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A shirt that's too metal, even for YOU? Yes, that's right.
This shirt is going FAST. It's literally the fastest shirt we've ever sold. Hurry and grab yours before they're gobbled up!
We've also got some tour dates for our upcoming holiday tour, the "Santa's an Asshole" tour! Look:
- November 21st, 2012 in Marion, OH
- November 22nd, 2012 in Louisville, KY
- November 23rd, 2012 in Georgetown, OH
- November 24th, 2012 in Dayton, OH
- November 25th, 2012 in Toledo, OH
- November 27th, 2012 in Cleveland, OH
- November 28th, 2012 in Crest Hill, IL
- November 29th, 2012 in Fort Wayne, IN
- November 30th, 2012 in Lansing, MI
- December 1st, 2012 in Jackson, MI
- December 2nd, 2012 in Chesterfield, MI
- December 3rd, 2012 in Madison, WI
- December 4th, 2012 in La Crosse, WI
- December 6th, 2012 in Steger, IL
- December 7th, 2012 in Rockford, IL
- December 8th, 2012 in Des Moines, IA
- December 9th, 2012 in Iowa City, IA
- December 11th, 2012 in Minneapolis, MN
- December 12th, 2012 in Fargo, ND
- December 13th, 2012 in Mandan, ND
- December 14th, 2012 in Sioux Falls , SD
- December 15th, 2012 in St. Joseph, MO
Also, on Tuesday, November 13th at 8:00 PM Central, there will be a QUAKECAST! This is an event where some of the members of Psychostick play Quake Live with fans. This time, even if you don't want to play, you can watch and chat.
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Is Brooks Running the Best Green Source for Runners?
You a runner? Or an exercise-oholic? And you want your workouts to reflect your green lifestyle? Well, the race is ON or at least for me and a few friends to find the best performing green running equipment.
Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables for Summer (Slideshow)
The sun in shining, the birds are singing, and delicious local food is growing, and, while everyone's backyard (or local farmers' market) produces different treats at different times, here's a quick list of treats you can expect to see on a table near
Hybrid-Powered Remote Control Lawnmower
You know, I sure hate to mow the
Award-winning Author David Quammen on Swine Flu, Evolution and Ecology
Photo by Steve Hunts David Quammen is the kind of author that changes your mind about what you think you know. His resume reads more like an instruction guide to being the smartest person in the room than merely work experience. He's a Rhode Scholar,
Planet Green's Ultimate Green Wedding Guide
Whether you're the romantic, three-tiered cake type—or the "let's hitched at a civil court and call it a day" sort of guy or gal there's something for everyone in Planet Green's fresh off-the-blog Ultimate Green
From the Forums: Average Summer Energy Use
This fall I asked people in the forums to track their electricity use to have a comparison between different size homes, different sized families, and different areas of the country.
Wacky Invention "COOLBLAST" Comes to the Rescue for Tokyo Heatwave
Tokyo has been hit by a particularly hot summer this year, and according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, this will continue well into late September. As most rented living arrangements in Japan commonly come with built in air-conditioners, that
New Study: Kids Need the Adventure of "Risky" Play
A new British study finds the obvious to any modern parent- we overprotect our kids. Half of all kids have stopped climbing trees, and 17 percent have been told that they can't play tag or chase. Even hide-and-seek has
Ecofestes Reusable Cup Service at Summercase Music Festival
It is nice to see that Sinnamon, the organisers behind the yearly music festivals Daydream and Summercase in Barcelona, are keeping up the green efforts even without Radiohead asking them to do so. Like for the
FIB Music Festival Goes Clean & Green This Summer
In Spain, the music festival season is in full swing, after Primavera Sound, Daydream's tribute to Radiohead and the SOS 4.8 Festival, and we are glad to see that more and more festival organisers make an effort to lower the events' environmental
Toxic Take-Out, Fuel-Saving Tricks and Summer-ey Soup
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Where Wiffle Ball's a Crime There May Be No Child Left Outside
With kids across America suffering from a severe case of nature deficit disorder as technology creeps in and takes over their room for creative play it may come as a surprise that a group of kids putting together their very own field of dreams on which
Make Your Own Ball Toss-and-Catchers
It's still summer, at least in this here parts, so enjoy the fresh outdoors as much as you can before Old Man Winter comes a-knockin'. The artist formerly known as Tiffany Tomato (her site is now known as RePlayGround) shows us how to make a pair of
How To Go Green: Summer
What's the Big Deal?With the warm weather fully unfurled, you've got some free time and some hot days before you. That means time off to spend at the beach, with the kids, away on vacation, whatever... You've got backyard BBQs, ballgames, trips to the
Beating the Heat: Yet Another List
New York DIY website SuperNaturale agrees that air conditioning is an energy wasting scourge and does it's ten best ways to beat the heat without air conditioning. Some are difficult- "find a well-sited abode" which isn't something that people do every
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Breath Test & Machine Information
If you take a breath test, you should know what machine the police used. Each machine has its own individual operating system, and thus set of potential issues that we may exploit. One way of knowing more about the machine is to review its operating manal. If your test involved the Draeger 7410, please consult the manual that I have included by clicking on: Draeger 7410.
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As a youth coach I have been amazed how many parents and kids thought youth wrestling was anything like WWE or the UFC. I have had to explain many times to some of these misguided people that youth and high school wrestling does not allow punches or kicks etc.
Do you think either the WWE or UFC have a positive or negative effect on the real sport of wrestling at the youth & high school levels and the perception of what the sport of wrestling is about?


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Book your room at Mullins Heights Barbados
Get an overview of this hotelArt Deco condo in Mullins with free parking
Situated near the beach, this condo is within a 5-minute walk of Gibbs Beach, Mullins Beach, and Gibbes Beach. Speightstown Mural and Arlington House Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Property Features
This condo features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and limo/town car service. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a free grocery shopping service, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 8 individually decorated condos feature free WiFi and Tempur-Pedic beds. Guests will find kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Limited housekeeping is available.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
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Mullins Heights Barbados features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. This Art Deco condo also offers barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. A complimentary grocery shopping service, limo/town car service, and wedding services can be provided. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Mullins Heights Barbados has designated areas for smoking.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 8
- Number of floors - 2
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Airport transportation
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Garden
- Terrace
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- Free grocery shopping service
- Year Built 2008
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Outdoor pool
- Television in lobby
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- Outdoor pool
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- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free self parking
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- DVD player
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- Limited housekeeping
- Shower only
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- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
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- Individually furnished
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The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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- Personal motorized watercraft on site
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The 25 Best Beach Towns in New England from Yankee Magazine
See Yankee's recommendations for the best places to go, eat, and stay in Newport, Rhode Island.
Veer left (south) in New Shoreham's Old Harbor after the hour-long ferry ride from Galilee, and you soon reach the red-brick Southeast Lighthouse and dramatic Mohegan Bluffs, where sea-gouged cliffs drop precariously to the water 200 feet below. Head to the right (north), across from a small strip of stores, restaurants, and inns, and you arrive at the glorious three-mile-long Crescent Beach, packed with daytrippers in the summer months. Old Harbor is as simple as that—and that's the reason why people make the trip year after year. Don't miss: Rent a bike and take a 13-mile loop around the island, stopping at the many lemonade stands—or hike the Greenway walking trails.
See Yankee's recommendations for the best places to go, eat, and stay in Old Harbor, Rhode Island.
Amble along the sidewalks of this Martha's Vineyard town, laced with whaling captains' homes from the 18th and 19th centuries. Then take your bikes on the two-minute ferry ride over to Chappaquiddick and remote Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, a long coastal stretch that you can call home for the rest of the day. If you feel like getting even closer to the sea, the Trustees of Reservations offers guided kayaking tours on Cape Poge and Wasque Reservation waterways. Don't miss: A cone at Mad Martha's and the requisite stroll over to the docks.
See Yankee's recommendations for the best places to go, eat, and stay in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
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Bryony van der Merwe of Wordweaver is on a roll with the number of books she has published this year. December saw the launch of two new titles, marking the Wordweaver stable's fifth and six publishing events this year.
Early in December, Wordweaver published a book on Welwitschias by Dr Joh Henschel, and a week later they announced the release of Sumbu by Romeo Sinkala.
The launch of the long-awaited book, Welwitschia's World, took place in Swakopmund at the Uranium Institute on 6 December.
An opening speech was given by Hon. Anton von Wietersheim (MP) who spoke of the passion Joh Henschel has for nature, especially the Welwitschia plant.
Joh Henschel is an ecologist who loves the Namib. He grew up in Kwazulu-Natal, attended the Hermannsburg School, graduated from the University of Cape Town with a masters degree in marine biology and completed his doctorate at the University of Pretoria on the socio-ecology of spotted hyaenas in the Kruger National Park.
