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Dr. Carissa Etienne is elected PAHO DirectorPAHO - Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Dominican Dr. Carissa Etienne will be the new Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
She was elected today by PAHO Member States during the 28th Pan American Sanitary Conference.
Dr. Etienne will begin her five-year term on 1 February 2013, replacing Dr. Mirta Roses Periago of Argentina, who has been PAHO Director since 2003.
Dr. Etienne is currently Assistant Director General, Health Systems and Services, of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva. From 2003 to 2008 she served as Assistant Director of PAHO, WHO's Regional Office for the Americas.
She holds degrees in medicine and surgery from the University of the West Indies as well as a master's in community health and an honorary diploma in public health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
In Dominica, she has served as Chief Medical Officer (in 2000-2002 and 1995-1996), Director of Primary Health Care Services, Disaster Coordinator, and National Epidemiologist in the Ministry of Health.
She also served as Coordinator of the National AIDS Program and as Chairman of the National AIDS Committee. She served twice as Medical Director of the Princess Margaret Hospital and was an Associate Professor at the Ross University School of Medicine.
At WHO, Dr. Etienne led efforts to renew primary health care (PHC) at the global level and to strengthen health systems based on PHC, promoting integration and improved functioning of health systems. She promoted policy directions to reduce health inequalities and advance health for all through univesral coverage, people centered care, the integration of health into broader public policies, and inclusive and participatory health leadership. At PAHO, she led the renewal of PHC in the Americas and the development of a regional strategy for implementing PHC-based health systems, including Integrated Health Service Delivery Networks.
PAHO celebrates its 110th anniversary this year and is the world's oldest international public health organization. It works with all the countries of the hemisphere to improve the health and quality of life of the peoples of the Americas and serves as the WHO Regional Office for the Americas.
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131 Comments
Salvatore Lo Monaco August 15, 2014
Dear Madam, I am writing to notify the serious case that exists in Venezuela to get important health medicines, no medicines hipertesión, for dibéticos or cancer. We need your help to discuss this situation with PAHO and WHO. The problem is that the government does not provide the dollars needed to importing and pharmaceutical companies to supply the market
I am a journalist and I am concerned about the issue
Jahyout September 20, 2012
Congrats to the good Doctor..
Pondera September 20, 2012
Anyone who understands the dynamics of PAHO will undoubtedly be elated that a Dominican Dr who has served in the trenches has be been elevated to the position of DIRECTOR-PAHO. She is an ambassador of unquestionable worth. A true light bearer of the UWI. The faculty of Medical Sciences would be well advise to recognize this Caribbean icon by installing a monument in her honor. Well done Dr Ettiene!!
Peter Carbon September 20, 2012
Cogratulations to Dr. Ettiene. You have made us proud to be Dominicans. Thank God that previous Governments allowed you to serve as a young Doctor.They gave you the opportunity to practice your skills and show your works. Today our young doctors are being replaced by Cubans and Chinese. There will never be another Dr. Ettiene if this policy is allow to continue.
bwa kwaieb September 20, 2012
Peter stop your chatter. Dr. Etienne got to where she is today from hard work. Why do you men in Dominica like to take the joys out of female accomplishments? Why do you politicians take people's individual successes and make it your own? What's wrong you people? You should be thankful that Dominica has a diverse group of medical professionals. I have no allegiance to Skerritt. You and him are one in the same! Frivolous talk, no substance and always trying to get over on those less informed!
Jude Nicholas September 21, 2012
If this is Peter Carbon the former Minister of Agriculture under UWP well this man has guts and no shamme.
It was the UWP who denied her to be appointed Chief Medical Officer after acting for two years and instead appointed Dr. Nasiro of Nigeri. Man you have no shame.
Congratulations to Dr. Ettiene, you have made us proud to be Dominicans. Thanks to the Governments who allow you to serve as a young Doctor. This provided you with the opportunity to develop your skills and show your abilities. Young doctors in Dominica today are being replaced by Cubans and Chinese. Dominica will never produce another Dr. Ettiene in the future under the Regime.
Congratulations Dr. Etienne you have continued to make us in Dominica,the region and elsewhere proud. Your foundation to reach the position of being the second female Director of PAHO was well laid out and there are so many who contributed to and provided oppotunities so that today Dr. Etienne can make us all feel so proud.
I have not read any reference made about the visionary gentleman – Sabie(Former Minister of Health and President of the Executive Board of PAHO)who was responsible for influencing the appointment of Dr. Etienne as Assistant Director of PAHO some nine years ago in Washington.Serving as Dr. Mirta Roses' chief spoke person this genleman's other mandates were fully accepted and implemented.PAHO Focal Point and increased subvention in countries such as Dominica.The rest is hitory as Dr. Etienne effectively demonstrated her capacity at PAHO, WHO and elsewhere over the years. Weare all proud of you Dr. Etienne
Dr Carissa is now at the helm of a multi national pan-global health organization. She is not a religious leader and cannot do her job through a religious lens. The fact is, the WHO programs must address, and not alienate LGBT individuals if they are to make a dent in the eradication of global pandemics like HIV/AIDS. I just knew that amid the flood of congratulatory messages on here, someone was going to mention that Dr Etienne also previously added her voice to the call for decriminalization of homosexuality in Dominica and you folks did not disappoint.
This is the exact kind of misguided, religiously propagated attitude that has black people between the ages of 15 – 45 being the fastest growing new HIV infection segment, within the world population. LGBT issues, like everything else in modern society, have to be addressed and discussed by all leaders, medical, civic, religious and otherwise. That discussion must address the decriminalization of activities that people will engage in anyway, thus freeing people up to seek appropriate testing and subsequent care which will then begin to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS within the black diaspora. Relegating this discussion to the shadows does not make it go away. It just ensures that our own ignorance will continue to cause our children to die of HIV/AIDS. Stop this idiotic thinking and celebrate this woman for what she has accomplished!
I listened to Q95's newscast on Thursday morning and I am at lost why Dr. Etienne's accomplishment was not even mentioned. Not a word, not a breath?
I am wondering why.
hmm September 20, 2012
who cares? jeez you people are so preoccupied with stupid politics!
Dorival John September 20, 2012
ahahahahaha…..where I mentioned politics there nuh? Look…I listen to call newscast and read all the newspapers, online and hard copy, in Dominica.
I just find it strange that everyone has this huge story but Q95 doesn't.
How is this political? Can you please reiterate because I am baffled.
MA September 20, 2012
I agree with you 100%. Q95 doesn't like progress and development – it's that simple!
Young Dominicans, see Dr. Etienne as a role model. Always strive to make your country proud. Even the smallest achievement is a great achievement. Mr. Prime Minister these are the people you need to tap into to help take Dominica to the next level. Remember, "it is amazing what we can achieve as a nation if you do not care who gets the credit." Harry S. Truman
Views Expressed September 20, 2012
Dr. Ettienne would think twice being in the company of this Skerit led adminisration. Please doctor stay away from these people, then disease is cintagiius and yo have enough on your hands now.
Can you nagine if Dr.Ettienne`s appointment was left in the hands of Skerrit, The AG, Lennox Honeycgurch etc. These people know nothing of due process and would have flaunt and mess about with PAHO`s due process (constitution) to do their business..
