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To celebrate Clintonville's strong creative class, the neighborhood north of campus is hosting a free new arts festival this Saturday called Festiville.
Among the day's attractions are live bands, art exhibits and local food. Festiville especially highlights Clintonville's deep bench of local shops and crafters. Here are three local lines we think might be new to you and are worth checking out at Festiville.
Yes, that sure is a Frida Kahlo bookmark. It's only $1.
Tulane Road Pottery
Price range: $15-$150
See more: tulaneroad.com
Meghan Howard took her first pottery class in graduate school at Penn State University, where she was studying architectural engineering. Clay's resilience offered a mental respite from school's demanding workload and deadlines.
"If you didn't like it, you could just start over," she said.
After graduating, she and her husband, also an engineer, moved to Columbus for jobs, but Howard kept taking ceramics classes. Turns out she liked pottery "a whole lot better than engineering," Howard said, laughing.
Today she works full time from her home on Tulane Road in Clintonville (hence her pottery line's name). Her aesthetic espouses traditional form and nontraditional details.
"I love making things that people are going to use," Howard said.
Her mugs, lamps, jewelry holders and serving ware often feature unique intricate designs that Howard handcrafts from materials such as horse hair, Japanese patterns and pictures she's taken.
Jonathan Juravich
Price range: $1-$10
See more: jonathanjuravich.com
"One of my main goals in life is to make people smile," said Jonathan Juravich, an elementary school art teacher and husband of his high school sweetheart Amy Juravich, whom WOSU fans know as their NPR news midday host.
Jonathan illustrates characters and puts them on notecards, bookmarks, mini clips, gift tags, magnets and buttons. The nearly 620 kids he teaches on a weekly basis keep his imagination inspired to create outside of work, he said.
"To me it has always been about sharing who I am with others," he said. "I mean, who doesn't want a lumberjack bookmark? Right?"
Megalo Designs
Price range: $10-$30
See more: megalodesigns.com
Marketing manager by day, jewelry designer by night and weekend, Meghan Stout's favorite materials include vintage brooches, hardware (think washers and nuts on bracelets), beer bottle caps, crystal spikes and her ultimate muse, pearls.
"I love to make bold, unique and eye-catching statement jewelry that is sure to receive compliments," Stout said. "I rarely make the same thing twice. I feel that jewelry should make a fashion statement, so I use bright colored materials in bold combinations."
At Festiville, shoppers will find Stout's trendy baubles and accessories, including nautical anchor charms and fabric-covered buttons.


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I come from a long line of CPS teachers. My mother, aunt, mother-in-law, father-in-law (who taught high school for over 40 years), cousins and friends -- all great CPS teachers. I should also mention that my father is a labor attorney who has been fighting for the working conditions and fair contracts for organized laborers for over 50 years. I myself am neither a teacher nor an attorney. Truthfully, teaching was not a profession I was cut out for; it demands a certain level of patience and fortitude to manage a classroom of 30+ students, qualities that are not my strengths. So I leave teaching to the passionate and driven individuals who have chosen this profession because of their skill and love for children; because of their determination to make the classroom a place of creativity, insight, curiosity and excellence.
I think the teachers are fighting for some extremely valid reasons. As one parent said, "The teachers' working conditions are our children's learning conditions." For that reason I support the fight for more human resources – the need for nurses and social workers at every school is just plain common sense. I support the fight for a dynamic and robust curriculum that includes art and music and drama and physical education and world language and technology and after school activities. I support the fight for smaller class sizes, where teachers have the support of learning specialists, counselors and aids as well as the materials they need to teach effectively. I support the fight for minimizing standardized testing and not evaluating a student or a teacher's success solely on this narrow measure. I support the fight for better neighborhood schools and higher standards and options for high schools. I support the fight for building improvements – playgrounds, libraries, cafeterias and yes, air conditioning (I imagine that if the A/C at city hall went out on a 95-degree day, those who work there would be sent home or to an alternate location). I also support fair compensation for the work that teachers do.
I support all of these things and yet, I don't support this strike. Can it work both ways? Perhaps not, but I'd like to think that these issues can and should be worked out while our children remain in the classroom. I believe these issues should have been worked out 10 months ago, when the negotiations began, 3 months ago when summer break started or, most certainly, 2 weeks ago before the majority of children arrived for their first day of school. What I do know is that now is not the time. Regardless of the potential for gain, as this battle wages on, I believe all of the stakeholders are losing – the teachers, the district, the parents, the mayor and most importantly the children.
This strike has shed light on a lot of bigger picture issues, deficiencies and appalling inequities in our system. As a result, I hope CPS seriously addresses these issues and fixes them for the long term rather than with temporary bandaids. But let's face it, the fight for true education reform is one that won't be resolved in a week or two (or three or four). True reform and fundamental changes require a good on-going working relationship, not to mention proper funding at the state and local levels.
Let's get the teachers a fair contract now so they can get back to doing the work that they love. Let's get our kids back in school. And let's continue to fight with the same fervor and passion that has manifested during this strike, until all of these issues are resolved and Chicago students are afforded the world-class education that they deserve. But CPS and CTU, hear this: our patience is running out.

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The Sony NEX-5N adds a high-spec 16.1MP sensor to the NEX-series. Can Sony retain its Compact System Camera image quality crown? The What Digital Camera Sony NEX-5N review...
Sony NEX-5N Review
Sony NEX-5N review – Features
Small in size, yet big on features, the 5N builds upon its NEX-5 little brother with a new 16.1MP sensor, the likes of which you can expect to find in the Pentax K-5 or Nikon D7000 DSLR systems. For under £600 that alone sounds like a snip, but Sony has packed plenty more into the 5N.
Compact System Cameras (CSC) are targeted at users that don't want the bulk of a DSLR system, but that don't want to sacrifice image quality. Due to no mirror box in its construction the 5N, like all CSCs benefits from a smaller build that makes DSLR systems look like giants by comparison. However the Sony E-mount lens fitting means interchangeable lenses are a key part of the design, giving CSCs a feel that's part DSLR and part compact – hence often being referred to as 'hybrid' cameras.
While the camera is small by design, it's no different in size to its predecessor and, therefore, the likes of the Panasonic Lumix GF3, Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus E-PL3 provide yet smaller alternatives, albeit alternatives with smaller sensor sizes than the Sony's APS-C fitting.
On the 5N's rear is a 3in, 921k-dot tilt-angle TruBlack LCD screen that sits snugly to the body. Hands-on control takes on a literal meaning thanks to the new touchscreen. However there's no viewfinder unless you purchase either the fixed 16mm optical viewfinder or FDA-EV1S electronic OLED viewfinder accessory.
The new sensor and Bionz processor are capable of shooting from ISO 100-25,600 meaning bright or low-light shooting should be a breeze. Hand-held Twilight mode is another setting to elevate the 5N's low-light prowess that works by snapping multiple frames before combining the various elements for a low-noise image. Auto HDR and Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) also feature for maximising both shadow and highlight exposure in a single shot, while Sweep Panorama – a mode that allows for a panoramic shot to be taken by simply moving the camera in real time – now comes with a 3D option too.
The NEX-5N also comes equipped with the latest movie mode that provides full manual controls and 1080p50 capture that ought to attract a whole other audience to the range.
Sony NEX-5N review – Design
The NEX-5N is a carbon copy of its NEX-5 predecessor, so there's nothing new in terms of extra function buttons or dials for those users hoping there would be. A common complaint of the original NEX releases was the difficulty in locating and adjusting options from within the cameras' menu systems. While the 5N's menu hasn't changed and still feels somewhat clunky, the left and right of the rear d-pad, central d-pad button and lower function button can all command user-defined controls (this was also made available via firmware updates for existing NEX-5 and NEX-3 users).
