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E. Study MethodologySurvey: The Title III grantee population was defined as those schools receiving a Title III grant under Parts A or B in the 1995-96 academic year. The list of schools falling under this definition was provided to Mathtech by the U.S. Department of Education's Division of Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Services. There were 368 schools in the grantee population, broken down as follows:
- 218 Part A schools, excluding Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs)
- 37 Part A HSI schools
- 97 Part B Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- 16 Part B Historically Black Graduate Institutions (HBGIs)
Overall, 328 of the 368 schools in the survey population responded to the survey, resulting in an overall survey response rate of 89 percent. Of the 40 schools not responding, 23 were Part A schools (excluding HSIs), 3 were Part A HSIs, 12 were Part B HBCUs, and 2 were HBGIs.
In addition, the results of the survey were merged with data from IPEDS and the Pell Grant Universe file. IPEDS is a system of surveys designed to collect information on the condition of postsecondary education in the United States. IPEDS collects data on all institutions that are accredited at the college level. IPEDS is broken down into several different surveys. For this study, data were used from the Institutional Characteristics survey, the Completions survey, the Fall Enrollment survey, the Higher Education Finance survey and the Fall Staff survey. Data on the number of Pell grant recipients at the institution were obtained from the Pell Grant Universe file.
Case Studies: The selection of case studies was not designed to be representative, since only a very small percentage of the population of 368 schools could be visited. Thus, all results reported here from the case studies are to be interpreted as examples or illustrations of certain aspects of the program. No case study results should be interpreted as representative of the full population of grantees. Individual institutions within pre-selected categories were, however, selected randomly, to minimize any bias about a particular category of institution.
Based on the population of 368 1995-96 Title III Part A and B grantees, 21 programs at 19 institutions were visited. Two of the institutions were both HBCUs and HBGIs. The sites visited had the following characteristics:
- Nine were Part B grantees, ten were Part A grantees. Of the ten Part A grantees, two were HSIs and one was a tribal college.
- Eleven were public institutions, eight were private. Of the eight private schools, five were church-affiliated.
- Eight of the institutions were two-year schools, eleven were four-year schools.
- Twelve had grants ending in 1996 or 1997, and seven had grants ending in 1998, 1999 or 2000.
Although some of the institutions visited had exemplary programs, this was not a criterion for selection.
Interviews and Review of Documents: The project included interviews with Department staff members who had knowledge of the program, review of program documents, and review of source materials concerning performance measurement. Overall, nineteen Department staff members were interviewed, both Federal and regionally-based employees, based on a standardized questionnaire protocol.
Advisory Team: The study was guided by an 11-member advisory team, which consisted of grantee representatives and experts in research, institutional development, and institutional finance. Several of the team members were past or present Title III coordinators at grantee institutions. The members are:
- Ms. Miriam Cruz, President, Equity Research Corporation
- Dr. Harry E. Douglas, III, Executive Vice President, Charles R. Drew University
- Dr. Ronald Ehrenberg, Vice President for Academic Programs, Planning and Budgeting, Cornell University
- Mr. C. William Fischer, Senior Vice-President for Business and Finance, Northwestern University (retired)
- Dr. Gloria James, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Clark Atlanta University
- Ms. Susan Kelley, Vice President for Resource Development/Governmental Relations, Valencia Community College (former Title III Coordinator)
- Dr. Anthony Knerr, Anthony Knerr & Associates
- Dr. Frances McKinney, Title III Coordinator, University of Maryland/Eastern Shore
- Dr. Talbert Shaw, President, Shaw University
- Ms. Julie Slark, Executive Director, Research, Planning & Development, Rancho Santiago Community College District College (former Title III Coordinator)
- Dr. Zaida Vega-Lugo, Chancellor, Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico/Arecibo
The first two meetings of the advisory team took place in February and June of 1996. The principal issues discussed at these meetings were the study design and the program mission and objectives. In April of 1998, the advisory team held its last meeting, where it reviewed and discussed the survey results and preliminary findings from the case study site visits. All members of the advisory team have been sent the major deliverable documents for review and comment throughout the project.
Grantee Input: Grantees were informed about the performance measurement study through four mailings that were sent to all 1995-96 Title III grantees. One mailing requested their input on program mission and objectives, and asked their views on performance indicators that could appropriately be used to measure funded activities.
To keep grantees informed, two presentations were made at the 1996 Title III National Workshop and two presentations at the 1997 Title III National Workshop. There have also been presentations made concerning the study to regional meetings of Part A and Part B grantees. Since the membership of NAFEO, the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, overlaps to a large extent with the group of Part B grantees, three presentations have been made at meetings of NAFEO as well. In addition to these contacts with program grantees, there have been frequent meetings and other communications throughout the study between the study team and the U.S. Department of Education.


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Saturday, January 22, 2011
First Seed Order of the Year
I ordered:
Amish Deer Tongue Lettuce
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce
Blue Hubbard Squash
Braising Mix
Burgess Buttercup Squash**
Costata Romanesca Zucchini**
Early Yellow Crookneck Squash**
Baby Bok Choy
Rosa Bianca Eggplant
**Can you tell I just finished The Resiliant Garderner? It was excellent, I hope to have a review up next week.
I have a list of herb seeds to order that I will place sometime soon...mostly ordinary culinary things like thyme, marjoram, oregano, and the like. I also want to order some Good King Henry, one of the perennial greens mentioned in Perennial Vegetables. I'm also finalizing my choices for beans and tomatoes this year, to be requested from a fellow gardener on a forum I read. Once I've ordered herbs, beans, and tomatoes IO should be all set for seeds this year. I still have a lot left over from last year.
Have you ordered your spring seeds yet?
3 comments:
- Deborah @ Antiquity Oaks said...
The Resilient Gardener looks good! I love your seed order. I need to get mache, as it is one of the greens that is especially good for winter gardening. Elliot Coleman says it will grow on an iceberg. I haven't placed my seed order yet. I am not allowing myself to go through the seed catalogs until I'm done with my book. Deadline is Feb. 15, and I am within 9,000 words of finishing my first draft, so I am almost there!
- esp said...
Deborah, I am anxiously awaiting your book!
I planted mache seeds this fall and did not get nay germination, but the seeds were a few years old. I'm hoping they will do better this year and I'll have a better cold frame or low tunnel set up for them. I really wish I had some greens in the garden right now!
- Bluestem said...
I need to get organized for this year! Maybe a nice Blizzard Day activity.

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Minnesota woman bequeaths $140k to fire department
A Minnesota fire chief was left speechless recently when a neighbor bequeathed $140,000 to his department. That's eight times its annual budget and maybe enough to buy a new fire truck with the benefactor's name on it.