Dr. Ettiene is a geuine legal PAHO head, no questions asked, no doubts and no rush appointment. She will be sworn in February 2013.
God Bless this distinguished woman of Dominica.
Congratulations, however, I read that she will be the new Assistant Director, so which is it? please clarify.
Dr. Carissa F. Etienne
Assistant Director, Pan American Health Organization
Dr. Carissa F. Etienne is the Pan American Health Organization's new assistant director. She oversees the organization's programs for Disease Prevention and Control, Family and Community Health, Sustainable Development and Environmental Health, and Technology and Health Services Delivery-PAHO's core programs for providing technical cooperation to its member countries.
ADMIN: http://psc28.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/toast-in-honor-of-dr-etienne-at-paho-headquarters/#more-1498. Read the last line of the post: Dr. Etienne will succeed Dr. Roses Periago as Director on 1 February 2013.
One of the best doctors Dominican has ever known…such a loving and kind hearted person…she was my childhood physician and always dreamed of emulating her. Also a patriot at heart…heard the story of how she was in school when hurricane David his Dominica, but left to return home to assist in relief efforts. This woman has served Dominica with pride and hope that she will continue with the Lord's continued guidance into her new post. Keep on making your fellow countrymen proud. God Bless
Congratulations ,Carissa. May God Bless you tremendously on this new journey as Directior General of PAHO.
With love Hannah, Kobie and Khari
Can Mahjhoor Skeritt now use these advanced negotiating skills for the the real deal that will genuinely UNITE the people. Get those international countries to help with an international airport. This is something that every single Dominican can benefit from.
We now have the bragging rights to Dr. Ettienne being head of the PAHO and that is NICE, however we need something tangible on the ground to balance this huge achievement.
Dr Etienne. you have given the commitment to work on behalf of Dominica and wider afield, to this am very proud of you. God's guidance be with you as you begin a new chapter in your life. A friend and patient.
This is well deserved. Congrats Dr. Etienne! You are wished God's Blessings and guidance. We love you and are proud of you and your continued achievements.
CONGRATS to DR. CARISSA ETIENNE, and, Thanks to Skerro and Tim Tim and Labour Power
Congratulations doctor Ettienne
Well deserved CONGRATULATIONS Dr.Etiene.
You have made us proud here at home.
You are a good person to get this high position as you care about people.
God has blessed you with this gift.
Etienne's doing it once more… Big up!
Congratulations Dr. Mum…we are extremely proud of you. May God continue to richly favor you and bless you.
Independence Award in Order Pm for DR For her impactful work at the WHO,note Dr. Etienne led efforts to renew primary health care (PHC) at the global level and to strengthen health systems based on PHC, promoting integration and improved functioning of health systems. She promoted policy directions to reduce health inequalities and advance health for all through univesral coverage, people centered care, the integration of health into broader public policies, and inclusive and participatory health leadership. At PAHO, she led the renewal of PHC in the Americas and the development of a regional strategy for implementing PHC-based health systems, including Integrated Health Service Delivery Networks" it is for this and many other Reasons that we the Citizens Call upon the Poweres to bestow Upon Dr Ettiene One of the States Highest Award in this Years Independence
proud of her but i have a question. is she the doctor who was in support of that gay rights thing when mr fabien was minister of health? if is she i hope she has changed her sentiments on that subject. hope she don t allow world leaders to cause her to take irrational decisions.
SharPwell_Catalogue September 20, 2012
I just knew some person would come up with this idiotic statement. Dr Etienne has just been appointed to the helm of an international health management and prevention organization with responsibility for all of the Americas which includes a pan-Caribbean focus. She was not appointed a religious leader. This backward religious way of thinking that we refuse to let go off in Dominica and other parts of the world is what has blacks between the ages of 15 and 45 as the fastest growing group of new HIV infections in the whole world. Dr Etienne was right to call for the de-criminalization and the de-stigmatization of LGBT activity so as to give people the freedom to access testing and other urgent care which will curb the spread of this disease. Burying you head in the sand or relegating LGBT matters as criminal and not discussed will not cause it to go away. It will just continue to cause people in the black diaspora to continue to die unnecessarily of this pandemic.
bwa kwaieb September 21, 2012
You should be in support of it too. Do you think you're a cut above the rest? A true loving god would want you to ostracize, demean and even hate someone because of their sexuality? Really? Then if that's so there's no God! Don't you question anything? Don't you ask yourself why would a god who claim to have so much love in his heart for everyone would hate a human being supposedly created in his likeness just because that person is gay? God didn't write the bible. Males did so and all it depicts is a society where those with pricks lead and women well we're suppose to be bow our heads to loser males. Is that really the words of god all knowing, all loving, just, kind, etc etc? lols I laugh because people use an old book to guide their lives in 2012. I have no doubt that there's a creator but that bible is nothing but hogwash!
News like these make me proud to be a Dominican a son of the soil. Like I always say we are not looking for any hand outs. All we are asking for, is the tools to do the job. When given the opportunity we go far and beyond our expectations. Congratulations to you Dr. Ettiene(daughter from Massacre) on your appointment to such a pretigious position. You make us all proud especially your mom teacher Miss B. May the good Lord bless and guide you as you take up your rightful place,director of PAHO.Good luck.
Congratulations Dr Etienne.
Congrats Doc! very proud!!
Truly September 19, 2012
When I heard the news Hon. John Fabien was the first person that came to mind. He would be SOOOOO PROUD of you today on younewest post! I know he has always been proud of you and held you in very high esteem. This news today would really get him BEAMING! God bless you mam, we wish you a blessed tenure and will be praying you through as you blaze a trail in this new position. We are ALL DOMINICANLY proud of you Dr. Etienne. The God Lord has favored you today, give him praise and glory!!!!!Thank you Jesus…..
Malgraysa September 20, 2012
Boy, a miracle wi! Some can now speak for the dead. More wondrous still, they will get no contradiction.
This is indeed fantastic news especially coming at a time when many Dominicans at home and abroad are depressed from the political news at home.
On Monday, we were not proud to be Dominicans but today as the PM has indicated we can come together to sing our praises and to express our congratulations.
We are proud. We, the people can claim the bragging rights in boasting that the head of PAHO is Dominican as much as the PM has claim the bragging rights of the efforts of his gov't in securing the appointment of Dr. Etienne.
Dr Etienne's qualification, experience, skills, character, professionalism and general disposition were never in question throughout this tough period of lobbying and negotiations leading to her appointment, something that we cannot say with respect to our Prime Minister and President.
Based on her exemplary contribution to Dominica, the Caribbean and the international community, we have every confidence that she shall succeed. She has the overwhelming support of the people of Dominica and the wider Caribbean region.
Well done Dr. Etienne, we are extremely proud of you and we wish you the very best, aware the numerous challenges that anyone in such a sensitive and high office in the international community will be faced with, which are multiplied a million-fold when that person is female, from a small developing Island state and non-Caucasian. Whether we are prepared to admit it – the latter sentiments real!
All the best Doc. We love you
Roseau Valley
Observer September 19, 2012
Of course all of us are proud of her achievements. I know this lady personnaly and i know she can deliver.
