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 The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer and trainee. Medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative approach to disease. The medical unit in Cotonou is staffed by two full-time doctors, one receptionist, and two laboratory technologists. Limited laboratory testing and radiographic studies are also available at local facilities. If a Volunteer becomes seriously ill, the Volunteer will be transported to either a regionally approved facility or to another country as determined by the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C.

 ===Health Issues in Benin===

 The biggest issue while on the Peace Corps is the volunteer's safety and health. Unfortunately, the majority of volunteers do get some form of disease that affects citizens of underdeveloped countries. The most common minor health problems here are similar to those found in the United States, such as colds, diarrhea, constipation, skin infections, sinus infections, headaches, dental problems, minor injuries, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), adjustment disorders, emotional problems, and alcohol abuse. These common problems may be somewhat more frequent or compounded by life in Benin due to a host of environmental factors here that raise the risk and/or exacerbate the severity of illness and injuries.

 Major health problems among Peace Corps Volunteers in Benin often the result of a Volunteer not taking preventive measures to stay healthy. The major health concerns here are worms, malaria, amoebic dysentery, hepatitis, and HIV/AIDS.

 Because malaria is endemic in Benin, anti-malarial pills are required. You will also be vaccinated against yellow fever; hepatitis B and A; meningitis A and C; tetanus/diphtheria; typhoid; polio; mumps, measles, and rubella; and rabies.

 Amoebic dysentery can be avoided by thoroughly washing and drying fruits and vegetables and by only drinking boiled and filtered water. You will receive a thorough orientation to food and water preparation during your pre-service training.

 ===Women's Health Information===

 Pregnancy is a health condition that is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions requiring medical attention, but may also affect your continued ability to serve as a Volunteer. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if the Volunteer remains in country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work in Peace Corps countries, it is rare that the Peace Corps medical and programmatic standards for continued service can be met. The majority of Volunteers who become pregnant are medically separated.

 Feminine hygiene products are available in Cotonou, but can be expensive. Peace Corps/Benin stocks four types of birth control pills: Ortho Tri-cyclen, Yasmin/Jasmin, Lo/Ovral, and Alesse. If you use a different brand, please work with your doctor and change to one of these before you depart.

 ===Your Peace Corps Medical Kit===

 The Peace Corps medical officer provides Volunteers with a medical kit that contains basic items necessary to prevent and treat illnesses that may occur during service. Kit items can be periodically restocked at the medical office.

 ====Medical Kit Contents====

 Your medical kit may contain the following items depending on availability:

 Ace bandage

 Adhesive tape

 American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook

 Antacid tablets

 Antibiotic ointment

 Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner

 Band-Aids

 Butterfly closures

 Calamine lotion

 Cepacol lozenges

 Condoms

 Dental floss

 Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg

 Insect repellent stick

 Iodine tablets (for water purification)

 Lip balm

 Oral rehydration salts and Gatorade

 Oral thermometer (Fahrenheit)

 Pseudoephedrine HCL 30 mg

 Robitussin-DM lozenges (for cough)

 Scissors

 Sterile gauze pads

 Tetrahydrozaline eyedrops (Visine)

 Tinactic (antifungal cream)

 Tweezers

 ===Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist===

 If there has been any change in your health—physical, mental, or dental—since the time you submitted your examination reports to the Peace Corps, you must immediately notify the Office of Medical Services. Failure to disclose new illnesses, injuries, allergies, or pregnancy can endanger your health and may jeopardize your eligibility to serve.

 If your dental exam was done more than a year ago, or if your physical exam is more than two years old, contact the Office of Medical Services to find out whether you need to update your records. If your dentist or Peace Corps dental consultant has recommended that you undergo dental treatment, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends requested confirmation reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.

 If you wish to avoid duplicate vaccinations, you should contact your physician's office, obtain a copy of your immunization record, and take it to your pre-departure orientation (staging). If you have any immunizations prior to Peace Corps service, we cannot reimburse you for the cost. The Peace Corps will provide all the immunizations necessary for your overseas assignment, either at your pre-departure orientation or shortly after you arrive in Benin. You do not need to begin taking malaria medication prior to departure.

 Bring a three-month supply of any prescription or over-the-counter medication you use on a regular basis, including birth control pills. Although the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for this three-month supply, we will order refills during your service. While awaiting shipment—which can take several months— you will be dependent on your own medication supply. The Peace Corps will not pay for herbal or nonprescribed medications, such as St. Johns' wort, glucosamine, selenium, or anti-oxidant supplements.

 You are encouraged to bring copies of medical prescriptions signed by your physician. This is not a requirement, although it might come in handy if you are questioned in transit about your three-month supply of prescription drugs.

 If you wear eyeglasses, bring an extra pair. If a pair breaks, the Peace Corps will replace it, using the information your doctor in the U.S. provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination. To reduce the risk of developing a serious infection or other eye disease, we discourage you from using contact lenses during your Peace Corps service. Most Peace Corps countries do not have appropriate water and sanitation to support eye care with the use of contact lenses. The Peace Corps will not supply or replace contact lenses or associated solutions unless their use has been recommended by an ophthalmologist for a specific medical condition and the Peace Corps Office of Medical Services has given approval.

 If you are eligible for Medicare, over 50 years of age, or have a health condition that may restrict your future participation in healthcare plans, you may wish to consult an insurance specialist about unique coverage needs before your departure.

 The Peace Corps will provide all necessary healthcare from the time you leave for your pre-departure orientation until you complete your service. When you finish, you will be entitled to the post-service healthcare benefits described in the Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook. You may wish to consider keeping an existing health plan in effect during your service if you think age and/or preexisting conditions might prevent you from reenrolling in your current plan when you return home.

 ===Safety and Security—Our Partnership===

 Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk.

 Property thefts and burglaries are not uncommon. Incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although almost all Volunteers complete their two years of service without serious personal safety problems. In addition, more than 84 percent of Volunteers surveyed in the 2004 Peace Corps Volunteer Survey say they would join the Peace Corps again.

 The Peace Corps approaches safety and security as a partnership with you. This Welcome Book contains sections on: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle; Peace Corps Training; and Your Health Care and Safety. All of these sections include important safety and security information.

 The Peace Corps makes every effort to give Volunteers the tools they need to function in the safest and most secure way possible, because working to maximize the safety and security of Volunteers is our highest priority. Not only do we provide you with training and tools to prepare for the unexpected, but we teach you to identify and manage the risks you may encounter.

 ===Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk===

 There are several factors that can heighten a Volunteer's risk, many of which are within the Volunteer's control.

 Based on information gathered from incident reports worldwide in 2004, the following factors stand out as risk characteristics for assaults. Assaults consist of personal crimes committed against Volunteers, and do not include property crimes (such as vandalism or theft).

 * Location: Most crimes occurred when Volunteers were in public areas (e.g., street, park, beach, public buildings). Specifically, 43 percent of assaults took place when Volunteers were away from their sites.
 * Time of day: Assaults usually took place on the weekend during the evening between 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.— with most assaults occurring around 1:00 a.m.
 * Absence of others: Assaults usually occurred when the Volunteer was unaccompanied. In 82 percent of the sexual assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied and in 55 percent of physical assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied.
 * Relationship to assailant: In most assaults, the Volunteer did not know the assailant.
 * Consumption of alcohol: Forty percent of all assaults involved alcohol consumption by Volunteers and/or assailants.

 ===Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk===

 Before and during service, your training will address these areas of concern so that you can reduce the risks you face.

 For example, here are some strategies Volunteers employ:

 Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of theft:

 * Know the environment and choose safe routes/times for travel
 * Avoid high-crime areas per Peace Corps guidance
 * Know the vocabulary to get help in an emergency
 * Carry valuables in different pockets/places
 * Carry a "dummy" wallet as a decoy Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of burglary:
 * Live with a local family or on a family compound
 * Put strong locks on doors and keep valuables in a lock box or trunk
 * Leave irreplaceable objects at home in the U.S.
 * Follow Peace Corps guidelines on maintaining home security

 Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of assault:

 * Make local friends
 * Make sure your appearance is respectful of local customs; don't draw negative attention to yourself by wearing inappropriate clothing
 * Get to know local officials, police, and neighbors
 * Travel with someone whenever possible
 * Avoid known high crime areas
 * Limit alcohol consumption

 ===Support from Staff===

 In March 2003, the Peace Corps created the Office of Safety and Security with its mission to "foster improved communication, coordination, oversight, and accountability of all Peace Corps' safety and security efforts." The new office is led by an Associate Director for Safety and Security who reports to the Peace Corps Director and includes the following divisions: Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security; Information and Personnel Security; Emergency Preparedness, Plans, Training and Exercise; and Crime Statistics and Analysis.

