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===Attorney General of Virginia (2006-2009)===
===Attorney General of Virginia (2006-2009)===
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|Bob McDonnell
|Governor of Virginia
|In office
|January 16, 2010 - Present
|Term ends
|Years in position
|Tim Kaine (D)
|Base salary
|Elections and appointments
|First elected
|November 3, 2009
|Campaign $
|Term limits
|No consecutive terms
|Prior offices
|Attorney General of Virginia
|Virginia House of Delegates
|High school
|Bishop Ireton High School (1972)
|University of Notre Dame (1976)
|Boston University (1981); Regent University (1989)
|Regent University (1989)
|Date of birth
|June 15, 1954
|Place of birth
|Philadelphia, PA
|Office website
|Personal website
|Campaign website
- 1 Biography
- 2 Political career
- 2.1 Governor of Virginia (2010-Present)
- 2.2 Attorney General of Virginia (2006-2009)
- 2.3 Virginia House of Delegates (1992-2006)
- 3 Issues
- 4 Elections
- 5 Campaign donors
- 6 Recent news
- 7 Personal
- 8 See also
- 9 External links
- 10 References
In mid-August, 2011, McDonnell was named chairman of the National Governors Association, replacing Texas Governor Rick Perry.[2]
He has also served in the Virginia House of Delegates for the City of Virginia Beach from 1992 to 2005, and was Attorney General of Virginia from 2006-2009.
McDonnell was considered to be a possible candidate for Mitt Romney's choice of a vice-presidential candidate in 2012, but ultimately was not selected.[3][4]
Virginia governors are barred from serving consecutive terms and thus McDonnell is not running for re-election in 2013.
Moving with his father's Air Force career, Bob McDonnell was born in Philadelphia, moved to Virginia a year later, and spent several years in Germany in his childhood. During his own time in the U.S. Army, McDonnell would again he stationed in Germany.
Bob McDonnell is a 1972 graduate from Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia. He later received a B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1976, which he attended on a ROTC scholarship. He went on to receive a M.B.A. from Boston University in 1980, and a M.A./J.D. from Regent University. McDonnell served in the U.S. Army for twenty-one years, and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After leaving active duty in 1981, he joined American Hospital Supply Corporation.
McDonnell was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1992, and has held the positions of Assistant Majority Leader and Chairman of the Courts of Justice Committee. In addition, he served on the Committees on Health, Welfare and Institutions, and the Rules Committee.
- M.A./J.D., Regent University, 1989
- MSBA, Boston University, 1981
- B.B.A, Notre Dame, 1976
- Bishop Ireton High School, 1972
Political career
Governor of Virginia (2010-Present)
McDonnell was first elected Governor of Virginia in 2009 and assumed office on January 16, 2010. His current term ends in 2013 and he is prevented from running for a second term in office. The term limits Virginia imposes on its governors are more strict than any other state in the country: under the commonwealth's constitution, no governor may serve back-to-back terms. This means that McDonnell, unlike other governors in their first term, is ineligible to run for re-election until a full term has passed.
Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")
McDonnell has opposed the Affordable Care Act, the federal health care overhaul known as Obamacare since its passage in December 2009. He supported efforts by Republican attorneys general (including his successor as attorney general Ken Cuccinelli) to have it repealed in the U.S. Supreme Court, and when the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the reform bill, McDonnell maintained his fighting stance in two ways: By pledging to forgo federal funding for Virginia in the short term to expand medicaid, and by reiterating his intentions to establish a Virginia-specific health care exchange system rather than participate in the federal health care exchange. (The exchange is "an online marketplace through which people can shop for health insurance provided by the law."[5]) The results of the general election on November 6, 2012, however, induced McDonnell to give up the latter fight. In light of President Obama's re-election and Democrats control of the Senate, McDonnell conceded that since "the federal health-care law, it looks like now, it will go into effect,"[5] his continued resistance to entering Virginia into the federal health care exchange program was no longer worthwhile. He said he would now support Virginia's participation in the federal exchange, adding that the law allowed for a two year window for retreating to a state-centric system. Despite pressure from liberal healthcare reform advocates to also reverse his position on the medicaid expansion, McDonnell remains unwilling to participate, believing that the federal government will ultimately have to renege on its promise to pay for the added recipients.[5]
Abortion bill
In February 2012, the Virginia House of Delegates passed a controversial "informed consent" abortion bill that requires women to undergo an ultrasound before getting an abortion. The ultrasound would determine the fetus' gestational age. Del. David Englin strongly opposed the legislation, warning "this bill will require many women in Virginia to undergo vaginal penetration with an ultrasound probe against their consent in order to exercise their constitutional right to an abortion, even for nonsurgical, noninvasive, pharmaceutical abortions."[6]
The bill, having passed the Virginia State Senate two weeks earlier, was sent to McDonnell who initially indicated he would sign the legislation into law.[7] But the legislation captured the attention of the nation. It drew criticism from across the country, was satirized on the popular late night comedy show Saturday Night Live, and drew a large crowd to the state capitol in Richmond for an impromptu protest. Opponents sent a petition with 33,000 signatures urging the governor to veto the bill.[8] McDonnell changed his position on the legislation, withdrawing his support and stating "Mandating an invasive procedure in order to give informed consent is not a proper role for the state. I am requesting that the Virginia General Assembly amend this bill to explicitly state that no woman in Virginia will have to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound involuntarily."[8]
McDonnell signed an amended version of the bill on March 7, 2012. According to the Washington Post, "the version McDonnell signed says invasive ultrasounds are voluntary and exempts women who have reported to law enforcement agencies that they are victims of rape or incest." The new legislation takes effect July 1, 2012.[9]
Pension fund
McDonnell unveiled a plan in late December 2010 that would have all employees, new and current, contribute 5 percent of their pay to their retirement. At that time, McDonnell outlined that he would give them a 3 percent salary increase. "This is a start for fixing the pension system that has been out of whack for years and years. I will not pass on a broken system to another governor," McDonnell said.
