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Four-Piece Jersey Wardrober: Four mix-and-match pieces all for one price! Easy-wear separates in an unbelievably soft matte jersey that's wrinkle-resistant and figure flattering.
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So versitile!
I purchased the previous version of this set in taupe and "new navy;" great for travel. Can be dressed up (with blazer) or dressed down (with jean jacket and tennies.) I wore the taupe set so much that it finally stated to show wear after 4 years. Replaced old taupe set with this taupe set. Fabric is slightly different and tank is slightly longer (this is a good thing... I am tall-ish but carry a little bit of weight right on my tummy and the new longer tank help hides my bump) Very pleased! I've already purchased the new black version that comes with the dress instead of the long skirt. It will be making its debut in a few weeks at a dinner party.
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skip it
It looks cute, but petites are oversized and the fabric quality is too flimsy to wear outside of the house. Doesn't even have t-shirt weight. Unless you're looking for lounge pants, better to skip
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Wish I had more!
Love this set. Have it in four colors; navy, taupe, chocolate and black. Any chance of getting it in grey?
New City, NY
okay but inconsistent
Just got this in a size PS in 'chocolate' -- I have the same item in PM and the new small 'chocolate' is an entirely different fabric and color: more caramel than chocolate, and with a kind of nylon-like feel. I like it, don't get me wrong; it's just a bit of a surprise. The earlier fabric is much crepe-ier and stretchier. I had to take up the pants (in petite) a mile even in petite. The new pants are the right length, and the fabric is easier to clean. The original fabric seemed like a stain magnet, and I had to hand-scrub to get the spots out. New version fits better, except the waistbands (in PS) are smaller than the waistbands in earlier PS versions of this item (I like this item and have it in several colors and two sizes.) So--it's a really great item, but kinda hard to figure out what you're going to get when you order it.
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Wow, what a great set! I honestly didn't expect everything to look as good as it did and fit so well. Plus, there wasn't a wrinkle in anything when it arrived. This will be a great outfit for an upcoming trip.
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King Mo Weighs In On Eddie Alvarez vs. Bellator: "Contract Disputes Are Part of Sports" | MMAWeekly.com
Lawal, who signed with Bellator and fellow Spike TV product TNA Wrestling following his release from Strikeforce, has nothing but positive things to say about his employers.
Theyre respectful and they just want you to go out there and fight, he said. Im very satisfied with Bellator. I dont ask for too much, and they treat me like a real king. Im grateful Im with Bellator.
Lawal also points out that since falling under the Viacom banner, hes had more opportunities to branch out and become known to more than just the hardcore MMA fans.
Ive been exposed to the fight fans for a long time, but getting the call to do things like walk the red carpet (at the MTV Movie Awards) and get exposed to new people has been great, he said. Even the pro wrestling piece (that aired on Spike TV), I have a lot more pro wrestling fans and people who want to help me with the pro wrestling part and thats cool.
I want to be able to branch out, and thats what I feel I can do with Bellator, Spike TV and Viacom. I have the option of branching out and meeting new people. Its great to be able to be in new environments.
Lawals dealings have been positive not only with the companies themselves, he also has only good things to say about Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney.Youll have a lot of guys who will go out there and do an interview and blast you, but then when they see you, they shake your hand and tell you that youre a hell of a fighter. Bjorn isnt like that, said Lawal. Thats why I respect him and like him.
As far as the Alvarez situation goes, Lawal feels that, at the end of the day, its a business situation and its up to those involved and no one else to hash out those types of disputes.
Contract disputes are part of sports, said Lawal. When youre dealing with money, youre going to have contract disputes here and there.
Somebodys going to be mad with the Eddie Alvarez thing; its either going to be Viacom or Eddie Alvarez. I hope they come to a good resolution.
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The Bright Idea Grants Advisory Board has announced the recipients of the 2011 Billiken Angel Network Grants.
Five student teams competed for grants ranging from $400 to $2,000, which will be put toward the development and implementation of innovative projects and services that serve the local St. Louis community.
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Collegiate Honors Preparatory Program
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Saint Louis University For Undergraduate Socio-Economic Diversity (SLU/FUSED) is a student-led advocacy group that strives to increase socio-economic diversity in America's colleges and universities. SLU/FUSED will provide a scholarship fund for students interested in joining Chartered Student Organizations (CSOs) at SLU who cannot afford the dues associated with that group.
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Pregnant and Parenting Student Assistance
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Lyric Lab
Lyric Lab strives to help children retain their creativity while fostering appreciation and proficiency of the English language by highlighting the parallels between music lyrics and literature. Over the course of an academic year, SLU students will conduct Lyric Labs once a week for over 40 seventh grade students in the school districts of University City and Normandy.
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Dance Marathon
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Nov 12, 2014Camp Chef Thanksgiving
Each year as November rolls around, for many it is a time for family and friends to gather and enjoy good company, and even better food. As you gather together with your family and friends, the Camp Chef family wishes you the happiest of Thanksgivings and safest of travels.
Nov 11, 2014Thanksgiving 101
As Thanksgiving Day nears, having some helpful cooking tips to remind us just how to thaw and cook that turkey are always good. Mix that in with some fun Thanksgiving Day Trivia Facts and you get some great information.
Nov 10, 2014Thanksgiving Turkey with the Turkey Cannon and Brine Kit
As far as food goes on Thanksgiving Day, the turkey is the center of the entire meal. When cooked the turkey is appealing to not only the eyes, but also the nose. That smell of cooking turkey, wafting through the house, starts to make your mouth water. But as pretty as the turkey is, and as good as it smells, if it is a dry turkey with little to no taste, than all that effort and hours of cooki
Nov 6, 2014How to Smoke the Perfect Turkey
With Thanksgiving not to far away, we wanted to show you how we cook a turkey here at Camp Chef HQ. We pulled out our Turkey Cannon, grabbed a bag of our Orchard Apple pellets, a Pellet Grill & Smoker, and we smoked a turkey. If you have not had a smoked turkey, than you don't know what you are missing.
Nov 4, 2014Smoked Chicken
Chicken is one of those foods that can either taste really good or not so good. There really isn't middle ground with chicken. To much of that or this seasoning, or to little, can make the difference on chicken. Fortunately, we found a rather fool-proof way to cook great tasting chicken with very little effort. What did we do? Grabbed some poultry seasoning, two cans of beer, alder pellets, and
Nov 4, 2014November Pellet Grill & Smoker Giveaway
The Holidays are here, and they are here to stay for the next two months. In light of the holiday spirit, we thought we should giveaway a Pellet Grill & Smoker. If you are unfamiliar with the capability of a Pellet Grill & Smoker. We kindly direct you to our blog post featuring 5 Great Smoker Recipes. Now, that's not to say you can only prepare those recipes. Look at this smoker as an e


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And after this game (which I owed) why I refuse to organise another. It's not fun anymore. It just gets me annoyed.
