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You hate him, don't you? But you're in love at the same time.
Of all the stars at these Olympics, Usain Bolt has impressed you the most. Sure, Michael Phelps will come away as the owner of these Games, but it is the vainglorious one from Jamaica who should be ascending a godlike podium with the label "all-time Olympic champion."
AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle
Save this photograph and tape it to your wall.
But that will never happen because, even after not believing what he did, you still don't like him. There's no humility, no decorum, no sense of proper behavior on display when he runs and after he wins. His ego is to the third power. Makes Deion Sanders seem humble, doesn't he?
Also makes Deion seem slow.
He won by two-tenths of a second in the 100 meters -- when he slowed up to showboat -- and by nearly half a second in the 200, in races that are usually decided by hundredths of a second. The rumored and unofficially clocked but highly believable estimate is that he reached a speed of 33 miles per hour. The fact is his 6-foot-5 frame allows him to take three or four fewer strides than most runners in the 100 and up to nine fewer strides in the 200. The fact is he just turned 22. None of that helps you like him, does it?
The way he stood on that podium twice, the 200 gold medal resting on his chest, the 100 medal already tucked away. The look on his face. How he knew. How he saw this moment before any of us did. How, without saying a single word, he let us know that he knew it was going to be like this and thus justified him looking so vain and believing this Olympics is all about him.
The way he takes victory laps around the track draped with that green, black and yellow flag in those gold Pumas while others stand around like vultures who missed out on the last bite of the lion's carcass, bent over, hands on knees, panting, breathing hard, trying to survive the short distance they just ran at speeds inconceivable to normal man. Usain Bolt stands above them and barely exhales. Heart rate probably still at 70 bpm, he's cool as the coils in a Sub-Zero, relaxed as if he just finished listening to Esperanza Spalding on his iPod, confident as the Chinese government.
He wipes sweat from his brow when there is no sweat to wipe. He points. He postures. He poses. He pounds his chest before the 100 finishes. He jumps back and kisses himself. The only thing left for him to do is turn around and finish a race backward, saying, "I want to see what the other runners look like looking at me." And that would really tick you off.
He's so unnecessary, isn't he? And after watching Lolo Jones and Sanya Richards go down in tears, it makes you hate Usain even more. Make you wish something devastatingly dramatic like that would happen to him. Bring his too-fast ass back to reality. You overlook that what he's done is just take what Carl Lewis did in '84 and take it out of perspective because Carl never made it look this easy. You overlook that the Bolt phenomenon is nothing but Michael Johnson's arrogance and dominance with a personality.
The way he won the 100 and 200 left nothing to be desired but everything to be admired. As hard as Bolt is to appreciate, the comment -- "I was in awe" -- from Tyson Gay, the person who was supposed to be his major competition in these Games, has to be honored.
The 9.69. The 19.30. The fact that he set both world records with ease, the first man ever to break the world marks in both sprints at an Olympics -- something neither Lewis nor Jesse Owens achieved. The fact that he made Johnson (who apparently said publicly that he did not think Bolt would break his 12-year-old 19.32 record time in the 200) eat his words, then swallow them with pride. The fact that he's possibly taken one of America's most cherished sports away from us for the foreseeable future. The fact that he's done this with no mercy or respect for those who have run before him or alongside him bothers the hell out of you doesn't it?
But what bothers you most is that there's nothing that can be done about it. Not now. It's too late. He's arrived. Here to stay.
There's an AP photo by Thomas Kienzle that actually captures Bolt moving in what looks like natural speed. It's lightning in a bottle. Check the photo at the top of this page. Print it. Put it on your wall until 2012. It may help reduce the hate. It may make you look back and say to yourself, "I really should have loved Usain Bolt when I had the chance." Because if you -- and the rest of the world -- keep hating on him, you're only going to make him stronger.
Which means faster. Which is something none of you are going to be able to deal with, are you?
Scoop Jackson is a columnist for ESPN.com.


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The Buckeye Central Board of Education has set March 3- April 14 as the application window for people interested in applying for the Superintendent position. All questions about the application, process or timeline should be directed to Dr. Eugene Linton of the Telego Center of Ashland University. A link to the application and Dr. Linton's contact information are located on Buckeye Central's website.
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I've heard samsung phones tend to have weak GPS though. Any problems to report? (Not just with GPS, but anything at all.)
