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John Heber – Hard Labour
As I am not going back to work until the end of May, one of the things I know I need to do is to clean up my back room where my computer and my family history stuff are. I've got a couple of piles of paper and research I've done over the last year or so that I haven't really done much with.
So, with this in mind to clean up, I started yesterday to go through the information and record the information into my Legacy Database and to scan any documents and attach them to the appropriate person. I was going really well until this afternoon, when I came across a page from the May 1880, Police Gazette of listing a 'return of Prisoners tried'. The last entry on the page was for a John Heber 'inflicting grievous bodily harm' to Paul Heber (his father). John was sentenced to 6 months Hard Labour in Maitland Gaol. I recorded the details in the database but I thought I would check Trove out to see if there was a newspaper article about the incident. There was and more.
I note here that John Heber was married to Ellen McCormack, my maternal great grandmother's sister.
The first thing I saw when I searched Trove was reports from various papers in April 1903 of 'Attempted Wife Murder', 'Sensation at Maitland', 'The Pelaw Main Sensation'. I'll write a separate post about what occurred in 1903.
Prior to the 1880 incident there appears to be a number of incidents involving John and his family.
From various other newspaper articles:
The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 – 1893) Saturday 3 May 1873
'A Jeremiah Boland, on the same day, was charged with having assaulted a boy named John Heber, at Oswald, near Lochinvar, on the 27th April.
John would have only been 13 at the time. Jeremiah was also charged with assaulting Margaret Heber (John's mother), as well as destroying certain fencing, the property of Paul Heber (Husband of Margaret & father to John).
Three years after the above incident, Paul Heber, John's father posted the following add in the Maitland Mercury on the 27th July 1876
ANY PERSON EMPLOYING OR HARBOURING MY SON, JOHN HEBER, who is under age, will be PROSECUTED as the law directs, PAUL HEBER, Luskintyre North Vineyard.
On the 29th January 1874 a Michael Boland was charged "with having violently assaulted one Paul Heber, at Luskintyre. This report is rather long and if you want to read – you can do so by reviewing the report here.
The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 – 1893)
Tuesday 22 June 1880
John Heber surrendered to his bail on the charge that he did, at Luskintyre, on the 3rd day of May, feloniously, unlawfully, and maliciously wound one Paul Heber with intent thereby then to do him some grievous bodily harm.
Prisoner pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. R. A. Youag.
Mr. C. G. Heydon prosecuted for the Crown and opened the case to the jury.
From the evidence it appeared that the prosecutor and the prisoner, who was his son, were not on friendly terms, and Heber had prohibited his son from coming to his house. Between 7 and 8 o'clock on the evening of the 3rd of May last in consequence of something the prosecutor's daughter had told him, he went outside of his house at Luskintyre and saw the prisoner outside the back door. Prosecutor asked the prisoner what he wanted. The latter, who had a stick in his hand, replied that he would b-soon let him know.
Prisoner asked for his clothes, which prosecutor had previously thrown out. Heber told his son that he had thrown his clothes out on the wood-heap. Prisoner replied " You b—— German b——, I'll break your b——– jaw, like you had it broken before." Prosecutor went back into the house and, got a stick or axe-handle, and afterwards went back and returned with a gun in his hand. He held the gun by the barrel, and made a kind of a shove ,at prisoner witfy the butt of it. Prisoner took the gun out of Heber's hand, and then struck him over the head with the stick he held in his hand, the blow causing Heber to fall on to the ground. Heber was afterwards carried into the bedroom, and was laid up for a fortnight or so. He was attended by Dr. R. J. Pierce during his illness. The prosecutor admitted that he had taken a quart of wine from dinner time that day up to the time of the assault, and was rather excited. About six or seven years ago he was bound over to keep the peace towards a person named Boland. Prisoner did not hit him with a stick until he struck or shoved the prisoner with the gun. Prosecutor also admitted that he was reputed by some to be a quarrelsome man when in liquor. Prisoner was turned out for being disobedient and refusing to work. Another version of the affair given by John Heber, another of prosecutor's sons, was that the prisoner and prosecutor seemed to be hitting at each other before the prisoner struck his rather with the stick. This witness also admitted that he had been turned out of the house on four or five occasions, and the prosecutor was a pretty violent man when in liquor. Witness's father and mother quarrelled, and sometimes Heber turned his wife out, and sometimes she left of her own accord. Similar admissions were made by prosecutor's daughter.
