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Living conditions and volunteer lifestyles in Romania
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|As a Peace Corps Volunteers, you will have to adapt to conditions that may be dramatically different than you have ever experienced and modify lifestyle practices that you now take for granted. Even the most basic practices— talking, eating, using the bathroom, and sleeping — may take significantly different forms in the context of the host country. If you successfully adapt and integrate, you will in return be rewarded with a deep understanding of a new culture, the establishment of new and potentially lifelong relationships, and a profound sense of humanity.
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- 1 Communications
- 2 Mail
- 3 Alternatives to Mail
- 4 Telephones
- 5 Computer, Internet, and E-mail Access
- 6 Housing and Site Location
- 7 Living Allowance and Money Management
- 8 Food and Diet
- 9 Transportation
- 10 Geography and Climate
- 11 Social Activities
- 12 Professionalism, Dress, and Behavior
- 13 Personal Safety
- 14 Rewards and Frustrations
Mail service in Romania is quite reliable. Mail from the United States takes a minimum of one to two weeks to arrive. Advise your family and friends to write "Airmail" and "Par Avion" on their envelopes.
Your mailing address during pre-service training (for letters only) will be:
"Your Name"
Peace Corps/Romania
Str. Negustori, Nr. 16
Sector 2, Bucharest
023954 Romania
Do not have packages sent to you during the 10-week training period. All packages go to a central post office in Bucharest, and you must pick them up personally to prove who you are and pay the customs fees. This will be virtually impossible for you to do during training and the Peace Corps cannot do it for you, so you could lose anything that is sent. The Peace Corps will forward letters sent to the Peace Corps office in Bucharest to the training site on a regular basis. Once you have been sworn-in as a Volunteer, you will have your own mailing address at your new site. Express mail from the United States is becoming more common, and DHL, UPS, and World Express all offer services in Romania.
Alternatives to Mail
Since the U.S. Postal Service ceased the surface shipping service worldwide in May 2007, sending goods overseas can seem prohibitively expensive. However, viable, economical options do exist to Romania.
Romanian-born Americans have a very strong tradition of sending parcels back to family and friends in Romania. Because of the high volumes involved, a number of independent small shipping companies have cropped up in areas of the United States with concentrations of Romanian immigrants. Particularly strong in Chicago and Detroit, such agents also exist in other places.
The cost is in the range of $0.80 to $1.20 per pound. An additional advantage is that because the duties are paid in advance by the sender there is no need for the recipients to go to the vama (customs office) to claim the packages. They are therefore delivered directly to the home/work site in Romania without further cost.
The most recent list of known shippers is contained in the Files Section of the "peacecorpsromania" Yahoo Group.
Telephone service in Romania is not as reliable as what you are accustomed to in the United States, although it is improving in most places, especially as mobile phone services increase. Sprint, MCI, and AT&T provide international long-distance services in Romania, and you can access such services from public phones or post office phones. Regular long-distance calls from private phones are possible but expensive. Many Volunteers purchase their own mobile phones as the best option for making calls. Prepaid cards that offer a variety of discounts for both telephone and Internet access are available locally.
Cell phones purchased in the US may work in Romania, provided they are unlocked to accept out-of-network SIMM cards and are tri-/quad-band phones compatible with Romanian frequencies. Many volunteers with internet access find Media:http://www.skype.com (also available in netcafes) to be a superior option.
Computer, Internet, and E-mail Access
Many Volunteers find having their own laptop computer very useful. Access to the Internet is available at some organizations, though some will have older, slower systems.
If you decide to bring a laptop, we advise you to insure it against breakage and theft. The Peace Corps will not reimburse any expenses for repairs or lost or stolen equipment; nor does it provide technical support to Volunteers. If you choose to obtain Internet service where you live, you will have to pay for it out of your living allowance. Refurbished desktop computers with warranties can be bought in some Romanian cities for $200 to $300. There are also cybercafes at which you can access the Internet (at varying connection speeds).
Housing and Site Location
You will live with a Romanian family in your assigned site for one to two months after being sworn-in as a Volunteer. Living with a family will give you an anchor in your new community.
The connection to a family will help ensure your safety and security as well as integrate you into the community.
Through this experience, you will improve your language skills and gain a better understanding of Romanian culture and the norms of your local community. After your initial months at site with a Romanian family, you and your host organization will locate appropriate permanent housing for you.
Your host organization will identify housing for you that meets Peace Corps standards for safety, privacy, a healthy environment, and proximity to shopping and work. The Peace Corps asks host organizations to provide housing, but contributes part of or even the entire rental cost, if necessary. The populations of towns and cities where Volunteers live range from 5,000 to 300,000, and the type and availability of housing varies accordingly. Volunteers serve throughout Romania except in Bucharest, and there are regional differences in housing as well. The most common accommodation is a small, one-room apartment in a large building.
In rural communities, there are often only single-floor houses and privacy can become a difficult matter. If assigned to a rural community, you may need to live with a host family for the entire two years of your service.
In the winter, you may lack central heating, hot water, and perhaps cooking gas, which are controlled by the government. Electricity is usually reliable. The availability of hot water depends upon the town in which you live. Many towns have hot water every other day for two to three hours. The Peace Corps supplies electric space heaters to Volunteers who need them.
If you choose to move into your own housing, Peace Corps must ensure that it meets our housing criteria. This includes safety, private space, healthy environment, proximity to shopping and work, basic furniture with cooking space, and a private bathroom.
Living Allowance and Money Management
You will receive a monthly living allowance in Romanian lei, which the Peace Corps will transfer by wire directly into your bank account. The exchange rate in February 2008 was approximately 2.51 RON (Romanian New Lei) to the dollar. The living allowance is intended to cover the costs of food, utilities, household supplies, clothing, recreation and entertainment, local transportation, reading materials, and other incidentals. The Peace Corps discourages you from supplementing your living allowance with additional money from home. You are expected to live in an unpretentious manner in order to fit in with your community.
Credit cards can be used on a limited basis in Bucharest and other large cities—usually only at expensive restaurants, shops, and hotels (do not let them out of your sight, accompany the clerk/waiter to the machine to scan the card). Bank ATMs are quite common throughout Romania and most of them support withdrawals from stateside bank accounts, but checkwith the issuing bank before going. Personal checks cannot be cashed in Romania, so it is advisable to bring some pristine American currency (worn or old notes or those with marks of any kind may not be accepted) in $10 and $20 denominations for vacation travel. Exchange bureaus in Romania will not change $1 bills and may not change $5 bills. Traveler's checks are another option for vacation travel, yet are not commonly accepted in Eastern Europe.
Food and Diet
The variety of food in Romania is steadily increasing, especially in larger towns. In the summer, fresh vegetables and fruits of very good quality are widely available. In the winter, apples, oranges, and bananas are likely to be available, but there are fewer fresh vegetables. Meat and bread are the predominant foods in the Romanian diet and are usually eaten at every meal. As the Romanian economy moves toward a free market, the availability of imported foods is increasing dramatically, although the imports are more expensive than locally produced items. American and local fast-food restaurants also exist in many parts of the country.
Vegetarians may have a difficult time in Romania during the winter months when fewer fresh vegetables are available. They may need to adjust their diet to stay healthy. In addition, being offered meals heavy on meat will be a challenge when visiting Romanian families.
Getting around via train, bus, or "maxi-taxi" is usually quite easy and reliable, albeit often slow, and the costs are reasonable. Some Volunteers may have a 12- to 14-hour train ride to travel to the Peace Corps office in Bucharest. Volunteers in Romania are not allowed to own or drive cars or motorcycles, or to ride as a passenger on a motorcycle, for any reason.
International train and air service is readily available. The Peace Corps encourages you to travel within Romania or to other countries in eastern and central Europe on your vacations to enhance your understanding of the country and the region.
Some transportation websites in Romania include the following:
C&I Personal Transportation (Minibus)
Mersul Ternurilor (Train Schedule)
Geography and Climate
Romania is the largest central European country after Ukraine. The Danube River forms its southern border, and the U-shaped Transylvanian Alps and Carpathian Mountains extend through much of the central and northern regions. An eroded plateau with hills and valleys occupies the center of the U, while the Moldavian plateau lies to the east. Mountains account for about a third of Romania, with alpine pastures in the higher regions and thick forests below. Another third is covered by lower hills dotted with orchards and vineyards. The final third, mostly in the south and east, is an agricultural plain.
Romania has long winters (lasting from mid-November through March), a delightful spring (April through May), a hot summer (June through August), and a beautiful autumn (September through mid-November). The winter months can be extremely cold and windy, especially in the mountains and the northern part of the country. The summer months can be very hot and humid, especially in the lowland areas. Rainfall is heaviest from April through July, averaging five inches in June.
Social Activities
The cultural and social life of Romania is one of its most enjoyable aspects. You will have opportunities to attend inexpensive concerts, operas, and ballets, some of which are outstanding. The works of Shakespeare are performed alongside those of contemporary foreign authors and classic Romanian writers such as Ion Luca Caragiale. Cinemas in larger towns often show English-language films with Romanian subtitles. Entertainment at your site will depend on the town's size. Some sites have a cinema and various sporting activities. Soccer, basketball, handball, tennis, and karate are the most popular. Dance clubs and discos also exist in most sizable towns. For winter activities, you can ski in the mountains or ice skate at local rinks. During the summer, visiting the Black Sea coast and hiking in the mountains are favorite forms of recreation. Many social activities center around the family, and you will be invited to many family events at your site.
Professionalism, Dress, and Behavior
One of the challenges for you as a Peace Corps Volunteer is fitting into the local culture while maintaining your own cultural identity and acting as a professional all at the same time. Your appearance at work can help set the appropriate tone and make your adjustment to your site easier. Romanians tend to dress up more for the office than Americans do, partly because it's a luxury to be able to do so after so many years of communist rule. Because of this, they may react negatively to the equally extreme casualness of some American dress, such as baggy jeans. While you are at work, you will demonstrate respect and win credibility if you dress in a professional manner, as they do. Most of the people you work with will not have expensive clothes, or large quantities of clothes. For Volunteers, in most cases, pressed shirts, slacks, skirts and sweaters are fine. A suit or sports jacket or a dressy dress or skirt will be needed for special occasions.
Observing what your co-workers wear is the best way to identify the appropriate dress code for different situations. As in the United States, people in larger cities tend to dress more formally than those in smaller cities and towns. Your program sector may also influence how you dress. Environment Volunteers can wear more casual clothes at work but still need some formal clothes for meetings with agencies and certain school activities. Community economic development and institutional development Volunteers dress in business-casual or business clothes, the latter meaning jackets and ties for men and dresses, skirts or pants with tops, or suits for women. In some organizations, particularly in smaller cities, jeans for men and women are the norm, except when meeting with authorities or attending special events. TEFL Volunteers work in schools, where women wear dresses and skirts or pants with tops and men wear slacks with shirts and sweaters (and sometimes ties). Younger Volunteers will boost their professional demeanor by dressing somewhat more conservatively than they might in the States.
Personal Safety
More information about the Peace Corps' approach to safety is outlined 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, and incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although most Romania Volunteers complete their two years of service without personal security incidents. The most common crime reported by many foreigners and tourists in Romania is pickpocketing. The next most common street crime involves the non-existent "Tourist Police." No plainclothes police officers will ever approach you on the streets. 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 reviewed once you arrive in Romania. At the same time, you are expected to take responsibility for your safety and well-being.
Rewards and Frustrations
The Peace Corps experience can be described as a series of emotional peaks and valleys that occur as you adapt to a new culture and environment. The potential for being productive and satisfied with your service is high, but so is the probability of being frustrated. Your school or organization may not always provide the support that you want, or it may not be sure about what it wants you to do. The pace and focus of life and work may be different from what you expect, and many people will be reluctant to change age-old practices.
On the positive side, you will be given a high degree of responsibility and independence in your work—perhaps more than in any other job you have had. You will find yourself in situations that require an ability to motivate yourself and your co-workers with little support or guidance from supervisors. You may work for months without seeing any visible impact from, or without receiving any supportive feedback on, your work. Development is a slow process. You must possess the self-confidence, patience, and vision to continue working toward long-term goals without seeing immediate results.
To overcome these difficulties, you will need maturity, flexibility, open-mindedness, and resourcefulness. Romanians are warm, friendly, and hospitable, and the Peace Corps staff, your co-workers, and fellow Volunteers will support you during times of challenge as well as in moments of success. Judging by the experience of former Volunteers, the peaks are well worth the difficult times, and most Volunteers leave Romania feeling that they have gained much more than they gave during their service. If you make the commitment to integrate into your community and work hard, you will be a successful and satisfied Volunteer.


