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July 17, 2013 —
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Alan Via will present a program based on his book, "The Catskill 67: A Hiker's Guide to the Catskill 100 Highest Peaks under 3500," on Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at Morgan Outdoors in the Catskill Park Room. He is only one of a small handful of hikers to have hiked all the Adirondack and Catskill 100 highest peaks, the latter with his dog Bookah.
Via has led hikes for the Adirondack Mt. Club, Catskill 3500 Club, Appalachian Mountain Club, and Taconic Hiking Club for 35 years. He was Albany ADK's Outings Chair for 14 years, and is currently an ADK Main Club Committee Chair, a position he has held for 24 years. He's a "regular" and winter 46er and 35er, Northeast 111 completer, and has hiked all over the western and Canadian mountains.
The Adirondack Mountain Club published Alan's book in 2012, and The Schenectady Gazetter named it one of the top 10 new books of 2012. The hiking guide has color photos and maps, and Alan will be sharing photos from the photographers who contributed to the book, along with tales of his hikes.
The theme of the presentation is the Catskills' 100 highest mountains, where they are, and how they are unique. His presentation is an introduction for hikers and other mountain enthusiasts to a range of peaks largely unknown to the public.
Reserve a place by calling Lisa at 845/439-5507. Seating is limited. Visit www.morgan-outdoors.com.


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A spa for dogs is helping paunchy pooches shed some weight in Washington state.
Ndnd, a 6-year-old Chihuahua who weighed 18 pounds, suffered from a chronic cough, lack of energy and joint problems when she first joined Wag Wellness in Bothell, Seattle TV station KCPQ reported.
A year after "working out" and a change in diet, Ndnd is now down to 9 pounds, has increased her muscle definition and no longer has her chronic cough, according to the Everett Herald.
She does triple laps around the pool during weekly "swimming lessons," paddling almost the entire 30 minutes.
Besides swimming, Wag Wellness also offers water therapy, massage and accupressure to its canine clients.
A 30-minute massage starts at $25, while a pre-swim massage followed by swimming lessons will run you $40, according to the spa's website.

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Vt. Catholic Church settles abuse casesBy KEVIN O'CONNOR
STAFF WRITER | January 09,2013Three years after paying more than $20 million to close almost 30 priest misconduct lawsuits, Vermont's Catholic Church settled a dozen new cases Wednesday just minutes before the first was set for trial.
The state's largest religious denomination had hoped to rid itself of nearly a decade of lurid headlines and legal headaches in 2010 when it sold its historic 32-acre Burlington headquarters and 26-acre Colchester Camp Holy Cross to make good with all its then-known accusers. But that settlement didn't preclude other former altar boys and young male churchgoers alleging sexual abuse from filing later lawsuits.
Lawyers for the first of 12 new plaintiffs were scheduled to argue their case in U.S. District Court in Burlington Wednesday at 10 a.m. But attorneys for the statewide Roman Catholic Diocese offered a settlement just minutes before the start of opening statements.
Neither church counsel Thomas McCormick nor Burlington lawyer Jerome O'Neill, representing all but two of the three dozen past and present plaintiffs, would reveal the amount of the settlement.
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Gun control: What we can do
Last Saturday I spoke at the rally in Montpelier in support of common-sense gun control legislation from my viewpoint, that of a lifelong hunter. The report in The Times Argus didnt mention any of what I said.
A few years back, when Bernie Sanders was up for re-election, he said, Guns dont kill people, carpets kill people. These were brilliant political words, at once intimating that he wasnt for gun control and that he was for some regulation to protect office workers from toxic fumes in carpets.
Cars dont kill people, either, but we have quite a few regulations on cars and driving to limit the numbers killed by accidents. There are speed limits, traffic lights, vehicle registration and inspections, air bags, mandatory insurance and vigorous enforcement of the regulations, which we may not like but we put up with to save lives, maybe our own.
I dont object, and I think most hunters wouldnt object, to common-sense and effective regulations that increase safety, keep guns out of the wrong hands and lessen the number getting killed by guns.
Here is some information on guns and cars in the United States that I collected. My conclusion is that we in the United States are both car- and gun-crazy. These numbers are approximate but will give a picture of the situation:
n Number of registered vehicles on the road: 250 million.
n Number of guns in private hands: 270 million.
n Number of traffic deaths in 2011: over 32,000.
n Number of gun deaths in 2010: over 28,000.
n Number of hunters in the United States: under 14 million.
n Number of guns made in the United States in 2010: 5.5 million (95 percent for the U.S. market).
n Number of guns imported into the United States for sale in 2010: 3.25 million.
About 30 years ago, the guns I owned when I started hunting were stolen out of my unlocked house. A couple of them could not be replaced. They were already almost heirlooms. I visited the local gun shops to see if they turned up. No luck. If there were a national gun registry for sale and resale of guns maybe I would have gotten my guns back and a thief or two nabbed in the process.
We can and must do better. In order not to be complicit in allowing gun sales that may cause death here or elsewhere, here are some actions I feel the Vermont Legislature should take:
n Pass the ban on sale of assault weapons. These are military weapons. They ought not be in the woods, and in my 60 years as a hunter, Ive never seen a hunter in the woods with one.
n Draft and pass a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to (1) ban the sale of assault weapons, and (2) set up a national gun registry and effective tracking system to keep guns from getting into the wrong hands and tracing where they come from.
We as individuals, hunters or not, and gun owners or not, can do our part, too:
n Lock up doors, guns and ammo (ammo separate from guns).
n Teach gun safety. Hunters in Vermont take a hunter safety course in order to get a hunting license. Parents and teachers should teach their children and students to immediately tell a responsible adult if they discover a loose gun.
n Everyone should be alert for persons in their communities who may be a risk, and as a community figure out how to lesson the risk. In other words, talk it up. The more people who know, the better chance of defusing a gun situation that may lead to tragedy. This is an area where we need transparency.
Im sure Ive missed some things other hunters would say or do about this issue, but it seems that most hunters would be for common-sense measures to keep guns out of the wrong hands.
Legislators, if it is fear or concern about getting re-elected, cast those aside. Garner some courage and do the right thing.
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Parents in Milton said they want answers about the school district superintendent, who's still getting paid to take time off.
Mike Garrow has been on paid leave since October after the school board informed him that a complaint had been filed against him.
A team of three administrators has been running the Milton School District.
On Thursday, the school board named Theresa Rusch, principal at Milton East Elementary School, the interim superintendent of the district.
Although the district's investigation into Garrow is complete, it isn't sharing details on the complaint or whether it involved other employees or students.
Concerned parents said they just want answers.
"I would like to know overall how much it's going to cost the school district with a paid leave for the current superintendent and looking for a replacement, what the total cost for that will be," said parent Sheila Martin.
"The concern (is) that they might hire a second superintendent and pay the current superintendent until June. That's an awful lot of money that could be used in the classroom," said parent Lisa Messer.
Parents who spoke with WISC-TV said they've had a positive experience with the district and hope this doesn't impact Milton's reputation
Milton's school board president confirmed that Garrow will be on leave with full pay and benefits through the rest of the school year.


