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Born and raised in Stevens Point, Debolt hadn't often left Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with the intentions of working through the pre-dental course. Debolt switched and joined the nursing track for a challenge.
She kept herself busy at UWO as she participated in the Oshkosh Student Association as a chair representative for the Oshkosh Student Nurse Association, and was active in Greek life as a Zeta Tau Alpha sorority member. Debolt was on the cheer and stunt team and Campus Crusades, or CRU. She worked as a community adviser in South Scott Hall. She also joined the Guy Healy Program and traveled to Japan to teach English for two months.
After graduation, Debolt knew she had a calling to real-life experiences around the world. She joined the mission trip and traveled to 11 countries, among them India, the Netherlands, Romania and South Africa. She continued with the Christian Leadership Academy, where she traveled to South Spain.
"I spent a lot of time on self-enrichment," Debolt explained. "I saw the world first-hand. Being there and seeing what the ministry has taught and with my skills as a nurse, I asked myself what can I do to help others?"
In remotest areas of countries across the ocean, Debolt applied her nursing skills from UWO to help others with healthcare. She not only worked one-on-one with women, men and children, but also provided up-to-date education for the clinics.
In Cambodia, Debolt helped a first-time mother at age 16 with her newborn baby. The mother couldn't produce enough milk due to malnourishment, so Debolt provided vitamins, formula and herbs.
"A couple days later, I got a photo of her baby and he was healthy," Debolt said. "He was the cutest."
She also directed a clinic in an orphanage that was on top of a mountain, miles away from any healthcare options. Debolt explained that even though there was a government facility nearby, the workers didn't have the proper education on necessary healthcare options.
At the orphanage, people from surrounding villages traveled to see Debolt. With the help of two other mission volunteers, she gave basic health check-ups along with other medical care.
"I thanked God I had my iPod with my medications textbook because I had to give medications out," Debolt said. "It's scary when you're the only one around for miles and you need to step up to the plate and just do it."
Now that Debolt is back in the United States, she is thinking about her future in healthcare. However, she wouldn't change her mission trip experience for any clinical work she would've done during the past two years.
"I believe I made the right decision for myself, which was hard, but it was so rewarding," Debolt said. "I know I made a difference and I feel so fulfilled. It was a great way to take what I learned in the classrooms at UWO and apply it to a real-life situation."
Debolt said healthcare is taken for granted in the United States. People in other countries often have never seen a band aid or have clean water to drink. They don't understand how germs affect them.
"Healthcare overseas is nothing like what we have here in America," Debolt said. "It challenges you to think critically because you don't have half the supplies there than you do here."
Debolt advises current nursing students to take time to develop themselves to learn what they want to do in the nursing field. She said students can get involved with mission trips by looking online or even attending trips with the nursing program to Peru.
"People need help overseas," Debolt urged. "It makes a huge difference to them."
Debolt is looking forward to working for a year and then returning back to graduate school at her alma mater. She was offered an internship at the United Nations with Sally Smith, an adviser who works with HIV/AIDS, and plans to work for the UN.
Although Debolt is moving forward, she reflects back on her time at UWO. She remembers when the Packers won the Super Bowl and she attended a Packer Party on the ninth floor of South Scott.
"Everyone dressed up and we had raffles and games between every quarter," Debolt said. "We were like a family, and we had fun."
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Through a generous grant from the Dr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Kennedy Foundation of Corpus Christi, Texas, the UW Oshkosh College of Nursing established the Kennedy Nursing Fellows Scholarship.
"The Kennedy Nursing Fellows Scholarship allows the College of Nursing to recognize excellence in our top nursing students," said Leslie Neal-Boylan, College of Nursing dean. "We are grateful for the confidence that the Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Kennedy Foundation has placed in our nursing program."
The spring 2014 Kennedy Nursing Fellows are Melissa Brueggeman, Ontario; Sarah Kesner, Sheboygan; Atalie Mittelstedt, Montello; Mark Pontow, Appleton; Mary Porter, Menasha; Anna Funderburgh, St. Paul, Minn.; Zachary McCluskey, Eau Claire; and Emily Smith, Appleton.
In spring 2014, the Kennedy Nursing Fellows scholarship was awarded to graduate nursing students Candice Crabb, Green Bay, and Amber Oldenberg, LaCrosse.
Although nursing runs in her family and she had experience working as a candy striper, the new College of Nursing (CON) dean at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh resisted the pull of the profession … at first.
But after considering other options including a career as a soldier in the military, Leslie Neal-Boylan knew she wanted to be a nurse. "I come from a line of nurses—my mother and my grandmother were nurses," Neal-Boylan said. "It's in my blood."
The new leader of UW Oshkosh's youngest college—set to celebrate its 50th year in 2016—began work March 1.
"Dean Neal-Boylan brings an innovative spirit and great experience to build on the College of Nursing's tremendous foundation of success," Chancellor Andrew Leavitt said. "I am delighted to have her at UWO and know she will lead the college to new levels of prominence."
Neal-Boylan replaces Rosemary Smith, who retired after 10 years of service as dean and more than 27 years as an educator.
"I am thankful for Dean Smith's efforts to ensure a smooth transition," Neal-Boylan said. "Very few deans would give as much of themselves as she has upon their retirement."
Neal-Boylan earned a doctorate in nursing from George Mason University in 1998, a master's degree in nursing from San Jose State University in 1992 and a BSN from Rutgers University in 1981.
She comes to UW Oshkosh from Quinnipiac University School of Nursing in Hamden, Conn., where she served as the associate dean. Prior, she was the chair of the graduate program at Southern Connecticut University and on the faculty at Yale University.
She also has taught at Marymount University and the University of Southern Maine. Throughout her almost 35 years in nursing, Neal-Boylan has maintained a clinical practice; she has been a family nurse practitioner since 2003.
Caring and scholarly
"I love nursing, teaching nursing and working with faculty and staff to provide an excellent education to students. I am very proud to be part of the UW Oshkosh community and to join the College of Nursing," she said.
Neal-Boylan was quite impressed with CON's "terrific" NCLEX RN licensure exam pass rate, which continues to surpass the national average of 89 percent with scores of 93 percent or higher annually.
The college's innovation in leading the nation with the first Accelerated Online Bachelor's to BSN Program also caught her attention.
But she was most drawn to the College of Nursing by its mission of developing caring and scholarly nurse leaders, which reflects the duo theme in her own life of pursuing nursing both as a professional and a scholar.
Listening is one of the many skills that has served Neal-Boylan well in both aspects of her career.
"Good listening skills are so important to being a nurse, because assessment is the most important step in patient care. You need to find out what is really going on. To do that, you must make a connection with the patient," she explained. "Ultimately, that's the art and science of nursing."
Throughout her career in higher education, Neal-Boylan always has maintained her clinical practice to stay up-to-date with her skills and technology. While at UW Oshkosh, she plans to continue that commitment by volunteering at the Student Health Center and the Living Healthy Community Clinic, which CON operates with the support of community agencies.
The clinic, located at 510 Doctors Court in Oshkosh, provides cost-effective medical care to uninsured people who do not have the money to pay for traditional healthcare options. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay.
"It's critical that nurse educators make time to stay current," she said. "Even with all of today's technology, nursing is still very hands on. It is still the most trusted profession."
Neal-Boylan believes that scholarship and research come in many different forms. All are valuable to advancing the profession and to remaining cutting-edge in clinical practice and nursing education.
Throughout her career, she primarily has researched the nursing workforce and issues and practices in home heathcare. More recently, she also has been interested in studying registered nurses who have disabilities, publishing such articles as "The career trajectories of healthcare professionals practicing with permanent disabilities," and "Nurses with sensory disabilities: Their perceptions and characteristics."
In 2014, Neal-Boylan published her eighth book, The Nurse's Reality Shift: Using History to Transform the Future, with Sigma Theta Tau Publishing, the honor society of nursing.
In this work, she outlines how—despite dramatic scientific and technological advances—modern-day nurses face many of the same challenges as nurses encountered at the advent of the profession in the 19th century: excessive patient loads, staffing shortages, long shifts and overtime, colleague bullying, inconsistent educational and licensing standards and incomplete or inconsistent facility-based training. Neal-Boylan then provides a road map for how the nursing profession can move past its recurring challenges with practical solutions.
She brings this broad insight to UW Oshkosh as she turns her attention to leading the College of Nursing.
