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The FAA-certified pilots at Prestige Helicopters, Inc. fly their passengers over downtown Atlanta, the King and Queen towers, and Turner Field. They helm a fleet of three Robinson R44 helicopters, as well as R22 whirlybirds, each spacious enough for up to three guests. Along the way, skybound guests peep at the area's arterial highways, majestic mountains, and winding Chattahoochee River, intermittently soaring high enough to fly over skyscrapers while avoiding most feral clouds.
Pilots also instill basics of takeoff, steering, and landing during flight-training programs that start students off on the cloud-kicking path to obtaining private, commercial, and flight-instructor licenses. When not leading tours and training programs, the skywaymen shuttle passengers between airports and hotels and take aerial photographers up for photo shoots.
The 3,600-second Discovery Flight sits you side by side with one of the school's certified flight instructors in a Robinson R22 helicopter. After a brief ground school that covers the basics, you'll strap into the cockpit of this reliable, safe little bird and cover essential preflight principles such as breathing and not making eye contact for more than three seconds. Listen to the purr of the engine that's won the R22 major-speed and distance-performance records, while your steady hands maintain hovering level. From there you'll try a short flight around the area, with the instructor offering helpful guidance along the way.
The male and female firearm experts of American Home Defense shape their shooting and self-defense classes around legal regulations with an emphasis on personal safety. In private shooting lessons, students learn to handle three of the most common handguns and home-defense classes equip participants with the know-how to protect their families from intruders or a neighbor's moat monster.
Ron Carroll's fascination with helicopters began in Vietnam, when the aircraft transported him and his fellow infantry through the jungles to the front lines. Two Purple Hearts, nearly 20 years, and a stint in the publishing industry later, Carroll happened upon a copy of Flying magazine and his interest quickly rekindled. He continued with flying lessons, deepening his desire to become a helicopter pilot.
Today, Carroll possesses a Gold Seal CFI certification from the Federal Aviation Administration and helms a team of three pilots with more than 25,000 combined hours of flight experience. With a fleet comprising Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters—as well as a TruFlite H flight simulator that lets aspiring pilots practice operating a helicopter while singing and without leaving the ground—the team has trained throngs of airmen, including Governor Sonny Perdue.
Humans dreamed of achieving flight for millennia, driven by the desire to find out what clouds taste like (a lot like fog, it turns out). Take to the skies with today's Groupon. For $40 per person, you get a quarter-hour private helicopter tour from Whirl Helicopter Atlanta, a $79 value. Depart from McCollum Airport in Kennesaw and fly to Kennesaw Mountain and over Marietta Square and the Big Chicken.
Ron Carroll rode in his first helicopter in 1966, when he served in the Vietnam War. It wasn't until nearly 20 years later that he first got to fly one, though. He fell in love immediately, and quickly obtained his commercial pilot's license through a company called Prestige Helicopters. Only one year after learning to fly, Ron got a call asking if he wanted to buy Prestige from its owner. He didn't hesitate.
Times changed, and Ron eventually sold Prestige, but he maintained his passion for the flying business. He started Blue Ridge Georgia Tours to combine his love of his home with the practice of flying. Now, he conducts scenic flyovers of the town and surrounding lakes, rivers, waterfalls, classified alien crash sites, and forested valleys, each lasting anywhere from eight minutes to an hour. He also trains the next generation of helicopter pilots to help them get their private and commercial pilot's licenses.


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Gauge: 30 sts/42 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Finished Measurements: Women's Small (8 inch ankle), Women's Medium/Men's Small (10 inch ankle) and Women's Large/Men's Medium (12 inch ankle).
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Needle Size: US 1/2.25 mm 32 inch circular needle OR set of 5 double pointed needles
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Fit Blogger We Love: Sweet Tater
Written on January 4, 2013 at 9:18 am , by Samantha Shelton
If we ever got the chance to meet Katie Levans, or should we say Tater, from Sweet Tater in person, we can only imagine it would be full of smiles, laughs and quickly segue into a blissful hot yoga session. The instructor and nutritionist draws us in with her yummy meal posts and makes us laugh with her weekly "Caturday" blurbs.
Since we likely won't get to hang anytime soon though (darn!), we'll take the next best thing: Katie is starring on one of our favorite guilty-pleasure TV shows: season 17 of The Bachelor. Gunning for Sean Lowe's heart, we'll cozy up on the couch while she tries to win the coveted rose week after week from the blonde heartthrob. If he doesn't immediately fall in love with her beautiful curly hair like we did, then the bachelor definitely will once he sees her bust out some yoga poses, right?
Regardless, we wanted to get to know a bit more about the yogi with great taste. Check out some of her favorite things, and keep reading for a super yummy recipe!
