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By Pam Gaulin, Contributing writer
When family members are relative strangers, starting a conversation may pose a challenge.
It's easy to talk to relatives who you do not see often if you prepare some questions ahead of time and go in with a game plan.
Keep the focus on positive topics and keep the conversations lighthearted and non-controversial, especially at the dinner table. Save more in-depth or personal conversations for more private settings in a living room or when taking an after-meal walk together.
Use questions as invitations to a conversation, but join in the conversation by adding your own experiences and observances.
Shop Talk
Brush up on some appropriate workplace jokes and humor at Monster.com. One thing you probably have in common with relatives you don't see often is that you all work.
Ask questions related to the nature of the work that your relatives do. If you are unsure of a relative's current employment situation, try not to ask direct questions about their job.
Family Ties
Be the host or hostess of your own conversation. Talk and behave in a warm manner, with plenty of head nodding and an open ear. Be a gracious host to the conversation by encouraging further conversation at a more in-depth level. Ask related questions that cannot be answered with a "yes" or "no" answer. Offer your own similar experiences to form a connection with the relative you may not see often.
Small Talk: Questions For Kids
Children who are preschoolers or toddlers are an entertaining group. Ask questions about their favorite animals, their favorite foods or their favorite season and holiday.
Try not to ask kids if they like school. Instead, ask kids what is their favorite part of school. Continue the conversation by asking kids if they have any favorite subjects in school.
For tweens and teens, engage them in conversations about the latest video games, books, gadgets and movies.
The Out of Towners
Do a little research about the states or cities where your relatives live. Ask adult relatives about the favorite places in their area, and where they might recommend a visitor go.
It's all Relative: Questions For Parents
Relatives that are parents are easy to talk to at family gatherings. Asking questions about the children's activities in sports or school will start the conversation rolling.
Something to Talk About: Questions For Grandparents
Grandparents, great uncles and great aunts offer a wealth of entertainment and family history when given the chance to share. Ask older relatives about their favorite holiday memories as children, or what they were most grateful for as children.
Family Ties: Questions For Your Peers
You may relate to relatives who are within 10 years of your age by asking them about recent home purchases or sales or improvement projects. Asking about previous or upcoming vacations can also open the conversation to a host of entertaining stories.


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Pros: Amazing for it's time
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" best minidisc player sony has ever made they went out with a bang ! i never sell mine as i long standing minidisc fan.. " --Bocefuss4500
" Bear with me on this review. The mini disc player for those who don't know was another Sony hard media that failed to take hold (very much like beta) and was killed of in the early 2000s. The player although small and bullet-proof, it still required a small disc on which to store music. The diskette was about the size of a PSP UMD cartridge and was capable of holding a few hours of music..." --MegaMushroom
" Man, was this thing awesome. My second portable MD unit... the first was a player only, purchased in 1998. I bought a component-sized deck for recording to go with it. Then, years later, portable recorders came way down in price and I picked this little lovely up, circa 2002. The sound quality was, to my young self, just astounding. I don't know how it would hold up today,..." --Justinicus
" I bought my R55 when it was first released in Japan. I was on a concert tour, saw it in the Sony Buildign and in Akihabara and just had to have it for recording my playing. The audio quality was superb for it's time, though not nearly as nice as my mom's TCD-D100. It had noise that the DAT did not. Not great battery life... Anything else, not sure. " --violineb
ThereM-^Rs not much more you could ask for with this high-speed Net MDM-^Y player from Sony. Besides looking good, it can dub MP3s or CDs at up to 32x when recording in LP4 mode. With the G-ProtectionM-^Y anti-shock system you'll never hear a skip, and the Digital Mega Bass« provides deep bass. Plus, the power consumption technology allows for a single M-^SAAM-^T battery to last for...
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Today, my husband decided to start seeing other people. I found out when I called and interrupted his date. FML
by MyLife / 02/06/2013 at 3:04am / Love
Today, my mom called me a "heartless bitch" for eating the last Hot Pocket. This is coming from a woman who, just last week, faked having cancer to get out of a speeding ticket. FML
by DontGetSlapped / 02/17/2013 at 7:24pm / United States (Arkansas) / Transportation
Today, my 20-year-old daughter staggered into my room at two in the morning, drunker than I ever thought a person could be, screaming for me to make pancakes for her. FML
by Ugh / 02/27/2013 at 4:42pm / United Kingdom / Kids
Today, I met my girlfriend's parents for the first time. As I shook her father's hand, he squeezed with an ungodly amount of force, leaned in with a smile, and murmured that my balls will be the next thing he'll crush if his daughter ever complains about me. FML
by daniel55 / 02/17/2013 at 7:11pm / United Kingdom (London, City of) / Love
Today, I found out I'm pregnant. My husband had a vasectomy this past summer after our son was born and only took one of the two tests. I haven't cheated. He refuses to believe me or get his spunk checked again. FML
by Totallyscrewed / 02/10/2013 at 12:17am / United States (Pennsylvania) / Miscellaneous
Today, I'm 8 months pregnant with a horribly sore back and an insensitive husband. I'm so desperate for relief that I'm lying on the couch, using my vibrator to give myself a back massage. FML
by guyssuck / 02/26/2013 at 2:11pm / Canada (Northwest Territories) / Miscellaneous
Today, a classmate posted a recording of a recent lecture on my university's Facebook page, so we could listen again and take notes at home. A few minutes in, I heard myself asking a question. I then heard snorting and some girl muttering "dumb cunt" under her breath. FML
by DumbCuntApparently / 02/27/2013 at 3:52pm / Netherlands (Noord-Holland) / Miscellaneous
Today, the people living below me have been blasting their music so loudly that I can hear every word as clear as day. The people next door think it's my music and feel the need to bang on the wall and blast their music just as loudly in revenge. I have two very important exams tomorrow. FML
by Ughh! / 02/20/2013 at 3:40pm / France / Miscellaneous
Today, I saw my neighbor's delinquent kid shooting squirrels with a BB gun. Shocked and furious at his cruel behavior, I told him to stop, with the threat of telling his parents. He responded by shooting me in the nuts and running away in a fit of laughter. FML
by bettercallpeta / 02/15/2013 at 12:42am / United States / Animals
Today, I actually considered my boyfriend romantic and deserving of an award when he didn't fart after sex. FML
by Anonymous / 02/01/2013 at 2:01am / United States / Intimacy
Today, my boyfriend made me play Slender. I was so terrified, I stopped playing 10 minutes in. Tonight, I kept hearing noises outside. When I peered out through the window, a bald figure in a suit was staring back at me. I shrieked in absolute terror; he burst out laughing. It was my boyfriend. FML
by stillfuckingcrying / 02/24/2013 at 4:20pm / Sweden (Kalmar Lan) / Miscellaneous
Today, the guy that I've liked for a while but never had the courage to talk to was wearing a TARDIS shirt. I jokingly asked, "Are you the Doctor?" His response was for me to "Go away, f***ing nerd." FML
by guessnot / 02/03/2013 at 9:16pm / Canada (Ontario) / Geek
Today, I was dragged to a Super Bowl party. While there, the host's kid threw 3 cups of apple sauce at my feet, which then exploded and covered my jeans. 10 minutes later, the host's wife announced that she was pregnant with twins. All I could come up with was, "You're making more!?" FML
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Suspect in death seeks new lawyer
ST. JOHNSBURY A Vermont man charged along with his wife in the killing of a popular St. Johns- bury teacher isnt getting a new lawyer at the moment.