 The major responsibilities of the Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security Division are to coordinate the office's overseas operations and direct the Peace Corps' safety and security officers who are located in various regions around the world that have Peace Corps programs. The safety and security officers conduct security assessments; review safety trainings; train trainers and managers; train Volunteer safety wardens, local guards, and staff; develop security incident response procedures; and provide crisis management support.

 If a trainee or Volunteer is the victim of a safety incident, Peace Corps staff is prepared to provide support. All Peace Corps posts have procedures in place to respond to incidents of crime committed against Volunteers. The first priority for all posts in the aftermath of an incident is to ensure that the Volunteer is safe and receiving medical treatment as needed. After assuring the safety of the Volunteer, Peace Corps staff provides support by reassessing the Volunteer's work site and housing arrangements and making any adjustments, as needed. In some cases, the nature of the incident may necessitate a site or housing transfer. Peace Corps staff will also assist Volunteers with preserving their rights to pursue legal sanctions against the perpetrators of the crime. It is very important that Volunteers report incidents as they occur, not only to protect their peer Volunteers, but also to preserve the future right to prosecute. Should Volunteers decide later in the process that they want to proceed with the prosecution of their assailant, this option may no longer exist if the evidence of the event has not been preserved at the time of the incident.

 The country-specific data chart below shows the incidence rates and the average number of incidents of the major types of safety incidents reported by Peace Corps Volunteers/ trainees in Benin as compared to all other Africa region programs as a whole, from 2001–2005. It is presented to you in a somewhat technical manner for statistical accuracy.

 To fully appreciate the collected data below, an explanation of the graph is provided as follows:

 The incidence rate for each type of crime is the number of crime events relative to the Volunteer/trainee population. It is expressed on the chart as a ratio of crime to Volunteer and trainee years (or V/T years, which is a measure of 12 full months of V/T service) to allow for a statistically valid way to compare crime data across countries. An "incident" is a specific offense, per Peace Corps' classification of offenses, and may involve one or more Volunteer/trainee victims. For

 The chart is separated into eight crime categories. These include vandalism (malicious defacement or damage of property); theft (taking without force or illegal entry); burglary (forcible entry of a residence); robbery (taking something by force); minor physical assault (attacking without a weapon with minor injuries); minor sexual assault (fondling, groping, etc.); aggravated assault (attacking with a weapon, and/or without a weapon when serious injury results); and rape (sexual intercourse without consent).

 When anticipating Peace Corps Volunteer service, you should review all of the safety and security information provided to you, including the strategies to reduce risk. Throughout your training and Volunteer service, you will be expected to successfully complete all training competencies in a variety of areas including safety and security. Once in-country, use the tools and information shared with you to remain as safe and secure as possible.

 ===What if you become a victim of a violent crime?===

 Few Peace Corps Volunteers are victims of violent crimes. The Peace Corps will give you information and training in how to be safe. But, just as in the U.S., crime happens, and Volunteers can become victims. When this happens, the investigative team of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is charged with helping pursue prosecution of those who perpetrate a violent crime against a Volunteer. If you become a victim of a violent crime, the decision to prosecute or not to prosecute is entirely yours, and one of the tasks of the OIG is to make sure that you are fully informed of your options and help you through the process and procedures involved in going forward with prosecution should you wish to do so. If you decide to prosecute, we are here to assist you in every way we can.

 Crimes that occur overseas, of course, are investigated and prosecuted by local authorities in local courts. Our role is to coordinate the investigation and evidence collection with the regional security officers (RSOs) at the U.S. embassy, local police, and local prosecutors and others to ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent possible under the laws of the country. OIG investigative staff has extensive experience in criminal investigation, in working sensitively with victims, and as advocates for victims. We also, may, in certain limited circumstances, arrange for the retention of a local lawyer to assist the local public prosecutor in making the case against the individual who perpetrated the violent crime.

 If you do become a victim of a violent crime, first, make sure you are in a safe place and with people you trust and second, contact the country director or the Peace Corps medical officer. Immediate reporting is important to the preservation of evidence and the chances of apprehending the suspect. Country directors and medical officers are required to report all violent crimes to the Inspector General and the RSO. This information is protected from unauthorized further disclosure by the Privacy Act. Reporting the crime also helps prevent your further victimization and protects your fellow Volunteers.

 In conjunction with the RSO, the OIG does a preliminary investigation of all violent crimes against Volunteers regardless of whether the crime has been reported to local authorities or of the decision you may ultimately make to prosecute. If you are a victim of a crime, our staff will work with you through final disposition of the case. OIG staff is available 24 hours-aday, 7 days-a-week. We may be contacted through our 24-hour violent crime hotline via telephone at 202.692.2911, or by e-mail at email@example.com.

 ===Security Issues in Benin===

 As with anywhere in the world, crime does exist in Benin. When it comes to your safety and security, you have to be willing to adapt your behavior and lifestyle to minimize the potential for being a target of crime. You can reduce your risk by avoiding situations that make you feel uncomfortable and by taking advance precautions. Crime at the village or town level is less frequent than in the large cities, but it does occur. Tourist attractions, especially in large towns, are favorite work sites for pickpockets. Normal precautions usually reduce most risks.

 Because you are a foreigner and probably considered "rich," your new home may be more prone to break-ins than those of your neighbors. Fortunately violent crime is not a severe problem. Benin is considered safe, although Cotonou has seen a marked increase in theft and harassment of Volunteers. The Peace Corps recommends that you do not go out alone at night, especially in larger towns. It is also preferable to travel in groups.

 ===Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime===

 You must be prepared to take on a large responsibility for our own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your house is secure, and develop relations in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. In coming to Benin, do what you would do if you moved to a large U.S. city: Be cautious, check things out, ask lots of questions, learn about your neighborhood, know where the more risky locations are, use common sense, and be alert. You can reduce your vulnerability to crime by integrating into your community, learning the local language, acting responsibly, and abiding by local law and Peace Corps policies and procedures. Serving safely and effectively in Benin will require that you accept some restrictions to your current lifestyle.

 Volunteers attract a lot of attention in large cities and their sites, but receive far more negative attention in highly populated centers where they are anonymous than in smaller towns where "family," friends, and colleagues will look out for them. While whistles and exclamations are fairly common on the street, this behavior can be reduced if you dress conservatively, avoid eye contact, and don't respond to such negative and unwanted attention. Keep your money out of sight; do not keep it in outside pockets of backpacks, in coat pockets, or in fanny packs. Use an undergarment money pouch, such as the kind that hangs around your neck and stays hidden under your shirt or inside your coat.

 ===Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Safety Support in Benin ===

 The Peace Corps approach to safety is a five-pronged plan to help you stay safe during your two-year service and includes the following: information sharing; Volunteer training; site selection criteria; a detailed emergency action plan; and protocols for addressing safety and security incidents. The Benin in-country safety program is outlined below.

 The Peace Corps/Benin office will keep Volunteers informed of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety through information sharing. Regular updates will be offered in the newsletter and in memoranda from the country director. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, Volunteers will be contacted through an emergency communication network.

 Volunteer training will include sessions to prepare you for specific safety and security issues in Benin. This training will prepare you to adopt a culturally appropriate lifestyle and exercise judgment that promotes safety and reduces risk in your home, at work, and while traveling. Safety training is offered throughout your two-year service and is integrated into the language, cross-cultural, health, and other components of training.

 Certain site selection criteria are used to determine safe housing for Volunteers before their arrival. Peace Corps staff work closely with host communities and counterpart agencies to help prepare them for your arrival and to establish expectations of their respective roles in supporting Volunteers. Each site is inspected before your arrival to ensure viable work placements as well as appropriate, safe, and secure housing. Site selection criteria is based in part on relevant site history; safety and security conditions, and other support needs within the resources limits of host communities and Peace Corps.

