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Asian-American groups mobilize against 'surprise' move to restore racial preferences in education
By André Coleman , Kevin Uhrich 03/12/2014
A proposed constitutional amendment that would allow racial preferences at state-run universities has caused people to rise up against the proposal and local politicians who voted for the measure to rethink their support.
Last week, some 50 people attended a gathering that crossed political party lines at the San Gabriel Hilton Hotel, where leaders of a number of Asian-American civic groups spoke out against Senate Constitutional Amendment 5, or SCA5, authored by state Sen. Edward Hernandez (D-West Covina).
The measure would reverse provisions regarding education contained in Proposition 209, which were written into the California Constitution after voters approved the ballot measure in 1996. Proposition 209 called for prohibiting racial and gender preferences in state employment, contracting and education.
Hernandez's bill passed the Senate on Jan. 20 with the vote of state Sen. Carol Liu, (D-La Cañada Flintridge). However, since then the bill has come to be widely opposed among Asian Americans and many news organizations in the Asian-language media, and Liu has had a change of heart.
On March 6, the day before the meeting at the Hilton, Liu and fellow Democratic state Sens. Leland Yee of San Francisco and Ted Lieu of Redondo Beach released a statement calling for Hernandez to hold his bill.
"As lifelong advocates for the Chinese-American and other API [Asian-Pacific Islander] communities, we would never support a policy that we believed would negatively impact our children," reads the joint statement. Yee and Lieu also voted for Hernandez's amendment.
"Prior to this vote, we heard no opposition to this bill. However, in the past few weeks, we have heard from thousands of people throughout California concerned about SCA5. As a result, we have asked Sen. Hernandez to hold SCA5 until he has an opportunity to meet with affected communities and attempt to build a consensus," according to the statement.
On Monday, Liu, chair of the Senate Education Committee, told the Pasadena Weekly that, "We will continue to work together" in addressing concerns.
More than anything, Asian-American groups oppose the amendment because people believe it would allow their children to be denied admission to state universities in favor of other minority students who do not score as well on tests or earn the same high grades.
If SCA5 were enacted, the most important change to the Constitution would be made to Section 31, subsection f, of Article I, which currently states: "For the purposes of this section, 'State' shall include, but necessarily be limited to, the State itself, and city, county, city and county, public university system, including the University of California, community college district, school district, special district or any other political subdivision or governmental instrumentality of or within the state."
In the amended version, excluded from that subsection are the lines "public university system, including the University of California, community college district, school district" and included are the words "State' does not include the Public School System."
SCA5 now awaits a vote by the Assembly. If approved, SCA5 will be presented to voters on Nov. 4. If assembly members do not vote on SCA5 before July, the measure would be pushed into the next two-year legislative cycle and could not go before voters until 2016.
Soon after the amendment passed in the Senate, it started receiving coverage — not in the local mainstream media, but mostly in Chinese-language newspapers and television stations. Thirty separate groups currently oppose the amendment, including the American Civil Rights Coalition and the Chinese Alliance for Equality. In addition, nearly 100,000 people have signed a Change.org petition asking the assembly to vote against SCA5 if it makes it that far. In an earlier petition, 80,000 people asked California senators to vote against the amendment.
More than 500 Chinese Americans gathered in front of Democratic Assemblyman Ed Chau's office in Monterey Park on Feb. 28 to protest SCA5, according to the Global Times.
"We feel like it is racial discrimination," Joint Chinese University Alumni Association of Southern California President Olivia Liao said during a break at the event at the Hilton last Friday. "They particularly highlight higher education. They are trying to deprive fair opportunities for everyone to enter into higher education."
Longtime community activist Marina Tse said many in the Chinese-American community were unaware of what was going on in Sacramento.
"SCA5 allows colleges and universities to discriminate based on race," said Tse, a former assistant deputy secretary with the US Department of Education. Tse also served as a member of the California State Board of Education in the late 1990s.
"This comes as a surprise. The community didn't have the chance to learn more about it before it was passed by the Senate. SCA5 potentially has the ability to discriminate against individuals who want to enter the US system and state universities. Why are our California legislators trying to pull us backward? SCA5 will pit one race against another. It's scary."
Liao is calling on Asian Americans to be prepared to vote in November, although she says her group plans to pressure local assembly members to vote against the amendment.
"Our intent is to try and kill it in the Assembly," Liao said. "At the same time, we want to raise the awareness of Asian Americans. We have a lower voter percentage and everyone needs to be aware of what is happening right here and how the issues at the polls are going to impact our lives."
Hernandez has not responded to the request for reconsideration, and his field representative did not return phone calls for comment by the Weekly.
Hernandez has previously claimed that not everyone has a fair opportunity at getting into the state's 23 Cal State and 10 UC schools. He cites a "precipitous drop in the percentage of Latino, African American, and Native American students at California public universities, despite the fact that those same groups have seen steady increases in their percentages of college-eligible high school graduates."
Hernandez's contention is partially at odds with enrollment and admissions figures provided by Cal State and the University of California.
According to those numbers, Latino enrollment at UC schools increased from 13.4 percent since the passage of Proposition 209 in 1996 to 20.7 percent in 2012. Native American enrollment figures were not kept by UC in 1996. Enrollment by those students who identify as Native American numbers 14. African-American enrollment rates were 3.7 percent when Proposition 209 passed and remain at that rate, although they did fall by nearly 1 percent, to 2.8 percent, two years after 209 passed.
The biggest decrease in UC enrollments has been among white students. In 1996, white students made up 38.4 percent of state-run universities. In 2012, they accounted for 26.8 percent. Enrollments by Asian-American students in the state's UC system have increased from 36 to 39 percent, peaking at 40.8 percent in 2007.
Although minorities have not seen major decreases, Asian Americans are the only group that has a bigger enrollment percentage than its statewide population. According to the 2010 US Census, African Americans make up 7 percent of the state's population, while Latinos and whites account for 38 percent and 39 percent, respectively. Asian Americans number 5.5 million, or 14.9 percent of the state population.
Hernandez's case becomes stronger with Cal State. In that system, Native Americans today account for 0.4 percent of enrollments. African-American enrollment plummeted from nearly 16 percent in 1996 to 6.7 percent in 2013. Latino attendance increased from 23.7 percent to 25.4. White students made up about 25 percent of the enrollment, which is roughly the same as in1996, and Asian-American students made up 34.5 percent of the students, a slight increase from 33.6 in 1996.
"Even if these students were not getting into college, SCA5 still would not be a solution to the problem," Liao said. "We need to look at the reason some of our students can't get into college and if they are not ready for college, they will fail when they get in. We need to look at how we can improve their education so they can blossom and flourish when they get in there."
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I think this is great that Asian Americans are joining in the fight to keep college admissions a meritocracy. There is no doubt that Asians, in general, keep the bar high. We need to have a high bar to keep America competitive in the world economy. This "everyone gets a trophy" crud will be the downfall of America. Let's let the best people get into college, and if that means a huge percentage turn out to be Asian, then the rest of us will just have to step up our game.
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A year after launching 'The Ballerina Stunt', Volvo Trucks is back with a series of new stunts. After the revelation of 'The Hook' comes the next film: 'The Hamster Stunt'. Here the aim is to demonstrate how easy it is to steer a Volvo FMX equipped with Volvo Dynamic Steering by letting a hamster guide the truck up the side of a Spanish quarry.
