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Shore excursions—an integral part of cruising—provide the opportunity to explore most of the places you stop. But those stops are sometimes only a few hours, and seldom more than a day. Virtually all cruise lines organize port tours or excursions that pick you up at the pier, take you around to the locale's high spots, and deliver you back to the pier in time for your sailing. The advantage is the efficient use of your time, plus the knowledge that you probably won't miss any "must" stops.
But these tours can be quite expensive, sometimes as high as $100 a day per person, and too rich for some travelers' budgets. As one reader recently asked, "We are cruising to England. Some of the day trips seem expensive for four of us. Do you know any companies or websites for trips off the ship in Cork, Dublin, Cornwall, and Le Havre?" The short answer is, "No, I don't know of any such companies." But I do know how to avoid outrageous excursion costs.
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Before you start your cruise, find out as much as you can about the ports you'll be visiting. Specifically, bone up on the culture, sightseeing attractions, shopping opportunities, and local transportation. Doing your homework before you leave increases your enjoyment of each port and lowers your risk of wasting time and being gouged. Guidebooks are the best resource for this homework.
- What to see. Start with sightseeing-oriented general guidebooks. For the ports you're visiting, you can't miss with the Michelin Green guides to Great Britain, Ireland, and Normandy, but you certainly have lots of other options. Travelers cruising in other areas will find comparably good guides just about everywhere.
- How to see it. For details on available tourist services, you'll want to get one or more of the cruise guidebooks that highlight local tour possibilities. Among the best are Frommer's European Cruises and Ports of Call, by Fran Wenograd Golden and Jerry Brown; Cruise Guide to Europe & The Mediterranean, by Kate Poole (Editor); and Berlitz Complete Guide To Cruising & Cruise Ships, by Douglas Ward. Frommer's guide, especially, is good on low-cost alternatives to organized tours. Also, check out the websites for each destination city for additional information.
Tour travails
Your cruise line will almost surely pitch its own shore excursions for each port—in fact, it may well try to pre-sell them as part of your cruise package. My general rule is to avoid them. Unfortunately, my experience is that the cruise lines' shore excursions suffer from four key problems:
- They're usually overpriced compared with your other options.
- They usually waste too much time in assembling and herding tour members around—the overall pace is dictated by the group's slowest members.
- They often spend less time than you'd like at some stops, more at others.
- They make overly long stops at souvenir stores selected for the kickbacks they give rather than the quality of their merchandise.


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We are now on the cusp of emerging from our long and frustrating war in Iraq with success. That success is fragile and will require careful buttressing, but two years ago it looked nearly impossible. It will be incumbent upon the next president to preserve this success and convert it to an unquestioned victory.
There were many reasons that success seemed impossible - and the daily press bombarded us with examples.
We were told that Sunnis and Shi'ites, having been enemies for centuries, were inexorably bound for civil war; that levels of corruption prevented any decent civil society from emerging; that the influence of Iran, al-Qaeda, and other terrorists was too powerful to overcome; that the presence of U.S. troops was engendering anti-Americanism; and that Saddam's reign of terror had so traumatized the nation that no decent outcome was possible. All of it seemed plausible and the pictures of almost daily bombings and killings reinforced the seeming hopelessness of it all.
There was another reason that success seemed elusive. Many leading American political figures were determined to seize failure and press it to their breasts.
In 2005, for example, Representative John Murtha of Pennsylvania announced to great fanfare that it was time to bring all of our troops home. In remarks delivered on the House floor, he said, "It's time to bring them home... Our troops have become the primary target of the insurgency. They are united against U.S. forces and we have become a catalyst for violence. The war in Iraq is not going as advertised. It is a flawed policy wrapped in illusion." Murtha, considered a foreign policy expert and even a hawk in some circles, suggested that American troops stationed in Iraq be redeployed to Okinawa.
Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska declared the Iraq war to be a "complete replay of Vietnam." Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced in 2007, "this war is lost."
Former presidential candidate John Kerry demanded that the administration provide a timetable for "transition of authority" in Iraq. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for a withdrawal, while failed presidential hopeful Howard Dean told a radio audience that the United States could not defeat the terrorists in Iraq. "The idea that we're going to win the war in Iraq is an idea which is just plain wrong." Eighty thousand National Guard troops should be brought home immediately, he advised. Twenty thousand troops should be sent to Afghanistan, and the rest should be sent to some unnamed friendly neighboring country to fight the terrorists elsewhere.
As opposition to the war mounted, there was wide agreement in Washington that those who supported the war were going to be held to account. Texas Representative Ron Paul denounced the "demented philosophy of conquest" that led to the perceived failures of the Iraq war. "The war in Iraq is a lead weight attached to their ankle," chimed in Senator Charles Schumer of New York. "We are going to win Senate seats as a result of this war," crowed Reid.
The current administration resisted the overwhelming political pressure to slink away from Iraq. However, it was also slow to recognize the need for a new strategy. Between 2003 and 2007, American forces were not providing security for Iraqis because too often they were pinned down in forward operating bases from which they made occasional armed forays to chase particular terrorists.
As military analyst and father of the surge strategy Frederick Kagan explained in late 2006:
We've been too incremental all along, because we've been focused on trying to maintain the lowest possible force levels in Iraq, which is not the way you actually go about winning any war, and it's not the way that you go about winning a counterinsurgency like this.
Security is the number-one military task, and we have been prioritizing all sorts of other things over security. What we need to do is flood the capital with more American troops, partnered with Iraqis, and really commit ourselves to making this happen.
Thanks to Kagan and a few others, and to the White House and Pentagon for taking their advice, we are now seeing a dramatic and sustained drop in violence in Iraq. Guided by the brilliant General David Petraeus, a military strategist who will doubtless be studied by future generations of American warriors, the administration elected to "double down" in Iraq with a surge of troops. American forces also pursued a changed counterinsurgency strategy focused on providing security to ordinary Iraqis. Political factions, including Sunnis and Shi'ites, are now learning to discuss their differences. Shops and restaurants in Baghdad are packed. The oil is even beginning to flow again.
While an initial reluctance to take out Saddam Hussein is perhaps understandable, and while dubiousness about the capacity of the surge to change things might be explicable looking back, the response of many in Congress to the undeniable success of the surge since late 2007 is impossible to justify. Even after our top military leadership began to talk tentatively of victory, there were those who insisted that the situation was "worsening."
As Senator Joseph Lieberman, the independent from Connecticut, memorably expressed it, too many of America's politicians are "emotionally invested in a narrative of defeat and retreat in Iraq."
Lieberman might have left off the words "in Iraq." A hard core of America's elite has never gotten over Vietnam. They suffer from a kind of post-traumatic stress disorder. In the opening days of the Afghanistan campaign in 2001, commentators and analysts on the front page of the New York Times were predicting a "quagmire." Throughout the second half of the Cold War, a great many analysts and historians saw Vietnam everywhere they looked: El Salvador, Nicaragua, Angola, and even Grenada. Beyond expecting defeat in Iraq, some, as the earlier quotations reveal, almost seemed to relish it.
This is not to suggest that it was cowardly or unpatriotic to oppose the Iraq war initially. Reasonable people can differ about the wisdom of taking out Saddam Hussein - and particularly in hindsight, with what we now know about the weapons of mass destruction - the case for war was certainly not, to quote former CIA director George Tenet, a "slam dunk."
