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|The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer and trainee. Medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative approach to disease.
Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk.
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The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. Peace Corps/China maintains a clinic with full-time medical staff who take care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available in China at local hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to a medical facility in the region or to the United States.
- 1 Health Issues in China
- 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 China
- 13 Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in China
Health Issues in China
Living abroad can be a significant life-changing experience and requires taking care of both physical and mental health. The Peace Corps/China preventive healthcare program includes immunizations for hepatitis A and B, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, typhoid, influenza, menigitis, diphtheria and tetanus, polio, and mumps, measles, and rubella. If you have had any of these immunizations, please bring documentation from the providers who administered the vaccines. Without such documentation, the Peace Corps must give you the vaccines again to ensure that you are properly immunized. These immunizations are not optional.
Avian influenza is endemic amongst the fowl population of southeast Asia and south and southwestern China. Even though there have been no confirmed cases of human-tohuman transmission of avian influenza, the World Health Organization (WHO) believes the spread of infection has become consistent with human-to-human transmission. WHO is monitoring the situation very closely in Vietnam where most cases have occurred to-date. Peace Corps/China and other Peace Corps programs in Asia are providing Tamiflu to all trainees and Volunteers as a precaution. You should avoid contact with any types of birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, to minimize risk of exposure to avian influenza. You should avoid all poultry farms, contact with animals in live food markets, and any surfaces that appear to be contaminated with feces from poultry or other animals. Peace Corps headquarters will continue to monitor avian influenza and will keep the post advised.
Helping You Stay Healthy
The Peace Corps will provide you with all the necessary inoculations, medications, and information to stay healthy. Upon your arrival in China, you will receive a medical handbook and a medical kit with supplies to take care of mild illnesses and first-aid needs. The contents of the kit are listed later in this chapter.
During pre-service training, you will have access to basic first-aid supplies through the medical officer. However, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and other specific medical supplies you require, as we will not order these items during training. Please bring a three-month supply of any prescription drugs you use, since they may not be available here and it may take several months for new shipments to arrive.
You will have physicals at mid-service and at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officer in China will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in China, you may be sent out of the country for further evaluation and care.
Maintaining Your Health
As a Volunteer, you must accept a certain amount of responsibility for your own health. Proper precautions will significantly reduce your risk of serious illness or injury. The old adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" becomes extremely important in areas where diagnostic and treatment facilities are not up to the standards of the United States. The most important of your responsibilities in China is to take preventive measures for the following:
Stress. Successful strategies for stress management include exercise, writing, listening to or playing music, talking to peers, and reading.
Respiratory infections. These are common occurances. To prevent them, you are encouraged to get enough sleep, maintain good eating habits, not smoke, get a moderate amount of exercise, practice stress management, and wash your hands frequently. Also, do not share a dish (using chopsticks) with someone who has a cold.
Diarrhea. Many diseases that afflict Volunteers worldwide are entirely preventable if proper food and water precautions are taken. Your medical officer will discuss specific standards for water and food preparation in China during pre-service training. It is also important to pay close attention to the sanitary conditions of restaurants, wash your hands frequently, and carry potable water with you at all times.
Air Pollution. China has many of the world's most polluted cities. It is important to be honest with the Peace Corps about any history you may have of asthma, reactive airway disease, or other respiratory conditions that could be affected by high levels of air pollution.
Dental problems. The best way to avoid broken fillings, receding gums, and other dental problems is to maintain a regular regimen of brushing and flossing correctly. Always check rice that you eat or prepare for foreign bodies such as small pebbles.
Abstinence is the only certain choice for prevention of HIV/AIDS and other STDs. You are taking risks if you choose to be sexually active. To lessen risk, use a condom every time you have sex. Whether your partner is a host country citizen, a fellow Volunteer, or anyone else, do not assume this person is free of HIV/AIDS or other STDs. You will receive more information from your medical officer about this important issue.
Volunteers are expected to adhere to an effective means of birth control to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Your medical officer can help you decide on the most appropriate method to suit your individual needs. Contraceptive methods are available without charge from the medical officer.
It is critical to your health that you promptly report any significant illness and injuries to your medical officer.
Women's Health Information
Pregnancy is a health condition that is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions requiring medical attention, but may also have programmatic ramifications. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if the Volunteer remains in-country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work in Peace Corps countries, it is rare that the Peace Corps medical and programmatic standards for continued service can be met. Volunteers who become pregnant are typically medically separated.
Feminine hygiene products are available for you to purchase on the local market, so the Peace Corps medical unit does not provide them.
Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
The Peace Corps medical officer provides Volunteers with a first-aid kit that contains basic nonprescription medications and supplies to treat common illnesses that might occur during service.
First Aid-Kit Contents
Ace bandage
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 and Gatorade
Oral thermometer (Fahrenheit)
Pseudoephedrine HCL 30 mg (Sudafed)
Robitussin-DM lozenges (for cough)
Sterile gauze pads
Tetrahydrozaline eyedrops (Visine)
Tinactin (antifungal cream)
Tinidazole (for giardia)
Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
If there has been any change in your health-physical, mental, or dental-since the time you submitted your examination reports to the Peace Corps, you must immediately notify the Office of Medical Services. Failure to disclose new illnesses, injuries, allergies, or pregnancy can endanger your health and may jeopardize your eligibility to serve.
