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Freshman Pokrandt Leads Green Bay at League Championships
By: Andrew Gavin (@GBGavin)
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – Horizon League Newcomer of the Year Katie Pokrandt (Eau Claire, Wis.) finished her freshman campaign in fine fashion on Sunday, firing an 82 to lead the Phoenix to a sixth-place finish in the 2013 Horizon League Championships on the par-72, 5,817-yard Las Colinas Course at Mission Inn Resort and Golf Club.
Green Bay had a 54-hole total of 132-over par 996. Detroit (920, +56) won the tournament championship, finishing 20 shots ahead of second-place Youngstown State (940, +76).
Pokrandt carded rounds of 80, 82, 82 to finish in a tie for 17th (244, +28). Senior Christina De Boer (Onalaska, Wis.) concluded her career a stroke back of Pokrandt in a tie for 21st (245, +29).
Freshman Sammi Grunder (Pardeeville, Wis.) started her final round with a birdie and posted an 83 on Sunday to finish tied for 28th (252, +36). The team's third freshman that played in the league championships, Steph Laude (Slinger, Wis.) shot an 84 on Sunday and finished in 30th (256, +40) while junior Grace Abitz (Appleton, Wis.) fired an 85 on Sunday and finished 34th (263, +47).
Team Scores
1. Detroit, 312-303-305=920
2. Youngstown State, 321-303-316=940
3. Cleveland State, 312-319-315=946
4. Valparaiso, 321-312-317=950
5. Loyola, 327-314-333=974
6. Green Bay, 331-332-333=996
Individual Scores
T17. Katie Pokrandt, 80-82-82=244
T21. Christina De Boer, 80-81-84=245
T28. Sammi Grunder, 85-84-83=252
30. Steph Laude, 87-85-84=256
34. Grace Abitz, 86-92-85=263
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Posted by Zia Daniell Wigder on January 26, 2012
Back in 2010, we wrote a report that looked at how and where US online retailers were expanding internationally. Today we published a related report that focuses on brands that have extended their international offerings by launching transactional websites. Establishing A Global Direct Online Sales Footprint looks at the countries where brands are choosing to focus on with their eCommerce offerings, and some of the tactics they've used to keep costs in check.
A handful of findings from the report:
Brands rarely enter a market by selling direct on their websites. Most brands enabling eCommerce on their global websites today already sell in these markets through traditional retail channels — the online sales channel simply becomes a new way to reach consumers.
Country selection is not always dictated by market size. Brands expanding their online offerings in Europe, for example, often focus first on the UK, France, and Germany. After the big three, however, the ease and convenience of serving other markets often trumps market size.
Online sales strategies differ by market. Rare is the brand that has an identical offering in every international market. Most brands that offer eCommerce-enabled sites also provide informational sites in other markets, with little consistency in how the informational sites direct online shoppers to the brands' retail partners.


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Twelve Arsenal players have been called up to their respective International squads for World Cup qualifiers and a UEFA tournaments during March and April.
Faye White and Rachel Yankey will join up with England Seniors for two vital world Cup qualifiers against Austria (Thursday 25th March) and Spain (Thursday 1st April).
Gilly Flaherty, Becky Spencer, Abbie Prosser, Naomi Cole and Lauren Burton are all included with the U19's for the UEFA 2nd Qualifying phase in Sweden at the end of March.
Ireland travel firstly to Israel (Sunday 21st March) then Switzerland (Wednesday 31st March) with Emma Byrne, Ciara Grant, Yvonne Tracy and Niamh Fahey in action.
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|15 - 30 lbs / 7 - 14 kg
The ORGANIC COTTON DIAPER KIT is a value-packed box of cloth diapering essentials. It has everything you need to start cloth diapering now!
You dont need to be cloth diaper savvy to appreciate this stash-in-a-box. We've put together an economical, easy-to-use and eco-friendly kit that eliminates the guesswork from choosing a cloth diaper stash.
Organic Cotton Prefold Inserts are luxuriously soft; they're also a very economical choice. You can dive into using cloth diapers without a big outlay of cash.
There's no need to sacrifice convenience when you use cloth. This kit includes flushable Bio-Soft Liners and a step-by-step guide to no-fuss diapering that will make the initiation to cloth an easy one.
Organic cotton is truly the greenest choice when it comes to diapers. From the growing and harvesting of the cotton itself to the final product that actually touches baby's skin, organic cotton is the best! Safe for growers, workers, baby and the planet.
Why Prefolds? Find out why prefolds are so great!
2013-01-14 16:01:54
Pretty Good- Great Value
Hi Everybody, First time mom here, and diapering is easy, pretty much the same or easier that the one-use kinds. My husband finds it easy and likes that our household garbage is still minimal even with a new baby. Our baby is long and sturdy and the covers fit great. We were lent some Newborn covers too which came in really handy as they fit 10 lbs and under really well, but we are now at the 11-12 lbs mark. I think the small sizes will keep fitting her for awhile though. So far we have not used the liners, and we think that the wet bag is a great idea, it works really well.
Carrera Ramirez
2011-03-15 10:15:25
Organic infant sized Pre-folds
LOVE these pre-folds! Super soft and super absorbent! My husband and I bought a little bit of every kind of cloth diaper before our son was born to find out what worked best for us...and to our surprise it was these Bummis Organic infant sized pre-folds! We just fold them and lay them inside of all different kinds of covers :)
2011-03-13 18:28:07
Very economical, work great, excellent customer service
I started using these for my now 10 month old when she was 2 months old. Have almost never experienced a leak, liquid or solid. She was in the small size before and now in the medium. The only con is that when you're on the go, where there isn't plenty of space to change, it can be a bit of a challenge to use these, as the prefold cannot be attached to the cover, and can fall out if you aren't holding the cover and prefold together. This, coupled with a squirmy baby... That said, I have used it successfully when there is a changing table to use or if I have the help of another adult. My husband wasn't too sure of cloth, but once I started keeping some assembled, he fell in very easily, and now, I don't have to assemble any for him. He loves them too. Very easy to take care of. Bummis is always willing to answer questions regarding care.
