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Sprint Cup Series Preview for New Hampshire
September 17, 2013
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series News and Notes
Race: SYLVANIA 300
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2013
Location: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Richard Childress Racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway ... Richard Childress has four victories as a team owner at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with Robby Gordon (2001), Kevin Harvick (2006) and Clint Bowyer (2007 and 2010). In 97 starts at the 1.058-mile oval, Childress also has two pole awards, 15 top-five and 35 top-10 finishes with 10 different drivers including Dave Blaney, Jeff Burton, Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Green, Gordon, Harvick, Steve Park and Mike Skinner.
RCR in the NSCS ... In 2,354 Sprint Cup Series starts dating back to 1969, RCR has amassed 42 pole awards,103 wins,446 top-five finishes and 936 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 17.9 and an average finishing position of 15.8. RCR has earned 14 total championships (six Sprint Cup Series championships with Earnhardt in 1986, '87, '90,'91, '93 and '94, five NASCAR Nationwide Series titles, two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series titles and one ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards title) and was the first organization to win titles in NASCAR's three national series.
RCR Chicagoland Rewind ... Last weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, Harvick notched his seventh top-five finish of the season (third-place), while Burton and Paul Menard finished 14th and 22nd, respectively.
The Collective RCR ... Throughout the season's first 27 races, RCR's Sprint Cup Series entries have earned two wins with Harvick at Richmond International Raceway in April and in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, notched 11 top-five and 26 top-10 finishes with drivers Burton, Austin Dillon, Harvick and Menard. Harvick is representing RCR in the 2013 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and is currently fourth in the standings. RCR's other two full-time Sprint Cup Series drivers rank 16th (Menard) and 22nd (Burton) in the driver championship point standings.
Interactive RCR ... For up-to-date news and exclusive content, visit RCR's Twitter page - @RCRracing - along with the RCR Sprint Cup Series team Twitter pages - @RCR27PMenard, @RCR29KHarvick, @RCR31JeffBurton and driver Twitter page @KevinHarvick. Information about the 14-time championship winning organization can be found on Facebook at www.facenook/RichardChildressRacing and at www.RCRRacing.com along with official driver pages: www.facebook.com/PaulMenard27, www.facebook.com/OfficialKevinHarvick, and www.facebook.com/OfficialJeffBurton.
Catch the Action ... ESPN's live coverage from New Hampshire Motor Speedway begins Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The race will also be broadcast on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
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This Week's SYLVANIA/Menards Chevrolet at New Hampshire Motor Speedway... Paul Menard will pilot chassis No. 434 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This No. 27 Chevrolet SS is a new addition to the Richard Childress Racing stable and will turn its first laps this weekend at the one-mile facility.
Menard at "The Magic Mile"... Menard has 13 starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. His best start of seventh and best finish of 12th both came in 2012. The Wisconsin native has completed 3,822 of 3,862 laps attempted (99 percent) at the Loudon, N.H., track.
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Lights On ... Menard is scheduled to participate in a "Night Drive" at New Hampshire Motor Speedway hosted by SYLVANIA, which is Sunday's race-entitlement sponsor. The RCR driver will give select media members pace car rides around the "Magic Mile" on Friday evening in an official pace car outfitted with SilverStar ULTRA headlight bulbs. A second pace car with standard factory bulbs will be driven by track personnel to demonstrate the difference in bulb brightness. In addition, SYLVANIA auto representatives will be on hand to discuss how headlights dim over time, reducing field of vision and the ability to recognize road hazards.
Race Rewind ... Starting seventh, Menard overcame a tight-handling car throughout last year's event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, before bringing home his career-best Sprint Cup Series finish of 12th at the one-mile track.
Menard's Thoughts on Racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway: "New Hampshire is a fun little track. You're hard on the brakes there. The track is flat with tight corners and long straightaways. You need to have the right setup on the car in order to get down the straightaways and through the corners. We've got SYLVANIA on the hood of the No. 27 Menards Chevrolet this weekend for the SYLVANIA 300, so it would be great to put on a good showing for them. New Hampshire provides us with some short-track-style racing, which makes it exciting for the fans."
Kevin Harvick
No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet SS
This Week's Budweiser Chevrolet SS at New Hampshire Motor Speedway ... Kevin Harvick will pilot chassis No. 433 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable in the SYLVANIA 300. This Chevrolet is new to the No. 29 team rotation and is scheduled to be on track for the first time this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
New England Stats ... Since the 2001 season, Harvick has made 25 Sprint Cup Series starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The California native won this race back in 2006 from the pole position and has also collected five top-five and 10 top-10 finishes. The RCR driver holds an average starting position of 14.2, a 13.4 average finishing position, has completed 99.3 percent (7,323 of 7,377) of the laps contested and has 319 laps led to his credit.
Be(er) Responsible ... On Friday, Sept. 20, Anheuser-Busch employees and wholesalers will encourage adults to take a very important ride: one with a designated driver behind the wheel. As part of Global Be(er) Responsible Day, Anheuser-Busch InBev and its sister companies from around the world will share information with adults about the company's responsible drinking programs, including being or using a designated driver. In the United States, Anheuser-Busch employees will take to the streets and canvass retail locations reminding adults about Budweiser's important message to Designate A Driver and Enjoy the Great Times. During all activities nationwide, employees and wholesalers will ask people in their communities to show support by pledging to drink responsibly at www.nationofresponsibledrinkers.com.
Race Rewind ... After starting from the 16th position, Harvick and the No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet team scored an 11th-place finish in the 2012 SYLVANIA 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
What is the key to running well at New Hampshire Motor Speedway? "The hardest thing is just making your car turn in the middle of the corner and being able to have enough forward drive up off. It always seems like the New Hampshire race comes down to a track position strategy call on two tires or four tires toward the end of the race. Track position will play a big part, but getting your car to handle right will probably play an equal part."
What do you like about racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway? "I always look forward to going to New Hampshire (Motor Speedway). I like that type of track because it's flat; similar to the tracks out west where I started my racing career. There's a lot of braking. You have to really work on getting your car through the center of the corner and still have the forward drive you need up off the corner."
Jeff Burton
No. 31 Cheerios Chevrolet SS
This Weekend's No. 31 Cheerios Chevrolet at New Hampshire Motor Speedway ... Jeff Burton will race chassis No. 421 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This No. 31 Chevrolet was utilized earlier this season at Martinsville Speedway in March, New Hampshire in July and earlier this month at Richmond International Raceway.
Career New Hampshire Stats ... This race marks Burton's 38th start in "The Granite State" and 683rd-career Sprint Cup Series entry. He has amassed four wins, nine top-five and 14 top-10 finishes at the 1.058-mile facility and led 783 laps.
Mr. New Hampshire ... Burton is no stranger to Victory Lane at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, bringing home race-winning trophies in four-consecutive seasons (1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000). During his memorable victory in the 2000 event, the South Boston, Va. native paced the field for all 300 circuits, marking the last time a Sprint Cup Series driver led 100 percent of the laps completed.
Black and Yellow ... The iconic General Mills brand Cheerios returns as the primary sponsor on Burton's No. 31 Chevrolet SS. America's No.1 cereal franchise has roots as a NASCAR sponsor for more than 15 years and began its partnership with RCR in 2008 with the Cheerios brand as the primary sponsor of the No. 33 Sprint Cup Series team. The program moved to the No. 31 team as a co-primary sponsor for the 2012 Sprint Cup Series season.
