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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ks6696/global_document) has announced the addition of the "Global Document Capture Software Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.
The analysts forecast the Global Document Capture Software market to grow at a CAGR of 9.65 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need for regulatory compliance. The Global Document Capture Software market has also been witnessing the emergence of SaaS-based document capture software. However, the issues related to scalability, automation, and professional expertise could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.
The key vendors dominating this market space are EMC Corp., Kofax plc, and Nuance Communications Inc.
Other vendors mentioned in the report are ABBYY Software, Adobe Systems, Canon Inc., Capsys Corp., DocuLex Inc., Hyland Software Inc., IBM Corp., Kodak Company, KnowledgeLake Inc., Notable Solutions Inc., Omtool Ltd., Oracle Corp., Outback Imaging Pty Itd, Perceptive Software, ReadSoft Inc. and Xerox Corp.
Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The emergence of SaaS-based document capture software solutions has enabled organizations to increase their efficiency and reduce the cost of deploying valuable IT infrastructure. However, many organizations are still analyzing the feasibility and relevance of such cloud computing solutions in their IT operations. SaaS-based deployment offers a pay-per-use model, which provides cost-effective accessibility and a paradigm where document capture solutions can be accessed at any time and in any place by multiple users. Although many enterprises have an increased understanding of the benefits of SaaS-based document capture software solutions, a number of concerns and risks, particularly relating to data sharing and security, are affecting the steady adoption of such solutions. Hence, the Global Document Capture Software market is witnessing a trend where many vendors have begun to offer their solutions through the SaaS-based model to expand their services and enter new markets. In addition, web-based document management solutions are becoming increasingly popular since they enable businesses to securely store, access, and maintain digital records more easily. This in turn is leading to the increased adoption of SaaS-based document capture software during the forecast period.
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Recent updates: nested commenting, sticky posts, latest versions, drag n dropping and bug fixesposted by Dark0ne Site NewsThings have been flying by a bit recently and we've been boshing out so many small fixes, tweaks and features left right and centre I'm almost struggling to keep up. So here's a run-down of some of the recent changes we've implemented on the sites and in NMM.
Nested commenting
I've been wanting to get this functionality implemented on the sites for a long while now but there was no point getting it done until we upgraded the forums (which was done within the last fortnight). Nested commenting allows users to reply to comments made on the sites and have those comments and replies grouped together for easy viewing.
Before nested commenting everyone's comments were shown in a linear progression, one above the other, ordered by the date and time the comment was posted. It meant if you asked a question on a file page at 10am and the author (or anyone) couldn't answer that question until 5pm, there could have been any number of comments (sometimes even hundreds) made on the file page in between the time you posted and the time a reply could be posted. That made finding the answer to your question very hard. Now, you can reply to the comments people make, and because they're grouped together you'll easily be able to see if anyone has replied to the comments you've made.
We've only provided one level of replying to comments. So comments only get nested (and indented) once. You can't reply to a reply and have that reply indented further. Hopefully that makes sense. So you can't have these crazy nested reply chains like you can on a site like reddit. It gets a bit messy!
Author's sticky post
Something I know authors need help with is increasing awareness to their users about various things from incompatibilities, common issues, install instructions and what not. The inherent problem with the internet is there's a percentage of users who seem to suffer from a form of attention deficit disorder and can't spend the time reading the file description, readmes, FAQs and author warnings in big glaring multi-coloured fonts before they try to install a mod. If they can't get it to work they then go to the comments section, completely by-passing everything the author has written on the topic in various locations and start asking for help. That's REALLY frustrating if you're a mod author. Unfortunately there's not much you or we can do about that. If someone is really that dumb that they don't read anything before asking for help then no amount of warnings, pop-up notifications and forced reading will solve the issue (much like our terms of service agreement boxes, or the big glaring boxes in the image share telling people not to upload nude images).
However, we'll try to help with this issue in whatever way we can, and to that end we've introduced a "sticky post" system that allows file authors to sticky a single post in their comment thread. The post goes to the top of the comment section, where it is "stuck" there on every comment page, with a red border and a notification that it's a sticky post from the author.
