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No student pays for tuition.
Our generous TUITION PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP makes it possible for you to graduate debt-free. Even if you borrow for special learning opportunities or to replace your family's total contribution, you will have a low debt compared to national trends. We sometimes call Berea "the best education money can't buy."
Berea College Welcomes Public to 2016 Opening Convocation
The entire Berea College community will mark the beginning of the 2016-17 academic year at the College's Opening Convocation on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in the Seabury Center. The program is free and open to the public.
Construction Begins On Outreach Center At Berea College Forest
Officials at Berea College announced that construction is set to begin this week on a Forest Outreach Center at the Indian Fort Trail and Forest.
Washington Monthly Ranks Berea No. 1 Twice: As Best National Liberal Arts College and Best Bang for the Buck
Washington Monthly ranked Berea College as the nation's top liberal arts college and also ranked Berea College as number 1 in the Best Bang for the Buck Colleges in the South category again this year.
Berea College Welcomes Mariachi Tesoro de Rebecca Gonzales
Berea College welcomes the public and campus community to beautiful Latin favorites/Hermosas Canciones Latinas.
Berea College Announces Its Campaign for The Margaret A. Cargill Natural Sciences and Health Building
"The new Margaret A. Cargill Natural Sciences and Health building is an investment in that mission of connection and transformation that will propel Berea College forward in the 21st century, rising to the challenge of its inspiring commitments and providing a unique model for higher education in our country."
-Lyle D. Roelofs, President
Our Students
"I'm from Nashville," Quincy Robinson, class of 2014, said. "I have five older siblings and four of them have been to college. My mother went to a junior college and earned a Medical Assistant certificate and my father went to college for a yea...Read More
"I'm from Nashville," Quincy Robinson, class of 2014, said. "I have five older siblings and four of them have been to college. My mother went to a junior college and earned a Medical Assistant certificate and my father went to college for a year." Higher education was not a novel idea in Quincy's family; it was more like an expectation.
Berea was a well-chosen destination for college-bound Quincy because his academic achievements in high school were laudable and his family's ability to pay was limited. He applied and landed here with suppositions soon to shift.
"When I got here I was thinking of majoring in accounting or finance. I was very money-oriented. But back home on break my godmother pointed out I'd been tutoring her and her classmates in math courses at their community college. She suggested that I should consider math. I've always worked with kids and got to thinking becoming a math teacher might be a good fit for me. Next year (2014) I will graduate with a double major: mathematics and teaching and curriculum with a certification in mathematics. I will be able to teach grades 8 through 12 in Kentucky…"
And Quincy may or may NOT decide to do that. "I'm told it might help if I get some teaching experience before I go to graduate school."
But there's another part of Quincy that suggests any break between undergraduate and graduate school might be dangerous. "You get out there and you start making money and that feels pretty good. Then you think about going to graduate school and you say to yourself, 'Do I want to be broke again?' It might be very hard to say 'yes' to that question."
Quincy claims his "learning mojo" -- which might diminish if he takes time off between getting his Bachelors and pursuing a graduate degree -- is something he learned at Berea College. "Academics at Berea are very rigorous," Quincy said, "and it was tough for me at times, even in the subjects I liked. But here I've been surrounded by support and encouragement. One of my majors, math, has been a struggle for me, but the math department was very supportive. Even in the down periods when I was nearly ready to give up, they wouldn't let me. James Blackburn-Lynch has been one of my most influential math professors -- encouraging me to stick with the major. I witnessed in his classes how teaching math can be an enjoyable experience."
Though Quincy might eventually forget about his rough patches with math, there is another aspect of academics at Berea College he will never forget. "I've studied abroad twice. The summer between my sophomore and junior years I went to Spain and Morocco. I had a blast. I studied Sufficism and Islamic religious traditions. It was awesome. Spain was gorgeous. Then this past summer I had a life-changing experience in Ghana. We studied African art and music there. So I have this studying abroad experience under my belt and I'd like to get more." In fact, Quincy confided he wants to set foot on six continents before he turns 30. "That includes Australia, but I admit Australia is going to be a stretch."
Work is work, and at Berea College the student labor program is, for many, a serious first immersion in that fact. "My first job at Berea was facility assistant [janitor] in Knapp Hall -- home of the Education Studies Program. Since then I've worked in the Black Cultural Center and am currently the office manager there. I think that working at the Black Cultural Center -- and, now at the Carter G. Woodson Center as well -- has helped me develop as a person. I've been in leadership and supervisory roles there and worked directly in program planning and projects.
"Students will get grumpy about the wages paid for their mandatory labor here. I wish all of them could listen to Professor Andrew Baskin address that subject. I won't try to paraphrase him, but he talks about the outrageous debt many college students -- but not Bereans! -- shoulder when they graduate: tens of thousands of dollars. One of my brothers owes $40,000 to student loans. A Berea student couldn't imagine leaving college with that much debt. The bottom line is this: Working at least 10 hours per week doesn't add up to a fortune, but leaving with a bottom line that's barely in the red, if at all, amounts to a fortune saved. As my mentor puts it, 'You can either play hard now and work harder later, or work hard now and play harder later.'"
Since arriving at Berea, Quincy has married. He and his wife, Allyson, moved into the Ecovillage in January 2013, and anticipate staying there until Quincy graduates after the spring semester 2014. But when asked about the dorm life he used to have, he smiles, chuckles and says, "I loved dorm life. I think at one time or another I lived in almost every male residence hall on campus. I met all my close friends in those buildings … learned about mutual respect and caring for each other even if we didn't socialize together. We were all working hard, studying hard and we became like a family. All my dorm-mates were a part of my support system and I was a part of theirs."
When asked what he likes most about Berea College, Quincy said, "I love the progressiveness of thinking here … and the fact that Berea is a place where you can cultivate your individuality. There's a lot of freedom and opportunity here to do what you want to do. If you have an idea you want to act on, and you look around you, you can always find people willing to help you.
"I've become aware of life in a different way at Berea. You might call it 'interconnectedness' or 'common bond.' No matter what you look like or what kind of culture you come from, we all laugh, cry, bleed red blood. There are fundamental things about the human experience that we all share. Being at Berea College -- including those study abroad opportunities -- has helped me broaden my sense of what it means to be human.
"Through my labor and student life I've been involved in so many things -- but they were all collaborations requiring communicating -- and I've gained confidence in my own ability to contribute, supervise, shoulder responsibilities and lead.
"Still, I think developing who you are is a continual journey. It won't be over when I leave here."
Even though making it to Australia before he's 30 is, in his own words, a "long stretch," those who know him probably won't bet against it.Read Less
Berea College Business Major From Cochabamba, Bolivia Entrepreneurship for the Public Good Fellow (2008-2009) Founder/Proprietor Energy Hunters
Many business majors just hope to get a good job once they're out of colle...Read More
Berea College Business Major From Cochabamba, Bolivia Entrepreneurship for the Public Good Fellow (2008-2009) Founder/Proprietor Energy Hunters
Many business majors just hope to get a good job once they're out of college. Berea College senior Hong Durandal, however, can't wait that long. He has started his own local energy consulting firm -- Energy Hunters -- which he runs and balances with his schoolwork and labor position at the college. This isn't just some pie-in-the-sky, glorified lemonade stand business, either. This is a great achievement regardless of the circumstances, but it is especially impressive if you know Hong's unconventional journey to America, to Berea, and to the field of sustainability.