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Sebastian Cila
Representing: USA
Gender: Male
Athlete Place of Birth: Queens, New York
Athlete Weight: 210lbs
Athlete Height: 5ft 11
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Athlete Biography
I first took up triathlon to show others what could be done under adversity. My training hours per week are six hours of swimming, seven hours of biking, and five hours of running. My triathlon goals are to win a national title, to win a world title, and the Ironman World Championships. I work with the Challenged Athletes Foundation and Operation Rebound. Outside of triathlon, I work with injured men and women of our armed forces.
Athlete Sponsors: Operation Rebound, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Xterra Wetsuits, Oxygen4Energy, Jaya Sports
Athlete Education: US Army
Athlete Proudest Moment: Being a US soldier and representing the USA in the ITU World Championships
Athlete Coach: Jen Gatz

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I'm going to go out on a limb here and write about something I rarely do in this column—me. I know it's unusual and not at all in character to touch on personal issues in this forum, but I'm hoping, dear Reader, that you'll indulge me. All kidding aside, a good deal of the past week has revolved around my doing something quite different and risky, pushing boundaries far outside of my comfort zone, and I'm thankful that I managed to escape (for the most part) unscathed.
For years, I have been urged to put my big toe back into the frigid waters of "performing" (something I did professionally as a youngster), but I've been loath to do so, especially having spent the last few decades offering up my "humble opinion" of actors, singers and artists, and the vision of rotten tomatoes being flung in my general direction has kept me at bay. That said, show business is a risky business, and feeling fairly safe, tucked away here in the Upper Delaware River Valley among friends, I decided to take the plunge. "After all," I decided, bouncing some ideas around with the dog, "what's the worst that could happen? It's not like anyone will be reviewing me."
Having less than no desire to hit the stage in a play, or a musical, at this stage in the game, I decided that my strength (or lack thereof) remains in storytelling, so I timidly approached Patti Devine about doing just that—an afternoon of sharing personal stories—at her place (www.cafedevine.com) in Callicoon, NY. To my surprise, Patti readily agreed to host my "little experiment," and before I knew it (and with little preparation) the dreaded day arrived. Sure, I had scribbled some notes and (with the help of The River Reporter's graphics guru Amanda Reed) put together a poster, a program and an ad, but still I was pretty unsteady as I took my seat in front of what turned out to be a crowd, cleared my throat and began to speak.