This is the same Dr. Ettienne who worked in the Ministry of Health here between the years 1995-2000. If you speak to her, and she is in the mood, well, she has much to say about being victimization of assumed non-supporters by the political directorate of the day. Please check the dates. I wonder what the then Minister is saying now.
Dr. Ettienne's and Eliud Williams' have atleast two things in common. They are both from the west coast (Massacre and St. Joe) and both of them suffered (victimized, refused opportunities)at the hands of who ???. Ask Eddie and his UWP.
Anonymous September 19, 2012
Will you stop your negativity just for once? Who is the "We" that were not proud on Monday?
ROSEAU VALLEY September 20, 2012
The many who are convinced that our leadership has hi-jacked our constitution. The majority who believes that an illegal prime minister violated our constitution and in collaboration with the Speaker and the former president installed an unconstitutional president. The many that were shamed on Monday and continue to endure that painful experience.
Anonymous September 19, 2012
Man just say congratulations and then shut up!! Why the long politically-insinuating diatribe? is this all you think about morning, noon and night? You will stiffle wee;granted that you may well have to stomach another 15-20 years of a DLP and possibly Skerrit remaining in power in Dominica, mainly due to the ineptness and stupidity of your power-hungry friends in the opposition. Give it a break man, sackwey toney!!!!!!!
ROSEAU VALLEY September 20, 2012
I like your passion citizen….But, you know, this is exactly what I said to the PM as I listened to him gloat and pamper his huge ego, failing to contain himself in simply giving praise to the good Dr. He just had to tell the world that this is a product of his good foreign policies etc. As I have explained, I understand that. However, don't blame me for doing the same, .there is nothing wrong in that .
As long as you are aware that you will be dead from the misery that you will have to endure for that 15-20 years more of the DLP- enjoy that dream while it last.
ROSEAU VALLEY September 20, 2012
Dissent and debate are encouraged. Therefore, could one of the thumps downers advise of what is so offensive in the above statement-beside the name Roseau valley?
No Name No Warrant September 20, 2012
Get a life dude…when does the politics end for you
ROSEAU VALLEY September 20, 2012
To the extent that politics is about our life, it does not end but without even a name- you wouldn't understand that.
Nameless….But glad that you asked because it was the PM who first injected politics in extending congratulations to the DR. That was exactly my initial reaction upon hearing his statements but then I understood and forgave him. All politicians take credit due to others, especially dictators
Well Lookit September 20, 2012
Speak for yourself Pardna,on monday I was proud to be a Dominican to see that the blood thirsty Cabalist's were ignored except for the paid hooligans who were kept under heavy manners!You have to remember that the silent majority is listening and that they hold more than a 2 to 1 majority.So your multiple comments is only showing you off as a desperate person clinging to a straw which is very soggy,it will soon go to the bottom.
ROSEAU VALLEY September 20, 2012
On Monday, you were proud that your constitution was masturbated, prostituted and violated. Shane on you!. What was it you were proud about on Monday?
Shame on you for referring to your patriotic fellow citizen, who stood up in defense of your constitution as hooligans. You may not have agreed with us but respect us, especially as we are standing up for those of you who unfortunately prefer to remain blindfolded in ignorance and blind partisan support to a dictator.
Congratulations to you Dr Etienne!! You have certainly enhanced our prestige as fellow Dominicans. Assistant Director General, Health Systems and Services, of WHO and now Director of PAHO, is no small feat.
UWI has, and continues to produce top class intellectuals. We must always strive to cherish our own. That's why we must give the CCJ a chance to succeed. Our people must take the reins of our Justice System!!
PS: How much land should the government donate to Dr Etienne? After all, Carnival Queens and Calypso monarchs 'get gifts for their short reigns.
lost September 20, 2012
now I'm really lost as to how UWI fits into that…regardless where she studied I'm convinced it's this woman's dedication to her career and love of country that got her this far and by the grace of God will carry her onwards…so for sure UWI didn't instill love of country in her…cuz if that was the case all those other uwi doctors that r in d/ca stressing out people and make the system harder for all would have gotten to or surpassed that pinnacle…so please attribute her achievements to her work and commitment and not to a school which is only a mere speck it what she has accomplished
John Paul September 21, 2012
Well Maybe She owes the Government alot of taxes and they can quid pro quo(Call it even).Ask the Audit department about it
I never doubted for a minute that she'd get the post. BTW, Dominican women are tops over males in this country. It's time we take over the reigns of leadership in our country. It's time women in Dominica ignore al those good for nothing men in DA that don't respect them. Stop being breeding machines for these unworthy men. Dominican women are so strong . We were born with a purpose and it's such a shame to see so many women with the potential for being like DR.Etienne lead to procreating instead of leadership roles. Just wanted to get that off my chest.
This doctot is a great example for our young ladies to follow.
They can cleay see they can aspire to greatness like this doctor.
Our young girls in Dominica need to learn to focus on their education and future and Not be distracted by bling and men who use and abuse them. Do not be tempted to steal Anything either.
Ladies we can do this! U can get all the bling u desire but
U have to work hard for it. The future is yours. Don't mess up yourself and ur dreams. Dream big and aim high!
Congrats doctor Etiene! Dominica is proud.
Hungry September 19, 2012
Sorry about typos….typing on cell
Is that Tim in far back lips pursed and 4 eyes?
ROSEAU VALLEY September 20, 2012
You are good. It does look like Tim in the background. This explains why he was absent from the vote of the new president on Monday. Remember the government should have had 26 votes but the president was elected with 21 votes. It would be interested to know what happened to the other votes.
I Just love this lady. She was more than just a family Doctor when I use to visit her office on cocks street opposite the bus stop. We're so glad for you Dr. Etienne. Thanks for all your medical advice, support and encouragement to my family and many Dominican during your practice at home. As a Dominica we know you will do an excellent job in your new appointment.
Malgraysa September 20, 2012
Always knew that we had plenty of cocks and pleased to learn Roseau now has a street "Cocks street" to honour those roosters. Plenty of crowing going on in the place.
Congrats Dr. Etienne, so proud of you. Wish you God's blessings and guidance.
To the young people reading this – Dominican or not – Do you see what you can achieve and how high you can reach when you take your education seriously?
Dr. Etienne is a great example and she should be your inspiration. Boyfriend and girlfriend will come later, focus on your education goals and find a good mentor who will guide you there.
A Voice September 19, 2012
I support you 100%. Best post there so far.
Lizavier4Jesus September 19, 2012
You advice is a good one to our young people, but I noticed that Doctor Eteinne maintains a deep reverence for God–even to speak that reverence openly in the latest article above. That is the founding reason for her achievement.
That is the first principle that our young people of today has to understand and embrace; that principle is: "Without putting God first on our list all day long–we either achieve nothing or our achievement is still vanity, and vanity is always short lived.
God designed our way of Life, that we might give Him the glory, first and foremost–long before we came into existence. Otherwise we simply exist through the mess of toil and strife of this world, until our days of existence come to end.
