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FAQs about Peace Corps in Namibia
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- 1 How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Namibia?
- 2 What is the electric current in Namibia?
- 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 driver's license?
- 7 What should I bring as gifts for Namibian 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 Can I call home from Namibia?
- 11 Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
- 12 Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Namibia?
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 50 pounds for any one bag.
Peace Corps Volunteers are not allowed to take pets, weapons, explosives, radio transmitters (shortwave radios are permitted), automobiles, or motorcycles to their overseas assignments. Do not pack flammable materials or liquids such as lighter fluid, cleaning solvents, hair spray, or aerosol containers. This is an important safety precaution.
What is the electric current in Namibia?
It is 220 volts, 50 cycles. You will need a transformer to use American appliances such as hair dryers or battery chargers, but computers are equipped to handle the change in voltage. Namibian outlets use the three-pronged plug common in South Africa; adapters can be purchased inexpensively (about N$50) in Windhoek and other towns.
How much money should I bring?
Volunteers are expected to live at the same economic 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 traveler's checks are preferable to cash. If you choose to bring extra money, bring the amount that will suit your own travel plans and needs. Note that Visa cards can be used to obtain cash at most banks in Namibia, reducing the risk of carrying a lot of cash.
Newly arriving Volunteers will be given a week of "walk-around" allowance (N$20/day) upon their arrival in Namibia, which should be sufficient to purchase basic items (such as toiletries) that the Trainee may need.
Volunteers planning to travel from Namibia to other countries in the region (especially Zambia and Zimbabwe) during their service are advised to have U.S. dollars available (either in cash or a bank account), as most foreign visas will need to be paid in U.S. dollars. Exchange rates between Namibian and U.S. dollars vary, but the fees associated with currency exchange are frequently high.
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.
Volunteers working in schools should keep in mind that Namibian schools run year-round, with longer breaks in between terms rather than one long "summer vacation" as is common in the U.S. The exact dates of school holidays vary from year to year, but in general fall in late April/early May (approx. 3 weeks), late August/early September (approx. 2 weeks), and December/mid-January (approx. 6 weeks). Volunteers working in schools are not permitted to take annual leave during school terms except in emergency or other extraordinary circumstances.
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 should not 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 driver's license?
No. Volunteers in Namibia are permitted to drive only while on approved annual leave; your U.S. driver's license will suffice for this purpose and is also acceptable for driving in other southern African countries (South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe).
What should I bring as gifts for Namibian friends and my host family?
This is not a requirement; a token of friendship is sufficient. Some gift suggestions include knickknacks for the house; pictures, books, or calendars of American scenes; souvenirs from your area; hard candies that will not melt or spoil; 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 week 2 in the training period. This gives the Peace Corps staff the opportunity to assess each trainee's technical and language skills prior to assigning sites, in addition to finalizing site selections with their ministry counterparts. The primary factor in assigning sites is the match between the opportunities and interests at a site and the skills and interests of the Volunteer. The Peace Corps cannot guarantee placement where you would ideally like to be. Most Volunteers live in small towns or in rural villages. In the densely populated north of Namibia, you may be within an hour from another Volunteer. In the southern part, you may be two to four hours from the nearest Volunteer. Some sites require a 10- to 12-hour drive from the capital.
How can my family contact me in an emergency?
The Peace Corps' 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, extension 1470. After normal business hours and on weekends and holidays, the Special Services duty officer can be reached at 202.638.2574. For nonemergency questions, your family can get information from your country desk staff at the Peace Corps by calling 800.424.8580.
Can I call home from Namibia?
Yes. Most telephones and cellphones can be used for international calls or text messages. Volunteers often call home and, in a brief exchange, ask to be called back, or prearrange a time for someone to call them. Certain U.S. cellphone providers are not compatible with Namibian cellphone providers; for example, calls cannot be made by MTC customers (in Namibia) to Verizon Wireless customers (in the U.S.).
Calls can also be made to Volunteers' cellphones from services such as Skype at a low cost.
Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
Cellular phone service is growing in Namibia and is available in most rural areas where Volunteers serve. Fewer than 5 percent of currently serving Volunteers live in areas with no or poor cellular phone coverage. Unfortunately, cellular phones purchased in the United States are not likely to operate in-country. You should plan on purchasing a local cellphone in Namibia.
Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
Laptops are very useful for Volunteers in all sectors. Volunteers in urban areas have more reliable access to electricity and internet services, but even those living in rural areas find laptops to be invaluable for work and entertainment purposes. Like with any valuable, however, it is advisable to exercise caution in storing the laptop safely. A security cable is highly recommended and insurance coverage for the laptops and other valuables is advisable. The climate, particularly the heat and dust, in Namibia can be very harsh on laptops and other electronic equipment. A fan or other cooling device is strongly recommended for laptops.


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WAYNE COUNTY, PA — When you look at the artists who are participating in the Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) Open Studio tour this year, it is their diversity and that of their works that stands out. From an artist who works with forged steel, to anther who lists doll-making as a specialty, as well as painters, potters and photographers, they cover an extraordinary range.
There are 21 artists this year, and most of them invite the public to come into their studios to see their works and the process of how the work is created. However, this year the tour is adding some alternative art spaces at which the work of photographers will be on display.
Tamara Murray, the director of the WCAA, said, "The reason for including these alternative spaces is that we have some fabulous photographers, and due to the technological changes in photography, they don't really have much to show people in terms of their studio; their tools are pretty much their computers. So these spaces will allow photographers to take part in the tour."
The alternative spaces are the White Mills Historical Fire Station, Peter English's Grand Style Framing in Honesdale and also the Philip Hone Gallery, the Hanson Gallery and the Willow River Gallery, all in Honesdale.
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The concept of the tour began with five local artists sitting around the kitchen table in 2000, thinking of ways to educate the pubic about the art being created in the area and also wanting to promote themselves as artists. That led to the first tour and, in 2002, the formation of the WCAA.
So, said Murray, "The studio tour is really at the heart of this organization and at the heart of our vision of enriching the community through the arts. It's always been free, unlike some other tours for gardens or homes; there is a very strong commitment on the part of the artists who are participating that they want to keep it free to the public."


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Serving Size 1/8 recipe
Calories 230
Calories from Fat 40
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 140 mg
Total Carbohydrate 38 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Sugars 7 g
Proteins 10 g
Vitamin A 15% DV
Vitamin C 45% DV
Calcium 6% DV
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Preparation Time 30 minutes
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Chopped onion 1 cup
Garlic cloves, minced 2
No salt added stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 cans (14½ ounces each)
Low sodium vegetable broth 1 can (15 ounces)
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Cannellini beans, drained 1 can (15 ounces)
Red kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 ounces)
Green pepper, diced 1 cup
Fresh parsley, chopped ¼ cup
Basil leaves 1 teaspoon
Black pepper ¼ teaspoon
Oregano ½ teaspoon
Rosemary 1 teaspoon
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You had to be there to believe it
Take that in for a moment folks.
