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France Through the Ages
Discover the essence of France as you travel from Carcassonne to the chateaux of the Loire Valley, Mont-Saint-Michel, the D-Day beaches of Normandy, and Paris.
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"France through the Ages" was a feast for the body, mind, and soul!"
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Even though each of us has traveled to France on several occasions, taking "the road less traveled" on Smithsonian's "France through the Ages" tour was thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening. This was our first Smithsonian tour but assuredly will not be our last."
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This tour offered me a glorious buffet of France. Each day we got to sample new things and they were all wonderful. With my appetite fully whetted, I want to return and see more."
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I loved this tour of France. The trip lived up to all my expectations. My tour guide was exceptional."
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This trip was very well planned. It would have been difficult to get to all of these places on my own because we covered a lot of territory in a short time. You'd have to be an expert already to do this alone."
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Discover the essence of France—its rich history, culture, and scenic beauty—on this popular tour featuring many World Heritage sites. Explore the fortified medieval town of Carcassonne and the market town of Albi, including the museum showcasing works of Toulouse-Lautrec. In the breathtaking Dordogne, known for its rugged countryside and lovely villages, enter the famous caves at Lascaux II and visit the pilgrimage site of Rocamadour.
Travel to the fabled Loire River Valley, a World Heritage site, where you'll tour Fontevraud Abbey, the original resting place of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry II, and Richard the Lion Heart. You'll also visit the romantic Château de Chenonceau and the Château Clos Luce, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. Farther north, highlights include the dramatic Gothic abbey of Mont St. Michel and the town of Bayeux with its famous medieval tapestry, as well as Normandy's D-Day landing beaches and the Memorial Museum at Caen. In Giverny, stroll through the gardens that inspired Monet's impressionist masterpieces, then conclude in Paris with a city highlights tour.
Days 1-2 — Depart the U.S. for Toulouse
Upon arrival, enjoy the afternoon at leisure, then gather for a welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3 — Toulouse and Carcassonne
Travel to Carcassonne to tour this quintessential medieval town with the longest city walls in Europe. Sitting atop a hill overlooking vast green plains that stretch to the Pyrénées, Carcassonne boasts battlements and ramparts dating to the 1st-century Romans. Return to Toulouse for an afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 4 — Albi and Sarlat
Hometown of Belle Epoque artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the historic market town of Albi was built with rose-colored bricks that cast a warm glow over the city's medieval streets and ramparts. Tour the town, including the Palais de la Berbie, an ancient fortress that houses a museum devoted to the works of Toulouse-Lautrec. After visiting the huge 13th-century Cathédrale Ste-Cécile, continue to the rugged unspoiled countryside of the Périgord region and the Dordogne Valley. Travel to Sarlat-la-Canéda, one of France's prettiest villages and one of Europe's best preserved medieval gems, with more registered historic sites than anywhere else on the continent. (B,D)
Days 5-6 — Sarlat, Lascaux II, Rocamadour, and Dordogne River
Tour the caves at Lascaux II, a fascinating reproduction of the original prehistoric cave paintings found nearby. After lunch at a charming local inn, visit to Château des Milandes, the former residence of Josephine Baker, before returning to Sarlat. Dinner is at the hotel this evening. The next morning is at leisure to explore this lovely town, then travel to Rocamadour, a revered pilgrimage site and medieval village that clings almost impossibly to a sheer limestone cliff. Enjoy a walking tour and lunch on your own here, then take a leisurely cruise along the Dordogne River, life-blood of this fertile region and redolent with history. As you pass cliff-top castles and fortified medieval towns, the history of Aquitaine truly comes to mind, particularly the 12th-century reign of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Return to Sarlat this evening. (2B,L,2D)
Days 7-8 — Saumur
Leave the rugged, unspoiled countryside of the Dordogne region, and travel north to the Loire Valley. Enjoy lunch in the small market town of Le Dorat on the way to Saumur, your base in the Loire Valley. The next afternoon, enjoy a special visit to Fontevraud Abbey, original resting place of Eleanor of Aquitaine, King Henry II of England, and Richard the Lion Heart. (2B,L,D)
Day 9 — Saumur and Chenonceau
Here in the Loire Valley's châteaux region, England battled for control of France, Joan of Arc triumphed, and a great opulence reigned during the 16th century. Today, you'll tour Chenonceau, the Renaissance masterpiece, considered one of the most romantic châteaux of all. After lunch at La Cave in Montlouis, visit Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. (B,L)
Day 10 — Mont St. Michel
Travel into historic Normandy and make your way to the pilgrimage site of Mont St. Michel, Normandy's famed abbey that sits atop a 264-foot high rock formation at the edge of the sea. With a history equal to its dramatic setting, the abbey was constructed of granite which was hauled stone by stone from Brittany over a period of 500 years, from 1017 to 1521. Over the centuries, it was a hotbed of French nationalism and religion, and recently monks have returned to live and work here again. After a guided tour, enjoy free time to explore on your own. Early this evening, arrive in Crépon at your rustic 13th-century hostelry, the restored 35-room farmhouse Ferme de la Rançonniere, where you will dine on traditional regional cuisine. (B,D)
Day 11 — Bayeux and Caen
Miraculously, medieval Bayeux was spared from wartime bombing and was the first town to be liberated during the Battle of Normandy. Stop in Bayeux to see the city's highlight—the Tapestry Museum, home to the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry depicting the exploits of William the Conqueror. Travel north to commemorate World War II at the British Cemetery, then continue to Caen to visit the Memorial Museum devoted to "history for peace." Time permitting, you may visit Arromanches late this afternoon. (B,D)
Day 12 — D-Day Landing Beaches
A poignant, inspiring day features the sites where Allied forces overcame overwhelming odds to alter the course of World War II. Visit Pointe du Hoc, where American Rangers scaled towering cliffs to establish a beachhead; Utah Beach; and Ste-Mère-Eglise, where the 82nd Airborne Division successfully parachuted on June 5, 1944. End the day at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach in Colleville. With its endless rows of white marble crosses and Stars of David, this moving site honors nearly 10,000 soldiers who are buried here. (B,L,D)
Day 13 — Giverny and Paris
This morning visit the village of Giverny and visit the home and gardens of Impressionist artist Claude Monet. Walk amid his gardens to see the familiar lily pond and Japanese footbridge of his paintings, and see his home, now restored to its original design. Arrive late this afternoon in Paris at your well located hotel near the Champs-Élysées. Dinner tonight is on your own in this culinary capital. (B)
Day 14 — Paris
A city tour of Paris provides an enchanting finale to your journey through France. View sites that bear historic and artistic significance, then the rest of the day is free to do as you wish before gathering for your farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 15 — Paris and the U.S.
