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The White House observance of Christmas before the twentieth century was not an official event. First families decorated the house modestly with greens and privately celebrated the Yuletide with family and friends.
Christmas in Early America: the Pilgrims and Puritans of New England found no Biblical precedent for a public celebration of Christmas (recall that the goal of these groups was to simplify religious worship and to cut away all religious rituals and celebrations not specifically cited in the Bible); nothing in the Bible established any date for the birth of Christ; the holiday was instead established by Roman tradition, thus making it – in their view – one of the many "pagan" holidays that had been inculcated into the corrupt church that had persecuted them, and which they and other religious leaders wished to reform. Consequently, Christmas in New England remained a regular working day. In fact, Massachusetts passed an anti-Christmas law in 1659 declaring: "Whosoever shall be found observing any such day as Christmas . . . shall pay for each offense five shillings as a fine to the country." The law was repealed in 1681, but the holiday still was not celebrated by religious non-conformists or dissenters (i.e., the Puritans and Pilgrims); it usually was celebrated only by a few Anglicans (later Episcopalians), Catholics, and other more formal or high-church-tradition New England families. It was not until the 1830s and 1840s that Christmas celebrations were just beginning to be accepted in New England (primarily due to the influence of large-scale Christmas celebrations in cities such as New York) – although as late as 1870 in Boston public schools, a student missing school on Christmas Day could be punished or expelled. By the 1880s, however, Christmas celebrations had finally become as accepted in New England as they were in other parts of the country.
Even though Christmas did not become a national holiday until 1870, it has a centuries old history in America. Interestingly, in colonial America, the southern regions that were more directly linked to High-Church traditions (e.g., Anglicans, Catholics, Episcopalians) celebrated Christmas; but the northern regions especially linked to Low-Church traditions (e.g., Congregationalists, Baptists, Quakers) did not. Those Low-Church colonists associated the pomp and grandeur of Christmas celebrations directly with the autocratic leaders and monarchs in Europe that they so opposed.
Massachusetts therefore passed an anti-Christmas law in 1659, and it was not until the 1830s and 1840s that Christmas celebrations became accepted in New England (although as late as 1870, a student missing school on Christmas Day in Boston public schools could be punished or expelled). But by the 1880s, Christmas celebrations were finally accepted across the country and began to appear at the White House. For example:
Christmas was celebrated by our national leaders as a religious holiday, not the secular holiday it has become.
For example, every Christmas Eve, President Teddy Roosevelt and his family would pile into the family sleigh (later the motor car) and travel to a Christmas service at Christ Church in Oyster Bay, New York. Following the pastor's sermon, Teddy would deliver one of his famous "sermonettes" on the true meaning of Christmas and then close the service with one of his favorite hymns, "Christmas By the Sea."
President Franklin Roosevelt would set up and decorate a tree on Christmas Eve, gather the family round him, and either read Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" or recite it from memory. (The original story is quite different from the modern movies by that name and is well worth the read.) He would also deliver explicitly religious Christmas Eve messages to the nation. For example, in 1944 following D-Day, he said:
Here, at home, we will celebrate this Christmas Day in our traditional American way – because of its deep spiritual meaning to us; because the teachings of Christ are fundamental in our lives; and because we want our youngest generation to grow up knowing the significance of this tradition and the story of the coming of the immortal Prince of Peace and good will. . . . [FDR then prayed a prayer for the troops, and closed with:] We pray that with victory will come a new day of peace onearth in which all the Nations of the earth will join together for all time. That is the spirit of Christmas, the holy day. May that spirit live and grow throughout the world in all the years to come.
(I recommend you go online to the American Presidency Project and look up and especially read some Christ-centered Christmas messages from Presidents, such as that of Franklin Roosevelt in 1935, Harry Truman in 1949 or 1952, Ronald Reagan in 1982 or 1985, George W. Bush in 2003, and there are many additional examples. You should also watch President Reagan deliver one of his Christmas addresses.)
In recent years, there has been a relentless push from secularists and progressives to transform Christmas. Schools, government offices, and many commercial stores have replaced Merry Christmas with Happy Holidays to appease critics, not realizing that 93% of Americans celebrate Christmas, and 97% are not bothered by the use of the phrase "Merry Christmas." Yet far too often, the 3% seems to drive public policy; Americans need to push back.
Gratefully, religious Jews have been some of the strongest advocates for keeping Christmas a religious celebration. For example, Burt Prelutsky, a Jewish columnist for a number of national publications, declares:
I never thought I'd live to see the day that Christmas would become a dirty word. . . . How is it, one well might ask, that in a Christian nation this is happening? . . . Speaking as a member of a minority group – and one of the smaller ones at that – I say it behooves those of us who don't accept Jesus Christ as our savior to show some gratitude to those who do, and to start respecting the values and traditions of the overwhelming majority of our fellow citizens, just as we keep insisting that they respect ours. Merry Christmas, my friends!
Orthodox Jewish Rabbi Daniel Lapin agrees:
Secular fundamentalism has successfully injected into American culture the notion that the word "Christmas" is deeply offensive. . . . Anti-Christianism is unhealthy for all Americans; but I warn my brethren that it will prove particularly destructive for Jews. . . . Let us all go out of our way to wish our many wonderful Christian friends – a very merry Christmas. Just remember, America's Bible belt is our safety belt.
