdue! newsobserver.com/2014/01/04/350 Former Gov. Jim Hunt: Here’s how to raise NC teacher pay BY JIM HUNT January 4, 2014 FacebookTwitterGoogle PlusRedditE-mailPrint As North Carolina enters 2014, I have a New Year’s resolution for our state. In the next four years, let’s raise the pay of our public school teachers to the national average. Not talk about it, or vaguely promise it, but do itOur hard-working teachers deserve it. Today their pay ranks 46 among the 50 states. They could make as much as $10,000 a year more just by moving to South Carolina, Virginia or Tennessee to teach.To reach this big, bold goal in four years, four things need to happen.• North Carolina residents must see it as critical to the success of every child in our state. We the people must want to do it, we must speak up for it and we must pay for it.• The governor and the General Assembly must believe it is necessary and must pass a law this year to do it.• The governor and the legislature must appropriate the substantial money required each year to reach the goal.• Over the four years of this effort, as we close in on the national average, the State Budget Office must calculate how much additional funding is required each year in light of the other states’ raising their own pay levels.These funding commitments must be very large, so the governor must recommend money each year and the legislature must appropriate it.This may sound daunting. It is. But North Carolina did it before, and we can do it again.Here’s how we did it in the 1990s.In 1996, I ran for a fourth term as governor on a platform of raising teacher pay to the national average. During the campaign, I talked with people all over the state about raising pay and improving teaching for all children. When North Carolinians elected me, they voted for that goal.In 1997, I proposed the Excellent Schools Act to the General Assembly. The act, which raised standards for teachers and focused on greater learning by students, made a historic commitment to raise teacher pay to the national average in four years. It had powerful bipartisan support. It was co-sponsored by House Speaker Harold Brubaker, a Republican, and Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight, a Democrat. Democrats and Republicans supported it. The CEOs of 15 top North Carolina businesses went to the Legislative Building and strongly endorsed it. They knew it would boost economic growth and create jobs.The bill passed overwhelmingly. We made the commitment. Then we put up the money.Over the next two years, we raised teacher pay by 6.5 percent each year. We created a new teacher-salary schedule. The cost was $170 million each year – including bonuses for teachers who achieved National Board Certification.And we appropriated $72 million of ABC incentive funds for teachers in schools where annual student learning increased markedly. Every teacher in those schools could earn an extra $750 or $1,500 a year, depending on whether students met or exceeded learning goals.In the years 1999-2001, we raised teacher pay 7.5 percent each year, at a cost of $240 million per year. We also appropriated an additional $140 million for teacher incentive awards.And in all four years, we paid teachers more for extra days worked and greater professional development.By the year 2001, teacher pay in North Carolina had reached the national average. The average teacher’s salary went up more than a third – from $31,000 to $42,000. We rose from 43 in the national rankings to the top 20.Student learning went up, too. Our average SAT scores rose 40 points, more than any other state. Our students made the highest gains on the National Assessment of Educational Progress of any state.We proved we could do it, and we proved it was a wise investment. Now we need to do it again.I talk to too many school teachers who are discouraged and demoralized. One Forsyth County teacher with 18 years’ experience worked a second job over the holidays, selling shoes in a mall. Some teachers make so little they qualify for Medicaid. Many teachers spend hundreds of dollars out of their own paychecks to buy classroom supplies.We owe them a fair salary, and we owe it to their students. After all, the purpose of improving teaching is to help students learn more. We want to prepare each student in each school to be successful in a competitive world.I believe North Carolinians want their teachers to be paid at the national average. They want our state’s elected leaders to commit us to this goal. They want our state to make a bipartisan, iron-clad commitment this year to raise teacher pay to the national average in four years.Jim Hunt, a Democrat, served as North Carolina’s governor from 1977 to 1985 and from 1993 to 2001.Read more here: http://www.newsobser...l#storylink=cpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 January 15Retweet from President Barack Obama:Watch