The money was part of Eleanor Sanford's will. The Dakota native died in September.
Fire Chief Scott Hoeg says he can't thank Sanford enough. He says he only wishes he could have thanked her in person.
A Winona Daily News report says city clerk Lana Gerlach was told that money had been left to the department, but she thought it would be $10,000. She says when she and Hoeg saw the check, neither could speak.
Sanford's caretaker, Marilyn Hurt, says Sanford wanted to make sure her money went back to the community.
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Angels Trade Orlando Cabrera for Jon Garland
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My first thought when I heard the Angels had traded Orlando Cabrera for Jon Garland was, "Maybe NOW people will figure out not to believe trade rumors."
The media have been falling all over themselves reporting Cabrera trade rumors, but those were about Florida Marlins third baseman Miguel Cabrera. That trade has yet to happen, and perhaps never will.
As I've written many times, baseball general managers don't spend their days telling beat writers about their trade discussions. Yet fan boards run rampant with hysteria every time some story is printed claiming a trade is imminent. This trade is just further proof that GMs don't engage in pillow talk with reporters.
My second thought was, "Thank goodness they didn't trade any prospects."
As I wrote in my October 9 blog, Orlando Cabrera will be a free agent after 2008 so the Angels might move Brandon Wood back to shortstop as his eventual replacement. This trade opens that possibility one year earlier.
For all the hubbub about Wood moving to third base in 2007, in fact he played 34 games at shortstop for Salt Lake this year in addition to his 74 appearances at third. Just as Cal Ripken moved between SS and 3B during his career, Wood is capable of the same versatility. Mike Schmidt in his 1971 Triple-A season played 2B for 76 games, 3B for 52 games and SS for 5 games. Some fans question why a player isn't locked into one position. The reason is that it increases the player's versatility, giving him an opportunity to make the majors at more than one position. Remember that Howie Kendrick reached the majors in 2006 not as a second baseman, but as an emergency first baseman. Howie never played that position in the minors, but in 2006 he was at 1B for 44 games and his native 2B for 28 games.
Moving Cabrera opened the door as well for Maicer Izturis and Erick Aybar. Izturis filled in at third base and second base when Chone Figgins and Howie Kendrick were injured, but in his minor league days he played a lot of shortstop too. Aybar has been considered a top prospect for some time and also played a utility role this year, but as I've written over the years in the FutureAngels.com Top 10 Prospects reports his style of play is quite reckless, leading to mental errors and injuries.
Let's not forget Dallas McPherson, who began his rehab in September from his latest back surgery. McPherson homered in his first rehab game at Tempe on September 22, but that's a long way from the big leagues. He'll need at-bats in 2008, which probably means he starts the year at Salt Lake, but a healthy McPherson at 3B and an emerging Wood at SS easily add 30 HR to the lineup, and in 2009 maybe 50 HR between them. If Dallas isn't ready to go, Wood can play 3B with Izturis or Aybar at SS.
Where does Chone Figgins play? I covered that in the October 9 blog. Just as with Cabrera, I think Chone's value will never be higher, so I'd look to move him in the right deal.
Of course, all the speculation is that the Garland trade is a pre-cursor to another deal, packaging some of the above with Nick Adenhart or Ervin Santana or some of the above names to Florida for Miguel Cabrera.
I hope not.
As I wrote on November 10, the Angels can add 50 HR internally in 2008 just by staying reasonably healthy. Flushing the farm for Miguel Cabrera may please the instant gratification crowd and give the press something new to write about, but the internal options are a lot cheaper and in the long run just as productive.
In the aforementioned October 9 blog, I wrote that I felt the Angels' priority should be to add a veteran pitcher, maybe a guy like Curt Schilling. He went back to Boston, but Garland at 28 is entering his prime. He's not an ace, but he'll make a decent back-of-the-rotation starter. Add him to a rotation that includes Kelvim Escobar, John Lackey, Jered Weaver, and Joe Saunders, and that's an impressive corps. Garland will be a free agent after 2008, but he's a SoCal native so the Angels may hope to sign him to an extension.
In the October 9 blog, I also wrote that I thought the Angels needed to restructure their bullpen, starting with a trade of Francisco Rodriguez (who's also a free agent after 2008). Acquiring Garland allows the Angels to move Ervin Santana to the bullpen. I still think Ervin's destiny is to become a dominant starting pitcher, but for now maybe he needs to rebuild his confidence by working relief. In two regular-season relief appearances, Ervin worked four no-hit shutout innings, striking out seven and walking two. Hardly a reasonable sample, but it's a reason for optimism. If effective, he'd add some badly needed bullpen depth.
My third thought was, "The Angels finally got their man."
Rumor had it during the December 2001 winter meetings that Angels GM Bill Stoneman and White Sox GM Ken Williams had tentatively agreed on a trade that would send Erstad to Chicago for Garland, outfielder Chris Singleton, and two unnamed minor leaguers. According to the rumor, Disney ownership nixed the deal, possibly because Erstad was a marketable commodity. Stoneman never confirmed the deal, and the Angels' version of the tale was that no trade is ever complete until ownership approves it, which is just as true today under Arte Moreno as it was six years ago under Disney.
In any case, Garland has remained on the Angels' radar for years. A year from now, if he'd remained in Chicago, maybe he would have become a free agent and they would have pursued him on the open market. This trade gives them Garland one year earlier and the inside track on an extension.
And my final thought was, "Well, this will blow the Warner Madrigal flub off the map."
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OK, I'll miss a smart and stabilizing player like Orlando Cabrera. But I get that the Angels do have infield help (a current strong point with them) in the form of younger players. What worries me is the mass hysteria about trading off so many good young players to get the other Cabrera, Miguel.
I keep reading and hearing talk about his "relaxed" attitude toward conditioning and that he will probably only have the physical tools to play third for one more season. What good is this for the Angels? Another outfielder/DH to squeeze into the lineup? They need to hold that spot open for GA and Vlad to fill when their health problems require it.
A secondary problem for the Angels is the immediate trouble losing these young players may cause. Stephen will be able to comment more accurately on this but I read a comment on Baseball Prospectus that the Angels farm player supply has hit a lull after this current group graduates/gets traded off. Again, this would be a lot of talent to trade off for one out-of-shape left fielder/DH.
Stephen, can you help us out with this train of thought?
I like Garland alot, between him, Lackey and Escobar they're going to eat up innings galore in 2008.
And as much as I love O.C., I understand he had to go; last year of his contract, glut of talented middle infielders on the roster.