2010-07-29 15:56:16
Wasn't so sure... now I know for sure
As a first time mom, I really wasn't sure how using cloth diapers was going to work out. I wanted to use them for many reasons including saving money and lower environmental impact. I am so impressed with the bummis! They are amazingly absorbant and my 3-month old has not gotten a diaper rash. Not to mention how affordable they are! I have on occasion had to use disposable diapers and had struggled with them, couldn't tell if my baby was wet, and overall they were not as convienient as I thought they may be. Once you get a feel for the folds, they are extrememly easy to use. My care-provider also finds them easy and they weren't a problem for my husband either. I wash them at home and as long as I don't use too much detergent they stay super absorbant and soften with every wash. A couple things to keep in mind are that the diapers do shrink up after washed and dryed (not the covers) and clothes generally have to be long enough to fit over the diaper and the cover as they are slightly bulkier than disposables. I am so pleased!!
2010-05-31 12:31:39
So easy & economical - but bulky
I've used Bummis cotton prefolds and covers (Super Whisper Wrap & Super Brite) since my daughter was born in 2007. She's out of diapers and now I'm using them for her very big baby brother (now 7 months old). Very pleased! EASY, ECONOMICAL, EFFECTIVE These are SO EASY to use, wash/dry, fold, put on. They take little time and less time than pocket diapers. The easy basic fold worked fine for my girl and boy. RARELY LEAK because they are so bulky and absorbant (I had lots of diaper blow outs from the sides or up the back with my son at times that he was in disposables regardless of the brand) NO RASHES until the first long vacation we took & used disposables, as long as you change them a bit more often than disposables HUGE - Be warned! I wish more clothes were designed with big cloth diaper butts in mind. Cute enough without clothes on a hot day. These fit best over clothes that are larger than what your child would otherwise wear. I suggest dresses, overalls, onesies (with extenders or next size up), sleepers and rompers all fit more easily than pants/shorts. Adjustable or elastic waists help, as do adjustable hems on pants or capris used as regular pants. I used Bumgenius or disposables when a special outfit required a smaller bum. COMFORT? Sometimes my child would have marks on the belly from the velcro tab. Line drying makes them stiff, unless I partially dry them in the dryer first. Overall - I would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THESE
Jason Laffan
2010-05-25 05:20:06
Cloth Bottom Diapers
love them.
2010-05-07 22:42:59
Great support
I originally was set on disposable diapers for convenience, and just didn't want to bother with the extra laundry. After hearing some other parents talk, I decided to give cloth diapers a shot. These were the cheapest, and it has been a great experience. Not much more work than disposables, since you do laundry frequently with a baby anyway, so it's just one more load. The support for troubleshooting leaks and washing have been astounding and I've gotten responses within hours via email. All the suggestions were incredibly helpful. I would highly recommend this product because of the quality, and especially the great service.
2010-04-27 22:47:31
I Can't Wait!!!!
I just bought these today!!! I'm doing my pre-wash now! I have used the Super Brite cover once with the cheap prefolds from Wal-Mart (those are NOT diapers!) But the cover did great for what it had under it! I'M SO EXCITED TO USE THE BUMMIS PREFOLDS!!!! I'm already sure I'll love them! :-D
2010-04-27 11:00:33
Easy to use and a great value!
Before using the Bummis Organic Cotton Diaper Kit I was a little hesitant about prefolds. I thought they were too much work, not absorbent enough, and too bulky. Yet I decided to give this kit a try since I'd heard great things about it. Immediately it changed the way I thought and felt about prefolds because it was so much easier than I thought it would be! I love that I have the flexibility of using different folds (and the user guide gives instructions!) and that the organic cotton prefolds are VERY absorbent. Plus the covers are thick and fit perfectly. I've been using this kit for months with no leaks or irritation! I was also impressed with how great of a value this kit is! I typically get several diaper changes out of one cover and there are plenty of prefolds to make it through a day. On top of that, the wet bag is wonderful for collecting dirty diapers for a load of laundry. The Bio-soft liners are really a time and mess saver, I don't have to bother with the extra steps to clean a poop soiled diaper because the liners catch the mess and are easily disposed of. I recommend this kit for anyone that wants to start cloth diapering because you have everything you need right here! Or anyone that is looking for an affordable way to build up a diaper stash.
2010-03-19 14:39:51
We love Bummis!
I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you so much for making an amazing cloth diapering system. We have been using the Organic Infant Diapering Kit since our daughter was born. We were a little uncertain how cloth diapers were going to work being busy first time parents, but I can personally say they are so easy. We had my daughter in regular diapers for the first week of her life and in that week's time she had terrible diaper rash. Since switching to Bummis, she has never had any diaper rash at all. We also hardly ever have any leaks. She's five months now and we'll be investing in the next size kit in a few weeks. My whole family is extremely happy with your product. My mom tried using cloth diapers on me when I was a baby and wished she had this kit. She gave up on cloth diapers because they leaked so much. Her opinions have changed with the Bummis. Thanks again Bummis! I am recommending your kits to everyone!
2010-02-17 12:47:58
The diapers in this kit are amazingly absorbent! They make for great burpies as well. The large wet bag is huge and washes well. This kit comes with everything needed. I highly recommend it.
Melissa Naasko
2009-12-28 16:00:06
Testimonial - The diaper kit is the best idea!
I love that your diapers are available in a complete kit! I had cloth diapered my kids for years and my supplies were shot. Bummis are so soft, even the good but older diapers are in the rag bin, and I know what I am talking about, I am the mother of nine kids. The kit provides parents with everything they need to get started including the handy how-to booklet. I will recommend this kit to everyone and a friend is switching from a service and straight into the fabulous kit. Great product!
MJ @ Creative Madness
2009-11-29 21:51:02
Favorite diapering system for me!
