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Living conditions and volunteer lifestyles in Macedonia
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|As a Peace Corps Volunteers, you will have to adapt to conditions that may be dramatically different than you have ever experienced and modify lifestyle practices that you now take for granted. Even the most basic practices— talking, eating, using the bathroom, and sleeping — may take significantly different forms in the context of the host country. If you successfully adapt and integrate, you will in return be rewarded with a deep understanding of a new culture, the establishment of new and potentially lifelong relationships, and a profound sense of humanity.
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Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles by Country
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- 1 Communications
- 2 Mail
- 3 Telephones
- 4 Computer, Internet, and E-mail Access
- 5 Housing and Site Location
- 6 Living Allowance and Money Management
- 7 Food and Diet
- 8 Transportation
- 9 Geography and Climate
- 10 Social Activities
- 11 Professionalism, Dress, and Behavior
- 12 =Personal Safety
Few countries in the world offer the level of mail service expected in the United States. If you expect U.S. standards for mail service, you will be in for some frustration. Mail takes a minimum of 10 days to arrive in Macedonia if sent by airmail. Packages sent by surface mail can take up to three or four months. Some mail may simply not arrive (fortunately this is not a frequent occurrence, but it does happen). Letters may arrive with clipped edges because someone has tried to see if any money was inside (again, this is rare, but it does happen). Tell your correspondents to number their letters and to include "Airmail" on their envelopes.
We encourage you to write to your family regularly and to number your letters. Family members typically become worried when they do not hear from you, so it is a good idea to advise them that mail service is sporadic and that they should not worry if they do not receive your letters regularly. If a serious problem were to occur, Peace Corps/Macedonia would notify the Office of Special Services at the Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, which would then contact your family.
Your address during training will be:
[Your Name]
Miroven Korpus
Oslo 6
1000 Skopje
Telephone service in Macedonia is generally good. If your residence does not have a phone and you would like one, the Peace Corps will have one installed for safety and security purposes and will cover the basic monthly service fee; any additional calls will be the Volunteer's responsibility. Alternatively, you may choose to purchase a cellphone. Cellphones are the primary means of communication between you and the Peace Corps office in Skopje, so in reality they are a requirement. Most Volunteers opt to purchase "prepaid" service, however buying a two-year contract may be a better option. The monthly phone allowance from Peace Corps includes money for a cellphone. Most homes do not have landlines and are not necessary. Cell service in Macedonia is some of the best in Europe and used by almost everyone of all ages. If the cellphone you are using in America has a SIM card you may be able to use the phone in Macedonia, bring it with you it is worth a try.
Long-distance calls outside Macedonia can be quite expensive. Services such as AT&T permit collect calls to be made from Macedonia to America. The AT&T access number when calling from Macedonia is 00.800.4288. AT&T calling cards can also be used, and it may be possible to connect to a call-back service. SKYPE and Tango are the preferred methods of communication inside and outside of Macedonia. You should arrange to have these services before you leave home and encourage family and friends you want to communicate with to subscribe to them as well.
Almost all communities of reasonable size have post offices (look for the yellow signs that say "PTT") that provide telephone services as well as postal services.
Computer, Internet, and E-mail Access
If you choose to bring a laptop computer and related equipment, note that the Peace Corps does not provide e-mail accounts or technical and repair support for Volunteers. While many Volunteers find computers a must, especially laptops, the Peace Corps does not consider them to be an essential item and will not replace them in the case of loss or theft. Peace Corps volunteers in Macedonia highly recommend bringing a laptop. If you do bring computer equipment, insurance is recommended.
Some, but not all, Volunteers have access to computers at their work sites, which may or may not have Internet and e-mail capabilities. Such equipment, however, is intended to be used primarily for work-related activities, and you should not assume that it can be used for personal purposes. Internet, including wireless, and e-mail access is available throughout Macedonia, and Internet cafes can be found in most major cities and towns.
Housing and Site Location
Housing must adhere to Peace Corps-defined standards for living conditions, safety and security and the Peace Corps staff visits all proposed living arrangements to evaluate their suitability. As of 2013 all new arriving Volunteers will be required to live in a home-stay environment. Be prepared to live with a family, regardless of your age or situation. Living conditions range from a small bedroom to a floor below or above the host family's living area.
Volunteers should be prepared to serve in any region of Macedonia from a small village of 50 people to the capitol Skopje.
Living Allowance and Money Management
You will receive a monthly living allowance that is designed to enable you to maintain a modest lifestyle. This allowance is deposited in your bank account (Peace Corps will establish one when you arrive in country) in local currency every month and is intended to cover food, household supplies, local transportation, recreation, entertainment, and incidental expenses such as postage, reading material, stationery, Internet and cell phone usage per month, and toiletries. Rent and basic utilities are paid for by Peace Corps and deposited to your bank account every quarter.
Lifestyles are different here than in the States, but most Volunteers who adopt a Macedonian lifestyle find their living allowance to be sufficient for their needs. In other words, the lifestyle you adopt while serving in Macedonia will largely determine the adequacy of the living allowance. If you choose to eat in restaurants daily, spend weekends visiting other Volunteers around the country, and insist on imported toiletries, foods, and other consumables, you are not likely to be able to survive very well on your living allowance. You may also have a harder time becoming a part of your community. If, instead, you adopt a more typical Macedonian lifestyle, your living allowance should be more than adequate.
