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Van Andel Left His Legacy To Mankind
Van Andel and long-time friend Rich DeVos founded Amway Corp. in 1959 and grew it into one of the world's largest direct sales companies. Over the years, the successful team was dubbed with titles such as The Dynamic Dou, The Dutch Twins and The Phenomenon.
The company the two started in the basement of Van Andel's home now operates as a subsidiary of parent company Alticor Inc., which sells more than 450 nutrition, wellness, beauty and home care products, as well as commercial products and services, in more than 80 countries and territories around the world. Alticor posted worldwide sales of $6.2 billion for fiscal 2004.
With an estimated net worth of $2.3 billion, the conservative billionaire consistently ranked among Forbes magazine's "World's Richest People."
A civic leader and philanthropist extraordinaire, Van Andel gave back generously to the
He was founding chairman of The Right Place Inc. in
He was the major benefactor of the Van Andel Global Trade Center at
On top of his business acumen, Van Andel had deep, abiding faith and humility, and he daily demonstrated "how to build a life on a foundation of values and integrity," DeVos said.
"Jay Van Andel was the great friend of my lifetime," DeVos said Tuesday. "I will miss him dearly. Jay's life was graced with many blessings: a beautiful family, business success, great acts of philanthropy."
Though Van Andel left the legacy of a successful global business, perhaps his most far-reaching legacy will prove to be the Van Andel Institute (VAI), a biomedical research facility that he and wife Betty founded in 2000 for the purpose of finding a cure for cancer and other genetic diseases. That, at least, appears to be the general consensus.
At the time he dedicated the institute, Jay Van Andel said: "I can think of no better way to touch the lives of people than to support medical research that extends human life and reduces pain and suffering, God helping us."
In a recent address, one of the couple's sons, David Van Andel, VAI chairman and CEO, said his parents decided to locate the research facility in Grand Rapids because their family roots were firmly grounded in West Michigan and because they were already deeply invested in the region's arts, education, health care and business communities.
"They knew the people of
Birgit Klohs, president of The Right Place, recalled that people tried to discourage Jay Van Andel from building the research institute in
"He said, 'This is my hometown, so we will make it work,'" Klohs remembered.
She said the creation of the VAI has "changed the conversation" about the diversification of
"Until the Van Andel Institute was conceived, I never really thought we would have the conversation about life sciences in
"If you look down the road 10 to 20 years from now at how different this area will be and what jobs we'll have, it was that institute that changed the conversation."
Milt Rohwer, executive director of the Frey Foundation, described Van Andel as "a strong leader with a lot of vision and a deep sense of community." He met Van Andel in 1985, just after Van Andel accepted the chairmanship of The Right Place. Rohwer said there are lots of elements to Van Andel's legacy, but to him, the most important one was the founding of the VAI.
"I've had occasion to write Jay and express my appreciation for his leadership and especially for his investment in the Van Andel Institute, which I really believe will do more than any other single thing to assure the economic success of
Congressman Vern Ehlers recalled Van Andel as "a community pillar" whose name has been synonymous with the renaissance of downtown
"Jay Van Andel's most lasting legacy may ultimately be the Van Andel Research Institute, which I expect to become a world-class leader in medical and cancer research," Ehlers said.
Fellow philanthropist Peter Cook said he remembers Jay Van Andel "from way back," and remembers watching as Van Andel and DeVos developed a "a fantastic start-up" into a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise.
"He is a true loss to this community. So many people who become successful don't put it back into their community. Jay did. There are so many things he has contributed to, and not just the things that have his name on them," Cook said. "I think his ongoing greatest legacy will be the Van Andel Institute."
Former Mayor John Logie's experiences with Van Andel go back more than 30 years to the days when Van Andel was a trustee for
Van Andel's name on many of the town's signature buildings is a continual reminder of his public philanthropy, Logie said.
"But I want people to understand that the man had a deep and abiding concern for his hometown community," Logie said. "He wanted it to grow and prosper. Many times he worked very quietly to help that along."
Though the facilities that bear Van Andel's name are very visible public legacies, Logie, too, believes the VAI is the ultimate legacy the man left the community and, likely, all of humanity.
"With its focus on cancer and genetic research, some diseases are going to get cured on a worldwide basis right here in
Logie believes the VAI will become one of the major medical research and education facilities in the country, and that over the next several years the community will witness significant growth and expansion of the institute.
David Frey, chairman of the Frey Foundation, said Van Andel and DeVos have set a philanthropic bar "that the rest of the planet aspires to" and that their commitment and dedication to the region set a great example for everyone.
"Jay and Rich had a vision," Frey said. "They failed a couple of times in the early years, but obviously were not dismayed. They just picked themselves up, went back to work, and came back with a better mousetrap.
"Jay had very traditional values — family, faith and country — and he was an entrepreneur of the first order. He lived, nurtured and exemplified the American dream."
Frey referred to the gift of the VAI "as a legacy for all time and an international gift to mankind." The VAI has already demonstrated extraordinary potential, he said, and when it's fully endowed, fully built out and fully staffed, "it will carry the Van Andel name around the globe and, hopefully, become the premier research institution for cancer and other health issues."
Local businessman and former Ambassador to Italy Peter Secchia said Jay Van Andel was really tough, had great vision, and knew what would work.
"He always knew what would work and how to make it happen. He just had that unique talent," Secchia recalled. He said at times Van Andel was difficult to work with because he always "knew" the right way to do it, but in the long run he was usually right.
People see the Van Andel name on buildings but they don't know about all the little things he did, Sechhia said.
"No matter what the project, he was always there. If I called him to help with a hot water heater at the
"I'm going to miss him. He's like an older brother. He could always cut right to the quick and give you good advice."


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Rockies' Garland thrilled with win; Cuddyer hopes wrist is OK
News, notes and quotes from the Rockies' clubhouse following their 6-3 victory over the Padres Saturday night:
* Starter Jon Garland (six innings, two runs on five hits) won his first game since April 20, 2011 vs. Atlanta when he was a member of the Dodgers, before shoulder surgery ended his season.
"It felt really good," Garland said. "There was definitely some more emotion than what I was expecting."
Garland, a sinkerball, pitch-to-contact right-hander, induced 11 groundball outs. He got two big ones in the fourth inning after the Padres loaded the bases.
"Over the course of my career, that's something I have come to recognize and learn. Guys are going to get on," he said. "Pretty much every time you are out there, guys are going to get on and it doesn't bother me anymore to pitch with guys on."
Said manager Walt Weiss: "It was another great start from one of our starting pitchers. There is a lot to be proud of for Jon. After not pitching for that long and to go out and compete like that was great. To escape trouble like he did in the fourth with the bases loaded and nobody out, and minimize the damage there was an outstanding job."
Weiss said Garland's long layoff after shoulder surgery — Garland missed the entire 2012 season — was the main reason he didn't bring Garland back for the seventh inning.
* Michael Cuddyer had a big night. His two run homer into the Rockies' bullpen in the seventh boosted the Rockies' lead to 6-2. He finished the game 3-for-4 with four RBIs. It was his second three-hit game of the season and third multi-hit game.
However, Cuddyer turned his left wrist while diving for a ball in the eighth inning.
"I think it will be OK, we'll see," Cuddyer said. "They didn't have to take X-rays or anything."
* Home runs — The Rockies now have 11 home runs and have hit a home run in the each of the season's first five games.
* Josh Rutledge stole the Rockies' first base of the season. They are 1-for-2 in the early going.
* Carlos Gonzales went 1-for-3 with an RBI. His go-ahead RBI single in the fifth tied him with Clint Barmes for 12th on the Rockies all-time hits list (558).
* Dexter Fowler scored another run, giving him a run scored in each of the Rockies' first five games.


