6 People From Michigan To Be Proud Of

The American state – Michigan is located on two peninsulas that are separated by a narrow Strait of Mackinac. Michigan can be easily called the state of contrasts. This is due to a unique combination of beautiful, untouched nature and huge, majestic industrial areas. Also, this state was the birthplace of the industry that has strengthened, glorified and enriched America – Detroit, a city in a south-eastern area of this state, deservedly bears the title of "automotive capital of the world."

Michigan attracts many people with its beautiful nature. Here are located the Great Lakes and, in addition to them, the state can count more than twelve thousand different lakes and reservoirs, and it is also known for its stunning parks and forests that surround its cities.

However, the beautiful nature is not the only thing that makes this place so special. This state is home to many famous people to be proud of! Artists, sportsmen, politicians, scientists, musicians and many other “big” personalities were born and raised in this area. In this article, we will tell you more about top 6 most famous people born in Michigan who set a good example!

Alfred Worden
Alfred Worden holds deserved a place in this list. He is one of the most famous Michigan people of all times. Alfred was born in Jackson County, MI, in 1932; by education, he is a pilot and aviation engineer, and for years of service he was awarded the rank of Air Force Colonel, but it is not what had made him famous. Worden is one of 24 people who flew to the moon. He was the module commander of spacecraft “Apollo-15”; although he never landed on the moon, in 1971, he received the Exceptional Service Medal from NASA.

Worden also was noted by the Guinness Book of records. He holds a record as “the loneliest man in space”: during the expedition, he was managing the basic module of spacecraft "Apollo-15", which was rotating in orbit around the moon, while his colleagues were on the moon. The distance between them was about 3596 km.

Madonna
Writing about popular people from Michigan, I could not avoid the worldwide-famous Queen of Pop music – Madonna! The future dive was born in 1958 in Michigan. She is a talented singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, director, and screenwriter, who is known worldwide for her innovative music videos, amazing stage performances, and provocative political, sexual and religious imagery in her works. Her first album was released in July 1983. It soon reached the 8th place on the Billboard 200 chart! Since then, Madonna has sold 300 million copies of her CDs and became the most commercially successful artist in the world history in accordance with the statement of the Guinness Book of records.

Steven Seagal
We all know and love this actor for his epic movies works, and he is also one of those people we can be proud of because apart from his career in acting, he also reached certain success in film directing and production, script writing and music. In addition, he is a sheriff and a master of martial arts! Steven was born in Lansing, Michigan, in 1952.

Glenn Theodore Seaborg
Being an academic writer at official UK site, I also couldn’t avoid including this famous scientist in this list of most famous people from Michigan. Glenn is one of the greatest minds of America! He was born in Ishpeming, in 1912. Thanks to this famous American chemist, a nuclear physicist, and his works, a new science has been formed that we all know as nuclear chemistry!

Floyd Mayweather Jr.
This famous sportsman was born in Grand Rapids, in 1977, and he became one of the most significant figures in the world of professional boxing! Floyd is undefeated professional American boxer, who performed in the welterweight division, and he gained his popularity due to the fact that he won 49 out of 49 fights that he had in his professional career that lasted from 1996 until 2015! Impressive, isn’t it?

Iggy Pop
James Newell Osterberg, Jr. is widely known as Iggy Pop, was born in Muskegon, in 1947, and he is another bright person in the history of the Michigan. Iggy Pop is one of the pioneers and gurus of alternative rock, who is often called a “godfather” of punk rock and grunge for his contribution to the development of alternative rock styles. In 2009, James was awarded the title “Living Legend”. He received this title from the British Classic Rock magazine. Also, it is worth noting that Iggy Pop was the one who invented so-called stage-diving, which is now very popular among rock artists!

Final Words
Hopefully, the examples from this list inspired and motivated you! The majority of personalities from this list started out as young people who had a passion for their hobby and desire to reach success, which once more proves that you can be anyone if you want it! No matter if you are dreaming of becoming a singer, corporate CEO, actor, politician or anyone else – you should follow your dream and never give up, and it is possible that you will be the next person who will make a significant addition to this list!

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4 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_T._Seaborg#/media/File:Glenn_Seaborg_-_1964.jpg
5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Mayweather_Jr.#/media/File:Floyd_Mayweather,_Jr._cropped.jpg
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Towards a Safer Future at the First-Ever WOSAS

WSI, the country’s leading events and exhibitions organizer, to host the country’s biggest safety and security trade show

The world is evolving in an unprecedented rate and along with these changes are growing threats to both public and private security. In line with its efforts to elevate the quality of life in the Philippines by empowering its various economic sectors and bringing within reach the most sophisticated products and technologies to Filipinos, Worldbex Services International – the country’s leading events and exhibitions organizer – proudly presents the first-ever World of Safety and Security Expo or simply WOSAS 2017: “Towards a Safer Future”.