Moving the college forward
In her first months on campus, Neal-Boylan has been conducting a "listening tour" to get a better sense of where things are at with the CON, before making plans for the college's future.
Describing her own leadership style as transformative in a collegial fashion, she believes in being adaptable and transparent. She plans to listen to multiple points of view before making any decisions about the college's future as she monitors the challenging financial situation for higher education in the state.
"We will emerge. People will move forward through the financial challenges, and they will make us stronger," she said. "This environment can be a stimulus for change and innovation."
Neal-Boylan said she does advocate developing more nurse leaders ready for the boardroom, exploring more interdisciplinary educational opportunities, supporting veterans in nursing education and increasing diversity and inclusivity in nursing.
"I like to think big," she said. "Let's consider what the future will look like … what is possible to do together. There are lots of changes and opportunities ahead."
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In my first months I have been so pleased to learn about the CON's many exceptional resources and opportunities. Given the changes in society and healthcare, it is vital nurse graduates possess the knowledge and skills required of them to excel in increasingly inter-professional and global environments. It takes just the right mix of components to make this happen.
First and foremost, we offer a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs that provide the latest in nursing education in accordance with our profession and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), our accrediting organization.
Our faculty members are recognized within and beyond Wisconsin for their scholarly work and participation in moving the nursing profession forward to meet the needs of the future. Our students are encouraged to engage in nursing and interdisciplinary research and in other scholarly activities and projects under the mentorship of our expert faculty scholars.
High-fidelity simulation and laboratory equipment allow students to develop confidence before and while practicing their skills in real clinical environments. Our new space, scheduled to open in early 2016, will have new laboratories, classrooms and simulation equipment to rival any in Wisconsin.
Our Living Health Community Clinic provides a venue for students and faculty to give back to the surrounding community by offering healthcare services to people who might not otherwise have access. Meanwhile, study-abroad opportunities enable students to explore the delivery of healthcare in other parts of the world.
Finally, we are so proud of our strong relationships with our outstanding alumni, vital community partners and clinical organizations. These partnerships enable our students to obtain a wide spectrum of clinical experience to prepare them to function as nurses in a changing healthcare environment.
I look forward to the months and years ahead as we work together to continue to build on our strong tradition of developing caring and scholarly nurse leaders.
Best regards,
Leslie Neal-Boylan
Ph.D., CRRN, APNP, FAAN
Dean and Professor
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Additions include three Simulation Labs, Student Flexible Practice Lab, Heritage Conference room and Nursing Technology Suite, bringing instructional spaces into the 21st century.
The renovation also will include active learning classrooms, planned technology upgrades, expanded computer access and multiple faculty/student collaboration spaces.
Mary Novak-Jandrey Community Health Simulation Suite:
Designed as a transformable home apartment, nursing students will master the skills needed to work in a home setting, gaining clinical experiences directly related to home care, hospice and public health. Novak-Jandrey received a BSN from UW Oshkosh in 1974. As the national managing director at HRadvantage, she works closely with human resources departments to recruit, retain, deploy, develop and reward talent within healthcare organizations across the U.S.
Dr. Suzanne and Dr. Mark Marnocha Student Organization Meeting Room: A gathering place to empower students involved in the Oshkosh Student Nurses' Association (OSNA) and the Great Lakes Chapter of Men In Nursing. The Marnochas believe student passion for nursing grows through involvement with student organizations and student-faculty collaborations.
The Cheryl L. Mellenthin ICU/Trauma Simulation Suite:
A training center for upcoming generations of nursing students to prepare for today's fast-paced, healthcare environment. Mellenthin received a BSN from UW Oshkosh in 1979. As a dedicated ICU nurse, she understands the importance of hands-on, real-life nursing educational experiences.
Mark Chapman Dean's Suite:
The new home of the Dean's Office and support staff for the College of Nursing. Chapman was a poet, painter and philanthropist who had a passion for higher education. His generosity also impacted UW Oshkosh's Department of Music with the donation of a new Steinway piano in 2014.
Dean's Club members are those who have given gifts of $500 or more to the College of Nursing in a calendar year and also are noted with * on the other lists.
Marie D. Able '85 MBA
Roger W. Able
Agnesian Healthcare
Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation
Aurora Health Care
Community Health Network
Dr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Kennedy Foundation
Diane D. Egan
Nancy Elsberry
Robert and Ann Fale
Rory A. Groessl '07 BS, MSN
Mary S. Harcinske
InFaith Community Foundation
Denise M. Klubertanz
Jane A. Kreplick
Rachelle J. Lancaster
Phyllis L. Leach
Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh Inc.
Mark A. Chapman Foundation
Suzanne Marnocha
Cheryl L. Mellenthin
Mercy Medical Center Volunteers
Ministry Health Care
James R. Mitchell
Neil E. Park Family Foundation Inc.
Mary Novak-Jandrey
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Elizabeth A. Regan
Rosemary K. Smith
Revathi Subramanian
Daniel W. Westphal '74 BS
Judith A. Westphal '90 MSN
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Inc.
Wolters Kluwer Health Inc.
CON Student Donors
Melinda Atkinson
Sarah Kesner
Trevor Matuszak
Amber L. Oldenburg
Mark Pontow
Mary Porter
Hannah Willard
Alumni Donors from other UWO Colleges
Marie D. Able '85 MBA *
Deborah J. Baudler '79 BS
Barbara A. Beuscher '99 BA
Sheila K. Denney '82 MSE
Barbara J. Herzog '70 BS and '75 MST
Julie A. Lemanski '76 BS
Myron F. Splitgerber '62 BS
Juliette P. M. Sterkens '83 MS
Christine A. Tower '71 BS and '73 MSE
Daniel W. Westphal '74 BS*
Russ C. Weyers BBA '82
Friends of the CON
Roger W. Able*
Agnesian Healthcare*
Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation*
Melinda Atkinson
Aurora Health Care*
Rhoda M. Bagley
Theresa Bertram
Selma Brophy
James M. Chitwood
Community Health Network*
Leona and Jerry Dempsey
William F. Denney
Dawn R. Derfus
Dr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Kennedy Foundation*
Joel C. Edson
Nancy Elsberry*
Rosann M. Geiser
Eric Hiatt
Roxana Huebscher
Colleen Huseboe
InFaith Community Foundation*
Joan M. Johnson
Karen M. Johnson
Amanda Kane
Sarah J. Kesner
Phyllis L. Leach*
Russell H. Leopard
Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh Inc.*
Mark A. Chapman Foundation*
Suzanne and Mark Marnocha*
Trevor Matuszak
Mercy Medical Center Volunteers*
Elizabeth M. Merington
Ministry Health Care*
James R. Mitchell*
Thomas O. Mittelstedt
Vicki A. Moss
Neil E. Park Family Foundation Inc.*
Sarah L. O'Connell
Mary M. Olson
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation*
Oshkosh Student Nurses' Association
James P. Patterson
Joel Pierce
Mark G. Pontow
Mary T. Porter
Jacob and Kathleen Propp
Elizabeth A. Regan*
Traci C. Shekhani
Rosemary K. Smith*
Jessica Smith-Bagley
Sharon Snopek
Revathi Subramanian*
The Boeing Gift Matching Program
C. Burk Tower
Sandra M. Trochinski
UW Oshkosh College of Nursing Senior II Recognition Ceremony
Carol VanDongen
Hannah G. Willard
Wisconsin Department of Health Services*
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Inc.*
Wolters Kluwer Health Inc.*
2014 Alumni Donors
Donor lists are accurate to the best of our ability. If you have questions or corrections, please call (920) 424-3165.