My favorite way to work out: I practice hot yoga every day, but prefer to separate that from the concept of "working out" because it's so much more than that. When I strictly want to work my body, I head to FlyBarre. It's 60 minutes of low-weight, high-rep intervals that tone and tighten all over. If you're looking to shed inches (not necessarily pounds), this is hands-down the most effective workout I've ever done.
I'm happiest when I'm: Cooking. I guess when most people are stressed out or short on time, they order takeout. I crack open a cookbook and all of my cares seem to melt away. There's something so therapeutic about chopping, dicing and dreaming up new dishes.
My fave fit snack: If I could buy Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds by the barrel, I would. I usually prefer not to eat immediately before or after a hot yoga class, but almonds fuel me with healthy fat and protein without leaving me feeling full or unsettled.
My "I Did It" moment: When I finished my 200-hour yoga teacher training and Master of Science in Nutrition in the same week. In hindsight, it probably wasn't wise to work on both simultaneously. I was mentally and physically burned out and, by the end, had hit a major breaking point. Once I was done, the sense of accomplishment overshadowed anything else, but I can't say I'd do it all again.
My gym bag must-have: Suave Dry Shampoo. When I'm teaching back-to-back classes or have to run straight from the studio to an appointment, dry shampoo saves me the hassle of washing and air-drying my long, unruly curly hair. People are always telling me I smell so clean. But oh, if only they knew!
For a fun, hearty recipe sure to warm you up during these cold winter months, check out Katie's Vegan Chili below – the dish comes straight from mom!
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The NBA Playoffs are beginning today. The Oklahoma City Thunder won't play their first game vs. the Houston Rockets until tomorrow night at 9:30 p.m. EST.
The Thunder wound up with the top seed in the Western Conference which means their road to the NBA Finals should be as easy as possible.
With the West so deep and talented this year, every game is likely to be a pretty big challenge for OKC. If they're going to make it to the Finals again this year, it wouldn't hurt if some things go their way.
Here is the perfect possible scenario for the Thunder in the playoffs:
First Round
Many are calling the Rockets one of the more talented eight-seeds in recent history. While that may be true, this matchup is more one of those where you throw the records out. It is about James Harden vs. the Thunder.
The best case scenario is if this series goes just like Harden's first game against his former team. Harden really struggled in that game and the Thunder blocked his shot seven times.
I have a feeling we are going to see something close to that in the first round. The pressure will really be on Harden and it is unlikely that he has one of the super efficient games that he totally dominates.
The Thunder should dominate the first two games at home then maybe Houston gets one big game out of Harden at home and a win. The Thunder should win this one easily in five.
Second Round
If the Thunder advance, they will be playing the winner of the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers. As you can see, the road will already get extremely difficult for OKC by round two.
Who do the Thunder want to see out of these two?
I'm going with the Clippers. The Grizzlies could really hurt the Thunder inside and their defense is among the best in the league. Harden was always extremely valuable for the Thunder when playing Memphis and they needed him to get by them.
Russell Westbrook always struggles against Memphis and any team that Westbrook struggles with is very bad news for the Thunder in these playoffs.
The Clippers of course have Chris Paul but other than that they really have a lot of problems. Their depth that looked like such an advantage earlier in the season won't be one in the playoffs.
Their offense becomes very stagnant and predictable at times and the Thunder really shouldn't have any issue containing them.
This one is close but the Thunder will be better off if it's the Clippers they see in the second round.
Conference Finals
Obviously, the best case scenario for the Thunder in the Conference Finals would be if they somehow see the Los Angeles Lakers there.
That is a very long shot so let's not waste our time on that dream scenario. The two teams really with the best chance of getting to the Conference Finals are the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets.
Even though Manu Ginobili is not totally healthy and the Thunder have gotten past the Spurs before, the Nuggets would be the more favorable matchup here.
The Danilo Gallinari injury adds to this but even though the Nuggets have had success against the Thunder this season, I've always loved this matchup for OKC. The main reason is that Denver really doesn't have anyone who can check Kevin Durant.
The most important thing for the Thunder if they are going to win a title is to have Durant playing at the highest level possible. The next closes important thing is Westbrook doing the same.
The Spurs would be able to contain those two even if the Thunder are able to win the series. Against Denver, you know KD and Russ are going to go off. Serge Ibaka probably would too.
If the Thunder are going to have any chance of winning the title, they would love to have Durant coming off a Western Conference Finals in which he averaged 35 a game while shooting lights out. And a series where Westbrook was throwing up near triple-doubles every game.
I think that could be the case if it's the Thunder and Nuggets in the WCF.
Now, the Spurs probably have something to say about this and I do think they are most likely the team OKC will see at this point.
The Spurs will be a tougher test and a series that will probably go seven games. The Thunder should be able to pull it out though with home court.
NBA Finals
There's no sense wasting time here pretending like anyone other than the Miami Heat is coming out of the East.