I love this system. It's so simple. Sure there is a few minutes effort to prep the diapers with assembly, but oh well I hardly even notice it anymore. I was able to use these diapers almost first thing home from the hospital and at four months and 12 1/2 pounds there is still lots of room left of the velcro tab for her to continue to use them on her itty bitty waist. Right now I'm starting my list of what I want for her medium size and wondering when we'll get there. So far I'm planning a Baby sized Organic Cloth Diapers Kit that will give me 18 baby size prefolds, 2 SWW - medium, 2 SBrites - medium, 1 roll Bio-Soft liners - large, 5 reusable Fleece Liners, and of course a fabulous wet bag and user guide. In addition to this I already purchased a medium Flower print, and plan to get at least one each of the Super Star print covers. I'm also not adverse to getting some more Fleece Liners so that I might be able to use one on every change and not have to "guess" which one will consist of a nap time.
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Just thought I'd show this if anyone's interested. Just finished lacing it.
Phil Wood high flange hub, wooden rims.
Just thought I'd show this if anyone's interested. Just finished lacing it.
Phil Wood high flange hub, wooden rims.
I am a bike guy. Road and mountain. I have not been riding much lately. I ride the road and race XC or at least I did in the past. Man I gotta get back on the bike........
I have always noticed the saddles in the background of some of your pics and figured you worked somewhere of quality. (Walmart doesn't carry Brooks) If you are lacing up a Phil Wood rim set it probably isn't going on a Next or a Huffy.
Not that kinda bike anymore
oh yeh...wheres the paint job?
Have not started it yet. trying to get a boat.
oh no...theyre $$ eaters
cycling is some of the best therapy ever invented. Nothing like a 60 mile ride to get your mind right.
Now those organ donor contraptions are another story. With my job I have a strong opinion on those, and it is totally based on facts presented to me over the past 14 years (both good and bad).
I will stick with my road and mountain bikes, and enjoy watching the greatest athletic adventure on the planet which starts on July the 2nd.
And as far as boats go.........haven't you heard the two greates days in a boat owners life, the day he buys it and the day he sells it.
lmao...what happens july 2nd?
The Tour de France starts.................like you didn't know..lol
You should see how hard it is at work when the sport I like has absolutely no following and no one understands the tactics and issues that go into it. I have indoctrinated some so that they understand enough to have a conversation with me, but they are few and far between. I usually have to try to use NASCAR as an analogy (and I know little to nothing about car racing). They usually start to understand the drafting and the fueling difficulties with that analogy. It is just with a human body instead of a machine, and they have to do it for 23 days straight with out a major mistake, because the winning margin will be well under 1% of the overall time.
For twenty three days men race bikes around France in thier underwear. Whats not to love?
Home | GORUCK Challenge
Want to do this when I return to the US next year
I like those sorts of things. Most people think I am nuts but I love to test myself and my endurance. Just to say to myself that I did it.
I hoping the fun on the boat will out do the cost. Can't be no more of a money pit than fett. Lol.
I dunno about that one...my buddy had a leak on his sail boat the other day that was a nightmare


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Royal Gorge begins tourism campaign after fire
CANON CITY, Colo. - Tourism officials are hoping to get visitors back to the Royal Gorge area and its railroad and historic bridge after a wildfire last month.
The Fremont County Tourism Council agreed Tuesday to spend $10,000 in print and digital advertising and $27,000 on television and Internet. The Canon City Daily Record reports that tourism officials want to spread the message that the area is open for business.
The newspaper received the $10,000 for the ad campaign. Local television and media companies received the remainder of the advertising money.
The Royal Gorge Fire burned 5 square miles. The wildfire temporarily halted the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park was also impacted. The park's suspension bridge 955 feet above the Arkansas River suffered some fire damage but it's still up.


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Oh, forgot to mention, now I can think about buying another car just like the first (or possibly the second) I bought when I first started driving of course! I would use the Pfaff to do the interiors.
My first car was a White/Cream colored 1967 GT Slant 6 Automatic, hard top, coupe. I had white wall tires on it back then, but might need mags these days!
My 2nd car was a Light Blue 1963 Dodge Dart (3 on the tree) Hard top Coupe, also a GT. This car had a very racey look to it, I think because the back end was higher than the front. It would be great with mags wheels too!
I love both of those cars!
Haha Dan! If I said a word like that, my Grandkids might say what you say! You just never know when one of them will pop out from nowhere! So although I think those words, I refrain to protect their little ears.
Well, got a call yesterday from the Mechanic,Pfaffaleda was ready to go home!!!! She's on the kitchen counter top right now posing for her photo, new picture attached. Gonna take her down to the shop today and place her back into her table so she can get to work. I'm so excited!!!!
|I prefer to call anything bad that happens while sewing an "Oh S**T.
|Yes, I think so too! Even though the Pfaff was not stitching right, it seems to pull the banner material and thick fabrics through the machine with ease. I need that when sending 60" wide banners through it for hemming. My old machine didn't have enough grip and the banners moved all around when sewing them, creating some wowies, or whatcha callelts. Well you know!
|The Pfaff is a Cadillac, and the Singer is a Chevy, so the mechanic is right, the Pfaff is the better machine.
Success! I got the notch drilled out just fine. I was able to get that screw out and am now able to tighten down the same screw and it is tight enough to hold. Still though, I plan to replace it.
My machine is still not sewing right though. After spending almost all day calling around, I found out that we have a New Sewing Machine Mechanic who moved to town. He is only about 8 miles away. He is very comfortable with Pfaff machines and his fees are reasonable. I took another machine to him yesterday to fix, and he suggested I keep the Pfaff as it was a better machine for doing my long banners, tarps, that type of stuff.
So, I can afford for this Mechanic to fix it and the travel time and expense I would have had to go through previously to take a machine in for repairs is no longer a factor in my decision making.
Hopefully the Mechanic has good news for me when I bring him the Pfaff to fix. Thank you again Dan, for all the help!
Dan, great idea!!!!
Hey, THANK YOU a bunch for photos of your machine too. This helps! They made your machine different, for sure. Much easier to get to that part. My screw is just so stripped and you have to approach it at an angle to get your screwdriver into the slot, and you are still only reaching part of it. Screwy!!
When I am trying to get at the area, I move the hand wheel until it brings the needle bar down to the spot that gives the screw the most exposure, but it is still pretty hidden behind the part that is in front of it. I was hoping I would not have to dismantle a bunch of parts to get at it.
I so wanted to get my drill out yesterday and cut a little notch in that area like you suggested, but did not want to somehow damage my machine or weaken the metal.
