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Mallory D. Biering, Staff Reporter
"Dream big, aim high," is
what Lonnie N. Carter, President
and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of Santee Cooper, South
Carolina's state-owned electric
utility, and largest public power
utility in the nation, said during an
exclusive interview detailing his
humble beginnings in Bamberg
Carter, an Ehrhardt native,
and son of Jacob and Mary Carter,
grew up on a farm helping provide
for the family. He never thought
being a country boy from
Ehrhardt, he would have the
opportunity he has today.
Carter can be found in
Monks Corner, helping to provide
a reliable and cost efficient power
to public power communities
throughout the state. But to Carter,
it took an unwavering effort to
reach the top floor of the building
where he now sits.
Carter says, "I like to say I
got to grow up a very sheltered
life, in a small community, where
everybody knew everybody."
Before leaving Bamberg
County for The Citadel, where he
graduated in 1982, with a degree
in Business Administration, he
could be found in the fields of his
family farm planting crops up
until he was 15 years old.
He did not want to a farmer,
and was petrified he would one
day have to make a living working
on a farm, struggling to make ends
meet. "My daddy and uncle
decided, because I could drive, I
had to plant a crop. They had two
five acre fields and I was to plant
soy beans. I had to use a tractor,
we still own today, that was built
long before I was born. It was a 50
Series John Deere Tractor, two
row." Carter explained this tractor
was much different from what his
father and uncle were using at that
time, because it only planted two
rows at a time, rather than four. "It
was antiquated equipment."
While planting one of these
fields, he met a "Gentleman
Farmer," and an auctioneer, by the
name of Ray Rentz. One day
while he was planting a crop,
Rentz waved for him to come to
the road. Covered in sweat and
dirt Carter made his way to the
truck, and Rentz asked, "Look,
you interested in working for me
this summer?"
Carter wasn't sure how he
would get the job, being that he
worked for his father, but he knew
he wanted it, because, "I wanted
to see the fruit of my labor -- a
paycheck." After speaking with
his father and his uncle he was
soon working for Rentz five days
a week doing farm labor up until
he went to college.
It was while he was doing
farm labor, at home or with Rentz,
he realized the value of a dollar.
Carter said, "My parents struggled
to raise us. I never had to worry
about a roof over my head, clothes
on my back, or food on the table.
We just didn't have a lot extras."
He often helped with the bills
while he was growing up.
Working with Rentz, "Was a great
experience. I got to meet a lot
more people. Mr. Rentz liked me.
He and I got a long very well
together. I worked hard for him,
he expected a lot, but in return he
was very good to me."
It was while Carter was at
The Citadel when he came to the
conclusion of how naive he was
about life. It was there he realized
the world was much bigger than
Bamberg County. He made the
decision to attend The Citadel on
the advice of his chemistry teacher
at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
School, Eugenia Hiers, who he
feels was good for him. Carter
openly admitted he wasn't the
most well behaved or best student,
but that The Citadel was a "unique
college experience," that helped
him get focused and make him a
much better student. "It taught me
a lot about leadership and
Carter feels he was, "very
well prepared academically to
compete in college coming from
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School."
Carter made his way up from
the coast each summer to work for
Robert Smith at the Edisto
Electric Co-Op. "Mr. Smith is
another person I owe a lot to. He
understood me, and he offered me
a summer job at the co-op. He is
one of the reasons why I ended up
where I'm at today."
Working at the co-op, Carter
learned a lot about the manual part
of electric companies, but also
about the importance of the
"I would get sent out to
collect bills. I learned something
in doing that. I remember having
to cut the power off at a house not
a lot different from what I grew up
in. An elderly lady was sitting on
the porch shelling peas. There
were a bunch of kids playing in
the yard, who must have been her
grandchildren. You knew it was a
family that didn't have a lot."
Carter was with a co-op employee
named Willie Wilson.
Apparently, the woman had
given one of her children the
money to pay for the power bill,
but the payment was never made.
He said the woman broke down
into tears, because she didn't have
the money to make the payment,
which was around $30 or $40.
Wilson told Carter, "We need to
pay this power bill." And they did.
"I don't know how to explain
it to you. What it really drove
home for me, is that not
everybody could afford what most
of us would consider a necessity.
You really can't live and have any
quality of life, in any home,
without electricity."
He even had the opportunity
to climb poles, which according to
Smith was off limits. Carter said,
"Mr. Smith would say, 'Children
don't climb.'" Carter was
determined he would climb, and
with the help of Candy Bunch he
did on a few occasions. Working
on the lines was when he found
out he would never be a lineman,
because he lacked "the technique,
which looked a lot easier from the
ground than in the air."
During his summers at the
co-op he learned from men like
Bugs Fanning, Harry Blume,
Mike Brown, Buddy Sandifer,
Moon, Slim and many others who
played a key role in his hands-on
knowledge of electricity.
While still in college, Carter
continued preparing himself to be
a "big shot accountant," at one of
the Big 8 Firms. Along with being
offered a job with Santee Cooper,
he was offered a job with two of
those Big 8 Firms in New York.
However, due to the distance from
home, he turned them down and
accepted the job with Santee
Cooper. At Santee Cooper he
would write computer programs,
something he had no idea how to
do. "Do you understand I don't
know programming. I'm not a
programmer," Carter told the
woman hiring him, but she
assured him it would be okay.
Carter started working in
1982, and in a little over 22 years
he moved throughout the
company until he was named
CEO in 2004. It was at Santee
Cooper where he fell into what he
was supposed to do, where he
found what was natural to him--
planning and analyzing.
"In the planning group I got
to do all kinds of stuff. I was a
natural for it. I never practiced
accounting a day in my life, and
thank goodness, because I think I
would have been in the wrong
profession. I was born to be an
analyst," said Carter.
He planned, "founded and
served as the first President and
CEO of The Energy Authority
(TEA). Based in Jacksonville,
Florida, TEA is a joint power
marketing organization comprised
of publicly owned utilities."