Congratulations Doc and may God continue to bless & guide you in your endeavours
Skerrit made her get it, if not for him she would never get it.
titre002 September 20, 2012
Congratulations Dr Etienne. We are truly proud of you. We knew from your intellect, your demeanor, and your people skills, that you would achieve great things. You make Dcans and all West Indians proud.
News like these really make me proud to be a Dominican. Like I always say we are not looking for any hand outs. All we need is the tools and we will use them to our advantage. Congratualations Dr. Ettienne(daughter from Massacre) your mom teacher Miss B. must be proud of your accomplishments. Look forward in hearing great things when you take up your throne. Well done.
It is unbievelable that Skerrit is taking credit for the appointment of Dr. Etienne.The man claims that because of his foreign policy Dr. Etienne received the appointment.It would appear that Dr. Ettiene's educational qualification and experience gave no credence to getting the post.Because Skerrit wrote to Caricum etc for their support,cannot be all inorder to get such a post. Skerrit is asking Dominicans to come together and enjoy that great achievement,but he went ahead and mess up the joy when one listens to his address to the nation.
Anonymous September 19, 2012
If you only understood the process for getting Dr Etienne elected you wouldn't open your silly mouth and utter such comments. Was she the ONLY qualified person among the field with relevant experience???
Then again you I shouldn't expect better anyway from you partisan blue idiots!!!!
anonymous September 19, 2012
Doc, love u don't seem to understand what is going on diplomatic politics played a major part. Ask people close to the Doc.
ROSEAU VALLEY September 19, 2012
Doc Love, actually that is a very good observation but the supporters of Mr. Skerrit are so partisan that they cannot stand truth and are offended by it.
Actually, it should not be unbelievable that Skerrit is taking credit for the appointment of Dr. Etienne. This is what politicians do. They always blow their own trumpet, take cheap shots and they know how to milk the cow.
Of Course, we know better and Dr. Etienne is where she is largely because of her qualifications, experience and personality etc.
However, truth be told, at that level qualifications and experience will only take you that far. A lot has to do with political lobbying and yes, you need to have the support of your government, its economic and political groupings and the foreign relations machinery.
Therefore, let's allow my Skerrit to steal the spotlight as all dictators do. As far as Skerrit is concerned had it not been for him, Dr Etienne would not be where she is today—and there is some truth in this.
Roseau Valley
Congratulation Dr Ettiene, you are very deserving of the position.
It also shows that Dominica has gotten the respect and admiration out there and I think that says alot about we as a people.
That's my aunt..congrats!There is always gonna be some person which there silly comments buy hey thanks for puting DOMINICA on the map.
once again prime minister roosevelt skerrit has proven that he has the respect of the international community. his hard work in terms of ensuring our foreign policy is reaping good results. dr ettiene will do us proud and i know her work is undisputed globally. prime minister you have once again you have risen to the challenge and shown you are a champion for the cause of the poor. all the best and jah's blessings dr. ettiene. prime minister keep forging ahead. your rewards will come some time in the future.
D.A, D.C, M.D CONEXTION, CONGRAT'S Dr,WE WILL ALWAY'S LOVE YOU !!
Congrats Dr. Etienne!!
Congratulations Dr. Etiene. You are a shining example of what hard work and dedication can achieve.
Congratulation my doc, we have done it. May God bless and guide you during your tenure.
congratulations!!!!! well done feelng proud about u.
Congratulations to Dr. Etienne, I am so proud to be a DOMINICAN living in Washington DC, PM your hard work will always be remembered.
Dominicans & Dominica is moving,just stay there and talk talk talk.
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nim September 19, 2012
yeah you hungry for bad news.
beholder September 19, 2012
If you can't be glad for the success of a fellow Dominican—you well earn your poverty eh.
virgo September 19, 2012
You should eat, before you read the news on DNO jealousy don't look good on you.
bwa kwaieb September 19, 2012
You hungry cause you failed yourself! This is a successful Dominican woman who deserves nothing but the outmost respect. She doesn't need your validation because as you can see an organization of caliber has validated her years of work. Ti Ti wee like you could never walk in her shoes. Get off DNO and go and look for work for you to do.
la fean hungry September 19, 2012
bwa kwaieb dont be so rude dont sweat the small stuff pressure does frow people down fast
ROSEAU VALLEY September 19, 2012
Don't you have an option of simply not publishing these comments? The moment you identify a comment as hidden because of law ratings, the more people will be drawn to read it.
I know you have the option not to publish as you have failed to publish my comments in the past…use that option instead.
Roseau Valley
Thereafter you will become Dominica's first woman President!!! Wow such an achievement makes us all proud.
Fellow Citizens let us honor Dr. Etienne with our Country's highest award of honor!!! Well deserved award come this year's Independence Celebtration.
Thereafter you will become Dominica's first woman President!!! Wow such an achievement makes us all proud.
Fellow Citizens let us honor Dr. Etienne with our Country's highest award of honor!!! Well deserved award come this year's Independence Celebration.
CONGRATULATIONS! May God give you the wisdom,vision, patience and grace to undertake the task ahead.
M. J.ohn September 19, 2012
Well deserved. Let us continue to hold Dr. Etienne and her family up in prayer. She loves the Lord and will do her best to make a difference in the lives of countries, people and the world. We give God all the glory.
Congratulations to this fellow Dominican!!!! See… we can do it! We smart, we know it, we just have to be focused and SHOW IT!!! God Bless Dominica and all those associated with us. We are truly blessed that is why forces will try to have us untidy! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Congratulations to Dr Etienne and her family and also to the government of Dominica for pushing so hard for her candidacy.
You have made us so proud, may God continue to guide you and your efforts. Well done
Congratulations to Dr. Etienne! And hats off to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit who worked hard to make this happen by lobbying with his collegue Heads across the region!!
Congrats! She was my doc too.
Great !!!!! congrats doc, you deserve all the blessings you receive….continue with your good works…
Congratulations Dr. Etienne. You deserve it!!
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nim September 19, 2012
HATERS ALERT!sound like you jealous.
Anonymous September 19, 2012
You must be a member of one of those 'pea brain' crew we have here who are only concerned about the negative, stirring up trouble and bringing people down. I feel sorry for you and the likes of you!!!!!!!
Scholar September 19, 2012
Citizen in nj – really really. If it was some 'bad' news bringing down someone character you would appreciate it status as breaking news – but not this. Crab in a Barrel
OOOOOOOOOOOhh September 19, 2012
What you want to be breaking news? Some death, accident or political foolishness? This is big time news…..guess you are not educated as to what is PAHO and to think how great it is that a Dominican is the Director…get informed on matters of the world and not just Labour and UWP marcakwe on talk shows.
lol September 19, 2012
Breaking news for you in NJ:
US flag being burnt around the world. Hope you proud of that but holding your Dominican passport close by
bwa kwaieb September 19, 2012
I bet you don't have achievements comparable to Dr. Etienne! You sitting in crime ridden Jersey behind a computer just to cry down an accomplished professional. Of course it's news but how would you know that when you sit down in jersey ghettos? Try that stuff some where else please! You're out of Dr.Etienne's league!
DOMINICA September 20, 2012
Shame on you.
You do not know that is a great big news?
Please listen to news and read more so that you can know things are very important in life.
Irie vibes. Congrats doc.