2012 Race Rewind ... Burton and the No. 31 Wheaties Chevrolet team battled handling issues throughout the day and persevered for a top-15 finish in the 2012 SYLVANIA 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
People say you can compare New Hampshire Motor Speedway to Phoenix International Raceway. Is that true? "New Hampshire Motor Speedway is definitely a short track. The corners there seem to last forever. They are long and flat, so handling is everything. There are corner-entry, middle of the corner and exit issues you have to worry about. When you are off a little bit at this track, it's really magnified because the corners are so long. Historically, we tend to run well in New Hampshire. I felt like we had a chance to win the race in July so we should be competitive again this weekend."


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Washington and Orange look to collaborationBy David Delcore
Staff Writer | March 23,2013WASHINGTON It isnt about saving money, though financial stability could be one of the byproducts of a newly rekindled conversation between two rural Vermont school districts.
It is about improving education quality, equity, and efficiency in both Washington and Orange and it may mean collaborating in ways that have been studied and rejected before.
At this early stage only one thing is certain: if a broad-based committee appointed by both local school boards recommends the creation of a joint contract school district and both boards believe that would be a good idea the final decision will ultimately be made by voters in two neighboring towns that have been down this road before.
Just not recently.
In January 2008, Orange voters balked at a similar proposal that was the product of a two-year study and the idea was abandoned despite having passed easily in Washington. The vote in Orange was 29-56.
After several months of separate discussions that started last summer, both boards decided to dust off an old idea they believed warranted a second look. An exploratory committee composed of board members, parents, principals, staff members and residents from both communities was appointed and has held two introductory meetings the first at Orange Center School in January and the second at Washington Village School earlier this month.
A February meeting was scratched when a health issue forced the committee to switch consultants, but Superintendent Susette Bollard said things are now back on track and a committee that is intent on being as transparent as possible will hold its third meeting Monday night Orange Center School.
The 6 p.m. session will be facilitated by consultant Harry Frank and is open to the public. Interested residents from both communities are encouraged to attend.
So far, Bollard said, the committee hasnt discussed much in the way of specifics. However, it will be taking a hard look at the joint contract concept in coming months. The idea could lead to a restructuring of two schools that each serve 92 students in towns with nearly identical populations just over 1,000.
Though it isnt yet clear what that re-structuring might look like, the committees three-point purpose is clear: investigate ways to strengthen early (pre-K-3) programs in single-graded classrooms; broaden opportunities for students in grade 4-8 with subject-specific teachers; and create financial sustainability for both communities.
Due to their relatively low enrollments both schools are forced to employ multi-age classes a cost-saving configuration that wouldnt be necessary if they were to join forces. Another potential advantage could involve the ability for teachers in fourth through eighth grades to focus on specific content areas instead of having to teach them all.
The committee is expected to weigh those and other potential benefits and assess issues ranging from financing to transportation, before deciding whether the idea is worth pursuing further. If that is the case public forums will be held in both communities before any votes are scheduled.
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CSC to host business conferenceStaff report | February 25,2013Grow Your Business Over-Easy in 2013 will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 at Castleton State College. The all-day business conference will provide a venue for entrepreneurs in start-ups and expanding businesses to learn how to grow their company.
Experts will provide hands-on instruction on how to succeed in business. Participants will have access to individuals who are prepared to "go deep" to assist businesses in finding solutions to specific problems and challenges.
Regardless of the industry, there are consistent challenges for both startups and growing entrepreneurial businesses. This day will provide information that every business owner, corporate leader and entrepreneur needs to know.
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The forum is designed to share experiences in the high tech, specialty foods/agriculture and energy fields.
The keynote speaker will be either Gov. Peter Shumlin or Rutland Mayor Christopher Louras. Speakers will include Mary Powell, president and CEO, Green Mountain Power; Cairn Cross, co-founder, Fresh Tracks Capital; Jim Harrison, president, Vermont Grocers Association; Vince Galluccio, founder, Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co.; Whitney Lamy, founder, Castleton Crackers; Matt Dunne, head of community affairs, Google; Don Mayer, co-owner, Small Dog Electronics; Brian Grady, business leader, GE Aviation, Rutland; Thomas Donahue, executive vice president, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce; Jamie Stewart, executive director, Rutland Economic Development Authority.
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Area's first LongHorn Steakhouse open in Greendale
The first LongHorn Steakhouse in the Milwaukee area opened on Monday in Greendale, at 5220 S. 76th St.
The steakhouse has seating for more than 240 diners. »Read Full Blog Post(10)
Kennedy assassination still source of inspiration for book writers
The Warren Commission finished its work nearly five decades ago, but testimony about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 has never stopped.
As the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's murder on Nov. 22 approaches, the testifying continues in a flood of new and revised books, about who might or might not have been behind the shooting, how the assassination may or may not have shattered the American psyche, and what Kennedy's legacy as president may or may not be. »Read Full Article(8)
'The Rosie Project' aims to build a better romantic comedy — and succeeds
In "Star Trek" terms, Don Tillman, the hero of Graeme Simsion's romantic comedy "The Rosie Project," is a whole lotta Data and a little bit Worf. He's trying to figure out human emotional behavior through logic, and he's pugnacious about it.
While Data wanted to be human, Don wants something simpler but no less difficult: a wife. As a postdoctoral researcher in genetics who works out regularly, he has a lot going for him. As he appears to be a high-functioning Asperger's guy with more than a little OCD and a preference for ruthlessly efficient time utilization, it's another story. »Read Full Article
Past delivered with fun in 'History of Britain in 36 Postage Stamps'
Once upon a time, people sent messages in things called "letters." And to get them to their destinations, they required colorful bits of adhesive paper called "stamps."
OK, so postage stamps aren't ancient history yet — you still see them once in a while, on wedding invitations, Christmas cards and notes from older relatives — but it's hard not to get a little nostalgic about them after reading "A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps," a breezy social history of Britain from the world's first postage stamp, the 1840 Penny Black, to a first-class issue from 2012. »Read Full Article
Seasoned leads reprise 'Romeo and Juliet' roles
Words aren't always essential for the telling of the story.
Take for instance the Milwaukee Ballet's revival of Michael Pink's nearly wordless, yet extraordinarily articulate, production of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," with music by Sergei Prokofiev. »Read Full Article
Check out the autumn craft show, Christmas fantasy house, youth symphony
Crafty shopping
It's time to move on from pumpkin-carving season to shopping season. Get a good start on your holiday shopping at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park's Autumn Festival Arts & Crafts Show, held Friday through next Sunday. More than 100 artisans will be there with their handcrafted gifts and home decorations. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. next Sunday. Parking is $5; admission to the show is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and free for children under 10. »Read Full Article
Performing Arts Calendar
Boswell Book Company: Sara Paretsky "Critical Mass," 3 p.m. Oct. 27, Robert Boswell "Tumbledown," 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Barbara Manger "Riding Through Grief," 7 p.m. Oct. 29, Valerie Sayers "The Powers," 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Abby Geni "The Last Animal," 7 p.m. Nov. 1, 2559 N. Downer Ave., (414) 332-1181. »Read Full Article
Take an early listen to Toby Keith's new album
Like clockwork, Toby Keith has released a new album every single year since 2005 (before that, dating back to his 1993 debut, off years were few and far between.) His newest disc, "Drinks After Work" arrives on store shelves and online retailers Tuesday, but the country star is serving up a free early advance taste of the full album via Spotify now.
