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Great Lakes 100 and Great Lakes GOLD Application may be reproduced
and distributed as needed for personal or club use.
The Great Lakes series of certifications is intended to document a successful
ride around the "Great Lakes" of Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Huron,
Lake Erie and Lake Ontario located in northeast area of North America near
the border of the United States and Canada.
The Great Lakes 100 must be completed within 100 hours from the start and
you must complete the ride on one continuous trip.
The Great Lakes GOLD is identical to the Great Lakes 100, except that you
must complete the ride in 50 hours or less. Please note that depending
on the route you take, the mileage around the Great Lakes is 2,450 miles.
Attempting to do earn this certification in less than 50 hours is not
In order to obtain your Great Lakes certification, you should be familiar
with the rules for a SaddleSore 1000, which basically require that you
obtain start and end witnesses, log each fuel stop, and obtain a gas receipt
for all fuel purchases along the way.
STEP ONE, Choose a SAFE route
You may pick any route you choose around the Great Lakes and start at any point
on that route, however, said route must include a documented stop (usually
a fuel receipt, however, other receipts are possible, for example, in
Illinois, the Chicago Skyway toll receipt is acceptable for purposes of
this ride) in the following cities:
Illinois (any town is allowed)
Superior, Wisconsin or Duluth, Minnesota
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada OR North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Watertown, New York (instead of a fuel receipt, you may use the toll receipt for the bridge on I-81 at the US/Canada border
Cleveland, Ohio
We will accept suburbs located within a reasonable distance of the listed
cities, for example, for the Cleveland, Ohio receipt, you could use Wickliffe, Ohio,
a suburb located approximately 15 miles from the center of the city.
In addition to standard SaddleSore-style documentation, you MUST start and end
in the same city, preferably at the same gas station that you used to
start the time clock. For example, if you start your ride in Madison,
Wisconsin and ride counter-clockwise (the exact opposite of the list above)
at the 24 hour Shell station near I-94, you must end back in Madison, however,
we again prefer you use the same Shell gas station.
It is possible to complete both the SaddleSore 1000 and Bun-Burner 1500 on
this ride. For example, in the first 24 hours you ride 1,000 miles and then
continue on the second day and ride another 500 miles or more. Should you
complete both the SaddleSore 1000 and Bun-Burner 1500 on the same ride
and want certificates for both, please see the attached fee schedule.
It is possible to complete the ride two-up. In these cases, the Iron Butt
Association issues three certificates; one for the rider, one for the
passenger and one combined rider and passenger certificate. There is no
additional charge for a passenger, however, if they would like a pin or
plate frame, you will need to add that in on the fee schedule.
STEP TWO: Get a start witness
In order to document your ride, the Iron Butt Association requires that
obtain an eyewitness to document the start of your ride. Witnesses for
the basic 50cc Great Lakes 100, Great Lakes Gold, SaddleSore 1000 and
Bun Burner 1500 may be a friend (but not
one on the ride with you), spouse or even gas station attendant willing
to answer a letter from the IBA about your start or end time. However,
you may want to use the same rules that apply to more extreme Iron Butt
Association rides as outlined below. If a passenger is on the ride
with you, please ask your witnesses to sign a form for them also.
Make sure that you inform potential witnesses that the Iron Butt
Association may be auditing certain aspects of your ride and may be sending
them a letter with a copy of the page they signed asking them to verify the
information provided. Keep in mind that a witness who doesn't bother to
respond to
an audit letter is as good as having no witness at all! To this extent, it
is highly recommended that you send a thank you note to all of your
witnesses after you complete your ride. Besides, many of them will be
waiting to hear how you did.
Try to remember that you must act as a salesperson each time you approach
someone to sign your log. If someone doesn't want to provide their home
address - suggest they give a business address. According to experienced
riders, taking a few minutes to explain your ride to potential witnesses
will get them involved. Most people will actually feel honored to sign
your witness form. However, attitude plays a key role, if someone refuses
to sign your book, don't argue, move on to the next person.
Extreme ride witness rules (included here for reference only, these rules
are used on more advanced IBA rides):
Find at least one police officer, firefighter, judge, notary public or
authorized Iron Butt Association member (if you are on-line, there is a
list maintained at:
willing to sign your witness form (sample attached).
If you use a Police Officer, or other public official, you may fill out
the witness section with the Police Station/Fire House or other business
address. Ask the officer/firefighter (etc) to supply his badge number
and note it on the witness form. Should you be unable to find a willing
police officer (please note that to date, this has rarely been a problem for our
thousand-miler - it is easier than it sounds) or you wish to start your
ride from a motorcycle dealership, the Iron Butt Association will gladly
accept the signature of any two dealership employees. If that is not
possible, you will have to find at least three (3) independent eye-witnesses.
STEP THREE: Collect and track receipts
Before the start, you will want to try gas stations to find
one that has a receipt with a good time and date on it for the start time.
Fill up your gas tank and obtain a computer printed gas receipt with a
legible date and time stamp. NOTE: Many gas stations in both the United
States and in Europe are printing an "invoice number" which is actually
the time of the transaction for example, you might see Inv# 113557 which
means 11:35:57 am. You may also elect to use a bank ATM receipt with a
time and date stamp for your start time.
The following log entries and completed witness forms are mandatory:
Log entries must be made at each gas stop (sample attached). A log entry
includes the following information; DATE, TIME, TIME ZONE, LOCATION (i.e.
Moline, IL) and ODOMETER reading. A receipt must accompany each log book
entry (please note, that the receipts from these gas stops, where
possible should include a date stamp).
In order for the verification team to account for your time (important for
the verification work they do), log entries must be made at each stop longer
than 20 minutes (for example you decide to stop at a roadside rest stop for
a nap or get a motel room during the ride). Each entry for extended stops
must include the approximate length of the stop or the start time and ending
time. Meals that take longer than 20 minutes are considered rest stops -
where possible please try and obtain a restaurant receipt. Obviously, many
types of stops, for example a stop in a rest area, will not generate any
kind of receipt - this is acceptable, but please account for the time
in your trip log.
If your route includes any toll roads or bridges, where possible try and
obtain a receipt. Please NOTE: We realize many tollways have you
riding a few miles and then stopping at a toll gate so please do not waste
time trying to pick up these kind of receipts or making log entries. Just grab
either the first or last receipt and log it along with your other gas
or misc. receipts.
WARNING: If your motorcycle is equipped with a large fuel-tank, please note
that you must stop at least once every 350 miles for gas (this is purely
for documentation for your ride). Although we know it is possible to ride
greater distances non-stop, we will not accept a claim of this type.