The prisoner was in the habit of coming to the house for his clothes, which were washed there. When Dr. Pierce saw the prosecutor about three hours after the assault, the latter was insensible, and his eyes were bunged up. There were two large wounds on the fore- head, one, a straight wound, about three and half inches long, running from his hair to the nose ; and the other, a semi-circular wound, about two and a half inches long. Both wounds were completely cut to the bone, and were bleeding freely, his clothes being saturated with blood -, one of the front teeth was also broken. The doctor was of opinion that there must have been more than one blow to have inflicted the injuries described. Prisoner after the arrest told the constable that the prosecutor had struck at him with a gun, and asked his brother to go down to a stump in the paddock and get the gun which his father had broken over him. Prisoner had the stick in his hand before his father came out.
Mr. Young addressed the jury for the de- fence He submitted that what the prisoner did was done in self-defence. On the occasion of the assault the prisoner went to the house as he was in the habit of doing to see after his clothes which his mother had washed for him, when he was attacked by the prosecutor, who admitted that he struck the prisoner with the gun before the latter had struck him. The quarrels between prosecutor and the prisoner arose through the latter always stepping in and protecting his mother from the violence of the prosecutor.
At one o'clock the jury retired to consider their verdict, at twelve minutes past one they returned into court with a verdict of guilty of unlawfully wounding, with a recommendation to mercy on account of circumstances of aggravation. His Honor said he would take into consideration the fact that it was the prisoner's first offence, and also the recommendation of the jury, and inflict a lighter sentence than he would under other circumstances. Prisoner was sentenced to be imprisoned in Maitland gaol for six months with hard labour.
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ONALASKA, Wis. -- In June, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will be sending out their very first School Accountability Report Cards to every school in the state.
These report cards are a part of the plan which the DPI submitted to the Department of Education in February in an effort to get a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act.
According to the DPI, schools will be held accountable for outcomes in four areas which include: student achievement, student growth, closing achievement gaps and whether students are on-track to graduation and post-secondary readiness.
The Superintendent of the Onalaska School District Fran Finco says this new report card will be good for the district and the community.
"It's really about the community knowing what's going on in their schools, and we have really good people working for us," said Finco. "And the better your teachers are, the more you're focused on kids and learning and less on other things. That's what we've been about for awhile."
Schools throughout the state will receive their report cards for this school year in June.
The public will get to see the report cards at the beginning of the school year after district administrators review the results with their staff.
Finco says while districts across the state are still learning how the report card works, he believes the substitution the DPI has come up with to replace the current No Child Left Behind law is better.
"This is way more realistic. For us to, it's not based on a Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam that's given one day in time, and then you're judged on your whole year based on one," said Finco. "This will not only have the state assessment results, but it will have the growth over time scores. It'll have... are you closing the gap or not."
The DPI is also working on a district-wide report card. That isn't expected to be released until next Spring or early Summer.
And at this point, Wisconsin still has not been approved for a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Law. The DPI is working with Federal Officials to modify their application which the U.S. Department of Education said earlier this month had fallen short. However as of Tuesday, eight more states were granted waivers from NCLB. Now, 19 states have been granted flexibility from this law.


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Teacher's stand up and speak out. The teacher's union and the state continue contract negotiations. While, dozen's rallied for more funding at the state capitol.
Teacher's are standing up and asking legislators to get them more funds by raising the general excise tax by one percentage point. The increase would generate about $800 to $900 million.
"Because we are the worst paid in the nation, teachers are constantly leaving, and we can't retain good teachers," said Corey Rosenlee, Campbell High School teacher.
Doug Roberston, a 4th grade teacher, is considering leaving Hawaii. He says it's because of the lack of contract and low pay.
"I'm a good teacher, I'm a highly qualified teacher, my kids pass the test every single year. But it makes me want to go, fine, later, I'll take my skills somewhere else," said Doug Roberston, Kaleipouu Elementary teacher.
Although the HSTA says it did not support the rally, they continued to push for teacher contract negotiations today with the state.
Part of the unions bargaining asks for a 4 percent raise for each of the years of a four year contract, and re-evaluating the teacher's pilot program.
Wil Okabe, president of HSTA, made a statement of the meeting saying "HSTA is encouraged by the State's appreciation for the teachers' feedback assessing the implementation of the pilot program of the Educator Effectiveness System."
The union said the state told HSTA that there will be a formal response made at the next bargaining session.
"We've reached that crisis point in Hawaii where we need to say finally that's enough and something needs to change," said Rosenlee.
More than 50 percent of teachers leave Hawaii every five years.
Teachers said if they do receive the funding they'll spend it not just on teacher's salaries, but also on other necessities such as buildings and classroom supplies.
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Central improved to 7-3, matching last year's season wins totals, and posted its fourth straight victory.
After trading points in the opening minutes, St. Scholastica (3-7) took its only lead of the game at the 12:51 mark, 9-8. The Dutch made a 9-2 run to go up six points before closing the half with an 8-3 burst for 36-26 advantage. Central ran off 10 unanswered points for a 53-34 edge with 14:20 remaining and led by as many as 22 points.
