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MCHENRY — A reward of $2,500 is being offered by the owner of a bolt-action rifle that was stolen from a vehicle on Gravel Hill Road in Frostburg in December, Maryland State Police said.
Sometime between Dec. 1 and 4, thieves entered a vehicle parked at a private residence in the 600 block of Gravel Hill Road.
After entering the vehicle, thieves stole a 1981-1982 Browning 25-06 bolt-action rifle that was equipped with a Leapers scope. The barrel of the firearm and the scope are blue in color.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tfc. Romachak at the McHenry barrack at 301-387-1101.
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Affiliation: Deakin University
Country: Australia
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- Intergenerational differences in food, physical activity, and body size perceptions among African migrantsAndre M N Renzaho
Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Qual Health Res 22:740-54. 2012..Obesity-prevention programs in this subpopulation need to adopt a multigenerational approach...
- Associations between body mass index and health-related quality of life among Australian adultsAndre Renzaho
Public Health Research, Evaluation and Policy Cluster, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood 2125, Vic, Australia
Qual Life Res 19:515-20. 2010..To assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and health-related quality of life (HQoL), as measured by the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) within a sample with broad population coverage...
- Family functioning, parental psychological distress, child behavioural problems, socio-economic disadvantage and fruit and vegetable consumption among 4-12 year-old Victorians, AustraliaA M N Renzaho
WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Deakin University, 221 Burwood High Way, Burwood 3125, Victoria, Australia
Health Promot Int 26:263-75. 2011..Programmes aimed at promoting F&V consumption in children should target those families with children experiencing behavioural problems or poorly functioning households...
- Effects of parental perception of neighbourhood deprivation and family environment characteristics on pro-social behaviours among 4-12 year old childrenAndre M N Renzaho
Public Health Research, Evaluation and Policy Cluster, Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University, Victoria
Aust N Z J Public Health 34:405-11. 2010..g. poor family functioning and parental psychological distress) and neighbourhood environment on child prosocial behaviour (CPB) and child difficulty behaviour (CDB) among 4-to-12 year old children...
- Prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease among African migrant and refugee adults in Melbourne: a pilot studyAndre Mn Renzaho
WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Deakin Population Health Strategic Research Centre, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 20:397-403. 2011..Well-designed vitamin D interventions that incorporate lifestyle changes are urgently needed in this sub-population...
- Food security measurement in cultural pluralism: missing the point or conceptual misunderstanding?Andre M N Renzaho
World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention and Related Research and Training, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
Nutrition 26:1-9. 2010..We examined the current discrepancies in the definitions of food security and propose a framework for understanding and measuring food security...
- Effectiveness of prevention programmes for obesity and chronic diseases among immigrants to developed countries - a systematic reviewAndre M N Renzaho
WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention and Related Research and Training, Public Health Research, Evaluation and Policy Cluster, Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
Public Health Nutr 13:438-50. 2010..To determine whether interventions tailored specifically to particular immigrant groups from developing to developed countries decrease the risk of obesity and obesity-related diseases...
- Over and undernutrition in the children of Australian immigrants: Assessing the influence of birthplace of primary carer and English language use at home on the nutritional status of 4-5-year-oldsA M N Renzaho
School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, 21 Burwood Highway, Burwood 3125, Victoria, Australia
Int J Pediatr Obes 4:73-80. 2009..To document the relationship between childhood nutrition status and ethnicity (defined as the birthplace of primary carer and English language use at home) using a nationally representative sample of 4- to 5-year-old children...
- Re-visioning cultural competence in community health services in VictoriaAndre Renzaho
School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Burwood, Vic, Australia
Aust Health Rev 32:223-35. 2008..This paper outlines a model for cultural consultation and developing needs-led rather than service-led programs...
- Mortality rates, prevalence of malnutrition, and prevalence of lost pregnancies among the drought-ravaged population of Tete Province, MozambiqueAndre M N Renzaho
World Vision, Australia
Prehosp Disaster Med 22:26-34. 2007..However, these programs were not based on sound epidemiological data, and they have not established baseline data against which to assess the impact of the programs...
- Community-based study on knowledge, attitude and practice on the mode of transmission, prevention and treatment of the Buruli ulcer in Ga West District, GhanaAndre M N Renzaho
Honorary and Senior Research Fellow, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Australia
Trop Med Int Health 12:445-58. 2007..Because herbalists are often the first people consulted by those who contract the disease, they need to be trained in early recognition of the pre-ulcerative stage of Buruli lesions...
- Vitamin D, obesity, and obesity-related chronic disease among ethnic minorities: a systematic reviewAndre M N Renzaho
WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
Nutrition 27:868-79. 2011..To assess the association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) status and obesity, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), the metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in ethnic minorities...
- Experiences of migration and the determinants of obesity among recent Iranian immigrants in Victoria, AustraliaMaryam Delavari
School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Ethn Health 18:66-82. 2013..The objective of this study is to understand the changes that Iranian immigrants experience in relation to the determinants of obesity after migration to Victoria, Australia...
- Acculturation and obesity among migrant populations in high income countries--a systematic reviewMaryam Delavari
WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Department of Health, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
BMC Public Health 13:458. 2013....
- Ischaemic heart disease and Australian immigrants: the influence of ethnicity and language skills on treatment and use of health servicesAndre Renzaho
School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125 or
HIM J 36:26-36. 2007..The extent to which physicians' bias and patients' choice could explain these differences requires further investigation...
- Reliability of the modified child and adolescent physical activity and nutrition survey, physical activity (CAPANS-PA) questionnaire among Chinese-Australian youthClaudia Strugnell
School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
BMC Med Res Methodol 11:122. 2011..This study tested the reliability of the Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS-PA) recall questionnaire among a sample of Chinese-Australian youth...
- Low and high birth weight as risk factors for obesity among 4 to 5-year-old Australian children: does gender matter?John Oldroyd
Cabrini Institute, Malvern, Melbourne, Vic, 3144, Australia
Eur J Pediatr 170:899-906. 2011..High birth weight (HBW) was associated with a higher risk of overweight/obesity among both girls (adjusted OR: 1.76, 95% CI 1.12, 2.78) and boys (adjusted OR: 2.42 95% CI 2.06, 2.86)...
- Food insecurity, malnutrition and mortality in Maewo and Ambae islands, VanuatuAndre M N Renzaho
World Vision, Australia
Pac Health Dialog 11:12-21. 2004....
- Selective feeding centres in refugee settings: evaluation framework protocolAndre M N Renzaho
Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health, Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 11:237-45. 2002..Therefore, one could not confidently say that the reduction of malnutrition prevalence is a result of feeding programs. This paper presents an alternative approach to evaluating feeding centres...

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A possible record crowd of participants is slated to leave the starting line of the ninth annual Gristmill Grinder Trail Run at 10 a.m. (walkers at 10:10 a.m.) this Saturday, April 13 at Babcock State Park.
Donnie Hudspeth, the race director, said the maximum field of 300 was reached several weeks ago, and he has been turning people away since then.
The rugged half-marathon event is once again in Trail Runner Magazine's "Trophy Series."
Racers can pick up their race packets on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Hudspeth urges participants to take advantage of early pick-up from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Waterstone Outdoors beside the courthouse in downtown Fayetteville. Race-day morning packet pick-up will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the start/finish area.
To alleviate overcrowding in areas of the park that aren't host to a large number of parking spots and/or are still under construction, Hudspeth stresses available spectator access sites along the course, including the Mann's Creek Gorge Overlook and a later picnic area/overlook at about mile 6.
For more, visit www.gristmillgrinder.com, e-mail Hudspeth at email@example.com or call him at 304-575-3294.
For lodging reservations at the park or more information, contact the park at 800-CALL-WVA or go to http://www.babcocksp.com/.


