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A geological engineer with a master's degree in geological economics, Mr. Gaumond has worked as a geological engineer for several organizations as well as the government of Quebec. From 1987 to 1992, he was a mining analyst for financial institutions and a technical and financial adviser, within different mining exploration companies.
Mr. Gaumond reorganized Virginia Gold Mines in 1992 and became President of the company. On behalf of Virginia's team, he accepted the Quebec Prospector of the Year award in 1996-1997 for the company's work in James Bay, and the prix Ressource from the Quebec Order of Geologists in 2001. In 2004, Virginia was again awarded the title of Quebec Prospector of the Year in recognition of the Coulon and Éléonore projects. Mr. Gaumond received the title of Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005 for his achievement on the Éléonore project, as well as was named "Mining Man of the Year" in Canada by the illustrious mining magazine "The Northern Miner". In 2006 he was given the prestigious Canadian Prospector of the Year award from the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC).
Mr Gaumond was awarded the e3 (Environmental Excellence in Exploration) award in Quebec in 2007 and in Canada in 2008 for his implication in the creation of the Nunavik Restor-Action Funds. He received the 2009 Summa Career award given by the Faculty of Science and Engineering of Laval University. In 2011, he was inducted into the "Casey Hall of Fame Explorers League". The same year, he received the "Hector-Authier" award from the Association de l'exploration minière du Québec. In 2013 Mr. Gaumond received the Green-CEO award; this prize recognizes the direct involvement of the President and CEO of a company with regards to sustainable development and social responsibility.
Mr. Gaumond sits on the Board of the PDAC. He is a member of several professional associations, among them the Quebec Order of Engineers.


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The Nutritional Sciences program is recruiting adult men and women (ages 18-65) to participate in a research study looking at short-term changes in health parameters.
This study involves two visits. The first visit will take place in November and last approximately 10-20 minutes. Visit 2 will take place in January and will also last approximately 10-20 minutes. You will not be able to eat or drink (including caffeine) for four (4) hours before each visit and will need to avoid moderate to vigorous exercise for 12 hours prior to each visit.
During each visit, we will measure your height and weight. Additionally, we will measure your body composition with a safe, non-invasive method called bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). For the BIA analysis, you will stand on a scale while we measure the impedance or opposition to the flow of a small current. You will not feel anything during this procedure and it will only take a few seconds to complete the measurement. We will also take your blood pressure while you are in a seated position.
Your participation in this study will be strictly voluntary and greatly appreciated. You may refuse or cease your participation at any time during the study.
If you are interested in participating and would like to see if you qualify for the study, please contact Jamie Cooper, PhD in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at (806) 742-5720 or via email at email@example.com.
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Lupe Valdez | |
Sheriff of Dallas County, Texas | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 1, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Jim Bowles |
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Born | San Antonio, Texas | October 11, 1947
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Religion | Christian |
Website | lupevaldez.com |
Lupe Valdez | |
Sheriff of Dallas County, Texas | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 1, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Jim Bowles |
Personal details | |
Born | San Antonio, Texas | October 11, 1947
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Religion | Christian |
Website | lupevaldez.com |
Lupe Valdez (born October 11, 1947) is an American law enforcement official who is currently the Sheriff of Dallas County, Texas.
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Born to migrant farm worker parents, she was raised in San Antonio as one of eight children. She started life working in the fields, but paid her way through college[citation needed], earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She then earned a Master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Prior to entering law enforcement, Lupe Valdez was an officer in the United States Army. During her time in the Army, she attained the rank of Captain.
Her law enforcement career began as a jailer, first in a county jail and then a federal prison. She then moved on to investigative roles as an agent of the General Services Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and, finally, the U.S. Customs Service where she was a leader in the federal Counter Smuggling Initiative. With the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002, she was made a Senior Agent, serving in that role until her retirement in 2004. In January 2004, Lupe Valdez retired to run for the office of Dallas County Sheriff.
On January 2, 2004, Lupe Valdez announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Dallas County Sheriff. During the primary election, she faced three opponents, and finished as the highest vote-getter with 13,867 votes. She subsequently won a run-off election against future Dallas County Judge Jim Foster. Valdez won 73% of the vote in the run-off.
As she entered the general campaign, Valdez was widely considered the underdog in her general election race against Republican Danny Chandler. Chandler, a 30-year veteran of the Sheriff's Department, had defeated incumbent Sheriff Jim Bowles in the Republican primary. Bowles, who was tainted by corruption allegations, had held the office for 20 years.
The general election saw Valdez beat Chandler by 51.3% to 48.7% - a margin of some 18,000 votes. The election, combined with the fact that Valdez is female, Hispanic and a lesbian, made national headlines and was even reported overseas.
As an openly gay candidate for public office, Valdez's campaign won the backing of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. She was sworn in on January 1, 2005.
Valdez formerly attended the Cathedral of Hope of Greater Dallas.