Marsha L. Lewis
Connie L. Moran
Joan F. Carlson
Tanya L. Shawcroft
Judy J. Wickland
Mary S. Harcinske*
Joan D. Hauer '78 MSN
Mary J. Martinez
Mary Novak-Jandrey*
Sharon M. Bardenwerper
Mary R. Sell
Marsha L. Brightman '81 MSN
Francis G. Ircink '74 BS
Mary J. Ircink
Mary A. Barker MSN
Jolee M. Reinke
Kathy L. Vesely
Pamela A. Witt Hillen
Margaret L. Cardiff
Robert and Ann Fale*
Cheryl L. Mellenthin*
Alan J. Baudler
Mary J. Kruck
Lillian J. Nordin
Mary A. Krevans
Jennifer S. Hartlaub
Irene H. Lynch BSN, '89 MSN
Debra J. Weyers
Betty Jo Balzar '97 MSN
Jamie G. Bonell '86 MSN
Judith A. Westphal MSN '90*
Diane D. Egan*
Judith A. Fedder
Jill A. Lauritsen
Susan M. Ashton
Tina M. Bettin '89 MSN
Jane A. Kreplick*
Joan L. Pfaff MSN
Bonnie J. Schmidt
Colleen M. Schmidt MSN
Venancia G. Gamazon MSN
Jean M. Kroeplin MSN
Beverly J. Teachout
Michelle A. Virtues
Kelly J. Herman
Rosemary C. Milano
Joseph J. Redding
Denise M. Klubertanz*
Pamela A. Roberts MSN
Wendy J. Zuehl
Jason A. Mccann
M. Kathleen Murphy
Rachelle J. Lancaster*
Annette M. Kaminsky MSN
Theresa M. Lenaghan MSN
Nardalyn N. Johnson '05 BBA
Amber L. Oldenburg BSN
Rory A. Groessl '07 BS, MSN*
Heather M. Malson
Approximately 91 percent of CON BSN graduates have accepted a full- or part-time position in nursing by the time they graduate; 77 percent are currently employed in Wisconsin.
24 DNPs
The MSN to DNP program option began summer 2010, and the BSN to DNP program option began fall 2012. Twenty-four students have earned the DNP. Both options are going strong.
Class of 1987
William Lecher '87, was recognized as a UW Oshkosh Distinguished Alumnus at the October 2014 Alumni Awards.
14 nominees
In April 2015, the 22nd Nightingale Awards program recognized 14 Nightingale nominees and celebrated the outstanding achievements of Wisconsin nurses.
20th ANNIVERSARY
BSN @ Home will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2016.
Brent MacWilliams and Bonnie Schmidt are helping to make a measurable change in diversity through implementation of the Wisconsin Diversity Assessment Tool.]]>
The UW Oshkosh College of Nursing (CON) recognized 14 Nightingale nominees for excellence in clinical nursing practice at the 2015 Nightingale Awards Dinner in April. This outstanding group of nominees from around Wisconsin exemplifies nursing and honors the spirit of Florence Nightingale.
Nominations were submitted by coworkers, peers, patients, friends and volunteer organizations and highlighted the many ways nurses touch the lives of patients and families. Nominees were commended for their compassion, caring and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty.
"The College of Nursing and its Board of Visitors are proud to honor these outstanding nurses with Nightingale awards for their clinical excellence and dedication to the nursing profession," Dean Leslie Neal-Boylan said.
2015 Nightingale Award Winners
Five nurses were selected as recipients of the prestigious Nightingale Award:
Beckie Crisman, MSN, RN, diabetic educator with ThedaCare.
Vicki Goeden Hoch, BSN, RN, emergency room nurse and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at St. Agnes Hospital.
Sylvia Eichner McDonald, MSN, RN, volunteer nurse with the Living Healthy Community Clinic and St. Francis Clinic.
Alison Schneller, MSN, RN, lead/staff nurse in the critical care unit at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Nathan Wallenfang, BSN, RN, adjunct nursing faculty member at Bellin College.
CON alumni nominated for the Nightingale Awards included:
Betty Gunther BSN '82
Elizabeth (Beth) Pugh BSN '85
Alison Schneller BSN '12, MSN '14
For more information about the Nightingale Award, visit : uwosh.edu/con/college-of-nursing-home/nightingale/


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Innovation is perhaps the cornerstone of our modern society, and for good reason. Innovation helps us progress; it heals us, enriches us, and entertains us. It connects us as a people in ways prior generations could never have dreamed. But all too frequently, marketers with raw ambition aim to catapult their campaigns into fresh, new territories simply to be the newest or the most different, all without a clear motive in mind.
It's no secret that the marketplace today is vastly different from yesterday's, and the intensity at which that is true indicates that we're in store for even greater change come tomorrow's.
As an agency, STARMEN creates brand experiences every day to appeal to a wide variety of audiences, and the strategies developed from each endeavor are carefully crafted so our clients and their products receive the maximum exposure necessary to create movement. Whether that translates into social action, amplified brand awareness, or product sales, there is considerable variance in the methodologies through which each demographic is best attained.
One such target market we've studied extensively is the millennials. Aged 18 to 33, these individuals are coming of age, and coming together in ways never thought possible. Often referred to as the "me" generation, millennials are frequently beleaguered with claims of a poor work ethic, technological dependency, and overall arrogance.
But ask Snapchat CEO, Evan Siegel, and he'll tell you that sense of entitlement is truly just his generation's way of carving their own way through the world they are ever so slowly inheriting. It is for this very reason that millennials are impossible to ignore, and essential to truly understand.
Here, STARMEN has identified three key objectives that make marketing to and engaging with this demographic a most rewarding endeavor:
First and foremost, master mobile.
Without question, the gentlemen and women of Gen Y go for it in life with gusto, and they are unapologetic about their place in the world. Adventure-seeking, independent, and tech-savvy, this population is as diverse as they come, but one vital element unifies them all: mobility.
However, it's worth noting that these active creatures are not the movers and shakers of their parents' generation. Steadfast in their ambitions, millennials are taking the world by storm, and they won't let anyone or anything -- not societal norms, crushing student debt, or perhaps least of all, their parents' expectations -- stand in their way.
And with them at every step -- or at least 88% of them! - is a mobile device that connects them to the rest of the world in increasingly new ways. It is precisely this camaraderie between man and mobile machine that makes marketing to millennials a uniquely challenging operation.
Thus, we think the best medium for reaching your consumers is through their trusted mobile sidekicks. This could mean you have a well-designed mobile website presence or that you've strategically placed ads on other mobile entities. It could mean you're active on social media, tapping into the daily lives of millennials through comments and likes.
Or it could mean you craft a targeted campaign that integrates your product into mobile entertainment content. Whatever your methodology, mastering the mobile landscape is essential for reaching millennials. Plain and simple.
Focus on the long-term over the short.
If your brand is having trouble communicating with this generation, it may be time to rethink your approach. As a group, millennials will not take kindly to a hard sell, particularly one for a brand or product they can't directly relate to. Additionally, they can smell phoniness from a mile away, so your best bet is to focus on building a real, long-term rapport with this generation. Connect with them on a human level.
While this may mean the point of sale -- the coveted return on your investment -- comes at a later time, the extent to which your company builds an authentic relationship with millennial consumers will ultimately mean the implementation of a truer, longer-term loyalty to your brand.
In other words, why be the brand they haphazardly toss into their cart on an impulse when you can be the one they drive to three different shops trying to track down? Millennials are nothing if not impassioned creatures, and that commitment will come back to you tenfold.
Tackle content in ways that prioritize connectivity over persuasion.
As a generation pillared by authenticity, millennials respond more positively and more deeply to content they perceive as being both relatable and aspirational. This means that oversaturated, highly-Photoshopped celebrity endorsements no longer plant the seed. Instead, the millennial audience seeks the opinions of their peers, a circle of confidence growing ever larger thanks to the prevalence of mobile technology and the interconnectivity provided by the Internet.
This also means that there's room for a more conversational approach when crafting your campaigns. Successful campaigns of late have involved a shift in emphasis from the livelihoods of consumers to their personalities. Don't talk at them, but with them. Make them laugh. Make them fall in love. Leave them in awe. Expose their quirky, mundane habits. Throw it back, and let them reminisce, or let them pitch in. Or both.
Our takeaway point is this: appealing to their broader senses of self will help propel your brand further in the minds and hearts of millennials, and that's the ultimate key to driving a long-term relationship with this class of consumers.
We're innovators at heart, and our craft is one we're consistently cultivating. As such, there are few awards more meritorious in our eyes than those that commend work that goes above and beyond the status quo in exploration of new technologies, as well as new ways of communicating with audiences the world over.
We're innovators at heart, and our craft is one we're consistently cultivating. As such, there are few awards more meritorious in our eyes than those that commend work that goes above and beyond the status quo in exploration of new technologies, as well as new ways of communicating with audiences the world over.
The New Media Awards held annually by the New Media Institute is one such awards program that honors such a commitment to honoring those industry pioneers. There are five primary categories into which applicants can submit. They are: websites, mobile applications, online videos, social media profiles, and advertising campaigns. It is with pleasure that we're able to share we've received the Outstanding Website Award in the category of Advocacy and Activism for our work with national nonprofit LA2DC (www.la2dc.org).