The key for the Thunder to take down Miami is for them to really grow up in the series before. They're going to need to do that this year even to make the Finals. Getting there for the second straight year and seeing Miami again, you have to like the Thunder's chances better than last year.
The problem against Miami for the Thunder is that the Heat will go small and OKC won't be able to matchup. The best chance for the Thunder is Kendrick Perkins (and Derek Fisher) going down with an injury sometime in the WCF that will keep them sidelined for the Finals.
Hopefully, the Thunder will go to war against Miami with these guys: KD, Russ, Ibaka, Kevin Martin, Thabo Sefolosha, Nick Collison and Reggie Jackson.
Those eight guys could hang with the Heat in small ball lineups. The Thunder will have to outscore them and hope they are able to take away the three-point shot.
I actually like that the Thunder won't have home court in this series. Getting those three games in a row at home in the middle of the series is an advantage in a lot of cases.
The pressure will be off the Thunder to win one of the first two in Miami. If they can steal one then going home for three in a row will be huge.
Everything will have to go the Thunder's way to beat the Heat. Martin and Ibaka will have to shoot lights out and Westbrook will have to be a point guard getting a lot of assists and keeping the turnovers down.
We're getting ahead of ourselves now with all of this talk. Now it's time to just focus on the Rockets tomorrow night and go from there.


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Open House for Caminantes Sept. 1, Sept. 8
The Hispanic House of Studies is offering two information sessions for its Caminantes program, a weekly spiritual formation group that prepares participants for ministry among Latinos. All are invited to attend and learn about the program Sept. 1 or 8, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in 0044 Langford.
The Spanish word caminante means traveler or walker. Over the course of the academic year, those participating in Caminantes will journey together, meeting weekly to learn more about worshiping God and study the Bible from a Latino perspective, discuss texts emerging from the Latino community, and learn how to praise and pray in the language of the barrio.
In the fall semester, the caminantes will have the opportunity to attend a spiritual retreat; in the spring, they will travel further afield to experience the Methodist church in Latin America.
Open house attendees are invited to ask questions about the program and obtain an application, due Sept. 9. The first Caminantes gathering will take place Sept. 15.


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Firefighters said nobody was living in the building at the time of the fire. It was used temporarily as a greenhouse and a store room according to crews at the scene.
Crew believed that an electrical issue could have started the fire. Authorities said that firefighters plan to let the fire burn out and make sure it doesn't spread.


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Herbs - Mother Nature's Medicine Cabinet
The medicinal values of plants were probably discovered eons ago by our forefathers through a process of trial and error. Throughout history cultures discovered what plants that were native to their regions assisted in the recovery process for specific maladies. The Plains people of North America used Purple Cone Flowers (Echinacea) to treat headaches and head colds, while the Choctaw combined mashed elder leaves and salt for the same symptoms. The Egyptians used mint to aid the digestive process, the juice of aloe vera to treat cuts and burns and garlic to maintain health. Incas used Peruvian Balsam as an antiseptic, both internally and externally. Chinese physicians used Dong Quai to assist women through menstrual cramps and menopause. It seemed that no matter where a group of people gathered there were native plants that could heal.
As trading developed between cultures, the local medicinal secrets of each region were shared with others. Europeans imported healing teas and herbs from China, India and other distant shores. Societies grew dependant on the plants that soothed our pain, healed our wounds or altered our feeling of well being. Until recently, herbalism was the only way to treat, cure or lessen the effects of diseases.
In the late 1800's modern science with its the knowledge of chemistry began examining and isolating the curative elements of botanical healers. The natural healing elements were then synthesized into chemicals which have become the mainstay of medical practices today. Have you ever taken an aspirin? Do you know it was created by first isolating the acetylsalicylic acid found in the bark of a willow tree and then duplicating those properties in a synthetic form?
The age of miracle drugs began in the early 1900's with the discovery of penicillin, cortisone and a wide rage of antibiotics. Pharmaceuticals became an international enterprise that raked in billions of dollars. As the drugs became more powerful, so did the side effects. New drugs have been developed to replace old drugs whose potency and effect on disease had mutated viruses and bacteria into new stronger strains.
That alone is a reason why many people have gone back to the tradition of using herbs rather than the chemical compounds created by science. When one asks why there is such a resurgence in herbalism, the answers are abundant, varied and depend on the person you ask. Cost has much to do with the rediscovered ancient form of healing. Even though herbal remedies are not generally covered by insurance, they are far less expensive than pharmaceuticals. Some people are fed up with lack of results or the side effects they have experienced while taking synthetics. Some people just want to feel more natural about their remedies or, if they are in good health, their preventative health care. Because of these concerns and issues raised by patients, scientific research has been conducted on many common herbs and some M.D.s and R.N.s are beginning to include herbs in their treatments. (see Scientific Analysis and the Benefit of Using Herbs)
Herbs are not drugs and are not regulated by the FDA. However, they are medicines and should not be thought of as a completely safe method of treatment. If herbs are treated as a medication, taken at the correct times, with proper doses, they can have a positive effect on an illness. But, because various herbs can interact with prescribed drugs, it is vital that you discuss the use of herbs with your primary health care provider.