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We've had religious zealotry turning up in art galleries, registry offices, Stormont, counselling organisations – now we can add paediatric medicine to the list of areas of work which Christian fundamentalists seem desperate to colonise:
Sheila Matthews, who sat on an adoption panel in Northamptonshire, lost the job when she asked to abstain from voting in cases where same-sex couples were planning to adopt.
Now she has been reinstated, although Northamptonshire County Council will not allow Dr Matthews to vote on future cases.
Dr Matthews, 50, is a community paediatrician with more than 18 years' experience advising parents and children. She had worked on the adoption panel for five years, before she was removed earlier this month.
Dr Matthews said: "As a professional I have done a lot of reading around the subject and am satisfied that there are research findings which support my position that a same-sex partnership is not the best family setting to bring up children. As a Christian and a paediatrician I believe that children do best with a mother and father in a committed, long-term relationship.
"I cannot recommend a same-sex household to be in the best interest of a child, despite what politicians may have legislated for, and as those on the panel have a legal obligation to do what is in the best interest of the child, then I am not able to vote in favour of such placements."
Fine, perhaps firing her from the adoption panel was wrong under the law. It's right however that she not be able to vote in cases where same-sex couples are planning to adopt, given that her 'belief' is based entirely on bigotry and not the rule of law. I'm sure that she can find research findings hostile to same-sex adoption – it doesn't make them reliable though, particularly if written from a religiously zealous perspective. Ultimately it's reassuring that although she's managed to keep her job, she's been prevented from behaving in a homophobic way towards gay couples who are objectively as good at parenting as heterosexual ones. You don't need research findings to prove that one.
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Tagged adoption, Christianity, gay, gay adoption, God, homophobia, homosexuality, Northampton County Council, paediatrician, religion, Sheila Matthews
Bishop Nazir-Ali has declared gay people should be 'changed'. It so happens that other people agree and do this as a result:
Jason Saunders, aged 18, was left with a broken nose and bruising after being jumped on by a five-strong gang after they started shouting abuse at him as he walked to work from the Sydenham area of Bridgwater with his partner, Gary Holman. The attack happened on June 23 at around 6.40pm.
Turning on to College Way, he walked past a group of five people. The group started shouting abuse at him, calling him "queer" and "ginger", telling him to "sort out his hair colour".
Jason said: "I asked them why they were shouting abuse at me and the next thing I know, all five people were attacking me.
"They were kicking and punching me in the face and still calling me names."
After the attack, Jason was rushed to Bridgwater Hospital, before being taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton as doctors were worried about him drifting in and out of consciousness.
He has been left traumatised and in fear of his safety. Left with a broken nose and bruising, he has become totally reliant on other people.
(article by Thomas Justice, Bridgwater Times)
I wonder if the Bishop – a supposedly Godly man – will apologise to Jason Saunders for his homophobic attitudes, his need to make them public, and to justify them? Those vocally opposing him are growing in number:
Labour MEP Michael Cashman accused the Bishop of Rochester of being "selective" about which parts of the Bible he upheld. "When he calls for the closure of all the banks, finance houses and credit card companies because of what it says in the Bible about usury, then I'll take him seriously," he said. "Until then, unless he can say anything good, he should shut up."
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We're apathetic, and it's both costing and shaming us. Remember Michael Causer's brutal murder? The nigh-dismissive court case in its wake? Remember how Jacqui Smith tried every trick in the book to send Mehdi Kazemi back to Iran and a probable death? Seen the stats on homophobic bullying in schools? Noticed the ultra homophobes the Tories are palling with in Strasbourg? That the BNP have two EU Parliament seats? Well after a history of political campaigning, this year's London LGBT Pride was about partying. It hasn't gone down well in some quarters:
Peter Tatchell, of the lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) human rights group, OutRage, and a patron of Pride London, condemned this year's slogan "Come and Play" as "totally anodyne" and accused the LGBT community of "huge apathy and complacency".
He said: "I'm shocked that Pride London has hardly mentioned the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots on its website or in its magazine. Most of the content is about entertainment and partying. To ignore and downplay this important anniversary is an insult to the veterans who began our momentous fight for freedom."
What it is is naive and counter-productive – encouraging non-engagement in the wider community and political ignorance. We have Churchmen who want to brainwash us, politicians who call us an 'abomination', yet on the one occasion we have to come together our only object is to party?
Things may be better, equality laws are all over the statute books and gay people are in government. But kids are still being bullied and killed for who they are. It's disrespectful to them, as to those who got us here to be concentrating on 'playing'. As Tatchell himself has pointed out recently, because of our unique process of 'coming out' we are able to offer an unmatched social/political analysis of the world around us – why dumb that down? The Proposition 8 calamity in California has shown an entire generation in the States that our current rights and acceptance could disappear in a stroke -we in the UK should take it as the warning that it is, and move on from our complacency.
Tagged gay, Gay Pride, homosexuality, Peter Tatchell, Pride, Pride London
Curious timing for the Anglican Church to tack back towards blatant homophobia:
Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, the Bishop of Rochester called on gay people to "repent and be changed" saying the Church of England must not be "rolled over by culture." Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell called on the Bishop to "repent his homophobia."
Dr Nazir-Ali told the Sunday Telegraph: "We want to uphold the traditional teaching of the Bible. We believe that God has revealed his purpose about how we are made.
"People who depart from this don't share the same faith. They are acting in a way that is not normative according to what God has revealed in the Bible.
"The Bible's teaching shows that marriage is between a man and a woman. That is the way to express our sexual nature.
"We welcome homosexuals, we don't want to exclude people, but we want them to repent and be changed."
He added: "We want to hold on to the traditional teaching of the Church. We don't want to be rolled over by culture and trends in the Church. We want a movement for renewal. We need a reformation of the Church and the life of the Communion."
'We welcome homosexuals – we want to stop them being homosexuals.' Anyone else see what's wrong with this picture? I think it's shocking that such a senior Churchman should actually admit he rejects social change. He doesn't want to be rolled over by culture? Sounds to me like he picks and chooses which culture he accepts and which he doesn't – not very Godly if you ask me. He has no choice – the clock can't be turned back to a repressive time when gay people couldn't be out, nor are we living in a society as Iris Robinson would wish, where we could fix people's natures as they suit us. Is either option what Christianity is supposed to be about? An Asian man who must understand discrimination should be ashamed of himself to preach homophobia, particularly when his religion does nothing of the sort.
I can still remember my first Pride in 1994. Stonewall's Michael Cashman said 'we are everywhere' – I'd never been so inspired in my life. Nowadays Pride is only faintly political, although there were political interests on display in the parade – largely basing themselves on Stonewall's campaign against homophobic bullying in schools – but we really did show we were everywhere. Gay Christians, Muslims, Hindus, soldiers, nurses, teachers, you name it – being gay was very clearly mainstream in ways it wasn't in 1994.
I have my own reservations about the event being apolitical, much of which I'll explore in my next post, but Tom suggested a very good point about it yesterday: that isn't the way forward anymore. The haters really aren't going to be swayed by Pride marches or gay visibility – not the true ones anyway. That's down to better policing and better community organising, and of course the more the police for example are integrated into gay community events like Pride the better. So the awful standard of stewarding ultimately didn't matter that much – it was not just a party but a great event, further mainstreaming gay visibility in areas of public life previously unthinkable. The usual Christianist haters were there, but barely noticeable this time, and clearly ever more out of step with the public mood. Being out is a good thing.
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Lillian Ladele may be defeated, but she was never alone. In fact it turns out she wasn't even alone at Islington Council:
Theresa Davies, a registrar for Islington Council, has claimed she was forced out of her post as registrar because of her religious beliefs against civil partnerships.
Davies, who had worked for Islington Council for 18 years, said she had asked to opt out of performing civil partnerships in 2006.
While her request was being considered, Davies took four months off work due to stress. On her return she was told that she would either be demoted or dismissed.
Instead of leaving the council, Davies chose to take on the offered position of receptionist, which she described as "humiliating".
Last July, she was put back on the general rota. However, in January this year she failed to turn up to a ceremony she was supposed to be overseeing. Consequently, she was told that unless she presided over civil partnerships she would be demoted from her position.
"I know of other councils that have allowed Christian registrars to carry on by ensuring that colleagues are given civil partnerships," said Davies. "But I was told this was not Islington's policy."
No, we know that Islington Council's policy was, in the case of Lillian Ladele, to offer different work for the same pay, when she decided that she wanted to breach their policy of providing an equal service for all members of the community, rather than ones that she wanted to pick and choose. Davies may not have liked the 'humiliating' new work, but this has already been established not to be discrimination on the grounds of religion. The devoutly religious do not have the right under the law to behave as though they are a special case in who they provide services for. I look forward to her grievance failing equally badly.