For a year, Carter worked
away from his family, coming
home only on weekends, helping
to start TEA, which is now a very
successful company with
expanding offices.
"To me this has been a very
fulfilling industry to work in and
that's why I've stayed in it. I feel
like I've made a difference for the
state and the people that we
service, and not just because I sit
at this big desk and I'm the CEO
of this company. I felt that way
back when I was doing all those
plans," shared Carter.
"If I had any idea when I was
a little dirty foot kid down in
Ehrhardt that I would be doing
anything like I'm doing today, I
would have laughed." With tears
in his eyes he said, "I am very
proud of my humble beginnings."
His business is not about
making a profit, but about making
sure the power is reliable,
affordable and service is top
[Santee Cooper's] mission is
to improve the quality of life for
the people in South Carolina, he
Carter's quality of life was a
great one, and as he looks back
now he realizes how he didn't
appreciate his life as a younger
adult growing up on a farm.
Living in Bamberg County, "was
great because my parents didn't
have to worry about my security,
like parents worry today. I got to
do a lot of things that people from
other parts of the world didn't. I've
been swimming in fish ponds, I've
waded in creeks and swamps of
the Little Salkehatchie. I've caught
alligators, gone frog gigging,
hunted just about everything you
could imagine."
As Carter shared stories of
growing up in Ehrhardt fishing in
the pond, driving without a license
(when it wasn't frowned upon), he
looked at a picture of his home
hanging in his office. The home is
still standing in Ehrhardt, and it is
a reminder of his roots and his
humble beginnings.
To him the clap board house,
is a reminder that everyone,
especially those living in Bamberg
County should, "Dream big and
aim high." He said, "So, what if
you miss the top mark, you're
going to hit something, and it'll
probably be a lot better than what
you thought it would be."
He believes in an education
no matter what the situation.
"Stick to getting an education,"
shared Carter when referring to
the youth of Bamberg County.
"Don't ever give up on getting an
education. And just because you
don't have money to go to college,
doesn't mean there aren't ways to
help you get further educated."
To those youth in Bamberg
County, "Don't ever let anybody
tell you, because you're from rural
South Carolina, particularly from
Bamberg County, that you're
inferior to them in any way." He
feels Bamberg County produces
leaders, and is a great place to
grow up.
Carter serves on the board of
several corporations and councils
as chairman and board member.
He is a recent recipient of the
American Public Power
Association's highest honor, the
Alex Radin Distinguished Service
Award, which was presented to
him at the association's national
conference in Tennessee this year,
and is bestowed in recognition of
exceptional leadership and
dedication to public power.


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For the second time in about a week, the Sacramento police bomb squad was out at a college campus Wednesday morning on reports of a suspicious package.
Police continue to find odd devices at Sac State
The police chief at California State University, Sacramento, said one "device" was found Wednesday, but confirmed it is one of many already found on campus that are made up of trash, rocks, batteries and other harmless items.
Last week, 15 similar devices were found on campus, but did not pose any threats.
Sacramento State police chief Mark Iwasa said officers are trying to guard against complacency and urge people at the university to remain alert and report any suspicious activity or packages.
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SCRANTON - Superstorm Sandy has put a clamp on blood donations.
The American Red Cross in Northeast Pennsylvania was forced to cancel 86 blood drives because of the storm.
The cancellations resulted in the loss of 2,824 units of blood, said Carmon Flynn, regional executive director.
A unit is equal to nearly a pint of blood.
In light of the storm, the Red Cross has had to rearrange it operations locally and nationally.
Places where blood drives were normally held became temporary shelters and Red Cross workers usually assigned to blood collection changed their focus to disaster relief, Mr. Carmon said.
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Standard & Poor's Says Civil Lawsuit Threatened By DOJ Is Without Legal Merit And Unjustified
NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("S&P"), a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MHP) today disclosed that the Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") has informed the Company that it intends to file a civil lawsuit against S&P focusing on its ratings in 2007 of certain U.S. collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs"):
"A DOJ lawsuit would be entirely without factual or legal merit. It would disregard the central facts that S&P reviewed the same subprime mortgage data as the rest of the market – including U.S. Government officials who in 2007 publicly stated that problems in the subprime market appeared to be contained – and that every CDO that DOJ has cited to us also independently received the same rating from another rating agency. S&P deeply regrets that our CDO ratings failed to fully anticipate the rapidly deteriorating conditions in the U.S. mortgage market during that tumultuous time. However, we did take extensive rating actions in 2007 – ahead of other ratings agencies – on the residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS") which were included in these CDOs. As a result of these actions, more collateral or other protection was required to support AAA ratings on CDOs. With 20/20 hindsight, these strong actions proved insufficient – but they demonstrate that the DOJ would be wrong in contending that S&P ratings were motivated by commercial considerations and not issued in good faith.
"Before 2007, and increasingly during 2007, S&P downgraded a record number of RMBS and repeatedly warned of deteriorating conditions in the housing market and potential additional downgrades to come, in many cases before our peers. For example:
- In 2006, S&P downgraded 400 RMBS ratings – more than in any prior year in history – mostly in the subprime sector.
- In February 2007, S&P was the first rating agency to take negative ratings actions against new transactions even though the pools underlying those transactions had at that time experienced no actual losses.
- Between February and July of 2007 alone, S&P took 637 negative actions on ratings (250 downgrades and 387 CreditWatch negative actions) on 2006 vintage subprime RMBS.
"S&P analysts worked diligently to keep up with an unprecedented, rapidly changing and increasingly volatile environment, while acting to ensure changes to their ratings reflected robust analysis and deliberation. In fact, throughout this time, S&P included in its analysis the possibility that a rise in mortgage delinquencies would result in bondholder losses and, as a result, required substantially more RMBS collateral as protection against such potential losses to support AAA CDO ratings. Regrettably, the breadth, depth, and effect of what ultimately occurred were greater than we – and virtually everyone else – predicted. As former SEC Chairman David S. Ruder testified before the U.S. House of Representatives:
"A number of court rulings have dismissed challenges made with 20/20 hindsight to a credit rating agency's opinions of creditworthiness. In an attempt to end run well-established legal precedent, the DOJ plans to use a questionable legal strategy by suing S&P under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) – a statute enacted in 1989 to stabilize and reform the savings and loan industry. If DOJ does bring suit, we will vigorously defend our Company against such meritless litigation.