If you are concerned about the use of plant medicines, make an appointment with an herbalist that can help you determine what it is you need. An herbalist can also direct you away from a number of herbs that are considered dangerous. (see More Harm Than Help?) It is also important to know what herbs will affect what illness and how. An example of the use of such knowledge is that people with Lupus, or other auto-immune disorders, should avoid Echinacea as the herb creates adverse reactions to the diseases. In this example an herbalist can be of great assistance in determining what might harm and will help.


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NZ proves ideal for testing cameras
Terry Lane 11:45 PM As a stand-in for Switzerland, our neighbour has it all and just hours away.
Get the picture with a good photo viewer
Terry Lane One thing missing from both Windows and Macs is a decent photo file viewer but fortunately there are several around and they're free.
Sony a77II review: the best of both forms
Terry Lane It may be argued that a DSLR and a compact system camera (CSC) are not comparable, but these two Sony cameras are natural competitors.
Shadows made to give up their secrets
Terry Lane Some cameras have HDR controls built in and some need a little external help.
Beauty at the touch of a button
Terry Lane There are some basic improvements that can be made to portraits in any image editing software.
The updatable user manual
Terry Lane A vast number of excellent how-to books are available as downloads to improve your photography.
Smart TVs provide new ways of viewing photography
Terry Lane The key to a ''smart'' TV is its ability to easily connect to the many forms of media pouring into our homes.
Street photography rules
Terry Lane David Gibson, author of The Street Photographer's Manual, is very prescriptive when defining street photography.
Losing perspective with a compact
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Digital photography's terminology
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Focus on lenses
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 Superzoom camera review
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Mozilla last week announced big things coming to Firefox for Android in a Twitter message without revealing too much about what they meant by that. Yesterday, Mozilla has released the next version of Firefox for Android that is faster and more powerful than the previously available app for the operating system. Firefox for Android has been redesigned to improve the browser's performance on Android devices. According to Mozilla, this makes the browser faster than the stock browsers that ship with android phones.


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June 18, 2014
As we teased yesterday, third grade reading scores are all over the news across the state today. We start our coverage
in Toledo, where the pass rate stands at 76.4% of third graders
as of the spring tests. So far, no students have been exempted, officials say, and the district is using the impending summer reading test as a redoubt against "summer slide" for many more third grade students than would perhaps be involved in structured summer learning in previous years. (Toledo Blade)
In Dayton, there's a lot of summer opportunities for third graders who still need to pass, but the article mainly
focuses on what happens if students don't pass
even after all that work/additional test opportunities. (Dayton Daily News)
The story from Youngstown is fairly introspective. "There's also
awareness on the part of the students
," said YCS's executive director of teaching and learning. "They've really taken this on and made it their own." But, she says, "…I won't be happy until all of our kids pass to fourth grade." Indeed. (Youngstown Vindicator)
Finally, the PD has a whole series of articles from various suburban districts that are worth a look. The crux of the story in CMSD: predictability. As Patrick O'Donnell write: "Cleveland's results came back almost exactly as the district had predicted. The district had estimated in March that about 1,000 students would need extra help this summer to pass the test. The new OAA results show that
999 of its 2,701 third graders did not meet the target
." CMSD had a summer bootcamp ready to go for those thousand students; hopefully they're all working hard for their next shot at the test. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Speaking of CMSD, the district and its Transformation Alliance has received
a $3M grant to solidify its centralized application system
$3M grant to solidify its centralized application system and to increase quality and availability of school choice information for parents. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
$1.3 billion spending plan on a single page with no detail and no discussion to run Columbus City Schools
? THIS is the vaunted fully-accountable public common school?! (Columbus Dispatch)
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Is there an official sourcebook for the new World of Darkness (not any of the core rulebooks) that elaborates on how humanity remains / is kept ignorant of all the supernatural phenomena that surrounds it? (How is the general "Masquerade" -- not just that of the Vampires' -- held up?)
If not, is there any widely accepted and recommended unofficial material? (Perhaps some "actual play" thread that concerns itself primarily with this aspect of the nWoD?)


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As you might have seen that Twitter has released New Header Images called Twitter Covers for each user's profile. You may add any image to create your own Header Image if you like. Or I have found TwitrCovers, which has a good collection of Twitter Covers. TwitrCovers has divided them into categories like Abstract, Cars, Nature,(…)


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Credit Sesame's free credit score
It's not your all-important FICO score, but it can provide you with very important information.
This guest post comes from Jonathan at My Money Blog.