Hong first heard about Berea College from one of his teachers at his high school in Bolivia. He was an excellent student throughout his school years and also a great volunteer. He worked with underprivileged children, teaching them English and helping them with their math lessons. His teacher thought he would be a great fit for Berea College, and she was right. Hong's academic record and potential, his drive to succeed, and his inclination to help others are all traits Berea College looks for, and motivates, in its students. Founded by abolitionist pastors in the mid-1800s, Berea College has historically encouraged an interracial and coeducational setting when state and federal laws have allowed for students who come from backgrounds where they otherwise might not have had the opportunity to afford a college education. Primarily serving students from Appalachia, Berea has recently made great strides to recruit international students. Currently, 7-percent of Berea College students come from another country.
Hong seized the opportunity and applied to Berea College his senior year. "It was a life-changing opportunity," Hong recounts "I was full of joy and could not really believe the great opportunity that was waiting for me. I was the only one in my entire country in a very long time to go abroad with such an amazing opportunity to study in the U.S." Coming to Berea was a major transition, though. Not only did Hong have to adjust to college life, but he had to do it in a country foreign to his own. However, "at the beginning everything was beautiful and wonderful," Hong explains "I wanted to learn and develop with every new experience I encountered. That feeling of being interested about new things helped me cope with the new culture and adapt fairly quickly." Although he was alone in the States, he formed friends quickly, and excelled in his studies.
Early on at Berea, Hong discovered and joined Berea's Entrepreneurship for the Public Good (EPG) program. EPG encourages and instructs students to become organizers and innovators in their local communities. Durandal refers to his time with EPG as "one of the most significant periods in my education. I truly connected with the faculty and staff. Dr. Peter Hackbert, EPG Director, and Mr. David Cooke, program coordinator of EPG, were always open to help me beyond the classroom. I connected to them as friends and mentors who guided me through my entrepreneurial growth."
It was this experience and the knowledge he gained from his classes that led him to create Energy Hunters, a firm that helps businesses, households, and institutions realize energy savings, as well as improve their comfort, health, and safety. "Our goal is to make sure energy is truly saved and reported accordingly," explains Hong, who coordinates the energy audits and improvements as well as being in charge of the core operations and developing new opportunities.
"Energy is the backbone of any country, especially the United States, which is currently leading the world in consumption of fossil fuels," Hong states. He promotes using alternative forms of energy, but what he really focuses on is energy efficiency. Says Hong, "While doing my 2010 internship, I encountered numerous unprivileged families in Texas that had to sacrifice their comfort and even their health to try to lower their high energy bills. The ability to reduce an energy bill, or in some way help a family gave me pride in what I was doing."
With humble beginnings, Energy Hunters started as a project to perform energy audits for six members of Sustainable Berea. Now it has state and federal recognition through the ENERGY STAR program and other housing authority entities, and has been recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative.
Though it keeps him busy, Hong thoroughly enjoys his work. "I love the independence and creativity that can come through working with other businesses." Building relationships is Hong's "favorite part." He has big plans for Energy Hunters, too. "The ultimate goal is to expand globally and use the potential of energy efficiency as a stepping stone for a renewable energy future, when the world will be able to use efficient renewable energy much easier than it is able to today."
Hong is a hard worker, a true entrepreneur and an innovator. He will go very far with his skills in this uncertain economy on a planet with an uncertain future. He gives thanks and appreciation to Berea College for his progress to date. "There are several lessons I have learned at Berea College that serve me for my business and my life. All the tools of business that the business department taught me have been essential. Another lesson is to appreciate people for their assistance and help. Being able to practice that in my life has made me a good entrepreneur and human being. Another important lesson that I remember: The first convocation I attended featured (Berea College) President Shinn, whose message was to learn to live simply and in a sustainable way, and to enjoy the simple things in life. This is the greatest lesson I will take with me."Read Less
What kind of socks does a physics major wear? Well, if you're Tommy Boykin, there are two kinds of socks in the world: dress socks and black Nike athletic socks, specifically the running type that are engineered for each foot. On laundry day To...Read More
What kind of socks does a physics major wear? Well, if you're Tommy Boykin, there are two kinds of socks in the world: dress socks and black Nike athletic socks, specifically the running type that are engineered for each foot. On laundry day Tommy dutifully matches right with left, mashes them into a ball and puts them in the top drawer of his dresser in Blue Ridge, a residence hall at Berea.
Tommy never has a bad day. Not that he leads a charmed life; he just always chooses to see the positive in everything. Like the day he had both a physics exam and a calculus exam. Faced with two major tests in two difficult classes, most students would redline on stress, pulling all-nighters, eating junk food, sharing their fears and anxieties with anyone who will listen.
But not Tommy. He was smiling that day. Did he study? Of course. But he also chose to get eight hours of sleep and eat a good breakfast. And there were no words of worry that morning from Tommy, only a thoughtful smile and a vote of confidence in himself: "I know that I am ready."
Tommy carries a heavy load of courses for a freshman. His first semester schedule includes physics and calculus, along with core education courses --called "GSTRs" at Berea. In his carefully planned free time, he also participates in the Contemporary Percussion ensemble, runs as an "unofficial" member of the Berea College Cross Country team, and participates in the Student Judicial Board. His short-term goal is to transform his love for drumming into a position with the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, based in Rosemont, Illinois.
Tommy was not always the greatest drummer, either. In fact in the sixth grade, he was strongly encouraged to play just about anything else. But Tommy's heart was set on the drums and with his mom's support and thousands of hours of practice, he became the section leader of the Homewood High School drum line in Birmingham, Alabama. This fall, he'll audition with the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps for the third time. "I've just missed making the corps twice, but I'm praying that this is my year."
Long-term, Tommy hopes to earn his Ph.D. in physics and either teach or work for NASA.Read Less
(Published originally in the Winter/Spring 2014 issue of Berea College Magazine.)
by Jacob Appelman, '15
Berea College transfer students are met with many changes and challenges in the transi...Read More
(Published originally in the Winter/Spring 2014 issue of Berea College Magazine.)
by Jacob Appelman, '15
Berea College transfer students are met with many changes and challenges in the transition into our unique and challenging liberal arts curriculum. Understanding this, Berea College's various admissions personnel work hard and continually to develop new ways to acclimate transfers to the Berea experience. Jessica Amburgey, Coordinator for Recruitment Outreach, works with selecting and admitting transfer students who will be a good match for Berea, while Residential Coordinator, Chris Lakes, has a hand in acclimating students to Berea life. Berea's small classrooms and rigorous requirements necessitate that compatible students are recruited and aptly prepared for the Berea experience. Because of this, programs are being created and modified to help in this endeavor. Transfer students find Berea to be a mixed bag of pleasure, strain and growth, and Ashley Tiemann was happy to share her story.