Most of my Customers are Pilots and I hear lots of talk about never drilling too many holes into a metal part as it compromises the whole part. Well this is a sewing machine, not a flying machine, but still... LOL!
Okay, I will get my drill out. Thank you!!!!
|My machine has a notch in the center support that allows me to get a screwdriver in very easily. I can't believe there isn't something like that on yours, or if there isn't, make one.
Well, I messed with the machine for a few hours yesterday. Figured out that using a much longer screwdriver allowed me to get at that screw easier that is on the needle bar. I was able to tighten it a little better, and got the machine sewing a perfect stitch. Then the screw got lose again and my perfect stitch was no longer perfect.
I have no idea how to get that screw out of there, but it needs to be replaced. My hubby says he can probably order all the screws in that I need, but we have to figure how to get it out first.
Then two other problems popped up. The belt to the motor seems to tight, which seems an easy fix. I just need a big enough wrench to adjust that. Second (new) problem was that the foot pedal started sticking. The machine goes like a race horse and it won't stop unless I rock it back with the other foot. I do know how to use a clutch motor, this one is just not working right.
The machine has not been run for a few years, so we'll have to work out all the adjustments. I'm hoping to be able to fix it myself. Yesterday gave me some hope when I got it stitching perfect.
Thanks for listening.
Dan, you are a funny guy!!
Sorry, I like to use big words... Makes me sound important.
Took some pics for you because a picture is worth a thousand words.
The screw below the basket will be easy to replace, but I will be a real braniac if I can figure out how in the heck I'm gonna get that screw off the needle bar. It's already difficult to get to.
I bet there are some instructions for that one too! LOL!
|The "basket thinga bobber"? I hate it when you talk technical like that.
Thank you, I do appreciate the "proceed with caution" warning. You are right, but I figure for $105, if I can get a year out of it, I'd be happy. Got lots of stuff to sew and not a lot of dough. Gotta sew, ya know.
I made progress with the Pfaff 545 today. I got the upper tension and the bobbin tension set right, yay! Also got it stitching pretty well because I found some good instructions on how to adjust the needle bar. But my fix is only temporary as the screw (#2 screw on the needle bar - in the diagram I am using) is pretty well stripped. That screw is a tough one to get at! So, it appears the previous owner of the machine had issues as well, stripped screw is the indiacator. LOL. Let's see, new looking machine, stripped screw. Alrighty! Better get a screw.
I got a loose screw!
There is a stripped screw down below the basket thinga bobber too. I'm going have to learn sewing machine part names after meeting this Pfaff. She's a bit different than all my other machines.
|I did a lot of checking before I switched to servo motors. I wanted to compare the features , etc. The Reliable motor had more features than any of the other ones. None of these is a true servo motor in the first place. True servo motors are precise positioning devices that produce constant torque throughout the speed range. My only advice is to be careful what you buy, you generally get what you pay for. If you do get one, let us know what you like and don't like about it.
Dan, sorry for the late reply. Just saw this. Anyhow, you got much more life out of your motors than I got out of my lemon! I may donate my Sew Quiet 3000 if there is anybody who wants the challenge of fixing it.
Today I was looking on Ebay at Nik-o-Sew motors. You can get a 3/4 horse Servo motor for $105 shipped. That is a darned good deal and since I have two Upholstery machines and only one working motor, I should just buy one of those. Looks like it was probably manufactured the same place all the other Servo motors are made (from specs) and it just has a Nik-O-Sew badge or label on it.
I think I've convinced myself!
|The Sew Quiet 5000 is light years ahead of the 3000. I still have two 3000's and one 4000 that have never given me a minute's problem, and I've had them about 10 years.
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Could be done...would require mods to the rifle tho.
Those "PDS/W"s are piston driven with a shorter BC. been looking into making one myself, but am still having trouble finding out how the recoil works, since there isnt a buffer assy.
im guessing it would have to be a shortened internal buffer? Just enough to shoot the bcg back into battery... interesting tho, either way. If someone knows exactly how this whole setup works, id love to learn.


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As Canada's #1 sports network, and hockey obviously at the forefront, I'm a little disappointed and frustrated at times by their hockey coverage, especially those of their staff writers. They've recently coughed up a short article on the Canucks. (The Leafs and Habs have also been covered). You'd think that for a sports network as large as theirs they'd take a little more prudence when writing these things, but they don't.
In the Canucks article, they noted that Jason Jaffray as a potential "youngster" that could be thrust into a scoring role should Mats Sundin not sign, but Jaffray is 27 years old – hardly considered a "youngster," unless by "youngster," they mean "inexperienced," in which Jaffray has only 19 NHL games under his belt, all of them coming last year. Another thing that really bugs me is their lineup projections. Now these lines are based on personal opinion, but how can you misspell "Ryan Kesler?" Vancouver's arguably most prized forward must deserve at least a spell-check. It's not like we're asking them to spell "Schwarzenegger." I also think sitting Darcy Hordichuk in favour of Jeff Cowan is a little ridiculous.
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Mani Friday: Greetings from Cabo!
You guys didn't really think I'd leave you hanging without a Mani Friday, did you??
I may be in Cabo, but I still want to see your tips! What mani are you rockin' this holiday weekend? Show & Tell!
Colors used (index to pinky finger): Deborah Lippmann On The Beach, Marc Jacobs Shocking, Marc Jacobs Lux, Deborah Lippmann Lara's Theme
Seriously Candace do you have you rub in it because your in Cabo?? I'm so jealous right now. But your nailing do look smoking.
I'm in Fall mode already so I'm just wearing a slightly lilac tinged dove grey.
Annette by Julep
Pardon the minor chips at the tips of my nails, they got painted Sunday but I'm surprised they've lasted this long!
I used OPI's Russian Navy, topped with OPI's OPI Ink, and on my accent nails I used an Ulta glitter called Indi-Go-Go Girl. (The meal behind me is what I just posted in the food thread)
Love all the brights, Candace!
@ Malday, love now clean and neutral that color is!
*sob* it's so awesome of Candace to post mani friday from her vacation in Cabo!