There is a uniqueness to this particular award that we believe sets it apart from others of its kind. You see, when it comes to the New Media Awards, finalists are not chosen solely on design aesthetic. Instead, they're scrutinized more comprehensively on how design, usability, and technology unite to serve and communicate to the work's target audience. Additionally, an agency's size or budget is not a factor in whether or not a project is awarded, which allows for projects of all shapes and sizes to be evaluated fairly and indiscriminately. Our web design and development initiative for LA2DC has been a frequent award winner, and we're proud to attribute yet another accolade to such a worthy organization.
It is with great gratitude that we share with you that STARMEN has received recognition from the Interactive Media Awards for two of our recent client initiatives. We were given the highest honor in the category of Advocacy -- the Best in Class -- as well as an Outstanding Achievement award in the category of Bridal and Weddings.
It is with great gratitude that we share with you that STARMEN has received recognition from the Interactive Media Awards for two of our recent client initiatives. We were given the highest honor in the category of Advocacy -- the Best in Class -- as well as an Outstanding Achievement award in the category of Bridal and Weddings.
About the IMAs
The Interactive Media Awards is a program created by the Interactive Media Council (IMC), a nonprofit assembly of industry leaders, including designers, developers, programmers, and marketers. Through its awards program, the organization seeks to recognize the highest standards of merit in the field of website design and development.
The IMC maintains total autonomy over its extensive and rigorous judging process, which means that those who ultimately win did not do so lightly or without truly presenting a comprehensively excellent campaign. In fact, the act of honoring those agencies and individuals who each year continue to push the envelope serves to further uphold these standards of excellence, keeping the bar set high as the industry continues to pave its way into the digital unknown.
At STARMEN, we believe that striving for excellence is a futile endeavor, indeed, if the work is not motivated by a concise pairing of goals. For us, above all else, we work to drive action and results, which allows our ideas and end products to live longer, thereby facilitating measurable brand growth.
About LA2DC
The client ventures honored in this year's IMAs are two we're quite proud of. National nonprofit LA2DC (www.la2dc.org) is organized and supported by a community of interfaith and interracial Americans all across the country. United in the belief that genocide only serves to beget more genocide, this group is pivotal in promoting heightened sensitivity to these types of war-related atrocities. Additionally, the group tirelessly lobbies world leaders to take the necessary actions in the resolution and prevention of genocides across the world. Our work for this client was both impassioned by its admirable agenda, and motivated with a fiery tenacity to produce the most effective work possible in order to further advance this noble cause. It is our hope that this our recognition as Best in Class will allow new audiences to learn about this truly incredible organization.
About L.A. Banquets
For over 30 years, L.A. Banquets has provided for the special events needs of the Greater Los Angeles area. Their unwavering commitment to servicing each event as if it was their own celebration has allowed them to remain at the forefront of their industry, and a staple in the lives of their oftentimes repeat customers. We knew our digital work for L.A. Banquets had to not only speak to the company's longstanding prominence, but also carve a significant presence for the company to use the Internet more efficiently as a tool to connect with customers old and new. Our receipt of the Outstanding Achievement award in the category of Bridal and Weddings validates our belief that we have truly come full circle with our goals for this initiative.
What's in a name? Turns out, when it comes to branding, quite a lot.
True, a name is not the substance of your company. But in a world where nearly every industry is experiencing inconceivable overcrowding, it simply doesn't do your business any favors to have a misinformed brand name.
What's in a name? Turns out, when it comes to branding, quite a lot.
True, a name is not the substance of your company. But in a world where nearly every industry is experiencing inconceivable overcrowding, it simply doesn't do your business any favors to have a misinformed brand name.
The first rule of naming a brand is...
There are no rules! That's right. There is no comprehensive set of rules that can globally apply to the naming of all brands. The enterprise of naming a brand could go in a number of directions — expressive like Yahoo!, descriptive like Coffee Bean, General Motors, or Toys R Us, or completely esoteric a la Zappos, Google, or Prius.
But rest assured, there is a method to this seemingly mad endeavor, and our team at STARMEN hopes to shed light on this typically daunting process.
Go broad or go home.
Naming a brand is as much a science as it is an art, so experimentation and trial-and-error exploration should always be heavily exercised. Thousands — or even hundreds of thousands — of names are oftentimes considered by today's top naming firms before a winning alias is arrived at.
"You can be cautious or you can be creative (but there's no such thing as a cautious creative).
A creative thinker must be fearless. If you're more tentative than decisive, if you're more cautious
than creative, you'll never be an innovative business leader,
and certainly not a great communicator. A cautious creative is an oxymoron."
— George Lois
If this sounds dispiriting, we offer the following perspective. Your brand name is the designation your company and its products will carry through the course of its operation for the foreseeable — hopefully very long-term — future. Your name is what consumers in your marketplace will use to identify your products when discussing them with friends and making purchasing decisions. Your name will also be the first point of contact for customers new to your brand, and it can make or break buying decisions when circumstances preclude all other components of your brand strategy (its visual presentation, its social activity, and so on). With this kind of pull, it is worth your while to heavily screen potential names. Eventually, with due diligence, the right fit will grow more apparent, and you'll be thankful you held out.
People will question your brand name. Let them.
Much like naming a baby, naming a brand opens up the floor for debate and criticism. People will like, dislike, or even feel indifferent to a name. But, so what?
Brand naming guru, Hayes Roth, echos this sentiment in his work, and in an interview with The Atlantic. "I was interviewed multiple times when iPad was announced because it sounded to everybody like feminine products," Mr. Roth explains. "I was asked, 'Is this a disaster? Will it sink Apple?' I said it fit with their conventions. A week later, people saw the product and nobody asked the question again."
At at the end of the day, the quality of your product will speak much more loudly and pervasively than your name ever could. A name carries with it a certain nuanced suggestive power, but it doesn't actually employ the key elements of your brand's personality — its behaviors, its values, or its look and feel.
Nurture your brand, and it will grow into its own. Let it.
Ever met a newborn, learnt its name, and thought, "But… he doesn't look like a ____." That's because the association we, as non-newborns, have grown to assign certain nomenclatures has yet to be established in fresh little lives. The same is true for a brand new brand. Given time, it will grow to acquire an ample repository of personality and attributes, and its name will become as much a part of that complexion as anything else. Which leads us to our final point…
Remember: your brand is a tactile, kinesthetic summation of many working parts.
Nurture it. Grace it with a logo that reflects its personality. Indoctrinate it with your company's mission, values, and objectives. Remember that your brand is not a static entity, but a dynamic one, and the retribution you take is equal to the investment you make.
Any opportunity to furnish a campaign with our strategic and creative faculties is motivated first and foremost by the utmost in client satisfaction. However, while it goes without saying that the receipt of awards is an entirely subsidiary form of gratification, we also appreciate the opportunity that competition provides for us to truly fine tune our craft.
Any opportunity to furnish a campaign with our strategic and creative faculties is motivated first and foremost by the utmost in client satisfaction. However, while it goes without saying that the receipt of awards is an entirely subsidiary form of gratification, we also appreciate the opportunity that competition provides for us to truly fine tune our craft.
We are pleased to announce that we were awarded a series of accolades in the latest cycle of the Communicator Awards. Honoring excellence in marketing and communication, this organization is one of the largest of its kind, receiving over 6,000 entries each year from all over the world. The prestige associated with the Communicator Awards offers recipients "proof and validation that their work is highly regarded by their peers within the industry." This recognition speaks deeply to our insatiable creative energy, and relentless pursuit of excellence as a team.
The Awards
The Communicator Awards are sanctioned by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, and the panel of judges is derived from an invitation-only "who's who" assembly of over 600 of the world's most esteemed professionals from the media, communications, marketing, and creative fields. Judges represent an array of the top media firms, including: Disney, Condé Nast, MTV, Time, Yahoo!, and more! Beyond innovation and craft, the Communicator Awards seeks the ability of a project to truly move its audience — to emotion, to action.
Our agency was fortunate to receive nods in last year's cycle, and in 2014, the Communicator Awards has again honored our agency with a series of Silver Awards of Distinction.
"The key is to greet each new client endeavor with a fresh reverence for its unique challenges. No branding project should ever be approached formulaically because what makes a brand different from another of its kind what should be isolated, cultivated, and celebrated to create growth for that brand."