The centre d-pad button opens a 'Custom' menu where it's possible to command five main options, selecting from AF/MF Select, Autofocus Mode, Autofocus Area, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Soft Skin Effect, Quality, ISO, White Balance, Metering, DRO/HDR, Picture Effect, Creative Style, Flash Mode. The on-screen menu is a partial success, but as it's only possible to pre-define a maximum of five of those listed options and you'll have to dig through the camera to change settings of anything not selected or to change anything not contained within that list.
The inclusion of a touchscreen panel may sound like an exciting development, but the 5N makes little to no use of it when in any of the manual modes. Its inclusion is almost baffling though iAuto does allow for swiping between photos in playback and AF-point placement on screen. However it's a long way behind the intuitive and immersive Panasonic Lumix G-series experience.
To activate the NEX-5N's movie mode there's a one-touch button that's just behind the shutter. As it sits on a slanted part of the camera body, however, it's very easy for a hand to knock and press it, thus activating the movie mode. You won't always know this has happened and I very quickly used up space and drained the battery after recording a few very long videos of the inside of my camera bag over the course of a few days.
As the Compact System Camera market expands with ventures from Nikon, Pentax, Olympus and Panasonic – all of which have smaller sensor sizes than the Sony – the pressure is on for small, compact-sized CSCs. The NEX-5N is small by design, but the large sensor means larger lenses are needed to provide the correct level of coverage. The 18-55mm kit lens is smaller than a DSLR equivalent, but not by anywhere nearly as much as the Panasonic Lumix 14-42mm or Nikon 10-30mm lenses, for example. If small is among your highest priorities then, considering the full implication of the system, the Sony is among the larger of CSCs available and may be less well suited.
Instead of a standardised hotshoe fitting, Sony has a particular 'Smart Accessory Terminal' for fitting its flash unit (which is included in the box). Having the attachable flash is useful, though the fuss of screwing it into place is a nuisance, can takes excess time and, with a guide number of 7, it's not a very bright offering either.
One useful menu feature that can help define modes is the on-screen Help Guide mode. Novice users will appreciate its presence, though more advanced users are still likely to find the NEX-5N tricky to use at first due to its lack of external controls and dials.
Sony NEX-5N review – Performance
Like the NEX-5 before it, the 5N is great to pick up, pop into iAuto and just shoot with. For those wanting to dig deeper into the menus and make the most of the manual options there are some frustrations, as outlayed on the previous page.
With competitor cameras such as the Olympus PEN and Panasonic Lumix G series upping the ante when it comes to autofocus speeds the Sony NEX-5N is left feeling a little dated by comparison. But only by comparison: put to use the 5N autofocuses in good time, though fast moving subjects may cause it problems. We also found the occasional issue with focus accuracy – the camera proclaiming to have found focus but snapping an out-of-focus frame (and not by a small amount, by enough to immediately see on the rear LCD).
As well as autofocus the 5N offers a decent stable of manual focus options too, including manual focus assist that zooms in on screen and a new focus assist function called 'Peaking Level'. The latter (and rather oddly named) mode shows the in-focus area on screen as highlights – either red, yellow or white, based on user selection – and gives real-time feedback that's even aperture-accurate to show focus area in relation to depth of field.
The NEX-5N's 3in, 921k-dot LCD on the rear employs Sony's TruBlack technology handles bright sunlight well. Fingerprints can become an issue though, not least due to the touchscreen interface. However we found it rare the touchscreen was put to use as there are only a handful of controls that make use of it in the manual modes. The screen's tilt-angle ability is limited to vertical (upward or downward angling) that proves useful for a number of shooting scenarios. If you fancy upgrading your NEX-5N then an OLED viewfinder can be attached to the Smart Accessory Terminal, though it's not then possible to attach a flash at the same time.
Unlike Sony's Alpha DSLR and SLT models, the NEX-5N doesn't possess any form of in-camera SteadyShot image stabilisation. Instead you'll need to find stabilised lenses to reap the benefit of anti-shake. Though this isn't a major gripe as the inclusion of a sensor-based system would have drawn more power when activated – as it stands the 5N produces over 400 shots per charge.
For speed shooting the 5N does offer a 10fps burst mode ought to be taken with a pinch of salt as it fixes focal distance and exposure from the first frame. Pop the camera into standard continuous shooting and it'll snap at a far lower rate without continuous autofocus and the buffer fills after four Raw + JPEG shots are snapped, increased to 15 shots for JPEG Fine only before there's a sign of slow down (tested using a class 10 SD card).
The one biggest frustration with the 5N is its start up time. Even though the camera powers up quickly it can take the screen a second or two to level out the exposure – it'll often show as white and drift to a 'normal' level – and this can be the difference between getting a shot or not (in particular when combined with the clunky menu system).
Overall performance is good, but with other CSC manufacturers really pushing forward the next generation of NEX cameras needs to really give users something astounding to keep up – it can't rely just on its impressive image quality and large sensor size alone.
Image Quality & Movie Mode
Sony NEX-5N review – Image Quality
Sony NEX-5N: ISO Sensitivity & Image Noise
There's no doubt that we were impressed by the original 14-megapixel NEX-5, so how does the 16.1-megapixel NEX-5N compare to its lower-resolution brother?
It's good news all round. Despite the rise in megapixel count the 5N produces stunning images that just edge ahead of its predecessor.
ISO 100-25,600 retains low noise and clarity throughout much of its range, and adds an extra stop of exposure at both the lowest and highest sensitivities compared to the NEX-5. While the inclusion of ISO 25,600 has little benefit for most shooting, we were more than happy with shots up to ISO 6400.
Image noise really isn't an issue from ISO 100-800, and while some softness occurs due to processing hereafter colour noise is still absent until the highest ISO setting. Where noise is present it's grain-like and not undesirable.
Those considering purchasing the Sony may also be looking at the NEX-C3 – a camera that has the very same sensor as the NEX-5N. In our testing there was no discernable difference between the two cameras' iamge quality so it should be features that drive you to purchase one camera or the other.
Sony NEX-5N: Tone & Exposure
The 5N's 1200-zone metering system does a good job of exposing images, though without a viewfinder bright sunlight can make exposure assessment on the rear LCD a little tricky at times.
Sony's D-Range Optimizer (DRO) can also be turned on for adjusting light and dark image areas for a more balanced exposure overall.
Another impressive mode is the Handheld Twilight scene mode that captures a series of images and combines them in camera for optimum exposure in low light with reduced image noise. The camera does a very good job of avoiding ghosting and shots taken in the right low-light conditions will genuinely benefit from this mode.
Sony NEX-5N: Colour & White Balance
Colour proved to be well measured, punchy and bright. Auto White Balance was very consistent throughout varying ISO settings and repeat shots, and there were no overcast scenes to shout about.
Sony NEX-5N: Sharpness & Detail
Sharpness is one area where the Sony NEX series can fall into difficulties. With the large sensor size and small flange back distance images are susceptible to softness at the corners when shooting at wideangle settings. If, for example, you purchase the 16mm pancake lens then anticipate notable corner softness. The 18-55mm that came bundled with the camera in this test is an ample lens that provides crisp, sharp images, in particular at its medium-range, but the level of processing to counter barrel distortion in JPEG images will cause some softening of image detail.
Sony NEX-5N: Raw vs JPEG
Using Adobe Camera Raw v6.5 or above (when available) it's possible to read the Sony's Raw files, or bundled software is included in the box for opening and adjusting your images.
The Sony's Raw files are untouched and show the amount of processing that takes place for JPEG shots: first of all there's a notable amount of barrel distortion that's corrected for in camera; secondly colours are far more muted and are obviously pushed into richer and warmer territory for JPEG output.