At the end of your ride, before the 100 hour time period (GOLD - 50 hours)
is up, obtain a computer printed gas receipt with a legible date and time stamp.
STEP FOUR: Get an end witness:
After you get the gas receipt, find at least one eyewitness to document
your ending time. Like the start, the basic Great Lakes certification,
SaddleSore 1000 and Bun Burner 1500 may be a friend (but not one on the
ride with you), spouse or even gas station attendant willing to answer a
letter from the IBA about your start or end time. However, you may want
to use the same rules that apply to more extreme Iron Butt Association
rides as outlined above.
STEP FIVE: Prepare, Copy and Submit your documentation.
Find a map (an old, or photocopied one is acceptable) and circle the
cities you stopped in (don't forget the start and ending points) for
gas/food/etc (a Xerox of a map is acceptable). This map to assist the
person verifying the routes. The best map is one that shows your route
on one or two pages. Please do not send in multi-page route sheets from
mapping programs or an Auto club.
COPY your receipts and number the copies to correspond to your trip log.
COPY your witness forms and log.
* * * Retain your original documentation - only send copies! * * *
If needed, write a short note about any problems with your ride, for example,
"The receipt from Cleveland, Ohio does not have the correct date. I had
the attendant write the correct date. The stations number is 555 555-1234.
COMPLETE the attached form. Basically, this is information where to send
the awards, what name and motorcycle you want on the certificate and the
basic route you would like the award to note.
CALCULATE the fee. We offer several options. You can just get the paper
certificate for the ride, or in combination with Iron Butt Association
pins and "World's Toughest Riders" plate backs.
FINALLY, send it to:
Great Lakes 100 (or Great Lakes GOLD if that is the ride you completed), Iron Butt
Association, P.O. Box 9450, Naperville, IL 60567-9450 USA Please make your check
payable in US funds to the "Iron Butt Association". Please note that we do not attempt
to make money on this ride, this is our approximate cost of administrating the
certification programs. NOTE: If you are located outside
the United States or Canada and obtaining a check in US Funds is difficult
please send e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com for possible alternate
payment methods.
Please try and avoid Federal Express, UPS or Certified mail - although
it may seem faster to use these services, we are at our full-time jobs
during the day and sometimes it can take weeks to take time off from
work to pick up your "speedy" package.
When we get your ride documentation, one of several people will start the
verification process. Due to the extensive work involved (keying data
into mileage spreadsheets, map verifications, witness contacts where needed
and certificate preparations) and the fact that approximately 60%
of the labor involved with producing these awards are performed by
volunteers, it will usually take a minimum of five to six weeks before
your certificates will be ready for signature and mailed to you.
We realize this is a long time to wait for your certification. However,
our certification process is very thorough. In fact, the certification
process is what gives your certificate value. It would be very easy for
the Iron Butt Association to simply take money and print up a certificate,
however, the value of the entire certification program is in the fact
that not just anyone can get the SaddleSore certification. The downside
is this process takes time... We can only offer that when you receive
your certification you know that not only you earned it, but so did
any other rider that you meet with the same certification.
Before we can issue your certification, you may be asked to clarify
certain aspects of your ride and/or documentation by either e-mail,
phone or letter. Additionally, certain aspects of your ride are subject
to audit by yet another set of IBA volunteers charged with insuring only
people that rode the miles get the award. Should your package get tagged
for that audit, it too may delay the final determination of your claim
for the award.
We strongly caution that all the rules you have just read are guidelines.
Out on the road it may not be possible to follow these rules to the letter.
If that happens, please explain any problem you encountered and we will do
our best to work out a solution. For example, 23 hours and 35 minutes into
this ride, one person could not find a gas station with a computer generated
receipt (obviously, our favorite type), so he got a few locals to witness
the time he arrived. His other documents clearly supported his claim of
riding the distance in the time-frame he claimed so we did not hesitate
to process his award.
If you have any questions about this ride, you may write to the Iron Butt
Association at P.O. Box 9450, Naperville, IL 60567-9450 USA or send e-mail to
EYEWITNESS FORM for START of RIDE
Date: ______________________ Local Time:______________ AM/PM
License Number: ____________ Odometer Reading: _______ Miles
License State: ____________ Make & Model: ___________
This witness form is for: _____________________________
(Riders Name and address)
The location of this stop is: ________________________________________
First Witness (Please Print) Second (optional) Witness
Witness Name: ___________________________ ___________________________
Address: ___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________ ___________________________
(Note: Obtaining a phone number where we can contact your eyewitnesses
will speed up the issuing of your award)
Signature: ___________________________ ___________________________
EYEWITNESS FORM for END of RIDE
Date: ______________________ Local Time:______________ AM/PM
License Number: ____________ Odometer Reading: _______ Miles
License State: ____________ Make & Model: ___________
This witness form is for: _____________________________
(Riders Name and address)
The location of this stop is: ________________________________________
First Witness (Please Print) Second (optional) Witness
Witness Name: ___________________________ ___________________________
Address: ___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________ ___________________________
(Note: Obtaining a phone number where we can contact your eyewitnesses
will speed up the issuing of your award)
Signature: ___________________________ ___________________________
Great Lakes 100 or GOLD __________________________________________________
(Fill in Name and Address above)
(include zone)
Checklist of documents needed for Iron Butt Association Great Lakes 100
and Great Lakes GOLD certifications:
___ Copies of Witness forms (starting and ending, others)
___ Copies of Receipts (do not send originals!)
___ Map (may be photocopy) showing route with towns stopped in circled
___ Explanation of any problems encountered, for example, "In central
Illinois, at my third gas stop, I was unable to get a dated
receipt. I asked the attendant to sign his name on the back
but he refused to do so. The phone number of the station is
(555) 555-1212 - he will verify that I was there at 10 a.m.
on August 4, 2001."
Also, please complete the following information for your certificate
(it goes to the person that does the certificate and not the verification
Ride you are applying for (circle): Great Lakes 100, Great Lakes GOLD,
SaddleSore 1000 or Bun-Burner 1500, Bun-Burner GOLD
Please use the following fee schedule to calculate the cost of awards:
Great Lakes certification $35.00
Great Lakes GOLD pin (must be under 50 hours) $7.00
Great Lakes Challenge pin (must be under 100 hours) $7.00
If you have completed both the SaddleSore 1000 and
Bun-Burner 1500 on the same ride, there are some savings
for us in postage and administrative costs that we can
pass on to you.