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Cold weather hotpot
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Nutrition: per serving
- kcal417
- fat10g
- saturates4g
- carbs55g
- sugars3g
- fibre8g
- protein29g
- salt2.9g
- 2 onions
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 300g carrots
The carrot, with its distinctive bright orange colour, is one of the most versatile root…
- 1kg potatoes
The world's favourite root vegetable, the potato comes in innumerable varieties. A member of…
- 450g lean minced beef
- 2 beef stock cubes
- 400g can baked beans
- splash of Worcestershire sauce
- handful of roughly chopped parsley (optional)
One of the most ubiquitous herbs in British cookery, parsley is also popular in European and…
Cut each onion into eight wedges. Roughly chop the carrots and cut the potatoes into large chunks. Put the kettle on.
Heat a large non-stick pan, add the mince and fry quickly, stirring all the time, until evenly browned. Crumble in the stock cubes and mix well. Add the prepared vegetables, stir them around, then pour in 900ml/11⁄2 pints of hot water from the kettle. Bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the veg are tender. Stir in the baked beans and a generous splash of Worcestershire sauce and heat through. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary.
Scatter over the parsley, then ladle the hotpot into bowls. Put the Worcestershire sauce bottle on the table in case anyone fancies a bit more spice.
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I have to say out of all the g.f recipes I have tryed this is my top fav. It's the easiest- pop everything in the dish (I don't pre-fry the meat just put it ALL in) then leave, the longer the better. This is one that is always being made in our house. It's SOOOooo easy, cheap if ur on a budget, but so tasty and so full of goodness. 100%
I made this for the first time tonight and it was lovely. Very quick and easy to make, very enjoyable to eat and not too much washing up! I didn't have a kilo of potatoes - and I'm glad I didn't as I think they would have been too much. I used about 600g of Charlotte potatoes and they were perfect. I added a few sticks of celery and a couple of teaspoons of Bisto, didn't bother with the parsley but served the hotpot with a generous portion of green veg. A really perfect mid-week meal for a cold evening. Will be making this again and again.
This is now a firm favourite of mine and I've been making it for over a year. I tend to leave out the potatoes and I add broccolli instead, without the potatoes it cooks much quicker than the time stated above and it's normally ready in around 20 - 25 mins. I've also made it using Quorn mince rather than beef and it tasted lovely.
Wasn't sure about this when I saw the recipe but the reviews were good and I thought that my children might like it. I didn't believe that anything with a tin of beans in it would be very nice. My children think that it is fantastic and have requested the left overs for tomorrow! I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is in fact really tasty and extremely easy to make. Will definitely be cooking it again.
Fantastic. I've made this a few times now and have added to the ingredients. As a non-red meat eater, straight away I used veggie-style chicken pieces instead of the mince, and I now include parsnip, sprouts (frozen sprouts are fine) and a some mushrooms - surprisingly, the mushrooms really do work.
Finally, instead of using Worcestershire sauce, I add a healthy glug of Extra Hot Peri-Peri sauce - just to give to whole meal a bit of "oomph" and I also allow for all the wonderful flavours to "ferment" in the fridge (once cooled) for 24 - 48 hours.
Easy to do and wholeheartly satisfying.


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The number of people in Hawaii getting their power from renewable energy is surging.
Hawaiian Electric said on Monday that a record 13.9 percent of energy came from renewable sources last year.
"That includes solar, includes wind, geothermal on Hawaii island, waste-to-energy here on this island and our goal is to be, our next milestone is to is to be at 15 percent by 2015," said Hawaiian Electric Company spokesman Peter Rosegg.
From 12 percent in 2011 to 13.9 percent in 2012, Rosegg said HECO is well on its way to passing that goal.
"It's a long race yet to go, but it's always good to be, you know, ahead of the curve and that's where we are right now," Rosegg added.
Blue Planet Foundation executive director Jeff Mikulina said, "We need solar and wind to be the main sort of drivers to getting us to those higher percentages."
Hawaii's Clean Energy Initiative has set a goal of 40 percent by 2030. HECO said to hit that, we'll need many more big projects like Maui's Auwahi Wind Farm and First Wind's Kawailoa facility, and continued expansion of the Puna Geothermal Venture on the Big Island.
"We're going to issue a request for proposals for up to 200 megawatts," Rosegg said. "Very big requests for proposals for a lot of more renewable energy."
A lot of that could come from the ocean, by bringing cold, deep-sea water to the warmer surface and using that difference in temperature to create electricity in process known as ocean thermal energy conversion.
"That's the one technology which we don't have yet that we really, could make a huge difference," said Rosegg.
But some say the huge difference will only come when we get rid of non-renewable energy sources.
Mikulina said, "We want to see some of these fossil fuel power plants retired, and that's one thing that's missing from the equation so far is, when are we going to start retiring our fossil fuel units?"
The state legislature killed a bill last week that would have gradually reduced solar energy tax credits currently in place. Experts say this allows lawmakers to change the tax credit next year and may discourage investment in the industry.


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Safety first with July 4 fireworks, firecrackers
The Fourth of July is usually celebrated with family picnics and fireworks, and sometimes those fireworks are set off in backyards.
The best advice on fireworks is to leave them to a professional.
Thousands of people are taken to the emergency room every year for treatment of fireworks injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two-thirds of all fireworks-related injuries every year occur between about three weeks before and after the Fourth of July. Young people under 20 years old accounted for about one-half of all injuries.
Most of the fireworks injuries were to the hand, eyes, head and ears. More than half of the injuries were burns.
It is legal to purchase fireworks in Ohio, but the buyer must agree and sign a form that they will take the fireworks out of state within a 48-hour period.
It's a first-degree misdemeanor to falsify the address on the form. The law is almost impossible to enforce.
It's also a first-degree misdemeanor to discharge the fireworks in Ohio. First-time offenders can be sentenced up to six months in jail and fined up to $1,000.
It is illegal to set off fireworks in West Virginia unless licensed. That includes firecrackers and the ever popular bottle rocket.
Bottle rockets have been known to cause house fires if the bottle rockets land on a roof or on dry vegetation around the home.
Even novelty items, such as sparklers, which are allowed in most locations, can cause injuries. Sparklers burn at more than 1,000 degrees and can cause clothing to ignite and burns to the skin.
Children are excited and curious about fireworks, which can lead to serious injuries.
There are many public fireworks displays to choose from in the area.
This year, instead of setting off illegal fireworks in the backyard, consider putting safety first and opt for a professional display.


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Andy and Don — 7-10 p.m. at the Do Drop In
Elida School Board — Special meeting. 7 p.m., high school library
Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking — 10 a.m., 300 block of East Kaywood
ENMU Regents meeting — 3 p.m., Regents Room at the ENMU Administration Building
3rd annual Dairy Fest — 5-9 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds
Oasis State Park Interpretive series, Portales Fire Department — 7 p.m. group shelter
Roosevelt County Commission meeting — 9 a.m. commissioners room
Portales City Council meeting — 7 p.m. Portales City Hall
July 3
Smokin' 3rd of July celebration — 4-8 p.m. Greyhound Arena
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I remember Town v Carlisle home game (on an evening ??) when nearly 6,000 went through the gate ..Cocky Robinson stole the show.
I didnt have many years in the lower division as Town farmed me out to Whitehaven or Barrow on loan everytime we went down and they went up ...strange situation but Tommy Bishop was not my favourite coach.


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I have an appointment with a surgeon on wednesday and wondering if anyone can help me with some questions i can ask him in regards to me still EBF'ing. It will just be minor surgery on my wrist but i don't know what to ask or say other than "If anything done or given to me will effect BF."
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UBS names new equities chief
UBS has named a new global chief of cash equities following the departure of Phil Allison in March.
Gary Head, most recently co-head of UBS's Australian equities business, was yesterday announced as the bank's global head of cash equities with immediate effect, according to an internal memo seen by Financial News.
Head, who joined UBS in 1987 and has held a number of roles in the equities business across sales and trading, will relocate from Sydney to London for the role and will report to Mike Stewart, UBS's global head of equities.
Chris Williams and Steve Boxall will replace Head in Sydney, becoming co-heads of Australasian equities effective immediately, the memo read.
A UBS spokeswoman confirmed the contents of the memo.
Head is a replacement for Allison, who left UBS in March after nearly 18 years at the Swiss bank. Allison was head of its equities business for Europe, the Middle East and Africa along with a global cash role.
Allison has since been named as the new European chief executive of KCG Holdings, an electronic market-making firm created from a merger between Getco and Knight Capital last year.
Dominic Vail, UBS's global head of equity distribution, assumed the role of global head of cash equities on an interim basis following Allison's departure.


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The mission of the Department of Psychology at Cameron University is to engage students in the scientific study of behavior, mental processes, and scientific methodologies which psychologists use to study the principles of behavior.
The Department of Psychology offers coursework leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. The graduate program awards the Master of Science in Behavioral Science with a General Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family track.
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Trojan Tanner Treviño won the 800-meter run with a good time of 2:00.92. In the shot put, Tevin Wilson placed fourth at the area meet with a toss of 46-9.
Lady Trojan Erika Martin placed fifth in the long jump with a leap of 15-8.75 and will be an alternate in this event at the Region IV meet. Martin placed third in the triple jump with a 35-7.5 effort that qualifies her for the region event. Martin will also compete in the 200-meter dash as she finished second at area with a time of 26.38.
These athletes will compete at the Region IV track meet in San Antonio this Friday and Saturday. This year, it will be held at Heroes Stadium.