The Raw files show some green fringes (chromatic aberration) on rare occasions, though this is processed out of the JPEG equivalents. For purple fringes, however, both Raw & JPEG images can suffer towards the edges where subjects are back-lit.
As well as the outlined differences the Raw files are far more detailed yet show considerably more luminance noise. A bit of tweaking in post-production and the results obtainable should be far more customiseable than their JPEG counterparts.
Sony NEX-5N review – Movie/Video Mode
Ignoring the poor one-touch movie button activation button and the 5N has a whole lot going for it on the motion picture side of things. The camera is able to record 1080p at 50fps at a huge 28Mbps data rate, or 50i at lower 24/17Mbps data rates – the latter of which is in keeping with direct Blu-ray output. 25p at 24/17Mbps is also available as well as MP4 output captured at 1440×1080 (12Mbps).
During recording it's possible to move the AF-point to wherever desired, though the camera may choose to ignore its location if it doesn't pose a high level of contrast for focusing. Sadly Sony has ignored the touchscreen ability which would have been perfect for single-touch AF-point placement during movie recording for smooth focus transitions.
The NEX-5N's movie autofocus is very smooth to shift between one subject and another. It does so far more slowly than when shooting stills, but avoids over- and under-focusing because of this.
Movie buffs will also be pleased to see full manual controls that can be adjusted whilst recording – this includes shutter, aperture and ISO settings as well as exposure compensation. In tandem with the overall quality this makes the NEX-5N among the best consumer cameras for HD video capture, plus the APS-C sensor makes shallow depth of field all the more achievable.
Value & Verdict
Sony NEX-5N review – Value
Whereas many Sony products may carry a premium price tag, the NEX-5N, as per the original NEX-5, commands a sub-£600 price tag. That does make it a shade more expensive than much of the competition though, some £40 more than the Nikon J1 and around £100 more than both the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic GF3.
When the E-mount system was launched in 2010 the initial three lenses may not have proved enough for more demanding users. At the time of writing there are five current E-mount lenses available, and more promised to be in the works. This development sees the NEX-5N as an attractive prospect, and with the high-end NEX-7 just around the corner it's a likelihood that equally high-end lenses will be produced over time – the forthcoming 50mm f/1.8 and Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 already have that signed and sealed. However, the Micro Four Thirds camp still has considerably more lenses, including new powered zoom lenses, which may tilt the balance back in its favour of Olympus and Panasonic for certain users.
Sony NEX-5N review – Verdict
Sony's not flinching against the flurry of new Compact System Cameras hitting the market. With smaller-sensor, smaller designs making up the majority of the competition, the NEX-5N's impressive image quality can happily boast to have among the best image quality going. To take the already impressive NEX-5 and better it is a job well done. For moving image fanatics, too, the NEX-5N provides more manual movie control and better final quality than any of its competitors in this price bracket. It's impressive stuff.
However, wideangle settings may cause issues with barrel distortion and longer lenses may make the system a little large overall, plus the menu layout still isn't as intuitive as it could be and the touchscreen could be better used.
Many will love the 5N's pick-up-and-shoot ease of use, variety of creative modes and DSLR-like image quality. When the NEX-5N gets things right it really gets them right.
To read our review of Sony's latest camera in the NEX-5 range – the NEX-5R, click here.


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#213001 - 10/28/13 12:38 PM Re: Oh boy, this one's a toughie! [Re: jenny jenny]
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adjective: Pretending to have high moral principles; sanctimonious, hypocritical.
After Seth Pecksniff, a character in Charles Dickens's novel Martin Chuzzlewit. Earliest documented use: 1844
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SPECKSNIFFIAN - a mother-in-law on her first visit to her daughter-in-law's house.
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#213005 - 10/28/13 04:13 PM I know it stinks. [Re: LukeJavan8]
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necksniffian highly effective perfume.
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PEEKSNIFFIAN - that'd be your K-9 Corps bomb-searching squad in action, dog and man together...
#213035 - 10/29/13 08:24 PM PIGSNIFFIAN !! [Re: wofahulicodoc]
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noun: A habitual faultfinder or complainer.
After Smelfungus, a hypercritical character in Laurence Sterne's 1768 novel, A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. Earliest documented use: 1807.
Novelist Laurence Sterne modeled his character Smelfungus after traveler and author Tobias Smollett who complained about almost everything in his 1766 travel book Travels through France and Italy. Here's how Sterne describes Smelfungus:
"The learned Smelfungus travelled from Boulogne to Paris, from Paris to Rome, and so on; but he set out with the spleen and jaundice, and every object he pass'd by was discoloured or distorted. He wrote an account of them, but 'twas nothing but the account of his miserable feelings."
"And a couple of smellfungus from the Official Paper ... carped that Issel chose to jump when the schedule reached its toughest stretch."
Woody Paige; Issel is the Wrong Scapegoat in Nuggets' Mess; Denver Post; Feb 13, 1995.
SWELLFUNGUS - growing bigger truffles
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After Sir John Falstaff, a character in Shakespeare's plays Henry IV (parts 1 & 2) and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Earliest documented use: 1809.
"His hair was long and scruffy, his ties ludicrous and his manner jovial bordering on Falstaffian; a board meeting, for him, was a debate, punctuated by gales of his maniacal laughter."
John Harvey-Jones; The Economist (London, UK); Jan 17, 2008.
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(don't you just pine for a backyard full of evergreens)
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FAUSTAFFIAN - a friend of a friend of the devil.
#213050 - 10/30/13 01:54 PM I'll see your two and raise you one more [Re: jenny jenny]
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...That'd be "a friend of a friend of a fiend"?
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Oedipus Had Lou Gehrig's Disease
Do yourself a favor and read this term paper (click on the image to zoom in).
Among the things I did not know:
- Oedipus' mother aborted a kitten in a Denver Denny's toilet
- Oedipus had a 'benzo' and enjoyed busting caps in 'flagrants of the under city'
- Oedipus loved the New York Yankees
Remember: revisionist history does have its place among the learned elite. And this may be the most epic retelling of Oedipus' torturous life EVER.
Let us hope that the sacred annals of time are corrected accordingly.
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Did someone actually turn that in?
I'd kinda liken the dude to OJ Simpson based on the paper, but that's just me perhaps?
I guess, Cici. I'm not really sure but I can see the OJ likeness. LOL.
I don't know what to say about that "term paper" except someone had way too much time on his/her hands!
Jane I agree. I think we can go as far as to say that it may be the best term paper EVER.
'Effin' brilliant. Thanks for looking that up & posting it, I busted a gut.
Jonah — Glad you dug it. If it was a real thing (I hope it was) it was the funniest played out joke I've seen in a long time.
So did Oedipus know (in both senses of the word!) Roberto Alomar? Hmmm!…
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Special Screening of Documentary Film, "Addiction Incorporated," To Be Hosted by Jefferson/Lewis Country Reality Check.
CONTACT: Emily Ramos, (315) 376-2321; (315) 486-3690
Jefferson/Lewis Reality Check
When: May 21, 2013 at 6:00PM
Where: Town Hall Theatre, 5428 Shady Ave, Lowville, NY 13367
What: A special screening of this New York Times Film Critic's pick, the documentary "Addiction Incorporated" will be shown at a special screening arranged by Jefferson/Lewis Reality Check.
Why: This film has won critical acclaim for its riveting true story of the tobacco industry's lies and attempts to silence the scientist who blew the whistle on the industry. The film shows footage of the scientist, Victor De Noble, testifying at the Congressional hearing where tobacco company executives were caught in their own web of lies. This is a strong and thought-provoking film that tobacco-prevention advocates find inspirational. The documentary, written and directed by Charles Evans, Jr., and executive produced by Charmaine Parcero, is a one hour and 20 minute fascinating look at the tobacco industry and its duplicity, as well as the heroes who proved their deception.