His experience with the Namib started in 1977 when he followed spotted hyaenas in the Kuiseb Canyon, and later conducted research on spiders, insects, climate, Welwitschia and a host of other subjects published in 120 scientific articles and many more popular writings. Currently Joh lives in Walvis Bay with his wife Theresa, conducts ecological research and works as environmental practitioner through EnviroMEND.
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HSBC "lift" by Grey London
Agency: Grey London
Rating: 5.0
By Sara Kimberley, campaignlive.co.uk, Monday, 07 January 2013 11:21AM
The food giant, which owns brands such as Dairylea, Cadbury and Oreo, began the process in March as it sought to streamline its agency roster.
Agencies that had been on the Kraft Food's digital business included Work Club, G2 Joshua, Proximity London, CMW London, Publicis Chemistry and Ogilvy & Mather.
CMW handled Cadbury's Crème Egg digital account, while G2 Joshua was placed on the digital roster last year.
The review is separate to Kraft's European digital review, which is ongoing.
The appointment comes as Mondelez, which rebranded from Kraft in March, recently began conducting a number of ad and media reviews in a move to streamline and refine its marketing offering.
In November, Mondelez reappointed PHD to handle its £39m UK and Ireland media planning and buying responsibilities.
The brand has also appointed agencies on a global basis, including Aegis and Mcgarrybowen.
Sonia Carter, head of European digital marketing and social media at Mondelez International, said: "We have selected the most exciting UK and Irish agencies to work with our best-loved brands, such as Crème Egg, Wispa and Green & Blacks. The agencies will also collaborate to help drive the digital agenda for the UK business and I look forward to working with them."
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A POST-CONCORDE fleet of supersonic transport aircraft, recently proposed by Britain and France, could become a major threat to the ozone layer and to the world's climate, say environmentalist groups.
According to Juan Cisneros, a researcher from the Spanish Antarctic weather station, if the plans for a successor to Concorde go ahead, there will be a fleet of 200 or more such craft flying into the stratosphere regularly. (Subsonic aircraft fly below the stratosphere, which lies about 15 to 50 kilometres above the Earth's surface.) The exhausts from these aircraft will produce water vapour and the hydroxyl radical (OH) - both of which contribute to the greenhouse effect - as well as the oxides of nitrogen that destroy ozone.
Cisneros was speaking at a meeting in Madrid last week organised by the Friends of the Earth. Angel Rascon, a representative from the Spanish environment ministry attending the meeting, seemed taken ...
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Location: Methodist Healthcare System Office, 8109 Fredericksburg Rd., Conference Room A
This four-hour course is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 per person for nonmembers, payable by check or money order at the door. AARP membership is not required. Advance registration is required, and seating is limited. Call the Methodist Healthcare HealthLine at 210-575-0355 or 800-333-7333 to register.


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The Republican National Committee is seeing red.
No, not red as in red states.
Or red —- as in commie red in the Obama administration and Democrats in Congress, if you believe everything Michele Bachmann says.
And if that's the case then:
a. You probably still call French fries Freedom fries.
b. You speak and write like a Fox News talking point by using words like "transparency" and you can't shake the Jones you still have for Nancy Pelosi.
c. You bite the heads off live chickens.
No, the Republican National Committee is seeing red as "in the red."
The RNC is broke. And Michael Steele is no longer running the show. So they can't blame the black man.
You would think that the GOP would only be "in the orange" —- as an homage to Weeper of the House John "Bad Tan" Boehner.
Five reasons why the Republican National Committee is broke:
1. On the advice of outgoing GOP Nevada Sen. John "Anchors Away" Ensign, RNC invested heavily in Charlie Sheen's "Torpedo of Truth" one-man shows.
2. RNC picked up options on Mel Gibson's movie contracts, where they stood to rake in 50 percent of everything his films gross at the box office.
3. RNC members mispronounced the Koch brothers' name once too many times for their own good.
4. As God is their witness, the RNC thought the political fundraiser for Mississippi Gov. Hayley Barbour —- "Goobers and Moonshine" —– would bring in more contributions.
5. RNC still paying the tab for Palin's wardrobe from 2008 campaign.
The RNC may be a bit bummed out. They look like they could use a song.
Call it "We're the GOP." It can be sung to the tune of "Meet the Flintstones":
"GOP —- we're the GOP
the modern Stone Age political party.
From the folks that gave you Dan Quayle
we're out to rewrite history.
"No compromise, that's just who we are.
Our priority's not jobs —-
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"When you're with the GOP
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Campus Ministries Council hosted a conversation with Bruce Nichols, Ph.D. around how to engage with a more diverse faith-based community. Nichols had many insights in his understanding of the Christian and Islamic faiths but really did not give insights on how to engage this conversation on campus. He explained the nuanced identities of Christians and Muslims with our world comparing and contrasting them, but he led us to a place of difference and not a place of partnership.
However, he did inspire conversations following his speech. I am arriving in a place of understanding with the Christian-Muslim relations on this campus: this conversation first and foremost needs to be happening, we as a campus need to recognize the power and privilege we have as "Christian" within the Western American context. The mandate from Christ is for us to lay down our Bible and pick up bread.
As our world changes and our campus changes there is a recognition that our Muslim population is increasing in our undergraduate and IEP programs. We cannot deny that our identity as a purebred "Christian" university has been and continues to evolve.
More and more our campus continues to diversify. When looking at this phenomenon, the question which keeps rising to the surface is what do we do with this? How do we stay true to our Christian call and roots while also adapting to how the world is changing around us?
The beauty of the Holy Spirit and the Christ message calls us to be true to the context in which we are living, and our context increasingly is becoming more and more diverse. Let us acknowledge this and let the first step be to name the fact that this campus is no longer only housing a Christocentric view of the world.
In our acknowledgment that our world is changing, we are met with the reality that creating space for the Islamic faith is a marginal way of handling this situation. In today's Western, American Christian culture there is Islamophobia which is the dominant school of thought. EMU has no choice but to recognize that we are in a position of privilege and power.
In our context we, yes us Mennonites, are the ones who hold the power. There is something to be said about someone who is biblically, literate in our context. I have been in many situations in our country where it was the person who was born here, grew up in this context but was not biblically literate seen as the other. To recognize our "Christian" power and privilege must be the first place we begin to engage with ourselves and then with our Muslim family.
In my opinion, the call of Christ is to be reconciling agents in our world. We see this accented by the life of Christ and then reiterated within Paul's second letter to the church in Corinth.
Christ shows us the best way of participating in being agents of reconciliation in the act of Love Feast, Eucharist, and/or communion.
I urge us on campus, if we truly call ourselves followers of Christ, to take intentional steps to begin inviting all to the table of Christ. This invitation includes acknowledging the baggage society has given both us and those whom we are inviting. We must be willing to enter into the space with an open heart, an engaged mind, and attentive ears.
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Bald Knob senior quarterback Cordell Crisp finished his career as the third-leading passer in Arkansas high school history, completing 769 of 1,310 for 10,961 yards and 116 touchdowns in 34 games.
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October 25th, 2015 (see other dates)
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Discussion Questions for Reading 1In what ways do we sometimes have to be bearers of bad news or prophets of gloom for others? How do you think Jeremiah felt about the good news he foretells in this reading? Read aloud any lines that communicate the prophet's feelings. What does he reveal about God's relationship with the Israelites? How do we know that this exodus will be different from the first one?
If you were an Israelite hearing the prophet's words for the first time, what line would be most consoling for you? In what ways does God console us when we return to him after wandering into sin, bad habits, or forgetfulness of him?
Reading 1 Jeremiah 31:7-9
Reading 1 ReflectionPeople who foretell times of trouble are often called "prophets of doom and gloom." At times Jeremiah had to fulfill that role for the Israelites. However, in today's reading, he assures God's people that they will be released from captivity in Assyria. Their return will be like a new exodus from Egypt of old. God speaks through Jeremiah of a triumphant and joyful homecoming.
Our God is a God of freedom and salvation from slavery of every kind. No matter how far away we wander, he is always ready to welcome us home through the Church and the sacraments.
Discussion Questions for Reading 2If you could interview a young priest who was recently ordained, what questions would you want to ask him about his vocation? What questions might you have for an older priest who had served in parishes for many years? If you asked both priests how their parishioners had helped and supported them, what do you think they might say?
How do you think Jesus, our high priest, wants us to share in his sacrifice and in his glory?
Reading 2 Hebrews 5:1-6
Reading 2 ReflectionIn Old Testament times, the high priest was chosen to serve as the people's representative before God. He offered sacrifices to atone or make up for the sins of the people as well as his own sins. Jesus, however, was greater than any high priest chosen from the priestly clan of Israel. As the Son of God, he has no equal.
We join with the sacrifice of Jesus each time we celebrate the Eucharist. He knows our human weakness because he has shared it. And he does not place himself far above us but shares his glory with us.