The Peace Corps also provides a one-time settling-in allowance (approximately equivalent to $110 in denars) that will help you set up your home. It is meant to cover basic household items such as dishes, towels, sheets, and the like. As all Volunteers will be in a home-stay environment this allowance may be discontinued.
The exchange rate at the time of this writing is 47 denars to the U.S. dollar. Traveler's checks (not as usable) and credit cards can be used in most locations in Skopje, particularly those that cater to tourists. ATMs are available in all towns and cities throughout Macedonia. If one is not in the community in which you live Peace Corps will provide funds for you to travel to the closest town that has an ATM. However. Peace Corps will assist you in opening a debit card access account into which your living allowance will be deposited. All Volunteer accounts are nonresident accounts and can maintain separate balances for local currency, U.S. dollars, euros, etc. Some Volunteers have found it useful to retain their checking accounts in the United States to pay bills in the U.S. or to access U.S. funds. Hard currencies such as dollars and euros should only be changed at banks and legal change bureaus; changing money on the street is illegal.
Food and Diet
You will not find many frozen or prepared foods in Macedonia, but a wide variety of delicious fresh food is always available. "Homemade" is the best word to describe the fare on a Macedonian dining table. Peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbages, onions, garlic, meat (pork (not in Muslim communities), chicken, lamb, goat and beef) and lots of oil are staples in Macedonian cooking. The meat most often found in restaurants and shops is pork, though chicken and fresh fish are also available. Sirenje and kashkaval (two types of cheese), eggs, milk, and yogurt (not the typical U.S. supermarket-style yogurt) are also a regular part of the Macedonian diet.
Vegetarians will not have difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. Lentils, processed tofu, beans, and rice are widely available, as are peanuts and other kinds of nuts. Eating out in a restaurant may be a little more difficult, since most of the menu will consist of meat dishes. You will never go wrong ordering a salad, tavche gravche (the traditional bean dish), and bread. You will even find vegetarian pizza at most pizzerias. Bread, generally white only, is a staple at each meal and readily consumed. In many households it is made fresh a couple of times per week or purchased fresh from a local shop.
Along with a wide variety of vegetables, fruits are plentiful in season. Southeastern Macedonia is widely known for the production of fruits and vegetables. If you are not inclined to make your own juice and jam from these, these products are always available in local stores. It might be a good idea to learn to make a few of your favorite dishes before you move to your site, and you might want to bring the recipe for your favorite spaghetti sauce from home. Spaghetti can be purchased easily here, but you will have to make your own sauce.
Macedonians eat their big meal in the late afternoon after work around 4-5 pm. This meal will generally consist of salad, bread, soup, cheese and possibly meat of some kind. Rajkia, the local brew, is generally had with the salad and beer, soda or water with the main course.They may eat another smaller meal around 8 or 9 consisting of a salad and bread and cheese. Breakfast is generally eaten at work around 10 and is coffee and some sort of bread.
Macedonia has a large network of bus routes most of which are privately owned, which makes it possible to travel to practically all destinations by public transportation.Train service is sporadic and runs to the Greek border in the south and into only one or two areas in the north. You will encounter travel by "combi" a van that can seat 15-20 passengers. You will soon get comfortable with crowding and standing room only transportation, but it is the only way to get around. A few previous Volunteers have experienced thefts while traveling. As you would anywhere else, you must be vigilant in protecting your valuables while using public transportation.
Flying from Skopje to other parts of Europe is easy and inexpensive. There are many flights per day from Skopje. Be aware there are numerous "miscellaneous" charges, ticket fee, gate fee, seat assignment fee, baggage fee (even for carry ons), fuel surcharge, tax,and any other kind of fee you could imagine.
Geography and Climate
Macedonia is influenced by a Mediterranean and Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Climate and flora and fauna are very similar to the Pacific Northwest and upper-East coast states. As in the United States, weather patterns have been changing in recent years, so it is difficult to describe a "typical" year. July and August can be very hot and dry, with temperatures staying in the 90- to 110 degree Fahrenheit range for a two-month period or longer. In the winter, the whole country can be blanketed in snow, with more snow in the north than in the south. Dressing in layers is recommended. Long underwear, winter boots, and a warm coat are necessities because of the inconsistency of heating. Because of the scarcity of air conditioning, comfortable, lightweight clothing is important for the summer months.
Social Activities
You will find no shortage of entertainment opportunities during your stay in Macedonia. There are museums, concerts, theaters, athletic events, hot springs, outdoor markets, historical and ethnographic centers, coffee shops, bars, discos, and cinemas for you to enjoy. Most recently released American films are shown in theaters in English with Macedonian subtitles.
Macedonia boasts some of the most magnificent natural areas in eastern Europe, with a great diversity of flora and fauna. Opportunities for outdoor recreation include hiking, camping, rock climbing, and bird-watching. During the summer, Macedonians flock to Lake Ohrid to enjoy its pristine waters and beautiful scenery. During the winter, Macedonia's several ski resorts attract skiers from all over Europe.
Professionalism, Dress, and Behavior
One of the difficulties of finding your place as a Peace Corps Volunteer is fitting into the local culture while maintaining your own cultural identity and working as a professional. It is not an easy situation to resolve, and we can only provide you with general guidelines. While there is no hard-and fast rule, a foreigner who wears ragged or dirty clothing is likely to be considered disrespectful and possibly unreliable. Improper attire creates difficulties in gaining the respect and acceptance of your Macedonian and Albanian colleagues. However, in general Macedonian dress is casual with jeans the article of choice. You will have occasions to dress up, so bring some more formal attire (sport coat, shirt and tie for men and skirt or dress for women are sufficient) in addition to professional clothes appropriate for everyday wear in the office or classroom. Think business casual.