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The Peninsula Club
Cornelius, North Carolina
July 19-22, 2004
Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the Golf Pride Junior Classic was held at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius, N.C. The 54-hole stroke play event featured 99 of the nationâs premier junior golfers, ages 12-18, from 13 states, including 41 North Carolina residents. The Boys Division was played at 6,972 yards (par 71), while the Girls Division was played at 5,979 yards (par 72).
OâMahony, playing in his last AJGA event before he heads to the University of South Florida in the fall, lead wire-to-wire, carding rounds of 66-65-70â201. He entered the round with the goal of hitting 14 fairways and 18 greens and even though he did not do that, he still managed four birdies, including a 40-footer on No. 9.
âToday I did not get ahead of myself and I just took it one swing at a time,â the 17-year-old OâMahony said. âI did not make any mental mistakes.
âI really like this course and every tee shot sets up for me perfectly. The greens were in perfect shape and the golf course was unbelievable all week.â
The victory was the first national win for OâMahony, whoâs previous best finish in an AJGA event was a tie for 17th at the PING Junior at Mirasol earlier this summer.
âThis win gives me a lot of confidence going into my next event and starting college,â OâMahony said. âItâs great to know that I can compete with the top juniors in the world.â
Finishing in a tie for second was Will Shambley of Cary, N.C., and Hayes Brown of Atlanta at 212. Rounding out the top five in a tie for fourth place at 213 was Peter Malnati of Dandridge, Tenn.; Michael Muscatell of Lake Wylie, S.C.; and David Holzworth of Chapel Hill, N.C.
In the Girls Division, Crawford carded six birdies en route to a 5-under-par 67 and a tournament total of 2-under-par 214. She birdied Nos. 9 and 10 and made a 20-footer for par on No. 11 to gain momentum on the back nine.
âI hit the ball pretty well to give myself birdie opportunities and I was able to make the putts,â the 18-year-old Wake Forest signee said. âAfter Nos. 9-11, I just kept the momentum going from that and I tried to focus on making pars. This tournament showed me what I can do when I make putts, which will help in college.â
Crawfordâs previous best finish was second at the Hargray Junior Classic earlier this month and she finished third at the Golf Pride Junior Classic in 2003.
âThis win feels good,â Crawford said. âThis is one of my last junior events and to shoot 67, my lowest tournament round, feels great.â
Finishing five strokes back at 219 for second place was Dori Carter of Valdosta, Ga., while Angela King of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., was third with a 221 total.
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 U.S.A., a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became an AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.
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The Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program provides financial assistance to junior golfers who wish to play in AJGA events. Its goal is to give top-flight golf opportunities to young golfers regardless of financial resources. This program helps to fulfill the AJGA's mission of developing young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
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Leadership Links is a new program whereby the AJGA is able to further its mission to help develop young men and women by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented practices at an early age. This program gives juniors all the tools necessary to donate their time, talent and resources to local charities and the AJGA youth development programs. Please click here to learn more about the program and the different opportunities available.