@lylysa oh my god I want what you're eating haha. And I'm loving the inky blue mani! I haven't used any of my navy polishes in a while. And yes, I was totally craving a neutral polish. I kind of want to reset after using so many summery colors.
@ Malday, the noodle portion is easy enough to make, the chicken in the pack is one where I just posted a recipe for! I also say what's all is in the noodles...mmmm ^_^!
Good reset color, I've been aiming to go for more neutrals since my polish wardrobe has been all about color, color, color!
I normally have to do 2 coats of both shades to get it opaque, but figured I would do one of each and it worked well because OPI Ink is similar to Russian Navy but it's packed with more fine sparkle.
Still rockin' my gutter glitter glam punk mani.
OPI black onyx, Sally Hansen Gem Crush in Glitz Gal, and OPI natural nail strengthener as base & top coat. I call it Glitzkrieg Glop. XD
Cute! I'm in the process of nail doing right now, sky blue with glitter tips is probably going to be the end result.. I'd like to try that ombre sparkle fade deal!
@Candace you have to tell me where you went in Cabo! I'm going for my birthday and have never been
I'm wearing Essie 'In The Cab-ana' with Sephora By OPI 'Indi-go With The Flow'
Ahh I love all the Nails!
I'm a little late to the party but here are my nails!
I'm going to a friend wedding tomorrow and her colors are blue!
Sephora by OPI colors! I don't know which exactly because i'm not near my stash!
@Ambertralala- I love that look I wonder if that could work for toenails as well?
Shockingly enough, I had just a clear basecoat on my nails until last night.
And here's the even more shocking thing- I saw a polish, needed it, and put it on as soon as I got home.
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I can't tell you guys the number of times on here and other forums I read about a guy building something and the words "cheap and budget" creep into the post.I come from a generation where if you building a car,that was the number one priority.That you would skimp and work two jobs and do side work to afford the best out there.Now today's hot rodder tell me things where so much cheaper back them.The is just pure horse hockey.When I was coming up as a hot rodder,what we made for wages was kind of the same relationship to the cost of parts as it is today.The idea of a "budget" never came into the conversion as building a car.In fact it was a joke.
As I try to advise guys(and no I don't accept a game plan of a budget),it almost like I have to be a life's coach.All the frills of cell phones-texting-150 channels of cable TV that they just can't live without certainly makes we wonder about their level of commitment and when you tell them they have to work maybe two jobs,it like your talking a foreign language.When you tell them about the shiny parts ads for bottom of the barrel parts is more ad money then substance in the parts being sold,they reply like it just can't be,because the brand name is being advertized in a car magazine.Yeah those imported cheap junk(not because they are imported,but the quality is really substandard)
I have fought my whole life to keep my mind youthful.After all a 1/3 of it was making money mixing music for heavy metal/rock bands on tour.You had to have that outlook in order to make a living.
But damm it,today's hot rodder is a different culture wanting quick answers and short cuts and cheap,cheap,cheap.Not at all willing to pay the dues to get-er-done.Not at all willing to take on a long term project investing when money is available.Not at all willing to work harder like a second job.For those who have no money at all and not a prospect of getting any anytime soon,they shouldn't be messing with cars in the first place.Survival should be the priority.But for those who I am critical about,my advise is to take up:
Sell what ever project you have and parts for it,walk away never to return.This just isn't for you.......................
Buttttt-for those of you who enjoy setting back looking at that perfect panel you just welded on you project or looking at the fresh engine setting in a engine stand you just got done building,hang on.It's going to be a life's bumpy ride with memories at the end you wouldn't trade for anything.
I agree 100%...
Times are changing for sure.. Kids today just don't want to work for ANYTHING... Sad but true... I just don't see the changes for the good..
If your going to do sometime.. Do it right the first time..
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Hot rodding started with budgets. Guys with a little bit of money wanting to be faster than their neighbors. Cheap came from wrecks in a wrecking yard, late model engines into older cars. Buying the oddball parts and making them work. Something that is more difficult to do in these days with electronics, computers, specialty items.
Generalizing today's kid always bothers me. Sure they have different interests. Look around though, there are plenty of kids hot rodding their cars. Sure, many are doing it on Daddys' dollar. But keep in mind, there are plenty of kids out there making their own way. I wonder sometimes how many of us older guys would have the passion for cars if we would have had computers, video games, cable TV, etc. when we were kids. I was a pinball, pool and Foosball freak when I was a kid, I spent a lot of hard earned change on those games.
Guys with money buying their cars. Good for them. It makes the hobby more affordable for the rest of us, keeps shops open, and they could be spending their money on a new boat, Rolex watch, airplane, you get the idea. Pretenders sometimes, yes. Not too many real rodders are fooled by them, though.
Bottom line for me, passion for the auto is cool to me, no matter who, what or where. I belong to a car club, we share our passion for cars once a month and at our get togethers, shows, and cruise nights. I don't belong to the book of the month club.
I guess you could say there are various degrees of the passion for a car. Sometimes life gets in the way, raising a family, buying a home. Every extra dime I made working 2 jobs as a young man went to pay bills. Go to a car show, look around. The guys with nice cars are generally older guys, the kids have gone away, they have a few bucks extra to spend and an understanding spouse.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain
Not good to condemn a whole generation on the actions of a few......It seems to happen in every generation. In my generation of the late 60s, it was the long haired hippy drug culture thing.....I too had long hair, but never touched drugs in my life. The ones that did gave the rest of us a bad rep. Same today. On some of these forums you see a young guy saying how he has to drive some pile, yet he has hundreds if not thousands of dollars of tattoos all over him......Priorities, I guess.....the "culture" or the "scene" is more important. Gives the hard working kids a bad rep and that's all we see
Both of you made some good point's.. I guess I should have worded it different.. I see the kids different today. then When I was younger.. And I do have to agree a lot of it is because they have so much in front of them.. I didn't mean to make them look bad.. I guess I posted it with the wrong words.. (I do that sometimes)..