— Armen David, Executive Director
Our work with Linda May Properties has been a frequent award-winner, and from this year's Communicator Awards, we've been recognized for a commercial campaign showcasing our client's exemplary standing in its field of international real estate, an online video campaign, as well as website development in both the Real Estate and Specialty categories. Additionally, our work with LA2DC (www.la2dc.org) — a nonprofit dedicated to awareness of world genocide — received an award for website development in the Activism category.
The meaning behind these awards is two-fold: not only do they serve to commemorate our valued client relationships, but they affirm our core abilities as a team.
Looking Onward
Above all else, we know that to be successful in our field is to remain suspended in a state of constant effervescence, with our ingenuity as vibrant as our work ethic. The industry authority held by the members of the Communicator Awards is unmatched in terms of its collective experience, and subjecting our work to such expert scrutiny is but one of the many avenues through which we seek to grow. Moving forward, we are excited about new opportunities to serve as proprietors of creative and strategic excellence for all we work with.
Let us preface the forthcoming by stating that the meaning behind our recent win at the 2014 Horizon Interactive Awards is two-fold. First, over the course of its thirteen entry seasons, this award has become one of the most distinguished in the field of interactive and creative media. So it goes without saying that having our work recognized by an organization so renowned by our industry is truly the sincerest of honors.
Let us preface the forthcoming by stating that the meaning behind our recent win at the 2014 Horizon Interactive Awards is two-fold. First, over the course of its thirteen entry seasons, this award has become one of the most distinguished in the field of interactive and creative media. So it goes without saying that having our work recognized by an organization so renowned by our industry is truly the sincerest of honors.
Secondly, the rigor required to be competitive in the Horizon Interactive Awards is a nod not only to our final product, but to the tremendous discipline of the whole STARMEN team.
The 2014 award cycle was one of stringent competition. Over 1,200 entries were received from over 27 countries around the world, including: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and almost all 50 of the United States of America.
This magnitude of competition holds us to the highest of standards, and brings all the more meaning to the receipt of these awards for our team.
The Awards
We are truly honored to have not one, but two, of our recent projects honored in this award cycle.
For our work on the Linda May Properties website, we've earned a Gold award. Our work with Linda May has also been honored with the Summit Emerging Media 'Innovator' Award, as well as the 'Best in Class' Award from the Interactive Media Awards.
As well, we've earned a Silver award for our work with L.A. Banquets. With each of these awards comes a celebration of a very valued client relationship, as well as a testament to the truly prolific nature of collaboration.
Why We're Honored
Perhaps one of the most significant things about a Horizon win is the circumstances under which it is received. The panel of judges spans all levels of the interactive media field, and so submissions are evaluated by industry peers whose qualifications stem from their very own active participation in the different avenues of this wonderfully creative, multi-faceted line of work. In addition to creatives and developers are project and account focused individuals who represent the importance of a final product being not just beautiful and engaging, but truly at the height of usability.
The pride we feel for our work is trumped only by an overwhelming sense of humility. We're honored to have been a part of such outstanding client projects, and welcome you to reach out if we can be of service to yours.
In the business of branding, nothing speaks truer to the work that we do than industry legend, Al Ries', immutable commandment: the Law of Focus. It is a pivotal point, one that allows the purpose of a brand to be actualized in a more tangible way.
What makes your brand different from others of its kind? Is it more luxurious, or more at the cutting edge of technological innovation? Is it environmentally-friendly, or is it tightly aligned with a unique social purpose?
In the business of branding, nothing speaks truer to the work that we do than industry legend, Al Ries', immutable commandment: the Law of Focus. It is a pivotal point, one that allows the purpose of a brand to be actualized in a more tangible way.
What makes your brand different from others of its kind? Is it more luxurious, or more at the cutting edge of technological innovation? Is it environmentally-friendly, or is it tightly aligned with a unique social purpose?
Our point is that whatever distinguishes your brand from the rest of the pack is the driving point your branding endeavor should aim to build upon. And with the marketing industry in a state of perpetual evolution, it is a true testament to Ries' authority that the Law of Focus remains a true cornerstone of branding excellence to this day.
As Ries writes: "If you want to build a brand, you must focus your branding efforts on owning a word in the prospect's mind. A word that nobody else owns."
So, step one involves getting to the core of what drives your brand -- what it ultimately aims to be synonymous with. Only then can your company and its products truly begin to transcend a likely oversaturated (and, really, what industry's isn't?) marketplace creating a uniquely authentic opportunity for consumers to connect with your brand.
Perhaps one of the hallmark case studies that highlights this very point is car manufacturer, Volvo. The marketplace is inundated with German automobiles, and the reason so many can maintain relevant chunks of the market is that what differentiates them, defines them in a way that renders the others obsolete to the right consumers. Mercedes Benz is synonymous with prestige, and BMW is for driving. Audis are intrinsically German, but only one thing comes to mind when one contemplates a Volvo: safety.
So while Volvo is also German, by all accounts a great car to drive, and is definitely luxurious, their conceptual namesake for consumers continues to be that they're the ultimate in safety. For consumers placing inviolability above all else when shopping cars, Volvo is a leader that has stood the test of time, even as the auto industry as a whole continues a trend in revolutionizing vehicular safety.
Since Ries' heyday, new media have vastly shaped and expanded how and where branded messaging can be unleashed, so expanding your brand's word into a fully realized concept in the minds of prospective customers will help that concept stay relevant in a vastly visual marketing landscape.
Once you have successfully defined your brand's verbiage, only then can you own it. And ownership lends itself unencumbered to leadership in its respective share of the market. In other words, once you are synonymous in consumers' minds as being the safety (or prestige, or driving, or, well, you get the picture) brand, you inherit leadership of the safety sector of the automobile marketplace.
Now, all of this is not to say that once a market leader, always a market leader. In fact, time as our witness, no-visibility David beats iconic Goliath every day in marketplaces in industries all across the globe.
Case in point: A little San Francisco start-up called Method that introduced a new line of household cleaning products to a global landscape inching ever more closely towards environmental collapse. As a direct response to the competition's notoriously filthy carbon footprint, Method is the brainchild of two childhood friends who built their company with one goal in mind: sustainability. Their rapid success is further testament to their focus on that commitment to remaining cruelty free and environmentally friendly. Since Method's launch, nearly every company in the home cleaning goods industry has tried their hand at launching similarly sound products. Yet despite the massive surge of new products that have hit the market, Method continues to dominate broadly because its efforts are singularly focused.
Our team at STARMEN would love to help you finesse your focus to create a truly compelling brand experience. Get in touch!


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ic free shipping / progene keeps debiting my credit card for unauthorized charges (first was for $99.00 of which they credited me $50), (2) charges for $12.97 Revere, Massachusetts *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account that someone wrongfully takes it from you!
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In two weeks they debited my cc for $99 and sent me another 3 month supply. After days of battling over the phone they reimbursed me $50. Then I see they debited my cc for $9.99 (s&h). another argument with them to no avail.
Now it's 3 weeks later and another debit on my cc for $12.97 with the info IC free shipping 866-416-8958 CT. I googled this info and it's an affiliates of Progene.
Now I will go through more changes over $12.97. And all this is because I wanted more energy. This company sucks!! And they are blatantly ripping people off and then plea bargaining with them for less than what they are robbing from you (they are removing $$ before the deadline is up).
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Tell them the truth; this was unauthorized and your account was NOT to be charged! Keep emphasizing how you never authorized anything! Direct them to the hundreds of victims reports that were filed on Rip-off Report.com. And if you're at the bank, walk them over to their computer and make them go to this site! If you are on the phone with them, tell them you will wait while they access this site! Either way, be persistent!
Let them know nicely, that you were advised to Report them (the Bank) and this situation to the Banking Commission in your state. Since each state has a different name for the agency/controller over banks, find that name before you call or get to the bank so you can throw it in their face. The more knowledgeable you appear to be, the further you will get.
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6101 Grelot Road
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Rev. Jeff Spiller, Senior Pastor
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Sunday Traditional Worship 8:00am
Sunday Blended Worship 9:15am
Sunday Traditional Worship 10:40am
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- Formal and informal attire most common
- Blend of traditional and contemporary worship style
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Additional Info About Our Church
Mission Statement: We seek to be a community where people develop a relationship with Jesus Christ and others.
6101 Grelot Rd, Mobile AL 36609
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"Everybody's doing a brand new dance now…" the music continues and Leroy Jethro Gibbs stares in mute (horror, humor, fascination) as his dad and his youngest agent dance to the lyrics on the oldies radio station.