What is not defensible is the position so many of our leaders took once we were committed to conflict in Iraq. As Napoleon said, "When you set out to take Vienna, take Vienna."
Failure in war is the worst kind of provocation to one's enemies. Al-Qaeda has a peculiar and twisted understanding of history. These Islamists actually think they defeated the Soviets in Afghanistan, even though history will clearly demonstrate that victory would not have been possible without American funding and weapons.
Usama bin Laden, one of the ragtag mujahideen fighters that benefited from U.S. weapons and funding, has since made clear on dozens of occasions his belief that bringing down the United States will be even easier. Why? Because he and his followers believe that they are Allah's elect. Moreover, they believe that we are corrupt, soft, and easily intimidated. Our failure to respond to repeated attacks in the 1980s and 1990s gave bin Laden the impression that America was a paper tiger.
The war in Iraq has become the battleground against al-Qaeda. We are, at last, winning that war. But if we had not stayed in Iraq and shifted strategies, this victory would have been a defeat. It would have been a defeat that would have echoed throughout the world. The Islamists from Bali to London to Gaza to Islamabad would have felt a rush of adrenaline. Our friends would have shrunk from us to make their separate deals. Buoyed by victory against the full might of American arms in Iraq, the Islamists would doubtless have begun a new campaign of terror throughout the world.
It is not over. Our success in Iraq is tenuous and provisional. The next president must understand the importance of securing Iraq's future. The defeat we narrowly avoided is still eminently possible.
Mona Charen is a syndicated columnist, political analyst, and author of Do-Gooders: How Liberals Hurt Those They Claim to Help.
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BAGHDAD—Soldiers with 1st "Vanguard" Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Division – Center and medical officers from Camp Taji, Iraq, recently extended a helping hand to locals by donating medical supplies to a small Iraqi clinic.
Soldiers with the 9th Iraqi Army Division played a large role in the delivery of the medical aid, from transporting the supplies to providing security alongside their American counterparts.
"The importance of the combined medical engagement was to go out to a local Iraqi clinic, provide patients with medicine, and assist the doctors with any questions that they had," said 2nd Lt. Tameka Hall, the medical officer with 1st Bn., 18th Inf. Regt. and a Sacramento, Calif. native. "We identified issues and then informed the people who can make those changes happen."
In developing countries, which often lack sufficient medical infrastructure, seemingly minor illnesses can be deadly or life-altering. Dozens of Iraqis came to the medical aid distribution site to receive medicines that are occasionally unavailable to them. Among these were many children who came to the event to receive aid and have the opportunity to meet and talk to American Soldiers.
Soldiers with Company A "Apocalypse," 1st Bn., 18th Inf. Regt., helped to provide security for the medical aid distribution along with the 9th IA Div., while the medical officers held a meeting with doctors and assisted in the examination of patients that came in that day.
"I worked with two doctors who were attending their patients," Hall said. "A lot of the patients had skin problems, broken arms, and parasites."
A variety of adult and children medical supplies were given to the clinic, ranging from vitamins, cough syrup, pain relievers, and anti-parasite drugs. Common in hospitals and drug stores across the U.S., they can be difficult to come across in Iraq.
For the doctors at the clinic, who are often overloaded with patients, assistance from American and Iraqi Soldiers with medical supplies and advice was well-received.
"We have a lot of issues receiving medical supplies for our patients," an Iraqi doctor at the clinic said. "Medical support is always welcomed."
Many of the children at the clinic had problems with parasites, which can be attributed to the poor sanitation in the areas in which they live. Some of the children were also malnourished.
Throughout the event, the Iraqi doctors were open to the suggestions the U.S. Army medical officers made. Since the doctors can occasionally get overloaded with patients, learning a different viewpoint on better ways to treat ailments from was helpful, they said.
"They were very open to my suggestions, so they came to me with their problems and I would wait for their doctor to finish diagnosing the patient," Hall said. "Afterwards, I gave the doctor a review on how well he did and how to improve."
The gratitude of the Iraqis could be seen from the smiles on the faces from both Iraqi medical providers and patients.
"The [adult] patients were very appreciative and expressed their thanks by shaking hands," Hall said. "The children would give hugs."
The mission showed that the partnership of Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers can successfully accomplish both security and humanitarian missions.
"The Iraqi doctors were really surprised with the amount of patients who showed up, they said it was way more than usual, and [they thought] it was due to the U.S. and Iraqi [Soldiers] there helping out," said Hall.
Furthermore, the Iraqi Army was able to gain the trust of the people that they protect on a daily basis. In the end, the medical aid donation was a success that exceeded expectations of both the Iraqis and U.S. Soldiers who participated.
"I think the Iraqis have more confidence now in their medical clinic because it was their doctor who was writing the prescriptions to them," said Hall. "We were just there to help."
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The nephew of two studio film composers, and initially a paid composer for a California music publisher, Randy Newman, throughout his career, has offered a unique and enduring challenge to the popular music milieu into which he arrived. That is, despite making his eponymous solo recording debut in 1968, emerging as a singer-songwriter contemporary to personal artists like Bob Dylan or Joni Mitchell, Newman has always stepped away from the naked introspection or unmasked biographical tendencies of his generational peers. Ostensibly less "serious" than his contemporaries, Newman, instead, opts for wry social commentary and moving narrative exploration as sung through a series of voices that are variously poignant, self-effacing, and abject. (When Dylan was singing "Lay Lady Lay" and Mitchell, "Both Sides Now," for instance, Newman sang "Tickle Me" and told us of "Davy the Fat Boy.") Nor is his generational singularity any less obvious on a strictly musical level. Newman's sound extends far back historically, before rock and roll, blending Tin Pan Alley song patterns, ragtime arrangements, and orchestral flourishes to complement the theatricality of his lyrical content. A professional in the truest sense of the word, Newman and his musical effect emerge out of a workmanlike fusion of aesthetic influences, with enough of the artist's uniquely surreal humor to defy predictability.
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Jon Herington is the veteran touring and recording guitarist for the iconic band Steely Dan, and the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the New York City based Jon Herington Band. Jon's latest solo release, "Time On My Hands," (nominated for Vintage Guitar Magazine Hall of Fame "Album of the Year" 2013 ) presents the bluesy, driving pop/rock that the band has honed over years of playing in New York City area clubs. The undeniable chemistry of the band, built on a lifetime of collaboration with Dennis Espantman on bass and Frank Pagano on drums, is clearly evident in this collection of ten original songs.
Jon's love for music surfaced early, and he studied piano, saxophone, and harmony in his grade school years. Just before his high school years, however, he developed a passion for pop music and the electric guitar, and soon was writing songs and performing with his own band near his New Jersey Shore home doing opening slots for local hero Bruce Springsteen, beginning a performing career that has continued ever since. College followed, with extensive musical studies in both classical and jazz composition and theory at Rutgers University, and private jazz guitar study, with the help of a National Endowment for the Arts grant, with the late, great jazz guitarist, Harry Leahey. Next came several years of study with the late Dennis Sandole, the acclaimed music teacher from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who once taught the late greats James Moody and John Coltrane.