I'll test out the GPS on my trip from Boston to Albany this weekend and get back to you. As for hardware and speed, the thing hums along. It's very capable of handling every task you throw at it.
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PORTLAND -- Police officers dispatched to Sandy Boulevard and 119th Avenue late Wednesday night found a 19-year-old lying in the street with a gunshot wound.
Vinesh Ram Prasad, of North Portland, was declared dead shortly after medical crews arrived, according to Lt. Robert King. The shooting was reported about 11:45 p.m.
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Having established a significant presence in Mumbai, Oberoi Realty has entered the residential market in north India. The realtor, which recently acquired Tata Steel's 25-acre Borivali land parcel for Rs 1,150, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a township project in National Capital Region (NCR).
Speaking exclusively to dna, Vikas Oberoi, chairman and managing director, Oberoi Realty, said, "Yes, I have an MoU in place. It's an interesting project, but we will take it to market when ready for launch. It's a township with development potential of approximately five million square feet."
The realtor however did not share further details on the township and related timelines for its launch into the market. With this MoU in place, Oberoi Realty now joins other city-based realtors such as Tata Housing and Godrej Properties that have launched premium residential projects in the Delhi-NCR market.
In another development, the realtor has got on board The Ritz-Carlton as its international hospitality partner for India's first hotel-cum-serviced residences project in Worli, Mumbai. Developed by Oasis Realty (a joint venture between Sahana and Oberoi Realty), the 238-rooms luxury hotel will get operational in 2016-17 and will be branded and operated by The Ritz-Carlton (a wholly-owned subsidiary of global hotel major Marriott International Inc).
On cost of developing and funding the project, Oberoi said it (hotel) will get built from the premium the company will get from the residential component. "The hotel project will involve an investment of Rs 750 crore that will be funded through sales of residential apartments.
"The hotel component will end up being 15-20% of the cost of the residential tower. And if we are able to get 20% premium as a result of all the facilities and services, then the hotel has done its job as far as finances go," said Oberoi, adding that the hotel will also give the company regular annuity income.
The Ritz-Carlton will also manage the serviced-residences wherein the apartments will be sold to potential buyers in the market while all the services component will be taken care of by the international hotel operator. In all the residential tower will have 140 apartments ranging from 8,500 sq. ft. to 9,000 sq. ft. area and above.
The largest apartment (two units) is spread across 20,000 sq. ft. and is likely to fetch the developer over Rs 100 crore each (taking the current rate of Rs 50,000 per sq. ft. into consideration).
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New Breast Augmentation Technique Published With Striking Similarities To The Cold-Subfascial Breast Augmentation TM of The Maercks Institute
This month in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the seminal scientific journal of plastic surgery, a new breast augmentation technique was published declaring the advantages of "total subfascial placement." Interestingly, Dr. Maercks, who commends this article, has always practiced total subfascial coverage in his groundbreaking "Cold-Subfascial Breast Augmentation."
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In this months issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(PRS), a paper was published of a series of patients treated with the novel concept of total subfascial placement instead of the more conventional superior subfascial coverage which mimics a dual plane augmentation sans muscle ( http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2013/05000/Transaxillary_Totally_Subfascial_Breast.43.aspx). Dr. Maercks, the innovative mind and plastic surgeon behind The Maercks Institute, released statements applauding the paper and applauding Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for publishing it.
"Subfascial breast augmentation is extremely contraculture in the United States while internationally many recognize the subfascial plane as superior to all others" Dr. Maercks explains. Dr. Maercks has long emphasized the differences in his aesthetic breast surgery results and attributes them to the technique he developed, the Cold-Subfascial Breast Augmentation. "The Cold-Subfascial Breast Augmentation is my baby, and I am very proud of it. It was a very exciting moment for me when I was reviewing the white journal days ago and I discovered an article from half way across the world that argued similar tenants to my own. I have always argued that subfascial breast augmentation surgery has to be done under direct visualization and the surgeon must sharply dissect undamaged and complete fascia all the way down to the based of the implant pocket. While the authors of the paper are not using cold technique, their ideas are otherwise very similar to mine."