Listen to the new album below, watch the online lyric video for the pop rock-leaning title track debut single (the only track on the disc that Keith didn't co-write) and then check back to Tap Milwaukee on Tuesday to read my full review. »Read Full Blog Post
Indigo Girls, MSO combine for casual, comfortable show
If you've ever had the good fortune to spend a summer evening on a porch with friends and their guitars, you have a pretty good picture of the warm, casual feel of the Indigo Girls' appearance Thursday evening with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Granted, the MSO filling the Milwaukee Theatre stage as backup band isn't part of the porch scenario, but the homey, relaxed demeanor of two longtime singing-songwriting musical partners sharing their tunes certainly is. »Read Full Article(1)
Off the Wall spoofs nuns on film in 'The Divine Sister'
Sex or celibacy. Song or silence. Sin or sanctity.
Whether she's named Bernadette, Maria, Agnes or Sister George — and whether she's a lost adolescent, a postulant or a rebellious younger sister — the young women in many nun movies are stifling urges that don't square with Mother Superior's warped and wimpled world view. »Read Full Article(2)
DJ Danny Avila, Bicycle Halloween costume crawl, Nightmare on 3rd Street
Halloween parties are splitting the difference between this weekend and next. Plan your celebrations accordingly with these suggestions from On Tap this Weekend hosts, Heather Ronaldson and Brandon Tschacher. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Last day for Tony & Mia's in Delafield is Sunday
The Italian restaurant Tony & Mia's in Delafield is serving its final meals on Sunday, the restaurant says on Facebook.
The restaurant is open regular hours until then. On Sundays, it serves brunch and lunch only, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Co-owner Randy Piering, who cures the bacon and other meats for Tony & Mia's brunch, has said he might consider opening another restaurant serving breakfast. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
The return of winter farmers markets (plus a new one by Growing Power)
Summer farmers markets are winding down — many have had their final sessions already — but winter farmers markets are getting ready to launch, including a new one and one in a new location.
The urban farm Growing Power is launching its winter market on Oct. 26, going through April 19, at its warehouse, 13111 W. Silver Spring Drive in Butler. The market will be closed Nov. 30, Dec. 28, Jan. 18, Feb. 15 and March 22. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
6-course Food for Thought dinner on Veterans Day at art museum
The next wine dinner by the Food for Thought chef's collective will be its biggest, at 150 seats. It takes place on Veterans Day at the Milwaukee Art Museum, and proceeds will benefit the Milwaukee chapter of Veterans for Peace.
Here's the menu, with the theme of art Americana: »Read Full Blog Post
Best of Brew City: Stuff for your weekend to-do list
The Best of Brew City is your mobile guide to going out in Milwaukee. Locate events, live music, bars and restaurants near you and in Milwaukee's most popular neighborhoods. Visitbestofbrewcity.com and download the app for iOS or Android today.
The East Side Halloween Block Party & Costume Contest lights up the nightlife neighborhood from 7 to 10 p.m., with prizes, food and just about every bar within shuffling distance taking part. Costume-donners can register during the festivities outside the Library Club, 1905 E. North Ave. »Read Full Article
T Bone Burnett: What Music I'm Listening To
Grammy-winning music producer T Bone Burnett worked with Stephen King and John Mellencamp on the musical production "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County," making a stop at the Riverside Theater Tuesday. Associated Press photo by Francois Mori. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap for Today: Haunts to visit, a movie about beer and the Vortex Conference
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At this time there are no specific guidelines for reducing your risk of MDS. The cause is unknown and most of the identified risk factors are beyond your control. The only risk factor you can control to a certain extent is your exposure to industrial chemicals.
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If you are exposed to any chemical for prolonged periods of time, check with a Poison Control Center to determine the risks associated with this exposure. If your exposure is at work, there may be information or assistance available through your employer. The toxins suspected of causing MDS are petrochemicals, benzene, and rubber.
Congenital Syndromes
Down's syndrome, Fanconi's anemia, or von Recklinghausen's disease all increase your risk of MDS. If you have one of these conditions, you should be monitored regularly by your doctor for signs of MDS.
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Radiation therapy and chemotherapy, used almost exclusively for treating cancer, may increase your risk of MDS very slightly. If you have received either of these treatments, see your doctor for checkups on a regular basis.
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Vermonters urge PSB to deny Entergy approval for Yankee
MONTPELIER Dozens of Vermonters from all over the state told the Vermont Public Service Board Monday night that Entergy Nuclear doesnt deserve a state permit to keep operating its Vermont Yankee nuclear plant.
More than 80 people had signed up at 13 video locations statewide for the hearing. While most people by nearly a 2-to-1 margin spoke out against Entergy and Yankee, the Vernon nuclear plant definitely had its supporters, from Brattleboro to St. Albans.
One woman in Montpelier sang a song she composed, urging the three-member board to deny Entergy a permit and be brave, as she put it.
The Public Service Board needs to decide whether to grant Entergy a certificate of public good to operate for another 20 years. Vermont Yankees original certificate expired in March.
At times, both sides seemed to be reading from a script, with many people voicing identical concerns, depending on which side they were on.
PSB Chairman James Volz kept the three-hour-plus hearing moving along, with each speaker at Vermont Interactive Television studios across the state limited to two minutes.
In alphabetical order, Volz heard from people in Bennington, Brattleboro, Johnson, Lyndonville, Middlebury, Newport, Montpelier, Randolph, Rutland, St. Albans, Springfield, White River Junction and Williston.
Supporters of Entergy and Vermont Yankees continued operation got to the sites early to sign up, and their comments dominated the first hour of the hearing. But in the second and third rounds of testimony from the different sites, Volz and board members David Coen and John Burke heard repeated statements that Entergy Nuclear couldnt be trusted and Yankees continued operation was not in the public good.
Supporters countered the argument by saying it made no sense to shut down a source of relatively low-cost electricity, even if none of Yankees 640 megawatts was sold to Vermonts utilities. They spoke strongly in support of saving the 600-plus well-paying jobs at the plant. They said Entergy and its employees support local organizations with their time and money.
The Public Service Board held a hearing in Vernon on Nov. 7, and Entergy employees turned out in force to support their employer.
John McClaughry, of Kirby, said anti-nuclear activists had waged unremitting war on the Vernon plant with arguments that were inadequate to ridiculous.
He warned that if the PSB doesnt grant Entergy another certificate to operate, southeastern Vermont would take a serious economic beating and cost the area a total of 1,000 jobs.
Why would anyone want to close down a source of 600 jobs, asked Bill Day, of Barre. Millions of dollars in Vermont taxes would also be lost, he said.
Day said the issue of storage of high-level radioactive waste at the Vernon plant could trace its roots to a decision by then-President Jimmy Carter, who stopped the reprocessing of nuclear fuel.
Up in Newport, Sen. Bobby Starr, D-Essex-Orleans, said it would be a travesty to shut down Yankee.
Why would the state go out and chase jobs away? said Starr, who was one of only four state senators who voted in 2010 in favor of Yankees continued operation.
Starr was one of 25 people who spoke in favor of Entergy and Vermont Yankee.