Jon's gigging life took a detour for about three years when he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, home to jazz guitar great Wes Montgomery. There Jon played jazz, with the many accomplished local players and former band-mates of Wes, including Wes's brother Buddy Montgomery, "Killer" Ray Appleton, "Pookie" Johnson, and organist and vocalist Terry Hayden, as well as the many talented young players who were students or residents in Indiana, including Jim Beard, Bob Hurst, Kenny Aronov, Chris Botti, and Shawn Pelton. Jon also began doing extensive session work at the time in several of the local studios, and played on dozens of jingles and albums.
After a return to the New York area, Jon began the challenging process of establishing a working life in New York. His work included performing with many different bands and for many Broadway shows; session recording, teaching, and an occasional writing or arranging job.
Jon's debut release in 1992 titled "The Complete Rhyming Dictionary" (remastered and retitled as "Pulse and Cadence)," was an instrumental recording, showcasing eight of his own compositions as well as the brilliant playing of keyboardist Jim Beard, bassist Victor Bailey, drummer Peter Erskine, and percussionist Arto Tuncboyacian.
Since late 1999, Jon has been the guitarist of choice with Steely Dan for both recording and touring. Jon has also toured with Donald Fagen; Boz Scaggs; Bette Midler; the Jim Beard group; The Blue Nile; Phoebe Snow; Madeleine Peyroux; Bobby Caldwell; Catherine Russell; Rob Morsberger; saxophonist Bill Evans; the contemporary jazz superband Chroma; Lucy Kaplansky; jazz/blues organ great Jack McDuff; and The Dukes of September, a supergroup featuring Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs, and Michael McDonald.
Some of Jon's recording highlights (aside from "Time On My Hands," "shine (shine shine)," "Like So," and "Pulse and Cadence") are the Walter Becker release "Circus Money;" the newest Donald Fagen release "Sunken Condos," as well as his prior release "Morph the Cat;" the Steely Dan albums "Two Against Nature" (Grammy Award Winner) and "Everything Must Go;" Jim Beard's five recordings (the first four co-produced by Jon); two Bill Evans records, "Escape" and "Starfish and the Moon;" Michael "Patches" Stewart's "Penetration;" Bob Berg's "Riddles" and "Virtual Reality;" Lucy Kaplansky's
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of a Literal Man;" "Ghosts Before Breakfast;" "A Part of You;" and the DVD "Rob Morsberger Live;" and Lynne Robyn's "Red Bird in Snow," one of Jon's production efforts. Jon can also be seen on Steely Dan's Live "Two Against Nature" DVD, the "Making of Aja" DVD, from the "Classic Albums" series and the Dukes of September "Live at Lincoln Center" DVD. Jon's current work remains a combination of free-lancing as a guitarist and producer in New York, song-writing and band-leading work with his own group, and world-wide touring in support of some of the world's most renowned musical artists.
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Dr. Kevin Tabb, chief medical officer of Stanford Hospital in California, will be the new president of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the hospital has just announced. WBUR's Sacha Pfeiffer interviews the new chief on All Things Considered today, and here's a brief excerpt on one of our favorite topics, the Massachusetts push toward health care payment reform.
[How do you see global payments as an approach for controlling the rise in health care costs?]
I think about Massachusetts as being five years ahead of the rest of the country. I think the things that are already happening here will happen elsewhere, they just haven't happened yet. Specifically about global payments, that is one way to attack the issue of rising health care costs, although I don't think it's the only way. I think all of us are going to need to become more effective and global payments is one way of getting there, but it's not going to be the panacea, to tell you the truth.
[Would you support it as one of the ways of getting there?]
I would, with the caveat that especially academic medical centers have a unique place in the health care environment, they serve unique populations, and we're going to need to take that into account as we figure out how we're going to change.
[How would you take that into account?]
Like all academic medical centers, we take care of very sick, very complex patients — and very sick, very complex patients don't always lend themselves to simplistic plans. So I think we just need to make sure we take that into account as we look at global payments. That being said, as we look at global payments, all of us in academic medical centers are going to have to make some changes in how we think about health care. Specifically, that means we'll have to think about taking care of patients across the continuum of care, and that means not just here in the hospital when they're really sick.
From the Beth Israel Deaconess press release on Kevin Tabb's appointment:
As the CMO at Stanford, Tabb had broad strategic and operational responsibilities, which included physician network strategy; clinical quality and patient safety initiatives; regulatory and medical staff affairs; and graduate and continuing medical education. He was previously chief quality and medical information officer at Stanford, where he oversaw primary care, outreach clinics and the Stanford Cancer Center. Prior to joining Stanford, Tabb led the Clinical Data Services division of GE Healthcare IT.
Tabb, who is 47, received his MD from Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem, Israel, as well as his undergraduate degree from Hebrew University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Hadassah Hospital. Raised in Berkeley, CA, Tabb emigrated to Israel at the age of 18 and served in the Israel Defense Forces, the country's military service.


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9:00am Registration
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The Early Years
Medical education in the 18th century consisted of formal lectures for a semester or two, followed by an apprenticeship with a practicing physician. No academic preparation was required, no written exams were mandatory. Students did not pay tuition. Instead, they bought tickets to each lecture. Since teaching hospitals did not exist, clinical training requirements were minimal.
The first three faculty members of the School were Benjamin Waterhouse, professor of the theory and practice of physic, John Warren, professor of anatomy and surgery, and Aaron Dextor, professor of chemistry and materia medica (pharmacology).
Dr. Waterhouse had been educated at universities and hospitals in Europe. As a result of his contacts in England, he received a publication printed there in 1798 by Edward Jenner, reporting successful vaccination against smallpox. Waterhouse introduced Jenner's ideas to the U.S. medical community and first used the vaccine on members of his own family. As a result of Waterhouse's vigorous support of smallpox vaccination, it was tested in Boston and gained acceptance in the United States.
Dr. Warren, a skilled teacher and surgeon, was instrumental in moving the Medical School to Boston, where it was more convenient for the faculty to see not only their private patients, but also patients in the military and naval hospitals and in public dispensaries being established in the city.
The Medical School moved from Cambridge to Boston in 1810. The following year, Dr. Warren's son, John Collins Warren, and James Jackson led efforts to start Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston. MGH, like most hospitals founded in the 19th century, started out caring for the poor; patients who could afford medical care received it at home.
From 1816 to 1846 the Medical School was located on Mason Street. With a gift from a private bequest through the Great and General Court of Massachusetts, the School became known as the Massachusetts Medical College of Harvard University. In 1847 the School moved to North Grove Street, next door to the Bulfinch Building of MGH. In 1883 the School relocated to Boylston Street in Copley Square on the site where the new wing of the Boston Public Library now stands.
Within a few years of becoming president of Harvard in 1860, Charles Eliot established a novel curriculum at the Medical School. Admissions standards were raised, written exams and passing grades were required, new departments of basic and clinical sciences were established, a three-year degree program was introduced, and the apprenticeship system was eliminated. Harvard Medical School became a professional school of Harvard University, setting the United States standard for the organization of medical education within a university.
In 1906, the Medical School moved to Longwood Avenue in Boston where the five original marble-faced buildings of the quadrangle are still used for classrooms, research laboratories and administrative offices. At the time of the move, the Fenway was open farm and marshland. The combination of a new medical school and empty land drew hospitals to the neighborhood now known as the Longwood Medical Area.
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We offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Emergency Management.