20…..to zero. That was not a Packers-Steelers score where the extra point was blocked. That was a Pirates-Brewers score. It was the worst loss in the history of the Pirates franchise.
And I was there to witness it.
Pre game I was joking around with the Pirate Parrot, obviously not knowing the horrors of the game to come, which was a joke as well.
Some friends and I came to the park on a whim on Thursday. Some of my classes were canceled due to a journalism conference my professors attended in Baltimore. I couldn't think of a better way to sepend my semi-day off than at PNC Park. Outside the stadium it looked like many others had the same idea.
There was a packed line for tickets. Whether it was the gorgeous spring day, playing hookey or killing time before the Penguins playoff game later in the day fans flocked to PNC Park. At least thats what it seemed like on the outside.
13,634 fans actually turned up, which is abysmal. Maybe we as fans deserved the pain that would be bestowed upon us for the next three and a half hours.
The Brewers looked like a team filled with baseball legends. They treated the Pirates like Little Leaguers teeing off for hit after hit which turned into run after run.
Four homeruns were hit in the ballgame. All off the bats of the Brew Crew. Jim Edmonds, George Kottarras, Prince Fielder and public enemy number one in Pittsburgh, Ryan Braun all blasted bombs into the bleachers.
"Cryan" Braun as he is referred to in Pittsburgh had 5 RBI. Ten players had at least one RBI including pitchers Claudio Vargas and Manny Parra. All but two Brewers who stepped to the plate had a hit.
The Pirates were swept by the Brewers and Pittsburgh natives let other Pittsburgh natives know it.
I mean, really, what the heck? Dude in a Marc Andre Fleury t-shirt shows up with a broom to signify the Brewers accomplishment.
I just had to laugh at the guy who was rubbing the broom in every Pirate fan's face around him, but really, what the heck? This is why I can't be a diehard Penguin fan. I bet this guy did not cheer for the Pirates in the late 90's early 2000's. Yet they start winning and hes a full-fledged fan. Give it a few years, the Pirates are competitive, he will be back with avengence in a Pedro Alvarez t-shirt.
After that game however, how can I be so sure that my Bucs will ever be competitive? In that Brewers series the Pirates were outscore 36-1. The Pirates have a Majors worst 7.35 team ERA. More than one run higher than any other team. The offense is below NL average in most categories across the diamond according to Post Game host Rocco DeMaro.
There is no light at the end of the tunnel it seems. Watching that game hurt me, the few hundreds who joined me to see the final out, and 25 men who donned that Pirate jersey.
Reliever Brendan Donnelly said they should be ashamed to wear the black and gold. I can't help but agree. Starting pitcher Daniel McCutchen cried while being interviewed. Outfielder Ryan Church simply said "I got nothin', I'm embarrased."
We all are Ryan, we all are.
I'm not letting go of that ticket stub. The worst loss record stood for 100 years. I will be sure to tell my grandkids about that day, the day I witnessed the worst loss in Pirates history. My grandkids won't believe there were actually bad years as a Pirates fan, whilethey are celebrating a World Series dynasty.
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OUCH!! What was that all about?! You better save that ticket stub and program. I would. I'm telling you Matt, in twenty more years those things will be gold to you. You're doin a great job dealing with tough times.
You are such a true fan, Matt. Seriously. You saw the worst but managed to see the bright side too. Things will get better for the Pirates. They have to!
Ouch. I figured you'd be pretty upset about how that game went. NOthing much you can say other than get 'em laced up again and head out there again. Tough night for the Bucs, but they are heading in the right direction for sure. I think.
Good for you saving the ticket. You should attach it to printout with the score. I heard of but did not see it. Were there any position players that pitched? I still remember Robyn Ventura pitching in the 9th inning of a blowout game handed to the Dodger by the Angels but that score was like half of that.
Every game I've been to this year, I've seen people in Pens and Steelers stuff acting like complete d-bags. On Tuesday (while the pens are playing mind you) some jerks was starting Lets Go Pens chants at the game while wearing their Pens gear. Seriously if you don't like the team don't come to the games, and don't act like your so cool in that powder blue pens t or polamalu jersey. Ive been to games in Philly and Baltimore and you don't see people in Eagles and Ravens stuff. Just Pittsburgh stupidity at its finest. Sorry to ramble but it pisses me off so much.
As I stay up watching the Yankees game…
Tough loss Matt, but the Pirates are doing pretty good. Still second in the NL Central??
Every team has a game like this that totally tarnishes anything good they might do before this game or even after until the stench waif away into the air.
One way to look at it is that you got it out of your system in April and it is again time to regroup and regain that confidence and ability to keep it from happening again in 2010.
Or you can act like some of the Boston fans on Monday afternoon I heard leaving Fenway Park who were questioning their team and the strategies used during the series. Got to say this second option puzzles me as April is not the time to even remotely forecast doom and gloom, but to know that it is only less than 10 percent of the season gone, and 90 percent still to play.
There is a saying that hope and belief can outlast solemn and pessimitic thoughts.
I believe it is true, but then again the Rays are 3-4 at home and 9-1 on the road…..Craziness is all around us.
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😦 i was reading one of my favorite blogs and he posted about this game. Man that really has to hit your stomach hard. Really tough game😦 Good thing about baseball is that there are plenty others! Keep your hopes up!
But the Pirates beat the Dodgers!!! They still have a good record. I can't wait to see them at Dodger stadium.
I didn't believe my eyes when I first saw the score. Tough loss but at least you're a true fan and stayed the whole game. Be proud, wear your Pirates gear with pride! BTW, I didn't know he was referred to as "Cryan" Braun but I like it…I can't stand Braun!!
You are a true fan. I admire your commitment. The Pirates are actually my favorite team and who I root for in the NL. Long story. The White Sox and Pirates don't mix well for many fans, but it works for me. I'd be glad to explain it if you ever want to hear it. Anyway, I am hoping that someday the Pirates will not only be competitive again in my lifetime, but bring a World Series title to the best city in the world: Pittsburgh, PA. Go Bucs!!!
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Okay, so you knew this was gonna happen eventually… just enjoy it. We did!