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I met Kris by accident in a parking lot.
I had no idea that night that my life was about to change. I had no idea the man who stepped out of that car would become my very best friend, the love of my life, my person. No idea that the man I rudely spoke to (of course I did) and then stomped away from would be the man who would challenge me and shape me more than any other human ever has. He would be the man who stood by my side as we faced unemployment for 9 months…during that time losing our car and watching our bank account literally hit zero. He would be the man who would make three cross-country moves with me as we chased after what we believed God was calling us to. He would be the man that would become the father of my children, the man who held my hand and sat next to me as we almost lost our first child, the man who woke up so many times in the middle of the night to care for a baby who did.not.sleep., the man who so often held me in his arms when I had reached the end of my rope and told me it would be okay.
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He would be the one to show me what a great man looked like: a man who constantly was looking to grow as a person, as a Jesus-follower, as a husband, as a dad. I have known this man for 7 years and I have never seen anybody work so hard to continually be better, do better than they did the day before.
This would be a man who would exemplify extreme patience, humility, kindness, love and joy and would challenge me to grow in these areas as well. A man who consistently looked beyond himself to see others and love others as Jesus did. This would be the man who I would look up to every single day.
Lord knows this would be the man, despite everything I just said, I would somehow still manage to argue with on a daily basis. He would be the man with whom I learned how to forgive with, fight fair with, let go of my selfishness with…and the man who would walk with me when we both got everything completely wrong.
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Not really. But there is perhaps no other act in science as veiled in superstitious fear than opening a mummy's tomb. And King Tut was the most famous mummy of all.
Carter came to Egypt in 1891 and was convinced that he could find King Tutankhamen's tomb. At the time, King Tut had been largely forgotten by history. He lived around 1400 B.C. and died in his teens before he could establish a legacy. Carter, funded by a British patron named Lord Carnarvon, spent five years searching for Tut's tomb. By 1922, Carnarvon was ready to pull his money out of the expedition. But Carter persuaded him to fund another year, and it turned out to be a wise decision.
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Carter found Tut's tomb in November of 1922. Someone in Carter's coterie discovered debris-strewn steps hidden close to another tomb's entrance. The steps led to a sealed door that bore Tutankhamen's name. Carter and Carnarvon opened the tomb on November 26 and found it untouched for over 3,000 years, replete with treasure. They investigated the tomb's first four rooms but left Tut's actual burial chamber unopened.
They entered it on February 16, 1923, attended by an entourage of officials and hoi polloi. Inside the chamber were three sarcophagi nested in each other. The smallest coffin contained Tut's mummified remains. It was the first perfectly preserved mummy ever discovered, and surpassed the rest of the loot in value. Along with the mummy, they found jewelry, a chariot, weapons, golden shrines, statues and clothing.
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After the tomb was opened, myths circulated that the investigating parties who opened it were victims of "King Tut's Curse." Lord Carnarvon died shortly after opening the tomb, but it was due to health conditions that preceded his visit to Egypt. Other members of the party also died, but it was at a proportion that would be reasonably expected of any group of people.


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There is no doubt that film director David O. Russell had an unique cinematic vision. He started off (at least in his major films) with the pretty straight-laced "The Fighter", but then "Silver Lining's Playbook" was a bit kooky and "American Hustle" even more silly. While I liked all three of those films, I liked each of them a little bit less than their predecessor because I felt the great story of each picture was getting more and more covered up by the wild storytelling techniques. With "Joy", that jump was even more pronounced, to the point where I struggled to even enjoy the experience at times.
For a basic plot summary, "Joy" tells the story of, well, Joy (Jennifer Lawrence), a woman who is unhappy with her life. Joy was always a dreamer and creator as a child, but both her mother (Virginia Madsen) and her father (Robert De Niro) are too caught up in their own life drama to give her much heed. As a young adult, Joy is practically the provider for and organizer of the entire family, but she decides she wants more. So, after a nasty glass-cutting-hands accident on a boating excursion, Joy sets her mind toward inventing and selling a self-wringing mop. During this journey, she meets Neil Walker (Bradley Cooper), who introduces her to the concept of selling her productions on TV (QVC). Will Joy fail in the face of big business obstacles, or will she persevere? That is what the film builds towards down the home stretch.
First and foremost, much credit must be given to Lawrence for an incredible acting performance, one that I could see perhaps taking home some hardware. One film at a time, she is proving that she is oh so much more than a pretty face and rising above her teen-themed Hunger Games routes. Just the fact that she can go from playing Katniss Everdeen to Joy is a testament to her acting range. Joy's story is a compelling one, and Lawrence hits all the right emotions.
The problem with this film, however, is that it often gets distracted from what seems to be the main purpose (telling Joy's story). There are little interludes featuring soap operas that are quite bizarre, and the madcap tomfoolery that De Niro so expertly brought to "Silver Linings Playbook" feels a bit tired. The story of Joy is worthy of the big screen treatment, for sure, but the movie just doesn't quite settle upon that until about half way through. Until then, it is filled with weirdness and madness in equal measure.