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"Stay in manual"|"Drop a hop"|"Do tail whip"|"Make a 360". Does any of these terms look familiar to you? If so, then you already are a trick scooting enthusiast. If you don't know what those mean yet, no need to worry. Once you start your journey with the best trick scooters, you will be saying those words in no time. And believe me, they are as fun to do as they sound.
Trick scooting, also known as stunt scooting is being popular among the children, teenagers, and even adults. And why wouldn't it be? It is fun, a great kind of performance to show and you get your fair share of the adrenaline rush. Nowadays, you'll find adults and youngsters performing stunts like those above in the parks, pavements, and driveways.
The parents don't mind either. It is their quest to help their children socialize, go outside and have some physical activities instead of just sitting and playing video games. Trick scooting is a great way to do that. More and more parents don't mind buying their children the best trick scooters as a gift, and what a flattering and fun gift it is!
There is some difference between regular scooters and scooters made for performing tricks. While riding a kick scooter is fun and a great vehicle for commuting, usually they are not made to perform serious tricks.
Regular scooters are generally made of aluminum, are lighter and come with slightly bigger deck. They usually have adjustable handlebars which can be modified according to the comfort level. The wheels are bigger.
Trick scooters, as the name suggests, are made to perform tricks. That's why they have, they have to be strong and tough to withstand the tortures. They are generally made of steel and come with smaller decks. Also, they have fixed handlebars, because you do not want your handlebar to adjust accidentally when you are performing tricks. They come with robust and sorter wheels.
Your choice of the deck should depend on the age, comfort level and how long it is intended to use. Generally, trick scooters are made for users above 8 years old. Compact decks provide more control while performing tricks, on the other hand, wider decks provide comfort and long-term using the opportunity.
Generally, the decks come in a size of 50 cm long and 10 cm width. The user should decide which dimension is suitable for him/her and go with that.
The handlebar size should be equal to your waistline. This provides better control and comfort. Usually, manufacturers provide information regarding the height of the handlebars. If you don't find it, looking at the handlebar size would give you a pretty good idea.
The wheels of a trick scooter are subjected to the most torments. That's why they have to be sturdy and durable. Generally, the wheels are made of strong plastic, polyurethane etc.The toughness of wheels is measured by a durometer. For trick scooters, the durometer ranges from 80A to 88A. Usually, stunt scooters feature smaller wheels.
If the deck of a stunt scooter is slippery, that may increase the risk while performing tricks. That's why make sure the deck has grip tape to improve traction on the deck. Some scooters come with attractive deck design along with grip tape.
There are two types of brakes that are used in kick scooters. Spring-brake and flex fender.
Spring brakes are more suitable for beginners and children. They might be rattled after a long time of use. As children don't put that much pressure on the brake, it can be used.Professionals and serious tricksters prefer flex fender. They are more suitable for performing serious tricks and go for longer time.
The weight and sturdiness have a correlation, and a bit of catch too. Generally, regular kick scooters are lighter than trick scooters.As the trick scooter experience a bit of rough use, it's important for them to be sturdy. Naturally, that means extra weight and bulkiness.Regular scooters are lighter, as they are made for riding and commuting.
Trick scooters come in a weight range of 4-5.9 kilograms. Yes, having a light but sturdy trick scooter is better, but they come with a slightly costlier price tag.
The compression system can be adjusted according to the user's comfort and need. There are mainly 3 types of the compression system. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages.The Inverted Compression System is cheap and comes with old BMX style. It uses a long bolt and a star nut.The standard Compression System is easy to assemble. You just need a bolt, clamp and top cap.The Hidden Compression System works well for threadless headset frames.
Usually, beginners go with pretty much the default settings of a stunt scooter. As they grow in experience, personal preferences start to form. Good news is, manufacturers also come with full customization and upgrade facilities.
You can customize, replace and upgrade different parts like wheels, brakes, clamps, headsets, bearings, grip tape etc.
Also, you can add various accessories like stands, locks, lights, and horns. You can make your deck attractive with colorful stickers.
One customer said, I bought two of these for both of my children. They are fantastic scooters. My children ride harsh and the scooters get hopped as often as possible, they are holding up incredible and look awesome as well. These scooters have a pleasant ride and the wheels are quite great too.
Madd gear pro base model scooter is the most durable, solid and strongest scooter on the market. The most highlighted features are a fashioned headtube,4-inch wide fortified alloy deck and a BAMF slide brake system. It's supplemented by the most recent MGP squid grips.
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Riding trick Scooters can be fascinating. In any case, it is excessively hazardous without appropriate safety gear. You should need to wear an appropriate dress to get the best possible advantages from it. Here are various tips and guidance detailing what to wear when riding the best trick scooters to guarantee full protection, great looks, and a comfortable ride.
Hoodies – Hoodies are excellent to wear, bring a smart looking. It's comfortable and giving you a lot of protection when you fall.
Shorts – If you don't love wearing long pants or if the weather is too hot to ride the scooters in them, then shorts may be your first choice.
Shoes – Selecting a suitable shoe for trick scooters is a very important factor to ensure that you can perform any tricks to the best of your ability. One major factor is your shoes should have the highest ability to grip the scooter deck perfectly.
Pants – When it is cold, jeans are the best option for your lower half garments. When riding the trick scooters, this is very common that you will fall down several times for learning and showing various tricks. So A jeans long pant can give you the best protection for your legs.
Safety Gear – Last but not the least, never forget to wear essential protective gears like the helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. Set up your mind that wearing all protective gear is obligatory, Especially when you wish to learn to ride the scooter or trying to show some tricks.
Mastering a trick is one of the healthiest fun you can get these days. It provides you with physical activities, a sense of fulfillment and not to mention, a delight for the spectators.However, if you purchase a scooter keeping trick practicing in mind, you should go for scooters that are made for stunts. They are generally stronger, comes with fixed handlebars and non-folding design.
Handles with a secure grip and grip tape on deck will increase your control on the scooter. Durable wheels, along with metal cores can withstand even the toughest jumps.Keeping all these in mind, we have compiled the best trick scooters list for you. These are the 5 top products for this particular task.We hope this list will be all you need to start and continue your trick scooting journey. Let us know which one you liked and which tricks you excelled at. Happy Riding!!


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Middle and high school students interested in graphics and computer sciences can find many web design summer programs throughout the United States and overseas. These programs teach the coding, software and design fundamentals students need to create compelling and media-rich web pages. Students can learn to incorporate graphics, video, sound and other tools to engage readers and search engines. They will pick up skills that will serve them well in college and beyond.