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The U.S. Agency for International Development has awarded the U.S.-China Partnership for Environmental Law at Vermont Law School a $700,000 grant extension, increasing the total grant award to $6.8 million and enabling the partnership to expand its programs in Southeast Asia through September 2015.
The U.S.-China Partnership will use the funds to continue its efforts to raise awareness of the importance of environmental protection and the need to create a legal or policy framework to promote sustainable development. This framework is needed not only within China, which faces tremendous environmental and public health-related challenges, but also for its overseas investments, which are on the rise. China is the third-largest investor internationally, behind the U.S. and Japan.
Chinas most significant foreign investments have been made in the Greater Mekong Sub-region, in the nations of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar, where Vermont Law is working to improve environmental governance.
While such investments can improve standards of living and bring economic opportunities to these countries, they also bring environmental risk to disadvantaged communities that do not have the capacity to advocate for their own protection.
The Vermont Law U.S.-China Partnership aims to address both the social and environmental impacts of foreign investment in the region by building upon the partnerships relationships in China and successes collaborating with local officials and academic institutions.
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July 24, 2013 - 2:51pm
POPLARVILLE - Two Pearl River Community College students placed in the top 10 in Skills USA national competition.
Hannah Davis of Poplarville, masonry instructor Porter Soley, Travis Moore of Wiggins and Jeremy Cooper of Kiln represented Pearl River Community College at the 2013 Skills USA national conference. Moore placed second in national masonry competition and Cooper was sixth in precision machining.


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Behind the Green Door: Meet the Ohisos
Akira: There are many viewpoints of this region and we hear a lot of talk. We wanted to make it clear that we believe in this town and that there are so many creative ways to bring it back to vitality, instead of lamenting what once was. By making Liberty our home, we're telling others that we're here, we're happy here, and you can be too.
Ellie: Of course it was a gamble, and it took some getting used to. We gave ourselves, and the magazine, a few years to get off the ground. Initially, it was scary and we found ourselves in the city fairly often, but it wasn't long before we discovered that this is now our home, and that city life wasn't all it was cracked up to be for us.
Akira: Our friends thought we were crazy
Ellie: There were times that I did, too!
Akira: But we soon discovered that the stress and worries that we carried daily were actually coming from our environment, rather than within. It took a while to "detox," but now we have a clearer idea of what we want our lives to be about, and it's not necessarily keeping up with the Joneses.
Ellie: While we brainstormed on what we wanted the magazine to be, many of the trappings fell away. We acknowledged that being "green" can mean different things. Of course, being eco-friendly is at the top of the list, but finding a new home that's green also meant finding a way to live with nature, a sense of responsibility, and discovering greener pastures for our family. We wanted a more peaceful, natural environment in which to raise our children. I don't believe we would have had our third, had we stayed in NYC.
TRR: In just two years, Green Door has already had an impact, not only here but around the country. The magazine is drawing attention to opportunities for others, not just to visit, but make the Catskills (and the greater Hudson Valley) their home as well. What do you attribute the seemingly instant success to?
Ellie: We have a wonderful distributor. Although we make the magazine available at no cost in the counties that we cover (Sullivan, Ulster, Delaware, Greene and Dutchess), 90% of our readership is in and around the greater New York City area. Our subscriber list grows daily, we can be found in every Barnes & Noble location and of course, available on line.


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A Bountiful 911 dispatcher got a chance to meet the baby she helped deliver over the phone when the family wasn't able to make it to a hospital in time.
On May 17, Communication Officer Woodall took a call from a family stopped alongside Interstate 15.
Family members told her their baby was on its way, according to the Bountiful Police Department.
Woodall was able to talk the family through the birth, wrapping the baby in a shirt and tying off the umbilical cord. The South Davis Metro Fire arrived and transported the mother and baby to the hospital.
The baby girl weighed in at 6 pounds, 19 ounces and measured 19 inches long.
The family brought the newborn by the police station to meet Woodall and to express their gratitude, according to the Bountiful City Police Department.
Woodall has been with the department for five years.