With Volvo Dynamic Steering, an electric motor replaces the driver's muscle power, making it possible for the 175 gram hamster to steer the truck. This technology is unique in the automotive industry.
"At low speeds, a heavily laden vehicle is so easy to manoeuvre that it can be steered with just one finger. When driving on the highway, this dynamic steering system offers unbeatable directional stability," explains Jan-Inge Svensson, the engineer behind the development of the system's software at Volvo Trucks.
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What is eye cancer?
The main factors in determining treatment for eye melanoma include the size and stage of the cancer, as well as the likelihood of saving vision. There is no major advantage in saving an eye if a small melanoma in a crucial place has completely destroyed vision. And doctors will not necessarily want to remove an eye that functions normally even if the tumor is large. Therefore, the statements below about treatment can only be general and may not apply to every situation.
It is important to remember that patients who have had enucleation (removal of the eyeball) and those who have had radiation therapy respond similarly when asked about the quality of their lives after treatment. The most important outcome for these people was surviving this cancer.
Choroidal melanomas
Treating these cancers depends on their size and how well the eye functions. The smaller the tumor, the less likely surgery will be needed unless the eye is badly damaged or vision is lost.
Small melanomas: There are often several options for treating small choroidal melanomas. Both you and your doctor should decide which option is best for you.
- radiation therapy, such as brachytherapy, proton beam therapy, or stereotactic radiation therapy)
- laser therapy, including TTT
- surgery, which may require removing only the tumor or may need to be as extensive as enucleation (removing the entire eye). This may be necessary if the eye is severely damaged by the tumor (for example, causing severe glaucoma).
It is often hard to tell if a small tumor is cancerous, so your doctor may recommend watching the tumor carefully to see if it grows before deciding on a treatment.
Medium-sized melanomas: These tumors can usually be treated by most approaches listed above with the exception of laser therapy or TTT (although TTT might be used after radiation). Once again, the choice of treatment is a decision that should involve both you and your doctor. Radiation and surgery appear to be about equally effective. Radiation offers the best chance of preserving eyesight, but some people who have radiation may eventually need surgery.
Large melanomas: These cancers are usually treated by surgery, which often needs to be more extensive than for smaller melanomas. Enucleation (removal of the entire eye) is the preferred surgery.
Some doctors have begun treating large melanomas with plaque radiotherapy with fairly good results. The cure rate appears to be about as high as with surgery. This allows patients to avoid the cosmetic effect of losing their eye, but most patients still end up with poor vision in the eye.
Melanomas of the iris
Melanomas of the iris are usually small, slow-growing tumors. One option for people with an early stage iris melanoma is to wait and see if it grows. A series of special photographs are taken to help monitor the tumor. If it begins to grow, treatment may consist of surgery or radiation therapy (in certain situations).
If surgery is recommend, the amount of eye tissue to be removed depends on the extent of the cancer. Types of surgery for early iris melanomas include:
- iridectomy (removal of part of the iris)
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These cancers can be treated with either surgical removal of the tumor, if it is small enough, or radiation therapy. In more advanced cases or if there is serious eye damage, enucleation may be needed.
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Treating melanomas that recur (come back) after initial treatment depends on several factors, including where the cancer recurs and what type of treatment was used initially.
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Applied agricultural science
As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you help translate host country development plans into community level action, thus improving the lives of local people. You arrive, not with funds or equipment, but with skills and knowledge as well the willingness to adapt them to your community. A successful project is one that continues to function effectively after you leave. Before starting your two-year assignment, you receive up to three months of training that focuses on language, cross-cultural, and technical skills. It is usually provided in the country where you serve. The training focuses on language and cultural training to give you an understanding of the country's governmental system, cultural norms, and interpersonal relations. This assists you in becoming an integral member of the community. Technical training enhances your ability to effectively transfer your skills and knowledge to host-country people.
In many of the countries where Peace Corps Volunteers work, the economic base of rural communities is founded upon agricultural enterprise. As an Applied Agriculture Science Volunteer, you help rural families produce, use, store, and sell the food they need by increasing agricultural productivity, improving nutrition awareness, and organizing income generation activities. You serve as a technical advisor to government agriculture extensionists, community members, and other Volunteers in seeking appropriate solutions to complex agriculture problems. Through community assessments, workshops, demonstrations, and training programs, you strengthen outreach extension services. In collaboration with male and female farmers, women or youth groups, schools, government extension agencies, or non-profit organizations, you may do the following types of projects:
Field Crop Production
- Conduct field trials and demonstrations with small
scale farmers to experiment with various techniques of crop rotation, erosion control, cover crops, seed production, crop selection, soil fertility management, irrigation, and integrated pest management. These methods aim to increase the production of staple crops such as rice, corn, millet, sorghum, and cassava. Community, School and Home Gardens
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of indigenous or newly introduced varieties of fruits and vegetables by using "bio-intensive" gardening techniques that maximize production in a limited area or growing season.
- Promote inter cropping fruits or vegetables with field
crops to improve local diets.
Food Storage and Preservation
- Work with families or cooperative groups on
methods to decrease post-harvest losses to insects, rodents, or spoilage by the use of home storage units or grain treatments using ash or other locally available materials that are effective for pest control and preservation.
- Work with local farmers who are organizing them
selves into marketing cooperatives in order to gain higher market prices for their produce. The difference might be selling tomatoes in a local market for 10 cents/lb., or organizing collective transportation to a regional market where tomatoes sell for 50 cents/lb.
It is vital that you understand not only the myriad of technical problems, but also the cultural views and social and political context in which you operate. Your assignment may have little or no established structure or schedule. You continually define your role in response to the needs of the local people. Your willingness to integrate into your community and help your hosts find appropriate solutions can encourage people to participate. Your creativity, flexibility, self-motivation, and self-discipline may be vigorously challenged as you establish credibility and adapt to your new environment.
Senegal. Agriculture in most Sahelian countries is plagued by erratic rainfall, wind and water erosion, poor soil fertility, deterioration of the natural resource base, and government policies that often favor increased cash crop over food grain production. With the Senegalese population growing at an annual rate of nearly three percent and cereal production declining in many areas, agricultural development is an urgent problem. Peace Corps Volunteers work with farmers to assess the best ways to adapt new varieties and technologies to the indigenous and traditional practices. They conduct field-based trainings and demonstrations with a team of other Volunteers who are assigned to agriculture, natural resources, health, and small enterprise development projects.
Honduras. Peace Corps Volunteers in Honduras work with families who farm on steep slopes that are very susceptible to erosion. Many farmers practice migratory agriculture, in which a parcel of forest is slashed and cultivated for a period of three to five years, or until further cultivation is not feasible. Volunteers work with farmers to develop techniques that are more ecologically sustainable and financially viable. Examples include row tillage, construction of live erosion barriers, and cover crops. The project has been managed since 1989 in collaboration with the Honduras Ministry of Natural Resources and several private voluntary organizations.
Ecuador. The gross national product in the agriculture sector has experienced a positive growth rate in the past year. Agricultural exports of coffee, cacao, shrimp, banana, and flowers have increased. Farmers are interested in diversifying production by adding non-traditional crops for better export opportunities. At the same time, the production of most basic food staples for internal consumption has diminished greatly, resulting in deficits that force the country to import food at an increased cost to the consumer. Peace Corps Volunteers are helping to improve the technical capacity of small farmers, the productivity of cultivated land, the marketing systems for agricultural produce, and the processing of products. They plan and conduct workshops on topics such as: construction of small domestic animal cages, installation of simple grain storage facilities, and integrated pest management. They also provide education in nutrition to improve the nutritional quality of the local diet and thus, the local people's health.
