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This is a highly selective annotated bibliography of web resources available on the internet. There are many excellent guides of web resources, some of the best of which are listed below. If you are looking for general information, any of these will probably take you to where you want to go. Rather than duplicate their information, resources are highlighted that are most likely to be of use to students at Grinnell in terms of courses offered by our Philosophy Department and/or those sites that are regularly used for teaching and research.
American Philosophical Association
"The American Philosophical Association is the main professional organization for philosophers in the United States. Founded in 1900, its mission is to promote the exchange of ideas among philosophers, to encourage creative and scholarly activity in philosophy, to facilitate the professional work and teaching of philosophers, and to represent philosophy as a discipline." Resources include programs of upcoming meetings, membership lists, job listings, email addresses of members, etc.
Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy
"The Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy (SPEP), is a professional organization devoted to supporting philosophy inspired by Continental European traditions. SPEP is also actively committed to philosophical pluralism. It has become the second largest American philosophical society and accommodates such traditions as critical theory, existentialism, feminism, German Idealism, hermeneutics, post-structuralism and phenomenology." Includes graduate school information, links to resources, etc.
International Association for Philosophy and Literature
"The International Association for Philosophy and Literature is dedicated to the exchange of ideas and scholarly research within the humanities. Founded to provide a context for the interplay of Philosophy, Literary Theory, and Cultural / Textual Studies, the Association brings together scholars from the full range of disciplines concerned with philosophical, historical, critical, and theoretical issues. With its focus on interdisciplinary topics and concerns, the IAPL, since its founding in the mid-1970s, has represented and participated in many of the most vital and exciting developments at the intersection of philosophy and literature. The association's annual meetings provide a unique opportunity for dialogue and the exchange of ideas, the articulation of contemporary themes and topics, the exploration of various expressive arts, and the production of new theoretical discourses."
Individual Philosophers
Friedrich Nietzsche Society (England)
Developed by Duncan Large (German, Swansea), this site has links to most Nietzsche resources (including online texts in English and German) on the web in addition to information about the Society.
Deleuze and Guattari Web Resources
Managed and arranged by Charles Stivale, this is the most up to date list of D+G resources available, including translations of many texts not available in print in English.
Summary of "Gilles Deleuze's ABC Primer" (L'Abécédaire de Gilles Deleuze, 1988/1995): Charles Stivale's gift to Deleuze's readers, his overview of the eight-hour series of interviews between Gilles Deleuze and Claire Parnet that were filmed by Pierre-André Boutang in 1988. Destined to be broadcast only after Deleuze's death, these interviews were shown with Deleuze's permission on the Arte channel between November 1994 and spring 1995, i.e., during the year prior to his death. Rather than provide a transcription and translation into English, Stivale summarizes the main points of the questions posed by Parnet and Deleuze's responses.
Web Deleuze
One of the best academic websites around, and a model of the web's potential in terms of making materials available to a broad audience. The managers seek to place on line by October 1999 approximately 80 of Gilles Deleuze's lectures presented at the Université Paris VIII Vincennes and Université Vincennes St-Denis between 1971-1987 (2000 pages). Their goal is to eventually place all Deleuze's lectures on the web and available without charge. In French, but English translations for many of these are also available, generously donated by an assortment of able translators (Melissa McMahon, Timothy Murphy, Charles Stivale) who know Deleuze's works well.
Jacques Derrida Bibliography
Bibliography of publications.(compilation in progress). Here you find bibliographies of texts and interviews by Jacques Derrida, ordered chronologically (by publication year) or alphabetically (by title). Still under construction.
Brown University Cyberspace and Critical Theory Page
Jacques Derrida and Deconstruction Link
This page derives from one created by Chris Allert, who in turn incorporated materials from A. Liu's Voice of the Shuttle Philosophy Page.
John Dewey
The Center for Dewey Studies is the home of ongoing publishing projects and research materials that focus on the life and work of the American philosopher and educator John Dewey. On this site you will find information pertaining to the Center, its resources, and events related to Dewey studies.
Michel Foucault
This site, developed and managed by Clare O'Farrell, contains information and resources on Michel Foucault (1926 -1984) and on research inspired by his work.
Foucault Bibliography
While far from complete, this remains the best web bibliography of primary and secondary source material on Foucault.
Jürgen Habermas Web Resource
This hypertext project began as a class project on the rhetorical theory of Jürgen Habermas for an English 980: Studies in Rhetoric class at Michigan State University. This web site was a class project during the creator's doctoral studies, and has not been updated for a few years.
Hegel Society of America
The inclusion of the following Internet links on the Hegel Society's web page does not indicate endorsement by the Hegel Society of the content or views contained on the web pages connected by these links. If you would like your Hegel-related web page to have a link on the HSA's web page, please contact the webmaster, Andrew R. Hill.
Martin Heidegger
Contains information on the German philosopher Martin Heidegger (1889-1976)
and links to related web pages in English.
William James
Contains information on author and philosopher William James.
Immanuel Kant
The World Wide Web's most organized and comprehensive listing of resources on Kant.
Nietzsche Chronicle
A very detailed account of Nietzsche's life, organized by year, that is drawn from a number of biographies. The primary sources are the three volume biography of Nietzsche by C. P. Janz and the Chronik of the Kritische Studienausgabe. The citations from the Nietzsche's works and notes are based on the Kritische Gesamtausgabe. Developed and maintained by Malcolm Brown.
The Nietzsche Page
Maintained by Douglas Thomas. "This page is designed to help facilitate the study of the works of Friedrich Nietzsche. Its primary purpose is to provide scholars an on-line reference for contemporary scholarship about Nietzsche."
General Links
Managed by Tom Stone; includes thousands of sorted links to philosophy resources on the internet and has several additional features. The main sections of EpistemeLinks include: Philosophers; Topics; E-Texts; Images; Classroom; Journals; Discussion Lists; Professors and Graduate Students; Organizations; Departments; Newsgroups; Events; Publishers; Fun and Humor; Papers; Jobs Listings. It is well organized and updated regularly.
Philosophy in Cyberspace
By Dey Alexander.
"Hosted by Monash University in Australia, this is one of the best general guides to philosophy-related resources on the internet. The guide is divided into five sections (branches of philosophy, text-related sites, organizations, forums, and miscellaneous) and is probably the best maintained of all the guides to philosophy on the internet. It is regularly updated, and the links (all 1900+) are checked monthly to ensure accuracy. Unlike most other guides, this one is richly annotated."
Guide to Philosophy on the Internet
By Peter Suber.
This is one of the most comprehensive guides to philosophy-related resources on the internet. Unlike Philosophy in Cyberspace, this guide doesn't have a separate Web page for each section. Instead, it consists of one very large file (over 250k). This means it takes time to load. But there is a significant advantage to having the guide consist of only one page: you can use your browser's search command to search all sections at once. There is now a faster loading multi-file edition.
HIPPIAS: Limited Area Search of Philosophy on the Internet
By Peter Suber (General Editor).