Congratulation to you Dr Etienne, May the Almighty continue TO guard and bless you
My former doc! congrats! quite an achievement.
supporter September 19, 2012
yes this was my doc too. so proud of u and more so with great news like that i feel proud to be a Dominican
wow, wow, I'm so proud of you doc, congrats!!!!! way to go
Congratulations Dr. Etienne. You make us proud to be from Dominica. God bless you.
Congratulaions Dr. We are soooooo proud of you.wayyyy to go.
CONGRATULATIONS to another Dominican daughter of the soil. I wish here well in her tenure and hope that all plans and policies initiated will be implemented.
Congratulations Doc!
Congratulations to the good Doctor!
Congratulation Dr. Etienne , you made Dominica proud, success in you new post
Congratulations to the Good Doctor. Well Done Skerrit CARICOM and ALBA was on your side.
Anonymous September 19, 2012
congratulations to the doc. It was hard work,prayer
family,friends and government support.
ROSEAU VALLEY September 20, 2012
I hear you Jude! You may be correct but what seems to be okay for you and Mr. Skerrit, I am condemned for it. You are allowed to give praise to Skerrit all the time and for everything but if one were to criticize Skerrit for sucking up the praise due to Dr. Etienne – you and your crew get red. Objectivity, honesty and fairness are not your forte
WOW Dr. Ettienne that is an achievement !!!!!!!!! Congratulations to you and to your family. May God continue to bless you abundantly.
WOW! That is first class! Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Etienne on this wonderful achievement. You have made your family, community of St.Paul and Dominica very, very proud. I wish you God's blessings and guidance in your new role.Dominica knows you are quite capable and will perform excellently.
Wow! Congratulations to Dr. Ettiene. I knew you would have got the post.
I can personally attest that she is a very good doctor and she will do well in her new job.
Big up for Dominica…
Thank God for Roosevelt S
say sa meme September 19, 2012
Thank God for Dr. Ettiene's education and academic achievements, experience, credentials, professionalism, and all the other required qualifications to be in the running for this position.
Well done we new you could do it!
God bless and your family.


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If you take plain flannel material and put on a piece of cardboard that stands up on a table you can then put your pieces of quilt to see how you want to put them together. Works well!!
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This is so cool! Thank you!
OH this is really cool!!! I would love to see the pencilings for this!!! So cool!
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Amazon gears up for holiday season demand [View news story]Oct 1, 2013. 09:34 AM | 0 Likes |Link to Comment
How Ugly Will Amazon.com's Earnings Be? [View article]
Makes perfect sense to me.Oct 1, 2013. 09:25 AM | 0 Likes |Link to Comment
How Ugly Will Amazon.com's Earnings Be? [View article]
The financial industry did this to the consumer back in the 80's with the advent of the ATM. They sold it as a major convenience and something so "helpful" and good for the consumer. (Like Bezos is touting Mayhem). The reality behind the BS, was that banks would get customers dependent on ATMS, begin laying off tellers/employees, and ultimately get everyone paying fees to get their own money!
I think the same strategy is at work at AMZN. Get everyone hooked and then begin nickel and diming them at every click.Sep 25, 2013. 09:46 PM | 0 Likes |Link to Comment
What everybody does GET is that AMZN has begun losing money, and NO it's not by CHOICE! That statement qualifies one for insanity status. AMZN is losing money because competition is FIERCE in all of it's businesses and it's not going away...EVER.
That being said, the "phenomenon" is alive and well in AMZN stock. so you should do well.
As for me, I shop at Barnes and Noble, and individual retailers versus AMZN and I support my local community retailers. I don't like what AMZN is doing to local communities around the country and I don't patronize them. If I shop online it is on the website of an individual retailer that does support local communities.Sep 25, 2013. 10:40 AM | 1 Like |Link to Comment
Gary Morton,
Very well written post and excellent observation.
I remember back in the mid 2000's analysts used to focus on the payables and how much time AMZN was taking to use their suppliers money. They don't appear to care about that anymore, just about the cash flow number.
I firmly believe that the answer to the valuation of this stock and the ignorance of it's failing to make money lies somewhere within the relationship between Bezos, (ex Wall Street employee and knows how to work the system), Goldman Sachs (they receive compensation from AMZN), and cronyiscm. Whatever this, shall we call it coercion or "phenomenon" is, is what helps this stock continue to greater and greater heights in spite of bad fundamentals, increasing formidable competition, bad news regarding employment issues, sales tax advantage dissipating quickly, slowing growth and negative earnings...etc.Sep 25, 2013. 09:13 AM | 0 Likes |Link to Comment
Easy enough to find out what happened to the shareholders of Enron WHO TRUSTED WHAT THE CEO SAID!
Sep 25, 2013. 12:01 AM | 2 Likes |Link to Comment
And I suppose you believed Jeffrey Skilling of Enron. Maybe you should do some research.
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After 19 years of doing business, AMZN is being FORCED to find growth and they are scrambling around trying to sell anything and everything to improve margins. They are being FORCED to BUY growth via acquisitions, etc ...this is not a choice but a necessity due to formidable competition on ALL FRONTS.
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After 19 years of being in business, AMZN can't make money. The environment now is much different, the competition in each of the businesses AMZN competes in has grown ten fold, hence WHY AMZN does not make money! There are too many formidable players in EACH and every one if AMZN's businesses. Growth is slowing at AMZN.
So that brings me back to why is this stock so heavily supported? It's unnatural and something smells here. I do know that Goldman Sachs receives compensation from AMZN, as well as other high fliers, and this might explain why the stock just won't fall. As long as the good old boy system is in place, and Goldman is on AMZN's side (that won't change because of the money), this stock will never correct based on fundamentals. Anyone can easily contrive some BS (blue sky) story on why AMZN will grow into profitability in the future.
AMZN has had more than it's fair share of bad news. The stock only goes higher. Oh, there are little corrections here and there, so everything "looks" kosher, but the moves down are very controlled, no real sellers and no real buyers (check out the volume).
I'd really like to know how they manage this. The company loses money, after NINETEEN years, and the stock is at all time highs. This defies ALL logic and points to something else.
I just want to find out what that something "else" is.Sep 24, 2013. 12:31 PM | 0 Likes |Link to Comment
What do you think about the news that AMZN will begin selling OTC drugs in Japan?Sep 23, 2013. 09:15 AM | 1 Like |Link to Comment
Paulos has been spot on with his analysis. He has gone into great depth, invested a lot of time submitting theories pertaining to AMZN's growth and future. He has been right.
Take away ALL of the talking heads, everyone's ideas and look at the bottom line. AFTER over 15 years in business, AMZN is losing money. The stock is trading at all time highs.
Something smells very rotten here.