'None of the primary market participants predicted the collapse. The risk management systems of most banks, investment banks, rating agencies, and credit default swap insurers did not predict the collapse. Regulators, including the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Department of the Treasury, the SEC, and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission did not predict the collapse.'
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Tetsuro Hoshino was once a boy willing to give anything to board the Three-Nine, including a promise to accompany a mysterious woman named Maetel to the other side of the Galaxy, if only to fulfill a vow to avenge the cruel death of his mother at the hands of the villainess Count Mecha. Now, two years after the events of Galaxy Express 999, Earth has become a battlefield, and Tetsuro is summoned to board the Three-Nine once more.
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When several high school guys discover that they have inherited the ability to sprout wings on their backs, they soon find themselves caught up in an unending battle, with each representing one of several different factions: the Darklores, The E.G.O., and the Erasers.
In the future, the rising temperature of the Earth has melted the polar ice caps. As a result, the planet's last remaining land masses are in danger of sinking into the ocean. As if humanity didn't have enough problems, an army of ocean-dwelling creatures led by the scientist Zorndyke have seemingly declared war on mankind!
This tentacled tackler is the hottest story in the Japanese sports press. The president of the Cho-Nippon wrestling team proposes a fixed match as a publicity stunt, but the honorable Calamari Wrestler will hear nothing of it. Wrongfully banned from the sport, he retreats to the Monhonji Temple to train and meditate. There, a young reporter tracks him down and begins to unravel his enigma. But the squid's problems are just beginning - treacherous businessmen, unrequited love, and the wrestling-ring menace of the Octopus Wrestler and the insectoid Squilla Boxer await!
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Shamus and Big Apple Go Head-To-Head With NYCC
Fri, October 16th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Early word from the rebranded Big Apple Comic-Con shows that Wizard Entertainment head, Gareb Shamus, plans on running his New York convention against New York Comic Con in 2010.
Reaching Out To Filipino Creators
Thu, October 15th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
With the Philippines hit hard by back-to-back typhoons, Gerry Alanguilan leads the charge to raise money for affected creators with a pair of all-star auctions featuring donated work from Leinil Francis Yu, Francis Manapul, and others.
Loeb and Adams Ask What Is "Ultimate X?"
Mon, October 12th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
In the final ongoing series of the Ultimate Comics line, "Ultimate X," superstar creators Jeph Loeb and Art Adams join forces to tackle more than just mutants, asking the big questions about life after tragedy
A New Life For 'New Ultimates'
Mon, October 12th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Jeph Loeb explains how he and Frank Cho's long-awaited continuation of the Ultimates saga will bring bigger action, more intense personal drama and a god- like threat to the Ultimate Universe.
Inside Diamond's Retailer Summit!
Mon, October 12th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
From the new "Stand" series at Marvel event to DC's "Blackest Night" comics cavalcade to the reveal of the mystery villain behind "Image United," CBR brings all the news from one of the biggest mainstream comics events of the year. UPDATING
BCC: Wagner Takes On "Green Hornet: Year One"
Sat, October 10th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Announced Saturday in Baltimore, Eisner-winning creator Matt Wagner is taking on a second origin for Dynamite Entertainment and the publisher debuts his first cover for the '30s origin of Britt Reid's masked alter ego.
Jhonen Vasquez On M.O.D.O.K. & Marvel
Thu, October 8th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
The ultra-popular creator of indie hits like "Johnny The Homicidal Maniac" takes a stab at supervillains in Marvel's "Strange Tales" anthology and explains his fascination with mad scientists, giant heads, and more.
Casey Counts the Ways of "Zodiac"
Tue, October 6th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
In anticipation of Joe Casey and Nathan Fox's final issue of gonzo villainy, the writer of "Dark Reign: Zodiac" talked with CBR News and explained the method behind the madness of Marvel's newest super villain.
Inside Ian Churchill's New Style
Fri, October 2nd, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
The current 'Hulk' artist gives CBR News the inside scoop on how an injury helped him to smooth out his art in order to introduce the Red She-Hulk and gives us an exclusive look at some pages from his sketchbook
Chaykin's Return to Power, Glory, Fortune and More
Wed, September 30th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
The legendary writer and artist comes full circle with Dynamite Entertainment's new 'Power & Glory' and 'Black Kiss' trades, as well as new Marvel work reflecting his interests and life in L.A.
Windy City Comicon Blows Through Chicago
Sun, September 27th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Word from the bustling floor of the creator-focused one-day convention, from the indie meets mainstream vibe to the surprise panelists to the organizers plans for standing out in a crowded market
Moore & Reppion Go Down the Rabbit Hole
Thu, September 24th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
CBR speaks with the writers behind Dynamite's upcoming 'Complete Alice In Wonderland' to talk mad tea parties, die-cut covers, classic illustration and befuddling poetry, along with an exclusive first look at the book's art.
Unpacking The Kirby Reclamation Case
Thu, September 24th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Comic book legal expert Michael Lovitz reveals the issues surrounding the heirs of Jack Kirby's attempt to reclaim Marvel characters, from who created what to why it's different than the Siegel & Schuster suit over Superman.
Phil Hester's Monthly Reign of "Terror"
Wed, September 23rd, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Acclaimed writer, Phil Hester, takes control of the 'Project Superpowers' flagship hero and continues the character's adventures as "Black Terror" goes monthly, bringing new heroes and big villains along for the ride.
Buck Rogers Flies Solo
Tue, September 22nd, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
A special done-in-one issue of Dynamiite's new "Buck Rogers" series blasts off to bring aboard new fans while classic villains, twisted timelines and antagonistic romance waits in the wings, explains writer Scott Beatty.