Before transferring to Berea, Ashley felt she was at a school where she "wasn't learning anything." The demands of Berea College engaged Tiemann far more than her last school, where she did not feel very connected to the curriculum. Instead of "playing on the Internet and turning things in at the last minute and still making A's," Ashley is pushed toward critical independent thought and problem-solving. The difference in community was another big change for her. At her old school, there was less of a sense of community, people usually minded their own business and she felt rather lonesome, conversely, she found the students and faculty at Berea much warmer, welcoming and friendly. The attendance policy at Berea was another big adjustment for her, as Berea requires regular attendance in order for students to pass a class, unlike many other institutions. The close, friendly environment allowed for more socialization than her last school, and she rather enjoys this aspect of Berea. Ashley found that most of the resources for acclimating students are more geared toward freshman new to the college experience, so she found herself not using these resources, and acclimated on her own, though she credits Chris Lakes and her professors with helping her quite a bit.
Chris has worked to acclimate incoming freshman to Berea College for many years, but he is still perfecting a program for the special needs that transfer students may have upon entering the college. While many transfers are quite successful on their own, Chris still wants to give them extra help when it comes to this shift. About five years ago, Berea College increased the number of accepted transfer students to about 100, and a need arose for a summer orientation geared toward their specific needs. Transfer students are more familiar with the college experience in general and tend to have a better understanding of what they would like their major to be. However, there is a greater need to understand how credits will transfer from their old universities, and how transferring affects class standing and progression toward academic majors. It is important to know how their past college experiences will impact their future time at Berea.
Ashley first decided to transfer to Berea when she heard of its labor program and free tuition scholarship, which drew her away from her previous institution and the debts she would inevitably incur. She was also drawn by the college's small size and private institution status, as well as the good reviews she had read from various sources. The pleasant arboreal campus is also a positive contrast with her last school's aesthetics, which she refers to as the "concrete jungle." A campus with trees and other greenery greatly improved her mood and motivated her to get out of bed and go to class. The residential campus also facilitated friendships. At her former school, would-be acquaintances seemed to just drive home at the end of the day, whereas everybody is part of a living community in Berea. The small classrooms and attentive professors were another pleasant contrast to her old university, where professors would not have time to answer all student questions, let alone meet in person during office hours. She also found it rather hard to participate in extra-curricular activities at her previous school, where they were elite and exclusive. By contrast, Berea's extra-curriculars are far more welcoming, regardless of skill level.
While this is not true for all transfer students, Chris reports that there is often a change in workload for transfers to Berea. Classes tend to be a "little bit more intense" than what they had experienced at their prior colleges, especially when combined with the demands of the labor program, although many have worked while taking classes in the past, and are quite prepared. Another challenge is discovering whether the classes they took in the past will fulfill specific degree requirements. Some are allowed to waive GSTR 110 because they have taken composition classes in the past, but are still required to take GSTR 210 because of the focus it places on the liberal arts education and introduction to Berea history and culture. Transfer students are also a wealth of information on how other universities operate, and this is sometimes used to help improve how things are done at Berea. Chris loves it when students come to him and explain how something was done differently at their old institution, and thus help the continual growth of Berea.
In the selection process for transfer students, Jessica Amburgey looks for students who are "Berea fit," as well as students who will be successful in the classroom. "Berea fit" is the term that admission counselors use to describe potential students who are more likely to integrate well and contribute to the community in some way. This can include whether a student has a particular talent to bring to campus, such as music, theater, art or debate, among other things. Students must also demonstrate that they have been successful at their past schools, showing the potential to meet Berea's academic standards. Applications are viewed very holistically, and include recommendations and a student essay, in which they are asked to display an understanding of Berea's differences and a strong ability to adapt. A positive attitude toward student labor is one looked-for attribute in transfer applications, as well as a positive attitude toward and ability to add to the college's racial, religious and cultural diversity. Often students are drawn by Berea's strong Appalachian commitment and willingness to serve the area and its various needs. Others are attracted by Berea's commitment to sustainability. Amburgey reaffirms that students who transfer often are used to being part-time students at a community college, and not an employed full-time student with mandatory attendance policies in many of their classes. One of the prime ideas related to the transfer student process is that students bring something unique and different from outside the school. Transfers are often driven individuals with a keen idea of what they want from college and a vision of what they would like to do in the future. Admission for transfer students is also much more competitive than for first-time freshman. These traits manifest as a more driven community, and these students can also act to inspire others with their stories. Reflects Jessica, "Even though they face some challenges as transfer students, I think that they have a real willingness to learn and become a part of the community. I think they are a very valuable part of our population, though they are often overlooked because they are such a small little group on campus, but they have done some really awesome things."Read Less
Our Faculty & Staff
How do these Commitments influence your work?
As far as influencing my work, you do not have to be a Christian, obviously, to value other people and to show grace, mercy, benevolence, charity, and compassion to other people. Those are n...Read More
How do these Commitments influence your work?
As far as influencing my work, you do not have to be a Christian, obviously, to value other people and to show grace, mercy, benevolence, charity, and compassion to other people. Those are not attributes that are unique to Christianity. But I think, as a Christian, that the necessity and importance of those things is magnified, because in Christianity, the center of our faith is Jesus the Christ, and he regularly preached and taught on displaying these characteristics. In the classroom, as I interact with students, as I am interacting with colleagues across campus, or whomever, it is always in the back of my mind that I need to be, that I'm supposed to be, displaying these attributes to other people. I should be treating other people with charity, compassion, generosity, grace, understanding, justice, mercy, etc. The center of my faith demanded that His followers display these attributes to those in whom they come in contact. My worldview forces me to be more intentional about making sure that I listen to others and to be sensitive to their needs, concerns, problems, etc.
Often, we can easily block out others and not hear what they have to say, especially when their viewpoint differs from our own. Within the framework of my worldview, I try to make a conscious effort to really listen to what the other person is saying. I do my very best to listen, and then I respond in a manner that, hopefully, is not condescending, insensitive, demeaning, or less than graceful. It causes me to be more intentional about my interactions with others, especially when I am in situations where there is disagreement with a colleague or student. Although we may disagree, listening to each other and being able to discuss our differences is fundamental to maintaining the special community we have at Berea. For me, "understanding the Christian faith and its expression and motive of service to others," really jumps out at me, in that I often need to say to myself, "Hey, Chris, you need to stop, and you need to respond as Christ would command me to respond." And again, that is with grace and dignity to everyone, and it goes back to treating others the way you want to be treated. And so, as far as influencing my work, that is how the Commitment informs my values in communicating with others.
What challenges do these Commitments pose?