"Hippias is a peer-reviewed, limited area search engine (LASE) of philosophy-related resources on the World-Wide Web. The point of Hippias is to limit searches of the internet to only those sites of scholarly interest. So whereas a search for "Plato" using a typical search engine like Alta Vista results in over 40,000 matches (many of which have nothing to do with Plato the philosopher), a search for "Plato" using Hippias results in less than 300 matches all pertaining to Plato the philosopher."
Philosophy Documentation Center
"The PDC publishes: (1) the Guidebook for Publishing Philosophy, 1997 Edition; (2) Books in Philosophy (the world's largest mail-order supplier of philosophy books--the PDC is currently constructing a searchable online version of the catalogue); (3) POIEISIS: Philosophy Online Serials (a major electronic journals project); (4) numerous print journals; and a lot more."
WWW Philosophy Resources
A good set of links to resources, organized by philosophical subject area Particularly helpful for resources in Anglo-American philosophy.
Voice of the Shuttle Web Page for Humanities Research
Maintained by Alan Liu.
A good place to start looking for resources in philosophy and the humanities more generally.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Edited by Edward N. Zalta.
A Publication of: The Metaphysics Research Lab, Center for the Study of Language and Information, Ventura Hall, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-4115 "The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is intended to serve as an authoritative reference work suitable for use by professionals and students in the field of philosophy." The entries are refereed by a select Editorial Board who are responsible for continually evaluating the entries along with whatever modifications made to them over time. Unlike other internet encyclopedias, the authors of this encyclopedia have direct access to their entries and can upload changes as they see fit. Thus, the entries are continually improved and updated in light of new research. Although still in the beginning stages, what is available is of high quality.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
"Articles in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy are currently from three sources (1) adaptations from public domain sources, (2) adaptations of material written by the editor for classroom purposes, and (3) original contributions by professional philosophers around the internet. Over time, the editor (James Fieser) seeks to replace all of the first two type of articles with original contributions by professional philosophers. The first two type of articles are identifiable by the inclusion of the initials IEP at the foot of the article. By contrast, original articles are identifiable by the author's name at the close. Presently, most articles in the history of philosophy prior to 1900, such as "Aristotle", are compiled from at least three public domain sources and have been heavily edited. Presently, most of the articles on philosophical terminology, such as "Universals", are by the editor." A good general resource for quick information on selected topics, primarily in the Anglo-American tradition.
The Virtual Library: Philosophy
Extensive list of texts, mailing lists, journals, and academic departments.
Blackwell Publishers' Guide to On-line Philosophy Resources
"The goal of this list is to be useful not comprehensive. Several fairly comprehensive sites exist with certain strengths and weaknesses; you can find pointers to them here. The number of philosophy-related sites can be overwhelming, and some are far more useful, helpful, and current than others. Our hope is that this site can help steer your toward the information you are after more quickly. Sites which are not available in English. or are focused too specifically on areas of interest to a limited audience have not been listed here." Blackwell's site is very good, listing many useful resources including links to departments, usenet and listserv groups, online texts, bibliographies, pages on philosophers, societies and associations, journals, dictionaries, and topics.
Philosophy around the Web
An excellent page created and managed by Peter King and organized into the following categories: Universities' Philosophy Pages, Institutions, Commercial Organizations, etc., Individuals' Philosophy Pages, Philosophy Sites by Topic, Philosophy Journals, Sites Devoted to Individual Philosophers, Philosophy Discussion on the Internet, Philosophy Events, Continuing Education, and Philosophers on the Web. Includes many helpful links for making contacts with departments and philosophical organizations and publications.
Online Texts
International Directory of On-Line Philosophy Papers
This is a (non-profit) site for academic philosophers to search and register on-line philosophy papers. Currently there are about 500 entries in the database. Basically a database of links that point to papers available elsewhere. Managed by Joe Lau, Department of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong.
Philosophy Journals by Peter Milne
"This site aims to be complete. Here you will find links to both print and electronic journals."
The Write Stuff
Interesting collection of online interviews with writers and intellectuals, including Kathy Acker, Avital Ronell, Steven Shaviro, Gregory Ullmer.
Postmodern Culture
One of the first and best web journals. Archive lists links to many articles on philosophy, literary theory, postmodernism, and cultural studies.
No Dogs or Philosophers Allowed
"your one-stop shop for multi-media philosophy." Name says it all.
SWIF (Sito Web Italiano per la Filosofia)
Well-managed site for Italian resources on the web (some in English).
Topics, Areas, Movements
Chinese Philosophy Page
Excellent set of links to Chinese philosophical texts, bibliographies, listservs and various Internet resources related to Chinese philosophy/philosophers.
Feminist Theory Website
Hosted by the Center for Digital Discourse and Culture at Virginia Tech University. Managed by Kristin Switala. "The Feminist Theory Website provides research materials and information for students, activists, and scholars interested in women's conditions and struggles around the world. The goals of this website are: 1) to encourage a wide range of research into feminist theory, and 2) to encourage dialogue between women (and men) from different countries around the world. The Feminist Theory Website has three parts: 1) various fields within feminist theory; 2) different national / ethnic feminisms; and 3) individual feminists. It is adding materials constantly; its contributors are informed, and it's an excellent site to locate information on feminist theory.
Women in Philosophy
A relatively new site in which a "first-rate, comprehensive, and continuously updated bibliography of works in philosophy published by women" is being compiled.
Logic Sites and Resources
Paul Wong's extensive list.
The Notebook for Contemporary Continental Philosophy
An excellent set of links to most major (and several more minor) figures in Continental philosophy. Maintained and updated regularly by Scott Moore.
Center for Advanced Research in Phenomenology
(CARP) - page maintained by Lester Embree at Florida Atlantic University, contains much valuable information for those interested in phenomenology.
Resources Concerning Existentialism
A list and description of some pages on the web concerning existentialism, feminism, and phenomenology (direct link to Philosophy in Cyberspace section concerning existentialism).
Research Sources on Concepts of Person and Self
This is a list of online bibliographies, texts, and journals related to topics such as Person, Self, Personal Identity, Self-Consciousness, Self-Knowledge, etc. Managed by Shaun Gallagher, Department of Philosophy, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY 14228.
Updates by Lawrence M. Hinman. "Ethics Updates is designed primarily to be used by ethics instructors and their students. It's intended to provide updates on current literature, both popular and professional, that relate to ethics." "This is a fantastic resource for anyone teaching or studying ethics. There is a section for most major topics in moral philosophy: utilitarianism, egoism, relativism, abortion, euthanasia, world hunger, etc. Each section includes an annotated bibliography and links to relevant resources on the WWW: court decisions, encyclical letters, transcripts of congressional hearings, recent newspaper and magazine articles, etc."