So, even though the concept is sound and it gets some great acting performances, I felt that director Russell went a little too crazy in trying to be creative instead of just sticking to the story. As I mentioned in the opener, "Joy" seems to continue a pattern from him in which each movie has to be quirkier than the next, which (at least to me) isn't what makes his movies successful to begin with. I liked Russell because he can show a great human story. This one just crossed the line into "weird" for the first time.


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These two goof balls love sitting in the toy bin, so they occupied themselves while I packed up the car.
We brought 2 single strollers for the babies, because we find it easier to navigate crowds that way. Grace kept insisting on pushing a stroller.
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Pioneer-Lighter, smarter. TSUNAMI PIONEER CASE was designed to reduce weight yet keep the case as strong as our heavy duty cases. We had redesigned the cases with a lattice-like structure to achieve stronger case wall and avoid deformation. With a new patented lighter material we are able to cut 30% off of the weight for PIONEER cases. This is a remarkable innovation in the hard cases industry and make TSUNAMI a leading case manufacture as well as a case product developer.Read More
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Labcal, CGI network security infrastructure rollout a success
23 November, 2005
category: Biometrics, Corporate, Digital ID
Labcal, operating under a contract awarded by CGI, has deployed a two-factor authentication version of its Single Sign-On for a public corporation that allows it to reduce password management-related costs while increasing network security.
Labcal installs a complete solution on more than 3000 workstations in more than 400 branches and offices of an important public corporation
QUEBEC CITY, QC,- Labcal, a company specializing in fingerprint-based biometrics, smart card and Public Key Cryptography identification and authentication solutions, announces that the deployment of its SmartProfile solution, a two-factor authentication version of its Single Sign-On (SSO) in a public corporation has been a success. This contract was awarded by the CGI Group inc (Toronto Stock Exchange GIB.A; New York Stock Exchange: GIB).
The complete solution provided by Labcal for that project allows the public corporation to reduce password management related costs while enhancing the security of the network, and increasing user-friendliness while logging on to the different applications. The activation of the solution on all workstations has been completed without interrupting the services and the number of calls to the helpdesk did not increase during the installation process.
The public corporation hires more than 6000 employees and each of them now possesses a smartcard than has to be inserted in one of the smart cart readers connected to the thousands of workstations of the organization, located in a few hundreds of branches and offices. To prove their identity, the employees have to place their card in the reader and enter their Personal Identification Number (PIN) to get access to all the applications that they are allowed to. Labcal's Single Sign-On solution allows the storage and management of all the passwords required to access the different applications used by the employees. The users of the solution do not have to remember and type in all the passwords, but only the PIN required to unlock and use their smart card. The CGI Group was the project manager for the deployment.
Labcal acknowledges CGI's expertise in the North American IT market and this partnership contributed to the success of this important project » said Pierre Root, Labcal's President and CEO.
About Labcal Technologies, Inc.
Founded in 1995, Labcal Technologies Inc. develops and markets authentication solutions based on biometric, smart card and PKI technologies. Labcal offers trusted and highly secure digital identity systems for a wide range of applications, such as: physical access control, logical access control, military ID and national ID cards. Labcal also provides the market with a complete integrated authentication solution that supports physical and logical access control as well as mobile authentication. Labcal offers a full range of core and vertical-market solutions for requirements in any of the following sectors: homeland security, airport, seaport, healthcare, civil ID, government, and Fortune 1000 Enterprises. For further information please visit www.labcal.com.


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Ask nearly any parent, and they'll tell you the most important item in their wardrobe is a comfortable pair of shoes. Chasing kids around the house/mall/supermarket/park can put a lot of wear and tear on mom or dad's feet, so comfy kicks are a must. Unfortunately, fashion often takes a backseat to function… particularly with a lot of dads.
Movie Review: 'Aquaman' Makes a Spectacular, Big Screen Splash
Movie: Aquaman (PG-13, 2 hours, 23 minutes)
Moviegoers: Daddy, Jon (9)
Individual Reviews: Daddy ★★★★1/2, Jon ★★★★★
Plot Snapshot: Aquaman is the quintessential — and literal — fish-out-of-water story. As the son of forbidden love between a lighthouse keeper and the queen of Atlantis, Arthur Curry must weigh his life on the surface world against his responsibilities to the undersea kingdom… and prevent an aquatic apocalypse in the process!
'Queer Eye' Gives American Masculinity a Much-Needed Makeover
The epidemic of toxic masculinity in our country is at a tipping point: serial school shootings; countless #MeToo perpetrators; a no-apologies, pussy-grabbing, saber-rattling president. And the paths to a remedy are complicated and met with resistance at every turn. But might I suggest — as a respite from the violence, misogyny, and bluster — the new version of Queer Eye?
The original Queer Eye (née for the Straight Guy) was a cultural phenomenon that aired from 2003-2007. It was part of the pop culture wave started by Ellen then Will & Grace that contributed to greater, more positive visibility for lesbian and gay Americans.
As reboots are in vogue, Netflix has brought the series back to fabulous life with an all-new cast and new batch of scruffy makeover subjects. With the same set of experts (in Food & Wine, Fashion, Culture, Design, and Grooming) the season's trailer boasts, "The original show was fighting for tolerance. Our fight is for acceptance."