But please Angels don't give up Kendrick and Adenhart for Miguel Cabrera. Pitching and defense win championships and with O.C. gone and Aybar and M.C. on the left side of the infield, our defense will be horrible.
Kendrick is going to be around for a long time and half of that time for a lot less money! He'll tear up the N.L. and when it comes time to be paid, he'll sign with the Yankees and come back to haunt us!
In 2009 the big three in the rotation could be a young group led by Saunders, Weaver and Adenhart!
I've totally been on board with Stephen's thinking and felt we only needed a big starter, not a big bat. Let's hope Scosc, Arte and Reagin's all think the same.
The 'big bat' zeitgeist among Angels fans may be one of the stupidest things I've seen in a long time.
But there is a middle ground here in an analysis as to why something akin to a 'big bat' is needed.
Tallying up homers and extrapolating the current roster's long ball potential is fun and all while giving a bigger picture w/r/t what a team potentially possesses. But getting to some magical number (200 hrs?) in order to demonstrate what a team has instead of what a team supposedly needs doesn't work in the baseball world. Heck, the Reds were third in the MLB in homers last year and they were just terrible.
So the exercise answers the ****** and their wee little brains but who cares about the ******.
It's about protection, lineup construction and flow, protecting against an onslaught of injuries, protecting against slumps (both hitting and pitching) and making sure if something goes awry, there's enough flexibility to weather the storm.
It isn't about year-end stats, it's about having the pieces to win games on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
Yes, the Angels were sixth in runs this year, but they were 17th in slugging. Ask any baseball scout and they will tell you that level of runs with that SLG isn't really sustainable. It's a concern.
This year had loads of clutch hitting and big innings. It was great. But it can't be relied upon over the long term. You can't stock a roster with guys and bank on everyone to be above-average clutch hitters. It's a recipe for disaster.
Sure, Rivera has the potential to hit 30 hrs, but what if he hits .240 as the league finds holes in his swing (like middle-in). Wood obviously could hit 25 in his first/second year, but with his contact rate, he easily could hit .220 in his first and second year.
This is a concern. To count on unproven/marginally proven youth to meet or exceed expectations belies any sort of rational thinking. It's cute but not realistic.
I have come around on the Garland deal. The Angels now have a ridiculous amount of good starting pitching. But that doesn't mean an upgrade in hitting isn't needed, if only to counteract the superlative (and young) starting pitching in the AL right now.
Kotchman protects nobody. Maybe in two to three years, but in no world, this or any other, does he protect anyone now. You can only go off what he's shown so far and he has shown to be mildly injury-prone (even taking away the ball to the head) and tends to disappear for long stretches at a time (he showed this at Salt Lake two/three years ago as well).
The potential is there (great K/BB rate) but it has to be shown before anyone can make a judgment w/r/t his ability to protect. Check out all his Major League hrs and see who they were hit off. It's a bit startling. He hasn't shown he can hit no matter who is pitching.
I don't know who the Angels should get. Kendrick/Adenhart is a lot to give up for Cabrera. Kendrick's inevitable move to the two hole really cushions the blow of the OC/Garland deal. Much of this seems to setting up for the free agent market after the 2008 season with so much coming off the books.
If the team stands pat, we could be watching a lot of 3-2 games next year and the Angels could, could, could be on the wrong end of it.
This are concerns. I applaud your faith in the system and respect the rationale behind it but there is just too much on the other side of the ledger to warrant me to blindly believe this team, as currently constructed, does anything outside the brutal AL West next year.
Division titles are cute and all but the Red Sox/Yankees/Indians/Tigers are good. Do the Angels have enough to compete. Sure. Do they have enough to win? Not yet.
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"A secondary problem for the Angels is the immediate trouble losing these young players may cause. Stephen will be able to comment more accurately on this but I read a comment on Baseball Prospectus that the Angels farm player supply has hit a lull after this current group graduates/gets traded off. Again, this would be a lot of talent to trade off for one out-of-shape left fielder/DH. Stephen, can you help us out with this train of thought?"
I'm working on the FutureAngels.com Top 10 Prospects report right now. With luck, it'll be online by the end of the holiday weekend.
Unlike BP or other amateur sites, mine differs because:
(1) I've actually seen these kids play.
(2) You don't have to pay to read the article.
(3) Most importantly, mine will have video clips of each player so you can view him yourself and make your own judgment.
I think there's quite a bit of talent in the system, but it's at lower levels. Rancho should have a monster team in 2008. But we have to get through the winter first; trades can always change what talent is in the system.
So far as I'm concerned, show me another organization that match Wood, Adenhart and Walden.
My feeling is that, even after the Garland acquisition, the only way that the Angels can compete with the likes of the Red Sox, Indians and Tigers is with better starting pitching. They have compiled an impressive group of #2 and #3 starters, but none on the level of a Beckett, Sabathia, Santana, Peavy, etc.
If they are going to package a few top prospects in order to pull off a major deal, I would rather it be for Santana than M. Cabrera. They need a true stopper with legitimate "no-hit" capability each time he takes the mound. The Red Sox bats are hard to stop, especially at Fenway. There's only one thing that will stop good hitting. Of course more power would be nice, but not if it means tossing out the long-term plan.
That said, I would prefer no deal at all, unless a true stopper in his prime could be had without giving up Adenhart, Kendrick or Wood. I would prefer to wait until spring to evaluate the progress/development of McPherson, Wood, Willits, Morales, Weaver, Saunders and both catchers. I would like to see if E. Santana can learn to follow through with his delivery and regain his form and confidence. I would like to see if Figgins can pick up where he left off, or if the last 4 months of last season were just a fluke.
There's plenty of time to measure progress and make any necessary personnel changes early next year.
One other thing. If the Red Sox are able to land both Santana and Kerry Wood (whom they are rumored to be pursuing), they will have raised the bar considerably. Artie's goal of being perennial World Series contenders AND approaching or achieving profitablity, may need some rethinking. I feel very confident he will continue to do the right thing for the organization.
Boy, Stephen, you must be really proud to have such an intelligent readership! I agree with every one of these comments but it looks like we're preaching to the choir.
BTW, your description of the farm condition does, in fact, sound like a "lull". I didn't say "Armageddon", after all.😉 And look at those names, Wood and Adenhart are rumored to be on that Miami Wish list.
I'm just worried that Angels brass will succumb to public panic but I still hold hope that Sanity will win out.
Torii Hunter?? Maybe this allows them to go with the young guys on the left side of the infield now that the right side has shown they can perform, health permitting, and the outfield should make a good contribution no matter who's ailing on any given day.