Personally, I can't wait for it be uncovered and I hope it makes Paulos a very wealthy man.Sep 22, 2013. 07:25 PM | 1 Like |Link to Comment
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Same as it ever was: Shares of Amazon (AMZN) trim their AH loss and are now only down 1%. Though the company, already well-known for its razor-thin profit margins, showed an operating loss the glass is still half full for plenty of investors. While some analysts worry about spiraling costs - the bull camp still sees the Bezos-led spending on fulfillment centers, global growth, digital content, grocery initiatives, web services, etc. as paying off brilliantly in the future. [View news story]Jul 28, 2013. 01:08 AM | 0 Likes |Link to Comment
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FROM LONGVIEW — We're back home for the holidays with Washington State out of action until its Saturday game in the Tri Cities (and the Cougars have a few days away from practice for the holidays, too). As expected, there isn't a whole lot to pass along in the way of news. But as a creature of habit, we still have a post. Read on.
Doesn't appear to be anything worth linking in the land of WSU, so we'll just use this space to pass along our best wishes to you and your families during the holiday season — whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, the Rose Bowl or none of the above. Right around this time last year, I was preparing to move to Pullman. I'd say the ensuing 12 months wound up being pretty eventful. Thanks for joining and reading along as we covered those events as best we could. Your participation is what fuels this blog, and it's what makes the job so fun.
In Pac-12 basketball news … There actually is one basketball game today involving a Pac-12 team. Arizona faces San Diego State in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu. I wonder if that game can out-draw the Hawaii bowl's attendance. The 16 or so people at that game looked to be having a rollicking good time. … The Pac-12 isn't doing so hot in the RPI rankings. … The wife of Utah's coach gives back through humanitarian service.
In Pac-12 football news … California hired its offensive line coach away from Texas Tech. … UCLA's kicker has the right attitude. … USC receiver Marqise Lee has a story to tell. … Washington lost its running backs coach to Arkansas. … Oregon State began preparing for the Alamo Bowl yesterday in San Antonio. … Might Carolina — and Cam Newton — be a good fit for Oregon coach Chip Kelly?
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inspiring as always..
Oh wow! Beautiful piece! Really fantastic work. Your colors and composition are both super lovely.
Wow, everything about this is fantastic!
Джама, это потрясающе!
And i love the way you got the sand and or dirt looking so realistic, it looks amazing. ^_^
Just excellent composition!
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1568-9972/$ - see front matter D 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Lecture: bTNF-a inhibitors in systemic vasculitides and connective tissue diseasesQ, Carol-Nachman symposium, Wiesbaden, Germany,
Saturday, May 08, 2004.
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TNF-a inhibitors in systemic vasculitides and
connective tissue diseases
Peter Lamprecht
Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Luebeck, and Rheumaklinik Bad Bramstedt,
Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538 Luebeck, Germany
Received 14 May 2004; accepted 3 June 2004
Available online 21 July 2004
The introduction of TNF-a inhibitors in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and several other diseases meant a major
progress in the management and to the understanding of these chronic inflammatory diseases. In this article, the evidence of
the role of TNF-a and for TNF-a inhibitors in systemic vasculitides and connective tissue diseases is reviewed. TNF-a is
expressed in inflammatory lesions. TNF-a acts as a proinflammatory cytokine in most disease processes analyzed so far, but
it might have anti-inflammatory properties under certain conditions as well, e.g. with respect to B-cell regulation in systemic
lupus erythematosus. It is not clear to what extent such aspects will be important in the treatment of connective tissue
diseases and systemic vasculitides with TNF-a inhibitors. So far, most case reports and case series have suggested
favourable results with TNF-a inhibitor therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus, dermato- and polymyositis, giant cell
arteritis, Churg–Strauss syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis and microscopic polyangiitis. Results of randomized, placebo-
controlled trials are awaited for several connective tissue diseases and systemic vasculitides. One randomized, placebo-
controlled trial has found no efficacy of infliximab treatment in primary Sjfgren's syndrome recently.
D 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: TNF-a; TNF-a inhibitor; Infliximab; Etanercept; Connective tissue disease; Systemic vasculitis
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Bay Area PLAN Honors the California Work & Family Coalition
By Jenya Cassidy, Project Director, California Work & Family Coalition
I was honored to be named a "Community Hero" at the 10th anniversary of the Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network (PLAN) – an organization that has worked for more than a decade to improve Oakland low income public schools by increasing parent involvement. PLAN trains and gives parents the tools to advocate for their children and influence decision making in the school district. At the January 29th anniversary party, PLAN members recognized community leaders whose work supports the goal of building "parent power" in Oakland public schools.
PLAN leaders highlighted my work leading the California Work & Family Coalition in fighting for family friendly jobs. For 10 years, Coalition organizations have helped pass laws that expand the rights of parents and caregivers in the workplace. Children thrive when their parents make a living wage, have access to paid family leave, paid sick days, and have predictable and flexible schedules to be there when their family needs them. Work family balance makes a huge difference to school children: Studies show that children do better in school when their parents can take an active role in their education. Yet, with changing employer hiring and scheduling practices in food service and retail industries, this can be harder than ever for a growing number of California working parents.
Not only our children, but our schools and communities thrive when parents have time to be informed and involved. Yet, for parents working two or more jobs with unpredictable schedules, it can be a challenge to see kids at night and check homework let alone make it to a PTA meeting or a gardening day. It's easy to see how making change in the workplace has a ripple effect on students, schools and communities.
The PLAN anniversary event celebrated the impact community activism has on our children and our schools. I was proud to share the stage with organizers and leaders including Clarissa Doutherd from Parent Voices, Juan Vera from the Youth Law Academy at Centro Legal de la Raza, Gregory Hodge, whose work supports the Boys and Men of Color Initiative, and Tammy Johnson, a speaker on race equity and co-founder of Your Body Raks belly dance. These leaders spoke from the heart, sharing a belief that building parent power is the way to create thriving schools and communities.
It takes courage and tenacity to make a difference. At the anniversary event, Tammy Johnson, from Raks belly dance, gave a fun demonstration of courage and tenacity by teaching the audience to shimmy. She said "this is what it's like to build Parent Power: You have to stay grounded while you learn to shake things up!"
The Labor Project for Working Families Transition
By Carol Joyner, National Policy Director, Labor Project for Working Families
Our fates were entwined from the start! I first met Netsy Firestein, in 1993, a year after founding the 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Fund. She contacted me to express her joy upon learning about the first Childcare Fund negotiated in the country. I was thrilled! Someone heard about us, from clear across the country and she founded an organization that bridged labor and public policy to capture our collective imaginations around what was truly possible for families in America.
We raised our organizations, together.
In those days, the Labor Project was the only non-profit on the block focusing on work and family issues through a labor lens. Their newsletter included success stories on contract wins: paid family leave, paid sick days, shift swapping, telecommuting, domestic partnership language and so much more. It was and remains the vanguard – for work and family labor policy ideas.
In the years that followed, a true friendship was forged out of deep respect for our common goals. The Labor Project's monumental win of California's Paid Family Leave law raised the bar high. Together, with the CA State Federation, they built a coalition that was broad, diverse, democratic in structure and highly successful. It became the California Work and Family Coalition that continues to fight for legislation to expand paid family leave, guarantee healthcare for pregnant women and lay the groundwork for a state paid sick days bill.
The Coalition's impressive success set the stage for the innovative Family Values@Work which is a network of 21 state coalitions that have won work and family victories, like: paid family leave in NJ, paid sick days in Connecticut, DC, Seattle, and Portland. There are many other campaigns on the horizon. Alignment with the labor movement remains strong and critical to its continued success.