I try not to criticise the people that don't have the skills and have big wallets to build their Dream Ride, as long as they have the passion for the hobby and give the proper credit where credit is due. That's how I try and eek out a meager living. I do however get irritated when somebody lays out a pile of cash and tells everybody, "look at what I built". They didn't build a damn thing and those are the guys that should Buy shoes, a ball, and fork out another $25 for a gaudy bowling shirt.
The hobby is about passion for the automobile and making what's out there a little different to their own liking. First time I saw a rat rod I thought what a waste, but then I said to myself, it's not for me and as long as the people who own it enjoy and are passionate, all the more power to them.
I think one of the biggest differences between today and years past is we now have an option, we can spend boat loads of money building something out of catalogs or we can build it as cars were built decades ago using passion and ingenuity. It's hard to compare today's car builder from one 40 or 50 years ago when today EVERYTHING is available from so many sources it isn't even funny. You don't have to make ANYTHING, you could open up a catalog or hop on the net and find just about anything you would ever need for your build, be it a fan shroud to a chopped top 32 Ford body.
Years ago a car was built from what ever you could find, and your passion and ingenuity. But there wasn't a choice, you did that or you played a guitar or grew roses, there wasn't a choice. So it's awful hard to compare the two eras.
Sorry Guys, I disagree. There is nothing wrong with having to do it on a budget. I have been building cars since the late 60's and always had to do it on the cheap. My first responsibility was to my family. Providing my children with a good home and education is far more important than my car. This is why I have a home made English wheel and Taiwan tools. I can buy a 600 dollar '57 olds hard top and make something out of it. I am 67 years old and love to see the young guys building the low dollar traditional cars. They are a whole lot closer to what we had in the old days than the high dollar street rods being built by the baby boomers that have arrived at financial independence. I have a good deal of money in my roadster and certainly do enjoy it but God bless all the young guys who are doing the best they can with what they have to do with. Good Lord willing someday they, like me, will be able to spend a little more but until then I will be glad to see a little primer.
John L
I have posted the photo before of my friend standing with his Model A at a Goodguys show, about three months before he died of cancer. He was most certainly a "car guy" he LOVED these cars and went to every single show and enjoyed it so much, and he couldn't turn a friggin wrench. That wasn't his thing, my brother and I built his car and he honestly didn't do much but pick the color, he listened to us on the way to do things and he gave the ok but we suggested just about everything on the car as far as changes. He went with it, liking it but he just wasn't the type with an eye, he didn't know how to do this stuff. But he LOVED it just the same. It's no different than being a music lover and going to all the concerts and plays and what not but not being able to carry a tune or play an instrument, does that make them any less of a music fan?
Some people have the bucks, they always have, some done and never get to enjoy it because they don't have the skills or talent. My friend Steve in the wheel chair is a good example. He IS a "car guy" right thru to his bones. He goes to WAY more car events than most anyone on this forum. He rolls around in his wheel chair at every Goodguys, all four every year here in Pleasanton and not only one day but every day it's open! He would love to have a custom van, with a chair lift. He dreams of them, he looks at vans at shows and dreams of it. If he had the money to have it built, would he be any less of a "car guy" because he didn't do it himself?
A budget built car is one thing.. But cutting corner's on saftey is another thing..That's where I draw the line..
come on.. the ole days.. people where cheap also.. people didn't open a catolog they looked around for parts on the cheap in the junkyard..
or someones backyard..
todays hotrodder has many bills that in the good ole days.. you didn't have..
todays rodders has a different mindset.. and to sum it up.. I'll quote D/F
"don't let perfect get in the way of done"
some have selective memories.. they forget that a junkyard big block was cheap.. hell 50 bucks would get you the whole car...
so they had more money to spend on goodies..
today that same 454 will be 800+ for a good solid running core..
a th400 rebuilt was like 400.oo in 1991 when I bought one..
today a 700r4 rebuild is 900-2500+
yes todays rodder is different.. most instead of a car that sits for 10 years in a garage, they build it and drive the wheels off it..
we've gone from fairground trailor queens to crosscountry runners..
I'll take todays rodder over the older type that's more than happy to have a big block with a blower and and drive it like a new mother that has the newborn in the car... and then sit in a yawn chair.. or.. are afraid to drive it because it might get a rock chip or hit..
back in the good ole days.. if you where a hard core rodder with a family.. you had some of the same issues with money for car and family needs.. the difference today is.. kids sports are a big cost.. that most towns used to fund , today you want your kid on a hockey team.. some area it's big money.. my neib. it's 700.oo a year+ equipment, then football is another 600.oo
times have changed.. wifes will not put up with a gearhead spending every last dime on a car..
today. people are lucky to have one job nevermind a 2nd for their toy..
allot of people have two jobs just to get by..
times have changed.. for the better.. todays rodder/gearhead are not afraid to use their junk..
John L
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Dealing With Birthday Party Challenges
The key to smooth-running toddler and preschooler birthday parties is to plan ahead for celebration snafus along the way.
Toddler and preschooler birthday parties are almost always fun — but they're definitely not a piece of cake to plan and pull off. And that's not surprising given the ingredients (take a bunch of over-excited guests with underdeveloped self-control and social skills, add a dash of crazy-busy parents). To make sure you've got a recipe for successful birthday parties for toddlers — instead of potential disaster — you'll need to prepare yourself for unpredictability, as well as for every celebration scenario, from munchkin meltdowns to surprise sibling guests. These tips will help you avoid — and overcome — birthday party challenges.
Round up those stray RSVPs. If the RSVP date has come and gone and you're still waiting for responses, don't take it personally — and don't take it for granted that no word means a no-show either. When it comes to toddler and preschool birthday parties (even ones for older kids), RSVPs tend to slip through the cracks (of the sofa, the car seats) — and slip parental minds. They forget to call altogether, or they thought they called (but never did). Don't be shy about asking for replies — pick up the phone, put on your most gracious voice and ask if they're coming.
Expect unexpected guests. It happens. A parent shows up at your doorstep with a younger (uninvited) sibling. Or a parent who didn't RSVP (see above) appears unannounced with her kiddo. To play it safe at your child's birthday party, have extra everything (cake, crafts, goody bags) on hand to accommodate a few surprise guests.