"We got some key offensive rebounds that allowed us to string together a couple runs," coach Mike Jacobsma said. "We wore them out and executed our offensive and finished layups when we had opportunities."
The Dutch shot 43.6 percent from the floor to St. Scholastica's 38.2 percent and outrebounded the Saints 44-35. Schwartz knocked down 9 of 12 shots, including three from long range to match her season best on Nov. 20.
"Alyssa had a breakout game for us offensively," coach Mike Jacobsma said. "We've been telling her all year to keep shooting and tonight they went in."
Forward Nicole Strasko (senior, Roland, Roland-Story HS) notched her fifth career double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Kalli Richardson (sophomore, Blairsburg, Northeast Hamilton HS) had 11 points with three steals and forward Jessy Stika (junior, Crescor, Crestwood HS) had eight rebounds. Richardson and Strasko each passed out four assists.
All 16 players entered the game as Jacobsma emptied the bench in the second half.
Central travels to Monmouth, Ill., Jan. 2 to face Monmouth College (10-1) in its final tune-up before Iowa Conference action. The contest is set to begin at 4 p.m.
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A bill that would require labeling for produce that was genetically modified was essentially killed in the Senate Agriculture Committee.
House Bill 174 was expected to die earlier in the week, but a public outcry forced the issue to be heard in a hearing Thursday.
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Area high school students learn leadership & ethics at Responsibility Retreat
Every high school student learns math and science, but lessons in leadership and ethics are harder to come by.
That's why nearly 200 high school juniors from 10 area schools got together at the La Crosse Center Tuesday morning for a "Responsibility Retreat."
It was an opportunity to talk to fellow students about respect, being a role model, and taking care of their schools.
Many of the students never met each other before the event, which means they're hearing different ideas from a variety of perspectives. "It's good to get to know other people and see what people have to say outside of your school and what kind of ideas they have as far as respect and treating other people nicely," said Central High School junior Morgan Klaeser.
Organizers say the event is all juniors because next year they will be the ultimate leaders in their schools.
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Washington County home show begins today
MARIETTA – Residents looking for ideas to fix up a house or building need look no further than the Washington County Home Builders Association's Home Show.
The show will be 4-7 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday in the Junior Fair Building at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
This year's sponsors are The Marietta Times, Advantage Real Estate, Lang's Flooring, Moran Construction Inc. and Wayne Homes.
Businesses and services including landscaping, remodeling, custom cabinets, counter tops, flooring, masonry suppliers, banks and many more will be on hand at the event, said Jodie Bonnette, president of the Washington County Home Builders Association.
"This is a great opportunity for residents and businesses in the community," she said. "This gives people a chance to meet with various suppliers in one area, rather than having to make trips to multiple locations."
Price of admission to the show will be $3 and will go toward the support of the Washington County Home Builders Association.
"This is a fundraiser for our group. Since we are a nonprofit organization, we use this money to function," said Bonnette. "The money we make from this allows us to do different types of community service annually."
Giving back to the community is one of the main goals of the group, said Bonnette.
"Every year at the Home Show we pick an organization or charity and have a fundraiser for them at the event," she said. "This year we will be selling tickets to win various prizes with all of the proceeds from sales going to the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County."
Bonnette said raffle items include gift cards, tools and household items.
One of the businesses that will be returning to the show this year is Pioneer Masonry, which has offices in Marietta and Parkersburg.
"We have been doing this event since the company began in 1983," said Peggy Grimm, president and CEO of Pioneer Masonry. "There has always been a very good turnout of businesses and homeowners."
This year, the company is putting an emphasis on outdoor living. A fire pit, retaining walls and brick samples will be a few of the products for homeowners to look over at the Pioneer Masonry display, said Grimm.
The show is a wonderful opportunity for both sides, she said.
"We have an opportunity to show what products we offer and get some exposure in the community," said Grimm. "Homeowners have the chance to ask questions and get new ideas for upcoming products. Everyone benefits."
Ben Lang, a landscape designer for Greenleaf Landscapes in Marietta, agreed.
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A 15-year-old girl killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday in Grant County was identified as MaKayla Hore, of Lancaster, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said four other teens involved in the crash remain hospitalized in conditions ranging from stable to critical but stable.
All victims are students at Lancaster High School. Deputies said the high school is offering counseling services to students.
A Facebook page was set up as a memorial for Hore. Friends and classmates have been leaving messages on the page. Her track coach tells WISC she was also involved in volleyball and basketball.
The coach said Hore's death will "take its toll" on the community.
Emergency crews were called to Liberty Ridge Road between County Road E and Hill Road in Liberty Township at 4:42 p.m. on a report of a crash.