The New October Convention Season
Tue, September 15th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Competing U.S. shows on both coasts and the impending return of New York Comic Con in 2010 mean the fall is heating up for the convention circuit, and CBR News looks into what each show offers and what it all means for the future.
Sylvain White Still Traveling Towards "Ronin"
Mon, September 14th, 2009 | Category: TV/Film
Despite the waves caused by the formation of DC Entertainment, director Sylvain White confirms for CBR News that Frank Miller's "Ronin" is still coming to the big screen - just not panel for panel.
Ennis & Robertson: The Boys Are Back
Fri, September 11th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
The co-creators of Dynamite's mature readers hit, "The Boys," come back to the series full time to tell the heavily anticipated origins of their anti-super superteam, starting with a spotlight on Mother's Milk in issue #35.
Industry Reacts to Levitz, DC Entertainment
Wed, September 9th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Creators from Marv Wolfman to Keith Giffen and beyond give CBR their first response to the news that Paul Levitz will step down as DC Comics' Publisher and what DC Entertainment could mean for the company's future.
David Liss' Daring Marvel Mysteries
Tue, September 8th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Already atop the novel charts for his historical thrillers, David Liss tackles the Golden Age of the Marvel Universe in "Daring Mystery Comics 70th Anniversary Special," expanding on the story of one of The Twelve's core heroes.


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Visiting Fellow Profile
Namji Jung
Country of Origin: South Korea
Visiting Period: Fall 2011
Faculty Sponsor: Rose Batt
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Dr. Namji Jung received her Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University. Dr. Jung has recently completed her fixed term position as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning and also has taught at both domestic and international planning schools including Florida State University and University of Sydney, Australia.
Her core research agenda focuses on sustainable community and economic development. In relation to this, Dr. Jung is currently conducting two research projects while at ILR.
One projects is a continuum of her existing research project on the human capital dimension of innovation. She focuses on the links between the role of knowledge workers in the process of innovation and the firm's employment practice, in particular the effect of the commitment-based employment practice.
Acknowledging the mutually reinforcing worker-firm relationships is also an important departure point for public policy development and governance system to link the worker welfare and business prosperity. In developing the framework, Dr. Jung states that she has greatly benefited from discussions and comments from Professor Rose Batt. For this first project, she used both quantitative and qualitative data collected from her field work in the digital content industry in Seoul, Korea.
The second project is an explorative new project on social entrepreneurs. She is particularly interested in the potential roles social entrepreneurs can play in local and regional economic empowerment in resource- and technology-poor regions through knowledge and know-how transfer and entrepreneurship incubation. As she is in the first phase of this project, she is currently conducting interviews with social entrepreneurs and institutions with my two other colleagues, Dr. Jae-Gu Kim and Dr. Jong-Gul Kim. This project is funded by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, South Korea.
Dr. Jung's interests are comparative political economy of entrepreneurship and high-tech industry cluster formation (focused on Korean cases), determinants of innovation in ICT industry sectors, labor issues in creative occupations, and technology and urban spatial transformation.
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Policies and Facility Information
Should you wish to serve/sell alcoholic beverages, an appropriate banquet permit or special occasion license must either be purchased from the Washington State Liquor Control Board or provided by a licensed caterer/bartender and posted on site. If alcoholic beverages are to be served at any event, the McGavick Conference Center requires that at least one off-duty police officer or a certified security service provider be on site during the event. Your security officer's name and contact information must be on file with the office of Event Services prior to your event.
Only certified service animals or service animals in training will be allowed into the McGavick Conference Center. Any other requests to have animals in the facility must be approved by the Event Services Office. Requests must be submitted in writing a minimum of 30 days prior to the date of the event.
Baby Changing Areas
Baby changing stations are located in the restrooms at the McGavick Conference Center
Banners and Signs
Banners or signs may be hung at designated areas of the McGavick Conference Center only with approval from Event Services. Painters tape is the only acceptable tape to be used in this facility, other tapes such as, duct tape, double backed tape, masking tape, packing or scotch tape may not be used in the McGavick Conference Center. Event Services reserves the right to remove any banners or signs at their discretion.
Catering Services
Catering may be serviced by the company of the client's choice. Accommodations for kitchen use require a separate contract and fee.
Code of Conduct
The McGavick Conference Center and its employees are committed to providing our guests with an enjoyable and safe atmosphere. Our staff may intervene to support an environment where all guests can enjoy the event.
If someone interferes with your enjoyment of an event, please contact College Security for assistance 253-589-5682
Dance Events
If you plan to have dancing at your event, you will be required to rent a dance floor. Event Services has a dance floor available for you to rent at an additional fee.
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Zones
The Drop-off/pick-up zone is located in front of the McGavick Conference Center off Steilacoom Blvd. SW and Hageness Drive. Please note that this area is closed to through-traffic. Parking is located on the south side of the building.
In the event of a serious emergency, all event staff, law enforcement and fire personnel are available to assist guests. Information may also be provided over the public address system. If medical assistance is needed, please call 911.
Food and Beverage Policy
It is the responsibility of the client to assure that any food and beverage served or presented in the McGavick Conference Center be prepared and handled in accordance with all rules, regulations, guidelines and procedures of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
Free event parking is provided with this contract. Event parking can be found on the north and south sides of the McGavick Conference Center.
If you have an emergency requiring police attention, please contact the nearest college personnel (253) 589-5682 or call 911.
Prohibited Items
In the interest of guest safety and enjoyment, the McGavick Conference Center reserves the right to prevent certain items from being brought into the facility. Those items include, but are not limited to:
1. Alcoholic beverages without prior consent
2. Fireworks
3. Confetti
4. Animals (except certified service animals)
5. Skateboards or roller blades
6. Weapons of any kind
Any person or business wishing to distribute promotional material or sell products during an event at the McGavick Conference Center may do so at the discretion of the client.