 You will also learn about the Peace Corps/Benin detailed emergency action plan (EAP), which is a guide for reducing your exposure in the event of situations that pose a security risk. You play a crucial role in the success of the EAP. First, when you arrive at your site, you must complete and submit a site locator form with your address, contact information, and a map to your house. You must also update your site locator form as often as necessary (e.g. when a new phone is installed in your village, your supervisor gets a cell phone, etc.). If there is a security threat, Volunteers in Benin will gather at predetermined locations until the situation resolves itself or the Peace Corps decides to evacuate.

 Finally, in order to be fully responsive to the needs of Volunteers, it is imperative that Volunteers immediately report any security incident to the Peace Corps Safety and Security Coordinator or Duty Officer. The Peace Corps has established protocols for addressing safety and security incidents in a timely and appropriate manner. In addition to responding to the needs of the Volunteer, the Peace Corps collects and evaluates safety and security data to track trends and develop strategies to minimize risks to future Volunteers.

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I will admit it: What a fun time we had last night at the Hawaiian Tropic Zone gathering for SNY's latest viewing party. By "we," I mean an intrepid group of delightful Mets bloggers–but then, is there any other kind :)? In attendance were Coop, SNK, Trey, and the Metsblog boys Matt, Anthony, and Regis.
Trey gets extra props for designing the shirt I wore, which I sincerely heart. Check out her t-shirts, which are adorable for guys and gals alike.
For the ROCKING photo album, click here.
The night started off well when two SNY dudes handed me a coveted pack of SNY announcer trading cards right off the bat. I am dorky enough to have really wanted one–but then, I am easily pleased. The Hawaiian Tropics women turned out to be much nicer than I'd expected. One even slipped me the two-for-one drink special about fifteen minutes after it was supposed to end. In fact, it was a guy bartender named Scott (yes, I'm calling you out) who went out of his way to be rude and obnoxious to me and Coop at the very beginning of the night. I may have used the word "d.o.u.c.h.e.bag."
Oh! I also ran into someone from high school. Meet Khalid, who wonders where female Mets bloggers have been all his life.
Special guests of the evening Ron Darling and Matt Yallof answered questions from a raised platform above the bar. I had thought Ronnie would be mingling more, and signing autographs. But in lieu of our quality face-to-face time, I asked him a question: Since he's been talking recently about young pitchers getting tired toward the end of the season, I asked what he had done to avoid that as a young pitcher himself. He said he "worked out like crazy," and dug deep to be a gamer–something he gave kudos to El Duque for accomplishing.
Let's see, what else do you need to know? A win against the Pirates–which could have come more easily, but as Willie always says, "A win's a win." Pomegranate margaritas = yum. Oh! And I almost forgot. Poor Matt Cerrone. He knows I (gently) tease him every so often, so here's the obligatory Make Matt Blush moment.
If you've seen the Mets Weekly piece on Cerrone and his wife, you know she's cute as anything. So kudos to Matty for hitting the gym–homeboy's been working out. So, my one gratuitous chest shot from the Hawaiian Tropic Zone (sorry to disappoint the guys) will be Matt's🙂
I'll leave you with some more pics (of course), but hit the album for the full effect.
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I love it! I never really thought about it before…but Ron Darling is really hot! LOL And yes people, trust us – Scott was a D-bag Deluxe. It was the nice bikini'd bartenders who slipped us the drink specials – heck, when we asked him about the specials, he was like – absolutely no drink specials. Oh wait, ask me again. NO. What a ******!
heh i can see me way in the background of one of your crowd shots.
Does "j-e-r-k" get blanked out of this? Weird. Anyway, I was just telling someone that HTZ was tastefully done – didn't smell like cocoa butter – and that guy was a real meanie. She was like – well, you'd think they get less female clientele and he should have really kissed our butts. I agree!
You'd be surprised what Mlblogs bleeps out. I mean, I'll give HTZ a cross between ESPN Zone and *******. I would have liked to try the food. And hellz yeah he should have kissed our butts! Another bartender, though, Aldo, was ADORABLE. He said he'd enter the nightly bikini contest just for me😉
As for mixed messages in Mets promotions, what about that last one with the Hawaiian Tropic gals AND MR. MET?? Little boys of all ages?