As an author this has some practical uses. Are you aware there's a bug in your latest version that you're working hard to fix? Maybe some major incompatibilities? People keep on bringing up the same issues that aren't actually issues with your mod? Sticky a post to the top of your comments to let users know they don't need to spam your comment section with bug reports about it. I'm sure you'll still get bug reports from those previously mentioned users who DO NOT READ before they act (RAGE!) but hopefully you'll be able to catch a few more people with such a notification that should help to reduce the load.
Something I've noticed from my time using the PC Gamer website, where they have nested commenting, is that the comment at the top of an article can often be used by people to talk about things completely unrelated to the original post. While we haven't coded in a system to "lock" your sticky post (so people can't reply to it with unrelated stuff) if it becomes obvious that it's needed, we'll do it. I'll await mod author feedback for that one.
Latest version check box
The versioning system on the Nexus is far from complex, uniform or standardised. We let you guys version your mods however you like. Unfortunately sometimes this can lead to inconsistencies, especially with NMM where the latest version column checks the file version the user has installed against the file version shown on the file page (via the "edit attributes" page), not the file versions of your individually uploaded files. So if your file page says the latest version is v1.2 and your uploaded files have a file that's v1.3, your latest file version is still v1.2.
While we want to visit the versioning system in more detail later, especially in regards to NMM, right now we've just added a quick and easy system for you to update your latest versions. We've added a checkbox when uploading your files that asks you if this is the latest version of your file. If you tick the box the latest file version information for your file will be updated with the content of the "file version" text field you've used in the upload form. Saves you going back and editing your attributes with your new version.
NMM drag n drop
Version 0.43.1 of NMM has added a small but useful feature for those people who still download their mods manually from the sites. You can now drag and drop files from your desktop into NMM directly, avoiding having to use the "add from file" functionality.
Right now this feature only works while in category mode. We're working on updating the non-category view to use the same controller as the category view so it can make use of all the cool features the category view has, like being able to sort the columns, and the drag and drop functionality.
NMM bug fixes
Along with this feature update the latest version of NMM also contains some bug fixes. Here's the change log:
*InstallLog didn't properly check for already present random mod keys (this will prevent the "An item with the same key has already been added" crash).
*Mod autoupdate check removing category info from mods, causing missing mods from categories.
*Uac check crashing with illegal folder paths.
*Scripted mod install failing when the installer tried to show a message to the user (throwing a Security exception).
*ProgressDialog bug causing mod update checks to fail.
*Illegal folder paths crashing the game scan process.
*The "move to category" ContextMenu didn't properly sort alphabetically.
*Prevents the user from settings Mods or Install Info folders equal to: HD root, game root, installed mods folder.
What we're now working on
Moving on we've got lots of new features in the pipeline for both the sites and NMM.
Right now I'm working on some updates to the site's design, which I'm sure will fill a lot of you with fear and dread. It's not going to be a full redesign of the sites like we had last year at all. You'll still recognise the sites, I promise. If you're a mod author you can see my mock up for the file page redesign in the private mod author forums that I've appropriately titled "fixing things that aren't broken". I hope to do the changes progressively. So I'll be changing the header about a bit to better manage the space. We'll do that first. Then we might update the file pages. Then the category view. Then the site index. I don't have plans for any other pages just yet.
The clever site coders are working on the bandwidth throttling system based on ads and endorsements that I brought up in my last blog post. They're also working on a new feature for mod authors that's going to let them pick and crop the images they want to use for their hot files and "feature image" on the new file page.
Our hot file system is quite unforgiving when it comes to picking and cropping the images it wants to use, and how it crops them, so we want a system where you can pick the image the site will use as it's hot file image (if your file becomes a hot file) and also pick which area of the image gets cropped so it advertises your mod in its best light. This will be handy not just for people with popular mods because I also plan to use hot file images in the new category design, where we're going to have a "featured" mod; a mod that is randomly picked from the category that will be advertised in the category for a set amount of time, and then sent to the back of the pile before it can be shown again as a feature mod. A form of banner advertising and rotation for mods, if you will.
On the NMM front we're working on the aforementioned update to the non-category view, more bug fixing, better readme management and our initial work into creating a really easy to use mod packager for authors who want to ensure their mods work with NMM and, drum-roll, better scripting support as a part of it. We want to make it so that mod authors who don't know how to script and don't want to learn can still make some pretty neat installers that give their users more options when installing.