Metaphysics Research Lab
Originating from the Center for the Study of Language and Information, Ventura Hall, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-4115. A technical, but interesting site, which describes itself as follows: "Whereas physics is the attempt to discover the laws that govern fundamental concrete objects, metaphysics is the attempt to discover the laws that systematize the fundamental abstract objects presupposed by physical science, such as natural numbers, real numbers, functions, sets and properties, physically possible objects and events, to name just a few. The goal of metaphysics, therefore, is to develop a formal ontology, i.e., a formally precise systematization of these abstract objects. Such a theory will be compatible with the world view of natural science if the abstract objects postulated by the theory are conceived as (possible) property-patterns of the natural world. In our research lab, we have developed such a theory: the axiomatic theory of abstract objects and relations. In many ways, this theory is l ike a machine for detecting abstract objects (hence the name `research lab'), for among the recursively enumerable theorems, there are statements which assert the existence of the abstract objects mentioned above. Moreover, the properties of these abstracts can be formally derived as consequences of the axioms. The theory systematizes ideas of philosophers such as Plato, Leibniz, Frege, Meinong, and Mally. Our results are collated in the document Principia Metaphysica, which is authored by Edward N. Zalta (Ph.D./Philosophy), a Senior Research Scholar at CSLI. An online version of Principia Metaphysica can be found by following the link to The Theory of Abstract Objects (see below). In published work, the theory has been applied to problems in the philosophy of language, intensional logic, the philosophy of mathematics, and the history of philosophy."
Dictionary of Philosophy of Mind
This dictionary is intended as a free resource to all those interested in the philosophy of mind. The Dictionary has a policy of blind peer review for all submissions to the Dictionary." Edited by Chris Eliasmith. Good source for quick definitions of concepts in the philosophy of mind. Some entries of key terms are extensive, often written by major philosophers. Provides references for further information.
Contemporary Philosophy of Mind: An Annotated Bibliography
By David Chalmers. "This is a bibliography of recent work in the philosophy of mind, philosophy of cognitive science, philosophy of artificial intelligence, and on consciousness in the sciences. It consists of 4934 entries, and is divided into six parts (Consciousness and Qualia; Mental Content; Psychophysical Relations; Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence; Miscellaneous Topics; Consciousness in the Sciences), each of which is further divided by topic and subtopic. Many of the entries are annotated with a brief summary. Most areas of mainstream contemporary philosophy of mind are covered, but very active tangential areas, such as belief semantics and action theory, have been largely ignored. The bibliography consists mostly of papers and books from the last 35 years, with density of coverage increasing with proximity to the present."
Philosophy of Mind
Maintained by the Philosophy Department at Duke University, this site presents resources, programs and publishers related to cognition and mind.
The Spoon Collective
This site is dedicated to promoting discussion of philosophical and political issues. This index has links to papers and archived discussions of all their discussion lists, including:
- Anarchy-List
- Avant-Garde
- Bataille
- Baudrillard
- Blanchot
- Bourdieu
- Deleuze-Guattari
- Paul Virilio
- Feyerabend
- Film-Theory
- Foucault
- Frankfurt-School
- French-Feminism
- Habermas
- Heidegger
- Klossowski
- Lyotard
- Nietzsche
- PhilLitCrit: Discussion of philosophy, literature, and the critical space of their encounter
- Postcolonial
- Third-World-Women
Discussion is uneven, sometimes silly, but sometimes quite good. Spoon is operated through the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities at the University of Virginia.
History of Science/Science Studies Reference Sources
Created by Doug Stewart. A good place to look for resources relating to science studies; the emphasis is on history of science, but there are links to resources for philosophy of science.
Consciousness & the Brain
Annotated Bibliography Ralph D. Ellis, Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University, and Natika Newton, Ph.D., New York Institute of Technology.
Contemporary Philosophy of Mind: An Annotated Bibliography
Compiled by David Chalmers, Department of Philosophy, University of California, Santa Cruz. Extensive bibliography: over 2000 entries. Well organized and annotated.
Essential Readings on Chinese Philosophy
Compiled by Bryan W. Van Norden. Good compilation of contemporary materials--translations and secondary materials. Also includes a list of course syllabi available on the Web.
The Collaborative Bibliography of Women in Philosophy. An excellent bibliographical database, searchable by author, keywords and other terms. Describes itself thusly: "This bibliography is a project in collaborative scholarship with a database now containing over 11,000 records representing the work of over 3,500 women."


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Halloween: a time for pumpkins, witches…and of course, black cats. But, how did the black cat become associated with Halloween? Go back in time to the middle ages, when people believed in myths, fables and legends. Black cats quickly became known as "familiars" — or the spirits of witches in animal form. History also shows that people thought black cats were witches reincarnated.
In the October 2008 issue of Cat Fancy, Dr. Ruth MacPete, DVM, said history showed that during the 17th century black cats were abused during the Salem witch trials because being nocturnal, they were thought to have supernatural powers and could possess evil powers. Unfortunately, even though we're centuries older, these perceptions have evolved into superstitions that many people still believe in!
And because of that, Halloween is not a safe time for black cats. So many cats are abused the weekend before and week of Halloween. If you own a black cat — or any cat! — please take these precautions to keep them safe:
- If you have a black cat that goes outside, keep them inside for the weekend before, the week of and on Halloween
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- When you're handing out candy to trick or treaters, keep your cat locked up in a room or in a carrier so they won't run out the door
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- If you're burning candles, try the new tea lights that run on battery versus ones that you light with a match! They look the same and give the same effect as real candles.
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Although the cat has gotten a bad reputation during the centuries, you can help keep your felines safe!