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Undergraduate Research in Scientific Inquiry with N. Switz
Fall 2015, Winter 2016 and Spring 2016 quarters
Taught by
Research opportunities allow science students to work on specific projects associated with faculty members' expertise. Students typically begin by working in an apprenticeship model with faculty or laboratory staff and gradually take on more independent projects within the context of the specific research program as they gain experience. Students can develop skills in research design, data acquisition and interpretation, modeling and theoretical analysis, written and oral communication, collaboration and critical thinking. Laboratory experience is especially important – and useful – for students planning to pursue graduate studies or enter the technical job market.
Neil Switz (physics) develops optical instruments for use in biophysical and biomedical applications, including low-cost diagnostics. Projects in the lab are suitable for motivated students with quantitative backgrounds in physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics or computer science.
Program Details
Fields of Study
Preparatory for studies or careers in
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|On Demand:
|ATA Member $35 Non-Member $50
|Corinne McKay
|October 14, 2014
|60 minutes
|Presented in English
|CE Point(s):
|International Development Resources and Links
International development-translating for government agencies, development contractors, NGOs and private foundations that work in developing countries—may be the biggest specialization you've never considered pursuing.
In this session, we'll look at a history of development players, such as the United Nations and its programs and agencies, USAID, other public development agencies and private charitable foundations. The presentation will include the types of translations these entities need.
We'll also talk about some of the key concepts and trends in the international development sector today, and what languages and specializations are the best fit for translators who want to explore this sector.
Attendees will learn how to:
About the Presenter
Corinne McKay is an ATA-certified French-into-English translator and a member of the ATA Board of Directors. She translates in the areas of international development, corporate communications, and books.
Corinne's book How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator, has become a go-to reference for the industry, and her blog Thoughts on Translation is a lively gathering place for freelance translators from around the world.
With Eve Bodeux, Corinne co-hosts the podcast Speaking of Translation, which received the 2013 ProZ.com Community Choice award for best podcast about translation.
On Demand: ATA Member $35 Non-Member $50
Killer Networking Skills for Language Industry Professionals
Presenters: Eve Bodeux
Recorded: October 4, 2016
What's your networking style? Frozen at the door? Hovering on the edges of conversations? Standing in the corner waiting to be found? Find out how to develop skills that will let you make the most of every networking opportunity in a style that's all your own! [more]
ATA Member $45 Non-Member $60
A Guide to ATA Certification
Presenters: Michèle Hansen, Holly Mikkelson
Recorded: September 29, 2016
Take the mystery and myth out of the ATA Certification Exam! Presenters Michele Hansen and Holly Mikkelson give you a down and dirty look at the exam—everything from how passages are selected to what the graders are looking for to why exams are graded the way they are. [more]
ATA Member $45 Non-Member $60
Negotiating Translation Agreements
Presenter: Paula Arturo
Recorded:September 8, 2016
Negotiation is not a winner-take-all game—or at least it doesn't have to be! Learn how to effectively negotiate your translation business agreements with real-world strategies and techniques. [more]
ATA Member $45 Non-Member $60
Getting Personal about Pricing
Presenter: Jonathan Hine
Recorded: August 23, 2016
Calculating what to charge for services is not as difficult as figuring out your expenses. This presentation is a focused look at the freelancer's personal challenges in overcoming "budget block." [more]
Terminology Management—Why Would I Do That?
Presenter: Barbara Inge Karsch
Recorded: June 8, 2016
Is there more to your job than the daily chase for the best translation? Consider the long-term view instead: taking time to systematically document your research today to improve the quality and speed of your translation tomorrow. [more]
Copyediting for Translators—Making Serious Writing Sing
Presenter: Carolyn Yohn
Recorded: May 18, 2016
Good content, smart author, sloppy writing. How much clean-up can a translator do without straying too far from the source? What elements of style and grammar does the translator need to keep when working with "dirty text"? [more]
The Price is Right—Pricing Strategies for Your Translation Services
Presenter: Tess Whitty
Recorded: April 28, 2016
How do you set and get a fair price for your translation services? Learn the most effective strategies for calculating your target rate, setting minimum fees, and establishing compensation for additional services. [more]
The Basics of Intellectual Property Law for Translators
Presenter: Paula Arturo
Presented: October 15, 2015
What do translators need to know about intellectual property law? Translator and lawyer Paula Arturo examines the basics and how they apply to copyright, royalties, contracts, and compensation. [more]
Translating Patents for Evidence and PCT Filing
Presenter: Martin Cross
Presented: October 1, 2015
There is a methodology to the madness! Understanding the complex rules of translating patents for international and national court proceedings and knowing how to meet the requirements for literal translation are crucial elements of a patent translator's work. [more]
Effective Marketing to Translation Companies
Presenters: Steve Lank, Corinne McKay
Presented: September 3, 2015
Finding and working with direct clients is not for everyone. But tracking down translation company clients has its own challenges. Where do you start if you have no experience? How does an experienced translator stand out from the rest? [more]
Proofreading Your Work Efficiently and Effectively
Presenter: Carolyn Yohn
Presented: June 16, 2015
Drafting the perfect translation-and proving you are worth the money-can get messy. Learn how to put that final shine on your work to set yourself apart as quality-oriented, no matter what your drafting process looks like behind the scenes. [more]
Translating for the International Development Sector
Presenter: Corinne McKay
Presented: October 14, 2014
International development-translating for government agencies, development contractors, NGOs, and private foundations that work in developing countries—may be the biggest specialization you've never considered pursuing. [more]
Problems, Solutions and Precipitates
Translating for the Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Cosmetic Industries
Presenter: Karen Tkaczyk
Presented: September 9, 2014
Quality assurance systems and regulatory requirements often drive translation needs in the chemical industry. Presenter Karen Tkaczyk uses examples of the types of documents in this field to explain areas that frequently cause translation problems. [more]
The Business of Translation with U.S. CalPro
Analyzing Costs, Working Hours, Income, Productivity and Rates
Presenter: Andrew Steel
Presented: May 20, 2014
Stop living in the world of "I thought I would make it" income. Give your business a top-to-bottom analysis using U.S. CalPro to learn the number of hours you need to work to earn the income you want to make. Free download [more]
ATA School Outreach
A fun and rewarding way to raise awareness of our professions
Presenter: Tess Whitty
Presented: April 24, 2014
Ouch! That Translation Hurts!
Challenges English-into-Arabic Medical Translators Face Daily
Presenter: Lina Zibdeh
Presented: April 9 , 2014
Medical translation is tough enough, but for English-into-Arabic translators there is often an added challenge of cultural equivalency. How can translators tackle these differences and convey the correct meaning in a clear, accurate, and simple Arabic? [more]
Time Management for Freelancers: How to Get Things Done!
Presenters: David Rumsey, Corinne McKay
Presented: March 20 , 2014
Don't let poor time management trap you into working harder and earning less. Learn to develop systems for scheduling and prioritizing your work, including how to get a handle on your email inbox and when to turn off your smartphone. [more]
New International Payment Options for Translators and Agencies
Presenter: Eve Lindemuth Bodeux
Presented:: February 19, 2014
Do you like to work with international clients and vendors but find that the bank fees are killing you? There are options to getting paid, even some that may help you avoid fees altogether! [more]
Technical Writing for 'into English' Translators
Presenter: Karen McMillan Tkaczyk
Presented:: January 28, 2014
Subject-matter expertise and terminology research methods are considered the top two skills needed by technical translators. Often overlooked, the ability to write well technically is a third skill that can be developed and used to improve translation quality quickly. [more]
How to Write a Winning ATA Conference Proposal
Presenter: Corinne McKay
Presented: January 22, 2014
Talking the Talk: Tips for Giving a Conference Presentation That Rocks
Presenter: Jill Sommer
Presented: September 13, 2013
An Introduction to Note-taking for Interpreters
Presenter: Kirsty Heimerl-Moggan
Presented: December 2, 2013
Memorizing information is an essential part of a consecutive interpreter's work. However, relying solely on memory can be difficult—and even impossible—in certain situations. Developing your own personal note-taking system us crucial to doing the job right. [more]
Translating Contracts to and from French
Presenter: Thomas L. West, III
Presented: September 18, 2013
Most translators are called upon to translate a contract at some point in their careers. What appears at first glance to be an easy task can turn out to be more complicated than it looks. [more]
Translating for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Resources and Translation Strategies for New Translators
Presenter: Carmen Cross
Presented: August 15, 2013
Translating medical documentation relating to clinical trials requires a good understanding of the process, including international standards, regulatory bodies, the drug trial pipeline, and types of clinical trial documents. [more]
The Use of Customized Corpora to Improve Translation Accuracy
Presenter: Ana Julia Perrotti Garcia
Presented: July 25, 2013
Why develop your own customized corpora when there are so many available online for free? Because you get more precise and coherent solutions for vocabulary, expressions, and phrases without sacrificing speed. [more]
Smoking Guns
Looking for Evidence and Overcoming Hurdles in Legal Document Translation
Presenter: Gail Tanaka Burns
Presented:: June 18, 2013
Working as a translator in the field of intellectual property is both daunting and rewarding. Find out more about this career and learn how to develop your linguistic detective skills. [more]
Customizing Texts in Russian to English Translation
Presenter: Michele A. Berdy
Date: May 29, 2013
Can't get a Russian-into-English translation to "sound right"? You might be dealing with the conventions of a genre—the kind and amount of information, tone, and textual organization considered normal for a particular kind of document. [more]
CAT Tools: Friend or Foe—The Business Aspects of Owning a CAT Tool
Presenters: Lucy Brooks, Janine Roberts
Presented: March 20, 2013
A CAT tool may seem like a logical purchase for your business, but will the return on the investment really be worth the expense? Learn how to analyze the costs and benefits of using a computer assisted translation tool in the current market. [more]
Translating Financial Statements from Around the Spanish-Speaking World into English
Presenter: Marian S. Greenfield
Presented: February 20, 2013
Watch this webinar to learn the strategies for translating financial statements and auditors' opinions. The presenter also discusses key terms found in financial statements in several Spanish-speaking countries. [more]
The ATA Mentoring Program
Presenters: Susanne van Eyl, Eric Chiang, Paula Gordon
Presented:: January 22, 2013
Mentoring is easy-except when it's not! Find out how the ATA Mentoring Program smoothes the way for mentors and mentees to build successful relationships. [more]
Financial Planning for Translators, Interpreters, and Owners
Presenter: Ted Wozniak
Presented: November 15, 2012
It's never too early or too late to start planning your financial future. Consider the possibilities in this general overview of short- and long-term strategies. [more]
Putting Face-to-Face Networking to Work for Your Business
Presenter: Sara Freitas
Presented: October 4, 2012
Are you looking for ways to expand your translation business? The savvy networking advice in this webinar will help you turn your contacts into your own personal sales force and get those word-of-mouth recommendations coming in. [more]
Working with Direct Clients
Presenters: Chris Durban, Corinne McKay
Presented: September 20, 2012
You've decided this is the year you're going to try the direct-client market. You know it will require more marketing and client relations efforts to win and retain business. So before you make the move, take time to plan your strategy! [more]
Tips for Navigating Your First ATA Annual Conference
Presenter: Jill R. Sommer
Presented: September 11, 2012
Documenting Terms, Once and For All
Presenter: Barbara Inge Karsch
Presented: August 14, 2012
Translating Civil Procedure from Spanish into English (Part 2)
Presenter: Thomas L. West, III
Date: July 31, 2012
What's in Your Kit? The Medical Translator's Guide
to Navigating Clinical Trials and Investigational Documentation
Presenter: Erin M. Lyons
Date: July 19, 2012
Machine Translation for Translators
Presenter: Rubén de la Fuente
Date: June 20, 2012
Translating Civil Procedure from Spanish to English (Part 1)
Presenter: Thomas L. West, III
Date: May 24, 2012
The World of Conference Interpreting
Presenter: Kirsty Heimerl-Moggan
Date: April 17 , 2012
Searching Primary Sources for Patent Terminology
Presenter: Bruce D. Popp
Date: March 22, 2012
Com a mão na massa: Recursos online para pesquisa e tradução inglês-português
Presenter: Isa Mara Lando
Date: March 7, 2012
Pricing Strategies for Translators and Interpreters
Presenter: Judy Jenner
Date: February 29, 2012
How to Make Translators Rave About Your Company
Presenter: Karen M. Tkaczyk
Date: February 7, 2012
Freelancing as a Remote and Distant Interpreter: Over-the-Phone and Webcast Interpreting
Presenter: Cristina Silva
Date: January 25, 2012
How to Blog for 1 Million Visitors: Advanced Blogging Techniques for Language Professionals
Presenter: Fabio M. Said
Date: January 18, 2012
Careers in Translation and Interpreting
Presenters: Geoff Koby, John Shaklee
Date: November 16, 2011
Healthcare Interpreter Certification: Just the Facts
Presenters: Esther Diaz, Mara Youdelman, Elena Langdon Fortier
Date: October 13, 2011
Working with PDF Files–Part 2: Tools, Tips and Techniques for Converting and Translating PDF Files
Presenter: Tuomas S. Kostiainen
Date: September 22, 2011
Tips for Navigating Your First ATA Conference
Presenter: Jill R. Sommer
Date: September 13, 2011
Shhh...Don't Say That! Ethical Dilemmas for Interpreters in Health Care
Presenter: Elena Langdon Fortier
Date: August 31, 2011
Working with PDF Files–Part 1: Using Adobe Reader/Acrobat
Presenter: Tuomas S. Kostiainen
Date: August 25, 2011
Preparing to Take the ATA Certification Exam
Presenter: Celia Bohannon, CT (German>English)
Date: July 14, 2011
Ensuring Payment – Before, During, and After the Project
Presenter: Ted R. Wozniak
Date: June 14, 2011
Revisers: Invisible But Important
Presenter: Jonathan Hine
Date: June 8, 2011
Is Machine Translation Ever the Right Tool for the Job?
Presenter: Laurie Gerber
Date: May 17, 2011
A Translator's Guide to the Drug Discovery Industry
Presenter: Edward Zanders
Date: April 27, 2011
Accentuate the Positive: Making Your Résumé Sing
Presenter: Jorge U. Ungo
Date: February 17, 2011
The Zen of Translation Environment Tools (TEnTs)
Presenter: Jost Zetzsche
Tax Tips for Translators
Presenter: John Matthews
Getting Started as a Freelance Translator
Presenter: Corinne McKay, CT
How to Get the Most Out of Your ATA Membership
Presenters: Naomi Sutcliffe de Moraes, Mary David
The Entrepreneurial Linguist: Lessons from Business School
Presenter: Judy Jenner
Unless otherwise stated, all webinars are 60 minutes in length and will be available for purchase on-demand 48 hours after the live event.