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The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. The Peace Corps in Costa Rica maintains a health unit with a full-time medical officer, who takes care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Medical services may include hospitalization at authorized facilities that are located in the capital city. If you become seriously ill or the resources in-country are insufficient, the Office of Medical Services at Peace Corps headquarters may decide to medically evacuate you to the United States for further care or treatment.
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- 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 Security Issues in Costa Rica
- 12 Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
- 13 Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Costa Rica
Health Issues in Costa Rica
Health conditions in Costa Rica are typical of those found in tropical countries. Most illnesses can be avoided by using common sense and following basic preventive measures.
Because you will be serving in an area where malaria, a mosquito-borne disease, is prevalent, you will be given and required to take an approved antimalarial drug while you are in-country for your entire service. Humidity and heat promote the growth of skin infections, which you can help prevent by keeping your body clean and dry. Environmental pollution, mold, and pollen found throughout the country year-round can aggravate existing environmental allergies. (Because it is very difficult, even in the United States, to identify the causing allergen, the Peace Corps does not provide allergy testing.) Other illnesses that exist in Costa Rica are dengue fever, rabies, tuberculosis, intestinal parasites, hepatitis A and B, and infection with STDs, including HIV/AIDS.
Helping You Stay Healthy
The Peace Corps will provide you with all the necessary inoculations, medications, and information to stay healthy. During training, you will receive a medical kit with supplies to take care of mild illnesses and first-aid needs. The contents of the kit are listed later in this chapter.
During training, you will have access to basic medical supplies through the medical officer. However, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and any other specific medical supplies you require, as 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 shipments to arrive.
You will have a basic nurse assessment at midservice and a physical examination for clearance at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officer in Costa Rica will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in Costa Rica, you may be sent out of the country for further evaluation and care.
Maintaining Your Health
As a Volunteer, you must accept considerable responsibility for your own health. Proper precautions will significantly reduce your risk of serious illness or injury. The old adage "An ounce of prevention …" becomes extremely important in areas where diagnostic and treatment facilities are not up to the standards of the United States. The most important of your responsibilities in Costa Rica is to take preventive measures for the following:
Many illnesses that afflict Volunteers worldwide are entirely preventable if proper precautions are taken, such as boiling drinking water and washing fruits and vegetables with soap and water. These illnesses include food poisoning, parasitic infections, hepatitis A, dysentery, tapeworms, and typhoid fever. Your medical officer will discuss specific standards for water and food preparation in Costa Rica during pre-service training.
Abstinence is the only certain choice for preventing infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. You are taking risks if you choose to be sexually active. To lessen 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. You will receive more information from the medical officer about this important issue.
Volunteers are expected to adhere to an effective means of birth control to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Your medical officer can help you decide on the most appropriate method to suit your individual needs. Contraceptive methods are available without charge from the medical officer.
A male Peace Corps Volunteer who fathers a child out of wedlock may be administratively separated if the country director determines that the Volunteer's action has impaired his ability to perform his assignment or has violated local laws or customs. Absent administrative action, the Peace Corps will pay the prenatal, delivery, and postpartum costs for a non-Volunteer spouse or unmarried partner only if the Volunteer has taken action to acknowledge paternity of the child and only for costs incurred while the trainee or Volunteer is in service. Paternity legislation in Costa Rica states that DNA testing is mandatory when a woman claims a man is the father of her child. If the test establishes paternity, the father automatically must pay child support; if he does not comply, he can be jailed.
It is critical to your health that you promptly report to the medical office for scheduled immunizations, and that you let your medical officer know immediately of significant illnesses and injuries.
Women's Health Information
Pregnancy is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions that require medical attention but also have programmatic ramifications. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if the Volunteer remains in-country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work in Peace Corps countries, it is rare that the Peace Corps' medical and programmatic standards for continued service during pregnancy can be met.
Feminine hygiene products are available for you to purchase on the local market. If you require a specific feminine hygiene product, please bring a six-month supply with you.
Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
The Peace Corps medical officer will provide you with a 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
Ace bandages
Adhesive tape
American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook
Antacid tablets (Tums)
Antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymycin B)
Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner (Hibiclens)
Butterfly closures
Cepacol lozenges
Dental floss
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg (Benadryl)
Insect repellent stick (Cutter's)
Iodine tablets (for water purification)
Lip balm (Chapstick)
Oral rehydration salts
Pseudoephedrine HCL 30 mg (Sudafed)
Robitussin-DM lozenges (for cough)
Sterile gauze pads
Tetrahydrozaline eyedrops (Visine)
Tinactin (antifungal cream)
Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
If there has been any change in your health—physical, mental, or dental—since you submitted your examination reports to the Peace Corps, you must immediately notify the Office of Medical Services. Failure to disclose new illnesses, injuries, allergies, or pregnancy can endanger your health and may jeopardize your eligibility to serve.
If your dental exam was done more than a year ago, or if your physical exam is more than two years old, contact the Office of Medical Services to find out whether you need to update your records. If your dentist or Peace Corps dental consultant has recommended that you undergo dental treatment or repair, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends requested confirmation reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.
If you wish to avoid having duplicate vaccinations, contact your physician's office, obtain a copy of your immunization record, and bring it to your pre-departure orientation. If you have any immunizations prior to Peace Corps service, the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for the cost. The Peace Corps will provide all the immunizations necessary for your overseas assignment, either at your pre-departure orientation or shortly after you arrive in Costa Rica. 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 nonprescribed medications, such as St. John's wort, glucosamine, selenium, or antioxidant supplements.
You are encouraged to bring copies of medical prescriptions signed by your physician. This is not a requirement, but they might come in handy if you are questioned in transit about carrying a three-month supply of prescription drugs.
If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pairs with you—a pair and a spare. If a pair breaks, the Peace Corps will replace it, using the information your doctor in the United States provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination. We discourage you from using contact lenses during your service to reduce your risk of developing a serious infection or other eye disease. Most Peace Corps countries do not have appropriate water and sanitation to support eye care with the use of contact lenses. The Peace Corps will not supply or replace contact lenses or associated solutions unless an ophthalmologist has recommended their use for a specific medical condition and the Peace Corps' Office of Medical Services has given approval.
If you are eligible for Medicare, are over 50 years of age, or have a health condition that may restrict your future participation in healthcare plans, you may wish to consult an insurance specialist about unique coverage needs before your departure. The Peace Corps will provide all necessary healthcare from the time you leave for your pre-departure orientation until you complete your service. When you finish, you will be entitled to the post-service healthcare benefits described in the Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook. You may wish to consider keeping an existing health plan in effect during your service if you think age or preexisting conditions might prevent you from reenrolling in your current plan when you return home.