=Personal Safety
More detailed information about the Peace Corps' approach to safety is contained in the Health Care and Safety chapter, but it is an important issue and cannot be over-emphasized. As stated in the Volunteer Handbook, becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer entails certain safety risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment (often times alone), having a limited understanding of local language and culture, and being perceived as well-off are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Many Volunteers experience varying degrees of unwanted attention and harassment. Petty thefts and burglaries are not uncommon, and incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although most Macedonia Volunteers complete their two years of service without personal security incidents. The Peace Corps has established procedures and policies designed to help you reduce your risks and enhance your safety and security. These procedures and policies, in addition to safety training, will be provided once you arrive in Macedonia. At the same time, you are expected to take responsibility for your safety and well-being.
Rewards and Frustrations
Although the potential for job satisfaction in Macedonia is quite high, like all Volunteers, you will encounter numerous frustrations. Because of financial or other challenges, collaborating agencies may not always provide the support they have agreed to. The pace of work and life here is slower than what most Americans are accustomed to, and the local people may be hesitant to change long-held practices and traditions.
Volunteers are often given a high degree of responsibility and independence in their work, perhaps more than they have experienced in other jobs. Volunteers often find themselves in situations that require an ability to be self-motivated with little guidance from supervisors. You might work for months without seeing any visible impact from, or without receiving any feedback on, your work. Development is a slow process. Positive progress more often comes after the combined efforts of several Volunteers over the course of many years. You must possess the self-confidence, patience, and vision to continue working toward long-term goals without seeing immediate results.
To overcome these difficulties you will need maturity, flexibility, open-mindedness, and resourcefulness.
Macedonians are warm, friendly, hospitable people, and the Peace Corps staff, your co-workers, and fellow Volunteers will support you during times of challenge as well as in moments of success. Judging by the experience of former Volunteers, the peaks are well worth the difficult times, and most Volunteers leave Macedonia feeling that they have gained much more than they sacrificed during their service. If you are able to make the commitment to integrate into your community and work hard, you will be a successful Volunteer.


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Each year, brands spend upwards of $2 billion collectively on Super Bowl commercials. Some emerge as clear winners. Others limp away. This year, for the twelfth time, Kellogg School of Management marketing students will apply rigorous, research-based criteria to determine what separates the Super Bowl advertising winners from the losers.
On Super Bowl Sunday, Kellogg MBA students work side-by-side with two of Kellogg's most widely respected marketing professors, Tim Calkins and Derek Rucker, to apply the strategic ADPLAN framework to evaluate an ad's ability to build its brand against six critical criteria: Attention, Distinction, Positioning, Linkage, Amplification and Net Equity.
The Kellogg School Super Bowl Advertising Review panel comprises Kellogg Marketing Club students, led by two of Kellogg's most widely recognized marketing professors, Tim Calkins and Derek Rucker.
Clinical professor of marketing
Award-winning teacher, author and consultant on marketing strategy and branding to major corporations, Professor Calkins compiled the first Super Bowl Advertising Review in 1999 and launched it in its current format in 2005. About Super Bowl ads, he says, "Creativity is great, and popularity is great, but at the end the day advertising has to build the business."
Sandy and Morton Goldman Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies in Marketing
Co-developer of the ADPLAN framework, which emphasizes the assessment of advertising from a strategic perspective, Professor Rucker teaches advertising strategy and is frequently cited in major media outlets. He focuses his research on understanding what makes effective advertising communications and the motives underlying consumer consumption.
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By Freedom New Mexico
Republican voters are having a hard time settling on presidential candidates, now that the party has three separate winners after its first three major primaries.
In Michigan on Tuesday, Republican Mitt Romney salvaged his political campaign, which had been withering following losses in New Hampshire and Iowa.
Arizona Sen. John McCain failed to attract the significant numbers of Independent voters that are the heart of his campaign.
Rudy Giuliani, who not long ago was viewed as the presumptive nominee, received less than 3 percent of the vote — a small number even though he basically declined to campaign there.
Fred Thompson, who was also once viewed as a formidable candidate, received only 4 percent.
Giuliani and Thompson were beaten by libertarian candidate Ron Paul, proving that Paul is less of a fringe candidate than mainstream Republicans would have us believe.
Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor with a religious right message and populist economics, came in a distant third, but heads into South Carolina, with its large base of evangelical voters, as the favorite.
Michigan is one of the most depressed states, caused by the nation's long-term decline in rust-belt industries and a Democratic governor who has imposed tax increases on an already struggling economy. Romney offered an optimistic message as he promised that his managerial skills could bring back high-paying automotive jobs. That appealed to Republican voters, rather than McCain's "straight talk" that such jobs would never come back.
McCain probably is right on that point, although his promises of government retraining programs aren't too realistic, either.
Romney is now emerging as the "economic" candidate, although his native-son status (he was born in Michigan, where his Dad was governor) and deep pockets might offer the best explanations for his win.