Discussion Questions for GospelWhy do you think the crowd was so irritated by the blind beggar's behavior? What experiences do you have of people being embarrassed by those who are odd or different? How does Bartimaeus respond to the complaints of the crowd? How does Jesus's response differ from the crowd's? Why do you think Jesus heals Bartimaeus?
What are some of the influences in our society that weaken our ability to see as Jesus does? What kinds of blindness might people your age experience? How can you improve your spiritual eyesight?
Gospel Mark 10:46-52
Gospel ReflectionWhen someone calls attention to himself in a crowd, others sometimes say, "Stop making a spectacle of yourself!" In today's gospel story, it is the blind beggar Bartimaeus who is irritating the crowd. He is shouting so persistently to Jesus that the people are embarrassed by this public display of neediness. They attempt to shush him. But Bartimaeus shouts, "Son of David, have pity on me!" Jesus hears the beggar's plea and restores his sight. He tells Bartimaeus that his own faith has healed him.
We all suffer from blindness of one kind or another because we fail to see things as Jesus does. "I want to see" should be our daily prayer to him.
Proclaiming Faith Activities for Primary Grades
Prophets of Good NewsHave each child make a megaphone from construction paper and decorate it with markers and stickers. Call each child up, one at a time, and have that child use his megaphone to say something good about himself, his school, his family, his friends, his life, etc.
Seeing Others As Jesus DidMake a pair of glasses for each child from craft foam or tag board or purchase inexpensive child?s sunglasses for each child. Have the children decorate these glasses with stickers, sequins, paint, etc. As the children wear these ?spiritual glasses? remind them they should see the good in everyone just as Jesus did.
Proclaiming Faith Activities
Aiding the LiberatorsJeremiah rejoices that God will liberate the Israelites from captivity in a foreign land. Those who departed in tears will be consoled and guided.
Use the Internet or any available resources to find out about the work of the following organizations that help to liberate those who suffer in today's world. Decide how your class will aid one of these groups in prayer or action.
Catholic Relief Services
Amnesty International
Catholics Against Capital Punishment
Testing Our EyesightJesus wants all his followers to be healed of the blindness that prevents them from seeing as he does. In a quiet place, take the following eyesight test.
Respond to each question by circling "Often," "Sometimes," or "Rarely."
1) When I see someone who is physically-challenged, I show respect and care for them.
ĀĀĀĀĀĀ OftenĀĀĀ SometimesĀĀĀ Rarely
2) When I see that someone at school is being left out by others, I try to connect with that person.
ĀĀĀĀĀ OftenĀĀĀ SometimesĀĀĀ Rarely
3) When I see that a member of my family is having a bad day, I do whatever I can to help them.
ĀĀĀĀĀ OftenĀĀĀ SometimesĀĀĀ Rarely
4) When I see on the news that someone or some group is suffering, I pray for them.
ĀĀĀĀĀ OftenĀĀĀ SometimesĀĀĀ Rarely
5) When I see young people who have every material thing they want, I remember that the riches Jesus values are not found at the mall.
ĀĀĀĀĀ OftenĀĀĀ SometimesĀĀĀ Rarely
Go over your responses. Talk with Jesus about the ways in which you want to see more clearly.
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Victim Name Released in Jo Daviess County Crash
JO DAVIESS COUNTY, Illinois-- Sheriff's deputies in Jo Daviess County are now naming the man killed in a crash Friday night. Deputies say 60-year-old James Jones, of Fulton Illinois, died in the crash. They say he was trying to pass a semi on Highway 20 near Galena Ridge in a no passing zone when he hit a semi. Jones died at the scene.
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With computers controlling more and more of the cars we drive, hackers are apparently on the prowl. A new report ranks the 2014 Jeep Cherokee the most hackable car on the road today. The 2015 Cadillac Escalade and 2014 Toyota Prius also made the list. The biggest vulnerability is the cars' built-in apps and Bluetooth, which connect the car to services like Onstar. The 2014 Dodge Viper and 2014 Audi A-8 were the least hackable.
#4: California's State of Emergency
California's Governor declared a state of emergency Saturday because of a rash of wildfires. Thousands of acres of land have burned in several Northern California counties. The declaration allows the state to mobilize the National Guard for disaster relief. The Governor's office says as of Friday there were 17 fires burning throughout the state, including one that crossed into California from Oregon.
#3: Toledo's Drinking Water Crisis
This green, slimy substance is the source of the Toledo, Ohio area's drinking water crisis. It's an algae bloom, an explosion of tiny green plants in the water of Lake Erie. The algae are growing at unusual rates and releasing a toxin called micro-cystin. Since Friday, residents have been told, do not drink, cook or bathe with the water. They can't even boil it to make it safe. Up to 400,000 people are affected by the problem.
#2: Israel and Hamas Ceasefire
Israel has agreed to a 7 hour humanitarian cease-fire, but a spokesman for Hamas says it's a no go. The Israel Defense Force says the ceasefire started at 10 a.m. local time, which was 3 a.m. Eastern. One of the areas where the ceasefire wouldn't apply would be Rafa, where Palestinians say the dead and wounded are still buried in rubble from previous strikes. The I.D.F. said that it would respond with force if any attempts are made to harm Israelis.
#1: American Living With Ebola Virus
A Phoenix Air Jet is en route to pick up an American Ebola virus patient. The jet left Cartersville, Georgia yesterday, headed for Liberia to pick up Nancy Writebol. She was diagnosed with Ebola on July 25th while doing missionary work. Phoenix Air says this jet is a highly specialized air ambulance equipped with an isolation unit. The interior of the jet be completely decontaminated post flight. The plane should land back in Georgia tomorrow.


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The Forgotten International - Fellowship Program
At the beginning of each year, The Forgotten International begins the process of enlisting applicants for our volunteer positions abroad whereby we place caring individuals in the field to do the work of poverty alleviation.
Since 2007, TFI has sent Human Rights and Economic Justice Fellows to work abroad. We presently partner with 10 different organizations in Cambodia, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru and Uganda, and we continue to expand our placements around the globe. Working and living abroad is an enriching experience both personally and professionally and allows you to develop expertise in a given area while also expanding your professional network. You also know that you are offering a valuable service to a deserving nonprofit agency and the community it serves.
You can read about the experiences of our Former Fellows below. We are humbled by their dedication and commitment to the agencies they served, and we are proud of the work they each accomplished in their time abroad.
Please first review our Guidelines for eligibility and how to apply.
View our Current Opportunities here.
Feel free to share this announcement with like-minded friends, student groups or related organizations. Please contact us with any questions. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.
Former Fellows
Regan SmurthwaiteDelhi, Fall 2014
As a policy fellow with the Office of Member of Parliament Baijayant Panda, I was able to work on a project very close to my heart: toilets. As a student, I had learned about the water and sanitation crisis that kills 186,000 children under five per year. In fact, 21% of communicable diseases in India can be attributed to unclean water. According to the 2011 Indian Census, only 22.4% of households in Odisha, the state which Mr. Panda is from, have access to piped water on the premises, and only 22% have a latrine. The numbers are even worse for rural areas. Soon, I started conducting research on what kinds of sanitation projects Mr. Panda could implement in his constituency, particularly the village he had selected for SAGY.
I spent the first few weeks of my fellowship just wrapping my head around all there was to know and trying to figure out how we could encourage behavior change. One of my initial projects was to compile relevant statistics and write a report on sanitation for Odisha TV, which Mr. Panda's wife works for. I pitched several campaign ideas for short advertisements that could be played in between shows on OTV.
I also conducted research on different toilet models and requested quotes from several organizations and companies. The three main types of toilets we looked at were pit latrines, ecosan toilets, and bio-digester toilets. Each had merits and limitations. On a trip to Sulabh's International Toilet Museum, I got to see Sulabh's bio-digester toilet model. It showed how the system could be connected to provide gas, which could be used for cooking or to generate electricity, and water, which was suitable for irrigating fields after a purification process. After an additional meeting to talk about the kinds of toilets we were interested in building, we organized a trip for an engineering team from Sulabh to visit the sites where we wanted to build.
Through this fellowship I learned more about working with the social sector in India. I met and spoke with several organizations that work in water and sanitation in order to learn more about sanitation technologies and behavior change programs. I was also able to see how those organizations interact with government officials and programs. I also learned a lot about India's parliament when I wasn't working on the sanitation project. By conducting research on how to improve the parliamentary system, I got a crash course on how it works currently.
I am glad that I got to work on such a broad range of topics in this position. By showing me where my strengths and interests are, this fellowship clarified some next steps for me. I am still very much committed to studying about and working in India, and I am already making plans to come back (in fact, I was told to stop talking about missing India before I have even left). I have a better idea of what I will do in graduate school, and I will start doing more research on public policy schools when this fellowship is over. Seeing how policy is made in India has also galvanized me to become more involved in politics back home. This fellowship provided an opportunity to use what I had learned in university and other activities, and it taught me even more about India than I already knew. There is so much more to learn, and I look forward to doing so.