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NLDS Roster Announced
The Phillies announced their playoff roster today and there were a few surprises. Here is how it played out (courtesy of Phillies.com):
Catchers (2): Paul Bako and Carlos Ruiz
Infielders (6): Miguel Cairo, Greg Dobbs, Pedro Feliz, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley
Outfielders (5): Ben Francisco, Raul Ibanez, Matt Stairs, Shane Victorino and Jayson Werth
Pitchers (12): left-handers Antonio Bastardo, Scott Eyre, Cole Hamels, J.A. Happ and Cliff Lee and right-handers Joe Blanton, Chad Durbin, Kyle Kendrick, Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson, Pedro Martinez and Brett Myers
Miguel Cairo was the right decision over Eric Bruntlett. And the rest of the bench players are what I expected.
There was one surprise with the pitchers, however. Clay Condrey and Tyler Walker were left off the roster in favor of Kyle Kendrick and Antonio Bastardo. I did say earlier that Bastardo may be picked over Walker, so that is not too shocking considering the lack of lefties in the pen. But Kendrick over Condrey, I am a bit surprised about. Kendrick did pitch well in September, but Condrey is more consistent and has a lot more experience. I think the nagging back injury did him in; the team must not be convinced that Condrey is healthy.
I also predicted that the Game 1 starter would be Cliff Lee, and that is correct. Cole Hamels will get Game 2 and Game 3 has yet to be decided. My feeling is that it should be JA Happ as the Phils want to overload the Rockies with lefties. But all Charlie Manuel would say is that Happ, Joe Blanton and even Pedro Martinez will be "available" in the pen for the first two games. I suppose then whoever does not get used will start Game 3.
This may also be a strategic move. This gives less preparation time to the Rockies since they will not know who to prepare for.
So, if you are actually home tomorrow at game time, tune in at 2:37pm for the first pitch. The game time still disgusts me. I understand all teams need air time, but how exactly is it that the reigning World Champions do not get one of the prime time slots? I'll tell you why…because MLB cares only about the Yankees and the Red Sox. It has been and probably will always be about these teams, whether deserving or not. I root for the Yankees too, so it is not personal. It is a matter of respect.
Not to mention, normal people have jobs, kids have school and 2:37pm does not allow ANY of these people to enjoy the game, unless they call out sick or skip school. And how about the poor Rockies fans? The game time for them is 12:37pm! (Mountain time) That is just wrong. But hey, if you are a Yankees or Sox fan, I'll bet you are happier than a pig in mud, right? Must be nice.
Well, best of luck to everyone tomorrow (except the Rockies, of course)! Go Phillies!
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Jenn: If my Yankees were going to play in the afternoon, I was going to play hooky. I'm not wasting my time at school to miss that! I feel bad about the Phils time. That is really obnoxious. Miguel Cairo. He was so good off the bench for my Yanks a few years ago. I'm glad he gets to play in the postseason again. Best of luck to your Phils🙂
Hey Jenn! Not surprised to see Condrey left off the roster, what with the recent oblique problems. A little surprised to see Bruntlett left off, but Cairo has certainly had the hotter bat of late. So hopefully it is a good move.
The 2:37 start time SUCKS! Even if I had tickets (which I don't) how would I go? You certainly can't find anyone to watch your kids in the middle of the day. One of my neighbors has tickets to Game 1, but he is trying to sell them for just that reason – work, and kids at school. I blame the Rockies – two years ago when we played them in the NLDS we had these lousy daytime starts, too. Arrrgh.
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Today we go at it with the Rockies… I actually think all the game times are a little stupid…since when do games start at 2:30 and 6 pm it's all about the stations and when to air them…it should be about the teams and when they want to play for home field fans…GO PHILLIES!!!
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Samberg proud to be Sandler's 'Boy'
Comedy stars team up as father, son in 'That's My Boy'
Fresh off of his announcement that he was leaving "Saturday Night Live" after seven seasons, acclaimed funnyman Andy Samberg has already found a new comedy home -- and even better, it's with Adam Sandler, who plays his dad in "That's My Boy."
It only makes sense, being that this weekend is Father's Day and all.
"There are not a lot of parts suited better for me than Adam Sandler's son, if he had a son in his teens, because we're the perfect age difference," Samberg told me in an interview Thursday. "I've been told my whole life that I look like him and remind people of him, which was not coincidence because I was obsessed with him growing up and modeled my career after his. So when my agent gave me the script, I called him and said I was dying to play the part, and he was very sweet about it."
Opening in theaters nationwide Friday, Sandler stars as Donny, an overgrown 40-something who's lived his life like a party after an inappropriate relationship with his teacher turns him into a celebrity. The product of their relationship was Todd (Samberg), who was raised by Donny after the teacher is sent to jail. After 18 years of his dad's irresponsible ways, Todd cut ties.
Years later, when Donny needs Todd after getting into a money jam, he shows up on the eve of his estranged son's wedding to the girl of his dreams (Leighton Meester). Hoping to reconnect with his boy so he will fall for a scheme that will score him the cash he needs, the two instead form an unexpected bond. All of a sudden caring about his well-being, Donny discovers some things that his messed-up son is oblivious to, and tries to save Todd before he gets into a lifetime of hurt.
"That's My Boy" is Sandler's first R-rated film in a while, and it no doubt likes to push the limits when it comes to not only gross-out and sex humor. Right off the bat, the film shows that no subject is off-limits when it comes to parody, especially with a premise where the 13-year-old Donny impregnates his seductress teacher.
"You're certainly worried that people will find it irresponsible, but for me personally, if it's funny, then it flies. That's always the rule," Samberg, 33, said. "If you don't push it, it never goes anywhere. There's a lot of subject matter and risque material in this movie, and that's just one of them. It makes light of the double standard of the whole thing, and depending on who you are, you'll either find it hilarious or be a little annoyed by it. So far with preview screenings people have found it funny, so it's a huge relief."
Like many of Sandler's previous films, "That's My Boy" features a variety of characters of all ages, a storytelling sensibility that has always appealed to Samberg as a fan of the comedy actor's work. Here you not only get a variety of today's stars like Meester, Milo Ventimiglia and Will Forte, esteemed actors like James Caan and Susan Sarandon are part of the mix, as well 88-year-old golden age actress Peggy Stewart, rapper Vanilla Ice and '70s hitmaker Tony Orlando.
"No scene is boring, there's always somebody crazy in them," Samberg said. "Even in Adam's movies where he's playing it straight, there's always some insane character coming through and saying something crazy -- and in this one, Adam is pretty crazy. I've always enjoyed that aspect of his movies. It's not just about him. He keeps it lively and keeps passing the ball around, comedy-wise."
Sarandon has a small but pivotal role in "That's My Boy" as the older version of Todd's mom (the younger version appropriately is played by Eva Amurri Martino -- Sarandon's daughter in real life).
"I've just been fortunate to have incredible women to play my mother," Samberg said. "In 'Hot Rod' it was Sissy Spacek and Susan Sarandon twice now. I've definitely hit the jackpot when it comes to on-screen moms."
In a separate interview, Sarandon said she feels the same way about working with Samberg, and is excited about his career prospects.
"I just adore Andy. I think he's very, very bright, inventive and brave," Sarandon said. "I'm very excited about his movie career and that he had the guts to leave 'Saturday Night Live' and go out on his own. It's funny, because people usually think if you're challenging tradition with your comedy, you're somehow kind of edgy and mean. But he couldn't be sweeter or couldn't be braver."
"So I'm very proud to be his mom in 'That's My Boy' -- even if I'm in jail," Sarandon added, slyly.
Anybody familiar with Samberg's career knows this is actually the second time Sarandon has played Samberg's mom. The first came in the laugh-out-loud hilarious "Saturday Night Live" digital short "Mother Lover."
For those who haven't seen it, the short features Samberg and Justin Timberlake reprising their "D--- in a Box" singers for a new music video, but this time where they agree to have, um-hum, "relationships" with each other's mothers. Timberlake's mom is played by Patricia Clarkson.
Comparing her role in "Mother Lover" to their new film, Samberg said Sarandon's character isn't quite as dysfunctional as she is in "That's My Boy."
"For 'Mother Lover' she's quite functional," Samberg said, laughing, while enunciating the first part of the f-word. "She functions just fine."
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I really feel for you. You are going through so much right now. Firstly though, even though it is hard, try to keep in mind that your dd is not rejecting you as a mama, she is just not feeling "right" about something and it is hard to figure out what that something is since she is only 9mos. You mentioned in the first post that your LC recommended this forum. Is she still available to you? Can she help you any further? Or do you have a LLL group nearby? Could you talk to a leader personally?
Also, is it possible for you to completely clear your schedule for the next couple of days to just "be close" to your dd and try to work this out? You've already mentioned that she only seems to nurse when she's tired and half asleep, so definitely take advantage of that. Could you sleep next to her while she's napping/sleeping so that if she seems to rouse just slightly you could offer her the breast?
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Feasting on the jobJeb Wallace-Brodeur Staff Photo
Workers at the Champlain Farms in Montpelier pose with a turkey brought to them on Thanksgiving by a regular customer. From left are Rhonda MacAuley, Garrett Johnson and Nicholas Magoon, all of Barre.
MONTPELIER — Despite starting work on Thanksgiving at 6:30 a.m., Champlain Farms deli manager Christie Verchereau had a massive turkey roasting during the day.
The bird wasn't in her kitchen but rather in the commercial oven at her workplace, the Shell gas station on Memorial Drive. A regular customer who fills up his farm equipment with diesel fuel, Mike Herring, had dropped off the turkey around 9 a.m. for the employees.
Herring had asked Verchereau about her plans earlier in the week, so she knew the gift was coming, she said Thursday.
"I turned the oven on, and the next thing it's here," she said.
Despite being on the job on Thanksgiving, many in the area made time around their work schedules for a holiday meal.
Montpelier firefighters and police officers received a feast courtesy of the New England Culinary Institute.
And a chef preparing the Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center's Thanksgiving meal said the workday was shorter and less hectic than Easter or Mother's Day.
Almost all the parking spots on State Street were vacant during the morning. At Woodbury Mountain Toys, owner Karen Williams-Fox put up Christmas lights in a front window along with a tinsel-like decoration of large connected stars.
As she was working, she talked on a headset to her husband. She had a two-hour time slot free and a turkey roasting in Cabot, she said. Thanksgiving would be the last day off until Christmas, she added.
Bagitos café was open from 9 to 11 a.m., and kitchen manager Jeremy Childs had arranged for another employee to cover his shift, he said. When the person was a no-show, he filled in.
His mom, Jacci Childs, was visiting from Cape Cod but went to work with him. "If I want to spend time with him, this is where he is," she said, hugging him.
Three Montpelier firefighters and an emergency medical technician with the department received a full meal, including pumpkin pie, courtesy of some instructors and students at the local culinary school. Lt. Jake Larrabee picked up the food from NECI on Main, followed later by police officers collecting their meal.
City firefighters work 24-hour shifts beginning at 8 a.m., then have three days off.
"There's always someone here, and it's random luck of the draw," Larrabee said.
Because Larrabee's mother recently moved to the area, the family also invited the crew to her new home later in the day.
EMT Fran Rousseau said their work sometimes requires staff with the department to miss major family events like birthday celebrations. But when that happens, they try to celebrate the day after, she said.
Rousseau, who works four 10-hour shifts each week, said her family once agreed to have Christmas on Jan. 2 because of her schedule.
At Capitol Grounds Café and Roastery, many regulars were there Thursday, said Lisa Lee, a dishwasher who volunteered to work the holiday. The shop's regular hours are 6:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays, but on Thanksgiving it opened at 8 a.m. and closed at noon. People packed the tables of the coffee shop at midmorning.
At the Capitol Plaza, a kitchen crew of about eight prepared a Thanksgiving meal for those who go out to eat. Tyler Chase said he has prepared Thanksgiving meals for his job for the last 10 years, but his wife works there with him.
The couple made desserts the previous night for their family's Thanksgiving potluck-type meal.
Some 500 people were expected to eat at the Capitol Plaza on the holiday, but at Easter and Mother's Day some 1,000 guests usually attend, Chase said. He said Thanksgiving shifts are easier because the staff preps the turkey and stuffing earlier in the week.
Chase said he and his wife don't mind working on Thanksgiving.
"We're more of Christmas people than Thanksgiving people," he said. "We just miss (out on) that afternoon hangout time."
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Will people pay £12 / £5 to watch Oldham v Hairnets....absolutely. Will they pay £12 / £5 to watch Oldham v University of Gloucestershire.......I suspect not.
Would people go to most games at £8 / £2......I think so. I've got 4 kids so £24 would be reasonable, may be even a discounted family ticket?
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Here's a round up of our favorite digital marketing stories from around the web this week: Retailers' digital ad spending nears $10 billion this year. Retail spends more on digital advertising than any other industry; they already account for 22.3% of all digital ad spend. eMarketers forecasts retailers spending another $1 billion next year with the majority of spending going towards direct response ads–driving traffic to a sale, often through search.


