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In his career, Josh Groban has gotten to do a lot of cool things, like sing with Celine Dion , appear on Glee , and make Oprah's Favorite Things list twice. But he says none of those accomplishments even rate among his top three "pinch me" moments of all time.
Asked to name the top three moments of his career that he simply could not believe, Josh tells the Huffington Post UK , "Meeting Nelson Mandela , singing with Paul Simon -- because he was the biggest hero of mine as a young person -- and standing in the middle of the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony, knowing my family were in the audience, singing for the extinguishing of the flame."
He adds, "It was after 9/11. The country needed to come together and sports did that, it was the biggest thing for me...and it was freezing. But we had a blast."
Josh is about to have another "pinch me" moment: he tells HuffPo UK, "I'm singing with Barbra Streisand on her next album," and notes that when he crosses paths with artists of that magnitude, "My first instinct after excitement is intimidation, but I think that's healthy."
He explains, "Any time I sing with anybody I've looked up to since I was little, out of nostalgia, that makes it more difficult, because it is huge, but the best you can do to counteract that intimidation is [to] kick ass."
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Mayor George Ferguson said:"It makes complete sense for the council to vastly reduce the number of offices it currently owns or leases across the city, and consolidate into a few core offices.
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The Mosley Lady Dolphin softball team returned a wealth of experience this season, with many of the girls playing together since they were young. But there's one relationship on the team that's extra special- and that's the one between second baseman Brooke Wilke and her dad, who is Mosley's head coach.
For most athletes, time at practice is a break from home life- but for Brooke- home life comes to practice, as head coach is also dad.
"Expectations are higher for Brooke- I'll tell you that right now," said dad, and coach, Brian Wilke. "I'm going to expect more of her."
"It's tough at times," laughed Brooke. "We do sometimes get into it, but I've gotten better as I've gotten older. I try to bite my tongue a little bit. If I do do something wrong, he does punish me just like he would any other kid."
Those high expectations have given Brooke motivation- and her stats prove it, as the slap hitter is batting .444 for the Lady Fins, with five stolen bases, and scoring seven times.
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There's no question Brooke's earned the respect- as she's made several flashy plays as a middle infielder in her four years as a letter winner, earning All-County honors every season. But it's not just on the field where Brooke excels- as carries a 4.5 weighted GPA and has already finished 30 hours of college credits.
"Where some kids it's always a chore, Brooke's always loved doing it," said Coach Wilke. "She's always very responsible as far as coming home and doing her homework. We haven't had to motivate her, she's always self motivated. It's always been easy for us."
"You have to set your priorities straight," said Brooke. "I feel like I've balanced it pretty well. You have to make sure you get your grades done- but you also have to make sure you're focused out here on the field."
That focus led Brooke to make a tough decision- as she's giving up her dream of playing in college to focus on her future- becoming at PT.
"I know that takes a lot of focus, and I'd rather focus on my grades in school," she said of her decision.
"We have Senior night, and we'll do a little special thing," said Coach Wilke. "It'll probably hit me then that softball might be over for me here with Brooke. It'll be a sad day. I may not cry- but I'll be crying on the inside. I'll try to keep it in."
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on Dec 5, 2012 at 1:35 pm
I used to be somewhat sceptical about a bag ban's usefulness to a community. Then I read the report about how much the recent bag bans in other local areas have reduced trash in the local waterways of those towns that have it (and down stream)
I'm all in favor of the ban now. Color me converted.
on Dec 5, 2012 at 2:12 pm
"Education doesn't work and plastic bags don't really recycle," Bryant said. "It's not been that long since we didn't use single-use plastic bags. It was only in mid 1980s that big industry decided to make more money by making plastic bags. Life can go on very well without single-use plastic bags."
WRONG. It was in the mid-1980s that "Environmentalists" predicted, with their Eviron Mental powers, that paper bags were depleting the forests, and PUSHED the switch to plastic bags. I have little doubt that these "Environmentalists" were funded and deeply connected to the plastics industry, just as anti-smoking groups are funded by Big Pharma and the Anthropogenic Climate Change crowd is funded by Big Oil, but let's be clear about the actual PROCESS of corporate greenwashing and how it works.
Incidentally, most of the plastic grocery bags in use here are made in America. Where was your cute li'l bacteria-infested reusable bag made?
on Dec 5, 2012 at 2:22 pm
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That someone said "Education doesn't work" bothers me immensely.
As a resident and a citizen, I'll obey with these laws without complaining too much (even though I re-use plastic bags for garbage bags).
But really. "Education doesn't work" is a very very very bad context to be coming from.


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ATLANTA What on earth was Colin Kaepernick thinking? Seriously. What was he thinking? In the biggest game of his life the biggest game played here since the Braves won the 1995 World Series the 49ers quarterback directed the comeback that trumps all NFC Championship Game comebacks.
Down 17-0 early, down 24-14 at halftime, but down in the dumps? Man, not this kid.
The 49ers are going to the Super Bowl for reasons large and small. The defense pressured and stiffened. Vernon Davis reappeared. Frank Gore was Frank Gore, steady and explosive. Jim Harbaugh threw a sideline tantrum for the ages, yet quietly and effectively countered most of Mike Nolan's defensive schemes.
But this 28-24 victory occurred only because Kaepernick is skilled and mature beyond his 25 years. He was instinctive, creative, thoughtful. He didn't merely throw the ball; he completed all sorts of passes. He scrambled when necessary (twice), if only for 21 yards. And he was cooler even than his counterpart, the Falcons quarterback who has been known as "Matty Ice" since college.
Normally, Matt Ryan is the one dropping back in the pocket and rallying his team. He has directed 10 fourth-quarter or overtime victories in the Georgia Dome since being drafted out of Boston College in 2008.
Sunday's game started differently with Ryan on target early, shredding the 49ers for 271 yards in a remarkable, almost unfathomable first half.
But there's that little matter of the final score, and Kaepernick choreographed two monumental, absolutely crucial second-quarter drives to keep the 49ers in the game.
"Played great," praised Harbaugh. "I don't even know the words to say it. It's always the same when I'm looking in through the face mask. He competes like a maniac."
Though not nearly as demonstrative as his coach, Kaepernick in many respects is like a son of Harbaugh: tenacious, relentless, defiant, diligent.
His teammates say he's the first player to arrive for practice and the last to leave. He is both athletic and bookish the play cheat sheet remained on his arm throughout his postgame interviews but perhaps most surprising for someone so young, he leads and his teammates follow.
He leads men who are older and presumably wiser, some who were openly skeptical when he supplanted veteran Alex Smith. Only a year ago, remember, it was Smith who guided these same 49ers within two Kyle Williams fumbles of the Super Bowl.
But Kaepernick not only possesses that intangible quality that inexplicable "something special" that distinguishes great players from good players he brings the goods. He runs, he passes, he improvises, he thinks. At 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, he moves with the speed and grace of a colt and increasingly makes decisions with the poise and savvy of a more seasoned pro.