For an economic candidate, it's hard to understand what Romney is saying. As Jerry Taylor of the libertarian Cato Institute wrote, "What does it say about the Republican Party when the leading fusionist conservative in the field — Mitt Romney, darling of National Review and erstwhile heir to Ronald Reagan — runs and wins a campaign arguing that the federal government is responsible for all of the ills facing the U.S. auto industry, that the taxpayer should pony up the corporate welfare checks going to Detroit and increase them by a factor of five, that the federal government can and should move heaven and earth to save 'every job' at risk in this economy …?"
In fact, none of the Republican candidates save for Paul and Thompson offer anything resembling free-market conservatism.
McCain, with the First Amendment-stifling campaign-finance law, and Giuliani, with his zeal for police-state-style anti-terrorism measures, are hostile to limited government.
Huckabee's economics would be more at home in the Democratic Party.
Perhaps there's a good reason Republican voters are having a hard time settling on a front runner.


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April 12, 2013
Tempe Mission Palms has completed a renovation of all the public areas that began in the fall of 2012. The lobby, Harry's Place, and Mission Grille have a brand new, modern look while still maintaining our southwestern charm. This renovation was completed on the heels of a complete renovation of our meeting room space in 2011.
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Griffin's offers blend of whimsy and comfort foodBy Gordon Dritschilo
Staff Writer | May 27,2013Albert J. Marro / Staff Photo
Lucas Wilson cooks at Griffin's Publick House on Center Street in Rutland.Griffin's Publick House, its proprietors will tell you, is not a bar — not even a high-end one.
Co-owner Don Hubert Jr. said he was tired of owning a bar, which was why he shut down the Downtown Tavern and, after extensive renovations, opened the space as Rutland's first gastropub.
Ever seen one of those episodes of "Top Chef" where they take junk food or fast food and make similarly structured dishes with much better ingredients? A gastropub does that with traditional bar food.
Griffin's french fries are cooked in duck fat, unless they are served alongside a burger, in which case they are seasoned with truffle salt. Their poutine is made with a short rib ragout. Pizzas — referred to as "artisanal flatbreads" on the menu — come with toppings ranging from broccoli and wild mushrooms to Korean barbecue beef.
"This was a niche that wasn't being filled," he said. "It's been a long time since this place has had good, locally produced food in a casual atmosphere."
"Local" has, of course, become a leading trend in area restaurants. Numerous local menus boast about what area farm some of their ingredients come from, and Griffin's is right around the corner from a restaurant whose entire concept was local food. The causal atmosphere, Hubert said, is what will set Griffin's apart.
"I want it to be the sort of place you can come to if you have a softball team," he said. "At the same time, I want it to be a place where doctors and lawyers will come. ... I want it to be a place professionals feel like they can come, have a drink or some food, and stay."
Anyone passing by on Center Street will surely feel the kitchen window beckoning, as the action at the grill and wood oven is clearly visible. Inside, exposed brick combines with blacks and browns to give an old-world feeling. The liquor and draft beer selection is extensive.
Hubert also said Griffin's boasts Rutland County's only nitrous-driven draft wine system, which keeps wine away from its two mortal enemies, light and air, until it is served.
"You never get a bad glass of wine," he said. "You never get a corked bottle."
Chef de cuisine Brian Garvison, who came to Griffin's from Burlington, resisted efforts to categorize his food.
"It's an eclectic mix," he said. "We've got comfort food, fine dining, some whimsical things. It's done in a very non-pretentious way. People are going to try stuff that's new."
That whimsy has resulted in "hog wings" — pork shank prepared like Buffalo (or barbecue, or Jamaican jerk, or Thai curry) chicken wings — and an "apple pot pie" made with cheddar, bacon and gelato.
Plans include live music and a menu of "pre-Prohibition" drinks.
Also in the works is an iPad menu system co-owner Darwin Harder says will increase the information available at customers' fingertips while enabling the restaurant to change the menu instantly without waiting for new copies from the printer. A smartphone app downloadable from the restaurant's website will let customers at home peruse the menu and make reservations.MORE IN National / World BusinessNEW YORK Its not just the musical Hairspray that will air live on NBC tonight. Full StoryOXON HILL, Md. Far from the Las Vegas Strip, MGM Resorts International opens its $1. Full Story
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Download system overhauled on site and in NMMposted by Dark0ne Site NewsHotfix update (23:30 GMT, 15th Oct)
We've uploaded a hotfix to NMM tonight that fixes an issue with the Download Manager window going missing for some people. At first we thought it might be limited to a small number of users who had moved their download manager out of sight in previous builds of NMM but it became apparent that this was affecting a large number of people. As this bug was confusing some users who thought we'd removed the download manager completely and just left you with a small download bar at the bottom of NMM we thought releasing a hot fix would be prudent. In the future, if windows or tabs go missing in NMM at any point go to "Tools" then "Reset UI" and you'll go back to the default NMM view and everything will be back to normal.
Sorry for the inconvenience of having to download another build. We internally test every build of NMM we release across multiple different computer setups before we put it live on the site and this bug didn't show on any of our tests. Guess it's good that NMM is still considered as "in Beta"! :)
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I'm pleased to announce that with the release of version 0.30.1 NMM will now work with our new download system that was described in one of my previous news posts.QUOTEWith the new download system your downloads are balanced across our entire file server network (currently 10 file servers). Non-premium members are capped at a download speed of 1MB/second (8mbit) across all their downloads. If you download 1 file, you'll be able to download at a maximum of 1MB/second. If you download 2 files, you'll download at 500kb/second for each file. 4 downloads would be 250kb/sec per file. And so on and so forth. Premium members are obviously uncapped and will be able to download as fast as their connections allow. We've also added another Premium-only download server in the US for their use.