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Pop-Up Hamper with Casters
Honey Can Do can help you keep your home clean and organized.
This generous nylon hamper pops-up to open and easily compresses flat when not in use.
A spiral steel frame and solid laminated bottom give this hamper structure, while the 5 heavy-duty casters makes transporting a full hamper a breeze. The extra long shoulder strap and mesh top with cinch cord instantly transform the hamper into a fully mobile laundry bag. A large zippered accessory pocket, perfect for small boxes of detergent or fabric softener, rounds out the features. The nylon material is durable and easy to clean. Keep clothes off of the floor and your space neat and clean with this attractive and practical hamper.
Dimensions: 18" L x 18" W x 28" H; 5.1 lbs.
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Mechanical Gaming Keyboard w/2 Port USB Hub and Headset/Mic Jacks- Cherry MX Black
Get the edge on your competition with this Mechanical Gaming Keyboard from Monoprice!
Our primary form of interaction with our computers is through the keyboard, yet it is the one device that most of us take for granted. We blithely go on using whatever cheap, mushy feeling keyboards that came with our PCs. Yet, the difference between an ordinary membrane type keyboard and one with mechanical switches is astronomical.
Membrane style keyboards typically have a minimal travel distance. To register the keystroke the key must be completely depressed, yet instead of a positive feeling of bottoming out the key, it produces a mushy feeling with no tactile sensation of a full keypress. Because of the requirement to bottom out the key to get it to register and the lack of tactile feedback, a membrane keyboard can result in greater hand and finger fatigue and can even contribute to carpal tunnel issues.
On the other hand a mechanical keyboard uses physical switches for each key. The switches have longer travel, yet can register a keystroke without requiring full depression, depending on which type of switch is used. This allows gamers to "double-tap" more easily and allows for faster typing. This keyboard uses the industry leading Cherry MX Black switches. The switches are gold plated to prevent corrosion and have a life cycle of over 50 million keypresses, which is 5-10x more than that of a conventional membrane keyboard.
The Cherry MX Black switches are among the most popular for serious gamers. If you are the type of gamer or typist that tends to hit neighboring keys, the high actuation force of the Cherry MX Black switches (over that of the Cherry MX Red switches, for example), means that the stray keypresses are less likely to produce a character.
Another advantage of this mechanical keyboard is that it supports "N-key rollover". Each switch is individually monitored so that each keypress is registered properly, even though other keys are being actuated at the same time. Typical membrane keyboards and most mechanical keyboards with a USB interface only support 6-key rollover (maximum 6 keys registering at a time), but this model supports 64-key rollover, which allows for complex gaming combos as well as faster touch typing with fewer errors.
The keyboard features a soft-touch, rubberized surface for maximum comfort. An attachable wrist rest helps ensure that your hands are at the proper angle for efficient typing and reduces fatigue and stress related issues.
The keyboard includes a 2-port USB 2.0 hub along with convenient connections for headset/speakers and microphone. It connects to the computer through the USB interface and features a long 58" cable.
Note that the keys produce an audible click when they bottom out, so this keyboard is noisier than your typical membrane keyboard. However, many gamers and typists actually prefer the audible feedback and find it to help maintain faster typing speeds.
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Being in the magazine business, it's pretty easy to get caught up in putting the best stuff on our cars just because it's the latest, greatest, or biggest thing out there. We often lose sight of what is most practical for our cars, and especially our wallets. Be it engine components, suspension stuff, wheels, tires, or whatever, it's so easy to get sucked into the "bling" aspect of a particular component just because it's "cool."
For this tech piece we dialed it way back and decided to go to the roots of a simple disc brake replacement installation. This basic install takes place on a second-generation Camaro that was in some dyer need of some new brake components. The calipers and rotors looked to be as old as the car itself. And even though we were sure the pads had been changed at some point, that was up for discussion though—the existing surface was about as thick as the 8-track tape we found under the rear seat.
We got on the phone and called up the experienced team over at Classic Performance Products (CPP) in Anaheim, California. They are known for their basic suspension and brake kits, and some of the most top-of-the-line performance components in the industry, so we knew they would be able to point is in the right direction for our simple swap. We told them we wanted to go with their stock replacement offerings for our '71. We're talking no bells or whistles, just a basic, proper-functioning brake system. The discs aren't slotted or drilled (although CPP offers those for about 50 bucks more), and the booster and master cylinder are stock replacements.
This simple disc brake replacement can be performed by anyone in their garage or driveway with some basic hand tools and a couple of free hours. Not only is it easy, its' effective. You'll instantly notice the newfound stopping power of the new binders. Best of all, you'll only need about $380.00 and a friend to help bleed the brakes once you've completed the install.
In order to keep costs down, we went with individual brake components for our '71. But if you need spindles for your ride, CPP offers the 1970-78 stock spindle disc brake wheel kit (which includes new spindles) for $549.00.
Source Interlink Tech Center manager, Jason Scudellari, starts the brake install by removing the vintage brake calipers. He loosens the allen bolt with a 3/8-inch wrench on the top and bottom of the caliper bracket.
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Three second-year Willamette MBA students - Suroor Al Dhalemi, Anne Fraser and Teruhisa Homma - successfully passed the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) in early December.
"Their success comes from their persistent, hard work: course preview during the summer before the Fall semester started, daily quizzes, practice of over 1000 questions in learning the complex Six Sigma body of knowledge during one semester, just to name a few," said Henry Bi, Associate Professor of Information Systems. "Students also gave credit to other courses that helped them in studying Six Sigma, including finance, HR, marketing, PACE team management, and statistics."
According to Professor Bi, Six Sigma applies "a rigorous framework DMAIC, a sound statistical approach, and a systematic set of tools (including lean tools) to reducing waste in business processes and reducing variation in production and services." Organizations from all sectors - business, government and not-for-profit - implement Six Sigma frameworks to improve operational performance.
All students were enrolled in the Willamette Full-Time MBA's "Lean Six Sigma" elective course. Professor Bi noted that the course was a result of a Hewlett Grant awarded by the Willamette University Office of the President after the topic was suggested by a former MBA student.
The Willamette MBA students credit Professor Bi for their success. "[Professor Bi] provided as much information as possible in a very organized manner and offered the strongest support possible in order to assist not only the three students [that passed] but also other students who may take the exam in the future," notes Homma.
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WDW News Today is reporting rumors that The Walt Disney Co. and Warner Bros. have signed or are close to an agreement that could bring the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises to its theme parks.
Very much a rumor, but I would love to see it happen!
This is right on the heels of Disney releasing concept art for the Avatar additions to their Animal Kingdom theme park:


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New York Chapter Publishes Report on Hurricane Sandy Neighborhood Assessments
When Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast last year, the New York Chapter of Architecture for Humanity stepped up to take action.