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Jeff introduces Chicago rock phenom and avid Cubs fan, Johanna Mahmud to the RSBS family. When not front-manning the intoxicating alt-rock group, Meqqa, Johanna manages to drink Jeff's beer and fantasize about a team made up of twenty-five Alfonso Sorianos. Okay. That second part may be a lie… but this part ain't: when these two guys start talkin' baseball, it's all fun and games. Among the topics of discussion: Roy Oswalt's bulldozer, Lou Piniella's preggers look, the Brendan Ryan pornostache hysteria, Hanley's lollipop and much, much more.
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*Special thanks to Keith Carmack — our engineer, director, editor and all-around sound guru. He always knows where Ryne Sandberg is. Always.
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Recorded Saturday, May 22, 2010
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Effing awesome. BTW, how'd you get Zach Galifianakis to do the show with you?
Galifianakis. Good one. It's definitely the beard… Johanna's has small woodland creatures living deep inside it.
Hmmm. Your browser is behaving badly, Sue. Smack it in line! Sure, the Cubs are the bane of my existence… but I live in Chicago. Can't avoid them. And there are a few decent Cubs fans out there. Okay, maybe just one.
Congrats on the debut of your podcasts! I love that you kicked off the first one with: "I have no idea what I'm gonna say." Looking forward to more.
My browser doesn't seem to like the "Click me to listen!!" link. Nonetheless, you're talking to a Cubs fan?? Am I in an alternate reality this morning? I thought the Cubs were the bane of your existence.
Thanks Jane! Next time I might have an idea… but I can't guarantee it. I can guarantee that it'll be entertaining though😉
I can't watch it from work but when I get home! Hey my Dodgers are playing in Chicago! Wish I was there. It was a year ago tomorrow that I was there.
John Ely is pitching!
Only the Red State/Blue State crew would dig deep into the bowels of the multimedia and produce not only a entertaining but informative podcast of epic proportions.
Next will come the EP with the title song to the podcast and a secondary selection.
But people order now, they will get a set of Jeff's used Ginzu knives, a additonal copy of the "Jesus Hates the Cubs" video and as an extra bonus….An hour of Alan telling us why Justin Verlander is a prophet dressed as a baseball player.
Congrats on the purge into semi-conscious reality multimedia fandemonium.
Rays Renegade
Dude, are you long winded or what?? I have A.D.D. so I had to break it up into segments.😉
FYI- It is the silver boot that the Rangers/Astros play for.
Enjoyed it!
Emma — Listening to the game now as I type this. Beat the sCrUBS, please🙂
RR — I like your plan. Sounds like a winner!
Austin — Good call. In the future we're gonna aim for a half hour show… and thanks for the verification on the boot, brother!
So I figured I would listen and comment at the same time… Jeff, we can't smell anything on the podcast, so you can drink, eat or make smells of your choice without worry…. okay you gotta get over the fact that the LOLstros swept your guys… your just picking on Oswalt… yeah he might punch you…doh! see now we need vision too… I wanna see that technicolor yawn… okay you need visuals.. maybe it's time to achieve a goal of MLBSoup…. you know like 'WebSoup' or 'The Soup' or 'Tosh.O' yep definitely we should campaign to MLBNetwork and get a fans show MLBSoup…. there we go the POO-Holes sound like that even when you say it…
okay enough… gotta do something else… i'm with you AL baseball is for *******….
Peter, good ideas! And you probably just don't like the American League 'cuz your team has a hard time handling the American League (wink, wink).
I'm half way through and you guys are killing me!!
Maybe bulldoze Inter-league games with Oswalt's rig?!
Yes!!! Bring back high sox! And C'mon!! A 164 game season? LOL : D
I'll be listening to the other half in about an hour after some dinner. Hysterical boyz!
I feel cleaner now too. Say hello to Martha the Pig for me.
Too much guys!
mike BTB
Thanks, Jeff. You just fed into another major geek realm for me: Podcasts! Love 'em! Got plenty of friends and acquaintances doing them – to varying degrees of success and mayhem.
It sounds good. You and Johanna had no qualms about speaking your mind (just like the MLBlog). Love the flow between you two. Not gonna jump in on what you said, though – or, correct you. The Pinella imitations are hilarious, though!
One suggestion: on iTunes, if you're gonna curse, put up the Explicit Content codon for the podcast page. You can toggle it on your settings – somewhere. I'll ask a podcaster friend about it…
Kudos, Jeff…now, when will Allen get on the second mic? I'd to hear that conversation!
Mike — Thanks man. You are right on point! Me, Johanna, Al and Martha will make it an even better experience for ya next time😉
Randy — Thanks for the tips. This is new territory for us so thanks for your patience while we sort it out. I'm gettin' into this "geek realm" too, brother!


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Pilgrim's Pride (Nasdaq: PPC), in which JBS USA in Greeley has a controlling interest, offered Tuesday to acquire Hillshire in a deal valued at $6.4 billion. Tyson said in a statement that its deal was valued at $6.8 billion.
Both companies consider their deals superior to Hillshire's previously announced agreement to acquire Pinnacle Foods Inc. (NYSE: PF). Hillshire makes Jimmy Dean sausage and Ball Park hot dogs.
Tyson said acquiring Hillshire would reposition Tyson as a leader in prepared foods retail sales.
Pilgrim's Pride shares dropped 1.6 percent to $24.97 while Tyson shares gained 3 percent to $43.68. Hillshire shares surged 18 percent to $52.80.
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Pilgrim's Pride said its proposed acquisition of Hillshire would lead to $12.4 billion in combined revenue for the companies. Pilgrim's Pride said the companies would see greater efficiency through the acquisition as well as significant growth opportunities.
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- Title
- Language as/of power: fate and free will in speculative fiction
- Author(s)
- Allan, Joanne Lindsay
- Abstract
- The creative component of my doctoral thesis, The Ghost Waves, is a story that centres on the power of words. Set in alternate version of contemporary Australia, a worldwide organisation, SACER, seeks to control language and, by extension, the actions and beliefs of the wider world. Over recent years, the headquarters of SACER in regions around the world have been falling one by one, until the small Australian branch is the last one remaining. Within the wider organisation, two departments fight over the consequences of the power of words, one blaming the other for failed death prophecies that trap people in a limbo between life and death. The Ghost Waves explores these boundaries of life/death, and real/unreal, through the presence of the resultant zombies, people who exist in two alternate realities at the same time. Questions of fate and free-will are central to the story, as within this world words can be used to write destinies and even end lives. Two of the main characters, Idris and Orlagh, are counterparts from the opposing SACER departments, both struggling to prepare for their futures as heads of their respective departments. Circumstances throw them together and, with each other's help, they set about unravelling the mysterious disappearance of Áine, Orlagh's sister and Idris's friend. Two overlapping mysteries thread through the novel: Áine's disappearance, and the murder of a SACER agent. This death is notable because of the method - one that suggests someone has discovered the power over life and is able to literally inscribe a person's death. The race to discover who has this power is carried out under the looming threats of fear and retaliation that begin to tear apart SACER, while Idris and Orlagh's investigation brings them closer to discovering the truth. The accompanying exegesis, Language as/of Power: Fate and free will in speculative fiction, examines the themes of the novel. It explores how words can affect free will and fate, blur and transgress of boundaries and hold power through names. These ideas are located within the wider sphere of speculative fiction, a generic designation which is also examined. There is an online element to the story, where two characters communicate through internet chat rooms. The inclusion of new media within the story offers a chance to explore constructions of identity within cyberspace, as well as the new language that is evolving alongside technology.