Additional certification (only if completed as part of this
ride!) Circle: SaddleSore 1000, Bun Burner 1500, BB Gold $20.00 (each)
SaddleSore ride pin if desired: $ 7.00
BunBurner ride pin if desired: $ 7.00
World's Toughest Riders plate back if desired: $ 5.50
Total Enclosed: ____________
Have you ever completed an Iron Butt Association ride before? ________
Address to mail certificates to:
Contact phone number(s), best time to reach you:
If you have one, your e-mail address: ___________________________
Name you want on certificate: ___________________________________
(for example, Jonathan J. Smith, SR or John Smith)
Your age (only used for statistics): _________
Circle One (only used for statistics): Male Female
Did you do this ride with anyone else? Y/N If so, who:
Date of start: ___________________ (for example, January 5, 2001)
Motorcycle make/model ridden: _______________________________
Note: this is used on your certificate. For example, do you want
us to list your Honda Gold Wing as a Honda GL1500 or do you want
us to list it as a Honda Gold Wing. You may also include a
model year if you want, for example; 1993 Honda Gold Wing.
Name of start AND end city (must be the same city):
Note: for the **certificate** you may substitute a large city nearby
if you want); for example, if you start in DesPlaines, Illinois,
(a suburb of Chicago), it is acceptable to put Chicago as the starting
point for the certificate.
NOTE: If you are applying for both a SaddleSore and BunBurner, please
indicate mileages for both rides and start/end and mid point cities
for both rides (you can do this on this part of the form or duplicate
this page with the information).
Miles Ridden according to your odometer: _______________________
Note: These will probably be changed by the verification team.
If you used a GPS (Global Positioning Device) and noted your
mileage, please enter that reading here: _______________________
Time: _________ hours _________ minutes
Send the package, along with a check for US funds to (PLEASE DO NOT
USE A STAPLE ON YOUR CHECK) to:
Iron Butt Association
P.O. Box 9450
Naperville, IL 60567-9450 USA
Finally, should you decide to tackle the Great Lakes 100, we wish you
the best of luck and look forward to hearing about your ride!
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Beverly Farmers' Market has moved indoors for the remainder of 2012! Our local farmers still have a lot to offer at this time of year. Certain greens love the chilly weather like Spinach, Swiss Chard, and Lettuce. You will also find amazing Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, and Cauliflower. There's a lot more to choose from including cranberries, apples, squash and other gourds and a whole list of great food to fill your produce needs! Additionally you can drop off your compostables to be recycled back into 'black gold'!
Beverly Farmers' Market's mission is to provide an attractive and well organized setting for local farmers, producers of local food, and local artists to sell their products on a regular basis in downtown Beverly.
The Farmers' Market aims to support local agriculture while making healthy food available to members of the Beverly community at affordable prices, promote sustainable living practices, and foster community development.

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Home List of Titles The DEEP2 galaxy redshift survey: evolution of the colour-density relation at 0.4 < z < 1.35
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/68141
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- Title
- The DEEP2 galaxy redshift survey: evolution of the colour-density relation at 0.4 < z < 1.35
- Author(s)
- Cooper, Michael C.; Newman, Jeffery A.; Coil, Alison L.; Croton, Darren J.; Gerke, Brian F.; Yan, Renbin; Davis, Marc; Faber, S. M.; Guhathakurta, Puragra; Koo, David C.; Weiner, Benjamin J.; Willmer, Christopher N. A.
- Abstract
- Using a sample of 19 464 galaxies drawn from the DEEP2 Galaxy Redshift Survey, we study the relationship between galaxy colour and environment at 0.4 < z < 1.35 . We find that the fraction of galaxies on the red sequence depends strongly on local environment out to z > 1 , being larger in regions of greater galaxy density. At all epochs probed, we also find a small population of red, morphologically early-type galaxies residing in regions of low measured overdensity. The observed correlations between the red fraction and local overdensity are highly significant, with the trend at z > 1 detected at a greater than 5σ level. Over the entire redshift regime studied, we find that the colour–density relation evolves continuously, with red galaxies more strongly favouring overdense regions at low z relative to their red-sequence counterparts at high redshift. At z≳ 1.3 , the red fraction only weakly correlates with overdensity, implying that any colour dependence to the clustering of ∼L* galaxies at that epoch must be small. Our findings add weight to existing evidence that the build-up of galaxies on the red sequence has occurred preferentially in overdense environments (i.e. galaxy groups) at z≲ 1.5 . Furthermore, we identify the epoch (z∼ 2) at which typical ∼L* galaxies began quenching and moved on to the red sequence in significant number. The strength of the observed evolutionary trends at 0 < z < 1.35 suggests that the correlations observed locally, such as the morphology–density and colour–density relations, are the result of environment-driven mechanisms (i.e. 'nurture') and do not appear to have been imprinted (by 'nature') upon the galaxy population during their epoch of formation.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 376, no. 4 (Apr 2007), pp. 1445-1459
- Publication year
- 2007
- FOR Code(s)
- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences
- Keyword(s)
- Galaxy evolution; Fundamental parameters; High-redshift galaxies; Large-scale structure of universe
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- 0035-8711
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2007 The Authors. Journal compilation copyright © 2007 Royal Astronomical Society. Accepted manuscript reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. The definitive publication is available at www.interscience.wiley.com.
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MamaJenn -- it could be that your baby is done eating after those short 5-8 minutes. Some babies are highly efficient and get all that they need in 5 minutes or less, even! Some babies are all business too and all they want is food from the breast (while other's are more comfort nursers). This is why we always suggest that you watch the baby, not the clock.
If your baby is gaining 1 ounce a day then she's getting enough milk from you (between 0-4 months babies typically gain about 4-8 ounces per week) & there is nothing wrong with your supply. You may just want to end the nursing session once she starts pulling off and see how things go from there. Or switch her to the other breast. Some babies get frustrated when the fast flow of milk slows down. If this is the issue then let her nurse the 2nd side and then try to put her back to side #1 after she's done with the 2nd side.
It sounds like you're doing just fine!