While Architecture for Humanity has responded to twelve major disasters throughout the world to support communities in need since its founding in 1999, Hurricane Sandy presented to us the first disaster zone that we have responded to where a local chapter was already established.
Assisting the Reconstruction and Resiliency Studio in understanding the true needs existing within New York City's coastline communities, the New York chapter became the eyes and ears on the ground as we developed our response.
Assessments were conducted over several weekends between November and January, where teams of up to 10 trained volunteers committed their time to designated neighborhoods, speaking with residents and community members to understand their situation, their needs, and their ideas and aspirations for long-term recovery.
The information and data gathered during these assessments have been summarized in a report by
Architecture for Humanity's New York Chapter. The report is a reflection of the stories and observations made
during the site visits, and while efforts have been made to accurately document the situation, is not meant to be a representation of any particular individual or community group.
More information on this assessment report here in the New York Chapter's update, and see below for the full report!
We greatly thank our New York Chapter for working closely with us since Hurricane Sandy, and for spearheading this project. We look forward to continued collaborations!
Special thanks to Emily Sprague, Project Coordinator of the Neighborhood Assessment Project for leading the reporting effort, and to the volunteers who generously dedicated their time and expertise in the affected communities.


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Asian-themed gardens aren't necessarily known for the comical side of life. Although they aren't exactly against laughter, the decor that is typically displayed usually lends to a general ambiance of peace and tranquility. Order is given to nature without overly disrupting natural lines and shapes. Statues of pagodas and Buddhas remind visitors that some aspects of life are timeless while bamboo fountains and animal garden sculptures of the Giant Panda are reminiscent of ancient, mystical Chinese mountains.
That said, humor can still be a part of any Asian-themed backyard. Laughter and smiles play just as much of a role in finding peace as meditating near a large Buddha statue. Sculptures of happy, smiling Buddhas demonstrate the importance of joy and fit into to any backyard decorating theme. For one of the cutest, funniest little Asian-themed statues, though, you can't go wrong with the ninja gnome sculpture. Yes, this little guy is both a ninja and a gnome and he's ready to use his magical stealth to protect your garden from squirrels, mischievous garden fairies, and other would be intruders. Although no true ninja needs any amount of back-up (they prefer to work alone), it won't hurt his ego to also deploy Basho the Sumo Wrestler.
Save on these and other unique garden decor items at Design Toscano.


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That scene reflects the face of modern Japan to many Westerners, especially those who've experienced the culture only vicariously through movies or TV. But that image masks the culture's aesthetic essence, just as a Kabuki actor's white makeup disguises his features.
"Tokyo is so Western and high-tech, but the intrinsic Japanese culture is healthy and serene; there's a huge contrast between the city and the rural areas," says Robyn Griggs Lawrence, editor in chief of Natural Home magazine and author of a forthcoming book on Japanese-inspired home design.
Japan's true colors are not the harsh, artificial hues of a modern city but the natural, monochromatic palettes of cypress trees, tea leaves or pebbles along the shore.
"Color is very important in Japanese design, but it's very subtle and comes from nature," says Rina Okawa, a Japanese-born interior designer with Zen Associates in Sudbury, Mass.
"We always try to bring the outside in," says Shoko Aoki-Fine, an interior designer with Okohz Design Group in Redondo Beach, Calif., which specializes in Japanese-inspired design for residential and commercial clients.
Japanese color palettes include many greens, earth tones, forest colors, and beach or ocean colors, depending on the natural surroundings of the building. Stronger colors may be used for accent, but in small doses and muted shades.
"In the Japanese tradition, bright colors tire the eye," Griggs Lawrence says. "Color definition is really restrained."
This understated approach to color is only one facet of the less-is-more Japanese design philosophy. "The American way is to try to make every little space occupied," Okawa says. When a design is spare, "you (Westerners) feel like something is missing. We feel it is beautiful. We appreciate the silence, the empty space between the lines."
The calm, soothing aesthetic of Japanese design and color is increasingly sought after by Japanese and American clients alike. "There's more interest in Japanese design because everyone is so busy," says Aoki-Fine. "People's brains are stuffed with too many things; they want their homes to be peaceful, relaxed and simple."
The Wabi-Sabi Way
Its name resembles that of the fiery Japanese condiment wasabi. But wabi-sabi, unlike wasabi, is calm, soothing and serene.
Wabi-sabi is an ancient Japanese aesthetic philosophy based on finding beauty in simple, humble, aged things. Now it's having its 21st-century cultural moment, with some designers proclaiming that wabi-sabi is "the next feng shui."
Actually, "it's the anti-feng shui," says Robyn Griggs Lawrence, author of "The Wabi-Sabi House: The Japanese Art of Imperfect Beauty," published by Clarkson Potter Publishers in November 2004.
"Feng shui is all about rules," she says. "Wabi-sabi is all about intuition and lack of rules. It's about getting quiet and listening to yourself."
The wabi-sabi look is simple and uncluttered, with handcrafted items chosen not to impress but because they speak to the owner. "It's minimalist but warm – not cold, sleek white-on-white, but minimalist with a small 'm,' " she says .
Griggs Lawrence believes a house doesn't have to be Japanese in style to be true to the principles of wabi-sabi. She first encountered wabi-sabi in Maine a few years ago when she fell in love with the simple beauty of a rustic stone house that had been built by hand and furnished with flea-market finds. The owner mentioned wabi-sabi as an influence and gave Griggs Lawrence a book to read.
She believes that wabi-sabi "speaks to our needs as a society. We want to simplify, to create personal spaces, as opposed to something you could order from a catalog. When people become familiar with wabi-sabi, their reaction is 'Ah – yes.'
When Less Is More
Use indigenous materials. Robyn Griggs Lawrence is designing a teahouse for a school in Colorado, and while she plans to use natural materials, they won't be bamboo and tatami. "Wabi-sabi doesn't mean shipping in things that don't make sense for your climate."
Simplify. "Keep it muted, quiet, serene and uncluttered. Eliminate until you're down to the bare minimum," she says.
Keep it personal. "Make sure the space reflects the personality of the homeowners and includes their personal items, things they've touched, felt some connection with," Griggs Lawrence says. "Mass-produced furniture is fine, but it's not wabi-sabi," she says.
Trust your instincts. "A lot of designers have innate wabi-sabi," Griggs Lawrence says. "Wabi-sabi is just good design."


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You will visit: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi & Louisiana
Contiki's Eastern America tour will give you action and adventure, as well as time to chill out and unwind. From the relaxed beauty of the Southern States to the fast-paced lifestyle of the Northern hotspots, get a good taste of America! While you're up north, why not get consumed by the city that never sleeps, New York. And down South, get charmed by some traditional southern hospitality. Still craving more northern action? The Big Apple Explorer offers you the complete sights of the exciting city of New York.