- Publication type
- Thesis (PhD)
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale
- Publication year
- 2010
- Keyword(s)
- Exegesis; Novel; Prophecy; Speculative fiction
- Coverage
- Australasian Digital Theses collection
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2010 Joanne Allan.
- Thesis Supervisor
- [Josie Arnold]
- Thesis Note
- [Thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Swinburne University of Technology, 2010.]
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her name should be Sandy! lolllReplyCancel
Dont be stealing my gimmick for yourself 🙁 and Bettina sounds like a good nameReplyCancel
Haha Derek!ReplyCancel
Not fair. That's a "before" shot of my Lady Bruce.ReplyCancel
I forget on which side of the head you place the flower means you're willing and available.ReplyCancel
What did those women do to this guy? He must have lost it.ReplyCancel
Damn he does have an A cup at least doesn't he?ReplyCancel
One of the truest things Howard Stern ever said, "There is nothing sadder than an old queen."ReplyCancel
@Violet, right on. FFS. And if Bruce identifies as (and is transitioning to) a "she", then we say "she".ReplyCancel
I wonder if the whole time he an Olympic athlete he was dying inside and wanting to be a cheerleader?! So strange this….and he should be an American ambassador for the upcoming Olympics–the Russians would loooove that!ReplyCancel
I don't think this is something to make fun of. He has obviously struggled with this his whole life, and finally has accepted himself for what he is. I wish him the best of luck. Gender confusion has got to be so incredibly hard to deal with.ReplyCancel
See what marrying a Khardasian will do to you. Lamar, you are next.ReplyCancel
@Paris—please..he is FAIR GAME—he is on Keeping Up With the Kardashians –let him cry all the way to the bank or operating roomReplyCancel
Oh dear.
I actually feel bad for Bruce Jenner. I really do. It's hard enough to go through life with gender issues, but then to have PMK hook her claws into you and then spawn with her… that poor man must have so many issues, it will take the rest of his (her?) life to sort them out.
But it's not like he hasn't always given a bit of an effeminate vibe.ReplyCancel
@seven–wtf?! lol at least he had a FIT body–I might be wearing one of those to Pride this year if I shape-up *jokes*ReplyCancel
She's going to be a beautiful 80 yo woman.ReplyCancel
@Mah—Ford has "plenty to eat at home"ReplyCancel
I feel bad for Bruce Jenner, can't imagine how hard this is for him, if this is indeed what is happening. Especially under so much scrutiny.ReplyCancel
well really at his age is it really necessary? I would imagine all that surgery would be REALLY complicated and take a toll on ones body which could lead to strokes/heart problems etc.ReplyCancel
While I'm compassionate about his predicament it just goes against every fiber of my being to call him a her pre-surgery. Bradley Manning, hero that he is, sort of forced my hand on the issue when everybody in this world-gone-mad started calling him Chelsea.ReplyCancel
@Kelsey nobody has said anything and no one is sure what is going on except he has had very bad plastic surgeries and had his Adams Apple shaved and has a female appearance.ReplyCancel
*@Kels not Kelsey* spelchekReplyCancel
This is so wrong. The Hungover Games – Bruce in a blue wig and blue lipstick.ReplyCancel
@Derek Harvey That's a still from The Village People's "Can't Stop the Music" which was an AWESOME late '70s movie/musical. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB8UXJE7zpsReplyCancel
It's a shame John Belushi ain't around to do a parody of this. 😉
I'm giving my age away there but it's worth it!
As for Bruce's new name, how about
Tsk this iPad's auto refresh! As I was saying before the iPad so rudely interrupted me, how about Wheaton?
I think he should change his name to Queenie, after my very own troll! Bwahahaha!!!!
That Kris ruined him. He used to be quite a good looking masculine man before he started having all the plastic surgery, wearing diamond earrings and letting his hair go (or grow, but I'll say 'go' here because it really needs some love).ReplyCancel
I didn't believe this at first, but wow, that picture is really something.
I hope it all works out for him. He's been through it with the K Fam.ReplyCancel
This post makes me very uncomfortable. Trans people do not need any more public ridicule and discrimination than they already get. I understand that all things KarTrashCan are easy to mock, but I cannot go there with Bruce right now. If he is transitioning, with or without surgery, than I wish him all the best. He has the resources for a therapist and a support system to help him through this. Many trans people are not so lucky.
Hopefully, Enty won't make any more transphobic posts in the future.ReplyCancel
IC–stop trying to make fetch happenReplyCancel
"I find it a little weird to be referring to Bruce Jenner as "she" or "her" until he starts self-identifying as such; when that happens, I'll call him "she" or by his chosen female name whether he has a penis or not yet."
Exactly, Karen. I agree, and I hope that whatever he is doing will make him happy. This is not snark-worthy.ReplyCancel
and just to clear the air, i meant no disrespect by calling Bruce "her", though AKM is right…it's prolly more appropriate to wait til Bruce makes the pronouncement. I just meant that it appears that Bruce is transitioning and I'm not gonna ridicule that…I'm just gonna ridicule the Kardashians if they try and make bank off of it.ReplyCancel
You know, it's entirely possible that he took up the guitar and is slowly transitioning into a rock star.ReplyCancel
Hasn't he said it's bull about him wanting to be a woman? That he just thought it too prominent? If he is changing then it will be hard to hide so why do it and lie?!
Either way it's a shit thing to discuss it like this. Leave him be and if he has something to say in sure he will as and when.
It is more than obvious he is in transition. If you have ever seen a documentary on trans surgeries it is to the letter. He has had all other surgeries to effiminize his face structure. Boobies from estrogen pills. He isn't hiding anything. But I do think this is under PMK's control. I am sure she will use this on that horrible show to announce it. All for ratings.
And if he never comes out and continues to wear "mannish" clothes in public, it is one missed opportunity like Latifah at the Grammys!ReplyCancel
If he is transitioning, I hope it is with a very supportive and loving team around him.