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Boyne Highlands Resort â Moor Course
Harbor Springs, Michigan
July 26 â 29, 2004
HARBOR SPRINGS, Mich. â Justin Hull of Royal Oak, Mich., fired a 8-under-par round of 64, to take the lead of the AJGA Boyne Highlands Junior at Boyne Highlands Resort â Moor Course. The score not only set a tournament record for low round, but breaks the previous course record at the Moor Course. Carling Coffing, Anita Gahir, and Katie Sylvan share the 36-hole lead at 148 in the Girls Division.Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the AJGA Boyne Highlands Junior is a 54-hole stroke play event being held at the Boyne Highlands Resort â Moor Course. The tournament features 144 of the nationâs premier junior golfers from 17 states and Canada.Hull, who teed off the back-nine first, started his record setting day early, by making a birdie on his opening hole, sticking his approach shot to within 10 feet. After pars on holes Nos. 11, 12, and 13, he was able to reach the par-5 14th in two and make birdie. Following another birdie on No. 16, Hull again took advantage of his length and accuracy off the tee, only having to hit a 9-iron second shot into the 523-yard par-5 18th hole. He rolled in his 20-foot eagle putt for a front side 31, 5-under-par.âI tried to stay really aggressive off the tee and I made a lot of putts today,â Hull explained. âI putted until dark last night, and I think I might have figured it out.âHull kept with his aggressive approach and solid putting, by birding his first hole on the back nine to move to 6-under-par. On No.3, he was able to get up-and-down from the front greenside bunker for a birdie four. His final birdie came at the eighth hole, where he again reached a par-5 in two and managed to get down in two shots for his 64 and tournament total of 136.âIt feels really great,â Hull laughed. âThis course is in such great shape, and to have shot 64 here, is awesome. I have been playing well, but Iâve never hit the ball like this before.âHull, who will be attending the University of Toledo this fall, bested his previous low round by one stroke. In this event last year, he was able to finish in a tie for 10th, which marks his best finish in an AJGA tournament. Trailing Hull by one-stroke is Andy Connell of Lima, Ohio, who recorded a 5-under-par 67, making his tournament total 6-under-par, 137. First-round leader Josh Thompson of Indianapolis, Ind., shot a 71 to finish the day in third. Tied for fourth are Brandon Pike of Huntington, Ind., Ryan Linton of Lake Forest, Ill., and Clark Klaasen of Grand Rapids, Mich., with a two-day total of 3-under-par, 141.In the Girls Division, a trio of players was able to take the lead at 4-over-par. Coffing of Middletown, Ohio, followed her opening round 71 with a 77 on day two. She felt she hit the ball really well, but must make more birdie putts tomorrow. San Diego, California native, Katie Sylvan, recorded a second round 75, bringing her tournament total to 148 as well. Although she did not hit many fairways on her opening nine, she putted well leading to three birdies.Also at 148, and tied for the lead is Gahir of Thornhill, Ontario, shooting the low second round in the Girls Division with a 74. She carded three birdies on the day, but also recorded a triple bogey on the 16th hole. She will rely on her length and try to remain consistent in the final round tomorrow.The final round of the AJGA Boyne Highlands Junior will begin Thursday at 7:30 a.m. off the Nos. 1 and 10 tee.The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The largest association of its kind, the AJGA has a junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.For more information about the AJGA Boyne Highlands Junior, please contact the AJGA Tournament Headquarters at (231) 526-3102.
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By Mike Linn
Roosevelt County United Way board members will meet at noon today to discuss joining forces with the Curry County United Way. Many RCUW officials are enthusiastic about the merger. Others are concerned.
Board member Leo Lovett of the RCUW said he is for the merger and hopes the board will make a decision today to pursue the venture.
"I feel that for use of resources the merger is the right thing to do for Roosevelt County," Lovett said. "I think our main concern as board members as a whole is what is going to be best for our Portales agencies."
RCUW Vice President Sharon King, who has a been on the board for eight years, is concerned the merger could negatively impact financial allotments to Roosevelt County agencies.
"My concern is: Have we really done everything we can before talking about a merger with another county?" King said.
King said no member of the board has received formal training from the United Way's national office, something she would like board members to pursue.
"I feel like we can make a lot of improvements and certainly feel better about what we're doing if we would just better organize our own board," King said.
The merger would benefit Portales because it would allow two full-time employees in Curry County to conduct some campaigning in Roosevelt County as well, said Curry County United Way Executive Director Erinn Burch.
"I think most people are willing to give it a try," Burch said. "They're positive about it. We're too close together to expend so much energy doing the same thing."
However, Burch said some people are "nervous about the realities" of how the merger is going to work out.
Without a full- or part-time campaigner in Roosevelt County, the RCUW fell $8,000 short of its $70,000 goal in 2003 and $10,000 short of that same goal in 2002. By contrast, the CCUW raised over $350,000 in 2003.
RCUW board member Everett Frost said he will make a decision today on whether he will support the merger after hearing comments from other board members.
"We need to make sure the agencies of Roosevelt County get the kind of support they need," Frost said.
Of the 12 agencies supported by the RCUW, eight of those agencies are also supported by the CCUW.
If the merger goes through, an office for a full-time campaign employee in Roosevelt County could be slated for the future, Burch said.
RCUW officials said an informal survey from about a dozen people proved that for the most part Roosevelt County residents were for the merger.
Likewise, Burch said a survey of Curry County donors yielded positive responses about the merger.
Both non-profit United Way branches help fund various agencies in their respective counties. The RCUW helps fund the Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity and the Community Services Center, among others.


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Latoya JacksonReplyCancel
Rosie Huntington Whitely?ReplyCancel
morning Sugarbread? : D
Should I know Latoya's BF?
She must be older than 42ReplyCancel
Mary Kate OlsenReplyCancel
@Sugarbread—they are engaged. It is truly pathetic. They went from just friends to "Will you marry me Latoya?". He is her "business manager".
I am guessing Frances Bean….ReplyCancel
It's a former business manager who is also gay. I don't think they were dating for "years" cause they went from no relationship to engaged like overnight.ReplyCancel
Interesting guess but Frances is not out seeking attention.ReplyCancel
Rhw. Is good guess. We all know he's gay.ReplyCancel
She was in the DM this morning, hence the guess. She does come from a political family in England but don't know how much that boosts her name.ReplyCancel
Morning @steampunk. They got engaged to renew their show. She is cut off from Jackson moneyReplyCancel
Asslee Simpson.ReplyCancel
Dang you and your 42, Charlie! Dang you all to heck!
Six months
sugarbread, THEY HAVE A SHOW?!?!
wow, I miss alot with no cable…Thank God. : D
Ah Boo! I'm right with you… Le sigh.ReplyCancel
True Dat Andrew.ReplyCancel
Gossip-Monster, I feel that not only are you a kindred spirit, you are also a familiar one. Have you posted before under another name?ReplyCancel
Rachel bilson!she's pregnant by the immaculate conceptionReplyCancel
Sounds like one of the Jackson freaks.ReplyCancel
I'm your hope and light TTM and Gossip-Monster! Remember the 42 yr old blondee got some!ReplyCancel
Maybe that's the problem, Reno! Need more blonde in my red!ReplyCancel
I was a gossipmonster back in the day a lost an old log in. But even though I stopped posting long ago, I was always here. Never left. I can tell by all your pop culture references we are very close in age.ReplyCancel
If it's latpya and she's doing it for the attention, then she needs to find another trick because that dog isn't barking.ReplyCancel
Good gods, I have the same, prone to frizzy, reddish blond hair.ReplyCancel
Frenchgirl, you are awesome.
I was thinking Bilson too…
Hayden Christensen strikes me as a not terribly supportive friend who wants the publicity while she, I think, loves him.
I'm guessing you also lost your Jordan Catalano ladyboner recently too, then? RIP JCLBReplyCancel
Are we the same person, GM??ReplyCancel
Bilson is not from a famous family…ReplyCancel
Ha! This! Kind of like when I lost the Jude Law one. I made my nieces watch Talented Mr Ripley just so they could understand why Jude "used to be" hot.ReplyCancel
I'm trying to figure out how someone knows someone else has never been intimate with their long time mate. I shall ask the DM or the magic 8 ball. They are equally reliable.ReplyCancel
We just might be. Except I think you are nicer than me. 😉ReplyCancel
What up em! Mr. X is will Smith pre tending to be the prime time blind item source but really he just posts really easy blinds that even I can solve. I think he wants to start his own site and is testing the waters here.