"Come on baby, do the Locomotion…" both men sing as they dance around the living room completely unaware of their almost captive audience.
"You gotta swing your hips now…" Gibbs groans at the thought of Jackson swinging his hips at the older man's age, but he has to admit, Tim's are looking pretty good and as the others turn in response to the song, they finally see him standing in the doorway between the kitchen and living room.
"Hey, son, come and join us…doing the Locomotion, lalalala…" Jackson's voice trails off as he sees the astounded look on his son's face. Tim finally looks at Gibbs who shakes his head in disbelief.
"The Locomotion? I—what brought all this on, as if I need to ask?" Gibbs is addressing Tim but his dad is the one that answers.
"Oh Tim drew the short straw today. We had a choice between the oldies or the nineties and I won. Come to think of it, I've been winning most of the dancing choices today…you been losing on purpose there Tim?"
"I—um…" Tim blushes beet red and Gibbs sighs as he growls out,
"You stay there," to Tim and places an arm around Jack's shoulders, "and you sir are coming with me."
Jack winks at Tim as he says, "Don't worry Timothy; I'll smooth things out for you."
Tim stares at him in blushing silence and turns to look out the living room window. As the two Gibbs men leave, Tim can hear Jethro say, "What do you think you're doing, Dad?"
Tim groans as he sits down. He doesn't know if he wants to know what the senior Gibbs will reply. Gibbs looks back for a moment, seeing the worry on Tim's face before facing the man who is trying to corrupt his young agent.
"Leroy, stand down, after all, you're the one who brought Tim here. I thought that it was time he had some fun for a while." Jackson's eyes are twinkling with mischief and love.
"Fun? Dad, you've got him dancing to the oldies!"
"Yes and he's having fun while he's doing it; when's the last time you had this kinda fun son?"
Gibbs shakes his head as he places the freshly cleaned catfish on the counter and starts preparing them for supper. He's still wondering just why he had brought Tim with him on this particular trip to Stillwater.
They have the weekend off, and Tony had immediately mentioned going out on a date, while Ziva and Abby were discussing a girls' night out. Tim had been looking a bit lost, and Ducky had told Gibbs that Sarah had left town as well leaving Tim with no where to go.
"He doesn't need to be alone this weekend Jethro; take him home with you."
So, as soon as the others had left he'd approached Tim's desk and asked if the younger man would like to go visit Jack with him. Tim had brightened for a moment then asked about bringing the dog with them. Gibbs had nodded; he will never openly admit it but he likes McMutt or Jet as Tim calls him, who is amazingly well behaved and a good companion for Tim. But even a dog can't completely take away the loneliness that can set in when everyone else has a place to go to except you.
Gibbs sighs and continues rubbing fresh lemon over the fish as he places the fillets in the hot skillet. A soft whine at the back door brings his attention to the dog who is looking in at him with soulful brown eyes. Gibbs glides over to the door and lets the dog in. Jet rubs against him for a few seconds, earning a rare smile of affection from Gibbs before he pads over to the water bowl that is set up for him and starts slurping at the refreshing liquid.
Jack studies his son as Gibbs finishes preparing their meal and sighs as he slides a hand over Leroy's shoulder. "You need to take this time and get to know him son. You have a rare opportunity here to explore your relationship with him. And you know I'm not talking about an agent and his junior agent here. I'm talking about the feelings that you keep hidden; even from yourself."
"Dad," the warning tone in Gibbs' voice gets him nowhere as the glare he thought he'd patented turns against him.
Watery blue eyes turn to ice as they stare at Gibbs. "You might be able to hide from him, or even yourself Leroy Jethro Gibbs, don't you dare think you can hide from me."
"You brought me into the world, you can take me out of it, or words to that effect Dad?"
"No, don't lose what's in front of you." Jackson retorts, "He'll be gone if you don't do something soon, Leroy. Not even the patient love of Timothy McGee can wait for you forever."
With that, Jackson Gibbs heads out to the porch. Gibbs is about to follow him when he hears a small shuffling at the kitchen/living room entryway and sees Tim standing there with uncertainty in his green eyes.
"How much did you hear?"
"I—most of it." Tim admits as he steps closer. Jet nudges Tim's hand and he rubs the dog's silky ears. Gibbs carefully turns the fish in the skillet, as he watches Tim approach out of the corner of his eye.
"Looks good, do you want me to prepare a salad?" Tim asks already knowing Gibbs will turn him down.
"You don't have to do anything Tim. You're a guest here."
"Are you sure you actually want me here?" Tim's blunt question brings Gibbs gaze from the stove to the young man standing beside him. Jack comes in and nudges Gibbs in the side.
Taking the none-too-subtle hint to talk to Tim or lose him, Gibbs motions for the young man to follow him outside. Jethro the dog follows them out and bounds around the yard, racing from one end to the other as the two men watch.
"Do you want me to leave?" Tim's question has unexpected results.
"NO! No, I …damnit, McGee…I'm not used to this…"
"Talking, expressing yourself, wanting someone for so long that you're sure that you'll never be able to tell them?" Tim says shrewdly bringing that not quite so ice blue gaze to his face.
"Yes to all of that…and…you…"
"I've wanted to spend time with you, getting to know you, for almost five years now." Tim admits shyly.
"You never act like you're interested. I realize part of that is due to our job, but…you have to admit, that while you tell us to talk to you, to be open with you, you seldom seek us out." Gibbs can almost hear the silent, 'unless it's to head smack us or yell at us.' Tim however doesn't say that. He knows that Jack is standing just inside the kitchen door and won't degrade Gibbs in front of his father that way.
"When you asked me to come with you, did you do it because you want me here or because you felt sorry for me?"
"I thought you might enjoy the time here." Gibbs says almost sulkily. "You seemed to enjoy Dad's company when we were here before. I thought …oh hell, Tim I don't know what I was thinking!"
"You know, that's the most honest you've been with me in a long time. Am I really that hard to talk to compared to the others?"
Jack turns the fish off, and sets the pan on the back burner, covering the pan with a lid. He knows that he doesn't want to interrupt the two younger men in the midst of their talking, especially since they need this time to communicate, but also knows that the meat could burn or dry out if left for too much longer. He quickly scrubs up some potatoes to put in the microwave oven and then goes to the refrigerator and pulls out some lettuce and tomatoes for a salad.
"It can't be my intelligence: you're smarter than I am in a lot of things. So why is it so hard to talk to me?"
Jack has a faint idea that he knows why Leroy can't talk to this young man and Tim is right in thinking that it's not due to his computer skills and intelligence.
"I just…it just is."
"You remind him of Shannon." Jack quietly butts in from the screen door earning a glare from his son and a question from Tim.
"Me? But…how?" That innocent question of Tim's makes Gibbs' heart tingle slightly. He's only known one other person who makes him feel the way he does when he's around Tim and she's been gone for over twenty years now.
"Well for a start you put up with my temper." Gibbs says with a small smile. Tim chuckles warmly at that comment and nods mischievously.
"Someone's got to."
"Yeah, they do. Ok, you want me to be honest here?"
Tim nods again and waits patiently for Gibbs to continue. "Alright then. McGee…Tim, you're honest and pretty much the only person apart from Ducky to look me straight in the eye. You're bright and I'll be damned if I'm ever gonna say this again, but you're tender-hearted."
Gibbs watches as a blush starts to creep up from Tim's neck and shakes his head. "And damn shy too."
"Yeah well, I…we…I'm…damnit!" Tim sits there and curses at the nervous stammer that he thought he had gotten rid of years ago. "Tender-hearted? Boss, come on."
"I think you can call me Jethro, Tim." Gibbs winks and reaches over to clamp his hand on Tim's shoulder. "Hell yeah, you're tender-hearted. You've got a soft spot for the mutt and I know for a fact, that even though you two had a rough beginning you still cared enough about him to allow him into your life. I know Abbs can be a pain in the ass sometimes, but that dog stole your heart even after what he did."
"I can't argue with you there." Gibbs sees the sparkle of love in Tim's eyes as he lovingly pets Jet. "He does that to you."
"I see that. I think he also keeps you in tune with that soft, tender side. The side that I …miss and want in my life again." Gibbs voice trails off as he ponders that train of thought.
Tim stares at him, then slowly stands up and places his hands on Gibbs' shoulders. "I want that as well. I want that tender side of you that comes out when you think no one else watches or sees."