As a former National Advisory Board member of the Labor Project, Board member of Family Values @ Work and national policy director it's with true excitement and hope for the future that I bear witness to the changes about to happen. Netsy will move on to a different role in our movement, the Labor Project will function in partnership with Family Values@Work and I will be its National Director.
These are huge shoes to fill. But have no doubt, the Labor Project will remain a resource for unions and community groups that aim to win work and family policies: paid sick leave, paid family leave, expanded FMLA, and the range of economic policy issues that strengthen our families and our economy. We will win them at the bargaining table, in local ordinances, at the state level and in the federal arena.
This summer, on July 26th, the Labor Project celebrates 20 years and the transition with a symposium and fiesta called "It's About Time". More information to buy tickets, an ad or just spread the word is at www.working-families.org
What was true 20 years ago remains true today. The Labor Project exists for all workers whose fates are tied together, one family at a time.
In solidarity and with hope for the future,
Carol Joyner
National Policy Director
Labor Project for Working Families
How To Stay Out of Debt During Family Leave
By Alanna Ritchie, content writer, Debt.org
Life can catch you off guard, and while California's Paid Family Leave Act provides partial wage repayment, it may not cover all the expenses you accrue during the time you are away from work. You could end up surrounded by overwhelming debt.
The cost of providing for yourself, a pregnant family member, a sudden illness or becoming a caregiver is high. It requires more than the legal provisions of job tenure and future financial security. You can protect yourself and your loved ones by avoiding these debt pitfalls.
Forgetting to Create an Emergency Fund
Don't wait until emergencies strike to see if you have enough money to squeeze by. A good provider is always ready for unexpected situations, such a becoming sick or pregnant.
Financial experts recommend setting up an emergency fund with a starting balance of $1,000. Once you meet that goal, work toward having three to six months of living expenses set aside.
These savings will help cover the gap of lost income for the time you miss work. The more you save, the better position you'll be in to cover medical expenses that will likely exceed your normal monthly budget.
Relying on Credit
Without an emergency fund, people who are financially stressed often make the mistake of relying on credit cards. After a few months, they find themselves quickly immersed in credit card debt.
The accumulation of credit card debt begins with groceries, gas and small expenditures. It can quickly escalate when you start using credit cards to make payments for cell phone bills, insurance and rent.
Depending on credit cards to supplement your income might seem like a short-term solution to making payments, especially if you expect your family leave to be.
Unfortunately, by the time you return to work, you may find that your income no longer covers monthly payments. You'll also start paying interest on the balance, making financial recovery a difficult and long-term process.
Missing Payments
Remember that skipping payments for a long period of time, without a plan to crawl out of debt, is a costly mistake you want to avoid.
Whether it's credit card debt or a loan you are trying to pay off, there are some situations where you simply cannot make ends meet.
These types of debt circumstances can debilitate you, but there are options. Do research about qualifying for debt settlement or loan consolidation programs — which can offer you more time to pay off debt, and in some cases, reduce the overall amount you owe.
Make a decision on the program that works for you.
Staying out of debt can be incredibly difficult, especially when the well-being of your family is on the line.
You can regain control of your finances by putting together an emergency fund, avoiding a dependency on credit cards, missing payments and other dangerous habits. While we cannot plan when emergency will strike or its effect on our families, we can take measures to always be prepared.
Alanna Ritchie writes about personal finance and little smart ways to spend (and save) money. Alanna has an English degree from Rollins College.


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"I can't think of a greater honor than this," said Quincy Jones on Sunday evening, just before the all-star concert at the Paramount Theatre...
"I can't think of a greater honor than this," said Quincy Jones on Sunday evening, just before the all-star concert at the Paramount Theatre that celebrated his 75th birthday (on March 15) and his musical career.
At the concert, the culmination of this month's opening of the Northwest African American Museum, Jones received the museum's first Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jones, who began his career in Seattle in the 1940s, went on to become one of the most important figures in the American music industry, from writing for Count Basie to producing Michael Jackson's album, "Thriller."
At a preconcert news conference at Seattle's Sorrento Hotel, he rhapsodized about his alma mater, Garfield High School, whose jazz band was scheduled for the Paramount, along with Carlos Santana, Ernestine Anderson, the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra and others.
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Jones played in Seattle with the young Ray Charles early in their careers. He never imagined that a museum would be built to honor the achievements of Seattle's African Americans. When he first lived in the area, Jones said, his family was put into segregated housing in Bremerton.
"Ray and I used to say, 'Not one drop of my self-worth depends on your acceptance of me.' "


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"Wigger Wednesday": Black student sues school district alleging racism
A local high school is being sued by a black student over a longstanding student tradition known as "Wigger Wednesday."
Quera Pruitt, a former Red Wing High School student, says seeing her white classmates don do-rags and saggy jeans while throwing gang signs on "Wigger Wednesday" is a form of racial discrimination.
"To her, and frankly to me, 'Wigger Day' is the same thing as 'Nigger Day,'" says her attorney, Joshua Williams.
Each fall semester, the high school traditionally celebrates Homecoming with "Dress Up Days." Pruitt experienced the tradition for the first time when entering her junior year at Red Wing High School.
In 2009, "Tropical Day" was hijacked by a group of 60 to 70 students who declared it "Wigger Day" (also called "Wigger Wednesday" or "Wangsta Day"). On this day, the white kids wore cocked baseball caps, sports jerseys, and gang colors instead of the Hawaiian shirts they were supposed to sport.
The Wigger Wednesday Facebook group.
After receiving complaints, the principal told the students to change out of their "wigger" wear. In protest, some students started a Facebook page called "Wigger Wednesday."
The description features a sexual epithet that appears to be directed at Pruitt.
"lets keep wigger wednesday goin til that cunt quits."
The incident infuriated Pruitt. Although Wigger Day was never an officially sanctioned school event, Pruitt says teachers and administrators saw the same thing happen the previous year and did nothing to stop it. None of the students who participated were disciplined.
So Pruitt filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, which reached an agreement with then-district superintendent Stan Slessor in September 2010. Slessor agreed to a number of remedies, including a meeting with all African-American students to discuss any incidents of harassment.
The agreement did not specifically address what was to become of "Wigger Day," however.
Nor did it bring the matter to a close. Late last week, Pruitt filed a lawsuit accusing the school's principal, the superintendent, and the district itself of fostering a racially hostile environment.
"Defendants knew that they had a duty to stop Wigger Day because it created a racially hostile environment for the students," the filing reads.
The suit, which asks for $75,000 in damages, claims the incident ruined Pruitt's senior year and sent her into a deep depression. She stopped running track, dropped cheerleading and student council, and skipped the school's MLK Day festivities, believing them to be "a farce." She even missed her senior prom.
"To my knowledge, no one from either Red Wing High School or the district has apologized to my client or her mother," says Williams. (Read the entire lawsuit here.)
Since Slessor is no longer the district's superintendent, the suit names the new superintendent, Karsten Anderson, who's only been on the job for a month. He declined to comment, but issued this statement:
Independent School District #256, Red Wing, has been and continues to be committed to providing an education to its students that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon race or otherwise. The district denies the allegations that it has created a racially hostile environment and looks forward to meeting these allegations in court. Since this concerns pending litigation, the district has no further comment at this time.