Service as a Peace Corps Volunteer offers you a unique opportunity to learn about critical development issues from the inside by helping people address community problems that they themselves have identified. You can make a tremendous contribution to the lives of others. At the same time, you discover that your experience is as much about your learning as it is about teaching.
Volunteer service develops or accentuates your professional abilities and enhances your personal growth. Virtually all returning Volunteers agree they have received far more than they have given. Recent college graduates gain hands-on experience and sometimes further define their career goals. Others confirm their commitment to their profession and receive career-boosting international experience. Retirees bring their accumulated life experiences to those that need and respect them.
Many employers place great value on the Peace Corps experience. You will find that your worldview, resourcefulness, and cross-cultural skills set you apart. You can have easier access to federal government jobs or earn college credit or scholarships because of your Peace Corps service. Whatever you decide to do after Peace Corps, you will bring with you a rare knowledge of the world, of people, and of yourself.
While there may be days of frustration and disappointment, there will also be a lifetime of satisfaction. The courage, patience and fortitude you call upon helps you understand why Peace Corps is still the toughest job you'll ever love.
Most Agricultural Science volunteers are recent college graduates with degrees such as agronomy, plant science, horticulture, or botany. Others have non-agriculture degrees and at least 18 months of full-time farm experience. These volunteers also possess several of the following:
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- knowledge of food preservation and storage;
- general knowledge of agriculture issues;
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More than 40 people from local construction companies successfully completed a three-day Green Building and Energy Systems Workshop Series, May 3 – 5, offered at the Public Safety Training Grounds on the Butte College main campus.
The free workshop series focused on the fundamentals of Green Building through hands-on construction projects in the college's Scenario Village, a law enforcement training facility on campus, designed to simulate a small street where peace officers in training may learn or refresh skills and abilities without risk of harm.
The participants in the Green Building Workshop "Energy Efficient Home Design," learned the design requirements for Structurally Insulated Panel (SIPS) Construction and the hands-on skills to use the specialized tools and skills necessary for SIPS assembly under the guidance of instructors Todd Harris, of Good Green Homes; Bill Yoskowitz, of Quality Homes; and Butte College instructor Jon Stallman. Ferreira Construction and Williams Construction instructed innovative method of Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) building. ICF walls are easier and faster to construct and provide lower air infiltration rates than typical wood frame construction. Houses constructed with ICF walls will have up to a 50 percent decrease in capacity of HVAC equipment over framed wall construction, improve building durability because they are more resistant to moisture, less attractive to termites and other pests, and more rot-resistant than wood-framed walls.
Stallman also lead the Solar PV and Small Wind Workshop, "Power the Village" in which participants gained and understanding of the design requirements for residential Solar Photovoltaic systems along with the hands-on skills to assemble those systems. Students were able to construct a roof mounted solar P.V. system, perform site assessments, and understand the design calculations. Additional learning activities focused on design requirements and installation skills necessary to install a small wind turbine. Students stood a 50 foot wind tower and learned trouble shooting strategies.
The 44 workshop attendees were awarded certificates of completion. Professional expert instructors represented Good Green Homes, Woodrighte Construction, Ferreira Construction, Buttita & Associates, Williams Performance Construction, Chico Electric and Elite Solar. The workshop series was sponsored by the Butte College Foundation, a grant from Constellation Energy and the Butte College Training Place.


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Monkey Mod – It's a crazy idea to have, but it's always fun to get those ideas… like these monkeys.
Monkey Mod – What is it?
This mod is very simple, but we've all been there at some point, some point in our lives, a though just comes up and you want a pet monkey! Well this is what this mod is for, the mod adds a tame-able monkey which acts just like a dog, but its a monkey… and we love that. The mod also adds another item, it adds banana's that are used to tame the monkeys and the bananas drop from jungle leaves just like apples. It's a very simple mod, but it adds a little change and something nice to your collection of pets.
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- Be sure to get WinRAR or 7-zip. It's a necessity for installing mods.
- Be sure to backup your "minecraft.jar" before doing anything! We don't want you to have to force update now, do we?
- Be sure to delete META-INF inside "minecraft.jar".
- Be sure to install the mods listed in the yellow box below first. They are usually mods required for the mod you want to install to work.
- The Forge and Modloader installation instructions only apply if the yellow box below states that the mod requires either Modloader of Forge. If the yellow box does not, use the "Old-Fashioned" instructions.
- The Forge and Modloader instructions only apply to the mod itself. Any mod in the yellow box below must be installed using the "old-fashioned" instructions.
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- Close Minecraft. This is to ensure that the files will overwrite properly.
- Open up Windows Explorer.
- In the navigation bar, type "%AppData%".
- Navigate to "Roaming". (Skip this step if you can't see a roaming folder.)
- Open up a folder called ".minecraft".
- Open up a folder called "bin".
- Right click the file called "minecraft" or "minecraft.jar".
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- Open up the mod. (be sure to extract the mod first.)
- If there are no specific instructions included with the mod, it is safe to assume that you drag all the files in.
- Be sure to delete META-INF. I can't stress this enough.
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- Install Minecraft Forge, Modloader, or any mod dependency listed in the yellow box below using the "Old-Fashioned" installation instructions to the left.
- Start Minecraft up. Close Minecraft afterwards.
- Navigate to the ".minecraft" folder. Once you open it, you will notice that there is a "mods" folder. If there isn't a mods folder to be seen, create one.
- Place the mod inside the "mods" folder.
- Open Minecraft up and have fun!
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Join a Museum educator for a one-hour tour discussing Norton Simon's life as an art collector. This tour repeats at 7:00 p.m.
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** A significant part of the investment in Brazil is accounted for in the Netherlands due to Statoil's legal structure.
*** The social investments figure for Norway does not include investments made by partner-operated fields.
(1) Investments include non-cash effects of entering into capital lease agreements and exclude sales of assets.
(2) Sales revenues (excluding share of net income of affiliates) by company location.
(3) Based on invoice address. Part of the cost is charged to partners in activities we operate, including those we conduct as a technical service provider. Does not include the purchase of petroleum products.
(4) Indirect taxes are taxes levied on consumption, sales, expenditure, privilege or right rather than directly on income or property. They include customs duties, excise duties, energy duties etc.(excluding value added tax).
(5) Income taxes paid for the fiscal year 2011, but also taxes for earlier fiscal years paid in 2011. We do not pay income tax in a number of countries because we have no production or other income-generating activities there. Lead times in the oil and gas industry (the period from discovery until production begins) can be long. This means that we invest substantial sums for a number of years before generating any taxable income.
(6) The host government's share of production after oil production has been allocated to cover costs and expenses under a PSA.
(7) The voluntary or contractual contribution made by the company either to help a community to meet its development priorities (for example education, health, income generation) or to examine ways in which it can enhance existing opportunities such as local content development and the building of long-term skills to enable communities to participate in local and regional development.
(8) A one-off payment made to the government of the host country once awarded a licence.
(9) Includes pension and payroll taxes.
