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Alumni Success at Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University invites you to read about our successful alumni in this first of a series of such booklets. UIU has many triumphs to tout, but we believe successful alumni are one of our most important and valuable assets.
Upper Iowa University s s e c c u S i n m u l A Since 1857, Upper Iowa University has been preparing students to succeed—in the classroom and in the world. That rich history, coupled with a student-centered mission, has created a springboard for UIU to become a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online UIU by the numbers and independent study. • Over 150 years of history • 6,800 plus students • 2 classes at a time / 8-week Through our student success stories, you'll learn how others have benefited from a UIU education— and you'll begin to understand the significant advantages a terms • 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio • 40 plus majors, 20 minors, plus design-your-own major • UIU colleges nationally for enhancement of student education can bring to your life and, ultimately, to the lives of your family members. Ranked in top 25% of learning [CLA Learning Report 2010] • 20% plus student diversity • Only D-II Athletics in the state of Iowa 2 er v o C e h t On Zinita B. Graf was a 1913 graduate of Upper Iowa University and noted Shakespearean actress. Zinita toured with the Devereaux Players for some 20 years before marrying wealthy west coast financier Harry Bayles and settling in California. Following her husband's death, Zinita returned to Fayette to live with her mother, Nora, but continued to travel back and forth between the two states to escape the harsh Iowa winters. In November 1950, while enroute to California, Zinita suffered a stroke in Tucson, Arizona, and died. Nora chose to ship Zinita's body back to Fayette to await burial after the spring thaw. To this day, some UIU students are convinced that Zinita's body was stored on campus while awaiting burial and that it's her spirit that haunts the Colgrove-Walker (C-W) building which once housed Upper Iowa's theater. In fact, not too many years ago on a late night in the dead of winter, a professor was helping students build sets in the theater shop when suddenly a window opened. Not long after that, during a performance intermission, 3 students observed a tape recorder turn on, play, and then turn itself off. Witnesses passing by the deserted C-W building on the Fayette campus late at night have seen lights flickering. These unexplained phenomena, which have been reported on numerous occasions over the years, are rumored to be the work of the ghost of Zinita Graf. Finally, an old travel case that bears her initials, ZBG, is displayed in the C-W lobby. For years, something inside that locked suitcase would slide back and forth when shaken. One curious professor arranged to have a local locksmith open this piece of luggage only to find it completely empty. After the case had been unlocked, the sound of something sliding around inside was never heard again. t s r i F s ' UIU s e i r o t S Success David B. Henderson, the first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from west of the Mississippi, attended UIU in 1861. Henderson did not finish his college studies, because he left Upper Iowa to fight in the Civil War. In 1900, Andrew Carnegie gifted UIU $25,000 to build a library in remembrance of Henderson, his personal friend. Henderson Susan Angeline Collins attended UIU in 1879 and became a missionary in Africa. She was UIU's first African-American student. Student George Safford Parker, founder of the Parker Pen Company, attended Upper Iowa in 1882. John R. Mott attended Upper Iowa in 1883. He was the leader of the YMCA Movement and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946. Upper Iowa University awarded Mott an Honorary Degree. Alumnus Milo Maltbie, 1892, was a world-renowned economist and municipalities/utilities giant in New York City. Alumnus Carleton Magee, 1896, invented the parking meter and was an investigator of the Teapot Dome Scandal. Dorman Maltbie Alumnus John "Doc" Dorman, 1900, established a dental practice in Fayette and in 1907 became a football coach at Upper Iowa— a position he held for over 50 years. "Doc" set the record for having coached football at the same college longer than any other person in the U.S. and was elected to the Coaches' Hall of Fame. Alumnus John C. Baker, 1910, invented enriched flour and Desenex® skin care products. Baker filed over 50 patents for inventions. Alumnus Dr. Arlie V. Bock, 1910, was known as the "Pioneer in Sports Medicine." Alumnus Dr. William Albright, 1912, was instrumental in deciphering, describing, and dating the Dead Sea Scrolls. 4 Professor Emeritus, Physics If one were to ask Clyde R. Burnett, '46, what he had been up to for the past 33 years, he can literally point to his website (www.stratospheric-hydroxyl.com) on atmospheric research related to stratospheric ozone, where an impressive summary and analysis on the subject is immaculately laid out and documented. "As visiting scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fritz Peak Observatory in Colorado," said Burnett. "I have made spectroscopic measurements of the total column of atmospheric hydroxyl in support of international atmospheric chemistry studies of the danger of stratospheric ozone destruction by nitrogen and chlorine reactive species." Translation: There is a common misunderstanding that the ozone problem and climate change are the same—not true. Both are human-caused but completely different. Burnett's 33-year series of measurements is the longest data set in the world related to the ozone problem. During this period, with research support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA, Burnett has secured similar measurements from Florida, Alaska, Micronesia, and New Zealand. He concludes that we have corrected our mistakes with the ozone layer; now we need to give urgent attention to that most serious environmental problems in the world—global warming and climate change. Burnett was raised on a farm in northern Iowa and was attracted to Upper Iowa University in 1939 by a $60 tuition scholarship. His college studies were interrupted in 1942 when Burnett enlisted in the U.S. Air Corps meteorology training program. Upon completion of his courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Chicago, Burnett received a 2nd Lt. Commission and was assigned to the 8th Weather Squadron in the North Atlantic as a weather reconnaissance officer. This would be the start of a lifetime of interest in atmospheric science. After his discharge from the service in 1946, Burnett reentered Upper Iowa University with support of the G.I. Bill and earned a B.S. in mathematics, with a mi5 nor in chemistry. Burnett continued on to earn both a M.S. (1948) and a Ph.D. (1951) in physics from the University of Wisconsin. He served as physics faculty at South Dakota State College (1950-1953) and Pennsylvania State University (1953-1963). While at Penn State, Burnett collaborated with other faculty in writing the textbook, "Introduction to Modern Physics," by Blanchard, Burnett, Stoner, and Weber. From 1957-58, on leave from Penn State, Burnett continued his research in high-resolution optical spectroscopy, contributing to spectroscopic measurements in the early studies at Princeton for controlled nuclear fusion. This controlled fusion work for an ultimate energy source for the planet still continues in France today, with international support. In 1964, Burnett moved to the new Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Florida, as physics chair for four years and later became acting dean of the college. Burnett retired from teaching at FAU in 1989 with the appointment of Emeritus Professor of Physics. Since retiring, Burnett has not abandoned his interest in global warming but has shifted gears a bit. Recently he has been writing fictional stories with an environmental emphasis, namely, "The