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Re: Post Talledega
Rochelle wrote:I didn't bash anyone. I posted what he said at Indy and today he does the same thing he was griping about other people doing to him. Only he takes out half the field. How is that bashing? Seems like stating facts to me but at least I didn't go ranting like a lunatic.
Why can't anyone disagree with some civility? Why does everyone take things so personally? Geez, get a grip, I have the same right to state my peace as anyone else.
Wow Rochelle, sorry that you took my post so…how would YOU describe it? "Personally"
"Take a deep breath, I've got this" ~ Tony Stewart


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Community Development
What is the Community Development Block Grant Program?"
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federal grant which the City receives from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Meriden, as an entitlement community, annually receives an allocation of funds under the program. Over the past few years, the City's allocations have been approximately one million dollars. July 1, 2004 marks the beginning of year 30 (CD-30) of the City's participation in this grant.
What type of programs and projects are eligible for CDBG funds?"
The CDBG regulations allow funds to be used for a wide range of activities such as housing rehabilitation, code enforcement, acquisition of real property, demolition, infrastructure and public facility improvements, economic development, and social services. The primary eligibility requirement for any such activity to be funded is that the project or program principally benefit low and moderate income persons. HUD defines low and moderate income as a household that is at or below 80% of the median income for the area. These income guidelines are adjusted annually.
What is the local process for allocating CDBG grant funds?"
Each year beginning in mid-January the Community Development Office sends an informational package and application to all interested parties. After the application requests for funds are received, there is a public hearing held on all such requests. After a review of all such requests, a proposed use or the proposed allocation of CDBG funds is published, which is followed by a 30 day public comment period. In mid-May, the City Council approves the final allocation or use of funds for the new or next CDBG program year.
How does one apply?"
If you are interested in submitting an application for CDBG grant funds, please send a short note or letter to the Community Development Office asking to be placed on the City's CDBG mailing list. When the informational/application packages are transmitted in mid-January of each year, you will receive one.
What is the State's Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program?"
This program is not a grant program. Under this program, businesses which contribute money to locally designated non-profit agency projects receive a tax credit toward their state corporate income tax. Each year the City is required to designate the local agency projects for participation in the program. Businesses are then required to submit contribution letters of commitment to the Department of Revenue Services during a prescribed two week period.
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Destructive beetles found in northeast Iowa
Destructive insects known for killing ash trees have been found in new locations in northeast Iowa.
The state Department of Natural Resources says insect larvae consistent with the emerald ash borer have been found in two trees in Allamakee County.
The county has been under quarantine since 2010 when the insect was discovered along the Mississippi River.
Officials say the discoveries are the furthest west the invasive pests have been spotted. It also is the first time emerald ash borer has been found in sentinel trees in the state. Those are trees purposely girdled to attract the beetles. More than 400 of those trees are being checked as part of a surveillance effort.
Nearly 1,200 insect traps were placed this summer, mostly in eastern Iowa.
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Information on shaping breads and new crafting products will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.)
Sharon Davis is with the Home Baking Assn. in Manhattan, Kan., and she's going to demonstrate making breads shaped like Grandma used to do. According to Davis, Grandma was right about having mashed potatoes in her dough and about how pioneers knew how to make the best three-grain bread — and she'll show how to do this.
Crafter and designer, Donna Salazar is going to show an array of new products for crafters and those who enjoy being creative. This includes a die set, spritzers, glitter, stamps and much more. Her company is Donna Salazar Designs and she's from Irvine, Calif.
Information on using pre-packaged convenience products, making window shades and planning for retirement will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" noon on Tuesday and 2 p.m. on Saturday (All times are Mountain.)
Roxanne Wyss, home economist with Williams Foods, Inc. in Lenexa, Kan., will demonstrate some great ways to spice up any recipe — using pre-packaged convenience products.
Jana Beus, pattern designer for Simplicity Pattern Co. in New York city, will share some ideas for creating valances and matching shades for windows.
Thomas Lee, an elder attorney with Senior Resources of America in West Hills, Calif., will discuss retirement, the "golden years" and second careers.
Monkey bread
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted, optional
- 1/2 recipe refrigerator rolled dough
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/8 cup Sugar
Grease two 9-inch bread pans or a 12-cup tube pan. Combine cinnamon with sugar in small bowl. Add nuts if desired. Divide dough in half. Divide each half into about 24 dough pieces. Sprinkle half the cinnamon nut mixture in bottom of each pan. Round out each dough piece; dip in cinnamon sugar mixture; place tightly against each other in bottom of pan; stack second layer on top as needed. Pan should be about half full. Cover; let rise until doubled. Dough will rise to top of pan or slightly higher. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine beaten egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush top of each loaf and sprinkle with sugar just before baking. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until center is 190 degrees F. and top is golden. Remove from oven and place on wire cooling rack. Cool 5 minutes and turn out of pans, upside down. Serve warm. Yield: One or two loaves, 10 servings.
"Creative Living" is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations in the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico and is distributed by Westlink, Albuquerque.


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$500 Elite Music
The KNON Elite Music Sponsor is a great way to support community radio. For a $500 pledge you get a pair of tickets to every KNON benefit for a year and your choice of two pledge items (excluding $1000 plaque)! KNON averages 40 shows a year! Your name plus one guest will be put on a permanent guest list for all of the KNON benefits for an entire year. You also get on our VIP list (that's the Very Important Pledge list) for every one of these shows.
We do shows like Latin Energy Fest, KNON Blues Festival, Mardi Gras Gumbo Party, Harmonica Blowout, Ft. Worth Blues Fest, Tejano concerts, Gospel shows, and Heavy Metal shows just to name a few. To top it all off most of our shows have catered food that's included with your tickets!
We want you to be one of our VIP's today and to see you at all of the KNON shows for the next year!