text: To one of the most prominent abduction researchers you never heard about. Hunterred posted:6/9/2011 9:52:25 PM I go to know Barbara Bartholic in 1999 when I was questioning some of my own past experiences and even visited in her modest home outside of Tulsa Oklahoma. From my experience with Barbara and her husband Bob, was one of genuine acceptance and respect and whenever I visited her or talked to her on the phone, made you feel better than before you called her. In her obituary in the Tulsa World, quoted her sister as saying "Barbara just had this way of making people feel important-like you were the only person in the world". No truer words were ever spoken of Barbara. I do not pretend to be an eloquent writer of any sorts and will fail to do justice to one of the greatest women that I have ever known, but I would be amiss if I did not write this for my own selfish reasons. The first time that I visited her, at her home outside of Tulsa, she openly discussed with me the many many individuals that had sought her out for help in rationalizing their own experiences and she showed me the hundreds of tapes and interviews that she had conducted over the years. Although Barbara did not get the global publicity, fame and riches such investigators such as Hopkins, Mack or Streiber, she collected as much, if not more valid research as any of them. Her husband Bob passed away from the result of a hit and run automobile accident on Christmas day 2009. Bob was as genuine as Barbara and welcomed me into their home when I visited and was extremely nice to me always. Barbara passed away, almost a year later in November of 2010, which I think was the end result of the hit and run accident the year before, which by the way is still "unsolved" to this day. It is my hope that Barbara's family will do something with the research she had gathered over the years in a final tribute to her efforts. But most importantly, I want to say good bye to my friend Barbara, who touched my life in such a way that can not be articulated here. She was a friend and a confidant and she will be missed by all who knew her. Thank you Barbara for all of your support over the years. Logan.godlypunk posted:6/10/2011 9:18:31 AM Thank you very much for this post. I spoke with Barbara on three occasions back in 1988 and 1989 when my world was imploding and I can say that your take on her person is very valid. She had a beautiful way of articulation and a very sincere heart and mind. She talked me through my stress of what I was dealing with and made it all seem a little better. She was free in telling me all she knew and was not withholding or judgemental yet possessed a strong grasp of discernment among people. She did much good work in the field and is very deserving of this post.Thanks so much for this.Peacemonica1968 posted:6/10/2011 10:40:49 AM Absloutely in agreement with the above post, Barbara botholic was also the mentor of the late great Dr karla turner and both of them wrote groundbreaking articles on the abduction phenomenon, some 132 investigative writers and journalists have died in suspicious circumstances whist reporting about alien abduction and all that goes with it, which maybe one reason Barbara's family could be relunctant in publishing her findings, i didn't have any contact with her more is the pity but i found her works to be some comfort as she explained things without promoting the fear factor, i am very sure she will be sorely missed by many, bravo logan for printing thismonica1968 posted:6/10/2011 10:41:23 AM /132 monica1968 posted:6/10/2011 10:42:09 AM oops i meant to say 132 monica1968 posted:6/10/2011 10:42:36 AM my plus sign wont print so 132 plus Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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Home List of Titles Analysis of charge, momentum and energy transfer by an impinging sub-keV electron beam on a conductor via Monte Carlo simulation including secondary-electron generation
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/232867
- Title
- Analysis of charge, momentum and energy transfer by an impinging sub-keV electron beam on a conductor via Monte Carlo simulation including secondary-electron generation
- Author(s)
- Wong, Basil T.
- Abstract
- In this work, a Monte Carlo simulation code for the electron-beam propagation was developed using the Mott's elastic scattering cross section and the Penn's dielectric function to account for beam scatterings and energy losses. Additional steps were introduced to compute the electron density profile, the momentum distribution, and the kinetic energy deposited inside the target material due to the penetration of the beam. Details of the simulation were outlined and backscattering results were validated against available data in the literature. Various parameters that govern the simulation were discussed extensively. It was shown that the electron deposition distributions were highly non-uniform. The electron density inside the target was modified significantly due to the beam and it depleted at a few nanometers below the surface while charge accumulation occurred deeper below the surface. On the other hand, the electron momentum deposited within the workpiece showed sign of increasing average electron velocity in all directions. In terms of the kinetic energy transfer, the energy distribution reached maximum at a few nanometers below the surface. Results between gold (a conductor) and silicon (an insulator) were compared as well, and they differed in magnitude and local deposition distributions, although the overall trends of the deposition distributions were similar.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Sarawak Campus. School of Engineering, Computing and Science
- Source
- International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 55, no. 23-24 (Nov 2012), pp. 7188-7198
- Publication year
- 2012
- FOR Code(s)
- 01 Mathematical Sciences; 02 Physical Sciences; 09 Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- Electron beam; Electron-beam heating; Electron-energy deposition; Electron-phonon transport; Energy transfer; Monte Carlo simulation
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- 0017-9310
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The Filibuster
74-88. That was the Tigers' record for the 2008 season. After 130 million dollars were wasted on an AL Central last place finish in which the Kansas City Royals had a better squad (for a mere $57 million), realistically, where do the Tigers go from here?
It goes without saying that the Tigers face some pretty serious questions going into this offseason. For better of for worse, this is a team that was built to win this year. Not only did they trade away some fine young talent (Cameron Maybin and Andrew Miller) in order to obtain the underwhelming Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis, they also got rid of veteran leadership during the season when they sent Pudge to New York in return for Kyle Farnsworth. The former was a gamble that didn't pay off and we all know how I feel about the latter.
But, to answer your question, I'm not sure where the Tigers go from here. Despite his poor season, Justin Verlander is still one of the most exciting young pitchers in the game. Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya have the entire (hopefully Guitar Hero free) offseason to get healthy. And Maggs' resurgence over the past couple years makes him an attractive bargaining chip to other teams looking for an offensive bump that will put them over the top. I'm sure the Cubs or Cardinals have already placed an offer.
I'm not sure where we stand, though. This was supposed to be our year, the year when we finally put it all together and no almost .500 Cardinal team would be able to stand in the way. But, like John McCain on November 5, we're staring at the wreckage and wondering how it all went so wrong.
Personally, I don't think the Tigers will challenge for the AL Central next year. The Division isn't all that strong but the Tigers are missing a lot of necessary pieces. The pitching is questionable, the offense never showed up and most of these guys weren't really brought in because of their defensive skills. We don't have a catcher, shortstop is a big question mark and I have no idea who is going to fill out the rotation.
You know what, though? At the end of the day, you never know what's going to happen. Barack Obama was a footnote when he started his run for the Senate in 2004. And no one gave him a chance against Hillary in 2008 either. I don't think anyone imagined the Rays would emerge from the AL East as Division champs and then slug their way into the World Series. So, I'm going to do what I always do and hope that Dombrowski and team are making the right moves to ensure that 2009 looks more like 2006 and a lot less like 2008. But I expect to be disappointed.
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Cabrera may be "underwhelming," but eventually he may be "overwhelming."
Man, I sure hope so. On the bright side, the Tigers can't get much worse than they were this season.
