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Mr. MacLean is the founder and President of the Michigan based, directional Quality firm, Q21: 21st Century Quality, LLC. Gary is certified as a Mechanical Inspector, Quality Technician, Quality Auditor, and Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality

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Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Birthday presents for a boyfriend: 1 of 16
I'm a guy and I am a husband but I have been a boy friend. That makes me qualified to explain to all women what it is guys would like to have for their birthday. You want to get your boy friend a nice birthday present? Then stick with me;First let's cover a few no-no's. These will be all the normal, run of the mill, advertise... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Do-it-yourself Father's Day cards: 2 of 20
HOME MADE FATHER'S DAY CARDSFathers are not all that mysterious. Generally they love their families, they love their wife and they adore their children. It doesn't take much to make a Father giddy with happiness but it may take something different as you both continue to age and mature. Do-it-yourself Father's Day cards are a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Father's Day gift ideas: 6 of 50
FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEASI've said it before, I'll say it again; Father's are typically low maintenance. That is, they really don't demand a lot. We are simple but we are needy. Our needs are just as strong as any woman's but they are satisfied so much easier. In other words it just doesn't take much to keep a Dad happy. Some b... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Should governments permit decorations for religious holidays in public squares?: 5 of 40
Now I have finally seen everything; everything that is startling that is. I know there has been a problem with religious decorations in public places for several years now, why, I don't understand, but there has. Our founding fathers were indeed Christian, there were no Jews, Moslems or Atheists involved in the first writing ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Father's Day scrapbook ideas: 2 of 16
A SCRAPBOOK FOR FATHER'S DAYDad may not be a scrapper or a crafter but he will get as much enjoyment out of perusing an interesting, personal scrapbook as the next person. Everybody likes to reminisce; we all enjoy a good memory. Scrapbooks are made just for that; sparking your old memories.A good scrapbook can be a very econ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Great religious Father's Day gifts: 1 of 8
RELIGIOUS FATHER'S DAY GIFTSA Father does not have to be a minister to appreciate a thoughtful, religiously inspired, Father's Day gift. Nor does the giver have to be a born again Christian to lovingly present their Father with such a gift. Gifts are just that, gifts. The gift itself does not have to mean anything. It's simpl... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Appreciating your birthday fully: 4 of 29
In order to fully appreciate any of your birthdays you should try going for a few years in a row without having anyone remember or recognize them. Some of the good times every kid should be able to remember would be their birthdays. As a kid, I didn't count much on birthdays as I recall. Fortunately I was not led to believe t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Bad Father's Day gift ideas: 8 of 46
Let's get right to the point; I'm a Dad and have been since my first wife, had her first baby, by me. I am also a Grampa and have been ever since one of my children had their first baby. I, probably like many other Dads, can always appreciate a gift. They are fun, exciting and just plain mysterious.Also I, probably like other... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Great Father's Day gifts for grandpa: 2 of 10
GREAT FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR GRANDPAGrandfathers are a vanishing privilege; I never had one. That is, I never met either one of my Grandfathers; they had both passed on by the time I was born. If you are fortunate enough to know either one or both of your Grandfathers you might consider recognizing one or both of them on Fath... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Why the best Father's Day gifts aren't the most expensive: 10 of 44
WHY EXPENSIVE DOESN'T MEAN BEST FOR DADIf a man is not simple and dependent upon the basics of life he is not yet a Dad. I can almost say that for a fact. Before we become Dads we have a tendency to be pretty much self-centered; most everything we do is for ourselves. Once we get that first finger grip, or hear that first coo... More..