We're aware there's still some niggling issues with the forum upgrade for those people who use the forums. We're aware of them (especially the VERY annoying bug that is causing edited posts to come up in garbled HTML at random), but some things are taking a higher priority right now. Word of advice that applies at any time; always copy and paste your long posts into notepad before posting a response.

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Would be interested to know how many of the shoulder charge advocates actually play/played the game. It's easy to scream for maximum carnage for our own gratification from the sidelines isn't it?
All the replies and tweets from current players at my club (Low level amateur club) are against the ban.


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NRPA's Health and Wellness Advisory Panel, made up of 10 park professionals and researchers, and NRPA health and wellness staff attended the conference and convened to discuss the role of parks and recreation in obesity prevention. The Advisory Panel provides oversight and feedback, as well as subject-matter expertise to NRPA's health and wellness programs, policies, and initiatives. In addition, NRPA had an exhibitor booth and a poster session illustrating the value that parks and recreation bring to promoting healthy lifestyles in communities.
Three major takeaways from the conference that you can be aware of include:
A message heard throughout the conference was that local park and recreation agencies are critical in helping solve the obesity epidemic, making positive impacts in communities nationwide. Be sure to check out the new IOM report to learn more about how you can take action to combat obesity. Also tune into the HBO obesity documentary which will examine communities that lack parks and highlight access to parks as important to the health of our country.
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The transport business is on the boom during this time of the year. Anxious travelers eager to participate in the yearly Festival of Plenty in neighboring Deeptown pack the coaches outbound. While the majority of the merry-goers had long since departed, maintaining a joyous and boisterous event requires food, drink and lots of it.
You find yourselves assigned to the escort of Master Aleph's caravan, outbound with a listed cargo of fine wines headed for Deeptown.
The Sunrise Razor, as the trail is commonly known, is the Eastern route into Deeptown, a strategically located town within a valley pass known as the Shadows.
So far the journey has been uneventful, for now as the caravans halts to make camp for the night. Gathering round the campfire, the travelers begin to banter as they enjoy the day's first hot meal..
As with other previous years, the Festival of Plenty always results in increased traffic along the Sunrise Razor. Along with it, the opportunity to provide with those using the route your services of protection in exchange for food, drink and camaraderie. Notably, the increase in traffic also attracts violent activity amongst those willing to do so. You've seen your fair share of robbing and killings along the route.
You'll introduce yourself after the main group makes camp.
|Rianna Stendrei
Dieredon stands and walks over to where the Varisian girl is sitting.
Young lady, would I be imposing to ask your name and for a reading?
The young lady looks up at the tall elf, eyes wide and a broad smile on her face. Picking up her cards, she extends her hand to Dierdon, looking for a strong arm to help her up off the grass. "I am Rianna Stendrei, and I would love to do a reading for you. But it sounds like it will have to wait. The caravan is about to take off."
|Aleph of Damshyk
We will make a stop here tonight. Bless me for my aching back. Help yourself to the food, part of the contract see? I'm off to bed. You shouldn't though, I wouldn't want to wake up with a dagger to my throat, not in these parts see? Ask my manservant if there's anything to ask.
The caravan master points to a dark, short man who looks busy preparing the night's meal.
As almost on cue, Me, Ghafar. Me help cook and clean. Want to eat? He continues stirring the pot, not lifting his head as the smell of soup wafts in the air.
|Rianna Stendrei
Ignore my earlier post, I guess. My bad.
Dieredon stands and walks over to where the Varisian girl is sitting.
Young lady, would I be imposing to ask your name and for a reading?
The young lady looks up at the tall elf, eyes wide and a broad smile on her face. Picking up her cards, she extends her hand to Dierdon, looking for a strong arm to help her up off the grass. "I am Rianna Stendrei, and I would love to do a reading for you. Perhaps after we eat? I am famished. By the way, what was that language you were speaking earlier? It sounded musical and feyish."
|Skäne "Countless" Ingvârssonn
|Wesh Velker
Wesh is hungry after the days travel. he says "A meal after a day of traveling is always better than no meal" to himself optimistically. He lets off his backpack off of his back and lets out a small sigh. Wesh slowly sighs and starts to prepare himself for a small prayer before the meal. After he finsihes praying he comments to himself. He slowly comments to himself in prayer sometimes a few words are audible "journey ... safe ... prayer ... rest".
|Dieredon D'atarisian
Deiredon assists Rianna to a standing position, gives a half-bow, and offers his elbow to the Varisian.