Who: Emily Ramos, Program Coordinator of Jefferson/Lewis County Reality Check will be available for interview following the screening to discuss the implications of the film, its impact on the tobacco education movement and answer questions about the current program goals.


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|The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer and trainee. Medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative approach to disease.
Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk.
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The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. Peace Corps/Namibia maintains a clinic with a full-time medical officer, who takes care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Additional medical services are available at a U.S.-standard hospital in Windhoek. If you become seriously ill, you may be transported to South Africa or back the United States for further treatment.
- 1 Health Issues in Namibia
- 2 Helping You Stay Healthy
- 3 Maintaining Your Health
- 4 Women's Health Information
- 5 Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
- 6 Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
- 7 Safety and Security—Our Partnership
- 8 Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
- 9 Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
- 10 Support from Staff
- 11 What If You Become a Victim of a Violent Crime?
- 12 Security Issues in Namibia
- 13 Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
- 14 Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Namibia
Health Issues in Namibia
Namibia's hot and dry climate keeps many of the diseases associated with developing countries at bay. Preventive measures, which include taking the required malaria prophylaxis, drinking plenty of water, and protecting your skin and eyes from sun damage, will help you avoid the most common problems. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Namibia is estimated to be approximately 20 percent, but this disease, too, is preventable by avoiding risky behavior.
The AIDS pandemic strikes across all social strata in many Peace Corps countries. The loss of teachers has crippled education systems, while illness and disability drains family income and forces governments and donors to redirect limited resources from other priorities. The fear and uncertainty AIDS causes has led to increased domestic violence and stigmatizing of people living with HIV/AIDS, isolating them from friends and family and cutting them off from economic opportunities. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you will confront these issues on a very personal level. It is important to be aware of the high emotional toll that disease, death, and violence can have on Volunteers. As you strive to integrate into your community, you will develop relationships with local people who might die during your service. Because of the AIDS pandemic, some Volunteers will be regularly meeting with HIV positive people and working with training staff, office staff and host family members living with AIDS. Volunteers need to prepare themselves to embrace these relationships in a sensitive and positive manner. Likewise, malaria and malnutrition, motor vehicle accidents and other unintentional injuries, domestic violence and corporal punishment are problems a Volunteer may confront. You will need to anticipate these situations and utilize supportive resources available throughout your training and service to maintain your own emotional strength, so that you can continue to be of service to your community.
Namibia's health services are significantly more developed than those of many other countries in Africa. For example, there is one doctor per 4,450 inhabitants and one hospital bed per 166 people, respectively the sixth and third best ratios on the continent. Medi-City Hospital in Windhoek, which is used by Peace Corps/Namibia, is a modern facility that offers excellent care. However, most health issues for Volunteers are managed at other approved medical facilities at or near their sites.
Helping You Stay Healthy
The Peace Corps will provide you with all the necessary immunizations, medications, and information to stay healthy. Upon your arrival in Namibia, you will receive a medical handbook. You will receive a medical kit with supplies to take care of mild illnesses and a cook book. The contents of this kit are listed later in this chapter and the kit includes a first-aid book.
During pre-service training, you will have access to basic medical supplies through the medical officer. However, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and any other specific medical supplies you require, as we will not order these items during training. Please bring a three-month supply of any prescription drugs you use, since they may not be available here and it may take several months for shipments to arrive. After three months, Peace Corps will only supply you with prescribed medication you indicated on your application form and approved by the Office of Medical Services prior to your departure. Most of your medical conditions will be managed by the medical officer and you during your stay in Namibia.
You will have physicals at midservice and at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officer in Namibia will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in Namibia, you may be sent out of the country for further evaluation and care.
Maintaining Your Health
As a Volunteer, you must accept responsibility for your own health. Proper precautions will significantly reduce your risk of serious illness or injury. The old adage "An ounce of prevention is better than a ton of cure" becomes extremely important. The most important of your responsibilities in Namibia is to take preventive measures to avoid malaria, sunburn, dehydration, digestive disorders and stress. Alcohol abuse, STDs and HIV/AIDS are prevalent in Namibia and Volunteers must take care to protect themselves.
Many illnesses that afflict Volunteers worldwide are entirely preventable if proper food and water precautions are taken.
These illnesses include food poisoning, parasitic infections, hepatitis, dysentery, and typhoid fever. Your medical officer will discuss specific standards for water and food preparation for Namibia during pre-service training.
Abstinence is the only certain choice for prevention of HIV/ AIDS and other STDs. You are taking risks if you choose to be sexually active. To lessen risk, use a condom every time you have sex. Whether your partner is a host country citizen, a fellow Volunteer, or anyone else, do not assume this person is free of HIV/AIDS or other STDs. You will receive more information from your medical officer about this important issue.
Volunteers are expected to adhere to an effective means of birth control to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Your medical officer can help you decide on the most appropriate method to suit your individual needs. Contraceptive methods are available without charge from the medical officer.
It is critical to your health that you promptly report to the medical office or other designated facility for scheduled immunizations, and that you let your medical officer know immediately of significant illnesses and injuries.
Women's Health Information
Pregnancy is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions that require medical attention but also has programmatic ramifications. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if the Volunteer remains in-country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work in Peace Corps countries, it is rare that the Peace Corps' medical and programmatic standards for continued service during pregnancy can be met.
Most feminine hygiene products are available for you to purchase on the local market; therefore, the Peace Corps medical officer in Namibia will not provide them. If you require a specific feminine hygiene product, please bring a supply with you.
Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
The Peace Corps medical officer provides Volunteers with a medical kit that contains basic items necessary to prevent and treat illnesses that may occur during service. Kit items can be periodically restocked at the Peace Corps medical office.
Medical Kit Contents
Ace bandages
Adhesive tape
American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook
Antacid tablets (Tums)
Antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymycin B)
Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner (Hibiclens)
Butterfly closures
Cepacol lozenges
Dental floss
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg (Benadryl)
Insect repellent stick (Cutter's)
Iodine tablets (for water purification)
Lip balm (Chapstick)
Oral rehydration salts
Oral thermometer
Pseudoephedrine HCL 30 mg (Sudafed)
Robitussin-DM lozenges (for cough)
Sterile gauze pads
Tetrahydrozaline eyedrops (Visine)
Tinactin (antifungal cream)
Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
If there has been any change in your health—physical, mental, or dental—since you submitted your examination reports to the Peace Corps, you must immediately notify the Office of Medical Services. Failure to disclose new illnesses, injuries, allergies, or pregnancy can endanger your health and may jeopardize your eligibility to serve.
If your medical/dental exam were done more than a year ago, or if your physical exam is more than two years old, contact the Office of Medical Services to find out whether you need to update your records. If your dentist or Peace Corps dental consultant has recommended that you undergo dental treatment or repair, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends requested confirmation reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.
If you wish to avoid having duplicate vaccinations, you should contact your physician's office, obtain a copy of your immunization record, and bring it to your pre-departure orientation. If you have any immunizations prior to Peace Corps service, the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for the cost. The Peace Corps will provide all the immunizations necessary for your overseas assignment, either at your pre-departure orientation or shortly after you arrive in Namibia. You do not need to begin taking malaria medication prior to departure.
Bring a three-month supply of any prescription or over-thecounter medication you use on a regular basis, including birth control pills. Although the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for this three-month supply, we will order refills during your service. While awaiting shipment—which can take several months—you will be dependent on your own medication supply. The Peace Corps will not pay for herbal or nonprescribed medications, such as St. John's wort, glucosamine, selenium, or antioxidant supplements. You are advised to bring a sturdy bottle (e.g., Nalgene) to carry water for drinking at all times to prevent dehydration.