Deputies said the 16-year-old driver, Morgan Hoehne, and three other passengers from Lancaster, were taken to Grant Regional Hospital and later transported by MedFlight and MedLink.
The other passengers are identified as Jena Hore, 17, Nathaniel Tranel, 15, and Kindra Yoose, 14. Jena Hore is MaKayla Hore's sister.
Investigators said speed was a contributing factor in the crash but alcohol does not appear to be involved.
MaKayla Hore was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash but deputies don't know if any of the other teens were wearing seat belts.


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Winter doesn't officially end until later this month, but another sign of spring arrived last weekend: the start of daylight saving time.
Did you remember to set your clocks ahead one hour Sunday morning?
Many years ago, back when I was young and oblivious, I forgot to reset my clocks during an autumn "fall back" time change.
Imagine my surprise when I arrived for a Sunday morning event and there were no cars in the parking lot. Worse yet, I worked nights at the time, so getting up in the morning wasn't exactly an easy task.
My embarrassment was compounded because I worked at this newspaper – and most likely had put the time change reminder message at the top of the front page.
Double doh.
I'm now the person who maniacally runs through the house to reset every timepiece.
Despite my joy at the march toward warmer and less snowy days, I do, however, find myself lamenting that lost hour of sleep.
I know I'm not alone, since a lot of my recent conversations have been about those 60 minutes we won't get back until Sunday, Nov. 2.
One friend sarcastically questioned why the hour to be lost couldn't be in the middle of her workday.
There's even a debate about whether daylight saving time is a good idea, since the human body's circadian rhythms can be thrown off.
A 2008 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that in Sweden the risk of heart attacks went up during the three days after the time change in the spring. The study's author pointed to the possibility that the disruption in sleep patterns might be to blame.
In any event, this might be a good time to reassess our sleeping patterns. So many of us aren't getting enough sleep as it is, right?
So here are a few tips from the National Sleep Foundation (sleepfoundation.org):
n Go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day.
n Avoid bright light in the evening and get some sunlight exposure in the morning.
n Use the bedroom for sleep. That means no work, computers, television or smartphones there.
n Choose a relaxing bedtime ritual, such as a warm bath or listening to calming music.
n Create a sleep environment that is quiet, dark and cool, with a comfortable mattress and pillows.
n Save worries for the daytime. Write concerns down in a "worry book" and deal with them the next day.
n If you can't sleep, go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel tired.
n Exercise regularly, but not close to bedtime.
n Excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring or "stop breathing" episodes during sleep are signs of sleep apnea and should be checked out by a health care professional.
Most of us will adjust to the new schedule in a few days, if we haven't already. If nothing else, we can celebrate being a few hours closer to spring.
And I'm more than ready to put that "extra" daylight to good use.
• Joan Oliver is the former Northwest Herald assistant news editor. She has been associated with the Northwest Herald since 1990. She can be reached at email@example.com.


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Sheriff's son in gun theft case jailedStaff Report | February 05,2013The son of a member of the Rutland County Sheriff's Department who was charged last month with stealing his father's gun is behind bars after allegedly returning home Friday night with a handful of heroin.
Jaron Wilk, 24, of Clarendon, pleaded innocent Monday in Rutland criminal court to a felony charge of possession and misdemeanor charge of violating the conditions of his release.
Wilk was on release after pleading innocent Jan. 22 in Rutland criminal court to charges of burglary and grand larceny after allegedly robbing his parents' Clarendon home, stealing cash, checks and a .40-caliber Glock semiautomatic firearm belonging to his father, Frank Wilk Jr., a lieutenant with the Rutland County Sheriff's Department.
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Paying tribute to the 'Sons'
West Virginians may well have played a critical role in saving the Union during the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, Pa.
While we West Virginia residents were celebrating the sesquicentennial of our state's birth, most history buffs were focusing on the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg fight. Re-enactments including thousands of blue- and gray-clad "soldiers" were held recently.
Most Americans probably think of Gettysburg as the battle that turned the tide during the Civil War. Indeed, during a two-week period in 1863, it became clear the Confederacy's back had been broken.
First, on June 20, West Virginia was born, rending the Old Dominion, the Confederacy's most powerful state, asunder. Then, on July 3, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee admitted defeat at Gettysburg. Finally, on July 4, the Confederate bastion at Vicksburg, Miss., fell, cutting the rebel nation in two.
Few people really know much about Gettysburg, except for Pickett's Charge. It certainly was, as some have called it, the high tide of the Confederacy.
But a critical fight occurred the previous night on Cemetery Hill, at the right of the Union army's line of battle. There, thousands of rebel troops nearly broke through the boys in blue. Had they completed the assault, the entire Union Army might have crumbled.