Being the long-out gay that I am, I went into this with low expectations on such a lofty claim. Yet as I binged through the season, my cynicism faded, side-eye giving way to tears.
Gift Guide & Giveaway for the Dad Who Has Everything (But Didn't Get What He Wanted for Father's Day)
Father's Day has come and gone, and probably so have your hopes for getting something you really wanted. Don't get me wrong — handmade cards, semi-cooked/burned breakfast in bed, and extra hugs are all priceless. But admit it, you were also hoping for something that had a literal price. Something you'd actually use, wear, eat, or read.
Once again, Designer Daddy is here to help… albeit a little later than usual.
Check out this collection of self-gifting solutions, then enter to win the full slew of swag (Total giveaway value: over $600)! Fill out the contest widget at the end, then on June 27 I'll announce the winner of…
Designer Daddy's Gift Guide & Giveaway for the Dad Who Has Everything (But Didn't Get What He Wanted for Father's Day)!
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GIFT RECEIVED: Nose hair trimmer
GIFT TO GIVE YOURSELF: Stash Box grooming kit from Triumph & Disaster
While you appreciate your kids thinking of you and the random hair you have sprouting up in new places, you'd like to handle your own grooming, thankyouverymuch. And it's a known fact that the more mature you get, the more you get to spend on yourself. Triumph & Disaster has an impressive collection of skincare products for a man's face, hair, and body. They combine the best of science with the best of nature to create naturally derived but scientifically engineered products. The Stash Box includes Old Fashioned Shave Cream, Badger Hair Shave Brush, Gameface Moisturizer, and Rock & Roll Suicide Face Scrub. Available from Triumph & Disaster. $150.00
Stylish Shoes for the Modern Dad
"Big, stylish dad" isn't a phrase you hear a lot. Dads in general get a bad rap for being devoid of any fashion sense beyond cargo shorts and sports gear. And if you're size XXL or above, you're hard pressed to find clothes or shoes that aren't bland or tacky.
Nevertheless, I persist in incorporating my designer style into my plus-sized dad wardrobe. It takes a good deal of creativity, and more than a little luck.
Recently I was lucky enough try out some shoes from Jambu. I'd not heard of them before, but liked what I saw of their men's collection. Looking ahead to warmer weather, I decided on their Zion sneakers.
2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Uncommonly Good Dads
I'm often told that I'm difficult to shop for. Always on the lookout for just the right watch/shirt/shoes/socks/gadget/doodad/etc., I usually end up just buying things for myself. My assumption being that my long-suffering loved ones won't find this special snowflake of a thing on their own. Luckily, my long-suffering husband has figured out a few places to successfully shop for me.
One of those places is UncommonGoods. Papa and I have been satisfied customers for over 10 years, and whether we're shopping for family, friends, or coworkers, they never fail to surprise with their clever, well-designed, eco-friendly gifts.
For this year's Holiday Gift Guide, I've searched UncommonGoods and put together a list of some of my favorites from their collections of gifts for men and dads (check out those full collections here and here). HINT: If you're shopping for me, this would be a good place to start…
Take Time for Dad Fashion with JORD Wood Watches
When I became a father, my priorities changed. I no longer had the time nor opportunity to do many of the things I deemed important pre-dadhood. Among those were sleep, basic hygiene, and wearing a watch.
I initially started going watchless* to keep from scratching my newborn when feeding and changing him. However, it quickly became more about protecting my timepieces from all of the pee, poo, barf, jelly, juice, snot, dirt and the myriad other substances that go hand-in-grubby-hand with childhood. As someone who goes by "Designer Daddy," you can imagine this was quite a blow to my semi-stylish sensibilities.
Nowadays we're past the diapers and puking (mostly), and my 7-year-old can hold his own juice and wipe his own butt (mostly) — so I've slowly been rebuilding my collection. But with so many other things vying for my attention, how does a dad find time to be fashionable?
Frightfully Easy DIY Halloween T-Shirts
Want to get your craft on this Halloween, but worried you'll slice off an appendage trying to carve a Pinterest-perfect jack-o'-lantern? Then try these frighteningly fun, eerily easy DIY Halloween t-shirts!
Father's Day Gift Guide & Giveaway for Extraordinary Dads
Every chance I get, I try to quash negative stereotypes associated with dads. Whether it's helping to redefine our roles, advocating for same-sex fathers, or giving "dad bod" fashion tips, Designer Daddy is always on the job to remind the world that dads are anything but ordinary.
That applies to gift-giving, too. With Father's Day on the horizon, I've put together a list of out-of-the-ordinary gifts for your extraordinary dad, dads, husband, or granddad. And Daddio, if you're like me and (supposedly) hard to shop for, feel free to treat yourself!
Also, be sure to enter to win THIS ENTIRE GIFT LIST (valued at $600)! Fill out the contest widget at the end, then on June 14th I'll announce the winner of…
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FOR THE STYLISHLY MANLY DAD: This sturdy, all-purpose rucksack is the rare combination of manly AND stylish, and has two exterior pockets and an interior laptop sleeve. From Main St. Shop, who sell only high-quality, American-made products. Check out their site for lots more gifts for dad or mom, as well as kids and pets. BONUS: Upcycled from military surplus materials. Available from Main St. Shop. $250
New Clothing Line Tackles Gender Stereotypes One Adorable T-Shirt at a Time
Sugar and spice and everything nice? Not always. Sometimes little girls are made of sports and science and everything nerdy. Sometimes they're not enchanted by princesses and sparkles and fairy wings. Sometimes they don't think pink.