Asked his mindset when his team trailed 17-0 and 70,000 fans were screaming into his headset, Kaepernick said simply, "We have to score. You can't let a team like this get any more than that. (And) going out on the field frantic isn't going to help you score points."
If he doesn't engineer the 80-yard drive that ended with LaMichael James sprinting into the end zone? If he doesn't catch the Falcons snoozing, capitalize on a roughing-the-passer penalty and find Davis for 25 yards on the ensuing possession? If he doesn't roll to his right and float a textbook touch pass to Davis to bring the 49ers within a field goal?
If his nerves fail and he falters at all in that second quarter, the 49ers can pack up and go home.
There would be other moments, other significant plays, among them an 82-yard scoring march to open the third quarter and a go-ahead, quick-hit response after Michael Crabtree's near-disastrous goal-line fumble. Crafty fakes and handoffs to his backs. Timely passes over the middle and down the sidelines to his receivers. Audibles and quick decisions to counter the relentless noise.
But to produce in that second quarter? In this setting and under these circumstances? To complete 16 of 21 passes for 233 yards, take what the defense offered, neither throw an interception nor commit a fumble?
"Colin is the man," understated Davis, shaking his head, summing up the sentiments in his locker room.
Again and again, as he has done since being named the starter, Kaepernick made the plays, led the 49ers where they want to go. Into the end zone. Into the postseason. And now, into the Super Bowl.
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(WMC-TV) - A community is up in arms over about a gravel plant coming to their neighborhood, despite it could bring more jobs.
A site in Como, Mississippi could be used for gravel mining and eventually an asphalt and concrete plant. But residents are concerned for about safety and air quality from the proposed operation, and now county leaders will have to decide.
Downtown Como is less than two miles away from the proposed site for APAC Mississippi. It has some residents concerned that it could destroy the environment in the area.
James May and his wife run the Como Inn downtown where restaurants and shops still keep the town busy. If supervisors approve the company's plans, May worries trucks carrying all that gravel will go through town to get to Highway 51 rather than traveling up nearby interstate 55 where there are weighing stations.
"They tell us it's going to be like 200 or 300 trucks a day that travel up and down the road through here and we just don't want it in Como," he said.
Cistern Hill Missionary Baptist Church and its cemetery sit right across from the site. In past interviews, members raised several concerns regarding dust, the fumes, the odors, the trucks, and the tearing up of the streets.
We called APAC'S lawyer Mike Graves who issued this statement:
"APAC is following proper legal procedures to obtain the necessary approval and we still have a public hearing scheduled before the board of supervisors, and we do not believe it would be appropriate to make any public comment prior to that hearing."
The Panola County Board of Supervisors will take a final vote on the issue later this month in Batesville.
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"Francine" is an example of the kind of film I'm likely to respond strongly to, while at the same time knowing many readers will disagree. The more I describe it, the less attractive it may seem. Gene Siskel often told me lots of his favorite films were about how realistic characters live their lives. Yes.
Here is a portrait of a damaged, limited woman who is probably mentally ill, although that isn't obvious to everyone she meets. She's one of those people we read about, whose home is overrun by cats and dogs. You don't know that when you meet her working at a discount store, or a stable, or a pet shop. A nice guy even asks her out on a date.
Melissa Leo's sympathetic performance shows her as a loner. As the movie opens, she's being released from prison, her crime and sentence left unmentioned. She moves into a tiny house in a semi-rural area, wanders outside and comes across a scrubby punk band performing at deafening volume at the edge of a parking lot for perhaps two dozen bored teenagers. She begins to dance along, working herself into a frenzy, then abruptly walks away.
She finds a stray cat, feeds it, takes it in. She takes the first of a series of minimum-wage jobs. She finds it difficult to speak audibly or look customers in the eye. She's hired by Ned (Keith Leonard), a recovering alcoholic, to help him as a stable hand. As she gently brushes polo ponies, we notice how much she loves and even pities animals; she seems to identify with them, offering them the consolation she requires.
At home, by small stages, her dog and cat population grows, until she finally just scatters dry pet food on the floor. She doesn't so much caress her animals as cling to them for consolation. On a date with Ned, who sips a Coke, she has too much beer and abandons herself in a wild dance with a woman (Victoria Charkut) from Ned's church. That night, and another time, she engages in casual sex.
There is a fascinating, detailed, sequence during which a veterinarian trains her as an assistant, particularly to handle dying animals as they are put down. She throws herself emotionally into comforting the animals during their last moments. She has no pity for herself, but later when she sees a dog left locked inside a car, she goes frantic. She can't find the owner. She stands near the car desperately waving her arms at the sky in frustration.
This is a first feature from writers and directors Brian M. Cassidy and Melanie Shatzky, who have previously made documentaries together. They like details. They stay in the moment. They allow Francine to speak for herself — or not. Melissa Leo plays her without inflection, giving us no instructions about what our opinion should be. It is a brave performance, an act of empathy with a sad woman.
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Wave Watch Beach house, 6 bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, pool/spa in Palm Coast
- bedrooms 6
- baths 3½
- sleeps 12
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Private Beach Home
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,655 - $ 8,500 / week
$ 6,995 - $ 23,500 / month
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Make your next vacation a truly luxurious one: Stay at Wave Watch, overlooking St. Augustine's Summer Haven Beach. This 5,000-square-foot hacienda-style house has six—yes, six!—bedrooms, breathtaking 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, a huge rooftop deck, and even its own private pool and hot tub. And that's only the beginning of the amenities.
Let's work our way up from the ground floor, with its huge game room complete with ping-pong table, bumper pool, large HDTV with Xbox, tabletop shuffleboard, poker table… just about everything you could need for a rainy day. Also on this floor are a bedroom with a queen-size bed and a full bath. What's more, the two sofas can convert into twin-size beds, making this space sleepover central for the kids.
The spiral stone staircase takes you up to the second floor, the main living area of Wave Watch. Large windows punctuate every wall, allowing you to savor brilliant sunrises and dramatic sunsets, gaze up at the stars, and watch for dolphins and whales from the comfort of the myriad plump sofas and plush chairs.
Even if you have a full house—and don't forget, Wave Watch can sleep up to 14 people!—you'll never feel cramped. The living room alone has several seating areas so that one group can watch TV, another can play cards at a table, and several people can curl up with a book or surf the web in front of the gas fireplace. There's also a powder room on this floor, for maximum convenience.
The dining table can seat 10 people comfortably, and the adjacent kitchen island has room for four more. French doors lead to an oceanfront balcony, should you want to dine outdoors amid the salt-tinged sea breeze. Just a few steps beyond this veranda is a private pool and hot tub, which are heated from March to October. You'll be able to enjoy a midnight soak or a sunrise swim literally outside your front door! And if you're staying with little ones, they'll enjoy the pack-and-play.