Depart Paris for the U.S. (B)


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I was attending my philosophy class and in the middle of student presentations, I found myself mentally wondering off and thinking about light. After a few minutes of trying to piece together how the sun works I came to ask a question I could not answer myself. Why does each individual photon have such a low amount of energy? I am hit by photons all day and I find it amazing that I am not vaporized. Am I simply too physically big for the photons to harm me much, or perhaps the Earth's magnetic field filters out enough harmful causes such as gammy rays?
Individual photons are very small and don't have much energy.
There is another very odd feature of photons. Although lots of them can provide a lot of energy and heat an object, it takes an individual photon of enough energy to break a chemical bond. So while a single high-energy ultraviolet photon can break a molecule in your skin and cause damage, a billion lower energy visible photons hitting the same point can't break that single bond. Even though they together carry much more energy, it is the energy that is delivered in a single photon that matters in chemistry.
Fortunately the Earth's atmosphere shields us from the photons with enough energy to break most chemical bonds.
I have a somewhat non-physics answer for you. If you allow me to broaden your question a bit to "why doesn't light kill or otherwise make all life on Earth impossible" the answer is that the Earth is in what we call "the habitable zone".
If the Sun produced so much light or light at such high energies that it would kill you, it also would heat the planet so much that liquid water would not be possible. In this case, it's probably reasonable to argue via the "anthropic principle" that we live on a planet in the habitable zone because otherwise we wouldn't exist to ask such questions. Note of course too that we've defined the habitable zone based on our own life parameters so there is a bit of a circular definition here.
This question is more interesting than I thought at first. I like it. There are several different parts to an answer to this question; I'll just contribute a couple that have something in common: our bodies (and everything else, it has nothing to do with bodies) also emit photons about as fast as they absorb them.
On the macroscopic/thermal scale, we have black-body radiation. Via black-body radiation, all matter emits a continuous spectrum of radiation. The distribution of this spectrum depends primarily on the temperature of the object. This is why objects placed in a fire appear to glow red, whether they be wood or metal or rocks. Our bodies also emit radiation this way, but at our temperature, this spectrum is in the infrared range, so it isn't visible (to humans—snakes can see body heat). Since everything absorbs and emits photons this way, there's an equilibrium where we receive as much thermal energy as we lose, although that's only in an environment where everything is at equilibrium. Hot things like the sun and incandescent lights can throw this off, which is why it feels hot to go outside... or to be under a heat lamp. Anyway, don't worry about filling up on too many photons, they leave you just as fast.
On the microscopic scale, we have the hard-to-spell phenomenon of fluorescence. When a high-energy photon is absorbed by an atom, some of its energy can be reemitted as a lower-energy photon. Of course, this doesn't happen every time, and I don't know if it happens much in our bodies. It depends on the material's properties. That's where we get fluorescent lights and pigments and laundry detergents—detergent manufacturers actually include fluorescent pigments in their products so that clothes emit more visible light than they physically should by absorbing UV light and reemitting it in the visible range. Anyway, while I'm not sure if that principle in particular saves you from atomization, it's worth remembering that not every photon that hits you stays there.
So in conclusion, even though the energy that light brings to our bodies (and the earth) is substantial (imagine if there were no sun—radiation is important!), we're not going to fill up on photons to bursting. We're at equilibrium.
A general photon isn't too dangerous. Most photons that we encounter have the power to heat our bodies and not much else. The heat we absorb from photons daily isn't that much, so this is rarely a problem.
Now, an interesting thing about photons is that two photons of a lower energy do not make a single photon of higher energy (frequency). So a million visible photons still will not have the same effect as a single ultraviolet photon. For example, if a certain chemical bond requires a UV photon to be broken, shooting a lot of visible photons at it won't work.
Ultraviolet photons have the capabilities of mutating DNA and other essential molecules. Too much of it, and it's likely that you'll get skin cancer. Our bodies are tuned to be able to deal with a small amount of UV radiation (which e experience daily), so it's usually not a problem. If you're planning to be out in the sun, sunblock helps keep you doubly safe.
Gamma photons pass right through skin and affect other molecules inside our bodies. Again, our bodies can deal with a small amount of gamma radiation, but if it's a powerful beam then (aside from overheating), many essential chemicals in our body will be broken down into (possibly toxic) fragments.
The magnetic field isn't that effective to keep out photons1, but the Earth's atmosphere keeps out most UV/gamma radiation. Astronauts in space need special filters in their space suits (and in their shuttles) to avoid being burned by cosmic rays.
1 Charged components of cosmic rays like high-speed muons and various hadrons matter are prevented from entering by both the magnetic field and the atmosphere (the combined effect causes the aurorae). These (and their decay products) have the capability of doing quite a bit of harm if they came unhindered to the surface.
One visible photon has a ridiculous amount of energy to harm us: about $2\times10^{-19}$ Joules. That's about 50 000 000 000 000 000 times smaller than the energy of a raindrop falling on your head (0.01 Joules). But in one second, a sunlight beam of the size of a raindrop sends $10^{17}$ photons which makes it about as powerful as a raindrop.
A sunlight beam or raindrops have basically the same power. They are both made of "particles" (photons or water molecules) that interact with the molecules of our body one by one. One photon may interact with one molecule approximately, but that's not enough to cause harm. When the body molecules are hit many times, they can start to move, and get heated up. That's what would cause a sun burn. It's just a question of quantity. Add 100 or 1000 times more photons per second coming from the sun, and you might start to burn ...
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So much is being said about how bad business is in The Valley and how there are not enough restaurants in the area to frequent. Well, Saturday evening I attended a Farm to Table dinner at the East Warren Market that would rival any farm to table dinner I have attended in a long time. From the absolute beautiful setting to the courses chosen by the local chefs to the perfect wine pairings, there could not have been a better time had by all that attended that evening.
All our local products were transformed into the most amazing and delicious offerings. Each one was fantastic, but I think everyone was really speechless with the delectable corn pudding creation from Adam and Lorien at The Comman Man paired with an obscure grape from Hungary called Furmint. The service was professional and with 140 people attending not a glitch to be seen. All in all, I think everyone involved should be applauded and I certainly hope they will consider doing it again next year.
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I had my son a little over 3 yrs ago. He was born at 30 weeks by emergency c-section when I developed Pre-E and HELLP. He was 2 lbs 1 oz. He spent 5 1/2 weeks in the NICU.
