tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1823913 2012-02-20T16:32:54-06:00 Life journeys and random thoughts, AnythingURBAN is a balance of consciousness, culture and aesthetic design. We curate content, design, and perspective. TypePad 29.745129-95.491318themanchildswaggahttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Yourminis.comSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with netomat HubSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011278db110528a40168e56d057d970c 2012-02-20T16:32:54-06:00 2012-02-22T12:11:55-06:00 Ron On May 12th, 2011, a memorial scholarship was awarded to two New Jersey students - both exemplified strong scholastic achievements, leadership, and honors throughout their high school tenure. Briana Taylor and Mageline Noelvil were recognized by The LoveMikeNia Foundation, Inc., a 501c3 Scholarship &amp; Community Service organization founded by Kenny Simpson in June 2010. 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She uses different plants to symbolize women who are defined by the characteristics listed above, such as espaliers, which are bushes meant to grow against walls. 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