A judge initially dismissed Allen and Patricia Prues requests for new attorneys in May. Allen Prue made a second request.
He and defense lawyer Dan Maguire said Thursday that Allen Prue no longer communicates with Maguire, and that Maguire could be called as a witness against Patricia Prue.
The Prues have been charged with luring Melissa Jenkins out of her home last year and killing her before dumping her body in the Connecticut River. Both have pleaded not guilty, Allen Prue to first-degree murder; Patricia Prue to aggravated murder.
I just dont think Mr. Maguire can ethically do his duty anymore, Allen Prue said. ... I just completely refuse to talk to counsel anymore.
Maguire said he agrees with Prue that he should withdraw, The Caledonian Record reported.
The judge said Thursday that she wants more information and another hearing.
Judge Mary Miles Teachout said Allen Prues unwillingness to communicate with Maguire is not evidence enough that their attorney-client relationship had broken down to the point that a proper defense could not be offered. She also said she wasnt sure there was a conflict of interest in Maguires possible role as a witness against Patricia Prue.
It does not call into question Mr. Maguires ability to mount a defense. I dont see a conflict, she said.MORE IN This Just InMONTPELIER A new report from a commission that studied the cost, availability and quality of... Full StoryVermont fish hatchery changes focus, looks inland
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Team Canada 2017 Announced!
Terry Livingston, Speedskater, Ron Brandt, Snowshoer, Team Sask Floor Hockey Team, and Darlene MacQuarrie, mission staff, will be joining Team Canada at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017.
We are unbelievably proud of the hard work and dedication that has lead a number of our athletes to be chosen as members of Team Canada. You can find the full list of Team Canada here!


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Statins and Gum Disease
By Health Day
This story should make you smile. Statins, those cholesterol lowering medications that many of us take, also appear to be good for your gums!
It's all about inflammation. Statins are designed to decrease inflammation in our arteries and lower cholesterol. Now, it appears that inflammation-fighting power extends to our mouths.
In this small study, 59 patients with heart disease or at high risk for the disease were assigned to take a statin each day for 12 weeks-some taking a higherr dose, others taking a lower dose.
All had special scans before, after a month and again at 3 months to check their gum disease.
At the end, the high dose patients showed a significant reduction in gum inflammation plus an improvement in their cholesterol.
While this is a brand new potential use for statins, it's not currently a recommended treatment for gum disease. Ask your dentist about it, the next time you're in for a checkup.
I'm Dr. Cindy Haines of HealthDay TV with the latest breakthroughs from the world of medicine.
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Exclusive Clip: Arnold Schwarzenegger In 'The Last Stand' (Video)
Arnold is back and at the top of his game in Lionsgate's action packed movie 'The Last Stand.' Arnold stars alongside Johnny Knoxville in a film that starts 2013 with a bang! Check out both stars in this brand new kick-butt clip.
This all-star cast includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Johnny Knoxville, Forest Whitaker, Eduardo Noriega, Rodrigo Santoro, Jaimie Alexander, Luis Guzmán, Peter Stormare, Zach Gilford and Genesis Rodriguez.
'The Last Stand' hits theaters nationwide January 18, 2013.
Movie Summary:
A border-town sheriff pulls out the heavy artillery to prevent an escaped drug kingpin from blasting his way into Mexico in this sun-scorched action opus starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and directed by Kim Jee-Woon (I Saw the Devil, The Good, the Bad, and the Weird).
His reputation in the LAPD tainted following a botched assignment, disgraced cop Ray Owens (Schwarzenegger) retreats from the city to become sheriff of Sommerton Junction -- a small town on the U.S./Mexico border. He's just adjusting to life at a more leisurely pace when infamous drug-kingpin Gabriel Cortez (Eduardo Noriega) stages a daring escape from an FBI convoy, and sets his sights on Mexico. With a hostage to guarantee his safe-crossing and a violent mercenary named Burrell (Peter Stormare) clearing him a path to the border, Cortez races south in a custom Corvette ZR1 that can outrun anything on the road. Meanwhile, Agent John Bannister (Forest Whitaker) realizes that should Cortez manage to slip through Sommerton Junction, he may well be lost forever. At first it seems that Sheriff Owens' team will be no match for Cortez's speeding juggernaut. But when Owens decides to stand his ground with the help of Sommerton Junction's finest, Cortez comes up against an immovable force with enough firepower to stop him dead in his tracks.


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Thanks for all the advice! It is so great to have a place to get advice and support for my DD !
I have decided that some of the slow weight gain may be due to a low milk supply. I have made the commitment to try to up my supply, before going to solids. I feel like I will re-evaluate in a month. I have rented a hospital grade pump, taking more herbal supplements, drinking my water, and making sure not to skip pumping at work.
At worst, she is getting enough now, and I can just freeze what I have in access.... I would rather have too much that not enough.
Will post my progress in a month! Thanks again for all the great advice and support!
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Some voice over actors point out that Hollywood stars' voices aren't distinctive enough to warrant the extra expense for the company and the loss of...
Watch: Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons Talk 'La La Land'
The pair spoke about the challenges of working on a musical and working with Chazelle on his dream project.
Adam Driver Talks 'Patterson', Preparing for a Role and Second-Guessing His Work
"I love the idea of doing a lot of takes because there's so many different ways that you can play scenes" - Adam Driver
Bryce Dallas Howard on Pursuing an Acting Career: "I hedged my bets like crazy"
Bryce Dallas Howard: "And my grandmother said to me, "Do you know what the rate of the average working actor in SAG is, in terms of how many auditions it takes for them to get a job?"
Tom Hanks on Acting: "There are no shortcuts. Dear God, I wish there was, but there's not"
"What would I do if I was in the circumstances of that man, that woman, that child, that android?" - Tom Hanks
Natalie Portman: "I think you can't judge your character when you play her, or else you wouldn't be able to"
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- Lucini Italia Announces Sponsorship of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Intensive Tasting Seminar
- Lucini Italia and Delverde launch new products at the Winter Fancy Food Show
- Two Celebrity Chefs, A Big Green Bus and A Lot of Pasta
TWICE AS NICE: Lucini Italia Strikes Gold with its Delicate Cucumber & Shallot Vinaigrette - Again!
Miami, FL (JULY 2010) – They've done it again. Lucini Italia's Delicate Cucumber and Shallot Artisan Vinaigrette was named the Outstanding Salad Dressing of 2010 in the 38th annual sofi™ Awards from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. A graceful recipe, with locally grown garlic, parsley and milk, the vinaigrette is also the 2009 Gold sofi™ Award winner for best dressing/marinade.
The vinaigrette was nominated as a Silver Finalist by a panel of specialty food expert judges, ranging from celebrity chefs to established national magazine food editors and then was tasted and tested by industry peers at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. Although it is not the first time a product has been awarded a Gold sofi™ Award in consecutive years, it certainly is rare. This year was the most competitive sofi™ contest to date in its 38 year history, with an astonishing 2,257 entries across 33 Awards categories.
