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No. 3: Get fit -- together
You're thinking: ugh, I'll skip this one -- click. But wait! If you are thinking that, your kids probably would, too.
The trick here is finding something new and unusual. Try brainstorming 10 ideas together.
Pick up your city's park and recreation summer catalog. Look for something offbeat, like a rowing class, archery or training for a kids triathlon. Buy an outdoor ping-pong table. String up a badminton net. Buy your own RipStik (your kids know what this is) and ask them for a lesson.
If they are old enough, empower them to be your fitness trainer, work out together and shoot for an end-of-summer race. Look for a way to make it wacky or cool -- vow to jog along every street on your side of town and map it out after each run.
If you do this right -- working up a red-faced sweat, showing discomfort, traces of vulnerability -- your kids might find that even more compelling than TV.


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At his commencement speech over the weekend at Hampton University, President Obama took some time out from inspiring a generation to lay the presidential slam down on video games, iPads and other "distractions."
"With iPods and iPads; Xboxes and PlayStations -- none of which I know how to work -- information becomes a distraction, a diversion, a form of entertainment, rather than a tool of empowerment, rather than the means of emancipation," Obama said. "All of this is not only putting new pressures on you. It is putting new pressures on our country and on our democracy," he added.
Obama also said an education can help people make sense of the different viewpoints and voices "clamoring for attention on blogs, on cable, on talk radio."
It's hard to argue with the characterization of video games as distractions -- that's the whole point -- but the iPad? That seems to me to be more of a tool than anything else. My doctor uses an iPad to quickly reference medical information before he writes prescriptions. Also, it's hard to take someone seriously after he says he doesn't know how to work the things he's putting down.
What do you guys think? Are you having trouble making sense of all the media voices out there? Are you being distracted right now, by these very words?


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Thank you for your prayers, calls, friendship, and love for our Dad, Grandfather, and Brother; he is now, as Fanny Crosby wrote in her heart given hymn, Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
He was loved in life, surrounded by family in the last hours of life with prayers and singing of his favorite hymns, and will be missed until we see him again in Heaven.
The memorial service will be on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Choate Baptist Church located at 6355 State Highway 239 in Choate, Texas. There will be a fellowship at the church following the service. Burial will be at the Choate Baptist Church Cemetery located on Highway 239 between Choate and Kenedy, Texas.
Thank You Heavenly Father for the gift of Your Son, the loan of the life our beloved Dad, grandfather, brother, and friend, the provision of eternal life, and the promise of Jesus' soon return; please guide our steps by the counsel of Your Word, the power of Your Spirit, and the desire to honor You in our steps of faith.


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Freedom New Mexico
The U.S. Supreme Court wisely decided this month to review the case of Ali Saleh Khalah al-Marri, a legal U.S. resident who was apprehended by the federal government and held for more than five years in a Navy brig.
He stands accused of being an al-Qaida operative. A three-judge panel of 4th Circuit Court of Appeal ruled the Bush administration could not leave him in military prison indefinitely, but the full appeals court sided with the administration.
This case was bound to make it to the nation's highest court given the stakes involved. As Bloomberg news succinctly explains, the case also will provide an early test for the new Obama administration. It can side with President Bush's assertion that a president can indefinitely detain legal residents based on suspicions of terrorist activity, or it can call for al-Marri to be tried in the civilian courts for specific crimes.
Even if al-Marri is, as the administration alleges, an al-Qaida-trained operative sent to the United States to disrupt the financial system, the president's approach should be deeply troubling to Americans concerned about unchecked government power.
The question at the heart of the case: Does the president have the power to imprison legal American residents indefinitely without filing any charges against them?
The Bush administration tells us we are at war, and that only a handful of residents have been subjected to such treatment. But anyone concerned about liberty can see the problem. The only standard for detention is the government's belief that one is an enemy of the nation.
A person can be imprisoned, denied contact with family members, and even tortured. There's no due process, no chance to have a day in court to state one's case. This is chilling.
A government with such powers could round up its critics with impunity. Which is why it is crucial the Supreme Court deny the government the power to do such things and to demand that


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A bot is a robot designed for performing certain repetitive tasks on a wiki. Bots typically require permission to be one, and are occasionally used by negative editors (such as vandals) to damage a wiki's content.
For the system "bot" is a user group; Special:Listusers/bot produces a list of all users who are member of this group. In addition, "bot" is a user right. Edits by a user with this "right" (rather: property) by default do not show up in recent changes. Typically a user of type "bot" has user right "bot". User rights are often called "flags"; bots with user right "bot" are often called "flagged" bots.
Running your own bot[edit]
- Using Pywikibot
- English Wikipedia bot policy
- Steward requests/Bot status — to request an account be marked with a bot flag (for wikis without any active bureaucrat)
- Setting bot access — information for people running their own MediaWiki installation. Can be changed at Special:UserRights
Current and proposed bots[edit]
- Interwiki bot — includes details of Pywikibot
- Uploadable Bots — a feature suggestion
- Copyright bot — a proposal for finding copyright violations
- Translation bot — proposal for a bot to translate taxonomic information.
- KoyomiBot — proposal for a Japanese Wikipedia bot
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- Bot policy
- Lists of bots - where to find bots used by Wikipedia and other Wikimedia foundation bot families.
- Vandalbot – advice on dealing with malicious bots
- robots.txt — file which tells web robots how to index your site.