(10) Based on company location (the country in which the company with employees is registered). The actual number of employees present in the country is therefore likely to be different: a lower number than stated for Norway, since more employees are expatriated from Norway, and a higher number of employees in most other locations. In some countries, for instance China, we are prohibited from employing local personnel on permanent contracts. This table only includes permanent employees, not temporary employees or apprentices.
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Health care and safety in Guinea
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Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk.
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The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the 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.
- 1 Health Issues in Guinea
- 2 Helping You Stay Healthy
- 3 Maintaining Your Health
- 4 Women's Health Information
- 5 Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
- 6 Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
- 7 Safety and Security—Our Partnership
- 8 Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
- 9 Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
- 10 Support from Staff
- 11 What if you become a victim of a violent crime?
- 12 Security Issues in Guinea
- 13 Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
- 14 Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Guinea
Health Issues in Guinea
Major health problems among Volunteers in Guinea are rare, and most often the result of Volunteers' not taking preventive measures to stay healthy. The most common health problems in Guinea are those also found in the United States, such as: colds, diarrhea, sinus infections, skin infections, headaches, dental problems, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and emotional problems. These problems may be more frequent or compounded by life in Guinea because certain environmental factors here raise the risk or exacerbate the severity of illnesses and injuries.
Guinea is considered a tropical country and there are many diseases found here that do not commonly exist in the U.S. Among these, amoebas, schistosomiasis, and malaria are the most common.
Because you will be serving in an area where malaria, a mosquito-borne disease, is prevalent, you must take an approved anti-malarial drug, usually Mefloquine (Larium). Mefloquine is currently known to be the best prophylaxis available, and it is safe and generally well tolerated. Some Volunteers (fewer than 5 percent) experience side effects such as upset stomach, nightmares, or blurry vision. These side effects can almost always be eliminated by simple measures (e.g., taking the Mefloquine with or following a meal, taking it in the morning or at bedtime, or dividing the dose by taking half a tablet twice a week rather than a single tablet once a week). If Mefloquine is not advised for an individual due to a specific medical condition, alternative prophylactic regimens are available to Volunteers; these are: Doxycycline and Malarone. The Peace Corps medical officer will assist you in determining the best prophylactic regimen. Any change in malaria prophylaxis must be discussed with the medical officer.
Rabies does exist in Guinea. If you decide to keep a dog or cat, it is your responsibility to make sure it is vaccinated against rabies. Exposure to rabies can occur through animal bites or scratches and from contact with animal saliva. You will receive three preventive rabies shots during training. Any possible exposure to a rabid animal during service must be reported to the medical officer immediately and appropriate treatment will be administered.
Helping You Stay Healthy
The Peace Corps will provide you with all necessary inoculations, medications, and information to stay healthy. Upon your arrival in Guinea, you will receive a medical handbook. At the end of training, you will receive a medical kit with supplies to take care of mild illnesses and first-aid needs. The contents of this kit are listed later in this section.
During PST, you will have access to basic medical supplies through the medical office. However, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and any other specific medical supplies you require, as Peace Corps will not order these items during training. Please bring a three-month supply of any prescription drugs you use since they may not be available in country and it may take several months for shipments to arrive.
You will have physicals at mid-service and at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officers in Guinea will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in Guinea, you may be sent out of the country for further evaluation and care.
Maintaining Your Health
As a Volunteer, you must accept considerable responsibility for your own health. Proper precautions will significantly reduce your risk of serious illness or injury. The old adage "An ounce of prevention..." becomes extremely important in areas where diagnostic and treatment facilities are not up to the standards we know in the United States.
Many illnesses that afflict Volunteers worldwide are entirely preventable if proper food and water precautions are taken. These illnesses include food poisoning, parasitic infections, hepatitis A, dysentery, typhoid fever, etc. Your medical officer will discuss specific standards for water and food preparation during pre-service training.
Abstinence is the only certain choice for preventing infection with HIV and other STDs. You are taking risks if you choose to be sexually active. To reduce your risk of exposure to such disease, use a condom every time you have sex. Whether your partner is a host country citizen, a fellow Volunteer, or anyone else, do not assume this person is free of HIV/AIDS or other STDs. You will receive more information from the medical officer about this important issue.
Volunteers are expected to adhere to an effective means of birth control to prevent unplanned pregnancy. Your medical officer can help you decide on the most appropriate method to suit your individual needs. Contraceptive methods are available without charge from the medical officer.
It is critical to your health that you promptly report to the medical office or other designated facility for scheduled immunizations, and that you let the medical officer know immediately of the onset of suspected illness or if injured.
The AIDS pandemic strikes across all social strata in many Peace Corps countries. The loss of teachers has crippled education systems, while illness and disability drain family income and force governments and donors to redirect limited resources from other priorities. The fear and uncertainty AIDS causes has led to increased domestic violence and stigmatizing of people living with HIV/AIDS, isolating them from friends and family and cutting them off from economic opportunities. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you will confront these issues on a very personal level. It is important to be aware of the high emotional toll that disease, death and violence can have on Volunteers. As you strive to integrate into your community, you will develop relationships with local people who might die during your service. Because of the AIDS pandemic, some Volunteers will be regularly meeting with HIV-positive people and working with training staff, office staff and host family members living with AIDS.
Volunteers need to prepare themselves to embrace these relationships in a sensitive and positive manner. Likewise, malaria and malnutrition, motor vehicle accidents and other unintentional injuries, domestic violence and corporal punishment are problems a Volunteer may confront. You will need to anticipate these situations and utilize supportive resources available throughout your training and service to maintain your own emotional strength, so that you can continue to be of service to your community.
Women's Health Information
Pregnancy is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions that require medical attention, but also has programmatic ramifications. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if a pregnant Volunteer remains in-country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work, it is rare that pregnant Volunteers can meet Peace Corps' medical and programmatic standards for continued service. Due to the medical infrastructure and the risk of malaria in Guinea, no Volunteer will be allowed to stay in Guinea if she becomes pregnant.
If feminine hygiene products are not available for you to purchase on the local market, the Peace Corps medical officer in Guinea will provide them. If you require a specific feminine hygiene product, please bring a six-month supply with you.
Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
The Peace Corps medical officer provides Volunteers with a medical kit that contains basic items necessary to prevent and treat the minor, more frequent illnesses that may occur during service. Medical kit items can be periodically restocked at the medical office.
Medical Kit Contents
Ace bandages
Adhesive tape
American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook
Antacid tablets (Tums)
Antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymycin B)
Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner (Hibiclens)
Butterfly closures
Calamine lotion
Cepacol lozenges
Dental floss
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg (Benadryl)
Insect repellent stick (Cutter's)
Iodine tablets (for water purification)
Lip balm (Chapstick)
Oral rehydration salts
Oral thermometer (Fahrenheit)
Pseudoephedrine HCL 30 mg (Sudafed)
Robitussin-DM lozenges (for cough)
Sterile gauze pads
Tetrahydrozaline eyedrops (Visine)
Tinactin (antifungal cream)
Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
If there has been any change in your physical, mental, or dental health since you submitted your examination reports to the Peace Corps, you must immediately notify the Office of Medical Services. Failure to disclose new illnesses, injuries, allergies, or pregnancy can endanger your health and may jeopardize your eligibility to serve, and result in administrative or medical termination of service.