You are encouraged to bring copies of medical prescriptions signed by your physician. This is not a requirement, but they might come in handy if you are questioned in transit about carrying a three-month supply of prescription drugs.
If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pairs with you—a pair and a spare. If a pair breaks, the Peace Corps will replace it, using the information your doctor in the United States provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination. We discourage you from using contact lenses during your service to reduce your risk of developing a serious infection or other eye disease. Most Peace Corps countries do not have appropriate water and sanitation to support eye care with the use of contact lenses. The Peace Corps will not supply or replace contact lenses or associated solutions unless an ophthalmologist has recommended their use for a specific medical condition and the Peace Corps' Office of Medical Services has given approval.
If you are eligible for Medicare, are over 50 years of age, or have a health condition that may restrict your future participation in healthcare plans, you may wish to consult an insurance specialist about unique coverage needs before your departure. The Peace Corps will provide all necessary healthcare from the time you leave for your pre-departure orientation until you complete your service. When you finish, you will be entitled to the post-service healthcare benefits described in the Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook. You may wish to consider keeping an existing health plan in effect during your service if you think age or preexisting conditions might prevent you from reenrolling in your current plan when you return home.
Safety and Security—Our Partnership
Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Property thefts and burglaries are not uncommon. Incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although almost all Volunteers complete their two years of service without serious personal safety problems. In addition, more than 84 percent of Volunteers surveyed in the 2004 Peace Corps Volunteer Survey say they would join the Peace Corps again.
The Peace Corps approaches safety and security as a partnership with you. This Welcome Book contains sections on: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle; Peace Corps Training; and Your Health Care and Safety. All of these sections include important safety and security information.
The Peace Corps makes every effort to give Volunteers the tools they need to function in the safest and most secure way possible, because working to maximize the safety and security of Volunteers is our highest priority. Not only do we provide you with training and tools to prepare for the unexpected, but we teach you to identify and manage the risks you may encounter.
Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
There are several factors that can heighten a Volunteer's risk, many of which are within the Volunteer's control.
Based on information gathered from incident reports worldwide in 2004, the following factors stand out as risk characteristics for assaults. Assaults consist of personal crimes committed against Volunteers, and do not include property crimes (such as vandalism or theft).
- Location: Most crimes occurred when Volunteers were in public areas (e.g., street, park, beach, public buildings). Specifically, 43 percent of assaults took place when Volunteers were away from their sites.
- Time of day: Assaults usually took place on the weekend during the evening between 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.— with most assaults occurring around 1:00 a.m.
- Absence of others: Assaults ususally occurred when the Volunteer was unaccompanied. In 82 percent of the sexual assaults the Volunteer was unaccompannied and in 55 percent of physical assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied.
- Relationship to assailant: In most assaults, the Volunteer did not know the assailant.
- Consumption of alcohol: Forty percent of all assaults involved alcohol consumption by Volunteers and/or assailants.
Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
Before and during service, your training will address these areas of concern so that you can reduce the risks you face.
For example, here are some strategies Volunteers employ:
Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of theft:
- Know the environment and choose safe routes/times for travel
- Avoid high-crime areas per Peace Corps guidance
- Know the vocabulary to get help in an emergency
- Carry valuables in different pockets/places
- Carry a "dummy" wallet as a decoy Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of burglary:
- Live with a local family or on a family compound
- Put strong locks on doors and keep valuables in a lock box or trunk
- Leave irreplaceable objects at home in the U.S.
- Follow Peace Corps guidelines on maintaining home security Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of assault:
- Make local friends
- Make sure your appearance is respectful of local customs; don't draw negative attention to yourself by wearing inappropriate clothing
- Get to know local officials, police, and neighbors
- Travel with someone whenever possible
- Avoid known high crime areas
- Limit alcohol consumption
Support from Staff
In March 2003, the Peace Corps created the Office of Safety and Security with its mission to "foster improved communication, coordination, oversight, and accountability of all Peace Corps' safety and security efforts." The new office is led by an Associate Director for Safety and Security who reports to the Peace Corps Director and includes the following divisions: Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security; Information and Personnel Security; Emergency Preparedness, Plans, Training and Exercise; and Crime Statistics and Analysis.
The major responsibilities of the Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security Division are to coordinate the office's overseas operations and direct the Peace Corps' safety and security officers who are located in various regions around the world that have Peace Corps programs. The safety and security officers conduct security assessments; review safety trainings; train trainers and managers; train Volunteer safety wardens, local guards, and staff; develop security incident response procedures; and provide crisis management support.
If a trainee or Volunteer is the victim of a safety incident, Peace Corps staff is prepared to provide support. All Peace Corps posts have procedures in place to respond to incidents of crime committed against Volunteers. The first priority for all posts in the aftermath of an incident is to ensure that the Volunteer is safe and receiving medical treatment as needed.
After assuring the safety of the Volunteer, Peace Corps staff provide support by reassessing the Volunteer's work site and housing arrangements and making any adjustments, as needed. In some cases, the nature of the incident may necessitate a site or housing transfer. Peace Corps staff will also assist Volunteers with preserving their rights to pursue legal sanctions against the perpetrators of the crime. It is very important that Volunteers report incidents as they occur, not only to protect their peer Volunteers, but also to preserve the future right to prosecute. Should Volunteers decide later in the process that they want to proceed with the prosecution of their assailant, this option may no longer exist if the evidence of the event has not been preserved at the time of the incident.
The country-specific data chart below shows the incidence rates and the average number of incidents of the major types of safety incidents reported by Peace Corps Volunteers/ trainees in Namibia as compared to all other Africa region programs as a whole, from 2000–2004. It is presented to you in a somewhat technical manner for statistical accuracy.
To fully appreciate the collected data below, an explanation of the graph is provided as follows:
The incidence rate for each type of crime is the number of crime events relative to the Volunteer/trainee population. It is expressed on the chart as a ratio of crime to Volunteer and trainee years (or V/T years, which is a measure of 12 full months of V/T service) to allow for a statistically valid way to compare crime data across countries. An "incident" is a specific offense, per Peace Corps' classification of offenses, and may involve one or more Volunteer/trainee victims. For example, if two Volunteers are robbed at the same time and place, this is classified as one robbery incident.
The chart is separated into eight crime categories. These include vandalism (malicious defacement or damage of property); theft (taking without force or illegal entry); burglary (forcible entry of a residence); robbery (taking something by force); minor physical assault (attacking without a weapon with minor injuries); minor sexual assault (fondling, groping, etc.); aggravated assault (attacking with a weapon, and/or without a weapon when serious injury results); and rape (sexual intercourse without consent).
When anticipating Peace Corps Volunteer service, you should review all of the safety and security information provided to you, including the strategies to reduce risk. Throughout your training and Volunteer service, you will be expected to successfully complete all training competencies in a variety of areas including safety and security. Once in-country, use the tools and information shared with you to remain as safe and secure as possible.
What If You Become a Victim of a Violent Crime?
Few Peace Corps Volunteers are victims of violent crimes. The Peace Corps will give you information and training in how to be safe. But, just as in the U.S., crime happens, and Volunteers can become victims. When this happens, the investigative team of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is charged with helping pursue prosecution of those who perpetrate a violent crime against a Volunteer. If you become a victim of a violent crime, the decision to prosecute or not to prosecute is entirely yours, and one of the tasks of the OIG is to make sure that you are fully informed of your options and help you through the process and procedures involved in going forward with prosecution should you wish to do so. If you decide to prosecute, we are here to assist you in every way we can.