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ME Time optionals will take your trip to a whole new level with unforgettable experiences unique to the places you visit. See more, do more, live more & go home completely regret-free. Costs for these aren't included in your tour cost & are payable to your Trip Manager in local currency.
On our trips we don't just take you to the destinations, we make sure you get under the skin of every place you visit. From amazing food & accommodation, to exclusive access to incredible experiences, with Contiki you'll get unbeatable value & a completely unique travel experience.
Meet up with your Contiki crew and Trip Manager before we hit the road!
First up is Philadelphia. Check out Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the historic Liberty Bell – Philadelphia's landmark that weighs in at 2080lb (944kg). Don't forget to try a Philly cheese steak, a local speciality.
Next up: the nation's capital, Washington D.C. It's the USA's political core, buzzing with decision makers and busy with museums, monuments and politics. Get inspired on our Illuminations Tour around D.C's famous structures and see the city brilliantly lit up against the night sky. Your Trip Manager will fill you in D.C's signature sites and monuments, like the Capitol Building, Washington Monument and the White House. We'll drive along the National Mall, a traditional place of protest and of key events in the USA's past.
Enjoy an overview of presidential history with a look at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King gave his "I have a dream" speech, the Jefferson memorial with its famous columns and the Roosevelt Memorial. Remember those who died in Vietnam and Korea as you check out the memorials to those conflicts.
Hotel Dinner
- Evening Illuminations Tour
- See the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam, FDR & Korean Memorials
- See the White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument
With two full days to explore the capital, you can visit some fascinating museums and monuments, or hang out in the city's vibrant neighborhoods for a different feel.
We'll visit Arlington National Cemetery, where JFK is buried and thousands of US soldiers lie. You'll see the sobering sight of endless rows of white headstones and have the chance to watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then get some pointers from your Tour Manager on where to go next.
Get a dose of culture at the Smithsonian Museums. This is a one-stop culture spot, made up of 19 different museums. It has it all – from natural history to space, so the choice is yours, and best of all, it's free!
You can also visit the world-class Holocaust Museum and learn about one of history's darkest moments as you honor the victims.
For something fun and intriguing, head to the Spy Museum. Find out about infamous FBI cases and what it means to be a secret agent, while you listen to bugs and play around with gadgets and interactive displays.
Later, hit Georgetown, D.C.'s oldest district and see how it has injected itself with new energy. 200 year-old buildings hold hip galleries and boutiques – it's a great place to pick up something funky. It's also a global kitchen - try something from the 50 different types of ethnic food on offer. With a university crowd, Georgetown is vibrant and young, so spend some time exploring the laid-back lounges and upscale bars.
For something more upbeat, get down and funky in Adams-Morgan, another trendy district.
Hotel Dinner
- Visit John F. Kennedy's Grave & the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery; See the Changing of the Guard
- Visit the Smithsonian Museums of Natural History, Air & Space and American History
- Visit the Holocaust Museum
- Visit the Newseum USD $21.00
We leave hustle and bustle of Washington D.C. for a little Southern Hospitality. Take a break in historic Richmond, a city steeped in American history, before arriving in Raleigh.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- Visit historic Richmond, VA
Continue to travel through the gracious Old South with a stop in hospitable Charleston, for a bit of lunch and shopping. Next we head to charming and free-spirited Savannah, a town full of historic city squares and picturesque gardens where you'll also get to see locations made famous by the film 'Forrest Gump'. Perhaps enjoy dinner along the waterfront tonight and experience southern hospitality at its best.
Hotel Breakfast
- See the historic Southern town of Charleston
- Visit the city market
- Enjoy nightlife along the riverfront
Free-wheeling Savannah is all about southern charm. Fall under its spell as you check out the old cotton warehouses, historic city squares and mansions. Spared from the destruction of the Civil War, you'll see original historic buildings here. Visit stunning Forsythe Park and see gorgeous moss covered oak trees, surrounding historic homes and inns. Take in the sub-tropical plants, flowers and lush greenery that spill onto the town's 24 public squares.
Next up we head into the cobble stoned streets of America's oldest city, St. Augustine. Once thought to house "The Fountain of Youth," St. Augustine's history and appeal will keep you eager to learn more
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- See the historic city squares, homes & gardens made famous by the film 'Forrest Gump'
- Guided walking tour of charming Savannah
- Tour America's oldest city
- See Castillo de San Marcos National Monument America's 300 year old fortress
- Trolley Tour USD $22.00
- Group Photo USD $15.00
Today we start in St. Augustine, America's oldest inhabited city, complete with cobblestones, a laid-back harbor and small beaches. Head to the timeworn streets of the Spanish quarter with the group, soak up the Mediterranean feel with its colorful buildings and courtyards, and visit the 16th Century Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.
Later we head on to the home of NASCAR, Daytona Beach. Later either chill on the beach, or for those more adventurous, why not ride shotgun in NASCAR for a serious adrenaline rush!
PLEASE NOTE: Trips departing before April 2015 will head to Cocoa beach via the Kennedy Space center today, as the itinerary below:
Today drive south down Florida's "Space Coast" and touch base with outer-space on a visit to the fascinating Kennedy Space Center, the only rocket launch point for space missions in the Western Hemisphere. You've got time to explore the massive series of buildings, as you learn about space exploration and get up close to pieces of the moon, mission capsules, astronaut's gear and space shuttles. You'll also see the launch and landing pad first hand.
After a morning spent exploring America's aeronautical history, we arrive at the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach.
Our hotel is in walking distance to the beach, so hit some of the biggest waves in Florida or try out some volleyball on the beach. Watch the locals fishing off the pier and order some fresh seafood later on at beachside
Hotel Breakfast
Today you get the chance to touch base with outer space as you explore the incredible Kennedy Space Center! Afterwards we head south to the "Magic City" of Miami. Get ready for Miami's energetic and vibrant lifestyle. Tonight perhaps star spot in South Beach's hottest clubs.
PLEASE NOTE: Trips departing before April 2015 will head from Cocoa beach to Miami as the itinerary below
We depart Cocoa Beach today and head south to the "Magic City" of Miami. Get ready for Miami's energetic and vibrant lifestyle. Tonight perhaps star spot in South Beach's hottest clubs.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- See downtown Miami
- Thriller speed boat ride USD $30.00
- Miami Party Cruise USD $60.00
Tropical Miami oozes energy and a free day here means time to get into this happening hub.
Head down to Ocean Avenue and people-watch. If you're looking to relax, kick back among the toned, bronzed bodies on South Beach and take a swim in the warm waters of the southern Atlantic.
Have a go on 2 wheels in a fun biking excursion with the group and get familiar with the waterfront neighborhoods. Your Local Guide will give you an insider's view on this colorful town, and take you to many of Miami's signature sites like Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion), the Bass Art Museum and the Holocaust Memorial before winding down with something cool to drink at Miami's Marina.