President Obama at 1:05 p.m. ET announce new steps to boost manufacturing jobs: ofa.bo/jeRetweet from NC State University:President Obama's on his way to campus to announce a $140M energy research institute led by #NCState. #NCStatePower ncsu.edu/power#NCStatePower Two of my all-time idols, Jim Hunt and Terry Sanford, showed how successful NC can be when people work together. ...... President @BarackObama’s announcement today with @NCState reminds me of that. #NCStatePower"We've got 2 do more to connect universities 2 businesses 2 make America the #1 place n the world 2 open new businesses and create new jobs"Weve been doing that n NC with RTP since 1959! Now we need work 2gether 2 bring 25th century jobs 2 NC. #NCStatePower pic.twitter.com/QTa14E8Y7XAmerica's newest high tech manufacturing hub is going to be based right here in North Carolina!" #NCStatePowerRetweet from the Energy Department:President Obama announces @NCState will lead the next #manufacturing innovation institute. Learn more about it: go.usa.gov/ZH8zResearch + innovation is what NC is all about 2, @BarackObama. Although it requires us 2 actually work together unlike the folks in Congress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 January 162014 Power of Play Conference for @includingkids is shaping up 2B the MOST impactful yet. Check it out inclusionproject.org/for-programs/p… & JOIN US!!Follow my great friend @RubenStuddard and preorder his album, produced by the incomparable @officialdfoster http://smarturl.it/RSUnconditional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 January 20Dr. King said, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?” - This #MLKDay what RU doing 2 serve others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 January 27"There are millions of Americans outside if Washington who are tired of stale political arguments" Agreed. #SOTU"One of the best investments we can make in a child's life is high quality early education. #SOTU"If you cook our troops' meals or wash their dishes, you should not have to live in poverty!" #SOTU"We all owe it to the American people to say what we're for, not just what we're against" #SOTUSgt 1st Class Cory Remsburg! One of the most powerful & inspiring stories I've ever seen during any #SOTUImagine what good could be done if Congress and @BarackObama were willing to work together! It’s time to help people! #SOTUI know this much — The country needs leaders who are willing to work together, listen, and find middle ground. #SOTUThe GOP response suggests that they have the same hopes for America as the President. I hope they can work together to make them reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 February 5I’m running for Congress clayaiken.com #clayforncFollow my campaign account for more #clayfornc MT @ClayForNC: Like our Facebook page to find out more facebook.com/clayforncWatch my first campaign video to learn why youtube.com/watch?v=EpePzR… #clayfornc cc: @ClayForNC Please consider making a contribution to launch OUR campaign secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… cc: @ClayForNC #clayforncRetweet from Houston Barnes (one of his former rivals for the Democratic nomination):This morning I am announcing my support of @clayaiken – read the press release at houstonbarnes.com/clayaiken #ncpolI'm running for Congress clayaiken.com #ClayforNCWatch my first campaign video to learn a lot more about me clayaiken.com #ClayforNCPlease consider making a contribution to launch OUR campaign secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… #ClayforNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 February 5 Cont.For most Americans, there are no golden tickets — not like those on TV. We must increase opportunity: clayaiken.comThe early support for our campaign has been amazing. Please consider making a contribution today secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… #clayforncI am humbled by your support. Sign up via clayaiken.com to find out more about the journey ahead. #clayforncAmy John Littleton:I'm a Claymate for life and so glad @ClayForNC has decided to run for Congress! Great candidate for NC-02! @clayaiken #clayforncClay's reply: @Amylil10 thank you!Kevin John Rogers:Kudos to @clayaiken for a great campaign kick off. I'm in DC w/ a bunch of NC politicos and we are all impressed. #NCPOL #clayforncClay's reply: @kevinjohnrogers thank you, KevinI learned about the difference that we can make beginning as a teacher. Let's make a difference in DC clayaiken.com #clayforncTo join my campaign check out the campaign website, enter your info, and click submit clayaiken.com #clayforncRetweet from CNN Public Relations:After the break: CNN's @BrookeBCNN will speak live with @clayaiken about the announcement that he is running for Congress in N. Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 February 5 Cont.Clay retweeted from his official campaign Twitter, @ClayForNC:I’ll be on MSNBC's @TheLastWord with @Lawrence tonight discussing my campaign for Congress. Tune in at 10pm ET. #ClayForNCRetweet from Conehead76Tune into MSNBC's @TheLastWord with @Lawrence right now to see @clayaiken discuss his campaign for his run for Congress. @ClayForNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 February 6In case you missed my appearance on @Lawrence last night, check it out here msnbc.com/the-last-word/… #clayfornc #ncpolI also had a chance to speak with @BrookeBCNN cnn.com/video/data/2.0… #clayfornc #ncpolFor more on my campaign for Congress follow @ClayForNC - thank you for all of your support! #clayfornc #ncpolThanks for tuning in! RT @agirly: Coming up on MSNBC @clayaiken on the Daily Rundown with @chucktoddALovely_DAE tweeted:Hey @clayaiken you got my vote!Clay replied:@ALovely_DAE thank you!Retweet from Conehead76Go to clayaiken.com to contribute & show your support! @clayaiken is the voice & the change that the people need. @ClayForNCCheck out my appearance on @chucktodd’s Morning Rundown msnbc.com/the-daily-rund… #clayforncPlease consider making a contribution to keep our momentum going secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… #clayfornc #ncpolRetweet from @BlessThisTable:A touching video & look into the reason @clayaiken is running for Congress in North Carolina: ow.ly/tm7kI #GoClayA great clip! RT @clayaiken: Check out my appearance on @chucktodd’s Morning Rundown msnbc.com/the-daily-rund… #clayforncRT @clayaiken: Please consider making a contribution to keep our momentum going secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… #clayfornc #ncpol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 February 7RT @ClayForNC: The @newsobserver highlights @jgaryp’s column on why he is standing with @clayaiken newsobserver.com/2014/02/06/359… #clayforncThe attacks on my campaign this week represent Washington D.C. values fully — the values of the insiders at least. #clayforncI’ve lived in NC virtually my entire life and my Mother, Grandparents, students, and teachers taught me much about life. #clayforncIf you stand with me today with a donation to our campaign then we will show that NC values are alive and well secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag…RT @ClayForNC: Here is @clayaiken on Fox News last night foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-… #clayforncHelp my campaign raise $65,000 online in our first five days. Give today: secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… #clayfornc #ncpol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 February 8I am in Harnett County visiting voters this morning! #ncpol #ClayforNC pic.twitter.com/YmHzwAVFhERetweet from rcknrllmomDon't forget to go to clayaiken.com to contribute to a candidate determined to make a difference! @clayaiken @ClayForNCI have enjoyed meeting voters in Harnett County this morning. #clayfornc #ncpol pic.twitter.com/BsCeDyKbMLI also met up with educators in Fayetteville as they left for Raleigh this morning. They were fired up. #clayforncRetweet from @DeeganWilliams"We are sending @kayhagan back to Washington and sending @RepReneeEllmers back to Dunn." -@ClayForNC #NCPol #NC02My morning started with educators in Fayetteville who inspired me with their energy and enthusiasm for public education. #clayforncWe then headed up to Harnett County for the annual "Groundhog Breakfast" where we were met by enthusiastic folks eager for change.I am heading back to Cary now and my team tells me that we're getting close to our goal: secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… #clayfornc #ncpolRetweet from @dealingdivaWant to make a differ. in Congress? Help send @clayaiken by sending a ck today to: Clay for NC, PO Box 3809, Cary NC 27519-3809 @ClayForNCRetweet from @lavraiefaroucheProblem in DC is NOT DC -- it's those being sent there. Send @clayaiken to rep NC's 2d district. A voice for meaningful change. @ClayForNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 February 9I am in a campaign meeting with my team today and we are excited about your support. Help us keep it going: secure.actblue.com/contribute/pagWe are humbled to nearly 1200 donors already! Please give if you are able secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… #clayfornc #ncpolRetweet from toni1991Clay is a voice for the people RT @ClayForNC: Contribute to keep @clayaiken’s momentum going secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… #clayfornc #CLAYAIKENRT @judyvelasco: @clayaiken I donated yesterday. EVERYONE...it's not painful..do it at clayaiken.com Let's raise the bar for him!Our campaign team is enjoying fantastic BBQ & hush puppies at the present. We are also discussing how fantastic all of you are!.