Crimes that occur overseas, of course, are investigated and prosecuted by local authorities in local courts. Our role is to coordinate the investigation and evidence collection with the regional security officers (RSOs) at the U.S. embassy, local police, and local prosecutors and others to ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent possible under the laws of the country. OIG investigative staff has extensive experience in criminal investigation, in working sensitively with victims, and as advocates for victims. We also, may, in certain limited circumstances, arrange for the retention of a local lawyer to assist the local public prosecutor in making the case against the individual who perpetrated the violent crime.
If you do become a victim of a violent crime, first, make sure you are in a safe place and with people you trust and second, contact the country director or the Peace Corps medical officer. Immediate reporting is important to the preservation of evidence and the chances of apprehending the suspect.
Country directors and medical officers are required to report all violent crimes to the Inspector General and the RSO. This information is protected from unauthorized further disclosure by the Privacy Act. Reporting the crime also helps prevent your further victimization and protects your fellow Volunteers.
In conjunction with the RSO, the OIG does a preliminary investigation of all violent crimes against Volunteers regardless of whether the crime has been reported to local authorities or of the decision you may ultimately make to prosecute. If you are a victim of a crime, our staff will work with you through final disposition of the case. OIG staff is available 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. We may be contacted through our 24-hour violent crime hotline via telephone via telephone at 202.692.2911, or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Security Issues in Namibia
When it comes to your safety and security in the Peace Corps, you have to be willing to adapt your behavior and lifestyle to minimize the potential for being a target of crime. As with anywhere in the world, crime does exist in Namibia. You can reduce your risk by avoiding situations that make you feel uncomfortable and by taking precautions. Crime at the village level is less frequent than in towns and cities; people know each other and generally will not steal from their neighbors.
While the need to be cautious in the following situations may sound like common sense, our altruism often overrides our common sense until something happens. Larger population centers create opportunities for pickpockets and other thieves. This is especially true of ATM machines around payday or weekends. Alcohol fuels unsafe driving, unsafe sex, and physical and sexual assaults. Houses and rooms left empty during vacations create tempting opportunities. Individuals are better targets than groups; women are easier targets than men.
Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
You must be prepared to take on a large responsibility for your own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your home is secure, and develop relations in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. In coming to Namibia, do what you would do if you moved to a large city in the United States: Be cautious, check things out, ask questions, learn about your neighborhood, know where the more risky locations are, use common sense, and be aware. You can reduce your vulnerability to crime by integrating into your community, learning the local language, acting responsibly, and abiding by Peace Corps policies and procedures. Serving safely and effectively in Namibia may require that you accept some restrictions on your current lifestyle.
Volunteers attract a lot of attention both in large cities and at their sites, but they are likely to receive more negative attention in highly populated centers than at their sites, where "family," friends, and colleagues look out for them. While whistles and exclamations are fairly common on the street, this behavior can be reduced if you dress appropriately, avoid eye contact, and do not respond to unwanted attention. Keep your money out of sight by using an undergarment money pouch. Do not keep your money in outside pockets of backpacks, coat pockets, or fanny packs. You should always walk with a companion at night. You should not use a cell phone while walking on the street.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Namibia
The Peace Corps' approach to safety is a five-pronged plan to help you stay safe during your two-year service and includes the following: information sharing, Volunteer training, site selection criteria, a detailed emergency action plan, and protocols for addressing safety and security incidents. Peace Corps/Namibia's in-country safety program is outlined below.
The Peace Corps/Namibia office will keep Volunteers informed of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety through information sharing. Regular updates will be offered in Volunteer newsletters and in memorandums from the country director. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, Volunteers will be contacted through the emergency communication network.
Volunteer training will include sessions on specific safety and security issues in Namibia. This training will prepare you to adopt a culturally appropriate lifestyle and exercise judgment that promotes safety and reduces risk in your home, at work, and while traveling. Safety training is offered throughout your two-year service and is integrated into the language, cross-cultural, health, and other components of training.
Certain site selection criteria are used to determine safe housing for Volunteers before their arrival. The Peace Corps staff works closely with host communities and counterpart agencies to help prepare them for a Volunteer's arrival and to establish expectations of their respective role in supporting the Volunteer. Each site is inspected before the Volunteer's arrival to ensure placement in appropriate, safe, and secure housing and work site, as well as an appropriate assignment best utilizing your skills. Site selection is based in part on any relevant site history; access to medical, banking, postal, and other essential services; availability of communications, transportation, and markets; different housing options and living arrangements; and other support needs.
You will also learn about the country's detailed emergency action plan, which is implemented in the event of civil or political unrest or a natural disaster. When you arrive at your site, you will complete and submit a site locator form with your address, contact information, and a map to your house. If there is a security threat, Volunteers in Namibia will gather at predetermined locations until the situation is resolved or the Peace Corps decides to evacuate.
Finally, in order for the Peace Corps to be fully responsive to the needs of Volunteers, it is imperative that Volunteers immediately report any security incident to the safety and security coordinator. The Peace Corps has established protocols for addressing safety and security incidents in a timely and appropriate manner, and it collects and evaluates safety and security data to track trends and develop strategies to minimize risks to future Volunteers. Volunteers are expected to abide by all Peace Corps regulations related to security, travel and out-of-site matters. These regulations are put into place to enhance the safety and security of all Volunteers and failure to abide by these regulations will lead to disciplinary action and possible separation from the Peace Corps.


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ORANGE George J. Spencer, 57, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at the Central Vermont Medical Center.
Born April 28, 1956, in Barre, he was the son of Franklin and Mildred (Newton) Spencer.
He attended schools in Orange.
Following his schooling, he served in the United States Army.
After the service, he was employed as a farmer and was also an auto mechanic.
He enjoyed working on cars and repairing lawn mowers.
Survivors include two daughters, Roseanne Austin of Montpelier, and Debra Larrabee of Plainfield; three grandchildren; three brothers, Frederick Spencer and Franklin Spencer, both of Orange, and Raymond Spencer of Washington; two sisters, Dorothy Dunn of Topsham, and Nancy Blanchard of Newport, N.H. He was predeceased by his parents; one brother, Filmore Spencer and one sister, Winney Weir.
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Well.... I go to Big Lots... and what do they have, right out in front? About 8 different sizes and types of "portable soft pools" So I got this long rectangle one.... and guys? It is the bomb! Ok... so there is no filters, no chemicals, no diving, jumping or swimming,,,,, but I can sit or lay in cool water!
Last night I sat with a neighbor in it and we drank beers and watched the dragon fly mating season begin. It was very cool... in every sense of the word!
Happy 4th everyone!
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Written by Regolith on 12.11.2011 at 23:05
This album changed my perception of metal - for the better.
In my inmost being I was beginning to run dry on music to feed my power-hungry, musical soul....and then this came along.
Gojira have something that is quintessential metal: POWER. Speed and flashiness are cool traits to have in metal but power is the key. There are many passages in this album that are packed with power. 'The Art of Dying' is an amazing song. Great album.
Written by LeKiwi on 01.07.2014 at 18:28
Their albums began losing their identity starting with this one. Occasionally there can be some boring riffs, but most of the album is great.
Written by Kuroboshi on 16.10.2014 at 01:20
They've olny released one since, don't you think that is a pretty rash conclusion at this point?


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The Notice of Availability for the Record of Decision and Approved Special Status Species Resource Management Plan was published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2008. The ROD/Approved RMPA selects the Preferred Alternative, Alternative B, which was identified in the Proposed RMPA/Final EIS. Alternative B adopts concepts of a Conservation Strategy that was developed by a stakeholder group during the planning process, and adds measures to provide greater protection of lesser prairie-chicken and sand dune lizard habitat.