Keep 'em busy. You never know exactly what the pace of activities in toddler and preschool birthday parties will be like. Plan more birthday party activities for toddlers than you think you'll need in case some games aren't a hit or the kids breeze through all the activities long before the party's over (this crowd isn't known for small talk).
Manage meltdowns. Alas, less-than-pretty behavior from pint-size partygoers is one of the all-too-common birthday party challenges. If and when a fuse is blown, help the birthday gal (or a frazzled friend) calm down so that she can return to having a good time. Sometimes all it takes is a hug, a few minutes of quiet time, or a change of pace with another activity. To prevent the guest of honor from acting-out (always worth a try), make sure your child gets enough shut-eye the night before, a pre-party nap (if she still naps), and a pre-party meal (even if there will be plenty of food served — since she may be too excited to eat once the party's started). If the party is at home, keep favorite toys out of sight so they don't become bones of contention for your birthday puppy and her pals. You can also spend some time rehearsing birthday party etiquette or role-playing (with a teddy bear guest list) behavior basics for the host, like playing nicely, being friendly, saying thank-you even for gifts she doesn't like. But be understanding if your reminders fly out the window in all the excitement (and sugar) of the big day.
Avoid goody-bag craziness. Whip out the goody bags too soon and you're likely to see excited tots acting like sharks in a feeding frenzy creating multiple birthday party challenges. Keep them out of sight until it's time for the guests to leave (unless the party favor is a craft that kids get to make at your party and take home). Enlist your little one to hand out the goody bags (she'll puff up with pride) as her pals walk out the door — it'll definitely make for a smoother exit strategy.


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Sebastien Squillaci and Sir Alex Ferguson are in agreement: they both think this season's Premier League is a two-horse race between Arsenal and Manchester United.
The French defender scored the only goal in the Gunners' last championship fixture against Stoke City last week. Since then United have been beaten by Chelsea, leaving Arsenal four points behind with a game in hand on the leaders.
With Manchester City ten points off the top and Chelsea two points behind them, Squillaci believes that the champions will come from the current top two.
"Yes I do," he told the Official Matchday Programme. "We are only a few points behind them so we can't afford to make any mistakes, especially at home against teams that are potentially inferior football teams to us.
"All the games are difficult and it will be a big battle until the end, but we can do it. We need to keep getting wins to put them under pressure. The team that will make the fewer mistakes will win the league this season.
"At the moment, we are behind but we will try everything to overtake them."
Squillaci is in contention for another start against Sunderland on Saturday as Laurent Koscielny struggles to shake off a hamstring injury. And the 30-year-old believes he is getting back to his best after an injury-hit start to the year and a red card against Huddersfield.
"It's never easy to be injured," he said. "Injuries are the enemy of a footballer. Seeing your mates on the pitch, winning games is hard. It's not good but it is part of a career. I have some experience so I know how to deal with it and I just wanted to come back stronger.
"I played a lot at the start of the season. Coming from Spain, I needed a bit of time to adapt myself as it's a completely different world than La Liga in terms of physicality or rhythm. It was all new for me.
"However, I feel I had some good games, some not so good but I am working hard in training and I am always ready to help the team whenever the boss needs me.
"I really hope I can help this club to win a trophy this season."
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PLANT CITY, Fla. (AP) - Four people are dead following a crash in Plant City.
The Florida Highway Patrol says 31-year-old Rolando Silva lost control of his 2006 BMW early Friday morning and crashed head-on into a Cadillac driven by 26-year-old Joseph Vizcarrondo.
Troopers say that Silva, Vizcarrondo and two passengers in the Cadillac died at the scene. Nineteen-year-old Lauren Phillips was one of the passengers. The name of the other passenger hasn't been released.
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If you have been reading the thread about the Bottleneck Russian line stage competition, you will see that we started a discussion about a possible speaker competition for next year. We are looking to use a relatively inexpensive 4" full-range driver that will go well with a bunch of cabinet styles. The idea is that we all use the same driver but with different box styles (or no box if appropriate).Steve will pick the driver that we use, but I think it would be a good idea to get some comments and suggestions for him to consider in making his decision.David mentioned his concern:"I was thinking about the choice of speaker for next year's competition... I don't recall the technical reason for it, but there are drivers that work well in horns and drivers that work in bass reflex type of enclosures. I wonder if there is a driver that will work in either type of enclosure. Otherwise we may end up with a bunch of very similar cabinets. "At the meeting, Tony suggested that a 3" driver might be better.My first suggestion is that when the speaker model is announced, those who plan to enter should buy their set of speakers straight away so that we are all using the same model, version, batch or whatever.My second suggestion is that entrants should build their cabinets asap so that the speakers have time to 'burn in', or whatever the technical term is for speakers.Comments and suggestions would be appreciated.Ray I only just saw this thread! You guys have been busy! I like the idea of a not to exceed price for the driver as it will give a lot of options. The driver should be a current model and widely available. On the other hand i do not agree with restricting the cabinet to a PE box as this is too restrictive. Speaker performance is hugely influenced by cabinet design. If we are going to go with a fullrange driver then most of the crossover work is eliminated right away. This leaves cabinet design as the biggest factor. If we take that away, then the only differences will be drivers and damping! Lets agree on a price per driver and go from there. i would be comfortable with $150 for the drivers. The cabinets don`t have to be pretty and can be built out of any materials you like.
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Wow already the 3rd round of sexy! Time sure flies when you're having fun! *grins* 😀
This week it was time to pay my handsome doctor a visit for some Sexual Healing 😉
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Hair: Zayn –Taketomi (Bella Earst)
Skin: Ethan – Belleza (Tricky Boucher)
Shirt & Tie: Black – Iruco (iru Yebet)
Coat + Stethoscope: Lab tech – TRB inc (Andy2 Spore)
Pants: Skinny Trousers (Black) – Iruco (iru Yebet)
Hands: Mesh hands #3 – CheerNo (CheerNo Destiny)
Ears: Simple Ears Hutuu – MANDALA (kikunosuke Eel)
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Skin: Ava (med 6) – Belleza (Tricky Boucher) *NEW
Eyes: Horizon pale verdigris – IKON (Ikon Innovia)
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Leg cast: Mesh cast with many options – Hate this (Corvus Szpiegel)
Crutches: Crutches + walker boots – Hate this (Corvus Szpiegel)
Hands: Female mesh (fatpack) – Slink (Siddean Munro)
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James the Giant wrote:In the past I have downloaded lots of Ajahn Brahm's dhamma talks from Dharma Seed http://www.dharmaseed.org/teachers but now there's not a single talk from him on there.