@redroses1944 @ClayForNC thank you for the generous contribution secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… #ClayforNCTweet from pamm337@clayaiken pls let us know where we can help.Clay's reply:@pamm337 we will. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 February 9 ContinuedConversation:@TheModernSouth.@ClayForNC is nearing $55k since 2/5. Don't know that he'll hit that $65k goal tomorrow but could hit close. #ncpol #clayfornc @clayaiken @Ronsanyal@TheModernSouth @ClayForNC @clayaiken Please don't forget other candidates #SANYALFORCONGRESSNCD13@TheModernSouth@Ronsanyal @ClayForNC @clayaiken We can't all have Claymates! But it is a pretty fantastic fundraising run for him.Clay: @TheModernSouth @Ronsanyal @ClayForNC thanks for following along______.@ValProcopio @CampbellGOP I welcome the support of any and all voters. Looking forward to seeing y'all again soon.Tweet from scnbncYeah, too early in the game for "no comment" RT@brianonorio: @scnbnc @clayaiken big question, clay. Are you #TeamSlaw or #TeamNoSlaw?Clay's reply: .@scnbnc @brianonorio I am usually a no slaw guy, but some of my best friends love the combo!Conversation, starting with ColWatersI donated, did you? Visit clayaiken.com and support the cause. @clayaikenClay's reply:@ColWaters thank you!Then, Alyssa_Weaver (who looks to be ColWaters roomate)THANK YOU @clayaiken for making her entire life #tears pic.twitter.com/2lp0YXv7wZ(Picture is of ColWaters Crying with her phone)Clay's reply:@alyssa_weaver thank you for the tweets. Y'all have a good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 February 10We are so close to our goal. Will you chip in $10 and put us over the top? secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… #ncpol #clayfornc@JessieMcV123 @Conehead76 @LauraMichele17 thank y'all for the supportRetweet from jgarypALL teachers! @JamieKirkHahn: Governor Hunt calls for all teachers in NC to receive a pay increase. #EIF2014 cc @emergingissues Retweet from JessieMcV123 Please visit clayaiken.com today to contribute and stand with him during his congressional run! Even $10 helps @clayaiken #ncpol Thank YOU secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag He made $65,000 -- and then upped the amount by another $10,000! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 February 11Retweets from ClayForNCClay Aiken @ClayForNCThe @washingtonpost comics section thinks Washington is too broken for outsides like Clay to fix washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/comicsa… #clayforncBut along the way they make a good point about @clayaiken’s unique background and why he is ready to serve washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/comicsa… #clayfornc____I am tough enough to help change DC but I agree too many folks go w/ good intentions and system changes them washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/artsand… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 February 14Retweet from the @ClayforNC twitter account:Consider making a contribution to @clayaiken today to support his campaign for #NC02 clayaiken.com #clayforncWe have made a lot of progress. RT and encourage others to give to keep momentum going secure.actblue.com/contribute/pag… cc @ClayForNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 February 19Retweet from Clay's Campaign page:Please consider making a contribution to @clayaiken today act.myngp.com/Forms/52345901… - our office is about to open + hiring staff. #NC02Your contribution to @clayaiken act.myngp.com/Forms/52345901… will help us keep our momentum going. #clayfornc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 February 20Retweet from ncwannabe:See how @clayaiken wants to give back to the people of NC-2. Check out clayaiken.com & lend support! @ClayForNCHumbled by the support of so many. Thank you for giving! act.myngp.com/Forms/52345901… #clayfornc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 February 21Honored to be @wakedems Valentines Day fundraiser tonight. Come say hello if you are in Raleigh. #nc02 #ncpolRetweet from SigHutchinsonClay Aiken is running for Congress and he's Fired Up! @clayaiken pic.twitter.com/8pEPZcQ56k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 February 22I had a great time speaking with the @wakedems last night. The campaign continues. Thank you for being you. #nc02 pic.twitter.com/PZtO7epHeJPicture is the same as the one from last night.LauraMichele17 tweeted:@clayaiken @wakedems congrats on a successful event!! #clayfornc #nc02Clay replied:.@LauraMichele17 @wakedems thank you! The Wake Dems did a great job.Retweet from peggyw26. @clayaiken can help end gridlock in Congress. A fresh voice for change. Consider donating at clayaiken.com #ncpol #nc02@Huntkohler thank you!Thank you! Good luck! RT johnburnsnc: @clayaiken, good to meet you last night. Looking forward to the campaign trail. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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