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June 24, 2018
Recent nursing graduate reaps benefits of pushing hard, staying focused
Nursing school is challenging. That's a given. But add personal life situations to the mix and the challenge becomes even tougher.
Cody Davidson, a single parent of five children who works full time on night shifts at a local hospital, persevered through two years of nursing school because he knew his tomorrow starts today at JCCC. With a grade point average of 3.5 and higher, he received the Dean's Award as part of 2018 JCCC Nursing Program graduating class. At the end of July, he becomes a registered nurse at Children's Mercy Hospital.
Perseverance. Dedication. Commitment.
Davidson's story at JCCC began when he arrived on campus in 2004 after graduating from Blue Valley West High School. He didn't have definite career plans, and after two semesters of general education classes he stepped away to get a job. He eventually decided to focus on a healthcare career and returned to JCCC as a part-time student. He received a CNA certificate and applied for the selective admissions JCCC Nursing Program in 2011 but was not selected.
His story could end there, but it doesn't.
Because of Davidson's drive to become a nurse, he put his CNA certificate to work in 2011 with a job in the burn unit at Children's Mercy. At the same time, he continued to take additional nursing prerequisite classes at JCCC.
With some real-world experience under his belt, Davidson again applied to the JCCC Nursing Program in 2016 and was accepted. He shares custody of his children – ages 2 to 9 – with his ex-wife, so he knew dedication to his family, work and school would push him hard. He was up for the challenge.
The JCCC Nursing Program accepts just 64 students a year, and students in each incoming class form strong relationships. One of the students Davidson met during orientation and who was in his early cohort group for clinical rotation was Britani Wallace.
Davidson and Wallace found that nursing was not their only connection. The chemistry between the two grew, and they began dating. He proposed on her birthday in 2017, and the couple married less than a month before they graduated in 2018.
"We didn't feel like we had enough going on, so we decided to throw planning a wedding in the mix," Davidson joked. "We juggled a lot, but we balanced everything and made it work. Now with our nursing degrees, our family is better prepared for our future together."
Professors notice something special
JCCC Professor John McNally taught Davidson in his first nursing class and in his last class.
"Cody, working in a hospital setting while in nursing school, was a 'throwback' to what nursing students typically did years ago," McNally explained. "Many nursing students today come into the program with little hands-on experience in healthcare. Plus, many do not work full-time while in nursing school because of the anticipated rigor of the coursework. Cody did all that and then some."
McNally worked closely with Davidson as part of an eight-student clinical group the last semester. Less than 10 percent of nurses are male, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, so Davidson already stood out from the crowd. But he really shined when it came to working closely with hospital staff – evidence that his previous experience served him well.
Ed Ronnebaum was another of Davidson's JCCC professors, and he observed some of those same traits.
"During his clinical rotation, Cody always provided individualized care to his patients as well as assisted nurses and other JCCC students with their patients," Ronnebaum said. "Patients' families noticed this, too. Cody will be a valuable asset to his nursing unit as a registered nurse because of his 'team effort' approach and the positive attributes he brings delivering patient care."
Appreciation. Gratitude. Admiration.
During nursing school, Davidson experienced something else that was special – hearing a lecture from Dr. David Zamierowski, inventor of several healthcare products. Among the patents Zamierowski holds is one for the V.A.C. external wound dressing, often referred to as the wound vac.
"I had some exposure to that product at Children's Mercy in the burn unit prior to it coming up in discussions when he spoke to our class," Davidson said. "When I found out that he was the inventor, I thought that was really awesome. I didn't think it was a local person who invented that product, and that I would be introduced to him at JCCC."
Besides exposure to the product, Davidson had another tie to the patent holder. He received the two-year Zamierowski Family Scholarship, funded by Dr. Zamierowski and his wife, Mary.
"Receiving this scholarship was a big boost in helping me provide housing and everything else for my family," Davidson said. "It was amazing to have this connection to the person who invented a product that I was exposed to for so long. I'm grateful for the support the Zamierowski family provides me and other nursing students."
Join Davidson and other recent JCCC Nursing Program graduates by considering a rewarding career as a registered nurse. To join the Zamierowski family in supporting nursing student, visit the JCCC Foundation website. For more information about the JCCC program, contact Karen LaMartina via email or at 913-469-8500, ext. 3157.


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We are building a community of families at Emmanuel. Not only do we have Sunday programs for children and youth, but we have a group of parents and children who meet regularly to build friendships and encourage one another.
Wednesday Family Group
Three Wednesdays a month from September to June families gather from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the church. We share a potluck meal toghether for the first hour. During the second hour children are cared for in the gym while parents meet together for discussion, sharing and prayer. This group is always open to new familes.


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|What is Karate?
What is Karate?
'Kara' should be understood as 'emptiness in mind'.
For more details about history of Karate, may I recommend you to read my article series in 'Svenska Fighter' (written in Swedish).
Karate can be trained for various purposes by various kind of people, young or old, men or women:
Karate as physical fitness exercise
In Karate, all parts of the human body are involved, originally in order to win a combat (symbolically). To move all parts of your body is basic for physical fitness exercise.


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Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Global Health Center (CCH)
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital (CCH) research scientists and physicians conduct breakthrough research to improve care for children as well as train the next generation of investigators. CCH has been an important force in pediatric research since the opening of the Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation in 1931. Grant funding for research has more than tripled in the last 15 years, supporting countless discoveries and the continued expansion of our areas of research.
Dr Mark Steinhoff will participate in the project on behalf of CCH, Dr Steinhoff has published widely on research relevant to the projects central themes in prestigious journals including the Lancet with a recent article on Influenza vaccine in pregnancy: policy and research strategies.
Dr Steven Black will also participate in the project research on behalf of CCH. Dr Black is a specialist in vaccine safety and the use of computerized data to evaluate vaccines in the developed and developing world and vaccine clinical trials. Recent publications include a pivotal study by an International collaboration to assess the risk of Guillain Barré Syndrome following Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines.
Contribution to the consortium
CCH will be involved in WP 1, 3, and 5. In WP 1, Prof. Black will contribute on case definition development. In WP3, Prof Steinhoff will contribute to development of shared data collection list/ template elements for CRF creation.
As partner and BC Science Board member, CCH will be involved in the overall scientific coordination as part of WP5.


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NACI SIĞINMr. Sıgın has been Chief Executive Officer of BCP since May 2009. He began his career in 1985 at Interbank A.S., Istanbul and joined Yapi Kredi Bank (BCP's 31% shareholder) in 1991 as Vice-President in Treasury. Mr. Sıgın worked for Yapi Kredi for 13 years, heading its Treasury as an Executive Vice President until March 1999 when he was promoted to CEO of the Bank. He served as Yapi Kredi's CEO for 5 years until December 2004, acting simultaneously as Chairman and board member in many of the bank's subsidiaries. Accordingly, Mr. Sıgın held the position of Vice Chairman of BCP's Board of Directors from February 2003 to October 2004. From December 2004, he acted as financial advisor to several holding groups until May 2009 when he was appointed BCP's CEO. Mr. Sıgın holds a BS/BA degree from the University of Central Florida, USA and an MBA from the Bosphorus University, Istanbul.
GILLES GARCIAMr. Garcia obtained his Degree in Economics at the University of Geneva in 1987 and started his professional path at Trade Development Bank (American Express) as financial analyst. He continued his career at Lloyds Bank in Geneva, where he mainly served as Head of Financial Control for 14 years, developing in-depth command of accounting, management information systems, financial reporting and budgeting. In 2004, he joined BCP as Head of the Financial Control division and, in October 2014, he was appointed CFO, including the supervision of Financial Control, Banking Operations and Information Technology divisions. Mr. Garcia has been a member of General Management since March 2016.