Another new website, Credit Sesame, now offers you free credit scores and updates based on your Experian credit report. No credit card required, no trial required. This is not a real FICO score, but an estimate of the FICO formula that uses the same range of 300 to 850. To avoid repeating myself too much, you can learn more about FICO vs. FAKO credit scores here.
Sign-up process. The sign-up process was quick and relatively painless. They ask you for your home address and household income, but this is primarily to see if they can save you money on a mortgage refinance. (This is one way they make money.) You'll also need to answer three questions based on your Experian credit report data to verify your identity.
Online security. To get your credit score, you will need to give them your Social Security number. You'll have to decide for yourself if you feel comfortable doing this. They do claim all of the usual security measures, including 128-bit SSL encryption, password encoding, and working with Experian to test their systems. They also do not sell personal information, but will use it to target potential offers to you.
The information that you provide -- including name, date of birth, email, real estate ownership, home address, Social Security, and any information about your finances (income, assets, debt, credit) -- is not sold to third parties.
My credit scores. Here's a screenshot of my current credit score according to Credit Sesame:
My score of 696 is actually kind of low for me. Compare this with my score from Credit Karma, which is a similar company but uses the TransUnion bureau credit report:
Why the big difference? After some research, I finally remembered why my Experian score may be lower. More than two years ago, I found out my old library sent me to collections over a $40 overdue book that I returned. This annoying ding only shows up on my Experian report. Post continues after video.
To be honest, I haven't bothered to dispute it because I now live in another state and I've been approved for every single credit card since finding out. Another reason is that when you apply for a credit card, they usually only check one out of the three bureaus (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion).
This brings up the primary benefit of these free FAKO scores. Having three independent credit bureaus means we all have three different credit scores. These regular updates can show you the effects if different bureaus have different data. They are also handy for checking if there is a big change in your credit score, including someone using your identity or simply an erroneous debt assigned to your name.
You can use Credit Sesame for Experian, Credit Karma for TransUnion, and Equifax Score Score Card for Equifax. All free.
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A gathering at the base of the Big 4 Bridge today marked the beginning of the third phase of development of the Louisville Waterfront Park Master Plan. The former railroad Bridge has been abandoned for many years and will soon be a pedestrian link between Louisville and Southern Indiana. It is the centerpiece of this phase of development and one of the most anticipated portions of the entire Waterfront Park.
Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry E. Abramson, Jeffersonville's Director of Planning & Zoning Chester Hicks, Congresswoman Anne Northup, and Lt. Governor Steve Pence joined Waterfront Development Corporation Chairman Matt Thornton to break ground on this third phase of Waterfront Park.
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How Hilo Hattie transformed from a tourist-only shop into the
To get a sense of how Island retailer and manufacturer Hilo Hattie has changed over its 40-year history, Hawaii Business didn't need to look any farther than its own archives. In a 1975 issue, the magazine featured Hilo Hattie founder Jim Romig. At the time, locals regarded the company, known mainly for its kitschy aloha wear, as "just for tourists." The 1975 story noted: "While Romig looks ahead to the day when his wares might be purchased in volume by local residents, the main goal for the time being … is giving the tourists what they want."
In recent years, Hilo Hattie has waged a campaign to wipe out that perception. And the results are measurable. While Mainland visitors still constitute the bulk of Hilo Hattie's business - between 80 percent and 85 percent - its kamaaina market has doubled in the past two years. "Now, kamaaina make up 10 percent of our business," says Paul deVille, president and chief executive officer. "It's a relatively small percentage, but the sheer fact that it's doubled in two years shows there's a real focus."
The reason for the retailer's growing local popularity is its handling of market segmentation, deVille says. Somewhere along the way, Hilo Hattie recognized that residents and visitors usually don't have the same clothing tastes. Likewise for seniors and teens. That forced the company to figure out how to please almost everyone: four different lines for four different markets.
Explains deVille: "There's Island Traditions, where we've developed a lot of the subtle prints you'd see on Bishop Street. The Luau Lifestyle is what we're best known for - loud, colorful prints. Two-and-a-half years ago, we started our Contemporary Aloha Lifestyle, silks that are higher end. … Our fourth lifestyle is brand new, Surf's Up. It's going after the youthful market with branded goods, such as Quiksilver."
But Hilo Hattie has expanded much more than its product lines over the past four decades. The company began in 1963 as a small Kauai store between Lihue and Kapaa. Today, there are eight locations throughout Hawaii and six on the Mainland - California, Nevada, Florida, Arizona and, believe it or not, Tennessee. In 1996, Hilo Hattie launched its online store, which, last year, racked up about 23,000 sales transactions.
Earlier this year, Hilo Hattie signed on with online selling giant Amazon.com. Under the agreement, Amazon began featuring Hilo Hattie products in its virtual marketplace - a move that should further extend the Island company's marketing reach.