Large Events and Emergency Services
General security is provided by Clover Park Technical College as a part of this contract. If you are planning a large event and anticipate crowds, you will be required to hire an off-site security company or off-duty police officers from a Police Department. Additional security must be hired if alcohol is being served. See the Alcohol policy for further information.
Skateboarding and/or rollerblading on campus property is strictly prohibited.
Smoking Policy
The McGavick Conference Center is a smoke-free facility and smoking is strictly prohibited. Smoking and tobacco use is restricted to the designated smoking locations.
Any person without consent from Event Services or the client is prohibited from soliciting contributions or distributing literature on the Conference Center's property (inside or outside).
For the safety of all guests, weapons of any kind are not permitted in the McGavick Conference Center without prior written consent of CPTC.
The McGavick Conference Center is wheelchair accessible.


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On Tuesday, MLB announced its rosters for the 2014 All-Star Futures game and the Washington Nationals will be represented by two of their top prospects: Low-A Hagerstown righthander Lucas Giolito and Double-A Harrisburg centerfielder Michael Taylor.
While a brief shutdown in May has resulted in Giolito's relatively-low innings total of 48 and 2/3, he has still shown flashes of his potential during that stretch. The former top pick is 2-2 with a 2.59 ERA, 4.14 FIP, and 52:20 K:BB ratio over the span of 11 starts. Giolito is currently the Suns active leader in strikeouts (the recently-promoted Austin Voth is the overall leader), thanks in large part to his high-90's fastball to go along with a solid off-speed repertoire that includes a curveball and a changeup.
With his production for the Senators this season, Taylor arguably holds the claim as the Nationals' best position player prospect. In 316 plate appearances, he is batting .327/.408/.571 with 17 home runs, 52 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases in 25 attempts. Along with his offense, Taylor continues to be cited as one of the best defensive centerfielders in the minors, showing plus speed, improving instincts, and a solid arm.
The game will be a good showcase for the Nationals, as Giolito and Taylor are perhaps the top two players in the system. Giolito entered the season as the consensus top prospect in the system and has done nothing supplant that status, while Taylor is currently in the midst of his best professional season. His increased power (he already surpassed his previous career high in home runs) makes him the only Nationals prospect to showcase true five-tool potential. It could be argued that teammate A.J. Cole belongs ahead of him, but it is hard not to be intrigued by a player that flashes the all-around ability of Taylor.
For both players, the Futures Game selection is one of the higher honors. Unlike individual league All-Star games, which tend to reward the best players in the present, this contest is a showcase for the game's top prospects across all levels of the minors. Members of the Nationals major league squad that have appeared in past Futures Games include Bryce Harper (2011), Danny Espinosa (2009 and 2010), and Gio Gonzalez (2006).
Both Giolito and Taylor will be members of the U.S. roster in the contest, which will be held at 5 PM on Sunday, July 14 at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. MLB Network will be televising the game.
Minors Notes:
- In a move that corresponded with the activation of Jeff Kobernus from the 60-day DL, the Nationals announced on Wednesday that reliever Christian Garcia had been released. Garcia's release was probably the furthest thing from the minds of many observers in 2012, when he posted a 0.86 ERA and an 11.4 K/9 rate between Harrisburg and Syracuse before earning a September call up. Since then, however, the righthander has struggled with injuries and was on Syracuse's DL at the time of his release.
- Steven Souza Jr. continues to post big numbers at Triple-A Syracuse, including a .369/.463/.576 triple-slash line. He has been particularly potent this month with a 1.125 OPS in 93 plate appearances.
- Austin Voth made his debut for the High-A Potomac Nationals on Tuesday, earning a win in a 10-1 defeat of the Salem Red Sox. Between Potomac and Hagerstown, the righthander has a 9.5 K/9 rate in 75.2 innings.
- A quick reminder that next week the Federal Reserve will unveil the pitcher and hitter of the month honors for June. Back-to-back pitcher of the month Taylor Hill made his major league debut on Wednesday, throwing 3 and 1/3 innings of relief during the Nationals loss at Milwaukee.


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DSU Students Recognized by Regents
Student organizations from Dakota State University were recognized this week for their outstanding academic, community, and organizational work by the South Dakota Board of Regents.
DSU student organizations honored with special recognition by the regents were:
- Award for Academic Excellence – Phi Beta Lambda brings business and education together in a positive working relationship through leadership and career development programs. PBL students attend educational workshops and leadership conferences, learn from motivational speakers, and participate in competitive events. While learning more about the business environment, members have the opportunity to build their resume, network with local business leaders, experience the rewards of volunteerism, and participate in special activities and business competitions.
Phi Beta Lambda - DSU President David Borofsky; Regent Dean Krogman; Tara Krause; Lynette Molstad Gorder, Professor of Business and Information Systems; Executive Director Jack Warner
- Community Service Award – The goal of Enactus is to apply students' knowledge of financial literacy, success skills, market economics, ethics, and entrepreneurship to community needs. The local team collaborates with Interlakes Community Action Partnership to offer volunteer income tax assistance to low-income tax clients at no charge. After the local Jaycee chapter dissolved, Enactus stepped up to sponsor the Halloween haunted house, a community tradition dating back to 1920. The group also hosts a program on campus to teach students about credit and loan management issues.
Enactus - DSU President David Borofsky; Regent Dean Krogman; Amanda Parpart; Executive Director Jack Warner
- Award for Organizational Leadership – The Colleges Against Cancer organization raises cancer awareness by supporting American Cancer Society programs in college and university communities. Community service is stressed through campus events and fund-raising activities at Dakota State University such as Purple 101 Week, DSU Kickin' Cancer, Hands of Hope, and many others.
Colleges Against Cancer - DSU President David Borofsky; Regent Dean Krogman; Amanda Craven; Executive Director Jack Warner


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Easter Party Ideas from Catch My Party
I don't celebrate Easter, but I am charmed by the beautiful pastels, adorable bunnies and the delicious treats. Right now I am obsessed with viewing the parties on the website Catch My Party, where people upload pictures and information about parties they actually throw. When I was looking for Easter party ideas to post, this was my first stop! People on this site have pulled out all the stops to create magical Easter experiences, and I am in awe. It is wonderful to see so much love and effort poured into the planning of these events!