If your dental exam was done more than a year ago, or if your physical exam is more than two years old, contact the Office of Medical Services to find out whether you need to update your records. If your dentist or Peace Corps dental consultant has recommended that you undergo dental treatment or repair, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends requested confirmation reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.
If you wish to avoid having duplicate vaccinations, you should contact your physician's office, obtain a copy of your immunization record, and bring it to your pre-departure orientation. If you have any immunizations prior to Peace Corps service, the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for their cost. The Peace Corps will provide all the immunizations necessary for your overseas assignment, either at your predeparture orientation or shortly after you arrive in China. You do not need to take malaria medication prior to departure. The Peace Corps does not place Volunteers in any of the malarial areas of China. If you wish to travel to any of these areas during your vacations, your medical officer will provide you with malaria medication at that time.
Bring a three-month supply of any prescription or over-thecounter medication you use on a regular basis, including birth control pills. Although the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for this three-month supply, we will order refills during your service.
While awaiting shipment-which can take several months-you will be dependent on your own medication supply. The Peace Corps will not pay for herbal or nonprescribed medications, such as St. John's wort, glucosamine, selenium, or antioxidant supplements.
You are encouraged to bring copies of medical prescriptions signed by your physician. This is not a requirement, but they might come in handy if you are questioned in transit about carrying a three-month supply of prescription drugs.
If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pair with you-a pair and a spare. If a pair breaks, the Peace Corps will replace it, using the information your doctor in the United States provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination. We discourage you from using contact lenses during your service to reduce your risk of developing a serious infection or other eye disease. Most Peace Corps countries do not have appropriate water and sanitation to support eye care with the use of contact lenses. The Peace Corps will not supply or replace contact lenses or associated solutions unless their use has been recommended by an ophthalmologist for a specific medical condition and the Peace Corps' Office of Medical Services has given approval.
If you are eligible for Medicare, 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 and/or preexisting conditions might prevent you from re-enrolling in your current plan when you return home.
Safety and Security—Our Partnership
Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Property thefts and burglaries are not uncommon. Incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although almost all Volunteers complete their two years of service without serious personal safety problems. In addition, more than 84 percent of Volunteers surveyed in the 2004 Peace Corps Volunteer Survey say they would join the Peace Corps again.
The Peace Corps approaches safety and security as a partnership with you. This Welcome Book contains sections on: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle; Peace Corps Training; and Your Health Care and Safety. All of these sections include important safety and security information.
The Peace Corps makes every effort to give Volunteers the tools they need to function in the safest and most secure way possible, because working to maximize the safety and security of Volunteers is our highest priority. Not only do we provide you with training and tools to prepare for the unexpected, but we teach you to identify and manage the risks you may encounter.
Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
There are several factors that can heighten a Volunteer's risk, many of which are within the Volunteer's control. Based on information gathered from incident reports worldwide in 2004, the following factors stand out as risk characteristics for assaults. Assaults consist of personal crimes committed against Volunteers, and do not include property crimes (such as vandalism or theft).
- Location: Most crimes occurred when Volunteers were in public areas (e.g., street, park, beach, public buildings). Specifically, 43 percent of assaults took place when Volunteers were away from their sites.
- Time of day: Assaults usually took place on the weekend during the evening between 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.— with most assaults occurring around 1:00 a.m.
- Absence of others: Assaults 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 China as compared to all other Europe, Mediterranean, and Asia (EMA) 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 China
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 China.
You can reduce your risk of becoming a target for crime by avoiding situations that make you feel uncomfortable and by taking precautions. Crime at the village or town level is less frequent than in the large cities; people know each other and generally will not steal from their neighbors. Tourist attractions, especially in large towns, are the favorite work sites for pickpockets. Most pickpocketing has occurred while Volunteers were traveling or shopping near their sites. Prevention requires extreme vigilance when on public transportation and wearing an inside money pouch or belt.
Theft from Volunteer lodging has occurred, but is uncommon. Making sure your windows are secure and always locking your door are usually sufficient to protect against such theft. It is not wise to display expensive items such as computers, cameras, or CD players when you have visitors.
Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
You must be prepared to take on a large responsibility for your own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your house is secure, and develop relations in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. In coming to China, 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 China may require that you accept some restrictions on your current lifestyle.
Volunteers attract a lot of attention in large cities and their sites, but receive far more negative attention in highly populated centers, where they are more anonymous, than in smaller towns, 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 China
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. China's in-country safety program is outlined below.
The Peace Corps/China office will keep Volunteers apprised of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety through information sharing. Regular updates will be provided in Volunteer newsletters and in memorandums from the country director. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, Volunteers will be contacted through the emergency communication network.
Volunteer training will include sessions to prepare you for specific safety and security issues in China. 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 your two-year service and is integrated into the language, cross-cultural, health, and other components of training.