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The organization, headed by experienced industry leader Omar Garcia, serves as the facilitator and coordinator for communication, education and public advocacy surrounding the production of energy resources in South Texas. As the premier oil and natural gas resource for the Eagle Ford Shale region, STEER aims to ensure that activities and advancements in the industry are responsibly addressed by positively guiding the energy sector and economic development progress in communities throughout South Texas.
"It is an unprecedented time for this region," says STEER President, Omar Garcia. "At STEER, we know that positive growth and development depend on collaboration, active dialogue and continued education among the various stakeholders both involved in, and impacted by, the oil and gas industry. STEER will serve as the conduit between the industry, government, academia and local communities to ensure that communication and progress takes place in a productive manner."
"The Eagle Ford Shale is bringing such great opportunity and economic development to Bexar County and the whole of South Texas, so I applaud the efforts of the oil and natural gas industry to create STEER," says Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff. "As shale exploration continues, I know STEER will play a vital role in making sure communities have open lines of communication with their legislators and the oil and gas companies."
STEER was founded by 11 of the largest oil and gas operators in the Eagle Ford Shale region in South Texas who recognized the need to maintain a cohesive and collaborative effort surrounding the exploration of the shale. The operators developed STEER to be the guiding liaison between the South Texas communities and the industry.
"STEER is going to be a tremendously helpful resource and advocate for South Texas as it relates to the Eagle Ford Shale," says Karnes County Judge Barbara Najvar Shaw. "It is great to see STEER already present in the community. We look forward to their continued work in bridging communities with the oil and natural gas industry so that we can prosper together."
In an effort to remain close to the Eagle Force Shale region, STEER will be based in San Antonio and will office at the Pearl complex, joining tenants such as The Nature Conservancy and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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1. Indiana Pacers (9-1)
The loss to the Bulls wasn't pretty, but I think we can all agree that 82-0 was unlikely. (Photo by Ray Amati/NBAE via Getty Images)
2. San Antonio Spurs (9-1)
Seven straight wins. (Photo by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images)
3. Miami Heat (7-3)
The Heat, who have won six of seven, are warming up. So is LeBron James, who is averaging 34 points in his last three games. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
4. Los Angeles Clippers (7-3)
First in points, first in assists. #chrispaul (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
5. Oklahoma City Thunder (6-3)
It was a tough week for the Thunder, who dropped back-to-back road games to the Clippers and Warriors by single digits. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
6. Houston Rockets (7-4)
The Rockets lost three of four, then won three of four – thanks, in part, to a Jeremy Lin sighting (31 points in a 110-104 overtime win over Toronto last Monday). (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
7. Minnesota Timberwolves (7-4)
Minnesota ranks among the top five in the league in points, rebounds and assists. (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
8. Golden State Warriors (7-3)
Andre Igoudala's buzzer-beater against the Thunder was perhaps the best of the young season. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
9. Portland Trail Blazers (8-2)
Portland is 4-1 at home, 4-1 on the road and has won six straight games – the second-longest streak in the league behind San Antonio. (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)
10. Chicago Bulls (5-3)
A blowout win over the previously unbeaten Pacers shows how high the ceiling is when Derrick Rose (20 points, six three-pointers) plays like an MVP. (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
11. Memphis Grizzlies (5-5)
Zach Randolph came alive this weekend, combining for 50 points and 21 rebounds in road wins against the Lakers and Kings. (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
12. Atlanta Hawks (6-4)
The Hawks have won four of five – all to non-winning teams. Let's see how they fare Tuesday in Miami. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
13. Dallas Mavericks (6-4)
All four losses have come to winning teams (Houston, Oklahoma City, Minnesota and Miami). (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
14. Phoenix Suns (5-4)
Phoenix lost its last two games (at Portland and against Brooklyn) by a combined three points. (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
15. Los Angeles Lakers (5-7)
The Lakers need to hover around .500 without Kobe and hope he can lead them to the playoffs once he returns. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
16. Charlotte Bobcats (5-5)
The Bobcats still can't score – Kemba Walker leads the team with 15.3 points per game – but the defense is keeping them relevant. (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
17. Denver Nuggets (4-5)
Denver has won four of six since starting 0-3 but has a rough stretch upcoming – at Oklahoma City, against Chicago, against Dallas, at Dallas and at Minnesota. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
18. Brooklyn Nets (3-6)
A legit contender in the East? The Nets have lost four of five and aren't getting it done on either end of the floor. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
19. New York Knicks (3-6)
The Knicks have lost six of eight and are just 1-5 at MSG. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
20. Toronto Raptors (4-7)
Toronto is 2-6 over its last eight games, and one of those wins came against Utah. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
21. New Orleans Pelicans (4-6)
New Orleans dropped three games in four nights last week – all on the road. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)
22. Detroit Pistons (3-6)
Detroit has dropped five of six and is just 1-4 on the road. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
23. Cleveland Cavaliers (4-7)
The Cavs got a 103-96 overtime in in Washington on Saturday. They are now 1-6 on the road. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)(Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
24. Philadelphia 76ers (5-6)
Remember that 3-0 start? Philly is 2-6 since. (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)
25. Orlando Magic (4-6)
Orlando has lost four of five – the only win was a three-point home win over Milwaukee – and faces Miami in each of its next two games; 4-8 is looking likely. (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
26. Boston Celtics (3-6)
Four straight losses, four straight wins, three straight losses (with a road game against Houston upcoming). Hey, at least they're consistent. (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
27. Milwaukee Bucks (2-7)
That's five straight losses by an average of 16.8 points. (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
28. Washington Wizards (2-7)
The Wizards have allowed 100+ points in eight of nine games this season, including six of their seven losses. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
29. Sacramento Kings (2-7)
Sacramento's top scorers after DeMarcus Cousins: Isaiah Thomas, Greivis Vasquez and Marcus Thornton. What happened to this franchise? (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
30. Utah Jazz (1-10)
Oh look, a win. That's nice. (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)