Allen, you need a pep talk, so I'm here to deliver it. You have a great manager. You have talented pitchers. You have a nucleus of great hitters who had down years. And you have history. I mean, come on. You're the team of Al Kaline, Norm Cash, Willie Horton, Dick McAuliffe, Rocky Colavito, Bill Freehan, Mickey Lolitch, and Denny McLain. (Is he still in jail? Just kidding.) I actually remember those guys in the haze of my youth and they were awesome. So take heart and keep fighting, my friend. Yikes. I just sounded like McCain.
Denny McLain? What did he ever do? He won 31 games….but only ONCE. 🙂
Thanks Jane. I must be having one of those "first day of fall, slipping into a malaise" type of days. And don't forget Hank Greenberg, my favorite Jew of all time!
And they beat the CARDINALS in the WORLD SERIES too. Didn't they? Ask Jeff he will know about that


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Leaf in the Wind, 1963
Agnes MartinAmerican, 1912-2004
Acrylic and graphite on canvas
75 x 75 x 7/8 in. (190.5 x 190.5 x 2.2 cm)
Norton Simon Museum, Gift of Nicholas Wilder in memory of Jordan Hunter (1949-1968)
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Agnes Martin moved to New York City when she was twenty. There she painted still lifes and biomorphic forms until arriving at the sublime minimalism for which she is best known. With no interest in hard-edge abstraction or the optical experiments of many of her contemporaries, Martin instead took her cues from both the meditative forms of Mark Rothko and the spiritualism of Paul Klee. Leaf in the Wind is an exquisite example of Martin's distillation of pure form. Delicate lines of graphite delineate a grid filled with rectangles, and her light touch encourages private contemplation rather than a mandate of strained concepts or ideas. A deep connection with nature eventually led Martin to New Mexico in 1967, into a hermit-like existence in her handmade adobe at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. A several-year hiatus from painting ended in the early 1970s, and she continued to paint luminous, holistic works like this one until her death at age 92.
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Health care and safety in Cameroon
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Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk.
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The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. The Peace Corps in Cameroon maintains a clinic with two full-time medical officers, who coordinate Volunteers' primary health care needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available in Cameroon at local hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to an approved medical facility in the region or to the United States.
- 1 Health Issues in Cameroon
- 2 Safety and Security—Our Partnership
- 2.1 Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
- 2.2 Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
- 2.3 Support from Staff
- 2.4 What if you become a victim of a violent crime?
- 2.5 Security Issues in Cameroon
- 2.6 Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
- 2.7 Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Cameroon
Health Issues in Cameroon
Major health problems among in the Peace Corps Volunteers in Cameroon are rare and are often a result of a Volunteer's not taking preventive measures to stay healthy. The most common health problems in Cameroon are minor ones that are also found in the United States. These include colds, diarrhea, constipation, sinus infections, skin infections, headaches, dental problems, minor injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, emotional problems, and alcohol abuse. These problems may be more frequent or compounded by life in Cameroon because certain environmental factors raise the risk or exacerbate the severity of illness and injuries.
The most common major health concerns in Cameroon are malaria, amoebic dysentery, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, schistosomiasis, and filariasis. Because malaria is endemic in Cameroon, taking antimalarial medication is mandatory.
You will be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, meningitis A and C, tetanus/diphtheria, typhoid, and rabies. Thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables and boiling your drinking water can prevent amebic dysentery. Volunteers posted in provinces where filaria is hyperendemic are required to take filaria prophylaxis medication. You will be tested for schistosomiasis at the end of service.
It is critical to your health that you promptly report to the Peace Corps health unit for scheduled immunizations and that you let your medical officer know immediately of significant illnesses and injuries.
Helping You Stay Healthy
The Peace Corps will provide you with all the necessary inoculations, medications, and information to stay healthy. Upon your arrival in Cameroon, you will receive a medical handbook. You will also receive a medical kit with supplies to take care of mild illnesses and first-aid needs. The contents of the kit are listed at the end of this section.
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 the Peace Corps will not order these items during training. Please bring a six-month supply of any prescription drugs you use, since they may not be available in Cameroon and it may take several months for shipments to arrive. If you take an out-of-the-ordinary prescription drug, you should check with the Peace Corps to see if it is included in the Peace Corps formulary or if it is available at all in Cameroon. Do not wait until you get to Cameroon to find out!
You will have a physical exam at mid-service and at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officers in Cameroon will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in Cameroon, you may be sent out of the country (commonly known as a medevac) for further evaluation and care.
Maintaining Your Health
As a Volunteer, you must accept considerable 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 worth a pound of cure" becomes extremely important in areas where diagnostic and treatment facilities are not up to the standards of the United States. The most important of your responsibilities in Cameroon is to take the following preventive measures:
Malaria: You will be serving in an area where malaria, a mosquito-borne disease, is prevalent. To suppress malaria, you must take an approved antimalarial drug, usually mefloquine. Mefloquine, which comes in 250mg tablets, is taken on the same day once a week. Doxycycline is an antibiotic that can be used for malaria prophylaxis but is not as effective as mefloquine because not everyone remembers to take it daily. You will begin taking mefloquine before you leave the United States, unless there are contraindications. You must continue taking mefloquine throughout your service and for four weeks after you leave a malarial area. In addition, to eradicate any remaining malaria parasites you may have acquired, you must take another antimalarial drug when you leave Peace Corps service (primaquine, one tablet daily for 14 days).
Keep in mind that no single or combined malaria prophylactic regimen is 100 percent effective. Avoidance of mosquito bites is imperative! By using bed nets, wearing appropriate clothing, and applying insect repellent to exposed skin, you will greatly reduce your risk of exposure to mosquito bites. Malaria can be effectively treated when prompt medical attention is sought, so you must always keep in mind the cardinal rule in malarial countries: Treat all unexplained fevers as malaria. You will also receive Malarone, a drug you can use while you contact the health unit. Malaria can be rapidly fatal in persons who have no natural immunity to the disease. Unfortunately, Volunteers who do not fully comply with Peace Corps recommendations occasionally contract malaria. You will be administratively separated if you refuse to take malaria prophylaxis.
Rabies: Rabies is present in Cameroon and in most other Peace Corps countries. Any possible exposure to a rabid animal must be reported immediately to the health unit. Rabies exposure can occur through animal bites, scratches from animals' teeth, and contact with animal saliva. Your medical officer will take into consideration many factors to decide the appropriate course of therapy necessary to prevent rabies. Rabies, if contracted, is 100 percent fatal. Peace Corps medical officers will provide all necessary rabies immunizations.