Certain site selection criteria are used to determine safe housing for Volunteers before their arrival. The Peace Corps staff works closely with host communities and counterpart agencies to help prepare them for a Volunteer's arrival and to establish expectations of their respective roles in supporting the Volunteer. Each site is inspected before the Volunteer's arrival to ensure placement in appropriate, safe, and secure housing and work sites. Site selection criteria are based, in part, on any relevant site history; access to medical, banking, postal, and other essential services; availability of communications, transportation, and markets; different housing options and living arrangements; and other support needs.
You will also learn about the country's detailed emergency action plan 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 China will gather at predetermined locations until the situation resolves itself 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 or the safety and security coordinator. 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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Washington, DC - Before the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins meet with President Obama at the White House on September 10, they will meet with another group, this one on the ice. Several members of the team will visit the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club, the oldest minority youth hockey program in the country, to offer a hockey clinic to the young players.
Sep 8, 2009
Projects in All 50 States Mark First Time 9/11 Will Be Officially Recognized as a National Day of Service and Remembrance Washington, DC - Americans across the country will honor the victims and heroes of the 9/11 tragedy by serving their neighbors and communities as part of the first-ever federally recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Sep 3, 2009
The health and safety of the American people is the first priority of President Barack Obama. Since the novel 2009-H1N1 flu virus emerged in the United States during the third week of April, the President has received regular briefings and asked his Cabinet to spare no effort in addressing this national security challenge.
Sep 1, 2009
Four years after Hurricane Katrina brought teams of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) teams to the Gulf Coast to join in recovery efforts, the Corporation for National and Community Service opened the fifth NCCC campus here today with the induction of 160 Corps members.
Sep 1, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced awards totaling $6.6 million that will go to five organizations to provide training and technical assistance to help strengthen national service and volunteer programs.
Sep 1, 2009
Washington, D.C.— President Obama's United We Serve initiative has designated Aug. 31 through Sept. 6 Interfaith Service Week to honor the service efforts conducted through faith-based organizations working together across religious lines to strengthen our communities. Over the summer, interfaith volunteers have participated in more than 3,000 projects through the United We Serve effort, with numerous others scheduled this week.
Aug 29, 2009
On Katrina 4th Anniversary, National Service Remains Backbone of Volunteer Response(New Orleans, La.) – On the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, there are strong signs of progress and renewal across the entire Gulf Coast, fueled in large part by an outpouring of volunteers and national service participants who've come from across the nation and globe to help the region rebuild stronger than before.
Jul 30, 2009
Washington DC - The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced 36 Learn and Serve America grants totaling nearly $20 million to engage students across the nation in service-learning projects that promote community service while enhancing students' academic and civic skills.
Jul 20, 2009
Serve.gov website to highlight volunteers battling hunger, homelessness, and poverty Washington D.C. -- Starting today and lasting through the rest of the summer, President Obama's United We Serve initiative is kicking off a series of issue weeks that will shine the spotlight on Americans who are joining with their neighbors to tackle tough challenges through volunteer service.
Jul 15, 2009
Washington, DC - The Corporation for National and Community Service is seeking applications from former AmeriCorps members who are interested in serving as the 2009-2010 Eli Segal Fellow, a year-long leadership opportunity to help advance national service policy, operations, and strategy from the Office of the CEO at Corporation headquarters.This prestigious fellowship was created in 2006 to honor the legacy of Eli Segal, who was a key architect of the 1993 national service legislation and served as the first CEO of the Corporation from 1993 to 1995. Segal died in February 2006.
Jul 15, 2009
Washington, DC - The Corporation for National and Community Service has awarded Pfizer Inc its Billion + Change award in recognition of the global pharmaceutical company's outstanding leadership in pro bono service.The award was presented during the recent National Conference on Volunteering and Service, which drew nearly 5,000 volunteering and service leaders to San Francisco for three days of networking, training, and planning to increase the scale and impact of volunteering across the US and around the world.
Jul 14, 2009
Responding to President Obama's call to service, Major League Baseball is making community service an overriding theme of the 80th All-Star Game and related events taking place in St. Louis this week.
Jun 25, 2009
Washington, DC - Today, President Obama and Mrs. Obama will join hundreds of Congressional family members and five national nonprofit organizations in a United We Serve event sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The project will benefit the children of military families.
Jun 25, 2009
President Obama speaks at Fort McNair, focusing on the importance of service to our communities and encouraged everyone to do their part this summer as part of United We Serve. The President and First Lady joined Congressional family members and five national nonprofit organizations to pack 15,000 backpacks full of books, healthy snacks, Frisbees and other items for the children of our servicemen and women.
Jun 23, 2009
Entertainers, Political Leaders "Pump Up" National Conference on Volunteering and Service San Francisco, CA – Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.
May 20, 2009
Washington, D.C. - To help implement landmark national service legislation, the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service turned the microphone over to nearly 50 speakers who shared their thoughts on the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act at a public listening session earlier today.
Apr 27, 2009
The National College Football Champion Florida Gators visited the White House last week. Joe Kennedy of the Office of Public Liaison at the White House discusses the visit and introduces a video where they discuss why they are so dedicated to service in their community:
Apr 21, 2009
President Obama Announces Intention to Nominate Maria Eitel to be Chief Executive Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Maria Eitel to be Chief Executive Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service.


