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In Memory Of Georgia Williams

Wristbands for sale in memory of Shropshire teenager Georgia Williams will carry the motto 'Free Your Spirit - Join In'. 17-year-old Georgia from Wellington was killed last month and now a trust has been set up in her name.

The wristbands will be sold to raise money to allow young people to take part in the activities Georgia enjoyed such as outward bound courses and climbing.

Georgia Williams Bracelets



Georgia's body was found almost 50 miles away from her home in Wellington, in woodland in North Wales. A 22-year-old man has been charged with her murder.

The family of teenager Georgia Williams, whose body was found in woodland last week, have paid tribute to their "gorgeous tomboy" and revealed that she aimed to join the RAF as a paramedic.

Steve Williams, a police detective, and his wife, Lynette, said: "We always describe her as a gorgeous tomboy, someone who is much happier dressed up in her Air Cadets uniform rather than dressed in glamorous clothes ready to go out."

Referring to glamorous images of her and talk of her wanting to be a model, they said: "The modelling she has done was to help her sister's business and the Facebook reference to her being a 'wannabe model' is a tongue-in-cheek joke between her and Scarlett relating to this modelling."

They said she had wanted to join the RAF and had been researching qualifications that would allow her to become a paramedic. "She was most put out when she discovered she couldn't join the RAF Regiment, the arm of the RAF of her choice, as they do not admit women and therefore she decided that training as a paramedic is her way of getting to the frontline.

"Georgia is into everything and we couldn't be prouder of everything she has achieved. We are blessed to have her in our lives and the happiness she brings will remain with us forever."

Georgia's sister, Scarlett, added: "Georgia is the best little sister you could ever wish for, although it's fair to say we can annoy each other on a daily basis. We are like chalk and cheese. We always joke that I am pink and she is blue because we are into such different things. As children I was into ballet while all she wanted to do was go off with the Air Cadets and do outdoor stuff.

"My dad rightly describes her as a gorgeous tomboy – she is a beautiful girl but so much more comfortable covered in mud while dreaming of being in the RAF. She would do anything for anyone and I am going to do everything for her from now on. She is my little sister but beyond that she will always be my best friend too."

Actual story from: http://www.itv.com/news/central/story/2013-06-13/georgia-williams-funeral/

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Microsoft Opening At Ala Moana Center


About 2,000 people waited next to the second-floor Shirokiya entrance to get into the new Microsoft store at Ala Moana Center, many of them queuing up before 10 p.m. Wednesday. The crowd of mostly young people and parents chattered excitedly while holding coolers, pillows and stuffed animals.

At 10 p.m., Microsoft team members and security slowly corralled fans into a fenced-off area in the nearby parking lot.

Hawaii’s first Microsoft store opens this morning at 11:00 a.m. at Ala Moana Center and the first 2,500 people in line will get free tickets to tonight's concert at Kakaako Waterfront park.

The first 200 people were given wristbands that allow them to meet Neon Trees tomorrow, the second act following Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

Nelson Ganeku of Ewa Beach had been waiting in line with his son since 9 p.m. Wednesday. Ganeku said he's giving his ticket to his 12-year-old daughter.

"We're hanging in there, it's a little rough, a little hot," Ganeku said.

Marc Samonte and Chaneal Rodriguez, 19, were the first two people to receive wristbands, thanks to a tip-off from a Microsoft worker who liked Samonte's colorful t-shirt.

"He was like 'There's a barricade here, and (the line) will be on the other side of the barricade.' So we actually got our chairs and sat over there until the security guard kicked us out," Samonte said.

Samonte and Rodriguez said they are "ecstatic" to meet Neon Trees today.
Those with wristbands will be routinely checked by attendants, to ensure that they do not leave the premises, according to crowd control worker Cecil Aparis.

Jenn Branstetter, a Microsoft social media team member, believes that Microsoft is also a huge selling point for the crowds.

"People are really excited about the new Microsoft store opening up here. We were posting on Facebook, inviting people to a Facebook event (and) we posted on Twitter and word just spread," Branstetter said.

Original Source:  http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130612_Fans_already_camping_out_for_concert_tickets_and_Microsoft_opening.html

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