Greenhouse Effect–A Legacy," "Jason and the Grizzly," and "The Family Guide to Disruptive Climate Change" under the pen name, Alex Cook. His books are available at the UIU library or at amazon.com. He said, "In these books, I have included presentations of the facts of global warming and climate change for the reader's careful thought." Burnett has also served as a volunteer naturalist at Panorama Point in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado, and at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Florida over the last 10 years. So, where does an environmental scientist live? In a one-bedroom A-frame at 9,000 ft. in the Colorado Rockies, of course! UIU's " n o i t a r e "Lost Gen The "Lost Generation" is a term made popular by Ernest Hemingway that describes the generation that fought during WWII. Upper Iowa University had its own cohort of students that came of age during this time period, who were either called to duty or voluntarily left college to join the fight. A veterans memorial named, "Reflective Tribute," was funded by alumnus Stan Lee, '46, in honor of these students. James Beneke, who was killed during WWII and Lee's good friend, is the inspiration for the tribute. A life-size, bronze statue of Beneke in his UIU football uniform stands directly across from a plaque engraved with the names of the other UIU studentsoldiers who were lost during the war. James Beneke Dean Culbertson Paul DeLong Clyde Dobbs Ensign Cecil D. Foell Seaman 2nd Class James John Gleason John Greene Harvey Jeffrie 2nd Lt. Cecil Charles McSweeny Albert Pierce PFC Wendell F. Rieck Staff Sgt. Robert D. Roys John Wagner 1st Lieutenant Quentine L. Wagner "Those killed in action in the defense of their country are the only true heroes of a lasting democracy. These U p p er Iowa University students sacrificed their lives for our freedom. This memorial will perpetuate our memories of them forever." – Stan Lee 6 Stan Lee, '46 Major (retired) U.S. Air Force, President and CEO, Stan Lee Enterprises, Inc. The late Stan Lee, '46, attended UIU in 1939, but his studies were interrupted late 1942 by a call to military service. After the war, Lee served four more years in the Air Force, both in combat intelligence and on the crew of a B-29 super-fortress bomber and afterward was a member of the Air Force Reserves for some 26 years. Lee returned to UIU to graduate in 1946 with a B.S. in business administration and political and social science. He earned an M.B.A. in commercial aviation trade and transportation from the University of Southern California and went on to obtain a commercial pilot's license and fly commercial charter planes. After working several years for Standard Oil Corporation, he started his own business, Stan Lee Enterprises, Inc., in Santa Monica, California, serving as president and CEO. The business included the sale and operation of coin-operated amusement machines and real estate investments. Lee was an emeritus member of the UIU Board of Trustees; received the 1992 UIU Distinguished Alumnus award; in 1999 received an Honorary Doctorate of entrepreneurship leadership from UIU; and was a contributor of major gifts to Upper Iowa University, including the Recreation Center, Lee Tower, the Reflective Tribute memorial, and for many years supported the Stan Lee Scholarship. Lee was also a member of many professional organizations, including Junior Chamber of Commerce, Music Operators of America, and the Reserve Officers Association. Ted Johnson Staff Sgt. U.S. Army Cofounder and President J-TEC Associates, Inc. The late Ted Johnson attended Upper Iowa University and played on the men's basketball team before cutting his college career short in 1943 to join the Army. As staff sergeant with the 42nd Rainbow Division, Johnson was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, three Battle Stars, and the Combat Infantry Badge. Johnson earned his undergraduate degree and a J.D. in 1951 from the University of Iowa. Johnson was cofounder and President of J-TEC Associates, Inc., and returned to UIU as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1982 to 1985, serving as vice chair. In 1984, Johnson received an Honorary Doctorate of business administration from Upper Iowa University. In addition to the numerous organizations and associations Johnson was involved in over his career, he took time to act as editor and publisher of UIU's "Old Time Peacocks" newsletter from 1990-2001. 7 U I U g n i v Ser Board of Trustees Upper Iowa Alumni Bruce I. Campbell, '69 Dr. Darrel Lang, '70 William R. Cook, '65 Scott R. Lebin, '64 Robert Firth, '89, '00 Dr. Harry J. Maue, '76 Howard K. Fischer, '71 Dennis Murdock, '68 Attorney, Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C. UIU Board of Trustee since 1977 B.A., Upper Iowa University J.D., Harvard Law School Financial Consultant Partner, Deloitte & Touche, L.L.P. UIU Board of Trustee since 1993 B.S., Upper Iowa University M.A., University of Iowa Chairman, Founder, and Majority Owner, All American Drive-Ins UIU Board of Trustee since 2006 Chairman, UIU Board of Trustees B.S., M.A., Upper Iowa University President and CEO, U.S. Roasterie UIU Board of Trustee since 1988 B.A., Upper Iowa University M.B.A., Roosevelt University Steven C. Harms, '73 President and Chairman of the Board, Rain and Hail L.L.C., Rain and Hail Insurance Service, Inc., and Agri General Insurance Co. UIU Board of Trustee since 2000 B.A., Upper Iowa University Health and Phy. Ed. Consultant Kansas State Depart. of Ed. UIU Board of Trustee since 2007 Vice Chair/UIU Board of Trustees B.S., Upper Iowa University M.S., University of Wisc.-La Crosse Ed. D., Oklahoma State University President and CEO, Lebin Financial Management, Inc., and Managed Economics for Doctors, Inc., Geneva, IL Board of Trustee since 2009 B.A., Upper Iowa University M.A., Northwestern University Chairman and CEO, Stuart, Maue, Mitchell & James, Ltd. UIU Board of Trustee since 1998 B.A., Upper Iowa University B.S., University of Alabama M.B.A., Southern Illinois University J.D., U of San Gabriel College of Law Ph.D., St. Louis University LL.M., U of Leicester, England Executive Vice President and CEO, Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) UIU Board of Trustee since 2005 Treasurer, UIU Board of Trustees B.S., Upper Iowa University Barry B. Smith, '59 Business Entrepreneur and Startup Expert UIU Board of Trustee since 2002 B.S., Upper Iowa University 8 William Andres, '48, and Betty Andres, '46 The late Bill Andres was CEO of the Fortune 500 company Dayton-Hudson Corporation (Target Stores). Betty Andres taught school for many years. Both were dedicated to UIU, with both serving on the Board of Trustees and giving important gifts to Upper Iowa. The couple was instrumental in funding a major landscaping project in the '70s to beautify the Fayette campus for prospective students, which included 13 sculptures by different artists; contributed to the new Andres Center for Education and Business academic building; and supported two scholarships in their name. William A. Hiller, '50 In 1981, the late William A. Hiller was named president and CEO of Agway, ranked 132 on the Fortune 500 list at that time. He also served as chairman of the board for Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital in Syracuse, New York; was a member of the National Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts of America; received the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, and Distinguished Citizen awards; was director and vice chair of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives; was a member of the Advisory Council of the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the corporate advisory council of the Syracuse University School of Management, the FFA Foundation Sponsors' advisory board, and an honorary member of Alpha Zeta professional fraternity; served on the UIU Board of Trustees, was national chairman of the Presidents Club of the University, and recipient of UIU's Distinguished Alumnus Award. Gerald L. McCauley, '61 The late Jerry McCauley