After our meal for the reading would be excellent. Please join me near the fire, and I will see if I can garner a couple of glasses of wine for us to enjoy with our meal. The language that I was attempting to communicate with Betony was Gnomish, her native tongue.
Dieredon motions to Aleph, and smiling, says, Good sir, were you able to make use of the stag that I landed for this evening's meal? I was also wondering where I could find a bottle of wine? I would certainly not be opposed to paying for a bottle of one of your fine vintages if indeed it is not part of the contract.
|Betony Avilia
|Rianna Stendrei
Rianna nods her head at Deirdon, "Thank you." She dusts herself off and then slides her arm under Deirdon's offered elbow and allows him to escort her to the meal and a new seat. "Perhaps you could teach me this Gnome language? I'm always trying to learn new languages. I find them fascinating, some are rough and sharp, while others, like the Gnome language you used are musical and roll off the tongue with simplicity while still being complex in their understanding." Looking around the camp, Rianna begins to count those present. "Do you suppose this is everyone?"
|Dieredon D'atarisian
Filios smiles as he leads Rianna to a seat closer to the fire.
I would be glad to impart my knowledge of the Gnomish tongue when the circumstances give us time. I will likely spend a great deal of time on the hunt and scouting for the Caravan. I am not certain how many guards the Caravan will ultimately require, but since we are already on our way, it would surprise me if many more arrive.
As Dieredon passes Countless and Bjorn, he calls out in there direction.
Countless, do you have any idea if Aleph has divied up the watch order for this evening? He sounded as if we would certainly want to have one eye open throughout the night. Any preference on watch for you and Bjorn?
|Skäne "Countless" Ingvârssonn
|Björn Helsingrsøn
A hulking northman walks up to stand beside the ginger viking. Towering over the swarthy cook, he glowers down through bushy eyebrows. 'Kokkur?!' His voice comes from deep in his chest as a basso growl.
Sticking his finger into the stew pot, he scoops out some of the food. Sniffing it, he plops it into his mouth. His scowl deepens. 'Þú matreiða fínn, lítill maður!' He roars at the cook before slapping him on the back and guffawing. Turning his wide grin to his companion, he nudges him with an elbow saying, 'Hvenær við drepa the annar, ef til vill við viðurværi hann, ha? Har, har, har!'
Still chuckling to himself he waits for the food to be served up, his somewhere between mischievous and malicious.
Þú matreiða fínn, lítill maður! = You cook fine, little man!
Hvenær við drepa the annar, ef til vill við viðurværi hann, ha? = When we kill the others, maybe we keep him, eh?
Yeah, I was using a translation site for the Icelandic, too. This is the one I use. I don't speak a word of Icelandic or any other Skandanavian language. I just thought it was fitting for Skald.
I was thinking to have Bjorn stick to Skald until an inappropriate time came along for him to respond to someone in common, but I can always just use common if you don't want to translate. =D
|Dieredon D'atarisian
Dieredon offers Rianna a seat and after overhearing Bjorn's conversation with the cook, Dieredon chuckles and asks Countless as he points at the fur-clad human, Does Bjorn speak the common tongue at all, or do we need to use you as an interpreter?
|Skäne "Countless" Ingvârssonn
Skäne wryly smiles at his huge companion's words - an expression somewhat out of place on his heavily scarred features.
He returns the elbow with a mutter Já ef en við drepa þá Myndað af I will eða I shall vera fastur með þú aftur þú risastór björn!
Gesturing to the rest of the party Að auki sumir af okkar félagsskapur ert alot auðveldlega á the augsýn... og the nef!
Then slaps the big man's back with a grin
Að auki sumir af okkar félagsskapur ert alot auðveldlega á the augsýn. og the nef! = Besides some of our companions are alot easier on the eyes and the nose!
Great Northmen think alike man - was using the same site also. Yeah its perfect for Skald and I think I'll also pepper Skane's Common with Skald terms - its their first language after all.