If you've got time to live a bit of the local Latin lifestyle, return to Little Havana and order some Cuban rice and beans, followed by some sweet Cuban coffee. Try your hand at dominoes on one of the outdoor tables on Calle Ocho (Eighth Street) or pick up a Cuban cigar and some salsa music at one of the little shops.
Before you hit the shops, get some pointers about where to head from your Trip Manager, who knows the ins and outs of Miami. For shopping in style, stroll through the outdoor shopping promenade of the Lincoln Road mall and for bargains, head to Espanola Way. Tonight, live a slice of the high life and party it up Miami style out on the water in our optional harbor party cruise.
- Wander through vibrant Art Deco period architecture & party like a rockstar in a city famous for it's nightlife
- Miami Party Cruise USD $60.00
- Bike tour of South Beach USD $34.00
- Thriller speed boat ride USD $30.00
Get ready to arrive in the former farming town of Orlando. This ordinary town was transformed into the most-visited place in the state by Walt Disney's imagination, when he created Disney World. Now Orlando is all about wild rides, fantasy and amusement parks, so get some pointers from your Trip Manager and take you pick!
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- One way transfers to the amusement parks
- Visit the entertainment area of Old Town
Free time means a day out in one of the many fun parks located here with some friends. There are loads of options; Disney World with its 4 parks, Universal Studios and several water parks. The parks also serve up theme-bars and clubs, so if you're keen, keep it moving tonight at one of them.
Hotel Breakfast
- One way transfers to the amusement parks
- Universal Studios USD $128.00
With time to relax on the coach, enjoy a siesta or get some tips for the up-coming destinations from your Trip Manager. Later, we're off to soak up some sun with an overnight stop at "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" - Panama City Beach.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
A meeting point of European style and Caribbean flavors, swinging New Orleans is busy with soul, flamboyance, festivities and a whole lot of jazz!
Get your first taste of the city's romance as the group looks into New Orleans' spiritual heart: the historic French Quarter. See New Orleans' main drag, the city's original coffee shop Café du Monde, the French Market and thriving Jackson Square, with its pretty wrought iron balconies.
Later, join an optional excursion on a traditional Mississippi riverboat and head out along the famous river. With a live Dixie jazz band and loads of Creole cooking, you'll soon get into life in the "Big Easy". Then turn the energy levels up with a visit to Bourbon street. Humming night and day, it is all about music and bars. So make sure you live the New Orleans' motto "Laissez les bon temps rouler" - let the good times roll!
Hotel Breakfast
- See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market
- Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street
- Riverboat Dinner Cruise USD $54.00
Our trip ends after breakfast. It's time to say goodbye to your new friends and Contiki Crew.
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This document contains information for an outdated version (3.0) and may not be maintained any more. If some of your projects still use this version, consider upgrading as soon as possible.
Installing and Upgrading with Composer
Composer is a package management tool for PHP that lets you install and upgrade SilverStripe and its modules. Although installing Composer is one extra step, it will give you much more flexibility than just downloading the file from silverstripe.org. This is our recommended way of downloading SilverStripe and managing your code.
For more information about Composer, visit its website. We also have separate instructions for installing modules with Composer.
Basic usage
Installing composer
To install Composer, run the following commands from your command-line.
# Download composer.phar
curl -s https://getcomposer.org/installer | php
# Move to your path
sudo mv composer.phar /usr/local/bin/composer
Or download composer.phar manually, and rename
composer.phar as
composer, and put it in your path. On Windows, you should call the file
You can then run Composer commands by calling
composer. For example:
composer help
It is also possible to keep
composer.phar out of your path, for example, to put it in your project root. Every command would then start with
php composer.phar instead of
composer. This is handy if need to keep your installation isolated from the rest of your computer's set-up, but we recommend putting composer into the path for most people.
Updating composer
If you already have composer installed you can update it by running:
sudo composer self-update
Composer updates regularly, so you should run this command fairly often. These instructions assume you are running the latest version.
Create a new site
Composer can create a new site for you, using the installer as a template:
composer create-project silverstripe/installer ./my/website/folder
./my/website/folder should be the root directory where your site will live.
For example, on OS X, you might use a subdirectory of
As long as your web server is up and running, this will get all the code that you need.
Now visit the site in your web browser, and the installation process will be completed.
By default composer will download the latest stable version. You can also specify
a version to download that version explicitly, i.e. this will download the older
3.0.3 release:
composer create-project silverstripe/installer ./my/website/folder 3.0.3
create-project is used with a release version like above,
it will try to get the code from archives instead of creating
git repositories. If you're planning to contribute to SilverStripe,
see Using development versions.
Adding modules to your project
Composer isn't only used to download SilverStripe CMS, it can also be used to manage all SilverStripe modules. Installing a module can be done with the following command:
composer require silverstripe/forum:*
This will install the forum module in the latest compatible version.
By default, Composer updates other existing modules (like
framework and
and installs "dev" dependencies like PHPUnit. In case you don't need those dependencies,
use the following command instead:
composer require --no-update silverstripe/forum:*
composer update --no-dev
require command has two parts. First is
silverstripe/forum. This is the name of the package.
You can find other packages with the following command:
composer search silverstripe
This will return a list of package names of the forum
vendor/package. If you prefer, you can search for pacakges on packagist.org.
The second part after the colon,
*, is a version string.
* is a good default: it will give you the latest version that works with the other modules you have installed. Alternatively, you can specificy a specific version, or a constraint such as
>=3.0. For more information, read the Composer documentation.
master is not a legal version string - it's a branch name. These are different things. The version string that would get you the branch is
dev-master. The version string that would get you a numeric branch is a little different. The version string for the
3.0 branch is
Updating dependencies
Except for the control code of the Voyager space probe, every piece of code in the universe gets updated from time to time. SilverStripe modules are no exception.
To get the latest updates of the modules in your project, run this command:
composer update --no-dev
Updates to the required modules will be installed, and the
composer.lock file will get updated with the specific commits of each of those.
Deploying projects with Composer
When deploying projects with composer, you could just push the code and run
composer update. However, this is risky. In particular, if you were referencing development dependencies and a change was made between your testing and your depoyment to production, you would end up deploying untested code. Not cool!
composer.lock file helps with this. It references the specific commits that have been checked out, rather than the version string. You can run
composer install to install dependencies from this rather than
So, your deployment process, as it relates to Composer, should be as follows:
- Run
composer updateon your development version before you start whatever testing you have planned. Perform all the necessary testing.
- Check
composer.lockinto your repository.
- Deploy your project code base, using the deployment tool of your choice.
- Run
composer installon your production version.