Toan DoDharamsala, Fall 2014
In the fall of 2014, I was given the great opportunity and privilege to work at the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights & Democracy, located near the city of Dharamsala, India. This opportunity was made possible by the Forgotten International's Fellowship Program.
My work at the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights & Democracy (TCHRD) consisted of research, writing, analysis, and editing. I conducted extensive research on international human rights law and Chinese domestic and international policy. Along the way, I also learned a great deal about Tibetan politics. Furthermore, I edited special reports for submission to the United Nations as well as drafted recommendations to various UN Special Rapporteurs. Finally, I wrote a chapter on the Tibetan people's fundamental human right to freedom of assembly for TCHRD's 2014 Annual Report on the state of human rights in Tibet.
This experience was that of a lifetime and I am forever grateful to the Forgotten International for making it possible. I learned so much from so many wonderful people. My worldview and the way I approach life has forever been changed for the better. Specifically, I was handed a powerful reminder that success in one's life is all relative to what one values. In this regard, I am aligned with the Forgotten International's values. Thus, a successful life, to me, means a life led helping those most in need; helping all the forgotten. That is exactly what I plan to continue doing.
Dawa GangsharNepal, Summer 2014
This past summer, TFI gave me the opportunity to volunteer in Nepal, my birthplace and second home. The 8-weeks of volunteering was truly inspiring, humbling, and matured me in ways I never could have imagined.
A majority of my time was spent working closely with three schools managed by the Snow Lion Foundation to teach English to students from grades 8-12. Many of the students have either Tibetan or Himalayan roots with families living in villages among remote areas of Nepal. This meant that in order to receive a proper education, the students had to leave behind loved ones and board in a metropolitan city from a very young age. Some kids I met were as young as 5 years old living away from home. Although the boys and girls missed their parents and siblings, it was evident they appreciated and enjoyed learning and having many close friendships. During this time, I also worked at the Tsering Elders Home to compile 45 personal reports on the seniors for potential sponsorships managed by the Tibet Fund. Listening to each of the unique and incredible stories told by the Tibetan elders will resonate with me for a lifetime.
I am beyond grateful to The Forgotten International for this profound and unforgettable fellowship. These experiences have strengthened my passion in commitment to service and community outreach.
Kha SokCambodia, Summer 2014
Having an opportunity to serve the Cambodian Child's Dream Organization (CCDO) in Siem Reap was my honor and an enjoyable experience. Going back to the place where I was born, serving my own people, being in a country that helped me become who I am now are all goals I wished for and a reality that has been fulfilled. I left Cambodia around ten years ago for the United States, and spending my summer in Cambodia, especially in Siem Reap, I noticed many changes in terms of the environment. There is now more traffic, more automobiles, and more buildings. However, there is one thing that I did not see changed; this is the way people look at education for their children.
Education in Cambodia, especially in many poor villages like in Siem Reap, is an issue because parents cannot think about the long term effects on their children's future. Instead of encouraging their children to go to school, they see their children as a consumable product to bring in more income and help the family financially in the short term. Many village kids start working since the ages of 6 or 7 years old doing laborious task such as working in a rice field, a farm, as a construction worker, etc. This is a huge issue that we have to take action against as soon as possible. As many NGOs like the Cambodian Child's Dream Organization take bigger steps to contribute, they help many families who lack the ability to understand the long term effect of the decisions they make for their children. I see the work that CCDO does and it has left a great impact on poor families. Furthermore, it creates more job opportunities in Cambodia, brings awareness of the citizens' owns talents to pursue a more academic track, and to understand the basic skills they need that will help them bring success in their future.
As the Program Coordinator, my responsibilities were to close the communication gap between Khmer teachers and CCDO staff, as well as observing and evaluating the needs of both teachers and students. Encouraging both students and parents to see the rich value of education as well as assisting English teachers, I believe, I did my best to contribute to not only this program, but also to the solution of this academic deficiency.
The time that I spent in Cambodia assisting my own people introduced me to another level of the difficulties of living in poverty that I would never have imagined. With the unforgotten history of the Khmer Rouge, the pain still remain, and many things still need to be fixed, such as education system, life styles, etc. We need to step up and help people who are still in a deep struggle.
Greg RosenCambodia, Summer 2014
My eight weeks serving the Cambodian Child's Dream Organization (CCDO) in Siem Reap, Cambodia, were some of the most informative, challenging, and uplifting. With projects in over 10 villages and three government school sites, the CCDO aims to create an economically empowered, educated public through tailored projects tailored at providing essential services and technical trainings to impoverished youth and families. The largest projects, an English education program and a breakfast distribution program, aim to improve school attendance and maximize academic performance by identifying prominent barriers to success in the classroom: food insecurity, disease prevalence, and responsibilities to the family and farm. The CCDO also builds water wells and latrines to reduce the burden of disease in Northwest Cambodia's farming communities and improve health outcomes at the community level, in hopes of promoting a economically sufficient, healthy families and businesses.
As the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, I was responsible for analyzing a year's worth of data collected from several of the CCDO's initiatives and make appropriate recommendations following thorough examination of research-driven results. My primary duties included data entry, database creation and maintenance, and composing evaluation reports to inform staff and donors of project implementation progress. Other activities in which I participated including designing and distributing a survey intended to assess student access to breakfast meals in their home, drafting a nutrition workshop curriculum, and assisting English teachers with continuing education activities targeting primary students.
The two productive months I spent in Cambodia introduced me to a country facing a perpetual challenge of recovery, a people and culture defined by resilience, and best practices in NGO management and leadership. The experience strengthened my understanding of the poverty-poor outcomes nexus and reaffirmed my commitment to improving health at the individual and family levels in order to promote economic development at the community level.
Sherry ShenPeru, Winter 2013
To be given a second chance in life, and to rejoice in re-connecting with some of the girls whom I helped to mentor on my previous visit is a once-in-a-lifetime gift that TFI has so generously offered to me!
Based on my assessment from the last visit, along with the medical director's support, I returned with a master's internship project in public health, aimed towards youth empowerment through learning their understanding and experiences with health, stress and conflict within La Comunidad, and piloted a community health worker system to teach the youth a psychosocial health curriculum based on compassionate communication and mindfulness practices. Not only was it well-received by many, but it struck a surprisingly deep chord both within the youth and with me on the power of compassion and authenticity across human kind. Furthermore, in collaboration with a Peruvian trainer, a workshop on compassionate communication for teachers and staff in La Comunidad was also carried out at the site director's request. Other activities on site included mentoring and guiding health activities (stretching and Qigong) with the girls ages 14 and up, and organizing various cultural and recreational visits in Lima and nearby areas with 50 youth. Attempts to engage a Canadian elementary school and La Comunidad for cultural and resource sharing has also been made. Finally, observation and assessment through collaboration with current and former staff, youth residents, and international volunteers with in-depth knowledge of the community on how to best serve youth residing in La Comunidad has also been an ongoing activity during my stay.
Mark JohnstonIndia, Fall 2012
My time working in the office of BJ Panda MP has been an eye-opening and rewarding experience. After flying into Delhi and spending a few days re-adjusting to the sites and smells of the city, I flew out to Odhissa, in Eastern India and spent the next few weeks making trips out to Kendrapada, Mr. Panda's local constituency. While I was there I took part in a number of political rallies and was able to see how local politics is conducted. Multi-day excursions in the heart of India's rural communities gave me an insightful perspective into the realities and issues confronting the rural poor. Witnessing how Mr. Panda and his office dealt with such challenges was remarkable and encouraging to bear witness to. The last month was spent in South Delhi just down the street from the parliament buildings working on policy and legislative research on a number of issues including anti-corruption, campaign finance reform, and an IT Bill that gained a lot of media attention as two people were arrested for making a comment on Facebook. The Private Member's Bill that resulted was formulated by the policy team of Mr. Panda's office, was widely circulated, and is to be presented before parliament's next session. I greatly enjoyed my experience both personally and professionally. It not only has exposed me to a different perspective of looking at how social problems are addressed, but has given me the time and space to explore the culture of a country that I have grown to love.
Claire GroteIndia, Summer 2012
In addition to advancing the goals of a noble international NGO, working at TCHRD has been the opportunity to immerse myself in the Tibetan exile movement in India and be accepted as a valued member of their community. Dharamsala, and its predominately Tibetan suburb of Mcleod Ganj are rich in culture and the stories of exiled Tibetans. In addition to being the residence of many Tibetan exiles, the area is the seat of the Central Tibetan Administration and the home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Therefore, it is a wonderful place to gain in depth knowledge about life as a Tibetan refugee and to develop a greater passion to serve their cause. Their struggle has been an inspiration to me.