But there were more than 65 on the other side of the argument, reiterating complaints that Entergy Nuclear executives had lied to state officials and the Legislature and that the plant leaked radioactive tritium into the groundwater, discharged millions of gallons of hot water daily into the Connecticut River and wasnt a good neighbor, Vermont-style.
Dr. Paul Manganiello, of Norwich, a reproductive endocrinologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and a member of the Union of Concerned Scientists, said Entergy did not deserve a new certificate because it didnt know how to maintain Yankee.
A failure of the cooling towers was a result of lack of maintenance, he said, as were the massive leaks of radioactive tritium from underground pipes.
Kevin Dunwoody, a small business owner from Brookfield, said that as a businessman, he always had to weigh loss and profit, risk versus reward.
Yankee does not offer enough reward against the risks, he said. The risk of a catastrophic event far, far, far outweighs the benefit.
His son, Sean Dunwoody, testified later, agreeing with his father.
He asked the board members to take the long view and what they would think of their decision 20 years from now.
My generation is eventually going to have to deal with it, he said, referring to the high-level waste. We do not want to inherit more nuclear waste.
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#208118 - 11/26/12 12:59 PM Transcribing a Hunting Licence (sp.) [Re: Rhubarb Commando]
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A visceral relationship have we with the dove
The Heart quickens when white flocks are above
I double dog dare you
To stiffen your sinew
And blast from the sky this tasty bird which we love
#208122 - 11/26/12 10:44 PM Re: Moral crusade [Re: jenny jenny]
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The old British commerce in slavery
Was a piece of despicable knavery.
Though many defended it,
Wilberforce ended it,
Dealing the knockout with bravery.
#208131 - 11/27/12 09:40 AM Re: Moral crusade [Re: A C Bowden]
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Two more to celebrate. Well done, AC and jj._________________________
I'm immortal until proven otherwise
#208142 - 11/27/12 04:29 PM Re: Moral crusade [Re: A C Bowden]
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The speech was abrasive as emery,
Most obnoxious in anyone's memory.
But it was the new emperor,
Orating extemperor,
Mostly dealing with matters ephemery.
#208145 - 11/27/12 08:10 PM Re: Moral crusade [Re: Tromboniator]
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Ha! Beaten to it by a mere Wandering Minstrel!
(Whose songs and snatches are actually well worth listening to)
For what it's worth (not much) this is what I proposed:-
Sartorial Disaster.
The Emperor took bad advice
The clothes that he wore were "not nice."
Crowds had seared on their memory
Images rough as emery
That they would not wish to see twice.
#208146 - 11/27/12 08:28 PM Re: Moral crusade [Re: Rhubarb Commando]
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That her rival displayed a fine ankle
Continued at all times to rankle.
With raspy and rough voice
The Empress spake her choice
And had her confined to a dank cell.
I'm immortal until proven otherwise
#208150 - 11/28/12 12:45 AM Great abs [Re: Rhubarb Commando]
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"It's hard," Edward tried to explain,
"To choose Wallis, or king to remain.
Tell me, how did I wind
Up in this kind of bind?
Shall I be Duke of Windsor or reign?"
#208154 - 11/28/12 02:21 PM Not to waste. Adapting to a fast moving thread. [Re: Tromboniator]
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Planes named "Gotha" bombed England and krauts were the aggressor
So the "Gotha"s in England changed the name of their predecessor
Yet, the lure of lying is short
And a hundred years will abort
And the winds will blow away the house of cards that's Windsor
#208163 - 11/29/12 11:26 AM Re: Not to waste. Adapting to a fast moving thread. [Re: jenny jenny]
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I would like a clarification on the rules of Sparteye's Game. The more recent posts have been limericks but according to Jackie's original post on the first page this is not necessary. ("I think Sparteye's the person who had us doing something like this lo these many years ago: take the first and last headwords of an open dictionary, and make a sentence out of them--the weirder the better.") The reason I ask is that, as much as I enjoy writing limericks, I find it damn hard to do so with prescribed words. (And I take off my hat to you guys who are so adept at producing verse in this method.)
#208169 - 11/29/12 04:11 PM Re: Not to waste. Adapting to a fast moving thread. [Re: Alex Williams]
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Alex, you are absolutely right. It's just that some of us find the limerick challenge more to our liking, and seem to have dominated the thread for a while. If you go through them all (a daunting task) you'll find that not all the verse is in limerick form, nor is verse required. The primary obligations are to amuse yourself and keep the thread alive.
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Parents in Washington state are taking issue with a "White Trash Wednesday" event to honor teachers.
It was part of this week's Teacher Appreciation Week at Sunnycrest Elementary School in Kent, Wash., Seattle TV station KOMO reported.
Staff members got muffins and pastries on "Muffin Top Monday," and massages on "Tempt Me Tuesday," according to an email sent out to parents.
But it was Wednesday's offering that raised more than a few eyebrows.
On "White Trash Wednesday," staff would get barbecue served to them on trash can lids.
"That's not appropriate for school, whether it be elementary, high school, any of it," parent Karissa Edwards told KOMO.
Complaints began pouring in on Monday, and the event was canceled on Tuesday.
The school's PTA president declined to comment. Principal Rudy Baca called the incident "unfortunate."
He vowed to take a different approach next year.


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A father of three collapsed and died from a heart attack after dancing to Psy's "Gangnam Style" at his office Christmas party in Blackburn, England.
Eamonn Kilbride, 46, an IT manager at Thwaites brewery, had been enjoying an office party at a country club with his wife, Julie, on Saturday night. Julie Kilbride told The Sun that her husband had been on a stage dancing and "entertaining everybody." Shortly after, he collapsed.
After failed attempts at resuscitation, Kilbride was rushed to Royal Blackburn Hospital, where paramedics pronounced him dead a short time later. A coroner's report indicated Eamonn Kilbride died from acute heart failure, a condition which can be exacerbated by vigorous exercise.
The news has prompted health professionals to warn individuals not to "stray outside (their)comfort zone" during the festive season. Professor Bernard Keavney, a cardiologist at Newcastle University, told The Telegraph that men should "be somewhat measured" about the exercise they do.


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Intersecting lives clash and collide in "New Year's Eve" but the only sparks that fly in this "Love Boat-esque" Garry Marshall directed film are when the famous Times Square ball pops a bulb and almost misses its grand descent. Marshall effectively drops the ball on this one, too, a retread of his other holiday Hallmark card comedy "Valentine's Day," only that was semi-bearable.
Filled with celebrity names to up the ante, "New Year's Eve" basically recycles the same formula as "V-Day" dicing up more plotlines than confetti. Hilary Swank is the newly promoted vice president of the Times Square Alliance; New Year's Eve could make or break her career. In a small and forgettable role in this storyline is Brendan (Chris "Ludacris" Bridges), a New York City police officer enlisted to assist her, although you'll never really know why that's his job when most of New York's finest are on the street.
Michelle Pfeiffer is up next as Ingrid, a wallflower assistant to a record company executive, who picks New Year's Eve as the night to kick her bucket list. Pfeiffer's Ingrid isn't just dowdy she's downright dull. In another forced stretch to cross connect players in this Rubik's Cube, Ingrid enlists a courier (Zac Efron) who has been delivering her mail for years to help her realize her dreams. Efron as bicycle messenger Paul is the best thing about the film, which doesn't say much for the movie.