Jk about him being will smith, a poster mentioned that a while ago and it stuck in my mind.ReplyCancel
Em!! Nice to see ya!!! 😀
I don't bother with the Mr. X blinds. They're pretty lame, if'n you ask me.ReplyCancel
What was really embarrassing is the big ring she was flashing as if the gay fake bf paid for it or meant it. Jokes!ReplyCancel
Em! Good to see you! *hugs*ReplyCancel
@TTM Don't worry, Count and I are already planning a trip to you in 5 months 28 days. We're going to give you the night of your life (we've already got the trapeze ordered, the midgets hired, the Crisco bought, the lawn chairs ready to set up and the tarp ready-that's just the foreplay) before your lady bits close up forever. (It's true, at 42 all openings of a female close up tight as Tupperware except the mouth which gets bigger and never closes for more than 2 seconds, all waste is then turned into words that they then release 24/7)
You know we luvs ya 🙂ReplyCancel
Um, thanks, Rowdy? LOLReplyCancel


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- "Federal Real Property: Actions Needed to Address Long-standing and Complex Problems" (GAO-04-119T) - testified that federal real property is in an alarming state of deterioration, with a significant repair, restoration, and maintenance backlog. It concluded that key decision makers lack the data required for strategic real property asset management.
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2 out of 3!
So, yeah, the outcome of last night's game was nowhere near what we Mets fans wanted it to be. As you can see below, I drowned my sorrows in drink and laughter. (But not together, because wine out the nose is not so cute.) Now I'm here to say that friends, we can learn from our mistakes.
From the very first at bat, luck was not on our side. For the first time in 8 games, not only did Jose Reyes not get a lead off hit, but he reduced to splinters what was no doubt a lucky bat. And then…Soler. Oh, Soler. 42 pitches in the first inning? Really?? Not to mention giving up 2 runs and nearly walking Varitek with bases loaded. Ouch. But you saw the game. Leaving the bases loaded twice, Jose's NERVE-WRACKING collapse, Milledge's miscalculation. Yada yada yada. The Mets could not get a break. Oh, unless it's Jose's shoulder!
So what, exactly, did we see? Our young stars cooled off. Big deal. Reyes and Wright had a tough night. You could see the pressure on David Wright's face before he stranded 3 men on base–and the extreme frustration afterwards. But you know what? Not even David Wright is going to grand-slam every time he gets the chance. And did we really believe that Reyes was never going to cool off? He's had a hot streak that gives new meaning to caliente, and what kind of heart and dedication does it take to come back into the game after a blow like that? Many, many kudos to Jose Reyes for sticking it out. According to the New York Times, he said: "I don't know if I'm going to feel sore tomorrow, but right now I feel good." I think I speak for us all when I exclaim: Phew! But still, I'm waiting for the update.
What else did we learn? Well, the boyfriend and I feel that Lastings just isn't ready for the majors. Yes, he's talented. Yes, he's the future. But have you been watching the games lately? Other teams are learning how to pitch to him, and he's no stranger to rookie mistakes. The guy just needs some more games, some more at bats. He'll get there. We've gotten into a groove, lately, of looking for the next young star. Reyes and Wright may have spoiled us. But luckily? With the strengths of our veterans, we can afford a couple of off days for the young'uns. (At least, if the pitching's there, but more on that in a bit.)
Delgado, Beltran, Marrero–not so bad, right? Delgado's home run especially impressed me. I'm still waiting for Cliffy to come back, though, because I think we've got greatness still to see.
Now, Soler. Oh, Soler. You're going to be hearing a lot about "consistency" with this one. Two superb starts, two rotten, rotten ones. I guess we'll have to wait and see what he does next. But where's Banny? Still nursing the hammy? Remember Bannister? I thought he showed a lot of promise, and he looked like he was gonna come back there for a second–until he hopped back on the DL. The question remains whether he's still injured, or whether he's not in the rotation because we've got enough starters. And then there's the other question, if he's actually pretty healthy: Bannister, or Soler? I want to see more of Bannister–that much I know.
Okay, kids. Tonight's the nail-biter. And I won't even be able to watch it! I've got to head off to a magazine launch party. But I'll be setting my DVR. Boston couldn't wait to show Pedro the love, and how adorable was he? You could tell how touched our Pedro was. Now, Mets, can you actually get the guy a win? I think the boys are going to rally. They're a bit more familiar with Fenway now, they're hungry to redeem themselves. We'll see how Reyes and Nady are faring after taking some blows, but it's good to know that our team is strong enough for the rest of the line up to step to the plate and perform like crazy.
Let's Go Mets!!
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Come on, you got an 11.5 game lead in your division. Can't you lay down for the next two and take it out on your next opponent, whoever that may be?🙂
Your cooperation would be appreciated. I'd like to see a repeat of the '86 WS this post season. Only this time, when we put Ortiz at First Base, we will string some netting between his knees.
Talk about laying down, when was the last time you won a World Series? And the last time we did? Our team's so special this year. They deserve to go all the way!!


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"Our veterans are smart, motivated and driven to be successful people," says Laurie Hamen, vice president for enrollment management, athletics and student affairs. "They exhibit all the characteristics of great North Central students and have good ideas about how to make this campus more veteran-friendly."
North Central College President Harold Wilde initiated a dialogue with student veterans by inviting them to a reception at his house for an inaugural Veteran's Day celebration in 2010. As students shared their experiences, the group discussed how the campus community can best support veterans' adjustment back to academic and civilian life.
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We are in lockout purgatory right now with no answer from Judge Susan Nelson yet, but we could get some answers soon with a key development expected to be announced.
More mediation on the way … If you're a fan of football – which we assume, given that you're reading this sentence – it seems that you should like Judge Susan Nelson. Although she hasn't ruled on lifting the lockout yet, signs last Wednesday appeared to be pointing in that direction. Now, ESPN reports that Nelson will impose mediation on the NFL and the players early this week. The main question still to be answered is the location of mediation. The NFL wants more of George Cohen in Washington, and we all know where that got us last time: weeks of staring at Twitter and reporters standing on street corners for nothing. Meanwhile, the players want mediation under the court in Minnesota. At this point, anything done under the court's supervision is probably a good thing, speaking only in terms of having football in 2011. For most fans, the only concern is having football, so we're all for Judge Nelson [...]


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The Phillies announced that they have lost their voice as Harry Kalas dies in Washington hospital hours before today's game.
This was earlier posted on Phillies.com:
Phils broadcaster Kalas passes away
Long-time announcer collapses prior to Monday's game
WASHINGTON — Long-time Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas died at 1:20 p.m. ET Monday, shortly after collapsing in the team's broadcast booth before the scheduled series opener against the Nationals.
"We lost Harry. I've been 39 years with the Phillies and 39 years with Harry and, as I said in this clubhouse, we lost our voice today," said team president and CEO David Montgomery at about 1:50 p.m. outside the team's clubhouse. "He has loved our game and made just a tremendous contribution to our sport and certainly to our organization."