As a legal research fellow, I contributed to TCHRD's annual report, the focus of which was the continuing arbitrary arrest and torture of Tibetans by the Chinese government. Having prior experience as a criminal defense attorney in San Francisco, I was eager to apply my existing research and writing skills on behalf of the Tibetan people. Navigating the Chinese legal system, including its myriad of codes and regulations, was a challenge that I embraced with enthusiasm. In addition to drafting reports, I visited the Tibetan Refugee Reception Center near Dharamsala to meet with newly arrived refugees from Tibet where I gained new insight into their struggle for freedom and justice as well as the abuses that they suffer at the hands of the Chinese government.
Living in Dharamsala was an experience that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I intend to spread the knowledge and the stories of Tibet and its people in order that more will be aware of their cause. I am forever grateful to The Forgotten International for exposing me to the Tibetan struggle, and for giving me the chance to gain practical knowledge and experience in the field of international human rights advocacy. (Claire pictured with Tsering Tsomo, Executive Director of TCHRD).
Lisa HelmKenya, Summer 2012
I was challenged and humbled by my experience at St. Vincent de Paul Community Development Organization. Located in Kibera, Kenya, St. Vincent's serves children and their families from the largest slum in East Africa. St. Vincent's is unique in that it uses early education as a platform to support the entire family unit and is intrinsically involved in the lives of the families and community they serve.
I gained an incredible understanding of how just how interconnected social problems are. Discussions of education quickly touched on housing, food, jobs, and health care. The strength of St. Vincent's is that they understand that these areas cannot be addressed alone. I had the opportunity to analyze the economic, social, and political aspects that impact social change.
My experiences at St. Vincent's were diverse and tailored to my interests and strengths. I assisted in capacity building and organizational structure. I introduced psychosocial concepts and skills to the staff and volunteers, as well as lead health and financial literacy courses for children in the Rescue Center. The breadth and diversity of activities during this fellowship is what made this such as incredible experience. Lucy Kayiwa, St. Vincent's Coordinator, always says that once you visit, you are family. I am proud to consider myself part of the St. Vincent's family. (Lisa is pictured playing Scrabble with some of the young people from the Rescue Center.)
Katie LinIndia, Summer 2012
Working at the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) was an undeniably unique experience, and one that solidified my commitment to working in human rights-based media as an international journalist. In particular, my time at the Tibetan Policy Institute provided me with a better understanding of the Administration as a functioning democratic body and invaluable access to those issues and challenges which plague both the government-in-exile and the Tibetan community-at-large.
Through my projects, I actually ended up straddling a few departments within the CTA and managed to establish a good rapport with some of them, such as the Department of Security, who allowed me access to the Tibetan Refugee Reception Centre to conduct interviews about border policy with new arrivals from Tibet. I also completed a guest feature for the Tibetan Bulletin (a publication of the Department of Information and International Relations) on a project headed by the Department of Home, which will see the resettlement of 1000 Tibetans to Canada over the next five years.
In the short two months that I was volunteering at the CTA, not only did I become acquainted with Tibetan traditions and working culture, but I also learned an enormous amount about Tibet's past and its complicated present. This experience allowed me to both flex my journalistic muscles and expand my knowledge of human rights in an international context – and for that, I know that I am now better-equipped within my profession, which is invaluable. (Katie Lin is pictured second from right).
View a documentary that Katie Lin made about Tibet's self-immolations called "Beyond the Numbers." (WARNING: Graphic Content)
Hillary AmsterIndia, Summer 2012
I spent the summer of 2012 in Dharamsala, India, as a TFI fellow working at the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy ("TCHRD"). Even in spite of the monsoon, I fell in love with Mcleod Ganj and the Tibetan community that lives there. Everyone was extremely friendly, kind, and active in promoting universal peace and respect. The landscape was picturesque, and I reveled in its beauty each day during my walks to and from the office. I loved it so much that I ended up changing my flight to extend my stay.
My experience working at TCHRD was one I will never forget. The staff embraced me as family, always inquiring as to my wellbeing, and even bringing me breakfast on occasion! I thought I knew about the Tibetan cause before I went to Dharamsala, but upon my arrival I soon realized my knowledge on the subject was extremely limited. The others at TCHRD were extremely knowledgeable, and were patient when explaining Tibetan and Chinese issues with which I was not familiar. I was charged with the task of writing two Special Reports for TCHRD: one on enforced disappearances and one on religious repression, both in Tibet. By the end, I was an expert on both topics, and relished in every opportunity to share my new expertise with anyone who would listen (or at least pretend to listen). I even discussed the issues with a monk who was extremely impressed with the extent of my knowledge. We later exchanged English language lessons for Buddhist philosophy lessons.
The number one thing I took away from the experience was that there was a lack of information provided to the general public regarding the Tibetan cause. My biggest hope was that I would continue to impart the important information to encourage a better understanding of the Tibetan issues. I am very proud of my reports, which will both be bound and published. The work I did for TCHRD was inspiring, and when it was finished I was only further encouraged to pursue a career in international human rights. I am so grateful to TFI for the opportunity.
Michael Schowalter JrIndia, Fall 2011
During the autumn months of 2011, The Forgotten International sent me to Dharamsala, India, where I was to help the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy. "They're understaffed," I was told, and "you'll be helping them finish their 2011 Annual Report." OK, sounds simple enough, I thought. While the purpose for my helping TCHRD was simple, the topics that I would need to become an expert in were anything but.
In two months, I indeed became an expert in the human rights abuses that the Chinese government and the ruling Chinese Communist Party inflict upon the Tibetan people. I had some knowledge of the problems in Tibet, but it was only with my work at TCHRD that I became intimately aware of the forced resettlements, mass detentions, torture, cultural genocide, and other crimes against various individuals and the Tibetan people in Tibet. With my new knowledge and understanding, I was able to play a large role in completing the 2011 Annual Report, using Chinese domestic law and public international law to analyze the issues we examined.
The 2011 Annual Report is something that I'm proud of and can stand behind. It will be a great resource for advocates of Tibet who may want to lobby their local governments and local industry to put pressure on the Chinese government. Since 2008, the Tibetan people have been standing up for their rights, but they will only succeed if we stand up with them. My fellowship was a great experience, and I see myself helping the Tibetan people in some way or another for some time to come.
Jennifer IngramIndia, Summer 2011
Upon first arriving in New Delhi, India, I thought I had some idea of what was in store. I had become familiar with the amazing work Mr. Baijayant "Jay" Panda had done and was continuing to do, both in the capital as a member of parliament and in his home State of Odisha as a representative of Kendrapara district via online sources and my conversations with other people. But my experience once stepping foot off the plane was more than I could have hoped for, as I was every day given an opportunity to work with and learn from an amazing team of people, all with extensive knowledge which they were willing to share with me about the many ways to tackle poverty issues in India and generally.
During my fellowship I was introduced to a number of things: broader policy issues from doing research for Mr. Panda's newspaper op-eds, the role played by media appearances in Indian politics, and the issues surrounding corporate social responsibility among those investing in resource-rich Odisha State. As a law student, I was excited to witness the parliament session first-hand and research potential issues related to updating India's outdated Land Acquisition Act and reconciling it with the controversial Forest Rights Act and Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act. From speaking with the people on-site who helped build one of the four resettlement colonies negotiated after a particularly expansive mining deal in the state, to meeting the new addition born just the previous night at the home of the rural family who had previously hosted Mr. Panda overnight, my summer was filled with moments illuminating complex issues, which I could then explore in conversations with those most knowledgeable of the facts on-the-ground.
My experience with Mr. Panda's team taught me a great deal about the ways dedicated government officials can tackle issues such as poverty alleviation from all sides. I am grateful for the opportunity The Forgotten International gave me to interact with such an experienced and dedicated international public servant and for the hospitality shown me by Mr. Panda and his entire team during my stay. Although I was only able to scratch the surface of the issues Mr. Panda's team tackles every day, I am confident that the connections I made during my fellowship as well as the lessons I learned will assist me in my work in the future.
Supatra BashamIndia, Summer 2011
When I left for Dharamsala in June 2011, I had no idea what to expect of the two months I was to reside in the Himalayan hill station in India. The first few days were dizzying; Dharamsala is place with incredible diversity. Tibetan, Hindi, English, German, French, and Hebrew could be heard at any given moment. It is easy to be swept up in the flurry of popular activities such as language tutoring monks and nuns, Buddhist meditation and lectures, yoga, rock-climbing and hiking. Every once in a while, one can catch a glimpse of the Dalai Lama or even attend one of his free teachings at his temple. Dharamsala, after all, is the current residence of the Dalai Lama.