Screaming the rebel yell, Confederates swarmed up the hill and got as far as the Union artillery, where vicious hand-to-hand fighting occurred. The situation was grim, when Union reinforcements – three small regiments including the 7th West Virginia – were called in.
Let one of the West Virginians tell what happened:
"On arriving there we found the Battery about to be taken charge of by the enemy who were in large force. Whereupon we immediately charged on the enemy and succeeded in completely routing their entire force and driving them beyond our lines."
With their comrades from Ohio and Indiana, the Mountain State boys prevented a Union defeat on Cemetery Hill. So yes, it may well have been West Virginians – most from this area of the state – who saved the union that night in 1863.
There's an impressive monument to them at the site of their triumph. The first line of the inscription notes the monument honors "Sons of the Mountains."
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- 1 How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Morocco?
- 2 What is the electric current in Morocco?
- 3 How much money should I bring?
- 4 When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- 5 Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- 6 Do I need an international driverâs license?
- 7 What should I bring as gifts for Moroccan friends and my host family?
- 8 Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- 9 How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- 10 Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Morocco?
Most airlines have baggage size and weight limits and assess charges for transport of baggage that exceeds this allowance. The Peace Corps has its own size and weight limits and will not pay the cost of transport for baggage that exceeds these limits. The authorized baggage allowance is two checked pieces of luggage with combined dimensions of both pieces not to exceed 107 inches (length + width + height) and a carry-on bag with dimensions of no more than 45 inches. Checked baggage should not exceed 80 pounds total with a maximum weight allowance of 70 pounds for any one bag.
Peace Corps Volunteers are not permitted to take pets, weapons, explosives, mace, radio transmitters, automobiles, motorcycles, or motor scooters to their overseas assignments. Do not pack flammable materials or liquids such as lighter fluid, cleaning solvents, or aerosol containers.
What is the electric current in Morocco?
If you have electricity and it works, the current is 220 volts, 50 cycles. Since there are surges and cuts in power that put a strain on voltage converters and appliances, bring good-quality items. The Peace Corps does not provide transformers. We recommend CD or tape players that use âDâ batteries because âCâ batteries are a little harder to find. âAAâ as well as watch and calculator batteries are easy to find, but their quality is sometimes questionable.
How much money should I bring?
Volunteers are expected to live at the same level as the people in their community. They are given a settling-in allowance and a monthly living allowance, which should cover their expenses. Often Volunteers wish to bring additional money for vacation travel to other countries. Credit cards and ATM cards are preferable to cash and travelerâs checks. If you choose to bring extra money, bring the amount that will suit your own travel plans and needs.
When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
Each Volunteer accrues two vacation days per month of service (excluding training). Leave may not be taken during training, the first three months of service, or the last three months of service, except in conjunction with an authorized emergency leave. Family and friends are welcome to visit you after pre-service training and the first three months of service as long as their stay does not interfere with your work. Extended stays at your site are not encouraged and may require permission from your country director. The Peace Corps is not able to provide your visitors with visa, medical, or travel assistance.
Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
The Peace Corps does not provide insurance coverage for personal effects. Volunteers are ultimately responsible for the safekeeping of their personal belongings. However, you can purchase personal property insurance before you leave. If you wish, you may contact your own insurance company; additionally, insurance application forms will be provided, and we encourage you to consider them carefully. Volunteers are cautioned not to ship or take valuable items overseas. Jewelry, watches, radios, cameras, and expensive appliances are subject to loss, theft, and breakage, and in many places, satisfactory maintenance and repair services are not available.
Do I need an international driverâs license?
Volunteers in Morocco do not need to get an international driverâs license because they are prohibited from operating any motorized vehicles while in Morocco. Most urban travel is by bus or taxi. Rural travel ranges from buses and minibuses to trucks and lots of walking. If you rent a car while on vacation outside Morocco or any other Peace Corps country, however, you will need the appropriate driverâs license.
What should I bring as gifts for Moroccan friends and my host family?
As you will be staying with two different homestay families, gifts for the children are greatly appreciated but should not be large or elaborate. Some gift suggestions include pictures, books, or calendars of American scenes, souvenirs from your state, hard candies that will not melt or spoil, games, or photos to give away.
Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
Peace Corps trainees are not assigned to individual sites until the last few weeks of Pre-Service Training. This gives Peace Corps staff the opportunity to assess each traineeâs technical and language skills prior to assigning sites, in addition to finalizing site selections with ministry counterparts. Many factors influence the site selection process and the Peace Corps cannot guarantee placement where you would ideally like to be. Most Volunteers live in small towns or in rural villages and are usually less than an hour from another Volunteer. Some sites require more than a 15-hour drive from the capital. Come with the attitude that you are here to serve Morocco and not a particular geographic region.