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Fires rage on near Grand Coulee, Creston
Firefighters said 78,165 acres have burned in the Grand Coulee area. Another 20,000 acres have also been torched south of Creston.
Incident Information Officer Karen Ripley said 60,800 of those acres are in the Leahy Junction area and 17,365 acres are near Barker Canyon. The jump in acreage came from wind activity Monday night.
Ripley said the Barker fire was stable Wednesday morning and it wasn't very active Tuesday night. Three homes and nine outbuildings have been destroyed by the fire. Twelve more homes and 38 outbuildings are still threatened. 186 firefighters from around the state continue to battle the flames and protect those homes.
Firefighters were successful in creating fire lines along the Columbia River northeast of the fire.
Ripley said Bonneville Power is checking power lines and power poles that have burned in the fire.
She also said previous reports of a firefighter being injured were a mistake, and no firefighters have been hurt. The fires are 20 percent contained as of Wednesday morning.
Ripley also said Highway 174 is back open.
The Apache Pass Fire southwest of Creston is still burning, too. Firefighters said the fire is now 30 percent contained. Aircraft and about 100 firefighters will continue working on the fire Wednesday. Approximately 12 houses are still on a level 2 evacuation notice, meaning they need to be ready to leave with 30 minutes notice.
No homes have been lost in the fire, but a few outbuildings have been destroyed. Hatten Road is the only road that is closed.
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She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Seeley Wade Rackley; her son, Robert Wayne Rackley; and her two sisters, Veda Smith and Eunice Buzan.
Survivors include, William Wade (Elsie) Rackley of Pleasanton; Betty Rackley of Pleasanton; Leo Daniel (Beartha) Rackley of George West; Jerry Lee (Nelda) Rackley of San Antonio; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held Thursday, March 28, from 5-7 p.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Three Rivers.
Funeral Service were Friday, March 29, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ Church in George West. Andrew Fridelle and Franklin Rackley officiated. Pallbearers were Daniel Rackley, Jeff Rackley, Wayne Rackley, Jerel Rackley, Mark Tullos, Mike Dodd, Jay TenEyck and Mike Priadka.
Burial followed at the George West Cemetery, George West.
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How I Became A Mets Fan. (And Why I Love Me Some Cliff Floyd.)
I admit. I'm not your typical baseball fan. I get my rocks off by writing chick lit and blogging about beauty products. And as far as my own athletic prowess goes? Let's just say I don't throw like a girl. I throw like an infant. When I play catch with dogs, they just look at me and bark, "Come on, honey. Try a little."
But nonetheless, I passionately love the Mets. In the past two seasons, so far I've been to 20 games at Shea, and the team's won 17 of them. See? I'm a lucky charm. 85% winning percentage!
I'm a lifelong New Yorker: Brooklyn born-and-bred, now living in Manhattan. But against all odds, my super-fandom began when the Mets had nearly the worst record in baseball. Picture it. July, 2003. Art Howe's first season. Piazza out with a groin injury. Jason Phillips just not producing. Pretty much the team having trouble producing. Except, it seemed, for my soon to be favorite player in any sport ever: Cliff Floyd.
Aw, Cliff, you had me at first limp. You could barely walk with that Achilles' heel injury, and yet you seemed to be the only Met who knew how to hit a ball. It was my first game at Shea, and The Boyfriend had chosen a Brewers game because–duh–we had to be able to beat the Brewers, right?
Yeah, shut up. July 28, 2003. The Mets got 2 whole runs, one of them Cliff's, and watching him play just touched me. On base, every time someone fouled, he'd have to run, and you could see how much it hurt him. When everyone else had returned to the dugout, Cliff would still be limping across the field. But man, he could hit. And even more impressive? He was there. When the team needed him, when their star, Piazza, was down for the count, Cliff said: Hey, I'm your man. The man's got so much heart, there's some to spare.
And Cliff? He spreads it around! He's a lynch pin of the current team, mentoring the young stars, defining the team's now famous comradery. As Ben Shpigel wrote in the New York Times, "Floyd rarely makes it from the clubhouse door to his locker without punching Jose Reyes on the shoulder or cackling at David Wright's wardrobe." Sure he's got his cocky moments, but always earned and always funny! Funny man you are, Cliff! You go and wear your big diamond earrings and crocodile loafers all you want. Even when Cliff slumps, he does it in style. Cracking jokes that he wasn't on TV so much because "They check your stats before they put you on."
Alright. I know you're sneering at me now. The girl's all heart, no numbers. But come on. Cliff's last season was a dream, and I know he's coming back strong. Plus, when he's not hitting, he gives some great defense–whether an outfield assist or a great catch. He's there to help the team. Period.
And as for next year? With Milledge waiting to stride up to the plate? Let's not talk about that yet. Cliff's value to the team is immeasurable, both on the field and off, and I'm excited to see what he's gonna do when he gets off the DL. The man puts his all into it. And his all can be pretty **** fantastic.
I've got a lot more to say about this awesome team–and the whole Shea experience. I hope you'll stick around with me to see it.
