SUCCESS STORY: A central Iowa couple takes the road to healthier lives together
Posted: February 22, 2012 at 12:40 am
Erin Kiernan & Sonya Heitshusen Reporters
4:10 p.m. CST, February 21, 2012
When you see Shirley and Craig Phinney working out at the gym today, you’d never guess they used to be couch potatoes. A few years ago, Craig was weighing in at more than 300 pounds. Shirley hated what she saw in the mirror and she’s the one who decided they needed to make a change.
“I got fed up,” she says with a shrug. “I told him, ‘here’s your ultimatum: you can do a fitness program or a personal trainer’ – that was it. There wasn’t a third choice and I wasn’t going to give him one because this was our life!”
Shirley wasn’t the only one trying to give Craig a wakeup call, so was his doctor. He remembers the conversation well. “He said, ‘Craig, you’re killing yourself and you’ve gotta do something.’ It was the second time he told me I was near death.”
The first time was February of 2009. Craig was diagnosed with colon cancer. He eventually received a clean bill of health and returned to his job as an Ankeny police officer. He and Shirley also started “Cops Against Cancer”.
“With our organization we’re helping families where insurance doesn’t,” Craig explains, “we’re helping them with things like lodging and gas and meals. We approach those families and say – we can help, let us help.”
Shirley and Craig knew they needed help getting fit so they started training with Daniel Wright and Rebecca Meyer of “Biggest Loser” fame and life started to change. Craig can’t keep the smile of his face when he talks about it. “I was 53-years-old, a non-athlete and I was able to do stuff I’ve never been able to do before in my life!”
Even a serious knee injury didn’t derail the workouts. Craig and Shirley kept at it, dropped a ton of weight together, and want others to know they can do the same thing. “No matter the obstacle or what you’re going through, there’s a way, you just have to make it in your mind that you’re going to do it.”
You can help the “Cops Against Cancer” help other families by participating in a fitness challenge on March 3rd. For details: http://www.copsagainstcancer.org/
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Attorney General Jim Hood warns Mississippians that a recent email scam, claiming to come from the Ford Foundation, may target them.
by Jacob Fuller
Feb. 21, 2012
Hood Warns of Email Scam
Attorney General Jim Hood has warned that Mississippians may be the target of a email scam claiming to come from the Ford Foundation.
The email claims people are "final recipients" of a cash grant or donation for their personal business development or education. Recipients are instructed to send their "full data and contacts" to an included email address to claim their grant or donation.
"This is clearly not an email from the Ford Foundation, and anyone receiving this email should delete it," Hood said in a statement. "The Ford Foundation does not award random or unsolicited funds, nor do they ask for donations or membership dues."
Hood warned that scam artists often use the names of respected organizations to get personal information of potential victims. A few safeguards, he said, include never responding to emails or popups that ask for personal information, always contacting organizations with phone numbers known to be correct, and being cautious about opening email attachments.
Patty Peck Honda Donates Civic for Raffle
Patty Peck Honda and Friends of Children's Hospital will raffle off a brand-new Honda Civic at this year's Zippity Doo Dah Weekend. The raffle will raise money to benefit the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital.
Tickets are on sale now through Zippity Doo Dah Weekend, March 22-24, at a cost of $25. Patty Peck will draw a finalist each week and choose the last finalist Saturday, March 24. So the earlier you purchase your ticket, the better your chances of winning.
Finalists will each receive a key. Immediately following the BankPlus Zippity Doo Dah Parade, finalists will get a chance to see whose key will unlock the Civic, and the winner will drive away in the car.
Business Professionals Roundtable to be Held Wednesday
Jackson business owners and development professionals are invited to attend the Jackson Business Development Professionals Roundtable at the Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University at 1230 Raymond Road in Jackson from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
According to a press release, the roundtable's goal is to "improve exchange of information and mutual support" among local businesses, as well as "build consensus for a community-based strategy for small business development in Jackson."
Space is limited, so those planning to attend should confirm their attendance with Michael Harris at 601-540-5415 or by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Duling Hosts Meeting for "Arts, Eats & Beats Festival" Merchants
Fondren business owners and merchants who wish to be included in the "Arts, Eats and Beats Festival" will need to attend one of two meetings the Fondren Association of Businesses is holding at Duling Hall on Feb. 28. The first meeting is at 8:30 a.m. The second-chance meeting will be at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will help businesses and merchants work collectively to draw crowds to their shops' vicinity. Participating merchants will be listed on the Zippity Doo Dah master calendar and official map. The deadline for inclusion in the calendar and map is Feb. 28.