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Sears: An ill fit in developers' mall plans
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Sears, as most know, has seen better times. Its stores and reputation bedraggled by years of neglect, it is now part of a bygone era, a retailing relic whose glory days are long behind it.
Like its parent company, the future of the Sears in Fort Collins has been in question for some time and is now even less certain following the acquisition of the 37-year-old Foothills Mall by developers planning a major makeover.
Greenwood Village-based Alberta Development Partners would like to see Sears move out. Sears, one of the original anchors at the mall, isn't going quietly.
The parties, it appears, cannot seem to find accord on a price. That, at least, is the going supposition, because neither is revealing much about their respective positions.
If they fail to strike a deal, the Fort Collins City Council may go the eminent domain route, a move that, as you might imagine, has its critics.
The critics are right — to a point.
Eminent domain is typically reserved for situations in which the public good is at stake. Think roads, hospitals and schools.
A mall obviously doesn't fit on that list.
Yet wouldn't a revitalized mall that helps create jobs and tax revenues help to advance the public good? The new owners want to pour $100 million into remaking the mall. That's a lot of construction jobs. And once it's rebuilt, the retailers that open their doors there will employ hundreds more.
Better still, a rehabbed mall could provide a catalyst to further redevelopment in Midtown Fort Collins, an area that lost much of its sheen years ago.
Sears, of course, has its rights. But employing eminent domain doesn't mean the city would simply seize the building away. It would pay fair market value, or something close. And if Sears isn't happy with the price it gets, it can take a tax write-off.
The Fort Collins City Council is scheduled to take up the question at its Jan. 15 meeting. That gives everyone plenty of time to think about what's best for Sears, best for the mall and best for the city.
If you read our Molly Armbrister's recent coverage on the developers' plans, it'd be hard not to get excited about what's in store.
The upshot of her reporting confirmed what the developers have asserted since they took control of the property: that they have a pretty good shot at attracting high-end retailers paying high-end rents.
As Molly found, with the economy recovering, some of the nation's biggest retailers are, indeed, expanding again. At the same time, retail space is in short supply in the most popular shopping destinations in the region.
In short, there's nothing far-fetched or overly ambitious about the developers' plans to transform the Foothills Mall into a sparkling, high-end retail destination that draws shoppers from around the immediate region and beyond.
Yes, Sears is a landowner with certain rights. But Sears has failed to stay relevant as a retailer. It is in no way a destination for shoppers, unless perhaps everything else is closed.
As the council and others in our city government weigh how best to proceed, there's one overarching point to keep in mind: they could let Sears stay put, but then the mall owners could decide to call the whole thing off.
Allen Greenberg is the editor of the Northern Colorado Business Report. He can be reached at 970-232-3142 or email@example.com.
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The Trans Canadian Quest is the brain child of Canadians, LDRiders and Iron Butt veterans Thane Silliker and Bobb Todd. They are the first two riders to complete this ride under the umbrella of the Iron Butt Association.
The TC Quest is the Canadian equivalent of a 50cc ride in the United States. To earn recognition for the TC Gold a rider must travel from coast to coast across Canada in 75 hours or less, the additional time allowed because of additional distance and generally lower speed limits than one encounters in the United States.
The rules of the ride are simple:
1. The start/end cities are Vancouver, British Columbia (or Prince Rupert) and Halifax, Nova Scotia, in either direction.
2. Your entire route must be in Canada!
3. Rider must obtain a time/date/place stamped fuel receipts from the following cities: Thunder Bay, Ontario; and Edmundston, New Brunswick. NOTE: You MUST stop at least once every 350 miles (570 kilometers) to obtain a gas receipt.
4. Since this is not a back to back extreme ride, the ordinary IBA documentation procedures are to be used with the exception of the required stops.
Trans Canadian Quest Documentation Procedure:
1. At the start of a ride obtain witness signatures.
2. As soon as possible, obtain a time/place/date stamped fuel receipt. This receipt MUST be time/date/place stamped. The time on this receipt is the official start time of the ride.
3. During the ride keep a log of all fuel stops, and all other stops longer than five minutes. Keep all fuel receipts, restaurant receipts, motel receipts, etc. Fuel receipts SHOULD be time/date/place stamped, but this is not always possible when on the move.
4. Obtain place/date stamped fuel receipts in each of the following cities: Thunder Bay, Ontario; and Edmundston, New Brunswick. If a fuel stop is not required in these cities rider may obtain a time/date/place stamped ATM receipt drawn on their bank account. NOTE: You MUST stop at least once every 350 miles (570 kilometers) to obtain a gas receipt.
5. At the end of the ride obtain a time/date/place stamped fuel receipt. This receipt is the official end time of the ride. As soon as possible, obtain witness signatures.
While the Iron Butt Association rules give the rider some leeway with
documentation requirements in start and end cities, we do ask you to
consider this viewpoint of a multi-time 50cc (the USA version of the
Coast to Coast ride) finisher as related by
Iron Butt Association member Dale Wilson:
I recall several years ago, when Ron Major had just finished installing
his aux cell in my brand new '95 ST1100 at his house, we got to talking
about some of his IBA rides and accomplishments over the years. He
mentioned that the 50CC was an intriguing ride if one did it as a "pure
coast-to-coast" ride, and went on explain what he meant. That was the first
time I ever heard him describe the act of touching the water on both oceans
as being a critical and spiritual part of The Ride.
He led me inside his den and showed me an entire wall jam packed with
trophies and finisher plaques. One bookshelf had little 10-milliliter
red-stoppered chemistry vials that contained equal parts of sand and
water. Each one was marked with a date/time and either the word "Atlantic"
or "Pacific" written on it. Obtaining a sand & water sample at the
start/end of a CC ride was also a part of Ron's ritual for this ride.
I remember counting 18 vials on his shelf. The shelf below it also had a
little cardboard box that was chock full of additional vials, all filled
with sand and water, and similarly marked with a date, time and ocean.
Dale Wilson
Dale does bring up an important point here, the Trans Canadian is a coast-to-coast ride
and to really do the ride justice, you should make it a point, even though
the rules do not technically call for it as verifcation would be nearly
impossible, to visit the ocean at both ends of your ride.
Several riders have also opted to combine both the SaddleSore 1000 and/or
Bun Burner 1500 with this attempt. If you decide to include the
SaddleSore or Bun Burner as part of your ride, you will not
have to get witnesses at the end of the 24 hour period.
Last Revision: May 14, 2003 - always check that these are the current
rules before starting your ride! Note: The Iron Butt Association web
site always has the current rules.
Your ride needs to be completely documented (steps outlined below) and
cross Canada from coast to coast in 90 hours or less for the Trans
Canadian Quest and 75 hours or less for the Trans Canadian Gold.
It is possible to complete both the SaddleSore 1000 and Bun-Burner 1500
during the Trans Canadian ride. Should you complete both the Trans Canadian ride,
SaddleSore 1000 and/or Bun-Burner 1500 rides and want certificates for
them, there is a short description of what you must do to claim those awards
as well near the end of this document.
NOTE: These rules serve as a guideline. When you are on the road,
concentrate on finishing the ride without an accident. If you lose one
receipt, we can generally reconstruct your claim without a problem.
For example, do not backtrack just to obtain a missing gas receipt!
Find at least one police officer, firefighter, judge, notary public or
authorized Iron Butt Association member willing to sign your witness form
(sample attached). You may fill out the witness section with the Police
Station/Fire House address. Ask the officer 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 never been
a problem for any ride - 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.
The following log entries and completed witness forms are mandatory:
1. Log entries must be made at each gas stop. A log entry includes
the following information; DATE, TIME, TIME ZONE, LOCATION (i.e. Yuma,
AZ) and ODOMETER reading. A receipt must accompany each log book
entry. All gas receipts must be readable and it is vital that we
can read the date, city, state and number of gallons purchased. If
the city is not pre-printed, ask the clerk to include a mailing address
or contact phone number.
2. Log entries must be made at each stop longer than 10 minutes (for
example a rest stop). Each entry must include the start time and
ending time. Meals are considered rest stops - don't forget to obtain
a restaurant receipt.
3. If your route includes any toll roads or bridges, you must obtain a
dated receipt and make a log entry.
When you reach the ending coast city (please live within the spirit of
the rules and do not use a gas station right at the city limits - try
and get fairly close to the coast), obtain a computer-printed gas
receipt with a legible date and time stamp. Also, obtain the business
phone number (usually just asking for a business card of the gas
station will take care of this requirement).
After you get the gas receipt, find at least one police officer,
firefighter, judge, notary public or authorized Iron Butt Association
member willing to sign your witness form (sample attached). You may
fill out the witness section with the Police Station/Fire House
address. Ask the officer 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 any rider
- it is easier than it sounds), you may use two motorcycle shop employees
or find at least three (3) independent eye-witnesses.
Before sending for your Trans Canadian award, take a map 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). We use this map to
assist the person verifying the routes (several riders turned in
winding, twisting routes that sometimes took hours to find the small
towns they stopped in).
To obtain your award, (a paper certificate, an Iron Butt Association
pin and plastic license plate frame), forward a set of copies of your
Trans Canadian Quest attempt documentation and a check in (U.S. currency) to:
Iron Butt Association
50cc Quest
P.O. Box 9450
Naperville, IL 60567-9450 USA
* * Retain your original documentation - only send copies! * *
Please make your check payable to the "Iron Butt Association". Please
note that we do not make any money on this ride, this is our
approximate cost of administrating the Trans Canadian program.
Before we can issue your Trans Canadian award, you may be asked to clarify
certain aspects of your ride and/or documentation. Additionally,
certain aspects of your ride are subject to audit which may delay the
final determination of your claim for the award.
Provided your documentation is in order, your time will be computed as
Local time at finish - local starting time +/- time zone changes as
required. (Please provide your time claim so that if we do not match
your numbers, we can contact you).
We strongly caution that these rules 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, 49 hours and 44 minutes
into this ride, one person could not find a gas station with a
computer generated receipt (obviously, our favorite type), so she got
six locals to witness the time she arrived. Her other documents
clearly supported her claim of riding from Jacksonville, Florida to
San Diego, California in the time-frame she claimed so we did not
hesitate to process her award.
If you have any questions about this ride, you may write to the Iron
Butt Association at email@example.com
In order to complete an Iron Butt Association ride, we require that
you obtain "independent corroboration" in the form of signed
authentication by independent, impartial adult witnesses. Attached is
a sample witness form that is designed to comply with Iron Butt
Association requirements (although our sample is typed, you don't need
anything that fancy). Additionally, you will need to maintain a log
book in chronological order. Each entry in this log must contain the
following information:
Date and time of stop, location (city and state) and odometer reading
(sample attached).
Generally speaking, you will need to find one police officer at both
the start and end of your ride to witness the date, time and location.
According to riders that have attempted these rides, you can easily
(usually) find police officers to sign your log book. However, there
may be times when you need to ask several officers to find one that
will be willing to be your witness. Getting an officer to sign your
book may take a bit of salesmanship on your part. Persistence pays
off - just keep asking officers until successful. Before attempting
this ride, it is highly recommended that you print up some sample
forms and practice at a local police department.
==> If you wish to start your ride from a motorcycle dealership, the
Iron Butt Association will <==
==> gladly accept the signature of any two dealership employees. <==
Should you not be able to obtain Police Eyewitnesses or start in a
motorcycle shop, you may substitute three independent people (however,
they may not be fellow riders that are also trying the ride with
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. Remember, 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.
Date: ______________________ Local Time:______________
License Number: ____________ Odometer Reading: _______
License State: ____________ Make & Model: ___________
This witness form is for: _____________________________
(Riders Name and address)
The location of this stop is: ________________________________________
First Witness (Please Print) Second Witness (Please Print)
Witness Name: ___________________________ ___________________________
Address: ___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
Signature: ___________________________ ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________ ___________________________
(Note: Obtaining a phone number where we can contact your eyewitnesses
will speed up the issuing of your award)
Trans Canadian - __________________________________________________
(Fill in Name and Address above)
(include zone)
Checklist of documents needed for Iron Butt Association Trans Canadain 90 ride:
___ 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."
If you wish to have a SaddleSore 1000, 2000 or
Bun-Burner 1500 certified on the same ride, there are
some savings for us in postage and administrative costs
that we can pass on to you.
Trans Canadian (complete package, verification,
pin, plate frame and certificate): $50.00
If desired, SaddleSore 2,000 verification and certificate $20.00
If desired, SaddleSore 1,000 verification and certificate $20.00
If desired, Bun-Burner 1,500 verification and certificate $20.00
If desired, Bun-Burner GOLD verification and certificate $20.00
Additional ride pins SPECIFY: $ 7.00
Additional World's Toughest Riders plate back if desired: $ 5.50
Total Enclosed: _________
If you already have or do not want pins or plate backs,
or want additional items, please use this list
Trans Canadian certificate only: $40.00
If you wish to have a SaddleSore 1000, 2000 or
Bun-Burner 1500 certified on the same ride, there are
some savings for us in postage and administrative costs
that we can pass on to you.
If desired, SaddleSore 2,000 verification and certificate $20.00
If desired, SaddleSore 1,000 verification and certificate $20.00
If desired, Bun-Burner 1,500 verification and certificate $20.00
If desired, Bun-Burner GOLD verification and certificate $20.00
Additional ride pins SPECIFY: $ 7.00
World's Toughest Riders plate back if desired: $ 5.50
Total Enclosed: ____________
Also, please complete the following information for your certificate
(it goes to the person that does the certificate and not the verification
Rides completed (circle all that you are applying for) Trans Canadian 90,
SaddleSore 1000, SaddleSore 2000, Bun-Burner 1,500, Bun Burner GOLD:
Address to send your award to (since the certificate package is
nine inches by 14 inches, it is best to us a work or other address
with a large mailbox):
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, May 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.
Actual time from start to finish: Hours: ________ Minutes: ________
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: _______________________
Start and end Cities/towns your ride included:
Circle start city: Vancouver, British Columbia OR Halifax, Nova Scotia
Circle end city: Vancouver, British Columbia OR Halifax, Nova Scotia
SaddleSore/Bun Burner documentation:
If you want to include a SaddleSore 1000, SaddleSore 2000 or Bun Burner
with your award, please list start city, end city and highlight the 24
hour periods you want to use in your trip log (this does not have to be
anything fancy, just mark up in your log, START SaddleSore 1000, END
SaddleSore 1000.
Start City: ______________________________
Note: Same rules apply to these cities as noted above.
Name of end city ________________________
Note: Same rules apply to these cities as noted above.
Miles ridden (please note start and end points in your Trans Canadian Log): __________
Start City: ______________________________
Note: Same rules apply to these cities as noted above.
Name of end city ________________________
Note: Same rules apply to these cities as noted above.
Miles ridden (please note start and end points in your Trans Canadian Log): __________
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Headlines (Campus Updates)
Communications, Public Affairs & Marketing
Laurier mourns the passing of former chief of security John Baal
Jun 21/13
Wilfrid Laurier University has lowered its flags to half mast in honour of Johann John Baal, who started Lauriers security service in the 1970s and who passed away peacefully June 19 in Exeter. Baal retired from Laurier in 1994 after more than two decades at the university.
Baal immigrated to Canada from Romania in 1951 and worked at a tobacco farm in Aylmer, Ontario. Later he settled in British Columbia and worked in the logging industry for a number of years. Baal eventually came to Kitchener-Waterloo, where he met his wife Shearn and had three sons.
After many years at Laurier, Baal retired as Chief of Security now called the Special Constable Service and enjoyed the last years of his life at his retirement home in Grand Bend, Ontario. Lake Huron and the Ausable River gave Baal the opportunity to fish and enjoy the sunsets.
Friends are invited to share memories of Baal with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S. in Waterloo, on Sunday, June 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 24 at 1:30 p.m.
Condolences for the family and donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.
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text: So dd is exclusively breastfed. She is just over 4 months. With dd #1 she was breastfed only up until about 9 months. I was hoping to only breast feed dd#2 as long as possible but lately she seems starved! I nurse her then 30 minutes later she is hungry again. At our 2 month ped appt he said at 4 months we could start cereal but I didn't really think anything of it. Does she need cereal this soon? I didn't think so....but am I wrong?