If your dental exam was done more than a year ago, or if your physical exam is more than two years old, contact the Office of Medical Services to find out whether you need to update your records. If your dentist or Peace Corps dental consultant has recommended that you undergo dental treatment or repair, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends requested confirmation reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.
If you wish to avoid having duplicate vaccinations, contact your physician's office, obtain a copy of your immunization record, and bring it to your pre-departure orientation. If you have any immunizations prior to Peace Corps service, the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for the cost. The Peace Corps will provide all the immunizations necessary for your overseas assignment, either at your pre-departure orientation or shortly after you arrive in Guinea. You will receive your first dose of the malaria prophylactic during the three-day orientation.
Bring a three-month supply of any prescription or over-thecounter medication you use on a regular basis, including birth control pills. Although the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for this three-month supply, we will order refills during your service. While awaiting shipment—which can take several months—you will be dependent on your own medication supply. The Peace Corps will not pay for herbal or non-prescribed medications, such as St. John's wort, glucosamine, selenium, or antioxidant supplements.
You are encouraged to bring copies of medical prescriptions signed by your physician. This is not a requirement, but they might come in handy if you are questioned in transit about carrying a three-month supply of prescription drugs.
Note: The medical office in-country maintains a supply of common brand and generic medicines. It does not supply specific brands of medicines or hygiene products without specific doctor's orders stating a particular medical reason. If you have need for specific medications (brand names), you must bring doctor's orders for them.
If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pairs with you. If a pair breaks the Peace Corps will replace it using the information your doctor in the United States provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination. We discourage you from using contact lenses during your service to reduce the risk of developing a serious infection or other eye disease. Most Peace Corps countries do not have appropriate water and sanitation to support eye care with the use of contact lenses. The Peace Corps will not supply or replace contact lenses or associated solutions unless an ophthalmologist has recommended their use for a specific medical condition and the Peace Corps' Office of Medical Services has given approval.
If you are eligible for Medicare, are over 50 years of age, or have a health condition that may restrict your future participation in healthcare plans, you may wish to consult an insurance specialist about unique coverage needs before your departure. The Peace Corps will provide all necessary healthcare from the time you leave for your pre-departure orientation until you complete your service. When you finish, you will be entitled to the post-service healthcare benefits described in the Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook. You may wish to consider keeping an existing health plan in effect during your service if you think age or preexisting conditions might prevent you from reenrolling in your current plan when you return home.
Safety and Security—Our Partnership
Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Property thefts and burglaries are not uncommon. Incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although almost all Volunteers complete their two years of service without serious personal safety problems. In addition, more than 84 percent of Volunteers surveyed in the 2004 Peace Corps Volunteer Survey say they would join the Peace Corps again.
The Peace Corps approaches safety and security as a partnership with you. This Welcome Book contains sections on: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle; Peace Corps Training; and Your Health Care and Safety. All of these sections include important safety and security information.
The Peace Corps makes every effort to give Volunteers the tools they need to function in the safest and most secure way possible, because working to maximize the safety and security of Volunteers is our highest priority. Not only do we provide you with training and tools to prepare for the unexpected, but we teach you to identify and manage the risks you may encounter.
Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
There are several factors that can heighten a Volunteer's risk, many of which are within the Volunteer's control.
Based on information gathered from incident reports worldwide in 2004, the following factors stand out as risk characteristics for assaults. Assaults consist of personal crimes committed against Volunteers, and do not include property crimes (such as vandalism or theft).
- Location: Most crimes occurred when Volunteers were in public areas (e.g., street, park, beach, public buildings). Specifically, 43 percent of assaults took place when Volunteers were away from their sites.
- Time of day: Assaults usually took place on the weekend during the evening between 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.— with most assaults occurring around 1:00 a.m.
- Absence of others: Assaults usually occurred when the Volunteer was unaccompanied. In 82 percent of the sexual assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied and in 55 percent of physical assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied.
- Relationship to assailant: In most assaults, the Volunteer did not know the assailant.
- Consumption of alcohol: Forty percent of all assaults involved alcohol consumption by Volunteers and/or assailants.
Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
Before and during service, your training will address these areas of concern so that you can reduce the risks you face.
For example, here are some strategies Volunteers employ:
Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of theft:
- Know the environment and choose safe routes/times for travel
- Avoid high-crime areas per Peace Corps guidance
- Know the vocabulary to get help in an emergency
- Carry valuables in different pockets/places
- Carry a "dummy" wallet as a decoy Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of burglary:
- Live with a local family or on a family compound
- Put strong locks on doors and keep valuables in a lock box or trunk
- Leave irreplaceable objects at home in the U.S.
- Follow Peace Corps guidelines on maintaining home security Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of assault:
- Make local friends
- Make sure your appearance is respectful of local customs; don't draw negative attention to yourself by wearing inappropriate clothing
- Get to know local officials, police, and neighbors
- Travel with someone whenever possible
- Avoid known high crime areas
- Limit alcohol consumption
Support from Staff
In March 2003, the Peace Corps created the Office of Safety and Security with its mission to "foster improved communication, coordination, oversight, and accountability of all Peace Corps' safety and security efforts." The new office is led by an Associate Director for Safety and Security who reports to the Peace Corps Director and includes the following divisions: Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security; Information and Personnel Security; Emergency Preparedness, Plans, Training and Exercise; and Crime Statistics and Analysis.
The major responsibilities of the Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security Division are to coordinate the office's overseas operations and direct the Peace Corps' safety and security officers who are located in various regions around the world that have Peace Corps programs. The safety and security officers conduct security assessments; review safety trainings; train trainers and managers; train Volunteer safety wardens, local guards, and staff; develop security incident response procedures; and provide crisis management support.
If a trainee or Volunteer is the victim of a safety incident, Peace Corps staff is prepared to provide support. All Peace Corps posts have procedures in place to respond to incidents of crime committed against Volunteers. The first priority for all posts in the aftermath of an incident is to ensure that the Volunteer is safe and receiving medical treatment as needed. After assuring the safety of the Volunteer, Peace Corps staff provides support by reassessing the Volunteer's work site and housing arrangements and making any adjustments, as needed. In some cases, the nature of the incident may necessitate a site or housing transfer. Peace Corps staff will also assist Volunteers with preserving their rights to pursue legal sanctions against the perpetrators of the crime. It is very important that Volunteers report incidents as they occur, not only to protect their peer Volunteers, but also to preserve the future right to prosecute. Should Volunteers decide later in the process that they want to proceed with the prosecution of their assailant, this option may no longer exist if the evidence of the event has not been preserved at the time of the incident.
The country-specific data chart below shows the incidence rates and the average number of incidents of the major types of safety incidents reported by Peace Corps Volunteers/trainees in Guinea as compared to all other Africa region programs as a whole, from 2001–2005. It is presented to you in a somewhat technical manner for statistical accuracy.
To fully appreciate the collected data below, an explanation of the graph is provided as follows:
The incidence rate for each type of crime is the number of crime events relative to the Volunteer/trainee population. It is expressed on the chart as a ratio of crime to Volunteer and trainee years (or V/T years, which is a measure of 12 full months of V/T service) to allow for a statistically valid way to compare crime data across countries. An "incident" is a specific offense, per Peace Corps' classification of offenses, and may involve one or more Volunteer/trainee victims. For example, if two Volunteers are robbed at the same time and place, this is classified as one robbery incident.
