May You Be Blessed Movie - Virtual Therapy for the Soul

May You Be Blessed Movie - Virtual Therapy for the Soul

Lowe’s Donates $50,000 to American Red Cross for Flood and Tornado Relief Efforts

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (BUSINESS WIRE), May 06, 2010 - Lowe’s is answering the call to help flood and tornado victims in 12 states, including Tennessee and Kentucky, by donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. In addition, Lowe’s stores in affected areas are serving as official cash donation sites for customer contributions. Participating Lowe’s stores include those in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

Lowe's Home Improvement

John Carter of Mars to be filmed in Moab

John Carter of Mars to be filmed in Moab
Beginning in April, Disney Studios will film the science-fiction fantasy movie “John Carter of Mars” (also known as "A princess of Mars") in the Moab area. Preliminary work already is under way in London. Disney crew members scouted the world for a location resembling the reddish planet Mars. Film crews have been in Moab for more than a year, said Tara Penner, director of the Moab to Monument Valley Movie Commission.
The Disney cast and crew could pump nearly $60 million into the Moab-area economy during filming, which likely will take several months. In addition to filming the movie in eastern Utah, Disney plans to hire nearly 400 people to help with the movie in areas such as construction, security, and production and location assistance. Preference in hiring will be given to Utah residents, but residents from Western Colorado could be considered for jobs. People interested should immediately send a resume detailing previous movie experience to tara@moabcity.org.
For more details about the kind of jobs needed for the movie production, go to www.moabcity.org/filmcommission/production_directory.html.
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Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)

9 April 2010
Washington (KRG.org) – The Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq’s Representative to the United States, Qubad Talabani addressed the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery commemorating Iraq Liberation Day. Members of American and Iraqi forces, including members of the Peshmerga, attended the event, alongside veterans and family of those soldiers who have fallen in support of Iraq’s freedom.

“On this day, it is appropriate and right for us to commemorate the sacrifices made to liberate Iraq from decades of brutal tyranny under Saddam Hussein,” said Mr. Talabani. “So to be absolutely clear: Iraq thanks you. I thank you. And the people of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, most of all, thank you.”

During the ceremony, members of American and Iraqi forces laid wreaths at the joint gravesite of fallen soldiers from the U.S. and Iraq. Ms. Hayyam Sami Mahdi Al-Shather and Ms. Debra Argel-Bastian, whose husband and son respectively are buried at the site, attended and spoke at the event. Iraqi Air force Captain Ali Abbas Rubaie, Ms. Al-Shathers deceased husband is the only Iraqi buried at Arlington Cemetery.

Other speakers included General Nasier Arkan Abadi, Vice Chief of Staff, Iraqi Joint Forces of the Republic of Iraq; U.S. Brigadier General Judd Lyons, Adjutant General of Nebraska; and Ms. Wendy Hoffman, National President of Blue Star Mothers of America.

“Today, we must thank those who have helped us get to where we are,” Mr. Talabani said. “Because although we face complicated political problems, the majority of the political forces and people who guide Iraqi society want to live in peace. They want to live up to the promise that American forces have given us.”

The third annual Universal Remembrance Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery ended with a reading of a keynote address from KRG Minister for Peshmerga Affairs by Representative Talabani.


Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)

The Music of W B Ward

The Music of W

The incurable romantic. W.B. Ward takes his more tender side and translates it to unique musical arrangements. To hear samples, just click on the various song titles and enjoy. (For best results, listen with the lights dimmed, a bottle of wine and someone you love.)

Here is this week's music highlight.

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Pufferbelly Station

Grand Junction Depot – Grand Junction, Colorado Built in 1906, the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Depot in Grand Junction opened on September 18, 1906, the same day that the tragic earthquake struck San Francisco. In fact, the first people through the Depot were not rail passengers, but rather refugees fleeing the nearly destroyed city. Physicians attended to the ill and injured, while volunteers served food, set up cots and handed out clothing as needed. The Depot was a most magnificent refugee camp. Designed by famed Chicago architect Henry J. Schlacks in the Italian Renaissance style, the Grand Junction Depot was considered to be the finest depot of its size in the West. Constructed of white brick with fine terra cotta details, the Depot featured a glass passenger canopy, large arched stained-glass windows, and an interior with 22-foot ceilings, solid oak trim and plaster pilasters. The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reported at the time of opening that the Depot was “…a credit to a city five times as large. The putting into service of this splendid railroad building marks an important era of local history.” The Grand Junction Depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Unfortunately, the Depot has fallen out of service and now stands vacant. The most recent owners of the Depot planned a full rehabilitation and restoration of the building with the intention of operating a brew pub; however, the economic crisis dashed those plans and as a result the Depot was foreclosed upon and is now bank-owned. Some time before 1930, the magnificent waiting room was converted to two levels in order to accommodate offices on the second floor. The second floor was subsequently removed, which has left vicious scars that will require substantial restoration of the original plaster details. In addition, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems need complete updating in order to accommodate a new use for the Depot. A “Friends of the Grand Junction Union Station” group has organized and recently applied for and received a grant from the State Historical Fund to complete a historic structures assessment. Colorado Preservation, Inc. plans to work with the friends group and the bank in order to assist in finding a preservation-minded buyer, while also collaborating with the City of Grand Junction in an effort to use the rehabilitation of the Depot as a catalyst for revitalization of the surrounding area.