Dr. Maercks hopes that one day his technique will become more widespread. The major differences that make Dr. Maercks unwilling to perform submuscular or dual-plane augmentations are the widely splayed apart artificial appearance, the abrupt implant edge visibility superiorly and the wild appearing movement of the implant every time arms are moved or the chest muscle is flexed called muscle animation or muscle jumping. With his technique in the subfascial plane there is widespread international agreement that these issues are minimized or erradicated. With the publication of this recent study it looks like Dr. Maercks and his Cold-Subfascial Breast Augmentation may be ripe for equal widespread acceptance home in the United States.
Whether this paper spurs along American awareness of these unique techniques and their advantages, international patients, domestic celebrities and those "in the know" are swarming to receive the beautiful natural appearing results that Dr. Maercks and the few enlightened plastic surgeons of the world deliver. Currently The Maercks Institute is the only center offering the Cold-Subfascial Breasst Augmentation. This innovative doctor strongly believes that his technique will be adopted by many in the near future with the further publication of his techniique, aesthetic concepts and clinical series.
Dr. Rian A. Maercks conducts limited private consultations at The Maercks Institute, 4500 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 104, Miami FL 33137. Consultations can be arranged by calling (305) 328-8256 or emailing Dr.Rian(at)RianMaercksMD(dot)com
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The Master Gardener program in Georgia is a volunteer training program designed to help University of Georgia Cooperative Extension staff transfer research-based information about gardening and related subjects to the public by training home gardeners. Master Gardener Extension Volunteers are active in many Georgia counties. Through this program, Cooperative Extension is able to reach out and serve more citizens with educational programming and demonstrations in these 5 target areas:
Environmental Stewardship – Increasing awareness and knowledge of landscape and garden management for the optimum use and protection of the environment, including management of all aspects of the residential landscape (soil, plants, insects, diseases, and wildlife); and understanding and proper use of equipment, pesticides, fertilizers, and other landscaping inputs to have the greatest value with little negative impact on the environment.
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Volunteers benefit from the training, networking with other garden enthusiasts and the opportunity to serve their communities. For more information about the Master Gardener program in your area, contact the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office nearest you.
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Reduce indoor water usage with tips from UGA Extension
May 28, 2015 - Fortunately, Georgia is not currently under drought conditions. However, more and more people are "living green" and being conservative users of natural resources. It's easy to conserve water by following these tips from University of Georgia Extension.
UGA vegetable horticulturist seeking to improve squash crop
May 27, 2015 - A University of Georgia vegetable horticulturist is searching for new squash varieties to help Georgia farmers improve the state's $24.7 million squash industry.
Honeybees have significant impact on Georgia's crops
May 21, 2015 - David Linvill retired from his job as a University of Georgia Extension agent, but he hasn't stopped educating the public. Now, he focuses all of his resources on one topic — honeybees and their significance to the state's crops.
University of Georgia mobile app helps DOT control roadside weeds
May 18, 2015 - In addition to building and maintaining roads, the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) mows grass and kills weeds that obstruct drivers' views. A University of Georgia scientist has created an app to help DOT agronomists kill weeds quicker, using less chemicals.
CAES faculty ready themselves for a summer of international travel
May 18, 2015 - In an effort to increase international collaboration on research and outreach projects, the Office of Global Programs at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has awarded its 2015 international travel grants for college faculty.
Thatch is the enemy of home lawns
May 14, 2015 - Thatch is a layer of living and dead roots, crowns and lower shoots that often develops in lawns. It can weaken and even destroy a lawn if not prevented or removed.


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Governor Christie has made school choice, charter schools, tenure reform, teacher evaluations, and school funding all issues that he plans to address this year. Change in education seems almost certain. What change will boards of education and school districts embrace? What change will boards of education and school districts oppose? NJSBA President Ray Wiss will join host Ray Pinney as they discuss the issues being debated at the state level. Feel free to join in on the conversation too by calling in with your questions.
What Makes Schools Safe?
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It has been more than two years since the tragic school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. This tragedy caused New Jersey school districts to analyze their own school security policies and procedures. NJSBA formed a School Security Task Force, which studied the issue intensely. While there are no one-size-fits-all answers to school security, there are important findings and recommendations that all school districts can use. Please join host Ray Pinney as he discusses the task force's findings with its two co-chairs, Donald Webster Jr. and Raymond Wiss, along with task force member Brandon Pugh.