The 73-year old Kalas was found in the team's broadcast booth around 12:30 p.m. and was taken to George Washington University Medical Center. Team officials quickly cleared the locker room and talked with the Phillies.
Montgomery said he didn't know the exact cause of death yet.
"I know that when they took him away that they were very concerned," he said.
Kalas had been the team's broadcaster for the past 38 years. Prior to that, he was a member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team from 1965-70. He was inducted into the broadcaster's wing of the Hall of Fame in 2002 and received the 2002 Ford C. Frick Award.
Montgomery said Monday's game would be played, but that the Phillies were going to reach out to the White House and pass up Tuesday's scheduled trip there.
H/T Phillies.com
Like a lot of Phillies' fans, I grew up listening to both him and Richie Ashburn. Now they're both gone. Goodbye, Harry, thanks for all those wonderful broadcasts, and I hope that Richie will be the first one there to meet you in broadcaster heaven.
Excuse me, folks, but I need a hanky.
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My husband just called to tell me this. I can't believe it. So similar to the way Whitey died in New York without warning. There will never be another voice like Harry.
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I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Kallas death. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the Phillies Organization and their fans.
Sue – Yeah, I'd thought the same thing when I saw the announcement on Phillies.com. Talk about lighting striking twice, even if it wasn't in the same place, or in the same way. I grew up listening to both Harry and Whitey. Harry is so going to be missed.
Julia – Thanks. I'm sure that Harry's family, especially his son, will appreciate it.
I just heard about Harry Kalas' death. Very sorry to hear. Rest in peace–and as a defending WS champion! Praying for his family and Phillies fans. Tough week for baseball fans.
I have to agree with you there, a very tough week for baseball fans.


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wonder how I missed that one the 1st time around...
Nope. We were nursing, it was going well, we were happy! DH is happiest when we're happy. I don't think he realized we'd go to 17 months. But it wasn't about how long, it was about what was working for us.
Mommy to our DD1 early bird (34 weeks, 2 days, 7lbs, 14oz)! Oct. 2nd, 2008 Emergency C-Section, Frank Breech, HEALTHY Girl!
Weaned @ 17 months
Our DD2 early bird (37 weeks, 3 days, 7lbs, 12oz) Aug. 10th, 2010 Our Successful VBAC, growing like a bad weed!
Weaned @ 15 months
Our DD3 early bird (37 weeks, 3 days, 7lbs, 6oz) Feb. 16th, 2012 Our 2nd VBAC and lightening speedy birth!
Loving being a Mom of 3, 40 months apart!!
My DH is the biggest lactivist out there...
We are planning a trip to SE Asia in October, DS will be 18 months then, as a part of the planning, DH says - well, we don't have to worry about food for Kai so much, since he will nurse
First time mommy to a wonderful baby boy, Kai, 3/26/2010
Birth Weight: 7lb 8oz
1 month: 9lb 6oz
3 months: 13lb 10oz
6 months: 17lb 1oz
9 months: 19lb 13oz
12 months: 21lb
We are , love to , cloth diapering that and taking him with us everywhere.
Way too lazy for formula
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Way too lazy for formula
Wow thanks for this thread. I am having the same issue. Hubby wants me to wean but I don't want to (and neither does LO). I've realized how arbitrary age 1 is and how much baby still wants to nurse. Hubby's main problem is that he ends up waking alone each morning b/c I end up in baby's bed. He has always gotten a full nights sleep since we brought her home after delivery (so no complaints on sleep).
Hubby says it's not healthy for baby to be nursing at this age (15 months), she will become too co-dependent and it would affect her emotional development (?) The pediatrician also said to not nurse during the day (night nursing was ok). I wasn't there so what could be his reasoning?
I have a feeling baby will eventually self-wean. I'm a 1st time mom but based on what i've observed from her so far and her personality, I have strong sense she will eventually self wean. Am I being practical? Should I have a more concrete plan on how to end the nursing phase?
thanks all.
She will self wean eventually. However no one should expect it before 24months. And last I heard the AAP was supposed to be changing their recommendation to AT LEAST two years. That's the thing about the one year recommendation. People read it and interpret it wrong. It's AT LEAST a year. Not until a year. A year is the MINIMUM amount of time a child you be breastfed. It means that at the year point weaning BEGINS. Not that that is where it ends. And your child has begun to wean. Because the minute your child is not exclusively breastfeeding, weaning has begun. And this year since you are not the only food source you can begin to set limits and begin the part of breastfeeding that is a relationship with your child vs the part where you are the end all be all for her because she gets all her food from you. So I think he needs to rethink his position. Breastmilk is about so much more than nutrition and all the things he is worried about are actually benefits. Like having the antibodies (Which increase dramatically after the year point because children are drinking less milk and that is when they naturally out and moving around interacting with other littles) but the attachment that your child has to you and your breast is one of love and trust. And you really get to see that after the year point. When your baby nurses her own dolls or stuffies and when they ask YOU to nurse their toys. It's also I really nice tool to still have when a child gets hurt on the play ground. It also is a fail safe to fall back on in terms of filling the gaps while your baby gets the hang of solids. It DID affect my childs' emotional development. It made him a very very confident individual. It also really taught him to self regulate in terms of solid food. When he would talk about his weaning party to people he was as proud of that as he was of learning to use the potty. It was a graduation of sorts. It was definitely nice that we waited until he had language so that he could feel like he was involved in that decision. At this point if you'd truly like to be done by two, I work on setting limits. The 1st one is don't offer don't refuse. From there we moved to not doing it out in public at all unless he was hurt. And then from there were went to specific times a day. Like at wake up, up and down for naps, to reconnect when I got home from work and to bed....I didn't night wean until much later. And involved my DH to really take over nighttime parenting. So if your DH isn't ready to do that....he should back off IMO....
Way too lazy for formula
Many dads of breastfed children find they get more sleep, so your husbands experience there is typical.
of course your child will self wean. How many adults or teens or even school age kids do you know who still nurse?
Last edited by @llli*lllmeg; October 22nd, 2013 at 03:21 PM.
this is a good, short article that addresses some of your husbands concerns. Jack Newman is a Canadian pediatrician. http://www.breastfeedinginc.ca/conte...agename=doc-BT
djsmom -- thank you soo much! your testament and info is incredibly helpful and comforting. i have realized the same thing -- our BF relationship is so amazing after the year point. it's not about food but about connecting w mama. she also nurses for downtime and of course for naps/sleep. I didn't know but I've already been doing all of your tips in 'setting limits' we dont nurse in public, i only offer when she asks, and we pretty much nurse at wake-up, naps, after coming from work, and bedtime (exactly as you said). Yay, what a relief, I feel like I'm on the right path. She will eventually self-wean. I know I'll be sad the day she says no more, but I can see how letting her decide will help her confidence and develop her sense of independence. thank you also for clarifying what the AAP recommends -- EVERYONE I know misinterprets that.
lllmeg -- thank you soo much for the article and encouragement. the article explains AAP stance on BF and UNICEF's recommendation. I really enjoyed reading about the emotional benefits. I will show this to hubby. thank you.