The governor's plan could leave employees with a cut in take-home pay. At least one employee group voiced concern. The Virginia Government Employees Association is pleased that McDonnell is making an effort to return the retirement system to sound financial footing, but it is not happy with what it perceives as a reduction in pay for members. "We have deep concerns about his proposal to have current state employees begin contributing 5 percent of their salary to the retirement system," VGEA said in a statement release after the governor's announcement. "While the governor is attempting to keep employee salaries whole in the proposal, he relies on a potential pay bonus using year-end savings in the state budget to do so. The net effect is that without the bonus, state employees could face a pay cut amounting to a little over 2 percent."[10]
Virginia energy
Virginia was one of the states preparing to engage in offshore drilling and when President Obama put the moratorium on offshore drilling after the BP oil spill disaster in 2010, Gov. McDonnell was vocally upset. "We didn't give up when we had the Challenger disaster in the space program or when we had nuclear meltdowns on Three Mile Island. We did what Americans always do in making progress — we found solutions and moved forward. But this is probably going to slow us down," the governor said.
McDonnell held a conference with nearly 800 leaders from the energy industry in October 2010, "The Governor's Conference on Energy," to tout his message that Virginia will be the energy capital of the East. "I've been a very strong proponent of using all of Virginia's resources — coal, natural gas, oil, wind, nuclear, offshore-gas, oil, wind alternatives – all of these are a part of our quest for independence," McDonnell told WTOP radio spring 2010. McDonnell has also indicated favor towards nuclear power; as of October 2010, Virginia has two nuclear power plants in Surry County and Louisa County. McDonnell says he wants to add more: "Lynchburg, Va. can be the nuclear capital of America," McDonnell told Virginia Statehouse News. "It's clean — very few environmental concerns. Since the meltdown at Three-Mile Island, there have been tremendous technological advancements made. I think it's a huge part of America's future."[11]
Freezes and bonuses
McDonnell handed out a one-time bonus to state employees in 2010, but said they should not expect a permanent raise. State employees received a 3-percent bonus in late November 2010, their first pay boost of any kind in three years. The day before the bonus distribution, McDonnell applauded President Obama's two-year freeze of federal worker's wages and said the tough economic times call for austerity. "We got a $13.5 trillion national debt. Everybody understands now, federal spending is out of control. We've got to be able to rein things in," McDonnel said on WTOP radio. "I think it's a prudent step. It's a good start, but they got to do a whole lot more than that if they want to get this budget deficit under control and restore fiscal responsibility in Washington."[12]
One of Gov. McDonnell's key issues has been Virginia transportation. In December 2010, McDonnell told the Governor's Transportation Conference that he will spend $400 million on road construction immediately and ask to borrow nearly $3 billion more. "The more we build today, the better deal we provide to our citizens," he told the gathering of lawmakers and highway industry representatives.
McDonnell said he would take advantage of the low highway-construction costs in late 2010 to early 2011. He planned to ask the General Assembly to pour money into the state's transportation funding. The governor said the state has dropped the ball on transportation funding and indicated he intends to make that up with several measures. The transportation budget has been cut multiple times in the years before McDonnell was inaugurated, totaling $6 billion in cuts, McDonnell said.
"Over the past two decades, state support for transportation has not kept up with our growth as a Commonwealth. This has led to more congestion, longer commutes and missed economic opportunities, McDonnell said. McDonnell intends to infuse a transportation infrastructure bank with cash, specifically $150 million from the budget surplus and $250 million from an audit of the Virginia Department of Transportation.[13]
$3 billion proposal
As part of his budget amendments, McDonnell said he wanted to help pay for $4 billion in new transportation spending by issuing $3 billion in bonds. A majority of the new bonds McDonnell suggested were already approved in 2007, but had yet to be sold. He hope was to raise $1.8 billion within three years by selling those bonds at twice the speed: $600 million per year instead of the original $300 million per year. "I don't think that selling bonds that are already authorized, and are already built into our existing debt capacity models, getting the best deals in modern Virginia history and putting thousands of Virginians to work while doing it, should be that controversial," McDonnell said.
Most legislators seemed to agree, but they were confused about the governor's wish to raise $1.1 billion by issuing a type of bonds called GARVEE bonds that are paid by the federal government to help fund pre-approved transportation projects.[14]
Star Scientific
It was reported in April 2013 that the FBI was investigating whether McDonnell violated any laws by allowing Star Scientific to pay $15,000 for food and flowers at his daughter's 2011 wedding, which was held at the governor's mansion. When asked why he did not report the spending on his finance reports, McDonnell said the donation was a gift to his daughter, and per state law only gifts to officeholders have to be reported.[15]
The investigation of McDonnell is an offshoot of an investigation of securities transactions involving Star Scientific. The company, run by Jonnie R. Williams Sr, produces a dietary supplement called Anatabloc. Williams and Star Scientific have donated over $120,000 to McDonnell and his political action committee, along with other perks including allowing McDonnell to stay at Williams's lake house.[16]
Meanwhile, McDonnell and his wife have promoted Anatabloc and other products made by the company. According to Todd Schneider, former chef to the governor, McDonnell "[promoted] Star Scientific products, including the introduction of Anatabloc (a food supplement) to MCV doctors at a lunch Todd Schneider cooked at the mansion on Aug. 30, 2012."[15] (Schneider, it should be noted, is currently facing charges of stealing food from the governor's mansion.) Additionally, McDonnell's wife Maureen spoke at a seminar for scientists and investors in Florida three days before her daughter's wedding, where she spoke in support of Anatabloc.[15]
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R), who also has ties to Williams, appointed the Richmond commonwealth's attorney, Mike Herring, to act as special prosecutor in the case.[17]
Taxpayer money for personal items
In June 2013, The Washington Post reported on their Freedom of Information Act request detailing records of personal expenses covered by the state of Virginia for McDonnell and his wife during their 3 1/2 years living in the executive mansion. The records show that during their first six months the couple billed numerous items to taxpayers that they shouldn't have, including deodorant, shoe repairs and dry cleaning for their children. They were asked to pay back the state $317.27, which they did, and reminded what is and is not covered. Since then, however, the couple has continued to charge personal items to taxpayers. The extent is unclear as the state only released 16 sales receipts, mostly from 2011. Along with this, records show that they also used state employees to run personal errands for them and their children.[18]
Attorney General of Virginia (2006-2009)
McDonnell won election as the Attorney General of Virginia in 2005, narrowly defeating state Senator Creigh Deeds by just 323 votes.[19]
Virginia House of Delegates (1992-2006)
McDonnell was first elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1992 and served seven terms representing the 84th District. He served as chair of the Courts of Justice Committee, co-chair of the Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee, and as Assistant Majority Leader.