The Emergency Management Degree Program is unique as it is the first and only university-level program of its type in the State of Illinois. The program offers an undergraduate interdisciplinary degree which combines scholarship and practice. Courses are taught by Ph.D. holding faculty in a face-to-face classroom environment. Students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management leading to professional employment opportunities in the public sector, the private sector, or at non-governmental organizations.
Fall 2015 Semester Now in Session
Established in 2007, the WIU Emergency Management Program is an active teaching and research unit, it adds value to Western Illinois University, and the program also provides important services in support of public safety for residents of the State of Illinois. For example . . .
- In September 2015, Dr. Jack Rozdilsky spoke at an international conference reflecting on the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. See WIU Faculty Member Reflects on Social Impacts of Atomic Bomb at International Conference.
The WIU Emergency Management Program currently has openings for new undergraduate-level students who are interested in enrolling in the state's only Bachelor of Science Degree program for emergency management.
If you are interested in disasters and you strive to work in occupations protecting the public by engaging in a career of response, recovery, mitigation, or preparedness, the WIU Emergency Management Program can meet your academic preparation needs for a successful career.
As National Climatic Data Center information indicates, during 2014 there were 8 weather and climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each across the United States. Adding in the risks of man-made disasters to that tally, the trends suggest there will be no shortage of work for future emergency managers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on the status of emergency management careers. Such statistics suggests that it is with an entry level Bachelors Degree and experience, it is possible for Emergency Management Directors to earn $59,770 per year (2012 median pay). For such careers, the projected employment growth rate is 8 percent from 2012 to 2022.
Go to the Western Illinois University Web Site for Enrollment to start the process and specify Emergency Management as your major of choice.
The WIU Emergency Management Program is organizationally housed in the College of Education and Human Services, Department of Health Science and Social Work.
FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: Specific information on undergraduate degree requirements and course descriptions can be found at the WIU Catalog.
FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: While WIU does not currently offer a Masters-Level Degree in Emergency Management, the program does offer specific emergency management coursework to graduate students in support of the Master of Science in Health Sciences Degree, Public Health option.
Are you curious about what Emergency Management (EM) professionals do?
From the proud traditions of Civil Defense to the modern era of Homeland Security, the safety of the nation requires the focus of the best and brightest students.
An explanation of some of the EM basics are provided on the "What is Emergency Management" web page. Also, this interesting you tube video "The Essential Emergency Manager" explains the EM profession. While Emergency Management jobs reside in all sectors of the economy, government agencies such as the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are examples of places where Emergency Managers can be employed.
Professional organizations supporting the Emergency Management profession include The Illinois Emergency Services Management Association (for the state of Illinois) and the International Association of Emergency Managers (for the nation and beyond).
The core faculty for the WIU Emergency Management Program are highly qualified specialists.
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According to TimeWave Zero, on August 30 (tomorrow), the novelty is at the lowest it will be until December 21, 2012 at which it goes infinitely down (yes same day as Mayan prophecies). This means that there should be something drastic occuring tomorrow.
Just putting it out there to see if everything actually happens. But do some research on this if you are interested in 2012 stuff. VERY VERY interesting.
Listen to the man who invented this theory, my favorite scientist, Terence Mckenna (Also creator of Stoned Ape Theory) talk about it here:
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Chapman takes command of 157th AOG and Jefferson Barracks
Brig. Gen. David Newman, chief of the joint staff of the Missouri National Guard, hands the 157th Air Operations Group guidon to Col Richard Chapman as Chapman assumes command of both the 157th AOG and the Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Station in South St. Louis County, Oct 13. (National Guard Photo by Bill Phelan)
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo
-- The 157th Air Operation Group of the Missouri Air National Guard and Jefferson Barracks in south St. Louis County has a new commanding officer after a change of command ceremony Saturday at the historic military post.
Col. Richard L. Chapman, Jr., of Columbia, Ill., assumed command of the unit from recently-promoted Brig. Gen. David F. Newman, who is now chief of the joint staff of the Missouri National Guard at Joint Force Headquarters in Jefferson City. Newman had served as 157th commander for 12 years.
The 157th Air Operation Group is one of 10 Air Guard units responsible for augmenting geographic and functional air operations worldwide. The unit includes the 121st Air Control Squadron, also headquartered at Jefferson Barracks.
As the new 157th commander, Chapman also becomes the new Jefferson Barracks base commander, a title also previously held by Newman.
Chapman is no stranger to the 157th, having served as its deputy commander for several years.
"I wouldn't be standing here today without the support of all of you standing before me," Chapman told the formation. "The National Guard is a family business of Citizen Soldiers and Airmen who work in our community day to day and I don't know of any other part time job that contains a clause in which you might have to lay down your life for your country, but that is the price of freedom."
Chapman praised the performance of 157th Airmen during recent overseas deployments and for their response to state emergencies such as last year's flooding and the Joplin tornado.
Born in Augusta, Maine, Chapman is a 1980 graduate of Gardiner High School and attended The Citadel, where he earned a degree in political science and his officer's commission through the Reserve Officers Training Corps. Chapman also holds a masters degree in science and administrative management from Central Michigan University. A master navigator with more than 200 hours of combat flying time, Col. Chapman is a veteran of both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom where he served aboard the B-52G and B-1B bombers.
Col. Chapman's military education includes the Squadron Officer's School, the Air Command and Staff College, the Air War College and the Advanced Joint Professional Military Education course.
Chapman's awards and decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Ariel Achievement Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with an oak leaf cluster, and the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster.
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Subverting Symbolism: The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act and Cooperative Federalism
Simmons, Kami Chavis, American Criminal Law Review
INTRODUCTION I. CONTEXTUALIZING THE MATTHEW-SHEPARD-JAMES BYRD, JR. HATE CRIMES PREVENTION ACT (THE "HCPA") A. The Prevalence of Hate Crimes in the United States B. Hate Crimes Legislation State-by-State C. Pre-Existing Federal Hate Crimes Legislation 1. Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 2. The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. [section] 245) 3. Hate Crimes Statistics Act of 1990 4. Hate Crime Sentencing Enhancement Act D. Contextualizing the Michael Shepard-James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act ("HCPA ") 1. The HCPA: Federal Jurisdiction to Prosecute Hate Crimes 2. The HCPA: Provision of Federal Funding to Address Hate Crimes E. Criticisms of the HCPA 1. Federalism Concerns 2. The Role of Symbolism and the HCPA a. The Dangers of Symbolic Legislation b. The Importance of Enforcing Hate Crimes Legislation II. SAVING THE HCPA FROM SYMBOLISM" A COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM MODEL A. The Concept of Cooperative Federalism B. Cooperative Federalism and the Environmental Protection Measures C. Cooperative Federalism is an Appropriate Model for Crime Prevention 1. Constitutional Support for Cooperative Federalism Programs 2. Benefits of Joint Federal-State Efforts in the Context of Criminal Prosecutions III. ACHIEVING BALANCE: A FUNCTIONAL MODEL FOR PROSECUTING HATE CRIMES PURSUANT TO THE HCPA A. Creating a Federal-State Task Force to Prosecute Crimes Under the HCPA 1. The National Church Arson Task Force 2. Safe Streets Initiative B. Allowing State Prosecutors to Prosecute in Federal Court 1. Proposal to Appoint Special Assistant United States Attorneys to Prosecute HCPA Cases 2. The Importance of Maintaining a Role for Federal Prosecutors IV. CONCLUSION
Hate crimes are a form of domestic terrorism. They send the poisonous message that some Americans deserve to be victimized solely because of who they are. Like other acts of terrorism, hate crimes have an impact far greater than the impact on the individual victims. They are crimes against entire communities, against the whole nation, and against the fundamental ideals on which America was founded. They are a violation of all our country stands for. (1)
--Senator Edward Kennedy
And that's why, through this law, we will strengthen the protections against crimes based on the color of your skin, the faith in your heart, or the place of your birth. We will finally add Federal protections against crimes based on gender, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. And prosecutors will have new tools to work with States in order to prosecute to the fullest those who would perpetrate such crimes, because no one in America should ever be afraid to walk down the street holding the hands of the person they love. No one in America should be forced to look over their shoulder because of who they are or because they live with a disability. (2)
--President Barack Obama
On April 29, 2010, three men in New Mexico videotaped themselves burning a swastika onto the arm of Vincent Kee, a mentally disabled man of Native American decent.3 Although the three defendants contend the act was consensual, the District Attorney charged them with various state offenses including kidnapping and battery.4 This case, however, is distinct from other violent crimes because a federal grand jury has also indicted the men involved under the Matthew Shepard-James Byrd Hate Crime Prevention Act ("HCPA"), a law President Obama signed on October 29, 2009. (5) Prior to the enactment of the HCPA, the federal government would have lacked jurisdiction to prosecute the defendants in this case or similar cases involving hate crimes. …


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The Fresh Market in Jupiter is getting ready to open its doors on Wednesday
JUPITER, Fla. - Last minute preparations are being made right now before the opening of the new The Fresh Market grocery store in Jupiter.