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GRINDHOUSE Blu-ray Review
by Andre Dellamorte Posted 4 years, 75 days ago
There are two things to note about this recent release of Grindhouse. The first is that when the film premiered in the spring of 2007, much was hoped for this three hour double feature from Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. Rodriguez's half Planet Terror had a stripper (Rose MacGowan) and her off-again boyfriend (Freddy Rodriguez) battling a zombie plague brought on by a scientist (Naveen Andrews) and a crazy solider (Bruce Willis). Death Proof is the second half and has Kurt Russell playing a killer whose weapon of choice is a stunt car, and whose prey are young women (including Rosario Dawson, Zoe Bell, Tracy Thoms, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Vanessa Ferlito, Sydney Poitier, Jordan Ladd and Rose McGowan). But Tarantino's and Rodriguez's fan-base and the world at large either didn't get or didn't care about the movie, and so it flopped at the box office. It was meant to be a fun flagship production by the Weinstein company, and instead was a big black eye. As such the films were broken off and sold separately on home video. So finally, three and a half years later, the film comes as originally intended to DVD and Blu-ray. And my review of this three hour opus is after the jump.


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The National Women's Law Center found that more than a third of all women, including those who need abortions due to medical emergencies, do not live in a county with a provider. Only eight states require that private insurers cover contraceptives.
Chlamydia: Unsatisfactory
Another number that has risen: the percentage of women with this sexually transmitted infection rose from 6.3 percent in 2007 to 7.4 percent among women ages 15 to 24.
Maternal Mortality Rate: Unsatisfactory
The risk for maternal death in the U.S. is higher than in 40 other countries and, at 12.1 deaths per 100,000 women, falls short of the U.S. goverment target of 3.3 deaths per 100,000 women.
Infant Mortality Rate: Unsatisfactory
According to the Report Card, mortality rates over the first year of life are an indication of not only the health of the infant, but the entire population. At 6.8 deaths per 100,000 infants, the rate fell somewhat but didn't meet the 4.5 death traget set by the government.
Overall Life Expectancy: Fail
Japanese women have the highest life expectancy in the world, at 82.8 years. American women will live on average to 77.8, not as long as those in Canada, Greece, Australia and Singapore. You can improve your longevity by eating a healthy diet, maintaining strong relationships with friends and family and finding a sense of purpose.
How are you going to improve your health in 2011? Chime in below.


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On Wednesday afternoon, the state of Massachusetts became a national leader in the fight against mislabeled seafood with a clear message: with an abundance of local seafood, there is no place for mislabeled seafood in Massachusetts, and more must be done to combat this common problem and protect consumers and the fishing industry from fraud.
The Hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure provided a forum for representatives of the state Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health and the Division of Marine Fisheries to update the committee on their efforts to respond to the issue, which was highlighted in a Boston Globe investigation and supported by separate research by Consumer Reports and Oceana.
Drawing on its research into the causes and solutions to this chronic problem, Oceana was among a group of industry and scientific representatives that provided testimony to the committee. Oceana offered new information and clear recommendations about solutions to ensure that all fish are accurately labeled and can be tracked back to their boat or farm of origin.
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We've been old friends with the iThemes guys for years. Besides the friendship, they also build great premium WordPress themes and we partner with them to provide customization and support for those themes.
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Viennese Cuisine – food for gourmets
Far more than just Wiener Schnitzel
Viennese cuisine is a multifaceted phenomenon, certainly not to be reduced to world-famous classics such as Wiener Schnitzel.
But just what is it that characterises authentic Viennese cuisine?
First of all, Vienna is one of the only cities which can actually boast a fully independent style of cooking. The culinary world views Vienna as autonomous, even if the existence of certain parallels to Austrian cuisine cannot be denied. The reasons for the uniqueness of Viennese cuisine lie in the city's historical development: this metropolis on the Danube was for centuries the centre of political power in Europe.
People from the entire Habsburg realm came to the city in order to live and work here. In this melting pot of cultures, the various culinary influences likewise mixed to form an exciting new cuisine—one which is specifically Viennese.
All the crown lands of the former Habsburg monarchy influenced the cuisine of Vienna. Goulash, for example, comes from Hungary, pastry dishes such as Kaiserschmarren were contributed by Bohemia, and even the Turkish siege of Vienna was to leave its mark—Vienna's coffee house culture would be unthinkable today without coffee and the crescent-moon-shaped Kipferl.(= Austrian Croissant)
Among the classics of Viennese cuisine is without a doubt the Wiener Schnitzel, the original version of which is made of veal.
Tafelspitz—Viennese boiled beef—and Goulash are likewise specialties which you should try.
Inseparable from the culinary landscape of Vienna are also, of course, the numerous sweet temptations like Kaiserschmarren, sweet dumplings and opulent cakes such as the Sacher-Torte.
Our tip: if you want to sample the highlights of Viennese cuisine in one set menu, you should choose A Taste of Imperial Vienna at Restaurant Kronprinz Rudolph. In seven courses, you'll experience a culinary journey across the territory of the former Austro-Hungarian monarchy.


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Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale has signed a new four-year contract to keep him at White Hart Lane until 2016.
The Welsh midfielder, who won the PFA Player of the Year award in 2011, said he wanted to help get the north Londoners back in the UEFA Champions League.
"I love the club and the fans and I want to play my part in trying to get us back into the Champions League - where we belong," Bale told Tottenham's website.
"We've got a good, young squad and we need to work together to get back on the biggest stage again."
Bale has emerged as one of the world's most exciting left-sided players since becoming a first-team regular at White Hart Lane in 2010, having signed from Southampton in 2007.
The Welsh international has featured in the Barclays Premier League PFA Team of the Year for the last two seasons.
