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We Send Our Best to Teachers, Students, and Parents
The start of a new school year is a time filled with excitement and anticipation. As a big supporter of our local school communities, Wilson Communications hopes you have a successful year of learning. Few things are as important to our future than education. |
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Baby's First Ice Cream Her eyes say it all when she takes a bite of ice cream for the first time. Then her enthusiasm just keeps growing. |
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Evolution of Diner Design An architect breaks down the American diner look by showing their design evolution from the '20s through the '60s. |
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Employee Spotlight – Jason Giberson, IT Administrator
Jason Giberson is a fairly new face here at Wilson Communications—having officially joined our team as an IT Administrator in January of this year. Jason grew up in Sand Creek Michigan, where he graduated high school in 2005. Jason earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance (Network/Security Administration) and his AAS Network Specialist certification from Jackson College and Eastern Michigan University. He is also currently taking classes from Open University (UK). Jason graduated from Eastern Michigan University Magna Cum Laude and received recognition on the Dean's List, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and the Outstanding Student Award. Prior to coming to Wilson Communications, Jason was a Senior Systems Engineer for Raytheon (IDS) having worked in various divisions including CRAM Radars and Cybersecurity in Texas as well as Computer Systems Technologist, AN/TPY-2 Radar and Cyber Engineering in Turkey, Israel, and Abu Dhabi UAE. When asked what he enjoyed most about his position and what one task would he delegate to another, Jason replied, "Software integrations and don't delegate, automate." Everyone here at Wilson Communications is proud to have Jason as a member of our team! Below are Jason's responses to a few more fun questions! Q: If you could describe yourself using only 3 words, what would they be? A: More words, please. Q: Which is your favorite quote? A: "The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." – Ayn Rand Q: If you had a time machine, would you travel to the future or back to the past? Why? A: Neither. Q: What's something about you that people would be surprised to know? A: I have a valid U.A.E driver's license. Q: If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be and why? A: If I could, I wouldn't. Q: If you were to retire tomorrow and had to pass along a piece of advice to your replacement, what would you say? A: Learn regular expressions and at least one programming language.  
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP or by calling 877-384-2575. |
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Summer Sun Safety August is Summer Sun Safety Month. Visit this site to learn about the dangers of tanning, sunscreen use, early detection, and more. Learn more... |
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Give Away, Get Free Help keep good stuff out of landfills with The Freecycle Network. Check out what you can get for free now in your area. Learn more... |
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Learn from Big Thinkers Explore the video library of more than 2,000 fascinating interviews with the world's biggest thinkers on many topics. Learn more... |
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11 Best Peach Recipes It's peach season and time to enjoy this peachy keen fruit in delicious desserts — plus in salads, salsa, and more. |
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5 Great Grilled Kebabs Everything tastes better on a stick, from colorful Spicy Pineapple Chicken Kebabs to Strawberry Shortcake Skewers. |
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Typeshift Try this original word game puzzle, which is described as "Anagrams meets Word Search, with a sprinkle of Crosswords." Learn more... |
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Project Color Planning to paint? You can match colors of furniture or other inspiration and visualize your choice in different rooms. Learn more... |
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Venmo This is a fast and safe way to pay friends when you need to split the cost of bills, shared activities, or purchases. Learn more... |
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Making a Twine Shelf Watch how to upcycle an old stool into a display shelf. All you need is paint, brushes, masking tape, and twine. |
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10 Quick Crafts In 30 minutes or less, make twisted candles, a colander planter, wine glass charms, a bird bath, and much more. |
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877-576-4599 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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© 2023 Cornerstone Publishing Group Inc.
Trademarks: All brand names and product names used in this eNewsletter are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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