We've made changes to how the Download Manager part of NMM works and also what it shows. Hopefully you'll find the new columns available within the download manager far more intuitive than before as we've done away with the whole "step" system and made it more like a standard download manager. You can now more easily see how your downloads are progressing and how long they'll take to download at current speeds.
Perhaps the only thing that needs explaining now is the "threads" column. Threads are how many separate download processes NMM is using for each of your downloads. When you download a file NMM splits the file in to smaller chunks to make things easier. It also means if your download fails for any reason NMM can resume from the previous chunk without you having to download all the way from the start of the file again. If you're a Premium Member NMM can download multiple chunks at once, which works to speed up your file downloads and ensure you're downloading as fast as your connection allows. If you can only download from a file server at 400kb/sec (because, for example, the file server is physically far away from your location) then downloading a single file with multiple threads will allow you to download at multiples of 400kb/sec, depending on how many threads NMM uses. 4 threads would be 1,600kb/second, for example. For normal members this is always limited to 1 thread. For Premium Members this is set to default at 4, but we'll give you the choice to lower or raise that amount within NMM soon. And just to note: threads also apply to downloading manually through the site, so if you're a Premium Member who doesn't use NMM, compatible download managers should make use of multiple threads as well.
If you're wondering why we show you the thread column if you're a normal member it's because I like the idea of you at least knowing what Premium Membership can give you. If you can't afford it or you just don't want to support the Nexus sites then that's absolutely fine, but Premium Membership directly funds our work on NMM and the Nexus sites, so the more people I can tempt to become one the better! With that in mind, you'll now find a new download bar at the bottom of NMM that will show different views depending on whether you're a Premium Member or not. As previously mentioned, normal members are limited to downloading at a maximum of 1024kb/sec across the Nexus Sites. NMM will now show you how much of your total allowance you are currently using. If the progress bar is in the red, you know you're using up most of your download speed allowance and Premium Membership might benefit you. If you're a Premium Member, NMM will show you your total download speed and the percentage progress of your file downloads.
Premium Member or not we've worked very hard on not only improving the stability and reliability of downloading through the sites via both mediums (browser and NMM) but we've also enabled download manager and pause/resume capabilities for all members. On-top of that, NMM has built in error checking and retry capabilities now. If for whatever reason a file download isn't working NMM will automatically attempt to retry your download over the course of a minute. If you get any errors now that require you to manually resume a download, or make you unable to download a file at all, it's probably quite a serious one (like the server being down, or the file being missing for some reason) and will need to be reported.
This update to the site has taken about 10 times longer than we originally estimated it would (we thought it would take 2 weeks, it's taken 25 weeks...) but we wanted to do it right, and at this point we're quite happy with what we've done. We've tried to test it as extensively as possible but we can't stress test it without putting it live for everyone to use. Our fingers are crossed that nothing major comes up because I know I'm tired of talking about downloads, as are Axel and DuskDweller, and we're ready to move on to other features that have been waiting a long time due to the delays we've had with the downloads. If you do come across any problems please keep us posted in our tracker, but if you're also noticing an improvement feel free to throw your praise at us in the comments, it'd be good to know we've got it right!


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PRINCESS ANNE, MD – (March 11, 2014) –
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore welcomes the community to attend its
16th annual Health and Wellness Festival March 26.
free wellness event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Services Center
ballroom on campus.
year's festival attracted some 400 participants. "We are happy to see people of all ages take
advantage of this vital community service each year," said Janet Mutschler,
director of clinical education for UMES' Department of Physical Therapy.
"Over 50
exhibitors representing community agencies, health organizations, the
university and area businesses, will promote healthy living and prevention
through informational displays and screenings," said Lauresa Wigfall, event chair
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screenings included blood pressure, blood glucose, fitness, body composition,
strength, flexibility and posture, said Wigfall. Participants, she said, can also take part in
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Palm Beach Money
Tag: wall street loves homes
Finding an opportunity in stocks and at home
- 9:18 pm Monday, November 19th, 2012 by Dian Vujovich
If you're thinking turkey this week, make sure that turkey isn't on Wall Street. Believe it or not, there are always plenty of opportunities to be gobbled up no matter the time of year. Or what's going on in Washington.
Anyone who has followed the markets long enough knows there are always opportunities to make money somewhere—on this side of the pond, on the other, in commodities, precious metals, fixed-income, and yes, even at home. They also know that none of those opportunities come with a profit guarantee. Wouldn't that be sweet!
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The rearview camera mandate would make it so every vehicle would have a backup camera for seeing behind the vehicle when in reverse
After many delays, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is ready to begin finalizing regulation for
rearview cameras in all vehicles
DOT Secretary Ray LaHood said he is meeting with White House officials to finalize the regulations by December 31.
We have a meeting with the White House about this in the next few days so I hope that they see the importance of this the way we do," LaHood said.
The rearview camera mandate would make it so every vehicle would have a backup camera for seeing behind the vehicle when in reverse. The idea was triggered by the 300 deaths and 16,000 injuries annually caused by a driver's inability to see behind their vehicle when backing up.
Many of the injuries and death affect young children and senior citizens.