He has made a total of 160 appearances for Spurs, scoring 29 goals, and is set to add to that tally in the 2012/13 campaign.
"The club is progressing and I want to be a part of that"
- Gareth Bale
"I've been here for five years now and I've enjoyed every minute. The fans have been great to me and I'd love to repay them and do the very best for them," he said.
"The club is progressing and I want to be a part of that, so it was great to get the deal done. I don't see any reason to leave.
"The main thing is that we try to replicate our form from the first half of last season, when we were right up there challenging for the title."
Despite having already been voted one of the Premier League's best midfielders by his peers, Bale believes he can improve.
"I'm getting better and my aim is to be as good as I can be. I'm still young, 22, still learning and this is the right place for me to keep progressing as a player. This is the perfect place to do that," he said.
"Hopefully I'll score more goals next season. Nine (goals in 2011/12) was okay, but I think I could have scored a lot more and that's one area I'm looking to improve more than anything."
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Air Jordan 4 (Black / Red) Cement Are Making A Return On Black Friday
One of the most anticipated Air Jordan releases of the year has finally gotten its release date. The Air Jordan 4 (Black/Red) cement makes its official comeback after their last retro release in 2008 with the Jordan "4/19 Countdown Pack". The shoe returns in its original OG colorway, with a suede upper and cement sole with hints of red. Jordan brand always kicks off "Black Friday" (November 23rd) with a bang, and the Air Jordan 4 keeps to the tradition going. The Black/Red cement 4′s will be available at all your local major sports shoe retailers November 23rd. These are definitely worth camping out for.
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Earthworks Workshop
Natural History Museum
This workshop is being held at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County as part of their World Water Day program.
Learn how the earth works to create a more sustainable environment…right in your own backyard! Participants learn the "why" and "how" of low impact Best Management Practices for their property and receive assessment tools and solutions to implement basic DIY know-how. A variety of incentives, membership discounts and other resources will be provided.
Note: Earthworks is Part Two of the Sustainable Solutions Series. Waterworks is Part One and is offered at TreePeople on Saturday, March 24.
Topics for Earthworks are:
• Mapping water supply and needs
• Creating permeability
• Infiltration pits, berms and swales
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Overqualified? What the Heck? - page 2
Employers are demanding experience in this day and age. But how does a person amass the necessary work experience if no one will hire them? This is the $64,000 question. Many hiring managers will unapologetically tell... Read More
- 0Feb 11 by TheCommuter, ASN, RN Senior ModeratorQuote from yadi87Hi, there! I'm the author of this piece checking back in.as an asn grad maybe im reading a little too much into this statement but i do take some offense. I am an ASN grad w/ honors ( and not from some for-profit school scam, from a legitimate college that is one of the best programs in miami dade county). i did not have anyone to pay my bills i was only able to get through school because of scholarships i applied for and asking my professors to borrow older edition books to study from because i couldnt afford $500.00 + in books.
I have tons of bills, i dont live with my mother, im a military wife i have to help pay the mortgage and various other bills and work for pennies because a bachelors in biology degree is useless you are pursuing medical school of some sort ( i was and changed my mind but thats a whole other story). I know alot of my colleagues from my ASN program who are in the same position and have kids to take care of.
I'm also an ASN grad. I started as an LPN/LVN in my mid-20s, then earned my ASN degree and RN license at age 29. During both stints in school I was on my own, paying my own mortgage and other bills, and had to be self-sufficient.
So yes, I think you might have read too much into my statement. I was simply providing an example that didn't apply to you, even though you and I might have the same type of degree as the fictional person in the example.
- 1Feb 11 by BrandonLPNOn the other side of the coin, I think the current economic situation is enabling employers to hire people who truly are "overqualified" and place them in jobs where their level of education is superfluous. They can be choosy.
Some banks are demanding college degrees in order to be a $12/hr clerk. A local library now requires that the person checking books out at the desk have a bachelor's degree. They make less than $12/hr. Desperate, jobless college grads are being taking advantage of.
It's called "academic inflation". It leads to a job increasingly needing higher and higher degree requirement, even when a higher degree is not necessary to perform the job.
- 1Feb 14 by xoemmylouoxI think this is a great article. I have applied to jobs that were "beneath" my education and have been told I was overqualified. I was stunned. Obviously I KNEW that already, but wanted to step away from the stress hence why I applied. I KNEW I would get paid less as well. I explained all of this. It was no help. My question is if you know I am "overqualified" and you'll never hire me for that spot.. Why call me in to interview. I hate it when employers waste your time!


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The August High Five: Election for governor dominates
With Gov. Scott Walker and challenger Mary Burke locked in a close battle, statements related to the Nov. 4, 2014 election topped our most-clicked list for August.
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"Q: What do these 'Patriotic' Americans have in common? A: They are all Draft Dodgers."
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With Gov. Scott Walker and challenger Mary Burke locked in a close battle, statements related to the Nov. 4, 2014 election topped our most-clicked list for August.
The bright lights of the national media often cast a favorable glow on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker after the November 2013 release of his book, sowing speculation that he would be a contender for the Republican nomination for president in 2016.
A few months later, on Feb. 23, 2014, the lights might have made Walker feel like he was under the heat of an interrogation.
As Walker continues to stir national interest, we offer a primer on who he is, focusing on recent PolitiFact Wisconsin items on three key themes of his time as governor: jobs, taxes and fiscal responsibility.
Obama on Ryan, Obama on manufacturing jobs. Johnson on Obama. Duffy, Kind, Baldwin and Walker on Obama.
With Barack Obama visiting Wisconsin, we look at how he's fared on our Truth-O-Meter.
Curious about who -- other than President Barack Obama -- has been fact-checked on the Truth-O-Meter most often? We were, too. So we created a list.
In the four-plus decades since his death, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has become, perhaps, the most quoted and misquoted figured in America.
With today being King's birthday, PolitiFact Georgia thought it would be timely to look at some claims concerning the Atlanta native and civil rights legend. Not surprisingly, many of these claims needed some context or were flat-out wrong.