Hilo Hattie is a 20-year veteran of Hawaii Business' Top 250 list, so the retailer has seen its share of ups and downs. This past year happened to be one of the latter. The company earned $64.1 million in gross sales, down from $73.2 million the year prior. The 12.4 percent sales drop reflects the general weakness in the visitor economy, deVille says.
That doesn't faze Jim Romig, who now serves as Hilo Hattie's chairman. "The first 40 years were great, and the next 40 will be even more exciting," Romig says. "I never dreamed we'd be where we are now. We've already laid the groundwork to establish ourselves as 'the store of Hawaii,' and we plan on being around a long time."
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The Skylight Club was organized around 1890 with the purpose of serving as a salon for intellectually inquisitive and culturally sophisticated men to gather and discuss the issues of the day. Initially, meetings were held in the studio of artist Donald Volk, located at 719 Hennepin Avenue. Donald Volk organized a school of fine arts which later became the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. When Donald Volk moved to New York, and the meeting place for the Skylight Club moved to the Miller Building located 118 Sixth Street South. The club was named The Skylight Club because the meetings rooms at 719 Hennepin Avenue and 118 Sixth Street South had a skylight. The Skylight Club only met in the Miller Building briefly before moving again to the offices of Hewitt and Brown, Architects at 716 Avenue South. When member Edwin H. Hewitt built a new building at Twelfth Street & Second Avenue South, he provided accommodations for the Club. The club met there from 1920 until 1974, when the building changed ownership. From 1974 until 1976, the club met in one of the Pillsbury mansions on 24th Street South. In 1976 the Club moved to the Clubhouse of the American Association of University Women at 2115 Stevens Avenue. This mansion was the former home of Edward C. Gale, a founding member of the club. By 1985 the club had 171 members. Meetings were typically held on the third Wednesday of each month from September through May. Meetings usually included a guest speaker. The Club did not elect officers nor did it have a formal written constitution.
Founding members: John Scott Bradstreet, interior designer; Edward Chenery Gale, attorney; Burritt "Burt" Harwood, Harwood Foundation, U. of New Mexico; Herbert Putnam, Librarian of the United States Congress; Harry Perry Robinson, journalist for the London Times; Walter Checkley Tiffany, attorney and magazine editor; Douglas Volk, founder of Minneapolis School of Art; Edward S. Chevalier Waters; (also listed as Stantley S. Waters), librarian of the Minnesota State Bar Association Library; William Channing Whitney, architect.
Members included: Judge Lindsay G. Arthur; James Ford Bell; Prof. Richard D. Burton; Clarence Chaney; George Perrigo Conger, author, Synthetic Naturalism; John Crosby;William C. Edgar; Dr. Burnside Foster; Edward C. Gale; Cass Gilbert; Roy D. Herrick; Edwin Hewitt, architect, St. Mark's Episcopal Church; William H. Hinkle; Jim Kimbrough, Director, Minneapolis Public Library; Col. Harry A. Leonhauser; Scott Long, editorial cartoonist, Minneapolis Tribune; Arthur Naftalin, Mayor of Minneapolis; Al Nier, physicist, U. of Minnesota; Philip W. Pillsbury; Dr. Marion B. Shutter; John R. Vanderlip; Charles L. Wells; Dr. Frank Westbrook, Dean of U. of Minnesota Medical School; Dr. S. Marx White, Professor, U. of Minnesota Medical School; Judge Charles A. Willard.
Description of the Collection
Collection consists primarily of membership lists, speaker lists, balance sheets, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. The collection also includes photographs (including photographs of some of the founding members), audio cassettes, video cassettes, several copies of a published history of The Skylight Club, and original editorial cartoons by Scott Long.
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Clubs -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis.
Men--Minnesota--Minneapolis--Societies and clubs.