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Board of Governors
December 9, 2010
Members Present: Mr. Roger Topping, Mr. James Palmer, III, Mr. Richard Bezjak, Ms. Lisa Neel, Mr. Craig Cardwell, Ms. Angie Lambert, Mr. Aaron Saunders, Mr. Larry Ratliff, Mr. Robert Perkinson, Jr.
Members Absent: Ms. Gloria Stephens, Mr. Larry Morhous
Guests/Staff: Dr. Albert Walker, Mr. John Cardwell, Mr. Jim Nelson, Dr. Tom Blevins, Dr. Don Smith, Ms. Shelia Johnson, Ms. Karen Harvey, Ms. Christina Brogdon, Mr. Tom Harrison, Dr. David Haus, Mr. Chris Deweese (Suttle & Stalnaker)
Welcome, Chair's Remarks, and Call to Order – Chairman James J. Palmer, III
Mr. Palmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Bluefield State College Othello Harris-Jefferson Student Center Private Dining Room.
Approval of the Consent Agenda – Mr. James Palmer
A motion was made (RTopping/RPerkinson) to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried.
Discussion Agenda
Financial Audit Report – Mr. Chris Deweese, Suttle & Stalnaker PLLC
Mr. Deweese reviewed the financial report Board members received prior to the meeting. He reported that the institution received a "clean opinion" which is the best audit report for the institution. The Financial Audit also included the BSC Foundation and the BSC Research and Development Corporation. Mr. Deweese discussed the OPEB liability and the issues surrounding the cost for all state entities. Discussion followed.
Dr. Walker reported on the progress of the VP Academic Affairs/Provost position with five candidates being interviewed at this time.
Next Meeting Date – February 17, 2011
Executive Session – President's Three Year Evaluation
A motion was made (ASaunders/LRatliff) to go into Executive Session. Motion carried.
A motion was made (RPerkinson/RTopping) to return to Regular Session. Motion carried.
A motion was made (ASaunders/RBezjak) to submit the President's Three Year Evaluation to the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC). Motion carried.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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BA to Squeeze 52 More Passengers on Some 777 Routes
Packing them in on planes serving Gatwick.
Packing them in on planes serving Gatwick.
Then pipes the gases in to suicide clinics.
Drivers gassing themselves and ploughing into each other.
Jaw-popping, eye-dropping, the world we've created looks great from up there.
Courts rule it's liable for delays due to technical faults.
NO2 from diesel engines and dust make some areas atmospheric death traps.
We turn our accessory attention to Apple MacBook cases so that your multi-hundred-pound machine can be kept safe and seemingly forever fresh-out-of-the-box.
Stay inside where it's safer and there's a biscuit tin within reach.
Domestic TransAsia ATR 72-600 flight plunges into water. Not particularly pleasant viewing.
120-mile wide umbrella secretly erected over Beijing.
"And if you need to use the toilet during the flight, madam, just do it in the aisle, here, here, or over there."
One-armed pilots are a thing?
Crazy lady terrorises Edinburgh flight.
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My daughter is a little over 2 months old now and I have a little more than one month left before I go back to work. I want to keep breastfeeding her for as long as possible (up to a year). But, I've been having difficulty with my milk supply. I've seen a lactation consultant and tried just about everything that has been recommended to me. Last week, my supply seemed to be improving and and I stopped supplementing. Five days later, my daughter only gained an 1 oz. Its confusing to me because when I fed her on one breast during the weigh in, she took 1.5 oz (she needs 2.5 oz per feed/ 8 times a day).
I'm so tired of being stressed about my daughter's weight gain. At 2 mos., she was only 8 lbs 4 oz (her birthweight was 7 lbs 3 oz). So, I'm thinking about permanently supplementing with formula while continuing breastfeeding for as long as I can. I 'm also thinking that if I keep trying to breasteed exclusively, maybe I'll succeed. But, I'm afraid that my daughter will suffer and it will take all of the joy out of my last month at home with her.
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Sidney Ponson: SOBER!!!
At the end of last week's thrilling Filibuster, I asked (as usual) for more dear reader questions… and — if possible — pictures of journeyman screw-up Sidney Ponson not under the influence.
Hilarious, I know.
Hilarious because, indeed, it was just a throw-away quip… a nonsensical one-off… a friggin' jape.
But boy was I surprised when our inbox actually received a picture of Sidney which shows him to be in complete control of his own cognizance.
Special thanks to Mary Retallick (pictured right, whom you can often find on Gateway Redbirds Forum) for sending this to our attention… and special, special thanks to you, Mary, for sending it with the subject line: Picture of Sidney Ponson sober.
'Cuz that is funny.
Not only do you "get it", you also got us, making us full-fledged believers in other mythical creatures like Bigfoot, Skunk Ape and a well-spoken G.W. Bush.
And to a man (that's you, Sidney) more accustomed to hearing the words "designated for assignment" than "we would like to offer you a contract extension", this post is most assuredly a sign of better things to come.
Yeah. You got me. I'm totally lying.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right, Sidney.
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That's me and I'm wearing the Rangers hat because I wanted to get Sidney's attention. I actually am a Cardinals fan, and I got Sidney to autograph a Cardinals jersey of his on this day.
Julia — Indeed. Glad for it.
Mary — Thanks again. I have no doubt when it comes to your Cardinals loyalty. Every once in a while I show up at Comiskey with a Sox hat on. Ain't no thang.
Wow…is that sort of a smile on his face too? He look almost human. Kudos to Mary for wearing the hat to get the pic!
Jeff you would actually wear a Sox hat?!
Lmao.. oh, I have a filibuster for ya:
A sober Sidney Ponson can only mean one thing.. The guy must've discovered another substance to abuse, evidently one that gives the public the illusion he's a moderate man while not enhancing his performance [not just because it's illegal but because, after all, failure is the one thing he can accomplish at any level of intoxication]. Is RSBS aware of his alternative to the booze? If so, did he receive it from a certain former Texas teammate that sure as hell had me fooled into thinking he sobered up [until the photographic evidence emerged]?
P.S. Boy, he looks like Seth Rogan..
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Congrats to Mary for getting the picture, amazing Jeff, you actually have readers who will do anything to get a scoop for you…can't belive she wore the hat, that'd almost be like you wearing a Tigers hat to get a story…
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Ginny — Cardinals fan, White Sox supporter. That's how I roll. (Plus, I live a few blocks from Comiskey).
V — Nice. We'll get to that. For sure. No worries. It is a bit bothersome, eh?
Peter — Well, I don't know if it's THAT crazy, but you certainly do make a point. PS, how you liking Lidge these days?
Jeff- Lidge is like a the after effects of a heavy drinking session, sometimes it happens sometimes it doesn't, most of all you regret it the next day…
Wow. I'm in awe, really. Props to you, Mary! I never knew Ponson could actually resemble a human being. Ya learn something new every day.
William — Sorry, didn't forget ya man. You are right though. Had to get the word out.
Peter — I couldn't have said it better myself. Special Brad Lidge treat comin' for ya tomorrow (Monday).
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The shooting happened at 59 Brooklyn Street, where court records show Parry lived. An eyewitness to the incident said he and Parry were walking near the apartment building on Brooklyn Street when a man dressed all in black and wearing a mask yelled to Parry, Hey, woman beater.
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A big part of football games is getting fans and players pumped up, but it's winter break for Eastern Washington University, meaning most band members have gone home.
To make sure EWU had enough people to get the crowd going during the semifinal football game against Sam Houston state, the school posted a request in the Spokesman Review, asking for substitute band members for the day.
"It's really exciting to have so many band members, former band members, all together at the same time," said Steve Schwalbe, an EWU alum.
Schwalbe played the trumpet for four years and he said he is ecstatic to be back at it. He is one of a hundred people who saw the invitation and jumped at the chance to head back to college for the day.
"It's the spirit! It's great! Root on the team to a victory in the semifinals and if they win they go to the finals in Texas, what's not to like?" said Schwalbe.
"It gives us a chance to mix up with the college kids," said Paul Beebe, another substitute band member for the day. "They need us old farts to fill in, ya know?"
Current EWU student Bailey Noble said young or old - they're all here for the same reason.
"It's great to finally see a fun room of musicians who are there for one goal – to get everyone pumped up for the game," said Noble.
"This is all about entertainment," said Schwalbe. "You got the football team, but you need the band, the cheerleaders, the tailgating. Its all a package."