Safety and Security—Our Partnership
Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Petty 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 83 percent of Volunteers surveyed 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 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 in the Volunteer's control. Based on information gathered from incident reports worldwide in 2003, 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, 47 percent of assaults took place when Volunteers were away from their sites.
- Time of day: Assaults usually took place on the weekend during the late evening between 10:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.— most often occurring around 1:00 a.m.
- Absence of others: More than 75 percent of crime incidents occurred when a Volunteer was unaccompanied.
- Relationship to assailant: In most assaults, the Volunteer did not know the assailant.
- Consumption of alcohol: Almost a third 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; and Emergency Preparedness, Plans, Training and Exercise. The safety and security team also tracks crime statistics, identifies trends in criminal activity, and highlights potential safety risks to Volunteers.
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 Costa Rica as compared to all other Inter-America and Pacific region programs as a whole, from 1999–2003. 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 the eight most commonly occurring assault types. 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.
Security Issues in Costa Rica
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 Costa Rica. You can reduce your risk by avoiding situations that make you feel uncomfortable and by taking precautions. Crime at the village or town level is less frequent than in the large cities; people know each other and generally will not steal from their neighbors. Tourist attractions in large towns, for instance, are favorite work sites for pickpockets.
The most common safety risks to Volunteers in Costa Rica are petty crimes like pickpocketing, theft, robbery, and simple assault. Aggravated assault, sexual assault, and rape also occur, as in any other place in the world, so Volunteers must avoid unsafe environments and situations.
Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
You must be prepared to take on a large degree of responsibility for your own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your house is secure, and develop relations in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. In coming to Costa Rica, do what you would do if you moved to a new city in the United States: Be cautious, check things out, ask questions, learn about your neighborhood, know where the more risky locations are, use common sense, and be aware. You can reduce your vulnerability to crime by integrating into your community, learning the local language, acting responsibly, and abiding by Peace Corps policies and procedures. Serving safely and effectively in Costa Rica may require that you accept some restrictions on your current lifestyle.
Volunteers attract a lot of attention in large cities and at their sites, but they are likely to receive far more negative attention in highly populated centers than at their sites, where "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 unwanted attention. Keep your money out of sight by using an undergarment money pouch, the kind that hangs around your neck and stays hidden under your shirt or inside your coat. Do not keep your money in outside pockets of backpacks, in coat pockets, or in fanny packs. You should always walk with a companion at night.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Costa Rica
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. Costa Rica's in-country safety program is outlined below.
The Peace Corps/Costa Rica office will keep Volunteers informed of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety through information sharing. Regular updates will be provided in Volunteer newsletters and in memorandums from the country director. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, Volunteers will be contacted through the emergency communication network.
Volunteer training will include sessions to prepare you for specific safety and security issues in Costa Rica. 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 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 a Volunteer's arrival and to establish expectations of their respective roles in supporting the Volunteer. Each site is inspected before the Volunteer's arrival to ensure placement in appropriate, safe, and secure housing and work sites. Site selection is 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 Volunteer support needs.
You will also learn about Peace Corps/Costa Rica's detailed emergency action plan, which is implemented in the event 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 will receive instructions from the Peace Corps about the appropriate action to take. This might include gathering with other Volunteers at a predetermined location until the situation is resolved or the Peace Corps decides to evacuate.
Finally, in order for the Peace Corps 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, and it collects and evaluates safety and security data to track trends and develop strategies to minimize risks to future Volunteers.


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PRINCESS ANNE, MD-November 3, 2011-A University of Maryland Eastern Shore community service project, which brought 300 Thanksgiving meals to needy families a year ago, has doubled its goal for 2011.
Two staff members of the Residence Life Department at UMES, Clifton Harcum and Philip Thomas, are working this year with the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) at Salisbury University and the Maryland Food Bank to provide 600 holiday meals to residents in need in Wicomico and Somerset counties.
"Times are tough out there," Harcum said. "With the economic downturn, more people than ever need any assistance the community can offer. We're here to help."
Harcum said that bringing Salisbury University on board this year makes it possible to "extend the reach of generosity to Wicomico County residents."
Students from both universities and community volunteers will pack baskets filled with a complete Thanksgiving dinner for four donated by area businesses and individuals. Meals will not be served. The baskets will be distributed Nov. 19 to families identified as in need of assistance through local social services offices, churches and charitable organizations. Meals will be distributed to those holding a voucher from one of these groups.
"Seeing the happy faces of family members when they are handed a basket—that's the payoff for our efforts," Thomas said.
"This is a great opportunity for us to help local families who are struggling this holiday season," said Robby Sheehan, interim managing director of PACE. "We really thought that given the state of our economy, we needed to do something; partnering with UMES in this drive was a perfect opportunity," Sheehan said. "After hearing how incredible this program was, PACE was eager to jump on board."
Businesses and organizations interest in donating food items or volunteers for assembling and distributing the baskets can call Harcum at 410-621-0497 or Thomas at 410-651-8306.
Caption: Residence Life area directos, from left, Phillip Thomas and Clifton Harcum, are organizers of "A Day of Thanksgiving," a community service event providing meals to 600 needy families in Somerset and Wicomico counties.
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Filming of 'Message Sent' is underway
Posted on July 27, 2011
A vagrant finds a cell phone full of trouble in the upcoming Grand Valley State University film "Message Sent," now in production. The original screenplay was written by Angelo Eidse of Vancouver and selected for the university's 17th annual Summer Film Project.
The Summer Film Project was established in 1995 to offer junior and senior students an opportunity to work side-by-side with professionals to produce a short film. More than 25 students are enrolled in the six-week practicum course that will shoot the film in late July and early August. Post-production is done during a 15-week fall course, with a premiere screening in the spring.
The plot of "Message Sent" involves a vagrant, played by Michael McCallum from Lansing, who begins to receive emergency messages on a cell phone he found and becomes compelled to find the owner. The cast also includes, among others, 15-year-old Kaitlyn Squires, from Byron Center, who recently played the role of Helen Keller at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.
Director John Harper Philbin and cinematographer Jack Anderson are reuniting for their fifth summer film together, though Philbin has done nine and Anderson has worked on seven. Philbin is associate professor of film and video in Grand Valley's School of Communications. Hollywood veteran Anderson is now a professor at California State, Long Beach. The producer is Carian White, an April 2011 graduate of Grand Valley's Film & Video Program. Megan Soderberg, art director and Adam Rock, camera operator are also 2011 graduates.