After you work up an appetite from swimming, head back indoors to the expansive kitchen, also on the second floor. The open layout means you can cook or clean up without missing out on the dinner-table conversation, whatever's playing on the TV, or the stunning views. And because the kitchen is fully equipped with major and minor appliances, as well as cookware, utensils, and tableware, you don't have to cart any of those items from home.
Likewise, Wave Watch comes with fresh towels, linens, and other bedding. Each of the five bedrooms on the third floor has ocean views, an HDTV, and ample storage. While all the bedrooms will encourage sweet dreams, the master suite is exceptional: Not only does it have a king-size bed and its own seating area, but the master bath has both a jetted tub and a walk-in shower.
Take the spiral staircase up one more flight, and you'll arrive at the 1,500-square-foot rooftop deck. Its unobstructed panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Florida coast are, in a word, spectacular. And when you stay at Wave Watch, you can relish them any time of day or night.
Given the glories of Wave Watch, you might be tempted to spend your entire stay without leaving the house. But while there's certainly enough here to keep you occupied, you'd be missing out on so much more.
For instance, Summer Haven Beach is just a few blocks away. Erosion from Tropical Storm Faye has led to boulders blocking the access points directly in front of Wave Watch, but there's easy access just two blocks away (or you can do what the locals do and walk between the boulders!).
A mile away is Fort Matazas Park, home to a leafy boardwalk nature trail and the 270-year-old namesake fort. Marineland, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm (complete with zip line!), and the historic streets of St. Augustine are minutes away by car. Even the theme parks of Orlando are less than two hours away.
It's tough to think of any reason not to stay at Wave Watch. So don't miss out: Book your stay today.
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Steve Milo, www.vacationrentalpros.com (877) 842-9396
house rental amenities
- DVD Player
- Game System
- Television
- Wireless Internet
- Blue Ray Player
- Coffee Maker
- Cookware
- Dishwasher
- Full Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Utensils
activities and attractions in Palm Coast Atlantic Coast North
- Balcony
- BBQ Grill
- Biking
- Fishing
- Grill
- Hot Tub
- Patio
- Pool
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Wind Surfing
- Exceptional Sunrises
- Exceptional Views
- On Beach
- Outlet Shopping
- Area Fitness Center
- Craft Shopping
- Medical Services Nearby
- Nearby Grocery
- Shopping
- Beach
- 97 miles to Disney World
- 83 miles to Orlando
- 30 miles - Daytona Airport (DAB)
- 55 miles to Jacksonville Airport
- Baseball Park
- Football Stadium
- Jacksonville Stadium (Jaguars)
- Kennedy Space Center
- Marine Land
- St Augustine Historic Town
- Theatre
vacation rental rates
Rate Table:
Tip: To get the lowest weekly or monthly rates, arrive on a Saturday.
Dates~ Nightly~ Weekly~ Monthly
Mar 1, 2013-May 31, 2013~ $667-$667~ $2700-$5000~ $11,613
Jun 1, 2013-Aug 31, 2013~ $1417-$1417~ $3427-$8500~ $14,677-$19,995
Sep 1, 2013-Nov 30, 2013~ n/a-n/a~ $1655-$4500~ $6995-$9995
Dec 1, 2013-Feb 28, 2014~ n/a-n/a ~ $2499-$6000~ $7935-$18,856
Mar 1, 2014-May 31, 2014~ $917-$917~ $3000-$5500~ $9995-$23,500
Prices exclude taxes & fees. Regular rates exclude any special online savings. Monthly rates are based on a 30 day month.
Steve Milo, www.vacationrentalpros.com (877) 842-9396
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By Roger Claassen, Vince Breneman, Shawn Bucholtz, Andrea Cattaneo, Robert Johansson, and Mitch Morehart
Agricultural Economic Report No. (AER-832) 52 pp,
June 2004
Since 1985, U.S. agricultural producers have been required to practice soil conservation on highly erodible cropland and conserve wetlands as a condition of farm program eligibility. This report discusses the general characteristics of compliance incentives, evaluates their effectiveness in reducing erosion in the programs current form, and explores the potential for expanding the compliance approach to address nutrient runoff from crop production. While soil erosion has, in fact, been reduced on land subject to Conservation Compliance, erosion is also down on land not subject to Conservation Compliance, indicating the influence of other factors. Analysis to isolate the influence of Conservation Compliance incentives from other factors suggests that about 25 percent of the decline in soil erosion between 1982 and 1997 can be attributed to Conservation Compliance. This report also finds that compliance incentives have likely deterred conversion of noncropped highly erodible land and wetland to cropland, and that a compliance approach could be used effectively to address nutrient runoff from crop production.
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The Arctic blasts of Old Man Winter require hearty soups, slow-cooked meats and stews from family recipes - yes, indeed, just what we all need: comfort food.
Our local winter-weather cuisine reflects Texas' colorful heritage: Southwestern posole, ranch-style chili, Cajun gumbo, Vietnamese pho, East European goulash, and even the humble and tasty dish of chicken & dumplings. The real beauty of these dishes is apparent in their simple use of readily available ingredients (whatever is on hand in your kitchen!).
If you've got a pot, slow-cooker or a Dutch oven, then you're always just a click away from a steaming bowl of coziness. For starters, try this delicious Tomatillo-Braised Pork Loin with Herby White Beans or this recipe for minestrone soup with crusty Italian bread, pain au levain or a bolillo roll. Mmmm…


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The NFLPA sent former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue a letter asking for clarification on his new position of hearing officer for the Saints' players bounty appeals.
Roger Goodell recused himself last week and appointed Tagliabue in charge of hearing the appeals from Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith, Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove. The union and league agreed on the move — NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith first announced it on Twitter.
According to NFL Network's Albert Breer, the letter asks if Tagliabue can "clear himself on the District of Columbia Bar's ethical regulations," as a rule states one cannot be an arbitrator if associated with one of the parties.
Tabliabue is a partner at Covington & Burling, which is the firm representing the NFL in the players' lawsuits. The union asks what his involvement has been during the bounty case.
The union also asks Tagliabue to clarify his relationship with the NFL.
CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports that the NFLPA would like to interview Tagliabue to learn about his role from the 1996 investigation into the "smash for cash" program, which was revealed two weeks ago. La Canfora reports that the letter asks Tagliabue to recuse himself from the case, though a source told USA Today's Mike Garafalo that the union has not yet asked Tagliabue to recuse himself.


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I love love this product! It's so good. And the smell is really nice because its quite subtle. i don't like wearing a really strong smelling butter in the day because it interferes with my perfume. Only in summer do i wear the coconut butter by itself no perfume. for a fresh beachy smell.
This is a classic- the smell is really good and it feels surprisingly luxurious in winter ( especially after a long bath) i really enjoy using this moisturiser- i also love the olive smell they are both devine.