Here at the college we have Christians and then every variety of non-Christian: other religions, non-religious, you name it; we have a wide diversity of belief systems, which is representative of what one finds in society as a whole. I think Berea functions as a little microcosm of society at large, where there is a melting pot of every kind of religion, non-religion, ideologies, belief systems, and worldviews. So, I guess the challenge there is that, for somebody that does not really adhere to a Christian worldview or maybe has an underdeveloped Christian worldview, how does the Commitment play out in their educational experience? Regardless of worldview, there is no reason we all cannot sit down and have a cordial, fruitful discussion about faith issues, and that is the way it should be. We all have faith in something, whether it is within a religious or humanist framework.Read Less
Passionate about the search for ethical and moral truth, Dr. Robert Hoag teaches philosophy courses in ethical and political philosophy and law at Berea College. Hoag earned his bachelor's degree from Davidson College and went on to earn his g...Read More
Passionate about the search for ethical and moral truth, Dr. Robert Hoag teaches philosophy courses in ethical and political philosophy and law at Berea College. Hoag earned his bachelor's degree from Davidson College and went on to earn his graduate degrees from the University of Virginia. Although he went to a prestigious institution, his background is quite similar to that of a Berea College student. Hoag is a first-generation college student raised by a single mother in Daytona Beach, Florida. But with her indelible support and his undeniable dedication, he set out to achieve his dreams despite their economic difficulties. Hoag affirmed, "The Great Commitments attracted me to Berea because they were doing the right thing: creating access for people who otherwise probably would not have the opportunity to attend college. And that's really important." Hoag came to Berea College in 1983. He has taught courses on human rights and international law, domestic policy questions, civil disobedience and economic justice. Hoag teaches a two-course sequence in the history of political philosophy that includes the teachings of philosophers such as Plato, Locke, Rousseau and Marx. Hoag also teaches a senior seminar (GSTR 410) every third year, which is a required senior research class. "Truth is very difficult to get to, but that doesn't mean it isn't there." The students are Hoag's favorite aspect of working at Berea. He especially likes teaching first-year students because "you see a lot of growth. Berea students, unlike students in many places I have been, are very bright and capable but do not realize it." Many Berea College students do not grasp their own potential, especially first-year students. However, in many instances those same students become some of the most successful people in their communities with the help of Berea's extraordinary faculty and staff. When given the opportunity, Berea students achieve impressive goals, and by the time they graduate, have striking résumés to prove so. Hoag claims, "Students discover they are brighter intellectually than they might have known before. I love seeing that happen, and the possible explanation is that they haven't been challenged in a certain way." Some philosophy majors have graduated from Berea and then attended prestigious institutions such as Columbia Law School and Vanderbilt University. One student in particular came from a very poor county in West Virginia. When he arrived as a first-year student, he struggled with his reading and writing skills. However, he worked diligently, went to law school, and found professional success upon his return to West Virginia. "We train them to think and write very well. Then they go off and do really well for themselves."
Hoag himself is an example of the personal and academic growth he encourages in students. Throughout his high school years, Hoag thought he wanted to work in the medical field, but toward his senior year, he began to question the social issues sweeping the nation in the 1960s: the Vietnam War, the role of religion in society, civil rights and Jim Crow laws. He decided to take a variety of different aptitude tests and found that his interests pointed toward a future in law. Following some deep introspection, he took the humanities course, History of Ideas, during his first year at Davidson College. Hoag absolutely loved the class, due mostly to his inspirational professor and interesting discussions about topics he was passionate about. He came to the conclusion that he no longer wanted to pursue a scientific career, but rather engage in theoretical discussions.
Outside of the classroom, Hoag enjoys discussing new ideas and good books with good people, and he is committed to producing such good ideas in his writing. He has written articles for professional journals in philosophy that deal with human rights and the Just War Theory. He has also written book reviews for a number of book releases in his discipline. Ideally, Hoag would like to produce a 100-page book on humanitarian wars he has been polishing since his last sabbatical.
Although Hoag has accomplished a great deal during his tenure, much is still left in his vision for the division. Hoag would like to observe a much more integrated use of what philosophy has to offer within the curricula of a variety of disciplines, such as psychology chemistry, and the pre-professional programs. Hoag also thinks it would be beneficial to include some classes in feminist philosophy and philosophy of the environment. By incorporating new classes and integrating the existing ones into other disciplines, he feels like the philosophy program could spread what they have to offer to more students, enriching their personal and educational experiences both during their time at Berea and throughout the rest of their lives.
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Dr. Alicestyne Turley, Director of the newly established Carter G. Woodson Center and Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies, holds degrees in Anthropology/Sociology, Public Policy Administration and History. The question o...Read More
Dr. Alicestyne Turley, Director of the newly established Carter G. Woodson Center and Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies, holds degrees in Anthropology/Sociology, Public Policy Administration and History. The question of how these seemingly disparate degrees work together is one Turley admits to receiving often. For her, the answer is a long one, and it began very early in life.
"When I was a kid, a little kid, my aunts and uncles would tell us the story of Moses, my great-grandfather who escaped on the Underground Railroad." Turley was told that her great-grandfather also became a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, assisting other escaped slaves on their journey to freedom. It was frequently told story on her family's farm in Powell County in eastern Kentucky. In middle school, however, Turley encountered a teacher that challenged the story, telling her that the Underground Railroad was a myth. "I really kind of shut down after that. I didn't know whether to believe my family or not, so I decided not to deal with it at all."
With the story of her family's history tucked away but not forgotten, Turley graduated from high school and enrolled at the University of Toledo. After two years of study as a communication major, however, she abandoned her studies in communication, realizing the difficulties a woman of color would encounter in the field.
Deciding to stay in Toledo, Turley entered the workforce as assistant to the Director of the city's Economic Opportunity Association. As her talents and dedication were recognized, a string of increasingly impressive jobs followed. Turley became the first African American secretary to the Toledo City Council, and the first African American to serve as secretary to the mayor. A position with the Lexington Human Rights Commission brought her back to Kentucky, where a board member took a special interest in her. "He said, 'You're too smart to be working here. You need to go back to school.' He went over to Georgetown College, paid my admission fee, and I was off to college."
At Georgetown, Turley earned the first of her four degrees, double majoring in Anthropology and Sociology. She also met a professor, Dr. Robert Bryant, who encouraged her to revisit the story of her great-grandfather Moses. Turley told Bryant about the story, and he challenged her to prove it. That effort became the topic of Turley's Bachelor Honors Thesis and the foundation for much of her career. "It helped me understand how to conduct oral history interviews, and determine what information was important and needed to be captured."
Before graduation, Turley met the President of Mississippi State University, a Georgetown College graduate, who, like her benefactor from the Human Rights Commission said, "You need to complete your terminal degrees," and offered Turley a full scholarship to the school's John C. Stennis Institute of Government. There she earned her second degree, in Public Policy Administration. In the process, she worked with the director of the Institute and Mississippi State officials, including serving as an intern for the Mississippi Municipal Association on public policy implementation. It was an opportunity for Turley to affect the policies she had so long observed. "I worked with the political figures making decisions in Mississippi. That just launched me into the realization of the importance of legislative policies - how policy is made and how it affects people's lives."
Returning home to care for ailing parents, Turley obtained a second Masters degree and completed a Ph.D. in history at the University of Kentucky. Returning to her family history, she found connections to the world of politics. Although she had verified one Underground Railroad story, Turley found dozens more needing confirmation. She began working with the State Historic Preservation Office to develop the Underground Railroad Research Model for the State of Kentucky requested by the National Park Service. She reached out to the National Park Service and helped to develop standards for preservation at the national level. "There weren't that many people involved with that aspect of African American history then. After that, whenever Kentucky began talking about various aspects of preservation associated with African American history in Kentucky, they called me."