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Secluding students no issue for area schools
The use of "seclusion rooms" for unruly students has gotten attention at the state level recently, but the practice is seldom, if ever, utilized in Washington County.
"We just have never gotten in the practice of separating kids that way," said Andrew Brooks, special education coordinator for the Warren Local school district.
The Ohio Board of Education last month approved the state's first policy on how educators seclude and physically restrain students in schools, and it will take effect in the 2013-2014 school year. The effort was aimed at ensuring those tactics are used as a last resort to prevent students from harming themselves or someone else.
An investigation by The Columbus Dispatch, in collaboration with NPR and Ohio public-radio stations found that small, cell-like seclusion rooms were meant to be calming but were sometimes misused by teachers to punish children, even for minor infractions. The investigation also found the Department of Education didn't know which districts have such rooms.
The state reviewed Columbus City Schools' use of restraint and seclusion in response to a complaint from a group called Disability Rights Ohio, filed with the Ohio Department of Education in November. Released earlier this month, the review showed 371 children in that district were held down, physically removed from a class or put in closet-like rooms to calm down about 1,800 times
Brooks is a crisis, prevention and intervention trainer certified by Wisconsin-based Crisis Prevention Institute Inc. He said there might be a time and place for seclusion, but he focuses on other avenues, including sending students to the principal's office before an incident gets out of hand and using verbal and non-verbal "de-escalating strategies." If a student does pose a danger, Brooks said his training calls for getting others away from the individual.
"With CPI, you actually remove the rest of the class and you actually leave the unruly student in place until you can remove them," he said.
Occasionally, the use of a physical hold might be required to prevent a student from harming herself or someone else, Brooks said.
"They … are safe. They're effective. They're designed not to cause physiological damage of the student," he said.
CPI recommends only using the holds as a last resort and reporting their use to parents.
The last school in Washington County to have a designated seclusion room was Victory Place, the alternative school run by the Ohio Valley Educational Service Center in the former Fairview school building on Harmar Hill in Marietta. Ohio Valley ESC Superintendent Chris Keylor said their use was discontinued last year after a review of their effectiveness and a determination to move in a different direction.
"Our numbers of students have dwindled dramatically," he said. "It was just a decision I wanted to make."
Keylor said the seclusion room was a former office in the school that was also open to students with behavioral issues who felt they needed some time to cool off.
"Students could choose to walk there on their own and go in and just relax in case they were feeling like they were getting ready to have an outburst," he said.
Neither Belpre nor Marietta City Schools have designated seclusion rooms, but both superintendents said there could be a location established if a student's individual educational plan called for it. That would have to be approved by the child's parents.
Belpre Superintendent Tony Dunn said such a room would be equipped in compliance with state policy, which requires the rooms to be properly lit and ventilated and have adequate space. The rooms are not to be locked, and the student must be observed at all times.
Marietta Superintendent Harry Fleming said a room could be utilized for a student who felt he or she needed to "cool off," although they might also be directed there by a teacher. However, he said he does not consider such a room a "seclusion room." Fleming noted the use of such a room would have to be approved by parents as part of the student's IEP.
Wolf Creek Local Schools Superintendent Bob Caldwell said that district researched seclusion rooms about 10 years ago and decided against using them.
"We came to the conclusion here that it just wasn't a productive means of discipline for what we're interested in doing," he said.
Caldwell said a student might very well be moved to a different location in the classroom, but he doesn't believe isolating them in another room is an effective tactic.
Frontier Local Schools Superintendent Bruce Kidder said that while students might be separated after a fight, the district does not employ seclusion rooms.
Fort Frye Local Schools curriculum and special education director Noreen Mullens said that district also feels seclusion rooms are "not necessarily the best practice."
Katie Keating, director of education for Ewing School, which primarily serves students with developmental disabilities, said seclusion rooms have not been used there in "years and years and years."
"We moved toward more of a gentle teaching approach and more of an inclusive approach," she said. "Our kids have to have a real high level of supervision, and we would never be able to leave them alone."
A copy of the ODE draft policy can be viewed online at www.ode.state.oh.us. It requires schools to notify parents within 24 hours of an incident, after some parents complained schools hadn't informed them of instances when their children were put in seclusion rooms.
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I started my 7 month old daughter on solids at 5 months old. I didn't have adequate milk supply so i was forced to suplement with formula.
the following is my daughters daily diet. she eats everything I give her eagerly but I'm concerned if this is too much solid food for her age.
also she poops once every 2 days and her bm has been very dry lately.
she eats a bowl of whole grain cereal with fruit sauce fot breakfast, vegetables puree or chicken for lunch and another bowl of cereal for dinner with fruit dessert, some afternoons she snacks on cottage cheese and fruits. we nurse in between on demand all day and at nights.
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Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith will replace New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who passed on the all-star contest after his team lost Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. Kansas City linebacker Derrick Johnson will substitute for the San Francisco 49ers' NaVorro Bowman, whose knee was badly injured Sunday in the NFC Championship Game.
Kansas City's other Pro Bowl players are running back Jamaal Charles, punt returner Dexter McCluster, linebackers Justin Houston and Tamba Hali, cornerback Brandon Flowers, safety Eric Berry, defensive tackle Dontari Poe and offensive tackle Branden Albert.
Smith is headed to the Pro Bowl for the first time, while Johnson is a Pro Bowler for the third year in a row.
In his first season with the Chiefs after being traded by the 49ers, Smith completed 60.6 percent of his passes for 3,313 yards with 23 touchdown passes and seven interceptions.
Johnson posted team highs with 4.5 sacks and 110 tackles.
In other Pro Bowl news Monday:
--Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray was selected as an injured replacement for 49ers running back Frank Gore. Murray, headed to his first Pro Bowl following his third season, finished with 217 carries for 1,121 yards and nine touchdowns in 2013.
--Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus earned his first berth in the game. He replaces injured 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith. Dareus recorded personal bests with 7.5 sacks and 71 tackles this season.
--Cleveland Browns safety T.J. Ward will substitute for injured Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Troy Polamalu. Ward, heading to his first Pro Bowl, made two interceptions and recorded a career-high 129 tackles this season.
--Two Chicago Bears, rookie guard Kyle Long and cornerback Tim Jennings, are headed to Hawaii. King takes the spot of San Francisco's Mike Iupati, who broke a bone in his right leg Sunday. Jennings, a two-timer Pro Bowler, is substituting for outspoken Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, who will miss the game while preparing for the Super Bowl.
--New York Jets center Nick Mangold will replace Seattle center Max Unger. Mangold is headed to his fifth Pro Bowl. Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie will join Mangold in Hawaii, replacing injured Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib.
--Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross will sub for injured 49ers tackle Joe Staley. Gross will be appearing in his third Pro Bowl.
--Seven of eight 49ers picked for the Pro Bowl are expected to miss the game. According to the San Jose Mercury News, linebacker Ahmad Brooks probably will be San Francisco's lone representative.
The Pro Bowl will be played Sunday at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.
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 ===Communications===