The rearview camera regulations date back to 2007, when Congress initially approved legislation to set these standards by February 28, 2011. This
date was delayed
to February of this year, and again to December 31.
While DOT and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are both behind the making of these new standards, others, namely automakers, have worried that the cost of installing these cameras on each vehicle would drive the price up too high.
However, over time, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers has met with White House officials to discuss costs in the past in order to make it work.
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also known as "black boxes," collect driver data such as speed, use of a seatbelt, whether brakes were applied, etc. before and after a vehicle crash. The idea behind them is to deploy better safety measures for vehicles as well as better overall vehicle design.
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(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites, and this simple Summer Tomato Salad with Avocado, Tuna, Cilantro, and Lime tastes amazing when it's made with ripe garden tomatoes.)
When it's truly hot outside, nothing tastes better to me than a salad like this Summer Tomato Salad with Avocado, Tuna, Cilantro, and Lime. The salad started as a lunch inspired by the need to use up some cilantro, but I added juicy tomatoes, avocado, Italian tuna, and and a dressing with lime juice and it turned out to be a salad recipe I'm sure I'll be making over and over.
Tomato Salad with Avocado, Tuna, Cilantro, and Lime
(Makes 2 servings, but can easily be doubled. Recipe created by Kalyn.)
1 avocado, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
salt to taste (I used Vege-Sal)
1 can tuna (I love Tonno Genova Italian tuna)
2 cups diced tomatoes (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 cup sliced green onion (or less)
1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (measure after chopping)
2 T + 1 T fresh squeezed lime juice (I like sour flavors, but you might want to use less lime juice for the dressing.)
2 T extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground black pepper
Drain tuna well, flake apart slightly with a fork, and add to bowl with avocado and diced tomatoes. (I chopped the green onion and cilantro while the tuna was draining.) Add sliced green onions and chopped cilantro, then stir very gently to combine. (You will be stirring a bit more when you add the dressing, so don't overmix at this point.)
Whisk together 2 T lime juice and 2 T olive oil. Add dressing to the salad and stir a couple of times, just enough to distribute dressing through salad ingredients. Season salad with fresh ground black pepper and more salt if desired. Serve immediately.
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More Summer Salads with Tomatoes, Including a Couple That May Have Subliminally Inspired This One:
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Pinto Bean Salad with Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Cilantro
Tuna Stuffed Avocado Salad with Tomatoes, Cilantro, and Lime
Garbanzo, Tomato, And Cilantro Salad with Lime and Chile Dressing
Summer Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese, Basil Vinaigrette, and Fresh Herbs
Chopped Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Mint, Feta, Lemon, and Thyme
Avocado Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes from Simply Recipes
BLAT Salad from Vicarious Foodie
Tomato, Avocado, and Red Onion Salad from The Spicy Skillet
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Avocado and Tomato Salad from Karma-Free Cooking
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A Board of Water Supply contractor will be working on Beretania Street at the Ward Avenue intersection to connect a new waterline starting on Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
This nighttime construction work will close two lanes on the mauka side of Beretania Street near the Honolulu Museum of Art. As a result of this work, one mauka-bound and one makai-bound lane on Ward Avenue between Hotel Street and Kinau Street will also be closed.
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Motorists are advised to use alternate routes where possible. Drivers traveling through the construction area are asked to abide by the posted traffic signs and to allow for additional travel time.
In an effort to minimize the impact to the community, the required installation work is being scheduled during non-peak water use times. This construction activity is part of the ongoing Water System Improvement Project on Ward Avenue from Kinau Street to Kapiolani Boulevard. When completed, this project will enhance water service to area residents and businesses by improving fire protection and reducing the likelihood of water main breaks.


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Teriyaki Wild Rice Blend-Gundersen Lutheran 500 Club
Wild Rice Blend
Makes 4 servings
Getting started Equipment you will need: cutting board, sharp knife, sauté pan, medium sauce pan with lid Do right away when you get home: Action Step 1
2 c. chicken or vegetable broth
1 c. dry, unseasoned brown & wild rice blend
1 clove of garlic
1 medium onion
8 oz. fresh mushrooms
1 tsp. olive or canola oil
1 ½ Tbsp. teriyaki sauce
1. Combine broth and rice. Bring to a boil; reduce to low heat. Cover and cook according to rice package instructions, usually around 45 minutes (unless quick cooking rice is being used). Rice should be tender and liquid should be absorbed. Check rice during cooking process. Add additional water if needed.
2. While rice is cooking, wash fresh vegetables. Peel and mince garlic clove, dice onion, and wash and slice mushrooms.
3. Sauté garlic, onion and mushrooms with olive oil over medium heat, about 5-7 minutes or until any water released from the mushrooms has evaporated and onions are soft.
4. Once rice is cooked, stir in mushroom mixture.
5. Add teriyaki sauce and stir to combine.
Suggested Side Items: Your favorite salmon, grilled chicken breast or pork tenderloin recipe, steamed vegetables and a glass of milk
Tips: Look for jars of pre-minced garlic in your produce isle. Many interesting rice blends are available, and can be used. For example, look for Lundberg brand Wild Blend. 1-2 (4 oz.) cans of mushrooms can be used in place of fresh, if desired. Shopping list: Wild rice blend Mushrooms Chicken or Vegetable broth
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In partnership with local churches, World Vision is assisting children and families still struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy.