- Rollback — includes instructions for using "bot rollback" to hide vandalism from recent changes
- Botopedia international project for generating Wikipedia articles from statistical data.
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Just One More Photo Contest
Albion College, we want to see how active you are.
For the spring 2014 semester, we're sponsoring a photo contest featuring you, your friends, and what you do for fun on and off campus. It's a way to show the "Just One More" spirit at Albion.
Take a photo of you and your friends in the stands at an athletic game, singing along at the Big Show, or making faces during Day of Woden. We have some specific photo contests going on around big events this semester, but there's also an all-event category going on through Commencement. So snap away and submit!
Now for the nitty-gritty.
Categories, Deadlines and Prizes
Each big event on campus has a deadline and prize for the photo contest. There's also the Just One More Event photo contest, which can be from any event this semester (Day of Woden, Elkin Isaac, Anchor Splash, etc.).
- Spring Break: Congratulations to our winner Megan LaCavera, '16! View the winning photo.
- Greek Week: Congratulations to our winner, David Van Ittersum, '16! View the winning photo.
- Big Show: Congratulations to our winner, Abbey Haji-Sheikh, '16. View the winning photo.
- Commencement: Congratulations to our winner, Wally Kacher, '14. View the winning photo.
- Just One More Event: Congratulations to our winner, Alex Yaw, '14. View the winning photo.
Each photo submission will be judged on creativity and displaying the spirit of the event. One winner for each category will be chosen two days after the deadline, and will be announced on the College's Facebook Page and Twitter account.
Rules for Entry
- Photo submissions only accepted from current Albion students.
- Photos must be from an Albion-sponsored organization, club, athletic, academic, or Union Board event -- except for the spring break category.
- Be sure to include a caption, with the event name and people (as best you can) in the photo.
- Steer clear of nudity, alcohol, or illegal or lewd activities in your photos.
- Make them fun and creative.
Submitting a Photo
Submit your photo in the following ways:
- Using the submission form below (coming soon).
- Tweeting or Instagramming your photo using the hashtag #beingbriton.
- Posting your photo on the College's Facebook wall.
By submitting a photo for the contest, you agree that:
- Your photo can be used by the Albion College marketing department in social media, on the albion.edu website, and in any printed pieces developed by the College.
- Your photo can be repurposed on other social media platforms, including Pinterest, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Google+.
- Submitting a photo does not guarantee a prize, or any compensation, by the College.
Okay with all that? Then submit your photo below!


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Happy Birthday Heavenly Dozen
Say happy birthday with a gift box filled with an assortment of 12 flavors and fun! This box contains 1 single serving bag each of Better Salt and Pepper, Nutty Caramel, Cheddarific, Chicago Chic, Cookies & Dream, Brown Sugar Caramel, Kettle, Macadamia Magic, French Caramel, Softly Salted, Spicy Cheese and White Cheddar. You can rest assured that it will be cherished, not only for the delicious treats packed inside, but for your loving thoughtfulness. (This product contains 12 servings of popcorn. 1 cup = 1 serving)


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Divorce is a stressful time in the lives of parents and children and Lisa Rene Reynolds's audiobook Parenting through Divorce: Helping Your Children Thrive During and After the Split aims to help alleviate some of that stress. Using years of research and firsthand experience as her source, Reynolds lays out dozens of simple ways that parents can help lessen the trauma of separation for their children. This audiobook is performed by Pam Ward who excels in conveying Reynolds' thoughtful words in a clear and relatable manner. Ward's warm tone helps ease the pain of the difficult process that is divorce.
A repository of wisdom and practical counsel for any family going through a divorce.
Divorce has devastating effects on children. Yet for divorcing parents who carefully consider and manage the intricacies associated with this difficult time, both parents, as seen from the child's perspective, can remain as loving and supportive as they ever were.
Parenting through Divorce concisely lays out the specific emotions and reactions parents need to anticipate from their children while going through separation, divorce, and its after-math. Rather than weighing parents down with complicated plans, confusing information, and legal terminology, this book takes a common-sense approach, providing listeners in a state of emotional distress with the practical, down-to-earth advice they need to sensibly and comfortingly guide their children through this often painful process. Covering the most common mistakes divorcing parents tend to make, as well as addressing special issues that come up for kids of different age groups, this book helps you retain a strong, healthy, and loving environment for your child, even in the midst of change. This is a much-needed repository of wisdom and practical counsel for any family going through a time of heightened feelings and fragile relationships.
©2011 Lisa Rene Reynolds. Originally published under the title "Still a Family" c. 2009 by Lisa Rene Reynolds (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
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History of the Peace Corps in Samoa
|History of the Peace Corps
|Since 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries, more than 182,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 138 countries all over the globe.
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In 1967, after experiencing a difficult year and a devastating cyclone, Samoa invited the Peace Corps. The first Volunteers worked in rural villages, leading health and hygiene projects for Samoa's Department of Health. These early Volunteers remain well-known for the introduction of water seal toilets, now affectionately called fale Pisikoa (Peace Corps houses).
The next groups to follow were civil engineers, architects, accountants, statisticians, and economic planners who served in various central government departments. One early Volunteer was the architect and construction supervisor for the present Parliament building at Mulinu'u and the supporting offices of the Legislative Assembly.
Volunteers also had a significant impact on infrastructure development, such as the Faleolo International Airport terminal and school buildings. Some took up prominent, executive positions in various government departments, such as acting directors of Public Works.