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Your right, Floyd is the heart of this team and certainly provided a reason to go out to Shea over the past 4 seasons. Great to see a new voice and I read PICK ME UP and loved it, even though I'm not a typical chick-lit reader. Looking foward to more!!
Welcome to the MLBlogosphere, Zoë! I like that you even nailed the blue and orange in the text entry. Looking forward to more posts and hopefully a lot of people will check out your new book…congrats.
Welcome to MLBlogs! Can always use another Mets fan around here. Like your sense of humor, too!
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Welcome aboard. Looking forward to your insight on the Mets.
Joe Boesch
Welcome! I currently live in Binghamton, NY where I get to see the BMets play and have been lucky enough to see the likes of Scott Kazmir(Bad trade Mets), David Wright and Lastings Milledge. I had front row tickets last year to see Lastings go 4-5 and show off his speed. Being a Marlins fan, I don't like the Mets as an organization but I do like just about every player on the team. I mean, how can I not. Former Marlins, Carlos Delgado, Paul LoDuca, Cliff Floyd, Ramon Catro and **** the great Darren Oliver are actually carrying the team, sans Oliver.
Looks like the Mets will be the first team to overthrow the mighty Braves as division winners in a long time, but remember, during that stretch there was a certain team that took the wildcard and when on to win the World Series TWICE…who can that be? The team is playing well and probably has the best shot at winning it all since 1986, and I wouldn't be too upset about it.
Good luck the rest of the way. Go Fish!


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The Special Milk Program is a federally funded program that provides reimbursement for milk served by schools, camps, and child care institutions that have no other federal Child Nutrition Program. The primary purpose of the program is to encourage the consumption of fluid milk by children.
There are two program options from which sponsors may choose:
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In the paid milk option all students are charged for the cost of providing milk minus the federal reimbursement. Household income applications are not required.
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The free milk option provides milk free of charge to students who are determined eligible, based on the household income guidelines. Children who do not meet the household income requirements may purchase milk if participating in a pricing program.
Who qualifies for participation in the program?
The Special Milk Program provides reimbursement to schools and non-profit child care institutions that offer milk to children who do not have the option to participate in any other federally supported child nutrition program such as National School Lunch and School Breakfast. Non-profit child care institutions include summer camps, day care centers and homeless shelters devoted to the care and training of children.
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Milk is provided at a reduced rate to students and the school is reimbursed at a basic rate per 8 ounces of milk served. If the sponsor participates in the free milk program, low income children are eligible to receive free milk for which the sponsor receives the actual dairy charge of milk and the basic rate for milk served to all other students.
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Sponsors are required to submit monthly claims for reimbursements for milk actually served to children. Milk served to adults cannot be claimed for reimbursement.
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An annual application must be submitted each year in order to apply for funding. Applications are for the federal fiscal year, October 1 through September 30.
How can you apply to become a sponsor?
To apply to be a new sponsor in the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk, Illinois Free Breakfast and Lunch, and Food Distribution Program, click on the link below to obtain the forms you need to complete for the programs in which you choose to participate. New applications may be submitted at any time. Applications are valid from the date of approval through September 30 each year.
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Private Non-profit Entities
In addition to the above forms, private non-profit entities must submit a copy of the tax exempt letter showing status under the section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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PROCTOR Constance Hope Adams Shannon, 99, formerly of Proctor, Vt., passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at NHC HealthCare in Johnson City, Tenn. She had resided at Colonial Hill Retirement Center for the past 20 years.
Hope was born on August 19, 1913, in Pittsford, Vt., the daughter of Thomas E. and Constance Gulick
Hope graduated from Pittsford High School and from Castleton State College in Vermont. She spent the next 28 years teaching in Pittsford, Vt., Proctor, Vt., and Westfield, N.J.
She married William B. Shannon, also of Pittsford, on September 30, 1943, in Hartford, Conn.
Hope was a member of the Rutland County Retired Teachers Association and the Pittsford Historical Society.
She was predeceased by her husband, William B. Shannon, in 1988; a sister, Jean Adams Shannon; and a brother, Thomas Hervey Adams.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Susan A. and Leon F. LeBlanc of Johnson City, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Jennifer A. Dier and husband Andrew Dier of Viera, Fla.; a grandson, Jeffrey F. LeBlanc and wife Heather of Johnson City, Tenn.; five great-grandchildren, Emily and Samantha Dier, Allie, Haley and Zachery LeBlanc; a great-great-grandson, Carter William Dier; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service in Vermont will be scheduled and announced at a later date.
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Children's Nature Workshop
Tue, 5 Nov 2013 4:00 PM - Thu, 7 Nov 2013 6:00 PM
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Artist Lenna Frances Keefer leads the workshop for children ages 7 to 12. The fall-themed workshop in an ongoing series of seasonal workshops for children's art instruction allows children to produce their own botanical journal. The sessions focus on root structures, acorn and hickory nut sketches and colored deciduous leaves. Interdisciplinary historical, plant lore, Native American plant culture, basic science skills and tree identification will be taught alongside botanical drawing.