I am now 20 weeks pregnant. I am so nervous. I had a triple screen about 1 1/2 weeks ago that came back positive. I was looking in to it and found that there may be a higher rick of Pre-E when the test comes back positive. This has only added to my nervousness. Everyone keeps telling me not to worry about it. It just seems impossible to me not to worry at this point.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M.-Jonah Ruyablid and Sarabel Bojorquez of the New Mexico State University cross country teams have been named the Western Athletic Conference men's and women's Cross Country Athletes of the Week, respectively, for Oct. 1-7.
Ruybalid, a senior from Los Lunas, N.M. (Los Lunas HS), continued his winning streak for NM State when he finished first for the Aggies and third overall with a time of 24:59.9 in the Grand Canyon Invitational. Ruybalid has finished first for NM State in every event he has competed in this season. His time helped earn the Aggies a dominating win at the meet, the first win for the men's team this season.
Bojorquez, a junior from Phoenix, Ariz. (Central Arizona College), earned her top finish for NM State this past weekend when she finished first for NM State and fourth overall with a time of 18:36.0 at the Grand Canyon Invitational. Bojorquez helped the Aggies finish second as a team, defeating Arizona State and Northern Arizona University, regionally ranked No. 9 in the West region.
This is the first time Ruybalid and Bojorquez have earned the award in their careers at NM State.


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Rated 4 out of 5Â by Betsy-sue Not as amazing as I was expecting it to be. I had very high expectations for this dress but when it arrived I was surprisingly dissapointed! Definitely not what I expected, it's so simple apart from the foiling. As it is still a very pretty dress, I deliberated over keeping it for at least a week before deciding to return it. I have my eye on a few more dresses which I would much prefer, so I made the right decision to return. I bought a small and for ref I am a 32DD, 26, 34 UK size 8-10, US 4-6. This dress was actually lose around my waist. 11.12.2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by equiraptor Better than I expecetd I'm 5'5, 120 pounds, and 36-25-36. I wear a 28G bra in most styles - I'm a fairly significant hourglass. As a result of my curves, few items from FreePeople will fit me, and from the online pictures, this looked like one that didn't have a chance. But I saw it on a rack in a store and loved the lilac (it's richer in person), and decided to give it a try anyway. Based on the size chart, my bust should be in a small, and my waist and hips in an XS. I tried the small, and it fit beautifully. The bust fits fine (I tightened the straps for my short-waistedness), the dress comes in for the waist (not tight, but comes in enough to show off my waist), and flares nicely for my hips, showing off my "hourglass" and giving the skirt a nice flow. It's also not risque-short for my 5'5 shape. 11.28.2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by FPabigail Great Holiday Dress! I am 5'2", 95 lbs. and 32B and the XS fit well in the top, but a bit loose in the waist and slightly long - it went a few inches above my knee. The quality is great and I love the adjustable straps! The ombre is very subtle yet elegant. 11.3.2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by ninaspeace Stunning Only worn it once and I have received many compliments. However, I always fit a size small at FP, and the small for this dress fit everywhere except for the bust. My advice is order a size up if you happen to be busty. The darker part of the dress is a bit sticky, but in the blackberry combo it seems to flow a lot better in person. 12.30.2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by msmiranda181 I love it I ordered the black in a medium and it cites me perfect! I kinda have a big butt and usually dresses are way shorter in the back but this dress is the perfect length. I love it! 11.27.2013
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Elkin hasn't played since knocking off rival East Wilkes 67-50 on December 21, while the Golden Eagles split a pair of games at the CFE Shootout at East Surry last week.
Surry Central (6-6 overall and 2-3 in the Northwest Conference) knocked off defending MVAC champion Wilkes Central 71-60 on the second day of the holiday tournament. The Golden Eagles fell to North Wilkes 63-58 in the opening game.
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Utica, NY – Several weeks ago, Jacqueline Hansen was casually opening her daily mail. Bills, bills, and more bills she thought until she came across a letter from the National Distance Running Hall of Fame.
Hansen opened the envelope and read the letter. The correspondence brought her tears of joy. Hansen had been named to the 2012 class of inductees into the prestigious National Distance Running Hall of Fame.
The letter read, in part, "The requirements for selection into the Hall of Fame are that candidates have had a significant impact on distance running in America," wrote Timothy R. Reed, Executive Director. "Inductees are nominated and elected primarily by the current members of the Hall of Fame; you should be proud."
Hansen's reaction was "proud indeed."
"I was just so happy and honored," said Hansen, a 1974 graduate of Cal State Northridge. "It was such a great honor knowing that the nomination process and the voting was conducted by my peers."
The induction process started when Doris Brown Heritage nominated Hansen for the Hall of Fame. At one point in her career, Brown Heritage held every women's national and world record from 440 yards up through the one mile. She also represented the United States at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games.
"Doris was a hero of mine when I started running, and we worked together on several national long distance running committees," said Hansen.
Induction ceremonies will take place on July 7 in Utica, NY. "This will be a meaningful and joyous event," said Hansen, who is expecting a large number of family and friends to attend.
Hansen joins an exclusive list of great American and international distance runners. Previous Hall of Fame inductees include Mary Decker Slaney, Francie Larrieu Smith, Grete Waitz, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Frank Shorter, Jim Ryun and Marty Liquori.
The National Distance Running Hall of Fame was established in 1998 to honor those runners who have contributed to the sport of distance running. Hansen joins Horace Ashenfelter and Glenn Cunningham as the 2012 inductees into the National Distance Running Hall of Fame. Ashenfelter won a gold medal in world record time in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 1952 Olympic Games. Ashenfelter stands as the only American to hold a world record in the steeplechase. As a senior at Penn State, Ashenfelter won a total of 17 national championships in a variety of distances in track & field, and cross country between 1950 and 1956. Cunningham, a graduate from the University of Kansas, captured the silver medal in the 1,500 meters at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Severely burned as a child,
Cunningham captured the world record in the 800 meters and the indoor mile in the late 1930's.
Hansen, a 1974 Cal State Northridge graduate in English (she later obtained her Masters degree in Teaching Education at Loyola Marymount) has been a champion not only in long distance running but also as an activist for women's long distance running. She was best known for winning the 1973 Boston Marathon while a student at Cal State Northridge. She was instrumental along with several other influential people that successfully lobbied the International Olympic Committee to add the women's marathon and later the 5,000 meters and the 10,000 meters to the Olympic Games at a time when young women had little or no opportunity to compete in athletics.
While at CSUN, Hansen trained under Laszlo Tabori, a great runner held the world record in the mile and 1,500 meters, and was the third man to run a sub-four minute mile.