Injectable medications and immunizations. Injectable medications should be avoided unless given at the Peace Corps health unit or at a facility approved by your Peace Corps medical officer. There are risks of contacting HIV, hepatitis C, and other diseases if the equipment is not new and disposable.
All immunizations are given at the Peace Corps health unit or at another Peace Corps-designated facility. If you sustain a wound, a local facility might want to give you an immunization against tetanus. You will be fully immunized against tetanus at the start of your service for a period of at least five years, so that is unnecessary and potentially dangerous (some tetanus immunizations can cause serious allergic reactions). If in doubt about your need for a tetanus booster, contact your medical officer.
HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases: HIV is prevalent in Cameroon and increasing. As you know, HIV causes AIDS, an incurable, fatal disease. Other STDs, such as herpes, gonorrhea, and syphilis, are also common. Abstinence is the only certain choice for prevention of HIV and other STDs. You are taking risks if you choose to be sexually active.
It cannot be overstated that unprotected sexual contact is extremely dangerous. The easy flow of alcohol in Cameroon negatively impacts responsible sexual behavior and consequently increases the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. You should not assume that any sexual partner (fellow Volunteer or Cameroonian) has been practicing safe sex in Cameroon; even longer-term relationships in Cameroon require adequate protection and constant vigilance in terms of safe sex. Volunteers are highly encouraged to use condoms throughout Peace Corps service, even after testing and even in a long-term relationship. If you have objections to practicing safe sex, you should not come to Cameroon. You will receive more information from your medical officer about this important issue.
Diarrheal illnesses: Diarrhea affects most Volunteers at some time during their service. Most cases are due to amoebas, giardia, or bacteria. These organisms are spread by consumption of contaminated food and water and are therefore preventable. A simple stool test helps the medical officer determine the cause of a case of diarrhea. You will be offered appropriate treatment following guidelines set by the Office of Medical Services.
Viral hepatitis: Hepatitis A and B are both endemic in Cameroon. Hepatitis A is highly infectious and spreads through the oral-fecal route. Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to blood and bodily fluids, primarily through sexual contact. All Volunteers are vaccinated against hepatitis A and B while in Cameroon.
Filariasis: Filariae are tiny worms that develop in humans, months after they are bitten by the filaria-carrying black fly, mosquito, or deer fly. The disease usually causes problems only after many years of chronic inflammation and scarring of involved organs and tissue. Filarial flies exist primarily in the South, Center, and East provinces of Cameroon. But filariasis has also been diagnosed in Volunteers in the Southwest, some parts of the Northwest, and the West provinces. Volunteers in endemic areas take regular prophylaxis medication. Your medical officer will determine whether you need to do so.
Dust: Dust is a problem during the dry season in Cameroon. It can produce chronic nasal congestion or watery nasal discharge. It can also lead to difficulty in breathing (wheezing) and watery, itchy eyes. If you have asthma, even if it is inactive, the dust, pollen, and molds in the atmosphere in Cameroon may exacerbate your symptoms.
Breathing difficulties: Breathing difficulties caused by allergies to dust or pollen may show up as wheezing or a dry, nonproductive cough during the night or after exercise. Volunteers with no history of asthma have developed wheezing in Cameroon. Allergies developed in-country will probably be resolved when you return to the United States. But it is still necessary to find out if there is an infectious cause for the difficulties and to treat any wheezing before the problem becomes severe.
Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis is a highly contagious, chronic bacterial disease that is widespread in Cameroon, and is spread by the sputum particles of individuals with open-lung tuberculosis. Although your chances of contracting tuberculosis in Cameroon are small, you will have screening tests for tuberculosis during midservice and close-of-service exams.
Birth control: 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.
Your medical officer will present other appropriate preventive' Volunteers are expected to comply with therapies recommended by the Peace Corps health unit or referral facility.
Women's Health Information
Pregnancy is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions that require medical attention but also have programmatic ramifications. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if the Volunteer remains in-country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work in Peace Corps countries, it is rare that the Peace Corps' medical and programmatic standards for continued service during pregnancy can be met.
If feminine hygiene products are not available for you to purchase on the local market, the Peace Corps medical officer in Cameroon will provide them. If you require a specific feminine hygiene product, please bring a six-month 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 health unit.
Medical Kit Contents
Ace bandages
Adhesive tape
American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook
Antacid tablets (Tums)
Antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymycin B)
Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner (Hibiclens)
Butterfly closures
Calamine lotion
Cepacol lozenges
Dental floss
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg (Benadryl)
Insect repellent stick (Cutter's)
Iodine tablets (for water purification)
Lip balm (Chapstick)
Oral rehydration salts and Gatorade
Oral thermometer (Fahrenheit)
Pseudoephedrine HCL 30 mg (Sudafed)
Robitussin-DM lozenges (for cough)
Sterile gauze pads
Tetrahydrozaline eyedrops (Visine)
Tinactin (antifungal cream)
Tweezers (are of poor quality)
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 dental exam was done more than a year ago, or if your physical exam is more than two years old, contact the Office of Medical Services to find out whether you need to update your records. If your dentist or Peace Corps dental consultant has recommended that you undergo dental treatment or repair, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends requested confirmation reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.
If you wish to avoid having duplicate vaccinations, 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 predeparture orientation or shortly after you arrive in Cameroon. You do not need to begin taking malaria medication prior to your pre-departure orientation.
Bring a three-month supply of any prescription or over-thecounter medication you use on a regular basis, including birth control pills. Although the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for this three-month supply, it will order refills during your service. While awaiting shipment—which can take several months—you will be dependent on your own medication supply. The Peace Corps will not pay for herbal or nonprescribed medications, such as St. John's wort, glucosamine, selenium, or antioxidant supplements.
You are encouraged to bring copies of medical prescriptions signed by your physician. This is not a requirement, but they might come in handy if you are questioned in transit about carrying a three-month supply of prescription drugs.
If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pairs with you—a pair and a spare. If a pair breaks, the Peace Corps will replace it, using the information your doctor in the United States provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination. The Peace Corps discourages you from using contact lenses during your Peace Corps 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 usually occurred when the Volunteer was unaccompanied. In 82 percent of the sexual assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied and in 55 percent of physical assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied.
- Relationship to assailant: In most assaults, the Volunteer did not know the assailant.
- Consumption of alcohol: Forty percent of all assaults involved alcohol consumption by Volunteers and/or assailants.
Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
Before and during service, your training will address these areas of concern so that you can reduce the risks you face.