Presidential preference
Bob McDonnell endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [20]
In 2009, McDonnell defeated state Sen. Creigh Deeds to win Virginia's gubernatorial election. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce gave McDonnell substantial support, giving $972,877 to his campaign. Four year prior, the Chamber had given $400,000 towards Republican Jerry Kilgore's failed bid for governor.[21]
|Governor of Virginia, 2009
|Vote %
|Bob McDonnell
|R. Creigh Deeds
|Total Votes
In 2005, McDonnell ran for Attorney General of Virginia. The first result showed him with a victory of 323 votes, out of over 1.9 million votes cast, over opponent Creigh Deeds. Deeds went on to file for a recount, which began on December 20, 2005. After preliminary figures revealed 37 additional votes for McDonnell, Deeds conceded, giving McDonnell a 360 vote margin of victory.[23]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for McDonnell is available dating back to 1999. Based on available campaign finance records, McDonnell raised a total of $29,850,503 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 8, 2013.[24]
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Bob McDonnell's donors each year.[25] Click [show] for more information.
|Bob McDonnell's Campaign Contributions
Governor of Virginia
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Virginia House of Delegates
District 84
Virginia House of Delegates
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|Total Raised
|Total Raised by Opponents
|Top 5 contributors
|Virginia Republican Party
|Republican State Leadership Committee
|Virginia Bankers Association
|Lindl Corp
|Republican National Committee
|Virginia Conservative Action PAC
|Tidewater Builders Association
|Davis Wetlands Bank LLC
|Republican Governors Association
|Republican National Committee
|Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
|US Chamber of Commerce
|M. G. Pat Robertson
|Virginia Dental Association
|Virginia Bankers Association
|McDonnell for Virginia
|Virginia Republican Party
|Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
|Homebuilders PAC
and Reeves Mahoney
|$2,250 each
|In-state donations
|Out-of-state donations
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McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, have five children.
See also
- Governor of Virginia
- Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
- Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling
- Portal:Elections
- Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election
External links
- Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell Official state site
- Official campaign website
- Social media:
- Biography at the National Governors Association
- Profile at Notable Names Database
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Campaign contributions at Follow The Money
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Appearances on Charlie Rose
- Appearances at the Internet Movie Database
- Collected news and commentary at The New York Times
- Collected news and commentary at The Wall Street Journal
- ↑ Governor Bob McDonnell, " Biography," accessed May 6, 2013
- ↑ Politico.com "McDonnell takes to national stage," August 15, 2011
- ↑ Boston.com, "Mitt Romney chooses Paul Ryan as running mate," August 11, 2012
- ↑ USA Today, "Romney's VP pick likely to go to safest candidate," July 14, 2012
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Washington Post, "Virginia Gov. McDonnell favors federal health care exchange for Obamacare," November 9, 2012
- ↑ David Englin.org, "Englin statement on legislation requiring vaginal penetration ultrasound prior to many abortions," February 13, 2012
- ↑ The Guardian, "Virginia governor Bob McDonnell in U-turn over controversial abortion bill," February 22, 2012
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 PublicBroadcasting.net, "Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure," February 22, 2012
- ↑ Washington Post, "McDonnell signs bill requiring ultrasounds before abortions," March 7, 2012
- ↑ "Virginia workers face paying 5 percent into pension fund," Virginia Statehouse News, December 20, 2010
- ↑ "Future energy debate already charged," Virginia Statehouse News, October 11, 2010
- ↑ "McDonnell gives bonus, but supports wage freezes," Virginia Statehouse News, December 2, 2010
- ↑ "McDonnell wants cash infusion for transportation," Virginia Statehouse News, December 13, 2010
- ↑ "New debt has lawmakers confused," Old Dominion Watchdog, December 22, 2010
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 The Atlantic Wire, "The Governor, His Wife, Their Cook, and the FBI," April 30, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post, "FBI looking into relationship between McDonnells, donor," April 29, 2013
- ↑ The New York Times, "Special Prosecutor Appointed in Investigation of Virginia Governor," May 22, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post, "Mansion spending records indicate improper billing by Virginia governor and his family," June 16, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 8, 2005 general election: Statewide official results," accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑ Richmond Times-Dispatch, "McDonnell endorses Romney, heads to S.C. to campaign," January 20, 2012
- ↑ Old Dominion Watchdog: "Out-of-state donors pour into Virginia," June 28th, 2010
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2009 General Election Results," accessed November 29, 2012
- ↑ NYTimes.com: "A Virginia Recount Would Not Come Soon," November 8th, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money, " Career fundraising for Bob McDonnell," accessed May 8, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money.org, "Home," accessed February 17, 2015
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The short answer is: Ingredients are added to recipes for a specific purpose and there is a reason that they are there. When you substitute or swap out ingredients, results will vary and won't be the same as mine.