I've used several Body Shops Body Butter and they are all very moisterizing and have a very good scent. Great product that's worth the money.
I loved the rich smell of this body butter, although it's not to everyone's taste, it's warm and smells lovely on the skin. The texture of the moisturiser is really nice, and seems to melt on the skin...it looks and smells so delcicious I wanted to eat it sometimes. Sadly, I ended up throwing nearly half of it away after not using it for nearly a year. Not because I didn't want to use it, but because I didn't like the feel of it afterwards. Rather than sink into my skin, it would sort of sit on top...strange, since I used ot mainly on my legs which are prone to dryness. I expected my dry legs would suck it right up..and I tried everything to get it to sink in, like exfoliating beforehand and applying straight after a shower. My legs felt greasy and sticky, which was made even worse in summer...things like pet hair would actually stick onto my bare legs! The same thing happened to my hands, rather than absorb in, it left a greasy residue ontop...not fun, especially when it doesn't easily come off with water (I suppose the nut oil's fault).
Yes it smells great and made my legs feel and look significantly more moisturised, but I just couldn't stand the residue. I really wanted to like it, since it's not the cheapest moisturiser, and I bought the biggest tub. Such a shame...
I was given this body butter as a sample. I must say, I love it so much! Even if it didn't moisturize that well, I would still love it for the sweet, almost chocolate smell. It doesn't smell that intense until you put it on your skin and then it warms up and smells great. I am probably going to buy a full size when I run out. I am glad I got it as a sample! I wouldn't have actually bothered with it because Brazil nut doesn't seem that interesting to me so I am happy they gave me a sample!
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The smell is very neutral if you compare it to the fruitier body butters, but then it also disappears after half an hour. Dito for the moisture. Used up the tub very quickly since I had to use so much of it during the day. I love The Body Shops smells, but the actual products could use another formula.
As I normally have dry skin, this moisturisers SOOOOOOOOO WELL!!!! It's:
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- Could be cheaper, it's pretty expensive around $30 AUST
- Would be easier in a pump bottle
Other than that, it's a great product, and is worth the money.
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This is not a body butter that I would normally pick for myself. I'm usually drawn to the tropical scented ones, but they end up smelling sour on me within a few hours so I thought I would try this one. And I really like it. This smooths on to my skin so nicely, it makes my skin look a little shiny but it doesn't FEEL greasy. This smell in the tub container is not that impressive, but on my skin it becomes heavenly. The tub seems to last forever which is good because this is my new favorite body butter!
i bought a big (200ml) tub of this from ebay for just £5!! its a nice body butter if you like the more subtle smells-you have to really smell in the tub to pick up any scent, the scent gets a tiny bit stronger when applied and warmed up on your skin, its a slight sweet nutty smell, i personally wish it smelt stronger. the moisturising properties of this are good, its like solid 'butter' in the tub but it melts on contact with your skin. x
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One of my favourite body butters to date. I stayed away from this for the longest time because I thought it'd be boring and that the fruity scents were always more fun. When I tested it out of curiosity, I was blown away by the pleasant, sweet smell. It's so yummy, I love putting it on and don't have to worry about it coming off as weird/funky like the satsuma body butter. Consistency is a little bit less liquidy than the other butters, but it still works well.


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Monday, 18 August 2014 07:55
Los Angeles, CA – Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles (Advancing Justice - LA) expresses sadness and outrage at the fatal shooting of Ezell Ford, an unarmed African American man with a history of mental illness, at the hands of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and demands a full and transparent investigation of Ford's death.
Ford's death comes tragically on the heels of a number of other fatal shootings of African American men by law enforcement officials around the nation, including that of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. The killings of Ford and Brown by law enforcement expose the systemic and entrenched nature of racial profiling and racial discrimination that African Americans have long endured and fought against in the struggle for civil and human rights.
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Pasadena, CA — Will Pasadena harness the power of the Sun; have reasonable energy costs and be kind to Mother Nature too? That's exactly what the Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP) is exploring at a movie-themed community event this month.
PWP customers are invited to sit in an air-conditioned theater to be among the first to see PWP's new "Energy Roadmap" videos, a series of short films detailing the City's efforts to provide reliable, environmentally responsible power at competitive rates for the next two decades.
Two free screenings are planned for 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, and 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 30, at the Laemmle Playhouse 7 Theaters, 673 E. Colorado Blvd. Guests will see the same videos at either screening and will receive free popcorn, soda, an energy-saving LED light and other fun giveaways.
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I began my tenure at Liberty in 1986. First as a faculty member and then Department Chair in 1995. I earned my BSN at Liberty University, my MSN at University of Virginia and my PhD at Virginia Tech. Go Hokies! Prior to teaching at Liberty, I was a staff nurse at Centra Health working in PACU, OPD and Pediatrics.
I was born in Maine and grew up in Michigan and Connecticut before moving to Virginia at the end of my high school years. I have lived in Lynchburg since 1970 and raised my four children here.
My life verse is Phil. 3:10 – "I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in death." This is the passion of my life…to know and walk with God, not just in external behaviors, but in my heart.
I love working at Liberty because the students are earnest and dedicated and their is a wonderful collegial relationship with the nursing faculty and staff.
Volunteer: Serves as Small Group Leader, as well as Mentor for women desiring spiritual growth at Grace Church. Participates in medical missions to Guatemala and Kazakhstan
Professor Akers currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the undergraduate residential program and as the Online Chair for the RN-BSN online program. She began her nursing career in critical care, having specialized in cardiac intensive care. She has since worked in surgical trauma, medical and neurological ICUs as well as the emergency department. After several years of bedside nursing, she transitioned into various leadership positions, including the Cardiovascular Service Line Director. Today, Professor Akers enjoys helping nursing students, whether they are new to the profession or have been practicing for years, develop into exceptional nurses.
Research Interests: Critical Care, Cardiac Care (especially women's care), Leadership, Management, Online Learning, End of Life Care, Communication in Nursing, Spiritual Care, Preventing Nurse Burnout
Volunteer: Serves as camp nurse and retreat nurse with her church
Current Practice: Works in the Medical ICU of the local hospital
Education: Currently in the dissertation phase of her EdD at Liberty University; MSN/MBA-HC from University of Phoenix, BSN from Virginia Commonwealth University, ADN from Louisiana Tech University
Contact Professor Akers | Phone: (434) 592-3618
Diane Bridge is a full-time nursing professor at Liberty University, facilitates courses in the RN-BSN program, coordinates online nursing program assessments, and coordinates the Distant Clinical Sites and Cohort programs. Diane accepted Christ as Savior at the age of 5, has been a nurse for 21 years, married to her best friend for 27 years, and has three daughters, Mariah-17, Madison-15, and Morgynne-12. Diane is originally from Pennsylvania and moved to Virginia in June of 2008 after helping start a new nursing program in a small Wisconsin Christian college.