Also part of the record company mix is Jensen, a rock star (played by real life rock star Jon Bon Jovi who should take note not to quit his day job). Jensen is suffering over his break up with Laura, a caterer (played predictably by Katherine Heigl). It just so happens she's in charge of the record company party where he is the featured performer. Sofia Vagara is one of the brightest lights in the film as Laura's sous chef, and has some of the best lines in the film, stealing every scene she is in. "In my country when a man gets down on one knee, it's for two reasons: because he is proposing marriage or because he's been shot."
Josh Duhamel as Sam, the son of the record company's founder, is frantically trying to make it back to New York after attending a wedding in Connecticut. The wedding is non-essential since it only serves to put him in a predicament that he may not make it to New York in time for midnight, and there's someone from a serendipitous (that is the exact word used in the film to describe his plight) 2011 meeting who he has to meet at the stroke of midnight.
You lost yet?
Sarah Jessica Parker plays a costume dresser at Radio City Music Hall, and single mom to teen daughter, Hailey (Abigail Breslin). Hailey wants to spend New Year's Eve in Times Square puckered up for her first kiss, but doting mom wants the girl to spend the evening with her. Clichés anyone?
Jessica Biel also returns for a second go 'round after her performance in "Valentine's Day." This time she's a pregnant woman trying to have her baby at the stroke of midnight so she and her husband (Seth Myers) can win $25,000 from a local hospital. (Parents of kids in the audience at the screening I saw were forced to have to explain the meaning of va-jay-jay after a nurse wishes Biel and her va-jay-jay good luck.)
Ashton Kutcher returns from his star turn in "Valentine's Day," this time to play Randy, a comic book illustrator and holiday hater who gets stuck in an elevator with Elise, played by Lea Michele. "Glee" fans will be happy to note that Lea does sing in the movie, and more than once. Her updated rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" is sure to knock Mariah Carey's update of the old chestnut out of the pop holiday charts.
For the senior element, Robert DeNiro is a dying man who wants to see the ball drop one last time. Makes you wonder what happened to cabby Travis Bickle roaming Times Square in "Taxi Driver." "I'm sorry for the bad things I've done," DeNiro says in "New Year's Eve." Is he apologizing for his latest string of bad movie parts? Halle Berry is mere eye candy as his nurse who wants to grant him his final wish, but redeems herself in one of the film's few touching moments when she reveals where she'll be when the clock strikes midnight.
Screenwriter Katherine Fugate, who also wrote "Valentine's Day," did a much better job in the previous film of creating plot twists that yield some shred of surprise. Here, even cameo appearances bear no "wow" moments. Penny Marshall shows up in her brother's film as a partygoer demanding that a waitress fetch her more champagne. What, no beer? No Schlemiel? No Schlimazel?
Ryan Seacrest plays himself as host of the Times Square televised events. No stretch there. New York's Mayor Mike Bloomberg puts in an appearance, and is sure to receive a different response from moviegoers than what would have been expected prior to Occupy Wall Street.
Marshall's "New Year's Eve" should have been a cinematic postcard that brought all of the excitement of spending New Year's Eve in New York's Times Square to the big screen. Instead, this romp is best treated as an old acquaintance that should be forgotten and never brought to mind.


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Pope Francis walks past a Swiss guard as he arrives for a meeting with the media at the Vatican on Saturday.
VATICAN CITY Pope Francis offered intimate insights Saturday into the moments after his election, telling journalists that he was immediately inspired to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi because of his work for peace and the poor and that he himself would like to see a poor church and a church for the poor.
Let me tell you a story, Francis said in a break from his prepared text during a special gathering for thousands of journalists, media workers and guests in the Vaticans auditorium.
Francis then described how he was comforted by his friend, Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes, as it appeared the voting was going his way and it seemed a bit dangerous that he would reach the two-thirds necessary to be elected.
When the threshold was reached, applause erupted in the frescoed Sistine Chapel.
He (Hummes) hugged me. He kissed me. He said dont forget about the poor, Francis recalled. And thats how in my heart came the name Francis of Assisi, who devoted his life to the poor, missionary outreach and caring for Gods creation.
He said some have wondered whether his name was a reference to other Francis figures, including St. Frances de Sales or even the co-founder of the popes Jesuit order, Francis Xavier.
But he said he was inspired immediately after the election when he thought about wars.
St. Francis of Assisi, the pope said, was the man of the poor. The man of peace. The man who loved and cared for creation and in this moment we dont have such a great relationship with creation. The man who gives us this spirit of peace, the poor man.
Oh how I would like a poor church and a church for the poor, Francis said, sighing.
He then joked that some other cardinals suggested other names: Hadrian VI, after a great church reformer a reference to the need for the pope to clean up the Vaticans messy bureaucracy. Someone else suggested Clement XV, to get even with Clement XIV, who suppressed the Jesuit order in 1773.
The gathering in the Vatican begins a busy week for the pontiff that includes his installation Mass on Tuesday.
Among the talks, the Vatican said Saturday, will be a session with the president of Francis homeland Argentina on Monday. The pope has sharply criticized Christina Fernandez over her support for liberal measures such as gay marriage and free contraceptives.
But the most closely watched appointment will be Francis journey next Saturday to the hills south of Rome at the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo for lunch with Benedict XVI, a historic encounter that brings together the new pope and the first pope to resign in six centuries, which set in motion the stunning papal transition.
The Saturday meeting between the two will be private, but every comment and gesture on the sidelines will be scrutinized for hints of how the unprecedented relationship will take shape between the emeritus pontiff and his successor.
Benedict has promised to remain outside church affairs and dedicate himself to prayer and meditation. Pope Francis, however, has shown no reluctance to invoke Benedicts legacy and memory, in both an acknowledgment of the unusual dimensions of his papacy and also a message that he is comfortable with the situation and is now fully in charge.
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So here we are again, the NFL playoffs are in full force and you've got all your plans laid for dips, chips, and maybe even some daring crock pot adventures planned this weekend.
For those of you who are traditionalists, the Short Orders Appetizer Guide is a great place to get some ideas. However, if you'd like to try a little something different, read on!
First up, the meat.
A couple years back, I saw steak fondue made on TV. The setting was a dude ranch, and the steaks, whole ribeyes, were skewered on pitchforks and lowered into huge pots of hot oil. The quick cooking sealed in the juices, and the oil didn't make the meat greasy in any way. While I do have a large electric turkey fryer, my quest was to make the same thing in smaller form, where a countertop deep-fryer could handle the job.
After much tasty experimentation, I've come up with my own variation on the theme.
Short Orders Steak Fondue
3 lbs. ribeye or New York strip steak, cut in chunks 1/2 c. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. garlic juice (or 3 cloves garlic, crushed) 1/4 c. black coffee 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. lemon juice
Place steak chunks in large plastic container or zipper bag. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over steak, mixing well. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
Heat vegetable or peanut oil to 350°. Drain steak chunks well and discard marinade. Secure steak chunks, a few at a time, on metal skewers or meat forks and dip in hot oil until desired doneness is reached. In my experiments, two minutes produced a nice medium-rare to medium bite. For personal consumption, I stick to about a 45-second "wounding" in the oil before consumption.