Upon taking office as Dallas County Sheriff, Valdez faced a department that was wracked by poor morale, tainted by allegations of corruption and marred by the fact that the Dallas County Jail had begun failing state and federal inspections prior to her election. The jail had failed inspections because of poor sanitation conditions which endanger prisoners, many of whom have not ultimately been found to be guilty of any crime and are merely being held pending being formally charged or, released; a failing smoke evacuation system, unacceptable medical care, and a lack of sufficient guards to meet the legally-required guard-to-inmate ratio.
Although the Dallas County Jail had begun failing state and federal inspections prior to Valdez being elected to office, the jail continued to fail inspections every year thereafter until 2010, when the jail passed certification by the State of Texas for the first time since 2003.[1]
Valdez formally filed for re-election to a second term on December 3, 2007.[2] She faced criticism from her opponents[3] and the Dallas Morning News.[4]
Valdez won the 2008 primary, narrowly avoiding a runoff by winning 50.85% in a four-candidate field on March 4, 2008.[5]
On November 4, 2008, Lupe Valdez was re-elected Sheriff of Dallas County with 388,327 votes to Lowell Cannaday's 322,808 votes, a margin of roughly 65,500. Valdez received over 99,000 more votes than the "Straight Democratic" option. She won in precincts across Dallas County, including formerly-Republican areas including Valley Ranch in Irving and Mesquite. Her opponent won most precincts in far North Dallas, Richardson, Coppell, and the southern part of Irving.[6] She began her second four-year term on January 1, 2009.
In 2010, the Dallas County Jails passed inspection by the State of Texas for the first time since 2003. Completion of a new jail facility in 2009 and continued investment from Dallas County were cited as steps towards re-certification of the Dallas County jail system, which passed inspection once again in 2011.[7]
Also in 2010, Sheriff Valdez was elected to the Democratic National Committee[8] and was appointed by President Barack Obama to a committee regarding immigration reform.[9]
In early December 2011, Valdez filed to run for a third term as Sheriff.
Valdez's tenure has been marked by a number of controversies, including:
Preceded by Jim Bowles | Sheriff of Dallas County, Texas January 1, 2005–present | Succeeded by Incumbent |


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Spring 2015 Nursing Information Sessions – (Parking pass required)
• Wednesday, 2/25/2015 at 4:00pm – 2100 Bldg
• Tuesday, 3/24/2015 at 4:00pm – 2100 Bldg
• Thursday, 4/30/2015 at 4:00pm – 2100 Bldg
• Tuesday, 5/19/2015 at 4:00pm – 2100 Bldg
• Tuesday, 7/14/2015 at 4:00pm – 2100 Bldg
The vocational Nursing Program, approved by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians, is a three (3) semester program designed to qualify the student to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). The program prepares graduates to provide basic bedside nursing care to patients and/or clients under the direction of a physician or registered nurse. Duties of the LVN include provision of basic hygienic and nursing care, measurement of vital signs, basic client assessment, documentation, performance of prescribed medical treatments, administration of prescribed medications, and performance of non-medicated intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal (requires separate Board certification).
After completion of the program, students are eligible to take the VN licensure examination (NCLEX PN). Students may opt to take the certificate option or Associate degree option of the program. Both options equally prepare the student to take the NCLEX PN.
Imperial Valley College offers a Vocational Nursing Program for students who are in good health, can lift a minimum of 35lb, over 18 years of age, and eligible for admission. The program is designed to take 18 months of 3 semesters to complete, at full-time attendance.
Students who have met the following requirements are eligible to apply for admission:
Selection Criteria
Applications are considered by a selections committee using the Admissions Criteria Grid. Meeting the admissions criteria does not guarantee admission into the program. If there are more applicants than spaces available within the program, applicants will be placed in two groups:
Group A: This group will consist of applicants who have completed ALL of the prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Group B: This group will consist of applicants who have prerequisite courses IN PROGRESS but will be completing them at the end of that semester.
Application Procedures
VN Program: Application, Selection and Application Process
The following must be received to be considered for the program:
A step-by-step guide is available to assist the student on applying for the program. A FAQs Sheet is also available for specific questions.
Additional Requirements
Applications are accepted every three (3) semesters, or when a LVN class is graduating. The application periods are March 1-31st for a class ending in June and September 1-30th for a class ending in December. Students are advised to check with the Nursing Office for exact dates.
Current Students
Estimated Program Costs
*Assumes CA resident. Non-Resident tuition is $220/unit and is subject to change without notice.
Some of the career opportunities listed may require additional training or completion of a four-year college/university degree. Students intending to transfer to a four-year college should consult a counselor for specific requirements.
Vocational Nursing positions are found in the following areas:
Imperial Valley College does not promote nor endorse these web sites. They are provided for your reference and convenience only.