graduated from UIU with a degree in biology and a minor in history, leading him to a distinguished career as director of global market development for the Heart Valve Division of Medtronic, Inc. He was on the UIU Board of Trustees for 10 years, serving as board chair from 2006-09. The University grew and prospered under his leadership, and McCauley was instrumental in developing the current strategic plan. 9 s w e N e h In t Iowa's winningest girls high school basketball coach UIU alumnus Gene Klinge, '62, was awarded the 2011 Morgan Wootten Award for Lifetime Achievement in Coaching High School Basketball by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Klinge has coached girls high school basketball for nearly 50 years, including the transition from six-person to five-person basketball in the state of Iowa. His career began at West Central High School in Maynard, where he coached for 41 years, winning 817 games. In 2003, he moved to Iowa's Waukon High School, where he still coaches today. During Coach Klinge's first year at Waukon, he led the team to a 28-0 record and the state championship. Entering the 2011 season, Coach Klinge's record is 956 total wins, making him the all-time leader in the state of Iowa for wins in coaching girls basketball. "The selection of these two legendary high school coaches for this year's Morgan Wootten Award continues the Hall of Fame's goal of honoring excellence in the sport of basketball at all levels," said John. L. Doleva, president and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "These coaches have touched the lives of thousands of basketball players, and we are proud to recognize their lifetime achievement at the high school level." The annual award is named after Morgan Wootten, one of two coaches enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame that exclusively coached high school basketball. The winners—one boys basketball coach and one girls basketball coach—are selected by a nationally based committee comprised of Hall of Famers, national high school media members, tournament directors, and others that have significantly impacted the game. [Story and photo courtesy of Basketball Hall of Fame at www.hoophall.com] 10 it all began at uiu... Dr. Charles Klink, '75, and wife, Margaret (Ernst) Klink, '74, met at Upper Iowa and married shortly after his graduation. The couple has been married for 35 years and have two grown children, Kiersten (right) and Ian, and two granddaughters. Says Charles, "Our two children have had fun over the years telling the story of mom and dad meeting when mom "stole" dad's class ring. A version Meg says is not true!" The Klink children's version of their parent's love story would be an ironic twist, considering Charles has been a Methodist minister since 1978. Charles earned a B.A. in religion and a minor in speech from UIU and went on to get a master's of divinity from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a doctor of ministry from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. Here's their love story, as told by Charles: It was my second year at UIU, and I was sitting with a friend in the Garbee student union spinning my class ring on one of the tables. A first-year student named, Margaret (Meg), came up to our table to see her mutual friend with whom I was sitting. Meg sat down, and we all talked for awhile. When she said, "Let me see your ring," I handed it over to her, and she looked at it the rest of the time we talked. When Meg got up to leave, we all said our good byes. Shortly after Meg disappeared, it suddenly dawned on me that she still had my class ring! It turned out she had only gone upstairs in Garbee, actually taking my ring on purpose intending that I would come after her. The next time I saw Meg was a couple of weeks later at a dance on campus. When the night ended, I asked if I could see her 11 again tomorrow night, to which she responded yes. That evening I went over to Graf Hall but when I went to buzz Meg's room to tell her I had arrived, I could not remember her name! All I could remember was that she lived on the second floor and had red hair. Another student I knew was in the lounge area, so I asked her if she would go up to the second floor and invite "the redhead" to come down. She gladly obliged, but the woman who came down was not Meg! How was I supposed to know that there were two redheads on the same floor? It was very embarrassing to have to say to her, "Oh, no, not you...the other redhead." Thank goodness she understood and graciously went back to ask Meg to come down—whose name I remembered from that moment on! Charles is about to complete 33 years in the ministry, and his third year at Montezuma United Methodist Church in Iowa. e c i v r e S Public State of Iowa, Auditor of State David A. Vaudt, CPA, began his third four-year term as Auditor of State in January 2011. The Auditor of State has responsibility for audits of counties, cities, school districts, and other governmental subdivisions and is required to provide guidelines to CPA firms performing such audits. All audits must be filed with the Auditor of State and are a matter of public record and open to inspection. According to the State website (auditor.iowa.gov): "We serve the citizens of Iowa as the 'Taxpayers Watchdog' to help ensure that government is open and accountable to its citizens. We provide independent, accurate, and timely audits of the financial operations of Iowa's state and local governments. We review government activities to help ensure they are conducted in an effective, efficient, and legal manner. In addition, we work with government officials, CPA firms conducting government audits, and individual citizens as they strive to obtain information, answer questions, and resolve issues, all with the objective of making government work better for its citizens." After graduating from Upper Iowa University in 1976, Vaudt joined the CPA firm of KPMG LLP (formerly Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.), Des Moines, and was elected to the partnership in 1988. In 2001, he retired from the firm to pursue public office. Vaudt served as chairman of the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board from 1995-2002, resigning in 2002 after his election to State Auditor. He served 10 years on the board of directors of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and completed his year as chair of NASBA in October 2004. During his tenure with NASBA, Vaudt chaired the Examinations Committee, Public Perception Committee, and Regulatory Structures Committee. In September 2004, he was named to Accounting Today's "2004 List of 100 Most Influential People in Accounting." Vaudt also received the "Iowans for Tax Relief Watchdog Award" in 2009. Vaudt is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Des Moines Chapter Association of Government Accountants, and the Des Moines Rotary. He serves on the board of directors of the Young Women's Resource Center and as emeritus member of the Iowa Homeless Youth Centers. He also has served on various other community and civic boards, including the Better Business Bureau, the Des Moines Playhouse, the Morris Scholarship Fund, the Iowa Supreme Court Client Security and Attorney Disciplinary Commission, and the Walnut Creek Family YMCA. The Auditor of State is a member of the State Executive Council, the State Appeal Board, the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission, Vision Iowa Board, the Tobacco Settlement Authority Board, and the Honey Creek Premier Destination Park Authority. 