Colorado Preservation, Inc.

Born Again American

The most recent addition

 

Solen - Jan 30, 2010

Cooper and the quilt

This is Cooper with the quilt I made for Trevor 25 years ago. I was recently told it was time to make a new one because that one is wearing out.

The caption says "Dad got to enjoy the blanket now I get to enjoy it"


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Wendy Hoffman – Curriculum Vitae

 

718 Daniel Dr, Grand Junction, CO

(970) 242-3845

(970) 424-2312

wendy@jimandwendy.com

 

 

Highlights of Qualifications

 

• Current – National President, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc - Volunteer
  
• 2008 – 2009 – First Vice President - Full time Volunteer- duties include database design and administration, membership coordinator, bylaw development, chapter creation and installation, Yearbook editor, Webmaster. Blue Star Mothers of America. Inc. More duties below under volunteer work..
  
• 3 Years Art Instructor – Children and Adult
  
• 8 Years Technical Trainer – Computer Instructor
  
• University Graduate (BFA, Art 1994)
  
• Provincial Instructors Diploma (British Columbia)
  
• Major Solo Installation Exhibition Peace Gallery North, Ft St John, BC
  
• Owner Operator of Wildflower Tech Creations LLC, laser engraving and art
  
• 2008 - 2009 – Contractor for $75K remodel on private residence
  
• 2004 – 2008 – Technical Instructor- duties include curriculum design and course delivery of six 16 hour courses San Juan College, Farmington, NM
  
• 2003 – 2004 – Remodel, renovations, design, construction supervision and management of 18 unit motel
  
• 1996 – 1998 – Remodel, renovations, repair and maintence of 64 unit hotel/motel and 6 unit townhouse complex
  
• 1996 – 1997 – Owner and Operator of Evergreen Studio – scheduled workshops, kids art classes, creation and delivery of Northern Lights College art classes, art supply sales, open studio operation, consignment gallery.
  
• 1994 – 1996 – Remodel and salvage of condemned mini-mall/laundry mat into functioning art gallery, studio, art supply store and residence.
  
• 1994-1995 – Renovations and resale of residence
  

 

 

Educational Background

 

Formal Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, University of Lethbridge                1994

Visual Arts Diploma, Art, Grande Prairie Regional College            1992

Certificate, Visual and Performing Arts, Grande Prairie Regional College    1991

Provincial Instructors Diploma                            2002

MCSE     Certificate                                    2000

Home Remodelling and Repair Diploma                        2009

 

Other Education
and/or Certification

Comptia Network+                                    2001

Comptia A+                                        2000

 

Experience Summary

Wildflower Tech Creations LLC – Owner – Art, Computer training, website design, woodworking, laser engraving, design, renovations – 2004-09

Phoenix2000 Solutions – Owner -- Computer Consulting, Training & Repair – 2000-03

Evergreen Studio – Owner -- Art Gallery, Art Instruction and Retail Sales--
1995-99

    

Contract History/Clients/Employment

 

The Home Depot

Sales Associate – Seasonal Employment        

San Juan College Continuing Education

    Technical Instructor/ Business Admin

Sunrise Motel, Berryville, AR (Hotel/Motel)

    Management/Consultant/Renovations

University College of the Cariboo (Computer Access Center)

    Technical Trainer

Community Futures Development Corporation (PpSec Institution)

    Technical Trainer

    Network Administrator

Shyne Body Design (Consulting)

    Interior Design and Business Consulting

Alces Rivers Farms (Hotel/Motel)                    

    Lawncare, building maintenance and renovations, decorating

BC Hydro (Lawn Care and Maintenance)                

    Lawncare and property management

Fort Graham Lodge    (Event Coordinator, Marketing)        

    Marketing and booking wilderness tours

    Arranging and providing transportation to lodge

    Liason with European agents and clients

University of Lethbridge (Research)                