Jezebel had a great post regarding this topic earlier today which I highly recommend: http://jezebel.com/bruce-jenner-transitioning-or-not-youre-reporting-it-1512265204ReplyCancel
I used to feel so sorry for Bruce because Beelzebitch seemed to emasculate him. But I agree that this stinks of storyline, like he isn't announcing the transition until the footage is in the can and speculation has created enough buzz. Exploiting such a delicate issue to keep famewhores in business kinda diminishes Jenner Bender's 'poor victim' status. Otherwise, I have great compassion for the transgender community and respect their choice of gender as well as their privacy.ReplyCancel
I think he wants to cut his pecker off to try and erase all memories of banging that PMK pig.ReplyCancel
" it is one missed opportunity like Latifah at the Grammys!"
I laughed and snorted so loud, I scared my cats! LOLOLOLOL
I think half of the World rolled their eyes and said "Really Queen Really"..(not that there is anything wrong with it)
After reading a lot of the comments on this, I really don't know what to think about Bruce. If he is transitioning, I really hope he doesn't go the Chaz route, and do a reality/documentary about it. I hope he can do so in a manner that is best for him.
If this isn't happening, I have no words..
Personally, I think life is hard enough, I simply cannot imagine what it must be like to be confused (for lack of a better word), and how hard that must be. It is a tough place to be emotionally, and my heart truly goes out to anyone stuck in that situation.ReplyCancel
Is that all his hair? – it's pretty good hair, nice color too.ReplyCancel
I am very happy for Bruce if he (since Bruce hasn't said that he is indeed identifying as a female, I am going to use masculine pronouns)is finally in a place where he feels comfortable enough to be true to himself, and take the steps necessary to become the person he feels he should of been born as. And maybe PMK isn't quite the devil she appears to be and helped to create an environment that has helped him get to this point. I am just so afraid to how she is going to spin this in her favor. She is either going to play the victim and say she was deceived all of these years or that she is this incredibly understanding and wonderful human being.ReplyCancel
Derek, yeah – he may be an asshole, but I wouldn't wish this confusion on anyone..ReplyCancel
— parissucksliterally said…
I don't think this is something to make fun of. He has obviously struggled with this his whole life, and finally has accepted himself for what he is. I wish him the best of luck. Gender confusion has got to be so incredibly hard to deal with.–
Please – tired of all the sympathy for poor bruce (he or she). He chose a life in the spotlight and could have stepped away from the cameras at anytime but didn't $$$$$. In fact, he is still a big part of kartrashian reality world and collecting $$$ so don't give me any 'please respect my privacy I may be going through a gender identity crisis' bullshit. Ultimately his decision to be in spotlight is his and not PMK so don't blame her either. Also enough with trying to be politically correct on a snarky gossip site. Plenty of pc forums you can follow but what makes this site fun is the politically incorrect items and commentary. Most of the stuff on this site probably shouldn't be discussed in polite company so don't try to pick and chose what you think we should or should not talk about. Same people that have no problem ripping someones weakness/fallacy then rant about leaving others alone. Find another site to follow. And you're more than welcome to flame me for this rant also – that's what makes this site fun:)ReplyCancel
Aww, so awesome texas rose! I try not to flame a-holes though, they tend to like it too muchReplyCancel
TTM- how about hypocrites on this site??ReplyCancel
I dunno, texas, I try to go case by case on thoseReplyCancel
YOU GO BRUCE! It takes a whole lot of fucking courage to be different and if this is what he wants for his life then fuck who am I to judge?ReplyCancel
Holy CRAP!! Dude already looks like a lady!!ReplyCancel
I've never seen a single episode of that appalling Kartrashian show and I'm going to keep it that way.
I certainly feel sorry for Bruce Jenner. I can't imagine what it must have been like to be the greatest male athlete in the world, which he was, and feel the way he apparently does about being a man. The fear of someone finding out must have been heart-stopping. The fear now must be pretty overwhelming as well. I wish him a lot of luck with the shitrain from hell he's getting and going to get from morons all over this country.
As for assholes/hypocrites on this site, meh – there are scumbags all over the internet. Here, I don't think I've seen anyone worse than the "I'm going to shit on people for feeding the homeless" poster. (I can't remember his name, probably because I don't want to.) People say a lot of stupid shit and I may or may not say anything about it but that was actually shocking.ReplyCancel
Bruce has been a laughing stock for years w/ all that plastic surgery. Why would anyone care about his feelings now?ReplyCancel
Aww@nino you're still thinking of me. I was not shitting on someone for feeding the homeless, I was shitting on them for stealing. I don't want to argue, but dont spin things.
That's a big jump from don't take shit that isn't yours to "I'm going to shit on people for feeding the homeless"ReplyCancel
Speaking of homeless/hungry, I heard the funniest line the other day. It went something like, "The solution to our hunger problem is right there in all the animal shelters."ReplyCancel
I'm just trying to figure out why Bruce has turned himself into Billy Jean King.ReplyCancel
Whoa, slow the truck down.
There are people who come on this site and drop the cruelest crap I've ever seen. The person who no longer posts that used to go on about how proud she was of the KKK, for example. The lovely folks who routinely call other people morons, idiots, stupid, jerks, etc. The guy who faps to every BI or photo of underage celebs.
Kristin expressed an opinion that she didn't think the (probably faux) Robin Hood scenario presented was ethically correct – that's a far cry from "crapping on the homeless" and not even close to the worst thing here. And I say that as someone who disagreed with her opinion.ReplyCancel
@ninotchka- He got on the 'shitrain from hell' of his own accord and has been collected $$$$ ever since because of all those 'morons' watching the train. He would get a lot more sympathy if he chose to get off that train but I haven't heard any talk of him leaving the show so he must be ok with the world watching. At the end of the day we really have no idea what he is going through- it may all be bullshit. I did hear that Brody and Brandon have laughed off any suggestion of gender reassignment.ReplyCancel
Count – that was a Churchill quote wasn't it?ReplyCancel
Nah, Southerner of some sort.ReplyCancel
Sounds like something one of the Duck Dynasty guys would say Count.ReplyCancel
Guys, just for future reference, I hardly ever come back and read additional comments on posts I've gone through. If I do, it's completely random or prompted by someone emailing me about it (like today). It is unlikely I'll see anything written by you to/about me. That said, I've always found that expressing one's righteous indignation is one of the real joys of the internet so have at it.
Whoever it is who said there have been KKK and worse comments here, you're probably right, I just haven't seen them. I've read the blinds here for years on the AGC page because I've read AGC since before the BI compendium page existed. I read/post here at the moment but I'm fickle, especially about gossip. I'll come and go as I please and my opinions of this site and its posters are totally subjective.