Drain cooked bites briefly on a rack over paper towels. Serve with your choice of dipping sauces. My personal favorite is a horseradish dip made with sour cream, minced garlic and horseradish. I don't recommend it if you plan on any victory kisses.
Of course, you've got to have potatoes with your meat, right? Here we go:
Roasted Red Potatoes
The great thing about this recipe is that you can modify the seasonings any way you like? Want a curry kick? How about massive garlic flavor? Maybe even Middle Eastern or Asian flavors? Feel free to play around.
You can do your prep before the game, too. Cut the potatoes and onions up and store them in the refrigerator. Mix your spices and store them in a sealed plastic container or bag. That way, when halftime starts, just dump everything together and you'll be ready to fry your steaks while the 'taters cook.
3 lbs. red potatoes, washed and cut in 1-inch cubes, skins on 2 large onions, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp. granulated garlic (or garlic powder) 1 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. paprika 1/3 c. olive oil
Preheat oven to 450°.
You know what's coming, right? Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Add extra olive oil if needed. Pour into large greased or nonstick roasting pan. Roast, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are tender and a crust has begun to form on them.
Warning: These are highly addictive. You will find yourself manufacturing events just so you can make them.
I guess I should include a green vegetable of some sort, right?
Wrong. It's a football party. You want vegetables? Buy a bag of salad.


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Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk.
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The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. Peace Corps/Armenia maintains a clinic with two full-time medical officers, who take care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available at local hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported to the United States.
- 1 Health Issues in Armenia
- 2 Helping You Stay Healthy
- 3 Maintaining Your Health
- 4 Women's Health Information
- 5 Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
- 6 Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
- 7 Safety and Security—Our Partnership
- 8 Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
- 9 Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
- 10 Support from Staff
- 11 What If You Become a Victim of a Violent Crime?
- 12 Security Issues in Armenia
- 13 Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
- 14 Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Armenia
Health Issues in Armenia
Major health problems among Peace Corps Volunteers in Armenia are rare and are often the result of a Volunteer's not taking preventive measures to stay healthy. The most common health problems in Armenia are minor ones that are also found in the Unites States, such as colds, diarrhea, constipation, sinus infections, skin infections, headaches, dental problems, minor injuries, STDs, emotional problems, and alcohol abuse. These problems may be more frequent or compounded by living in Armenia because certain environmental factors raise the risk or exacerbate the severity of illnesses and injuries.
Helping You Stay Healthy
The Peace Corps will provide you with all the necessary inoculations, medications, and information to stay healthy. Upon your arrival in Armenia, you will receive a medical handbook and a medical kit (described later in this chapter).
During training, you will have access to basic medical supplies through the medical officer. However, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and any other specific medical supplies you require, as the Peace Corps will not order these items during training. You must bring a three-month supply of any prescription drugs you use, since they may not be available in Armenia and it may take months for shipments to arrive.
You will have physicals at the mid-service conference and at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officer in Armenia will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in Armenia, you may be sent out of the country for further evaluation and care.
Maintaining Your Health
As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you must accept considerable responsibility for your own health. Proper precautions will significantly reduce your risk of contracting a serious illness or sustaining a serious injury. The old adage, "An ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure," becomes extremely important in areas where diagnostic and treatment facilities are not up to the standards of the United States. The most important of your responsibilities in Armenia is to take the following preventive measures:
Many illnesses that afflict Volunteers worldwide are entirely preventable if proper food and water precautions are taken. Your medical officer will discuss specific standards for water and food preparation in Armenia during pre-service training.
Abstinence is the only certain choice for preventing infection with HIV and other STDs. You are taking risks if you choose to be sexually active. To lessen risk, use a condom every time you have sex. Whether your partner is a host country citizen, a fellow Volunteer, or anyone else, do not assume this person is free of HIV/AIDS or other STDs. You will receive more information from the medical officer about this important issue.
Volunteers are expected to adhere to an effective means of birth control to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Your medical officer can help you decide on the most appropriate method to suit your individual needs. Contraceptive methods are available without charge from the medical officer.
Volunteers are required to wear a protective helmet when riding a bicycle and to wear a seat belt when riding in Peace Corps vehicles. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in immediate administrative separation from the Peace Corps. This means you will be sent home; there is no appeal.
It is critical to your health that you promptly report to the medical office or other designated facility for scheduled immunizations, and that you let the medical officer know immediately of significant illnesses and injuries. In addition, you are expected to comply with any therapies recommended by the medical office or referral facility.
Women's Health Information
Pregnancy is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions that require medical attention but also have programmatic ramifications. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if the Volunteer remains in-country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work in Peace Corps countries, it is rare that the Peace Corps' medical and programmatic standards for continued service during pregnancy can be met.
Tampons are provided by the Peace Corps medical officer in Armenia. Sanitary napkins are available for purchase at local markets.
Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
The Peace Corps medical officer provides Volunteers with a medical kit that contains basic items necessary to prevent and treat illnesses that may occur during service. The medical officer will provide additional items when appropriate for your individual situation. Kit items are intended for your own use and can be periodically restocked at the medical office.
Medical Kit Contents
Ace bandages
Adhesive tape
American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook
Antacid tablets (Tums)
Antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymycin B)
Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner (Hibiclens)
Butterfly closures
Calamine lotion
Cepacol lozenges
Dental floss
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg (Benadryl)
Insect repellent stick (Cutter's)
Iodine tablets (for water purification)
Lip balm (Chapstick)
Oral rehydration salts
Oral thermometer (Fahrenheit)
Pseudoephedrine HCL 30 mg (Sudafed)
Robitussin-DM lozenges (for cough)
Sterile gauze pads
Tetrahydrozaline eyedrops (Visine)
Tinactin (antifungal cream)
Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
The Peace Corps' Office of Medical Services must complete a final review of your health records prior to your pre-departure orientation (staging). It is your responsibility to ensure that all medical and dental work and reports have been completed prior to staging. You will not be allowed to attend unless you have final medical and dental clearance.
If there has been any change in your health—physical, mental, or dental—since you submitted your examination reports to the Peace Corps, you must immediately notify the Office of Medical Services. Failure to disclose new illnesses, injuries, allergies, or pregnancy can endanger your health and may jeopardize your eligibility to serve.
If your dental exam was done more than a year ago, or if your physical exam is more than two years old, contact the Office of Medical Services to find out whether you need to update your records. If your dentist or Peace Corps dental consultant has recommended that you undergo dental treatment or repair, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends requested confirmation reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.
If you wish to avoid having duplicate vaccinations, contact your physician's office, obtain a copy of your immunization record, and bring it to your pre-departure orientation. If you have had any immunizations prior to Peace Corps service, the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for their cost. The Peace Corps will provide all the immunizations necessary for your overseas assignment shortly after you arrive in Armenia.
Bring a three-month supply of any prescription or over-thecounter medication you use on a regular basis, including birth control pills. Although the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for this three-month supply, it will order refills during your service. While awaiting shipment—which can take several months—you will be dependent on your own medication supply. The Peace Corps will not pay for herbal or nonprescribed medications, such as St. John's wort, glucosamine, selenium, or antioxidant supplements.
You are encouraged to bring copies of medical prescriptions signed by your physician. This is not a requirement, but they might come in handy if you are questioned in transit about carrying a three-month supply of prescription drugs.