    Video documentary

Grande Prairie Regional College    (Project Manager)        

    Organization and set up of bookstore art displays

Canada Mental Health (Event coordinator/project manager)    

    Organization of Public Art Exhibitions

Simonette
Contracting (Oilfield consultant)            

    Budgeting and establishing contract proposals

Louisiana Pacific (Logging)                        

    Obtaining timber rights

    Delivery of logs to mill

    Subcontracting
and hiring equipment and operators

    Chainsaw operator on landing

Alberta Highways

    Heavy Equipment Operator

    Grade Foreman

Grande Cache Mountaineer (Sales and Marketing)        

    Advertising design and promotions

    Printing and sign making

            

 

Volunteer Activity and Positions

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc – Charter member, Chapter president, Chapter Financial Secretary, National Database Chair, National Webmaster, National First VP, National President.

    Researched, created and developed online presence, website and interactive membership database for organization of 8000 members. Trained officers and members in use of database and developed standards and procedures for data input. Obtained and inserted data, created online forms and set up credit card procedures. Developed security policies and administered profile creation.
Chartered, trained and installed new chapters nationwide. Promoted organization and increased membership to 7000+. Work with chapters on events, bylaw compliance, internal conflicts, membership drive and procedures. Attend events in DC and elsewhere on behalf of BSMA. Actively volunteering upwards of 20 hours per week.

 

Community Futures Development Corporation of Thompson Country Active Board

Peace Liard Community Futures Development Corporation Director

Hudson's Hope Community Network, Director

Dixonville Life Agricultural Society, President, Director, Past President

Dixonville Volunteer Fire Department, Captain, Fire Prevention Officer

2000-2002 Active Board, Community Furtures Development Corp., Kamloops

1999-2000 Kamloops Community Arts Council

1998-1999 Hudson's Hope Business Association

1997-1998 Hudson's Hope Community Network, Director

1995-1998 Hudson's Hope Fall Fair Director

1996-1996 Peace Liard Community Futures Development Corporation Director

1995-1996 South Peace Art Society

1995-1998 North Peace Art Society

1995-1996 Fort St John, Chamber of Commerce

1994-1996 North Peace Art Group

1992-1995 Southern Alberta Art Gallery

1991-1992 Prairie Gallery

1990-1992 GPRC Peer Support Team, Founding member

1990-1992 Art Club, Grande Prairie Regional College

1989-1990 Peace River Artist Guild

1985-1989 Dixonville Life Agricultural Society, President, Director, Past President

1986-1989 Dixonville Volunteer Fire Department, Captain, Fire Prevention Officer

1982-1984 Boy Scouts of Canada, Beaver Leader

 

Summary of Skills and Expertise

 

1. Technical Skills
   

   Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
   

   A+ (Comptia)
   

   Graphics, word processing, spreadsheets,
   

   7 years Internet and Web Design
   

   Organizational Director with Community Access Internet Society
   

   Assisted with Installation, configuration, desktop support
   

2. Training, Instructional and Motivational Skills
   

   Provincial Instructor's Diploma
   

   Computer Instructor San Juan College
   

   Technical Trainer CFDC
   

   Technical Trainer University College of the Cariboo
   

   Art instructor Northern Lights College
   

   Art Instructor Evergreen Studio
   

   Traffic Operator Trainer and Supervisor Telus (AGT)
   

3. Good Communication, Leadership, Management and Supervisory Skills
   

   Key player in rebuilding and developing Non-profit.
   

   Reorganized Ag Society just prior to dissolution and
   

   rebuilt community support in less than 2 years.
   

   Success with human resources duties, public relations
   

   and complaints department in hospitality industry
   

   Extensive training on Peer Support team at Grande Prairie Regional College.
   

   Successful negotiation in employee disputes and
   

   assisting staff with personal problems and stress.
   

   Events coordinator for many organizations and businesses
   

   
    

   Awards
   

   
    

   1996 Images and Objects , Honorable Mention
   

   1993 Juried Exhibition, UofL, Honorable mention
   

   1992 Diploma in Visual Arts with Distinction
   

   1992 Art Purchase Award, Grande Prairie Regional College
   

   1992 Euphemia McNaught Scholarship in Art
   

   1991 Certificate in Visual Arts, 1st Class Standing
   

   1991 Grande Prairie Regional College Art Purchase Award
   

   1991 Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship - excellence in academics
   

   1991 Spectra Scholarship - art
   

   1991 President's Honor Roll Award
   

   1990 North Peace Consortium Art Purchase Award, Fairview College