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For Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, D-Fort Greene, 2012 looks to be a busy year.
Weeks after making for the 10th Congressional seat held by longtime Rep. Edolphus "Ed" Towns, Jeffries outlined an ambitious agenda for the remainder of his third term in Albany in a passionate State of the District address at 's Higgins Hall on Thursday night.
"I've had the chance to represent one of the most diverse communities anywhere in the State in New York," he said in front of a packed house filled with constituents, community leaders and elected officials. "We're diverse racially, diverse economically, we're diverse culturally and artistically. And that diversity is perhaps our greatest strength."
Though Jeffries pointed to positive developments in the district, which includes Prospect Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Bed-Stuy, he said "all is not as it seems."
Highlighting his record on affordable housing, he called to attention the plight of low-income residents in increasingly affluent parts of the neighborhood.
"Some of the people who have been responsible for the turnaround are at risk of being put out," Jeffries said. "Many have already been cast aside. Working families, middle class folks, senior citizens, young people, artists... have become victims of their own success."
To combat the problem of housing, Jeffries proposed funneling $300 million in proceeds from a state mortgage recording tax into a fund for the development of affordable units.
He also unveiled a "One Child, One Laptop" initiative aimed at breaching the so-called "digital divide," in which low-income mostly black and Latino students are at a disadvantage in an increasingly digitized global economy.
While looking forward, Jeffries also ticked off a list of legislative successes in his speech, including a winning effort last summer to secure for Brooklyn tenants.
But it was regarding still-pending legislation regarding the change in classification for possession of small amounts of marijuana that Jeffries hit perhaps his most passionate note of the evening.
According to Jeffries, police continue to bust Central Brooklyn black and Latino youth on charges of marijuana possession at rates not seen in other parts of the city, such as the Upper West Side of Manhattan or nearby Williamsburg.
"Marijuana can't be criminal behavior for one group of people, and be socially acceptable for another," he said.
Together with upstate Republican state Sen. Mark Grisanti, he called for such arrests to be treated as violations—a legal status akin to a speeding ticket.
In attendance at Thursday's address, Juanita Edwards, lead community organizer for , said she was "proud" of Jeffries' stance on issues such as affordable housing.
"He's a native New Yorker who actually cares about his community and their needs," Edwards said before considering the prospect of Jeffries' leaving the district for Towns' seat in Washington, D.C. "He's not a person that's going to forget about us."


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The story of the 2012 Indianapolis Colts could go from awesome to awkward in a flash.
Chuck Pagano is back as coach after nearly three months of treatments for his leukemia, and there's scarcely a more inspiring sight in sports. His good friend, Bruce Arians, has dutifully stepped aside, having led the team on a wildly improbable march to the playoffs in Pagano's absence.


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A celebrated New York author finds her life thrown into chaos when she travels to Amman, Jordan to plan her wedding in this poignant comedy drama directed, written by, and starring Cherien Dabis. The toast of the New York literati scene, May (Dabis) lives the kind of glamorous lifestyle that most writers only dream about. She's engaged to marry the Muslim man of her dreams when she journeys back to Amman to plan her big day with the help of her family. What promised to be a celebratory family reunion quickly turns sour, however, when May's overbearing, born-again Christian mother takes umbrage at the prospect of her daughter marrying a Muslim. Meanwhile, May's sisters treat her more like a mother than a sibling, and her estranged father shows up out of the blue. Now, caught in the thick of the dysfunction she thought she'd left far behind, May begins to question every decision she's ever made - including her plans to marry the love of her life. Bill Pullman, Hiam Abbass, and Alia Shawkat co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi


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WSU doctoral student receives national leadership award
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Wichita State speech-language pathology doctoral student Kai-Mei Chen was selected over the summer as a recipient of the 2012 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Minority Student Leadership Program (MSLP) Award. About 30 students nationally are chosen for the award.
As part of the award, Chen received complimentary registration and travel funds for the 2012 ASHA Convention Nov. 15-17 in Atlanta, where she participated in leadership activities.
Minority undergraduate seniors, master's and doctoral students studying communication sciences and disorders are eligible for the award. Students are evaluated based on an application, resume, 500-word essay, letter of recommendation, statement of good standing and statement of commitment.
The MSLP is a leadership development program designed to recruit and retain minority speech-language pathology and audiology professionals, and provide education to build leadership skills and opportunities for participants to interact with top communication sciences and disorders professionals.
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Travis Wilkinson's first sign is just a warm up.
Wilkinson, a Southern Baptist, said it's "hurtful" that people think he's a Scientologist and that customers often think his business is associated with the church simply because it's located downtown.
He is the owner of Berry Beautiful Salon and Spa, and he placed a sign in front of his business stating "Notice: this is one of the only spas in downtown Clearwater not owned by a Scientologist" in September.
Because of the support he has seen from the community since putting the sign up he is creating the Clearwater Small Business Coalition, which will offer members similar signs to place in front of their businesses.
He doesn't see anything wrong with the signs that read: "Notice: This Business is Not Owned by A Scientologist."
"There's nothing wrong with that. There's nothing discriminatory about that," Wilkinson said. "It's simply a statement of fact."
He said there are about 15 businesses interested in joining him. But they are waiting for at least another 15 members before they put the signs out, Wilkinson said.
"All those signs would go up on the same day," Wilkinson said. "It would have to be a unified effort because people are afraid."
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We gave our first concert in Dartington, in 1947 as the Brainin Quartet. Imogen Holst, Gustav Holst's daughter, who had always been an admirer of Norbert's said she would like to sponsor a Wigmore Hall recital for us. This took place the following year as the first concert of the Amadeus Quartet.
Norbert was ever his own man, both in his character and playing. Sometimes his ideas caused eyebrows to be raised, not least by his colleagues in the quartet, but knowing his essential goodness, what in others would have been dubious became just one of Norbert's eccentricities. His teacher Carl Flesch once asked him what he was practicing. Norbert answered, "intonation." Flesch said "but intonation in your strongest point!" Norbert replied "that's why!"
Once he had an engagement to play a concerto with a small orchestra. He was found coming out of a cinema when he should have been playing in the concert. He is reported to have said "I wondered why I had the fiddle with me!"
We remained, all four of us, wonderfully good friends, indeed more like brothers. Perhaps less intimately towards the end, but we still enjoyed each other's company on tour, spent our spare time together, ate and traveled together, unlike other quartets reputations.
It is very rare, if ever, that one describes a performing artist as being possessed of genius, but the number times that has been said that of Norbert must be countless. He was a great quartet leader, perhaps the outstanding one of his generation and a wonderful human being, a gentleman, with a unique, larger than life, personality. I am proud to have been his colleague. We miss him.
Norbert Brainin passed away April 10, 2005 at the age of 82 in Harrow, north London.
Martin Lovett was cellist for the Amadeus Quartet until its disbandment in 1987.
This remembrance was brought to KMFA by long-time supporter and volunteer Lucian Chimene. It is republished with permission by Martin Lovett.


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Men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender are two of the populations at highest risk of HIV in Southeast Asia. With few governments addressing the needs of these populations, it falls to civil society to fill the gaps.
The Alliance's regional Technical Support Hub for South East Asia and the Pacific is dedicated to supporting civil society organisations in the region. Based at KHANA, the Alliance's Linking Organisation in Cambodia, the Hub brings a wealth of technical expertise and commitment to supporting networks of key populations and to build long-term capacity of local organisations involved in the response to HIV and AIDS in the region.
The Hub, with the support of funding from AusAID, is currently providing technical support and capacity building to a multi-country Global Fund grant aimed to reduce the vulnerability and risk of HIV infection, and the impact of HIV, on MSM and transgender populations in four countries in South East Asia. The grant is implemented in collaboration with national networks of MSM and transgender populations in Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Timor Leste.