During her impeccable career, Hansen won 12 of her first 15 marathons. During her running journey, she set eleven world records.
Although she never competed in the Olympics, Hansen beams with pride the success that other women's distance runners have enjoyed on the national and international level. One such memory was during the highly successful Olympics Games in 1984 in Los Angeles. Hansen hosted Joan Benoit in her home when Benoit won the first women's Olympic Marathon.
Hansen worked as a volunteer for America's women's marathoners at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Although 28 years have past since the most successful games in history, Hansen distinctly remembers sitting in the stands at the Los Angeles Coliseum and watching Benoit cross the finish line to win the gold medal.
"I just teared up," remembers Hansen. "I just started crying. I was there with my four-year-old son and he started to cry. I had to calm him down. I simply told him that these were happy tears. So happy …"
Hansen's accolades and accomplishments would extend to the moon and back; too numerous to mention, but her website (jacquelinehansen.com) details her tremendous career.
Her running days are long over, but her humanitarian efforts continue towards the finish line. That includes tireless work as a volunteer coach for such groups as Team Diabetes. Hansen currently coaches women's cross country at Notre Dame High School. Hansen also teaches at Loyola Marymount University.
Twenty-four hours are not enough for Hansen to complete her long list of influential projects.
Hansen admits she was a terrible athlete at Granada Hills High School and was always picked last or not picked at all during P.E. classes. Hansen was short in stature, wasn't having fun, but she admitted "I kind of liked sports." Granada Hills High School offered a multitude of sports activities. Hansen ended up taking an elective class in tennis and that is where she met Dixie Griffin, a teacher, who would often ask "Why is there a boy's track team but not a girls track team?" Griffin, who was an Olympic Trials competitor in the javelin, aimed to give young women the opportunity in athletics like the men.
"Dixie was a huge influence on me," remembers Hansen. "She gave everybody a chance. Dixie taught tennis but she was a national champion in track & field. She was a positive influence and a person who was an advocate for young women to compete in sports. She was a woman with a purpose."
Thanks to the efforts of Griffin, Hansen competed in several track & field events including the 400-yard dash, the hurdles, the javelin, the shot put and the long jump while at Granada Hills High School. Hansen didn't qualify for the City Championships but her track & field efforts sparked a passion that has since carried her to greatness.
Hansen's story led to Pierce Junior College where she trained with another female athlete along with the men's team. Her track & field coach was a golf teacher who taught the sport out of a book. She competed in several track meets but was often relegated to keeping the scorebook at the men's meets.
"I always had a thought about how far I could I run without stopping," said Hansen.
Hansen then transferred to San Fernando Valley State in 1970 where she signed up for a track & field class taught by a basketball coach. While in college, Hansen trained with Laszlo Tabori at Los Angeles Valley College. Hansen had dreams of becoming an outstanding competitor and a runner in long distance events. With Tablori's coaching talents, tough words of encouragement and training regime, Hansen was heading in the right direction.
Hansen still keeps in contact on a regular basis with Tabori, who is 81-years-old and lives in Agoura.
"Laszlo made me the runner I was," said Hansen, who trained with Tabori for more than 30 years. "It took a lot of hard work and discipline. I didn't know at the time how intense this man was. Honestly, my first workout warm up was more than I had ever run in my life. He was such a disciplinarian. I still talk with him all the time. I am hoping he can join me at the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in New York."
Hansen trained as a middle distance runner but discovered her long distance running talents when she competed longer than the 5,000 meters.
In 1971, Hansen attended the Culver City Marathon to watch and cheer for a teammate (Cheryl Bridges). That event was a pivotal event in her life.
In an interview with GaryCohenRunning.com, Hansen said "… I told Cheyl that Laszlo (Tabori) and I would come out and cheer for her. I thought that anyone crazy enough to run that far (26.2 miles) needs some support. I watched (the race) and I caught the bug … I was fascinated by it (the marathon) and I made a secret vow to myself to come back and run this marathon (Culver City) a year later."
A year (1972) later, Hansen, in her first marathon, captured the Culver City event.
From that point on, Hansen's marathon career zoomed.
In 1973, Hansen was encouraged to run in the Boston Marathon. A teammate and friend from another high school (Monroe HS), Patrick Miller, had run for Yale and told her that a women's division had been added to this prestigious event. Hansen agreed to go, tripled her interval workouts and made plans to head east to not only compete in the event but to win this prestigious race.
"I was ready to run," said a determined Hansen.
The large crowds at the Boston Marathon helped her through the grueling 26.2-mile event. She still hears the sounds of screaming girls at Wellesley College yelling to her from the sidelines, "You're number one."
"I crossed the finish line and it was euphoric," said Hansen. "Winning the Boston Marathon literally changed my whole life. I was now a marathoner runner. I definitely found my event and I loved it. That event was a huge turning point in my life."
Love the marathon indeed. Hansen broke the 2:40 woman's marathon barrier in 1975. She was ranked as the top women marathoner in 1974 and 1975. Hansen won 12 of her first 15 marathons. She also set two world records.
When asked what award means the most to her is a bit unfair, but Hansen remembers one in particular, the 1984 American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California, Annual Award for Leadership. The award was given to her for her tireless and successful lobbying efforts to advance women's distance running and to add the marathon and later the 5,000 meters and the 10,000 meters to the Olympic Games agenda.
In an interview with GaryCohenRunning.com, Hansen said "… I really feel like my political contributions were more significant because they left the world a little better place than I found it."
Although her running days are over, physical activity remains a constant in her life. She walks every day. "I don't have any excuses why I shouldn't exercise."
Congratulations Jacqueline Hansen !!!
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In 1988, Jacqueline Hansen was inducted into the Cal State Northridge Hall of Fame … Hansen's winning efforts also included the 1973 AIAW national championship in the mile while an undergraduate at Cal State Northridge … Jacqueline still lives in the Los Angeles area … Hansen is a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Committee on Athletics Engagement ... Her enthusiasm for life, long distance running, and helping people (young and old) remains in high gear.


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Since you establish this memorial, I am also curious if you have any documents that show Sarah Jane as "Cotham" Goodman. In recent searches it has become difficult to establish that as her maiden name, indeed her marriage certificate with husband, August, also shows her maiden name as "Goodman".
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I see you have several memorials for some relations. With regards to 26723064, Sarah Jane. This death date is so far off what many relatives have in the different ancestry postings. Can you please confirm you documentation of the information.