Here is a round-up on a few fact-checks involving King.
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It's becoming more and more common: Couples meet at work, begin dating and eventually marry. And while it's not up to you to meddle in their personal lives, it's still a good idea to think about what--if anything--this means to your company.
D. Allen Miller, senior consultant with IEC Group, a human resources consulting firm in Salt Lake City, says there are advantages to having employees who are married or have other family relationships, including:
- A likelihood of similar values, work ethic and dedication. If an employee is a strong performer, chances are the spouse or relative will be, too.
- An automatic mentor in the organization. Miller says the best mentors are spouses, because of the strength of their mutual commitment.
- Peer pressure. Married employees will not only want to impress their supervisors, they'll also want to impress each other, which may improve their performance.
Of course, there are also drawbacks. The most common problem, Miller says, is that a conflict with one can often mean a conflict with both--and that can be especially difficult in a small organization.
Problems can also develop when the couple's work relationship is a supervisor-subordinate one. "If a personal relationship develops between a supervisor and a subordinate," says Miller, "it's difficult to maintain objectivity." Similar problems come into play if a promotion creates a supervisor-subordinate relationship between spouses.
Miller recommends having a clear nepotism policy in place before you need it. Be sure employees know what behavior is acceptable and unacceptable. Also, be sure the rules are applied fairly. If you decide to terminate employees who marry, it's a good idea to terminate both of them, and not just one. You might also add a statement to your policy that says policies regarding spouses and relatives also apply to domestic partners.
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Ballyvaughan Village, Co Clare
Ballyvaughan Lodge is your ideal base to explore the Burren and Galway Bay Area Ballyvaughan is a small fishing village overlooking Galway Bay. Ballyvaughan Lodge is custom built modern guesthouse, dedicated to the comfort and relaxation of guests. Each room en suite having TV, DD phone, tea/coffee making facilities, etc.
Dolmen Lodge
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Dolmen Lodge makes the perfect holiday accommodation for your stay in Ballyvaughan,County Clare with spectacular views of the beautiful Galway Bay and the Burren. It occupies a peaceful rural setting yet its just 1km from Ballyvaughan on the "Green Road". Ideal for walking the Burren. Safe sandy beach & Aillwee Caves 2km.
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Located in Ballyvaughan, on the Wild Atlantic Way, Drumcreehy B&B is a delightful country style home, boasting superb views of Galway Bay and the surrounding Burren Landscape. Relax and enjoy this beautiful Country House with its open fires, antique furnishings and tasteful decor. This, together with a friendly and personal service by your conscientious hosts Bernadette and Armin, serve to make your stay in the Burren both enjoyable and memorable.
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Let me know how it goes.
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Started from a fresh imaged test machine today with Office 2003 and the Office 2007 compatability pack installed. Moved this computer into a container which has the Office 2010 deploy GPO applied. I then GP updated and rebooted. Strangley the computer started as normal with a minimal delay on the starting "start up scripts" part of the load going to the Ctrl/Alt/ Del login screen fairly quickly. My first thoughts were that the GPO had failed as before but noticed that from another machine monitoring the c:\program files\Microsoft office folder of the test machine that the Office14 folder appeared. After then logging into the test machine discovered that the office 2003 install had been replaced by Office 2010. The only parts not functioning seem to be the removal of the Office 2007 compatability program as specified in the OCT set up file. All the office applications seem to run correctly.
Just surprised that the install seems to happen so quick and that it does not complete before displaying the login screen.
Thanks again Sukh for your help on this one.
Glad it worked.
The install is still running when at the login screen.
Please can you help me. I have set up a script to install office and sharepoint 2010 using the microsoft script and it works 100% is its run manuakky but when it runs as a startup script sometimes it works (50%) sometimes it loads office tools and sharepoint (40%) and sometimes you need another reboot.
Have you any ideas why when the script works when run manually.
This issue continues and have found that sharepoint designer 2010 can no longer be used for kids creating a website in their own my documents as it will not allow them to use a remote drive, so am having to deploy share point designer 2007 so they have the ability.
Why did micrsoft change the way you deploy this its taking hours and hours to upgrade so many machines. They have designed msi's to deploy software which works so they now opt for a system thats a pain in the bottom.
Dotn you just love them.
what issues are you having deploying share point designer, and how are you deploying them?
And to what clients?
Sharepoint designer 2010 cannot open or create a website in a folder in the staff or students area (My documents) as its a remote drive. For obvious reasons the my documents is redirected to the server.
and the clients are on xp
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Butter Slick
Butter Slick "Custom - Smooth Cream" car wax eliminates old wax and swirl marks as well as light scratches. Product line includes: Butter Slick Car Glaze Cream Wax, Butter Slick Platinum Spray & Shine Wax, Butter Slick Car Cologne, Butter Slick Motorcycle Glaze Wax, Butter Slick Shark Oil Tire Dressing, Butter Slick Platinum Spray & Shine Motorcycle Wax. Local Owned Business in Gary, Northwest Indiana. Stop in and pick up your Butter Slick Wax or Call us at (219) 886-9500 / 1-877-832-6528. Order 24 Hrs. A Day 7 Days a Week, Click on Website to order.
Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: closed
BUTTER SLICK - Best Car Wax Products
Butter Slick leaves a high gloss finish , the best I've ever used. The vehicle shown below is a 1999 Chevy Suburban. Mike, who owns this vehicle had a snow plow on it for the first 5 years where he plowed his business (Shell Station) lot. This vehicle has been through a automatic tunnel car wash at least 500 times. Mike sold his business over 4 years ago and had his snow plow taken off his vehicle. Mike noticed that the paint on his vehicle was starting to fade. He would try different high quality wax's, but after a couple of washes the fade look would come back. Mike got a hold of a bottle of Butter Slick and applied it on his vehicle. He noticed the color started coming back, he applied a second coat, he could not believe what he was seeing. Mike has been using Butter Slick now for over 3 years. Thank You Butter Slick for making my vehicle look like this.