In health care, Volunteers have served as researchers in filariasis control (filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by a blood nematode), and they have worked at the National Hospital as nutrition educators and dietitians. Other Volunteers have worked as small business advisors and as youth development workers.
While Volunteers have served in most sectors and departments during the 40-year history of the Peace Corps in Samoa, the largest numbers have served in the Department of Education as classroom teachers and advisors. Peace Corps Volunteers have taught and been involved in educating tens of thousands of Samoan children. They have helped build the capacity of local teachers by serving in classrooms for two years, allowing Samoan teachers to attend the National University of Samoa full-time, enhancing their education and teaching skills. Volunteers have taught in a variety of subject areas, including science, business, mathematics, and computer studies. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and other Samoans are happy to share stories about their favorite Pisikoa who taught them in school or lived with their family. To date, more than 1,760 Volunteers have served in Samoa.
Future of Peace Corps Programming in Samoa
Having worked for several decades on building the capacity of educators in Samoa and wanting to focus on other project areas, the education project was graduated in December 2003.
In June 2001, in cooperation and partnership with the Government of Samoa, Peace Corps/Samoa began two new projects: village-based development (VBD) and capacity building (CB). The VBD project includes the Future Farmers of Samoa (FFS) program and an integrated coastal management (ICM) initiative, while the CB project includes information and communication technology (ICT), special needs education (SNE), and mentoring in technical and professional areas (MTPA). These projects remain the core of the Peace Corps' development assistance to Samoa.
In the VBD project, Volunteers work with rural communities to help them articulate their common vision for the future and to assist them in identifying their assets, mobilizing local resources, and accessing additional services to help them achieve their vision. As part of these efforts, Volunteers often facilitate, with their village counterparts, the design and management of small-scale projects in numerous sectors, including health, agriculture, youth, and income generation. Volunteers with the Future Farmers of Samoa project are helping make agriculture a profession of first choice in Samoa. ICM Volunteers work with various local organizations and communities to incorporate marine education and awareness into science classes, develop environmental projects, and assist with the monitoring and protecting marine resources.
ICT Volunteers work primarily in schools and sometimes in offices as teachers, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, network programmers, systems administrators, and systems analysts. SNE Volunteers build understanding and skills in the schools and communities of Samoa for students with special needs and in early childhood and inclusive education. MTPA Volunteers work with local development agencies and government ministries on strategic planning, capacity building, program design and management, and systemizing day-to-day operations.
In 2006, Peace Corps/Samoa updated its vision to the following:
A dynamic community service-focused post, working in partnership with Samoa to achieve its vision by identifying and initiating new, enhancing current, and graduating sustainable programs, through the support of well-trained, safety-oriented, adaptable Volunteers in meaningful assignments committed to building understanding and capacity.


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Castelli Ergo Bib KnickersKiss the cold goodbye in Castelli's legendary cycling knickers designed for chilly riding conditions. Thermoflex fabric feels soft next-to-skin, retains heat, moves with the pedaling motion and repels water. Six anatomic panels support your working muscles. Kiss3 chamois provides all-day comfort in the saddle. Double-stitched seams, embossed logos and stay-in-place silicone grippers add the finishing touch to this classic winter wear.
- Thermoflex fabric is a nylon/Lycra blend with a brushed interior and silicone finished exterior for warmth, stretch and light water repellency
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- Temperature range: > 53° F < 68° F
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Online Security Trends and Threats
Below are highlights of the cyber security threat landscape predicted for near future and suggestions for what to do to protect your information.
- Mobile Devices (laptops, cell phones, thumb drives, etc)
- Hacktivism (attacks carried out for political or social motivated purposes, e.g. Wikileaks)
- Exploits Of Social Media (Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, etc)
- Increasing Use Of Apple Macintosh Computers
- Botnets And Malware (techniques used to steal private information)
- Application or Tool Vulnerabilities (e.g. Oracle Database, PDF's, other attachment types)
- Cloud Computing (Hosted solutions)
- Ransomware (stealing your documents or data and holding if for ransom)
This link, as well as the list below, will assist you in protecting yourself from threats and trends like those listed above.
What Can You Do?
Use the following sound cyber security practices to to help defend against the myriad of challenges and mitigate potential impacts of incidents:
- Ensure that you have encryption and password features enabled on your smart phones and other mobile devices. Use strong passwords that combine upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters, and do not share them with anyone.
- Properly configure and patch operating systems, browsers, and other software programs.
- Use and regularly update firewalls and anti-virus/anti-spyware programs.
- Be cautious about all communications; think before you click. Use common sense when communicating with users you DO and DO NOT know. Do not open email or related attachments from untrusted sources.
- Don't reveal too much information about yourself on social media websites. Depending on the information you reveal, you could become the target of identity or property theft. Be wary of scams, such as fake profiles designed to exploit your trust.
- Organizations considering a move to a cloud-based environment should fully research the risks and benefits of cloud computing before moving to that environment. It is critical that your security requirements are addressed in contractual agreements in advance.
- Allow access to systems and data only by those who need it; protect those access credentials.
- Follow your organization's information security policies (here are Tarleton's). Report violations and issues immediately.


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The Collect: "Grant to us, Lord, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen."
The Response: Psalm105: 1-6, 16-22, 45 was led by David Maitland: *(verse 4) "Search for the Lord and his strength; continually seek his face."