The new store opens Wednesday at 8 a.m. at 311 E. Indiantown Road. The specialty grocery chain is offering free bags of coffee and reusable shopping bags for the first customers in line.
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Bartender Cameron Randolph is a bit of a softy. He's always there to help, whether it's his sick mom, his big family or a stray dog. So when a desperate young woman breaks in to his place one night, he can't resist taking her in. He's not even sure he can resist her. But he has to. For one thing, she's way too young for him.
Delilah Roberts is on the run. The terrible secret she's hiding puts her life in danger and makes a future with Cam impossible. She can't risk revealing her past. But she can't ignore the simmering heat between them for much longer.
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Joe Mauer: "Return of the Mack" trilogy edition
For the third year running, the Mack is back. In 2008, Joe Mauer rebounded with swagger
from an injury-plagued '07 and raised his average 35 points en route to batting title No. 2. Last season, Mauer returned from an absent April to rhythm his way to an MVP season and eventual $184 million contract extension.
This year, Joe has rapidly turned a first-half funk into post All-Star break funkiness. Through 77 games heading into the All-Star break, Mauer was batting just .293. Of course, the "just" is relative term for a three-time batting champ and lifetime .326 hitter. The clip represented Mauer's lowest average through 77 games in the catcher's career and motivated Yours Truly to strongly suggest that he take a pass on this year's Mid-Summer Classic in Anaheim. A decline in post All-Star performance over the years combined with his brutal performance in this year's contest seemed to warrant the plea.
But now I'm gladly eating a mouthful of Red Man leaf. Enjoy the beat accompaniment for year No. 3 of Mauer's "Return of the Mack."
Although Mauer had just (again) 19 multi-hit games in that first 77, the catcher -- while still battling injury -- has been on a tear since the break, with nine multi-hit efforts in his past 20 contests, hitting a monster .425 over that stretch. In the process, Joe has raised his average nearly 30 points up to .322, good for sixth in the A.L. entering the week. Concurrently, Mauer has also raised his On Base percentage 27 points and his Slugging clip 49 points since the All-Star game.
Did something happen to Mauer in Anaheim? Did the MVP have some dynamite sushi? Drink an inspired cab? Get a suggestion from a lofty peer? Who's to say. . . He surely wouldn't, but the fact that his bat is now speaking loudly again is all that matters.
The timing for Mauer's surge couldn't come at a better or more important time for the Twins, who face division-leading Chicago for a three-game set this week and then thrice more next Tuesday - Thursday at Target Field. Taking two of three from the ChiSox this week would put the club back in the Central's sole driver's seat for the first time since Independence Day.
Gauging from an historical vantage, opposing the ChiSox should only advance Mauer's
numbers and give him a shot at making a noticeable move up the AL batting leaderboard. In nine games vs. Chicago this season, Mauer owns a .419 average to couple with an On Base clip of .500 and a bulky Slugging percentage of .613. Versus probable Chicago starters Freddy Garcia, John Danks and Gavin Floyd, Joe owns lifetime .379, .343 and .276 averages, respectively. For his career against the White Sox (82 games), Mauer claims a lifetime average of .308.
All of this late-summer heat begs the query -- Can Mauer make a run at a fourth batting title? I won't say "Yes" now, nor will I negate his chances. Joe no doubt has some ground to make up as he trails the Rangers' Josh Hamilton by 33 points, but to look at the list of leaders is to suggest that a title run isn't beyond the realm of possibility. Of the AL's top 22 hitters entering Monday, only two other ballers on the list (Ichiro Suzuki and Magglio Ordonez) can lay claim to a batting crown. And those two combine for as many title's as Mauer has in the past four seasons.
As we've had pleasure to witness over the past six years, Joe Mauer isn't "just" anything. And now the Mack is playing like it.
Return of the Mack, Mark Morrison
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Rio de Janeiro never fails to impress us with its modern outlook that reflects its progression through the times of yore. The historic sites, sparkling beaches, green belts and jubilant attitude of the locals embrace the tourists to the world where heaven meets the earth. If Ronaldo played football at the Maracanã stadium, then Christ the Redeemer puts Rio on the world map. Rio's carnival with its effervescent samba dancers jiggling their hips attracts thousands of tourists around the world. The rain-forests, museums, beaches and the glitz of the city have made Rio what it is today - Brazil's top-notch tourist attraction.
Christ the Redeemer
Standing atop the Corcovado Mountain with his arms spread out, this enormous statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) has been embracing the people of Rio since its inauguration in 1931. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the imposing structure of soapstone and cement provides panoramic views of Rio beyond compare. Book a cog train to the statue through the trails of the Tijuca Forest National Park. The Corcovado Mountain is a tourist destination in itself with every inch occupied by frantic visitors. So arrive early to get a surreal view of the statue and an amazing view of the city. Entry is free.
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Maracanã Stadium (Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho / Estádio do Maracana)
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Fans of legends like Ronaldo, Pele, Romario, Carlos Alberto and Nilton Santos will surely love to pay a visit to the Mecca of Football; the Maracanã Stadium. Officially inaugurated during the 1950 World Cup, this all encompassing stadium features a capacity to hold 100,000 cheering fans. If you are lucky enough, it is possible to catch one of your favourite players in action. Otherwise, pay a visit to the sports museum with treasuries in store. The stadium is hosting the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonies.
Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar)
Named after the traditional sugarloaves used during the yesteryears, the Sugarloaf Mountain is a tall 395 meter peak rising at the Guanabar Bay in the Atlantic Ocean. Right at the top, tourists will have the chance of their lifetime to capture photo opportunities of the sparkling Rio beaches, statue of Christ and the green forests. Although, most visitors arrive by a cable car, which takes 2-3 minutes, others can test their enthusiasm and energy by climbing the mountain. The best time to visit the peak is at sunset when the flickering colours of the sun make way for a blanket of stars.