12 damjanovic elected mitchell county swcd commissioner Karen Johnson Damjanovic, '81, graduated from Upper Iowa with a B.A. in office management and currently works for the Riceville Community School District as its business manager, school board secretary, and secretary to the superintendent. Recently, however, she was also reelected as the Mitchell County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) commissioner and is a member of the Cedar River Watershed Coalition (CRWC). During her first term in office, Damjanovic assisted with successfully writing a $1.1 million grant for the Spring Creek Watershed in Mitchell County that has since been included in the Mississippi River Basin Initiative. As a member of the CRWC anti-flood group, she is helping develop a plan to prevent damage from future flooding along the Cedar River, particularly to avoid the tragedy people experienced during the spring of 2008. After graduating from college, Damjanovic moved around the United States—from Iowa to Florida to Tennessee—doing mainly office work. In 1991, she returned to Iowa, married her husband, Al, and purchased the farmhouse her grandparents had built in 1911, as well as 10 acres of land on the farm where she grew up in Mitchell County. ronment, and then as an assistant SWCD commissioner. When the commissioner in her own township retired, Damjanovic ran for that position and was elected. Her current responsibilities as SWCD commissioner include working with landowners on the education and implementation of environmental conservation practices. Damjanovic said, "This would be the same farm I couldn't wait to leave. It took leaving Iowa before I could truly appreciate living and working here." Damjanovic says the fact that the Mitchell County landfill is in her backyard, so to speak, has made her and Al particularly conscientious about the surrounding environment. The Damjanovics have installed many wildlife habitats on their land and put into practice the conservation practices she teaches others. Upon her return to Iowa, Damjanovic took a position as office manager for the Floyd Mitchell Solid Waste Management Agency, which jumpstarted her interest in the envi13 Pursui e c n e l l e t of Exc the conley group, inc. the International Academy of Investigative Professionals. Conley is a former police captain and a graduate of Executive Security International, a highly regarded executive protection academy, where he became a certified protective agent. He is also a certified emergency medical technician; has earned a black belt in karate; and is a certified expert with a handgun and rifle. Tom M. Conley is the president and CEO of The Conley Group, Inc. headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The Conley Group, Inc. provides highly qualified uniformed and plainclothes security services, security patrol services, and the Remote Viewing™ solution to its clients globally. Conley has earned three degrees from Upper Iowa University: a B.S. in business management, '91, a B.A. in psychology, '93, and a Master's in business leadership with an emphasis in quality management, '97, and has taught more than 100 college classes while serving as an adjunct professor. The long list of professional certifications Conley holds include being designated a certified protection professional by ASIS International; a certified anti-terrorism specialist, a certified master anti-terrorism specialist and a certified maritime security manager by the Anti Terrorism Accreditation Board; a certified information security manager by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association; both a certified protection officer and a certified protection officer instructor by the International Foundation for Protection Officers; a certified private investigator by the Academy of Private Investigators, certified in Homeland Security by The American Board for Certification in Homeland Security; and has been designated a certified fraud investigator by During his career of service with the U.S. Navy, Conley served in a number of law enforcement, criminal investigation, and information security leadership positions, as well as serving as the commanding officer of an active duty destroyer squadron detachment. He is the recipient of more than 40 military medals and awards, including 10 personal decorations, and is a Navy Master Training Specialist, a certified counterterrorism instructor by the U.S. Department of Defense, and is a terrorism subject matter expert. His stories of success in the face of some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable are both challenging and inspiring. Conley was the 2010 keynote speaker for UIU's three commencement ceremonies on the Fayette campus. During his speech, Conley listed six attributes he has studied of those who have achieved greatness in their lives. One of those attributes is being highly committed to excellence. Conley explained, "...achieving your goals in a way you can be proud of and the people around you or who care about you can be proud. People who achieve greatness have an infinite capacity for hard work and possess a great determination and resiliency. Excellence cannot be achieved by average effort." To hear Conley's entire commencement speech, go to www.youtube.com. 14 personal, community, and professional betterment Debra Carr, '95, is currently the director of economic development for ISED Ventures, a non-profit organization that helps people increase their assets and build wealth. "I am passionate about serving people and helping them reach their full potential," she said. "When I help to lift others, I grow and prosper from the life experiences gained through the process." Carr graduated from Upper Iowa University with a B.A. in human services and holds a master's of social work from the University of Iowa School of Social Work, and a certificate of nonprofit management from Iowa State. She is a graduate of the Larned Warner Nonprofit Management Institute from the University of Iowa, is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and holds an honorary doctorate of letters from Aspen Theological Seminary. Additionally, Carr is an entrepreneur and continuously involved in volunteer and civic activities. She does consultation services for a broad range of individuals and organizations on grant writing, program development, project management, financial education, and training and fund development, and has also served as a federal grant reviewer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In 1986, Carr founded Le Chic Fashion Ensemble. In 1987, Carr founded and directed the first Miss Black Iowa U.S.A. pageant. She served as executive director for the Miss Black U.S.A. pageant from 1988–1993 and currently serves on its national Board of Advisors. During the 2007 Miss Black U.S.A. pageant held in Gambia, West Africa, Carr served as director of operations, coordinating activities for delegates. Since 1990, Carr has been a certified national 15 trainer for the American Red Cross African American HIV/AIDS Education Program, has trained a number of individuals and organizations throughout the country, and has been a guest speaker on this and other subjects in her career field. And this is just a short list of her accomplishments. Carr says her top priority, however, is supporting her twin sons in their activities and goals. Plus, she credits her parents with giving her a positive upbringing and attitude that is "open to receiving all that is available to me." It is evident that Carr is living up to her favorite mottos: "Success lies not in how well known you are, but how well respected... not in your power to take, but your willingness to give." —Elizabeth Hata-Watanabe "Success is measured by the height of your aspirations, the breadth of your vision, and the depth of your convictions." —W. F. Scolavino . . . e e r g e d e a UIU Wher when a job is pure enjoyment "I thought my previous career was my dream job, but it was just that—a JOB," stated Vicki Neuman, '93, '97. "I had to get up at 5:00 each morning and drive 60 miles to work every day. Now, working from my home, keeping my own hours, while still earning a professional income, is a dream come true." A non-traditional student, Neuman graduated with a B.A. in business management and M.B.A. in business leadership from the UIU-Madison center. She said it took her 15 years to complete her degrees while holding down a full-time job, several part-time jobs, and being a single mother for a number of years. Her goal was to finish her undergraduate degree before her