The First Lesson, Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28, was read by Arthur Clark. This is the story of how Joseph's brothers were so jealous of him that they sold him to the Ishmaelites as a slave. They received 20 pieces of silver for him and Joseph was taken to Egypt.
The Second Lesson was Romans 10:5-15, read by Jose Ramirez. Paul explains how Moses taught that righteousness came from obeying the law, but because Christ came to earth to save humans, one now gains righteousness by faith in him. One is to share this good news with everyone.
Reverend Huff read the Gospel of Matthew 14: 22-33. This relates the miracle of Christ walking on the water. When Peter attempted to walk on the water also to go to Jesus, he was able to do so until the wind frightened him and he lost faith. Jesus reached down and saved him.
This miracle followed the one where Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus taught lessons in his miracles and they always had a purpose and meaning. Being God, he could change anything he wanted to in order to teach or show the glory of God. After feeding the 5,000 Jesus went away to be by himself to pray. When he returned, the boat with the disciples had washed away from the shore. Jesus walked on the water to reach them and they were all astonished. This miracle reveals to them that Jesus is truly the Son of God to be able to accomplish this. The feeding of the 5,000 was symbolic of how everyone who believes in him will partake of the Holy Eucharist.
The disciples failed to understand the meanings of the miracles at first and were merely astonished at what he could do. Jesus uses miracles to enhance the faith in hearts. His miracles are symbolic and powerful. Jesus is the sustenance in lives and provides everyone with a personal and spiritual connection with him and others. He is always with everyone regardless of where they are. Humans are never alone. One can study God's Word and understand the miracles and their meanings. One's fears are conquered by the love of Christ and his power will always be with one in everything they face.
Next Sunday St. Matthew's will have Reverend Gary Gooch as pastor at the 9 a.m. service. The church will also celebrate the baptism of Diane and John Greve's grandson.


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The rhetoric and reality of class
What does "middle class" mean if it somehow applies to most of the country? And if we are all middle class now, what are the implications?
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December Top Notch Teacher
LA CROSSE, Wis. -- A science teacher at central high school in La Crosse is making learning fun for his students.
They say his teaching style is like no other, and that's what makes him great.
"Wasn't ever really planning on being a teacher. But, I absolutely love it. It's amazing," said Mike Bechtel, Central High School Science Teacher.
Inside this science classroom, learning is fueled by Mr. Bechtel's enthusiasm.
"Totally I feed off their energy. So, when they get excited, I get excited and pretty soon we're yelling."
Central Senior Alyssa Gilbertson describes Mr. Bechtel's class as "More interactive and you learn based on how willing you are to learn."
As a teacher he pushes kids to achieving new successes.
"He tells you straight up, he wants you to succeed in his class and in life. He doesn't just want to give you hard homework," said Tou Long Vue, Junior at Central High School.
Mr. Bechtel encourages participation in his classes. "I like to see that they're not afraid to make mistakes." "A lot of times I'll say, you know what, I can't take away your birthday, go ahead and try. So I just want them to try, give me the wrong answer. At least I'll know which way you're thinking."
"It was really challenging for me to do chemistry. But, after having his class I learned how to do it and how to teach others to do it, too," said Central Senior, Emily Patton.
Bechtel says the dedicated staff within Central's science department excels his motivation for teaching.
"I'm a thief. I try to take a lot of ideas from a lot of people and try to make the best I can."
"The way he teaches it relates to what we're learning and makes it easier to remember," said Peter Mettinger, Junior at Central.
"I want to be someone they can reach, someone they can contact and get help with whatever they need."
Mr. Bechtel knows his enthusiasm for teaching will continue throughout his lifetime.
Right now, he's working on earning his doctorate degree from Edgewood in Madison so he can eventually teach at the college level. He looks forward to teaching soon-to-be teachers how to be teachers.


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By Andy Jackson: Freedom Newspapers
MULESHOE — Family members of Vince Simnacher believe justice was served Friday when a Bailey County jury convicted a Muleshoe man of capital murder.
Larry Kitchens, 53, was found guilty after 45 minutes of jury deliberation and sentenced to life in prison, according to 287th District Attorney Johnny Actkinson. Actkinson said Kitchens will be eligible for parole in 40 years.
Kitchens drove to Simnacher's home with an assault rifle in October 2003 and shot and killed Simnacher, 61, Kitchen's ex-wife, Rhonda Kitchens, 48, and Derwin Wyn Beauchamp, 43, during a social gathering, according to Sgt. Dusty McCord of the Texas Rangers.
Kitchen's was acquitted of murder in connection with Beauchamp's death in August 2004. A Texas judge ruled this summer Kitchens couldn't be tried in connection with his ex-wife's death due to double jeopardy.
"Now we're ready to get on and put this behind us," said Simnacher's daughter, Shirley Robinson.
Robinson, 41, said she isn't a proponent of the death penalty in this case.
"He (Kitchens) should have to sit in jail for the rest of his life and think about what he did," she said.
Kitchen's counsel, Richard Wardroup said in opening statements of Kitchens' murder trial of Beauchamp, that Kitchens went to Simnacher's home in the "heat of passion" before shooting and killing Simnacher, according to previous CNJ reports.
Wardroup could not be reached Friday for comment.
Actkinson said it was the first triple homicide he's tried in 24 years as district attorney. He said the jury makeup was "pretty similar" for the Beauchamp and Simnacher trials.