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|Finding List -- Box 1, Folder 1
|Correspondence and notes 1983-1986
|Correspondence and notes 1983-1986 -- Box 1, Folder 3
|Correspondence and notes 1981-1983 -- Box 1, Folder 4
|Correspondence and notes 1981-1983 -- Box 1, Folder 5
|Correspondence and notes 1978-1982 -- Box 1, Folder 6
|Correspondence and notes 1973-1978 -- Box 1, Folder 7
|Correspondence and notes 1992 -- Box 2, Folder 1
|Correspondence and notes 1990-1991 -- Box 2, Folder 2
|Correspondence and notes 1986-1989 -- Box 2, Folder 3
|Correspondence and notes 1986-1989 -- Box 2, Folder 4
|Correspondence and notes 1984-1987 -- Box 2, Folder 5
|Correspondence and notes 1984-1987
|Arthur Naftalin Correspondence 1983-1989; Newspaper articles 1914-1921 -- Box 3, Folder 1
|Membership list 1890-1986
|Historical Articles 1961-1990 -- Box 3, Folder 3
|Newspaper clippings 1965-1986 -- Box 3, Folder 4
|Member biographies; obituaries 1944-1998 -- Box 3, Folder 5
|Miscellaneous -- Box 3, Folder 6
|Correspondence and notes 1997 -- Box 3, Folder 7
|Correspondence and notes 1995-1996 -- Box 3, Folder 8
|Correspondence and notes 1993-1994 -- Box 3, Folder 9
|Correspondence and notes 1993-1994 -- Box 3, Folder 10
|Photos -- Box 4, Folder 1
|Photos -- Box 4, Folder 2
|Photos -- Box 4, Folder 3
|Photos -- Box 4, Folder 4
|Centennial celebration: photos, programs, audio cassette, video cassette,published history of the club -- Box 4, Folder 5
|Scrapbook - Newspaper clippings 1968-1989 -- Box 5
|Political cartoons, artwork, photographs -- Box 6
|Slides, Video -- Box 7
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There are several factors that guided me to seek my graduate degree at Drew. The open, forward-moving, social-justice standard that forms the heart of Drew's character satisfied my hopes that this experience could be both nourishing and challenging. My relationship with and respect for an Alumna from the Theological School played a significant part in my decision. My current denomination does not require a Masters of Divinity degree for ordination. I am seeking graduate education in pursuit of my goal to become a Board Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains [A.P.C.], which does insist upon an educated clergy. Drew's location was also an advantage. However, the most essential reason I am here at Drew is its theological formation. I was not looking for support of a resolute theology from my past or the uninformed assimilation of another unexamined spirituality. Drew is providing both the challenge and the nourishment I longed for in ways I never expected.
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For many years I have been responding to God's call to the field of Health Care Chaplaincy. Since beginning a volunteer position with the Spiritual Care Department of a central New York hospital in 2001, my passion to continue my education and increase my skills has supported my enthusiastic commitment to Chaplaincy. After completing my second 400-hour unit of CPE while here at Drew, my calling has been affirmed and my vocation is more realistic and achievable. I am delighted and honored to be working on my MDiv/MSW degree here at Drew, and look forward to the many ways my experience here will edify and enlighten my service to God's people in our ever-changing community.
What is your most memorable Drew moment?
Many of the memorable events that I have experienced at Drew have centered on the classroom and the worship we share in Craig Chapel. One particularly memorable event that stands out in my mind is the day that our class signed the Matriculation Book. The rich tradition and deep meaning of that event connected my presence at Drew with the lives of so many who have come before and left a profound imprint on our world. As the last class to be welcomed by Dean Maxine Beach prior to her retirement, the synchronicity of her presence with our large and diverse group is full of wonder. It is yet to be seen (but perfectly on track) how my signature in the Matriculation Book will grow to be a purposeful and effective mark in Drew's her-story.
How will you have changed when you graduate from Drew?
In order to envision how I will have changed at graduation, I would need to claim that I could have forecasted the compelling changes I have already witnessed in myself. The positive impact that the Drew experience has provided to my body, soul, spirit, and mind over these first three semesters is beyond all expectation and imagination. I am eager to see the many ways that the growth I have encountered thus far will continue to expand and empower my life, long into the future.
What is your favorite aspect of community life at Drew?
My favorite aspect of community life at Drew is the powerful way that it extends beyond our campus, and is in fact inclusive of all creation. Global perspective and potential impact are foundational to the understanding of identity for those of us at Drew, and are woven into the fabric of our diverse and united lives. Mutual respect and accountability are vital life-giving aspects of the character that shines brightly within the community we participate in while studying at Drew and are formative to our lives within the greater global community we will serve in the future.
What advice do you have for prospective Drew students?
Come. Grow. Change the world.
What is your favorite dish served at Drew community meals?
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William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
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Most cases of folliculitis are completely curable. There are very uncommon, long-standing cases of folliculitis that may not be curable. Often these more resistant cases may be controlled with proper treatment and medication. Folliculitis sometimes clears completely by itself without treatment. It usually improves after the teen years and young adulthood. Most patients may expect a short course with easy clearing.
Although most cases of folliculitis are not contagious, cases caused by an infection may be transmitted through person-to-person skin contact, shared razors, or through Jacuzzis or hot tubs. Folliculitis may be sterile (noninfectious) or caused by a fungus, bacterium, or virus. It is possible to give it to someone else through close skin contact. Some people are simply more prone to developing folliculitis because of their overall health, possible altered immune status, exposure history, and other predisposing skin conditions like eczema or severely dry skin.
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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell gave the Bucknell University Commencement address May 21.
Rendell also received Bucknell University's highest honor, the Award of Merit, on behalf of the University from Bucknell President Brian C. Mitchell, who lauded Rendell's guidance of the nation's sixth most populous state as a "confirmation of his love of country, his devotion to public service, and his powerful work ethic.