The work led her to develop locally and nationally implemented policies. Her recognition in the field of historic preservation resulted in a special invitation from First Lady Hillary Clinton to celebrate the restoration of Ellis Island in New York Harbor and from government officials in Mystic Seaport, Connecticut, the site of the recreated slave ship, Amistad. While serving as director of the Underground Railroad Research Institute, the institute she established at Georgetown College, her work with the Park Service culminated in the formation of a network of national and international Underground Railroad sites - the Network to Freedom Association. The association brought together for the first time, known members of protected national and international Underground Railroad sites for the purpose of furthering preservation and research efforts.
"That's how you marry history with policy." For Turley, it is the intersection that matters, between people, the stories of their past, and the direction of their future. "That's policy. When you study history, you're really studying policies that have made an impact." Those are the kind of policies Turley has worked to implement throughout her career.
When she received the offer from Berea to direct the newly formed Carter G.Woodson Center for Interracial Education, she saw it as an opportunity to continue making history and new policy. "Woodson himself said Berea was the place where his ideas were shaped. His whole educational model both as principal of public schools in the Philippines and in Washington, D.C. was developed here." As she looks to the future, Turley is excited to tell Woodson's story, to make the world aware of Berea's role in influencing education that created change in public education throughout the region, and to continue furthering the cause of interracial education Berea has championed for so long.Read Less
"The students are the best thing about teaching at Berea College," says Linda Strong-Leek, Ph.D., Berea College professor and administrator. "I love seeing those changes, those 'light bulb' moments when a student gets it."
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"The students are the best thing about teaching at Berea College," says Linda Strong-Leek, Ph.D., Berea College professor and administrator. "I love seeing those changes, those 'light bulb' moments when a student gets it."
Strong-Leek is the program coordinator of African and African American studies at Berea College, a professor of Women's Studies, English, and General Studies, and the chairman of Division VI in Berea Colleges' new academic organization. She has been teaching at Berea College for nine years and has grown to admire Berea's unique personality. Berea College stands apart from most colleges in the state of Kentucky and around the world for its many distinctive policies, such as its practice of charging no tuition, its mandatory labor program and its historical dedication to both racial equality and Appalachian prosperity. "I see myself in Berea College students," Strong-Leek explains. "I am a first-generation college student who grew up in poverty. I enjoy teaching at Berea because the students here do not have a strong sense of privilege."
Strong-Leek's journey to Berea was rather unorthodox. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees at North Carolina Central University and earned her Ph.D. at Michigan State University. She first heard about Berea while studying in Zimbabwe as a Fulbright Scholar. There she met Berea College professor and current Director of Women's and Gender Studies, Dr. Peggy Rivage-Seul. Strong-Leek and Rivage-Seul were both Fulbright scholars and had children around the same age. They became close friends and stayed in touch over the years. Rivage-Seul had advised Strong-Leek to apply to become a faculty member at Berea College and a few years later Strong-Leek did. After her interview on campus, she returned home where a message was waiting offering her a faculty position at Berea College.
Strong-Leek has an indelible passion for teaching subjects that greatly inspire her, such as studies in "Women of Diaspora," "African and African American," and "Caribbean Women." She is currently writing a book on Caribbean women writers and their respective representations of an ancient African river spirit found in cultures throughout the Caribbean.
Professor Strong-Leek relates to women who have experienced adversity in their lives and are able to overcome incessant struggles to prove their strength and determination. "I grew up in a family of really strong women. My aunt, who raised me, was really adamant about me being self-sufficient and being able to take care of myself. She made me think about what it meant to be a woman."
When asked where she finds her inspiration to teach she said, "My senior high school teacher, Mrs. Hunley, was amazing. She made us learn. I can still remember lines from the great books." Then, smiling, Strong-Leek recited lines from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. "During the conversations, Mrs. Hunley made the characters come alive and the topics current, and that is what I try to do when I teach literature - not just thinking about it as it happened years ago but what it means in our current context. A really great teacher can inspire you."
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Alumni Award Recipients
(Published originally in the Summer 2015 issue of Berea College Magazine.)
Dreama is a first-generation college graduate from rural Appalachia. She worked in the public relations department during her tim...Read More
Alumni Award Recipients
(Published originally in the Summer 2015 issue of Berea College Magazine.)
Dreama is a first-generation college graduate from rural Appalachia. She worked in the public relations department during her time as a student, and graduated with a political science degree in 1989. After completing her Juris Doctor at the University of Kentucky College of Law, she worked for three years in Bowling Green before returning to Berea College in 1995. She worked in two part-time positions at Berea College. One was with the Special Programs/Elderhostel/Community Ed department and the other was the Lifting Aspirations program supported by the Jessie Ball Dupont grant. During Dreama's time at Berea College, she has served as the Title IX/VII coordinator, and served on various committees including the Scenario Planning Taskforce and as facilitator for the Staff Forum. She currently serves on the Budget Committee and chairs the Benefits Committee. Her current position at Berea College is director of Partners for Education, where she advocates for rural students living in poverty to ensure that the national dialogue around educational success includes the voices of rural students. She was recognized with the Outstanding Alumnus of Kentucky award during the 2013 Governor's Conference on Postsecondary Education Trusteeship, and received the 2012 University of Kentucky College of Law Community Service Award.Read Less
Alumni Award Recipients
(Published originally in the Summer 2015 issue of Berea College Magazine.)
Originally from western North Carolina, Mike entered Berea in 1963 and graduated in 1967 with a bachelor's degree in English. He ...Read More
Alumni Award Recipients
(Published originally in the Summer 2015 issue of Berea College Magazine.)
Originally from western North Carolina, Mike entered Berea in 1963 and graduated in 1967 with a bachelor's degree in English. He was a member of The Pinnacle newspaper staff for four years and served as editor of the paper in his junior year. He participated in the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery and took photos of that event. After graduation, he worked for the Mountain Eagle newspaper in Whitesburg, Kentucky, joined the staff of the Highlander Center in Tennessee and eventually served as its president for 10 years. His career spans over four decades of advocacy work. Mike served as the executive director of nine different non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and The Greater Yellowstone Coalition. He also served on over 25 non-profit boards during a 45-year time period. Mike currently lives in Bozeman, Montana, and works as an independent consultant who provides strategic and management services to non-profits, private foundations and community groups. His work focuses on the environment, human rights and the roles of government, industry and communities that are grappling with complex, long-term issues and conflict.Read Less
Alumni Award Recipients
(Published originally in the Summer 2015 issue of Berea College Magazine.)
Jack's legacy with Berea College began with his grandfather, William Joseph Blanton, who completed the "Normal Course" for teache...Read More
Alumni Award Recipients
(Published originally in the Summer 2015 issue of Berea College Magazine.)