Lucini® Delicate Cucumber and Shallot Artisan Vinaigrette is one of six gourmet blends, developed by culinary experts with a passion for delicious-tasting food made with honest ingredients. The unique flavor profiles from sweet to savory are Fig & Walnut Savory Balsamic, Cherry Balsamic & Rosemary, Roasted Hazelnut & Extra Virgin, Tuscan Balsamic & Extra Virgin, Bold Parmesan & Garlic and Delicate Cucumber & Shallot. Full bodied and bursting with all natural flavors, Lucini® artisanal dressings are specially produced to provide a versatile dressing that adheres well to greens, adds punch to sandwiches and brings new depth to meats and poultry when used as a marinade.
The vinaigrettes were introduced to the market in January 2009 and are available at stores nationwide, retailing for under six dollars. Inspired by the American lifestyle, these products are made in the USA based on the Tuscan philosophy that great food comes from simple ingredients of extraordinary quality and are well on the way to becoming a staple of the American pantry.
The sofi Awards ("sofi" stands for Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation) recognize the best in specialty food and beverages and are a coveted industry honor. The awards are open to members of the NASFT, a not-for-profit trade association established in 1952 to foster commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. Today there are more than 2,900 members in the U.S. and abroad. For further information on the NASFT and its sofi Awards, go to www.specialtyfood.com/sofi.
About Lucini Italia
The Lucini Italia Company was founded by Renee Frigo and Daniel Graeff on the philosophy that great tasting food comes from only the most cared-for, high-quality ingredients. Our passion is creating authentic, handcrafted gourmet foods inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy. Prepared in small batches using 100% natural ingredients, Lucini Italia products offer both exceptional taste and culinary performance. Our work with small regional farmers, celebrated chefs, and health and wellness experts continues to provide our customers with an unmatched selection of ingredients, gourmet recipes, quality-assurance and convenience. Meeting the demands of both home and professional chefs, the Lucini Italia family of products includes award-winning extra virgin olive oils, artisan vinegars, gourmet tomato and cheese sauces, savory soups and a special collection of limited production organic items.


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Bank of America to open branch in Boulder in 2015
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Bank of America made the announcement Monday after signing leases for a flagship location at Fillmore Place in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver it plans to open by the end of the this year, and a full-service branch bank near the intersection of 28th and Pearl streets in Boulder. A property for a third banking center in Highlands Ranch is under contract for purchase.
Bank of America will construct a new building in Boulder near the intersection of Pearl and 28th streets, said Jodi Rolland, market president for Colorado and Denver. She said details on address and square footage will become available later as the permitting process begins. Hiring is currently underway but exact staff counts are still to be determined.
The branches in Boulder and Highlands Ranch will be full-service traditional banking centers, with tellers, small-business bankers and mortgage officers available for customers. They also will offer Merrill Edge Financial Solutions Advisors.
"Our retail expansion in Denver and Boulder is an important demonstration of our long-standing commitment to Colorado and will provide easier access to all that Bank of America has to offer for our existing Merrill Lynch, commercial and business banking customers," Rolland said. Merrill Lynch has a branch office in Boulder at 921 Walnut St.
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Rhinelander may be next WI city to lose paper mill
Rhinelander could be the next Wisconsin community to lose its paper mill.
The sprawling Wausau Paper plant on Boom Lake has provided thousands of workers with solid wages over the years and is a centerpiece of Rhinelander's industrial base.
But there's concern that the northern Wisconsin city of 7,800 could go the way of Port Edwards, Kimberly, Neenah, Ashland and most recently, in 2012, Brokaw.
All of those Wisconsin communities have lost their paper mills as the industry contracts under market pressures that include cheaper products from China.
Mosinee-based Wausau Paper announced last month that it is putting its mills up for sale in Rhinelander, Mosinee and Brainerd, Minn.
So far, the Wisconsin State Journal reports (http://bit.ly/XTMcq0 ), there have been no takers.
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Home List of Titles Probability of occurrence of extreme waves in three dimensional mechanically generated wave fields: a comparison with numerical simulations
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/201562
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- Probability of occurrence of extreme waves in three dimensional mechanically generated wave fields: a comparison with numerical simulations
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- Toffoli, Alessandro; Chai, Shuhong; Bitner-Gregersen, Elzbieta Maria; Pistani, Fabrizio
- Abstract
- Experimental and numerical investigations reveal that nonlinear modulational instability can significantly affect the probability of occurrence of extreme waves, especially if waves are sufficiently steep and narrow banded both in the frequency and directional domain. However, it is not yet completely clear whether numerical simulations can provide an accurate quantitative estimate of experimental results. Here the potential Euler equations are used to assess the ability of numerical models to describe the evolution of statistical properties of mechanically generated directional, random wave fields and in particular the evolution of the kurtosis. Results show that simulations provide a good quantitative estimate of experimental observations within a broad range of wave directional width.
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- Conference paper
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- Proceedings of the ASME 30th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2011), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 19-24 June 2011, Vol. 2, pp. 143-150
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- 2011
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- 040503 Physical Oceanography; 091103 Ocean Engineering
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- Extreme waves; Mechanically generated wave fields; Numerical simulations; Probability
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- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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The program in the Philippines is the second oldest in the Peace Corps. It began with the arrival of 123 education Volunteers in October 1961. Since then, more than 8,000 Volunteers have served in the Philippines. In June 1990, the program was suspended because of a threat from Communist rebels; it resumed in 1992. Currently, Volunteers are addressing the country's development priorities through projects in youth, education, environment and business development.
Peace Corps History
Main article: History of the Peace Corps in Philippines
In October 1961, the first group of Peace Corps Volunteers in the Philippines arrived to begin classroom assignments in the areas of language, mathematics, and science. Those 123 Volunteers were the second group in any Peace Corps country.
Today, approximately 200 Volunteers continue to work with Filipinos to train primary, secondary, and tertiary teachers; to support organizations working with children, youth, and families at risk; to assist in the management of coastal resources, water systems, and waste management; to provide livelihood assistance; and to promote biodiversity conservation. Since 1961, more than 8,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in the Philippines, and it is the country in which the largest number of Volunteers has served.
The fact that more than 8,000 Volunteers have served in the Philippines is significant. Filipinos tend to like Americans in general and Peace Corps Volunteers in particular. Many of the Filipinos you meet will recall with great fondness former Volunteers they have known.
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle
Main article: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles in Philippines
Your housing and site location will depend upon your assignment. For Volunteers assigned to rural areas or to small islands, housing is typically composed of hollow concrete blocks, wood, or bamboo. Education Volunteers are often assigned to towns or cities, where housing is better than in rural areas. Most houses in both rural and urban areas have running water (some with toilets that flush and others with toilets that require flushing with a pail of water) and 24-hour electricity.
Trainees are required to live with a host family during pre-service training, and Volunteers are required to live with host families during their first three months at their assigned site (the families usually are identified by the local agency the Volunteer is assigned to). After this period, you may choose to continue living with your host family or move into your own dwelling. Living with a Filipino family can help you integrate into your community, provide you with a deeper understanding of the local culture, and help you become comfortable with the local language.