Pruitt graduated in 2010 and moved back to Little Rock, Ark., so her attorney says he's not sure whether or not Wigger Day went down again in fall of 2010.
"Wigger Wednesday" is hardly a local phenom either -- there's another Facebook group down in Texas that fetes the occasion, and even this handy little YouTube tutorial:
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Year 2 - Episode 6
|Thom Keyes
|Bob Brooks
|Guest Star
|Willoughby Goddard
A boisterous, flamboyant, larger-than-life trader from hyper-space makes a remarkable appearance on the moon -and falls in love with Maya. ITC summary
|Commander John Koenig
|Martin Landau
|Doctor Helena Russell
|Barbara Bain
|Catherine Schell
|Tony Verdeschi
|Tony Anholt
|Willoughby Goddard
|Doctor Ben Vincent
|Jeffery Kissoon
|Bill Fraser
|John Hug
|Yasuko Nagazumi
|Andrews (pilot)
|Mel Taylor
|Slatternly woman
|Rita Webb
|Laraine Humphrys
|Sarah Bullen
|Vicki Michelle
|2 Weapons Technicians
|McDougal (n/s)
|Sunbathing Alphans
|Jenny Clare
Chai Lee
Penny Priestley
|Micky Clarke
|Technician (L Picard)
|Glenda Allen
Int. Command Centre
Int. Medical Centre
Int. Recreation Centre/ Gym (revamp Medical)
Int. Koenig's Private Dining Room (revamp Reception)
Int. Technical Section
Int. Weapons Section
Int. Survey Equipment Room
Int. Helena's Quarters
Int. Alpha Corridor
Int. Taybor's Grand Salon
Ext. Moon Surface (CU moonbuggy, hull of Emporium)
The design for the Emporium is based on a 1967 NASA concept for a Mars Excursion Module, shown here.
Astronomy Location:
The information seems to have been taken from the New Concise Atlas Of The Universe by Patrick Moore (probably the 1974 edition, seen in Brian The Brain). More. Thanks to Marcus Lindroos.
This star chart also appears in All That Glisters. The chart below is seen in One Moment Of Humanity (showing the Moon's position) and originally on the route to Alpha Centuri in Into Infinity.
population 297. 0 fatalities.
Eagle 1 (Andrews); two others
White dog, ferret, slatternly Maya, reptile hand
None, but we learn about lots of different trading planets
Taybor from Pinvith the Lesser.
Before the split-screen, another actress stands in for Maya.
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Raging Stallion Studios based in San Francisco, California, is a major adult film studio and one of the world's largest producers of gay pornography. It was begun by Chris Ward and J. D. Slater; Michael Brandon later became a co-owner. Michael Brandon starred in several Raging Stallion films before deciding to buy into the company. All three have produced and directed video features released by the company. Ward focused on doing fetish features with fisting; Slater has a "Centurion Muscle" line; Brandon did a "Monster Bang" line. Slater also worked on soundtracks for the films, and has released some of this music on CDs.[citation needed]
In 2005, Raging Stallion released 22 new feature films.[citation needed] In 2009, Raging Stallion merged with AEBN/NakedSword.com.[citation needed] AEBN then purchased Falcon Studios in 2010.[1]
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- Centurion Pictures XXX
- High Octane
- HairyBoyz.com
- Pistol Media
- Cazzo Film Berlin
- 2010 XBIZ Award - Gay Movie of the Year (Focus/Refocus)[2]
- 2011 XBIZ Award - Gay Movie of the Year (Brutal)[2]
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Hot Aches Productions was founded in 2004 by adventure filmmaker, Paul Diffley. Our first major climbing DVD, 'E11′, followed Dave MacLeod making the first ascent of Rhapsody (E11) in Scotland. 'E11′ won thirteen international awards and is now widely regarded as one of the best climbing movies ever made. E11 is still one the best selling rock climbing films in the UK. Since then we have filmed Dave Macleod on many other hard climbs, as well as several of the world's top rock climbers and mountaineers including James Pearson, Andy Turner, Sonnie Trotter, Steve McClure, Matt Segal, Johnny Dawes, John Dunne and many more.
We are based in Edinburgh, Scotland, but we love to travel to anywhere with beautiful mountains or great rock climbing. We record our films using the latest 4K cameras to give you the most engaging experience when watching our films.
We have a passion for making rock climbing films and mountaineering films which we hope comes across in our work. We believe that video is a fantastic medium for sharing our love of climbing and all the great stories that climbing and mountaineering generate.
Everyone loves a chat. We're in the studio most days, if we're not out shooting that is, so we'd be happy to down tools for a chat. Drop us an email, post on our Facebook, send us a tweet
Paul founded Hot Aches in 2006 and has gone on to produce many highly acclaimed adventure films, picking up over 40 awards in the process.
As well as creating his own productions under his Hot Aches label, Paul also works as a freelance cameraman, director and editor for the broadcast industry.
His experience ranges from hanging off ropes filming live outside broadcasts of rock climbing to following adventurers and athletes pushing their limits. He is accustomed to using the latest HD video cameras and is highly proficient with professional video editing software. Paul is equally at home shooting video in challenging mountain environments using ropes and rigging gear as he is conducting an intimate and sensitive interview in a subject's home.
Aside from his professional interest in adventure sports as a film maker, Paul is a lifelong rock climber and general outdoor enthusiast with a love of mountain environments and a passion to portray their special qualities through the medium of film.
Chris is a multi-award winning adventure filmmaker, photographer and sound designer based in Scotland. His images have been published by the BBC, Guardian, Telegraph and the Discovery Channel. Working as part of the Hot Aches team Chris has extensive experience of shooting for broadcast and film in remote and rope accessed locations in both summer and winter conditions.
Away from location Chris has an in-depth knowledge of post-production for film and television having directed and edited a number of award winning films, including 'Wide Boyz II' and 'Redemption: The James Pearson Story'. With an MSc in Sound Design with Distinction from Edinburgh University Chris is also a fully qualified sound designer with ten years industry experience.
Away from filmmaking Chris has been heavily involved with adventure sports from childhood and has climbed, skied, kayaked and trekked all over the World, including Greenland, Canada, Norway, Iceland and the Alps.


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Located in South Shore, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paris Casino and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Silcock's Fun Palace and Higgitt's Las Vegas Amusements are also within 10 minutes.
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, conference rooms, and meeting rooms are onsite.
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of limo/town car service, a meeting room, and meeting rooms. This Blackpool hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Gainsborough Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar/lounge
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Free breakfast
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Luggage storage
- Meeting rooms
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Number of floors - 3
- One meeting room
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Restaurant
- Rooftop terrace
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Total number of rooms - 40
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Private bathroom
- Room service (24 hours)
Where to Eat
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Steak House Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No pets or service animals allowed
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
- Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay for guests under 25 years old staying between 1 April - 1 December
- Pet deposit: GBP 100 per stay
- Cash deposit for Spring Break: GBP 100 per stay for guests under 25 years old staying between 1 April - 1 December
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