Some may work, and others won't. And I can't comment on results unless I've tried it myself. The most common request is folks who want to reduce the sugar or fat in a recipe, but in most instances, people are not happy with the final results. So unless you have health issues such as allergies and intolerances, it's best to stick with the recipe.
One recent change that's occurred in home baking is the proliferation of "premium" products, such as "European-style" butter, stronger flour (with more protein and gluten), high percentage chocolate, and instant yeast. Using products such as these can alter results and it's simply not possible to write a recipe that includes variations for each kind of product that might be available in the diverse geographical regions of the world. So it's up to you to use your best judgement and alter a recipe as necessary, to compensate for the variation in products. (You may wish to consult the manufacturer directly to get further directions on using their product.)
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John Waters makes being different fabulous. His poised mannerisms have made him a hollywood cult classic.
Lady GaGa, who is openly bi-sexual, has said in interviews her hit Poker Face is about concealing one's sexuality
English actor Rupert Everett has starred in hits such as My Best Friend's Wedding, An Ideal Husband and The Next Best Thing. Though openly gay, he has stated in interviews he feels young homosexual actors have a better chance in the film business staying in the closet.
Amid much speculation, Adam Lambert told Rolling Stone he is gay shortly after American Idol concluded last year. Despite his second-place finish, even eventual winner Kris Allen conceded Lambert deserved to win, calling him "one of the most gifted performers that I've ever met."
Lance Bass was a member of boy band 'N Sync alongside Justin Timberlake. He revealed his sexuality on the cover of People Magazine in the summer of 2006, has dated Amazing Race winner Reichen Lehmkuhl and New York hairdresser Ben Thigpen.
Ricky Martin came out of the closet on his Web site Monday, ending years of rumors about the La Vida Loca singer's sexuality.
Tony and Emmy award-winning actor Nathan Lane stole the show in 1996's The Birdcage, in which he co-starred alongside Robin Williams. The New York native has been praised by organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign and GLAAD for his work in the LBGT community.
Star Trek legend George Takei is a vocal advocate for same-sex marriages and married his partner Brad Altman in 2008. He is an on-again, off-again personality on the Howard Stern Show.
Chad Allen starred on Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman for five years during the 90s; he has been a noted activist for same sex marriages and a political ally of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom.
Singer Clay Aiken shot to fame on American Idol's second season, and has been a force in the music business ever since. He came out in September 2008 to People Magazine.
Grey's Anatomy star T.R. Knight came out publicly after news broke of an on-set controversy during which co-star Isiah Washington directed an anti-gay slur in his direction; he left the popular ABC medical drama last year.
John Amaechi, who played center for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz, came out of the closet in his 2007 memoir Man In The Middle, which elicited supportive responses from his NBA colleagues such as Grant Hill and Charles Barkley.
Fab Real Housewife Kim Zolciak is openly bisexual. Unfortunately she very recently broke up with her girlfriend.
Jodie Foster: The Silence Of The Lambs star, who long stayed mum about her oft-speculated sexual preferences, went public with her sexuality in 2007, thanking her longtime partner Cydney Bernard in a speech at a Hollywood function. The couple lives in Malibu, where they're raising two boys.
Sean Hayes: The handsome Will & Grace star, who long kept his sexuality a mystery, told The Advocate in 2010: "I feel like I've contributed monumentally to the success of the gay movement in America, and if anyone wants to argue that, I'm open to it."
Wanda Sykes: In 2008, the hysterical comedienne of Curb Your Enthusiasm fame married her wife Alex, who gave birth to the couple's twins the following year.
Melissa Etheridge: The Come To My Window singer, an outspoken activist for gay rights over the past two decades, has been involved in long-term relationships with Julie Cypher and Tammy Lynn Michaels. She's now reportedly involved with Nurse Jackie creator Linda Wallem, who was her "best man" during her 2003 nuptials to Michaels.
Anna Paquin: As first reported by RadarOnline.com, the True Blood beauty revealed she was bisexual in a 2010 ad for the Give A Damn campaign, saying, "I'm Anna Paquin. I'm bisexual and I give a damn."
Tila Tequila: The reality star incorporated her bisexual life as a direct theme of her breakout MTV hit show A Shot At Love, as she was courted by 16 men and 16 women in a format similar to that of The Bachelor. The pint-sized beauty was involved with the late Casey Johnson prior to her January 2010 death.
Lindsay Lohan: We all know the troubled Mean Girls star has had an on-again, off-again thing with celeb DJ Samantha Ronson; it's been rumored she also hooked up with sexy socialite Courteney Semel, who's the ex of late heiress Casey Johnson.
Jonathan Knight: The New Kids On The Block member took a similar route as Lance Bass, coming out publicly after his career catering to screaming teen girls had long passed. "I have lived my life very openly and have never hidden the fact that I am gay," Knight wrote in January 2011.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, born in Montana but raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, plays openly gay Mitchell on ABC's hit sit-com Modern Family. In real life, the Emmy nominated actor is also out and proud. Prior to nabbing Modern Family, he worked mainly in off-Broadway and Broadway shows, including the Tony Award winning The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Glee's Jane Lynch came out to her parents when she was 32. "I was distanced from my parents," the Dolton, Illinois native said recently on Chelsea Lately. "And I felt very, very separate from them." Lynch says her therapist told her to write a letter to her folks, but that she wouldn't have to send it. "So I wrote them a letter pouring my heart out," Lynch, 51, said – but there was one twist: "They (her therapist) give you a stamp and an envelope after you write it!" She said upon coming out, her parents were "great" and "embraced" her.
hris Colfer plays flamboyant student Kurt Hummel on Fox's hit show Glee, and just like his character, in real life, he is openly gay. Colfer – who won a Golden Globe and has been nominated for two Emmys for his role - was named to Time magazine's 2011 list of the world's 100 most influential people. The Clovis, California native has said that his parents were accepting of him, but that he was frequently bullied at school.