Certificates: ACLS/CPR
Contact Professor Bridge | Phone: (434) 582-2518
I was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. I originally came to Liberty University and graduated with a FACS degree in 1989. My family includes many RN's and it clearly was revealed to me that I, too, should pursue this degree! I obtained my BSN in 2003, MSN in 2006, and am currently finishing up course work within the EdD studies program, here at Liberty.
I spent my first eight years of clinical practice in the STICU at Lynchburg General Hospital! I teach NURS 301 and 302, Strategies in Adult Care l & ll, and teach a junior level clinical every Friday on the pulmonary unit at Centra Health (LGH). I LOVE teaching med-surg and LOVE working exclusively with the junior class. The junior level curriculum takes anatomy/physiology, microbiology, chemistry, pathophysiology, health assessment, and fundamentals and builds on these courses to explain disease processes, medical and surgical interventions, pharmacological therapies, and the nursing process and nursing implications for best outcomes. It's AMAZING to see student development in NURS 301 and 302!
My areas of interest are critical care and medical-surgical nursing to include cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, and endocrine. I am also VERY interested in student motivation. I am an avid sports fan, and our family favorites are softball and baseball!
My life verse is 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
Contact Professor Clarke | Phone: (434) 582-2509
I am a transplanted Yankee, born and raised in Michigan, the oldest of five children. This is my second go-round in Lynchburg. I came originally in 1989 to attend the new Liberty University Nursing Program. After graduation with our first class, I went directly into the ER, where I've been actively practicing in various places around the world ever since. I received my MSN from UT-Houston Health Science Center, specializing as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
In the past, I've worked as a certified medical assistant and phlebotomy technician, in manufacturing and electronics. I spent nine years in the US Air Force (not as a nurse) and responded to the Lord's call to salvation while stationed in Spain! I left Lynchburg in 1994 to spend two years nursing in Saudi Arabia only to return to Lynchburg in 2000, joining the Liberty University Nursing family in January 2002.
I LOVE working with all four levels of our students, and am BLESSED beyond measure to see how our LORD takes them from called students to skilled grads, bound to work as His hands and feet in the nations. Praise God that He uses my broken pieces for His glory in this way!
Contact Professor Drohn | Phone: (434) 582-2530
Dr. Goodrich earned a BSN at Russell Sage College, completed an MSN at the University of Virginia, and a doctorate in Education at the University of Sarasota. She has worked in various nursing roles, including staff nurse, nurse leader, nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist, Magnet Program Director and Research Coordinator. Dr. Goodrich has been a full time faculty at Liberty University since 1996. She is currently certified as a Nurse Educator through the National League for Nurses. Research interests include pain management and leadership.
Contact Dr. Goodrich | Phone: (434) 582-2553
Linda is lead instructor for the Maternal-Newborn Nursing Course (NURS 352 -OB) providing both classroom and clinical instruction to junior level nursing students. She is also a clinical faculty for Leadership (NURS 490).
Linda received her ADN in Michigan and her BSN from Liberty University. Her Master's work was completed at the University of Virginia.
Linda and her husband Tom reside in Lynchburg where they enjoy serving in their home church. A primary area of service is in missions as Sending Team Leaders. Tom and Linda have been to Africa on 3 short-term mission trips. They have also been privileged to visit 5 of the 7 continents and have enjoyed varied cultural experiences in 10 foreign countries.
Linda's primary nursing/teaching interest is in the area of Maternal-Newborn Nursing. She maintains limbo status in the Intensive Care Nursery at Virginia Baptist and serves as an educator at the Liberty Godparent Home (a non-profit ministry to unwed, pregnant teens) providing prenatal and prepared childbirth classes to clients. Linda is a guest speaker for Family Life Services (a local ministry-related adoption agency), assisting in answering medical-related questions for prospective adoptive couples. She offers prenatal and prepared childbirth classes as a ministry in her home church to young, married, expectant couples. Linda also has experience teaching nursing in a cross-cultural setting as she has provided both classroom and clinical instruction to Togolese nursing students in Togo, West Africa.
Linda has been privileged to serve as a nursing faculty member at Liberty University since 1990.
Contact Professor Gregory | Phone: (434) 582-2532
Emilee began her nursing career in 2002 after graduating from Radford University with a BSN. She has always loved neurological aspects of nursing and has worked as a neuro nurse ever since. She received her MSN in Nursing Education from Duke University in 2008 and later came to work with undergraduate nursing students at Liberty University. The best part of her job is seeing the students make connections and grow as individuals, as well as servants for Christ.
Volunteer: Emilee continues to work as a bedside nurse at Lynchburg General Hospital in the Neurological Intermediate Care Unit. She enjoys volunteering in many areas at her church.
Contact Professor Harker | Phone: (434) 582-2534
Professor Harvey came to Liberty University in 2007 after 21 years as an Air Force Officer. His primary responsibilities include co-lead of the intense junior level medical surgical course (NURS 301 & 302) which includes oversight of 20+ clinical sites and instructors. He is also lead faculty for the senior preceptor course. Professor Harvey's research interests include critical care nursing, formative evaluation, curriculum development, staff development and emergency/disaster preparedness. He enjoys singing in his church choir, acting in the annual judgment house drama and working with men's ministries. One of Professor Harvey's life verses is Micah 6:8, He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God (ESV).
Contact Professor Harvey | Phone: (434) 582-2520
Mary Highton is a native of Appomattox, Virginia. She received her nursing diploma from Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Lynchburg, VA; her NP certificate from Georgetown University; and subsequently her BSN and MSN from Liberty University. She presently lives in Forest, VA with her husband and has one son who is a student at Liberty University. Mrs. Highton's passion is ministering with sick infants and their families. She still practices as a neonatal nurse practitioner at Virginia Baptist Hospital's NICU.
Mary is a DNP student at Old Dominion University. Her hobbies include hiking, reading and tennis.
Volunteer: Ruth Brooks Free Medical Clinic
Certifications: NRP, BCLS, PALS Certified, Instructor of STABLE, NRP & PALS
Contact Professor Highton | Phone: (434) 582-3590
Jennifer Hutchinson is a full-time nursing professor at Liberty University. She earned her undergraduate nursing degrees from the University of Virginia. She is enrolled in the PhD program at UVA, and her dissertation research focuses on the health literacy of parents and how this affects the care of children. Jennifer has experience as a nurse practitioner in pediatric endocrinology, and in addition to teaching, she works as an RN on the Pediatrics Unit at the local hospital.
Contact Professor Hutchinson | Phone: (434) 592-3868
I was born in Buffalo, New York, to a family that was in the military, and therefore moved frequently. I was raised on the east coast, but spent most of my time in Petersburg, Virginia. My educational pursuits through high school were lackluster at best, and this earned me a hitch on the military ending up in the Coast Guard. While in the Coast Guard, some neighbors dragged me to a cantata at their church and the gospel was clearly presented and I accepted Jesus Christ to be my Lord and savior. I still consider myself a work in progress. A few years after that, about 30 years ago, we moved to Lynchburg.