The Hub has entered into a long-term partnership to provide support to the Islands of Southeast Asia Network on MSM, transgender and HIV (ISEAN), who manage the Global Fund grant together with the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos). This programme of support makes creative use of available funding by combining the Hub's AusAID resources with ISEAN's Global Fund grant.
The technical support started with a visit to ISEAN's secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. Here a Hub consultant helped ISEAN's board and secretariat to define the vision, mission and goals for the network. Following this the consultant will help to develop a three year capacity building plan for ISEAN and its member networks.
Additionally, three ISEAN and Hivos staff members are participating in the Alliance's Global Fund consultants' capacity development programme. They learn about Global Fund grant management and how to be an effective consultant through online courses and face to face trainings, as well as mentoring from senior consultants.
Greg Gray, manager of the TS Hub, says "The sub-regional ISEAN network is making great strides in addressing and raising critical issues for MSM in the region at a very strategic time in the response to HIV and AIDS. With dwindling resources and the need to show value for money the TS Hub is excited to support this network in core areas such as organisational development, governance and capacity building of their membership."
The Hub has also recently provided training on community mobilisation, leadership and governance, and strategic planning, for the grant's sub-recipients in Malaysia, an event which saw the formation of Malaysia's first MSM and transgender network.
Laurindo Garcia, coordinator of ISEAN, says "I'm glad to have the Technical Support Hub for South East Asia and the Pacific as our partner, and also for this to be a mentoring opportunity for the Hub's community consultants and our secretariat team".
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Egypt is rapidly approaching its most acute political and economic crisis since the 2011 revolution that swept dictator Hosni Mubarak from power.
Poverty is at an all-time high of 25 percent, with youth unemployment at a record 40 percent. Foreign currency reserves are on a rapid decline. President Mohamed Morsi is losing the most important commodity he possesses—the people's confidence and trust. Conditions seem ripe for either a new uprising from below or a new military coup from above.


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Shortly after a hazmat team arrived at the Evanston Post Office at 1101 Davis St., officials discovered that the "unknown white powder" that caused the building to be evacuated was actually flour mixed with cooking spices.
Police and firefighters responded to the post office late Thursday morning when an employee sorting mail noticed a whitish-yellow substance on the outside of a package, according to city spokesperson Eric Palmer. He notified the postmaster, who called the .
When emergency responders arrived on scene, they evacuated the building and treated the employee, who had gotten some of the material on his arms, Palmer told Patch. The fire department issued a call for mutual aid from nearby communities, and 12 neighboring suburbs responded, sending at least as many trucks, Palmer said.
Not long after the hazardous materials team arrived, officials were able to identify the substance as flour mixed with cooking spices. An Evanston resident had purchased it for himself in California and mailed it home, according to city manager Wally Bobkiewicz.
"All is clear," he said in an e-mail to media outlets. "We are cleaning up and will be departing shortly."


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Is it OK to start the sentence with the number? Can you help me avoid it?
Seventy to ninety per cent of sucess is usually ascribed/credited to this phase.
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Your sentence looks nice to me. You can start a sentence with a number if you write it in a word. It's not a grammar rule but a rule of writing styles.
(o) Seventy to ninety per cent of sucess is usually ascribed/credited to this phase.
(x) 70 to 90 per cent of sucess is usually ascribed/credited to this phase.
Seventy to ninety percent success is usually ascribed/credited to this phase.
I don't think Google is a final judge for English correctness. But 'ninety percent of success' hits 1140 pages whereas 'ninety percent success' does 560 pages. Do you think 'seventy to ninety percent of success' is so wrong? I have used "X percent of something" for decades, but no editors have complained about it.
So, in relation to my intention, forgetting the word 'this' made the sentence wrong for a punctuation reason.
I 'shot from the hip' on eliminating 'of' from 'percent of success'. It sounds wrong to me; that's all I can say. The other corrections are less debatable: 'percent', not 'per cent', and 'success', not 'sucess'.
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Boiling Springs grounds Cardinals, 8-5
Wed. April 03, 2013 at 12:30 a.m. | By Leon G. Russ
Boiling Springs' Matthew Justice delivers a pitch against Landrum on Tuesday at the Steve Sanders Tournament in Landrum. (Photo by JOHN firstname.lastname@example.com)
LANDRUM — Boiling Springs has been battling the injury bug all year and it dodged a bullet in its 8-5 win against Landrum in a third-round game of the Steve Sanders Tournament.
Actually it was starting pitcher Matthew Justice who was nailed by a line drive off a Cardinal bat. OK, so Justice didn't dodge the bullet but he was able to continue and earn the win while dodging the injury bug.
"I saw it," said Justice, "but I just didn't have enough time to react."
Having lost their starting catcher and shortstop, it would have been a devastating loss to lose their top pitcher in Justice. The Bulldogs used a four-run third and a three-run sixth to earn the win.
Sam Dalton and Caleb Morris led the Bulldog charge on offense. Dalton went 4-for-4 with a walk and scored twice while Morris went 3-for-4 and also scored twice. Every Bulldog batter reached base in the contest.
"I just go up there and hit, I don't try and do too much," Dalton said. "I just see the ball and attack it."
Boiling Springs batted around in the third. The first three batters reached as Jacob Hennessy walked and Dalton and Morris singled to load the bases.
Two runs came home as Brandon Brasher worked a walk and Dalton scored on a wild pitch. A sac fly and an RBI infield single gave the Bulldogs a 5-2 lead.
The three-run sixth saw the Bulldogs' first three batters again load the bases as Dalton and Morris singled and Kyle Mathias reached on an error.
Brasher plated Dalton with a sacrifice fly and Lucas Thomas was credited with a two-RBI double on a blast to center that hit off the fielder's glove, scoring Morris and Mathias.
"We got good pitching from Justice," Boiling Springs head coach Jeff Lipscomb said. "He's been our ace in the hole."
"The first couple innings were kind of tough," Justice said. "I just settled down and was able to throw strikes after that."
Landrum head coach Roe Coleman was happy to have his squad play 4A teams.
"This tournament has been good for us," he said. "It lets the guys see they can play with anybody."
Boiling Springs will host Landrum in the final round today.


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In light of yesterdays sad news, regarding the passing of former Apple CEO "Steve Jobs", I felt this would be a fitting "Favorite Thing Thursday" post.
Roy & I absolutely LOVE our iPhones. We first obtained our 3GS's back in August of 2010 & it wasn't long before we wondered how we ever lived life without them!
Most people already know all about iPhones but for those who don't they are pure awesome. Anywhere I go I have my email, Facebook, Google, an instant camera & video recorder (although both low in quality), immediate bank access (if I need to check/transfer a balance, even take a picture with the camera to cash checks!) along with a variety of other "Apps" that make life better, simpler, or more entertaining in some way, shape or form. Steve Jobs really came up with something amazing here & the iPhone along with his many other contributions to our world will not be soon, if ever, forgotten.
Our wireless contracts have been up for renewal for a while & our phones are available for upgrade. Tomorrow the new iPhone 4S goes available for pre order but I don't know if we'll have to wait till the 14th, when it's officially released for sale, or whether we'll even get an upgrade discount on it but we're sure hoping.
The 4S looks incredible. It's so much more advanced than the 3GS & I'm especially psyched about the ability to do 1080p HD video.
Some of the other amazing features the new 4S has to offer are (from the Apple site):
* The addition of "Siri" – the intelligent assistant that gets things done, all you have to do is ask!
* Dual-core A5 chip – the most powerful iPhone processor ever.
* The you-can't-believe-it's-on-a-phone camera. All new optics & 8 MEGAPIXELS folks!