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Christmas Appeal 2019.
When the three wise men heard the Good News of Jesus' birth, they traveled a great distance to worship him, "Glory to God in the highest, and on
Children of all dominations and faiths receive christmas gifts by HCEF.
Children-of-all-dominations-and-faiths-receive-christmas-gifts-by-HCEF Let the children come to me: for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs. Matthew 19:14 At Christmas, children all over the world welcome
BSCC held Awareness Lecture on Breast Cancer.
On Wednesday, 13/11/2019, Birzeit social Development and Cultural (BSCC) held an awareness lecture on the importance of early detection of breast cancer, by Dr. Sumaya Sayage , a research consultant
Medical checkup for Elders at Birzeit social Development and Cultural (BSCC).
BSCC organized a medical checkup day for the elderly at the center, under the supervision of Dr. Kamal Sheep, who started the morning the medical tests for everyone, including diabetes,
Renowned Arab Christians Who Contributed to Arab Islamic Civilization
Palestinian Christians: In Their Own Words
Arab Christians made significant contributions in the areas of science, literature, medicine and more during the early Islamic era. We will be featuring some of these individuals who played an integral role in building the Arab Islamic Civilization, as published in an Arabic collection by the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies in Jordan.
HCEF is pleased to announce the initiation of this new series. It will present the views and vision of Christians who have experienced or are experiencing the Holy Land. Among them especially are the Palestinian Christians who are often overlooked, even though they matter historically, religiously, theologically, socially, and politically.


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EMC backs off Windows NAS
EMC will stop selling its NetWin 110 and 200 Windows NAS boxes, switching instead to reselling third-party products through its Select Program.
EMC Corp. is scrapping its Windows-based NAS boxes in favor of reselling third-party products, most likely from long-standing partner Dell Inc., the company confirmed.
EMC launched the NetWin 200, based on Windows-Powered NAS 3.0, in April 2003, and the NetWin 110, based on Windows Storage Server, in May 2004. From November on, it will stop selling these products directly and will resell yet-to-be-named partner products through its Select Program.
The Hopkinton, Mass., storage company's pricing might also have had something to do with it being squeezed out of the market. The NetWin 110, a 1U single processor NAS gateway, costs $6,100. The previous model, the NetWin 200, was a 2U dual-processor system that costs roughly $17,600 -- both hefty price tags for low-end systems.
"EMC was not going to spend a lot of time pushing NetWin, it wasn't their core IP … EMC is not best suited for this kind of product – Dell is much better suited for it," said Tony Asaro, senior analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group Inc.
Meanwhile, EMC also sells its own homegrown NAS box called Celerra, recently updated with a new blade architecture and software capabilities, including file system virtualization.
Selling the Microsoft boxes may have put EMC in competition with its own product, Celerra and with its partner Dell, analysts said. Furthermore, from a users' perspective, EMC is not selling an integrated NAS offering that spans the low end to the high end. Companies are forced to buy the Microsoft boxes for branch offices and Celerra for the data center -- two totally different platforms.
Analysts said they wouldn't be surprised to see EMC introduce a lower end version of Celerra 6-12 months from now, which will compete in the small and midsized business market.
Other companies have also tried and failed to make money selling Microsoft's NAS boxes. IBM's storage group dropped its Windows-based NAS systems in July 2003, then toyed with a gateway product before abandoning all internal efforts to partner with Network Appliance Inc. (NetApp) instead. A spokesman at Microsoft noted that IBM's server group picked up the Windows NAS product as it was "more aligned to this channel". Around the same time, Hitachi Data Systems Inc. took a completely different tack and killed its reseller relationship with NetApp to build a NAS blade for its TagmaStore array.
What's interesting is that while all this jockeying for position goes on among the vendors, users are increasingly turning to more unified platforms for NAS, SAN and iSCSI.


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What is meant by term kernel compilation?
Does it involve working directly on the source code of the kernel; making changes to the kernel program and then compiling the whole source code? Or does it mean something different?
If compiling the kernel involves working on the source code; then where do i get the kernel source code?
And after somebody compiles the kernel according to his needs, then does kernel automatically get registered in grub file and ready for the next boot time?


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Not sure what some of this gear cutter jargon is all about? Not a problem. You can always call us at 847 931 4121, and you will speak with an application engineer to answer your questions. You can also fill out as much of the form as possible, and we will get back to you shortly to discuss your cutting tool needs.


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From the dorm room of a geeky Finnish Computer Science student 20 years ago to powering a majority of all the web servers and more than 90% of the fastest supercomputers today, Linux has come a very long way.
This year marks the start of the third decade of Linux development and to mark the third decade, Linux 3.0 is coming in about seven weeks. At the LinuxCon 2011, which took place in Japan, Linus Torvalds and Greg Kroah-Hartman sat down to talk about Linux how much it has achieved in the last two decades, the kernel development process, Linux on desktop etc.
Linus Torvalds is the person who started Linux 20 years ago and Greg Kroah-Hartman is the developer who currently maintains the stable branch of the Linux kernel.
At 47 minutes, the video is a bit long but it is certainly worth watching for any Linux enthusiasts. (Click here if the embedded video does not work.)
Here are some interesting things Linus Torvalds said:
We are doing really well on the low-end and we are doing very well on the high-end. The desktop is … we have all the applications now. It is just a difficult market to get into.
– Linus Torvalds on Linux on desktop
2.6 has been there for eight years and it's become kind of meaningless.
– Linus Torvalds on why he ended Linux 2.6
It speeded up enormously. We've had 40% performance increase. That is unheard of. But there is no new feature. There is no new interface for users. There is nothing new going on. It is doing the same old thing that everybody does millions of time a second.
– Linus Torvalds on his favorite feature (file system management)


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City of Grand Island, NEHome Police Menu
Special Programs
The Police Department offers programs that are designed to increase interaction between officers and the people served.
The Gang Resistance Education and Training Program, better known as GREAT, reaches all fifth grade students in the Grand Island Public Schools and Trinity Lutheran School. GREAT is a seven week program taught to the students by a Police School Resource Officer. The GREAT program emphasizes teaching young people techniques like making GREAT choices, communicating messages clearly, controlling your anger and respecting others. This leads to being a GREAT citizen.
The GREAT program is also taught to all Grand Island Public Middle Schools. This is a 13 week program and it is also taught by a Police School Resource officer. The Middle School GREAT emphasizes things like the truth about gangs and violence, student roles in their families, schools and communities, identifying realistic goals, how to make good decisions and how to communicate well.
The Middle School also shows how to develop empathy for others, how to deal with peer pressure and what you can do when you feel angry. This helps kids learn how to resolve conflicts.
Ride Along
The Police Department allows persons who are 15 years of age or older to ride along with Patrol Officers while on duty. The Ride Along program presents a unique opportunity for citizens to learn more about police work while improving trust between the community and the Police Department.
There are some restrictions to the program and persons under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian permission. All participants must complete a request application which is available on the Services and Information page and must also sign a waiver of liability. People who are interested in participating in a Ride Along should contact the Police Department.
College Internships
The Grand Island Police Department is always seeking qualified individuals who are considering a career in law enforcement to participate in the college internship program. This program offers challenging and rewarding opportunities for professional development to qualified students. Internships allow students to gain insight into the law enforcement profession through experiences that are rarely available in a conventional classroom setting. This program is a non-paid college internship that introduces students to a variety of aspects of law enforcement that will enhance understanding of the criminal justice system. In addition, students are introduced to the possibilities of several different types of career opportunities in law enforcement. Students who participate in the program receive academic credit for their unpaid fieldwork in accordance with the criteria developed by the college or university institution.
The GIPD program is a non-paid college internship program that introduces students to aspects of law enforcement that will enhance the students' understanding of the criminal justice system. In addition, students are introduced to various career opportunities in the law enforcement field. Students who participate in the program receive academic credit for their unpaid fieldwork in accordance with the criteria developed by their college institution.
Applicants must first contact the internship coordinators or counselors of their college or university to find out eligibility and to ensure all college or university requirements have been met. Some institutions require that all initial contact with agencies be coordinated through their internship coordinator. The Grand Island Police Department encourages students to strictly adhere to the procedures of their school. An official document from the college or university attended must accompany the application stating eligibility before the internship will be considered.
If you are interested in taking part in the College Internship please contact Sergeant Todd Dvorak at 385-5400 or email firstname.lastname@example.com