Thanks to a generous grant from Panavision and Fuji Motion Picture Film, the production will once again be shot on 35mm film, as it was the first year of the project. "In the past we've shot on Super-16mm, a format more common for independent and college films because 35mm is too expensive," said Philbin. "This summer students will get to experience making a movie on the same camera and film that Hollywood uses for feature filmmaking."
Past years' films have been selected for screening at film festivals throughout the country and have won many awards. The 2003 film "Flickering Blue," by the same screenwriter as "Message Sent," won First Place Short, at the East Lansing Film Festival and Audience Award, at the Crested Butte Reel Fest, in Colorado.
"Walter's Wife" (2008) - nominated for Best Short, Great Lakes Film Festival; "To Live & Die in Dixie" (2007) - won Best Feature, Flint Film Festival and won Best Thriller at Illinois International Film Festival; "The Gospel According to Roy" (2005) - won Best Short, Utah Film Festival.
For more information contact: John Harper Philbin, director, at (616) 331-3608, or Carian White, producer, at (989) 640-9470.


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my lo slept 6-7 hr stretches for about a week, & she is now 6mos old and it's never happened again. she's been teething for over 2 mos (no teeth yet) though, so I assumed it was the teething.
my lo slept 6-7 hr stretches for about a week, & she is now 6mos old and it's never happened again. she's been teething for over 2 mos (no teeth yet) though, so I assumed it was the teething.
i guess it can take a while.
so when can you give them oregel or reliever?
& will this affect BF? like bitting & pain for me?
Yeah, it can take a while. These teeth are erupting through skin tissue. (aren't you glad that they can't remember this, and that you can't remember your own teething phase?)
I have been told that at this age, babies are too young for Oragel, as it does interfere with their ability to latch correctly, as well as it numbs the breast a bit, retarding milkflow. Many moms I know have recommended Hylands teething tablets, which are a homeopathic remedy. I personally have been having a hard time finding them locally here, so I've been giving my son one dose of Tylenol a day, before bedtime, so he at least can get a good night's sleep. During the day, nursing works well for pain relief for us, since the act of nursing releases pain-reducing endorphins for the baby.
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Some say he blows out his diapers just so he can stay naked longer... and that if you take him to IKEA, he will try to chat up the brightly colored sample rooms on display in the store. All we know is, he's called THE LANCE.
Born 12/28/07 6lbs, 12oz 20" long
@ 20wks: 16.5 lbs, 27" long
I to my little man! (It's the only way I can get things done!)
I've also read that many babies go through a sleep regression between 4-6 months because so much brain development goes on. I think askmoxie has info about it. It might go on for a while, but it should get better.
DD popped a tooth at 5 months 2 days, so it can happen early! She'd been drooling HEAVILY since 2 months.
FWIW, our ped discourages oragel, says it can numb their throats too since they swallow it and therefore cause breathing/swallowing problems when asleep. I wasn't going to take the chance. I ordered the teething tablets from drugstore.com, couldn't find them locally.


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Only a small minority of people with hearing loss seek treatment, but those who do report dramatic improvements in their relationships and quality of life. If you suspect you may have hearing loss, call your doctor. After an initial evaluation, your doctor may refer you to a hearing specialist (audiologist).
Here's some information to help you prepare for your appointment and to know what to expect from your doctor.
- List any symptoms you're experiencing, and for how long. Ask your loved ones to help you make the list. Friends and family may have noticed changes that aren't obvious to you, but they may be important for your doctor to know.
- Write down key medical information, especially related to any problems you've had with your ears. Your doctor will want to know about chronic infections, injury to your ear or previous ear surgery. Also list any medications, vitamins or supplements you're taking.
- Summarize your work history, including any jobs, even those in the distant past, that exposed you to high noise levels.
- Take a family member or friend along. Someone who accompanies you can help you absorb all the information from the doctor.
- Write down questions to ask your doctor. Having a list of questions in advance can help you make the most of your time with your doctor.
For hearing loss, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
- What are the possible causes of my symptoms or condition?
- Other than the most likely cause, what else might be causing my symptoms?
- What tests do you recommend?
- Should I stop taking any of my current medications?
- Should I see a specialist?
Don't hesitate to ask other questions.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, including:
- How would you describe your symptoms?
- Did your symptoms come on suddenly?
- Do you have ringing, roaring or hissing in your ears?
- Do your symptoms include dizziness or balance problems?
- Do you have pain in the affected ear?
- Do you have a history of ear infections, ear trauma or ear surgery?
- Have you ever worked in a job that exposed you to loud noise, flown airplanes or been in combat in the military?
- Do you have any close relatives who have been affected by hearing loss?
- What medications do you take?
- Does your family complain that you turn up the volume of the television or radio too high?
- Do you have trouble understanding someone who is talking to you in a low voice?
- Do you have trouble understanding someone who is speaking to you on the telephone?
- Do you frequently need to ask others to speak up or repeat themselves during conversation?
- Do you have trouble hearing someone in a noisy setting, such as a crowded restaurant?
- Can you follow a conversation in which more than two people are speaking at once?
- Can you hear a coin hitting the floor?
- Can you hear a door closing?
- Can you hear when someone approaches you from behind?
- How are your hearing problems affecting your life, including your close relationships?
- Would you be willing to use a hearing aid if needed?
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Adios Nonino LP was glorious! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4weEQpVgMQ8
I was shocked to hear of Laura's announcement to leave her competitive career, I thought she might have been wise to wait until the start of the season but Laura is right you need to be at 100% power in order to compete with the best. I felt sorry for her that she had to sit out 2 years and just wait for an outcome.
BUT Laura did very well in her short career, clean sweep of medals at Euro's and her bronze at world level, but like so many on here, her Olympic free skate was just BEAUTIFUL, i loved her reaction to her score at the end with her coach V Hortana.
Sad for Finnish skating they lost Vahamaa too early and both Poykio and Lepisto had to retire through injury and now its all on the shoulders of Kiira - who has her injury woes - hope you come back strong next year Kiira and do the nation proud.
LAURA WE WILL MISS YOU!! you were a joy to watch Good luck in your career.
This is definitely a loss for figure skating. Laura has been lovely to watch on the ice. I wish her all the best in her future.
Laura Lepisto was a beautiful skater with a lovely, unique style and a wonderful smile. I will miss her.


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Kamehameha Schools has released an instructional video that shows how to control the Coffee Berry Borer beetle.
In February, the state Dept. of Agriculture established permanent rules to transport unroasted coffee beans and other coffee-related materials between Hawaii island and other islands to prevent the spread of the Coffee Berry Borer.
A single borer can lay 90 eggs in a single coffee cherry and farmers say it could devastate the local coffee industry.
Kamehemeha Schools posted the video, in either English or Spanish, on its website.