Actor Zachary Quinto came out in October 2011 in an interview with New York Magazine, telling the publication that "as a gay man ... there's still so many things that need to be looked at and addressed" regarding gay rights. The Heroes star said he was moved to come out after the tragic suicide of Jamey Rodemeyer, the Buffalo, New York teenager who killed himself after enduring constant harassment from schoolyard bullies over his sexuality.
BD Wong: The Tony-award winning Broadway star (M. Butterfly), and veteran character actor, has appeared on many TV shows including OZ, Law & Order: SVU and Awake.
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Chely Wright: The beautiful country songstress came out in 2010, telling People the coming of age was a weight off her shoulders. "Nothing in my life has been more magical than the moment I decided to come out."
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David Hyde Pierce: This talented actor, a four-time Emmy winner, played Dr. Niles Crane on the smash hit spin-off Frazier. The New York native came out in 2007, a year before he'd tie the knot with partner Brian Hargrove in California.
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Gillian Anderson: David Duchovny's not the only X-Files star whose sex life has been made public knowledge: "I was in a relationship with a girl for a long time when I was in high school," Anderson told OUT. "You know, I'm old enough that I can talk about that."
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Graham Norton: The Irish BBC talk show host was candid about his openly-gay lifestyle in a 2006 interview with the publication, Closer: "People don't ever throw themselves at me. They come over and say, 'Hello,' but they're not going to waste time having sex with you when you're an older man. That's just how the gay world works. I'm normally single, so it's not really that weird being on my own now. By and large, I've always lived my life as a single man, but there are definitely moments when I wish it was different."
Greg Louganis: The famed Olympian swimmer made his sexuality known in 1994 when he was an announcer at that year's Gay games. He went into further detail about it in his memoir the next year, 1995's Breaking the Surface.
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RuPaul: Born RuPaul Andre Charles in Atlanta, the statuesque drag queen is famous for his numerous VH1's show and the 1992 dance anthem "Supermodel (You Better Work)."
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Mario Cantone: The Broadway funnyman, best known for his portrayal of as Anthony in Sex and the City, wed Jerry Dixon, his partner of 20 years, in October 2011. In March of 2012, he spoke out against Kirk Cameron's anti-gay sentiments, saying on The View, "Kiss my a** Kirk Cameron!"
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White Collar's Matt Bomer announced he's gay in February 2012 at the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards in Palm Springs, as he accepted the New Generation Arts and Activism Award for his charity work against HIV/AIDS. In his speech, the father-of-three thanked his partner, publicist Simon Halls.
Meredith Baxter: The Family Ties star, who played mom Elyse Keaton on the 80s NBC hit, came out as a lesbian in 2009, telling the Today Show: "I am a lesbian and it was a later-in-life recognition. Some people would say, well, you're living a lie and, you know, the truth is - not at all. This has only been for the past seven years."
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CNN host Anderson Cooper confirmed years of speculation in July, 2012 about his sexuality, saying: "The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud."
On July 4th, 2012 R&B singer Frank Ocean blogged that his first romantic relationship was with a man, writing, "I don't have any secrets I need to keep anymore."
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Cell-autonomous immunity; Constitutive and inducible host defense programs; Inflammasomes; Interferons (IFNs); Intracellular pathogens; Single cell analyses; Vertebrate and bacterial genetics more...
- BS, Australian National Univ, 1990
- Ph.D., Cornell University, 1997
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- Randow F., MacMicking, J.D., and James, L.C. Cellular self-defense: How cell-autonomous immunity protects against pathogens. Science. 340,701-706 (2013).
- Shenoy, A.R., Wellington, D.A., Kumar, P., Kassa, H., Booth, C.J., Cresswell, P., and MacMicking, J.D. GBP5 promotes NLRP3 inflammasome assembly and immunity in mammals. Science. 336, 481-485 (2012).
- MacMicking, J.D. IFN-induced effector mechanisms in cell-autonomous immunity. Nature Reviews of Immunology. 12, 367-382. (2012).


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Yoda leads a small team of clone troopers behind enemy lines as he is hunted by Asajj Ventress and her droid army.
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The coral moon of Rugosa is a striking new environment in the Wars galaxy.
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Yoda was a legendary Jedi Master and stronger than most in his connection with the Force. Small in size but wise and powerful, he trained Jedi for over 800 years, playing integral roles in the Clone Wars, the instruction of Luke Skywalker, and unlocking the path to immortality.
Asajj Ventress
An assassin trained in the ways of the dark side by Count Dooku, Asajj Ventress yearned to be considered a true Sith, but such status wasn't allowed under the Sith's Rule of Two. Ventress fought with twin red-bladed lightsabers, and clashed with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker many times. But her destiny would not lie with the Sith…
King Katuunko
The sovereign ruler of the Toydarians, King Katuunko valued honesty above all else. He was chiefly concerned with protecting his people from the ravages of the Clone Wars, and was hesitant to ally himself to either the Republic or Separatist factions. After Master Yoda impressed Katuunko with a display of Jedi character, Katuunko committed his world to support the Republic.
Clone Troopers
At the time of their introduction, the Republic clone troopers represented the future of galactic warfare. Far superior to battle droids, the clone troopers formed the backbone of the Republic's new military that waged war against the forces of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. So symbolic were they of the times, the galaxy-wide conflict that saw their debut took its name from their ranks: the Clone Wars.
A neutral moon not far from Toydaria, Rugosa was the intended rendezvous point for Jedi Master Yoda and King Katuunko of the Toydarians during the Clone Wars. There, they were to negotiate a treaty that would transform Toydaria into a key Republic outpost in Hutt Space. Unfortunately, Separatist spies intercepted word of the meeting, and Confederacy warships ambushed Yoda's vessel en route to Rugosa. Yoda survived the attack, reaching Rugosa's surface, and cemented the alliance with the Toydarians.