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Tony wrote:
Some Galanthus peshmenii in flower in Turkey last week
They really do grow in clumps in nature...
I admit I am not a collector. I just grow a regular and double forms of whatever is sold as Galanthus nivalis here in the U.S. So leaves are already pretty well developed at bloom time. Would you say G. peshmenii is among species that bloom before leaves are developed (as in the pics) or is this an aberration (or just early in the bloom cycle)?


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Last year I wrote a series of posts chronicling 2007's 20 greatest moments in Phillies Phandom. Each game had a special "wow" factor, whether it was an insane comeback, an awesome feat or a trademark moment. And each game was a Phillies win, of course.
For this year, clearly, you know the top moment. But ranking the rest was very difficult. Do I rank the NLCS second just because? Is the NL East clinching victory as important as other postseason moments? I used some heavy discretion, but I believe I came up with a pretty solid list.
Each moment has an attached video link, if you'd like to go back and reminisce.
Like the 100 Greatest Phillies countdown, I'll be posting one per day. I swear, you won't get any more countdowns this offseason.
1. Champions
Date: October 29, 2008
I waited 24 years.
I waited while watching poor teams. Very poor teams. I waited while sitting in blue seats in Veterans Stadium. And yellow seats. And orange seats. And brown seats. And red seats. I watched while thinking Jim Thome was the cure. Or Gregg Jeffries. Or Billy Wagner. Or Tyler Green. Or Bobby Abreu. Or Kevin Milwood. I waited.
The night the Boston Celtics won the National Basketball Association championship, I cried. I actually cried. "Why can't it be us?" I pleaded as Kevin Garnett held up a trophy and yelled "Anything is possible!" Yes, I actually cried. Why Boston all the time? Why not one championship for a Philadelphia team? I'd even take the Sixers.
My prayers would be answered swiftly. In fact, the next championship to be determined. The Phillies.
Seriously — the Phillies? The Philadelphia Phillies? With their red pinstripes and funny logo text? With their troubled past and 10,000 losses? With their mediocre stars and half-baked celebrations? Please. Championships came to big-time franchises. To the New Yorks and Bostons and Saint Louises of the world. To the Chicagos and Los Angeleses. Not to Philadelphia. Not to the blue-collar little brother of everyone else. Not to this funny little city.
And yet there I was, standing with legs shaking, hopping madly in front of my television screaming "Come on, Brad! Come on, Brad!" as Eric Hinske confusedly took his stance at the batters box. How the hell did I get here? How did we get here?
While the season itself took 174 games to play out, this moment began to unravel on a Monday night, two prior. Sitting on a stool in a cavernous bar in Mansfield, Connecticut, I watched Shane Victorino lace a single to left field, scoring two runs and sending the crowd into a frenzy. Everyone was bundled, but nobody was sitting. Then I watched as a torrential storm moved over Philadelphia, and the Rays chipped out two runs before the game could be halted. Angry? Yes. Upset? Sure. Confident? Still.
After 45 nail-biting hours, we returned. Shaking but excited, I watched with eyes wide all by myself in a Connecticut house. To my side was my phone, my connection to my father, my brothers — my lifeline. Geoff Jenkins was first. He meant business, bashing the ball into right-center field, celebrating with fist pumps and shimmies. I love Geoff Jenkins.
Then came the leader, the consummate Philadelphian, Jimmy Rollins, who bunted Jenkins over for Jayson Werth, who brought him in by capitalizing off the Rays' bumbling defense. Boom. A lead. A light.
Rocco Baldelli would bring it right back to squares with a home run. The Rays rallied after that, but Chase Utley made possibly the most amazing defensive play in World Series history, a sttuter and throw to home that ended the inning and caught the Rays in an eager position. All of this wouldn't deter me at all. I called my dad.
"Don't worry. It's okay. Pat's hitting one here. He's gonna do something."
My dad was hesitant, but I was never more sure. And Pat Burrell stepped up, worked the count, then unleashed his most gorgeous swing, which launched the ball into left-center field, inches shy of clearing the fence. It didn't matter — Pat did his job. His final hit as a Phillie was his biggest.
Shane Victorino followed, and though he failed in his bunt attempts, he bounced one to the right side, moving pinch runner Eric Bruntlett to third. Up stepped Pedro Feliz — unquestionably the most clutch Phillie in the most clutch opportunities — who took a Chad Bradford fastball up the middle for the go-ahead run. And that was all they needed.
JC Romero continued for the eighth and though he let up a hit, induced an excited BJ Upton to ground into a double play — now the biggest double play in Phillies history.
Then it was Brad Lidge's time. It was time to complete a perfect season. He got an abused Evan Longoria to fly out. Then he gave up a hit to Dioner Navarro, but got Ben Zobrist to line out to Jayson Werth. Breathe in, breathe out. And here we were.
Did I think Hinske could continue the game? Maybe a little. Hey, I'm from Philadelphia. But I knew Lidge wouldn't spoil his perfect season here. No, not here.
So one strike went bouncing into foul territory. And one more strike was called by the umpire, much to Hinske's chagrin.
Hinske settled back in. Lidge set up. Ruiz gave him the fingers — slider. Lidge confirmed. He set. He breathed.
Philadelphia waited.
I waited.
I swear I can tell you exactly what happened. Lidge's pitch started high, dipped low. Hinske took a mighty wail but missed it. Ruiz clasped the ball in his glove. A bunch of fans behind the screen leaped in the air. One fan turned to his friend and raised his arms. An enormous roar rushed through Citizens Bank Park. And that roar — I swear to you — wasn't just the people in the stands. No, the roar included some South Philadelphians, some Chester residents. The entire region let out an exasparated, long overdue roar.
And I, in my Connecticut house some 300 miles away, leaped into the air, squealing like a 5-year-old girl. I hurriedly found my contacts and pushed "Dad," still squealing. He picked up at some point, just to hear me in various forms of squeal. He was laughing.
Meanwhile, Brad Lidge was being hugged by Carlos Ruiz, then tackled by Ryan Howard. Others followed. I didn't see any of this — instead I was stepping around my living room, squealing and cheering and beaming. Without a doubt, it was the happiest moment of my life.
I waited 24 years for this kind of happiness, and when it happened, I had no words. I've written more than a thousand posts about the Phillies, and I've written thousands of things in my life, but just once, I had absolutely no words. Nothing could match the elation I felt at that moment. Nothing.
That's why we follow baseball. That's why we engage so much effort in such an endeavor. Sometimes it rewards us. And October 29, 2008, I was rewarded. We were all rewarded. We were champions.
Easily the greatest moment of 2008. Easily.
The video: We win
From the comments:
Craig: C'mon Phillies. World champions tonight.
NJ: Chase Utley you the man!
Joe: Is that the last at bat for Pat?!? Goodbye, friend.
NEPA: So clutch by Feliz. Great play by Iwamura.
Georgie: Seriously, who sits in a bathtub on the beach holding hands with another person in a bathtub?
Matty: YESSSSS!!!!!!!! CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
Poomie: we are the champions, my friends
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this gave me chills
i think we all screamed like little girls
still get chocked up reading about it. I was born 2 weeks after the sixers won the title in '83 so I've literally been alive for the entire curse and am a diehard sixers, eagles, and phils fan. Best night of my life. What a great way for Pat the Bat to go out. He deserved it after all he's been through. Love Geoff Jenkins too. Never complained, always a team player, came through on the biggest stage. Man what a game, what a season, what a team. God Bless 2008, the year the Phillies made life right finally.
Great teams repeat.
Are we ready for 09?!
still cant believe it.
the whole ride during the playoffs was the greatest couple weeks for my life. ive never experienced anything as amazing as this. 20 years of my life ive waited to see this happen and for it to happen to my favorite team. i couldnt of asked for anything better.
I was glued to the entire playoffs. Every game, every pitch. Like everyone else who is a true Phils Phan, I still can't get enough of the celebrations, reading the posts & news articles. This WS championship means more to me than the 1980 Series, just because of the current climate that exists in the sports world today. No one will ever be able to take this away from us! Not the Yankees, the Red Sox, the Dodgers, or the Braves. I will cherish this for the rest of my days, and will always wear my Phillies colors proudly.
everyday i would wake up and feel like i had a playoff game that day. I wanted nothing to do with school and my own college baseball practices. All i wanted to do was watch my boys in red and it was the best month of my life. such an emotional ride from pitch to pitch and i fully agree that nothing can decribe how i felt when i saw hinske swing and miss at that slider. WORLD PHUCKING CHAMPS.