The chart is separated into eight crime categories. These include vandalism (malicious defacement or damage of property); theft (taking without force or illegal entry); burglary (forcible entry of a residence); robbery (taking something by force); minor physical assault (attacking without a weapon with minor injuries); minor sexual assault (fondling, groping, etc.); aggravated assault (attacking with a weapon, and/or without a weapon when serious injury results); and rape (sexual intercourse without consent).
When anticipating Peace Corps Volunteer service, you should review all of the safety and security information provided to you, including the strategies to reduce risk. Throughout your training and Volunteer service, you will be expected to successfully complete all training competencies in a variety of areas including safety and security. Once in-country, use the tools and information shared with you to remain as safe and secure as possible.
What if you become a victim of a violent crime?
Few Peace Corps Volunteers are victims of violent crimes. The Peace Corps will give you information and training in how to be safe. But, just as in the U.S., crime happens, and Volunteers can become victims. When this happens, the investigative team of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is charged with helping pursue prosecution of those who perpetrate a violent crime against a Volunteer. If you become a victim of a violent crime, the decision to prosecute or not to prosecute is entirely yours, and one of the tasks of the OIG is to make sure that you are fully informed of your options and help you through the process and procedures involved in going forward with prosecution should you wish to do so. If you decide to prosecute, we are here to assist you in every way we can.
Crimes that occur overseas, of course, are investigated and prosecuted by local authorities in local courts. Our role is to coordinate the investigation and evidence collection with the regional security officers (RSOs) at the U.S. embassy, local police, and local prosecutors and others to ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent possible under the laws of the country. OIG investigative staff has extensive experience in criminal investigation, in working sensitively with victims, and as advocates for victims. We also, may, in certain limited circumstances, arrange for the retention of a local lawyer to assist the local public prosecutor in making the case against the individual who perpetrated the violent crime.
If you do become a victim of a violent crime, first, make sure you are in a safe place and with people you trust and second, contact the country director or the Peace Corps medical officer. Immediate reporting is important to the preservation of evidence and the chances of apprehending the suspect. Country directors and medical officers are required to report all violent crimes to the Inspector General and the RSO. This information is protected from unauthorized further disclosure by the Privacy Act. Reporting the crime also helps prevent your further victimization and protects your fellow Volunteers.
In conjunction with the RSO, the OIG does a preliminary investigation of all violent crimes against Volunteers regardless of whether the crime has been reported to local authorities or of the decision you may ultimately make to prosecute. If you are a victim of a crime, our staff will work with you through final disposition of the case. OIG staff is available 24 hours-aday, 7 days-a-week. We may be contacted through our 24-hour violent crime hotline via telephone at 202.692.2911, or by e-mail at email@example.com.
Security Issues in Guinea
When it comes to your safety and security in the Peace Corps, you have to be willing to adapt your behavior and lifestyle to minimize the potential for being a target of crime. As with anywhere in the world, crime does exist in Guinea. You can reduce your risk by avoiding situations that make you feel uncomfortable and by taking precautions. Crime at the village or town level is less frequent than in the large cities and towns; people know each other and generally will not steal from their neighbors. Tourist attractions in large towns, for instance, are favorite work sites for pickpockets.
One of the two most dangerous aspects of Volunteer service in Guinea is public transport (the other is malaria). Do not travel in taxis that appear unsafe (during pre-service training, you will participate in a session on strategies for selecting the safest transport option available). In addition, do not be afraid to speak to a driver who is driving too fast or in an unsafe manner; if necessary, ask the driver to stop so you can get out. Risks increase greatly when traveling after dark. Traveling at night should be avoided whenever possible.
You must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. Observe the rules of the road and avoid traveling at night when possible. Ride defensively, and give way to other vehicles.
Volunteer homes have been burglarized in the past. To reduce the risk of a break-in, assess your house carefully for adequate protection against burglars. It should be equipped with a sturdy door(s), with a strong lock for which only you (and possibly a trusted friend) have keys. Likewise, windows should be protected with locking shutters or antitheft bars. Walls should be intact and sturdy, and the roof should have a ceiling board between the wall and roof to prevent thieves from entering. Peace Corps/Guinea will work with Volunteers to ensure that their housing is safe and secure. In some cases, you will need to use your settling-in allowance to have necessary modifications made to your house. In addition, protect your belongings by putting them away, hiding them, or locking them up. A thief will take valuables lying on a table but may not take time to riffle through a wardrobe or locked trunk for hidden treasures.
To protect your belongings against theft, when in public keep a hand on your bag or backpack and do not wear ostentatious jewelry. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, walk purposefully and vary your route to avoid predictability. Avoid making eye contact with strangers you do not want to engage in conversation. While you should always carry some form of identification, if you have to carry important papers or large sums of money, hide them under your clothing. Finally, avoid being out on the street alone after dark.
Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
You must be prepared to accept responsibility for your own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your house is secure, and develop relations in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. Do what you would do if you moved to a large city in the United States: be cautious, check things out, ask questions, learn about your neighborhood, know where the more risky locations are, use common sense, and be aware. You can reduce your vulnerability to crime by integrating into your community, learning the local language, acting responsibly, and abiding by Peace Corps policies and procedures. Serving safely and effectively in Guinea may require that you accept some restrictions on your current lifestyle.
Volunteers attract a lot of attention both in large cities and at their sites, but they are likely to receive more negative attention in highly populated centers than at their sites, where "family," friends, and colleagues look out for them. While whistles and exclamations are fairly common on the street, this behavior can be reduced if you dress conservatively, avoid eye contact, and do not respond to unwanted attention. Keep your money out of sight by using an undergarment money pouch. Do not keep your money in outside pockets of backpacks, in coat pockets, or in fanny packs. You should always walk with a companion at night.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Guinea
The Peace Corps' approach to safety is a five-pronged plan to help you stay safe during your two-year service and includes the following: information sharing, Volunteer training, site selection criteria, a detailed emergency action plan, and protocols for addressing safety and security incidents. Guinea's in-country safety program is outlined below.
The Peace Corps/Guinea office will keep Volunteers informed of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety through information sharing. Regular updates will be provided in Volunteer newsletters and in memorandums from the country director. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, Volunteers will be contacted through the emergency communication network.
Volunteer training will include sessions on specific safety and security issues in Guinea. This training will prepare you to adopt a culturally appropriate lifestyle and exercise judgment that promotes safety and reduces risk in your home, at work, and while traveling. Safety training is offered throughout service and is integrated into the language, cross-cultural, health, and other components of training.
Certain site selection criteria are used to determine safe housing for Volunteers before their arrival. Peace Corps staff work closely with host communities and counterpart agencies to help prepare them for a Volunteer's arrival and to establish expectations of their respective roles in supporting the Volunteer. Each site is inspected before the Volunteer's arrival to ensure placement in appropriate, safe, and secure housing and work sites. Site selection is based in part on any relevant site history; access to medical, banking, postal, and other essential services; availability of communications, transportation, and markets; different housing options and living arrangements; and other Volunteer support needs.
You will also learn about Peace Corps/Guinea's detailed emergency action plan, which is implemented in the event of civil or political unrest or a natural disaster. When you arrive at your site, you will complete and submit a site locator form with your address, contact information, and a map to your house. If there is a security threat, Volunteers in Guinea will gather at predetermined locations until the situation is resolved or the Peace Corps decides to evacuate.