Turning to Dieredon he replies in thick accented Common:
Aye he knows some. Speaks when he chooses mind... best talk through me if yer in any doubt - don't want the big lad getting the wrong ends of sticks
|Wesh Velker
Wesh tries to listen but he does not understand much and patiently waits for the food to be served. Wesh slowly thinks pauses for a thought before the food is served and he slowly thinks back to the days travels back in his mind and glances over his shoulder. Wesh tries to use empathy to understand what the vikings are saying even though he cannot understand their words.
sense motive
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
|Dieredon D'atarisian
Dieredon laughs heartily. Fair enough Countless, I certainly would not want any confusion. After all, we are all in this together...best to make the most of it, especially from a tactical position when on patrol. We are under contract and do have a job to perform.
Dieredon turns to Wesh. Well, good sir, do you have any particular proclivities with your evening prayers to Desna that would prohibit any watch duty?
|Wesh Velker
|Dieredon D'atarisian
Nothing as of yet, but we could always divide into two groups. There are six of us. I will certainly volunteer for the first watch. Anyone is welcomed to join me, but we may want to keep Bjorn and Countless together and separate from me so that Countless and I can make the best use of our melee skills in the event of trouble.
|Wesh Velker
"seperateing countlesss and Bjorn would not be the wisest idea. Your eyesite and bjorn's will make sure we can see other people during the watch as well. Anyone want to volunteer to be with Bjorn and Countless. " Wesh then takes a breath in and slowly relaxes. " Then Wesh volunteers [b]"if no one wants to I will take the watch with Bjorn and countless but be warned it might be lonely talking to them."
|Dieredon D'atarisian
Alright Wesh, that leaves the ladies with me.
Dieredon turns to Rianna. If this is acceptable, my lady, then let us go speak with the girl, Ash. She is sitting just over there, sort of out of the way.
Dieredon again offers Rianna his elbow with a smile.
Shall we?
|Betony Avilia
In answer to Wesh's plea. "I'll do it. I bring my own company...but I would like to get some food first" Those with low-light vision will first see the large yellow eyes..wolf eyes, before the second set, higher up come into view. Out of the gloom comes Betony, riding high on her wolf's back, gently rocking with the wolf's measured slow pace. Her ivy-entwined oak lance pointed skyward in a non-threatening manner. She stops at the edge of the firelight. The firelight plays along the leaf patterns evident on her armor.
"So, you are the new bunch, huh? She looks around with a big smile. Then looking up at the two big northmen. "Well, I better see to the Head-Man before these two eat up our wages. If you see him first, tell him that the Bramble Knight is here looking for him."
The wolf starts to trot off with a determined pace as if he knew where he was going, but then they turn and stop. "Oh, well.. that would be us, Betony and Thistledown, the Bramble Knight. You could tell him that we were looking for him too. Well.. not the three of us..there is only the two..well the one, really, Bramble Knight and all...I better just go find him..please save us some dinner..a big bone to gnaw on would be great....well...not for me, dinner would be fine...I asked them Thist..." Her voice trails off as she goes to find Aleph's wagon.
|Björn Helsingrsøn
Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Bjorn peers suspiciously at the diminuitive woman. He mutters, 'Ekki alvöru ævintýri. Pelt hundurinn hennar mun hjálpa nýjum kápu mína.'
Looking at the priest, he asks, 'Godi Desna, nei?' Not bothering to wait for an answer, he roars, 'Gott, fara blakt butterfly vængi þína yfir á önnur gypsy og segja henni að láta drauma mína rætast! HA HA HA HA HA!' The viking good naturedly punctuates his point with one of the twelve pound hammers he calls a fist, ramming it into the Desnan's chest.
Ekki alvöru ævintýri = Not a real fairy
Pelt hundurinn hennar mun hjálpa nýjum kápu mína = Her dog's pelt will help my new coat.
Godi Desna, nei? Gott, fara blakt butterfly vængi þína yfir á önnur gypsy og segja henni að láta drauma mína rætast! = Priest of Desna, no? Good, go flap your butterfly wings over to the other gypsy and tell her to make my dreams come true!
|Rianna Stendrei
Rianna looks at Dieredon, "Thank you, but I would like to finish my meal first before I come over. Give me a few more minutes please. Oh, and if we get a choice, I prefer the first watch. I'm not much of a morning person."
