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Some things are just worth fighting for

Feb 14,2025

Catherine Dior was a French Resistance fighter during World War II, this short video tells her story.

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Excel’s Little “Secret”

Feb 3,2025

By Deb Yamanaka  We don’t have DEI initiatives.  We never have.  Don’t go jumping to conclusions that what is going on with this presidential administration is causing us to hide who we are or roll back policies.    Don’t assume we’re white supremist either. Blech. (Blech, blech, blech)  We just don’t think that

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Competing with Myself

Nov 16,2024

Every year in November writers from all over the world come together for a month of writing furiously. The goal is 50,000 words in 30 days.

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Youth with Technology and Innovation = Our future
Excel Technologies’ Role in STEM Camp June 2024, Pocatello, Idaho

Sep 9,2024

This post summarizes Excel’s role in this summer’s impactful STEM Camp event.

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Part 3 of 3 – Interview with Excel CEO Deb Yamanaka on STEM Camp

Jun 3,2024

Conclusion of a 3-part series of an interview with Excel’s CEO, Deb Yamanaka

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Part 2 of 3 – Interview with Excel CEO Deb Yamanaka on STEM Camp

May 20,2024

Second in a 3-part series of an interview with Excel’s CEO, Deb Yamanaka

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Deb Yamanaka

Q&A Interview – Excel CEO
FS STEM Camp with Idaho State University
June 10-14, 2024

May 5,2024

First in a 3-part series of an interview with Excel’s CEO, Deb Yamanaka.

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Clothes hangers

You Are Not the Person You Were Yesterday

Apr 18,2024

I’ve got a rule: I don’t buy new hangers.

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Formal dresses on hangers

Backhanded Compliments

Mar 20,2024

When I got married in 1993, I wore an Edwardian style gown with a simple French lace overlay and a crown to ground matching French lace veil and train. It was, for the time, a simple dress and well suited to my personal style.

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Did You Ask?

Mar 7,2024

Generally, I enjoy being part of conversations with women about their experiences as leaders and future leaders. I’m always curious about the advice we give each other and the generational views and perspectives that are shared.

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