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The recent tsunami warnings have triggered a review of the emergency response by government and coastal communities across the state.
The Big Island is where you can see tsunami zone and evacuation route signs in place in an effort to help improve public safety.
But for some time, state civil defense has been trying to get them installed on Oahu and on other islands.
"We really want communities to be self-reliant. The state civil defense and county civil defense can't be everywhere for everybody," said Kevin John Richards, state civil defense earthquake and tsunami planner.
Part of that involves getting communities drill-ready with a blueprint of where to go and what to do.
Kauai county has just completed tsunami ready training offered by state civil defense.
On Oahu, the program is just rolling out in a handful of Oahu neighborhoods.
Kaneohe Marine base is the first coastal community to install the new signs. Others who have completed the training include Kailua, and Hauula and are awaiting the installation of the signs.
Richards has been reaching out to prepare residents community by community to better understand where the tsunami safe zones are.
"You don't need to cause chaos or traffic jamming, or anything of that nature. Just stay where you are," Richards said.
Saturday night's fiery crash was the result of a vehicle hitting cars that were lined up on the side of highway on Oahu's North Shore.
Richards hopes people will heed a simple message: Safety may be just two or three blocks away.
"Here you are on Kamehameha Highway. You simply have to walk mauka of here, and you are alright," said Richards as he referred to a tsunami evacuation map.
"You don't need to drive three miles up the Pali. In fact, in many, many cases, I wouldn't say all of them, you can walk to safety faster than getting in a car to drive."
Richards has been providing kits to help marshal the resources for neighborhoods ready and willing to be as prepared as they can be.
Civil Defense is looking for a few reliable volunteers in the community to spearhead the effort of getting their communities tsunami-ready before the next one arrives.
As part of the joint effort to be better prepared, the city is on the verge of announcing a program to begin a survey of communities to advance the community training as well as the planning and placement of signs across Oahu.