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One of the UK’s largest colleges, City of Bristol College is recognised as a leading educator providing high quality teaching and promoting overall personal development. The institute, renowned for its work with adults, young people and employers, has a mission of “achieving potential and creating prosperity” among students and the community. It offers a range of tailored courses that train students to successfully enter either further higher education or the jobs market equipped with industry-specific skills. These approaches have made it a popular choice among employers.
City of Bristol College hosts 8 faculties that offer more than 1,000 full-time, part-time and evening courses across four campuses – College Green Centre, Ashley Down Centre, Soundwell Centre, and South Bristol Skills Academy. This makes it the educator with the widest choice of programmes in England’s South West. Home to 30,000 students, City of Bristol College also provides a popular foundation degree programme in partnership with leading institutes across the country, such as University of West England (UWE), University of Plymouth, Bath Spa University and University of Bristol. This is an attractive option for international students who receive the necessary academic, English language and soft skills training to help them secure seats at some of Britain’s finest universities.
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Head of International Business at City of Bristol College, Kath Tudor, tells Asian Correspondent: “All our lecturers are professionally trained with expertise and links to their relevant industries. This increases our students’ employability as they develop contacts that they receive during their training.”
Employers find that graduates from the College are industry-trained and add value to their business. Providing a vast array of bespoke programmes designed to meet employer needs, the City of Bristol College is educated students in professional knowledge and development for career success. High profile training contracts with top companies such as Airbus, NHS, HSBC, DAF Trucks and Porsche cars, and an 84% satisfaction rate among employers (2007 Employer Satisfaction Survey), have secured the College a spot as one of the best-value colleges in the country with a high return on investment.
“Our students choose us because we have a very good reputation in employability,” Kath says. “We not only prepare students in academics but also train them in soft skills. We understand the market and with 20 years experience in teaching international students, we know how to create a supportive environment, with a classroom-based personal interaction among students and teachers. We train students to be more analytical, encouraging independent participation and presentation skills. These are essential skills to securing a seat in university.”
Academics
The College offers a range of full-time, part-time, and evening courses, along with the availability of training packages for employers. A selection of programmes on offer is outlined below:
Business and Management: These courses include specialisations in Business Management and Business Studies, offered at Ashley Down centre campus and the College Green Centre campus. Students can choose their qualification level from HNC, Foundation Degree, BTEC Diploma and BTEC Extended Diploma to suit their requirements.
Computing and Information Technology: Courses include Computing & IT, General Computing, Networking & PC Maintenance, and Programming. Specialisations are available in IT (Software Development), Forensic Computing (leading to BTEC Extended Diploma); IT (leading to Diploma); and Computing and Information Technology (Foundation Degree) among others. These courses are spread across the College’s 4 campuses.
Creative Arts & Media: Students interested in Art & Design, Fashion & Clothing, Graphic Design and Media Production can study at one of the College’s many programmes to gain industry-specific skills. Several courses in Music (Music; Music Production; Music Technology), Performance (Dance Theatre Performance; Performing Arts – Acting; Theatre Media Performance) and Photography (including Professional Photography) are also available to offer a choice to students.
Ashley Down campus, City of Bristol College
Life in Bristol
“There is always something to do in Bristol,” says Kath. “There is always a lot going on for every interest. The city has a proud heritage with beautiful architecture and cultural programmes and draws in national and international theatre groups. Boasting some of Britain’s best nightlife, Bristol is also home to some of the country’s biggest shopping centres. In spite of all this activity, Bristol still remains a safe city, making it a popular choice among international students.”
City of Bristol College is home to a diverse community of students who participate in a range of activities to maximise their UK experience. Student support teams are available to help international students adapt to a foreign environment, with advice on a range of topics from choosing the right course, finding suitable accommodation to help on personal matters. This helps Asian students integrate into the British culture and find their footing to get the most from student life.
Student Event Teams are integral to campus life at the College, organising parties, trips, road shows and other activities to create truly memorable student days.
You can connect with City of Bristol College on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
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