Jack's legacy with Berea College began with his grandfather, William Joseph Blanton, who completed the "Normal Course" for teachers in 1902. His grandfather helped to make bricks for the construction of Phelps-Stokes Chapel as part of his student labor. Jack's father, Christopher Lindsey, began employment with the Berea College Press in 1937, and retired in the mid-1960's. Jack attended Knapp Hall, Foundation School, and then graduated with a degree in history and political science in 1957. He was student editor of The Pinnacle, and later became a general news reporter for the Knoxville Journal. After graduation, Jack was one of six students chosen from the country to be awarded a full scholarship from the Southern Regional Training Program in Public Administration. He went on to complete a master's degree in public administration from the University of Tennessee, and a doctorate degree in educational policy studies from the University of Kentucky. In 1966, Jack was selected as one of 12 mid-career government employees and one state employee nationally for a Ford Foundation Fellowship. This selection allowed him to spend the 1966-67 school year studying at Stanford University in California. Jack worked for 11 years in the Budget Division for the state of Kentucky. He was named state budget director in 1971. During his time working for the state, he was elected president of the Southern Region of State Budget Officers. Jack moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1973 and served as associate director of finance for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In 1974, he was named vice chancellor for finance of the Tennessee Board of Regents. In 1975, he returned to Kentucky and the University of Kentucky where he worked for 28 years in various positions, including vice president and treasurer, vice chancellor for administration and senior vice president for finance and administration. Since retirement he continues to teach as an adjunct professor at the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration. He is also on the list of Who's Who in America and America's Best Teachers. In 2000, he was named the Outstanding College Business Officer nationwide.Read Less
(Published originally in the Winter/Spring 2014 issue of Berea College Magazine.)
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, DeJuana Thompson came to Berea in 2001 to study communication. As a student, she held leaders...Read More
(Published originally in the Winter/Spring 2014 issue of Berea College Magazine.)
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, DeJuana Thompson came to Berea in 2001 to study communication. As a student, she held leadership positions in the Student Government Association and the Black Student Union and served on the Student Academic Advisory Board. DeJuana credits her experience in Berea's labor program with preparing her for a political career, teaching her the dignity of all work, the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and how to resolve conflict at the workplace. As a political strategist, she has led campaigns, social justice initiatives and social programs. Through this work, she has held leadership positions during both of President Obama's historic runs for office. Demonstrating her commitment to her global community, DeJuana has worked on a presidential election in Ghana and helped establish a school system in The Gambia. She is also actively engaged in community service at the local and national level, serving as a youth mentor and as a delegate on the Campaign for Social Justice, a national initiative to provide youth and young adults with strategies to address injustice within their communities. DeJuana gives back to Berea College by working with the Black Cultural Center (BCC) and the Black Student Union. In recognition of her community service, DeJuana has received numerous awards including the Coretta Scott King Leadership Award, has received the key to the City of Birmingham, and was one of 50 people invited to attend the First Annual Founder's Day dinner with President Obama. Today, DeJuana is the chief of staff for a congressional exploratory committee in Tennessee and the national marketing manager for the Student National Medical Association.Read Less
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Kay Smith first learned about Berea College while she was a student enrolled at Sullins College in Virginia. During a convocation, the Sullins president's wife mentioned Berea as one of those distinctive educational institutions that served App...Read More
Kay Smith first learned about Berea College while she was a student enrolled at Sullins College in Virginia. During a convocation, the Sullins president's wife mentioned Berea as one of those distinctive educational institutions that served Appalachia. "It just made such an impression on me," Kay says. "Here's a college that offers an education to those students who need it. I thought it was wonderful."
As a 'child of the depression,' Kay felt deeply grateful to her aunt and uncle who helped to provide her college education. An educator, Kay married Larry Smith, a man who was as passionate about education as she was. In fact, they supported several causes together, and their support for Berea's students became a joint endeavor.
When Larry died in 1997, Kay memorialized his life in a way he would have appreciated – with a scholarship for a Berea College student. She established the E. Lawrence and Kathleen M. Smith Scholarship, which has now supported four students. Because she wanted to get to know the recipients, Kay makes a special effort to communicate personally with those students who benefit from her scholarship endowment. "I have had a marvelous relationship with the students," she says. "I've enjoyed so much following and seeing their progress."
Leah Devine, '06, a Smith Scholarship recipient, says keeping in touch with Kay was a privilege. Although they were decades apart in age and miles apart in distance, they share an interest in teaching. Kay offered Leah, "hope and inspiration as I entered the Spanish classroom here in Kentucky," Leah says. "I am thankful for the opportunities we had to connect through our letters and cards over the years."Read Less
Alumni Gene and Joan Parr display an undeniable enthusiasm when discussing Berea. Memories of the campus in the 1940s abound, but the couple focuses most of Berea's influence in creating purposeful lives.
Reflecting on her husband's 35-...Read More
Alumni Gene and Joan Parr display an undeniable enthusiasm when discussing Berea. Memories of the campus in the 1940s abound, but the couple focuses most of Berea's influence in creating purposeful lives.
Reflecting on her husband's 35-year practice as a successful orthopedic surgeon and her role in managing their family of five, Joan says, "Berea offers a lifestyle that makes a difference. It motivates you to want to do something in life that's bigger than you. It satisfies a yearning to be all God wants you to be."
Gene entered medical school after three years at Berea and quickly realized an enormous financial burden as a medical student. Remembering how the College had assisted him in the past, Gene asked Berea's then-President Francis Hutchins for a lifeline. Hutchins answered the call, discovering a foundation that helped Gene through four years of medical school. Gene says, "Whenever I asked for help, I received it. Berea College was my great facilitator, contributing so much to my subsequent years."
Gene and Joan began supporting Berea in 1948 with a $1 gift, and over the years they have given generously to the College, both financially and through service. Recently the Parrs established the Francis and Louise Hutchins Scholarship Fund, which assists Bereans facing the financial challenges of medical school. Gene served on Berea's Board of Trustees for six years and Joan worked as a class chairperson on the Alumni Council. Just as the College motivated Gene and Joan Parr to live their dreams, their support helps today's Berea students to live theirs.
For nearly 60 years, Gene and Joan have shared their lives and resources with their alma mater, reflecting on the optimism Berea instills in its alumni. In Gene's words, "We have a unity of mind and attitude toward Berea, for the College has done so much for both of us."Read Less


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Definición de carotid en inglés:
Relating to or denoting the two main arteries which carry blood to the head and neck, and their two main branches.
Oraciones de ejemplo
- Blood was obtained by carotid artery laceration.
- The catheter is inserted either at the front of the elbow, for investigation of the neck arteries (a carotid angiogram), or in the groin for a coronary angiogram.
- As he buttoned up his shirt, I noticed the scar on his neck from previous carotid surgery.
Each of the carotid arteries.
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- Palpation of the carotids, thyroid or abdominal organs was impossible.
- The ancients knew that pressure on the carotids could put someone to 'sleep' sometimes permanently.
- From the aorta these bubbles would have gone straight up the carotids to her brain.
Early 17th century: from French carotide or modern Latin carotides, from Greek karōtides, plural of karōtis 'drowsiness', from karoun 'stupefy' (because compression of these arteries was thought to cause stupor).
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OTTAWA, Ontario, May 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitel (Nasdaq:MITL), a leading provider of Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) software solutions, today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.
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Book your room at Hampton Inn Philadelphia King of Prussia (Valley Forge)
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Situated in King of Prussia, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of King of Prussia Mall, Valley Forge Convention Center, and Centre Theater. Theatre Horizon is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.
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This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference rooms, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk.
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The MLS All Stars struggled to create threatening opportunities despite a roster of attackers that included Italian striker Marco Di Vaio, Frenchman Thierry Henry and United States internationals Landon Donovan and Chris Wondolowski.