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incorrect cemetery for 4 of my family members
There are 4 of my family members that have incorrect locations for burial:
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my grandparents Norman J Troyer and Viola N Troyer
my great grandmother Annie M Troyer
are all buried in Fairview Cemetery in Custer Township, Antrim County, Michigan. Part of Custer Township is located in the Mancelona postal area and part in Bellaire. My family homestead in Custer Twp is considered 'Mancelona' but the Fairview Cemetery just down the road west on Highway M-88 also in Custer Twp is considered Bellaire. There IS a Fairview Cemetery IN Mancelona with sections both North and South of the M-88 highway, but this is NOT where these four family members are buried. If you look up Fairview Cemetery, Bellaire you will find memorials for these four persons and other Troyers buried there as well.
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Thanks for doing the connection for my relative. This may be a dumb question but how do you know who it is when the stone is illegible? Is there a cemetery index?
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You hold a few memorial of my ancestors. I have additional information to be added/changed, and links to be added. Could you please make the following changes/corrections to each memorial.
William D Wylie Find A Grave Memorial# 41043428
Name: William Delaney Wylie.
Born 30 Sep 1845 Madison County, New York.
Died 29 Aug 1899 Jordon, Antrim, Michigan.
Son of Henry Clark Wylie and Mary Ann Avery.
Married 4 Mar 1866 Sparta, Kent, Michigan to Annie Maria Sleeper.
To their union was born 4 children:
Ernest Sleeper Wylie, Ira Clark Wylie, Clyde Avery Wylie, and Mary Emily Wylie.
Civil War Soldier: William enlisted as a Private serving the Union Army on 15 Sep 1863 at Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, at the age of 17. On 18 Sep 1863 he enlisted in Company A, Michigan 10th Cavalry Regiment. He mustered out of service on 11 Nov 1865 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.
Link to spouse: 41043393
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Name: Annie Maria (Sleeper) Wylie
Born 14 Feb 1846 Bristol, Grafton, New Hampshire.
Daughter of Peter A Sleeper and Emily Sawyer.
Married 4 Mar 1866 Sparta, Kent, Michigan to William Delaney Wylie
To their union was born 4 children:
Ernest Sleeper Wylie, Ira Clark Wylie, Clyde Avery Wylie, and Mary Emily Wylie.
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Father: 113214543
Mother: 113215084
Spouse: 41043428
Ira C Wylie Find A Grave Memorial# 41043411
Ira Clark Wylie
Born 29 Jun 1872 Sparta, Kent, Michigan.
Died 22 Jul 1891 Torch Lake, Antrim, Michigan.
Son of William Delaney Wylie and Annie Maria Sleeper.
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Mother: 41043393
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I see you have posted an incorrect maiden name for Loudene Claggett Hensley - # 39651502. Her maiden name was 'BARBER'. Also, you need to link Loudene to her spouse, Garvis J.Hensley#86485508.
If you wouldn't mind transfering Loudene's memorial to me, I would be happy to be able to add her obitury and also links to her parents. :)
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Hello Erica,
Katherine was a sister of my Grandfather William Smith. So I knew her as Aunt Katherine. My parents bought the Colwood Store from Katherine in the early 40's.
I wonder if you would transfer her #40723653 to me. I have biographical data for her.
My # is 46935364.
Sincerely -- Theron Smith
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His name is CANN, perhaps the death certificate was spelled wrong. The Canns are part of my family tree.
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Back To The Debt Debacle: A Look At What's Changed
By David Welna
Originally published on Thu August 2, 2012 10:53 am
It was just a year ago that the House rejected a deal with President Obama and threatened to allow the U.S. to default on debt obligations coming due. The Tea Party refusal to raise the debt ceiling led to a downgrade in U.S. credit and a selloff in the markets. NPR's David Welna reports on what's changed since then and what hasn't.


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Google this morning announced their first image update for Street View. The area affected is Manhattan, which now has more recent and sharper imagery.
The Google LatLong blog says that Google have also used this opportunity to introduce new face-blurring technology. In recent weeks the Google Street View cars have been spotted all over Europe and Australia. Many European countries have different privacy laws than the United States, for example, in France I believe it is illegal to publish someone's image without their permission. This new face blurring technology is obviously Google's response to these privacy concerns.
Update: Andrew Foster on The Official Google Australia Blog says that Google are "aiming to launch the Street View feature for Google Maps in Australia, later in 2008." Foster goes on to say that "In Australia (and New Zealand), Street View will also feature face-blurring, as well as image removal tools." So I guess New Zealand is going to get Street View this year as well.
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Last night after dinner was eaten I went back down to my apartment to watch one of my favorite Christmas movies, Love Actually. I don't know what it is about this offbeat, sometimes crass movie that just fills me with the Christmas spirit.
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Love ActuallyMonday, December 26, 2011
Last night after dinner was eaten I went back down to my apartment to watch one of my favorite Christmas movies, Love Actually. I don't know what it is about this offbeat, sometimes crass movie that just fills me with the Christmas spirit.
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- Kristina
I have noticed Love Actually is a huge favorite with some of my bloggy friends. I've never seen it! I'm guessing I should!
- December 26, 2011 at 7:50 AM
- Cafe Fashionista
Honestly? I still haven't seen Love Actually. Serendipity is one of my favorites; but somehow Love Actually has passed me by. :P
- December 26, 2011 at 8:18 AM
- Loulou
Oh, I love this movie too! I didn't watch it this year but might have some catching up to do sometime this week as I noticed it is on Netflix. Hope you had a great day yesterday. For me, it was quiet but very fun!
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- December 26, 2011 at 8:25 AM
- Megan
Love this movie :) Happy Holidays!!
- December 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM
- Charis
I absolutely love this film! Hugh Grant makes an adorable Prime Minister.
- December 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM
- Kristin
That is our movie! Our recessional song was God Only Knows! That's my favorite moment...The shots of all the people at the airport!
- December 26, 2011 at 11:47 AM
- Dancing Branflake
I've never seen it but those love stories sound sweet. Home Alone is my favorite still haha!
- December 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM
- Dancing Branflake
Haha- just realized you asked for our favorite moments from this movie- haha! Well, yeah...
- December 26, 2011 at 12:14 PM
- Amber
I love that movie too. I watched it with my mom a few years ago forgetting about the porn scenes...lets just say it was awkward.
- December 26, 2011 at 12:15 PM
- Maribel
I haven't seen the whole movie. I saw the part with the cards...omg. it was so sweet! i have to watch the whole thing!
- December 26, 2011 at 12:48 PM
- Lucija
Lovely blog and such beautiful photos! You got yourself a new follower :))
& Merry Christmas, dear!