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1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 - Lowered Expectations, Excellent Results
Gene Hooker's $1,000 '72 Mach 1
I never liked these cars. Stupidly, I admitted this to Gene Hooker, the car's owner, while driving to the photo shoot. Not the smartest move, of course, and I clumsily tried to talk my way out of it. Instead of being angry (which he should have been), Gene smiled and said he never did either. Whew!
My intention was to compliment him on the excellent job he'd done restoring this particular Mustang, often considered an undesirable body style by some people. It just didn't come out that way.
Gene never had any plans to build a '72, though. He was going through a divorce in the late '80s and needed something to keep him occupied during the ordeal. "I had owned a '70 Mach 1 that got totaled while my wife was driving, and I wanted another one like that." But he couldn't afford any of the pre-'71 Mach 1s he looked at. Instead, he ended up buying this '72 on a local car lot for $1,000.
In hindsight, he thinks he paid too much for it. "It was in pretty foul shape," says Gene, a stoic guy who has a gift for speaking in understatement. "The engine knocked, the suspension was shot, the brakes were shot, the alignment was way off, it had a GM power steering pump that didn't work, the windows leaked, the floor was rusted through, and though it was originally a four-speed car, it had an automatic and only Second gear worked." He drove the car home from the lot, a 15-mile drive along country roads that should have only been a 20-minute ride. "It took about 45 minutes," Gene says. "My father followed me in case the car fell apart along the way." The trip seemed to last a couple of hours.
Once home, Gene went through the car, assessing the condition, saving up money, and tracking down replacement parts. In December 1991 he began working steadily on the Mach, fixing the mechanical things first. He wanted to keep the car driveable before sending it to the body shop. "I fixed the brakes and suspension first. I fixed the door handle too so I could get in the car." He then tackled the drivetrain, rebuilding the 351C and adapting a T5 transmission from a '93 Mustang. Then it was off to the body shop for an extensive cosmetic and structural overhaul. The floorpans were replaced as well as both quarter-panels, both doors, the decklid, and the front and rear valance panels. Martin Bennette of Asheboro, North Carolina, sprayed the freshened sheetmetal with a Gold Glow basecoat/clearcoat paint job.
He finished the major work on the Mustang in 1993, but Gene still continues to tinker. He added power assist to the brakes last winter and is toying with the notion of building a fuel-injection system for the engine. In the meantime he drives the wheels off the car. Currently there are 260,000 miles on the clock; about 100,000 of those were amassed after the car was restored. He goes to a lot of cruises and drives it regularly to car shows. We met him at the Year One Experience in Atlanta. He tells us he gets a lot of folks talking to him about the car, and the most common question people ask is "How do you see out of the back window?" "You don't," Gene replies. "You get used to it."
All the while, he's developed an appreciation for this Mustang body style. "No, I never used to like the looks of these cars. I guess it's grown on me over the years. I like it a lot now, and I don't have any plans for getting rid of it." He says the guy he bought his Mach 1 from was planning on parting it out rather than selling it complete. He's really happy he found it before that happened.
Tech NotesWhat: '72 Ford Mustang Mach 1Owner: Gene HookerHometown: Sophia, North Carolina. Sophia is located in Randolph County. So is Level Cross, hometown of Richard Petty.
Engine: Gene rebuilt the 351 Cleveland himself, keeping the stock crank and rods but adding 10.0:1 pistons. He drilled and tapped the oil passages in the block to accept the restrictor kit. Troy Machine Shop in Troy, North Carolina, bored and honed the block and resized the connecting rods.
Valvetrain: Going off a recommendation from a parts guy at his local Super Shops, Gene threw the Crane Cams parts catalog at the car. He slid in a Crane 296/296-advertised duration, 0.562/0.550-lift cam, Hi Intensity lifters, and Energizer pushrods and 1.7:1 roller rockers. He's happy with this decision. The engine runs and sounds good but is still streetable and gets decent mileage.
Cylinder heads: The stock 4V heads were ported and gasket-matched. Gene kept the stock 2.19/1.71 valves but gave them a three-angle valve job
Induction: An 800-cfm double-pumper Holley feeds those huge Cleveland intake ports through a Holley Street Eliminator single-plane manifold. But Gene is thinking of shelving all these parts for a Mass-Flo fuel injection kit. "I'm interested in the technology, and I think it would be different, too," he says.
Transmission: Wanting overdrive, Gene rebuilt a T5 from a '93 Fox-body Mustang, mating it to the engine via an adapter plate on the bellhousing. A friend made a crossmember that relocated the transmission mount, and he had the driveshaft shortened to fit. He uses the stock mechanical clutch linkage and a Hays pressure plate and friction disc.
Rearend: Richmond 3.50:1 gears fill the stock 9-inch housing, keeping things road-trip-friendly.
Gene is a toolmaker for Thomas Built buses. Anyone ride to elementary school in a Thomas bus?
Suspension: The Mustang's suspension was wasted when Gene bought the car. Things improved significantly when he upgraded to polyurethane bushings, 550-lb/in and 153-lb/in NPD springs, and Ford 111/48-inch front and 1-inch rear sway bars.
Brakes: Surprisingly, this Mach 1 had drum brakes at all corners. Gene kept the rear ones, but tossed the front set in favor of a pair of discs that were optional that year.
Wheels/Tires: No sense messing with stock Mach 1 wheels. BFGoodrich Radial T/As are mounted on the 15x7-inch front and 15x8-inch rear wheels.
Paint/Body: Cagle Automotive of Denton, North Carolina, hung all the new sheetmetal, followed up by a respray by Martin Bennette. James Powell of Silver Valley, North Carolina, applied the stripes.
Interior: Dave Spivey, of Asheboro, North Carolina, redid the interior with the stock Ginger upholstery.
Performance: Gene hasn't made any passes at the dragstrip, preferring to hit the streets in his Mach 1. He drives it as often as he can and figures he puts at least 6,000 miles on the car per year.


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The office life can be pretty hectic and is often full of workplace politics that many peoplel don't want to deal with on a daily basis.Punching in and punching out every day. Faking a conversation at the water cooler with
First there's punching in and punching out every day and then there's faking a conversation at the water cooler with co-workers you really would rather not be talking to. Then there's the one day you get to work from home and you see how amazing it feels to have freedom from distractions and just focus on your work.
Did you know that there are many very popular companies out there that actually encourage telecommuting every day?
This mindset allows its employees to work from home and focus distraction free.
Here are 15 companies that encourage telecommuting.
Did you know that Apple will actually pay you to sit at home and work as a customer support agent? They even give you a free desktop Mac to get the job done. According to Apple's job description, it allows the employees to be heroic from the comfort of their own home by translating technology into a language that customers can understand. This makes a great job especially for students who are able to schedule work around classes.
Xerox has something known as the Virtual Workforce Program, which is an extensive program that has over 8,000 at-home employees. These at-home employees tackle various tasks such as customer service, software development, tech support and quality control. Xerox makes a point to acknowledge that some of the benefits of working at home, such as low commute costs and a comfortable work environment which provide for higher job satisfaction.
Dell is known as one of the biggest global computer technology companies in the world. It employs more than 103,000 people and offers multiple opportunities for flexible work. Although the headquarters is in Round Rock, Texas, they give employees work options such as flextime, remote work, job sharing, part-time work and compressed work weeks.
Toptal is a remote work based company that connects the current top 3 percent of software developers and engineers all over the world. New applications come pouring in every month to give a fair chance of shifting. Due to Toptal having zero offices whatsoever, everything is completely and evenly distributed. Everyone from the CEO down to new employees work remotely.
Loot is a work from home position where you complete actions for brands, such as sharing pictures and content on Twitter and Facebook. According to Loot, their mission is to change the DNA of modern-day marketing tactics and platforms by giving customers a powerful voice. Their main goal is to reward consumers for their brand loyalty. All you have to do to get started is download the app and apply.