Negotiation Trends for School Districts in 2015
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One of the key responsibilities of a school board member is negotiating the contract for teachers and staff. It is, by far, the place where most of the district's financial resources are allocated; as well it establishes other protocols which affect student achievement. Each year brings new challenges. In 2015, what are those challenges? How should boards approach the Chapter 78 health benefit reform legislation? What is the importance of average settlement rates? How long can a district expect negotiations to take? What are some common misperceptions the public has about negotiations? Please join host Ray Pinney as he discusses these and other issues with Patrick Duncan, Manager of NJSBA Labor Relations Department.
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Gazing into the Crystal Ball for Education in NJ 2015
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Governor Christie has given his State of the State speech and the political and legislative wheels in New Jersey are now in motion. How will the political landscape affect school districts in New Jersey? What educational issues may see movement in the legislature? What is the forecast if there is one for the state budget? Please join host Ray Pinney as he discusses these issues NJSBA Director of Governmental Relations , Michael Vrancik.
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Recently the School Ethics Commission released several advisory opinions which impact the designation of which board members can participate in labor negotiations, as well as in personnel matters. In addition, are there volunteer activities board members may need to shy away from? Please join host Ray Pinney as he discusses these and other important issues with Joanne Restivo, acting executive director of the School Ethics Commission, and Robert Bender and Mark Finkelstein, commission members.
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Election Day is almost here and soon many people will go from being a school board candidate to a school board member. Once elected what should the new board member be prepared for? What is your legal responsibility? How do you get information to make informed decisions? What is the relationship between the board and the superintendent? Please join host Ray Pinney as he discusses these and other issues about being a newly elected board member with Michael Kaleber, NJSBA Legal Department and Terri Lewis, NJSBA Field Service Representative. If you are a school board candidate this program will help you be prepared for your first meeting.
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The reorganization meeting is the first meeting of the new board, and important business is conducted. New board members are sworn in, and typically the board leadership is decided. What actions does a board need to make at this meeting? What occurs if the board cannot come to a decision on items such as who should be board president? How is a board reorganization in January different than one in April? Please join host Ray Pinney as he discusses these and other issues with Theresa Lewis, an NJSBA Field Service Representative and Michael Kaelber, Director of NJSBA's Legal and Policy Department.
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To identify ways to control cost, while preserving the quality of special education, NJSBA created the Special Education Task Force in January 2013. The task force spent over a year, consulting with more than 25 experts in special education and reviewing the literature on the delivery and financing of special education services, with a special focus on academic achievement.
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Talk about surprising developments, Wal-Mart has done something good.
Despite its efforts to silence whistleblowers, Wal-Mart remains under fire for abusing its workers.
Where is the public's outrage over corruption in US
finance and banking?
Opposition to Wal-Mart in a community can invigorate progressive politics and expose entrenched politicians as vision-free hacks.
At Wal-Mart's annual shareholders meeting, the company blames workers for its public relations disasters.
A look at the past friendship between Fox's racism cop and a neo-Nazi.
Wal-Mart's CEO showcases his company's hypocrisy.
If Wal-Mart finds resistance irksome, it should lobby for universal healthcare.
Wal-Mart recently found another group to offend (besides women, immigrants, African-Americans, worldwide organized labor and small businesspeople).
Cozying up to Wal-Mart may cost a New Jersey mayor his job.


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No air conditioning..what hotel doesn't have air conditioning!!
Breakfast not included
The room was very clean.
We could not check in until 3:00 pm
Photos were not of this locations rooms or lobby. This Luton is much older and smaller. Lobby was closed before 830 pm so I had to check in through a window. Went to have breakfast at 9am the next morning and found a sign in the lobby that breakfast was only served from 730am to 830am. But since I was not allowed in the lobby the night before I had no way of knowing. Also, Over half of the tv channels had horrible reception. Also had a mildew smell.
One of the cheapest options.
This was such a scary looking room. Walls were a disgusting orange and there was peeling paint every where. There was some sort of blood looking splatter on the ceiling and graffiti on the bathroom door. Some of the residents looked pretty shady too. Unless you're that hard strapped for cash I would urge you to stay elsewhere.
Price for quality
They Allow Dogs.
Nice facility, comfortable. Good lovation
Good location and great breakfast. My wife would have preferred some yogurt and fruit too.
The bed was hard and I wiped off the scaling on the hair dryer and washed a spot off the ottoman.
Close to where I had to be.
Worst internet ever. Could not plug computer on desk due to no outlet.
Easy check in, reserved parking, free breakfast.