Justin, I could not agree more… I have been a fan of baseball since I was about 8, just about 48 years now. I have seen my favorite teams take it as I lived in Baltimore for the formative years (1966, 69,70,71), here in Philly since 70. This was the greatest ride of my life for sure since I make it a point to go to as many games as I can, and Manny, 09 is a definite repeat!
This team is built to win or compete seriously, for as long as they keep Rollins, Utley and definitely Ryan Howard.
I was at both parts of Game 5 and the parade. It was, as most would agree, the best week of my life. I can't recall ever being so happy and overjoyed. I remember one of the ushers at the park remarking, "I've never seen so many happy people ever." He was right. One of things I remember from the parade was that the weather was perfect–about 60 degree and clear blue sky–we had to suffer through the cold rain of game 5 for it. As someone said during the delay in game 5, "This is Philly, nothing is easy." And he was right. We had to suffer and wait, but that made the victory so much sweeter. When I got home after game 5, as I was sitting in my bed about to go to sleep (or at least trying to) I began to cry…I realized my childhood dream of seeing the Phils win the World Series had been accomplished. I can't want for them to do it again. Well, I can wait, I've waited a long time (as we all have) but sure we'll be fun for them to do it again.
It is still impossible to believe.
I'll never forget the night we won. When the game started, I had just gotten home from the hospital, my best friend's mother had been coughing up blood and had to go into the emergency room, and my father had just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. My best friend and I were both in foul, miserable moods. We were morose as part two of the game started, but with each pitch and each out, we were both coming to life and beginning to realize what was happening.
When Lidge struck Hinske out, my apartment exploded as two guys with almost nothing to be happy about were given a completely unforgettable experience. In the end, it's one of the best days of my life, because even after all the crap I'd been through that day, my Phillies were there and they won it all.
Go Phils.
Soon as the Ninth inning started I broke out my bottle of Jameson and a shot glass for the Tugger, after I ran around the house and I clinked that shot glass to picture and drank it down for the Tugger. World Champions World Phu*kin Champions
Like I said that night as I paraphrased from what Met great Bud Harelson once said about winning it in 1969 "You are World Champions.Irreversable,nobody can take it away from you".Now that 2008 is come and gone,giving thanx and to all the Christmas joy and the Auld Lang Syne has been sung,2009 is a whole new ballgame.Now with 29 other teams wanting what you have,Yes I'll say it again the hunters have become the hunted and you'se guys better keep that in your mind.
I grieve every day that pat's double didn't clear the wall. a pat burrell HR to win it wouldve been poetic. seriously, I screamed the loudest when that looked to be out. I wanted that so bad for him.
Back in 1986 I moved from Puerto Rico to New Jersey and was introduced into MLB. At that moment I had a choice. I could stake my loyalty to a Mets team that had just won the World Series or the Phillies. I was drawn to the Phils by the history that Michael Jack was about to make and made strong by the fact that my cousin's husband played for them. After a couple of years I was hooked, completely. After that was a blurr of pain until 1993 relieved so much of up. Ultimately, however, it also ended in pain and made me hate Joe Carter until this year. After that more pain.
Then came this year…
I was giving class that night. Trying my best to teach about the history of Ancient Rome while keeping an eye on my cell phone. I had bought the post season cell phone package from MLB exactly for this reason. I wanted to hear Harry's call. With 15 minutes left in class I looked at my cell phone again. Top of the 9th. Time to let the class out early. The first out was made while that was happening.
I ran as fast as I could to pay for the parking and get to the car before the inning ended since the reception in the parking lot stunk. A hit made me a little nervous but I was still confident. The second out made me run to the car.
Then, miraculously, the signal was crystal clear. I never have a cell phone signal where I had my car parked but, in that one moment, it came through. A stopped outside the car when Lidge threw one more filthy pitch and Harry said those magical words. I jumped around like I was a little boy, screaming out in joy as tears ran down my face. My mom called, we both cried as we celebrated. I called my grandfather. He celebrated as well as he prepared to go have lunch with his friends the next day and brag. Then I called my two closest, Philly Phan friends and we went nuts.
A couple of days ago I got my Sports Illustrated book and other stuff from their offer. I don't even like SI but I felt like I needed it. After seeing other teams get it for so long I had to have it. Me getting it drove it home. We were world champions. As much as writers were lusting to give the title already to the Yanks it did not change facts. We won.
World Phu*kin Champions. Those three words say so much about this doesn't it? That word in the middle speaks to the disbelief and raw joy that the two words that surround it create. It means that a phan that has never tasted victory in anyway was now a winner along with his team. It means that, for the first time ever, a season ended with tears of joy.
One more salute to the 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies. Now, we can begin the tale of the 2009 team which, I truly believe, will also end with tears of joy.
tonight i ran into an old friend whom i haven't seen since March, this is the first thing we spoke of, i told him how i cry every time i watch the DVDs, and he said it's still hard to fully sink in, The Phillies are World Champs. We spoke of how WFC defines this, how long we've waited, the passion, the pain. Most emotional moment in my life. As the wife says, it was bigger then our wedding!
Ordered my partial seasons tickets, (always early so i can get the free gift), hope i get seats in the lottery for the home opener, cannot wait to reel it in all season, i'm watching my team, the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies!
I am superstitious, so I wouldn't move from my spot in my chair the entire game 5 (part 2). When WE WON, I jumped up, hugged my wife and ran upstairs to wake up my kids. I grabbed my 3 year old out of his bed and it scared him b/c he was asleep. I ran him downstairs to watch the celebration. He cried the whole time. Funny I did too. I went outside and let out the loudest guttaral yell ever startling most on my quiet SC neighborhood, and I broke out a ML from the fridge, popped it open and sprayed my wife and myself with beer. I missed most of the celebration talking on the phone with family and friends.
We are going to have this again people.
This time, I will go to the stadium instead of the parade…
Note, there has not been a repeating team in the WS since 2001 (Yanks made 4 straight appearences). I suppose the correct term in consecutive appearences. (Cards in 04 & 06, Red Sox in 04 & 07).
When the Phils reach the WS and win it for the second year in a row, where will that put them in history? As long as Utley, Rollins, Howard & Hamels are in the mix, there is a strong likelihood they could repeat.
did anyone really doubt this group would go without winning a WS? i think thats where my tears came from. "Phinally" didnt mean as much of the 25 years for me as it did that this core finally put a hurting on every team until it was the Phils holding the banner. its obvious in the growth of this website and others, and the growing team support since we arrived at the new stadium that this team had something special. there isnt a more determined and focused team in the mlb right now, our guys will continue to keep that advantage.
I remember just being speechless… I put my hands over my mouth and felt the chills run through me! I turned to my wife, a Yankees fan, who was with me/us every step of the way in the playoffs. It was at this moment that I knew a phenomenal week was going to take place…
Tyler Green! That brings 'em back….him and Tony Longmire!
I won WS tickets via lottery (on the Phillies web site); game 5. Paid face value for a pair of tickets. I resisted the urge to pawn them on stubhub… undoubtedly missing an opportunity to pocket a couple grand. I knew that the seats would be bad, but our seats were in the last row of the Bank, 3rd base line, Section 433 on the very end of the row (the big screen immediately to our left)… basically, you couldn't get any further away and we were likely one of the last lottery tickets handed out. There was no protection behind us our beside us and the wind was whipping; I give my wife a lot of credit for sticking it out. It was a storybook ending to a fairy tale season. You could not have written a better script; the city starved for a championship, forced to wait for that which it covets most by Mother Nature. The bank was electric. The crowd was cold and bitter at the end of day one; the delay allowed us to regroup… so that we could appropriately cheer our team towards a championship. Even more fitting, the early start time of the second part of game 5 allowed many parents/fans to share the historic moment with their sons and daughters… sons and daughters that will undoubtedly believe in their city and this team for years to come.
I don't know if either of these will work… trying to share some video. You can't see the tears coming down my face but you can catch some raw footage of me hugging strangers.
Good Night, Joe Carter
At least you never thought Pat Combs was the cure.