Rianna looks to the northmen as she eats and tries to listen to their conversation. Attempting to pick up on the different accents and inflections of the words they speak.
|Ash Jathal
Ash looks up from inspecting a dormant bomb. Not bothering to out away the suspicious-looking item, she smiles politely at the elf. "We were discussing watch, right? I'm- ah- not the most observant person, but I'll sign up for whatever non-taken watch is left over. Do you go to the trouble of catching fresh venison every night? Thanks for the meal tonight."
|Betony Avilia
Betony comes back into the firelight, still riding Thistledown. She heads over to Ghafar and gets a bowl of stew and a haunch for her wolf. Thistledown settles to work on his meal and Betony dismounts and comes to sit next to the fire. She eats with quite gusto.
|Skäne "Countless" Ingvârssonn
Skäne chuckles and shakes his head at his fellow Vikings comments as he first collects, then drains his soup bowl like a cup of mead. His wild beard slick with soup drips he leans toward Bjorn his eyes settling on Thistledown:
Láta the úlfur einn bróðir , þú þegar vera í helmingur the Norður villtur hlutur á þinn bak!
Seeing how unsettled Wesh looks with the hulking Viking before him he addresses Bjorn with a more cautionary tone:
Og leika ágætur með the godi. he's á horfa á með okkur í kvöld og ÉG þörf hann í einn peice... Nei?
Smiling grimly he wipes the soup dregs from his beard then holds his upturned bowl for all to see:
A fine drop... enough perhaps for our fey but I fear I have the hunger of an...ís tröll. Is there more?
Láta the úlfur einn bróðir , þú þegar vera í helmingur the Norður villtur hlutur á þinn bak! = Let the wolf alone brother, you already wear half the North's wild things on your back!
Og leika ágætur með the godi. he's á horfa á með okkur í kvöld og ÉG þörf hann í einn peice. = And play nice with the priest... he's on watch with us tonight and I need him in one peice... No?
|Dieredon D'atarisian
When he sees Bjorn thump the chest of Wesh, Diredon takes a step towards Bjorn as he reaches over his shoulder to the pommel of his large blade. He stops as Countless speaks some gibberish to Bjorn, and redirects his attention back to Rianna, but warily eyeing Bjorn at all times.
Yes, my lady, by all means, finish up your meal, and I will see if I can get Ash to join us. It would be a pleasure to have you and Ash join me for the first watch. I will be right back.
Dieredon stalks around the campfire making his way to Ash's position, but he never takes his eyes off of Bjorn and Wesh.
Ash, Rianna and I would thoroghly enjoy the pleasure of your company for the remainder of the meal. The three of us will be on the first watch together this evening, and it may be good to get to know one another. As for the venison, I will provide as much as Calistria and the forest chooses to relinquish. I am glad that you like it. Will you join us?
|Betony Avilia
|Aleph of Damshyk
*caravan doors open and Aleph sticks his head out*
Oi! Finish up and stuff up. I can't sleep with all this yapping about. Ghafar! Make sure that the snorers stay far away from my caravan see?
*notices the wolf and her rider*
I've heard of you before..the Bramble Knight yes? If you're interested in escorting us safely to Deeptown I'd be grateful for the service. I'd assume you'd ride on the wolf? I'll have Ghafar handle the details if you'd talk to him.
Off to bed, no ruckus tonight see?
|DM randall793
Ghafur continues ladling the soup and distributing it with bread. Soon the pot is empty. Soup all gone. Now go. Want talk to wolf girl.
*hands Betony a worn sheet with the marks of all escorting hands*
Food free. Master make safe. Cargo make safe. Get money when finished. Happy, you make mark. We go to Deeptown.
Ghafur doesn't wait for Betony to decide but goes around lighting some lamps and candles around the camp.
He settles down under the master's caravan after he sees everyone organized for the night. He'll also collect the contract from Betony after she's finished with it.
First night, arrange your watches as needed. If wearing armor, any light sources handy. There's a campfire nearby and bedrolls laid out. Since everyone is just fresh, total rest time not mentioned. Luckily the weather is kind tonight.
|Betony Avilia
Betony looks a little sheepish, holding the man's soup bowl. "Yep, that is us. There has been trouble ahead this year. Lots of traffic brings lots of trouble. We thought to lend a hand..paw..well..yeah, so here we are."
She gives the bowl to Ghafar, "Will have to earn that tonight. Have another ready in the morning and I will hang around." She looks to Countless and Bjorn, "I can take a late watch with one of you if you like. Our stomachs can talk to each other and keep us up. Share the work..let everyone rest a bit more."