The Dept. of Agriculture has more information on the Coffee Berry Borer on its website.


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Borders will adapt to the activity levels of their owners. They do not demand exercise, but do love it when they get it. With sufficient length of leg to achieve reasonable speed, a Border will hike, bike, and run with its owner but just as happily while away the day lying in the sun.
A Border Terrier does not mind being left alone but as it is intelligent and loves company, it is not suited to a household where people are away all day, every day (four hours is enough for a dog of its size). They are also known to be good jumping dogs.
Border Terriers have a broad skull and short, strong muzzle with a scissors bite. The V-shaped ears are on the sides of the head and fall towards the cheeks. Whiskers are few and short. The tail is naturally moderately short, thick at the base and tapering.


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R. Guy Erwin, Ph.D.
Synod Bishop, Gerhard & Olga J. Belgum Professor of Lutheran Confessional Theology; Professor of Religion and History; Director of the Segerhammar Center for Faith and Culture
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- Profile
Dr. Guy Erwin, who joined the CLU faculty in the summer of 2000, is the first full-time holder of CLU's first endowed chair, the Gerhard and Olga J. Belgum Chair of Lutheran Confessional Theology. He also serves as Director of the Segerhammar Center for Faith and Culture. In the 2004-05 and 2005-06 academic years he served as CLU faculty chair. As holder of the Belgum Chair, he serves as a member of the CLU Office of University Ministries, coordinating the work of the Chair, the Segerhammar Center, Campus Ministry, and Church Relations.
In addition to a survey course in the history of Christianity, Prof. Erwin teaches seminar courses on topics in medieval, Reformation, and early modern history and theology, including very popular seminars on the life and thought of Martin Luther and St. Augustine's City of God. Almost all of his courses are cross-listed in both Religion and History, and he occasionally teaches courses in the History department on modern German history and Scandinavian history. He also offers instruction on liturgy and worship in cooperation with the Music Department and occasionally teaches ecclesiastical Latin as a tutorial.
Erwin is a native of Oklahoma and an active member of the Osage Tribe of Indians. He is a member of a number of scholarly societies, a loyal alumni volunteer of his various alma maters, and enjoys book collecting and the study of genealogy. Dr. Erwin is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; he and his partner Rob Flynn are members of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in North Hollywood, CA, and are very active in Lutheran circles locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Education
Before coming to CLU in 2000, Dr. Erwin taught the history of Christianity and historical theology at Yale Divinity School from 1993-99, and he returned to Yale as visiting professor of church history in the 2006-07 academic year. He holds an undergraduate degree with honors in history from Harvard, where he studied under Steven Ozment, George Huntston Williams and Myron P. Gilmore, and he has two master's degrees and a doctorate from Yale, where he worked with George Lindbeck, Carlos Eire, and the late Jaroslav Pelikan. Erwin did additional graduate study and research as a Fulbright scholar in Germany at the Eberhard-Karls-University in Tübingen with the late Heiko Oberman, and at the University of Leipzig with Helmar Junghans. He is an authority on the theology of Martin Luther, the history of late-medieval and early modern Germany and Scandinavia, and the history of Lutheranism since the Reformation.
- Expertise
Professor Erwin has published a book on Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772), the Swedish scientist and religious visionary, and is working on both an "Introduction to World Lutheranism" (for Cambridge University Press). His next major project is a new anthology of the writings of Martin Luther, intended for use in undergraduate courses, for the Penguin Classics series.
In 2008, Dr. Erwin was appointed to the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches, for a term of about ten years. On it, he represents the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and is the only American Lutheran among the 120 members of the Commission.
On May 31, 2013, Dr. Erwin was elected the fourth bishop of the Southwest California Synod of the ELCA. He will assume that office on September 1, 2013 and be formally installed on September 21.


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Farrago's Market Cafe is a tasty, but health minded casual dining spot that features cuisine influenced from a global perspective.
Delight in homemade foods from Panini's to salads to pizza! (View our Menu) It has been quite a journey to this amazing corner of the globe and the food reflects that passion. Relax under the aspens outdoors or kick back on a casual bench indoors. With great food and locally produced micro brews there is truly something for everyone!
If your looking for a more upscale dining experience check out our sister restaurant "Alley House Grille" , TripAdvisor's number one restaurant in Pagosa and winner of 9 Pagosa Sun's peoples choice awards!
Farrago offers casual counter service dining for lunch. An array of cookies and freshly baked treats for snacks. We change it up to full service dining at five o'clock, so you can kick back and let our freindly staff take care of you.
We have been recognized in many local accolades and cook offs. This year alone we have won the peoples choice green chile competition, the most flavorful dish at Passport to Pagosa and Pagosa Sun's "Peoples Choice" for most vegetarian friendly and best chef!
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The Golden Mile is where Durban dips its feet into the rolling surf of the Indian Ocean. The wide expanse of sand which gives the stretch its name is one of ... Read more
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Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, in the north of KwaZulu-Natal state, is the oldest in South Africa, drawing visitors for over a hundred years. Careful ... Read more
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In just a few years uShaka Marine World has become a fixture of Durban's Golden Mile, allowing visitors to not just view but also get among sea creatures. ... Read more
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Durban City Hall, in addition to being a gorgeous historic building in the city center, is also home to several attractions worth checking out. Built in ... Read more
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Durban, once home to Mahatma Gandhi, has one of the highest Indian populations outside the sub-continent itself. The centrally located Indian Quarter is the ... Read more
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29 September 2005
GSA Release No. 05-33
Boulder, Colo. - The GSA 2005 Annual Meeting and Exposition offers late-breaking geoscience on a wide variety of topics. The meeting takes place 16-19 October at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The latest geoscience perspectives on Hurricane Katrina and the devastation of New Orleans will be presented in a special two-hour session on Tuesday, 18 October, 3:30-5:30 p.m. MDT, in Room 250D/E of the Salt Palace Convention Center. "An Eye on Katrina: Geoscience Perspectives on a Catastrophic Hurricane" is under development and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
A Pardee Keynote Symposium will explore the latest results and images from the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn. Top mission scientists will also participate in GSA's third annual evening forum open to the public.
To view the complete technical program please visit http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2005AM/finalprogram/
GSA will staff a fully equipped newsroom in Room 254C of the Salt Palace Convention Center. Hours of operation are:
The telephone number for incoming calls is +1-801-534-4770. Media representatives unable to attend are encouraged to call in and arrange for telephone interviews.
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Journalists and PIOs must pay for any short courses or field trips in which they wish to participate.