Every year, Tibetans risk their lives in crossing inhospitable mountain passes to escape an even more inhospitable government. Their destination is not only the home of the Dalai Lama but the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. Despite its many distractions, Dharamsala is a meeting point for so many people with a common plight and purpose. Even as a visitor, it is easy to become similarly motivated to contribute to the Tibetan struggle for basic freedoms in their homeland.
It is in this context, that I joined the staff at the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD). TCHRD is the first Tibetan non-governmental human rights organization to be established in exile in India. As my main task, I researched academic journals, law documents, government publications, and investigative reports to develop the "Civil and Political Rights," "Freedom of Religion," and "Development" sections of an annual report on the Tibetan situation in China. My contribution to TCHRD's Annual Report is set to be published at the end of 2011. Aside from being professionally rewarding, given the breadth and complexity of the assignment, my work at TCHRD was also intellectually stimulating.
Ultimately, it was difficult to stay very long in Dharamsala before even the most abstract research became informed by real-world experience. I have been humbled and inspired by my personal interactions with TCHRD staff, members of the Government-in-Exile, refugees at the Tibetan Refugee Reception Center, local residents including monks, nuns, and activists, visitors, and NGO volunteers. I am grateful to The Forgotten International, through which I received the funding that made this experience possible.
Mark JohnstonIndia, Summer 2011
Having been given the privilege to work with The Forgotten International as a Fellow in an exotic country, one that has always been personally enriching, was extremely satisfying. I spent two months during the summer of 2011 working with the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in Dharamsala, India, and was exposed to a reality one would not normally experience; one that took me into the issues facing the Tibetan people who were forced to flee from their homeland in hopes of being able to enjoy the simple freedoms we often take for granted. Witnessing the circumstances and the struggle Tibetan refugees face has inspired me to continue to work for the rights of marginalized people.
I spent my time working at the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) conducting research that was compiled into a report entitled "Policy and Practice: Chinese Propaganda and Freedom of Information" that sought to understand the methods and organization of the Chinese Propaganda machine and how they control public discourse by censoring, monitoring and restricting sensitive information. Throughout the project I was able to engage in several interviews with Tibetans who had been exposed to these realities who told stories of unimaginable hardships. The research was both enlightening and humbling as I came to understand more about the Chinese system and what the conditions are like for those still living in Tibet. I also helped out as an English editor for other staff members whenever it was needed, which proved to be interesting in being able to get an insight into some of the information being passed through a government office. One particularly memorable moment was when I visited the Tibetan Reception Center, where newly arrived refugees are first processed. I can remember coming into the big hall and seeing a group of forty or so Tibetans, amazed that they were mostly women and many of them teenagers.
I was especially excited to hear that my report was to be published both separately as a research paper and in an abridged version for the bi-monthly magazine the Tibetan Bulletin. Overall my time in Dharamsala has definitely been a rewarding experience, one that I can proudly say has influenced me for the better and will prove to be an instrumental step in my continuing work with refugees and human rights.
Policy and Practice: Chinese Propaganda and the Freedom of Information
Sherry Shen and Yolanda PenedaPeru, Summer 2011
Thanks to TFI, I have had an amazing, and one of the most humbling experiences, working with children, teenagers and young adults in La Comunidad de los Ninos Sagrada Familia in Lima, Peru. A community that started as a refuge for orphans and street children in 1989 in the middle of a sandy desert on the outskirts of Lima, it has now expanded into a home for 850 children, ages 1 month to 21 years, complete with a public school, more than eight after-school programs to teach children to be self-sufficient (including bakery, sewing, welding, music and different levels of English classes), and a medical clinic that serves residents from within and outside of the community.
For eight weeks, my colleague, and now a dear friend, Yolanda Peneda, and I lived in the dorm with about 50 girls, ages 15 to 21 years, and we participated in all aspects of their lives, acting as their supervisors, mentors, English tutors, mediators, occasionally even as parents. I have also carried out various informal talking circles with the girls on different health issues, and resolved a few conflicts among the girls.
Beyond close relationships with the girls, we have supported various projects and participated in the daily function of the entire community. We offered four to eight hours of English classes weekly for middle and high school students, organized the girls to cook meals for a community of 850, helped raise funds for a funeral and a project caring for the environment through freeing caged birds, and worked as interpreters / liaisons for the community when groups of foreign visitors arrived. We also translated and updated information for the community's website, explored alternate funding sources and ways to make the community more visible. I also taught Chinese to a few interested students.
Currently, they are seeking support for: 1) Clothing items (preferably ones that dry quickly due to the winter drizzle, and because they are in continuous shortage of clothing); 2) second-hand musical instruments for the youth who frequently perform at local fundraising events, and for those in the music workshop; 3) English teachers who can stay longer than six weeks; 4) Volunteers with experiences working with teenagers and college students to serve as mentors (preferably ones who know Spanish and can stay for two months or more), and 5) funding and setting up a microloan system to support university students and encouraging them to give back to the community.
Danielle BicknellPeru, Spring 2011
Through The Forgotten International's Fellowship Program, I volunteered for two months at a shelter and school for women and children called Mama Victoria in Lima, Peru. The school and shelter is located in a district of Lima called Chorrillos, which has the highest rate of domestic abuse in the city. The organization, Mama Victoria, provides a safe environment for women escaping domestic violence and gives refuge to their children as well. The shelter was started by a local woman and is maintained by local volunteers. I was their first foreign volunteer, and they welcomed me with open arms. I helped create a website for the organization and also taught English to the children who came to the shelter for after school care and guidance.
Mama Victoria's founder, Nelly Villegas, is an amazing woman with a big heart and a dream to create healthy relationships within her community. Everyone went to great lengths to make me feel comfortable, and I was able to learn so much from these women because they felt Mama Victoria was a safe place to talk about the problems and struggles they faced everyday. Mama Victoria's mission is to make their community better by giving women and children a safe place to live, work and grow. For two months, I taught English four days a week to 25 kids ranging in age from 4 to 12 and coming from all different backgrounds. It was the first time Mama Victoria had an English teacher and they were very grateful. The children were animated and enthusiastic. My methodology was simple: teach with compassion and love. Through rigorous and passionate practice of this method I tried to teach and inspire the children through hands on activities, educational songs, and lesson plans.
Currently, the organization is working towards achieving their goal of becoming self-sustainable. They have two classrooms for teaching and tutoring, bedrooms for women and their children, a small farm and garden, and a recycling program. Mama Victoria also operates a gourmet chocolate company where the women make and sell chocolate with the goal of learning job skills as they begin to rebuild their lives. As the business grows, they will use the profits to continue to expand their educational programs and services.
By creating a website for Mama Victoria, I used technology to shine a light on the organization's work and their mission in the world. I felt by creating a website for them, they could draw more attention to their cause and make it easier for others around the world to learn about the work they do and try to get involved. The organization is dedicated to building loving relationships within their community. I am humbled and grateful to have had this experience. It was so rewarding, and I will always remember that.
Click here to see a simple video I created showcasing the school. For more information please visit: Mama Victoria
Jeffrey KaloustianIndia, Summer 2010
Living and working in the Dharamsala area during the summer of 2010 was truly an unforgettable experience-extremely rewarding both personally and professionally. Each morning I was filled with awe at the beauty of the Himalayan landscape, as well as the resilience of the people, around me.
I served as a fellow at the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy ("TCHRD"), which is located on the grounds of the Tibetan Government in Exile. I was immediately accepted as an integral part of the TCHRD team. The office atmosphere was friendly and professional and I felt that my contributions were valued throughout the summer. The office staff were always willing to answer my questions, support my efforts, and to share their perspectives.
I was assigned the task of researching and writing a Special Report on a critical and timely issue-the targeting of Tibetan intellectuals, writers, artists, and cultural figures in the wake of the 2008 Uprising in Tibet. Freedom of expression was the over-arching issue at play, and my research constituted a fascinating journey into both international and Chinese law. In addition to legal research, I explored the cases of dozens of Tibetans who have been arbitrarily detained in recent months under China's vague "state security" laws. These factual investigations revealed the profound courage of the people involved, as well as the real human cost of human rights violations in Tibet.
As the summer progressed, the Center received fresh reports of detentions and prosecutions of Tibetans over their writing, artistic, or professional work. Mainstream media outlets, such as the New York Times, the Associated Press, and BBC began running stories on the cases I was covering, and the seriousness and urgency of the issues inspired me to do my best work for TCHRD. The Special Report, far and away the most substantial writing project I have ever undertaken, will be published in both hard copy and electronic format. The experience most certainly helped propel me along my professional pathway, and it is my sincere hope that my work will shed some light on the plight of the Tibetan people.