The Nursing & Allied Health Office is located in Building 2100 (Office 2155)


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As a lifelong NYC resident now living in Los Angeles, I remain committed to trying my best to share relevant information especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the latest nor'easter. Please share with your loved ones of this is relevant.
DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS available for workers who lost their job as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Application Deadline is December 3, 2012.
- The following are examples of situations that may make you eligible:
- · You were injured in the disaster and are unable to work, whether you are an employee or self-employed.
- · Your workplace was damaged, destroyed, or you can't work because of the disaster.
- · Your transportation to work is not available because of the disaster.
- · You cannot get to your job because you must travel through the affected area, and you cannot do that because of the disaster.
- · You were about to begin working, but could not because of the disaster.
- · You got most of your income from areas affected by the disaster, whether you worked for yourself or for an employer, and your business is down because of the disaster.
- · Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
- · Fact Sheet - Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Due to Effects of Hurricane Sandy
- · Fact Sheet - Farmers and the Self-Employed Directly Affected by Hurricane Sandy
- JOB HIRING FOR IMPACTED WORKERS: New York received $27,792,296 in federal Disaster National Emergency Grant funds.
- · The grant will be used to HIRE WORKERS WHO LOST THEIR JOBS as a direct result of Hurricane Sandy in Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester counties TO HELP CLEAN UP IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.
- · To be eligible, workers must be unemployed prior to or as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Interested workers call 1-888-4-NYSDOL ( 1-888-469-7365).
- · Unemployment Insurance claimants who were unable to certify for their weekly benefits due to the loss of power and phone service.
- · The DOL will extend the date of certification of UI benefits for people impacted by Hurricane Sandy from Nov. 3, 2012 to Nov. 10, 2012.
- · Call 1-888-209-8124 and speak to an agent to receive benefits for the prior week. If you are unable to access a phone, visit any of the agency's One-Stop Career Centers.
- EMPLOYER'S OBLIGATION TO PAY WAGES: http://www.mfy.org/wp-content/uploads/Hurricane-Sandy-Employers-Obligations-to-Pay-Wages.pdf
- EMERGENCY LEGAL CLINICS IN NYC: http://www.mfy.org/wp-content/uploads/Sandy-Clinic-flyer.pdf
- EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER – HURRICANE SANDY RESOURCES: http://www.empirejustice.org/issue-areas/civil-legal-services/articles/legal-resources-for-those.html
- Info on:
- Immediate/Emergency Assistance
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The CBCE (Center for Biomedical Continuing Education)
Ultima Vez Modificado: 4 de agosto del 2006
Conference Dates: November 4, 2006
Conference Location: Philadelphia, PA
Sponsoring Group: The CBCE (Center for Biomedical Continuing Education)
Conference Web Page URL: www.thecbce.om
Topics Covered: For many solid tumors, the treatment of choice is often surgical resection followed by radiation therapy, with or without chemotherapy, depending on the performance status of the patient. However, patient prognosis even after these interventions remains poor, and therapy is often accompanied by severe toxicity. More effective and less toxic therapies are needed. As the molecular details of tumor growth, angiogenesis, and progression become known, novel agents that target these pathways are being developed. These novel agents are being investigated as possible radiotherapy sensitizers, and clinical trials to date suggest a place for these agents in combined-modality treatment regimens for some solid tumors. This meeting will serve as a forum for opinion leaders to discuss emerging data on the appropriate use of targeted and cytotoxic therapies in combined-modality treatment regimens of solid tumors.
Conference Objectives: Please see www.thecbce.com for further information.
Who Should Attend: Medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other healthcare providers who have an interest in the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer
Conference Agenda: Please see www.thecbce.com for further information
Registration Information: Please see www.thecbce.com for further information
Conference Fees: Please see www.thecbce.com for further information
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Digital Exhibits
About Digital Exhibits
Proposals may be submitted for digital art exhibits sponsored by a class or academic program. Digital exhibits will be displayed on select digital signage monitors throughout the Library.
The Digital Exhibit Process
Submit a proposal for a digital exhibit to the library at least 4 weeks and up to 1 year in advance. Include an itemized list and photographs (or a URL to photographs) of the items to be displayed.
Technical Guidelines and Specifications
Accepted Sign Dimensions for Images and Video- w1280 x h768 pixels
Accepted Formats
- Image: JPEG or PNG
- Video: MP4
Optimum Text Size
- font size 18 or larger
When you are ready to submit your proposal, use the following form: UC Merced Library Exhibit Proposal
Digital Exhibits Monitor Locations
Digital Exhibits content will be displayed exclusively on monitors in the following locations:
- Monitor outside of Library Offices suite (KL 260), Floor 2, Kolligian Library
- Monitor adjacent to KL 397, Floor 3, Kolligian Library
- Monitor adjacent to KL 371, Floor 3, Kolligian Library
- Monitor across from Chancellor's Conference Room, Floor 2, Kolligian Library
Digital Exhibits content may also be displayed in a limited capacity and along with other digital signage content on the following locations:
- Monitor under Services Desk, Floor 2, Kolligian Library
- Video wall, Floor 3, Kolligian Library
- Monitor outside 4th floor elevator
- Monitor in 1st floor elevator lobby
- Monitor inside Library Offices suite (KL 260)
Copyright Issues
Using someone else's photos, fonts, songs, etc. without permission is a violation of copyright. Please email the library for more information on copyright compliance for digital exhibits.