Actkinson said that, even though the case was highly publicized, "they (the jury) were told to decide this case based on what they heard inside the courtroom," Actkinson said.
Charlotte Holt, who was friends with Rhonda June Kitchens for 30 years, did not attend the trial.
"I went to all three funerals," she said. "My kids grew up with Rhonda's kids."
Though Holt thinks Kitchens should have faced the death penalty, she said, "I do think justice was served."
Tona Simnacher, who was married to Simnacher for 36 years before their divorce, said she was happy with the jury's decision.
"I'm happy for Rhonda and Derwin's families; we all stood together to get justice," she said.


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Winter Warmers – Dishes for Seasonal Entertaining
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Duration: Half Day
Theme: Dinner Parties
Level: Intermediate
Price: £85
Please note 10th December course is now fully booked!
We run a series of four seasonal entertaining courses throughout the year, ideal for dinner parties, lunches and suppers. Each course makes the most of delicious, local produce that is redolent with the flavours we associate with each season..
Our seasonal entertaining courses will teach you how to prepare your menu ahead of time and cook multiple portions together, to enable you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests. Chef will also talk through variations for the dishes featured on each course – suggesting alternative fish, meat, vegetables, nuts, spices and herbs – to give you an even wider selection of recipe ideas.
Winter Warmers
Pumpkin Soup with Kirsch
Soused Mackerel with Rhubarb
White Fish Bourride with Mussels and Aioli
Roast Guinea Fowl with Wild Mushrooms, Potato Fondant,
Red Onion Marmalade
Pear & Cob Nut Tart
Specific techniques taught on this course are:
- Fish filleting, preparation of shellfish, sousing technique
- Mayonnaise technique for aioli
- Portioning of a bird and how to tell when meat is cooked
- New interesting ideas for vegetable accompaniments
- Preparation of seasonal mushrooms
- Professional technique for making and rolling pastry, benefits of using a flan ring, techniques for freezing ahead of use
- Poaching technique for fruit, ideas for using seasonal ingredients such as cob nuts, instead of the usual almond frangipane.
The above dishes are representative of the recipes taught on this cookery course. However, Swinton Park Cookery School reserve the right to change any or all of these dishes, as circumstances require.
Course Dates
To book this course please contact the Cookery School:
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Conestoga College to begin offering programs in downtown Brantford
Communications, Public Affairs & Marketing
Feb 27/12| For Immediate Release
Kevin Klein, External Relations Coordinator
Brenda Cassidy, Corporate Communications Manager
BRANTFORD Max Blouw, president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University, was joined by John Tibbits, president of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, and Chris Friel, mayor of the City of Brantford, on Feb. 27 to announce that Conestoga will begin offering business programming in downtown Brantford in September.
The programs include a two-year business diploma program and a one-year post-graduate certificate in Human Resources Management, with plans to offer additional programs in the areas of business, media, health and community service in the future.
Conestoga joins Wilfrid Laurier University, Nipissing University and Mohawk College in downtown Brantford, enhancing the developing academic district and further providing opportunities for post-secondary education.
Conestoga has a long history of delivering relevant, career-focused learning programs that develop the skills and knowledge that lead to personal and professional success, said Tibbits. We are tremendously pleased to have this opportunity to work with the City of Brantford and our educational partners for the benefit of the local community.
We have long enjoyed a strong relationship with Conestoga, and we welcome them to Brantford, said Blouw. Our innovative post-secondary partnerships continue to benefit the students, the institutions and the community.
Friel emphasized that Brantford is the leading city in Canada to revitalize its community through education.
As a community and as partners, we continue to engage and support the development of a unique solution to reinventing our downtown, one that continues to grow, prosper and present ongoing benefits to our community, said Friel. The presence of Conestoga College will not only enhance the post-secondary opportunities to our citizens and our ability to attract and retain businesses, but also contributes to showcasing Brantford as a Centre of Excellence.
Consistently ranked among the very best of Ontarios colleges for graduate employment and satisfaction, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning provides a comprehensive range of education and training programs to meet the needs of post-secondary and adult learners. Approximately 55,000 students are engaged in diploma, degree, apprenticeship, certificate and continuing education studies each year through campuses in Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Stratford and Ingersoll.
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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.
Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk.
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The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. As a rule of thumb, good healthcare comes from good health maintenance. The Peace Corps in El Salvador maintains a full-time medical officer who takes care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available in El Salvador at local, American-standard hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported to either a medical facility in the region or to the United States.
- 1 Health Issues in El Salvador
- 2 Helping You Stay Healthy
- 3 Maintaining Your Health
- 4 Women's Health Information
- 5 Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
- 6 Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
- 7 Safety and Security—Our Partnership
- 8 Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
- 9 Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
- 10 Support from Staff
- 11 What If You Become a Victim of a Violent Hate Crime?
- 12 Security Issues in El Salvador
- 13 Staying Safe: Don't Die or Sue us!
- 14 Physical and Sexual Assault
- 15 Support in El Salvador
Health Issues in El Salvador
Major health problems among Peace Corps Volunteers in El Salvador are rare and are often the result of a Volunteer not taking preventive measures to stay healthy. The most common health problems are mostly minor ones that are also found in the United States, such as colds, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, constipation, sinus infections, skin infections, headaches, ear infections, dental problems, minor injuries, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), adjustment disorders, emotional problems, and alcohol abuse. These problems may be more frequent or compounded by life in El Salvador, because certain environmental factors here raise the risk and/or exacerbate the severity of illness and injuries.