How can my family contact me in an emergency?
The Peace Corpsâ Office of Special Services provides assistance in handling emergencies affecting trainees and Volunteers or their families. Before leaving the United States, you should instruct your family to notify the Office of Special Services immediately if an emergency arises, such as a serious illness or death of a family member. During normal business hours, the number for the Office of Special Services is 800.424.8580; select option 2, then extension 1470. After normal business hours and on weekends and holidays, the Special Services duty officer can be reached at 202.638.2574. For non-emergency questions, your family can get information from the Morocco desk staff at the Peace Corps by calling 800.424.8580, extension 2421 or 2422.
Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
There are businesses that offer Internet access in most towns in Morocco. Because of weaker telephone and electrical infrastructure in outlying areas, however, Volunteers posted to rural sites may be limited to sending and receiving e-mail on their occasional visits to larger towns or regional hubs. Before leaving the United States, many prospective Volunteers sign up for free e-mail accounts, such as those offered by Yahoo or Hotmail, which they can access worldwide.
Gaining access to the Internet access with laptop once was a remote possibility. However, in 2008, 36% of Peace Corps Morocco volunteers 'Always'(26%) or 'Usually'(10%) have access in their home(2008 Biennial Volunteer Survey Report). Some volunteers posted near large cities or highways are now using a pre-paid month-to-month mobile 3g internet which is accessed with USB modem through supported cell phone networks. With the exception very remote Health and Environment sites, wired ISDL internet is widely available from Maroc Telecom(available in one or two-year contracts).
A Small Business Development or a Youth Development volunteer may find the application of laptop use more advantageous in their work than an Environment or Health volunteer.
Computers and laptops are becoming common in urban areas and are popular with university students. Owners could increase their risk of becoming a victim of crime by owning a laptop.
If you bring a laptop, be sure to bring a high-quality surge protector, as electrical lapses and surges are common. Additionally, you will not find the same level of technical assistance and service in Morocco as you would at home and replacement parts can take months to arrive.
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Naughty Stories of the Week
Melbourne: A woman from Florida, allegedly struck her "toyboy" boyfriend, after he finished first and stopped pleasuring her during a love-making session in the victim's home this week.
Jennie Scott, 50, was booked into the Manatee County lockup on a misdemeanor charge that stemmed from the 11 pm encounter in the bedroom of Jilberto Deleon, 32.
Cops were called to Deleon's residence by a witness, who heard the couple arguing and saw Scott punching and scratching Deleon, after sitting atop him.
Scott also struck Deleon with a stick and threatened to hit him with a wrench, before the tool was removed from her hand by the witness.
Scott said that she was also mad at Deleon because she had heard him having phone sex with another woman earlier in the day.
Scott struggled with deputies before being placed in a police cruiser, where she kicked a window until she was warned about getting maced.
2. Celebrity Sex Dolls Being Sold on FB
Kuala Lumpur: Sex dolls resembling famous celebrities are being sold on a Facebook page.
These inflatable dolls that come with a price tag of RM500 were made to look like Chinese actresses such as Fan Bingbing, Liu Yifei and Taiwanese singer Jay Chou, as well as Japanese adult video stars.
The person who managed the Facebook account claims that he would also take orders for custom-made dolls. He explained that his dolls were expensive as they were of "deluxe edition" and imported from Japan.
The Facebook page, known as "Blow-up dolls that all men need", was set up in May.
3. Types of Sex You Have in Your 20s
Since people between the ages of 20 and 30 are mostly busy exploring their options, it does involve a decent amount of sex that tends to be anything but uniform, and so experts have given 15 types of sex that you probably have had or will have during your prime years.
The list starts with bad sex - when you're in your 20s you still aren't necessarily sure exactly what you like, how you like it and who you like it from. In the midst of your sexual experimentation, there are bound to be a few less-than-awesome experiences. Your partner might have absolutely no idea what he or she is doing, or just be too self-involved to care.
"You're convenient" sex - maybe it's the person who you've run into in your apartment building on occasion and shot a seductive glance, or that friend of a friend who lives three blocks away and made out with you at that party a few months back. You'll probably phone him or her after midnight and only when you're bored and you'll hopefully enjoy yourself thoroughly once that call is made, the Huffington Post reported.
One-night-stand sex - some sexual experiences just aren't meant to be repeated and so at some point in your 20s you'll probably find yourself waking up in the bed of a near-stranger, someone you met at a bar or a party or one of your classes.
You may not have intended to, or perhaps this was your plan for the evening as soon as you laid eyes on the person. You'll probably open your eyes after a night of moderately enjoyable sex seized with a desperate desire to grab your bra off the floor, high-tail it out the door and eat some brunch with people that you do want to hang out with for more than one night.