- December 26, 2011 at 12:49 PM
- Paige Devitt
I love how I just discovered your blog and the first post I see is about Love Actually (actually I just blogged about it, too!) I also love the Sarah and Karl story, even though they don't exactly get a happy ending either. Sam and Joanna are precious, though. Not many people would run through an airport just to say "hi" and get kissed on the cheek. Such a great film.
- December 26, 2011 at 1:01 PM
- Helena - A Diary of Lovely
I half watched it for the first time the other day, must watch it properly soon! Hope you had a lovely Christmas! xo
- December 26, 2011 at 1:37 PM
- Elle Sees
OMG why didn't she just run away with him? i would if someone hot showed up with a sign like that.
he films the Walking Dead here in Atl and I'm constantly on the lookout for him. Stalk much? Yes, yes I do.
- December 26, 2011 at 2:12 PM
- sarah - dodeline design
Haven't watched it in ages but it's such a great movie! Thanks for the reminder :-)
- December 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM
- Meghan
This movie is my favorite at Christmas - everyone's story just melts my heart:)
- December 26, 2011 at 4:09 PM
- The Backseat Debutante
i love this movie!! ;-) and your blog! visit mine when you get a chance!
- December 26, 2011 at 4:47 PM
- doniree
I LOVE this movie! I love when Jamie and Aurelia jump in the water to save his book and all the scenes where they're talking to each other, but in their own languages. I also think that the Prime Minister's name is David because Natalie always slips and calls him that, right? And then she's all "oh shit, I fucked up on my first day!"
- December 26, 2011 at 5:08 PM
- Pop Champagne
I haven't seen this movie but I've always wanted to, I've heard such good things about it!
- December 26, 2011 at 7:02 PM
- ErinMSW
It's one of my favorite movies, period. I lent it to a friend last year, and still don't have it back, and I'm feeling terribly lost without it this holiday season. It's just so good! And the PM's name is definitely David. Not sure if they ever say his last name, but Natalie absolutely slips and calls him David during their first meeting.
- December 26, 2011 at 7:55 PM
- Jen
I wish they would make a sequel to this movie - I just can't get enough of it!
- December 26, 2011 at 9:08 PM
- Mrs. Pancakes
Best movie ever!!!
- December 26, 2011 at 9:10 PM
- Erin {pughs' news}
I love "Love, Actually"- it always makes me laugh, and cry. The bit with Billy Mack singing the song about Christmas is so hilarious, especially when he's giving interviews about it. I really love the part where he goes to his manager's house on Christmas Eve to tell him that he loves him. Also love when the Prime Minister is going door-to-door looking for Natalie and ends up singing carols. Awesome!
Just watched this a few weeks ago, but now I'm thinking I'd like to see it again.
PS: The part with Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman always gets to me. I feel so sad for her, and SO ANGRY at him.
- December 27, 2011 at 2:07 AM
- Francesca Giusti
love this film and also your blog! It's so nice!!! I follow you!
Pass to my blog and if it likes you follow me too, I will be so glad :D
- December 27, 2011 at 2:18 AM
- jillian m.
I was watching this too! I love the storyline with Keira Knightley. It's heartbreaking, but so very endearing. LOVE.
- December 27, 2011 at 7:01 AM
- Charlotte
Totally forgot about this one, but will have to add it to the list. Thanks for reminding me about it! (I'm always a sucker for a good chick flick/love story).
- December 27, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- kallaydoscope.com
I need to find this again. I *love* this movie and I've only watched it once. How sad!
- December 27, 2011 at 1:19 PM
- Selma @ Crazy Little World Of Mine
Oh yes, one of my absolute favorite Christmas movies!!!
- December 27, 2011 at 2:44 PM
- missy.
love that movie. hope you had an absolutely wonderful christmas, despite a few issues going on. xoxo
- December 27, 2011 at 2:52 PM
- Popcorn, Pugs & Peonies
I love this movie too. The last scene you posted is my favorite. I love Valentine's Day (the movie) for the same reason. All these great intertwined stories.
- December 27, 2011 at 3:05 PM
- Shea
This is one of my favorite movies ever. I just watched it (for the millionth time!) recently, and I fell even more in love with it.
- December 27, 2011 at 11:09 PM
- The Midwest Muse
This movie is simply perfect. Must go watch right now.
- December 28, 2011 at 6:39 AM
- Erika
LOVE that movie!
- December 29, 2011 at 9:58 AM
- Leesh
I love everything about this movie. I saved it to be the last movie that I watch for the holiday season. It was nice because I watched it in my New York hotel room by the fireplace on Christmas Eve.
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Most of us can probably recall the first time we ever experienced the death of a loved one. Whether it was an elderly grandparent, a relative who died from a long-term illness or the beloved family dog, learning of death can be excruciatingly painful. But when a loved one dies by suicide, normal grief reactions such as shock, guilt, denial, anger and depression, may be paired with a deeper sense of guilt, failure and shame than if their loved one died in another way.
Society's attitude toward suicide often intensifies these emotions. Often after a suicide, family members play the "what if" game over and over and may find themselves reliving every mean word they ever said, every wrong decision they made and every turn of event that they believe they could have changed. "What if I had only seen the signs? What if I had stayed home from work that day? What if I had loved a little bit harder?" It's easy to get swept up in this questioning of why it happened and self-doubt, but when you're a parent, your children are looking to you for strength and guidance during this difficult time. What do you do? How do you cope with your own emotions and still continue to parent effectively? How do you talk to your kids about the suicide? Where do you go for help if you need it?
As parents, we often have the desire to tend to everyone else's needs first - before our own. It's Parenting 101, right? But to best support your kids over the coming weeks and months, it's important for you to find ways to grieve and take care of yourself, too.
As parents, we try to protect and shield our children from hurt and harm in every way that we can. We kiss boo-boos, make them wear their seatbelts and hug them after their first heartbreak. But with something as painful and confusing as suicide, where do we begin? Here are some suggestions:
As a family, find a special way to memorialize your loved one; however, do not glorify or normalize your loved one's actions, as you don't want suicide to become the family pattern. A trained professional can help educate you and your children on prevention. Some families set up a web page, create a scrapbook, make a donation to a special cause, volunteer somewhere or plan a special family outing to celebrate the person's life, rather than focus on the way the person died. Remembering all of the wonderful contributions of a person's life and the ways the person touched others can be tremendously healing. And make sure your kids know that it's OK to take time off from grieving. You can all smile and enjoy things; this does not mean you have forgotten your loved one.
