"This is a testament to a partnership and a community that will not stay down," said Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, who attended the gala and helped cut a gold ribbon reading "We Love Detroit".
The present flag consists of a pure white field bordered by a blue stripe with the coat of arms of West Virginia in the center, wreathed by Rhododendron maximum and topped by an unfurled red ribbon reading "State of West Virginia".
Christie's specialists, quoting the Chinese-American scholar Terese Tse Bartholomew in her book on "Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art," reminded prospective buyers that bats and "endless knots" (knots with fluttering ribbons) read as a rebus, which means in Chinese: "May you have endless blessings and longevity".
Each coffin had a large bunch of white lilies wrapped in cellophane with a ribbon reading, "From Papa".
When Miss Nalepa's turn came to register, Miss Slaughter gave her a vigorous hug, called her darling, handed her a ribbon reading "New York State," and told her to wear it on her bathing suit, from the right shoulder to the left hip.
Grinning, I stepped out, grabbed the long red ribbon, and read the neat handwritten tag attached: "You make pretty good chicken dishes," with the word "pretty" scratched out.
"A little girly" could mean adding a hair ribbon or reading a book she loved.
Announced in February, the move has left parents wielding protests signs, donning little red ribbons that read "S.O.S. S.P.X".
Audience members inside the courtroom -- many wearing yellow ribbons that read "Justice for Kelly Thomas" -- were visibly upset.
Hana is 14 years old who loves collecting hair ribbons and reading fashion magazines.