In addition to the Preferred Alternative, the BLM will also establish the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). This ACEC is a modification of the proposed ACEC as described in Alternative E of the Draft RMPA/EIS and Proposed RMPA/FEIS. The purpose of the ACEC is to maintain and enhance habitat for the lesser prairie-chicken and sand dune lizard. The lesser prairie-chicken has a high potential for listing as a threatened or endangered species by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Service will review the status of the lesser prairie-chicken in 2009, therefore, the establishment of this ACEC is included as part of the decision to mitigate the potential for listing this species.
Questions about the ROD and Approve RMPA can be directed to Howard Parman, RMPA/EIS Team Leader, by calling 575-627-0212 or by mail at the address below.
Howard Parman, RMPA/EIS Team LeaderBureau of Land ManagementPecos District Office2909 West Second StreetRoswell, New Mexico 88201
The Proposed Special Status Species Amendment and Final Environmental Impact Statement were released for public review on November 2, 2007. The Proposed RMPA/Final EIS incorporated public comments submitted on the Draft RMPA/EIS.
The Draft Special Status Species Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement were designed to address land-use decisions affecting special status species, primarily the habitats of lesser prairie chickens and sand dune lizards. The 90-day comment period for the amendment closed January 18, 2007.
The Draft RMPA/EIS analyzed the impacts of continuing current management, the No action Alternative, and the impact of five alternatives.
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Barbour man arrested for dumping meth precursors
A Barbour County man was arrested this week for allegedly dumping materials used to make methamphetamine near a local energy company's well site.
Michael Joseph Hurst, 30, of Galloway, was charged with three felony counts of possession of substances to be used as precursor to manufacture methamphetamine Tuesday, and remained incarcerated in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail Thursday on a $10,000 bond.
According to the criminal complaint in the Barbour County Magistrate Clerk's office, Chief Deputy Brett Carpenter with the Barbour County Sheriff's Office and Natural Resources Police Officer J. Prickett responded to Consol Energy well site 10988 in reference to a separate trash-related complaint. However, upon arriving at the scene, approximately 30 yards away from the well road, the officers discovered several plastic bags allegedly containing meth precursors, including Draino bottles, batteries, a butane lighter, ice packs and more, the complaint states.
While combing through the bags, the officers found several receipts and a "hospital bag" that enabled them to trace the ingredients to Hurst, who resides on Barbour Corner in Galloway, Carpenter wrote in the report. Soon after the officers arrived at Hurst's residence, he and his girlfriend pulled up in a vehicle. As Hurst exited the vehicle, the complaint states, Hurst placed one of his hands in his right pocket and refused to remove it when Carpenter requested that he do so.
Carpenter then placed Hurst in custody, conducted a "safety pat down" search on him and found a lighter, two batteries and a black change purse containing 10 Claritin D 24-hour pills and 10 grams of crushed pills, the complaint alleges.
"Based on the evidence presented… the defendant Michael J. Hurst is being charged with three counts of possession of substances to be used as a precursor to manufacture methamphetamine," Carpenter wrote.
Court records indicate that the Randolph County Sheriff's Office also arrested Hurst earlier this month for allegedly carrying methamphetamine in his pocket while in Randolph County Family Court. Hurst was charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance after a Randolph County Sheriff's deputy discovered that there was an active warrant for his arrest on a misdemeanor charge.
The penalty for a conviction of possession of substances to be used a precursor to manufacture methamphetamine is imprisonment in the state penitentiary for two to 10 years, a fine of up to $25,000 or both.
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Access previous editions of the Statistical Abstract of the United States at the United States Census Bureau site.
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South Carolina fire deaths in 2010 hit an all-time low, with 63 fire-related fatalities reported.
"This is the lowest number ever documented by our office," State Fire Marshal John Reich said. "In 2007, 60 civilian fire fatalities were reported, but the total increased to 71 with the death of 11 fire service members who perished in fires that year."
Reich attributes the decrease in fatalities to: widespread fire safety education on how to prevent and survive fires; increased installation and maintenance of smoke alarms in conjunction with developing and practicing home escape plans; wider use of residential sprinkler systems; and the development of more fire safe home products such as less fire-prone cigarettes, more child resistant lighters and the wider use of upholstered furniture and mattresses that are more resistant to cigarette ignitions.
"While it is great to see the number of fire deaths decreasing in our state, we know our work is never done," Reich said. "One fire death is one too many. Our office will continue working with fire departments across this state to reduce fire fatalities through comprehensive public education, code enforcement and embracing new technology and engineering principles."
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3.1: Introduction to the Writing Section
The SAT allots
- The Essay
- Identifying the Error
- Improving Sentences
- Improving Paragraphs
You have
In total, the writing section consists of
- The Essay (
24raw marks; two scorers provide a score between 1−6and this sum is doubled)
- Identifying the Error (
18raw marks)
- Improving Sentences (
25raw marks)
- Improving Paragraphs (
6raw marks)
You can see how important each type of writing question is; however, you want to earn the maximum points possible and not pick and choose your favorite problems!
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State Board of Education today approved recommendations of
the Illinois Alternate Assessment (IAA) subcommittee of the
Assessment and Accountability Task Force that will greatly
simplify and improve the IAA for the 2002-03 school year and
beyond, pending the development of a long-range plan for assessing
students with disabilities.
subcommittee included parents, teachers and administrators.
The changes are aimed at alleviating concerns raised by teachers
of students with disabilities that the current way the test
is given does not ensure that student progress is accurately
IAA uses a portfolio format to reflect student learning through
actual student work products, charts, graphs, pictures, teacher
and parent notes, and other relevant documentation. During
three collection periods teachers collect evidence of student
progress in the same subject areas assessed through ISAT and
PSAE. In 2002 students' IAA portfolios were scored using
a six-dimension rubric (student progress, link to the standards,
self-determination, multiple settings, use of support, and
social interactions).
the recommendations approved by the Board, specifications
for what is "counted" were made, with a new emphasis
on linking student progress with instruction to standards,
being emphasized. Further, two collection periods during the
school year rather than three were adopted. The system is
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that only certified teachers be used in scoring portfolios.
improvements strike a balance for ensuring that students with
disabilities who are unable to take the ISAT or PSAE, even
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accountability. And they will ensure that the IAA portfolios
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~ Bishop Edward Fitzgerald of Little Rock, Arkansas; one of only two bishops at Vatican Council I who had opposed the definition of papal infallibility in the final vote; publicly acknowledging his acceptance of the truth thus defined.


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There is no middle ground
Recent writers to the editor, hoping to avoid the fiscal cliff, have promoted the idea that people in Washington should just grow up, act like adults, work together and come to some compromise for the good of all. Most of these writers look for some, unstated, "middle ground."
In fact, there is no middle ground. Responsible adults on both sides are acting according to principles in which they strongly believe. Some want more government activity, higher taxes and increased spending. Others want to reduce spending and taxes. Neither the majority nor the minority is willing to abandon their principles.
It's like a married couple, who have room for only one pet. One loves cats and hates dogs; the other loves dogs and hates cats. In reality, there are neither feline dogs nor canine cats; there is no middle ground.
We should go over the fiscal cliff. The progressives will get their tax increases to pay for the expanded government which consumes 25 percent of gross domestic product. The conservatives will get their spending reductions, hoping to reduce the size and scope of government. The cliff's bottom will make it harder to stumble along doing nothing.
Unfortunately, the United States has got itself into an obscene financial situation. As of Dec. 28, 2012, our Public Debt is $16,342,068,964,243.84, with estimated population of 314,130,395 people, each one of us owes $52,023.20. For a family of four, the $208,092.80 it owes would buy a very nice home.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the cliff will reduce, but not eliminate, our annual deficit. Therefore, our total public debt will continue to increase every year at the cliff's bottom.