The most common major health concerns in El Salvador are malaria, rabies, tuberculosis, dengue fever, typhoid, intestinal parasites, upper respiratory infections, hepatitis, and HIV/ AIDS. Because malaria is endemic in El Salvador, anti-malarial medication (aralen)is required. You will also be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, typhoid, rabies, tuberculosis, and diptheria. Many of these health concerns can be easily avoided by using common sense and following basic preventive practices.
Helping You Stay Healthy
The Peace Corps will provide you with all the necessary inoculations, medications, and information you need to stay healthy; however, you must accept responsibility for the appropriate use of the information and medication provided. Upon your arrival in El Salvador, you will receive a medical handbook. At the end of training, you will receive a first-aid kit with supplies to take care of mild illnesses and first-aid needs.
During training, you will have access to basic first aid supplies through the Peace Corps medical officer. However, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and any other specific medical supplies you require, as we will not order these items during training. Please bring a three-month supply of any prescription drugs you use since they may not be available here and it may take several months for new shipments to arrive.
You will have physical examinations at mid-service and at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officer in El Salvador will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in El Salvador, you may be sent out of the country for further evaluation and care.
Maintaining Your Health
As Peace Corps Volunteers, you must accept a certain amount of responsibility for your own health. Proper precautions, if taken, will significantly reduce your risk of contracting serious illness and sustaining serious injury. The old adage, "An ounce of prevention …" becomes extremely important in areas where medical diagnostic and treatment facilities are not up to standards of the United States.
It is critical to your health that you promptly report to the medical office or other designated facility for scheduled immunizations, and that you let your medical officer know immediately of significant illness and injuries.
The most important of your responsibilities include:
Adherence to recommended standards for food and water preparation. Many diseases that afflict Volunteers worldwide are entirely preventable if proper food and water precautions are taken. These diseases include food poisoning, amebiasis, giardiasis, hepatitis A, dysentery, worms, tapeworms, cholera, and typhoid fever. Your medical officer will discuss specific standards for water and food preparation for El Salvador during pre-service training.
Strict adherence to recommended drug regimen for the prevention of malaria. Malaria is endemic in most areas of the Peace Corps world. For all Volunteers serving in malaria endemic areas, or for those traveling in malaria endemic areas, it is extremely important to fully comply with the recommended drug regimen to prevent malaria. Malaria can be rapidly fatal in people who have no natural immunity to the disease. Peace Corps Volunteers who do not fully comply with the required preventive regimen may be administratively separated. Your medical officer will discuss specific recommendations for the prevention of malaria in your area.
Prompt reporting to the medical office of any possible exposure to rabies. Rabies is present in nearly all Peace Corps countries. Any possible exposure to a rabid animal must be reported immediately to the medical office. Rabies exposure can occur through animal bites, scratches from animals' teeth, and contact with animal saliva. Your medial officer will take into consideration many factors to decide the appropriate course of therapy necessary to prevent rabies. Rabies, if contracted, is 100 percent fatal. All necessary rabies immunizations will be given by the Peace Corps medical office and only the Peace Corps medical office.
Use of an effective means of birth control. Volunteers are expected to adhere to an effective means of birth control to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Your medical officer can help you decide on the most appropriate method to suit your individual needs. Contraceptive methods are available without charge from the Peace Corps medical office.
Use of condoms to protect against the spread of STDs and AIDS. Volunteers must use condoms in every sexual encounter where bodily fluids may be transferred, or they risk contracting deadly disease. Condoms will be provided by the medical officer.
Abstinence is the only certain choice for prevention of HIV/ AIDS and other STDs. You are taking risks if you choose to be sexually active. To lessen the risk, use a condom every time you have sex. Whether your partner is a host country citizen, a fellow Volunteer, or anyone else, do not assume this person is free of HIV/AIDS or other STDs.
It is important to emphasize that while AIDS in the United States has occurred primarily (though not exclusively) in high-risk groups, in parts of the developing world, the disease affects men and women equally, regardless of sexual preference. AIDS is a sexually transmitted disease and concerns all sexually active individuals, both homosexual and heterosexual. The keys to reducing the risk of exposure to HIV/AIDS are knowledge and prevention. All Volunteers must be aware of the following basic facts:
- AIDS is a fatal viral disease that cannot now be cured.
- The AIDS virus is spread by sexual intercourse, by contaminated blood, and by contaminated hypodermic needles.
- A person can look and feel healthy and still be able to spread the virus that causes AIDS.
- An infected woman can give AIDS to her child during pregnancy or during birth.
- AIDS has not been shown to be spread by casual contact, such as living in the same house or sharing eating utensils.
- AIDS has not been shown to be transmitted by biting insects.
- Celibacy or a stable, monogamous relationship with another uninfected person is the safest way to avoid infection. In any case, reducing the number of sexual partners reduces the chances of getting AIDS.
- Use of condoms reduces the exchange of body fluids and may reduce the risk of AIDS infection during sexual contact.
Your Peace Corps medical officer will provide you with more specific information in-country and will keep you informed of measures you can take to reduce your risk of exposure, including:
- Abstinence from sexual contact, limiting the number of your sexual partners, and avoiding sexual contact with someone who has had many sexual partners.