Defender Omar Gonzalez, who just returned from helping the United States win the CONCACAF Gold Cup, did finally get the All Stars on the scoreboard with a late headed effort in the 91st minute.
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Famous Landmarks in China
The Great Wall - Landmark of China
The star attraction of China is the Great Wall, which is considered the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. The construction of the Great Wall began in the 5th century BC. It is a spectacular defensive structure built to keep intruders from entering the mainland, which stretches from Jiayuguan Pass in the west, to Shanhaiguan Pass in the east, with a total length of 8851.8 km that traverses Liaoning, Hebei, Tianjin, Beijing, Inner Mongolian and Shanxi, Shaanxi, Ningxia, Gansu, etc. 9 provinces and municipalities.
The steady stone fortification was inscribed into the list of the World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Badaling, Mutianyu and Simatai sections within Beijing area are the most famous ones.
Yangtze River - Landmark of China
The mighty Yangtze River is the life-blood, the "Mother River" of the Nation. It is a curious blend of the grand natural scenery and brilliant human culture. Flowing through 9 provinces, over 6,300 kilometres long, it is therefore the largest and longest river in China, even in Asia.
It originates from the Tuotuo River on the southwestern side of the snow-draped Geladandong, flowing from west to east through 9 provinces and city of Shanghai, finally running into the East China Sea. This 'Travelling-Through-the-Heavens' River, with superb natural scenery and profound historical accumulations, is also a main tourist attraction in China, where you can appreciate the magnificent Three Gorges and mighty Three Gorges Dam, etc.
Forbidden City - Landmark of Beijing
The magnificent Forbidden City is considered the symbol of imperial power of ancient China. Located in the very heart of Beijing, magnificent Forbidden City, also known as Imperial Palace Museum, was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. Built in Yongle Period, Ming Dynasty (1406 - 1420 AD), it covered an area of about 720,000 square meters. It therefore is the largest and well-preserved wooden building complex of the world.
It now consists of 980 buildings with 9,999 bays of rooms. Originally, it was designed very precisely in accordance with a feudal code of architectural hierarchy which designated specific features for reflecting the paramount authority and status of the emperor. It once be the centre of the ancient, walled city of Beijing. It was listed as one of the world cultural heritages by UNESCO in 1987.
At the northern end of Tiananmen Square is the Tiananmen Rostrum. Tiananmen was built in Ming Yongle period of 15th years (1417), formerly known as Chengtianmen. During Qing Shunzhi period eighth years (1651) it named Tiananmen after rebuilt. In more than 2000 square meters of beautifully carved white marble base, there is red and white abutment wall of more than 10 meters high, upon the abutment wall is resplendent and magnificent Tiananmen Rostrum. Under the rostrum are blue waves shimmering stream, and 5 carved white marble Jinshui Bridge on the river.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower - Landmark of Shanghai
In the Oriental Pearl TV Tower faces the "International Architecture Exhibition Group" of The Bund on the other side of the river. The main structure is 350 meters high; the total height of 468 meters, ranked third only to Canada Toronto TV tower and tower in Moscow, and it is the first in Asia. Like the statue of liberty in New York, Sydney opera house, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it becomes the landmark of Shanghai. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower combines sightseeing, conference, exhibition, catering, shopping, entertainment, accommodation, broadcasting and television emission, has become the landmark building of Shanghai city in the 21st century. At present, the "Oriental pearl" in the number of tourism and tourist is second only to France in the world's high tower of the Eiffel Tower, and becomes the world famous tourist attractions.
Qin Terracotta Army - Landmark of Xi'an
Qin Terracotta Army in Xian, also known as the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, is one of the greatest discoveries in the archaeological history. It is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shihuang, which has been buried underground for more than 2,000 years till 1974. According to their roles and position, those figures vary in height and charactered as warriors, chariots and horses
Known as the eighth wonder of the world, now is the biggest underground military museum to display all mighty terracotta warriors and horses made in Qin Dynasty (221 B.C – 206 B.C). There are four main categories of figures in this museum: chariot warriors, infantrymen, cavalrymen, and horses. It deserves its place on the UNESCO world heritage list.
Elephant Trunk Hill - Landmark of Guilin
Elephant Trunk Hill, formerly named Li Mountain and it likes a standing giant elephant in the river drinking water thought its trunk therefore the mountain named Elephant Trunk Hill. As early as the Tang and Song dynasty here has become a famous tourist attraction, there are more than 1000 years history of tour. Elephant Trunk Hill scenic area combine strange rock, beautiful water, special cave as a whole, and there are abundant of cliff stone carvings Buddhist statues and many historical and cultural relics, no matter from the view of natural landscape and human landscape, it is the essence of Guilin landscape culture, enjoys a high reputation in the world.
Elephant Trunk Hill the main attractions are Water-Moon Cave, Elephant Eyes Rock, Puxian tower, Hongfeng Temple, etc. And near is stupas remained in Sui and Tang dynasties. Water-Moon cave is close to the river and Li river flow through it, when the waters wave and the moonlight gleams, the scene is exceedingly enchanting. This cave intoxicated innumerous poets through ages. Many lines can be found giving high honor of the cave.
Li River- Landmark of Guilin
Derived from Maoer Mountain, Li River belongs to the Pearl River water system. Li River like a jade belt winding in the green mountain. Boat tour to appreciate Lijiang, you can have a look of mountain inverted reflection in water, clear water, green hill, hearing the cowboy songs and seeing fisherman fishing leisurely, everything is so poetic here. The Li River tourist attractions are various, in the short term tourists can only choose its main attractions to visit, among them, one river (Li River), two caves (Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Cave), three mountains (Solitary Beauty Peak, Fubo Hill, Folded Brocade Hill) are representative, they basically are the essence of Guilin landscape.
Potala Palace - Landmark of Tibet
The Potala Palace, contrasting with the twists and turns with mountain together, stands high, magnificent and towering. Wall is red and white, the roof shows strong artistic appeal. It is the sign of Lhasa city, also is the symbol of the Tibetan people's great creativity, is the precious wealth of Tibetan architectural art, and is also unique Syracuse plateau of human cultural heritage.
Mt. Everest - Landmark of Tibet
Stood at the south part of Tingri County in southern Tibet, Mt. Everest, or Qomolangma in Tibet, is the highest mountain of the world. With a height of 8,848 m above sea level, this mountain is permanently covered with snow. Its body assumes the shape of a pyramid with its peak stabbed the sky. Its snow peak sends out silver radiance year after year. Its waist is hidden in the clouds.
As the earth's highest mountain, it is the ultimate goal of every mountain lovers. The optimum weather to visit Mt. Everest is from April to June, a golden period for mountaineers. But due to its complicated and volatile natural environment, it is actually a tough job even for those well-experienced mountaineers.
Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower - Landmark of Guangzhou
Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower, a total height of 600 meters, replace the CN tower in Canada as the world's tallest free-standing tower, is second only to Japan's Tokyo sky tree as the world's second high tower free-standing tower, also become a new landmark of Guangzhou. Guangzhou tower has several of the world's most: the longest sky ladder, the highest revolving restaurant, the highest 4D Theater, the highest goods shop, the highest lateral ferris wheel, the highest air post office.