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Mayalino - Plus 2 Feat. Jadakiss
Plus 2 Mayalino Feat. Jadakiss
HNHH premieres this new joint "Plus 2" featuring Jadakiss off Mayalino's "BirdDay" mixtape coming soon that includes tracks with Pusha T, Bun B, L.E.P. Bogus Boys & more!
Stream Plus 2, the newest drop from Mayalino which features Jadakiss. The cut was released on Wednesday, December 5th, 2012. Mayalino continues to impress with each new leak, and Plus 2 is no exception. It's strengthens Mayalino's already impressive body of work, which has seen positive change over the years. We're most definitely anticipating Mayalino's next offering.
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Denise Rossiter, chief executive of Essex Chambers of Commerce
Duncan Brodie
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Essex Chambers of Commerce has joined forces with three local authorities to stage a Meet the Buyers event in Chelmsford next month.
Some of the county's largest organisations will be attending the event, at Hylands House, Chelmsford, on February 27, offering an opportunity for potential suppliers of goods and services to book a one-to-one meeting
With more than £185million-worth of contracts are available, organisers say the event has the potential to provide a significant boost to economic growth in the area by helping businesses large and small across a wide breadth of industry sectors.
Procurement teams from Chelmsford City, Brentwood Borough and Maldon District councils, which are working in partnership with Essex Chambers to stage the event, will be represented, together with other orgnisations including Chelmsford Colelge, Essex & Suffolk Water, Greenfields Community Housing, Morgan Sindall, National Express, Ringway Jacobs and Writtle College.
Suppliers wishing to take part in the event with pre-arranged appointments need to register online at www.meetthebuyersessex.co.uk by January 9.
Essex Chambers of Commerce chief executive Denise Rossiter said: "We are thrilled to be holding this event providing wonderful opportunities for local businesses to meet with high profile buyers to help promote local procurement.
"As the leading business support organisation, covering the whole of Essex, we are proud to facilitate this event and feel that this event will help sustain business growth supporting economic growth in the heart of our county."
Mike Smith, inward investment officer at Chelmsford City Council, added "Assisting companies to find routes to market for their products or services is viewed as a vital key to improving local trade.
"Often approaching and supplying major firms and public sector organisations is perceived to be complicated with perhaps insurmountable barriers.
For more information, visit www.meetthebuyersessex.co.uk or contact the Essex Chambers events team on 01206 765277.
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Wind River Chosen by EADS as Device Software Standard
Alameda, Calif.—July 26, 2004—Wind River Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIND), the global leader in device software optimization (DSO), today announced that it signed a strategic agreement with EADS, the largest aerospace company in Europe and the second largest worldwide. Under this agreement, Wind River will continue to deliver its Platforms to various EADS business units. This agreement illustrates Wind River's commitment to enable its customers to standardize the device software development process. Aerospace manufacturers are increasingly challenged by complex, software- development environments, which can result in budget overages, missed market windows and failed products. By selecting Wind River, EADS will standardize its device software development and focus on the features and functionality that differentiate its offerings from competitors. Under Wind River's subscription-based business model, EADS can streamline its device development across the enterprise, freeing up time, money and resources. "EADS has worked with Wind River on multiple projects where we required an efficient, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution that wouldn't fail under pressure," said Michel Gendron, senior purchasing manager at MBDA, a subsidiary of EADS. "By engaging with Wind River using their subscription based licensing model, we can leverage their technology across multiple projects, allowing us to increase development efficiencies while also providing our customers with superior products." "The transition of EADS to our subscription based licensing model illustrates that device software is strategic to EADS' business," said Andreas Pabinger, vice president EMEA for Wind River. "Now, EADS can easily access additional Wind River technology year after year, and their developers can standardize their software development processes across the enterprise." To learn more about Wind River General Purpose Platform, please visit http://www.windriver.com/products/platforms/general_purpose/ |
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Awards honor Henrico students
The Mills E. Godwin String Ensemble provided prelude music and the Highland Springs High School Choir/Ensemble provided choral music at the 45th Annual Brotherhood Sisterhood Youth Award Ceremony, held February 23 at The River Road Church, Baptist. Among the honorees were 20 Henrico County residents and students, including one recent immigrant to the United States from Myanmar (Burma). Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond, the awards annually honor students from local public, private and parochial schools who have schools who have been nominated by their school counselors, administrators and classmates for their efforts to improve human relations, enhance understanding among people of diverse backgrounds, and model empathy and caring for others. At The Academy at Virginia Randolph, for instance, Elisabeth J. Hutson participates in the AVR Peer Mentoring Program, Jobs for America's Graduates, and Skills USA. She is known for her ability to be a team player, relate to others from diverse populations, and act as a voice of reason when conflict arises. Justin Bartlett of Varina High School, who aspires to a career in educational leadership and administration, belongs to Key Club, Beta Club, and National Honor Society and works a part-time job at Famous Footwear. As president of the senior class and a member of the student congress, he is known for interacting well with other students and helping them to have their voices heard. A volunteer for Angel Food Ministries, Raven Sharrieff of the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology also serves as the manager for the boys basketball and soccer teams. Her coaches say that Raven models appropriate encouragement and confidence and that the boys reflect the respect she demonstrates toward them. In addition to helping to care for a grandmother with Alzheimer's disease, she worked with a boy at summer basketball camp who has autism, helping him to build confidence and feel part of the team. As chief reporter and lead anchor on the school news station at Hermitage Technical Center, Jordan Taylor has brought mentally, physically, and emotionally challenged children on air in the studio to have them assist with news broadcasts and to enhance their visibility in the community. He is also a teacher aide, a member of the Tech Ethics Society and Henrico County Division of Police Explorer Post #608, a mentor to physically and mentally handicapped students, and a volunteer helper for students who are being bullied and harassed. At The New Community School, John T. Whitty III is known for his kindness and polite ways, as well as his willingness to volunteer to help other students who need assistance or partners for projects. He is always ready to lend a hand when his peers need a big brother, friend, or classroom support person, and he knows how to intervene early in a situation and prevent confrontations. A member of Project Diversity, a group that celebrates and showcases the diverse cultures and religions at Glen Allen High School, Soemi Nava-Ovalle is known as a calming influence during heated debates and for her ability to relate well to students from all backgrounds. After seeing some exceptional education students being bullied at school, Nava-Ovalle championed a campaign called Stand Up/Speak Out, which advocates for the rights of students with special needs. Sarah Gaines Pearce founded the Campus Feminism Club at St. Catherine's School and is also an avid crusader for the campus Gay/Straight Alliance. With the Feminism Club, she leads a regular lunchtime conversation group, and works to bring in outside speakers, including a recent expert who spoke about the traditions of Muslim women. Founder of the Earth Service Corps at Deep Run High School, Liesa Collins also is a youth group leader at Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church and a youth elder for session meeting at her church. In addition to working with the Key Club, Student Congress and SODA, she volunteers at the YMCA and provides swim lessons to children of diverse backgrounds. As junior class president at Godwin High School, Carter LaBoue was asked what the class officers' legacy should be, and responded that he wanted to be a member of the first senior class that would mentor freshmen rather than hazing him. In addition to leading the newly-created senior-freshman mentoring program, LaBoue made a point of walking around the cafeteria during the first week of school and starting up a conversation with anyone eating alone, then introducing students to each other and helping them establish connections. Calyssa S. Baig of Highland Springs Technical Center has served in the Interact Club and as a class officer and Tech Center student ambassador. Known for her friendliness and her caring and giving spirit, she attended the Student Leadership Conference, served on the Homecoming Committee, volunteers at the food bank, and is a member of the Technology Student Association. At Northstar Academy, Chris McKenna has appointed himself the arbiter of birthdays. Whenever he knows of a student's birthday, he leads the cafeteria in song and celebration. A volunteer at St. Peter's Church homeless feeding program, McKenna helps welcome new and visiting students, assists middle school students who have behavior difficulties at school, and encourages his peers to focus on their abilities rather than disabilities. The captain of the lacrosse team at Freeman High School, Stephen Goddard is also a member of the National Honor Society and a volunteer for CARITAS. In addition to tutoring students at Maybeury Elementary School and at Freeman, he volunteers many hours coaching 10- to 12-year-olds at the Boys and Girls Club of Richmond, teaching youngsters not only how to be better athletes on the field but also how to apply lessons in off-the-field situations. As a peer advisor and a coordinator of the MADE Mentoring program, Marshall Mayhew of St. Christopher's School shows his ninth-grade group that it is 'cool' to be open to ideas and opinions different from one's own. The faculty advisor of the peer mentoring group comments, "Reaching out to others is a natural part of who Marshall is. He selflessly and enthusiastically engages the younger guys in activities and discussions that help boost their self-confidence and self-awareness." Jason Bass of Benedictine College Preparatory School has logged well over 100 hours of community service with organizations such as the Special Olympics, Police Athletic League, and The Salvation Army. Over the past three years, he has organized and spearheaded the Cheer for Gear campaign, which has collected more than $4,000 worth of sports equipment and athletic gear for low-income children who would otherwise be unable to participate in sports. At J.R. Tucker High School, Valentina Vega founded and serves as president of the Latino Association for Personal Success (LAPS) club, which empowers Latino students and promotes their education. Valentina