"I could actually date you" sex - this type of sex means something emotionally, which might make it the scariest kind of all. You may feel vulnerable and overly aware of your body as you take off your clothing.
Since you actually feel some flicker of a feeling about the person you're with, you'll probably take time to think about what they want in bed and how you can give it to them, and worry that you won't do a good job, and hope that chemistry will intervene to make it great anyway, and that even if it isn't they might find a way to love you regardless.
Creatively-located sex -the stacks, an airplane bathroom, a hostel hallway, your parents' bed, a bar, the park, an alley, your car - the possibilities are endless and while it's fun to hope that you will still be this adventurous in your 30s, a carpe diem approach is probably advisable here. Also, these are not moments to hold back.
Drunk sex - often combined with bad sex and/or one-night-stand, this type of sexual experience is usually less than amazing. Great sex usually requires some amount of athleticism, and a bunch of uncoordinated flailing limbs, plus an alcohol-sedated nervous system, does not a mind-blowing orgasm make.
Friend sex- at some point during your 20s you'll likely reach a point with a previously platonic friend in which you both agree that it's a great idea to sleep together. If the sex is great you'll either become gray area "friends with benefits" or just laugh about it a lot for years to come. If the sex is bad you'll probably never ever speak of it again.
Sex for one - sex by yourself is a great way to learn what it is you want from a sexual experience with a partner. It's healthy, it relieves stress and women deserve orgasms in or out of relationships. By the time you leave your 20s you'll hopefully know exactly how to make yourself feel good without the assistance from another person.
Nonexistent sex - there are times when you're just not having sex at all. It might be frustrating but it's also a great time to reflect on what you actually want from your sexual experiences when they inevitably begin again. Plus, just when you've become totally convinced that you will never have another non-self-bestowed orgasm in your life, you'll be proven wrong.
Make-up sex - if you find yourself in a relationship during your 20-something years, the odds are pretty good that you'll get into some fights, you'll get extremely frustrated at your significant other for being inattentive or letting work consume him or her, scream at each other, perhaps shed a few tears and then channel all of that anger into some really excellent sexual play.
Vindication sex - At some point during your 20s you'll probably find yourself in the position to sleep with someone who previously rejected you or considered you below their notice. It probably won't be all that great, and you may not feel great morally afterwards. You will, however, leave with the satisfaction that you didn't peak in your teen years.
Home-for-the-holidays sex - during your 20s you're likely travelling back to your hometown for the November and December holidays each year. During these awkward few weeks you'll probably run into any number of people from earlier in your life, including one or more ghosts of friends-with-benefits past. You may find it uniquely satisfying to have a short, no-strings-attached fling with said them each time you return.
One-more-time sex - you've sworn this person off but for some reason you can't get him or her out of your head. Despite the fact that you and probably all your friends recognize that he or she is terrible for you, you may still fall back into bed with them just one more time. This kind of sex can be absolutely fantastic physically, but the emotional fallout usually makes it one you regret.
Barter-system sex - sometimes you just really want some help putting together your IKEA furniture. And sometimes a little bit of physical pleasure comes out of a day of Allen key usage. It''s really a win-win situation.
"Oh, that's what it should feel like" sex - with any luck you will have a moment at some point during your 20s when you realize what truly great sex with another person feels like. Maybe it's taken getting into a committed relationship to feel comfortable telling a partner what you really want sexually, or maybe you're having a one-night-stand with someone who you have no emotional connection to but who somehow really understands how to please you in bed.
4. Actor Arrested for 'Lewd Act' in Porn Store
New York: US actor Nick Stahl was arrested on suspicion of lewd conduct in a Hollywood Boulevard porn movie shop.
According to Law enforcement officers, LAPD undercover vice officers were conducting a routine check of an adult store in Hollywood around 6 pm and found the 'Terminator 3' star alone in a private booth, watching a porno, and committing a "lewd act".
The 33-year-old actor appeared to be "touching himself", inside the booth.
Stahl was cited and released from police custody a few hours later and while walking out of the police station he said that it was all a "misunderstanding".
5. 8% Americans Sleep Naked
Washington: Less than one in 10, or eight percent, of Americans sleep naked, according to a survey.
And reportedly, 74 percent of Americans wear pajamas to bed, and the rest wear "something else," according to the poll of 3,700 people by linen and home decor company Anna's Linens.
Nearly 65 percent of the respondents polled by the company, which is based in Costa Mesa, Calif said they get a "restful night's sleep" only three nights or less per week, and 47 percent said they share a bed with someone who snores.