* iOS 5 – the world's most advanced mobile operating system. And the easiest to use.
* iCloud – stores your music, photos, apps, mail, contacts, calendars, documents, and more. And wirelessly pushes them to all your devices!
* Retina display – the highest-resolution phone screen ever. In fact, the pixel density is so high that the human eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels.
* FaceTime – lets you hear a voice and see the face that goes with it — iPhone to iPhone, iPad 2, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi.
* AirPlay – you can wirelessly stream what's on your iPhone to your HDTV and speakers via Apple TV
* AirPrint – Print everything wirelessly.
* The first phone to intelligently switch between two antennas to transmit and receive, so call quality is better. It also doubles the maximum HSDPA data speeds to 14.4 Mbps.8 Which means faster connections, faster loading and reloading, and faster downloads.
Yep, that's a list of some seriously exciting stuff right there & I can't wait to have it in my hands on one so I can explore it all up close.
Here's a video for a visual of everything it has to offer:
What about you? Are you an iPhone person too or do you prefer a different brand of "smart phone"?


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Patty Miller
The Edmond Sun
Superintendent Janet Barresi recently announced her desire for districts to provide teachers a $2,000 across-the-board raise. Barresi said the plan would cost $100 million annually, which Barresi proposed be funded primarily from school district carryover funds.
Two state legislators joined superintendents across the state in saying the proposal is not sustainable for districts.
Rep. Lee Denney, R-Cushing, and Sen. Jim Halligan, R-Stillwater, oversee funding for common education in Oklahoma. They agree that spending one-time money on a reoccurring cost jeopardizes future operations of the state's school districts as it would only be a short-term solution to a long-term problem.
"I'm very excited about the thought that we might be able to give our teachers raises, but being in the business I'm in, I certainly worry about a funding source, and a dedicated funding source, so that we could keep the raises funded every year," Denney said.
Denney and Halligan both said Monday they support an effort to increase teacher pay, but that it would be difficult for the Legislature to come up with the $100 million needed to fund the plan each year after the initial raise.
In Edmond, Superintendent David Goin said, "Certainly, we would all be in agreement that an increase is needed to compensate Oklahoma teachers at a more appropriate and competitive level.
"Interestingly, the state superintendent suggested that the primary source of funding for the increase come from local districts' existing year-end fund balances. What is implied is that the June 30 general fund cash balance represents 'surplus' funding. From an Edmond perspective, I would respond, rather, that a carefully managed fund balance provides adequate cash flow to allow us to meet obligations. It certainly does not represent an available 'surplus' for discretionary spending. Used to fund a salary increase, it would represent an expenditure of one-time monies for a recurring obligation."
Fund balance is necessity
A fund balance is necessary because the July through November payroll for Edmond Public Schools will require about $36 million, Goin said.
Goin added the district ended FY2013 on June 30, 2013, with an available fund balance of about $15.4 million. With state and other sources of revenue to be collected from July through November anticipated to be in the neighborhood of $25 million, it becomes clear that for payroll alone, a healthy incoming fund balance will be necessary. Beginning in December ad valorem collections will significantly increase cash flow.
"In further consideration of the maintenance of a fund balance, fiscal years 2010 through 2013 were distressing for Edmond and Oklahoma school districts," Goin said. "During that period of time overall state allocations to Oklahoma school districts fell dramatically. When increases in the state's student population are built into the equation, about $240 million less was allocated than would have been the case if FY2009 funding levels had been sustained. Locally, in FY09, our basic state aid for Edmond was $38.8 million; in FY13 (and with an additional 1,500 students) state aid was $33.4 million. While some progress was made by the Legislature for FY14 funding, the gap compared is still substantial."
Goin explained what assisted in keeping Edmond and Oklahoma districts, generally, from having to make extremely deep reductions in programs and personnel over the last four fiscal years was a significant infusion of federal stimulus and Education Jobs funding to supplement budgets.
"At the time the state was reducing funding allocations, the federal government supplemented Edmond Public Schools' funding by (about) $21 million," Goin said. "The judicious use of these federal funds over the ensuing budget cycles has allowed us to maintain reasonable class sizes and programs that benefit students. The supplemental funding also contributed to our achievement of positive fund balances and to the provision of modest teacher salary increases."
Goin went on to say the current situation is that federal funds infused into earlier budgets are now depleted and "sequestration" reductions are placing basic federal program allocations at lower than pre-stimulus levels.
"Even with these constraints and an expectation that our beginning fund balance for FY15 could fall close to a 6.5 percent level (5 percent is mandated in local board policy; the state allows a 14 percent carryover), teacher salaries have been slightly increased this year to include a step increase at a cost of $850,000 and the possibility of a $200 stipend this coming spring, a $374,000 expenditure, should we maintain at least a 6.5 percent fund balance following the receipt of the mid-term funding adjustment from the state," Goin said.
"Within that context, the cost of a $2,000 increase for teachers this year would require $3.7 million and place us in precariously low fund balance territory. Beyond being unsustainable as a recurring expense in future years, it would not even be affordable the current year."
Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Keith Ballard agrees with Goin's observations.
"To suggest that carryover funds be used to cover teacher raises is a poor solution, especially given the decline in per-pupil funding we have experienced over the last five years," Ballard said. "A cardinal rule of school finance is not to pay recurring expenses, specifically teacher salaries, from onetime funds, specifically carryover funds."
District's goal: Competitive pay, quality teachers
Goin added the district's goal has been and will continue to be to provide the most competitive compensation levels possible as board members and administrators seek to secure and retain quality teacher, administrator and support services employees.
"But, we must be prudent in administering budgets and fiscally responsible as salary increases are contemplated," Goin said.
"Given the following: 1) State funding to Edmond is millions of dollars below what it would have been on a FY09 per pupil basis, 2) federal stimulus monies depleted and, 3) thousands more students to serve; our ability to fund locally a much deserved $2,000 increase in teacher compensation would be both imprudent and irresponsible. This is especially true when one considers that our commitment to salaries and benefits already exceeds 90 percent of the district's general fund budget."
Edmond leading way in pay for Oklahoma teachers
The last state-funded pay increase for teachers was approved for 2006-07, and provided for a partially state-funded increase of $3,000. Since that time Edmond Public Schools has added $2,755 to the salary schedule for steps 1-36, and the base for step 0 has increased $2,255.
The state minimum salary is currently $31,600 and the Edmond minimum is $34,416. At this time, the Edmond minimum salary is $2,817 — or almost 9 percent more than the state minimum.
During the same period of time, state aid has dropped from 35.5 percent to 26 percent of district revenue. The bottom line is that this district has been using its local funds to increase teacher salaries.


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Crossover Fandom: ST:TNG
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Universe: Abrams Universe
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text: Last week, the last of the Nixon white House tapes were made available online. These remind us of a few things concerning the president, including his paranoia, his vulnerability, and his conscious efforts to cover up the Watergate scandal. They don't quite show other, more elusive aspects of this complicated figure, however, and for that you might turn to the excellent documentary Our Nixon, opening in select theaters on 30 August.


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In the clean energy market, the U.S. trumped China. At least in 2011.
U.S. firms held a $1.63-billion surplus in the clean energy trade over China, according to a report by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
In the clean energy market, the U.S. trumped China. At least in 2011.
U.S. firms held a $1.63-billion surplus in the clean energy trade over China, according to a report by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
That surplus was for 2011, the latest year data is available. It was a rare bright spot in a relationship that had the overall U.S. trade deficit with China hitting $315 billion last year.
Phyllis Cuttino, director of Pew's clean energy program, said the findings highlight the long-term potential for the U.S. to hold its top spot in the clean energy sector.