Annette AndreIndia, Summer 2009
As the Copy Editor for the Department of Information and International Relations for the Central Tibetan Administration located in Dharamsala, India, I spent the majority of my time working under the guidance of the Secretary of Information alongside the Editor of the Tibetan Bulletin. Together, we researched and reported on the advancements made in Tibetan education over the past 50 years of life in exile in India and Nepal. Some of the most memorable interactions I had were through interviews with many of the leaders in Tibetan educational system. It was amazing to see just how hard the Tibetans living in exile have had to work over the past 50 years to adopt the host country's educational ways and standards, while at the same time preserving Tibetan language, arts and cultural traditions. My article on Education in Exile in the Tibetan Bulletin can be read at: http://tibet.net/en/tibbull.php?bullart=974&bullvolume=13&bullissue=3
Some of my other responsibilities included helping the Department of Information and International Relations establish reporting guidelines while also copy-editing all articles written for publication in English. I also assisted in a film documentary translation project with the government TV station which can be viewed at: http://www.tibetonline.tv/videos/77/unveiling-the-truth
My overall objective in working with the Department of Information and International Relations was to help the Tibetan English writing reporters understand, develop and improve upon their print reporting techniques. Just as it is for nearly every reporter, the main difficulties those in Dharamsala faced was learning how to write effectively, while dealing with the pressure to produce quality stories under a deadline. There were, of course, language barriers to overcome as well, along with a few conflicting methodologies; however, this just added even more beauty to the experience of working with some of the kindest, most driven people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Nicole KnudsenIndia, Summer 2009
Living in Dharamsala, India, for two months was an incredible experience. It was very inspiring to see how the Tibetans have developed their thriving community-in-exile, and I was honored to be warmly welcomed within that community during my brief stay. Dharamsala itself seems to have been literally carved into the side of the Himalayas, and it was amazing to see how the community successfully co-exists with the harsh natural conditions imposed by the monsoon rains, remote location, and soaring altitude. At the center of the town and of the people's consciousness is the home of the Dalai Lama, and it was a great comfort and cure for the occasional bout of homesickness to know that His Holiness and his temple were so nearby. One of the most memorable experiences for me was seeing the townspeople line the streets with flowers and incense offerings to welcome the Dalai Lama home after one of his many trips, and it was deeply moving to witness the happiness he radiated as he waved from the motorcade to his people.
I worked at the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), where I wrote the "Education" and "Development" chapters of their 2009 Annual Report to describe the current country conditions within Tibet. This required researching international norms and domestic Chinese law, and comparing these standards with the actual living conditions reported by refugees why had recently fled from Tibet into India. I was given the opportunity to interview many recent refugees to obtain those first-person accounts, including young children and people who had participated in the historic protests of 2008. Those interviews were an invaluable source of information about the real living conditions within Tibet, and I made a special attempt to gather information about groups under-represented in the existing data, such as women and people with disabilities. Meeting with these refugees was a deep honor and very humbling, and I think about and reflect upon that experience often. My co-workers at TCHRD were great, and I looked forward to going in to work each day for the opportunity to interact with and learn from them. Many of my co-workers were refugees and former political prisoners, and knowing this inspired me to deliver my best work to such an impressive and important organization.
Dianna EckhardtUganda, Summer 2008
In the summer of 2008, I was sent to Uganda on behalf of The Forgotten International to continue some work at the Zinunula Omunaku Education Centre originally started by The Rotary Club of San Jose. While there, I was asked to do two things: work with the children at their primary school to teach, among other things, English and Social Studies. Also, with part of the funds provided to me, I was to supervise the building of the roof to their newly constructed Educational Centre, as well as look into how best the school could get clean water, build cement walkways, repair and install new windows and doors, and supply the residence and some of the school with electricity.
This was a brand new school, serving children who, in some instances, walked four miles each day to receive a very basic education. It was a difficult yet wonderful experience. Living in this part of Africa is hard. Getting used to the bugs, finding clean water, bathing whenever possible, and simply dealing with a culture that moves at a very different pace was at times frustrating. I learned much, and gave as much as I could. In fact, it was very difficult for me to leave, but before doing so, I also decided to work with an organization called "The Right to Play" and got the school soccer balls, a first aid kit, pencils, books and a variety of school supplies. Today, even though it's been a few years since I've been there, I still remember many of the children and many of the experiences I had there as if it were yesterday.
Melinda TischIndia, Fall 2007
It was my dream for quite some time to take a leave from being a lawyer and go off to see India. In the Fall of 2007, The Forgotten International gave me the opportunity to do just that.
Originally, I thought I would stay for two months, but I ended up staying for five. I was placed with the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), and there I worked through the end of the year, finishing their work on their Annual Report. The Centre reports on the conditions of Tibetans within China, as well as researches issues related to Human Rights violations, both within and outside of China as it relate to the Tibetan community. As a lawyer who had practiced for six years, legal research came easy to me, and the opportunity to work with an international NGO on issues related to some of the kindest people in the world was an honor and a privilege.
In addition to the work at the Centre, I took on the responsibility of teaching at a nearby Tibetan village school. The school is called The Model School, for at this school, the Tibetan Government in Exile attempted to create a school that was the perfect learning environment for Tibetan refugee children, and a school that other teachers would visit and attempt to emulate in their own communities. I taught English at the school, my students were fourth graders, and as it turns out, it was a wonderful break from the work at the Centre. After all, what could be better than being surrounded by adorable little children!
After my work in Northern India was completed, I decided to take advantage of the fact that I was in one of the most interesting countries in the world, and could not bare to leave without seeing more of the culture and sights. I traveled throughout the country, met some other travelers, and learned so much. The Forgotten International gave me the opportunity to help and learn. It was an unforgettable experience.
Regan Smurthwaite - Delhi, Fall 2014 Toan Do - Dharamsala, Fall 2014
Dawa Gangshar - Nepal, Summer 2014 Kha Sok - Cambodia, Summer 2014
Greg Rosen - Cambodia, Summer 2014 Sherry Shen - Peru, Winter 2013 Mark Johnston - India, Fall 2012
Claire Grote - India, Summer 2012 Lisa Helm - Kenya, Summer 2012 Katie Lin - India, Summer 2012
Hillary Amster - India, Summer 2012 Michael Schowalter Jr - India, Fall 2011 Jennifer Ingram - India, Summer 2011
Supatra Basham - India, Summer 2011 Mark Johnston - India, Summer 2011 Sherry Shen and Yolanda Peneda - Peru, Summer 2011
Danielle Bicknell - Peru, Spring 2011 Jeffrey Kaloustian - India, Summer 2010 Annette Andre - India, Summer 2009
Nicole Knudsen - India, Summer 2009 Dianna Eckhardt - Uganda, Summer 2008 Melinda Tisch - India, Fall 2007


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Do guyz like when girlz make the first move ? and what kind of move do they like when gurlz make it ?! does it turn them on wheneva a girl wants to wrestle?
So my best friend had this crazy idea... she wants me and her boyfriend and her to do like sexual things... i was all for it before but now im thinking twice... i don't have a boyfriend so i have no one holding me back... but im looking fo someone and idk if i should be doing this... i told her ealier i would do anything with them exept having sex... cause im waiting till i get married to have sex... but idk if im going to find that somone and im soo condused... she is my best friend and i love her to death... and this is something we could do together and me and her have been kinda fading... but im scared im going to regret it and me and her are going to have problems and i love her...
Confused and lonely girl
My heels on my feet are seriously cracked and dry. Its disgusting. How can I make my feet smooth for summer? Are there any lotions/treatmants you recommend?
ive been going out with my boyfriend for a while now but he hasnt told his parents at all so they dont know about us but i think they know something because all of a sudden me and him started hanging out a lot more and so the other day at our track meet his mom was spying on him and since it was cold outside we were sitting pretty close and he was holding me and his mom got all upset and was yelling at him i dont know what to do because i dont want him to keep gettin in trouble for being with me he says he doesnt care because all he wants is to be with me and his parents dont want him to date until he is 16 but he is already and has had girlfriends before me but none have been as serious as ours is now and i think he should tell his parents but i dont want his parents to make us break up because we really love eachother please help -- should he tell his parents about us-- sorry its so long!! x0o
hi i've been with my boyfriend for quite a few years now, but unfortunately, everyday i start to think to myself that i should leave him. why is because every single time we get into fights, he never is willing to stay and work it out. he either hangs up the phone and ignores my phone calls/messages or says "just drop it" with an attitude. he also calls me names like bitch when he loses his temper, and personally, i've had enough.
but as you can imagine, i have grown emotionally attached to this guy. i fell in love with who he once was, a sweet, considerate, man. but now it's like i don't know who he is anymore and lately it's just the only thing i can think about is how the quality of our relationship is slowly crumbling beneath us.
i personally do want to call it quits, or at least take a break from each other for a little while, but he refuses. he says things like he can't live without me, and if i leave him he'll kill himself. in a sense i feel that i'm forced to stay in this relationship because i don't want to live knowing i made someone commit suicide over me.
it's a really sticky situation, and i don't know what to do anymore. i do love this guy, but i feel as though i'm falling out of love with him for the person he has become.
please help...