Bank of China Tower - Landmark of Hong Kong
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This husky mascot doesn't play RUFF!This Husky Mascot Tote Combo features a gray and white dog who's grinning from ear to ear. Our Husky Dog Mascot comes with a black nylon tote bag that measures 34 inches high and has a 29 inch opening which can hold two full size mascots. The black tote has one backpack type strap with a clip top closure that also includes a zippered pocket for feet and mitts.
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By basstracker1
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Comments about Pittsburgh 15 in. Long Reach Locking Pliers:
I needed these to reach into outboard oil tank to fix the float,these worked perfect. Saning at least 1/3 the price of other brands.
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Great tool
By cen the fixer upper
from valdosta ga
could not reach the blower motor resistor with anything else, and the long reach tool did the jub.
A great tool
By Roll away forge
from Mountain home Ar.
I use this tool as a blacksmith tong to hold metal in my forge. It works very nicely. Better in some cases than tongs. I've had mine for about a year and they're still good and work well. Use common sense and don't get them red hot and you'll do OK.
Excellent product
By cw
from Pensacola, Florida
Just what I needed. Had to reach between pump and motor to free frozen motor. Worked as advertised.
Worked very well
By echotech
from The Villages, Fl
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Got it primarily to tighten/loosen under sink hardware when there is no room to put a normal wrench on the nut high behind the sink just under the faucet. Must have for the do it yourself under counter faucet installer.
Love this thing
By The best
from Joliet il
Really love it, the one I was looking for long time.
By JSC817
from NJ
About Me Professional
Very Handy.
By Bepo
from Springfield,Illinois
Very handy to use when you just can't quite reach something.
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work well
By Old Mop
from Bastrop, TX
I don't use these that often; but when I do they are VERY useful. Really, nothing can compare to these things. No body else that I know of makes anything like it. Very cool and handy in a weird situation.
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By Dave
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This is a handy, high quality tool that should be in every mechanics tool box. Very well made.
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text: Posted May 26, 2009 They can't afford to pass this act with the economy in the poo hole. Like others have said, small businesses would be basically fuged. This is so European though, almost makes me laugh because every European I talk to they talk about how Americans need more vacation time, and how our lifestyle is so rushed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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UPDATE: "The Flash" Hasn't Cast Savitar, Says Berlanti
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Well, that's how the visual style of this video by Jeffrey Lewis and the Junkyard is described. If you're in to process, you can check out the making of video here. It's part of an ad for Verizon wireless internet, but don't hold that against it.
I'm not entirely sure that this counts as comics.but hey, at least it's not another post about the Watchmen movie, right? Some people sure have beaten that horse to death around here lately.
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not rough at all.....bummer
If a man made those noises whilst he was fucking me id stop and finish myself off at home.
She is amazing!
i love the way he sucked the pussy....ummm...
cool give her one for me
he moans more then she does lol
Better without the sound effects
someone tell her to shut up !
He spat in her face, fucked her like a proper rookie that he is. Unlucky girl. She needs a strong, hard dick to ravage her.
He sounds so stupid. And thats not even rough. Poor bitch.
He handle her like a chunk of meat...
She deserves a big cock!
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Definition of icing sugar in English:
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- Just before serving, gently whip the double cream, icing sugar and vanilla until it just starts to thicken.
- Then sprinkle generously with sifted icing sugar and drizzle with olive oil.
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In-Degree Dynamics of LargeScale P2P Systems
Behavior of P2P networks under churn (i.e., in the face of node join/departure) is one of the most fundamental issues of P2P research. Prior work typically uses a homogeneous Poisson process to model user arrivals, assumes that user lifetimes are exponentially distributed, and addresses only certain limited aspects of P2P performance under churn. Among the recent modeling studies, models each user as an alternating renewal process that is ON when the user is logged in and OFF otherwise.
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Synonyms of right in English:
4 you've come at the right time
opportune, advantageous, favorable, propitious, good, lucky, happy, fortunate, providential, felicitous;
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[Antonyms] wrong, inopportune
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sane, lucid, rational, balanced, together, compos mentis;
healthy, well
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straight, immediately, instantly, at once, straightaway, now, right now, this minute, directly, forthwith, without further ado, promptly, quickly, as soon as possible, ASAP, in short order
informal straight off, PDQ, pretty damn quick, pronto, lickety-split
[Antonyms] sometime, later
5 I think I heard right
correctly, accurately, properly, precisely, aright, rightly, perfectly
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well, for the best, favorably, happily, advantageously, profitably, providentially, luckily, conveniently
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goodness, righteousness, virtue, integrity, rectitude, propriety, morality, truth, honesty, honor, justice, fairness, equity;
lawfulness, legality
[Antonyms] wrong
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entitlement, prerogative, privilege, advantage, due, birthright, liberty, authority, power, license, permission, dispensation, leave, sanction, freedom
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right away
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Yes it is. I'm not sure how using the DMR is stale? Everyone in Reach used it and in H3 and H2 the BR was without a doubt the primary weapon of choice. Was H3 or H2 stale? No.Reach, IMO, had the worst multiplayer. The DMR was inconsistent because of bloom, which just ruined it for me. The competitive aspect was not there. Hating the DMR in H4 just shows that someone has very little skill at FPS's. All this talk about remaking H2 is funny. H4 is an amazing game. People need to learn to adapt.
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By Chuck Cannon, Fort Polk Guardian staff writerNovember 13, 2009
FORT POLK, La. -- The 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, received the Valorous Unit Award during a ceremony Nov. 6 at Mountain Field on Fort Polk.
The citation said the award was given for the unit's "extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy." It covered the period Nov. 30, 2007, to Jan. 5, 2009, when the 3-89th was deployed in the Al Rusafa District of Baghdad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Phillip Chambers, commander, 3-89th, highlighted the exploits of each of the unit's troops during the deployment, ranging from responsibility of battle space to security patrols to control of local neighborhoods and supply units in sniper and indirect fire infested areas.
"All of these remarkable accomplishments were conducted by troopers under constant threat from insurgent attacks as evidenced by the awarding of 58 Combat Action Badges, 70 Combat Infantry Badges and two Combat Medic Badges for direct action with the enemy, with many more Soldiers receiving combat awards for an improvised rocket assisted munitions attack on Forward Operating Base Loyalty, which killed several of the brigade's Soldiers," Chambers said.
Chambers said those efforts did not come without a price.
"The unit suffered the loss of two members of the team due to hostile contact with the enemy," Chambers said.
The two 3-89th Soldiers killed in action were Capt. Michael A. Norman and Spc. Jeffrey A. Nichols.
"They are both memorialized on our Wall of Heroes in our squadron conference room," Chambers said. "Their service to the squadron and this great nation will not be forgotten."
Chambers said six Soldiers were also wounded in action and evacuated back to the United States, while eight others were wounded and returned to duty in country.
"Today I stand before you deeply honored to have the privilege to recognize the accomplishments of the cavalrymen of the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment," he said. "And to all the former Troopers who were there during this last fight, be assured that we will continue to uphold the great reputation built upon your sweat and blood as we move to the next fight."


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