"U.S. companies are tapping into the growing worldwide demand for clean energy goods and services," she said. And they are finding "the payoff for our leadership in wind, solar and energy smart technology innovation."
All told, the two countries traded more than $8.5 billion worth of clean energy goods. Innovation, entrepreneurship and its global presence all contributed to U.S. businesses pulling ahead of their Chinese counterparts.
U.S. firms enjoyed surpluses in all three major clean energy sectors: solar, wind and energy smart technologies, or products that use energy efficiently.
In solar and wind, China used its manufacturing and labor edge to produce large numbers of cells and turbines. But the U.S. focused successfully on high-margin material, high-tech equipment and other high-value products that ultimately raked in greater profits.
Cuttino cautioned that to stay ahead, U.S. policymakers must continue investing in the success of its clean energy companies -- in promoting research, in growing domestic demand and also boosting global sales.
Reaction mixed to Obama's bid to hike minimum wage
Imperial County is betting its future on renewable energy
Hawaii once again happiest state, West Virginia at bottom, poll says
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MHSAA announces championship locations
New "Dead Week" Policy beginning June 1, 2014:
Schools may designate their dead week (5 consecutive days / Monday thru Friday) during the months of June and July. The "Dead Week" form / dates must be submitted to the MHSAA office. It can be found at: misshsaa.com / Schools / Forms (drop-down box). A dead week may be selected for activities and a dead week selected for athletics. This change will help our schools in selecting the best time at their school to schedule no contact with students in athletics and activities. (Summer sports camps, weekend tournaments, band practices, etc.)
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Tuesday's election went relatively smoothly, in that a White House winner was declared before voters woke up the next morning. But had the voting been closer in states such as Ohio and Florida, the electoral process could have been at the mercy of bumbling officials who just can't seem to manage the most basic of government functions.
This comes as no surprise in Florida, a state with a rich history of botching the democratic process. Such was the case in Miami-Dade County, where poor planning and understaffed polling places resulted in absurdly long lines in which voters were forced to wait for as long as seven hours.
In Doral, after waiting until 1:42 a.m. to cast ballots in the state's early-voting period Saturday, voters were told to go home and return the next day to fill out absentee ballots. But they returned Sunday to a chaotic scene, where overwhelmed officials — with just two staffers and five voting booths — abruptly changed plans and locked the doors.
Once tow-truck drivers threatened to remove the cars of voters who refused to leave, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez ordered the doors re-opened.
"When you have 200, 300 voters out there ready to go, you can't disenfranchise them," Gimenez said. "I'm certainly embarrassed."
It's hard to say whether the debacle in Doral was the result of incompetence or a deliberate voter suppression effort by Republican Gov. Rick Scott, who shortened Florida's early-voting period from 14 days to eight days — four years after President Barack Obama won the state in part because of large early-voting turnout.
Scott may have been hoping his ham-fisted efforts would help his party, but undermining the electoral process raises doubts about every result. For example, Rep. Allen West, a Florida Republican and Tea Party favorite, has refused to concede an apparently narrow defeat by challenger Patrick Murphy, citing "disturbing irregularities" in St. Lucie County, and demanding a full recount.


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Gotham City Impostors release pushed back
Downloadable Batman FPS now out in February
Warner Interactive has announced a new official release date for their quirky downloadable online FPS Gotham City Impostors.
Gotham City Impostors allows players to create their own Batman or Joker 'impostor' called Bats or Jokerz and battle it out over warped Gotham City locations.
The game boasts a crazy array of customisation options including mad costumes, homemade gadgets and an array of traditional and quirky weaponry.
Gotham City Impostors will release on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC this February.


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Nokia N9 Update available? v20.2011.40-4 (Update – Changelog)
We got an email from Juho saying that there is a 200mb update available for the Nokia N9.
I wasn't sure whether to post it based on that alone, but a search on twitter shows up that screenshot above as well as a few other users rejoicing in the availability of an update.
Oh, in the time it took to jot this post down, Juho quickly emailed us a pic to confirm the update too on his N9. He says that's his business phone (possibly hence the blur).
Changelog from Yvonne:
Hi all,
just to inform you that we have now started to publish PR1.1 update for N9 (software update version number 20.2011.40-4). The updates are published in waves and your phone will display a notification once it's available for you.
Some of the new features include:
- NFC tag reading to instantly interact with NFC tags
- Music controls on lock screen
- Photo and video shooting with color filters: black & white, sepia, vivid, negative, solarize
- More powerful multitasking with improved memory handling
- Swype for fast typing
- Faster MfE synch, synchronizing only active folders
- Noice cancellation reduces background noise so that your friends hear you better
- Close apps easily with swiping down, this now on by default
- New indicators for standby screen like charging and calendar
- etc
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I purchased my N9 from Virgin Mobile in Melbourne Australia and no update here either. I have contacted Nokia several times as their is an update shown on the Nokia Australia website but Nokia keep telling me it all has to do with the product code your phone has and the version and that as yet not available in Australia yet.
I find this extremely frustrating as I mentioned to Nokia why have an available update showing on the Australian website when it's not available.
In australia got the OTA update on the 21/11/11.
facebook no longer gets feed updates on feed screen, facebook app doesnt connect either. But i can chat on Facebook within messages. Is there a bug report for this update?
The N9 update came through today. All updated and installed successfully.
Still no update for me…have been patiently waiting fo rthis update to rectify the Mail for Exchange bug that needs you to disable the account and then re-enable it to allow you to synch again.
Pretty basic flaw, quite annoying to go through, but at least it has slowed down the numbers of times a day I synch my emails when away from the office or on weekends :-p
Upside to everything I guess.
Would be good to upgrade your phone when you feel like it though, instead of waiting for slow networks to approve something. Have been working with GSM modems in devices for nearly 15 years now and having the ability to load up whatever FW you want on those devices and not your own personal phone is most annoying.
End of rant I guess
Have you tried updating it through the NSU? Mine refused to show any OTA updates, but the NSU suggested the update right away.
… of course, I flashed it afterwards many a time, so if you're inpatient that also is an option.
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Your final payment (minus your deposit)
is due six-eight weeks prior to departure. Please check your travel
seminar brochure for the specific deadline. You may pay
your balance by check or with a credit card (please note we only
accept Visa or MasterCard). For some
programs, you may be billed directly by the organization or
group sponsoring your travel seminar.
Cancellation notices must
be received by the Center for Global Education in writing. Your
deposit is non-refundable. A cancellation notice received up to
75 days before departure will be assessed only the deposit plus
any non-recoverable costs (i.e. flight deposits, visa fee,
etc.). A cancellation notice received 61-74 days before
departure will be assessed 25% of the total travel seminar cost;
a cancellation notice received 31-60 days before departure will
be assessed 50% of the total cost. A cancellation notice
received within 30 days of departure will be assessed the full
program cost.
In the event that a
Travel Warning is issued by the US State Department for a
country that will be visited during a program and CGE agrees
that it is unsafe to travel there
(or the sponsor has an existing written policy against traveling
to a country/location with a Travel Warning), then we will try
to reroute that program to another country.
If we need to cancel the program, the participants will be
refunded any recoverable expenses.
If there is no Travel Warning, but a participant cancels due to
fear of a worldwide crisis,
then they may be able to transfer their deposit to another
program within the same fiscal year (if agreed upon by CGE);
however, they would still be responsible for paying any
unrecoverable expenses related to the original trip.
participants are encouraged to purchase trip cancellation or
interruption insurance in the event of a personal or family
illness or other unforeseen events.
Cancellation Insurance:
We recommend you purchase trip cancellation insurance to protect
yourself against emergencies that might prevent you from
traveling. Some examples of unforeseen disruptions that could
require you to cancel your trip are: you or a family member
becomes sick or dies; bad weather or natural disasters that
results in closed airports, roads, or hotels; calls to serve on
jury duty; terrorist attacks/civil unrest in-country or at home;
health epidemics (such as H1N1).