And 74 percent of respondents said they sleep on their side, which leaves 16 percent who sleep on their stomachs, and 10 percent who sleep on their backs.
For those who like sleeping naked, Alan Gladstone, the CEO of the company, suggests that their 100 percent Egyptian cotton sheets would be best saying that they will feel great against the skin.


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It was just another sleepy spring day in sophomore English class, some 40 years ago, when I was tapped for the National Honor Society (NHS). I may still have the little pin in a box somewhere, along with a certificate bearing the NHS motto—two simple French words that at the time made no sense to me whatsoever: "Noblesse oblige."
The translation is straightforward enough: "nobility obliges." For a service-oriented organization like the NHS, it simply suggests that those students graced with skills and/or talents also bore some kind of responsibility to use their gifts for the benefit of their communities. So NHS members do a wide variety of service projects—car washes, food drives, community cleanups, that kind of thing.
Obligations recognized and discharged, right?
But when you get out into the real world and start digging into history, unsurprisingly, the idea becomes complicated. There are plenty of questions: Who is in this "nobility," anyway? What kind of "obligations"? Toward whom? For what end?
As our society becomes increasingly stratified, with burgeoning inequality in income and wealth, perhaps we should be examining the relationships among our classes (and don't let anyone tell you this is a classless society).
Should this ideal of noblesse oblige form a part of that relationship? Is it still present in our modern "nobility," or does it need to be revitalized, or redefined?
The phrase harks back to when barons and dukes still wielded power from their ornate European households. The notion among the privileged of a code of honor (including the protection of the less fortunate) comes from the days of chivalry—but I suspect this particular idea may not have reflected some altruistic ideal so much as acknowledgment of a practical reality. After all, if a noble didn't attend properly to the needs of those whose labors helped make his luxury possible, he could find himself in quite a bit of trouble. For the sake of social cohesion as well as their own wellbeing, the upper classes realized, to some extent, that excessive greed and selfishness were not desirable traits.
Later, some in the higher strata of society saw that even greater possibilities were within reach—not just to maintain, but actually improve the lot of workers. Andrew Carnegie, in his famous essay known as "The Gospel of Wealth," makes a strong case for responsible philanthropy, and for utilizing excess wealth to lift people out of poverty by providing opportunities.
As capitalism became global, so did the idea of noblesse oblige—but it takes on the sense of "the white man's burden," the imperialist notion that Westeners had a divine mission to "enlighten" the "benighted savages" of their territories. This perspective led to practices, such as the aboriginal "residential schools" in Australia that we now see as terrible mistakes.
Now there is a lively debate over the nature of, and indeed the need for, philanthropy. Not surprisingly, some of Ayn Rand's followers pooh-pooh Carnegie's theories of largesse, or even that the wealthy have any obligations to the rest of society at all. Ralph Nader, on the other hand, takes the concept to its extreme in his novel "Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!" in which a group of wealthy people, led by Warren Buffett, unite to free American democracy from corruption.
But here's one thought: perhaps the true obligation of the upper classes to the rest of humanity is not benign neglect, or a patronizing dribble of crumbs, or even some gung-ho activism, but rather to stop and question the very nature of their "noblesse," and the system that has conferred such extraordinary privilege upon them.
What do you think? What does "noblesse oblige" mean to you? Drop me a note at email@example.com; put "noblesse oblige" in the subject line, and I'll feature some of the best insights in a future column.


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Invitation and Preparation for Departure
The application process is done, but the adventure is just beginning.
You've finished your application and interview and sent in all of your medical and legal forms. You're officially cleared and ready to go.
At this stage, you'll receive a formal invitation packet in the mail. You'll have 10 days to review it and decide whether you want to accept your invitation to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Contact your placement officer within this 10-day window to let him or her know your decision.
The invitation packet will include your Volunteer job description, the date when you'll depart, passport and visa applications, a pre-training questionnaire, and a Volunteer Handbook to guide you in preparing for departure.
After you've accepted your invitation, Peace Corps will send you another packet. This one will have information specific to your destination—resources about the country where you'll be going, what to bring, and a description of the training you'll receive when you arrive. You'll also receive information about your pre-departure orientation in the U.S. Soon you and the other Volunteers in your training group will be on your way to your country of service.
The entire process, from Step 1 to Step 5, takes anywhere from six months to a year. Start now, and you could be overseas this time next year!
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if i drag a website shortcut to my desktop, then close all instances of iron browser, then click this shortcut, i get a different iron browser?
if i click the shortcut to the app, i get all the sites have have most visited (i choose to have that as my start page and not a specific site), but if i click the desktop shortcut, then open new tab after, i do NOT see my most visited sites like i would if i just opened up a fresh iron browser!!!
this is really annoying..what is going on?