Main article: Training in Philippines
The goal of pre-service training is to provide you with the language, cross-cultural, community entry, safety and security, and personal and health management skills necessary to work effectively and live successfully at your site.
As management changes in all Peace Corps posts at least once every 5 years, it should be noted that Pre-Service Training changes methods and policies to better suit the percieved needs of the trainees. Batch 265 (Official swear-in date, June 1st, 2006) used the training model shown below:
Pre-service training has three phases. Phase 1 is a one-week orientation, in which you will learn about the Peace Corps' role in the Philippines, receive administrative and medical information, and be introduced to Peace Corps policies. Phase 2, which lasts nine weeks, includes community entry/technical skills, language, cross-cultural, safety and security, and personal and health management sessions and activities. This phase takes place both at the hub site and cluster sites in the community. Phase 3 is held three months after you have been at your site. This training focuses on enhancing your capacity to carry out the technical aspects of your role based on your assigned sector and the goals and objectives of your project plan.
The training for Batch 266 (Official swear-in August 2007) is similar to that stated above, but Phases 2 and 3 have been merged into one 3 month training.
Here is the more recent training scheme used for Batches 271 and 272: The first phase, called Initial Orientation or Center-based training, included 2 weeks of language, technical and cultural training with all PCTs in the same location. After the first two weeks, volunteers moved to their training sites (in clusters) for approximately 8 weeks of community-based training in which each PCT lived with a host family. Both training phases also included sessions regarding matters such as health, safety and security, and Peace Corps policies and procedures. After swearing in, PCVs have various opportunities for continued language, cultural and technical trainings as well as IST and MST conferences.
Health Care and Safety
Main article: Health Care and Safety in Philippines
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 the Philippines maintains a clinic with two full-time medical officers and a medical technologist, who take care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Other medical services, such as additional testing, are available at local, Peace Corps-certified hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to the premier medical facility in the region or to the United States.
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues
Main article: Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues in Philippines
In the Philippines, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in the Philippines.
Outside of Manila, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What people view as typical American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the belief that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The Filipino people are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
- Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
- Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
- Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Main article: FAQs about Peace Corps in Philippines
- How much luggage am I allowed to bring to the Philippines?
- What is the electric current in the Philippines?
- How much money should I bring?
- When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- Do I need an international driver's license?
- What should I bring as gifts for Filipino friends and my host family?
- Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- Can I call home from the Philippines?
- Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
- Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
Packing List
Main article: Packing List for Philippines
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in the Philippines 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 on the list, 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. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in the Philippines.
- General Clothing
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The Apawamis Club
Rye, New York
July 19-22, 2004
RYE, N.Y. â Olavo Batista Filho of Bronxville, N.Y., and Ryan Schneiter of Lebanon, Pa., were the only two players in the field of 99 to break par in the opening round of the Marsh Junior at Apawamis. The duo fired 1-under-par rounds of 71 and share a one stroke lead.
Courtney Tincher of Greenwich, Conn., and Nicole Smith of Riverside, Calif., shot rounds of 3-over-par 75 and opened a four- shot lead in the Girls Division.
The Marsh Junior at Apawamis is a 54-hole tournament conducted by the American Junior Golf Association at The Apawamis Club in Rye, N.Y. The tournament features 99 of the nationâs premier junior golfers, ages 12-18, from 13 states, including 34 from New York.
Filho, a native of Brazil who moved to the United States three years ago, bogeyed his first hole but rattled off three birdies to make the turn at 2-under-par 34. After battling the back nine, a birdie at No. 18 was the fitting end to one of the dayâs low rounds.
âThis is not an easy course,â said Filho, who moved to New York last year after spending two years in Florida. âYou really have to hit it straight. Accuracy is what matters.
âI hit a lot of fairways and that gave me a lot of opportunities for birdies.â
Schneiter used a similar strategy to tame The Apawamis Club, leaving his driver in the bag on all but five holes. Still, it was his putter that kept his momentum going.
âMy putter really saved me today,â said Schneiter, who needed just 25 putts his entire round. âI really liked the fast greens out here.â
Timothy Hager of Ivyland, Pa., is in second place after an even-par 72. Dave Christie of New Canaan, Conn., Billy Macknis of West Chester, Pa., Brad Nicholson of Chandler, Ariz., and Peter Uihlein of North Dartmouth, Mass., are tied for fourth after rounds of 1-over-par 73.
In the Girls Division, only four players managed to break 80 â with Tincher and Smith leading the way.
Tincher fired a front-nine 42, but never lost her confidence. She rebounded by firing a 3-under-par back nine, highlighted by two birdies in her final three holes.
âI was hitting the wrong clubs and making bogeys that were holding me back.,â said Tincher, who lives just 10 minutes from The Apawamis Club. âI was hitting the ball well and didnât get discouraged.â
Smith, who traveled across the country for a run of tournaments on the East Coast, had a rollercoaster of a round that included four birdies.
âI did putt pretty well,â Smith said. âThere are a lot of blind shots out here and being from California, Iâm not used to that. The greens are also pretty slick with a lot of break, and Iâm not used to that, either.â
Jaclyn Sweeney of Andover, Mass., and Kasi Lee of Paramus, N.J., are tied for third after rounds of 7-over-par 79.
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The largest association of its kind, the AJGA has a junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.
Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. More than 160 former AJGA juniors currently play on the PGA and LPGA Tours and have compiled more than 300 wins. AJGA alumni include Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Davis Love III, Mike Weir, Charles Howell III, Jim Furyk, Vicki Goetze-Ackerman, Grace Park, Christie Kerr and Beth Bauer.
Second-round tee times begin at 7 a.m. Wednesday off the No. 1 tee at The Apawamis Club. For more information about the Marsh Junior at Apawamis, please contact tournament headquarters at (914) 967-2100.
The Foundation
The Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program provides financial assistance to junior golfers who wish to play in AJGA events. Its goal is to give top-flight golf opportunities to young golfers regardless of financial resources. This program helps to fulfill the AJGA's mission of developing young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
What is Leadership Links?
Leadership Links is a new program whereby the AJGA is able to further its mission to help develop young men and women by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented practices at an early age. This program gives juniors all the tools necessary to donate their time, talent and resources to local charities and the AJGA youth development programs. Please click here to learn more about the program and the different opportunities available.


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Director of Football Steve Simms said: "This is great news for the Club. Malcolm is a highly respected professional, game-wide, and his reputation at Salford and beyond is thoroughly deserved.
"It can be tough for a player to adapt to a purely coaching role at first but this is for Malcolm's long-term future in the game. We see him as a potential future Head Coach. Obviously there is a lot of water to go under the bridge before that point but that is what everybody is aiming for."
Alker is currently carrying a back injury and won't face Hull KR this weekend but is already looking forward to the task in hand.
"I have been with this Club for my entire professional career. It is a part of me and runs through every vein in my body. We are already building for a great campaign next season with the signings the Club has made already," he said.
The Reds are busy strengthening their playing roster ahead of the final season at The Willows and have so far signed Luke Patten (Bulldogs), Chris Nero (Bulls) and Vinnie Anderson (Wolves) and are expected to announce further signings in the near future.