Happening on September 21 to 24, from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the World Trade Center Manila, WOSAS envisions to become the country’s biggest safety and security trade show. By gathering the widest array of safety and security innovations under one roof, WOSAS believes that it can lead the way “Towards a Safer Future” by making the spaces they work, play, and live in a lot safer and more secure through state-of-the-art safety technologies and advanced security systems.

Off to a strong start, the first-ever WOSAS will be occupying a total of 15,000 sqm of exhibition space as it is expected to house over 100 exhibitors from 11 countries including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and the US in fields of commercial security, emergency and rescue, fire and protection, homeland security, information security, safety and health, smart home/office/city, training and consultation, as well as in transport safety and security.

Pioneering in nature, WOSAS is easily one of the most anticipated trade show of the season. In fact, WOSAS is eyeing nearly 6,000 attendees from all over the globe. To ensure that all these visitors experience a seamless and systematic trade show visit, WOSAS will be divided into four themed areas – Security and Surveillance; Fire Protection; Smart Home and Building; Energy Saving & Electric Automation.

Within these areas, visitors can find a diverse product profile which include intelligent security solutions that may be seamlessly integrated into existing systems; a comprehensive selection of fire prevention, fire protection, rescue, as well as advanced recovery solutions; the latest in energy saving systems; and a heady selection of smart home technologies among many others.

Beyond your usual trade show, WOSAS likewise seeks to become a platform for the exchange of relevant industry information. In effect, also headlining the WOSAS are a series of event highlights that aim to supplement visitor experience with programs and seminars that aim to impart timely and insightful information to industry professionals. Among these include live demonstrations and seminars on industrial, electrical, and civil electrical factory management, fire and safety; product launches; and even self-defense classes. The Global Digital Surveillance Forum Philippines is also scheduled to be held at this year’s WOSAS.

The first of its kind, WOSAS is seen to usher in a new era for the safety and security industry in the country as it leads at the forefront of enhancing the country’s state of safety and security. Moreover, it proves to be a game changer in the field of events and expo management as it fosters another ideal environment for exhibitors and investors alike who are looking to expand their business horizons in the emerging industry of safety and security.

The first-ever World of Safety and Security Expo will be co-located with the first-ever World of Consumer Electronics Expo. For more information, visit www.wosas.ph or follow wosas.ph on Instagram and Facebook.

Sweet Escape: Hataw Na 2017 Promotes Less Sugar, More Physical Activities to Prevent Diabetes

FAME Inc. Publisher Dr. Rafael Castillo with Dr. Joy Arabelle C. Fontanilla, DiabetEASE Magazine Editor-in-Chief; Dr. Augusto D. Litonjua, Father of Philippine Endocrinology; and Dr. Pepito dela Pena, President of Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Sweet Escape: Hataw Na 2017 held last August 18 at Starmall, Alabang

Friendly Alliances and Media Expressions (FAME) Inc., publisher of DiabetEASE Magazine, conducted the Sweet Escape: Hataw Na 2017, an annual advocacy event promoting awareness on the risks, prevention, and management of diabetes mellitus last August 18, Friday at Starmall Activity Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.



DiabetEASE Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief and head of Center for Weight Intervention and Nutrition Services (WINS) at St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City Dr. Joy Arabelle C. Fontanilla said that diabetes is a deadly disease which should be properly addressed to alleviate the ballooning of number of people with diabetes.



Dr. Joy Arabelle C. Fontanilla, Head of Center for Weight Intervention and Nutrition Services (WINS) at St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City and DiabetEASE Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief

“In every six seconds, there is one person with diabetes who dies from diabetes somewhere in the world,” said Dr. Fontanilla.

With such an alarming figure, she cited tips and advice on how diabetes and its complications can be prevented.

“Lahat po tayo ay kumain nang tama, mag-ehersisyo, have a healthy lifestyle so that we can prevent the complications and onset of diabetes,” she added.

In recent years, diabetes—a non-communicable disease (NCD) that occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively utilize the insulin it produces; thus causing elevation of glucose level in the blood—has shown a rapid growth of prevalence rate globally. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), there are approximately 415 million adults suffering from diabetes worldwide, and more than 542,000 children live with type 1 diabetes.


Dr. Augusto Litonjua, Father of Philippine Endocrinology and President of the Philippine Center for Diabetes Education Foundation (PCDEF) Inc., shed light on the causes and risk factors for diabetes. He said that the culprit in diabetes is not the fact we eat but rather, the sugar which is found in fruits and in processed foods.