World Vision continues to assess needs and provide cold-weather clothing, blankets, food, and other supplies to children and families struggling to stay warm in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
World Vision is focused on providing assistance to communities in Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Yonkers, and Coney Isand in New York; Hoboken and Egg Harbor township in New Jersey; and Philippi and surrounding communities in West Virginia.
We are also connecting those in need with already-identified church partners in the area.
A key part of our response is partnering with churches and other faith-based organizations already working among the poorest populations in affected areas.
On Staten Island, 40 churches have divided the island into four zones as part of a coordinated plan to render assistance to neighborhoods battered by winds and floods.
Christian Pentecostal Church in Concord was designated as one of four hubs to provide relief supplies to Staten Island. World Vision has been a major supplier to this hub, providing clothes, hygiene kits, masks, and cleaning supplies from its warehouse in the Bronx.
Relief supplies are being trucked in from World Vision's domestic disaster response headquarters in North Texas and international distribution centers in Denver and Pittsburgh.
Pastor John Carlow of Christian Pentecostal says a major concern is people remaining in unsanitary conditions in flood-damaged housing.
"It's very smelly [in these homes]. It's toxic. You have mold; you have sewage. We've had doctors come in and say these people are going to get very sick," he says.
Church volunteers helping with the cleanup are equipped with masks, gloves, and boots and are using pest-control spraying equipment to combat mold.
Pastor John says about 300 to 400 people turn up at the church complex every day seeking help, and the demand for emergency supplies keeps growing as the church learns of neighborhood pockets still needing assistance.
World Vision anticipates that its relief and recovery operations in devastated communities will continue for up to three years. Our teams are preparing a long-term disaster response targeting families that need assistance rebuilding their homes.
As the response progresses beyond the emergency phase, World Vision will supply building products, such as insulation, siding, and roofing materials to repair homes and community buildings.
Freeman says that beyond immediate relief needs, World Vision can also assist with the provision of backpacks and school supplies for children to return to class. She adds that World Vision could even provide toys for Christmas, due to the generosity of our corporate donors.
"Many suffering families will not be able to afford Christmas [gifts] now," she says.
Pray for the survivors of Superstorm Sandy. Pray for the safety of those who have been affected by this devastating storm, and pray for World Vision's teams and members of other relief organizations as we begin an emergency response. You can use our prayer points to help guide your prayers.
Make a one-time donation to World Vision's U.S. Disaster Response Fund. Your contribution will help us respond quickly and effectively to emergencies that take place right here in the United States. Our warehouses are strategically located across the country to deploy relief items and assistance to areas where disasters occur.
Read additional coverage of our response to Superstorm Sandy on the World Vision Blog.
Check out a photo gallery of images from Superstorm Sandy's impact on the World Vision Magazine site.


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Memorial Day weekend: cookout, sliders and dogs
- 5:22 pm Monday, May 20th, 2013 by M.M. Cloutier
Memorial Day calls for a cookout so The Chesterfield's Executive Chef Gerard Coughlin and his team are hauling out the grill.
Next Monday, (May 27), 4-8 p.m., they'll be cooking barbecued chicken, ribs and corn-on-the-cob on a real charcoal grill along the hotel's garden-nestled Courtyard restaurant.
The Memorial Day feast ($26.95 for adults, $14.95 for children) at The Chesterfield (659-5800; www.chesterfieldpb.com) will include traditional accompaniments, too—cole slaw, cornbread and apple pie among them.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Doggie Day Care™ play sets
Units: About 1 million
Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Hazard: Small magnets inside the toys can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled Doggie Day Care play sets have various figures and accessories that contain small magnets.
Sold at: Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide from July 2004 to August 2007 for between $4 and $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
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This album helps me a lot with depressions...every single song of it, but specially the first half of the album!
I don't know, it's more touching!!!
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I personally consider this to be one of the weaker albums in the band's discography, although not quite the worst, since I believe Far From The Sun is worse. "Shining" is one of the more annoying (and bad, at least for their standards) Amorphis songs I've ever heard, I really can't stand that song for some reason. There are a few songs on here that I especially enjoy, like "Greed", "The Way", "Tuonela", and "Divinity". However the best song BY FAR for me is the last song "Summer's End", which is one of the best Amorphis songs I've ever heard... it's so beautiful.


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This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in The Gambia and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an 80-pound weight limit on baggage.