son, which she accomplished by one semester. Her advice, "Perseverance pays off!" Neuman was employed 24 years at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison. Her career began in 1967 as secretary to a dean at UW-Richland. Thanks to her degrees from Upper Iowa, Neuman worked her way up the ranks to associate dean for administration at the UW-Madison School of Nursing when she retired in 2005 and then consulted for an additional two years until 2007. "My intentions for obtaining my master's were not only to advance at UW, but to find a post-retirement career," said Neuman. "I thought I would teach part-time at the community college level. Then, under protest, I hosted a BeautiControl At-Home Spa party and fell in love with their amazing skin care products." Neuman said she originally signed on with BeautiControl only intending to be a "Friends and Family Consultant" in order to get discounted products. However, after attending a training class to become a consultant, she became even more passionate about their products. "I ordered a $2,000 inventory, went home, and held my first spa," said Neuman. "I was hooked." One year after joining BeautiControl in 2006, Neuman was promoted to a director and the following year earned a brand-new, candy-apple-red Mustang convertible, a diamond ring for ranking 8th in sales, and numerous other achievement awards and pieces of jewelry since. Neuman added that she has also earned trips to South Beach, New York City, Maui, New Orleans, and a Bahamas cruise. "Being with BeautiControl has made it possible for me and my husband to be Florida snowbirds in the winter,"said Neuman. "Because we don't have territories, I can do spas in Wisconsin and Florida." As a team leader, Neuman said it is gratifying to be able to help others recognize and use the potential within them. Her words of advice are, "Have a servant's heart, so you can help others realize the dream..." 16 from small town roots to the windy city marketing campaigns for her clients through Successful Farming Magazine, the SF web site (agriculture.com), television programming (Successful Farming Machinery Show), radio (Successful Farming Radio Magazine) and many other evolving services. She communicates SUCdaily with corporate reps, product ANOTHER managers, marketing specialists, media buyCESSFUL ers, public relations reps, and management in 00 ALUMNI the agricultural industry. Sarah Miller, '02, grew up on a farm near West Union, Iowa, with a local population of approximately 2,500. She learned how to take care of livestock, drive a tractor, help during planting and harvest season, and do pretty much anything there is to do on a farm. Miller's small town, rural lifestyle was a good life—comfortable, filled with family, friends, school, and social activities. A good student, Miller graduated high school with honors but, undecided on a career path, enrolled at a two-year business school in Des Moines. After earning her two-year business degree, Miller took a job with Pioneer. She said, "I knew immediately after starting at Pioneer that I wanted to do sales, but soon found out there was no way I'd make it there without a four-year degree." So, Miller enrolled at UIU, attending night classes at the Des Moines center and taking online courses, while working full time. After graduating with a B.S. in marketing, Miller was hired as a district sales manager with Syngenta and said, "Without my marketing degree, I wouldn't have even been considered." After a few years, Miller decided she wanted to work with a broader scope of the agricultural industry so moved on to Successful Farming (SF), a subsidiary of Meredith Corporation, working with growers across the United States. Miller's job is to develop 17 "The perks of what I do are endless," said Miller. "I've been all around the United States, east to west, north to south." She says trade shows also take her to fun and interesting cities. Miller added, "Coming from a dairy farm in Iowa, I didn't see much outside the Midwest growing up; but this career path has allowed me to see and experience so many different things." At SF, Miller has received the "Top Gun" Sales Award for the past two years, an honor given to only one SF sales rep annually, based on sales performance, new accounts, and "Top Gun" hits. When working at Bank of the West, Miller received the President's Club award as a branch manager. Miller owns a lakeside home in the suburbs of Chicago, where she lives with her daughter, Marissa. As a single mother, she appreciates that her job offers her the flexibility to attend Marissa's junior high school activities, even helping to coach her basketball team recently when it was left without a coach. Now it is Marissa's time to spend summers on the farm back home in Iowa with her grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Marissa has, however, made Miller promise they won't move from their Chicago home until after she graduates from high school in six years. In the meantime, Miller is enjoying her job and living large, while being able to provide her daughter with the best of both worlds. e c i t Scott Michels, s u J l a attorney at law Crimin Attorney Scott Michels, '04, works for Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC in Des Moines, specializing in criminal defense, juvenile delinquency, juvenile law, and worker's compensation. In his young career, Michels has already distinguished himself as an attorney who is a zealous advocate for his clients, satisfied with nothing less than the best possible outcome on each and every case. Whether it's a court-appointed case or a private client, Michels goes the extra mile, does the necessary factual and legal research, and shows up to court ready and prepared for a good fight. It is said Michels possesses the attitude and mind-set associated with all of the attorneys at Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm and has already seen his hard work produce a number of victories for his clients. Michels' high school and college years were also very successful, both in sports and academically, an indication that his highachieving attitude is innate. From Osage, Iowa, and a 2000 graduate of Osage High School, Michels then enrolled at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2003, with a B.A. in criminology and psychology. While at UIU, Michels was also on the wrestling team and achieved Academic All-American and Academic All-Conference honors, both of which recognize the academic achievements of student-athletes in collegiate sports. "Coach Heath Grimm and I are family friends; we're both from Osage," said Michels. "He actually used to babysit my brother and me while my parents were at work, and he's the reason I ended up at Upper Iowa." Michels explained, "I was actually on the way to the mailbox with a signed "Letter of Intent" to attend Southwest Minnesota State when Coach Grimm called to ask me to come to Upper Iowa. I have to admit, it didn't take too much convincing to get me to UIU." Michels says he still keeps track of Upper Iowa wrestling, as well as maintains a regular workout routine. 