I was charged $25 extra upon check in I initially thought it may have just been a charge from the hotel for tax that may have not been included in the final kayak bill. But after reading my kayak confirmation and reading that NO EXTRA FEES OR CHARGES WILL BE ADDED UPON CHECK IN, I contacted the front desk and was told they couldn't do anything about it it was basically KAYAKS fault for sending them the wrong room rate and I would have to take that up with kayak. So I contacted kayak and was told that the hotel gave me the wrong information. Kayak sends the same conformation letter that I received and my room rate should not have been changed. They asked if they could put me on hold so that they can contact the hotel and get it straighten out. They returned rather quickly and said I should be receiving my refund and receipt from the hotel within a few days. So other than the hotel trying to get a few extra bucks from me. I really appreciate kayak and their quick professional manner in resolving the issue.
I liked that it had 2 beds in 2 seperate rooms. And had a refrigerator.
No water pressure and water was luke warm at best. Very very old motel and a real dump!
Room was very nice & spacious. Complimentary b'fast was appreciated, when short on time.
Would have liked another waffle maker for b'fast.
The staff was frienfly and the room was wonderful.
We enjoyed everything
Really clean, convenient, comfortable and quaint hotel walking distance to Subway, Jack in The Box, Walgreens, and several other restaurants. Staff was very friendly and the hotel was well kept. The kids had a great time at the pool which was indoor freeing us from the need of sunscreen.
Clean and brand new hotel great room, and front desk was very nice
The Motel was at the end of there remodelation stage and the room that I stayed in was completely remodeled with new everything. .Very nice room from what Motel 6 is usually known for.
Didnt like that when I walked in to office clerk asked for my last name for my reservation and as im giving it, im cut off so that she can start a conversation with other staff member.
She asked again, so I gave her my I.D.
She walks off and starts talking to someone at counter about personal stuff instead of doing her job....
I went to sit down and waited for her to finish her gossip so I can get my room.
The free breakfast is decent. Make your own fresh waffles, cereal, packaged oatmeal, toast, or super sugary cinnamon rolls.
There were only three sets of towels for four people. But when we asked, they joyfully gave us more.
Its pretty quiet
The staff is very rude and the room aren't very clean or nice
Nice location and indoor pool
just so so breakfast and strong smell in the pool.
The staff was so friendly and accomadating. Our internet fiasco was fixed very quickly. Rooms were clean and very comfy.Enjoyed staying there and will again when in the area.Breakfast was hot, tasty and plentiful. The variety of options was great.
The parking sucked. Don't stay out late... you won't find a parking place near the hotel We had to park a ways away and walk in the rain..
Bed was terrible old shower and bathroom. Over priced.
The hotel had all the amenities to make it a pleasant stay. The staff were courteous and friendly. The breakfast buffet was excellent. It was a pleasurable experience.
Being 4 1/2 miles from town was some what of an inconvenience.
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Social Climate
More from the 'Yolanda' survey
Social Weather Stations has just completed a 46-page monograph, "Survey on the Impact of Typhoon Yolanda on Filipino Households," that includes many more details than its initial two reports, "13% of Filipino families were Yolanda victims; their net satisfaction rating for PNoy is +54" (1/22/2014) and "'Excellent' net ratings for foreign countries and private orgs on Yolanda relief efforts; 'very good' for local and national government" (1/28/2014), and my column "Poverty, hunger and Yolanda" (Opinion, 1/25/2014).
The SWS national survey for the fourth quarter of 2013, done on Dec. 11-16, expanded its Visayas sample to 650 households, from the usual 300, thus reducing the Visayas error margin to 4 percentage points, from the usual 6 points. This raised the national sample size to 1,550 households, from the usual 1,200, enhancing the quality of Yolanda-related items in particular, since the Visayas was the area that suffered the most. The sample's expansion, and the new monograph, were supported by the Asia Foundation.
The survey findings about the effects of Yolanda are based on what the heads of households say happened to their families. On the other hand, its findings about public opinion are those of an adult drawn at random from the household, not necessarily the head.
There was sufficient warning. The Visayas had been warned earlier than the areas not in the direct path of Yolanda. At least three days before the storm struck, 72 percent of households in the Visayas had received a warning about it, compared to 34 percent in Metro Manila, 33 percent in the Rest of Luzon, and 36 percent in Mindanao. Fourteen percent of the household heads in the Visayas—22 percent in Eastern Visayas in particular—said they had underestimated the strength of the storm.