He daringly trails a hand up Gibbs' neck, touching the older man's face with callused fingertips. "I want to see a look in your eyes that says you love me even if DiNozzo is in the same room. I want you to know that even if you can't say the words too often, I'll say them for you."
Gibbs swallows hard, as he whispers, "I do love you. I have loved you since that day in Norfolk when you dared to stand up to me. No one has attempted that before or since then."
"Then I dare you, Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Kiss me, the way that you want to. The way we both want you to." Tim's voice is soft as he issues the dare, and Gibbs can't look away from the intensity in those emerald green eyes. Leaning closer he grabs Tim around the waist and pulls him closer, letting the younger man feel the effect he has on him.
"Mine," he growls slightly as he tips Tim's head back just enough for the younger man to accept his kiss.
Peering out from the screen door, Jack looks down into Jet's doggy brown eyes as he wipes a slight tear away, "I thought those two would never get it right. Come on Jet let's celebrate."
Within minutes the house is filled with music. As it filters outside Gibbs lifts his head from Tim's, a slightly sad smile on his face.
Tim caresses his jaw line, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, it's just, that's the last song that Kelly had me learn before they were killed."
Tim stares at him in surprise and can't stop himself as slight giggles erupt from his chest. "She had you learn the Macarena?"
Gibbs glares at him briefly then grins, pulling Tim inside the house. Tim stumbles slightly as he sees Jack restarting the CD player. "You've been trying to get me to dance to that all afternoon." He accuses the older Gibbs who grins guiltily.
"Hmm yep fraid so boy. Thought if Leroy came home and saw you doing the Macarena he wouldn't be able to keep his hands off of you."
"But, I don't know how to do the Macarena." Tim explains slowly, and Gibbs chuckles.
"Is that why you kept drawing the short straw boy? You never learned how to do the Macarena?" Jack's question makes Tim blush, but he nods as Gibbs starts laughing. Gibbs stops laughing and starts glaring when Jack says,
"That just means you need to teach him Leroy."
Gibbs sighs and is about to comply when Tim puts a hand on his. "Honestly, and please Jack, don't take this the wrong way, but that should be between the two of us…and maybe back at Gibbs', I mean Jethro's house. It means too much to him to do it here with an audience. And truthfully, I'd be too embarrassed to even attempt it. "
Jack studies the two men, and nods as he starts to turn off the music.
"Wait a minute Dad." Gibbs looks at Tim, and gives him a wry smile. "How about we compromise?"
"Mmm, tonight we close the drapes and Dad and I teach you the Macarena."
Tim raises an eyebrow, "Okay?"
"You don't do the Locomotion with the old man anymore unless I'm home to participate." He leans closer to Tim and whispers, "I don't want you swinging those hips for anyone but me."
Tim starts blushing and Jack laughs at the lewd look on his son's face. That teasing glint in those light blue eyes, that mischievous smile, is something he's missed seeing since the deaths of Shannon and Kelly. Despite the fact that Leroy and Tim are both men, he can see the love they have for each other slowly unfolding as they head towards uncharted territory.
Jack clears his throat and reminds them that dinner is almost ready. "How about we eat supper and then you two boys can practice the Macarena while I take Jet for a stroll around town?"
Tim frowns slightly, "Are you sure Jack? He can be a bit enthusiastic when it comes to his strolls as you put it."
"We'll be just fine Timothy McGee. You stay here and learn that dance so that when I get back you can demonstrate it for me."
This time Gibbs is the one who is blushing and Tim smiles at the rarity of a blush on Gibbs' face. He ducks a playful head smack as he follows Jack out to the kitchen. Just inside the doorway, Gibbs grabs his arm and Tim looks at him in question.
"Talk with me later on tonight?" Gibbs asks softly.
Tim nods in agreement, enjoying the feeling of Gibbs' breath against his ear. He's often had Gibbs breathing near him, but this is different. This is the man that Tim had thought he'd never be able to see; the one who hides behind coffee cups and head smacks, gruff acknowledgements and rarer words of praise.
Tim daringly leans in and rubs his nose against Gibbs'. The older man looks slightly surprised but returns the gesture and then guides Tim towards the table. Supper is spent with quiet conversation and when they finish cleaning up the dishes Jack reaches for his light weight jacket. Jet looks at Tim who tells the dog to get his leash. Once the dog returns, Tim looks at him and gently ruffles his ears as he speaks,
"Be careful with Grandpa Jack, okay? He can't keep up with you, no matter what he might think to the contrary. Protect him the way you would any of us."
The dog licks Tim's face in agreement, and then puts a paw on Tim's foot. Tim looks at him and can almost swear he sees a glint of approval in those dark brown eyes. Then, before Tim can blink, the dog puts both front paws on Tim's shoulders pushing him into an unsuspecting Gibbs.
Gibbs grabs Tim before either of them can fall and stares at the dog who looks up at him in pure doggie innocence. "If I didn't know better, I'd swear you and Dad are in cahoots."
Tim laughs at the wagging of his dog's tail. "I think they are too. Just remember, no running away from Jack or no treat when you get home tonight."
"You two boys okay? Good, come on Jet; let's go show you off to the town." The old man and the dog exit the house, leaving the two younger men still in each others' arms.
Tim gives Gibbs a slight smile, "So, you still wanna teach me the Macarena?"
The glint in Gibbs' eyes tells Tim what he really wants as he leans in for another kiss. "If we don't, Dad will insist on teaching you tomorrow."
"That's fine, as long as it's just the three of us and not the whole neighborhood."
"How can you be so shy doing the Macarena and not the Locomotion?"
Tim ducks his head as he admits, "The Macarena came out around the same time that I had my accident. I was too unsteady on my feet afterwards to worry about more than walking. They had said I might never walk again, so I didn't worry about dancing."
"And most of us, including you and your parents would have grown up listening to and dancing to the Locomotion." Gibbs muses. By now they've walked out to the back porch and are sitting on the swing. Tim nods in agreement with Gibbs musing.
"I just…dancing wasn't high on my list of priorities. I had to re-learn how to walk and run just to get into college and later into FLETC."
Gibbs sits there, silently assessing the young man he's had on his team for the past five almost six years. He's known since they first met at Norfolk that Tim has a brilliant mind. He hasn't really understood the drive behind the younger man. What has propelled this man not just to succeed in college but to earn two Masters Degrees, and then go on to FLETC and NCIS?
"What?" Tim's staring at him almost nervously, anticipating something but not knowing exactly what.
"Why? What makes you so driven?"
Tim shifts a bit, and Gibbs sighs. He puts an arm around Tim's shoulder, pulling him closer. "Talking is a two-way street, remember? So, talk to me. What pulled you into NCIS?"
"You did." Tim looks at his hands as Gibbs stares at him incredulously.
"How could I have? We never met prior to Norfolk."
"No, we didn't. But I still knew about you or rather your family and what happened to them." Tim admits.
"How…your dad?" Gibbs guesses correctly remembering Tim's ties with the US Navy.
Tim nods sorrowfully, "I didn't connect you with them until Tony had me bring it up on the plasma."
Gibbs thinks about the time he'd spent in Mexico, the feeling that he was missing something or maybe someone. At the time he would have sworn it was Shannon and Kelly. Looking back he still can't remember a lot of what happened right after the accident that sent him running to Mexico, but he does remember a pair of worried green eyes staring after him and haunting his dreams.
"You were worried about something when I left what was it?"
Tim swallows then softly says, "I was afraid you weren't coming back."
Green eyes watching him, a bright white smile when he returned; glances that Tim hadn't thought he'd notice. All this time, all this love he'd missed out on. "Oh Tim, what a tangled web we weave."
"That's why I was a bit hesitant to come with you this weekend. I wanted to make sure that you wanted me here. That it wasn't just a case of poor pity Tim."
Gibbs gives him a soft smack and Tim smiles, "I know, I know, you don't pity anyone. But you do see where I might think that, right?"
Gibbs rubs a cheek over Tim's head, "Yeah, neither one of us have had much success lately when it comes to the dating game."
Tim sighs resting his head on Gibbs' shoulder. "Do we have to learn the Macarena tonight?"
"Nah, we can stay here. I was just surprised that you didn't know it, considering how popular it was. I didn't take into account your accident happening around the same time, I guess."
"Yeah, it's one of the reasons Abby and I broke up. I can't dance…or not the kind of hinky stuff she likes anyway."
"Why did you date her?" He's not jealous, but he is a tiny bit envious that the Goth knew this man, knew Tim intimately before he did.