This workshop will continue next into a winter session for children who can continue their journals in January with a winter bare twig and dormant woody plant botanicals section.
A $35 fee for the November section includes sketch journal and pencil.
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At least one of the three men was armed with a long gun and an undetermined amount of money was taken, according to police.
The men are described at 15 to 25 years old and between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet 1 inch tall.
They were last seen running North bound towards Westfield and Tree Lane.
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December 23, 2013 —
HAWLEY, PA — The idea of the Roaring Twenties evokes images of jazz bands; flappers with bobbed hair; couples dancing the Charleston, the Foxtrot and the Black Bottom; Art Deco design; Prohibition booze and speakeasies. Next Tuesday evening, a recreated speakeasy will take over the restaurant and lounge at Glass_wine.bar.kitchen in Hawley's Silk Mill, as a crowd of revelers rolls back the clock to the 1920s before ringing in the New Year.
A convergence of circumstances led to the idea of creating a speakeasy on New Year's Eve, according to Justin Genzlinger, proprietor at Ledges Hotel in the Silk Mill. First there was an enjoyable evening at a speakeasy in New York City spent by one of the Silk Mill's owners. That planted the thought, soon to be followed by a chance meeting with a local distiller making Prohibition-style whiskey (The Catskill Distilling Company in Bethel, NY).
Interestingly, long before the Silk Mill project was even conceived, the Genzlinger family used to host speakeasy parties at The Settlers Inn in the 1990s. "We all thought it would be kind of fun to bring back the idea for a different generation," Genzlinger said. "And we felt The Ledges was perfect with its underground bar, which has a kind of industrial feel."
Earlier this year, in June, to prepare for this New Year's Eve, Glass__wine.bar.kitchen in The Ledges hosted a casual evening where Prohibition era cocktails were served, followed in November by a dress-up event WITH guests who were invited to wear Roaring Twenties costumes. And now, on December 31, there will be a special meal, guests and staff wearing 1920s costumes, period music and dancing, all followed by a toast at midnight.
To start the evening "we will take over the hotel lobby and the Great Room for a welcoming area," Genzlinger explained. "There will be whisky sampling, charcuterie and hors d'oeuvres upstairs in the hotel. We don't do that very often."
Downstairs, the bar will offer a special cocktail menu, and then dinner in the restaurant with a five course menu of the chef's contemporary take on dishes inspired by some that in vogue in the 1920s. There will be two seatings. See the menu at www.ledgeshotel.com/wp-content/uploads/H-A-P-P-Y-N-E-W-Y-E-A-R-menu-2013... [1].
At 8 p.m. the music starts, as guitar player John Curtain, a regular at the Silk Mill, and his "Trim Trio" recreate a '20s-themed band, and guests take to the dance floor.
Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed. "We're hoping to get lots of flapper dresses and maybe even a few Zoot suits, too," Genzlinger said.
Unusually, all of the rooms at The Ledges that night are reserved for people coming to the speakeasy. "If you're staying at the hotel, you're invited," Genzlinger said. For those not staying at the hotel, dinner and party reservations are requested. The early dinner seating, which ends before music and dancing, costs $65. The later seating costs $85.
The Ledges Hotel has undergone some changes in the two years since it opened, chief among them the installation of several hundred lights positioned to enable viewing of the impressive Wallenpaupack Creek Gorge behind the hotel. Where once there was only a popular summer wine bar restaurant, a major renovation has created a cozier new bar for year round experience.
The Ledges, of course, is not the only hotel or restaurant hosting a special New Year's Eve party; several are listed below.
And if you go out to celebrate the start of a new year, be sure to be safe: don't drink and drive.
New Year' Eve festivities
River Edge Restaurant, 951 State Rte. 17B, Mongaup Valley, NY 845/794-1800
Special menu for New Year's Eve from 4 to 10 p.m. ($35 per person), followed by DJ dance party from 10 pm to 3 a.m.; breakfast starting at 1 a.m.; brunch ($25 per person, includes two drinks) on New Year's Day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (See menu at myemail.constantcontact.com/Ring-in-the-New-Year-with-River-Edge-Restaurant.html?soid=1103773510089&aid=dVpZPoNRhcU)
Hotel Fauchere, 401 Broad St., Milford, PA, 570/409-1212, or www.hotelfauchere.com [2] Delmonico Room, five-course tasting menu served from 6 to 9:30 p.m. ($120 prix fixe per person includes a glass of bubbly); music from 8 p.m. to past midnight by Michael Rice, popular Broadway composer and pianist. See menu at www.hotelfauchere.com/reservations/specials/thanksgiving/DOMNYE.pdf [3]
In Bar Louis, three-course dinner served from 5:30 to 10 p.m., ($75 prix fixe per person); dance party begins at 11 p.m. (See menu at www.hotelfauchere.com/reservations/specials/thanksgiving/BLNYE.pdf [4])
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Home List of Titles Femtosecond laser ablation of chalcogenide glass: explosive formation of nano-fibres against thermo-capillary growth of micro-spheres
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- Femtosecond laser ablation of chalcogenide glass: explosive formation of nano-fibres against thermo-capillary growth of micro-spheres
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- Juodkazis, Saulius; Misawa, Hiroaki; Louchev, Oleg A; Kitamura, Kenji
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- Formation of nano-fibres ranging from 30 to 300 nm in diameter and exceeding the length of one millimetre was observed during explosive ablation of As2S3 glass by femtosecond pulses at high fluence (>5 J cm−2) irradiation of the 800 nm wavelength, 160 fs duration pulses in air. Spheres of up to several microns in diameter were also found to form, competing with nano-fibre formation and significantly deteriorating their morphology. Theoretical analysis of thermo-capillary and heat exchange mechanisms of the fibre formation predicts conditions under which the good nano-fibre morphology can be preserved.