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Professor of Chemistry Nancy Peterson was presented with the Cleo Tanner Award by North Central's athletic department at the annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Luncheon Feb. 2. Peterson, a member of North Central's faculty since 1994, has been a faculty mentor for the Cardinals' softball program and currently serves as the faculty mentor for the women's basketball program. Peterson was presented with the honor by North Central women's golf and track and field athlete Mallory Carr '12 for "her commitment to the student-athlete's overall experience, desire to be part of a collaborative environment where personal attention is the norm and not the exception, and belief that athletics is part of a successful collegiate experience." After receiving the award, Peterson addressed the luncheon crowd, speaking about her own experiences in sports and how she has applied the lessons learned through athletic participation to her own career in chemistry. "Sports taught me how to be aggressive," she said. "That is one of the things that has helped me in science. You have to aggressively defend your ideas. You have to ask questions and answer them, and when it all ends you still have to be friends. That kind of skill is rooted in athletics." Peterson also praised Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, the amendment that requires gender equity in education and athletics, for affording her and all women the opportunity to pursue their chosen fields. "For a long time, it was pretty much accepted that women could only be nurses or teachers," she said. "I owe a lot to Title IX for my ability to choose my own career path and make the moves that I've made." The luncheon also included a presentation by North Central student-athletes titled "Myths of Title IX," which addressed commonly held misconceptions about Title IX. Cleo Tanner was a physical education instructor, coach and administrator at North Central for more than 40 years and oversaw the introduction of women's varsity athletics at the College. Peterson is the fifth recipient of the award named for Tanner since its inception in 2006.
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Certificate IV in Business
Institute of Tertiary and Higher Education Australia
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No minimum education
Course Description
This qualification is part of the Business Services Training Package. It is suited to those working as administrators and project officers. In this role, individuals use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Subjects you can Study
Core: Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements. Electives: Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies; Work effectively in a business continuity context; Review and maintain a website; Report on financial activity; Organise meetings; Coordinate business resources; Use and respect copyright; Protect and use new inventions and innovations; Make a presentation; Develop and use complex spreadsheets; Undertake marketing activities; Provide information from and about records; Analyse and present research information; plus more.
About Institute of Tertiary and Higher Education AustraliaEstablished in 2007, the Institute of Tertiary and Higher Education Australia is a Registered Training Organisation that specialises in the areas of English as an Additional Language (EAL), Business, Early Childhood Education and Care, Leadership and Management, Community Services, Ageing Support and Disability.
Provider CRICOS: 02892J RTO code: 22037
Certificate IVCourse code: BSB40215
- External = 1 year
- Full-time internal = 1 year
10 units: 1 core; 9 elective
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Administrative assistants perform a range of administrative tasks in an organisation.
Office Administrator
Office administrators undertake a range of functions to make sure the administration activities within an organisation run smoothly. They may be responsible for the management of human resources, budgets, accommodation and property facilities and records. These functions can be performed at various levels ranging from junior through to upper management.
Receptionists act as the first point of contact in an organisation, greeting people and attending to enquiries made by phone or in person.
Secretaries assist professionals, managers and executives by performing clerical and secretarial duties.


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Defender 4CH H.264 Smart DVR Security System with 4 Enhanced Night Vision Cameras
About this itemThe Defender XSC1-4CH-502SP is a complete DVR security system that has all the latest features, yet is very easy to use.
Specifically designed for do-it-yourself applications at your home or business, this DVR comes with everything you need. Industry-leading features such as Smartphone access, H.264 compression, and convenient email alerts help you maximize the system and achieve a high level of protection. This kit includes a four channel DVR with built-in 500GB hard drive to record over a month of footage, four enhanced indoor/outdoor night vision cameras to see an incredibly clear picture, even in the dark, and all other accessories needed to start monitoring your property immediately. Setup is fast and hassle-free and the interactive coaching menu helps you every step of the way.
H.264 Compression Saves Disk Space
The 500GB hard drive is designed for high capacity writing, this ensures long product life and accurate video storage. H.264 compression provides an amazing picture while saving almost 50% on storage space versus DVRs with MPEG-4 compression. That means that your system is optimized for up to a month of surveillance.
High Res, Enhanced cameras
The included cameras have a high quality Sony® CCD image sensor in them, which provides a clear, crisp and consistent picture at 420 TV lines of resolution. Each camera also has enhanced focus, this allows a closer look at what you are monitoring and the aluminum housing makes the cameras weather resistant so they can be used indoors or outdoors.
Smart Phone Compatible
Access live video footage directly from your iPhone® or BlackBerry® Smart Phone. This DVR allows you to utilize 3G technology, which is specifically designed to transmit your video and audio at higher speeds. (iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. BlackBerry is a registered trademark of Research in Motion Limited).
Up to 50' Night Vision
Always be aware of what is happening on your property, even in pitch-black settings. The 24 infrared (IR) LEDs let you see in the dark up to 50' away! The night vision automatically activates when it gets dark and turns off in the day saving energy as well as giving you around the clock protection.
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VGA output and "spot" monitoring allow you to connect to up to two televisions and a computer monitor for viewing purposes. This gives you more options when viewing the activity captured by your cameras. You can also customize your camera display with picture-in-picture mode, quad screen mode, zoom mode and single camera sequence mode.
- Access live video footage directly from your iPhone® or BlackBerry® Smartphone
- H.264 video compression lets you record over a month of footage
- Let the coaching iMenu teach you about the DVR's settings and features
- Multiple viewing options allow you to connect up to two televisions and a VGA monitor
- 24/7 lifetime live customer support is available through phone, email, and live web chat
- View video online with no service fees from any computer in the world
- Four enhanced night vision color cameras provide you with a clear and consistent picture at 420 TV lines of resolution
- Advanced motion activated recording lets you set individual cameras to detect motion while the others continuously record
- Password protection keeps your video footage secure
- Choose which hours of the day and days of the week you want to continuously record, motion record, or not record at all
- After power is interrupted, the DVR will continue recording automatically based on your recording schedule
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Iowa doctor cleared in methadone clinic case
An Iowa doctor has been cleared of criminal charges alleging he ran an unauthorized methadone clinic.
Dr. Frank Lamp, of Grundy Center, was cleared this week in Grundy County District Court of nine misdemeanor charges. He was formally charged last April.
Methadone is a narcotic commonly prescribed as a painkiller but can also be used to wean addicts off heroin or other drugs. Lamp was accused of writing prescriptions to three patients without a special required permit.
The Des Moines Register reports Lamp says he was always confident he'd be cleared.
Lamp still faces administrative charges from the Iowa Board of Medicine. He is scheduled to appear before the board next week.
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