I spent a number of years working at "jobs" that were typically underpaid, as well as unrewarding. They certainly weren't worthy of the term "career". I was working at the local shoe company, when they were put out of business by foreign competition. I found that there was a program for retraining that paid not only the tuition, but a stipend to live on. I went to a diploma school, then to Liberty for my undergraduate degree. Once I had the BSN, I was encouraged not only to pursue the Master's degree, but to become adjunct faculty. All of this while working full-time on our new progressive cardiac unit. I opened that unit at LGH.
I didn't sleep much, but I found the students to be as much fun and as big a challenge as working on the unit. Overall, I have been an R.N. for over 25 years, worked on PCU for 24 years, and been faculty for 14 years with 10 of those years being full time.
The thing that I enjoy most about the job is when the students "get the AHA Moment". That is when all the information that we have been trying to pack into their craniums, suddenly "clicks". Then we can watch the student come on the floor with the attitude "I've GOT this", and after graduation proceed with professionalism and competence on their career path.
Contact Professor Kail | Phone: (434) 582-2522
Dr. Kennedy graduated from Liberty University in 1995 with a BSN and in 2004 with an MSN respectively. Dr. Kennedy completed a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Argosy University online. She is a certified critical care nurse with 19 years of experience. Dr. Kennedy is interested in critical care nursing and nursing research.
Dr. Kennedy works as a limbo staff RN at Lynchburg General Hospital in the Surgical Trauma ICU. She also serves on the Hill City Chapter AACN Board as Treasurer.
Contact Dr. Kennedy | Phone: (434) 582-2774
Kim serves as Director of the MSN programs. She received her MSN in Nursing Education from Gardner-Webb University and her PhD in Nursing Education from the University of Nevada.
Kim published an article titled "Cultural Competence of North Carolina Nurses: From Novice to Expert" and completed her doctoral dissertation on acute-care nurses' knowledge levels and health beliefs of folic acid. Her research interests include women's health, specifically related to folic acid health benefits, and student progression in the undergraduate pre-licensure nursing program.
Volunteer: Nurse to Special Needs Children's Ministry at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Camp Nurse to children 1st - 4th grade at Camp Hydaway each summer
Contact Dr. Little | Phone: (434) 582-2858
Mrs. Miller is an assistant professor and serves as the Director of Simulation and Clinical Readiness with and MSN from Liberty University. Her point of interest includes cultural intelligence and its' effects in clinical excellence in the undergraduate program.
Mrs. Miller has worked in both the community and acute care settings, as well as traveling abroad with interdisciplinary teams to Rwanda.
Volunteer: Nurse for Ruth rooks Free Clinic, Medical Missions
Contact Professor Miller | Phone: (434) 592-4772
Miss Mills enjoys working at Liberty University with college-age students to help them grow into wonderful, Christ-centered nurses! She has been working with Liberty University since 2004 in the position of clinical instructor and since 2009 as a full-time faculty member. She has taught a variety of courses including Pathophysiology, Nursing Assessment, Fundamentals of Nursing, Leadership & Management in Nursing and Community Health Nursing and has created a course for those students interested in pursuing medical missions (NURS 316). She is passionate about overseas medical work and has traveled to over a dozen countries and has led groups of nursing students to different parts of Africa including Senegal, Congo-Brazzaville and Togo, W. Africa. She is currently enrolled in a DNP program and pursuing her Family Nurse Practitioner degree.
Contact Professor Mills | Phone: (434) 582-2531
I have been on staff with Liberty since 2004. I was born and raised in Lynchburg, VA and I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Nursing program at LU and a practicing NP. I have an array of career and education experiences. My career began in 1982 when I graduated from a diploma nursing school with my RN. After many years of raising our family full time and working as a nurse part time, I decided to expand my education and go back to school. I received my BSN from Liberty University, MSN and FNP from the University of Virginia, and now I am pursuing my EdD at Liberty University. Not only am I a professor, I am also a wife, and mother of two children, Sarah and Ryan.
A verse I often pray for my students and remind them of is James 1:2-4, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kind, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Nursing school is hard; it takes a lot of perseverance. It will present many trials, but those trials are what make them better nurses and Christians today.
My prayers for my students are for them to not only become great nurses, but have personal relationships with God that will help them be lights in their communities.
Contact Professor Page | Phone: (434) 582-2449
Dr. Rasberry began teaching in 1997 after completing a Masters in Nursing at the University of Virginia. Through the years, she has taught a variety of courses, including Fundamentals of Nursing, Health Assessment, Medical Terminology, and Critical Thinking in Nursing. In 2006, she became the lead faculty for Mental Health Nursing. She has become passionate about the opportunity to educate nursing students regarding mental health issues in nursing. in 2013, she completed her PhD in Professional Counseling here at Liberty, with a focus on relationship strategies.
Her family is her joy. She has been married to her husband, Rick, for 32 years. They have two wonderful sons who have chosen beautiful, godly wives and one perfect grandson, who will soon be a big brother. Dr. Rasberry worked as a staff nurse on the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric unit until she began her research for her dissertation. She and her husband have been members at Thomas Road Baptist Church for 26 years and have been involved in man of its ministries, including teaching an Adult Bible Class, where they are learning to live and love the Lord along with a group of wonderful people.
Contact Professor Rasberry | Phone: (434) 582-2517
Dr. Sanders started her nursing career in 1983 as a diploma graduate. She earned her BSN from Liberty University in 1986 and her MSN from the University of Virginia in 1987. Her doctorate is in Counseling Psychology from the University of Sarasota. She is a Certified Nurse Educator with over 25 years of experience in critical care nursing and currently works part time in cardiology research. A full time faculty member since 1992, Dr. Sanders has taught a wide range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Dr. Sanders is a Research Coordinator for Centra Cardiology Associates.
Volunteer: Bible class teacher - Preschool & Primary
Contact Dr. Sanders | Phone: (434) 582-2557
Professor Turner received her BSN from the University of Virginia in 1997. She received her MSN with a specialty in Health Systems Management from the University of Virginia in 2004. Her practice specialty area is Labor and Delivery, and she has worked there since 1997. She has taught full-time at Liberty University since July of 2008. Her research interests include grief and pregnancy loss, type 1 diabetes mellitus and pregnancy outcomes, and relational connections with the current generation of higher education students.
Volunteer: Camp Hydaway camp nurse; speaker for Rustburg area Lion's club; Kingdom kid's educator for Grace Evangelical Free Church
Work outside Liberty University/ skill retention: Labor and Delivery Nurse at Centra for past 17 years, Certified in ACLS and NRP
Contact Professor Turner | Phone: (434) 582-2118
Elizabeth is a graduate of the Liberty University nursing program and a native to Lynchburg. She has worked within the department of nursing since 2010. Currently, Elizabeth serves as residential faculty within the RN-BSN Cohort program. She maintains a per diem position as a staff nurse at a local hospital. Her professional interests include inter-professional education, simulation, spiritual care, and adult distant education.