Betony will take a third watch. She does not want to get in and out of her armor all night, and she will not sleep in it...ever.
|Dieredon D'atarisian
Ok, then that certainly settles things. Welcome aboard Bramble Knight!
Dieredon looks to Ash and Rianna.
When you two ladies are ready, we have drawn first watch. I suggest a circular patrol outside of the the caravan campsite. It should be easy enough to perform by torchlight.
GM: Do we have horses, or is this on foot?
|Aleph of Damshyk
Ei! What do I look like? A bartender? Hmm?. If you want some, gotta buy the whole cask see? I'm not going to break the cask seal just some hireling thinks its dandy to get a sip just because its there eh? Furthermore, if I ever find you drunk on duty, then watch out! Hmmmph. Oh, and we have enough to eat thanks, I don't need people felling stags around whenever they feel like it. See if the druids approve.
Aleph burst a tirade before disappearing in his caravan.
You're riding shotgun on the caravans, getting extra for being driver too. Hence on foot.
|Wesh Velker
|Skäne "Countless" Ingvârssonn
Skäne casts an unconcerned look towards Aleph and his instructions.
Muttering to no-one in particualr Feh! Þessi einn læti eins og óákveðinn greinir í ensku gamall kona. hann mega vita léttvín , en leyfi the verndun til okkur!
Feh! Þessi einn læti eins og óákveðinn greinir í ensku gamall kona. hann mega vita léttvín , en leyfi the verndun til okkur! = Feh! That one fusses like an old woman... he may know wine, but leave the protecting to us!
The big Viking wanders over to the fire apparently catching a light for his pipe. As he does so he whispers to Dieredon in hushed tones before returning to his chosen spot.
|Rianna Stendrei
Rianna finishes her meal, gets up and finds her stuff. She rummages through her things and pull out her armor and shield. Rianna begins to sing a Varisian lullaby as she puts on her armor and gets ready for her watch.
Perform (Sing): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
She then finds Dieredon and Ash to begin their watch. "I guess your reading will have to wait until the next time we stop. I promise to give you one though."
|Dieredon D'atarisian
Dieredon leans in close to Countless, and whispers back with a grin.
Dieredon stretches, unsheathes and resheathes the exquisite Elven Curve Blade behind his back. He then takes out his Long Bow, and verifies the existence of his arrows.
No problems there, Rianna, I will definitely be looking forward to that reading at the next stop. Are we ready to begin the patrol?
Dieredon chuckles to himself, thinking that Aleph and Bjorn likely got their manners from the same source.
|Skäne "Countless" Ingvârssonn
Skäne slips off his armoured coat, its reinforced plates clacking as it drops. He then stretches out on his bedroll, one muscled arm behind his neck, propping his head as he enjoys his post meal pipe.
Enjoy the night air ladies he imparts.
And with a wolfish smile he salutes the departing patrol with a smoke ring...
|Ash Jathal
|Dieredon D'atarisian
It is either that, or we divide up and patrol individually so that we cross eachother's paths at regular intervals. I think individually would increase our chances of spotting anything out of the ordinary, but it would also expose us at times with thinner numbers. Either would be fine with me.
|Rianna Stendrei
|Dieredon D'atarisian
|Dieredon D'atarisian
GM: Not sure how many Perception checks you require, if any, at this point, but I will make a set of three below for your convenience.
Perception:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8(+2 Favored Enemy Humanoid-Human)
Perception:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19(+2 Favored Enemy Humanoid-Human)
Perception:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26(+2 Favored Enemy Humanoid-Human)
|Skäne "Countless" Ingvârssonn
Back at camp Skäne taps out the embers of his pipe and lays it next to his pack. Laying his battle axe next to his body, he pats the weapon like a loyal pet.
He briefly looks around campsite as others make abed then watches the guard torches rhymically burn in the distance before his eyes drift shut...
As he slips into sleep Skäne whispers a traditional Ulfen ward to all: Vera vaka vinátta.
Vera vaka vinátta = Be vigil friends.
|Ash Jathal
|DM randall793
1st Watch - Dieredon(9), Ash(1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16), Rianna(1d20 ⇒ 4)
2nd Watch - Skane(1d20 ⇒ 12), Bjorn(1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23)
3rd Watch - Betony&Thistledown(1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 91d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19), Wesh(1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7)
Patrolling round campsite.
|Dieredon D'atarisian
As the first watch draws to a close, Dieredon's eyes grow heavy. Nothing of interest drew his attention away from the monotonous patrol.