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Browsing wedding venues is among the very first steps of planning your big day. But with so many wedding venues to choose from, how do you find The One? First, consider the style of venue you'd like: Garden or beach? Ballroom or barn? Then, read reviews of wedding venues in your desired city and select a few to tour in person. Happy venue hunting!
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A historic wedding venue in Easton, Maryland, Tidewater Inn specializes in breathtaking ceremonies and receptions. Whether you and your significant other wish for an intimate Garden Courtyard ceremony or grand Crystal and Gold Ballroom affair, the venue is the perfect location to host your nuptials.... (Hotel Weddings Easton)
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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina is a spectacular resort wedding venue that is located in Cambridge, Maryland. Here, there are lush gardens, sounds of nature, and a sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay. This premier, four-diamond resort marries classic coastal and luxury vibes.... (Hotel Weddings Cambridge)
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Herrington on the Bay is a resort where couples can host their wedding in the Washington, D.C./ Baltimore, MD area. This Maryland destination venue is elegant and private, with a coastal appearance. Couples can find this venue on the waterfront of the Chesapeake Bay, 52 minutes from downtown... (Banquet Halls)
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club is a waterfront event venue based in Stevensville, Maryland. Featuring a hotel and the beach, couples have the accommodations of overnight stays and exceptional water views for their wedding! On-site coordinators are there to help you every step of the way and desire to... (Hotel Weddings Stevensville)
Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a beach event venue located in Annapolis, Maryland, featuring the Merrill Center. Right on the beach, couples couldn't have any more of a stunning backdrop for their wedding. Nestled amongst nature and stunning water views, the Merrill Center offers impeccable indoor and... (Banquet Halls Annapolis)
If a quaint waterfront venue is your ideal wedding spot, Maria's Love Point Bed and Breakfast in Stevensville, Maryland is a must-see charmer. Specializing in outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions, this cozy, rustic venue boasts spectacular panoramic views overlooking the Chesapeake Bay and... (Hotel Weddings Stevensville)
For a wedding venue that has one of the best coastal views around, Port Annapolis Marina in Annapolis, Maryland, is the place to consider! Situated in the Chesapeake marina, Port Annapolis provides captivating and picturesque panoramic waterfront views ideal for both ceremonies and... (Park & Outdoor Weddings Annapolis)
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Limited Edition Prints
The first official rounds of golf at Erin Hills occurred on July 22 & 23, 2006 (one week before the course opened for play to the general public) by members of the Shivas Irons Society.
A 14x36 inch print (above) on Art Rag was commissioned for that event and was made available only to those players who participated in the outing. 32 of the roughly 45 players purchased a copy. Another copy was given to the owner of Erin Hills and one was retained by the artist.
At 34 signed and numbered copies, this remains the most exclusive limited edition print I have ever released.
No additional copies will be sold.


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WAIST: Measure around your natural waistline—right above your hips. Be careful not to squeeze too tight to allow a little give.
TALL: All tall sizes are 5 cm longer than regular sizes and are marked with a T behind the size
SHORT: All short sizes are 5 cm shorter than regular sizes and are marked with a S behind the size
Ultra-tight, second-skin fit that keeps you locked in.
A slimmer, athletic cut that allows total mobility but eliminates the bulk of extra fabric.
Fuller cut for complete comfort, total range of motion & greater breathability.
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Love the look at feel, but the sleeves are too short on this shirt. They are much shorter than other Under Armour polos, and I have a lot of them. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
I really, really like the fabric of the Vanish shirts over the Playoff Polo 2.0 shirts.
The weave on the Vanish is slightly thicker, and much softer. It doesn't feel like it traps heat at all though, and while I like the thin material of the Playoff 2.0, the Vanish just feels like it's a much more substantial piece of clothing without feeling hot or heavy in the slightest.
It's a generous, full cut that doesn't interfere with a swing in the slightest.


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Home is such an important concept. It's more than just the place your store your stuff. It's about a place to feel safe, let your hair down and be yourself. It's a place to create experiences, enjoy family and friends and (pardon the cliche) take SHELTR from the storm (literally and figuratively). Having a strong attachment is to your home is good feeling, even when you're ready to move on to your next home.
So, we want to know what are the 3 best attributes of your home. What makes you love it? If you were going to put it on the market, what do you think would sell it and make someone else love it too?


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October 1, 2013
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How cute are you two? Those weekends are the best. Also, I never had the chance to go to a bridal fair! Hope you had the best time!ReplyDelete
ah thanks girl! they are the best and the weekends go by too quickly.ReplyDelete
yeah the bridal fair was way fun! none of the booths were exactly my taste but it was still a good time! :)
ooookay, i've been stalking your blog for a while, it's time i come forward. we both went to utah state (love that) and i found your blog through friends of friends. you are just TOO CUTE!! love your outfit posts, your adorable boyfriend, i love it all. consider me a fan.ReplyDelete
also--i feel ya on long distance. i did it for a few months when i was dating my husband. although it stinks now, it makes you appreciate life in the same city so much more!!Replies
gurrrrrrl you are the sweetest! thank you!! and when were you at utah state?!Delete
oh my goodness i've been looking for someone to talk about a long distance relationship experience with haha, we need to chat! it totally sucks, but it truly does make me appreciate the short time we get on the weekends together!
Okay Hi you are adorable and I am in love with you. And DUDE. My sister dated a beej, how weird is that! Like that is such an odd name, I thought he was like the only person named that, this is weird...ReplyDelete