Contact Professor Whorley | Phone: (434) 592-7290
From Appomattox County, I am born-again, child of God passionate about the nursing profession. In 1996 I had a personal calling to the profession of nursing, with an ailing father and the first in my family to pursue collegiate studies. I completed my undergraduate studies at Lynchburg College in 2000 and my MSN in 2012.
My professional career has afforded me so many opportunities over the last 14 years. My career journey includes: office nurse, international travel coordinator, immunization program leader, educator, mentor, heart failure coordinator and community advocate. I most recently assisted in the start of a community disease management clinic and am working to start a congregational health ministry at TRBC.
I am married to my high school sweetheart and am a proud mommy of four children 8 and under. I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm with you in your professional quest and more importantly in your spiritual growth-- my favorite past-time is to "train champions for Christ"!
Contact Professor Woody | Phone: (434) 592-6798
Mrs. Humphreys serves as Clinical Coordinator for the residential BSN program and as an adjunct faculty member for Nursing and Health Promotion courses. In addition to her duties at Liberty University, she maintains a per diem position as a staff nurse at a Lynchburg area hospital. Her professional interests include interprofessional education, simulation, and spiritual care perspectives.
Contact Heather Humphreys | Phone: (434) 582-2109
Heather currently serves as the Undergraduate Simulation Lab Coordinator. Heather originally graduated from Liberty University in 2006 with her BSN, later completing her MSN in 2011. Her career began in Cardiac Intensive Care. She has since expanded her experiential knowledge in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and currently serves as a Critical Care Resource Nurse at Centra. Heather became an Adjunct Faculty member at Liberty University in 2010. She has served students residentially through Health Assessment, Nursing Fundamentals, Nursing Process and Application, Medical Surgical clinical practicum, and Medical Terminology.
Current Certifications – ACLS, PALS, BLS
Organizational Involvement – Lynchburg Chapter AACN since 2008
Contact Heather Mayberry | Phone: (434) 592-5407
I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Radford University with a focus in performing arts (ballet).
I married the love of my life right after college and have been married for almost 16 years now. After moving up and down the east coast with my husband's work, we have now been settled in Lynchburg, VA for the past 5 years. I am the mother of 2 adventurous boys ages 7 and 9 who are total opposites in every way! One of our favorite things to do as a family in the cooler months is to settle in at a local coffee shop and sip on coffee (hot chocolate for the boys) while playing cards. We are active in small groups and serving at our church where I am continually in awe at the way God is moving.
I was a stay at home mom for 10 years (and loved it!) prior to coming to work here at Liberty. I am truly blessed and thankful that the Lord chose this department and group of co-workers for me!
Contact Tara Miller | Phone: 1-855-LU-NURSE
Mr. Jonathan Gilbert graduated from Liberty University in 2006 with a degree in Business Administration. He is pleased to be serving in the nursing department as RN-BSN advisor and cohort advisor. He and his wife, Kelly, have two sons, Max and Rudy. They enjoy hiking, canoeing, and being outdoors.
Lisa spent her childhood in the idyllic town of Andover, Maine - she moved to the great state of Virginia in 1978. God opened the door for her family to move to Lynchburg in 2009. Lisa thinks it is a tremendous privilege to live Lynchburg and to serve the Lord by serving Liberty University.
Contact Lisa Altizer | Phone: 434-592-3819
Native Lynchburg resident, John East, accepted the position of MSN Advising Coordinator in the Fall of 2013. Currently residing in Amherst, Virginia with his wife Sarah and their one-year old daughter Vail, he currently serves as a deacon for his home church. During his free time he enjoys hiking, fishing, and the occasional singing of the odd tune. His vocal skills are compliments of a Bachelors Degree of Music in Vocal Performance from Liberty University in 2011.
Contact John East | Phone: 434-592-6505
Faith Sterling completed her B.A. in English from Liberty University in December of 2011. After two years working at a nonprofit as the Social Media Manager and Panera Bread Inc., she returned to Liberty University in early 2014 to join the Nursing Staff.
Faith spent her early years on a tropical island paradise in the Indian Ocean. Faith spent time investigating the native culture by climbing trees, swimming in the ocean, and enjoying the company of the local children. At age 6 she moved to Lynchburg and has been here ever since. Faith married Aaron Sterling on a lovely day in May 2013 and they are planning on living happily together for a very long time.
Contact Faith Sterling | Phone: 434-592-5479
Dr. Kopis is the Director of the Doctorate in Nursing Practice Program. She holds an Ed.D from Argosy University, a Post-Master's Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner, an MS in Nursing Administration, two national certifications - Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Educator from the National League of Nursing. She also holds a certificate as a Parish Nurse and Parish Nurse Educator. Research interests include spiritual care / nursing education.
Contact Dr. Kopis | Phone: (434) 582-2556
As a school-aged child I knew that I wanted to be a nurse; a thought and calling embedded in my heart by God. My career in health care has spanned the last twenty-five years. My clinical areas of expertise include the adult acute care setting as well as operational/clinical nursing leadership. My transition to academia began while completing my doctoral studies. I find teaching to be very fulfilling, and a wonderful way to continue to "touch patients" through the development of others. As a faculty member, I have participated in piloting innovation in undergraduate nursing education by exposing students to elders living independently in the community. These findings have been presented at NGNA (2012) and VT Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy (2013). I have also had the opportunity to publish contributing authorship entries in the Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (3rd ed.) and Nursing Leadership: A Concise Encyclopedia (2nd ed.). My research interests include teaching effectiveness in nursing education and the readiness of baccalaureate nursing students to provide spiritual care upon transition to practice.
Acceptance of Christ as my Lord and Savior occurred early in my nursing career. My walk with the Lord has been marked by periods of waiting; attempts to discern God's will, tragedy, discovery of who I am in Christ, and growth. God's plan is perfect, and I am grateful that He has placed me at Liberty University to support the growth of other Christian nurses who will work globally to serve those in need while spreading the Good News.
Contact Dr. Brown | Phone: (434) 592-3706
Professor Murphy is a Family Nurse Practitioner and joined the Liberty University in 2013. At Liberty University, Professor Murphy teaches in the Doctoral Nursing program with concentration in Family Nursing and Practicum Courses. Professor Murphy has 10 years of experience working as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice and Cardiovascular Ambulatory, Tertiary, Noninvasive and Invasive Procedural Cardiovascular services. Before joining the Liberty University School of Nursing, she taught at Georgetown University in the Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner program and practiced at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Division of Cardiology in Washington DC. She is slated to receive her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from West Virginia University in Spring 2015. She holds Masters of Nursing Practice from Wright State University, and earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Rio Grande University. Professor Murphy will be inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing Alpha Rho Chapter in Spring 2014, is an Associate member of American College of Cardiology, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, and the American Nurses Association. Her publishing and research interests include dissemination of evidence-based cardiovascular care to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Her Doctoral Capstone objective is to demonstrate advancement in nurse-sensitive cardiovascular outcomes in the management of heart failure.