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Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens (Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro)
The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is a complete resource on Amazonian tropical species including 5000 varieties of plants explicating the rich botanic diversity of Brazil. The garden showcases a fine collection of excruciatingly large Victorian water lilies and Japanese plants. Sitting on the edge of Tijuca Forest, Dom João VI designed the garden himself in 1808 to include plants of artistic, archaeological and historical importance. Visit the parks on the weekdays to avoid weekend crowds.
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Sambadrome (Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí) ( Wikipedia )
During the Carnival season, the fervour gains ground in Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí where samba school dancers compete to become the best in town. Dancers performing to the school's samba anthem impress the crowd with their music, elaborate costumes and most importantly heart stomping samba dance. The Sambadrome, also known as the Apoteose Square, holds a capacity to accommodate 90,000 people who come to watch the enthralling Carnival parade every year.
Copacabana Beach ( Wikipedia )
Rio will never be complete without the mention of Copacabana Beach. The stimulating 4.5 km of crescent coastline never sleeps, as visitors play beach soccer, soak in the sun or swing and dance until the wee hours of the morning. One of the culturally richer neighbourhoods of Rio, the borough is filled to the brim with bars, restaurants and upscale hotels. Tourists of all ages will have some or other activity to do at the beach, be it soaking in the sun, snorkelling or water sports. The place will be one of the hosts for the 2016 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and also is favoured by revellers who want to bring in the New Year celebrations with great enthusiasm.
Ipanema Beach ( Wikipedia )
The wealthier sibling of Copacabana, Ipanema is a glitzy neighbourhood located between Leblon and Arpoador. Favoured by the Rio's locals (las cariocas), Ipanema's beauty lies in its dusky stretch of sand dotted by greenery with cafes, bars and restaurants weaving up the place. The waters at Ipanema are dangerous at times, so swim or surf in areas allotted by the many lifeguards.
Centro ( Wikipedia )
As the historical and financial hub, Rio's central district holds many jewels in its purse. Despite the bustling traffic and skyscrapers, the lanes provide an insight to how Rio was discovered and then consequentially developed in the years that followed. There are a number of historic landmarks that distinguish Central Rio – The National History Museum, displaying relics from Imperial days, the 17th-century Mosteiro de São Bento church, the 1905 Theatro Municipal, The Paço Imperial; seat of former Portuguese rulers, the baroque styled Igreja Sao Bento church, the 18th-century Passeio Público garden and the 1750 built Arcos da Lapa aqueduct. Today, these restored structures include many restaurants, art galleries, tea houses and speciality shops for tourists and locals alike.
Tijuca National Park (Parque Nacional da Tijuca)
Covering some 32 km², Parque Nacional da Tijuca is the world's largest urban forest in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Hand-planted in the 19th century to recover the damage caused by extensive coffee plantations, the wildlife park population includes many insects, ocelots, birds, howler monkeys and other endangered species known only to the Amazon basin. The park's summit, where the symbolic Christ the Redeemer statue is situated, offers fantastic views over the city and ocean. Although many visit the park by car, hiking tours for the more adventurous type are arranged by a number of local travel agents.
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Petrópolis (The Imperial City) ( Wikipedia )
About an hour drive away from Rio is Petrópolis, a town also known as 'The Imperial City of Brazil'. Petrópolis unique location at the foothills of Serra dos Órgãos National Park bestows it with a cool climate, compared to the muggy surroundings of Rio. A popular resort town, the main attraction of Petropolis is the Summer Palace of the former Brazilian Emperors, which is now restored into a museum displaying Imperial memorabilia. Other notable buildings are the Palacio Cristal glasshouse and the Cathedral.
Bar do Gomez ( Visit Site )
Located in Santa Teresa, Bar do Gomez opened its doors in 1919 but back then it was a simple grocer store for Rio's thriving migrant population. The bar is still known by the name Armazem São Thiago for this exact reason. To this day it still keeps hold of its humble roots with old fashioned tins and jars on display containing olives and other tinned sundries. Gomez has run the place for many years so there's a distinctive homely feel about the establishment. The bar attracts all sorts of local characters that are more than willing to share a friendly, although usually slightly inebriated conversation with a newcomer.Address: Rua Áurea 26, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
BeerJack HideOut
A beer drinkers paradise....For those drinkers who have grown bored of Rio's incessant cans of Skol or draught Brahma chopp; this is the place for you! With over 180 different local and imported beers on offer you'll be spoilt for choice. Beer (drinking and brewing) is a serious business for the folks that run and those that frequent BeerJack's, there is a monthly tasting session upstairs and the excellent bar-style food is always served with a matching strong flavoured brew on the side. Once again…an absolute beer drinkers paradise!Address: Rua Martins Fereira 71, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Aconchego Carioca
Located near the world famous Maracanã stadium, Aconchego Carioca is a city-famous bar, known for its great atmosphere and amazing bar food. The queues for tables are an obvious clue that this is a special place in the hearts of the locals. From their own take on the Brazilian staple feijoada stew – little deep friend balls of flavour to the 150+ beer menu. A trip to Aconchego Carioca will not be forgotten…Address: Barão de Iaguatemi 379, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bip Bip
If its music and a drink you're after (in that order) then this is the bar to spend an evening in. There are tables and chairs for the band…but that's it and perhaps standing room only for six to seven people. Be warned, music is taken very seriously in this establishment. If you talk to load during the tunes be prepared for a very public telling off by the proprietor.Address: Rua Almirante Gonçalves 50, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bar Urca ( Visit Site )
Affording wonderful views of the Guanabara Marina, Bar Urca is a two storey place with a bar downstairs and a more inviting restaurant upstairs. A charming cosy little corner, few places in Rio can beat its bayside location. It's one of those easy places where you grab a slice without all the humdrum. Just cross the street to order an incredibly cold beer and tasty bar snacks like empadas pies and shrimp pasties. Pictorial views of the Niterói and the statue of Jesus Christ make it a perfect junction for an afternoon.Address: Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
City tours & sightseeing offer you many more ways to discover Rio de Janeiro's beaches, mountains and rainforests! These affordable tours allow you to experience the cultural vivacity of the city at your own leisure and good time. Choose from a range of tours lasting from a couple of hours to a whole day. Hire a bus coach, jeep or simply walk with similar minded tourists to the vantage points of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountains, Tijuca Rain Forest, Corcovado Mountain, Santa Teresa and historic Rio. The onboard guide is always omnipresent to quench your thirst for knowledge.
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Day Trips
A day trip gives you the chance to rejuvenate without spending a night away from Rio de Janeiro. These types of recreational activities are possible through guided tours of the neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro such as Buzios, Angra dos Reis, Sepetiba Bay & Petropolis. Get away from the hustle and bustle of Rio de Janeiro to enjoy the cool climate, turquoise blue waters and fascinating history that awaits you.
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The romantics love the cruising part of Rio de Janeiro where they get to travel down the sparkling Atlantic waters and visit the nearby Sepetiba Bay, Guanabara Bay and islands of Angra dos Reis. Embark on leisurely day / half-day trip cruise, arresting the beautiful views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountains and the panoramic Rio de Janeiro.