Most travel insurance companies have specific policies in
relation to the H1N1 virus. Please check with your provider on
their policies for H1N1 coverage. Some companies may offer
"Cancel for Any Reason" clauses at an additional cost that will
allow you to cancel for any reason. When purchasing these
products we recommend you call the company to discuss any
NOTE: For many types of cancellation insurance you must purchase
the insurance within 14 days of your first payment towards any
trip related costs (ie: deposit on program, airline ticket,
final payment, ect.).
What Cancellation Insurance Do We Recommend?
You are free to use any insurance company. Remember, you will
have travel health insurance coverage under the Augsburg College
policy. Make sure the company you work with offers cancellation
and trip interruption coverage as a part of the package.
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provides participants with international emergency travel
assistance through EIIA/FrontierMEDEX insurance. This
insurance provides primary coverage for international
emergencies and accidents,
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The plan covers Accidental Death and Disability, Repatriation of
Remains, Emergency Medical Evacuation and Emergency Travel
Assistance. This policy does not cover trip
While the
insurance provided will allow you to be reimbursed for
charges over the $250 deductible, it is common to have to
pay for medical charges at the time of service. We recommend
you bring a credit (not debit) card with at least $600 of
available credit. The reason for this is because hospitals
in the region often require a minimum deposit for hospital
services. If the charges end up being less, the card is
credited for the difference but you will need to put a
deposit down to be treated.
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your trip is departing within six weeks, we recommend using
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your passport. It is also a good idea to leave a photocopy with
a family member or friend at home.
Keep any documents inserted into your passport
or given to you by immigration officials upon arriving in South
Africa You will need to present them upon departure.
& Entry Requirements: The information below addresses
entry requirements for U.S. and Canadian citizens residing in
the United States. U.S. citizens living outside the U.S. and
Canada, and citizens of other countries living in the U.S. and
Canada, should contact CGE for further information. If you are a
citizen of a country other than the U.S., check with your
nation's consulate for visa and entry requirements. CGE will
assist you in reviewing information, but the responsibility for
obtaining and paying for proper documentation is yours.
Since you will only be visiting South Africa for
less than 30 days, no visa is required. You will enter as a
tourist. On the arrival form you will need to tick a box under
"Purpose of Entry". Please mark Holiday/Tourist. THIS IS VERY
IMPORTANT. Although your occupation may be a student, you are
not entering South Africa to study, as you will not be receiving
credit from the Center for Global Education.
For those who have an extended stay in South
Africa that requires a visa, be sure to check that your passport
has at least two blank pages in the visa section. This is a new
security requirement for those who travel with a U.S. passport.
Air Travel
Arrangements & Deviations
Air Travel
Arrangements: Your air travel, if included in the cost of the
program, will be arranged out of the city designated in the
travel seminar brochure. The Center for Global Education will
use the most convenient connections, efficient routing, and
lowest fares possible. Some cities have limited service that may
result in multiple connections or long layovers. If you will be
making your own travel arrangements, traveling in the country
prior to or after the travel seminar, or if you have special
travel needs, please contact the Center for Global Education as
soon as possible.
It is essential that the name on your travel
documents be identical to your name as it appears on your
passport. If there is a discrepancy, you could be delayed or
required to purchase another ticket. Please check your ticket
as soon as you receive it and contact the Center for Global
Education of there is a discrepancy. In the event that changes
need to be made to the itinerary due to illness, strikes,
terrorism, weather, or other causes, these changes will be made
to ensure the well-being of all participants. Additional
expenses, if any, will be the responsibility of the travel
seminar participant, although the Center for Global Education
will make every effort to minimize such expenses.
During overseas flights, it is important to get
up periodically and move about the cabin to increase blood
circulation. While seated, try to straighten your legs under
the seat as much as possible and flex your calf muscles every
couple hours. Sitting in one position for many hours in a row,
especially with your legs crossed, will not only make you
uncomfortable but also may pose a health risk. Deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) is an extremely rare but potentially fatal
condition where a blood clot forms in the calves and then may
travel to other parts of the body. Please contact your personal
physician if you have any questions about reducing your possible
risk of DVT on long haul flights.
Time Zone:
Normally South Africa is seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard
Time. South Africa does not observe daylight savings time.
Thus, during U.S. daylight savings time (early April through
late October) South Africa is six hours ahead of Eastern
Standard Time.
Packing List &
Tips: Pack comfortable, modest clothing. Cotton
slacks, neat blue jeans, t-shirts without logos and button-down
shirts are appropriate – sweat suits, athletic gear, and tank
tops or any other revealing clothing are not. Shorts are not
appropriate to wear in public, but you may want a pair to wear
around the retreat centers.
Bring an outfit for church, government, and
professional sector visits and for special occasions. For men,
consider a nice button-down shirt and slacks (ties are not
required). For women, a dress, or skirt/slacks and blouse (not a
t-shirt) are appropriate. At church services, African men will
generally wear a sport jacket or suit and sometimes a tie; women
wear skirts or dresses.
CGE strongly recommends leaving expensive
jewelry/watches at home.
Plan to bring items that are lightweight and
can be layered in case of temperature or weather changes or
air-conditioned rooms.
Laundry facilities may not be available to
you during the travel seminar. Please plan to hand-wash
items in your room.
Do not bring anything with a camouflage
pattern or of a military style.
Suggested Packing List:
Comfortable walking shoes with a closed toe
for rural areas and markets, where there may be mud or
biting insects
Lightweight robe and sandals for shared
Swimsuit (some trips may visit a lake or
Sweater, sweatshirt or jacket for cool
evenings, air-conditioned rooms
Rain jacket, poncho, or umbrella (if
traveling January-April)
Dressier outfit for church or meetings
(described above)
Toiletries – items such as tampons,
mouthwash, and disposable razors are relatively easy to
obtain in Southern Africa; however, you may find it more
convenient to bring your own.
Ear plugs (if you are a light sleeper)
Medications – most common over-the-counter
medications such as Dramamine, Monistat, Pepto-Bismol are
available in Southern Africa; however, it is often easier to
bring your own.
Sun & insect protection – hat, sunglasses,
sunscreen, insect repellent
Photography supplies – camera, extra
batteries, film
Small flashlight & extra batteries (for dark
streets, rural areas)
Refillable water bottle
Power bars or other high protein snacks,
especially for vegetarians
Small backpack for items you will need for
everyday use
Notebook or journal
Reading material, deck of cards, etc. for
waiting times or delays
Travel clock, watch, or other timepiece
Money belt or neck pouch to hold valuables
ATM card, credit cards
Moist towelettes and hand sanitizer
Plug adapter (if you are bringing electrical
Passport and photocopy of the photo page
(pack separately)
Small lock for storing your valuables in
provided lockers
Luggage: Most CGE
travel seminars to South Africa use South African Airways (www.flysaa.com),
which has fairly specific guidelines for economy class
passengers. Since they are more restrictive than many U.S.
carriers, we urge you to follow their standards. Only one
carry-on item is allowed with a maximum weight of 15 pounds, and
no larger than 22" by 14" by 9". International travel baggage
restrictions and fees for excess cargo may vary by airline and
destination. In general, the maximum allowance per piece of
checked luggage is 50 pounds and 62 linear inches (total length
+ width + height) for international flights.
Due to space restrictions on our vehicles in
South Africa, you are allowed to only pack one large,
soft-covered bag and one carry-on, plus a purse, camera case or
briefcase. Pack as lightly as you can. In general, if you
cannot comfortably walk five city blocks with all of your gear,
you have packed too much. You may want to pack a small tote bag
or collapsible suitcase in your luggage for souvenirs you will
acquire during your trip. The suitcases designed to double as
large backpacks are especially good for travel in South Africa.