also tutors elementary through high school Arabic-speaking students in English, tutors French to other Tucker students, serves as a bingo volunteer for senior citizens and is active in the Key Club and PTSA. As co-chair of the student government at The Collegiate School, Jordan Lee is known as a skillful consensus-builder and unifier who excels at conflict resolution and works to include many voices while striving to represent them fairly and equally. He is also a member of the Mosaic Diversity Club, and serves as an ambassador and guest speaker at the Collegiate Emerging Leaders International Conference, welcoming and hosting students from 12 schools around the world. Ellie Iverson of The Steward School is a member of the Stewardship Club and volunteers at the Skills Development Center, Patrick Henry's Promise and Northstar Academy. "Ellie," said her nominators, "is the ideal role model for others on how to be an inclusive, caring friend to all. She encourages others to be giving and she herself has a low tolerance of self-centeredness." When Jennifer Titus of Hermitage High School was offered a study hall due to a scheduling conflict, she refused it -- despite a rigorous course of studies and activites such as captaining the cheerleading squad and volunteering for Triangle II Community Service -- and asked to tutor exceptional students instead. "What separates Jennifer from other students," said her nominator, "is her ability to see the person and not the disability. . . When the students see her in the classroom, they are very eager to work with her on various lessons or tasks." After only three years in this country, Samuel Uk Ceu Lian of Henrico High School has become an inspiration to all the students in his ESL class. Active in the school's Spirit Club, he has become an interpreter for the Chin Community, a youth leader in his church, a varsity soccer player and a member of the robotics team. His peers know -- despite his struggles to learn not only content but also the language used both in and out of the classroom -- that he can be counted on to try and defuse any situation and handle classroom disturbances with tact. A student at Highland Springs High School, Andrew L. Compton uses his musical talents to brighten the lives of visitors to the homeless shelter at which he volunteers, as well as to lead youth worship at his church. He has traveled to Atlanta, Philadelphia and East Asia on mission trips, volunteers at the LAMB's Basket food bank, is president of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, and is known among nursing home patients and students alike for his compassionate listening ear. "Perhaps Andrew's most impressive quality," wrote a nominator, "is the humility that he displays in all things, knowing that he has much more to learn in his life, that he is not a perfect individual, and that every moment is a learning opportunity for the future." |
RAMPS receives $8k grant
Citizen Staff Reports 03/03/2015
RAMPS (Ramp Access Made Possible by Students) recently received an $8,000 grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. The award was one of 75 grants totaling more than $600,137 awarded by the Reeve Foundation to nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide more opportunities, access, and daily quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families and caregivers.
RAMPS, an organization founded by then-Henrico County high school students to build ramps for local low-income residents who need them, will use the grant to purchase modular wheelchair ramp supplies. These supplies will be used by local high school RAMPS clubs, who provide volunteers to build the ramps. > Read more.
Henrico man to compete in Liberty Mutual Invitational National Finals
Citizen Staff Reports 02/19/2015
Henrico resident Larry Loving, Jr., will compete with three other locals – Thomas Scribner (Richmond), Roscoe McGhee (Midlothian) and Larry Loving (Richmond) in the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National Finals at TPC Sawgrass, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Feb. 26-Mar. 1. The foursome qualified for the national golf tournament by winning the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational, held at Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville, Md. on June 11. That event supported the RiteCare Center for Childhood Language Disorders.
In total, 240 amateur golfers will compete in Florida. > Read more.
In total, 240 amateur golfers will compete in Florida. > Read more.
Henrico PAL recognizes supporters, HSHS athlete
The Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL) held its Sixth Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 5 at The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen, celebrating accomplishments of 2014 and recognizing outstanding contributions to the organization. Henrico County Juvenile Domestic Court Judge Denis Soden served as master of ceremonies and former Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams served as keynote speaker.
Among the 2014 honorees were Richmond International Raceway (Significant Supporter), Richmond Strikers Soccer Club (Significant Supporter), Henrico County Schools-Pupil Transportation (Summer Camp Supporter), Bruce Richardson, Jr. (Youth of the Year), Sandra Williams (Volunteer of the Year), Thomas Williams (Employee of the Year), Mikki Pleasants (Board Member of the Year), and Michelle Sheehan (Police Officer of the Year). > Read more.
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CACGA to celebrate 16th anniversary March 14
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen will celebrate its 16th anniversary Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m. with "A Date with Frank & Marilyn," an evening of fun and entertainment designed to raise funds for the center's three outreach programs – Art Matters, Artful Living and Creative Family Studio. A performance by a duo impersonating Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe will highlight the evening.