Families seriously harmed (nasalantâ) by Yolanda were 3 percent in Metro Manila, 11 percent in Luzon, 38 percent in the Visayas, and
4 percent in Mindanao, or 13 percent nationally speaking. Within the Visayas, victimization was 30 percent in Western Visayas, 25 percent in Central Visayas, and 74 percent in Eastern Visayas.
Of victim-families in the Visayas, 58 percent had stayed at home during the storm, 23 percent took shelter in another private home, 12 percent went to an evacuation center, 3 percent to a church, and 3 percent elsewhere.
Harms, losses and assistance. The most common harms reported by victim-families were loss of income and illness. These were followed by injuries, psychological trauma, and deaths.
From the time the storm struck on Nov. 8, families in the Visayas were unable to work for 24 days, and lost P4,000 of income; these are medians. For Eastern Visayas families in particular, the lost days of work were 32, and the lost income was P7,400.
Help for the sick arrived within 2 days in Western Visayas, 5 days in Central Visayas, and 2 days in Eastern Visayas; these are medians. Help for the injured came within the same day in Western Visayas, 3 days in Central Visayas, and 1.5 days in Eastern Visayas. Help for the traumatized came within 2 days in Western Visayas, the same day in Central Visayas, and 7 days in Eastern Visayas.
Of victims in the Visayas, 64 percent lost belongings, the most common being electrical appliances, followed by furniture, crops, the home
fully/partially, livestock, motor vehicles, miscellaneous items, and equipment used for livelihood.
Of those in the Visayas with damaged homes, 91 percent said they would rebuild in the original location—51 percent had no other land, and 28 percent said the home was only partially damaged.
Initial assistance was received by victim-families within 2 days in Eastern Visayas, the same day in Central Visayas, and 4 days in Eastern Visayas; these are medians. The initial assistance came from the local government (40 percent of victims), local volunteers (12), family/friends (8), the national government (6), foreign volunteers (4), and private persons/NGOs (2); 29 percent received no assistance.
The morality of looting. Nationwide, nine out of ten Filipino adults said that looting in the disaster areas either of medicines or of food were acts of desperate people trying to survive, rather than acts of criminals taking advantage of the situation.
On the other hand, opinions were closely split with respect to looting of clothes. As to looting of appliances, eight of ten said these are acts of criminals.
Everyone helped. Also nationwide, donations to Yolanda victims were given by 60 percent of nonvictim adults (Metro Manila 64, Balance of Luzon 57, Visayas 57, and Mindanao 53); their donations were primarily money. At the same time, such donations were also given by 48 percent of adults from victim-families (Metro Manila 62, Balance of Luzon 53, Visayas 38, and Mindanao 92) , but primarily in clothes.
We will recover. Belief that the Yolanda-damaged areas will eventually recover is universal. Nationwide, those who say it will take four years at most are 74 percent of adults from victim-families and 66 percent of nonvictim adults. In the Visayas, the counterpart percentages are 72 and 69.
Trust in foreign countries. Our great appreciation for the help that came from all over the world is clearly seen in the high net trust in several countries: United States +82, Australia +53, Japan +47, Taiwan +11, and Malaysia +8. Even the net -17 rating of tail-ender China was a significant recovery from previously deeper Filipino distrust!
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Claims and Benefits
Are You Eligible for Benefits?
If you were a veteran who served in active duty and were discharged honorably, then you are eligible for most VA benefits. To qualify under active service, you must have served full-time as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or as a commissioned officer for the Public Health Service. Dependents, such as a veteran's children or spouse, are also eligible to receive benefits even after the veteran has passed away.
Can You Receive Benefits for Your Mesothelioma?
If you can prove that your mesothelioma was a direct result of exposure during your time in the service, then your disability is service-connected and you are eligible. Mesothelioma, both pleural (lung) and peritoneum (abdomen), is one of many asbestos-related diseases that is recognized by the VA. The other asbestos-related diseases recognized are:
- Cancerous tumors
- Asbestosis
- Plaques
- Lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Fibrosis
The VA will require written documentation by a physician or medical laboratory specifically stating that the patient's condition was caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestosis and mesothelioma are only caused by asbestos and may not require such documentation.