More (girl) power to them! But when it comes to buying clothes for such independently-minded young ladies, what are progressive, supportive parents to do?
One way to encourage and empower your kids is to check out Svaha, an awesome and awe-inspiring new clothing company. A designer friend turned me on to them, and I was instantly charmed by their cute-as-pie/out-of-the-box designs for little girls. Watch this video to learn more…


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The only way to see the Guinness Storehouse. Our guide Alan was knowledgeable, funny, and overall a joy to listen to! He provided great insight about all the different Guinness beers and we were able to taste beers we weren't previously aware of Foreign Extra Stout while also understanding the details of how they differ from other beers. The well-appointed, wooden library bar is a beautiful, quiet space away from the fray. A not to be missed Dublin attraction!
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This was one of the best experiences if you enjoy beer. Stewart was very knowledgeable and fun. The venue is in a small lovely pub within the Guinness factory. All the tastes were half pints, very generous, and at the end you poured your own pint. You could even attempt to make a shamrock in the foam. Well worth the cost and time.
What a great way to spend a few hours. Beautiful private bar for sampling the Guinness range with knowledgeable host. Only 4 people on tour so nice and relaxed. Then had another pint in impressive, if crowded, Gravity Bar. Fantastic views from 7th floor. There is a fair amount of alcohol drunk so beware : Had a great lunch at 1837 and then spent another hour looking around Storehouse and buying some gifts
The Connoisseur Tour was amazing! We did it on New Years Eve. It was private and exclusive. I think there were 16 of us total. We skipped all of the lines and were treated in a priority manner. Our bar guide was amazing and we were able to try several types of Guinness. I think in all, we calculated we drank 4-5 pints of Guinness. There was mention of a gift in the description, and other reviews stated they received a bottle of Guinness to take with them, but other than a certificate, we did not receive any other gift or take away.
This was a great and fun experience. We were all seated around a oblong bar, the Connoisseur standing mostly in the middle with draught taps on either side, and we sampled 4 different types of Guinness before pouring our own pint behind the bar. We then received a certificate to commemorate our crafting of the Perfect Pint of Guinness, and proceeded upstairs to the panoramic Gravity bar. The bar was quite full of people, and was a bit loud, so be aware that you may end up scrunched against other people - but if you do not have anxiety about groups of people, the bar is quite enjoyable and the view over the city is great with text on the windows telling you what you are looking at.
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Perhaps its time to begin searching for sonography schools in Washington? Healthcare jobs increase every year by the thousands, and as technology takes on a bigger role in medicine, experienced technicians become more in demand. With metropolitan areas such as Olympia, Seattle, and Spokane, there is a constantly growing need for qualified Ultrasound Technicians. If the large cities are not for you, there can be great opportunities in smaller towns as well.
Career Outlook for Medical Sonographers in Washington
Employment growth in Washington for Sonographers through the ten year period 2010-2020 looks great. According to Careerinfonet.org available jobs will improve by 23%. This compares to the projected nationwide growth of 44% over the same ten year period. On the National level this comes out to over 3,000 job openings per year due to growth and net replacement. Enrolling in a first-rate Diagnostic Medical Sonography school in Washington is a very good way to secure a spot in this rewarding career.
Recommended Ultrasound Technician Schools in Washington
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary in Washington
According to the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics the 2012 average annual salary for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Washington was $79,980. Finding an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonographer School in Washington is going to be your first step towards bringing in a salary that is higher than the average wage earned in Washington. So if you're searching for a new profession, you should certainly consider becoming an ultrasound technician.
Find Ultrasound Technician Schools in Washington
The first thing to look for when choosing an ultrasound school in Washington is to find out if it is accredited by the CAAHEP. In terms of health science accreditors, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is the biggest in the U.S..
The ARDMS exam requires a minimum amount of clinical training before you are eligible to sit for it, and unaccredited programs usually do not offer enough to meet the minimum. The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography is the largest licensing body for diagnostic medical sonographers in the U.S.. Being certified by the ARDMS makes you eligible to be employed by virtually all hospitals. Even though you can work as an ultrasound technician without an ARDMS license, many insurance companies will not pay claims for ultrasounds taken by unlicensed techs.
Aside from earning your clinical hours through your training program, you will need to complete them through work experience at private clinics or doctors' offices that do not require a license. The challenge with this method is that these are low paying positions that are, truthfully, not easy to find. Instead, you will likely be working in mainly part time situations, for hourly rates that will not come close to covering the cost of your education. Obtaining the necessary 1,000 hours you need for exam eligibility will be very hard in a part time position.


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Sunday, May 20, 2018 1:00p.m.- 5:00p.m.
Join us for the 5th annual EarthFest Overpeck, a celebration of clean water and a healthy environment.
The Recycled Regatta, a race between homemade boats of recycled materials, kicks off the day at Noon down at Overpeck Park Kayak Center. Teams Needed! Download the Recycled Regatta rules, start building your boat, and show us your stuff on May 20!