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Cabarets & Concerts
Rio de Janeiro has always enjoyed the glamour of stardust sprinkled over its traditional cabaret shows and concerts. A trip to Rio de Janeiro is incomplete without experiencing the shimmer and jiggle of brilliant samba dancers. Along with the exciting music and dance carnival, the delectable Brazilian steak surely will do the wonders. If you are a true blue sports fan and want to kiss the field where your favourite players practised his moves, book a Maracanã Stadium tour to attend a Brazilian football match.
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Nature & Eco Tours
Most will agree that experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Tijuca Forest National Park is like climbing the stairway to heaven. A man-made forest, it is home to some endangered species and presents amazing, breathtaking views of waterfalls, Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue, beaches, Corcovado & Sugarloaf Mountains. If you're enthusiastic enough, book a hiking tour to the top of the Sugarloaf Mountain or Pedra Da Gavea granite mountain. Many of these tours also cover the charming 19th century district of Santa Teresa.
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Jeep Tours
Ride in an open jeep to visit the Santa Marta favela where Michael Jackson shot the video for his famous song 'They Don't Care about Us.' Jeep tours also include an outing to the Tijuca Rainforest where tourists can hike, giving them the opportunity to spot howlers monkeys, butterflies, etc. Since the Tijuca Rainforest and the Botanical garden grant such an explicit display of rich flora and fauna, some companies offer a combo tour to help you make the most of your trip to Rio de Janeiro.
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Water Sports
What with the sparkling blue beaches surrounding Rio de Janeiro, water sports are one of the favourite outdoor activities for a water baby. Go scuba diving at Arraial do Cabo, take private surfing lessons or go Ocean Kayaking to Cotunduba Island; you are spoilt with innumerable choices.
Aerial Tours
From the deep bottoms of the ocean, take out time to touch the fluffy clouds through a sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro in a helicopter. Revel in the incredible, unseen and unimaginable views of the Atlantic Ocean, Christ statue, the Rainforests, Copacabana beach, Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountains.
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Q.1) Where is Rio de Janeiro located?
Ans: Rio de Janeiro, the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro and the second largest city of Brazil is on the strip of the Atlantic Coast close to the Tropic of Capricorn. Located in the southeast part of Brazil, the city/state is surrounded by forests on one side and sparkling beaches on the other.
Q.2) What is the official language of Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: The official language of Rio de Janeiro is Portuguese.
Q.3) When does the Rio de Janeiro Carnival take place?
Ans: The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is held before Lent every year. It is considered one of the most extravagant carnivals in Brazil. Generally it takes place around February / March
Q.4) What is the population of Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: According to the 2010 census, the population of Rio de Janeiro is 6,323,037.
Q.5) When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: The tropical climate of Rio de Janeiro makes it ideal to visit at any time of the year. During the summer months of December through March the temperatures can reach up to 45° while during the winters between June to August it can hover between 16°C - 20°C. The best time to visit is during the Carnival season (though airfares are high and the city is cramped with crowds) and the spring time when the humidity level is low. It is one of the best times to see Rio's lush green forests. Surfers should visit Rio during the winters, while diving enthusiasts should book their tickets for summer.
Q.6) How safe is Rio de Janeiro for tourists?
Ans: Since Rio de Janeiro is prone to frequent crime scenes and mugging at crowdie places like beaches, tourists (gringos) should adhere to general safety issues during their stay in the city. Since they are considered easy targets by criminals, it is best to take care of yourself differently than you would at home.
Q.7) When did Brasília replace Rio de Janeiro as Brazil's capital?
Ans: Brasília replaced Rio de Janeiro as Brazil's capital in 1960 after the government felt the need to divert the ever-expanding population to inner parts of the city.
Q.8) Which are Rio de Janeiro's famous beaches?
Ans: The two famous beaches in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach.
Q.9) What are the typical business hours in Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: Typical business hours in Rio de Janeiro are: Offices: Monday - Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Stores: Monday - Friday: 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm Malls: Monday - Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
Q.10) What is Rio de Janeiro like for gay tourists?
Ans: Rio de Janeiro is the main tourist destination for gay and lesbian travellers from Brazil and rest of the world. It was voted the best lesbian and gay international destination in 2009 and the sexiest gay place in the world in 2010.
Q.11) Should I obtain a health insurance before travelling to Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: Tourists should take out an all-inclusive health insurance before travelling to Rio de Janeiro since foreign nationals can encounter unexpected medical emergencies in Brazil. In the summer and rainy season, the risk of contracting dengue is high due to high temperatures. Consult a medical expert on the appropriate vaccinations, present health outbreaks and general disease protection. Also, avoid unprotected sex due to the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. All travellers should visit their physician 4-8 weeks before the date of departure. Vaccines recommended for all travellers - Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Yellow fever, Hepatitis B
Q.11) What type of clothing should I carry when travelling to Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: Since Rio de Janeiro is warm and humid all round the year, tourists should carry casual, cotton clothes. Shorts, T-Shirts, Sports shirts, Jeans are a common attire to wear in Brazil. Also, throw in a sweater or jacket during winters or if you are travelling to the resort town of Petropolis.
Q.12) What is the Time Zone of Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: Standards Time Zone of Rio de Janeiro is UTC/GMT -3 hours. In summer, it observes daylight saving time of +1 hour.
Q.13) What is the Brazilian Currency called?
Ans: Brazilian currency is called 'Real' and pronounced as "hay-al". Since dollar is not accepted in Brazil, you'll need to convert your home currency to Real at any of the money exchange counters (banks, airport exchange kiosks, exchange shops or exchange houses). Do not exchange money on the street!
Q.14) How much tipping is expected in Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: Unless the 10% additional charge is not included in the bill, tipping is expected from customers in restaurants. Give extra money if the service was friendly. Round up to the nearest denomination for taxi drivers while bell boys and chamber maids expect at least R$1.
Q.15) What is a 'flavela'?
Ans: A flavela is a term assigned to a slum neighbourhood in Brazil. The modern favelas were formed when rural people moved to the cities but found no place to stay, ending up in a flavela. Today, the flavelas are ruled by the drug lords with illegal activities and crime rates absorbing the scene.
Q.16) What are the neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: Rio de Janeiro is divided into the historic downtown Centro, tourism based Zona Sul (South Zone), residential Zona Norte (North Zone), Barra da Tijuca, one of the richest places in Brazil and Zona Oeste (West Zone).
Q.17) How do I make a call to Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: To make a call to Rio de Janeiro, you need to exit your country with 00, and then enter the country code of Brazil i.e. 55 followed by the state number 21 and then the specific number.
Q.18) What are the major holidays in Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: The major holidays in Rio de Janeiro are New Year's Eve, Carnival, Good Friday, Easter, Tiradentes, Labour Day, Corpus Christi, and Independence Day, Holy Mary's Day, All Soul's Day, Proclamation of the Republic Day and Christmas.
Q.19) What is the electric current voltage in Rio de Janeiro?
Ans: The electric voltage is 127 V in Rio de Janeiro, though some hotels may provide for 220 V. It is different from U.S. or some of the other European countries, so bring an adapter.
Q.20) How is the drug scene in Rio de Janeiro like?
Ans: The drugs poverty crime scene in Rio de Janeiro is dangerous, so avoid getting into a hassle with robberies and assaults as the muggers may be drugged. Since there is a huge level of illegal drug trafficking, keep bay from strangers, beggars and people selling on the streets. You possibly don't want to get involved or attacked for no rhyme or reason.