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- Nanotechnology, Vol. 17, no. 19 (Oct 2006), pp. 4802-4805
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- 2006
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- 0202 Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics; 0904 Chemical Engineering; 1007 Nanotechnology
- Keyword(s)
- Chalcogenide glass; Femtosecond pulses; Irradiation; Microspheres; Nano-fibres; Thermo-capillary growth
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- 0957-4484
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Truth still in doubt at Clarksburg VA
Something is badly wrong at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Clarksburg. The question is, what?
Both U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., visited the hospital after allegations it is part of a national scandal involving health care for veterans. Many area veterans rely on the Clarksburg VA center.
What the two lawmakers found puzzled them. Manchin related that during his visit, he received "overwhelmingly positive feedback" from patients and others at the Clarksburg facility.
McKinley was told a government audit of times veterans must wait for appointments at the Clarksburg center was incorrect.
The audit indicated an average delay of 54 days for veterans who request appointments to see primary care doctors at the Clarksburg center.
But McKinley was told the wait time is 8-11 days. "There's a big difference" between the two reports, he observed.
Indeed there is. Both Manchin and McKinley have vowed to get to the bottom of allegations about the Clarksburg VA center.
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Neither human nor vampire, Celia has become an Abomination—something that should not exist—and now both human and supernatural alike want her dead. With the help of a few loyal friends—a sexy mage, a powerful werewolf, and a psychic cop—Celia does her best to stay alive. On the run from her enemies, Celia must try to discover who is behind her transformation…before it's too late.
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Sue enjoys being coddled by Tony, and, for his part, Tony likes the way Sue moans when he touches her. She begins to think she and Tony might have a shot at a future together, despite his unorthodox profession . . . and even though she doesn't know his real name.
But when Tony's enemies-not all of whom are fully human-decide Sue makes a perfect target, will Tony risk letting his darker side out during the day to save her?
Attacked by a band of vicious Sazi, Holly Sanchez should have died. Instead, she survives, emerging as a powerful Sazi healer. Sent to return Eric to the Sazi world he rejected, Holly finds herself by his side as the lone wolf tracks the monster that is killing the Sazi. Holly soon realizes she must make a choice—between a Sazi life with Eric, and life as a "normal" human being. But first, she must survive long enough to make that choice—and she must save her people, and the world, from evil.
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Tom's sincerity--and sex appeal--begins to wear down Katie's defenses. But his increasingly insistent charm hides a potentially deadly secret: his werewolf pack is hiding the one person who can stop the Thrall from completing Katie's transformation into Queen--and they won't give her up.


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Summer Slaughter -- Dallas, TX -- August 21st, 2011
My first review on Metalsetlists:
Well, this was kind of a last minute decision as I was not sure if I was going to be attending, but when my parents gave the ok to go, I was out the door. I hooked up the GPS and drove to the bank to get some cash. After that, I drove towards the highway. I got out to the furthest turn lane and for a second or two I glanced and the GPS, and WHAM! I hit the back of the Range Rover in front of me. I use "hit" very loosely her as I just scratched their bumper and dented my license plate. We exchanged information and my parents came down to check out everything and to see if I was ok. I kept my composure until they came as I kind of lost it when they drove up because I had no idea how they would react. Luckily, they weren't angry and ended up letting me continue on my drive to Dallas.
Anyways, I arrived at the venue at around 2:45 and the doors opened at 3:00, so I went ahead and bought my ticket then went back to stand in the long line that weaved through the parking lot. I got into the venue at around 3:15 and walked directly to the merch stands. The Black Dahlia Murder had sold out of everything except a $50 hoodie and I wasn't about to buy that, so I purchased a patch for $5. Then I went to the stands in the actual concert room and I bought a Fleshgod Apocalypse with the Agony artwork for $15. I had to use a lot of one's because their merch guy only had Euro's in his wallet! I then proceeded to walk around and people watched until the first band came on to play.