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Yashiro Uchiha
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|editYashiro Uchiha [1]
|うちはヤシロ Uchiha Yashiro
|Volume #25, Naruto Chapter #221
|Naruto Episode #129
|Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light
|Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2
|The Two Uchiha
|Appears in
|Anime, Manga, Novel, Game
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|Kekkei Genkai
Yashiro Uchiha (うちはヤシロ, Uchiha Yashiro) was a member of the Uchiha clan and the Konoha Military Police Force.
Yashiro, alongside Tekka and Inabi, went to question Itachi about his absence from the clan meeting that was kept the night before. He then told Itachi that they had no intention of treating him any different because he was an Anbu and his father, Fugaku had stated that he would watch over him. As Yashiro questioned Itachi about Shisui Uchiha's death, presenting Itachi with Shisui's alleged suicide note telling him that they had analysed and confirmed the handwriting to be his, he stated that he hoped that more evidence would turn up. As Itachi accosted them for their words, Yashiro cautioned Itachi that he would not go unpunished if he betrayed the clan, before being violently attacked by Itachi. As Yashiro questioned Itachi about how he had changed since becoming an Anbu, Fugaku appeared and accosted Itachi for his actions. Fed up, the three men asked Fugaku to issue the order to arrest Itachi, but after Itachi apologised, Fugaku claimed that Itachi was simply worn out from his duties and the men left.[2]
Yashiro was later killed during the Uchiha Clan Downfall.
Like Inabi, Yashiro seemed to be very straightforward and was overconfident in his abilities as a member of the famed Uchiha Clan.
Yashiro had ash-grey hair and squinted eyes which he only opened when he activated his Sharingan. He wore the standard Uchiha clan outfit which consisted of a short sleeved, high-collared purple shirt that bore the Uchiha crest on the back along with a pair of brown pants. He also wore a pair of black arm guards, bandages around his legs and and a light-coloured obi with a dark line running through it. While on duty, he wore the standard Konoha shinoibi outfit with the symbol of the police force on its shoulder.
Yashiro possessed keen analytical skills and good leadership abilities. Even the leader of the Konoha Military Police Force, Fugaku Uchiha, praised his skills.[1] As an Uchiha, Yashiro was one of the members that was able to awaken his clan's kekkei genkai: the Sharingan,[3] which granted him basic abilities such as seeing the flow of chakra, the ability to easily recognise genjutsu and different forms of chakra, some predictive capabilities as well as the ability to copy techniques that the user sees amongst other things.
In Other Media
Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light
Main article: Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light Yashiro makes an appearance in this novel.
- The name Yashiro means "shrine" (社).


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Everyone has experienced rowdy moviegoers at one time or another, but some theaters in London's West End have had enough, and are enlisting the help of a virtually-invisible "ninja taskforce" to keep their film patrons in-line.
The CBC reported that the Prince Charles Cinema is one of several theaters who have formed a force of volunteer film lovers to don all-black, skin-tight, head-to-toe "Morphsuits" to quiet down noisy people in the theaters in exchange for free admission to films.
According to reports, the "theater ninjas" stealthily roam around the theater and have full authorization to leap out and startle anyone disturbing a performance either by talking, using a cell phone or any other manner of nuisance. However, the theater stated that the ninjas are not allowed to make physical contact with anyone causing a disturbance.
"I normally hate noisy people in cinemas, but I got a call from my friend just as the movie started and thought I could get away with taking it," theater patron Abdul Stagg told Slashfilm.com. "The last thing I expected was two completely blacked-out people suddenly appearing by our seats and give me and my mates a warning to shut up. It was actually pretty terrifying at first, but then I realized it was a bit of a laugh and a great way to make it clear what I was doing was having an impact on those around me."
Morphsuits founder Gregor Lawson told Slashfilm that the whole idea for the theater-based ninja force started on his company's Facebook page, where customers post photos of the suits in action.
There's no word on whether the silencing effort will be adopted in the U.S., or if any members of the invisible police force have met with any fisticuffs by a startled film buff.
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text: Ghostly figure found on real estate listing photo Hoaxhunter posted:8/20/2013 5:13:11 AM August 19, 2013 A Florida man was browsing real estate listings this week when he noticed something strange in one of the listing photos. He posted the odd image of the foreclosed home on Reddit yesterday. According to an online Pensacola MLS listing, the 4-bedroom brick home is located on 6040 Badger Road, in Milton, Florida and is on the market for $149,000. There are thirteen photos of the property and in the last image a strange shadowy figure seems to have been captured..... Full story at: Ghostly figure found on real estate listing photo Terrible. Maybe it is the spirit of the former owner of this house manifested. Paranormal Playground posted:8/21/2013 7:39:51 PM The link above is broken, below is the correct link. Ghostly figure found on real estate listing photo Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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Time to take actionMay 07,2013
Time to take action
For the past few weeks I have been researching information on the issue of racial inequality. I never realized how bad it still is all over the world. Its happening everywhere from the United States to halfway across the world in South Africa, and this issue is just getting worse.
Did you know that on average, white households in the United States are 20 times wealthier than black and Hispanic households? And about one in nine black men age 20 to 34 is serving time in jail as well as one in 36 adult Hispanic men. Since 2000, the number of hate groups across the country has increased by 69 percent to where now there are currently 1,018 of them. South Africa until recently suffered legal segregation of the African population from the Europeans.
Now this is obviously an issue and there are groups trying to stop it, but they cant do it alone. The word needs to get out to people, so they can help, too. There are many things that you and all other everyday ordinary people can do. One important thing you can do is form a group in your community that focuses on trying to stop racial inequality. You could also make posters, put up signs, or just plain stick up for somebody who is being treated badly because of the color of their skin. You could make a website about why racial inequality is an issue and what people can do to stop it and tell people about it. For help or more information on how to get started, go to DoSomething.org or NAACP.org.
There are many things people can do to stop this problem, and we need to spread the word and let as many people know as possible. The way the world is now is not a good thing, and the only way it will change is if together we take action.
Bailey Groleau
Orange Center School
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