Going over the cliff will drop the GDP to a recession, if not a depression. However, I believe our financial situation is so incurable and irrational that we will have to endure an unprecedented economic disaster to become healthy and prosperous again. We are going to have to work harder, for longer hours, for less pay and fewer benefits in order to pay off the obscene debt we have accumulated. It will be a time of deprivation, forced savings and vigorous investment.
I think it is better to do that sooner – like right now – while we still have resources and resilience. Later it will be much worse and perhaps impossible after we are depleted and discouraged.
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Baseball Will Always Be My Girlfriend
Admittedly, it was a good run. Not great, but compared to the cataclysmic string of non-action I experienced for the better part of almost a year, one could honestly say it was "good".
Though, one would be hard pressed to say much more about it than that.
Sure, I hadn't been on a real date since September. And yeah, the spring air got me energized and in just one week I had met three really attractive, interesting women, who — SURPRISE — actually showed interest in me. So, yeah, after a couple of dates I narrowed the choices to just one, putting all of my efforts into swooning her, charming her, whisking her away. And I admit, before long I felt myself falling in… yeah, no, what I mean is: I actually liked her. No, no, I wasn't getting ahead of myself, but it was clear to me that I actually might harbor some potential feelings down the line — that I wasn't exactly the mass of impregnable steel I thought I was. And to me, things were going just swell. I even realized that maybe — FINALLY — I might make a surging recovery from the hapless nights of Old Style, Tombstone pizzas and and an endless loop of King of Queens reruns that I had become so, so used to.
And then…
It all stopped — suddenly. Like an Aaron Miles foul ball destroying Juan Encarnacion's unsuspecting face…
Fade to black.
Game over.
But, dear readers, fret not, because there is an upside to the death of my social life and its name is Baseball.
My MLBtv subscription, and the live games it provides on demand, is much easier on the wallet than dinner and drinks out on the town — more filling than the awkward moments of silence — more satisfying than the barrage of clumsy kisses.
It's true.
Baseball will never play mind games.
Baseball will never question my sincerity.
Baseball will never send me bland, impersonal text messages.
Baseball will never be offended by my arrogance.
Baseball will never stray from being completely honest with me.
Baseball will never be intimidated by my overwhelming good looks.
Baseball will never drop kick my ego.
Baseball will never ignore my phone calls.
Baseball will never judge me.
And that's why no matter how down I get, no matter how depressed, how much I want to sit around and feel sorry for myself, all I have to do is turn on the game, sit back, relax and remember that baseball makes me feel good.
Sure, it can't cuddle with me, cook, or give me a heej, but in the end, who needs all that anyway? With the Windy City Classic less than two weeks away, an exciting NL Central battle escalating and an explosive Southside squad knocking the snot out of the ball, I know I and everything around me, will be just fine…
…at least until October.
After that I might need some serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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So hadn't you noticed that baseball was a game of a bat and balls?
I dunno, baseball has broken my heart more than once. Strikes. Steroids. Mark "Goober" Newman and MLBlogs. Personally, if I were you, I'd get back in the hunt.
But then, I'm still a bachelor after all these years… 8)
Michael Norton
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You definitely have a point, Michael. Though, I have to say, for me, 1982 and 2006 were enough to keep me coming back for the rest of my life. No one, no thing, can ever take that joy away from me. Those memories live forever, despite the woes of the early 90s in St. Louis, and unfortunately, past relationship highlights never seem to give me the same satisfaction since I'm immediately reminded that they are indeed in the past.
Its hard for me to believe that a wooden stick and a white ball can take your mind off the softness of a lady"s skin but i certainly am no judge of women. Look at the choices I've made. Real bad role model for the children. SORRY
By "bad role model" I assume you're referencing yourself and not putting that on anyone else. That is fine. I understand that you may feel you have let your children down, when in fact, you haven't. You are entitled to your feelings. I also understand that, in this comment, you are utilizing the literary tools of hyperbole and sarcasm (as learned by we at RSBS). BUT, Baba, PLEASE be reminded that you are not the only parent of mine who reads this and I can see how your recent comment maybe be read as offensive. As a rule, I will never edit or delete the comments of RSBS readers (unless it's so profanity-laced that it is intelligible) but please know that I am now in a sensitive situation.
Nice post Jeff!!
Keep up the great work and comment on my last snagging post when u get a chance.
The Baseball Collector
Firstly-I agree with Michael that sport can break your heart.In fact ONLY sport can break your heart because only sport promises ideals that can never be lived up to.
Secondly-I am both perplexed and intrigued by a seeming family wound being opened up. I suggest more of this, possibly with a "Holiday Showdown" style finale.
Russell — I guess you don't get let down too often when you're a Cardinal fan. That must be it. 🙂
As for the family feud, I'm a child of divorce, so these are not uncharted waters by any means. I will try to arrange the Holiday Showdown for your (and my) amusement. Unfortunately, the last time my mother and father were in the same room together, they were both extremely cordial, friendly and peaceful. What a letdown!


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Tegan "I wanted to know how a lighter worked, and it took me like one time to just light it." That one time resulted in Tegan getting badly burned when he was five years old. He has to have surgeries and skin grafts until he's an adult. Amber Ferguson Mother "It's something that I would have never imagined to happen." Tegan was injured with a lighter used to start grills. There are other lighters widely available that are even more tempting to children. Consumer Reports says they look a lot like toys. They're called novelty lighters.
Urvashi Rangan Consumer Reports "Even the Lighter Association, the industry trade group for traditional lighters, has called for a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of novelty lighters. Yet they're available for sale in most states, as well as online." Most lighters, including novelty lighters, are required by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to have some kind of "mechanism that … makes the lighter child-resistant." But that doesn't mean lighters are childproof. In fact, Tegan's mother says the lighter he was playing with had a safety catch, but it didn't keep him from getting badly burned. Urvashi Rangan "You need to store lighters and matches out of children's reach. And never underestimate their curiosity about fire or ability to use a lighter."


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The Graduates and ¡Vamos a Lograrlo!
09.12.2013 6:30 pm
KPBS-TV and ITVS invite you to the West Coast premier of The Graduates and ¡Vamos a Lograrlo! shorts. This event is scheduled for September 12, 2013 at the Museum of Photographic Arts (1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101). There will be an opening reception and resource fair at 6:30 PM, and the formal program will begin at 7:15 PM.
We will screen one short story from The Graduates and one from ¡Vamos a Lograrlo!. The struggles and triumphs of Latino and Latina students from across the United States are explored through their own eyes in these documentaries about the challenges faced in the American public education system.
To purchase tickets: losgraduadossd.eventbrite.com
Barrio Film Festival
09.21.2013 12:00 pm
Saturday, September 21, 2013
9:00PM - 12:00AM - After party at The Kensington Club 3955 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
For more information and descriptions of each film, visit www.barriofilmfest.com
Barrio Film Festival
09.22.2013 6:00 pm
Sunday, September 22, 2013
6:00PM - 9:00PM - Film screening (shorts selection #2) at MOPA
9:00pm - 11:00pm
For more information and descriptions of each film, visit www.barriofilmfest.com
Photo Auction 2013 VIP Preview
09.27.2013 5:30 pm
VIP Preview Reception
5:30 - 7:00 pm
VIP ticket holders and host committee members have the opportunity to come view the auction items in a closed reception style event. Ask questions, take notes and get ready for Photo Auction 2013 on October 2nd.
For more information on the auction, visit the Photo Auction page.
Left: Tom Chambers
Right: Rachel Phillips