I used to live with my brother but now i have to live with my other brother and he's constantly drinking and hitting me i don't know what to do if i go to the police then i'll end up in a home again and i don't want to go back to one of those places and if i run away then i'll end up on the street again and that's no good either, but i can't stay here it's getting harder and harder to deal with him and he keeps trying to rape me. I have no other family my dads in jail for beating my mom to death and all of my other family members are even worse than my brother one of my uncles actually did rape me. I really don't know what to do. What can I do?
My friend's favorite thing to do was always acting, and she always wanted to make it big time. She recently tried out for a broadway show, but didn't think she'd get a part. It turned out that she did get a part, and a good one too! The thing is, she got so nervous about going into fame and all that, that she's not really sure she wants to do it anymore. I mean it's her dream to be famous and all, but she's just kinda nervous about it. I know that if she turns down the offer she'll regret if for life. What can I say to her to remind her of the good things in fame? Also, what are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?
I will first apologize to the moderators/administrators if this question is a little inappropriate, but I need some good honest feedback and opinions on this. If you are thinking of deleting, please let me get at least 5 feedbacks first thanks :). If I could target these toward specific group columnists, I would (instead of individually, I want a variety of answers). If you're 17 or younger, please avoid reading further.
I'm a 19/f and my boyfriend is a 20/m. For our upcoming third year anniversary, I want to do something special for him.
My question to you men and ladies is what is your definition of sexy, so I can take into consideration what I can plan out for our anniversary?
What I was thinking was lingerie and maybe a striptease/lapdance? Do you think that would be appealing to him? I've asked for his input and he just replies with "surprise me". I know he loves me in lingerie (formerly i wore a lacey black outfit with a garter belt and thigh highs). What should I opt for next, babydoll, gown, a slip...?
Does anyone else have any other good ideas? I want it to be romantic but passionate as well. Thanks in advance!
I'm a sophomore in high school. This is my second year in the theater dept. in high school. I got fed up with everything that goes on in that dept. today (things that I'll leave unsaid) and just went off on everyone. Well, not as much as went as told the truth. A few backed me up while the rest sat there looking like idiots (they all knew what I/we had said was true but didn't have the balls to agree or say a word). Aside from the actual shows, these past 2 years have been a complete waste of time. Well, I'm switching schools next year and since I've earned many "points" to go towards my Letterman's jacket, I don't want to lose them just because I switch schools. Will I lose my points or do they stay? Or does it differ with each district?
Okay.. i need some way to cover a hickey.. i have a huge one on my boob.. which is no problem.. but if i get one on my neck.. i need a way to cover it while im around my parents.. Is there any special make up for it? I've tried foundation and concealer.. neither worked.. If you know of anyway to hide it.. besides covering it with my hair.. lemme know!!
P.S. I'm female.. so I have access to all kinds of makeup
Ok,sorry if this is long. I moved away from my city,call it A to a town/suburb call it B. If i might say,i was friends with almost everyone(in my grade in elementry school and middle school] in my home city, A.But when i moved to B,everything changed. People in B judge you by how you look and they hate you even when they never met you. I have friends,yes,but im not all that pretty and i know people dont like me,people that i dont even no hate me. I hate it,i dont hate anyone or talk about people behind there backs. People in A are so much nicer but ever since i moved,i get sadder and sadder every day. I know its stupid but i really cant handle it! I know at least some people will hate you were ever you go but im just not used to this change. Im not all that outgoing,but could anyone give me advice for my situation please?
ok i had sex with a condom like at the beginning of april. im not susposed to start my period until the beginning of may. but every morning for like that past week my stomach has felt just a little bit upset in the morning and a little into the late afternoon. but my bobs dont hurt and im not throwing up and im not smelling anythign unusual. and i just got over having a really bad sinus cold. so should i be worried or not? please help me guys!!
What is the best thing to use to get grease off clothes? My boyfriend works in the oilfield and always works on cars and gets grease all over so what is the best thing to use to get the grease off??
i lost a parent a year ago. my other parent is getting married in the summer. how do i show this fiance that i still love my parent, but i'll try to have a relationship with the fiance.
Ok alot of people i know think that i'm not a virgin ( even my own family). I haven't had sex and so what i know alot about sex. and they think i've given oral too.which i have not.i tell them over and over again but thyey don't belive me. And ruemers are already goin around that i'm a ho. What can i do to make them belive me?
i just got fingered and didnt tell my mom she would freak but my sis knows and if i do something bad she will tell what should i do?
What are some ways I can keep my hair healthy (breakage, damaged hair .. etc) but still make it look great everydaY? I rate high! :)
Well lets see where do i start.. My mom and step dad got in a fight yesterday over my step dad not going places with her *like movies,out to eat,work out..* well anyways after a couple hours of all this my step dad left to go to work.. so then a little bit later my mom called me down stairs and was like you better end your relationship with your boyfriend soon cause he'll get you to where you dont wanna leave him *he already does* adn then he'll hurt you and he wont want to do anything with you anymore.. well then it turned into a big arguement with me and my mom she never exactly met my boyfriend *we been together almost a year.. and she thinks she knows this boy and thinks he's a complete asshole like my step dad is to her.. well anyways i said shit like that to her.. and she said okay whatever you'll see then... Well later on that night i was talkin to my boyfriend and then i started think bout what my mom said * i know i shouldnt let that shit get to me* but it bothered me and i brought it up to my boyfriend and he got mad and i hung up on him... then he texted me and said *baby im so sorry i love you, and that he dont want my mom interfering with our relationship..cause im the only person who he needs in his life cause im always there for him through anything..* Aww isnt it sweet well him and me are cool... but what should i say to my mom so this dont happen again...?
well i got certain dri on tuesday,it worked amazing,but on friday i started to use it everyother day.then on saturday i used it again and on sunday i used it again.but it seems to be not working.is there something wrong.please help.thanks
My bestfriend(15) , this guy(15), and I(14) all go to that same church. Now my bestfriend and this guy are going out and their parents dont know about itand are completely against them being friends. There hole relation ship is based on rebelion and she realizes it but says she doesnt care at least not right now. He has hurt her a couple of times and she still refuses to see it. She won't listen to any of her friends including me. What the heck am i supposed to do, just sit back and watch???


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"I love the opportunity for close interaction with professors. I enjoy that professors take the time to meet with me and fully engage in the learning process. I also love the community feeling on campus. I feel that everyone interacts well at Moravian."
Class Year: 2015
Major: Accounting/Political Science
Interests/Activities: Residence Life, Pre-Law Club, USG, Phonathon Student Manager


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Could a simple blood test could determine a person's risk of suicide and maybe event prevent them from taking their own life?
According to the Washington Post, researchers have discovered a genetic indicator that shows a person's vulnerability to the effects of stress and anxiety. They believe that information can predict the how likely they are to try to commit suicide.
The study, done by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, looked at how a group of chemicals known as methyls affect a particular gene, which modifies how the brain reacts to stress hormones.
If the gene's function is impacted by a chemical change, someone who is stressed won't be able to shut down the effect of the stress hormone. The researchers say that's like a faulty brake pad for the "fear center" of the brain, worsening the impact of even everyday stresses.
The research team found that people who had died by suicide had significantly higher levels of the chemical that altered the stress gene. As a result, it was not able to "switch off" the effect of the stress hormone cortisol.
Zachary Kaminsky, a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins, says that although this biomarker indicates a person's vulnerability to stress and anxiety, it does not mean they are destined to experience suicidal thoughts. In fact, it could also make them more resilient.
Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death for Americans, according to the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. That organization aims to reduce the national suicide rate by 20 percent within five years, through research and identifying people who are the greatest risk.
If you've ever contemplated suicide or know someone who might be at risk, go to AFSP.org, or just google "suicide prevention."


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Jeonbuk Motors ensured they will finish the weekend top of the K-League standings after a 3-0 win away to fellow high-fliers Suwon Bluewings on Saturday.
Eninho's first-half penalty and goals in the final quarter of an hour from Lee Sung-hyun and Luiz Henrique took Jeonbuk four points clear of nearest rivals FC Seoul, who are away to Incheon United tomorrow.
Pohang Steelers were 1-0 winners away to Gyeongnam, with Ko Mu-Yeul scoring the only goal in the 71st minute.
Seongnam Chunma came from behind to beat Gwangju FC after trailing to Kim Eun-sun's 16th-minute goal. Everton Santos levelled the score with a penalty on the half-hour mark, while Park Se-Young netted the winner on 77 minutes.
Sangju Sangmu Phoneix's Lee Sung-Jae prevented a clean sweep of away wins across the league today, though, as he equalised in the 81st minute after Daegu FC had led through Song Je-heon's goal on the stroke of half-time.


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Hospital food goes healthful
Programs plate up fresher ingredients, more options
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