If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pairs with you—a pair and a spare. If a pair breaks, the Peace Corps will replace it, using the information your doctor in the United States provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination. The Peace Corps discourages you from using contact lenses during your service because the necessary solutions are not available in-country and the Peace Corps does not supply them.
If you are eligible for Medicare, are more than 50 years of age, or have a health condition that may restrict your future participation in healthcare plans, you may wish to consult an insurance specialist about unique coverage needs before your departure. The Peace Corps will provide all necessary healthcare from the time you leave for your pre-departure orientation until you complete your service. When you finish, you will be entitled to the post-service healthcare benefits described in the Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook. You may wish to keep an existing health plan in effect during your service if you think age or preexisting conditions might prevent you from reenrolling in your current plan when you return home.
Safety and Security—Our Partnership
Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Property thefts and burglaries are not uncommon. Incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although almost all Volunteers complete their two years of service without serious personal safety problems. In addition, more than 84 percent of Volunteers surveyed in the 2004 Peace Corps Volunteer Survey say they would join the Peace Corps again.
The Peace Corps approaches safety and security as a partnership with you. This Welcome Book contains sections on: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle; Peace Corps Training; and Your Health Care and Safety. All of these sections include important safety and security information.
The Peace Corps makes every effort to give Volunteers the tools they need to function in the safest and most secure way possible, because working to maximize the safety and security of Volunteers is our highest priority. Not only do we provide you with training and tools to prepare for the unexpected, but we teach you to identify and manage the risks you may encounter.
Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
There are several factors that can heighten a Volunteer's risk, many of which are within the Volunteer's control. Based on information gathered from incident reports worldwide in 2004, the following factors stand out as risk characteristics for assaults. Assaults consist of personal crimes committed against Volunteers, and do not include property crimes (such as vandalism or theft).
- Location: Most crimes occurred when Volunteers were in public areas (e.g., street, park, beach, public buildings). Specifically, 43 percent of assaults took place when Volunteers were away from their sites.
- Time of day: Assaults usually took place on the weekend during the evening between 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.— with most assaults occurring around 1:00 a.m.
- Absence of others: Assaults usually occurred when the Volunteer was unaccompanied. In 82 percent of the sexual assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied and in 55 percent of physical assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied.
- Relationship to assailant: In most assaults, the Volunteer did not know the assailant.
- Consumption of alcohol: Forty percent of all assaults involved alcohol consumption by Volunteers and/or assailants.
Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
Before and during service, your training will address these areas of concern so that you can reduce the risks you face.
For example, here are some strategies Volunteers employ:
Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of theft:
- Know the environment and choose safe routes/times for travel
- Avoid high-crime areas per Peace Corps guidance
- Know the vocabulary to get help in an emergency
- Carry valuables in different pockets/places
- Carry a "dummy" wallet as a decoy Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of burglary:
- Live with a local family or on a family compound
- Put strong locks on doors and keep valuables in a lock box or trunk
- Leave irreplaceable objects at home in the U.S.
- Follow Peace Corps guidelines on maintaining home security Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of assault:
- Make local friends
- Make sure your appearance is respectful of local customs; don't draw negative attention to yourself by wearing inappropriate clothing
- Get to know local officials, police, and neighbors
- Travel with someone whenever possible
- Avoid known high crime areas
- Limit alcohol consumption
Support from Staff
In March 2003, the Peace Corps created the Office of Safety and Security with its mission to "foster improved communication, coordination, oversight, and accountability of all Peace Corps' safety and security efforts." The new office is led by an Associate Director for Safety and Security who reports to the Peace Corps Director and includes the following divisions: Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security; Information and Personnel Security; Emergency Preparedness, Plans, Training and Exercise; and Crime Statistics and Analysis.
The major responsibilities of the Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security Division are to coordinate the office's overseas operations and direct the Peace Corps' safety and security officers who are located in various regions around the world that have Peace Corps programs. The safety and security officers conduct security assessments; review safety trainings; train trainers and managers; train Volunteer safety wardens, local guards, and staff; develop security incident response procedures; and provide crisis management support.
If a trainee or Volunteer is the victim of a safety incident, Peace Corps staff is prepared to provide support. All Peace Corps posts have procedures in place to respond to incidents of crime committed against Volunteers. The first priority for all posts in the aftermath of an incident is to ensure that the Volunteer is safe and receiving medical treatment as needed. After assuring the safety of the Volunteer, Peace Corps staff provide support by reassessing the Volunteer's work site and housing arrangements and making any adjustments, as needed. In some cases, the nature of the incident may necessitate a site or housing transfer. Peace Corps staff will also assist Volunteers with preserving their rights to pursue legal sanctions against the perpetrators of the crime. It is very important that Volunteers report incidents as they occur, not only to protect their peer Volunteers, but also to preserve the future right to prosecute. Should Volunteers decide later in the process that they want to proceed with the prosecution of their assailant, this option may no longer exist if the evidence of the event has not been preserved at the time of the incident.
The country-specific data chart below shows the incidence rates and the average number of incidents of the major types of safety incidents reported by Peace Corps Volunteers/ trainees in Armenia as compared to all other Europe, Mediterranean, and Asia (EMA) region programs as a whole, from 2001–2005. It is presented to you in a somewhat technical manner for statistical accuracy.
To fully appreciate the collected data below, an explanation of the graph is provided as follows:
The incidence rate for each type of crime is the number of crime events relative to the Volunteer/trainee population. It is expressed on the chart as a ratio of crime to Volunteer and trainee years (or V/T years, which is a measure of 12 full months of V/T service) to allow for a statistically valid way to compare crime data across countries. An "incident" is a specific offense, per Peace Corps' classification of offenses, and may involve one or more Volunteer/trainee victims. For example, if two Volunteers are robbed at the same time and place, this is classified as one robbery incident.
The chart is separated into eight crime categories. These include vandalism (malicious defacement or damage of property); theft (taking without force or illegal entry);
burglary (forcible entry of a residence); robbery (taking something by force); minor physical assault (attacking without a weapon with minor injuries); minor sexual assault (fondling, groping, etc.); aggravated assault (attacking with a weapon, and/or without a weapon when serious injury results); and rape (sexual intercourse without consent).
When anticipating Peace Corps Volunteer service, you should review all of the safety and security information provided to you, including the strategies to reduce risk. Throughout your training and Volunteer service, you will be expected to successfully complete all training competencies in a variety of areas including safety and security. Once in-country, use the tools and information shared with you to remain as safe and secure as possible.
What If You Become a Victim of a Violent Crime?
Few Peace Corps Volunteers are victims of violent crimes. The Peace Corps will give you information and training in how to be safe. But, just as in the U.S., crime happens, and Volunteers can become victims. When this happens, the investigative team of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is charged with helping pursue prosecution of those who perpetrate a violent crime against a Volunteer. If you become a victim of a violent crime, the decision to prosecute or not to prosecute is entirely yours, and one of the tasks of the OIG is to make sure that you are fully informed of your options and help you through the process and procedures involved in going forward with prosecution should you wish to do so. If you decide to prosecute, we are here to assist you in every way we can.
Crimes that occur overseas, of course, are investigated and prosecuted by local authorities in local courts. Our role is to coordinate the investigation and evidence collection with the regional security officers (RSOs) at the U.S. embassy, local police, and local prosecutors and others to ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent possible under the laws of the country. OIG investigative staff has extensive experience in criminal investigation, in working sensitively with victims, and as advocates for victims. We also, may, in certain limited circumstances, arrange for the retention of a local lawyer to assist the local public prosecutor in making the case against the individual who perpetrated the violent crime.