 ====Mail====

 Few countries in the world offer the level of mail service considered normal in the United States. If you expect U.S. standards for mail service, you will be in for some frustration. Mail sent via airmail takes three to four weeks, and packages sent by surface mail take from two to six months. Some mail may simply not arrive (fortunately, this is not a frequent occurrence, but it does happen). Packages and letters arriving in Bulgaria are often checked by officials for dangerous items and sometimes for money or expensive items as well. The inspectors usually reseal the packages and letters and send them on, but some may never arrive at their destination. Advise your family and friends to number their letters and include "Airmail" on their envelopes. (For letters, we recommend global airmail, available at U.S. post offices.)

 It is also advisable to have your mail addressed to you in both Cyrillic and Latin script. While this is not necessary, it does make Bulgarian postal handlers less suspicious of incoming mail. We don't recommend that your friends and family declare large values for packages sent or insure them, as you may need to pay a tax to release packages of considerable value from customs.

 Despite these challenges, we encourage you to write to your family regularly (snail mail or email) and to number your own written letters. It is a good idea to advise family members that mail is sporadic and that they should not worry if they do not receive your letters regularly. Also advise them that in the case of a family emergency, they should contact the Peace Corps' Office of Special Services in Washington, D.C.

 After pre-service training, you will become a Volunteer and move to your site. Mail should then be addressed directly to you at your new residence. You can provide this information to family and friends toward the end of training prior to moving to your site. If your residence does not provide for a secure or private mailbox, it may be better to have your personal mail sent to you at your work address.

 Bulgarian postal and customs regulations for packages make it very impractical and expensive to receive anything except letter mail during training. Tell family and friends that they should NOT send packages until after you have completed training and are at your assigned site. At that time, you will be better able to assess what things from home you really need and how best to have them sent.

 ====Telephones====

 Your apartment may or may not have a landline telephone— many don't. For in-country calling, most Volunteers use mobile phones, which they purchase themselves. However, fees associated with mobile phones are high and most Volunteers find that talking for long periods of time on the phone is out of their budget. Instead, Volunteers (and most Bulgarians) generally rely heavily on text messaging from cellphones for a small fee. All of the major Bulgarian cellular service providers also offer free text messaging from the Internet, allowing Volunteers to send quick messages free of charge.

 Standard long-distance telephone service is available but expensive. If you are calling on a landline from outside the capital, it may take longer to get a connection. Some calling cards from the United States (e.g., those issued by AT&T, MCI, and Sprint) can be used to call the United States. However, these cards will not give you access to other countries because of a phone block in Bulgaria.

 Many Volunteers feel that the best method of calling the U.S. is to do so at an Internet club. Internet clubs often have phone booths where you can call internationally for mere cents per minute. Another cheap option is to use voice-over Internet protocol programs such as Skype or VOIPStunt from a computer. Even if you do not have a computer or a home Internet connection, most towns have Internet clubs where you can use these programs.

 If these options are not available in your town, you can make international calls from a local public telephone or post office. The country code for Bulgaria is 359 for family and friends calling from the U.S.

 ====Computer, Internet, and E-mail Access====

 Some, but not all, Volunteers have access to computers at their work sites, which may or may not have Internet and e-mail capabilities. Work site equipment is intended to be used primarily for work-related activities, and you should not assume that it can be used for personal purposes. Internet and e-mail access is becoming more widely available throughout Bulgaria, and Internet cafes can be found in most towns, although they are generally not found in the rural villages. While it is likely you will have Internet access not far from your site, you should not assume that you will have constant email access.

 If you bring a laptop computer, the Peace Corps does not provide e-mail accounts or technical and repair support. While many Volunteers find computers extremely useful, the Peace Corps does not consider them to be essential and cannot replace them in the case of loss or theft. If you do bring computer equipment, insurance is highly recommended.

 ===Housing and Site Location===

 Housing is generally provided by a Volunteer's sponsoring organization. Most Volunteers live in a modest studio or one-bedroom apartment with plumbing, heating, and electricity. The range of available housing may vary greatly between Volunteers and sites. If you live in a town or city, you will likely live in an apartment in a communist-style housing "block," that, from the exterior, resembles the high-rises in public housing projects in U.S. cities.

 Volunteers assigned to smaller communities should be prepared for the possibility that they may live in a private room in the home of a Bulgarian family. This can offer huge advantages in terms of being accepted into a local family and being "taken care of." Note that Bulgarian standards of privacy differ from those in the U.S. It is also common that landlords may leave some of their personal items in an apartment that they are renting out.

 Your heat source could be either one or more portable heaters, central heat, or wood-burning stoves in some rural areas. Heat and electricity are very expensive, and Bulgarians usually only heat the room they are currently in. They usually only turn on their hot water boiler when they are planning to take a shower. Expect for it to be cold inside during the winter, and for it to be very hot during the summer. Indoor climate control concepts differ from what you are likely used to in the U.S.

 The Peace Corps staff uses an involved and thorough process to identify Volunteers' host organizations and towns. Potential host organizations fill out an in-depth application in which they state their reasons for wanting to work with a Volunteer, their organizational goals, how they see a Volunteer fitting into their organization, what specific work the Volunteer will assist with, desired skills, and available resources. Staff visits each site and discusses these items with the potential hosts, and ultimately uses a methodical system of evaluating potential sites based on their strengths and the potential for a Volunteer to be successful at those sites.

 Toward the middle of your 11-week pre-service training (PST), the Peace Corps office and training staff match trainees and sites, and trainees learn where they will live and work for the next two years. Education, professional experience, and level of Bulgarian language ability are considered in matching individual Volunteers' skills with the needs of each site. Volunteers should be prepared to serve in any region of Bulgaria.