Finally, in order for the Peace Corps to be fully responsive to the needs of Volunteers, it is imperative that Volunteers immediately report any security incident to the Peace Corps medical officer. The Peace Corps has established protocols for addressing safety and security incidents in a timely and appropriate manner, and it collects and evaluates safety and security data to track trends and develop strategies to minimize risks to future Volunteers.


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By Aletha Albrecht
It is hard to believe we are in the last six weeks of the school year.
Our students will be going on end-of-the-year field trips this month. The seventh-grade students and teachers went to Austin on Monday, May 6. Students visited the State Capital, the Bob Bullock Museum and Imax Theatre.
NJHS students named
On April 30, 18 seventh -graders were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. The inductees were James Albrecht, Virginia Rose Brast, Dalton Dornburg, Emily Duprie, Sarah Helmer, Madison Henicke, Charles Ingram, Emily Klinkerman, Jasmine Mican, Kylie Neuvar, Nathan Oliver, Marlena Poldreck, Elystino, Reyes, Samantha Salas, Brady Scott, Hunter Troell, Caitlin Walsh and Kaylynn Wilburn.
Paper bag projects
Mrs. Wimberly's seventh-grade reading classes are making their paper bag projects over their favorite books. They have turned in their front and back of the project and are now working on the sides and insides of the project. They are showing they have learned their literary terms and learned how to research. All projects are due by May 15.
Schedules discussed
Mrs. Gohmert, the Goliad Middle School counselor, and Mrs. Henning, the Goliad High School counselor, met with all eighth-grade students and their parents or guardians in 15-minute sessions to go over schedules for high school the week of April 29-May 3. The students also received their scores on the STAAR test that they took in March.
Chess competition
The Goliad Middle School Chess Club will have an end-of-school chess competition for members only.
Spring Book Fair
Mrs. Albrecht will be hosting a Spring Book Fair through May 13. There will be a family event Wednesday, May 8 from 7:15 to 9 a.m. There will be muffins, coffee and juice for parents or guardians who come to book fair with their child.
The NJHS and student council are donating snack baskets and iTune gift cards for door prize drawings during the book fair. They will also be collecting loose change to help buy new novels for Mrs. Wimberly's class and new comfortable reading chairs for Mrs. Sullivan's class.
Wall of Famers named
The following eighth- grade students made it to the Wall of Fame for the fourth six weeks: Austin Alkek, Megan Albrecht, Kileigh Boggess, Dylan Williams, Alexi Perez and Roxanne Morris.
Upcoming events
May 6-12 - Spring Book Fair in middle school library
May 8-9 - SARA seventh- grade field trip
May 14 - STARR retest for eighth-grade math
May 14 - Progress reports
May 15 - STARR retest eighth-grade reading
May 16 - NJHS trip to Gymagic in Victoria
May 17 - Seventh-grade incentive trip
May 21 - Eighth-grade incentive trip
May 22 - Student early out/staff inservice


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The Tempo is back in its 5th iteration, and the big story with this update (other than the eye catching colors, of course) is the shedding of several ounces from its previous version and a morph into a more performance-oriented form. We were more than eager to put the new Tempo through its paces and see what the newest version has to offer.
The Tempo 5 features a performance fit – that is to say, narrow and snug. Some testers did find the forefoot to carry a bit of wiggle room, though it is by no means wide or roomy. It should be noted that the upper lacks a soft inner layer, which increases breathability at the cost of having an abrasive upper material unsuitable for barefoot wear.
With the reduced offset of the Tempo, it has become friendlier towards midfoot strikers, though we found that it still accommodates heel strikers equally well. While the Tempo doesn't have the smoothest transition we've experienced, we were impressed at how the Pro-moderator system can provide decent support without inhibiting a smooth transition as we've seen in some shoes with a more traditional post. Toe off is rewarded with mindboggling rebound, supplied by rigid plastic strips running through the forefoot.
I like the lacing system on the Tempo 5. Not only does it have more eyelets than most shoes, but the placement of the laces makes for a great, customizable fit as well.
This shoe made me want to midfoot strike; the heel-to-toe offset feels lower than it really is.
The ProModerator system provides a nice amount of support without feeling clunky or unsmooth. I like it better than most medial posts.


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As I prepare to set out on a journey of 10,000 miles with my 20-year-old daughter, I am also being swept back in time by a group of people I have not seen in 40 years. As a result, I am dangling in a kind of suspended animation between the past and the future. It may be that we all live this way every day without awareness; but right now I am aware.
The time machine that has a hold on me is a result of that notorious time-waster, Facebook. Its chief time-traveler is a group called "Greenwich Village Kids 1960s." The group has existed for a while, but only recently have the updates on it been occurring hourly. A kind of tornadic energy has grabbed us all and flung us deeply into a past that never really passed for many of us. As Faulkner said in "Requiem for a Nun," "The past is never dead. It's not even past."
I'm not sure how this sudden surge of interest occurred. Until last Thursday, it had been more than a year since anyone posted on the page. Some site visitors suggest Facebook itself manipulated us by sending unsolicited email updates. It's a little unsettling to think a corporate entity has manipulated a group of former counter-culturists but really, who are we kidding? Much of our counter-culture energy was sapped long ago by the culture we created for ourselves.
Recently, the flood of memories became something more than sentimental reminiscences about hairstyles (or lack of same), guitars and favorite hangouts when a quasi-leader of the discussion suggested we were ignoring the "300-pound pink elephant sitting in our collective living-room." He was talking about the drug culture that did "far more damage to us and to society than we ever admit."
That was a posting that drew a lot of attention from those of us who had lost friends, siblings and parents to that side of the '60s culture. It prompted me to break the news to many of my brother Chris's death as a victim of that drug culture. Indeed, most of the people missing to the group are missing as a result of drugs or the virus that post-dated our sexual revolution, AIDS.
One member of the group, the writer Lisa Cunningham, suggested that the world of Greenwich Village in the '60s was not to be "conflated" with the "extreme change" going on in the world at the time. But as children in Greenwich Village we were exposed to these extremes directly, with large anti-war demonstrations and violent episodes such as the accidental explosion of a townhouse on West 11th Street by members of SDS, and with the vibrant and expressive artists and writers in our everyday lives. We became uniquely attuned to the extremes of the culture at that time. Ultimately, Lisa Cunningham writes, "we are creating" (on the Facebook page) "a portrait of an explosive (and important) moment in modern history, an epicenter of American culture in Greenwich Village that echoed around the world in the '60s—through the eyes of children." It sounds to me like the perfect storm of energy needed to create something useful out of all this living.
In the meantime, I am packing my bags for the future and saddling up the Prius for a dream trip across the USA with my daughter. I will take my Facebook updates with me, thanks to modern technology, but I will be posting about the present, instead of the past.


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Glimpse of the Future
Last night's game was like deja vu, except forwards. I think we saw a glimpse of the future, an echo of what is to come.
Mat Latos made his fourth start as a Padre this season, and he was amazing. This guy has been called the next Jake Peavy in the Padres' organization, and he's one of the most prized pitching prospects we have. I wouldn't say he's a Jake Peavy yet, but he's been very good.
Last night he threw seven innings, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out three. He did struggle early, loading the bases with no outs in the first, but he only allowed one run in that inning and one in the second. He kept the Braves down the rest of the way. It was great!