For example, here are some strategies Volunteers employ:
Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of theft:
- Know the environment and choose safe routes/times for travel
- Avoid high-crime areas per Peace Corps guidance
- Know the vocabulary to get help in an emergency
- Carry valuables in different pockets/places
- Carry a "dummy" wallet as a decoy Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of burglary:
- Live with a local family or on a family compound
- Put strong locks on your STEEL 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
provides 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 Cameroon as compared to all other Africa region programs as a whole, from 2001–2005. It is presented to you in a somewhat technical manner for statistical accuracy.
To fully appreciate the collected data below, an explanation of the graph is provided as follows:
The incidence rate for each type of crime is the number of crime events relative to the Volunteer/trainee population. It is expressed on the chart as a ratio of crime to Volunteer and trainee years (or V/T years, which is a measure of 12 full months of V/T service) to allow for a statistically valid way to compare crime data across countries. An "incident" is a specific offense, per Peace Corps' classification of offenses, and may involve one or more Volunteer/trainee victims. For example, if two Volunteers are robbed at the same time and place, this is classified as one robbery incident.
The chart is separated into eight crime categories. These include vandalism (malicious defacement or damage of property); theft (taking without force or illegal entry); burglary (forcible entry of a residence); robbery (taking something by force); minor physical assault (attacking without a weapon with minor injuries); minor sexual assault (fondling, groping, etc.); aggravated assault (attacking with a weapon, and/or without a weapon when serious injury results); and rape (sexual intercourse without consent).
When anticipating Peace Corps Volunteer service, you should review all of the safety and security information provided to you, including the strategies to reduce risk. Throughout your training and Volunteer service, you will be expected to successfully complete all training competencies in a variety of areas including safety and security. Once in-country, use the tools and information shared with you to remain as safe and secure as possible.
What if you become a victim of a violent crime?
Few Peace Corps Volunteers are victims of violent crimes. The Peace Corps will give you information and training in how to be safe. But, just as in the U.S., crime happens, and Volunteers can become victims. When this happens, the investigative team of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is charged with helping pursue prosecution of those who perpetrate a violent crime against a Volunteer. If you become a victim of a violent crime, the decision to prosecute or not to prosecute is entirely yours, and one of the tasks of the OIG is to make sure that you are fully informed of your options and help you through the process and procedures involved in going forward with prosecution should you wish to do so. If you decide to prosecute, we are here to assist you in every way we can.
Crimes that occur overseas, of course, are investigated and prosecuted by local authorities in local courts. Our role is to coordinate the investigation and evidence collection with the regional security officers (RSOs) at the U.S. embassy, local police, and local prosecutors and others to ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent possible under the laws of the country. OIG investigative staff has extensive experience in criminal investigation, in working sensitively with victims, and as advocates for victims. We also, may, in certain limited circumstances, arrange for the retention of a local lawyer to assist the local public prosecutor in making the case against the individual who perpetrated the violent crime.
If you do become a victim of a violent crime, first, make sure you are in a safe place and with people you trust and second, contact the country director or the Peace Corps medical officer. Immediate reporting is important to the preservation of evidence and the chances of apprehending the suspect. Country directors and medical officers are required to report all violent crimes to the Inspector General and the RSO. This information is protected from unauthorized further disclosure by the Privacy Act. Reporting the crime also helps prevent your further victimization and protects your fellow Volunteers.
In conjunction with the RSO, the OIG does a preliminary investigation of all violent crimes against Volunteers regardless of whether the crime has been reported to local authorities or of the decision you may ultimately make to prosecute. If you are a victim of a crime, our staff will work with you through final disposition of the case. OIG staff is available 24 hours-aday, 7 days-a-week. We may be contacted through our 24-hour violent crime hotline via telephone at 202.692.2911, or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Security Issues in Cameroon
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 Cameroon. You can reduce your risk by avoiding situations that make you feel uncomfortable and by taking precautions. Crime at the village or town level is less frequent than in the large cities; people know each other and generally will not steal from their neighbors. Tourist attractions in large towns, for instance, are favorite work sites for pickpockets. The following are safety concerns in Cameroon you should be aware of:
Vehicle accidents are the single greatest risk to your safety in Cameroon. Volunteers are strongly encouraged to wear seat belts whenever available and to avoid riding in overcrowded public buses or vans. Because of the poor and dangerous conditions of roads in the interior of the country and the speed at which vehicles travel, Peace Corps/Cameroon has established a transportation policy that limits Volunteer travel to Yaoundé and the provincial capitals.
The homes of some Volunteers have been robbed in the past, and Volunteers will need to take the same precautions that they would take in the United States. The Peace Corps advises on proper home safety during training, and requires landlords to install deadbolt locks and other safety features in Volunteer homes.
In recent years, street crime has drastically increased in Cameroon, and a number of Volunteers have been victims. By far the most common incidents are petty thefts and burglary. Many of these incidents have taken place in Yaoundé and provincial capitals. There has also been an increase in violent crime using weapons (also in urban areas). Carjacking, particularly in Yaoundé and Douala, has also been reported. In rural areas, there is usually less crime; however, in some regions of the country there are incidents of road banditry.
Volunteers are required to wear a protective helmet whenever riding on a two-wheeled motorized vehicle or a bicycle. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in immediate administrative separation from the Peace Corps. This means you will be sent home. There is no appeal.
Physical and sexual assault occurs in Peace Corps countries worldwide, just as it does in the United States. You can avoid some of the risk by changing your own behavior. You will receive a thorough briefing on how to minimize this risk in Cameroon. If harassment or assault occurs, the Peace Corps health unit staff is available to assist you. It is important that you report any incident to the health unit and receive appropriate care, including care for your emotional well-being. Medications are available to reduce your risk of pregnancy and infection with HIV after sexual contact, so it is important to contact the health unit immediately. The Peace Corps can also advise you about your options for prosecuting an attacker.
Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
You must be prepared to take on a large degree of responsibility for your own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your house is secure, and develop relations in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. In coming to Cameroon, do what you would do if you moved to a new 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 Cameroon will 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 taunts are common on the street, this behavior can be reduced if you dress conservatively, avoid eye contact, and do not respond to unwanted attention. In addition, keep your money out of sight by using an undergarment money pouch, the kind that hangs around your neck and stays hidden under your shirt or inside your coat. Do not keep your money in outside pockets of backpacks, in coat pockets, or in fanny packs. Limit time spent in urban areas and provincial capitals, and if it is necessary to be out after dark, travel in a group, never alone.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Cameroon
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.
The Peace Corps/Cameroon office will keep Volunteers informed of issues that may impact Volunteer safety through Volunteer sharing. Regular updates will be provided in Volunteer newsletters and in memorandums from the country director. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, Volunteers will be contacted through the emergency communication network.