"Governor Rendell is widely noted for his political integrity, problem-solving abilities, and engaging personality. And he has been a diligent advocate for access to first class higher education.
Gov. Rendell and Bucknell Award of Merit
"In fact he has made strengthening academics at every level in Pennsylvania the centerpiece of his philosophy in achievements as the Commonwealth's leader," said Mitchell.
Mitchell was assisted in the presentation of the award by William Graham IV, a 1962 Bucknell graduate and Bucknell trustee. Rendell thanked Graham, who is chairman and chief executive officer of The Graham Company in Philadelphia, for his help with "turning the city of Philadelphia around."
In his address to the nearly 800 graduating seniors, Rendell called Bucknell one of the nation's finest academic institutions and "the UCLA of the East in basketball."
He suggested four pieces of advice for the graduates, saying, "The most important thing that you can do is to not let other people define success for you. You must stake out the criteria that will indicate to you whether you've succeeded or not.
"You set the criteria, you set the bar for success in your life and each and every one of you should have a different definition of success and it should be yours and only yours."
Rendell also advised, "It's very, very important that you don't let people tell you what you can't do. But it's important for all of you to have dreams, to have a vision, to know where you want to go and to reach for the stars. You cannot be afraid to fail."
Rendell's last piece of advice was, "Whatever you do, whatever career you stake out, make sure you find some time to give something back. The power of volunteering, the power of public service, can do so much, can change so many people's lives."
Rendell closed by saying, "Graduates of the Class of 2006, we need your energy, we need your optimism, we need your vision, we need your hopefulness, we need all of the good things you can bring to us, so go out, don't look back, do great things."
Rendell's complete speech, plus more features, other speeches, and selected photos are at http://www.bucknell.edu/Commencement/
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This sounds excellent. I tried the Halo - I took it back when I found I simply couldn't switch it on (and nor could most of the people in the shop I bought it from). I then thought laterally, and bought a pair of children's cycling armbands - highly reflective, red flashing LED lights, elasticated to slip easily over their heads, and exactly the right size for toy dogs! This is the third winter on the first set of batteries - highly recommended, but you do need a flash light as well!
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My Lucy is a super star in the dark! All of friends are jealous of her glow collar and balls. Thanks Glowdoggie! I hope to share your products with Lucy's friends - she has at least three dozen :-)
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The idea is very exciting and I thought I'd find an answer to my problems with this LED collar, especially when my dogs like to run in the woods in the early evenings. The cost of these collars may be well deserved considering the technology employed, but for someone who has four large sight hounds, I'm afraid it's just too costly for the average dog owner in this economy. Lovely idea though.
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I usually don't go out with my dog after dark as I have a lot of yard to let my dog run free. Thats why I don't see the pointM in LED collars. It looks kind of weird. Still it may be useful for all of those who have to walk their dogs in dark places.
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This looks like it would work well; however, it seems quite pricey, especially for the multi-dog household. I have been using these little clip-on lights for a couple of years now and I am very happy with them.
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I'm so glad to see the rave about these collars, I've been looking for something like this for such a long time!! I have handmade different lighted-collar options for my dogs, using kid's light-up bands, clip-on cyclists' lights, etc., and they're all a huge pain in the arse because the little coin batteries last about two seconds and they're very pricey! I have to laugh when I see "Zoey's" comment about the price of these collars...an amazing development for dog safety (my #1 concern for my four-legged babies), like seat belts for children. You have the money for several dogs, but not the desire to spend more than a few bucks to keep them visible to cars and street-safe FOREVER? That's just sad. How lucky for you to have a big yard, but the rest of us "in this economy" don't have that luxury, and we get OUT with our dogs and WALK them along city streets and in parks. These collars seriously amaze me, and thanks for posting this nice little article about them : )
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Prior to coming to NU, Dr. Churcher taught fulltime for one year at Penn State University while she was completing her dissertation. She was also an adjunct professor at Wilkes University. Prior to teaching, Dr. Churcher was a newspaper reporter for nearly seven years at the Times Leader newspaper in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and remains involved in freelance news writing.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – November 13, 2010 – Walt Disney World Company was selected as one of three Corporate Recognition Award recipients during the 2010 Eagle Awards Ceremony hosted by the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida. The event pays tribute to outstanding minority entrepreneurs in the Central Florida Community. Celebrating its 6th year, the Eagle Awards bestowed honors on an up and coming construction company, a management consulting company, and its premier award was given to a company who specializes in baggage handling systems at one of the nation's busiest transit ports – Orlando International Airport. The evening was a celebration of the endurance and perseverance entrepreneurs display as they turn their dreams into reality. This message was conveyed during the keynote address featuring Mr. Michael V. Roberts of The Roberts Companies, a multi-million dollar conglomerate of 77 companies owned and operated by Roberts and his brother, based in St. Louis, Missouri.
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