Dr. Augusto Litonjua, Father of Philippine Endocrinology and President of Philippine Center for Diabetes Education Foundation (PCDEF) Inc.

“Hindi po ‘yong cholesterol ang nagiging sanhi ng pagtaas ng triglyceride, blood pressure, at diabetes. Iyan po nagsisimula sa asukal na ang tawag ay fructose,” added Dr. Litonjua.

Fructose, a type of naturally occurring sugar found in numerous foods such as soft drinks, commercial cereals, dried fruits, among others, is a known cause of insulin resistance which is a precursor to diabetes.
Dr. Litonjua noted that the fat buildup inside a person’s stomach causes complications in the liver which then leads to NCDs such as hypertension and diabetes.



President of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM) Dr. Pepito dela Peña capped off the event with a lecture on the importance of exercise and maintaining physical fitness for a diabetic person.

President of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM) Dr. Pepito dela Peña
“Being sedentary, o ‘pag laging nakaupo, stiffens the joints, weakens the muscles, affects the circulatory system by fat accumulation, and the heart loses strength,” said Dr. dela Peña.

According to him, “sitting disease” is one of the most common conditions today that is difficult to tackle as it has become a normal practice for many, that is why he encouraged the public to exercise regularly.
Meanwhile, event partners The Diabetes Store (TDS) and PhilHealth also talked about their respective campaigns in relation to the metabolic disease.



PhilHealth Regional South Anabelle Llanto and diabetes educator and The Diabetes Store representative Patricia Mae Recto
TDS is the country’s first one-stop-shop for diabetes, catering to all needs concerning diabetes. It offers a wide array of products and services that help people with diabetes check and manage their respective conditions.

Patricia Mae Recto, diabetes educator and representative of TDS, discussed about grocery shopping assistance to help guide diabetes patients with proper nutrition diet.

“Pag kakain tayo, dapat balanced. Dapat may rice, protein, vegetables, fruits, fat, and milk,” said Recto.

She also advised to always plan ahead of time and bring a shopping list when going to the grocery store so that a person knows which foods to buy and to avoid.

Thereafter, Head of Marketing of PhilHealth Regional South Anabelle Llanto explained the PhilHealth’s benefit packages that a diabetes patient can apply for and its availing requirements.

“Naka-case rate po ang diabetes depende sa type nito. Usually kapag diabetes, nag-re-range ng PhP 15,000 pataas,” Llanto said.

PhilHealth is the no. 1 health insurance company in the Philippines, implementing universal health coverage for over two decades by helping pay for the medical bills of the sick.



Hataw Na: Hataw Galaw Para sa Kalusugan
As a part of the Sweet Escape’s push for the betterment of living with diabetes, it also brought the second Hataw Na: Hataw Galaw Sayaw Para sa Kalusugan Intercollegiate Urban Dance Competition.
The competition aims to encourage people with diabetes and their families to embrace a healthier and active lifestyle through physical activities such as dancing.

Being physically active makes a person less prone to diabetes and its complications. By encouraging the youth to support the advocacy in such manner, Sweet Escape believes that the fight against diabetes will become stronger over the years to come.
All participating groups were required to incorporate Sweet Escape’s theme of promoting health in their dance routine as a part of the judging criteria. The panel of judges was composed of Ms. Presy Tamayo, Axcess4Life Zumba Instructor; Mr. Arnel Enriquez, Dance Director of Cultural and Tourism Office of Muntinlupa City; and Mr. Hudson Pelayo, Operations manager of FAME Inc.






Among the nine groups that showcased their talents and competed for the Hataw Na grand title, Sibol Dance Crew from ICCT Cainta was named as this year’s Hataw Na grand champion, followed by CEU Street Squad from Centro Escolar University as the 1st runner-up, and AMA Makati Dance Crew from AMA Computer College Makati as the 2nd runner-up.

The event also featured raffle draws for the event participants; a Zumba party led by Axcess4Life Wellness Solutions Inc. members; a ballroom intermission dance presented by The Muntinlupa Yaman ng Kalinangan Dance Company; and a karate demo session headed by the members of the Team Shitokai PKL Philippines who are known as the League of Champions.

The Sweet Escape 2017 is in cooperation with the Philippine Center for Diabetes Education Foundation (PCDEF) Inc., and Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM).

The event would also like to thank Starmall Alabang, City Government of Muntinlupa, PhilHealth, Diabetes Store, HealthFirst Clinic, Corbridge, Herbalife Nutrition, Omizu (Beautifying Natural Spring Water), Lightwater and Musli Biscuits under Suncoast Brands, Monea Salon Professional Series, Philippine Karate-do League Inc., Creative Baker, Enchanted Kingdom, Café France, C-Lium Fibre, Cocoline Naturals, and Coco Natura.