"She sounded cool, you know, on the phone and then when we dated, I…I wanted things that she didn't." Tim's voice, while low carries a wealth of emotion and Gibbs knows immediately what it is that Tim wanted, what they both still want.
"Commitment, marriage, someone to come home to at night." Gibbs thinks about Shannon and even Stephanie who had come so close to breaking through his barriers after Shannon.
"Yeah, I mean, what's wrong with wanting that?"
"Not a thing Tim, not a damn thing. Tomorrow however, no doing the Locomotion with dad. He doesn't need to be shaking his hips."
Tim chuckles, "It's exercise and it's keeping him healthy for now."
Gibbs pulls him closer, "I don't need him looking at your hips either," he growls playfully, just before closing his lips over Tim's.
Jack and Jet look on from the outer gate. The old man has a tear in his eye; it's rare that his son is willingly demonstrative in public. Even though the backyard is in partial darkness, he can see the two exchanging kisses, silhouetted as they are by the soft light that is coming through the kitchen window.
Jet nudges the old man away from the gate, towards the front of the house. He knows that his master is a private man almost as much as Leroy Jethro Gibbs and Tim isn't going to want an audience anymore than Gibbs does. Jack looks down at his canine companion and ruffles his silky ears, acknowledging the silent command to keep moving.
Entering the house, Jack releases Jet from his leash and the dog pads out to the kitchen. He gives a soft "wurf" as he starts slurping up his water from his dish, letting his master know that they've returned.
Outside, Gibbs reluctantly raises his head from Tim's and smiles at the slightly dazed look in the younger man's eyes.
"Come on, Dad and Jet are home. Unless you want an audience watching us that is."
"No, I'd rather snuggle with you in private." Tim admits softly.
Gibbs stands up stretching slightly when he does so. Tim watches the play of muscles as they ripple under the shirt that Gibbs is wearing. Lowering his gaze, he blushes slightly as he sees the effect that his kisses have on Gibbs.
Gibbs smiles and extends a hand not saying anything as he sees an equal reaction that he's having on Tim. The younger man accepts his hand and Gibbs pulls him up into a loose embrace before guiding him inside. Jack has already headed upstairs and Gibbs shuts the curtains before turning out the floor lamps in the front room.
Taking Tim by the hand he leads him upstairs and into his old room, quietly shutting the door behind them. Then he places his hands on either side of Tim's head, engaging the younger man in yet another soul-searing kiss. Panting slightly, he turns on the small bedside lamp.
"Your choice tonight; cuddles and caresses which could lead to us going somewhere neither of us has ever been."
"Or?" Tim says, swallowing hard.
"Or we keep our hands to ourselves. I send you to the room down the hall and neither of us gets much sleep tonight."
Tim reaches up, guides Gibbs lips to his own again. Gibbs gives a low growl as he backs Tim up against the bed. Tim sighs as Gibbs follows him down to the semi-firm mattress, keeping contact all the while.
"Mine…" Gibbs growls as he tugs Tim's shirt out of his pants.
"Yours…" Tim agrees as he unbuckles Gibbs' belt.
Two hours later, a sexually replete Gibbs is almost asleep, and he curls up behind Tim just before he hears Tim ask,
"So, if you don't want us doing the Locomotion what about doing something else? You know…
Every limbo boy and girl
All around the limbo world
Gonna do the limbo rock
All around the limbo clock
Jack be nimble be quick
Jack go under limbo stick
All around the limbo clock
Hey let's do the limbo rock…
lah lah lah lah lah…."
Gibbs tucks the younger man closer to him, running his hand down Tim's pliant body and gently squeezing him.
Tim inhales and chuckles, "I'll take that as a no," as he turns over and wrapping an arm around Gibbs' waist, nuzzles his neck, before tucking his head under Gibbs' chin as they both drift off to sleep.
Just down the hall an old man sighs quietly into his pillow. He's heard the low moans coming from Leroy's room for the past hour or so and knows that his son is finally accepting Tim's love. A soft snuffle from the floor has his arm going over the side of the bed and ruffling velvety soft doggie ears. Jet wurfs quietly and licks Jack's hand in appreciation of the attention.
"Yep Jet, tomorrow we get them to do the Limbo Rock…you and me, we'll hold the limbo stick while our boys shake their booty. What do you say?"
"Wurf." Comes the dog's sleepy reply.
"Good, glad you agree. Every limbo boy and girl...La, la, la, la, la, la, la…" Jack's voice trails off as he too succumbs to sleep.
The End
A/N: For the purpose of the story, I had the Macarena come out about 4 yrs prior to the time it actually did hit the radio/tv stations. In actuality it was released in 1992, but didn't become famous until 1995/1996.


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Once I applied they recommended Shore Mortgage, I was contacted by Rachael Winters, and she asked for a "Good Faith" deposit, which was credited against my Visa account. She said this would be subtracted from our deposit on the house we would be purchasing. I did not sign any papers, everything was done over the phone, and the information she recieved for the process was faxed. When we did chose a realtor and house, the realtor advised to use a Local Lender.
I called Rachael and explained (this was about the 1st week of May) and to please refund my money. She directed me to her supervisor, Randy, who went through the whole "song & dance" of. We can do it Better, Faster, Cheaper, etc.
Anyway, because of his "pressure" approach, I said I would think about it and call him back. I called about 1 week later, left a voice mail ( didn't want to go through that again!!!) and told him we would be going through a local lender and to please refund my money.
I called Rachael on several occasions to see what the "hold up" was.
Finally about the middle of July, she leaves a voice mail stating that it would take 45 days after the "KILL DATE" of the loan to recieve the refund. I called her back several times leaving messages, to please advise me of the KILL DATE, so I would know when to expect the refund. NO CALL.
Around the 25th of August, I recieved a letter from Shore Mortgage stating that they could not process the loan, due to "lack of information". I left another message for Rachael to please contact me about this, it was looking like that was the KILL letter.
Nothing from Rachael, so August 1st I wrote and mailed a letter to Shore Mortgage, explaining everything and asking for a response. I have since left Rachael several voice mails. NO RESPONSE from ANYONE!
It takes me awhile, I didn't want to think that I was getting RIPPED OFF, but naive me. I Totally GET IT NOW!
Please help me get my money back!
(before I found this today, I did e-mail another company.)
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Rafa Nadal's defeat at the hands of Steve Darcis on Court One was a shock for many people, myself included.
I had him down as tournament favourite and I believed it, because he was in the best form. Since his return, he has lost two matches – both in finals. He's won Wimbledon twice and been in five finals (that's a better record than he has in the Australian and the US Opens), and I'd say grass is his best surface after clay.
But he lost in the first round, and it's time to analyse it, just as we did when Lukas Rosol stunned him at Wimbledon last year.
This latest loss worries me, because his knee appeared to be a problem. Did it bother him during the clay-court season? Probably it did – I noticed in Monte Carlo he did not slide across the court to his right in quite the same way as years gone by – and in fact, in the first week of Roland-Garros he was a shadow of himself. He seemed quite upset about the lack of time he had to recover before playing Fabio Fognini at the French Open – perhaps it betrayed his physical concerns.
The second week he may have have needed painkillers or anti-inflammatories to play the big matches – but he cannot do that regularly.
Clay obviously suits him, because physically the higher bounce means he can stand taller and that eases the pressure on his knee, and mentally he has such a huge margin over his rivals on the surface that his margin for coping with a drop in performance is that much greater.
Evidently, grass, which requires him to bend low and subjects the knees to maximum pressure, deos not suit him. It looked too painful, and he lacks the same natural movements that he makes on the clay to compensate.
I've written before about my surprise at Nadal's schedule since his comeback. He started off on clay, then played on hard courts at Indian Wells (winning, admittedly) before returning to the European clay season. Nine tournaments in three months for a player in recovery always looked too much. It's true that we're talking about a player who is a compulsive competitor, but still, he might have managed his workload better.
Maybe Wimbledon is the price Rafa paid for exerting himself so much earlier in the year.
And without being too pessimistic, we do need to ask questions about his future.
Will he have to chop down his schedule? To me that seems obvious, even if he doesn't say so.
Is the problem chronic and permanent? I'd have to say that's the most logical assumption.
All of this makes him vulnerable in Grand Slams, if he's not getting court time before they start. Wimbledon, coming after a heavy clay schedule and the French Open, will probably cause him the most problems.
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