Dev Environments for Contributing Code
So you want to contribute to SilverStripe? Fantastic! You can do this with composer too. You have to tell composer three things in order to be able to do this:
- Keep the full git repository information
- Include dependencies marked as "developer" requirements
- Use the development version, not the latest stable version
The first two steps are done as part of the initial create project using additional arguments.
composer create-project --keep-vcs --dev silverstripe/installer ./my/website/folder 3.0.x-dev
The process will take a bit longer, since all modules are checked out as full git repositories which you can work on. The command checks out from the 3.0 release line. To check out from master instead,
3.0.x-dev with
dev-master (more info on composer version naming).
--keep-vcs flag will make sure you have access to the git history of the installer and the requirements
--dev flag is optional, and can be used to add a couple modules which are useful for
SilverStripe development:
- The
behat-extensionmodule allows running Behat integration tests
- The
docsviewermodule will let you preview changes to the project documentation
- The
buildtoolsmodule which adds phing tasks for creating SilverStripe releases
Once the
create-project command completes, you need to edit the
composer.json in the project root
and remove the
@stable markers from the
silverstripe/cms and
silverstripe/framework version entries.
composer update --dev call will now fetch from the development branch instead.
Note that you can also convert an existing composer project with these steps.
Please read the "Contributing Code" documentation to find out how to create forks and send pull requests.
Advanced usage
Manually editing composer.json
To remove dependencies, or if you prefer seeing all your dependencies in a text file, you can edit the
composer.json file. It will appear in your project root, and by default, it will look something like this:
"name": "silverstripe/installer",
"description": "The SilverStripe Framework Installer",
"require": {
"php": ">=5.3.2",
"silverstripe/cms": "3.0.*",
"silverstripe/framework": "3.0.*",
"silverstripe-themes/simple": "*"
"require-dev": {
"silverstripe/compass": "*",
"silverstripe/docsviewer": "*"
"minimum-stability": "dev"
To add modules, you should add more entries into the
"require" section. For example, we might add the blog and forum modules. Be careful with the commas at the end of the lines!
Save your file, and then run the following command to refresh the installed packages:
composer update
Using development versions
Composer will by default download the latest stable version of silverstripe/installer.
composer.json file that comes with silverstripe/installer may also explicitly state it requires the stable version of cms and framework - this is to ensure that when developers are getting started, running
composer update won't upgrade their project to an unstable version
However it is relatively easy to tell composer to use development versions. Not only is this required if you want to contribute back to the SilverStripe project, it also allows you to get fixes and API changes early.
This is a two step process. First you get composer to start a project based on the latest unstable silverstripe/installer
composer create-project silverstripe/installer ./my/website/folder master-dev
Or for the latest development version in the 3.0.x series
composer create-project silverstripe/installer ./my/website/folder 3.0.x-dev
Working with project forks and unreleased modules
By default, Composer will install modules listed on the packagist site. There a few reasons that you might not want to do this. For example:
- You may have your own fork of a module, either specific to a project, or because you are working on a pull request
- You may have a module that hasn't been released to the public.
There are many ways that you can address this, but this is one that we recommend, because it minimises the changes you would need to make to switch to an official version in the future.
This is how you do it:
Ensure that all of your fork repositories have correct composer.json files. Set up the project forks as you would a distributed package. If you have cloned a repository that already has a composer.json file, then there's nothing you need to do, but if not, you will need to create one yourself.
List all your fork repositories in your project's composer.json files. You do this in a
repositoriessection. Set the
vcs, and
urlto the URL of the repository. The result will look something like this:
{ "name": "silverstripe/installer", "description": "The SilverStripe Framework Installer", "repositories": [ { "type": "vcs", "url": "email@example.com:sminnee/silverstripe-cms.git" } ], ... }
- Install the module as you would normally. Use the regular composer function - there are no special flags to use a fork. Your fork will be used in place of the package version.
composer require silverstripe/cms
Composer will scan all of the repositories you list, collect meta-data about the packages within them, and use them in favour of the packages listed on packagist. To switch back to using the mainline version of the package, just remove your the
repositoriessection from
composer.jsonand run
composer update.
Now add an "upstream" remote to the original repository location so you can rebase or merge your fork as required.
cd cms
git remote add -f upstream git://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-cms.git
For more information, read the "Repositories" chapter of the Composer documentation.
Forks and branch names
Generally, you should keep using the same pattern of branch names as the main repositories does. If your version is a fork of 3.0, then call the branch
3.0, not
3.0-myproj or
myproj. Otherwise, the dependency resolution gets confused.
Sometimes, however, this isn't feasible. For example, you might have a number of project forks stored in a single repository, such as your personal github fork of a project. Or you might be testing/developing a feature branch. Or it might just be confusing to other team members to call the branch of your modified version
In this case, you need to use Composer's aliasing feature to specify how you want the project branch to be treated, when it comes to dependency resolution.
composer.json, and find the module's
require. Then put
as (core version name) on the end.
"require": {
"php": ">=5.3.2",
"silverstripe/cms": "188.8.131.52",
"silverstripe/framework": "dev-myproj as 3.0.x-dev",
"silverstripe-themes/simple": "*"
What this means is that when the
myproj branch is checked out into a project, this will satisfy any dependencies that 3.0.x-dev would meet. So, if another module has
"silverstripe/framework": ">=3.0.0" in its dependency list, it won't get a conflict.
Both the version and the alias are specified as Composer versions, not branch names. For the relationship between branch/tag names and Composer vesrions, read the relevant Composer documentation.
This is not the only way to set things up in Composer. For more information on this topic, read the "Aliases" chapter of the Composer documentation.
How do I convert an existing module to using Composer?
Simply decide on a unique name and vendor prefix,
create a
composer.json, and either commit it or send a pull request to the module author.
Look at existing modules like the "blog" module for good examples on what this file should contain.
It's important that the file contains a custom "type" to declare it as a
silverstripe-module or
silverstripe-theme (see custom installers).
Then register the module on packagist.org.
How should I name my module?
Follow the packagist.org advice on choosing a unique name and vendor prefix. Please don't use the
silverstripe/<modulename> vendor prefix, since that's reserved
for modules produced by SilverStripe Ltd. In order to declare that your module is
in fact a SilverStripe module, use the "silverstripe" tag in the composer.json file,
and set the "type" to "silverstripe-module".
What about themes?
Themes are technically just "modules" which are placed in the
themes/ subdirectory.
We denote a special type for them in the
composer.json (
"type": "silverstripe-theme"),
which triggers their installation into the correct path.
How do I convert an existing project to Composer?
The easiest way is to follow the upgrading instructions
and switch to a newer release. Alternatively, copy the
composer.json file from
a newer release, and adjust the version settings in the "require" section to your needs.
You'll also need to update your webserver configuration
from there (
.htaccess or
web.config files), in order to prevent
web access to the composer-generated files.
Do I need composer on my live server?
It depends on your deployment process. If you copy or rsync files to your live server,
the process stays the same. If the live server hosts a git repository checkout,
which is updated to push a newer version, you'll also need to run
composer install afterwards.
We recommend looking into Composer "lock" files for this purpose.