The evening will include an artist live and silent auction with a variety of unique and hard-to-come-by prize packages including two tickets to the 2016 Masters golf tournament, a trip for two to Napa Valley, dinner for 10 by celebrity chef Patrick Evan-Hylton served at CACGA's gardens, followed by opening night tickets to The Capital Steps and 10 individual date-night packages around Metro Richmond. > Read more.
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Weekend Top 10
It's a great weekend to support local theatre! The Stable Theatre at Christ Presbyterian Church will present "Freud's Last Session;" Jewish Family Theatre at the Weinstein JCC will present "Parade;" and the youth theater program CharacterWorks, Inc. will present "Fiddler on the Roof" at The Steward School. Another fun show will be at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen tonight – "An Evening of 20s Tin Pan Alley Jazz" featuring the unique sounds of the Rumble Seat Revival. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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yvr1 Posts: 4I haven't gone back to Hyundai dealership to test-drive the Santa Fe with the 3.3L engine yet, but had one more vehicle to test-drive before narrowing down the list. Went to test drive an Equinox, and the dealer didn't even have any except in the showroom, but we did drive a 2010 GM Terrain, which he said was basically the same platform and interior as the Equinox; only difference was the exterior styling. I guess they're selling really well. In any event, after I drove it, I can't understand why. The steering and the brakes I found unresponsive. Brakes felt like mush and had to really press down to get the car to a full stop. Acceleration wasn't great. The two-tone colour scheme for the interior (brown/black) didn't appeal to me (don't these colours clash?). Even the much -vaunted sound deadening wasn't apparent to me. The only things I thought the Equinox had over the Forester was slightly smoother ride when going over bumps (at the expense of poorer handling) and a much better stereo system. I think the MRSP is a couple of thousand more than the Forester. Maybe the 2010 Equinox was such a vast improvement over the 2009 version, accounting for its newfound popularity?
I am quickly coming to the conclusion that the Forester is the best of the bunch when it comes to compact SUV's in the price range I am looking at (around 30K Cdn). Can anyone persuade me otherwise? -
chelentano Posts: 634>> I am quickly coming to the conclusion that the Forester is the best of the bunch when it comes to compact SUV's in the price range I am looking at (around 30K Cdn). Can anyone persuade me otherwise?
That's easy. The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT is a much better crossover then Forester (and better then anything else in this class):
• 6-speed auto with paddle shifters and idle neural logic vs. dated 4-speed transmission.
• 40 GB mp3 music server vs. nothing.
• Premium 710-watt Rockford Fosgate stereo with 8 speakers + 10" subwoofer vs. generic 6-speaker stereo.
• Sirius satellite radio vs. nothing
• Outlander GT demonstrates spectacular handling: 66.2 mph slalom beating every CUV except for $95K BMW X6M with $500 sport tires.
• Larger 18" tires vs. 17"
• FAST key entry/keyless start (your key is always in your pocket)
• Voice control and Bluetooth music streaming Link System
• Diamond Lane Guidance real-time traffic navigation vs. basic navigation.
• Rear View backup camera. Parking sensors available.
• Superior AWD system with both front-to-back and side-to-side torque control, with Auto, Lock and FWD modes, form the manufacturer of 12-time Dakar champion.
• More cargo space, flap-fold tailgate and 3-rd row seating for kids.
• Rain Sensing Wipers vs. regular
• Xenon Headlights vs. regular
• More horse power and higher towing capacity
• 5/10 warranty + free roadside vs. basic warranty
• Top CR reliability rating.
What Forester could offer instead? Larger sunroof, and that's about it. It's well build but basic car. -
ateixeira Posts: 72,587That's not a very heavy trailer, most small SUVs can manage that much (exception: Honda CR-V? others?).
Do keep in mind that trailer brakes are required by all major manufacturers for a trailer of that weight. You don't want to end up with the tail wagging the dog.
What's on your short list of choices? I bet most of them have a model that can easily handle that load. Pick something with good torque so you're not struggling up those hills.
Maybe big brakes as well. -
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stever Viva Las CrucesPosts: 42,987Not only do we have one, we have two!
I think some of the last posts can be moved over there and the other one merged or archived.
Here's the link:
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ateixeira Posts: 72,587Promise? :P
The OP asked about the Forester and the Santa Fe, I don't know how we got on the Outlander. My response was on topic.
I'm fine with moving the posts there - that's where this belonged once the Outlander was brought in. In fact I suggest from now on, in any thread, when chelentano wants to recommend the SUV he did not buy that he link to there instead. -
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ateixeira Posts: 72,587It's hard to ignore that styling. It looks like a pregnant Accord. Plus, the AWD model starts at $34,730 (EX-L), which is steep.
An H6 Outback Ltd runs about $3k less, at $31.7k. It's a tad smaller, but probably the best value of the 3.