Contact Professor Murphy | Phone: 434-592-7252
I am married to a military man and during the first 10 years of our marriage we spent a lot of time moving. We moved to Lynchburg 13 years ago settled down and now call this our home.
I am in awe of God's creativity and beauty each morning as I come to work in "The Hill City". Sometimes there is snow on the mountains and other times they have a purple hue from the way the sun shines on them. What a way to start the day!
We have three sons, two of whom are Liberty graduates, and our youngest will graduate in 2014. I have worked at Liberty University for almost three years.
I process the applications for students wanting to enter the Nursing Program. I also track immunizations and other requirements for the students during their time in the program. Because of my responsibilities I have the privilege of getting to know them and having them drop in to just say hi or let me know what is going on in their lives. This is one of the reasons I enjoy my job so much. Another reason is the people I get to work with in our department. We have a great group!
Contact Jinny Laughlin | Phone: 434-582-2114
I have a degree in Psychology – Clinical and Ministerial Counseling from a small Christian college in Tennessee. My husband, Warren, and I have been married for 28 years and have three wonderful sons – Joey, Joshua, and Ben. We have called Lynchburg our home for the last 20 years.
Our family enjoys having bonfires, game nights, and celebrating American holidays (Thanksgiving – our favorite), as well as British holidays (Bonfire night) with as many friends as we can cram into our home! Music is a big part of our lives as each of our children play several musical instruments, but mainly – Joey, the banjo; Josh, the guitar; and Ben, the violin. They form a band named, The Wright 3, and enjoy playing in coffee shops around town. Warren and I also enjoy being part of our church's Senior High Youth Group and have lead the youth on mission trips to minister to the people of a very poor area of Nogales, Mexico each summer for the past 5 years.
After being a stay-at-home mom for 28 years, I am so thankful that God has provided me with this job, as it is such a privilege to continue ministering to the "next generation" of followers of Christ as I work in the Nursing department.
Contact Cindy Wright | Phone: 434-582-2519
We lived in Maine for 18 years. Our home was on a high bank of the beautiful Saco River with gorgeous views, kayaking and swimming. We contemplated retiring in this home that we had built for us, but as our daughters grew older we came to the conclusion that we needed to continue to support, guide, and encourage our daughters though the college years. For us it was crucial that this college or university did not compromise on the authority of Scripture and see no conflict between good science and Genesis. After carefully considering our options we chose Liberty University and made our plans to move to Lynchburg. We are excited to be part of Jerry Falwell's vision of Training Champions for Christ. We want our children to continually grow closer to their Lord as they grow in their education and be able to share the gospel and defend their faith in these challenging times.
It is my privilege to work for the Nursing Department as an Administrative Assistant working primarily with budget and hiring. I have my Master's in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech. Before coming to work at Liberty University, I homeschooled my four daughters and assisted my husband with our home business.
Contact Carolyn Ziebart | Phone: 434-592-6799
Maranda is an Ohio native who studied History and Government here at Liberty. She is a graduate of Miller-Motte Technical College and is a licensed Phlebotomist and Electrocardiogram Technician. After traveling and practicing with the American Red Cross for a year, Maranda joined Liberty's Student Accounts Department. Before entering the healthcare field, she sharpened her financial skills at a local non-profit organization. Here at Liberty, she utilizes her skills in assisting Nursing students with their financial needs and questions. Maranda enjoys antiquing, and loves to kayak, rock climb, and travel.
Contact Maranda Sanders | Phone: 434-582-6130


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I believe it is a fair statement to say that mortality is an uncomfortable thing for most people to contemplate.
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After getting the green light from the city, Broken Arrow restaurants no longer under a water emergency, scrambled to re-open their doors to customers Thursday.
At Stone Mill Barbeque and Steakhouse, the entire operation is a family effort. With most of the Ohman family chipping in around the restaurant, Wednesday's shut-down over water issues left the family worried. "They're all concerned. I've got one server that came up and helped -- my son," said owner, Debbie Ohman.
Now, the Ohmans had a lot of work ahead of them to get things in working order, in time for dinner. "Everything in here will have to be washed again with the sanitizer water and the clean water," Ohman said.
Debbie and her family now have to hustle to get their operation back up and running. With every minute the doors are closed, meaning another minute of money lost. They wasted no time making preparations to get food back on the tables. "We started immediately, as soon as they released it, as soon as I got people back up and we'll be lucky to be back open by 5, but that's what we're going to shoot for."
In the one day the restaurant was closed, Ohman says the steakhouse likely lost around $4,500 in sales. And, it is not just the bottom line she is worried about. The restaurant's servers missed out on a full day of tips -- something they rely on, every day. "You know, they all depend on us. Like I said, they've all been here a long time and they depend on us for a living so it's -- it's tough. A lot of people live paycheck to paycheck and it's very hard."
As the Ohman's restaurant that they have built from the ground up approaches its 10th anniversary, they look forward to getting back to business as usual. Debbie says, she has faith in her regular customers that when the doors re-open, they will be back at their usual tables.
"I think they'll be here. As soon as they know we're open, I know they'll be -- we have a really good lunch crowd that -- a lot of regulars there. I know they'll be here tomorrow," she said.
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Little-Known Fact: The Kittatinny Ridge area in the center of the Delaware Water Gap was once an exclusive health resort in the 1800s.
Mount Tammany rises above the Delaware River in northwestern New Jersey, just a stone's throw from the Appalachian Trail. This portion of the upper Delaware seems caught in a time warp. Once you're paddling down the river or hiking above it in a cool forest, you're alone. You may hear a jet pass overhead, but you're just as likely to detect the shrill cry of a bald eagle or osprey.
It's a land of natural and cultural history, a 70,000-acre, 40-mile-long park that extends from Delaware Water Gap (where Mount Tammany rises) upstream to Milford, Pennsylvania. It teems with fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, lush growth and clean water.
The upper Delaware (114 miles from Delaware Water Gap north to Hancock, New York) is part of the nation's Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and it attracts a lot of canoeists and kayakers. But the river isn't the only source of recreation. The Appalachian Trail winds along the park's eastern boundary in New Jersey for 25 miles, and shorter day hikes (up to 4 miles) lead to natural attractions such as Dingman's Falls in Pennsylvania or Sunfish Pond in New Jersey, a natural lake formed during the last ice age.
Delaware Water Gap is best viewed from atop Mount Tammany, and one of the best months to hike there is April, before summer foliage veils the vistas. The Red Dot Trail, one of five paths in the southern end of the park that intersect the Appalachian Trail, leads to Mount Tammany's summit.