South Africa is in the southern hemisphere and
seasons are the opposite of North America. The following are
average temperatures, not the extremes. As in the U.S., weather
patterns can vary frequently.
Johannesburg: The average high temperature is
75-77°F, while the average low is 53-56°F. The nights may be
quite cool year round, but most of the rainfall occurs in
November, with an average of 4 inches.
Cape Town: The average high temperature is
64-72°F, while the average low is 50°F. Weather is usually
similar to Johannesburg, with the exception of more rain and a
strong sea breeze.
Most participants find that US $200 to $300 is
sufficient spending money for a one to two-week seminar. Of
course, how much you bring will depend on your personal spending
habits. Remember that all meals and program expenses are
included in your travel seminar cost.
ATM cards are the most convenient way to obtain
cash in the local currency. Traveler's checks and U.S. cash can
at times be difficult to exchange into the local currency,
except at airports and tourist centers. It is helpful to have
some cash in small currency (ones and fives). Try to bring new
bills, as some past participants have encountered difficulty in
changing bills that are worn, written upon or torn. CGE
strongly encourages you to bring a money belt.
Visa, MasterCard and American Express are
accepted in many stores. Important: It is a good idea to call
your credit card company to let them know that you will be using
you card outside of the country for a set time. Some people
encounter trouble using a credit card abroad because the credit
card company assumes the card is stolen. We strongly encourage
you to bring a money belt.
For current information concerning exchange
rates, visit
http://www.xe.com, as exchange rates for South Africa can
& Electrical Current
Accommodations: In keeping with the style
and philosophy of the seminar, you will stay at a modest
guesthouse or church-run retreat center where rooms are
semi-dormitory style with shared bathrooms. Some travel
seminars may include a homestay to introduce you to family life
in South Africa. During a homestay, you may not always have
access to hot water or standard mattresses. We are confident
that this unique opportunity will enhance your understanding of
the region in a challenging, experiential manner.
Electrical Current: The electrical
current is 220/240V, the same as in Europe, but different from
the U.S. and Canada. The plugs have three rounded prongs. For
most U.S. appliances you will need a voltage converter, unless
the appliance already has a built-in switch to change the
voltage AND an adapter for the plug. If you have a Continental
or U.S. adapter you may find that it won't work. One solution
is to buy a plug that will fit between your appliance and the
adapter once you arrive in South Africa, although it is best
that you do without appliances if possible.
Health and Safety Information
Review your vaccinations: Check with your
doctor or the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding
recommended vaccinations for travel to South Africa. Currently,
the CDC recommends that you be up-to-date on diphtheria-tetanus
and measles, and that you consider an immune globulin vaccine
for protection against Hepatitis A. You may call the CDC at
404/332-4559 or visit their Web site at
Bring enough medical/health supplies. If you
take a prescription or medication, make sure you bring
enough to last your entire seminar, including a possible day
or two of delay. Be prepared, and bring medical and health
supplies for potential problems. Many medications,
including common over-the-counter items, may not be readily
Drink enough water. Besides drinking
contaminated water, the most common health problem is not
drinking enough water and getting dehydrated and/or
Wash your hands with soap whenever possible
or use hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available.
Clean food and water can be contaminated by dirty hands.
Watch your food. Eat meat, fish and
vegetables only if they are well cooked, and avoid salads
unless the greens have been washed with purified water.
Fruit that you peel is the safest. CGE staff will give you
more information on safe eating and drinking habits.
Pace yourself. While strenuous walking is
not a regular part of any travel seminar, there may be an
occasion when a long walk is necessary to reach a certain
location. Varying road conditions make anticipating this
walk impossible, although CGE staff will keep you informed
whenever possible. If a particular health condition makes
strenuous walking a concern, please be prepared to
communicate your limitations with your group leader and CGE
staff in each country.
If you get sick, please let your trip leader
or CGE staff know right away. This will help to pinpoint
problems with food and water, and help you to get better and
arrange a visit to a doctor or medical clinic if necessary.
Possible Ailments:
Traveler's Diarrhea: Just the change in
food, water and climate can lead to an upset stomach. If you
get diarrhea, treat it with Pepto-Bismol and drink lots of
water. When you are ready to eat again, start with rice, bread,
crackers, and broth (bring bouillon cubes or dry soup). Imodium
(Loperamide is the generic equivalent) is a stronger medication
to be used only when absolutely necessary. It does not cure the
diarrhea but slows down the digestive system, which can lead to
other problems. Some herbal teas are thought to aid in the
prevention and treatment of diarrhea such as ginger root,
raspberry, comfrey, and peppermint – feel free to bring some tea bags with
Hepatitis A: According to the CDC,
travelers to South Africa are at high risk for Hepatitis A.
Studies have shown that many cases of travel-related Hepatitis A
happen to travelers in developing countries with "standard"
itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behavior.
Malaria: Malaria is a mosquito-borne
illness that is present in parts of South Africa, depending on
the time of year and the area of the region. CGE will contact
you if your travel seminar may encounter a risk of malaria and
will advise what precautions will be necessary. In the city of
Cape Town, for example, there is no risk of malaria.
HIV/AIDS: 10-15% of the South African
population is infected with HIV. The HIV virus can only be
contracted through unprotected sexual activity and/or the
exchange of blood. CGE staff will provide you with more
information on HIV/AIDS and ways to protect yourself when you
Typhoid: Typhoid Fever is a bacterial
infection transmitted through contaminated food and/or water, or
directly between people. The CDC recommends a typhoid
vaccination for those traveling to rural areas or staying long
term (more than six weeks).
Your safety
is our highest concern. Since 1982, more than 10,000 people have
participated in CGE travel seminars. CGE has thus gained a
great deal of experience with group travel, and having
in-country staff helps to ensure an understanding of the
situation and realities of South Africa. CGE will not hesitate
to cancel a trip should something occur that would make it
appear to be unsafe to travel to a specific country or area.
For up-to-date
CGE Safety Notices and Information please visit:
Out of our extensive experience we have
developed the following guidelines for you to observe before and
during your travel seminar. These guidelines come out of
important safety, security and cultural concerns. At times, the
reasons for these guidelines may not always seem obvious to you.
Keep in mind that following these guidelines helps to ensure the
safety of travel seminar participants, staff and resource
people. In addition, it enhances the group's educational
experience and fosters long-term relationships of trust and
mutual respect which the Center seeks to develop in the region.
If all participants follow these guidelines, it
means less inconvenience for you and the group and less work for
our staff. Thanks! Please read these guidelines carefully and be
familiar with them before your departure.
As you prepare for your travel seminar to South
Africa, please keep the following in mind:
Shorts, short skirts, tank tops or flip
flops are often not appropriate for meetings with resource
people. However, you may use this clothing during your free
Military clothing and hats could be mistaken
for military apparel and should not be taken on the trip.
Apparel with U.S. patriotic messages or symbols (such as
conspicuously displayed flags) could provoke aggressive
responses and should be left at home.
Bring a small lock for your bag. You should
also bring a money belt that can be hidden under your
clothes in which to keep your money and important documents.
Please do not bring flashy jewelry. Any
expensive jewelry or watches, or any that looks expensive,
should be left at home.
Bring a pair of closed-toed, flat,
non-athletic shoes for factors and government visits.
If in doubt about the appropriateness of an
item, it is best to err on the side of caution.
When you arrive at the airport in South
You may be asked by the officials what your
itinerary and schedule is. If so, simply respond: you don't know
what your schedule is. (You will receive a tentative schedule of
appointments from the Center staff upon arrival in South
Africa.) Identify yourself as a tourist if asked; the official
purpose of your trip is educational tourism. Watch your bags
and documents at the airport, as bags have been stolen before
and while loading luggage into the vans.