- Consistent and correct use of condoms with every act of intercourse. Protect yourself, and protect your partner.
- Avoid any injections not being provided by your Peace Corps medical officer.
- Avoid giving or receiving a blood transfusion except under the supervision of the Peace Corps medical officer, or in cases of life-threatening injury or illness.
- Avoid sharing toothbrushes and razors (which may be contaminated with blood).
- Avoid all practices that result in penetration of skin surfaces (such as acupuncture, ear-piercing, tattooing, blood-brotherhood ceremonies, or other incisions of the skin during traditional ceremonial or healing practices).
Women's Health Information
Volunteers are expected to adhere to an effective means of birth control to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Your medical officer can help you decide on the most appropriate method to suit your individual needs. Contraceptive methods are available without charge from the medical officer.
Pregnancy is a health condition that is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions requiring medical attention, but may also have programmatic ramifications. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if the Volunteer remains in-country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work in Peace Corps countries, it is rare that the Peace Corps medical and programmatic standards for continued service can be met. The majority of Volunteers who become pregnant are medically separated.
Feminine hygiene products are not provided to you by the Peace Corps medical officer in El Salvador. These products can be purchased in El Salvador, but they are expensive. Some Volunteers opt to bring a supply with them to El Salvador.
Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
The Peace Corps medical officer provides Volunteers with a first-aid kit that contains basic items necessary to prevent and treat illnesses that might occur during service. Kit items can be periodically restocked at your Peace Corps medical office.
Medical Kit Contents
Ace bandage
Adhesive tape
Antacid tablets (Tums)
Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner (Hibiclens)
Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymycin B ointment
Butterfly closures
Calamine lotion
Cepacol lozenges
Dental floss
Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl): 25 mg tablets
Insect repellant stick (Cutter's)
Iodine tablets (Water purification tablets)
Lip balm (Chapstick)
Oral rehydration salts and Gatorade
Oral thermometer (Fahrenheit)
Pseudephedrine HCL (Sudafed): 30 mg tablets
Red Cross First Aid and Personal Safety Handbook
Robitussin-DM lozenges (Cough calmers)
Sterile gauze pads
Tetrahydrozaline eye drops (Visine)
Tinactin cream (Tolnaftate)
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 or repair, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends requested confirmation reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.
If you wish to avoid taking duplicate vaccinations, you should contact your physician's office, obtain a copy of your immunization record, and bring it to your pre-departure orientation. If you have any immunizations prior to Peace Corps service, the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for the cost. The Peace Corps will provide all the immunizations necessary for your overseas assignment shortly after you arrive in El Salvador. You do not need to begin taking malaria medication prior to departure.
Bring a three-month supply of any prescription or over-thecounter medication you use on a regular basis, including birth control pills. Although the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for this three-month supply, 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 non-prescribed medications, such as St. John's 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 on-hand three-month supply of prescription drugs.
If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pairs with you: a pair and a spare. If a pair breaks, the Peace Corps will replace it, using the information your doctor in the United States provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination. 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 as 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 pre-existing conditions might prevent you from re-enrolling 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 ususally occurred when the Volunteer was unaccompanied. In 82 percent of the sexual assaults the Volunteer was unaccompannied 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 provide 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 El Salvador as compared to all other Inter-America and Pacific region programs as a whole, from 2000–2004. It is presented to you in a somewhat technical manner for statistical accuracy.
To fully appreciate the collected data below, an explanation of the graph is provided as follows:
The incidence rate for each type of crime is the number of crime events relative to the Volunteer/trainee population. It is expressed on the chart as a ratio of crime to Volunteer and trainee years (or V/T years, which is a measure of 12 full months of V/T service) to allow for a statistically valid way to compare crime data across countries. An "incident" is a specific offense, per Peace Corps' classification of offenses, and may involve one or more Volunteer/trainee victims. For example, if two Volunteers are robbed at the same time and place, this is classified as one robbery incident.
The chart is separated into eight crime categories. These include vandalism (malicious defacement or damage of property); theft (taking without force or illegal entry); burglary (forcible entry of a residence); robbery (taking something by force); minor physical assault (attacking without a weapon with minor injuries); minor sexual assault (fondling, groping, etc.); aggravated assault (attacking with a weapon, and/or without a weapon when serious injury results); and rape (sexual intercourse without consent).
When anticipating Peace Corps Volunteer service, you should review all of the safety and security information provided to you, including the strategies to reduce risk. Throughout your training and Volunteer service, you will be expected to successfully complete all training competencies in a variety of areas including safety and security. Once in-country, use the tools and information shared with you to remain as safe and secure as possible.
What If You Become a Victim of a Violent Hate 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-a-day, 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 El Salvador
When it comes to your safety and security in the Peace Corps, you have to be willing to adapt your behavior and lifestyle to minimize the potential for being a target of crime. As with anywhere in the world, crime does exist in El Salvador. You can reduce your risk of becoming a target for crime 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, where people know each other and generally will not steal from their neighbors. Tourist attractions, especially in large towns, are the favorite work sites for pickpockets.
Staying Safe: Don't Die or Sue us!
You must be prepared to take on a large responsibility for your own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your house is secure, and develop relations in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. In coming to El Salvador, do what you would do if you moved to a large city in the United States: be cautious, check things out, ask questions, learn about your neighborhood, know where the more risky locations are, use common sense, and be aware. You can reduce your vulnerability to crime by integrating into your community, learning the local language, acting responsibly, and abiding by Peace Corps policies and procedures. Serving safely and effectively in El Salvador may require that you accept some restrictions to your current lifestyle.