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John Turner, a 38-year-old Newark native, drove 17 hours from Chicago to the storm-ravaged Garden State last week.
On Nov. 4, he bought several scratch-off lottery tickets at a New Jersey convenience store. Turns out, one of them was a $100,000 winner, the CBS affiliate in New York reported.
Turner didn't think it was real, but state lottery officials confirmed the win.
"We are very grateful that John has given his time and skills to help the people dealing with the challenges brought on by Sandy," New Jersey's lottery director said in a statement as reported by Yahoo! News, "and that New Jersey is giving a memorable thank you back to him."
Turner will get $70,000 after taxes. He plans to invest the money in his business and a local church, and to donate some to a local family in need, the ABC affiliate in Chicago reported.
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The Senates 27-0 vote in support came after an impassioned speech by Sen. David Zuckerman, a Chittenden County Progressive who said his wife, Rachel Nevitt, had suffered from the tick-borne illness for about a dozen years and had struggled to get medical professionals to recognize and diagnose the disease.
My spouse had gone to her doctor for a number of years with cyclical ailments of achy joints, flu-like symptoms, except without fever, which is curious, Zuckerman said.
Nevitt later went to a naturopathic physician, who ran a more expensive test than those ordered by her primary care provider. When that test came back, it was quite clear from the markers on that test that she had Lyme, Zuckerman said.
Before the diagnosis, Nevitt had developed neurological problems that made communication between the spouses difficult. There were a couple of years when my marriage was about to dissolve, Zuckerman said. The diagnosis of Lyme gave him an understanding that helped put the relationship back on a good footing, he said.
Vermont would join Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and California as states that have protected doctors against professional conduct prosecutions if they prescribe long-term antibiotics meaning for more than a month to people with Lyme disease.
The treatment is widely considered experimental, with mainstream medical groups like the Infectious Diseases Society of America pointing to two types of side effects: One is in individual patients, who can develop debilitating diarrhea among other problems; the other is the general public, which loses the effectiveness of various antibiotics as bacteria evolve to be resistant.
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Millennium Management has recruited the former global head of direct execution services at UBS, the latest in a series of high-profile hires by Izzy Englander's $21.8 billion hedge fund.
Owain Self is to join Millennium later this year and will be based in the US, according to three people familiar with the situation. Self left UBS last week after nearly 15 years at the bank, as first reported by Financial News. He is on gardening leave until mid-June, one person said.
In an internal memo sent last week regarding his departure, Roger Anerella, UBS's global head of electronic, automated, and client-facing trading technology, said the firm was "look[ing] forward to working with him as a client".
Self and Millennium declined to comment.
It is the third high-profile hire for the hedge fund this year. Financial News reported early last month that Nick Xanders, the former head of strategy at brokerage BTIG, had joined Millennium's London office as a fund manager.
Financial News also reported last month that James Ter Haar, a former partner at credit hedge fund Lucidus, was joining Millennium's London office in September. Ter Haar has been tasked with hiring three or four people and will manage a credit portfolio between $350 million and $450 million.
Millennium was set up by Englander in 1989 and has more than 1,400 employees, according to its website.
Self has twice been named on Financial News's Rising Stars of Trading & Technology, most recently in 2013. He first joined UBS in 2000 and became a managing director at just 28. In 2004, he was named head of European algorithmic trading and three years later was given the additional role of co-head of European automated trading. He was appointed global head of algorithmic trading in 2010 and global co-head of direct execution in 2011.
His departure from UBS followed that of Phil Allison, the bank's global head of cash equities and its head of equities for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Allison had first joined the Swiss bank as a graduate trainee in 1997.
Allison and Self helped to grow UBS's equities business into one of the largest in Europe. According to figures released by data provider Markit in January, the bank was the third-most active broker of European equities on behalf of clients last year, with a turnover of €949.1 billion. It lagged Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.


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Flight 2364 was supposed to leave Honolulu at 11:38 a.m. and arrive in Los Angeles at 7:50 p.m.
Passengers tell KITV the plane was at takeoff speed and was about to lift off of the ground when they heard a loud booming sound and felt the cabin shaking back and forth. They say the pilot slammed on the brakes and was able to safely bring the aircraft to a halt.
Some passengers say they were grateful that this didn't happen on landing in Los Angeles.
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The parties at the centre of the potential Oxford United takeover were all remaining tight-lipped yesterday and said they had nothing to say . . . yet.
U's owner and chairman Ian Lenagan again failed to break his silence when contacted, although his son, Simon, did answer our call.
"As soon as there is something that needs to be communicated, it will be," Simon Lenagan, who is also a board member, said.
A consortium led by Mark Ashton appear to be the favourites to take over the club should it be up for sale, with a team of Oxfordshire businessmen, led by Charlie Methven, also interested.
Although Ashton is the man fronting the bid for his group, the Oxford Mail understands that the person leading the talks is Darryl Eales.
Eales was once reportedly interested in trying to take over Birmingham City, whom he supports, and has strong connections with Ian Lenagan.
The United owner made £19m when selling Workplace Systems in December 2011 to LDC – part of the Lloyds Banking Group.
Eales is listed on the LDC website as an 'advisory chairman'.
Further investigations show that last month a new company was founded – ENSCO 1070 Ltd – which lists Ashton and Eales as directors, along with Michael O'Leary and Frank Waterhouse.
There is no evidence, however, that this company is involved in the potential takeover of Oxford United.
When the Oxford Mail contacted Ashton yesterday, we were told: "Mark is unable to talk about anything at this moment, which you will hopefully appreciate."
Oxford United supporters' trust OxVox have also tried to speak to Ashton about the potential deal.
OxVox chairman Mark Sennett commented: "We have tried to contact Mr Ashton and are hoping for a conversation with him."
Rumours of a takeover surfaced on Wednesday, with Ashton's consortium first linked.
Methven's group, all United supporters, then went public 24 hours later with their interest.
If any deal is struck, it is not clear whether it would involve just the purchase of Oxford United Football Club, or include the stadium, which is owned by former chairman Firoz Kassam.
Talks about the purchase of the stadium have taken place with Kassam in the past, but no deal has ever been struck.
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Each year's paper and poster presentations are divided into categories based on the distribution of the participants. Judges are selected from SLU faculty to represent the variety of disciplines. Monetary awards are given to the first, second, and third place papers and posters in each category. This year was the largest SLU Graduate Research Symposium to date with a total of 131 paper and poster presentations.


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