Do's and Don'ts
While on the travel seminar . . .
Do . . .
Listen carefully to all safety information
during your in-country orientation.
Keep your passport with you at all times,
inside your clothing if possible (unless our staff directs
you otherwise).
Stay close together as a group when you are
out in public and always travel in groups of two or more.
Always ask permission of a person before
taping or photographing.
Be cautious about what you say in public
(including airplanes, airports, restaurants and hotel
lobbies). There will most likely be people around you who
will understand English. Also, North Americans tend to speak
in louder voices, so keep your voice at a low level--even
when in your hotel room.
Be respectful of resource people, even those
with whom your views differ. This doesn't mean that you have
to avoid asking the "hard" questions, just ask them in a
non-confrontational way.
Be respectful of other group members. Before
asking multiple questions of resource people, look around to
see if other people have questions and remember that people
have varied learning styles and may need more time before
asking questions. Remember that you are part of a learning
community and not simply an independent traveler.
Drink a lot of water to maintain good
health. When the weather is hot, you will dehydrate much
more quickly! Our field staff will give you guidelines for
finding sources of safe water.
Don't . . .
Leave suitcases, bags, or purses unattended,
even for a minute!
Handle large amounts of money in public.
Know how much you have and where it is.
Give anybody any reason to rob you. That
means don't wear flashy (or any) jewelry, watches, bulging
pockets, or expensive-looking sunglasses.
Disclose the tentative schedule or names of
resource persons and groups of which you may be aware. This
information should not be given either to "friendly
strangers," to other resource persons on the program, or to
anyone outside of your group. If you want to ask someone
about information provided by another resource
person/organization, find a way to do this without
mentioning the other person/organization (e.g. "I read
before I came that. . .").
Photograph military personnel or military
installations. In many countries, airports and bridges are
included in this prohibition. This is true for U.S.
immigration and customs areas as well.
Your group will have an orientation session upon
arrival in South Africa. You will receive additional information
and have the opportunity to ask questions at that time. In the
meantime, if you have any questions about the information above,
call the International Travel Seminars Staff at the Center.
It's likely you will hear the
above guidelines again at various points during your travel
seminar. We ask for and appreciate your patience with this fact
in advance of your trip.
Policy on Controlled Substances
Policy on
Controlled Substances: Because of a past incident with one of our
travel seminar groups, we would like to bring the following
information to your attention:
The use, possession, transport, or purchase of
"controlled substances" (i.e., illegal drugs) by a travel
seminar participant carries significant risks and penalties for
the participant, the entire group, and the reputation and legal
status of the Center for Global Education in the countries in
which we work.
A participant who uses illegal drugs while on a
Center for Global Education program will be sent home at his or
her own expense. If the participant is detained or arrested,
legal officials in the site of the arrest (U.S. or foreign
country) likely will not permit Center for Global Education
staff to contact or assist the detained person in any way. The
Center for Global Education's responsibility for the participant
ends at the time of detention or arrest for drug violations.
United States law prohibits the transport of
illegal drugs across its borders. Also, U.S. law does not
protect U.S. citizens, U.S. residents, or others traveling
abroad who violate foreign drug laws. The laws that prevail are
those of the country in which the law was broken.
Please reference the U.S. State Department's
Travel Warning on Drugs Abroad for more information
And remember:
The police and customs officials have the right
to search your luggage for drugs.
In many countries local laws make no distinction
between hard and soft drugs.
United States laws DO NOT apply to Americans
abroad who violate foreign laws. Once you are overseas, you are
subject to the same penalties for drug violations as the
nationals of the country you are visiting.
In some countries, anyone who is caught with
even a very small quantity of drugs for personal use may be
tried and receive the same sentence as a large-scale trafficker.
If you are arrested for drug possession abroad
you may be subject to interrogation and/or solitary confinement
for up to a year before trial and receive a mandatory prison
sentence of seven years to life if you are convicted.
Suggested Publication
Guidelines (for writers)
Some participants write an article for their
community newspaper, organizational newsletter or other media
outlet following their travel seminar. In order to minimize
risks to the security of resource persons who will meet with
your group, without obscuring the written information or losing
the strength or credibility of the article, we suggest the
following publication guidelines. You will learn more about
security-related issues when you arrive in each country. We
appreciate your consideration of these guidelines.
Some people and organizations with which you
meet may ask that you not identify them by name in anything
published about your visit.
In order to be more forthcoming in his/her
presentation, a resource person may request no photographs,
tape recordings or videotaping.
Visits to United States Embassies are
considered by the Embassies as background briefings only and
are officially "off the record." Embassy personnel ask not
to be quoted or identified by name.
Cameras and tape recorders usually aren't
allowed inside U.S. Embassies.
Some government offices require that cameras
and tape recorders be inspected prior to granting permission
to take these items inside the building.
We request respect for all speakers, whether
you agree or disagree with their perspective. Ask the "hard
questions," but be aware of the manner and tone in which
they are stated.
Discussing sensitive issues on the phone
during your travel seminar is not advisable.
The following are some examples of journalism
following the suggested guidelines:
"Some of the church people that had gathered
after the trial was canceled were bitter. 'Here you don't see
any justice,' said one woman, 'only injustice.'"
"American diplomats and Salvadoran political
analysts argue that the gains in curbing gross human rights
abuses, stabilizing the economy, training the army and
supporting an elected civilian government are essential and
hard-won first steps."
"'It's going to take a long time,' says a
knowledgeable military expert closely associated with the war
"Local religious sources and foreign
development workers in different parts of the country report
that . . ."
"'We often go hungry to feed our children,'
says an agricultural laborer with three children."
Gift Giving
The Center for Global Education is committed to
building long-lasting relationships with the communities in our
host countries. As part of that commitment we have a policy of
not giving gifts, no matter how small or inexpensive, to people
on the streets, including not giving candy to children.
Regardless of the intentions, the practice of gift-giving can
lead to ill feelings among both givers and receivers. It also
reinforces the stereotype of North Americans as patronizing,
wealthy foreigners. If you wish to share something with the
people you meet, we suggest you bring postcards, photos or
mementoes from your home community and family.
Some groups may decide to make a monetary
donation to one or more of the organizations with which they
meet. This is always done in coordination with the Center for
Global Education staff, and the donation is given to a
responsible individual within the organization to ensure that it
goes for the intended purpose. This type of gift-giving is
always voluntary.
The Center for
Global Education strives to create for its participants an
intentionally diverse community of co-learners where a variety
of cultures and backgrounds is represented. Students, faculty,
and staff help each other respond to issues of oppression such
as racism, sexism, homophobia, economic inequality, xenophobia,
and classism, in an environment where diversity expands
participants' thinking and worldview. For more information
please visit the
Center for Global Education's Diversity website.
Due to the relatively short duration of your
travel seminar, friends and family should not expect to send you
mail. However, friends and family may place a direct-dial call
to you. Before your departure, CGE will provide you with
direct-dial emergency numbers for the places you will be
staying. It is much less expensive to call from the U.S. to
South Africa than vice versa. Be prepared to purchase South
African calling cards upon arrival for calling the U.S.
International calling cards purchased in the U.S., as well as
800 numbers, do not function for calling out of South Africa.
Most of the accommodations CGE uses do not have phones in the
After-Hours emergency cell phone carried by a
Minneapolis staff member whenever a travel seminar is in
progress: 612/817-2830
Center for Global Education at Augsburg College
Campus Box 307
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55454
Local: 612/330-1159
Toll-Free: 800/299-8889
Fax: 612/330-1695
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