What's up? Is it possibly part of him being expelled from his order? Hmmm....
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After reviewing the information found on this page, students interested in the SLS program should direct questions to Program Coordinator Karyn Houston.
Visit the SWIC Career Activities and Employment Center for information on career exploration and mentoring.
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf website provides career and certification information.
Refer to the US Department of Labor website for additional career information: Occupational Information Network (O*Net) and the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
There is a wealth of employment opportunities in the field of interpreting. There is high demand for interpreters in various settings, both locally and nationally. Interpreters may work for an agency or be self-employed.
Sign Language interpreting is a rapidly expanding field, with employment of interpreters and translators projected to increase 46 percent over the 2012-2022 decade. This is much faster than the average for all occupations. A shortage of interpreters and translators meeting the desired skill level of employers means that interpreters for the deaf will continue to have favorable employment prospects.
The settings an interpreter may work in are based on the skill level attained on the national certification exam and/or state regulations regarding practice as an interpreter. Graduates of the Associate in Applied Science degree will be prepared for entry-level, paraprofessional interpreting positions.
Interpreters earn between $15 and $75 per hour. Wages vary depending on the type and location of the interpreting assignment.
There are numerous part-time opportunities for employment in the performing arts, religious services and events. Wages vary depending on the type and location of the interpreting assignment.
The Southwestern Illinois College Sign Language Studies certificate and degree programs are open to any student who is a high school graduate, earned a high school equivalency certificate (GED), or is transferring from an accredited college or university.
Students must complete the following requirements before beginning program courses:
Follow the SWIC Steps to Enrollment to begin program courses.
The SWIC placement test assesses skills in reading, writing and mathematics. Placement results must qualify the student to enroll in ENG 101 or greater and MATH 94 or greater.
To schedule the SWIC placement test, call or visit the
Testing Center at the Belleville Campus, 618-235-2700, ext. 5182; the Red Bud
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The Southwestern Illinois College Sign Language Studies/Interpreter Training program prepares students to work as interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing community.
Sign Language interpreting is a highly specialized field requiring an in-depth course of study as offered at SWIC. While the foundation of the curriculum is a commitment to American Sign Language, the professional sign language interpreter is a service provider who must be able to adjust to a broad range of consumer preferences for interpretation along a broad spectrum of communication.
Southwestern Illinois College offers both a two-semester Sign Language Studies certificate and a two-year Associate in Applied Science Sign Language Studies degree program.
Sign Language/Basic Communication Certificate (0024A) Course Sequence
This is an 18-credit hour, two-semester certificate program consisting of sign language courses only.
Those who want a concentrated program of study in only Sign Language courses may enroll in the certificate program. Upon successful completion of the required courses, the student is awarded a certificate of program proficiency.
Sign Language Studies: Interpreter Associate in Applied Science Degree (0024) Course Sequence
This is a 67-credit-hour, two-year degree program which can be completed in four semesters and consists of:
The curriculum includes communication, social science, SLS interpreting technical courses and assigned field experiences.
For the degree program, general education courses can be completed prior to beginning sign language studies courses. These courses can be taken at the Belleville, Sam Wolf Granite City or Red Bud campuses. If general education courses are not completed prior to admission, they must be completed during the semesters indicated. Prerequisites may be required for some courses. Refer to the Class Search link in eSTORM.
Certain courses are only offered once a year, therefore it is highly recommended to meet with the program coordinator to develop a schedule for completing the degree requirements in the proper sequence. Courses are offered in the day or evening at the Belleville Campus only. A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses in the degree.
Field experience courses are completed off campus at various deaf/hard-of-hearing community events. Students will be required to travel outside of the college district for field experience courses and may be required to have background checks and/or drug testing prior. Field experience begins in the second semester of the two-year program.
View the program Mission and Goals.
The Sign Language Studies degree program consists of general education courses, SLS pre-fix courses and field experiences. The certificate program consists of SLS pre-fix courses and field experiences. Specific course locations depend on the course type.
General education courses required for the degree program can be taken at the Belleville, Sam Wolf Granite City or Red Bud campuses.
SLS courses required for the degree and certificate programs are only offered at the Belleville Campus.
Field experience courses are completed off campus at various deaf/hard-of-hearing community events. Students will be required to travel outside of the college district for field experience courses and may be required to have background checks and/or drug testing prior.
For details, see the Sign Language Studies Certificate cost sheet.
For details, see the Sign Language Studies Degree cost sheet.
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Financial aid is available subject to financial need and satisfactory academic progress requirements set by the college.
There is a Student Work program for which financial aid eligibility is not required.
SWIC Foundation office
The SWIC Foundation office offers more than 200 scholarships based on residency, enrollment and GPA criteria.
Time, dedication, study, immersion in the deaf/hard-of-hearing community and constant practice is required to develop proficiency in signing and interpreting. The level of skill students attain is directly related to their participation and practice.
For each hour of class time spent in lecture, students should plan to spend two hours outside of class for study time, homework and completing assignments. For each hour of class time spent learning skills, students should spend an equal amount of time outside of class practicing those skills.
Students should check the location and schedule of classes to ensure their own availability and access. Students are responsible for their own transportation and attendance at any of the classes and field experience/practicum assigned by the program.
The following criteria are required of accepted students and all information will be explained in detail at program orientation meetings.
Students who qualify for this program must attend all required program orientation sessions and be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Students are encouraged to meet with the Disability & Access Center to discuss potential issues associated with meeting these requirements.
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National Association for the Deaf (NAD) and the
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SWIC has an articulation agreement with MacMurray College, which allows student to enter the bachelor's program in Interpreter Preparation with junior status. It is recommended that students who are planning to pursue a bachelor's degree contact MacMurray College to confirm readiness and review the transfer guide requirements.
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