Within the Ruins- I had heard of these guys prior to the show but I had never listened to them, so it was all new to me. They seemed to have quite a bit of energy on the stage and got some crowd interaction despite them being the opening band. To be honest, I thought they sounded a lot like Whitechapel but with a few more guitar solos. Maybe it was the singers' voice, I don't know. I didn't think that they were anything particularly special but they were pretty fun. 6.5/10
Fleshgod Apocalypse- One of the main reasons I went to Summer Slaughter. Their mix of death metal with classical elements is simply amazing. The crowd up front (where I was) didn't seem to be moving as much as I had anticipated them to. They were probably just in awe of their mesmerizing stage presence! After their show I went back and met all of the members and had them sign my ticket! They were really cool and I did the cliché "Awesome show out there." I didn't know what else to say! I forgot to say that after their show, their whole merch booth was flooded with people. So they must have been in awe! Anyways, they put on a killer performance. 10/10
As Blood Runs Black- I watched them from afar and walked around the venue during their set, but from what I saw, they were great at getting the crowd going. I thought they were pretty good even though I had heard only a handful of songs. I'll definitely say that they are probably one of the better deathcore bands out there. They talked about how they were from LA and represented the Lakers and then went on to congratulate your NBA Champions, THE DALLAS MAVERICKS! Yeah, that's right. Awesome show and I'll definitely check them out in the near future. 7.5/10
Powerglove- I was waiting for them because I wanted to see how the crowd reacted to such an awesome, nerdy band like Powerglove. At first everyone was a little skeptical, but when they threw out the bird, chaos ensued. The bouncers had to break up a fight between a few people because of it. They also threw out the inflatable swords and hammers which was great to see people slapping each other with them in the pits. Then the moment had finally come for them to play "Gotta Catch 'Em All!" I was singing my heart out on this one and I don't know if a lot were, but who cares. They played Mario next and I went wild in the pits! The singer threw out the whole bag of Starburst and none flew out, so I grabbed the whole bag and put it in mine. It was a very entertaining live show to say the least. 9/10
Dying Fetus- I've heard great things about these guys live from my friend George, so I was pretty stoked to see them. They hit the stage and the crowd went wild. The pits started opening up and it was insane. I jumped in and seemed to be one of the smallest (weight-based) people in there! 155lbs does not match up to most of the people in the pit, but I managed. Even though they don't move around on stage, they still put a great show because of the crowd. They're the ones who really make a Dying Fetus show fun in my opinion. If you're looking to throw down then hit up a Dying Fetus show and I promise you won't be disappointed. After their set I met John and got a picture with him. You were supposed have bought a shot glass, but I told him that I don't drink and he was cool with that and still let me get a picture. 8/10
The Faceless- At first I thought there was another band added to the Texas dates, but Darkest Hour apparently wasn't playing those three dates. That's why I was a little upset initially because I thought there would be shorter set times. I was wrong. I enjoyed their set even though I wasn't too familiar with their material, but it was pretty cool to see live. All I could think was how they could perform that live because of their technicality, but they pulled it off and sounded great. The crowd seemed dead during their entire set even though there was a small pit in the middle. I enjoyed it and will get into more now that I've seen them. Cool show, bad crowd. 7/10
Whitechapel- Alright, I'll admit that they're one of the deathcore bands that I enjoy, so I was pretty excited to see them for the first time even though they're on like every other tour nowadays. I figured there set would be pretty standard and it was. They came out and they all sounded great. It was a couple of songs in that I noticed Phil was getting lazy on his vocals. It reminded me of Vincent from The Acacia Strain at Warped Tour. Great band, but live, they vocalists don't bring their 'A' game. It was disappointing but the crowd got really into it and that made up for it. Hopefully everyone in the band will give it their all next time they roll into town. 7/10
The Black Dahlia Murder- These melo-death giants were the main reason for me attending this year's Summer Slaughter. I've had to miss them the previous two times they have been through Dallas and I wasn't going to miss them again. Their setlist was absolutely phenomenal even though it lacked 'The Window' from their newest record. I was so stoked to finally see one of my favorite bands! I had heard a lot about their live performance but never had a first- hand experience. They hit the stage with a bang and all hell broke loose. Crowd surfers were everywhere and the pit nearly engulfed the entire floor. Trevor knows how to work a crowd and had everybody chanting and singing along. I got up to the rail but once 'What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse' came on, I had to go into the pit. I moshed for a little while then decided to crowd surf out. They were firing on all cylinders tonight and even Trevor, despite him struggling a bit on vocals, gave everything he had. They played through the rest of their set and up next was 'I Will Return'. Back into the pit I went and once again crowd surfed my way out, but this time I got punched in the balls. Ouch. They closed their set with 'Funeral Thirst' and pretty much every band came out on stage and had a giant sword fight on stage with Powerglove's inflatable weapons! This was a sight to behold! It was a spectacular performance by The Black Dahlia Murder. 10/10
The last day of summer was an eventful day to say the least with me running into a car and going to see killer bands on Summer Slaughter. This was by far my favorite concert of the year with Terror and Weezer close behind. It was just an awesome way to end the summer before my senior year!
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Great first review! Sucks big time about the car. I feel for ya.
And as much as I love Black Dahlia Murder, and Whitechapel, AND Dying Fetus, The Faceless are without a doubt my favorite band on that lineup. And that absolutely sucks that the crowd wasn't into them. Damn. I hope they get a better reception on their next eventual tour for the new album.
Thank you! Yeah it was my first "accident." Luckily it wasn't worse
I was kind of shocked to be honest because I saw Faceless shirts everywhere. Pseudo-fans
I hope The Faceless headline this next year... that way I'd actually want to go again.
Great review man.
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