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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Use Boxmen - Game of the Day
What is it? – Use Boxmen is a fantastic – albeit insanely difficult – combination of action-platforming and puzzle-solving where you play a Boxman with cloning powers on a quest for more boxes.
Who made it? – The game was created by Greg Sergeant.
How does it play? – The game consists of thirteen different levels that will push your puzzle-solving and platforming skills to the limit. You play as the teal "Boxman," and your mission is to collect a floating box at the end of each level. Boxman can run, duck, and jump, and he can also create clones of himself which must be used to achieve his box-collecting ends.
Depending on the level, you'll have a certain number of orange clones that you can create on the fly. Creating a clone is as easy as pressing the "Shift" button, but the clones will also continue whatever activity Boxman was doing when he created them. Create a clone while running, for example, and he'll continue to run. Ducking clones will cause others to leapfrog over them, and stationary clones reverse the direction of other running clones.
Presentation – Presented in a delightful hand-drawn art style and superbly animated, Use Boxmen also has some great in-game music that does a great job setting the tone of the cartoon Box-World. Given the simplicity of the visuals, it's certainly one of the more strikingly stylish Flash games out there.
Positives – As mentioned, the production values are fantastic across the board. While it may not be an asset for everyone, the hearkening back to old-school reflex-based gameplay that pretty much demands multiple attempts for success (especially in later levels), was very refreshing to me. I also enjoyed the gameplay so much that any frustration I felt just motivated me to persevere. One more round, indeed.
Negatives – The very cute sketch-based animation might lull you into a false sense of security about the game's difficulty, which might make more casual players feel somewhat ambushed when the challenge ramps up. I can't really think of much else to complain about.
Why you should play it – Use Boxmen is a high-quality piece of work that's bound to keep you entertained for a while, even if you eventually succumb to one of the tougher levels. It's got a lot of personality, and though its gameplay staples – cloning and platforming – have been done before, you'll be hard-pressed not to appreciate their implementation here.
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So back in the day I was married to a commercial fisherman. We were together for 8 years, and going on divorced for 4. Andy has a key to my house, I let him borrow my truck when he's in town but I'm out of town, and we work so that he can see Kiska as much as he can when he's here. I make sure he's invited to our family events when he's in town, and include holiday 6-pack delivers along with all my other friends. I will always love that man, just, umm, over there (gestures an arms distance away).
When we were married I was looking at a house for us. But my needs and wants were very different than they are now. Back then, I was thinking of things like boat storage, area to set pots or mend nets, and parking for multiple vehicles. I also was strictly looking for a ranch style house with a garage. The reason for a ranch, is that fishermen have a tendency to hurt themselves: falling off ladders, squishing things, pulling and spraining things, and of course all the cuts and bruises. But also sometimes more serious things, like falling into holds and breaking backs and legs. So I wanted a house that was wheelchair friendly, should that medical bill ever arrive. But when looking for a place for just me and my furrens, I wasn't thinking about wheelchairs and daily life of the wounded and crippled.
I fully acknowledge that Ember the cat is actually going to be the reason we all die. Bless her heart, she has full confidence that no one will step on her tiny little self, so she doesn't move. Like at all. She loves to sit at the top of the stairs or at the bottom, and she curls up and just snoozes away. She's not deaf, she's not blind, or impaired in any way. She is a fully functioning cat. She just really believes that she doesn't need to be concerned about people walking up and down the stairs. Now, I'm not making fun of anyone here, but for some reason multiple of my housemates have slipped down the stairs, though I can't say that alcohol was never a factor. I know for a fact Ember was the cause of one slide and thud, followed by her drunken laughing and the exclamation (in a slight Virginia accent) "mooooove cat!" No harm now fowl. Though I think some orange fur was left on the stairs from that one.
So there I am the Friday before Memorial Day, finishing up the last of my cleaning for my friend to watch the house and kitty, because Andy had Kiska and my truck. My washer and dryer are downstairs with the bedrooms and bathroom. You come into my condo at the landing, and upstairs is the kitchen, dining area, and living room. The sun was out, so Kiska was out in the front yard chillin in the grass. I was folding a fitted sheet from the dryer, walked up the stairs to the landing, checked on Kiska, then laughed to myself while thinking of that meme that "if she can fold a fitted sheet, she's a witch" and walked down the stairs then BOOM! Down I go. I overhear myself say some words not fit for print, and hear my ankle and foot make some less than awesome noises, and tumble over and the tile floor catches me at the bottom.
I laid there, home alone, and laughed while trying not to cry while whimpering 'help, help, I've fallen and I can't get up'. Because of course my first reaction to possible legit injury is self-mockery. For all the grief I give Ember about being the mastermind of our ruin, here I fell down the stairs and she wasn't even around to blame! I held my left foot up, and slowly turned my ankle side to side to check for pain. Phew, not too bad, but also not awesome.
I watched my Nerdy Neighbor walk by outside, and had a moment of curiosity, I wonder how long I would lay here until someone found me? My two housemates were out of town, so it was just me and furry ones.
I laid there for a bit in my own self misery, thinking that if I was a witch I should really get on not falling down stairs, but for the first time in three years I guess it's not that bad. I picked myself up, and limped up my stairs and brought Kiska in. Thank goodness Andy was coming to meet me and take me to the airport in an hour. So to anticipate any swelling I put on my Chacos and finished up my chores then Andy and I headed to the airport.
When I got back from SEA, and after a lot of icing and limping about, I realized that here I had always thought about what would happen if Andy hurt himself – but I never thought about what if I hurt MYSELF. Fast forward a few weeks and I have a sprained foot and I'm still limping around. I think about how much nicer it would be to have a house without stairs.
Courtney Wendel has lived in Juneau since she was a year old. She has a twin brother and an older brother, and learned to enjoy the outdoors at a young age by following the boys into mischief. Graduating from JDHS in 2006, she attended UAS to receive her Literature of the Environment, BA English degree. When not at work she spends most of her time on the diverse trail system hiking, running, or camping with her spotted pooch and adventure buddies.


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Willie Maze is has left the building. Thanks yall, almost 3 years bangin! Matthew Africa's got it from here...
Simian Mobile Disco - Audacity of Huge (feat. Chris Keating)
This song is so funny and glitchy with the ill vocals.
Ready For The World - Oh Sheila (Trackademicks Remix)
Track's production is perfect for this classic. Seriously, one of my favorites.
New house track: Smile
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Eco fairs are becoming a well established part of the Andalucian landscape and one of the more established and longer running fairs is held each year in the city of Málaga. Natura Málaga stands out as a reference point for professionals and public alike, bringing together the organic, health and wellness sectors under one roof at the city's Palacio de Congresos. Now in its fifth year, the fair will be held over the weekend of May 17 to 19, and will build on last year's success of nearly 100 stalls and over 100 activities throughout the weekend with over 6,000 people passing through the doors. The focus of the fair is to develop awareness of environmental conservation, sustainable use of natural resources, to help people introduce the idea of sustainability into their daily lives, educate children to adopt healthy habits and encourage people to buy organic produce. This is achieved though various thematic areas like Mercado Natura allowing organic producers to bring their fresh goods to market and EcoKids for the little ones to learn these values in a playful environment. A busy programme of workshops and talks helps to bring this message home to people through the expertise of key note speakers, and the food hall allows visitors to sample organic dishes.
May 17 – 19: Natura Málaga
Palacio de Congresos, Málaga
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Slow Cooker Apple-Pecan Sweet Potatoes Recipe
The sweet potatoes cook all day in the slow cooker in some chicken broth. When you are ready to serve them, drain the potatoes and add the remaining ingredients and mix with a handheld mixer right in the slow cooker. So easy! This recipe is great for Thanksgiving. No worrying about the timing of getting the sweet potatoes done with the rest of the food. Just keep the cooked potatoes on warm until you are ready to serve!
Slow Cooker Apple-Pecan Sweet Potatoes
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peel and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, peel and chopped
- 1 (14-oz) can chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- Place sweet potatoes, apple and chicken broth in 6qt slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- Drain potatoes and apple. Return to slow cooker.
- Add whipping cream, brown sugar, butter, salt and cinnamon. Beat at medium speed with an electric handheld mixer until smooth and blended. Stir in pecan.
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A strenuous hike along England's Hadrian's Wall rewards with a glimpse into an ancient time and stunning scenery.
tales from a life abroad.
Travel feature writing, Decor ideas, Food stories, Reviews and more..
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Random and Abstract Lines
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Today, the Department of Homeland Security told Washington state officials that Russian hackers tried to access voting systems before the 2016 election, according to a statement from Secretary of State Kim Wyman.
The attempts were ineffective and Wyman says her office was already aware of the attempted hack.
"There was no successful intrusion and we immediately alerted the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the activities," she said.
Washington is one of 21 states that DHS contacted today to disclose Russian hacking attempts, NPR reports. The federal government has known about Russia's attempts to break into U.S. election systems for several months but today marked the first time DHS communicated directly with state election officials.
In Washington, Wyman said the security measures in election systems did their job, detecting and blocking the attempted hack.
"Today's calls from DHS to all 50 states and six U.S. territories confirm what we already knew, that despite the ongoing attempts to compromise American election systems, my office is doing everything we can, utilizing the latest software, best practices and security measures, to keep Washington's elections safe, reliable and accessible to our citizens," she said in the statement.
GeekWire media partner KING 5 was among the first to report on the news of Russian hacking.


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SPARTAN by CRAFT Utility Jacket - Women's
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Wind- and waterproof jacket with full lining and padded body, sleeves and hood for extra warmth.
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