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Rather than use flesh-and-blood warriors, the Separatists prefer mindlessly loyal soldiers that are unquestioning of orders, and easily controlled. The soulless ranks of their battle droid armies consists of tall, thin robotic soldiers with exposed joints and bone-white or rust brown metal finishes that gives them an eerie resemblance to animated skeletons. Battle droids are very efficient, and can be controlled from centralized command centers, like the enormous Droid Control Ships used by the Trade Federation. They are dim-witted, often suffering programming glitches that give them quirky personalities that are too slow to adapt to enemies like Jedi Knights and clone troopers.
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After many grueling trials, Yoda next travels to the ancient Sith home world of Moraband, where he must face an ancient evil determined to rule the galaxy.
Rising Malevolence
An attack by a devastating new Separatist weapon -- the powerful starship Malevolence -- leaves Jedi Master Plo Koon and his clone troopers struggling to survive until Anakin and Ahsoka can find them.
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A perfect harmony is always pretty. But some of the best duets derive their power—and their charm—from the way that they blend two very different voices. Consider this summer's inescapable "California Gurls": The Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg collaboration layered a clear, lilting soprano over a somewhat rougher male vocal to memorable (and catchy) effect.
A similar dynamic is at work in the relationship between Lea Michele and Cory Monteith, the artfully mismatched pair at the center of FOX's musical smash hit Glee. The two actors have even less in common than their in-love alter egos, Rachel and Finn: Lea's an ambitious ex–New Yorker who made her Broadway debut at the age of eight—the part of a driven would-be star was written, series cocreator Ryan Murphy has said, with her in mind. And Cory's a Canadian-born former odd-jobber who was so unsure of his singing that he elected to "drum on Tupperware and wineglasses" with a pair of unsharpened pencils during his first audition for the show.
Yet at their recent Teen Vogue interview, conducted over lunch at a favorite Los Angeles café, the two stars demonstrated a winningly effervescent—and utterly un-fake-able—rapport.
Teen Vogue: So, you guys have gone from relatively unknown to pretty ubiquitous in the past eighteen months, thanks to the success of Glee. Do you feel like you're finally getting everything you worked so hard for?
Cory Monteith: No. I don't feel like I was working toward this at all! I didn't even know that you could get paid to be an actor when I first started doing this.
Teen Vogue: How did you start?
Cory Monteith: You want to take this one, Lea? She's heard this story, like, 100,000 times.
Lea Michele: We've all heard each other's stories.
Cory Monteith: I'll make it quick. I was 20 years old, working as a roofer and a telemarketer and driving a taxi, just barely getting by. A friend of a friend suggested I try acting. I was like, "Why? What am I going to do? Community theater?" But I took a class, and the teacher thought that I had potential, so I moved to Vancouver and started auditioning. I slept on someone's floor. I brought, like, two shirts and two pairs of pants.
Teen Vogue: Why didn't you pack more pants?
Cory Monteith: I didn't own any! I was dirt-poor. I could barely hold down a job. Eventually, though, I started getting small parts on shows like Smallville, Supernatural . . . and lots of really bad sci-fi movies. I was running around the woods in wolf contacts, covered in fake blood made out of pancake syrup, roaring.
Lea Michele: Hybrid. Check it out.
Teen Vogue: Did you enjoy that?
Cory Monteith: I was, like, so stoked. But when the Glee audition came around, my manager literally had to talk me into it. I was petrified to sing in front of anyone.
Lea Michele: Fast-forward two years, he's on stage at Radio City, singing live in front of 6,000 people and, like, loving it.
Cory Monteith: Loving it.
Lea Michele: He's a rock star.
Teen Vogue: And Lea, was this a goal of yours?
Lea Michele: I didn't expect to be an actor either. But I went to an audition, and I got a job. After my first night on stage, I turned to my parents and said, "I love doing this—don't ever stop me." But I was very content; I figured that my life's path was to be a Broadway performer. I only came out to L.A. because, after Spring Awakening—
Cory Monteith: You were in Spring Awakening? Sorry. That's a joke.
Lea Michele: Whenever we do an autograph signing and someone says, "I loved you in Spring Awakening," he says, "You were in Spring Awakening?" So anyway—I didn't think there'd ever be a part that was fitting for someone who looked like me, who acted like me. I was just stepping away from Broadway for a few months, and then Glee came around. And it's really opened my eyes to this world of film and television and made me realize that maybe there's a place for me.
Teen Vogue: Has it been difficult to bring in new cast members, like Chord Overstreet [who plays Sam]?
Cory Monteith: All of the girls on the show like Sam.
Lea Michele: He's a hottie.
Cory Monteith: And I think, for the most part, we've been welcoming. There's hasn't been any hazing or anything.
Teen Vogue: You guys seem very close—is it strange to play boyfriend and girlfriend on TV?
Lea Michele: We're such good friends that we've passed that level of weirdness. Cory farts in front of me.
Teen Vogue: And your boyfriend doesn't get jealous? About the kissing, I mean.
Lea Michele: Mine? Or Cory's? [laughs] My boyfriend [American Idiot star Theo Stockman] is an actor as well. So he understands.
Teen Vogue: Cory, are you seeing anyone?
Cory Monteith: No.
Lea Michele: Not like he would tell us.
Teen Vogue: He wouldn't even tell you?


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Hickory, N.C. - The Lenoir-Rhyne College Baseball Team (20-3) won 5-1 over Pfeiffer University (12-9) Tuesday afternoon at Bears Field.
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Birth defects, which occur in nearly one in 20 pregnancies, range in severity from minor anatomic abnormalities to extensive genetic disorders or mental retardation. Some couples have a greater than average risk of having a child with a birth defect. Genetic screening refers to the use of specific tests to determine which members of a population are at increased risk for an inherited condition. Genetic testing, in contrast, is the use of specific tests to characterize the genetic status of an individual who is suspected to be at increased risk for an inherited disease. These terms are frequently used interchangeably. Genetic screening may help identify couples who have an increased risk of age-related or familial genetic disorders and birth defects. No single test, however, can accurately predict the risk of all defects in a child, and many birth defects, such as those related to environmental and toxic exposures and those that are random and unexplained, are not genetically based and may not be detected with genetic screening.
