Hagwood is an essential member of the Edventures team, as she oversees purchasing, shipping, restocking and more which enables the company to continue growing. Diane loves her role at PCS Edventures and enjoys living in Boise with her husband, four dogs, one turtle, two bullfrogs and a few dozen koi fish. She is also the proud mother of one, and grandmother of three--one of which is a current student in the PCS EdventuresLab after-school program. Bob Floyd Fulfillment
“Computers themselves, and software yet to be developed, will revolutionize the way we learn” (Jobs). Every day billions of people use technology in their lives. Whether it is a notebook, a tablet, or a smart phone these devices have helped our lives. The people responsible for these devices are known as software developers. Software developers (or software engineers) develop new forms of technology to enhance our everyday activities. Activities like communication, research, and entertainment are
issue is making sure that the Boise community is more educated then they are now. Before taking this class, I really had no idea of what a refugee has to go through and the hardships that they face, even after they have safely arrived to the U.S. I think that people must be aware of the struggles that refugees are facing in order to increase overall awareness and concern for this group of individuals. We as a Boise community need to support the success of the Boise refugee community as a whole and
of “When may I shoot a student” When the professor Greg Hampikian decided to write “When may I shoot a student” He was trying express his own opinion to the Idaho State Legislature about the bill that allows for guns to be on the college campus of Boise State University. Greg tells us why he thinks this bill is really not needed by saying “I think we can all agree that guns don’t kill people, people with guns do.” He goes on to make many different examples of how the bill might be misunderstood and
Butler's magical run shows why the NCAA Tournament is such a great event and why it does its job as a fair way to decide the National Champion. Meanwhile, three months earlier, Boise State is stuck at home, wondering what could have been as they watch Alabama and Texas get the opportunity to play for the National Championship. Boise State was undefeated. The BCS system, which decides the two teams who get to play for the title in college football, is considered by many to be iniquitous and believe the
connecting to the Snake River and Hells Canyon complex for any presents of mercury contamination. The study included rivers from Idaho such as Payette, Boise, Weiser, and Lower Salmon. Oregon Rivers include, Imnaha, Grande Ronde, Malheur, and Powder. Also included in the study were the Snake River below Brownlee Reservoir, and upstream from the Boise, plus samples were taken from Owyhee river. Scientist concluded that Imnaha River had the best results, because of its limited commercial area, very little
The Microsoft Monopoly It was on Friday, November 5, 1999, that Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson had declared Microsoft a monopoly. So, it’s not a question of whether Microsoft is a monopoly, but more so a question of whether it should still be considered a monopoly today. I don’t think that Microsoft should currently be considered a monopoly, but I definitely do believe that it once was. The reason Microsoft should no longer be considered a monopoly is that there are several operating software
Spoils and Puritans The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne offers a bird’s eye view of not only the historical Puritans of the 17th century but also the spoils system from the early 19th century. Hawthorne’s unique perspective as a descendant of John Hathorne, one of the Salem Witch trial judges, provides him with the insight of the Puritans that is historically accurate, although, at times, tinged with disdain. Hawthorne’s own experience of working in the Custom House in Salem, Massachusetts
The Anti-saloon league museum is a standing testament of a period long gone. Located within the Westerville Ohio library, it houses important artifacts and memorabilia from the Prohibition era. At the height of its popularity, the league was a national organization which boasted branches across the United States.4. Along with various Christian organizations, the league was able to marshal resources that enabled it to bring the prohibition fight to congress and the senate. Tours and group presentations
I wish I was a world famous food critic writer; I would let everyone know about Kabob House restaurant. I remember going there for the first time and since then, I always went back. Kabob House restaurant has an interesting atmosphere that always settles my state of mind, and makes me feel happy. Each time I go to Kabob House, I leave with not only a delicious piece of kabob, but with a fascinating piece of education about different cultures. The reasons why I think it is the best restaurant because