Sadly I think this retirement will be overshadowed by Keiron Cunningham's but Malcolm deserves his own send-off. Never really had a look in but always a tireless worker. Enjoy coaching!


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Dorothy Mae Conner Mathison, 78, of Sextonville died Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at 11:17 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born April 9, 1934, in Middleton.
Dorothy is survived by
her husband of 52 years, Martin, whom she married in Lodi on May 14, 1960.
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her children:
Bruce Sharp [wife Margaret]
Wendy Mathison [partner Kaye Van Buren],
Kenneth Mathison,
and Tina (Mathison) Kohlman [husband Joseph];
two sisters:
Betty Sharp and Margaret Clark;
brothers- and sisters-in-law:
Karin (Mathison) Harrell,
Harlin Mathison [wife Sue],
and Tobin Mathison [wife Sarah];
Adriane (Ziegler) McIlwain [husband Craig],
Christine (Sharp) Lundseth [husband John],
and Amanda Sharp;
John Lundseth,
Emily McIlwain,
and Harper McIlwain;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Ethel Conner; by her brothers and sisters: Thelma Bender, Myrtle Mitchell, Ruth Kuehn, Jack Conner, Kenneth Conner, and Robert Conner; and by her daughter, Debby Mae Ziegler.


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Travers: Wicked finish for V.E. DayTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS | August 24,2014SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. V.E. Day caught Wicked Strong late to take the 145th running of the Travers Stakes by a nose Saturday over an impressive field that included Belmont champion Tonalist and favorite Bayern.
Ridden by Javier Castellano, V.E. Day beat out the co-second choices after going off at nearly 20-1 and returning $41.00, $13.20, and $7.30 in the $1.25 million Grade 1 stakes race.
Trainer Jimmy Jerkens swept the top two spots in the 1-1/4-mile Grade 1 stakes for three-year-olds, with the more well-regarded Wicked Strong coming second and retuning $4.40 and $3.10.
I wasnt absolutely sure it was V. E. Day because he had so much mud on him, until they got a little closer and I saw the silks and then I knew it was him, Jerkens said. I said, Man, what a feeling. I know Im going to win the Travers. I just dont know with who.
Bayern, trained by Bob Baffert, had nothing to give after winning the Haskell Invitational in his most recent start and ran out of steam approaching the quarter pole. Mr. Speaker, who won the Grade 1 Belmont Derby on the grass in July finished fifth. Tonalist paid $3.40 to show.
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Children's Hospital Colorado has opened The Children's Hospital Colorado Therapy Care Center, a 20,000-square-foot facility at 8401 Arista Place, in the Arista mixed-use development in Broomfield. The center offers physical, occupational and speech therapy for children, as well as neurologic and psychiatric treatment. The center cost $1.2 million to outfit and will see more than 22,000 patients per year, according to Children's Colorado. The center previously was in Westminster.
Bob Bolak has opened Sandler Training in Boulder at 36 Pima Court, Boulder. Sandler Systems Inc., based in Owings Mills, Maryland, specializes in business development, sales, management and leadership coaching, consulting and training with more than 600 trainers in more than 200 offices in 25 countries. Bolak, as president and owner of Sandler Training in Boulder, has more than 25 years of business development and management experience. Contact Sandler Training in Boulder at 303-991-0502 or email@example.com.
Orlando, Florida-based uBreakiFix Retail Development Co., a repair company for iPhone, iPod, SmartPhone, tablets and computers, on July 18 opened a uBreakiFix repair location at 1136 Spruce St., Boulder.
Greenwood Village-based Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (Nasdaq: RRGB) opened a Red Robin's Burger Works restaurant Aug. 6, at 2700 Arapahoe Ave., Unit 370, Boulder. Burger Works locations feature a build-your-own-burger option. The Boulder location is the fourth Burger Works in the United States and the third in Colorado; other locations include the Shops at Northfield Stapleton, the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver and the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Ed Janos and Nick Hayes have opened Zanitas Mexican, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant at 1352 College Ave., Boulder. The restaurant features tacos, burritos, enchiladas and veggie entrees. It is open daily for lunch and dinner. Phone is 720-644-6200.
Denver-based Guaranty Bank and Trust Co. plans to close its "under-performing" branch bank in Lafayette in October, subject to regulatory approvals. Guaranty has several locations in Northern Colorado, including at least five in Boulder County. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guaranty Bancorp (Nasdaq: GBNK).
Biotechnology company Clovis Oncology Inc. is partnering with Foundation Medicine Inc. to develop a diagnostic test for ovarian and breast cancer patients. Financial terms were not disclosed between Boulder-based Clovis (Nasdaq: CLVS) and Cambridge, Massachusetts,-based Foundation Medicine, a drug research and development company. The two companies plan to develop a test for cancer patients to find the ones most likely to respond to Clovis' developmental drug Rucaparib, the two companies said in a press statement. Rucaparib is in the early stage of clinical development.
Array BioPharma Inc. is looking for a drug company to partner on a new patient test of its developmental pain drug ARRY-797, the company's chief financial officer said. Boulder-based Array (Nasdaq: ARRY) recently wrapped up a drug trial that showed that 157 osteoarthritis patients saw a significant reduction in knee pain when using ARRY-797, according to a press statement.
West Ottawa Soccer, the second-largest soccer club in Canada with more than 21,000 members, is using TeamSnap for Clubs and Leagues, a product from Boulder-based mobile and web sports-management service TeamSnap Inc. The club and its teams use the service to communicate with members, manage the schedule, track which players are coming to the games, track statistics and standings, and more.
Broomfield-based Webroot Software Inc. and FI Delaware Inc., formerly Finjan Inc., reached a settlement in the patent infringement case that FI Delaware filed against Webroot and several other Internet security companies in July 2010. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
Bishop and Layton Design Inc., doing business as Design Concepts Inc., has a contract worth an estimated $5 million to work at nine Colorado schools as part of a Colorado Department of Education capital-projects program. The Lafayette-based landscape architecture firm is partnering with architecture firms in Denver and Colorado Springs to address health and safety concerns at mostly rural schools around the state. Funds for the work come from the Colorado Department of Education Building Excellent Schools Today, or BEST, program. Capital improvements being made to the schools include fixing substandard construction and dealing with asbestos and wasteful energy systems, Design Concepts said in the press statement.
Louisville-based Koglin Group LLC signed a contract with NCR Corp. to install electrical and data services to the Wendy's restaurants in Tampa, Florida. It also has been chosen to provide data service to Sonic's restaurants in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This is part of the Koglin Groups' point-of -sales services.
Broomfield-based Webroot Software Inc., an Internet security provider, is partnering with Corero Network Security, an international network security company. Corero will integrate Webroot IP Reputation Service into its solutions, to provide its customers with increased real-time protection against known malicious Internet threats.
Nashville, Tennessee-based Shareholder InSite Inc., acquired the Venture Services Division of Boulder-based Quist Financial Inc. The division provides venture capital/private equity and private company valuation services. Shina Culberson, formerly managing director of Quist's Tax & Transaction Services Division, has been appointed president of Quist Financial. Thomas Miler, former president, and Brett Suchor, former chairman of Quist Financial, will continue as owners of and advisers to Quist Financial.