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RX Epidemic Memorial Foundation collecting pill pottles for memorialWritten by Staff Reports | | firstname.lastname@example.com
By Nick Batt, Toledo Free Press Staff Writer
It's legal. I got it from a doctor. So, what's the harm? A lot, says Kyle Schalow, founder of The RX Epidemic Memorial Foundation.
In the U.S., 15 million people abuse prescription drugs. More than the number that abuse cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin combined. About 36,500 die each year from prescription drug overdoses. Every day 2,500 children abuse prescriptions for the first time. This silent epidemic killed 1,915 people in Ohio in 2012 alone, the last year for which statistics are available.
In 2007 unintentional drug poisoning became the leading cause of death in Ohio surpassing motor vehicle crashes for the first time. The trend has continued since then. From 2000-12, the death rate has increased 366 percent, primarily driven by prescription drug overdoses. Lucas County alone lost 88 residents in 2012 and 396 since 2000 to this epidemic. Fatal overdoses cost Ohioans $2 billion in medical expenses and lost work in 2012. Nonlethal overdoses cost another $39 billion.
The most common drugs linked to these statistics are opioids used for chronic pain. As the name suggests, these drugs come from opium just like heroin. These opiods often are a gateway drug that leads to heroin abuse as evidenced by the rising percentage of heroin as a share of total Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation drug tests for law enforcement from 33 percent in 2009 to 41 percent in 2013. Other drugs such as Adderall, which is used to treat ADD, are also commonly abused.
Kyle's wife April became addicted to pain killers prescribed by her doctor. The addiction almost tore their family apart. Now she is three years clean. The Schalows told their story on Oprah's "Lifeclass." Their segment, titled "Family Secrets," is available on YouTube.
As a result of their experience, they formed the foundation to have the first Friday in October recognized as National Drug Epidemic Awareness Day, to grow that day into an international observance and to build the Rx Epidemic Memorial consisting of 36,500 empty pill bottles representing the people who die each year. They are arranged to spell out Faith, Hope and Love.
"Faith equals courage, hope is a word of encouragement for the families that are picking up the pieces from the wreckage of this epidemic and it will take love to conquer it," Schalow said.
The Memorial currently consists of about 8,000 empty bottles. Schalow said he hopes to have the completed memorial placed in the National Archives and eventually hopes the foundation will become an agency to assist individuals, their families and other groups to provide adequate support for those who seek recovery from prescription drug addiction.
By resolution, the Lucas County Commissioners have recognized May as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness and Education Month and the first Friday in October as Prescription Drug Awareness Awareness and Education Day in Lucas County. Similar motions from the governor is expected soon, Schalow said. Many local fire departments and other agencies hold 'Drug Take Back Day locally under the leadership of Lucas County Sheriff John Tharp.
The foundation has scheduled an inaugural ceremony and memorial service for noon to 3 p.m. May 2 at Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Road, in Holland. Speakers include Commissioner Carol Contrada and Senator Edna Brown. Music will be provided by America's Pride Toledo with Bill Geha. Set up will begin at 9 a.m. Anyone wishing to volunteer or learn more can contact Schalow at firstname.lastname@example.com or visit them on Facebook at Ohio Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness and Education Day.
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Toledo refuses to let military heroes go unnoticedWritten by Staff Reports | | firstname.lastname@example.com
by Sid Kelly
The beginning of this week marked a very special day for me, and for the rest of our morning radio show. Nov. 11 was Veterans Day.
Pardon the history lesson, but Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day. It was approved in May of 1938 and made Nov. 11 of every year a legal holiday, designed to honor veterans of World War I. However, in 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower made Nov. 11 a day to honor all veterans of the armed services. For seven years, beginning in 1971, Veterans Day was observed on the fourth Monday of each October under the Uniform Holiday Act before being moved back to Nov. 11 in 1978.
The day is very special to our show because both Demetrius and I were in the U.S. Navy. Sara's grandfathers were both in World War II and her stepdad is a proud Vietnam vet, as are many of our relatives and best friends.
While out golfing with one of his friends — former Marine John Campbell — my co-host Demetrius Nicodemus came up with an idea to help the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP).
The WWP is a fantastic organization that provides medical and psychological assistance as well as financial help to our brave servicemen and servicewomen who have been wounded while protecting our freedom while serving in the military. The program gets the vast majority of its unding through donations, and absolutely ZERO dollars through government grants. In order to continue these efforts, the vast majority of the WWP's money must come from donations. More info is available at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/mission.aspx.
So, Campbell and Demetrius came up with an idea to put on a comedy show and donate the proceeds to the WWP. Campbell (an employee at Taylor Automotive) asked his supervisor if the business would be willing to act as a drop-off point for donations.
Taylor Automotive went one better and not only agreed to allow the drop-offs, but to also let their employees volunteer to donate a day's pay to go directly to the WWP.
The comedy show featured three comedians: Angel Isaac and Quinn Patterson (both from Cleveland), and "The Morning Rush's" very own Demetrius Nicodemus.
On top of the live entertainment, several businesses donated gift baskets that we used to raise more money during a silent auction.
After two weeks of promotion, Waldo Peppers in Findlay was packed to capacity this past Friday night. It was truly inspiring to see how many people showed up to support our veterans.
I had the privilege of meeting Campbell and asked him why he wanted to help the Wounded Warrior Project.
"Because if we just make the smallest difference to those who gave so much, how can and why would we ever say 'no,' or 'I can't,' or 'I just don't have the money?" he said. "Everyone can contribute something, even if it's just their time."
If you walked into the room 30 minutes before showtime, it would have been pretty obvious that people were more than willing to contribute not only their money, but their time too.
As Sara, Demetrius and I walked through the crowd we met tons of vets and listeners thanking us for doing something for those who have been severely wounded. When I caught up with Campbell at the show, I asked him what message he'd like to pass along to other people about veterans. He said, "We fought for you then, and sometimes we need people to fight for us. The only thing we have ever asked for is, 'Hey, thanks for your service.' Nothing more."
"We know what we signed up for, it was our honor to serve and protect our nation."
And that's what Veterans Day is all about.
There are millions of men and women that fought and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our right to complain about our president, wear whatever we want, pray to whomever we want and go wherever we want without the fear of reprisals from our government.
So many of our service members have never come home, and it's those that we need to never lose sight of. As Campbell said to me, "Those are the true heroes." He's right. They gave their lives so we can do what we do every day.
I want to personally take the time to thank every man and woman that has stepped forward and run toward the danger when everyone else would love nothing more than to run away from it.
You are my heroes! I thank God every day that you have the courage to do what 99 percent of the public couldn't.