Festival takes place at the amphitheater at Overpeck County Park. Shuttles will be available from all lots throughout the event. Recycled Regatta and free kayaking to take place at Overpeck Park Kayak Center, near 50 Fort Lee Road, Leonia entrance.
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It is the first week of June 2017 and that means it's time to write my monthly review again. May was again busy month (tell me which wasn't) but I'm actually quite happy with everything that's happened and the progress I've made.
Work and travel
I've traveled again, this time twice, to Hamburg for few days of consulting. Thanks to Eurowings, London has a direct connection to Hamburg and the flights count toward Miles & More status, so it's always small nice bonus.
I usually always try to pack my running shoes and stay near Alster Lake. That gives me a bit more motivation to maintain some of my training also when I travel. I love the running route around the lake. It's well maintained, has few drinking water fountains along and you almost never run there alone.
Obviously, also the sightings are quite pleasing. Water, boats, birds, trees, clouds and sky make this environment very relaxing.
Plans for upcoming travels
I won't visit Hamburg until the very beginning of July, where I'll be joining workshop about Smart Responsive UX Design Patterns, by Vitaly Friedman, the editor-in-chief of Smashing Magazine! I'm really looking forward working with Vitaly, as he has tremendous knowledge and lots, lots of experience in the area.
I think I'll be also visiting Munich at the end of June for 3 days. I hope the weather will be nice as I want to score one or two training runs while I'll be there. But I'll talk about my training plans a little bit later. Speaking about training…
Training summary
I'm looking now at my Strava calendar and I'm happy with the achievements. Most of the time I have this feeling that I'm not training enough, that my runs are slow and short. Yet when I look at the summary, I can see the progress!
In May, I've tracked 18 hours, 106km and 18 activities. That's quite an accomplishment! OK, this includes the half-day long Box Hill hike that I did with my wife and friends, but even without it, I've still made good advancements over April. To be honest it is actually good that it is still within about 30% range, at least I'm not overtraining.
Memories and experiences
May was full or other experiences too. When I look back now in time, it's been quite busy.
London sightseeing with friends
Technically, it was the end of April, but since I didn't post any update for that month, I'll count it towards May. Ola and Grzegorz visited us for the "long weekend" and we've had the pleasure to go with them and walk through some interesting places in London.
We've walked all the way from St. Paul's Cathedral, through the Millenium Bridge, Tate Modern to Tower Bridge, Tower of London and finishing at the Bank Station. Quite long, but nice walk nevertheless.
Google Cloud Next
I've been to Google Cloud Next Event in London (only 2nd day, though). The scale of the conference was huge and the catering was amazing, the whole thing felt quite like a big advertisement for Google cloud service (but I think this was their main goal).
I've enjoyed two presentations, one about building serverless apps using NodeJS and Firebase (cloud functions). The other was from developers Lush Cosmetics, telling the story of their migration to GCP.
The wedding
We've been also in Poland to join and celebrate the wedding of Ania (my wife's sister) and Kacper. The party was very nice and we wish you guys a lot of joy, happiness, and great experiences together on your new journey into the future!
Box Hill Hike
Together with my wife Natalia, Dan & Ale we went for joyful hike in the Surrey area. You can read more about it in my previous blog post: "Box Hill hike in Surrey".
Plans for June
Besides the travel cycle, that I've already mentioned, again I want to focus on increasing my training time and distances. This is going to be really important for me as I've signed up for one race in August and it's going to be a big challenge! I'll write about that in my next post! Stay tuned.


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Sometimes all it takes is just one person to make a difference. That's how Eric McIntyre, 58, felt two years ago when he got the urge to ride across the country I support of his wife, Liz, who is battling pancreatic cancer.
"It was divine intervention," McIntyre said. "I knew someone had to do something and I thought, why not me and why not us?"
McIntyre made a deal with God at that moment that if Liz was well enough he would do it—he would be the one to raise awareness for advanced stage cancers by hopping on his bicycle and riding 50-plus miles a day for 110-plus days.
On April 19, after over a year of planning, Liz was well enough and McIntyre was confident enough that he could leave her—the love of his life and wife of 20 years—to go on this journey dubbed the Pancreatic Cancer Victory Tour. Thus, he rode out of New Orleans and headed west.
On June 6—day 49—McIntyre reached the city of Clovis, where he was greeted by a host of local cyclists, including Mayor Nathan Magsig.
The next day, day 50, Magsig led McIntyre and a group of about 14 in a 50-mile picturesque ride up Auberry Road to Millerton Road, then toward the 168 highway down to a small country road called Nicholas, then up to Humphrey Station, up Pitman Hill to Watts Valley Road which turns into Ashlan Avenue, then from Ashlan to Academy, then Shaw Avenue to Clovis Avenue, finishing near the famous Gateway to the Sierras sign.
Magsig said he was contacted several weeks before McIntyre rode into town and was asked just to welcome him to the city, but after hearing McIntyre's story, Magsig wanted to do more than just shake his hand, he wanted to ride with him.
"I really admire his determination and I'm happy to do whatever I can to help him spread his message," Magsig said.
Throughout his journey, McIntyre said he's been privileged to ride with several groups of supporters, but this was the first ride he went on with a public official.