I stand by my assessment of that guy shitting on people who feed the homeless, except apparently he calls himself Kristin, go figure.
The sunset's gorgeous, the wine is good and the surf appears to have calmed down a bit from last week so you folks have yourselves a lovely evening. I certainly intend to have one here.ReplyCancel
So in other words, nino, your words are important – everyone else, tl;dr.
Noted. Have a lovely evening yourself and enjoy your wine.
You probably won't read this, but Kristin is, from what I've gathered, a rather nice female.ReplyCancel
Has anyone else noticed the creepy set of hands on BJ's left arm? Is it possible this pic is – horrors – photoshopped in some way? Unthinkable, I know… and perhaps it is a small person who is helping him along… but those hands certainly lend a disembodied air. As for names if Bruce is indeed transitioning… Betty Jo.ReplyCancel
Well, I like her, but she gets all weird every time I tell her soReplyCancel
Yes Seven – I'm sure he/she won't see this as they said they rarely, if ever, check back conversations (for our future reference no less). Thank god they checked back today or we wouldn't have received this valuable information.ReplyCancel
Everybody talkin' my head spinnin' …… This is pure K Stunt. What is happening here with Kruce and his tits is going to be played out on the next (fingers crossed for last) season of Keeping Up With the KHoles. For you sensetive types that want to give She-Bruce his/her space, (s)he couldn't be any more "in on it". Maybe GLAAD will weigh in on this. They sure as fuck yap about everything else having to do with gay.ReplyCancel
Oh for fuck's sake – obviously I'm reading the additional comments to this item NOW.
Seven, I read everyone's comments that have been made up to the time I get to a particular item. It's usually later in the day when most people have posted already. I generally do not go back and read more comments after that although sometimes I do. It's random.
You mistakenly assume that this is intended as a personal insult to individuals who post replies later and/or to repeat posters which it is not. It's simply the way I read the site. I know for a fact that I'm not the only person who reads it this way. I also know someone who obsessively reads every post and comment here, every single day. I would find that exhausting.
(Hello there, C, perhaps alerting me to these replies was not your best idea ever nor, I'm sure, is me replying to them now but here we are. I blame you. ;p)
If someone is aggravated enough to argue a point with me, I probably won't see it. I am not told about every comment, thank the baby jebus. That certainly doesn't negate someone's right to give me a ration of shit if they feel like it and I wholeheartedly support their right to do so. If someone actually wants me to know they're giving me a ration of shit, which some people seem to, then tacking it on early to a post the next day might be a better option. At least it's pretty likely I'll read it. Whether I choose to respond to it or not is another matter.
Frankly, I don't expect comments to/about what I say, nor can I think of a reason there should be many of them. I suppose there might be some from a particular celebrity's fangirls whom I've pissed off with a bitchy comment about the object of their affection. There's no talking to them so it's irrelevant whether I read or respond to their remarks. As a rule, I'm clear in my mind about what my opinions are but I'm hardly an extremist of any kind. I seriously doubt that my snarking is worthy of a reaction from most sensible people.
Seven, I found Kristin's bizarre comment attacking Christopher Guest feeding the homeless to be quite shocking. It's nice that you think she's nice and perhaps she is in other circumstances. My opinion of her fucked up comment and attitude about this hasn't changed.
I sincerely hope that we have discussed this subject more than enough for one lifetime. Again, I wish you a very good evening.ReplyCancel
@Momster: Back then he could have, if he emigrated to East Germany.
(apologies if someone else already made a joke like that.)ReplyCancel
I saw the picture in the Daily Mail. It was sent to me by a friend. If Bruce is transitioning, and unless there is photoshopping going on it appears that he is, then this has to have been a life long struggle for him, one he is finally trying to work out. There will be enough issues with his children, issues that will have to be worked out in private without us, the public, getting all up in his shit. He's really going to catch hell from the US sports establishment. In fact their silence is very unusual.
I've never watched any of the Kartrashian shows either and don't plan to.ReplyCancel
I really wasn't trying to make fun of him. I'm glad he's being who he wants to be, and who really cares what others think? People who mock him are those whose minds have been carefully programmed to deem only the tiniest and most mundane bits of reality as "acceptable". That is way sadder than anything Bruce Jenner does.ReplyCancel
I think his trans status, which the family accepts and supports, is the reason he was the only man in their 2013 Christmas card. It's supposed to be an early hint. He's trapped inside that glass closet looking confused about how to get out.ReplyCancel
Transphobia is most definitely 'a thing'. Most people aren't transphobic imo, just ignorant and don't know the "correct" or current terminology. It can be hard to gain an understanding, with activists for the trans community inventing new words often and shutting down basic dialogue with a bad attitude and demands. Not helping trans people at all.
But back to Jenner.. After watching the show for all these years, there is nothing out of the ordinary about this. It makes complete sense. Good for Bruce… I figured when the sons started making a regular appearance, that something was up. There was a sudden child-to-parent support there that was not evident in the past.ReplyCancel
I cant feel sorry for BJ, he married into the Kartrashian family. If he wanted privacy he wouldn't have gotten on the worlds biggest train wreck. I hope Bridget is happy with her new life.ReplyCancel


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I Wanna Kiss His Boo-Boo
Mitre Excellent As Yanks Blowout ChiSox
OMG yesterday was amazing. Everyone knows that I love Sergio Mitre with a passion, and when he did so well yesterday, it made my day. Oh, and the Yankees hit well, too. The Yankees beat the White Sox 10-0.
Pitching Analysis: Sergio Mitre started for the Yanks, and many people probably thought he would do his same old thing. Except me. I always believe in him. He is so sexy that he can do no wrong. The Yanks were the Drama Club pitching wise yesterday for the first 4 innings. Mitre was perfect through 4 and 1/3. PERFECT. Like, no hits no walks just outs. Mitre. Perfect. He's always perfect in my eyes, but now everyone else got to see it. Thome broke up the perfecto with a double. Darn. I was so mad when he did that. After that hit, the crowd gave Mitre a huge hand. Rightfully so.
That'a boy, sexy.