For Women
- Several good bras, including sports bras (quick-drying, cotton material is best, and dark colors are easier to keep clean-looking)
- Plenty of sturdy cotton underwear (again, dark colors are recommended)
- A variety of casual and dressier dresses—long, loose, and lightweight (rayon and cotton are best)
- Capri pants
- Durable shoes for work
- Sturdy sandals (Teva, Birkenstock, and Chaco brands are recommended by Volunteers)
- All-purpose shoes for walking, hiking, and biking
Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
- A three-month supply of any prescription drugs you take, to last you until the post can order refills
- Good scissors
- Skin lotion
- Two pairs of eyeglasses, if you wear them; also consider bringing a repair kit
- Lip balm (provided in the Peace Corps medical kit, but you may prefer your own brand)
- A small initial supply of tampons or pads, if you require a particular brand (a limited variety is available in The Gambia)
- Any favorite brands of shampoo, shaving cream, toothpaste, deodorant, etc., which may not be available locally
- Makeup (the quality of local items is okay, but if you are picky, pack your own)
- Towels (good-quality ones are not available in-country)
- Sheets
- Packaged mixes, e.g., sauces, salad dressings, soups, soft drinks (some of these are available at local supermarkets)
- Good can opener
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Plastic freezer bags
- Small plastic food containers
- Shortwave radio for listening to BBC, VOA, and other news stations
- Inexpensive, durable, water-resistant watch with extra batteries
- Swiss army knife or Leatherman tool
- Reliable alarm clock and extra batteries
- Biking gear such as padded shorts, gloves, toe clips, water bottle, and cage (helmets and repair tools are provided by the Peace Corps)
- Small or medium-size daypack without frame
- Camera (35 mm compacts are best for travel)
- Film and extra batteries (although these are available in The Gambia, they are expensive and are not always of the best quality)
- Pictures of your home, family, and friends
- Magazines and catalogs with pictures of clothing you might want to have copied by tailors in The Gambia
- World maps and travel guides
- A supply of good pens (also available in-country)
- Journals or diaries
- Tape, CD, or MP3 player and music (do not skimp, as you will be listening to whatever you bring for the next two years, and Volunteers usually are open to swapping), along with small speakers
- Plastic sturdy water bottles for travel (e.g., Nalgene)
- U.S. stamps (you can often have letters mailed in the United States by people traveling home)
- Games (e.g., Scrabble, chess, Frisbee, hacky sack)
- Art supplies
- Softball glove (Peace Corps/Senegal has an annual tournament with other West African countries)
- Combination padlocks (good-quality key locks are available in-country, but padlocks are more useful)
- Duct tape (a Volunteer "must-have")
- Good flashlight or headlamp
- Phone card for international calls


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It sits a little lower than a conventional 4x4, for a start, which helps to make it such a good drive. None of the engines are short of performance, and the suspension does a fine job, providing an excellent blend of a smooth ride with enjoyable handling.
The driving position is good, too, as are all-round visibility and the space up-front. However, it's not quite as good in the back: legroom is a bit tight and it's quite a squeeze to fit three adults across the back seat. The boot is big enough for most families' needs, and the split/fold rear seats are a big help.
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Police issued a news release Wednesday saying they were seeking the publics help in finding Gibbons. A few hours later police issued another release saying Gibbons had turned himself to the Hoosick Falls, N.Y. Police Department. Gibbons reportedly told police he learned he was wanted after seeing himself on a news report.
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I sent John an message about this so we'll see what he has to say. It's a bit funny/ironic that the 461X cylinder heads are more desirable than those without the X and the reverse is true with these caliper castings but I think the 461X heads have better ports (if I remember correctly).


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Statewide vital registration began in Vermont in 1857, when the General Assembly passed a bill requiring that towns report all births, marriages, and deaths occurring in their jurisdiction to the Secretary of State. The legislature also required periodic publication of tables from the reports. This volume is the latest in a series of publications begun in 1857. Historically, the information contained on vital records has served as an important tool for public health officials and others by providing a picture of the general health of the population. Recognizing its importance, in 1896 the Legislature transferred responsibility for the vital statistics system to the newly formed Board of Health, the forerunner of the Vermont Department of Health. The Health Department has retained this responsibility to the present day.
Until recently, the Vermont vital statistics system monitored six types of vital events: births, deaths, marriages, divorces, fetal deaths, and abortions. With the passage of Act 91 in 2000, the establishment and dissolution of civil unions were added to the list. A civil union is a legal relationship that provides for same-sex couples in Vermont all the benefits, protections, and responsibilities under law as are granted to spouses in a marriage.
Each type of vital record follows a different path before being used to produce the statistics published here.
When a birth occurs, the physician, midwife, or other birth attendant is required to complete a birth certificate and file it with the town clerk in the town of birth within 10 days. For hospital births, it is usually the medical records staff who complete the birth certificate. The completed birth certificate is recorded and filed in the town where the birth took place, and a certified copy is sent to the Health Department.
Although a physician is responsible for filing the death certificate, the job may be, and often is, delegated to the funeral director. Most of the information needed to complete the death certificate is obtained from the family of the deceased. A physician, however, must complete the cause of death information and sign the death certificate. The funeral director files the completed certificate with the town clerk who sends a certified copy to the Health Department.
When a couple wishes to marry or establish a civil union in Vermont, they provide a town clerk with the information needed to complete the license. The couple takes the license to an officiant, who signs and dates it, and returns it to the town clerk. The town clerk records and files the certificate, and sends a certified copy to the Health Department.
A divorce certificate or certificate dissolving a civil union is initiated by a lawyer or other individual handling the divorce or dissolution. The certificate is filed with the court as part of the divorce or dissolution proceedings. The court keeps the certificate until the decree becomes final, usually three months after the court hearing. When the decree is final, the court clerk signs the certificate and sends it to the Health Department for filing.
Reports of fetal death and induced termination of pregnancy (abortion) are sent directly to the Health Department by the physician, hospital, or clinic that performs the procedure. By law, these reports are for statistical purposes only, are not public records, and are destroyed after five years.
In addition to receiving copies of vital records from Vermont town clerks, the Health Department also receives copies of certificates of all Vermont resident births and deaths that occur in other states and in Canada. This allows the Department to do statistical analyses of vital events involving Vermont residents even if the birth or death occurred outside of the state. Health Department staff code and enter all vital records received into a computerized database. Records with unknown or unlikely data are corrected after querying the data provider. A data file containing statistical information from the records is sent to the National Center for Health Statistics to become part of a national database.


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