It was also the first time McIntyre was able to ride with people from the Lazarex Cancer Foundation, the non-profit organization receiving 100 percent of the funds raised from McIntyre's Pancreatic Cancer Victory Tour.
Lazarex, which has its headquarters in Danville, California, was founded by Dana Dornsife under circumstances similar to the McIntyre's.
Dornsife's brother-in-law Mike was just 42 when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
"It's a devastating diagnosis with a grim prognosis," Dornsife said. "Mike was given half of a 1 percent chance at survival for three months without treatment and five months with treatment. At that time in 2003, according to the American Cancer Society, 35,000 people were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 35,000 died from it."
Dornsife knew that Mike wouldn't have any better results if he did the same thing as other patients, so she went searching online for clinical trials and after five weeks of full-time research was able to find trials Mike could participate in. Although Mike eventually succumbed to the disease, he lived 19 months with it instead of three.
Other patients took notice that Mike was beating the odds and turned to Dornsife for help finding clinical trials for them. It was then that Dornsife started to realize that not only did people need help finding clinical trials, they also needed help paying for ways to get to the trials.
"As I was sharing and trying to help people find clinical trials, I realized many couldn't participate because of the logistics and the costs," Dornsife said. "The clinical trials themselves are free, but there are costs associated with traveling to the trials and some other medical costs aren't covered. It wasn't right that people who wanted to fight couldn't because they couldn't afford to. I realized Mike lived 19 months because our family was able to write a check. I felt that was morally and fundamentally wrong. Anyone desperately clinging to life should be able to participate in a trial that can give them more time, whether or not they can afford too. That is why I decided to start Lazarex."
Lazarex is unique in that it helps patients find clinical trials and helps pay the travel expenses of the patient and a companion so they can participate in the trials.
While McIntyre said he and Liz haven't had to rely on financial assistance from Lazarex, they did use their services to find some clinical trials for Liz. McIntyre said he chose to support Lazarex with his cross-country ride because he knows of no other organization that assists cancer patients and their families in this way.
"Lazarex is unique in its advocacy and research," McIntyre said. "Also, no other organization fills that financial gap. That is why I wanted to partner with them."
From the start, McIntyre said he knew this journey was about much more than he and Liz.
"I have been there for all her treatments so far so this is difficult, but we knew when I started this journey that it is bigger than the two of us," McIntyre said. "This is about helping other people, raising awareness and getting people talking about pancreatic and other advanced stage cancers and raising money for Lazarex."
While McIntyre was able to rendezvous with Liz in Las Vegas, he had to say goodbye to her before riding from Los Angeles to Clovis, as she had to go to a hospital in Maryland to start a 12-day vaccine trial.
At a Clovis fundraising event held after the ride at Valerie and Kevin McElroy's home, McIntyre's eyes filled with tears as he spoke to a group of Clovis supporters about being separated from Liz during the trial.
"It's not easy, but I made a deal," McIntyre said. "They say physical fitness and emotions go hand-in-hand and I will definitely say this has made me more emotional. It's tough to be away from her, but we are spiritual people and we both know that in the end this is worth it. All the people who will receive help from Lazarex because of this are worth it."
The Clovis event raised more funds of any other fundraiser along the Pancreatic Cancer Victory Tour up to that point, with many residents making generous contributions to the cause including several local State Farm agents who were inspired to donate to McIntyre not only because it is a worthy cause but because he is a State Farm employee.
"I've been following his journey for a while and brought it to the attention of my fellow agents," agent Antonio Fabila said. "He is a State Farm employee and we want to help him be successful and we are in awe of what he is doing. It's also our policy to be a good neighbor so it's right for use to support causes like this."
Magsig, who presented a proclamation on behalf of the city to McIntryre at the fundraiser, said it's also fitting that the community of Clovis be involved.
"This is what Clovis is all about," Magsig said. "We build each other up and support causes like Eric's."
To follow McIntyre's journey, visit facebook.com/Pancreaticcancervictoryfoundation. To donate to the cause, visit http://www.lazarex.org/events/pancreatic-cancer-victory-tour.