Elevations Credit Union has launched a suite of energy loan products, giving businesses and homeowners in Boulder County and the City and County of Denver access to cost-effective financing for energy-saving upgrades and improvements through a partnership with Boulder EnergySmart and the Denver Energy Challenge. Rates for residential properties start as low as 2.8 percent and those for commercial properties start at 3.8 percent.
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The Following article, excerpted below, appeared in the Hampton Roads (VA) Daily Press (3/27/06):
"…Many of the criticisms levied against No Child Left Behind are unfair and untrue. It is not massive federal intrusion. States devise their own standards, craft their own curriculum, set their own goals, write their own tests and concoct their own definitions of progress…."
"Until it came along, some of the most significant problems in public education… were resolutely ignored by our schools and our state Department of Education.
"No Child Left Behind forced us to pay attention to a profound and troubling inequity in public education - the fact that many schools are not doing justice to minority and poor children…."
"Until No Child Left Behind mandated that achievement data for various groups be made public, school boards and the state of Virginia generally ignored this issue, perpetuating a problem with far-reaching and costly consequences.
"No Child Left Behind forced us to pay attention to the dropout rate…."
"The argument that No Child Left Behind imposes unfunded mandates is largely a smokescreen. Many of the things that are required to improve education don't cost a lot of money…."
"No Child Left Behind has made educators, school boards, legislators and communities think about education differently…."
The complete article is available from the Hampton Roads (VA) Daily Press online archives for a fee.
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J.M.E. McTaggart provides an objection to the A series of time but suggesting that it may be true that past, present, and future are mere illusions of the mind.[1] McTaggart dismisses the argument's subjectivity of time by simply defining it out of existence.
McTaggart's Argument:
1. Anything existent can either possess the characteristic of being in time or the characteristic of not being in time.
2. Anything existent does not possess the characteristic of being in time [due to subjective references, a lack of indexing events from moment to moment or changing, etc.]
3. Therefore, anything existent does not possess the characteristic of being in time (time is illusory).
The objection to the A series by the subjectivity of the individual mind is not so easy to dismiss as McTaggart seems to do. With advances in relativity theory this objection may have phenomenological credibility. Though McTaggart's rejection of the argument is correct, there are better reasons for opposing the argument of the mind's subjective relationship to time.[2]


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Elektra provides a universal and secure framework to store configuration parameters in a global, hierarchical key database. The core is a small library implemented in C. The plugin-based framework fulfills many configuration-related tasks to avoid any unnecessary code duplication across applications while it still allows the core to stay without any external dependency. Elektra abstracts from cross-platform-related issues with an consistent API, and allows applications to be aware of other applications' configurations, leveraging easy application integration.
Facts and Features
- Elektra implements an API to fully access a global key database.
- Elektra supports mounting of existing configuration files into the global key database.
- Elektra is multi-process safe and can be used in multi-threaded programs.
- Elektra (except for some plugins) is portable and completely written in Ansi-C99.
- Elektra (except for some plugins) has no external dependency.
- Elektra uses the BSD licence.
- Elektra is suitable for embedded systems and early boot stage programs.
- Elektra supports comments and other non-configuration information by meta data.
- Elektra can import, export and convert supported configuration files.
- Elektra is able to log and notify other software on any configuration changes using dbus.
- Elektra is able to avoid the problem that any invalid configuration is written into the permanent storage.
- Elektra is able to provide different mechanisms to locate configuration files.
- Elektra supports different ways to escape and encode content of configuration files.
- Standard key/value pair hierarchy and semantics are defined within freedesktop.org.
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From the initial group in 1962 to the present, a total of more than 1,000 Volunteers have served in Guinea. After the program was suspended in 2009, response volunteers returned in December of 2010, and 22 secondary education (math, physics, chemistry, and English) volunteers arrived in July 2011 to restart the program. In December, approximately 30 extension volunteers (public health, agroforestry, and small enterprise development) will arrive. Guinea is in the process of rebuilding the program.
Peace Corps History
Main article: History of the Peace Corps in Guinea
Peace Corps signed a cooperation agreement with the government of Guinea in 1962, which forms the basis for our current country program. The first Volunteers arrived in Guinea in 1963. However, in 1966, relations between the United States government and the government of Guinea soured, and the Guinean government asked Volunteers to leave. Peace Corps was invited back in 1969, but again relations between the two governments deteriorated, and Volunteers left in 1971. Soon after President Sekou Touré's death in 1984, Peace Corps was asked to return once again to Guinea. Because of demonstrations in early 2007, the program was suspended for a number of months. It was reopened later that year. In 2009, the program was again suspended until December of 2010. The program is in the process of being rebuilt with education and extension volunteers (public health, agroforestry, and small enterprise development)
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles
Main article: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles in Guinea
Before Volunteers arrive, Peace Corps/Guinea staff, in collaboration with local partners, identify safe and secure Volunteer housing. Volunteers have their own lodging, which varies depending on the region of the country, during service. Your housing might be a two-room house made from cement with a corrugated tin roof or a mud hut with a thatch roof. Volunteers are located anywhere from seven miles (12 km) to 62 miles (100 km) from the nearest Volunteer or regional capital.
Main article: Training in Guinea
The goal of pre-service training (PST) is to provide Volunteers the skills needed to be successful and solve most problems at their post on their own. You should be able to rely on Guinean counterparts, friends, and your community, rather than fellow Americans, as your primary support group. By the end of training, you will have the skills to integrate rapidly into your community and a clear understanding of your role as a Peace Corps Volunteer in your project and in the overall development of Guinea.
The PST program has four major components: language, technical, cross-cultural, and medical (which includes personal safety and security). In language training, you will learn French and local language skills, and explore ways to communicate across cultural barriers. From technical training sessions, you will acquire the skills needed to accomplish project objectives. Cross-cultural training sessions will help you adapt to Guinea's culture. Medical sessions will teach you how to stay healthy and identify illnesses, and safety sessions will help you identify safety risks and prepare you to take responsibility for your own safety. The overall training program is designed to integrate as many of these components as possible into simultaneous training sessions.
Your Health Care and Safety
Main article: Health Care and Safety in Guinea
The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps' medical programs emphasize a preventive approach to disease. Peace Corps/ Guinea maintains a clinic with two full-time medical officers who take care of Volunteers' primary health concerns. Additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available in Guinea at local hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to medical facilities in a third country (usually South Africa, Senegal or England) or the United States.
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues
Main article: Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues in Guinea
In Guinea, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Guinea.
Outside of Guinea's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What people view as typical American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the belief that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Guinea are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
- Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
- Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers=
- Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers with Disabilities
Frequently Asked questions
Main article: FAQs about Peace Corps in Guinea
- How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Guinea?
- What is the electric current in Guinea?
- How much money should I bring?
- When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- Do I need an international driver's license?
- What should I bring as gifts for Guinean friends and my host family?
- Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- Can I call home from Guinea?
- Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
- Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
Packing List
Main article: Packing List for Guinea
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Guinea and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that everyone has their own priorities. 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 also have things sent to you later (although mail is unreliable, and postage from the U.S. to Guinea is expensive). As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that Peace Corps has an 80-pound weight restriction on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Guinea.
