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March 12, 2014 fjnrtlanb (f)bseruer C aree ^ E Page 5 ducation special edition Singers Melissa Etheridge (from left) Janelle Monae and Patti LaBelle in the State Dining Boom of the White House during a work shop for students prior to a Thurs day evening concert honoring “women of so u r and Women’s History Month. (AP photo) White House Saluteto ‘Women of Soul’ Obamas host concert with musical legends (AP)— He bobbled the spelling, but Presi dent Barack Obama had nothing but R-E-S- P-E-C-T for the “women of soul” who shook and rattled the rafters of the White House on Thursday night. “What a lineup!” Obama declared at the outset of a concert that featured a genera- tions-spanning array of soul singers that stretched from musical legends Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle to 20-year-old Ariana Grande. Obama paid tribute to Franklin for turning her signature song “Respect” into “a rallying cry for African-Americans, women and then everyone who felt marginalized.” The pumped-up audience gave a hearty laugh but was more than willing to forgive the president for spelling it “R-S-P-E-C-T.” First up in the East Room lineup was LaBelle, with a thundering delivery of “Over the Rainbow” that had the audience on its feet. It was a mutual admiration society of sorts as LaBelle thanked the Obamas for their tenure in the White House, declaring, “Baby, you got swag!” Grande, the youngster in the group, seemed continued yf on page 18 «i / • . ,, , * Do more than dream about your dream kitchen. Get a home equity line of credit w ith no closing costs. Our rates are low. Our terms are flexible. And our bankers make it easy. Apply today. JXt b r a n c h a Home Equity Line of Credit Introductory Rate for 6 Months Rates Rates as as low low a as 1.99 3.99 Rate available 03/03/14-05/11/14 Rates are subject to change Variable rate after Introductory Period Q usbank.com/ltwvrate 800.209.BANK (2265) us bank All of us serving you * 1 99% Introductory Annual Percentage Rate |APR| is available on Equline Home Equity Lines of Credit with a 70% or 80% loan-tc-vaiue iltvi or less nenenriinn nnnn it» 3 20 H to M ? H S o x S a ? e S A introductory rate may apply for an LTV above 70% Oder is available fw new’ aiKcatlons s u b o rn * f S K ' 2 ° 14 Exis,,n9 customers are eligible with at ’east a $20.000 increase in balance and commitment amount After the six-month Introductory period the APR is variable w Ï Ï S s c S K ÎX ‘ 1 = r 8o o3 L P APR r" varv ± 7'"* Ra,e ,nde” 38 in ,he s,r9e’ Journal * ~ k 3 5,25 000 ldepen<1in9 UP°" niarketi. an LTV above 70% or 80% .depending upon the market, a low nedrt S k î personal Package Checking account The rate will not vary above 18% APR, or applicable state law. or below 199% APR Choosing an interest oriv repayment may I.ause your monthly payment to Increase, possibly substantially, once your credit line transitions to the repayment period An annual fee of up to $90 may anptv after me test year " 3' Plat,n,,nl ,r* h i e for f t m ^ c n n X X ^ V y J S b S f f i E I m J Checking accounts The Equiline P9™ offer is subject Io porma) credit qualifications and program guidelines Rates are subject to change without notice cusDmer oavs no ctosmo r nsK i r s in c e e8t\ ° * ,e ate(1'ending costs Pmperfy insurance is required Consult your tax advisor regarding the deducibility of interest Other -estnctmns may applv Home Eourtv I oam L EN DE R and Lines of Credit and Deposrt products are offered through U S Bank National Association C X, 14 U S Bank Member Fût" résinerions may apply Home Equity Loans