In the 7th, after a leadoff walk to Lillibridge, AJ Pierzinski came up. I hate him. But after his at-bat I hated him more. He hit a line drive comebacker right at Sergio. It hit off his forearm, and I screamed. But he was so cute. He touched his arm and then ran for the ball. He threw out AJ. Then Girardi and the trainer came out to see if my baby was ok. Like a real man, he wanted to stay in the game. Oh! My heart! So macho, so tough. I love him. But Girardi didn't want to take any chances. He pulled Mitre, who as he jogged back into the dugout, got a standing ovation. I was soo close to just bawling all over the floor. I was sad that he got hurt and had that bad break, but I was so touched that the fans gave him a standing ovation. Mitre belongs now. To everyone, not just to me. His arm swelled up immediately, and some skin was broken. The poor baby! It looked so painful. But don't worry, Sergio my love, I'll make it better. Let me kiss it for you. I want to kiss your boo-boo. Just don't tell your wife.🙂
Oh! You poor baby! Let me kiss it!
Chad Gaudin took forever to warm up, but once he started pitching, we was great. 2 & 2/3 innings of no-hit ball. Nice.
Defensive Analysis: The defense was great yesterday. Arod made an amazing play to keep the perfecto alive. In the 4th. he made a diving play on a sharp grounder and fired to first for the out. Sadly, the no-no was broken up in the next at-bat. But Arod did his part. Cano also made a great play in the 6th. He scooped up a fast grounder, having to practically run into left field, and easily threw across his body to Tex for the out. Nicely done, Robbie.
Offensive Analysis: The offense was on fire yesterday. All of their runs but 1 were base hits. Just 1 was a homer, thanks to Arod. Everyone have a nice day at the plate, except for Tex, but he scored a run. Jerry Hairston, who I am starting to really love, came through with a clutch double to give the Yankees the lead they never relinquished.
|a-Struck out for Matsui, H in the 8th.
2B: Cano (37, Contreras), Hairston, J (21, Contreras), Damon (30, Contreras), Matsui, H (21, Contreras).
HR: Rodriguez, A (23, 8th inning off Pena, To, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Jeter 3; Damon 2; Rodriguez, A 5; Matsui, H 3; Swisher 2; Cano 4; Hairston, J 2.
RBI: Hairston, J 2 (36), Damon 2 (71), Rodriguez, A 2 (70), Matsui, H (72), Swisher (68), Cano 2 (70).
2-out RBI: Cano.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Matsui, H; Rodriguez, A; Molina, J; Hairston, J.
S: Jeter.
GIDP: Damon.
Team RISP: 6-for-17.
Team LOB: 9.
Those stats are courtesy of Yankees.com. There was too much offense to tell, although I had it all written down. It was a great game all around for the Bombers. The heroes are Sergio Mitre, for making my heart almost jump through my skin, Chad Gaudin, for filling in nicely for my man, and the Yankee lineup, for exploding with offense. Once again, the smelly sox who cheat at Fenway won again. But whatever. I am happy today. My Yanks have a 6 game lead, and Sergio Mitre had an amazingly good start. He really moved me yesterday. I hope he can make his next start, and for the first time I am not the only one who wishes that! Mitre, baby, seriously, if your arm still hurts, let me kiss it for you and make it better. I would be more than willing to do that. FEEL BETTER, SEXY!!! GO YANKEES!!!
Jorge was pleased. Mitre from the back view….I like it.
I have a quick little lookalike involving 2 baseball players. Take a look.
Brett Gardner
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I wish you were right about he can do no wrong but sadly he has proven that he can. I feel bad for Teixeira! He hit the ball so hard two times just right at a fielder too bad! That doesn't help the MVP cause. I hope the Yanks support Joba Today and I hope Joba does the same for the Yankees.
Your look-alike is really good! Their faces have the same shape. And congrats on your Mitre. He was very, very impressive. I just hope he can make his next start and pitch the same way. Now, it's on to Joba today. I hope we'll see "the good Joba."
Your look-alike is really good! Their faces have the same shape. And congrats on your Mitre. He was very, very impressive. I just hope he can make his next start and pitch the same way. Now, it's on to Joba today. I hope we'll see "the good Joba."
Virginia – Doesn't the day just go better when your fave guy is awesome? :0) Good luck to Joba today!
Hopefully Joba turns in an equally impressive start and we take care of business.
I don't want to jump the gun and assume this was some kind of turning point for Mitre, but it would be nice if we we didn't have two question marks in the rotation. A #5 that pitches like this each time out is better than most team's #2 or 3.
Serg did it for you, Virginia, no doubt in my mind😉 Hahaha.
Good win, the comparison between Matt Holliday and Brett Gardner is just hillarious!
Matthew Tan
*That Holliday picture reminds me of Teixeira combined with Brett Gardner. The face of Tex and the hairline of Brett lol.


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is ellis playing? i personally would play him in hte centres to strengthen our left edge up, only watkins a worthy centre at the moment.( all this for world cup though) pointless against france and wales my team for opening WC game
1.tomkins 2.charnley 3.watkins 4.ellis 5.briscoe 6.widdop 7.myler 8.burgess 9.roby 10.graham 11.westwood 12.hock 13.o'loughlin/sinfield
You have Widdop and Myler in the halves then you are forced to play Sinfield, which IMO at 33 he will be a liability up against Gallen or whoever plays 13 for Aus. Reed and Hall formed a good partnership last year, I'd like to see it again, I don't know on what planet you can pick Charnley and Briscoe over hall who is considered the best winger in the world and has proven himself good enough against the Aussies. Reed should be picked also as Watkins and Atkins both have weaknesses in their games, but another season may change my mind as all are young.


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Storm debris to be mulched
The aftermath of Superstorm Sandy is clearly displayed in the huge debris field located at the Tucker County Corricks Ford Battlefield Site – now, cleanup procedures are underway.
Following the storm, the Tucker County Department of Transportation cleared debris from roadways and stored it in the battlefield. Bob Cooper, DOT county supervisor, said this was a temporary storage area, offered by the city of Parsons, and now the debris is scheduled to be cleared by a mulching company.
"We are finished with debris removal," he said. "(Now) a mulching company will bid for the (cleanup) job."
Cooper told the Inter-Mountain that a public bid, conducted by the DOT, will take place next week.
"It's all going through the DOT," he said.
Bidding will be finalized by the end of January and cleanup will begin at that time, Cooper said. There is no set timeline which would lend a completion date.
The debris, which consists of downed trees, will be mulched at the battlefield. Following this process, Cooper said, the mulching company will be in charge of removing the debris from the site.
Cooper said he expects the mulch to be sold to a local company. He speculated that selling it locally would make transportation easier.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a role in this process.
The DOT is responsible for controlling the bid. When bidding and mulching is finished, the mulching company may be reimbursed by FEMA for costs associated with the cleanup.
This will mark the end of storm cleanup for the DOT, Cooper said. However, some areas of Tucker County still require attention.
Approximately 120 miles of Tucker County are still in need of roadside maintenance. Cooper said the remaining roads will be tended by private companies who are contracted through the DOT.