The Padres are probably going to shut down Mat in a month or so because he threw a ton of innings in the minors this year, and he's been going seven a lot up here too. Gotta watch out for that arm of the future, you know🙂
Will Venable has really been heating up in the last week or so. Last night, he had three hits and drove in a run. Plus, he had a great sliding grab in right field.
Will was first called up to the majors in September last year, and he did very well. I think he came up this year when Brian Giles went on the DL. Now that we've got our outfield slimmed down, I think these guys are getting the playing time they need. Last night, Chase Headley was in left, Tony Gwynn was in center, and Venable was in right. And it worked!
I'd say that the biggest part of Will's game is his defense. I watched a game once from the Beach out in the outfield, and I watched him make two spectacular plays to rob the hitters. It was so cool!! He's good out there.
Kyle Blanks has been so hot in the last week! Last night, he hit his sixth homer of the year to tie the game at two in the second. This guy had been tearing it up in the minors, so we knew he could hit. It took a while for him to get in a groove, but now that's he's made it, it's so much fun to watch this big boy blast those balls out of here.
Blanks started playing the outfield after Spring Training, so he had even less time than Chase did last year to learn the outfield. Kyle has been decent out there. He hasn't embarrassed himself, at least. But he has been able to play his natural position, first base, to give Adrian a break.
It's going to be interesting to see how the Padres play Kyle. I think they would like him to be in his natural position eventually, but we're holding onto Adrian for now. Hopefully they will be able to work that out without getting rid of another fan favorite.
I've talked about Everth Cabrera before, but I just love this guy. He's such an amazing player already, but he's still learning. He's still growing. He's still improving!
This is Everth's first season above Single-A. He was definitely ready for the Majors. Last night he had a hit in the seventh. He then stole second AND third base. Oscar Salazar drove him in with a single to give us an insurance run. What a player!! I love this guy. He's going to be sooo great in the future!!
It was a great game. We got a run each in the first, second, and third innings. The bullpen was excellent. Mike Adams was ridiculously sharp. Wow. Did you know that his ERA is 0.86 right now? WOW!!!
Heath Bell was really great too. He went 1-2-3 with two strikeouts. The last out was a great play by Kouz, and we won the game 4-2!!
It's always good to get the first game of the series, and the Padres played really well to get it. I am sooo proud of them! These young guys have been so amazing. It's really exciting!
Tonight Tim Stauffer is pitching against Javier Vasquez. I think we can do it! These guys have confidence. I think that's something that had been missing in the past few months.
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I'm glad you're seeing glimpses of the future. That's what the Padres are all about now. You're in a rebuilding phase and you can see all the good things coming. Very exciting.
If I remember correctly, Cabrera played during that game we all went to. And I know watching him on TV, he's always wowed me. So I'm glad things are working out with him. Since it looks like you guys are rebuilding, I'm excited to see how things will work out for you in the future! Especially with the four guys you mentioned, Clayton Richard, and Aaron Poreda. (I have a huuuuuge soft spot for Clayton and Aaron…they're wonderful.)
its fun isnt it? seeing the young guns up giving it a go. with the trades the Pirates and Padres have made they set themselves up nicely for the future. i am sorry however, i've never heard of any of those 4 players
I saw Kyle Blanks for the first time in Spring Training, and his size alone left me in awe. I was in Washington to see the Padres face the Nationals two Sunday's ago, and with the Padres down by 1 with 2 outs in the 9th, Kyle Blanks hit a massive homerun to tie it, it was incredible, I can't even believe his power, especially live and in person
Hey Kaybee!
Mat Latos, Everth Cabrera, Will Venable, and Kyle Blanks were AWESOME last night! I'm really impressed with Latos, though. He looks like a real good starting pitcher. Go Padres!!!!
Kaybee – Looking to the future gives you hope – just keep believing that!
It was a very nice win last night! All of our young guys are doing an excellent job for the team right now. Especially Everth. I love that guy!🙂 Talk about Kyle Blanks and Will Venable. WOW. Baseballs are flying out of the park thanks to both of them! By the way, congrats on being on the headline at mlb.com (bottom left corner)
It sounds like you guys have the makings of the Rays-West Coast Edition going on there. Solid pitching, good defense, nice young athleticism. I think you're going to really love these guys in 2010.
Nice to have things to look forward to. And a .086 ERA?? Geez! Keep an eye on that one!
It's nice to know that there is something to look forward to. 2010 will be a good year for you guys. And who doesn't like a .086 ERA!!!🙂
I love seeing good things coming in the future, even though there might be no way that they'll come to fruition now. Kind of like the 2007 Astros. Jeez.
I keep seeing Will Venable having Web Gems.
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LO being such a lazy nurser was one huge reason that brought my milk supply wayyyy down back then, but pumping and use of the SNS helped bring it back up to full.
I just am not sure if you can still use it with a 4.5MO baby, who may notices the tube in his mouth and/or is too wiggly/distractible to manage with the SNS attached.
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President Obama will appoint Julia Pierson as the first female director of the Secret Service, a White House official told CNN on Tuesday.
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The Blame Game
The conventional wisdom in the media is that lists, polls and surveys are sure to create buzz among its viewers, listeners and readers. So, everybody does it.
I was particularly amused today when I saw a poll in the Chicago Tribune asking readers to answer the question, "Who is most to blame for the Adam Dunn debacle?" The question is certainly a legitimate one so I have no problem with the paper posing the inquiry. What made me chuckle was the responses from the 2,462 individuals who participated as of this morning.
–68 percent blamed Dunn himself
–24 percent pointed to GM Kenny Williams, who signed the slugger
–4 percent said skipper Ozzie Guillen
–4 percent said Greg Walker
I don't know if you agree, but how can only 68 percent blame Dunn himself? I know that nothing is black and white and I can see small percentages for Guillen and Walker if you are so inclined to believe they have had a negative effect. And even though he thought he was getting a proven 40 homer, 100 RBI man, I can see why some blame Williams. But to me, the percentages are way off.
Here's the way I think it should measure up:
–Dunn: 90 percent…he's the one who has been unable to hit and has given new meaning to the phrases "mental block" and "being out of shape."
–Williams: 10 percent…He made the right move, but the player didn't deliver…Why am I giving him any blame at all? It's a token gesture since he was the architect of the signing.
–Walker: 0 percent…he's a hitting coach, not a shrink.
–Guillen: 0 percent…No manager could have been more patient. He played Dunn in an effort to get him out of his doldrums, played him at first in case his inexperience at DH was the problem and rested him when he thought it was prudent. And I don't buy the argument that Ozzie should have benched Dunn early and often. The hope was that he would turn it around and he couldn't do that from a seat on the bench. Whether the Big Donkey was in the lineup or sitting next to the skipper in the dugout, the truth is that we were going nowhere without him hitting.
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Art, I agree with your assessment of Dunn. He may have some excuses — the switch to DH, the new and tougher league, and the appendectomy. But those excuses expired by lat May/early June. It is easy for people to say that Ozzie should have benched Dunn at midseason, but saying it from afar and doing it are two totally different things. Especially when your options are not proven big-league DH's. Adam Dunn and his multimillion, 4-year contract on the bench is no better than him in the lineup hoping he can solve his problems.
Sure, a productive Dunn would have helped the Sox immensely. But, when all is said and done (no pun intended) it would not have been enough to beat out the Tigers — at least in my opinion. Dunn is far from the only problem on this team. We all know that.