Can I keep using Downloads, Subversion Externals or Git Submodules?
Yes and no. Composer comes with additional features such as autoloading or scripts which some modules will start relying on. Please check the module README for specific installation instructions.
I don't want to get development versions of everything!
You don't have to, Composer is designed to work on the constraints you set. You can declare the "minimum-stability" on your project as suitable, or even whitelist specific modules as tracking a development branch while keeping others to their stable release. Read up on Composer "lock" files on how this all fits together.


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One of its earliest appearances in print refers to "the squa sachim, or Massachusets queen" in Mourt's Relation (1622), one of the first chronicles of the Plymouth colony (Goddard 1997). William Wood similarly defined "Squaw - a woman" in his list, "A Small Nomenclature of the Indian Language," in New England's Prospect (Wood 1637). Roger Williams, founder of the Rhode Island colony, in his book A Key Into the Language of America (1643), published several words that exemplify the use of this morpheme in the Narragansett language:
The Saint Francis Abenaki Chief Joseph Laurent (1884) illustrated the neutral usage of the term among Abenaki speakers to refer to both Native and non-Native women. As a suffix it means "wife", as in "Sôgmò; —skua", translated as "A chief; chief's wife." Other examples are
In 1940, the anthropologist Frank Speck noted the appearance of this morpheme in various terms in the Penobscot language, including the following.
Some authors, such as Jonathan Periam describing American Indian corn-growing practices of the early 19th century in Illinois, used the word repeatedly, and nonchalantly. Frederick Webb Hodge from the Smithsonian Institution Bureau of Ethnology, in his Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico (1910), noted the widespread usage of this term across the region:
The adjective form of squaw has been widely applied to indigenous plants used by Native peoples for medicinal properties that are specific to female complaints. The Oxford English Dictionary notes:
In general, from the 1600s to the 1800s, Euro-American settlers learned to use squaw, one of the many loan words adopted from Native American languages, as a generic term to identify American Indian women. Although there is obvious evidence that some colonists hated Indians (whom they insultingly depicted as "primitive savages"), and that some colonial men demeaned women of all colors, the term had, at that time, no universal derogatory sexual connotation.
Some derogatory connotations for squaw that are not explicitly sexual can be found in various 19th- and 20th-century texts. One author, for example, referred to "the universal 'squaw' - squat, angular, pig-eyed, ragged, wretched, and insect-haunted" (Steele 1883). Squaw also became a derogatory adjective used against some men, in "squaw man," meaning either "an Indian who does woman's work" or "a white man married to an Indian woman and living with her people" (Hodge 1910). (This was a popular literary stereotype – see The Squaw Man.)
In a western novel by Max Brand (1926), a male character asks a female character about her intentions:
The writer Mourning Dove (1927), of Colville, Okanagan, and Irish ancestry, showed her mixed-race heroine's opinion of the word:
Perhaps in view of such uses as those above, one early-20th-century dictionary of American usage called squaw "a contemptuous term" (Crowell 1928).
A comment in which "squaw" appears to have a sexual meaning is from the Canadian writer Pauline Johnson (1892), whose father was a Mohawk chief. She wrote about the title character in An Algonquin Maiden by G. Mercer Adam and A. Ethelwyn Wetherald:
The controversy increased when Oprah Winfrey invited the Native American activist Suzan Harjo onto her show in 1992. Harjo claimed on the show that "squaw is an Algonquin Indian word meaning vagina". As a result of these claims, some Native people have taken to spelling the word sq***, or calling it the "s-word" (Bright n.d.). This etymology has been widely adopted as the rationale for removing the word from maps, road signs, history books, and other public uses (Adams 2000).
However, according to Ives Goddard, the curator and senior linguist in the anthropology department of the Smithsonian Institution, this statement is not true (Bright n. d.; Goddard 1997). The word was borrowed as early as 1621 from the Massachusett word squa (Cutler 1994; Goddard 1996, 1997), one of many variants of the Proto-Algonquian *eθkwe·wa (Goddard 1997); in those languages it meant simply "young woman". Although Algonquian linguists and historians (e.g. Goddard 1997, Bruchac 1999) have rejected Harjo's proposed etymology, the incorrect definition has been repeated by several journalists (e.g. Oprah Winfrey).
Goddard also writes:
Algonquins regard the word to mean a "woman of marriageable age". The Oxford English Dictionary reports the first English use of "squaw" (in this context) in 1638, but that the pejorative did not surface until the latter part of the 20th century.
Some anecdotal evidence has also been found by Mohawk linguists that suggests that "otsikwa" may actually be a modern slang term for "cornmeal mush" (referred to by Palmer 2001).
Some Native women have attempted to address this problem by calling attention to what they consider the appropriate indigenous context of this word (Bruchac 1999, Palmer 2001). During a featured panel discussion titled "Squaw: Algonkian Linguistics and Colonial Politics" at the "All Women of Red Nations" Women's Studies Conference at Southern Connecticut State University in 2001, Native women from the Abenaki, Schaghticoke, and Wampanoag tribes stressed the need for accurate understandings of colonial histories, and respect for linguistic differences, to avoid misrepresenting and disrespecting Algonquian language recovery efforts (Bruchac, Fermino, and Richmond 2001).
The term has long been used by some western tribes such as the Navajo/Dine, who practice a ceremonial "squaw dance." Some Native women have noted, however, that it seems inappropriate to use eastern Algonquian words to describe Native women of western tribes (Bruchac 1999, Mihuesah 2003).
Other Native people would like to see the word eliminated altogether regardless of its Algonquian origins and etymology (Bright n.d.; Mihuesah 2003). This desire has inspired a number of local initiatives to change the hundreds of placenames across America that contain "squaw." In 2000, the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission and Maine State Legislature collaborated to pass a law eliminating the words "squaw" and "squa" from all of the state's waterways, islands, and mountains. Some of those sites have been renamed "moose;" others, in a nod to Wabanaki language-recovery efforts, are now being given new place-appropriate names in the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy languages (Carrier 2000). In 2003, Squaw Peak in Phoenix, Arizona, was renamed Piestewa Peak to honor the Iraq War casualty Pfc. Lori Piestewa, the first Native American woman to die in combat for the U.S. In October 2006, members of Idaho's Coeur d'Alene Tribe called for the removal of the word "squaw" from the names of 13 locations in Idaho, with many tribal members reportedly believing the "woman's genitals" etymology (Hagengruber, 2006). Also, the American Ornithologists' Union changed the official American English name of the duck Clangula hyemalis from "Oldsquaw" to the long-standing British name "Long-tailed Duck", because of wildlife biologists' concerns about cooperation with Native Americans involved in conservation efforts, and for standardization (American Ornithologists' Union, 2000).
Reflecting efforts to be more culturally sensitive and politically correct, several dictionaries now warn that squaw is frequently considered to be, can be, or is offensive (NSOED, Merriam-Webster, and American Heritage, respectively).