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|Photographs of Perth, Western Australia
Gleneagle was a small forestry settlement some 26 kms south of Armadale near the junction of the Albany Highway and Jarrahdale Road. The township was abandoned in the late 1960's. At its height, Gleneagle had a school, a hall, 15 houses, teacher quarters, a forestry office, single men's huts and workshops. During the 1961 Dwellingup and Jarrahdale bushfires, the town served as a fire fighting operational centre providing necessities to all those in battle
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Gleneagle - Jarrahdale Road
The junction of Albany Highway and the Jarrahdale Road. It is in this area that the settlement of Gleneagle once existed. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG001
Gleneagle - Jarrahdale Road
A view up the Jarrahdale Road from the Albany Highway junction. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG002
Gleneagle - Townsite Entrance
Two kilometres north of the Jarrahdale Road junction is the site of the old Gleneagle townsite. These days in there is a rest area for motorists. Why Gleneagle was abandoned is somewhat of a mystery. All the buildings were removed apart from the water tower. Perhaps forestry in the Jarrahdale area simply ceased as it became unviable or demand for timber products dropped off? May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG003
Gleneagle - Munda Biddi Trail
Just a handful of metres north of the entrance of old Gleneagle townsite is the Munda Biddi Trail. The trail stretches for over 1,000 kilometres from Mundaring to Albany and is designed for off-road cyclists. It crosses the highway here. You can see the highway sign that signals Gleneagle in the picture. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG004
Gleneagle - Munda Biddi Trail
The Munda Biddi Trail crosses the Albany Highway here. There is a Stop sign warning cyclists of the busy highway just ahead. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG005
Gleneagle - Old Town Road
The access road into old Gleneagle is no more than perhaps one hundred metres long. From there the road splits and encircles the old townsite. The complete circuit is perhaps no more than one kilometre. The road was sealed but has fallen into disrepair although is still navigable for the standard family car. Here is a section of the road in one of the clearings. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG006
Gleneagle - Old Town Road
Other sections of the circuit road run through quite heavily treed areas such as this. Gravel tracks run off here and there. In some places, the remains of broken sealed roads run off the main circuit. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG007
Gleneagle - Old Town Road
Yet another section of the circuit road. It is interested walking around here and although no ruins exist, it is quite easy to recognise old settlement evidence by way of introduced species of tree such as oak and others which are surviving well. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG008
Gleneagle - Water Towers
All that remains of the old town are these water tanks and towers. For some reason they were not removed when the town was abandoned. In the entrance area to the townsite, there is a modern toilet block which would be useful to the Munda Biddi cycling community and passing highway travellers. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG009
Gleneagle - Forest Clearing
One of the clearings within the old townsite. This might have been the site of a house or the hall or school. The local school was established in 1939 and closed in 1967. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG010
Gleneagle - Robertson House Ruins
Two kilometres south of the Jarrahdale Road turnoff is the ruin of what I believe to be the Robertson house. Just the foundations still exist, no bricks on the ground or other rubble remain. It seems then that the upper structure was purposely demolished and removed. Evidence of the early occupation remains through the continued existence of introduced trees and also a thriving grape vine. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG011
Gleneagle - Robertson House Ruins
Another look at the Robertson house foundations. There is a nearby plaque dedicated to June Elsie Robertson 1937-2004. This house was later occupied by the Robinson family at least in the 1950's - 1960's. Evidence seems to indicate that over a century ago this site was the "36 Mile Police Station". 36 miles is consistent with the distance of the site from the Perth CBD. The police station apparently burnt down in 1910. This may have also known as Mahogany Flats police station. Information re the police station is sketchy and needs to be independently verified. May 2014. Photos Ref: GEAG012
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Dimensions of a healthy Leader
Robert Rosen, author of "Grounded- how leaders stay rooted in an uncertain world "- uses the metaphor of a tree, that stays grounded in a storm . He says there are SIX dimensions (roots) to a healthy leader :
Physical Health: Being self aware and with resilience to bounce back
Intellectual health : Asking hard questions, being curious, learning and adapting to change
Social health : Being authentic and building mutually nourishing relationships
Vocational health : Having a passion for success, and a meaningful calling in life
Spiritual Health :Where you have a higher purpose and a sense of being part of something bigger than yourself .
Rosen says that WHO you are (Nature ) is grounded in your roots, and that in turn , will determine the kind of team and organisation you will build . This applies to leaders at all levels, including CEOs . Because healthy leaders are open to feedback, and to developing their own skills. They are also able to build healthy executive teams , because they unleash human energy .
According to Rosen , a healthy leader in the West is Fords Allan Mulally; and another from the East is Kumar Mangalam Birla . He says that they are both always curious; always learning; and unleashing human energy to seize opportunities and to grow the business .
Leaders in professionally managed organisations evolve very naturally into healthy leaders- given that the six dimensions are well nurtured over a period of time . Generally , these leaders achieve greatness and have to prove that they deserve it .
Leaders in family managed business will find the evolution more difficult ( but not impossible ) They are to the" manor born" .They have had a more protected environment . They did not have to earn every spur , and also take thirty years to do so . In this process, they are prone to be lacking in emotional health .
There is also the danger of lack of social health, because they are in a position where many will fawn on them ; try to be in the inner circle ;ensure a regular diet of flattery ; – and all sometimes to a ridiculous extent . All this can also affect the spiritual health, where often the I" can become the higher purpose.
Many years ago , I asked Kumar Mangalams father , the legendary Aditya Birla – when he brought up the subject of a very large , new and pioneering project . " Why do you want to get into this ? Is there not enough and more , to look after , already ? And his response was immediate, " Of course , there is more than enough . But we have been blessed with success. It is our duty to expand, look at new horizons, generate more development and jobs , for the benefit of our people "
"For me personally, the wealth will only be on paper . I cannot drink, or eat more , or drive more cars , than I have already . But I am a trustee of wealth I must use it for the common good ."
The worlds best tight rope walker ( a french man ) announced ( many years ago ) that he would walk across the twin towers of the World Trade Centre in New York. There was to be no net – and a fall would mean certain death . Jounalists asked him _ " Why are you doing this? One false move and you will be dead . " His answer was simple
"When I see two high towers I MUST WALK" . A higher purpose – and a sense of being part of something bigger than yourself .!!
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