Screening for genetic diseases that may affect offspring depends upon the racial or ethnic background of the couple, their family and medical history, and associated conditions. Various racial and ethnic groups demonstrate an increased prevalence of specific diseases, and couples of these backgrounds may have their carrier status screened accordingly, as described below. Most couples have their carrier status checked if there is a family history of the disorder or if they belong to an at-risk racial or ethnic group.
In addition to screening for carrier status for genetic conditions, pregnant women may also undergo prenatal testing to determine if their child is affected by a serious chromosomal abnormality, such as Down syndrome, or an abnormality of the spinal cord such as spinal bifida. Any woman may elect to have her risk for these disorders characterized by noninvasive testing, such as measurement of alpha-fetoprotein in the mother's blood as a marker for risk of spina bifida and other neural tube defects. If the screening test identifies that she is at increased risk, specific diagnostic tests may be performed, such as ultrasound examinations and amniocentesis for spinal bifida. One of the most common reasons to have genetic screening performed is the mother's age, since the risk of having a child with a chromosomal abnormality increases as a woman ages. Additionally, if both parents are carriers for a genetic condition, prenatal testing can determine if the unborn child is affected with the disease.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a technique used in conjunction with in vitro fertilization (IVF) to test embryos for specific genetic disorders prior to their transfer to the uterus. PGD makes it possible for couples or individuals who have or who carry serious inherited disorders to decrease the risk of passing the disorder on to their child. This technique is controversial and raises issues of sex selection and genetic engineering. At present, PGD is offered only in a few centers, and may be offered under the supervision of an institutional ethics review board, but its use is increasing.
Women over 35 years of age, those with a previous affected child, and those with a positive family history have a higher risk of chromosomal problems and miscarriage. Prior to attempting pregnancy, women in this age group and those with high risk histories may wish to consult their physician or a genetic counselor about their chances of having a child with a chromosomal problem, such as Down syndrome, and the choice for prenatal genetic testing if pregnancy is achieved. Non-invasive screening may be performed during the first trimester or second trimester of pregnancy by combining sonographic evaluation of the fetus with biochemical testing of the mother's blood. A normal screening test means that the risk of a chromosomal abnormality is reduced, but not zero. Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis are two methods of confirming the diagnosis of a chromosomal abnormality when the screening test is positive. Both of these tests carry a small risk of miscarriage. Many parents want to know this information so they can make informed decisions about their pregnancy.
A family history of any of the following disorders should prompt genetic counseling, and when relevant, screening or testing for associated gene abnormalities or carrier status:
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A growing awareness of the harmful effects of cigarettes and second-hand smoke over the latter half of the 20th Century has led more recently to increasing calls to ban smoking from public places.
Filed by State Sen. Rodney Ellis (D-Houston), SB 86 would ban smoking in all indoor and outdoor workplaces, including bars and restaurants statewide.
It would add Texas to the list of 28 states with similar bans already in effect.
The bill includes a grandfather clause which would exempt specialized tobacco bars opened prior to 2013.
A 2011 poll suggested 70 percent of Texans would support a statewide ban and Ellis hopes to get the legislature's support in the upcoming session.
Scientific evidence indicates that there is no risk-free level of exposure to second-hand smoke, Ellis said. If you're exposed to it, you will die earlier.
Ellis views the issue as a public safety concern, citing $96 billion annually in health care costs attributed to smoking-related diseases. He said the issue of particular concern is when it comes to employees in environments where smoking is allowed, comparing second-hand smoke to asbestos in the workplace.
If someone permits smoking inside a restaurant, that clearly in my judgment violates the rights of those people who have to have a job, said Ellis. You don't choose where you work, it's based on if you can get a job there.
In 2005, Austin became the first major Texas city to ban smoking in bars in restaurants. Houston, Dallas and San Antonio now comprise the more than 40 cities in Texas with similar bans.
Normally I want to take a shower before I go to bed because I smell like smoke, bar patron Denise Higdon told KVUE in September 2005, shortly after the Austin ban passed. This morning I got up and my clothes didn't smell like smoke.
It'll pass in Austin, Texas. It won't pass in a conservative state like Texas, said Bob Woody, president of the East 6th Street Community Association and owner of several Austin bars.
Woody said the Austin ban resulted in a roughly 40 percent decrease in revenue for his properties. Although business has largely recovered since, Woody said it's still down 15 percent from what it was before the ban.
There have been no positive effects, Woody said.
At Players billiards in Pflugerville, the Austin ban doesn't apply. Smokers are welcome, but a new law isn't.
I don't think that anyone should tell any bar owner how to run their establishment, said bartender and manager Terri Moebus.
It's a bar. People come, they drink, they smoke. If you don't want to be in that situation, don't show up, said Patron Dave Koehn. I think you ought to have a choice. There ought to be a sign on the front door, 'This is a smoking establishment, you've been warned.'
Richard Smith, a non-smoker, said the smoke from others doesn't bother him.
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Iversens are the first family of Wesco wrestling
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Arlington High School head wrestling coach Rick Iversen, right, watches a member of his team compete during a nonconference meet against Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Dec. 12.
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Marysville-Pilchuck head wrestling coach Craig Iversen, center, cheers on his team during a nonconference meet against Arlington High School on Dec. 12.
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Marysville-Pilchuck head wrestling coach Craig Iversen (left) is congratulated by his dad and fellow head coach Rick Iversen, of Arlington High School, after the two schools wrestled in a nonconference meet at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Dec. 12.
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Arlington head coach Rick Iversen (left) chats with a wrestling fan and his son Craig Iversen, the head coach for Marysville Pilchuck, after the two schools wrestled in a nonconference meet at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Dec. 12.