In general, you should pack enough clothes to get you comfortably through the three months of pre-service training and use the rest of the space to pack the things that are most important to you. You can have clothes custom-made in Guinea at a very reasonable cost, and there are markets in Guinea with used clothing from other countries.
- General Clothing
- For Men
- For Women
- Shoes
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The Hard Sell Fetish/The Patient of Darkness
Episode 6 | TV-PG
While Kaname works with the cops to catch a pervert, Sousuke tries to protect her - and quickly becomes a suspect in the case! Later, Kaname and Mizuki try to scare Sagara in an abandoned hospital.
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The mayor of a California town is under fire after he allegedly tossed a bag of dog feces on his neighbor's yard.
Dennis Kneier, the mayor of the small and wealthy town of San Marino, California, was seen on neighbor Philip Lao's surveillance video throwing the small baggie of dog exrament onto Lao's private walkway leading to his home, Reuters reported. Lao noticed the bag on his walkway and then checked the footage, identifying Kneier as the tosser.
Lao called the police but does not intend to press any charges, police said.
The L.A. Times reports that Lao claims the mayor and other residents have not been "happy" with him since he placed a "No poop zone" sign outside his home.


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The other day I had the opportunity to play Maple Hill Disc Golf Course in Leicester, MA --- it was the closest thing to playing on a major tournament course I've ever experienced. Playing golf since I was 6 years old, I have been brought up watching the sport's majors intently. I used to dream of what it was like to play on the courses --- fully manicured, greens rolling 14 on the stimpmeter, grand stands erected, rough 4" thick and tournament officials walking about. What would it take to get me to be able to play those courses only days after the event? Probably nothing --- no chance. Now I'm 27 and have had a new passion for 6 or so years now --- disc golf. So what would it take to play in such a setting --- a major event on the Professional Disc Golf Association tour schedule? Apparently, simply driving to the course, paying my $5 fee and strapping up my shoes would suffice. Cool!
Wrapping up our 3-week Northeast tour with Zach Deputy, we enjoyed a couple days off in Massachusetts before having to head down to Fredericksburg, VA to pick up tour at The Otter House and follow up on successful summer music festival appearances at All Good Music Festival in Masontown, WV and Camp Barefoot in Bartow, WV. Our two days off proved to be very enjoyable, as I was finally able to play Maple Hill which has been a course I've had on my to-play list for a while now. Maple Hill will play host to The Vibram Open in a couple days, from September 1-4 to be exact. The Vibram Open is the 8th and final National Tour event on the Professional Disc Golf Association tour schedule. All the top disc golfers in the world will be there, and I'll be ready to document every little sliver of information.
I'm a landscape architect professional and disc golf enthusiast. I have spent many hours documenting proposed courses all over the United States, but am yet to actually attend a disc golf event. I'll be at The Vibram Open on Thursday, as well as the United States Disc Golf Championships at Winthrop Gold in Rock Hill, SC in early October. To be able to see the operation of the tournament directors, video crew, score keepers, hospitality staff, maintenance crew and more is something I will watch very closely. My life as Tour Manager for a nationally tour banding (and Innova-sponsored celebrity ambassador) has afforded me the opportunity to see massive production from behind the scenes. I am able to see the overall flow of it all, and get down to the nitty gritty and see the finest of details from paperwork in the production office to candy in the dressing rooms. Disc golf is an emerging sport --- I still can't believe how unknown it is to many --- and I'm unbelievably thrilled to be able to see a National Tour event less than an hour from my home.
When we pulled up to the parking lot, I popped out excitedly with camera in tow --- snapping pictures of everything I saw! Taking pictures of the woodchips, signage, skid steers, pro shop, practice putting area, old signage from last year's Vibram Open, and the extensive Christmas tree farm. I personally have always wanted a Christmas tree farm, so to see this course integrated so beautifully within one was a nice surprise. Douglas Firs acts as a whole other level of hazards in disc golf, too. Have you ever thrown a disc (or hit a golf ball) through a tree and heard someone say, "Trees are 90% air"? Ok, now let's think about a Christmas tree. On the 11th hole, I had a routine second shot into the pin for what I thought was a solid par. I let down my guard for a minute and my Roc clipped the edge of the Douglas Fir, batting it down to the ground without a second thought. There is no way to penetrate a disc through one of these trees, so to dot them around your course (or to put a course in the middle of a Christmas tree farm) is highly intelligent.
The 1st and 2nd holes are located within the Christmas tree portion of the property as well, but that should be the last of anyone's worry. Standing on the first tee, disc golfers face one of the most difficult shots on the course right out of the gate. With no practice throws and only minimal stretching, I took my Umphrey's McGee Valkyrie out of my bag in hopes that I wouldn't plunk it in the drink. Maybe this was my demise --- thinking "Don't put it in the water" instead of "Put it next to the pin." I put a good huck on the disc, but not enough as it landed in the water about 3 feet short of the stone retaining wall. I hustled down to the basket, took of my sneakers and anything valuable off and jumped in to get my precious disc. I love this thing more than a lot of things in my life, and there was no way I was losing it! The next couple holes were routine pars, but things got exciting once we got back to the water again. Holes 4-9 were an absolute blast, as water was in play most of the time. I really enjoyed this stretch cause a lot of the shots were all about positioning --- leaving yourself on the correct side of the fairway, or putting your shot in a location that takes the water out of play, but still leaves you an uphill putt for par. The only shot on this stretch of holes that is all about muscle and less about discipline is the drive on the 8th hole. With a 275 foot carry all over water, you can't miss your drive left OR right. Short and left is the large pond, while to the right side of the pathway that takes you to the hole is more water! I tried to peel a left to right turning Sidewinder into this hole, but I didn't get enough on it and left it about 5 feet short and wet. After plunking two discs in the water through 8 holes, I turned my game around and finished up quite nicely.
Hole 10 isn't the prettiest of holes, but it does have a signature element to it --- a castle wall. The wooden retaining wall perches the basket well above grade, giving disc golfers even more of a challenge to this Douglas Fir-lined, uphill start to the back nine. The tee shot is pretty straight forward, while the second shot demands a pin high right approach, leaving a level putt for par. If you end up short on your second shot, par putts will be to a basket that is located 10 feet above grade --- very tricky par from there! The back nine is significantly longer than the front, but much more open for the most part. There were a couple wooded holes that really caught my attention, but were much more straight forward than their wooded counterparts on the front nine. I strung together a lot of pars on the back nine and escaped it only +2, which was a thrill for me after a +6 front nine. Ugh.
I was happy to keep it under +10 on my first attempt at this course, but was very disappointed with my play on the tight wooded holes, as those are usually my specialty. This wasn't my best round, but it was more of a course introduction for me so I'll be prepared for The Vibram Open, which starts in a couple days. I have seen the gold ropes laid out, making the course THAT much tougher for the world's best. I remember standing on several holes, looking at the out of bands surrounding us, and just laughing at the gold rope. I'm a halfway decent player, but this blew my mind! I can't wait for the tourney to start and see these guys BOMBING discs like I've never seen before. I've scouted out some slot holes that I'll probably stake out just to see these guys peel it in, landing it within feet of the basket. The Golf Course was fun to see, but very humbling to say the least. Seeing the course in tournament conditions, the pin locations, the out of bounds, the tee signage, and the overall course layout were a treat. The world's best are about to descend on Central Massachusetts and I hope that attendance for the tournament exceeds expectations. There is no reason for every avid disc golfer within a 4 hour drive not to be here. We are talking about seeing the world's best at one of the finest, most demanding layouts in New England! For those who don't come, look for a follow up to the tournament, chalk full of pictures, video and extensive review.