Another use of the word Squaw in modern times has been for a large Halo 3 clan, which started in 2007, from the Gamertag of the founder, (SuperSquaw). This has resulted in Squaw, which originally was used as in insult in online video games, to now show allegiance to this clan. (ex: I am a Squaw, member of one of the best Halo 3 clans).


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1. What types of contaminants are leaking from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP)?
This event has been documented as the single largest contribution of radionuclides to the marine environment ever observed, according to the French Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety. There are many different types of radionuclide atoms flowing into the Pacific, however measurements to date have been focused on cesium and strontium molecules. The Government is clear in stating that 300 tons (71, 895 gallons/272, 152 liters) of contaminated water is flowing into the ocean each day - that's enough to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool every eight days.
The spill left behind two radioactive isotopes of cesium: Cs-134 (half-life of 2 years) and Cs-137 (half-life of 30 years). Cs-134 is only generated by human activities and therefore was not present in the Pacific Ocean prior to the earthquake and tsunami decimating the Japanese plant.
Reports of Strontium (Sr-90) are also being detected in the ocean. This is of a slightly greater concern as it is taken up and concentrated in bones where it can remain for a longer period of time. This is significant for smaller fish such as sardines which are usually consumed whole, so require careful monitoring as the situation unfolds.
2. How long has the plant been leaking contaminated water?
Contaminated water has been leaking at various rates, and via different pathways since the disaster occurred in March 2011. One of the continual sources of contamination, and major problems facing TEPCO, is due to the plant being located within the mountainside and subsequent penetration of groundwater from the surroundings. The water comes into contact with the damaged reactors and becomes contaminated with radionuclides.
3. How does the contaminated water reach the ocean?
Experts believe the leaks are primarily the result of groundwater flowing into the aquifer below the plant on its natural route to the ocean. In a report produced by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) it states "the accumulation of enormous amounts of liquids due to the continuous intrusion of underground water into reactor and turbine buildings is influencing the stability of the situation", so retaining this water is a primary step in preventing further contamination of the ocean and surrounding environment.
In addition to this, a few of the tanks that are holding the contaminated water are leaking. This increases radioactive discharge to groundwater supply and subsequently the ocean. Models produced by oceanographers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) predict radioactive particles disperse through the oceans at variable depths and it may take up to 5 years since the disaster began for contaminated seawater to reach the western coast of the U.S.
4. Why is the plant continuing to leak and what is being done to stop it?
The plant continues to leak as TEPCO, the plant operator, together with the Japanese government struggle to find the expertise and finances needed to mitigate the situation. As of yet none of the solutions have been a resounding success nor have they been regarded as long-term solutions. Storage tanks containing contaminated water are exacerbating problems as they are being overfilled, with some lacking the structural integrity to retain the water. The plant itself is leaking 0.3 terabecquerels of C-134 and a similar volume of C-137 a month.
The current solution to groundwater intrusion is the implementation of an 'ice-wall' using refrigerants to freeze the soil down to 90ft. It is hoped this will prevent the flow of groundwater into the contamination zone, but is the first time this technology will be used on such a scale and under these circumstances.
5. What are the main health concerns associated with the ongoing leak?
The National Academy of Sciences provides comprehensive risk estimates for cancer and other health effects caused by low-level ionizing radiation and state that risk is proportional to dosage. Individuals living in and around the nuclear power plant site will be more vulnerable to radiative health effects than those located further from the site. There has been increased concern over the health of workers who are helping with onsite clean-up; the Japanese government have implemented fairly conservative annual radiation limits of 250 millisieverts. But despite precautions being taken, there are still accidents occurring frequently at the plant causing more spills and putting workers at greater risk. The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concerns that the incident may result in "somewhat elevated" lifetime cancer rates among local populations.
6. What is the state of fisheries off the coast of Japan and along the West coast of the U.S?
Research suggests that the marine environment directly adjacent to the coast of the damaged power plant is most affected by radiation. Studies showed 20% of fish samples tested were demonstrating levels of radiation above Japanese limits, specifically demersal (bottom-dwelling) fish, therefore fishing in this area is currently prohibited and the U.S. has banned imports from affected prefectures.
Studies conducted by Stanford University off the coast of San Diego on Pacific Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus orientalis)found each sample to be contaminated with radioactive cesium, although the amount detected was below regulatory limit, the National Academy of Science still suggests that even a low dose has the potential to cause a small increase in risk to humans.
This disaster has flagged an important issue regarding the safety of our seafood and the transparency of data relevant to the foods we consume. As individuals we should be focused on applying this to a broader spectrum of seafood security, making more conscious decisions about our purchases based on sustainable fishing methods. Greenpeace has been working to safeguard supermarket shelves from destructive fishing practices which jeopardize our marine resources. Find out where your local supermarket ranks here.
7. Is the U.S. government testing Pacific Ocean seafood and other food products?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continually monitoring both domestic and imported products for radiation as it has done since the disaster occurred. The FDA has currently banned agricultural and fishery imports from 14 prefectures around Japan. Data is gathered from scientific reports as well as liaising with other government organizations within the U.S. and internationally. Whole shipping containers arriving to U.S. shores are screened by Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
8. Is debris washing ashore contaminated and should I be concerned if I find some?
If you find typical marine debris such as plastic bottles, styrofoam, cans, or buoys, you are encouraged to remove and recycle it. Up to 80% of typical marine debris is plastic, which threatens the marine environment. Species of fish, turtles, marine birds etc. are particularly susceptible, mistaking it for food and ingesting it. It is difficult to determine the origin of much of the debris found upon our coastlines, if you suspect you have found items directly related to the tsunami you can report it to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via email:
Although this is a high profile case of marine debris, in reality a tsunami's worth of marine debris enters our oceans every year through land-base sources. We can help mitigate this situation by reducing use of one-time items such as disposable bottles, cups and straws and recycling as much as possible. You can also participate in beach clean ups or organize one of your own. More information about marine debris in general and ways you can care for your local beach can be found here.
9. Is the Pacific Ocean off the West coast of the U.S. safe for recreational use?
Beaches in Japan's Ibaraki prefecture located to the south of the plant have been re-opened for recreational use. U.S. Government data shows no contamination within the water or sand off the West coast. Greenpeace does not have the data to state otherwise, but this is obviously an issue that should be closely monitored as clean-up efforts continue.
10. What can we learn from the Fukushima event?
While the long-term damage and full extent of the Fukushima disaster remains uncertain, it is clear that sticking to our current reliance on nuclear energy is not environmentally or economically sustainable. Billions of dollars have already been spent in clean-up efforts and compensation. We should see this as an opportunity to phase out our dependence on older nuclear technology and move the nation to a safer energy future. Greenpeace believes this is possible and you can help in our fight by sending your message to the President opposing the creation of new nuclear plants here.
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