 ===Living Allowance and Money Management===

 You will receive a monthly living allowance that will enable you to maintain a modest lifestyle similar to that of your host community counterpart. This allowance will be deposited in your bank account every month by Peace Corps/Bulgaria. It is intended to cover food, household supplies, local transportation, recreation, entertainment, and incidental expenses such as postage, film, reading material, stationery, and toiletries. In most cases, rent and utilities are paid by the sponsoring organization, but the Peace Corps assists with these expenses in some circumstances.

 Most Volunteers in Bulgaria find their living allowance to be sufficient for their needs, as long as they live a frugal lifestyle. The lifestyle you adopt while serving in Bulgaria will determine how far your living allowance goes. These days in Bulgaria, there are many things to spend money on, and if you choose to eat daily in restaurants, travel a significant portion of your weekends, and buy imported food and toiletries, your living allowance likely will not last through each month. You may also have a harder time becoming a part of your community if you live at a higher level than the average Bulgarian. If you adopt a more typical Bulgarian lifestyle, cook frequently, and choose primarily from the ample selections of local goods, your living allowance should be more than adequate. It is important to live at the same economic level as your Bulgarian counterparts.

 ===Food and Diet===

 It is possible to eat a very healthy and natural diet in Bulgaria, if you prepare many of your own meals and use local foods. Larger towns and cities offer many of the same basic staples that you can find in the United States, with the exception of pre-prepared and instant foods. Volunteers in smaller towns sometimes experience shortages of certain items, especially in the winter, but there is typically an ample food supply if you are flexible about cooking with what is currently available. If you live in a small village, you may choose to occasionally shop in larger towns in your region, to fill in your food supplies and get items unavailable at your site.

 Grilled meat and potatoes or salads best capture the essence of Bulgarian cuisine. Meals served in a family setting are heavy, oily, filling, and take hours to finish (after a big Bulgarian meal, you may have to lie down and rest a while!). Many dishes are overly salty by American standards and Bulgarians cook with lots of sunflower oil. Pork and chicken are the most popular meats—served roasted, breaded and fried, or grilled. The selection of seafood is limited, and it is advisable to refrain from eating it unless you know its origin. Seafood from the Danube or the Black Sea should generally not be eaten, while trout from mountain streams and fish raised on farms is generally safe to eat.

 Vegetarians may get weary of eating breaded cheese, fried potatoes, or salad every time they go out for a meal or visit Bulgarian friends, but the abundance and low prices of wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables in season make it possible to prepare delicious meals at home. Prices of produce fluctuate greatly according to the season. Peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, cabbages, eggplants, zucchinis, and carrots are almost always available. However, in the winter, depending on your community, you may have to rely mostly on potatoes, cabbages, carrots, dried beans, and canned items. Locally-grown fruits are available from late spring to late fall. During the winter, you may have to make do with canned fruits and fruit juice and imported fruits such as bananas, apples, and oranges.

 Cereal and grains are available, although breakfast cereals can be expensive, as Bulgarians typically do not eat cereal for breakfast. The typical Bulgarian breakfast is "banitza" a delicious pastry made from filo dough and cheese—which is made fresh daily in most towns and villages and costs around 35 cents. Bulgarians eat bread with every meal, and even the smallest town has a place where you can buy freshly-baked bread on a daily basis. Rice, pasta, and all-purpose white flour can also be purchased easily, but you will have to search extensively for whole-wheat flour. Various types of beans are widely available, and lentils are widely used. Dried soybean product was used in the past as a cheaper substitute for meat, and is available in specialty stores in the larger towns and cities. Boxed, long-life pasteurized milk is readily available. Milk packaged in plastic bags is not pasteurized and should be boiled before drinking. The two types of local cheese are delicious and always available. Imported cheese is also available but expensive. Bulgarian yogurt, made primarily from cow and sheep milk, is a staple of the Bulgarian, and is well-known world wide.

 A cookbook of recipes to help you make the most of products available in Bulgaria will be given to you during training. You will be making a lot of things from scratch here, and if you do not already know how to cook, you will learn. Don't worry, before long you will be sharing your favorite recipes with other Volunteers.

 ===Transportation===

 Bulgaria has a large network of bus and train routes, which makes it possible to travel to practically all destinations by public transportation. Many Volunteers have experienced thefts while traveling, however, so you must be vigilant in protecting your valuables while using public transportation. Traveling on trams in Sofia requires extra vigilance.

 When traveling on trains, it is best to travel in a compartment with a baba (grandmother) as a protection against crime. If possible, put your heavier baggage on the shelf above your head (not above someone else's) so that you will notice if someone tries to take it down. Put smaller luggage underneath your feet. Although people may warn you against this (a Bulgarian superstition says you will lose money), it is a relatively safe option.

 ===Geography and Climate===

 Bulgaria is located in the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe. The country is bordered by the Black Sea in the east, Turkey and Greece in the south, Macedonia and Serbia in the west, and Romania in the north. Although slightly larger than Tennessee, Bulgaria stands out as a land of great geographic and environmental diversity. The average elevation is 480 meters (1,584 feet) above sea level.

 The country has four major geographic regions. The most northerly is the Danube plateau, which rises from the shores of the Danube River to the foothills in the east. Its climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The second region is the Balkan Mountains (or "Old Mountains" to the Bulgarians), which extends across the center of the country and blocks cold winds from the plains of Russia. The third region, the valley drained by the Maritsa River in the south, has a Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. South of the Maritsa Valley is the fourth region, the Rhodope Mountains, which forms the border between Bulgaria and Greece.

 Bulgaria has a Mediterranean climate with four distinct seasons. As in the United States, weather patterns have been changing in recent years, so it is difficult to describe a "typical" year. Spring generally brings frequent rain. Spring and fall are temperate and feature beautiful flora. Summer temperatures average about 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius); but in July and August, they can reach the 90- to 100-degree Fahrenheit range for a two-week period or longer. The highlands in the northeast are cooler than the more Mediterranean climate of the southwest. Bulgaria can get cold and gray in the winter, with temperatures averaging around 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius).