Volunteers attract a lot of attention in large cities and their sites, they but receive far more negative attention in highly populated centers where they are anonymous. In smaller towns, "family," friends, and colleagues 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 do not respond to such negative and unwanted attention. Other methods have helped Volunteers avoid becoming targets of unwanted attention and crime. Keep your money out of sight—use an undergarment money pouch, such as the kind that hangs around your neck and stays hidden under your shirt or inside your coat. Do not keep your money in outside pockets of backpacks, in coat pockets, or in fanny packs. You should always walk at night with a companion.
Physical and Sexual Assault
In El Salvador, Volunteers may be impacted by incidents of theft due to the current economic situation and impacts of the post-conflict era. As a Volunteer, you have to be willing to forego certain freedoms that you may take for granted; freedoms like going to a deserted beach or forest, going out alone at night, or walking alone on some roads. You must take precautions that you may not be accustomed to taking in your hometown or city. And even if you take those precautions, you may be a victim simply because somebody wants something and they think they can get it from you—items such as money, electronics, jewelry, a bicycle, camera, appliance, or clothes.
People react differently to the threat of crime. The challenge of each Volunteer is to identify what threats are real and then to develop strategies to minimize the risks so that they can concentrate on the work that they came to do. The Peace Corps will help you understand the risks and how to live safely, but personal safety is the responsibility of each individual. Building your own safety net and habits is an important part of integrating into any culture. Choosing the right friends, dressing appropriately, concealing valuable items, living in a safe neighborhood where you interact with your neighbors, staying away from isolated places, using safe transportation at night, and locking your doors are all precautions that you must take to enhance your personal safety as a Volunteer.
It is possible that during your Peace Corps service you may become a victim of physical or sexual assault. It happens in the Peace Corps world, as it does in the United States. More than 40 years of Peace Corps experience worldwide indicates that, just as in the United States, you can help avoid or reduce some of the risk by being sensitive to your surroundings, culture, and environment; by modifying some habits or behavior; and by using common sense. You will receive a thorough briefing on how to minimize risk in El Salvador. Should you become a victim of violence, the medical office is there to help you, and the medical unit will keep your information confidential. Should you become a victim of assault or other violence, it is imperative that you inform the Peace Corps medical office and receive appropriate care, including care for your emotional well-being.
Crime is a problem throughout the world, and it is a concern in El Salvador. Peace Corps/El Salvador has also taken steps to help Volunteers lessen their risk of being victims of crime and has put in place safety criteria for site placement and housing, made programming changes, and continuously improved safety and security training during pre-service training and throughout the two-year period of Volunteer service. Peace Corps/El Salvador has also increased Volunteer preparedness as Volunteers pass their awareness, knowledge, and history on to succeeding groups of Volunteers.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer
Support in El Salvador
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. El Salvador's in-country safety program is outlined below.
Information sharing can take many forms, but essentially this means that the Peace Corps/El Salvador office will keep Volunteers informed of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety. Regular updates will be offered in Volunteer newsletters and in memoranda from the country director. Similarly, Peace Corps/El Salvador also asks that Volunteers keep the staff informed of any changes or developments in the safety and security climate of their site or region. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, Volunteers will be contacted through the emergency communication network.
Volunteer training will include sessions to prepare you for specific safety and security issues in El Salvador. This training will prepare you to adopt a culturally appropriate lifestyle and to 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 works closely with host communities and counterpart agencies to help prepare them for the Volunteer's arrival and to establish expectations of their respective role in supporting the Volunteer. Each site is inspected before the Volunteer's arrival to ensure assignment to an appropriate, safe, and secure housing and work site. Site selection criteria are based, in part, on any relevant site history; access to medical, banking, postal, and other essential services; availability of communications, transportation, and markets; different housing options and living arrangements; and other support needs.
You will also learn about the country's detailed emergency action plan, which exists in case of civil or political unrest or a natural disaster. When you arrive at your site, you will complete and submit a site locator form with your address, contact information, and a map to your house. If there is a security threat, Volunteers in El Salvador 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 medical 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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The American Farm Bureau Federation has sent a farm bill proposal to Capitol Hill.
Approved this past weekend by the AFBF Board of Directors, the proposal offers a diverse mix of risk management and safety net tools to benefit a wide range of farms and it saves $23 billion compared to the cost of continuing the current program.
The American Farm Bureau farm bill proposal helps reduce the nation's budget deficit, provides an adequate economic safety net for the nation's farmers and is based on several core policy principles, according to AFBF President Bob Stallman.
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"There is far less money this year than last with which to secure an adequate safety net for the many family-owned farms that make up the bulk of America's agricultural system," Stallman said.
"Last year, Congress merely extended the old 2008 farm bill until Sept. 30 of this year. Now, while unfortunately we have less money to work with, it is vital that Congress complete a new five-year farm bill this year. Doing so is in the economic interest of our entire nation."
Stallman said the goal of the American Farm Bureau proposal is to provide a measure of fairness among regions and crops, while providing each commodity sector a workable safety net provision for farmers who grow that crop.
"Farm policy should provide a strong and effective safety net and viable risk management programs for farmers that do not guarantee a profit but, instead, protect them from catastrophic occurrences," Stallman said.
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