text: ESPN's, Outside the Lines, has published a fasinating article about prosperity preachers Randy and Paula White and their relationship with professional athletes. You might remember the Whites from a couple years back. They (and five other ministries) were sent a letter from Sen. Charles Grassley requesting their financial records. Grassley was concerned the ministers were [Read More…]


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...if she is getting milk? Sometimes I hear soft swallows, some big swallows like when you drink water really fast and sometimes nothing. Do I have to hear her swallowing?? I'm having trouble just trusting that she is getting enough. Also she falls asleep on the breast after almost every feed. She wouldn't do that if she was still hungry right?
Sorry for the million questions! I have no idea what I'm doing and I feel like I'm going to starve her to death by trying to get her back on the boob.


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I've never been a guy who toots his own horn so to speak, but oh hell yea !
I made number seven this week with no major controversy to boost ratings. Best part is, I did it without living on or even near the east or west coast, and with a team that's not even making a playoff run. All that against me and I still made it.
Who knows? I could drop off the list next week, but for now I'm going to attribute it to good blogging and leave it at that.
I've had eleven guesses so far today on my Baseball Card Trivia question. People have been guessing through comments and through email. Nobody is even warm yet. So here are a few hints..
1. As of 2007 this player was still a scout for the Philidelphia Phillies.
2. This player had a 15 season career and was and retired a .234 hitter with 106 home runs and 501 RBI in 1384 games.
If you think you know, post your answer in a comment or email it to: firstname.lastname@example.com .
I have one more hint and I'll give it out tomorrow if nobody gets this today.
Right now I'm working on an entry from the Rockies/Giants game last night…D
The winner is:
DAN SAUVAGEAU (red hat). 1st row season ticket holder for the Colorado Rockies and one hell of a baseball snagger.
He got the correct answer of Ron Hansen.
Ron Hansen was the 8th player to get an unassisted triple play. He was also the first of the bigger shortshops.
Ron never made it to a World Series in fifteen seasons. Thanks for playing. Wonder who I could pick next…D
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Ron Hansen
It's Dan, since my sign-in name doesn't come up.
He turned the 8th unassisted triple play, he was also the first guy, along with Tim Cullen to get traded for each other twice in the same season.
He never got to play in a World Series.
Dan your right. The correct answer is Ronnie Hanson. He played short stop. You were also correct when you said he was the 8th player to get an unassisted triple play. At 6,3 200 lbs Hanson was sort of the first of the big guy shortshops. Awesome job Dan..Did you know from the first entry, or did the hints help?, just curious…Don


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#5015 - 10/15/01 07:00 PM Re: hippopotamus virus is spreading...
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'Mid Fantasi-astic images of terpsichorean beauties
en jete-ing and plie-ing in their hippopotatuti,
Many further inspirations I am tempted to educe
For the hippopoamusement of the hippopostaMuse,
But I fear 'twould be excessive, and that any further scrutiny
Would constitute incitement to a hippopotamutiny.
#5016 - 10/15/01 10:35 PM Re: hippopotamus virus is spreading...
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The other interesting note on the Darwin page gives food for thought as to a possible explanation for our recent penchant for including hippos in our threads here:
"Hippos play an important role in the African ecosystem. Their dung feeds tiny water microorganisms, which in turn support a food chain of larger creatures. On land, their large bodies and grazing habits make trails that provide other animals with easy access to water holes. [Seaworld]"
Could they be stirring the pot? Fertilizing our poor, overworked little brains? Just a hippi thought. There certainly have been a wealth of posts recently! Ball's back in you're court, Dub Dub. See, Jazzo, what did I tell you? Food, sports and hippopotomi!
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#5018 - 10/16/01 08:14 AM Re: hippopotami a cappella .
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and no-one yet has mentioned the theme song of hippopotami: -- "Mud, mud, glorious mud".
With acknowledgement to Flanders and Swann.
#5019 - 11/17/01 04:03 PM Re: hippopotami a cappella .
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I read somewhere this week that a hippopotamus is more closely related to a pig than to a horse, which isn't electrifying news or surprising.
However, and more to the point, in reading over this thread and coming to Paulb's "Mud, mud, glorious mud" post above, I thought of a hippopotamud, which sounds like a hippodrome-sized pot of mud, say, one for the convivial pleasure of mud bathing with the thousands.
And what is the name of that now extinct cow in the cave drawings==the auroch something or other?
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#5021 - 11/18/01 09:36 AM Re: hippopotami a cappella .
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Max, I just tried the link, but the page is down. Hope it is, indeed, "temporarily unavailable." I'd like to read Caesar's description if it's there...
#5022 - 11/18/01 12:44 PM Re: hippopotami a cappella .
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I just tried the link Max gave and it worked. In case you are still having trouble, here is Caesar's desceription from that site
"They are but a little less than Elephants in size, and are of the species, color, and form of a bull. Their strength is very great, and also their speed. They spare neither man nor beast that they see. They cannot be brought to endure the sight of men, nor be tamed, even when taken young. The people who take them in pitfalls assiduously destroy them; and young men harden themselves in this labour, and exercise themselves in this kind of chase; and those who have killed a great number - the horns being publicly exhibited in evidence of the fact - obtain great honour. The horns, in amplitude, shape and species, differ much from the horns of our oxen. They are much sought after; and after having been edged with silver at their mouths they are used for drinking vessels at great feasts."
#5023 - 11/18/01 12:52 PM Re: hippopotami a cappella .
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Thanks, Vernon...
It was worth the read to imagine those mouths of silver at the great feasts.
Best regards,
#5024 - 11/18/01 01:04 PM Re: hippopotami a cappella .
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Dear MaxQ: I enjoyed the link, thank you. I wonder what the aurochs could find to graze on in the deep forests of ancient Germany. And it wasn't clear whether the aurochs were being killed for food, or because they were so dangerous. I wonder when sport first began. Of course it could have been a rite de passage before it degenerated into sport.
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The Legend of the Legendary Heroes
The Hero King of the North
Episode 13 | TV-14
The king of the Gastark Empire continues aggressive tactics of invasion, claiming that he is waging wars to ultimately end the fighting. The vicious Sui and Kuu track Ryner and Ferris down again, inciting another battle.
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There's one on Ebay too; with lots of detailed photos...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&item=250993328889&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AITPaul[/quoteThat car is a "tribute" as it states in the ad twice. It will get no closer than the spectator parking lot. Very sad that the seller tries to use Mr. Dick Guldstrand's name but can't spell it correctly.
Jon,In regards to the Historic Trans-Am plaque I'm confused. I too have seen these plaques in a couple of cars that I didn't believe should have them. I thought you had to have PROOF before you were handed one?Mike