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PETA Helps Nab YouTube Puppy Torturers
Update: Joshua Moore has been indicted on five felony counts of animal torture, five felony counts of aggravated cruelty, and one misdemeanor count of depicting animal torture. PETA presented the Chicago Police Department's Animal Crimes Team with a Hero to Animals Award for its swift work in seizing the abused dogs—five dogs and five puppies—and promptly charging Moore for his crimes.
A man and a boy who physically and psychologically tortured several small dogs in a series of sadistic YouTube videos have been charged with multiple counts of felony and misdemeanor cruelty to animals, thanks to the swift work of PETA and authorities in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Chicago.
The videos show 22-year-old Joshua Moore and a teenage boy hanging and spinning a dog by a leash, violently ripping duct tape off a dog's testicles, and biting a dog's neck until he cried in pain. The pair is also shown hiding a mother dog's five puppies and watching as she frantically searches for them, repeatedly throwing the mother dog in the air, trying to force a dog to eat feces, and pouring lemon juice down a dog's throat, among other horrors.
Tracking Down the Torturers
The clips have been taken off YouTube, but PETA saved the video evidence (which would have otherwise been lost!) and provided it to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control (FWACC) on Sunday. The agency immediately jumped into action to locate Moore, who had posted on his Facebook page that he was living in Fort Wayne.
On Tuesday morning, a Fort Wayne vice and narcotics officer identified Moore, at which time Moore was detained, interviewed by FWACC, and released. The videos, information gained from the interview, and supporting reports were immediately forwarded to the Chicago Police Department, giving that agency the probable cause needed to take action. On Thursday evening, FWACC intercepted the bus that Moore was traveling on from Fort Wayne to Chicago, where Chicago police officers were waiting.
Moore was arrested and charged with four felony counts of cruelty to animals and eight misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. The 13-year-old has been charged as a juvenile with six counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and three counts of animal torture. Ten dogs, including five puppies, were seized and are now in protective custody.
What You Can Do
These dogs would still likely be suffering at the hands of their abusers if someone hadn't alerted us to the videos. If you know or suspect that someone is harming animals, don't delay—report cruelty immediately to local law-enforcement officials and animal control authorities, and if you don't get anywhere, contact PETA. You'll help keep the whole community safer by speaking up—animal abusers are bullies who victimize the defenseless, including members of their own species.
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These are the kind of people who might evolve into serial killers; torturing small animimals. Bullies!!!
These people deserve the same treatment and then buried under a cement block.
U cannot understand what type of mind someone has that can do such things.. Apparently, If you go on YouTube and Facebook you see many pages devoted to people that hate animals..
ojala todos esos abusadores de animales feuran denunciados para que esos animales puedieran vivir en paz. que lamentsble es el ser humano que lastim a quin no puede defenderse de ninguna manera.
You go PETA…keep up the great work. Scummy bastards need to fry.
This is really horrible to see 🙁 He must punished for this
The Judge BETTER give these sick freaks the maximum punishment under the law and that's still not enough!!! They should also have to clean up dog kennels at the shelters for the next 20 years under strict supervison of a BIG BUBBA of course. Keep up the excellent work PETA.
Every time I hear about one of these horrid monsters. Such as the red hoodie girl from Bosnia I am sickened to the point that I legitimately hunger for their own graphic demise. But when I hear of them being brought to justice my heart soars with joy. I hope he dies in a cell.


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NASA goes on SAFARI
Aug. 16, 2000
Southern Africa offers a unique climate sub-system where scientists can study the effects of industrial activity, biomass burning and changing patterns of land usage on the environment. Last weekend a international team of scientists launched an intensive campaign -- part of the SAFARI 2000 project -- to study this complex region from the ground, the air and from space.
Audacious & Outrageous: Space Elevators
Sept. 7, 2000
Science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke was once asked when the "space elevator," a notion he helped to popularize, would become a reality. Clarke answered, "Probably about 50 years after everybody quits laughing." Nowadays NASA scientists are taking the idea seriously.
Breathing Easy on the Space Station
Nov. 13, 2000
Life support systems on the International Space Stationprovide oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, and manage vaporous emissions from the Astronautsthemselves. It's all part of breathing easy in our new home in space.
Ursid Meteor Surprise
Dec. 18, 2000
The normally meek Ursid meteor shower could surprise sky watchers with a powerful outburst on Dec 22nd when Earth passes through a dust stream from periodic comet Tuttle.
LightningStrikes an Odd Pattern Over the Plains
Jan. 4, 2000
A surprising pattern emerges from satellite observations of lightning. Storms over the Great Plains States have significantly more Lightningthat never reaches the ground, an indicator of violent activity that can spawn hail and tornadoes.
An Asteroid goes to the Dogs
May 8, 2000
NASA astronomers have collected the first-ever radar images of a "main belt" asteroid. It's a metallic, dog bone-shaped rock the size of New Jersey, apparently sculpted during an ancient, violent cosmic collision. The asteroid, named 216 Kleopatra, was discovered in 1880, but until now, its shape was unknown.
Comet Borrelly or Bust
July 11, 2000
NASA's experimental Deep Space 1probe --left for dead after a guidance system failure in late 1999 -- was revived last month in a thrilling cross-the-solar-system rescue conducted by JPL engineers. The craft set sail again on June 28, 2000, just in time for a planned rendezvous with periodic comet Borrelly in 2001.
Looking Forward to the Space Station
Aug. 2, 2000
Scientists at a recent media forum said they are eager to begin using the International Space Stationas an innovative orbiting research laboratory. "The Hubble Space Telescope is to astrophysicists as the International Space Stationwill be to other researchers -- a working science laboratory in space," noted one participant.
Cosmic Light Pollution
July 10, 2000
A series of unmanned balloon flights will measure the subtle ultraviolet glow of the night sky and help unravel one of the most perplexing mysteries of Astrophysics-- the origin of ultra high-energy cosmic rays.
Unveiling the Infrared Sky
July 20, 2000
Your home computer can become a portal to a wonderland of stars, thanks to a massive release of images from an infrared sky survey sponsored by NASA and the National Science Foundation. The current release is based on a volume of data several hundred times larger than that contained in the human genome!


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North Carolina voters, six months away from the presidential election Nov. 6, will be bombarded by campaigns touting the strengths of Democratic President Barack Obama and his likely Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, as the candidates vie for support in this every-vote-counts state.
5-14-2012. Last week's primaries offered a starting point — even if a shaky one, according to political experts — for predicting the candidates' possible vulnerabilities.
Romney and Obama each won his primary race handily May 8. But Romney lost a significant number of votes to Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, candidates who have withdrawn from the GOP primary race. Obama, running unopposed, didn't exactly trounce his sole opponent, the "no preference" alternative on the Democratic ballot.
In half of the state's 100 counties, when given a choice between Obama and "no preference," at least 30 percent of voters casting a Democratic ballot chose no preference, according to statistics from the N.C. State Board of Elections.
Statewide, about 20 percent of Democrats snubbed Obama.
By the end of the week, Republicans pounced, saying that 1 out of 5 voters casting Democratic ballots statewide chose "Anyone-But-Obama."
"To be straightforward, Tuesday's primary was a huge embarrassment for President Obama and a victory for Republicans," Rick Wiley, the Republican National Committee's political director, said Friday.
Using the primary results to predict the November presidential election is a "hazardous undertaking," said John Dinan, a political science professor at Wake Forest University.
"It's difficult to know what to take from the 20 percent of Democratic voters who didn't vote for Obama in the primary. They could be moderate Democrats who might be won over by Romney in the general election. But they could as easily be very liberal Democrats who are trying to signal their unhappiness that Obama hasn't gone further in confronting Republicans," he said.
"There's no way this second group would vote for Romney in the general election. Perhaps they could stay home in November. But chances are that this group would still be voting for Obama in the general election."
At least 40 percent of voters casting a Democratic ballot in 10 counties chose no preference over Obama. Those counties were Tyrell, Columbus, Rutherford, Alexander, Bladen, McDowell, Robeson, Greene, Richmond and Cleveland. The deepest loss — 46.6 percent — came in Tyrell County.
Chris Cooper, a political science professor at Western Carolina University, said Obama has little hope of winning these counties, no matter how hard he tries.
"After all, if 4 in 10 Democratic voters chose no one over him, it seems unlikely that he could win a more conservative general election electorate. He needs to concentrate heavily on voter mobilization in the counties where he's favored and on converting independent voters in the counties that promise to be closer," he said. B. Guiterrez.