Accounting is the language of business. Accounting records and processes financial information into an accessible format that can be understood by anybody in the business world. It is defined in business that accounting is “the recording, measurement, and interpretation of financial information.” (Ferrell, Hirt, Ferrell, 2016, p. 286). Companies uses accounting tools to evaluate organizational operations. Accountants summarize the information from a firm’s business transactions in various financial
Malcolm Gladwell Kairos and Pathos Malcolm Gladwell wrote the book, David and Goliath and published it October 1, 2013. Around this time in 2013: Lance armstrong admitted that he was doing drugs in all of his Tour de France that he won in his cycling career. President Obama was inaugurated for his second term. There was the Boston Marathon Bombings, massive tornadoes hitting Oklahoma, NSA prism leaks, security breaching, and the Trayvon Martin case. Miley Cyrus just broke from her Disney channel
family moved around a lot while I was growing up about five times. Now it never really bothered me much because I never felt as though I did not fit in anywhere. so when we moved to Boise, Idaho I thought it was the same. We moved to Boise at the end of my sixth grade year. My older sister with her 5 kids lived in Boise and we were going to stay with them. Now I haven’t seen my sister since I was a seven. When we arrived at the airport she was crying, tears flowed like water falls as she embraced my
classes. This is particularly important because the radiology program at Boise State University is very competitive and only the top preforming students are accepted. I am going to turn this goal into a reality by going to class, setting up a study area away from any distractions and telling those closest to me that I am going to make it happen to have them help hold me accountable.
The book The Worst Hard Time describes my experience on trying to get through this book but somehow almost made me grateful that even as difficult and exhausting as it was in actuality there was nothing worse, difficult or exhausting than living through the dust bowl storms in the 1930’s which luckily I did not do. If you ever feel ungrateful or depressed about something in your life just read this book and you will know that most problems now a days in the United States don’t compare to the hardships
acting prowess earned her a place in the hearts of audiences everywhere. Growing up on a farm near Twin Falls, Idaho, Hilton’s childhood was filled with adventures with farm animals. After attending Jerome High School, she pursued higher education at Boise Junior College and later Utah State University, where she honed her craft and prepared for her future in entertainment. While she may have stepped away from the limelight in recent years, Robyn Hilton’s impact on Hollywood and her status as a role
Vitasta Vyas Dr. Robinson HUM 312 17 May 2017 Harlem and Beyond Colorism continues to be the most common topic of study when talking about racism. Its power and values of preferring light complexion over dark complexion has affected many communities, especially the African American community the most. This interracial discrimination is termed colorism, coined by Alice Walker in 1982. Social acceptance according to skin complexion has tormented this community since the time of slavery because the
Torrie Wilson: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood Torrie was born on 24 July 1975 in Boise, Idaho, United States. Her full name is Samantha Torrie Wilson. Her nationality is American and ethnicity is Caucasian. She is the daughter of former WWE member Al Wilson(father). She was born in a middle-class family. Torrie Wilson: Education History She completed her high school education in Idaho and she joined Boise State University for higher education. Wilson was a shy girl in her childhood. She was
poached or killed for pelts, ivory, bones, etc. While the zoos are protecting the animals in their facilities, they also are making a stand to help protect more animals in the wild. In 2007 Boise, a zoo in the US, started adding a quarter onto the ticket price that went towards saving animals everywhere. Boise raised up to 1.2 million dollars for conservation projects and helped animals from the southern idaho ground squirrel to the zebras and lions in africa (Jones). This is significant because imagine
Teton National Park. The Rocky Mountains cover most of Idaho. They stretch from northern Idaho’s panhandle to southeastern Idaho. There are more than 20 Rocky Mountain ranges in Idaho. Idaho is 82,747 square miles. Idaho’s capital is Boise. Idaho’s largest cities are Boise, Nampa, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Meridian, Coeur D'Alene, Twin Falls, Lewiston,Caldwell, Moscow. Idaho’s wildlife is abundant. Large animals in Idaho are elk, deer, moose,bears,coyotes, antelope, mountain sheep, and goats. Industries