I am proud to admit that "The Morning Rush" was able to raise $3,255 that will go directly to Wounded Warrior Project. I know I speak for the show when I say thank you for donating money, buying tickets to the show, and purchasing the items included in our silent auction. I'm honored to live in a city that refuses to let our heroes go unnoticed.
As you go about your day today just remember that you have the ability to do what you're doing because other men and women have sacrificed their futures, their ability to have their little children run up to them at the end of a hard day and scream "Daddy — or Mommy, I missed you," as they walk through the door. They gave that amazing feeling up so you can experience it.
Don't take it for granted, especially now that you know what's had to happen in order for you to experience it. If that's not the greatest gift in the world, I'm not sure what is.
If you missed the event because you had other plans, please visit woundedwarriorproject.org and make a donation.
Sid Kelly, U.S. Navy ensign and aviator of anA6E Intruder, is host of "The Morning Rush," weekday mornings on 92.5 KISS FM.
Tags: 'The Morning Rush', Angel Isaac and Quinn Patterson, Armistice Day, Cleveland, Demetrius Nicodemus, Marine John Campbell, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Taylor Automotive, Uniform Holiday Act, Veterans Day, Vietnam, World War II, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)


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Tonight, the USC Aiken men's basketball team can win the Peach Belt Conference regular-season title without any outside help.
The Pacers (18-6, 14-3 PBC) did their part on Saturday with a 92-67 win over Armstrong Atlantic, but didn't get the assistance they needed in other games. USCA has locked up at least a share of the conference crown, but a win over the Jaguars (13-11, 8-9) would hand the Pacers their second straight regular-season championship outright.
To do that, head coach Vince Alexander's squad will need more of what it got in its 76-62 road win over Augusta State on Feb. 2.
Defensively, the Pacers limited the Jaguars to 37.3 percent shooting from the floor and 18.2 percent from beyond the 3-point line, which included a 1-for-7 combined effort from beyond the arc for Ryan Weems and Devonte Thomas. Weems and Thomas are ASU's leading 3-point shooters for the season.
The Pacers were below their average as a team from beyond the arc in that game, hitting on a third of their attempts as compared to their 42 percent mark on the year. Junior guard Ronald Zimmerman was anything but cold in Augusta, though, connecting on five of 10 3-point attempts to help boost his season average of 43.8 percent, good for fifth in the conference. He's also first in the conference in made 3-pointers, but he's not the Pacers' most accurate 3-point shooter.
That designation belongs to point guard Re'mon Nelson, whose 46.2 percent mark is second in the conference. Jesse Seilern is also among the league's top sharpshooters with a 43.4 percent average, which ranks just behind Zimmerman in sixth.
The Pacers were also able to feast inside with a near double-double from Paul Larsen in the first meeting, with Larsen dumping in 21 points and collecting nine rebounds. That was due in part to the second-half absence of Devon Wright-Nelson, who injured his ankle in the game. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound sophomore contributed only four points in that loss but has rounded back into form, scoring 16 points and hauling in eight rebounds in Saturday's 69-67 homecoming win over Francis Marion.
Tonight's game, set to tip at 7:30 p.m. as the second half of a doubleheader with the women's team, is Senior Night. Nelson is the lone Pacer senior who dresses, with Rick Alderman and Mo Hubbard both out with injuries.
Jeremy Timmerman has a journalism degree from Mercer University and has been at the Aiken Standard since June 2010.
What: USC Aiken men's basketball
Who: USCA (18-6, 14-3 PBC) vs. Augusta State (13-11, 8-9 PBC)
When: Today, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Convocation Center.
USCA: Re'mon Nelson, Sr. G. Nelson connected on both 3-pointers he attempted against Armstrong Atlantic and is second in the Peach Belt Conference in 3-point percentage at 46.2 percent.
Augusta State: Devon Wright-Nelson, So. F. Nelson only logged 13 minutes in the first meeting of these two teams, but is third on the team in scoring with 12.1 points per game and leads the Jags in rebounding with seven per game.
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A wedding ring is something that you want to keep and wear. It is the sign and symbol of love. Hence, choosing the right western wedding rings must be very careful. If it is unique, simple or bold that you wish to have, here are some of the essential guides to get you through the day of choosing your promise ring!
That metal you want
Precious ring deserves pure materials. There is yellow gold, and there is also white gold. Which one to choose? Here's for the start!
There are varieties of metals with different style and property. That does not mean one is better than the other, though. Yellow gold for instance, is traditional. For the bride and groom who adore classic style yellow gold is perfect. The gold consists of 18 carat to 22 carat. While 22 carat could be really expensive, it is not good to wear for day to day. You can choose the smallest carat like 9 or 14 if you want to wear it every day.
Other than yellow gold, you can choose platinum property. This material is getting popular these days. Platinum is a little harder to seek than gold but people prefer this because it is more expensive. But if platinum is too much you can choose palladium – a material that becomes a good alternative to replace platinum. It has similar texture and color but a lot cheaper.
White gold is one of the most popular material for western wedding rings. Generally it is enhanced with rhodium to make it shiner. However, as this is a polish finish, don't expect it to stay shiny all the time. For years to come, the color will wear out and you might need to polish it once more.
Other than the choices on the above, you can also opt for titanium. Titanium is a modern property for western wedding rings. There are varieties of colors and all of these are scratch resistant. It feels cooler on finger plus a lot lighter. Other materials to be alternatives are carbide and zirconium in black color. It possesses mystical feature as the color is thick black.
That shape you want
The ring will be worn every day. You might want to add styles so that you want get bored. The wedding ring may have different shapes with delicate curve or cut out. Edgy style becomes popular these days because people want a ring that doesn't just represent their marriage but also as hand decoration more like fashion piece.
The profile of your ring can either be flat or a bit D shape. It determines the appearance of the ring. Also, consider if you want diamond set or gemstone at the center. Diamond is one of the popular choices among many others because it symbolizes wealth and value. It is also a fashion piece that you can wear for day to day. It adds sparks to your dress and what's more, diamond is a woman's best friend!


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Trident Technical College is offering Interior Design courses at the Mount Pleasant Campus, 1125 John Dilligard Lane, in September.
Learn the basic rules for color, wallpapering, furniture arranging, accessorizing and lighting in Interior Design I. This course meets 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29. Cost is $179.
Upholstery: Turning Trash into Treasure combines the instruction and hands-on training you need to be able to transform your own furniture into the fashionable pieces seen in decorating magazines. This course meets 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 24. Cost is $399.
To register, call 843-574-6152 or visit www.tridenttech.edu/ce.htm.
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