As usual, Toyota gives you 1,000 a-la-carte optinos. Venza V6 AWD, add Comfort Package for heated leather seats and EJ sound for 6CD/Bluetooth, then SR for the sunroof, and you get $34,240. IMHO it's the best looking of the bunch. Haven't driven it yet but I've heard the huge wheels give it a brittle ride, odd for a Toyota. -
tenpin288 Posts: 804Funny you should mention the Venza. There is a review and story over on msnbc.com that is somewhat less than flattering about the Venza and Toyota in general.
In short, here is what they have to say about the Venza:
Pros: Comfortable ride, superlative fuel economy for its size, the brand name that makes grizzled baby boomers behave like irrational adolescents
Cons: Insultingly cheap interior, lousy steering, useless automatic headlights
Verdict: Toyota is off its game and needs to refocus on giving customers more than they expect rather than thinking they won't notice that they are being shortchanged.
ateixeira Posts: 72,587That's very significant - it means Toyota cut their advertising budget on MSNBC.
Just kidding.
I was under the impression that the ride was not good. Maybe they tested a model with smaller rims?
Also, the interior looks fine to me. It has a padded dash and far better materials than what you'd find in, for instance, the RAV4. Maybe they have much higher expectations in that price range?
I'm not surprised about the steering - my Sienna is number than my Wii-mote. The weight is right, but there is zero feedback.
Also, I do think that the mere volume of production Toyota has can make quality control suffer.
I thought that review was pretty harsh. And how old is that article? He compares it to Pacifica and Taurus X. Venza doesn't even offer a 3rd row.
CR gave it a pretty good score overall, but the Outback scored higher (even though they tested the 4 cylinder OB). -
chelentano Posts: 634>> The OP asked about the Forester and the Santa Fe, I don't know how we got on the Outlander. My response was on topic.
My response was on topic too. Post 7060: user yvr1 posted:
"...Forester is the best of the bunch when it comes to compact SUV's... Can anyone persuade me otherwise?"
So I responded:
"That's easy. The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT is a much better crossover then Forester... " then I listed my points why. -
ateixeira Posts: 72,587http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr111809.html
Midsize SUVs
Dodge Journey
Subaru Tribeca
Volvo XC60
Volvo XC90
Small SUVs
Honda Element
Jeep Patriot with optional side torso airbags
Subaru Forester
Volkswagen Tiguan
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chelentano Posts: 634Mitsubishi Debuts Sync Rival, Called Fuse, In 2010 Outlander
http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038759_mitsubishi-debuts-sync-riva- l-called-fuse-in-2010-outlander#comments
New Mitsubishi Nav System Includes Free Traffic Service:
http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038615_new-mitsubishi-nav-system-i- ncludes-free-traffic-service -
ateixeira Posts: 72,587Top IIHS safety picks:
SMALL SUVs
Honda Element
Jeep Patriot - with optional side torso airbags
Subaru Forester
Volkswagen Tiguan
It's in alphabetical order. This does not mean the Element won, in fact the Forester's 4.64 strength-to-weight ratio actually beat the Element in the new-for-2010 roof strength test.
Not that it matters, both Element and Forester are Top Safety Picks, and extremely safe choices.
Forester has other best-in-class claims but you'll ignore them anyway so I won't bother listing them. -
stever Viva Las CrucesPosts: 42,987We'll move some more posts over to the Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester discussion.
And people in there have been put on notice that all the niggling details are of little interest to most readers. Cabin fever perhaps?Moderator
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stever Viva Las CrucesPosts: 42,987You'd probably enjoy 4WD & AWD systems explained then. :shades:
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stever Viva Las CrucesPosts: 42,987Bummer - PayPal is one of the reasons I'm on meds!
Ok, how 'bout some crossover news?
Deal of the Week: 2010 Infiniti QX56
Or maybe you'd like to dream about one we don't get in the US:
Inside Line (In the rest of the pics it looks more like the compact car it really is).
This is more like it - but it's another one we don't get in the States:
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Serves: 4
Yields: 1 c serving
Total Time: 35 min
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
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- 12 ounce(s) chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon(s) taco seasoning
- 1 whole(s) bell pepper, red or green, seeded and chopped
- 1.5 cube(s) salsa
- 2 ounce(s) cream cheese
- 15 ounce(s) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 whole(s) tomato, chopped
- 2 whole(s) whole-wheat tortillas, 6-in each
- 1/2 cup(s) Mexican cheese, shredded
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; mist with cooking spray. Add chicken and taco seasoning and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salsa; cook for 2 minutes. Add cream cheese; cook stirring constantly, until melted and blended, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and tomato.
- Spoon 1/3 of chicken mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with 1 tortilla, then spoon in 1/2 of remaining chicken mixture and 1/2 cheese. Top with remaining tortilla and chicken mixture.
- Cover and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes longer. Service hot.
- As written each serving: 377 calories; 12 g fat; 11 g fiber, 34 g protien, 34 g carbs, 1,364 mg sodium.
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