For the Iversen family wrestling has grappled its way through the family lines.
This season, three Iversens -- brothers Craig and Sherm and their father Rick -- all head Wesco wrestling programs. They're a living example that wrestling with your family members isn't always a bad thing.
Just the other day a pair of Iversens were talking wrestling, and a match broke out.
"Dad was showing me moves on the living room floor just last week at Christmas," Sherm said.
And when Rick Iversen talks wrestling, people listen.
The eldest Iversen started wrestling for Sedro-Woolley when he was in high school, back when there were only three wrestling programs in the state: the Cubs, Fife and Stadium of Tacoma.
Iversen didn't win a title in high school and that "tore (him) up," so he went and won a community college championship at Skagit Valley College. Then he went to Western to wrestle and his first year there the wrestling coach abruptly left and left an interesting situation for Iversen.
"I was the warmest body to coach," he said. "I was the most mature of the kids around and they came to me and said, 'Would you want to coach?' Did I want to be a player-coach?"
He said yes and a legendary coaching career was born. Iversen is in the Washington State Hall of Fame, as well as the National Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame.
While coaching at Western a couple other Iversens began roaming the gymnasium during wrestling practice: Craig and Sherm.
"Craig and I grew up with it," Sherm Iversen said. "When Dad was coaching at (Western), Craig and I were always hanging out at the gym and we ran around every hall at that college."
Rick Iversen was careful not to push wrestling on his kids. If they wanted to do it that was fine with him, but he just wanted to make sure Craig and Sherm did what made them happy.
"I've seen so many coaches make the mistake of trying to relive their lives through their kids. I told my boys if you collect butterflies I'll be a fan," Rick said. "And I meant it. They chose to wrestle because they've been around it. They were never forced in."
Craig and Sherm said they both were eager to participate in wrestling, in part because they grew up around it. They wrestled for Rick at MP before their own wrestling careers took them into coaching spots.
Sherm graduated in 1983, and wrestled for a couple years before he got in a car accident prior to his junior year.
"It pretty much ended my wrestling career," Sherm said. "But I stayed involved and was able to grow with the sport. I tried to wrestle again in college and couldn't get around my injury, so I started coaching."
Meanwhile, Craig tore up the mats at Marysville Pilchuck. Before graduating in 1988, he was a two-time state champion in the 168-pound weight class and ranked nationally coming out of high school. After wrestling at Central Washington, Craig became a head coach at Burlington.
A few miles down the road, Sherm took over the wrestling program for Sedro-Woolley
"Our first coaching jobs came at the same time," Sherm said. "… and it was a big rivalry. That was fun."
Four years later Sherm, who had been an assistant coach for Brent Barnes at Lake Stevens for five years before becoming a head coach, moved to Cascade. Soon after, Craig took up his father's mantle at Marysville Pilchuck.
He filled his coaching staff out with some familiar faces.
"The entire staff is Marysville grads and they all wrestled under my father," Craig said. "And I believe they're in it because they had a great experience."
Rick Iversen, who is constantly met by former coaches and wrestlers after meets, has passed coaching talents along to more than just his sons.
"At one time I had 50 people in the state coaching wrestling that had wrestled for me," Rick said. "And now I'm coaching again, and a lot of those people have retired."
This weekend Craig will host the MP Premier, with about 17 teams -- including Arlington and Jackson -- coming to Marysville Pilchuck for the wrestling tournament. The event was started by Rick back when he was the coach for the Tomahawks.
"We do believe it's one of the premier invites in Snohomish County," Craig said.
This year, Rick had to lobby his son to get a few Arlington kids in the tournament he began.
"My boy wasn't going to let me in. He's a jerk," Rick said with a big smile. "His tournament was full. He said, 'OK Dad bring some of your kids.' He just plays me along like he's reeling me in."
The Iversens have a history of wrestling against each other. Craig is 3-0 against Rick, going back to his days at Burlington. He most recently defeated his father at the so-called "Iversen-o-rama," a dual meet between Marysville Pilchuck and Arlington on Dec. 13.
Sherm, who is in his first year coaching at Jackson after coaching at a middle school since 2004, has never wrestled against his father. The record for when Craig and Sherm faced off against each other is more of a mystery.
"It was always fun. It's never been negative at all," Sherm said of wrestling against Craig's teams. "Our teams have still won a couple from him and he owns a few from us. I don't even know where the tally is and I don't think he does either. Maybe I say that because he might have the edge on me."
"I think he's probably being nice," Craig said. "He's probably ended up on the upper end of that more times than I have."
When they're not wrestling each other, Craig said the Iversens "absolutely root for each other." When they are, everybody agrees it's a lot of fun. They're also really excited to not only all be coaching again, but all be in the same league.
"It's fun when we wrestle each other," Craig said. "We were both north in a great time of high school athletics. We had some great matches in those gyms it was a wonderful atmostphere. I can't believe how fortunate it was to have my brother step back in and my father to step in and have us all three in Wesco. It's pretty special."
Rick Iversen also has a foster son, a wrestler from Japan named Hiromi Nara. He was a national champion in Japan, and came to live with the Iversen family. Nara coached at Everett High School, and was an assistant with Rick at MP for 15 years.
Rick said he wanted to become a wrestling coach, because when he was in school his "teachers and coaches were my heroes." He's since mentored countless young men, garnering praise from numerous people over the years, including his sons.
"Everybody's got stories and stuff that are fun. But I'm really proud of my dad and everything he's done," Sherm said. "And my brother. But they wouldn't ever talk about themselves too much."
Perhaps the only person prouder is Rick Iversen.
"I don't have words for how proud I am of my kids," Rick said. "My boys were never any trouble. They didn't give me a day of grief. Not one day of grief. And now they honor me by doing what I did all my life. It's unbelievable."
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