How to File Your Claim
The time limit in filing your federal claim depends on your state, but typically is within two years of your diagnosis. You can file a worker's compensation claim against the manufacturers of the asbestos-containing products to which you were exposed during your time in military service, as well as claim benefits from the VA to assist you through your treatment of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses.
To read about the complete process please fill out the form to the right to receive a free veterans information packet


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Pilots Get to Network While Bosses Do the Same
By Tim Arango and Andrew Ross Sorkin
As dusk settled on the Pioneer Mountains last Thursday, the party was just beginning: a group of close to 100 people with nametags, mostly men, mingled, drank beer and told stories of their day on the golf course or indulging other local recreations like fly fishing and skeet shooting.
A staff, in kitschy red Cowboy-get ups, catered to the assemblage – and not a Murdoch, a Bill Gates or a Warren Buffett was in sight.
For 26 years, the boutique New York investment bank Allen & Co. has shuttled media chieftains, technology pioneers, Hollywood studio executives – even the occasional movie star – to this mountainside retreat for several days of schmoozing and recreation, and for 26 years the pilots and flight crews that cater to the wealthy and powerful have been enjoying pretty much the same routine.
"We live for this," said Don Bonta, the lead pilot and director of aviation for Nike, who flew Philip Knight, Nike's co-founder, to Sun Valley. "It's a very fun event."
Bonta, who manages seven pilots employed by the sneaker giant and who said some of his crew had recently completed trips with executives to Shanghai and Brazil, explained that it is rare for corporate pilots and flight crews to have down time in a place filled with their brethren.
"It's nice to know we'll get three days to relax," he said. Bonta said his friends had been white-water rafting and skeet shooting, and that he was considering driving the next morning to Stanley, a small town an hour-and-a-half away known for its idyllic mountainside lake.
Like the moguls themselves, the pilots and crews that transport the powerful are all acquainted.
"We all know each other," said Stephanie Peck, the lead flight attendant for Sony Aviation, motioning to the roughly 100 other people mingling by picnic benches, some of whom had made their way to the buffet table, piled high with ribs, chicken and coleslaw. "We see each other at the Grammys, the Oscars. But it's very unusual that all of us are together like this."
The barbecue at the Trail Creek Cabin or an event like it, has been hosted for 23 of the 26 years of the Allen & Co. conference by Melidee Wright, who runs Sun Valley Aviation, a local company that services private aircraft at nearby Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, Idaho.
"We started it 23 years ago when we decided to take the pilots to dinner," said Wright, flanked by a man wearing a name tag that read "Melidee's husband.""It just seemed to be a nice PR thing to do." That first dinner included about 20 pilots and was held at Warm Springs Ranch, a local restaurant, now shuttered, known for its wild trout.
The official guests of Allen & Co. stay in rooms, suites and condominiums at the Sun Valley Resort, and the pilots and flight attendants also bunk up in one place: the Best Western in Ketchum, Idaho, near the bars where Ernest Hemingway drank and ate.
When Peck, of Sony, arrived Tuesday afternoon she spent about two hours tending to the details of the return flight – like organizing catering – before she could relax.
But the life she chose means she can never fully relax; if some corporate emergency arises the schedule can change quickly. "If the chairman calls, we have to go," she said. "We are always on alert."
For this reason and among this crew of people, alcohol consumption is approached with caution. Each evening, including before this party, Peck and her cohorts check with corporate travel officials to make sure they are in the clear for a little fun.
The next afternoon, when Peck's flight back to New York was scheduled, there were about 80 corporate jets packed side-by-side at the local airport. In the years since Allen & Co.'s first conference here in 1982, corporate aircraft have gotten bigger, while the local airport's capacity to serve large jets has not kept up. No way would the Google co-founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, be able to land their Boeing 767 here.
"The challenge coming in this week is the traffic and the parking," said Bonta.
Originally published by The New York Times Media Group.
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Writer Tom Clancy Dies At 66
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Best selling author Tom Clancy died today; he was 66.
His top-selling novels helped forge a new genre of military fiction that gave readers detailed knowledge of the Pentagon and the Soviet war machine.
Best-sellers included "A Clear and Present Danger," "Patriot Games" and "The Hunt For Red October," which inspired the 1990 film of the same name.
Joseph Finder writes thrillers, and joins Here & Now to discuss Clancy's legacy.
- Joseph Finder, American thriller writer. He tweets @JoeFinder.
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