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Chandler and look forward to having him join our leadership team," said Secretary of the Army John McHugh when making the announcement. "He has the right qualities and credentials to assume this vitally important duty." In June 2009, Chandler became the first enlisted commandant of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. His previous job was command sergeant major for the U.S. Army Armor School at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Chandler was born in Whittier, California, and entered the Army in Brockton, Massachusetts, in September 1981. He earned a B.S. in public administration from Upper Iowa University. [Story and photo courtesy of The Fayetteville Observer, copyright 2011] Chandler, '09, will be the senior enlisted adviser to the next Army chief of staff. The sergeant major of the Army is the chief of staff's personal adviser on matters affecting enlisted soldiers. The role involves extensive travel and focuses on soldier training, 20 UIU-wausau grad wins JEFFERSON AWARD Upper Iowa University-Wausau graduate Gina Mattheisen, '10, was presented with the Jefferson Award for her "Sweet Dreams" project, which gained statewide attention in Wisconsin. Established in 1972, the award recognizes businesses, schools, and individuals who answer the call to action for volunteerism. "Sweet Dreams" is Mattheisen's original idea—a charity effort that assists children who are removed from abusive households and taken into foster care by providing them with a little something to call their own. Mattheisen said, "I needed to come up with a plan that would give these children, who have very little comfort or possessions in life to begin with, something to hang onto—something that belongs to them." The "Sweet Dreams" project is a volunteer project, whereby care packages are put together from new items that are donated, which includes three things—a fuzzy blanket, a pillow case, and pajamas for both boys and girls that range in age from three months to 14. Since Mattheisen started the project, she has collected over 3,500 pillowcase care packages that have been distributed by social services agencies throughout Wisconsin. 21 Mattheisen has also been recognized for her "Sweet Dreams" project by the Wisconsin Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, and the Wisconsin State Attorney General's Office. She has been asked to speak at the State Steering Committee for the Wisconsin Drug Endangered Children (WIDEC), numerous church organizations, Lions and Rotary clubs, and other community groups. 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Recently, Barbier was assigned to the Electronic Crimes Special Agent Program (ECSAP), which requires the successful completion of a six-week computer forensics training program. The program provides agents with hands-on experience with regard to computer hardware, device imaging solutions, forensic analysis tools, legal issues, and report generation, performing as cyber incident responders and digital evidence examiners. Barbier is scheduled to complete the training program in April 2011. Prior to joining the Secret Service, Barbier held information technology positions with the U.S. Attorney's Office and the U.S. Coast Guard. His duties involved troubleshooting computer hardware and software problems, network administration and security, and website management. His list of awards is impressive, receiving the Commander's Award for Civilian Service (2007); Commandant's Superior Achievement Award (Bronze Medal) (2006), the highest honorary award granted by the Commandant to Coast Guard civilians; Presidential Unit Citation (2005) for the Hurricane Katrina response; Coast Guard Unit Commendation for Exceptionally Meritorious Service (2005); and the U.S. Coast Guard Integrated Support Command New Orleans' Civilian of the Quarter Award (1st Qtr. 2005). He was also nominated for the Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Award for Valor (2005). 22 • s ' U I U f More o essful Alumni Succ Steve Staker, '68, named the Liberty Mutual National Coach of the Year for NCAA Division III • Steve Exline, '71, partner in Exline & Assoc. 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HOW DO YOU GRAB A NAKED LADY? Shares Daughter's Story of Mania and Sexcapades
A mother is supposed to be the role model- the one bailing their child out of ridiculous situations, offering words of wisdom and leading by example. She shouldn't be the one parading around naked in public, cursing out store employees, getting arrested, being committed and then taught by her daughter how to chop carrots upon her return from the mental hospital.
In her provocative award-winning memoir, How Do You Grab a Naked Lady?, Sharon L. Hicks details her childhood raised by two opposing forces- a flamboyant, bipolar, schizophrenic mother and an idealist, role model father. Desperate to escape the pressures of her family as she enters adulthood, Hicks attempts to distance herself from her outrageous, uncontrollable mother, only to discover that she can't escape the inevitable.
With themes of self-discovery, unbreakable bonds, societal expectations, and the façade of the American Dream, she candidly exposes the realities of mental illness with humor and touching honesty.
Indicative of bestsellers like Running with Scissors, The Glass Castle and The Liar's Club, Hicks' memoir is set apart with her emphasis on the rippling effect of a dysfunctional upbringing through adulthood and the reality of mental illness behind the white picket fence.
Winner of the Southern California Writers' Conference Outstanding Non-Fiction Award 2012, the tell-all memoir is full of twists and turns, racy encounters and unbelievable tales.
"I was always meant to write my mother's story," says Hicks. "I knew it would shock and entertain- the way she lived out loud, exposed to the world. The book is full of OMG moments, sex and humor. It seems almost fantastical, but it was my reality."
How Do You Grab a Naked Lady?
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Considering most people are hitting Exalted right about now.. progression for the next stages is going to take a very long time..
Our participation right now is 22%. twenty-two.
Profession # of Recipes Learnable Leathworking 84 Tailoring 40 Blacksmithing 56
Out of those 56, 12 patterns are not learned from the Lightning Steel CD but rather from crafting the weapons which you get the plans for with the Lightning Steel plans. So that's only 44 patterns you have to learn from the Lightning and even though you have started 3 weeks after the rest of us you still going to learn all your recipes about 2 weeks before the leather workers do and about 2 weeks after tailors so really there is no problem.
Are these new dailies PvE dailies, PvP dailies or both? I did PvP dailies yesterday for the first time and didn't get an "extra" set, and the dailies are all in the same area in the Kirin Tor area, so I doubt any of them were knew.
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EU-Thunderhorn horde - Stage 3 41% - participation 30% 17:15 CET
EU - Draenor Horde, 46% complete with 28% participation
EU - Turalyon Alliance, 40% with 26% participation
EU - Darksorrow Alliance, 37% with 24%
I don't normally whine about things that occur in-game or how blizzard does the things that they do, but this time I will.
I, like other Blacksmiths, are irritated by having to wait until stage fkn 4 to even *learn* the crafting material. If you don't want us cranking out weapons at breakneck speed...ok. I get it. But make it stage 2 or 3. Stage 4 is just insane. Not only do Blacksmiths have to wait most likely another week (due to participation dropping) to even start learning the recipes, but it will take us at minimum 30 days, cranking out ingots, to make 1 3rd tier weapon. One. Are you fkn kidding me? And it's not like we can run around and pick up spare ingots off of the AH...the damn material is BoP (not even BoA). I'm not even concerned with making gold...I just want a newer version of Stunherald or Blazefury or whatever.
So yeah...consume my tears. They're juicy. And I'm done doing dailies until the forge unlocks on my server.
Back On Topic: 35% (21% participation) on US-Venture Company.
Stage 3:
Horde - 51% with 21% participation
Alliance - 45% with 24% participation
Participation on my realm has bottomed out now that people are exalted, went from 80-90% daily to 20-30%
Not providing a compelling reason to do dailies after VP cap and exalted rep stinks. :\
Was 50% on stormreaver earlier this afternoon with around 20% participation. Since im a BS ive doing my dailies like a good little boy, fuck it tho im done with dailies, ill just wait until I can finally join the rest of wow in crafting.
67% here atm. Is it true that Thunder Forge unlocks later on Stage 3, and not Stage 4?


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Gianluigi Buffon kept Italy's hopes alive after saving a late Adrian Mutu penalty against Romania.