Cooper also noted that the battlefield is currently open to the public. Residents who want to gather wood for personal use may do so until the mulching company begins their project. He said residents have visited the site to gather firewood in recent weeks.


text: Hmmm ... I guess it's not our day around here. I just noticed this funny lump in my right breast. I know breasts can be lumpy when nursing, but I've never noticed this before. I'd guess it's about the size of a pea, doesn't hurt, and I have no other symptoms. I have had blocked ducts before in both breasts, but I have no signs of one now. I took an ibuprofen and will do a hot compress just in case it's the beginning of a blocked duct. FWIW, I have been to the OB within the past month and she did a breast exam, which was fine. Has anyone experienced this? What was it?


text: It's one of the most intractable problems in education today - the low high school graduation rates for African American males. Yesterday, nearly 2,000 educators, community leaders and public officials gathered in Columbus to discuss the issue at a day long conference. They agree there's a problem, but they disagree on how to fix it. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.


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That was a very frustrating close to the first half but I think if we play like this in the 2nd half we have a good chance to win. Just gotta be a little more disciplined on defense. We were doing good there for most of the 2nd quarter but then Tony Parker got going.
The f*ckin refs have had it out for us all damn year, not trying to make excuses for Melo but this guy gets hit every game and doesnt get to the free throw line nearly as much as he should. I cant believe he hasnt even taken a free throw in the 1st half
Every time we get some momentum the refs kill it.
Prokherov and Gay Z are paying the refs every game we play. Its amazing that we're 5 and 0, we'd be winning games by 40 points if it wasnt for these refs
Thats kind of what Melo does, Melo doesn't flop or act...so refs won't buy it.
KK time for Melo to unload in the 2nd half... got damn these guys are all over him as soon as he catches tho
holy sh*it, what a first half. i'm worried if knicks ain't hittin the big shots, the lack of ball movement's gonna hurt em, unlike the Spurms who are ALL ball movement. Duncan is just unstoppable, everything he throws up goes in. Knicks were containing colonel Parker, until 2nd half when he decided to start driving the paint. Knicks D picked up, but Spurms still seem to be the hungrier team on the boards.
Melo being outmuscled by entire SA squad, ball movement will solve that problem. Melo needs to move without ball, catch the ball in rhythm, and drive that lane before defense can set up. Wood Son needs to get in the Knicks faces and stress passin that rock around the horn.
Sheed block on Tiago Shi*tter was great.
great game thus far. c'mon now boys! make it happen!
Melo not getting some calls and Chandler slacking off on defense.
Real Talk
Sheed's confidence seems to be very high this game. Probably should give him extended minutes tonight if Chandler continues to look tired on D.
Real Talk
oh boohoo Parker!
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Good observation! I just want the team to make the playoffs and win a series and gain some confidence! Theres 2 many question marks on this team and we wont know untill the season starts. I just hope they stay healthy and play unselfish! I am expecting the team to play more as a team and play with some tuffness. This isnt the same team we are going to have in 2 seasons so I just hope the players we have now play good, get confidence and get a taste of the playoffs and a playoff series win.
I will still be upset if they don't win a playoff series, but I think you should keep your expectations high! This team needs to play with the confidence that they belong in the playoffs and have the confidence that they can win and advance in the playoffs.
With high flying R felton and Amare Stoudemire I expect the team to be better and win close games at the end which translates into making the playoffs. If gallo can upgrade and role players can gell in well with the stars (or star) gallo is kinda our team star behind the obvious Amare, then you got a complete team that can focus at the end of games and win them!
Theres 2 many question marks. I don't know which way there gonna go, thats why they play the game. I wanna see how they react when There losing! I wanna see how they do when they get in foul trouble. I wanna see how they do when injuries happen and when thy get on losing streaks.
Thats what defines a team. But Like I said I want to see them win a playoff series! Yes They might be unreasonable but Why would I expect anything less. I always want my team, no matter who they are to win. Anything past the first round would be a dream for me! That would mean that the team really plays well together and can handle adversity!


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This movie still captures the moons Mimas, Enceladus, and Dione as they begin their race across Saturn's disk. The still is from a movie created from images taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. It reveals the planet's rings tilted nearly edge-on toward the Sun, an event that occurs once every 15 years. Because of this special alignment, the moons cast shadows on the planet and its rings. Dione is on the far left of the image, Mimas is in the middle, and Enceladus is on the right. Dione and Enceladus are casting long shadows on the rings. The "thumbnail" images on the left are frames from the movie that show the moons transiting the planet.
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State Board of Education Will Seek Legislation to Address Certification Problem
The State Board of Education today voted to develop legislation for the fall override legislative session that would waive certain professional development requirements for 2004 candidates for Standard Teaching Certificates because the some 7,000 teachers in this group do not have reasonable access to programs and activities that would allow them to earn the certificate in compliance with state law.
The law, which became effective July 1, 2003, provides various options for professional development, one of which is a performance based assessment that is not available. Four of the other five options - participation in a two-year induction and mentoring program, at least four semester hours of graduate credit for coursework in self-assessment, at least four semester hours of graduate credit for coursework related to the NBPTS principles, and 60 CPDUs - require that the program, activity or coursework be approved by the State Board of Education in consultation with the State Teacher Certification Board, and such programs have not yet been developed and approved. The fifth option - receipt of an advanced degree in education - requires only that the degree meet the specific stipulations in law.
Teachers who are now in their fourth year of teaching and who will be eligible for the Standard Certificate in June 2004 are the first group to be affected by the new professional development requirements, but, in most cases, programs are not yet in place that would allow the candidates to meet those requirements.
"The programs are not in place for a number of reasons," said Robert E. Schiller, State Superintendent of Education. "They are complex programs that can't be established quickly. Further, the rules implementing this program became effective only last April and, finally, cutbacks in our agency reduced our capacity to work in this area.
"The implementation date for this law probably should have been 2005, but it's not, and seeking a waiver for this one class of teachers is the most appropriate way to remove an unintentional impediment to their certification.
"Eliminating the professional development requirement for this group is fair to all of the affected teachers and gives potential providers time to design and put appropriate programs and activities in place," Schiller said.
During its October 3 meeting, the State Teacher Certification Board members voted unanimously to recommend to the State Board of Education that it seek legislation that would waive the professional development requirements for members of the Class of 2004.
"We will work with the teachers' unions, the General Assembly and others to develop long-term solutions to this problem, so that no teachers other than the class of 2004 are affected," said Schiller.
More detailed background on this issue can be viewed at http://www.isbe.net/board/meetings/oct03meeting/p18-24_102003_isbe_board.pdf.
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