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|As a Peace Corps Volunteers, you will have to adapt to conditions that may be dramatically different than you have ever experienced and modify lifestyle practices that you now take for granted. Even the most basic practices— talking, eating, using the bathroom, and sleeping — may take significantly different forms in the context of the host country. If you successfully adapt and integrate, you will in return be rewarded with a deep understanding of a new culture, the establishment of new and potentially lifelong relationships, and a profound sense of humanity.
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- 1 Communications
- 2 Mail
- 3 Telephones
- 4 Computer, Internet, and E-mail Access
- 5 Housing and Site Location
- 6 Living Allowance and Money Management
- 7 Food and Diet
- 8 Transportation
- 9 Geography and Climate
- 10 Social Activities
- 11 Professionalism, Dress, and Behavior
- 12 Personal Safety
- 13 Rewards and Frustrations
Pre-service training is held on the island of Efaté, north of Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. During training, family and friends can send you mail from the Peace Corps office. The address is:
"Your Name"
Peace Corps/Vanuatu
Port Vila
Republic of Vanuatu
Although you can collect your mail from the office, the Peace Corps staff usually brings it to the training site.
Once you are a Volunteer, you should have mail sent to your site. Most places in Vanuatu have a small post office; otherwise mail can be sent to the Peace Corps office and staff will forward it to your site. Airmail sent from Port Vila takes two to four weeks to reach the United States. The length for mail sent from United States varies, but small envelopes and parcels generally arrive in Port Vila in one or two weeks. If one is lucky, surface mail takes around three months.
There are two mobile phone companies in Vanuatu and soon after arriving in country, each PCT will be provided with a basic dual SIM card phone and a SIM card for Digicel. Once sites are assigned, those volunteers who Peace Corps have determined do not have Digicel service at their site can purchase a TVL SIM card and submit for reimbursement. You can also make reverse-charge calls and send faxes to the United States from the TVL office inside the post office. At your site, there is likely to be phone service within walking distance, but this is not always the case. Some volunteers bring their unlocked smart phones from the US to use during their service.
Computer, Internet, and E-mail Access
There are a few Internet cafes in the Port Vila area, including one very close to the Peace Corps office. It costs approximately 30 vatu (about 26 U.S. cents) per minute to check e-mail and surf the Web. You can also use Internet phone service at these locations.
You can also access e-mail and the Internet at the Peace Corps office's resource center, which has four computers for use by trainees and Volunteers. A sign-up sheet is used during peak periods. There is no Internet access at the training site and trainees visit Port Vila only occasionally.
Housing and Site Location
For the first few days of pre-service training (PST), you will stay in Port Vila. You will then move to a rural village on Efaté island, staying with a Ni-Vanuatu family for the reminder of training. Although some homes in the village use solar power or generators for electricity, you are more likely to use a kerosene lamp or candles. At the training site and in most rural villages, households have a rainwater tank, well, or piped water for drinking and showers. Most houses are composed of local materials including wood, bamboo, palm and coconut leaves and tin sheets.
At about the midpoint of training, you will go on a "walkabout." This four- to six-day day visit to your assignedsite or a similar location provides an opportunity to discuss your assignment, meet and visit with future colleagues and community members and current Volunteers, and become familiar with living conditions in another part of the country. Before going on the walkabout, you will be given information about the site and have an opportunity to discuss the assignment with Peace Corps staff or Volunteers.
Living Allowance and Money Management
All Volunteers receive a monthly living allowance that enables them to live modestly by the standards of the people they serve, yet not in a manner that would jeopardize their health and safety. The monthly allowance is intended to cover food, household supplies, clothing, transportation, recreation, entertainment, and incidental expenses such as postage, film, reading materials, stationery, and toiletries.
Toward the end of pre-service training, the Peace Corps will open an account for you at the National Bank of Vanuatu, where it will deposit your living allowances every two months. This bank has branches on many of the islands, so it is easy for most Volunteers to access their bank account.
Peace Corps/Vanuatu will provide you with various resources and materials for use during training and service. Normally you are provided with items such as medical kit, mattress, lantern, sheets, and mosquito net. These items are yours to use while you are a Volunteer, but must be returned at the end of your service.
After you take the oath of service at the end of pre-service training, you will receive a settling-in allowance of 30,000 vatu per individual (approximately U.S. $270) or 50,000 vatu per couple (approximately $450) to purchase household items such as pots, pans, and a stove.
Food and Diet
Vanuatu has an abundance of fruits, root crops, tubers, and vegetables. Most island families grow food in their gardens, and under normal conditions, there will be no shortage of food in the communities. There are a few markets and numerous stores on the main islands of Santo and Efaté that carry canned goods, meats, spices, fresh vegetables, cheese, cereal, milk, rice, pasta and chocolate. On other islands, there are fewer stores and markets and few refrigerated products, but you usually can obtain the essentials.
While many of Vanuatu's foods, such as taros, yams, and breadfruit, will be familiar, you are likely to rapidly develop a taste for virtually all of them. Papayas, pineapples, mangoes, plantains, and sweet potatoes are abundant through much of the year. Coconut milk and cream are used to flavor many dishes, and you will soon appreciate them as much as the Ni-Vanuatu do. Most food is cooked using hot stones or through boiling and steaming; very little food is fried.
During pre-service training, you will become familiar with Vanuatu's traditional island food (fish, taro, yams, etc.), or aelan kakae, by eating it with your host family. You will eventually develop your favorite dishes and learn how to cook some of them, albeit in your own style.
In Vanuatu, you will probably do more walking, riding in the back of pickup trucks, flying in small planes, and bouncing around in small boats than you have ever done before. The undeveloped road system, with less than 100 miles of paved roads, consists mostly of dirt tracks suitable only for four-wheel-drive vehicles. Every island has one or two short airstrips where Vanair's Twin Otter planes land two or three times weekly. In addition, every island has a small port or wharf where small cargo ships and boats regularly dock. After one arrives at these locations, transportation is usually via pickup truck, foot, or small boat. Bicycles are becoming popular in Vanuatu, and, depending on your site, the Peace Corps may provide one to you. Port Vila and Luganville have numerous taxis and mass-transit vans that provide good service at a reasonable cost. Peace Corps Volunteers are prohibited from driving or riding on motorcycles.
Geography and Climate
Vanuatu features isolated rural communities scattered among a chain of beautiful, but rugged and lightly populated, tropical islands, which extend about 500 miles from north and south.
The water temperature ranges from 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) in winter to 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) in the summer. Cool between April and September, the days become hotter and more humid starting in October. The daily temperature ranges from 68 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees to 32 degrees Celsius). Southeasterly trade winds occur from May to October. Vanuatu has a long rainy session, with significant rainfall usually occurring almost every month. The wettest and hottest months, however, are December through April, which also constitute the cyclone season. The driest months are June through November.