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Gianluigi Buffon kept Italy's Euro 2008 hopes alive after saving a late Adrian Mutu penalty against Romania that could have seen them eliminated after their opening two games.
Romania took a second half lead through Mutu on 55 minutes after a costly error from Gianluca Zambrotta, but Italy hit back just one minute later as veteran defender tapped home following a header from Giorgio Chiellini.
In an exciting first half, Italy dominated, but Romania had chances of their own to open the scoring, with Mutu being denied by Gianluigi Buffon from close range and Christian Chivu hitting the post from a deflected free-kick.
Italy thought they had taken the lead on the stroke of half-time, but Luca Toni was unfortunate to have his goal chalked off for offside.
And after Mutu and Panucci had scored in the second half, Mutu was given a golden chance to win it for his side from the spot nine minutes from time, but could not find a way past Buffon.
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni made five changes to the starting line-up but it failed to inspire the Azzurri, who are still winless after two games.
Fabio Grosso, Giorgio Chiellini, Simone Perrotta, Daniele De Rossi and Alessandro Del Piero all started, while World Cup-winners Marco Materazzi and Gennaro Gattuso, who looked sluggish in Bern on Monday, were among those omitted.
The Italians, severely criticised after their flat display against the Dutch, showed a sense of urgency from the start and almost broke the deadlock in the eighth minute.
Del Piero's close-range header from Perrotta's cross went just wide of the near post.
In the 15th minute, Romania should have gone in front, but Mutu's left-footed strike from the edge of the area was parried away by Buffon.
At the other end, Toni latched onto Grosso's cross, but his header went high over the bar and Romania hit back as Buffon was then forced to fully stretch to clear Gabriel Tamas' free-kick towards the far post.
Italy almost fell behind in the 19th minute, with Cristian Chivu's free-kick deflected by Panucci but rebounding off the far post, with Buffon already beaten.
Romania were forced to make their first substitution midway through the first half, with Nicolae Dica replacing the injured Mirel Radoi.
Italy showed more determination and twice had the opportunity to take the lead, but both Del Piero and Toni headed wide before Romania goalkeeper Bogdan Lobont made a one-handed save to deny Toni's header from Alessandro Del Piero's corner.
Neither coach made any substitutions after the re-start and Italy picked up where they left off.
Finishing touch
However, disaster soon struck for Italy. Gianluca Zambrotta's woeful back-pass towards Buffon was intercepted by a determined Mutu, who showed great composure to fire past the goalkeeper and silence the Azzurri fans.
But it did not take long for Donadoni's men to hit back.
Chiellini latched onto Del Piero's corner and headed towards the far post, where an unmarked Panucci emerged to poke the ball into the back of the net.
The goal inspired the Italians for a time, as they surged forward more aggressively, but again they failed to find a finishing touch.
Their best chance as the game approached drew on fell to De Rossi, who got his head on the ball from close range, forcing Lobont into a spectacular save.
Italy continued to surge forward, but their efforts to clinch their first win on Swiss soil proved no avail.
But it could have been much worse when, as the game entered the final 10 minutes, Panucci was judged to have brought down Mutu as they tussled for a cross at the near post.
But Buffon kept their Euro 2008 hopes alive, stopping Mutu's late penalty with an agile save which saw the ball rebound off hand and foot before heading out for corner.


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I wanted it to end in a flying heel hook, but this works too.
Holy shit.
Man, looked like Silva took a dive...
I want to hear what Silva says post fight to Rogan...and in the post fight conference....should be interesting
I felt a disturbance...it was as if a million Brazilians cried out in pain and were instantly silenced.
Fedor had his day..............but Fedor lost like a man to a game that got better and better...........Anderson lost because he was acting like a jackass. Never compare the two. Fedor looked at every opponent as his end.............Anderson...........got too goddamn cocky.
After that I don't think there should be an immediate rematch.
Lol Serra is now connected to TWO of the biggest upsets in the sport.
Wowsers! Don't play around silva lol. Even if you are Anderson Silva, you are not invincible.


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I haven't followed GW2 in ages.
So what's the deal with these seasons? Are they content that's only available for a while and then gone for good? Or are they like another game's "Updates/Issues/Whatevers" and permanent additions to the game?
I always thought that many of GW2's updates fell into the former category - hence my low desire to play it. Since I'm somewhat of a completionist this has largely killed my desire to pick uo the game again, since it would mean constantly playing it or always losing out on parts of the story. (I had the same problem with Defiance back when they were still doing the special crossover arcs that stayed for a week or two and then permanent vanished - in the interest of making the game world feel "alive". They seem to have gotten rid of that now though, and simply added the storylines permanently to the game)
Hopefully it's just a huge misperception on my part.
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Originally posted by Azaron_Nightblade
S1 was temporary content. People didn't like it, so S2 is permanent and its instanced missions are repeatable. It opens up a new zone, some items, etc. You get it for free by logging in once during the two weeks period each episode takes, but now that you missed the first episode, it'd cost you 200 gems to unlock. Not that unlocking the first episode is strictly necessary, as you can probably find a recap of it somewhere.
I found most of S1 very disappointing for the same reasons as you, but S2 is a vastly superior so far.
Originally posted by Scalpless
Thanks, I feared as much.
I'm not a big fan of having to Youtube content though. Hopefully they'll eventually add a way to replay that old stuff. (even if it costs gems)
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Originally posted by Azaron_Nightblade
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Originally posted by Scalpless
Hmm? Does that apply to season 1 (and older) content too then?
I thought you meant it was for season 2 (and moving forward).
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I agree, this season is off to a great start in total contrast to season 1. I like the story , the events and the new areas. Also new weapon skin not in the gem shop. well done.
also 200 gems to play what you missed is not that much gold (maybe 25 G) so if you missed the first episode, it is worth doing. Also if you don't want to pay gold or gems for the episode, you can do the story with some one who has it unlocked, you can see the episode just not unlock the achievements.
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On my server currently 200 gems is about 15 gold.....
now i am wonderiing, is it 200 gems for each chapter you missed, or 200 gems for all content you missed
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This game is beautiful... I played for about a month or so at release but the issue is there just isn't enough carrot on a stick for me to keep playing. Sadly, I really don't care about armor skins, color, etc what I enjoy is raiding and dungeons and GW2 was majorly lacking in those areas. :-(
Has it got any better?
Originally posted by gelraen
^ this... If GW had this I would play it for sure. Give me some reason to log on day after day and I'm in.