Although the public transportation system in Rio de Janeiro may seem confusing initially, it is very easy to comprehend if you stay in one of the tourist neighbourhoods. The public transportation system has covered all the major sights along their paths throughout the various districts, making them an efficient mode to tour the city. Metro is the most reliable amongst them along with radio taxis and cab companies who hire cars upon telephonic or online booking. Avoid any informal form of transport, taking buses at night and lifts from strangers as these can tip off robbers.
Travelling in a bus is perhaps the cheapest option available, to get around the tourist concentrated 'Zona Sul' district of Rio de Janeiro. The bus system in Rio de Janeiro is independently operated by a number of agencies, with a high number of buses plying on a copious amount of lines. These buses operate 24 hours a day and tickets are to be paid in cash to the controller or bus driver. The bus fares though quite cheap will be high for air-conditioned buses. Always keep a small change to pay the fare. Since snatchers and muggers are a common occurrence, keep your belongings close and safe while travelling in a bus. Since the bus routes are weaved in a confusing manner, it is best if the tourist asks the hotel how to navigate or which routes to take. In addition, Rio Onibus contains a catalogue of lines (map) which can be downloaded in PDF format. The map is the best way to communicate with the driver who most of the time will understand no other language than Portuguese.
A cab offers comfort and convenience to tourists to move around Rio de Janeiro. Taxis can be distinguished by their colour because the yellow taxis are official, metered taxis while blue or red taxis operate from the airports. The taxis are not too expensive and they ply on per kilometre basis. Be sure the meter has started after getting into the taxi. Although taxi drivers are not fluent in languages other than Portuguese, most of the times they understand heavily accented English. Otherwise, write down the destination on a piece of paper and show it to your driver.
To be on the safer side, many tourists hire Radio Taxis which are usually blue, green or white taxis. These taxis operate at a fixed price irrespective of the time of the day, traffic jams or the driver's mood. Although, it may seem expensive, sometimes it is the best way to avoid getting ripped off. Moreover, women should prefer booking a radio taxi rather than hailing a taxi driven by an unreliable, ill meaning taxi driver.
Rio de Janeiro car hire is the best option when driving to distant places such as Angra dos Reis, Grumari, Buzios and Paraty. It allows you to choose the date and time of travel plus offers the comfort of first class travel. Not all districts / regions of Rio de Janeiro are well equipped with public transport routes. Therefore, it becomes essential that one rents a car to reach these places. Driving a car is not exactly a pleasurable experience due to rush-hour traffic jams and irresponsible attitude of Brazilian drivers. But the quest of adventure should never die and it would be a shame if Rio de Janeiro's exotic territories are left unexplored due to lack of proper transport medium.
Tourists, who are wary of the public transport system of the city, should opt for travelling by the subway since it is the safest, cheapest and most reliable way to get around the city. The air-conditioned metro operates on two lines from Monday to Saturday - 5 am to midnight and on Sunday, Public Holidays 7 am to 11 pm. Line 1 runs from Copacabana (Cantagalo Station) to Tijuca (Sãens Pena Station) while Line 2 runs from Centro (Estácio Station) to Pavuna. Tickets are available only for the Metro as well as can be pooled with bus tickets at the Metro stations. The hilly areas of Rio de Janeiro, where subway is never going to be possible, are served by metro-bus integration called Metrônibus and Metrô na Superfície minibuses. Of late, a pink compartment has been added to Rio de Janeiro trains especially for women travellers.
Line 1Cantagalo - Siqueira Campos - Cardeal Arcoverde - Botafogo - Flamengo - Largo do Machado - Catete - Glória - Cinelândia - Carioca - Uruguaiana - Presidente Vargas -Central - Praça Onze - Estácio - Afonso Pena - São Francisco Xavier - Saens Peña
Line 2Estácio - São Cristovão - Maracanã - Triagem - Maria da Graça - Del Castilho - Inhaúma -Engenho da Rainha - Thomaz Coelho - Vicente de Carvalho - Irajá - Colégio - Coelho Neto - Acari/Fazenda Botafogo - Engº Rubens Paiva Pavuna
The metro is an excellent medium to easily access the Copacabana and nearby beaches and the historical and cultural attractions of the town.
Whenever you are travelling to a new place, there is always an urge to call a family or friend telling him / her experiences of the unknown land. While in the yesteryears, snail mail was important, today it is replaced by the use of internet and telephone. While you are in Rio de Janeiro, you can avail two types of phone systems. The first are the public phones which use phone cards, easily available at grocery and convenience stores. They are accessible in denominations as little as $5 and are ideal in emergencies, especially if you aren't carrying a mobile phone.
Tourists who intend to use hotel services should be aware that calls are metered for both local and international calls. Although, the cost of calling is not much, hotels tend to add their own service charges which bloat the bills to a considerable amount. Ask beforehand about the charges, to avoid getting duped.
Cell phones are also an excellent medium of communication since hotel rent it on per day basis at minimal charges. Since incoming calls are free and calling back to US is inexpensive, carrying a mobile will help you during emergencies especially whilst calling a taxi or contacting the front desk of the hotel. If you are making an international call outside of Rio de Janeiro dial 0 to get an outside line, followed by the international access code 00. Embratel customers should then dial 21 while Telemar customers will dial 31. After that, dial the country code, followed by area code and phone number.
Chatting or communicating on the Internet is very effortless given that most hotels provide internet access in their rooms. There are many internet and cyber cafes around Rio de Janeiro, information of which could be found at the front desk of the hotel.


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Here are some of my favorite articles from this week in the world of personal finance. Enjoy at your leisure, and don't forget to check out the ABDPBT, ABDPBT Tech, and ABDPBT Commodity Fetishism versions as well. If you have a link to suggest for next week, please email me at anna at abdpbt dot com and I'll check it out.
- Score another tick for the Purple Movement: Greenpeace's involvement in the dolphin-safe tuna movement has created an ecological disaster by encouraging a "dolphin-safe" method of catching tuna that actually ends up killing more dolphins than the original version did. Way to look at the big picture, once again, you commie pinkos. Unlike Greenpeace, I love dolphins — I've even provided pictorial proof of this in the header. Dolphins are going purple this season, just you watch.
- Here's another successful online entrepreneur's story about how making money in Web 2.0 requires you to first give things away for free. Interesting and inspiring to look at commerce in this way.
- Oh, and this story is rich — protesters going to Washington, D.C. to complain about the "socialism" that they think Obama is pushing upon them are up in arms about the lack of public transit options made easily accessible to them. Apparently, they want a big government to support their ruggedly individualistic self-reliance. Wait. What?


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This month for our creativity series I'm thrilled to present my interview with illustrator Elizabeth Patch. I've been a big fan of her work ever since I discovered it several years ago. In fact, in 2010, I interviewed Patch for my body image blog Weightless. (Here's parts one and two.)
Patch is a high school art teacher and author of More to Love, a beautiful book of illustrations that features uplifting and inspiring messages about body diversity and self-acceptance. With her unique artwork Patch celebrates the human form. And she promotes a very important message: to accept, respect and take great care of ourselves at any and every size.
Below, Patch shares what inspires her, how unstructured "sabbaths" help her slow down and create and the quick way she ignites her imagination. She also reveals how we can incorporate creativity into all areas of our lives.