If you do become a victim of a violent crime, first, make sure you are in a safe place and with people you trust and second, contact the country director or the Peace Corps medical officer. Immediate reporting is important to the preservation of evidence and the chances of apprehending the suspect. Country directors and medical officers are required to report all violent crimes to the Inspector General and the RSO. This information is protected from unauthorized further disclosure by the Privacy Act. Reporting the crime also helps prevent your further victimization and protects your fellow Volunteers.
In conjunction with the RSO, the OIG does a preliminary investigation of all violent crimes against Volunteers regardless of whether the crime has been reported to local authorities or of the decision you may ultimately make to prosecute. If you are a victim of a crime, our staff will work with you through final disposition of the case. OIG staff is available 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. We may be contacted through our 24-hour violent crime hotline via telephone at 202.692.2911, or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Security Issues in Armenia
When it comes to your safety and security in the Peace Corps, you have to be willing to adapt your behavior and lifestyle to minimize the potential for being a target of crime. As with anywhere in the world, crime does exist in Armenia. Trainees and Volunteers are always responsible for taking care of themselves and their possessions. You can reduce your risk by avoiding situations that make you feel uncomfortable and by taking precautions. Some safety concerns in Armenia follow.
Motor vehicle accidents. Using local transportation and crossing the street safely are the greatest safety risks in Armenia. Volunteers are discouraged from traveling at night and when road conditions are bad, especially in the winter. Public transportation is usually by minivans, many of which are old and in poor condition. Seat belts in cars and vans are nonexistent. Pedestrians in cities have to be especially cautious; although crosswalks exist, they are not usually recognized by drivers. Also, it is common for drivers to not turn on headlights at night, making it difficult to see oncoming traffic.
Robbery/burglary. The homes of some Volunteers have been robbed in the past, so you will need to take the same precautions you would take in the United States. The Peace Corps will advise you on home safety during training and will reimburse you for the costs of installing peepholes, proper door locks, and hallway lighting. Do not bring valuables with you to Armenia.
Border conflicts. Since the cease-fire agreement with Azerbaijan in 1994, border incidents have been rare. Volunteers are placed near some border areas, but only after these areas have been free from incidents for several years. There are occasional reports of incidents along the "line of contact" (an area within Azerbaijan) between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces.
Harassment. Volunteers have reported varying levels of harassment, such as having objects thrown at them by teenagers, being called derogatory names, and overt sexual comments. Strategies for coping with harassment will be discussed during pre-service training.
Alcohol abuse. Making toasts with alcohol is a prevalent social custom in Armenia. Male Volunteers, especially, may be pressured to drink at social gatherings and even during normal daily activities such as community meetings. Strategies for avoiding drinking and drinking responsibly will be discussed during pre-service training.
Threat of sexual assault. Volunteers have been targets of sexual assault in Armenia, which is often associated with cross-cultural differences in gender relations and alcohol consumption. Volunteers who take seriously the safety training provided by the Peace Corps can minimize their risk.
Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
You must be prepared to take a large degree of responsibility for your own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your house is secure, and develop relations in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. In coming to Armenia, do what you would do if you moved to a large city in the United States: Be cautious, check things out, ask questions, learn about your neighborhood, know where the more risky locations are, use common sense, and be aware. You can reduce your vulnerability to crime by integrating into your community, learning the local language, acting responsibly, and abiding by Peace Corps policies and procedures. Serving safely and effectively in Armenia may require that you accept some restrictions on your current lifestyle.
Volunteers attract a lot of attention both in large cities and at their sites, but they are likely to receive more negative attention in highly populated centers than at their sites, where "family," friends, and colleagues look out for them. While whistles and exclamations are fairly common on the street, this behavior can be reduced if you dress conservatively, avoid eye contact, and do not respond to unwanted attention. In addition, keep your money out of sight by using an undergarment money pouch (the kind that hangs around your neck and stays hidden under your shirt or inside your coat). Do not keep your money in outside pockets of backpacks, in coat pockets, or in fanny packs. And always walk with a companion at night.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Armenia
The Peace Corps' approach to safety is a five-pronged plan to help you stay safe during your two-year service and includes the following: information sharing, Volunteer training, site selection criteria, a detailed emergency action plan, and protocols for addressing safety and security incidents. Armenia's in-country safety program is outlined below.
The Peace Corps/Armenia office will keep Volunteers apprised of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety through information sharing. Regular updates will be provided in Volunteer newsletters and in memorandums from the country director. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, Volunteers will be contacted through the emergency communication network.
Volunteer training will include sessions to prepare you for specific safety and security issues in Armenia. This training will prepare you to adopt a culturally appropriate lifestyle and exercise judgment that promotes safety and reduces risk in your home, at work, and while traveling. Safety training is offered throughout your two-year service and is integrated into the language, cross-cultural, health, and other components of training.
Certain site selection criteria are used to determine safe housing for Volunteers before their arrival. The Peace Corps staff works closely with host communities and counterpart agencies to help prepare them for a Volunteer's arrival and to establish expectations of their respective roles in supporting the Volunteer. Each site is inspected before a Volunteer's arrival to ensure placement in appropriate, safe, and secure housing and work sites. Site selection is based in part on any relevant site history; access to medical, banking, postal, and other essential services; availability of communications, transportation, and markets; housing options and living arrangements; and other Volunteer support needs.
You will also learn about Peace Corps/Armenia's detailed emergency action plan, which is implemented in the event of civil or political unrest or a natural disaster. When you arrive at your site, you will complete and submit a site locator form with your address, contact information, and a map to your house. If there is a security threat, Volunteers in Armenia will gather at predetermined locations until the situation is resolved or the Peace Corps decides to evacuate.
Finally, in order for the Peace Corps to be fully responsive to the needs of Volunteers, it is imperative that Volunteers immediately report any security incident to the Peace Corps safety and security coordinator or medical officer. The Peace Corps has established protocols for addressing safety and security incidents in a timely and appropriate manner, and it collects and evaluates safety and security data to track trends and develop strategies to minimize risks to future Volunteers.


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WALLINGFORD James Clark Ingalls, 81, of Wallingford, died Friday evening, February 8, 2013, at The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, following a brief illness.
He was born on November 28, 1931, in Wallingford, the son of Montie and Emma (Brown) Ingalls.
Mr. Ingalls graduated from the Wallingford High School in 1949. He attended the University of Vermont for two years prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1954.
He married Joyce A. Fish on June 11, 1955, in Wallingford.
Mr. Ingalls established Ingalls Plumbing, Heating and Electrical in 1962, operated the company for his whole life only slowing down in his older years and became the oldest licensed plumber in the state of Vermont.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Wallingford, the American Legion Post #31, Wallingford Alumni Association and the Lake St. Catherine Country Club.
Mr. Ingalls enjoyed playing golf, cross-country skiing, hunting and family gatherings.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ingalls of Wallingford; a daughter, Karen Herrick of Florence; a son, James Ingalls of Wallingford; a sister, Beverly Mierke of California; two grandchildren, Valiere Herrick of Ira and Trevor Herrick of Clarendon; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Ella Richard, and a brother, John Ingalls.
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