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Originally posted by Beelzebobbie
Agree. I don't do the new area because of this. Just HATE the jumping and crystals (never done any jumping puzzle either, but they - luckily - are optional)
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I used to love GW2 until I got to that area where there were like 55 mobs in one square foot of terrain, rooting you, knocking you down, killing you mercilessly, no been able to reach the gate, I tried and tried and tried and just gave up, I got tired of the same garbage, I hate the platform jumping dumb thing.
I love the scenery, the characters, the crafting, but I hate the constant nerfing on drops, you can only collect so many items from one type of mob until you hit some type of cooldown and that is it. The inmense amount of that particular nerfed item you need to craft armors and weapons. Nah, the heck with it.
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It sounds promising. I just wish I could bring myself to even level to 30 without getting bored, let alone getting to the end-game and checking out the living story. I've tried so many times.
Originally posted by gelraen
Agreed as well. Without solid roleplaying or raid progression, I can't find anything to keep me in the game. All of my favorite parts haven't been expanded on, so I moved on.
Originally posted by Destai
If you think about it, GW2 doesn't have a gear grind or long-term progression because of its payment model. Subscription based MMOs needs constant carrots-on-a-stick to keep you from clicking that unsubscribe button. If there was no end-game or no grind to get the best gear, some folks would drop their subs after the first month.
Since GW2 is a buy-to-play MMO, it can remain afloat by not having a gear treadmill or deep character progression. It does need to entice players to come back, which is why their focus is on two-week updates. The whales remain in game (I for am one big quaggan orca), the tourists log-in from time to time, whereas the locusts eat something new out there.
It need not cater to the subscription based model since GW2 remains competitive. I enjoy the game very much and continue to support it with a monthly "tip" of 10 bucks. I do wish that they add more hats for gems and have all the new armor attainable in-game instead of getting it with cash.
Originally posted by nastyjman
Out of curiosity, what keeps you logging in? I am not saying that GW2 should implement a gear treadmill but it would be nice to be able to progress your character past level cap. Another question is are there enough people still playing to make WvWvW any fun?
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Good to see they are making a far better story. GW2 one of my biggest gripes was their attempt at a living story went from the rare gloious "That was kind of epic" to the far to common "this is just completely stupid and lame". Nice to see they are changing pace. A game that relies on active updates and pushes its living story, its important they really do a good job with it to be interesting. I have zero desire to try it again granted (average game with poor combat which to me combat is a big draw to keeping interest) but for those who do get enjoyment out of the game, its good to see they are improving their stuff. :)
Originally posted by Spankster77
WvW Season is off, so I haven't done any WvW lately. I've been leveling an alt post-April 15, and it's an interesting trek. The trait hunting adds some kind of progression that folks had complained about. For now, it's all about grinding for awesome skins. The scarf and the goggles are in my list to get. Guild activities is another reason to log-in. It's fun to do it with other people, more so when you're in their TS channel.
The game is really akin to any buy-to-play game. You milk what you can from the game. Since it's an MMO, you have other people around you who you can play with and gallivant around with.
Originally posted by nastyjman
There's definitely a group of people that play 1000s of hours. While I bounce in and out of the game, I can't stay committed to it like I did the first one. And really, I'm not upset about the lack of progression. I've got WoW for that. I don't need another WoW. My problem is they don't add anymore of the things that made the game great in its infancy. We've only seen one new zone (until now) and it was shallow compared to the vanilla ones. We don't have minigames in the cities, so beyond auctioning and gold sellers, there's little to do in them. They dropped the story of the Orders for the B team. They really have a great foundation that's missing. I can't stay committed because once you've explored the world, gotten to 80, leveled your crafting, there's not much to do. Am I missing something? Should I look at it differently? I'm open to ideas.
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To busy playing GW2 to post much around here... *shrug*
Liking it so far. A whole lot more promising than season 1, even if season 1 had it's good moments. It's still early in the season, no reason to use big words just yet.
Originally posted by Destai
That's exactly it. The game does not hold you down, and there's no ticking timer that charges you if it reaches zero. It's what you make of it.
As I said previously, it's a buy to play game, and it can be treated as any single-player buy to play games out there. I've spent $60 for South Park Stick of Truth. Spent 10 hours to finish the game. It was an amazing experience, especially if you're a South Park fan, but I can't push myself to replay it. If I do replay it, I would need a long enough break to make it fresh again.
For GW2, I've spent approximately $150, including box price, and have played maybe a thousand hours on it. The Living Story is what gets me to log on everyday. Things change, and it does get exciting. Just last week, there were unusual activities spreading in Kessex, Brisban, LA and Bloodtide. Vines are appearing next to waypoints. Folks were speculating what was going to happen. It was those little things that got the community thinking and theorizing. ANet and the community is keeping the game fresh.
Anyway, I'm looking at GW2 like any other B2P game I've bought. I rank it 3rd in my favorite videogames of all time (2nd being Fallout 3; 1st being Chrono Trigger). I can stop whenever I want without loss of game time, and I can start whenever without fishing out my credit card to resubscribe.


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Conquer Microsoft Excel formulas and functions—from the inside out! You're beyond the basics, so dive right in and really put Excel formulas and functions to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts increase their data analysis capabilities using Excel 2003, 2007, or 2010—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.
Customize Excel formulas using 350+ built-in functions; create reusable formulas for common calculations; learn smarter ways to calculate date and time values; systematically search worksheets with lookup and reference functions; perform advanced calculations using mathematical, statistical, and financial functions; build complex formulas by nesting one function inside of another; analyze profit margins and more with new functions in Excel 2010; and develop your own functions with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
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Chapter 1 Solving Problems with Functions
Chapter 2 Using Functions and PowerPivot
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Chapter 6 Custom Functions
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Chapter 8 Text and Data Functions
Chapter 9 Logical Functions
Chapter 10 Lookup and Reference Functions
Chapter 11 Information Functions
Chapter 12 Statistical Functions
Chapter 13 Database Functions
Chapter 14 Cube Functions (new in Excel 2007)
Chapter 15 Financial Functions
Chapter 16 Mathematical and Trigonometry Functions
Chapter 17 Engineering Functions
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At the beginning of this year there was the idea to translate our reference book into English. And what should we say: there were they again, this enthusiasm as in 2007 and the hard nut. But: we have cracked this hard nut and now we are really proud and happy to present you our first function book edition in English. Since we wrote this book, a couple of small Excel revolutions took place: A few years ago Excel 2007 was launched with many new properties and possibilities. For one and a half year now we also have Excel 2010 at our disposal, which includes even more new possibilities. We will address them partially in this book.
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