Vanuatu has a variety of natural hazards, such as cyclones, volcanic activity, and earthquakes. Cyclones are the only natural event that generally affects the entire country at once in one way or another. Although they can occur at any time of the year, they are most frequent between January and April. You will receive detailed information about how to cope with cyclones and other natural hazards during your pre-service training.
Social Activities
Village life in Vanuatu is very social, resulting more in a lack of privacy than physical isolation from others. There are many opportunities to build supportive relationships at site, and to get involved in a village's activities. Although cultural isolation can be a problem, it is less of one nowadays, due to the new Peace Corps/Vanuatu policy of "clustering" sites where Volunteers are stationed. Rural Volunteers now have the opportunity to build friendships and socialize with other Volunteers near their sites. Though distances vary from island to island, most Volunteers have someone within a few hours' walk or closer.
Peace Corps/Vanuatu is headquartered in the capital city of Port Vila. Volunteers frequently travel to and from Port Vila for business and pleasure. While taking time off in the city, Volunteers shop, hang out, and enjoy good food at restaurants such as Jill's American Café or the Café Deli. There are several bars and small nightclubs catering to tourists and expatriates. Port Vila is also home to several resorts that allow casual use of their facilities by Peace Corps Volunteers. Some of these resorts require a small payment while others do not. Snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, sailing, and horseback riding are some of the options open to Volunteers while in the city. Similar activities are available in Luganville on Espiritu Santo Island.
Professionalism, Dress, and Behavior
One of the challenges of finding your place as a Peace Corps Volunteer is fitting into the local culture while maintaining your own cultural identity and acting like a professional all at the same time. It is not an easy thing to resolve, and we can only provide you with guidelines.
You are expected to show sensitivity to the culture of Vanuatu in both dress and behavior. A foreigner who wears ragged, unmended clothing is more likely to be considered an affront than someone trying to "get closer to the people." Most Ni-Vanuatu are conservative in their dress. Since each job has different clothing requirements, you should consider your particular job. Volunteers who are assigned to classrooms, offices, or health posts have a greater need for professional clothing than do those who spend most of their time in the field. However, all Volunteers need an assortment of clothing for work and relaxation. Although t-shirts are suitable for days off and swimsuits are fine for the beach, you should have at least one or two nice outfits for special occasions, even if your work site is in a rural area.
Although attitudes about women's dress are more liberal in Port Vila and Luganville and some Ni-Vanuatu women in villages go without tops, female Volunteers must dress modestly. Wearing large blouses with skirts is a local fashion, so it is worth bringing such blouses with you. If a dress or blouse is transparent, a camisole or slip is necessary. It is never appropriate for women to show bare thighs (except at tourist pools and tourist beaches), and short shorts for women are considered improper. When swimming in non-resort areas, women should wrap a lava-lava around their waist. Many female Volunteers find that it is most acceptable in rural areas to wear a "Mother Hubbard"—a dress that is sold locally and may be given to you by your pre-servive training Ni-Vanuatu host family.
Lightweight but durable cotton or cotton-blend clothes are the most comfortable in Vanuatu's generally hot and humid climate. Local methods of washing clothes can be very hard on them. Note that leather is subject to mold and mildew and elastic tends to lose its elasticity. Since you may not have electricity for an iron, you may have to get used to wearing more wrinkled clothes than you usually do.
In the hot, direct tropical sun, protective hats are a must. You should also bring raingear (a rain hat is especially desirable if you wear glasses) and a windbreaker for cooler weather. You will need some warm clothes, such as sweatshirts and sweaters, for the cooler months, particularly at night.
For most of the year, sandals without socks are the normal footwear for men and women (Tevas not only are very comfortable and durable but are a Peace Corps tradition). But many Volunteers like to wear regular shoes and socks in the cooler months. You will be doing a lot of walking, so think comfort and durability when you buy shoes (i.e., light hiking shoes or sneakers). Local people work and play in flip-flops.
All types of clothing are available in Port Vila and Luganville, but they can be expensive and of poor quality. However, many Volunteers find bargains at the used-clothing stores in Port Vila and Luganville. It is helpful to learn your sizes in the European metric system.
Personal Safety
Volunteer safety is the Peace Corps' number-one priority. More detailed information about the Peace Corps' approach to safety is contained in the Health Care and Safety chapter, but it is an important issue and cannot be overemphasized. As stated in the Volunteer Handbook, becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer entails certain safety risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment (often while alone), having a limited understanding initially of local language and culture, and being perceived as well-off are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Many Volunteers experience varying degrees of unwanted attention and harassment. Petty thefts and burglaries are not uncommon, and incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although most Vanuatu Volunteers complete their two years of service without personal security incidents. The Peace Corps has established procedures and policies designed to help you reduce your risks and enhance your safety and security. These procedures and policies, in addition to safety training, will be provided once you arrive in Vanuatu. At the same time, you are expected to take responsibility for your safety and well-being.
Rewards and Frustrations
Although the potential for job satisfaction in Vanuatu is quite high, like all Volunteers, you will encounter numerous frustrations. Because of financial or other challenges, collaborating agencies do not always provide the support promised. In addition, the pace of work and life is slower than what most Americans are accustomed to, and some people you work with may be hesitant to change practices and traditions that are centuries old. For these reasons, the Peace Corps experience of adapting to a new culture and environment is often described as a series of emotional peaks and valleys.
You will be given a high degree of responsibility and independence in your work—perhaps more than in any other job you have had or will have. You will often find yourself in situations that require an ability to motivate yourself and your co-workers with little guidance from supervisors. You might work for months without seeing any visible impact from, or receiving feedback on, your work. Development is a slow process. Positive progress most often comes after the combined efforts of several Volunteers over the over the course of many years. You must possess the self-confidence, patience, and vision to continue working toward long-term goals without seeing immediate results.
To overcome these difficulties, you will need maturity, flexibility, open-mindedness, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude. The Peace Corps/Vanuatu staff, your co-workers, and fellow Volunteers will support you during times of challenge as well as in moments of success. Judging by the experience of former Volunteers, the peaks are well worth the difficult times, and most Volunteers leave Vanuatu feeling that they gained much more than they sacrificed during their service. If you are able to make the commitment to integrate into your community and work hard, you will be a successful Volunteer.
Volunteers are usually readily accepted into their community and form lasting friendships. However, it is important to note that traditional customs and beliefs are held dear, especially in rural areas, and change comes slowly. Some Volunteers find the constant answering of personal questions, the lack of privacy, being considered a rich foreigner, and the need to be constantly aware of different social modes, trying. Please note that the Peace Corps is not for everyone.
Creativity, initiative, patience, flexibility, and a high tolerance for ambiguity are necessary attributes in confronting the challenges associated with facilitating change in a new cultural setting. Your dedication can, however, lead to real lasting results that empower community members not only to achieve your project's goals but also to identify and address other important needs. You are likely to experience the deep satisfaction of having played a role in a grass-roots development process that gives the people of Vanuatu greater control of their future.


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