 ===Social Activities===

 There are a multitude of activities you can explore, however, if you are open to trying new activities that you may have not previously thought of as social/recreational activities. You may find out that you enjoy hanging out with the local babas (grandmothers) and learning to can food, that you get used to spending hours on end at a local coffee shop (this is likely to be the most popular social activity in your town!), and that you are not comfortable spending much time at the local disco, as it may be full of your high school students. The trick is to find things that give you satisfaction and enjoyment. It is up to you to make the most of your leisure time, and there is plenty to do if you just go out and look for it.

 Bulgaria has museums, concerts, town festivals, theaters, athletic events, hot springs, outdoor markets, historical and ethnographic centers, coffee shops, bars, discos, and cinemas (in bigger towns and cities) for you to enjoy. The most recently released American films are shown in English with Bulgarian subtitles but are usually dubbed by the time they make it to the video rental shops.

 Bulgaria boasts some of the most magnificent natural areas in Eastern Europe, with a great diversity of flora and fauna. Opportunities for outdoor recreation include hiking, camping, rock climbing, and birdwatching. Many of the towns in mountain regions have local hiking clubs. During the winter, Bulgarian ski resorts attract skiers from the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, and the Nordic countries.

 ===Professionalism, Dress, and Behavior===

 One of the difficulties 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 do successfully, and we can only provide you with guidelines. As a representative of a Bulgarian organization, you will be expected to dress and behave accordingly. "Business casual" is the catchall term for appropriate professional attire as a Volunteer in Bulgaria.

 Bulgarians dress very stylishly and take great pride in their appearance. They commonly, however, only have a few outfits that they wear repeatedly. While there is no hard-and-fast rule, a foreigner who wears ragged or dirty clothing is likely to be considered disrespectful and possibly unreliable. Improper attire creates difficulties in gaining the respect and acceptance of your Bulgarian colleagues. At the same time, Volunteers who outdress the Bulgarians they work with may find they have difficulty fitting in. In general, Volunteers should dress to match their colleagues. Sometimes this can mean nice jeans and a casual, button-up shirt; other times this can mean wearing a tie daily. In an ethnic Bulgarian community, colorful and stylish attire is likely very appropriate, while in some minority communities, more modest dress is important. Keep in mind that you can purchase most clothing you would want for day-to-day use for reasonable prices throughout Bulgaria, so you may want to bring minimal clothing from the U.S.

 You will also have semi-regular occasions to dress up for weddings and other special events, so bring some more formal attire in addition to professional clothes for everyday wear in the office or classroom. Casual clothes like jeans, shorts, T-shirts, and tank tops are also appropriate in some situations, but almost always outside of the professional environment.

 ===Personal Safety===

 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 (oftentimes alone), having a limited understanding 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; Volunteers may be at the highest risk for pickpocketing when they are in cities with other Volunteers and are speaking English on the street. It is obvious then that they are foreigners, and they are less attentive because they are distracted by conversation. Incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although most Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria. At the same time, you are expected to take responsibility for your safety and well being.

 ===Rewards and Frustrations===

 Volunteers in Bulgaria must demonstrate a great deal of flexibility, patience, and maturity. Counterparts may sometimes feel threatened by your different methods, your energy, and your drive to work. When you first arrive at your site, you will need to focus on building relationships and gaining the trust of your colleagues and community. Then, you will be in a much stronger position to get things done. Many Volunteers find that once they are accepted by a community, they are "in" and are both embraced the their communities and are well-respected. It takes considerable time and effort to get to this point. Although earlier groups of Volunteers in Bulgaria have made the Peace Corps known to many in the community, you may have to explain your role as a development worker. The concept of volunteerism is a bit odd to most Bulgarians. In spite of your modest stipend, you may be perceived as a rich foreigner. You should expect frequent and lengthy delays in almost everything you are engaged in.

 All Volunteers are expected to be highly motivated and proactive, flexible, professional, and committed to the Peace Corps' ideals and goals. The Peace Corps staff and current Volunteers take their commitment to serve the people of Bulgaria seriously. We invite you to join us in this effort, but only if you are confident that you can commit yourself to completing your two-year assignment.

 Because of the many economic and political difficulties and changes Bulgaria faces, the atmosphere in the country is one of uncertainty. The changes occurring in Bulgaria today are some of the most significant in its history, and Bulgarians from all walks of life are sacrificing time and comfort to make a new Bulgaria, that is part of the global world. Being a part of this historic moment in Europe should be both fascinating and immensely satisfying to any Volunteer who is willing to work hard and give generously of his or her time.

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"I am mystified," said J.N. Musto, the head of the University of Hawaii faculty union.
Musto didn't see it coming.
The regents announced today they are poised to take action on the appointment of David Lassner as acting president to replace MRC Greenwood, who leaves next month.
Lassner is the UH chief information officer and has worked at the university for 36 years.
Last week, it was expected that the regents would announce the choice of the committee.
Musto believed John Morton, the head of the Community College system, was the leading contender and would be named.
But the announcement didn't happen.
"We did have a good discussion on this issue. We need to do some more vetting and we expect to have a decision very soon," said regents board chairman John Holtzman.
Both Morton and Lassner left last week's meeting -- with little to go on about what was discussed behind closed doors.
UH Spokeswoman Lynne Waters could not say when regents met again to make the decision to make public Lassner's possible appointment.
In any case, whoever is named to the post will have his work cut out for him.
"Whether the interim is John Morton, or David Lassner, in either case the job is going to require more than just caretaking," said Musto.
Musto is hoping to press for a union contract, even though the labor agreement isnt up until 2015.
And ths past session, lawmakers did not fund the remaining pay raises in the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly's contract.
"There is also a pressing issue about the relationship between the board of regents and the university administration and the political leadership of our state that is a huge issue," said Musto.
The last interim president, David McClain, served as a stabilizing force for five years, after a tumultuous time under former president Evan Dobelle.
The question is, if Lassner is appointed, can he smooth over feathers with the governor's office, and the senate and house.
"He is certainly is capable to take part in a community and political conversation, and I hope they allow him to do that as interim president," Musto said.
The board meeting is set for July 30, at 2 p.m. at Bachman Hall.