As he passes Ash during what he hopes is his last turn around the campsite, he hails the girl.
Well met, Ash. We should wait here for Rianna to make her way around. Our shift is just about over, and I expect relief soon from the northmen. Did you notice anything interesting on patrol?
|Skäne "Countless" Ingvârssonn
|Rianna Stendrei
Rianna finishes up her rotation around the camp and meets up with Dieredon and Ash. "Well that was boring. I think I'll get some sleep now." Rianna looks at the camp and realizes that the northmen are sawing logs and have yet to rise from their slumber for their turn on watch. "So, a draw of the card to see who gets to wake those two up for their turn on the watch? Or are you going to be the brave man and do it for us little ladies Dieredon?" Rianna poses dimunitively and bats her eyelashes at Dieredon as she finishes her remark.
|Dieredon D'atarisian
Dieredon smiles, takes a half-bow, and says, It would be my pleasure, ladies...sleep well.
Dieredon walks quietly over to the sleeping northmen so as not to wake the camp, and he sticks out a toe to nudge Countless a few times in succession on his leg and says, Rise and shine Countless. You and Bjorn are up for watch...nothing of worth to report from our rounds, friend.


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Health care and safety in Morocco
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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. The Peace Corps in Morocco maintains a health unit with two full-time medical officers, who take care of Volunteers' primary health-care needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available in Morocco at local hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to an appropriate medical facility in the region or to the United States.
- 1 Health Issues in Morocco
- 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 SecurityâOur 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 Morocco
- 13 Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
- 14 Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Morocco
Health Issues in Morocco
Major health problems among Volunteers in Morocco are rare and are often the result of Volunteers not taking preventive measures to stay healthy. The most common illnesses in Morocco are minor ones that are also found in the United States: colds, diarrhea, sinus infections, skin infections, headaches, dental problems, minor injuries, STDs, and emotional problems. These problems may be more frequent or compounded by life in Morocco because certain environmental factors in the country raise the risk or exacerbate the severity of illnesses and injuries.
The most common major health concern is amoebic dysentery, but it can be avoided by thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables and either boiling your drinking water or using the water purification tablets issued in your medical kit. You will be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, meningoccal meningitis, tetanus/diphtheria, typhoid, rabies, MMR (mumps, measles and rubella), polio and regular flu.
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 Morocco, you will receive a medical handbook. At the end of training, 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 medical supplies through the medical officer. However, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and any other specific medical supplies you require, as we will not order these items during training. Please bring a three-month supply of any prescription drugs you use, since they may not be available here and it may take several months for shipments to arrive.
You will have physicals at midservice and at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the Peace Corps medical officer in Morocco will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in Morocco, 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 âAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cureâ 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 Morocco is to take preventive measures for the following:
Rabies is prevalent throughout the region, so you will receive a series of immunizations against it when you arrive in Morocco. If you are exposed to an animal that is known to have or suspected of having rabies, inform the Peace Corps medical officer at once so that you can receive post-exposure booster shots.
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, tapeworms, and typhoid fever. Your medical officer will discuss specific standards for water and food preparation in Morocco 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 lessen risk, use a condom every time you have sex. Whether your partner is a host country citizen, a fellow Volunteer, or anyone else, do not assume this person is free of HIV/AIDS or other STDs. You will receive more information from the medical officer about this important issue.
Volunteers are expected to adhere to an effective means of birth control to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Your medical officer can help you decide on the most appropriate method to suit your individual needs. Contraceptive methods are available without charge from the medical officer.
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 significant illnesses and injuries.
Women's Health Information
Pregnancy is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions which require medical attention but also have programmatic ramifications. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if the Volunteer remains in-country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work in Peace Corps countries, it is rare that the Peace Corpsâ medical and programmatic standards for continued service during pregnancy can be met.
Some female Volunteers have found that disposable tampons and pads are rather expensive and bothersome to dispose of in Morocco, and have found that bringing cloth sanitary napkins and other reusable feminine products is much more convenient. If you are interested, here are a few websites that offer such products:
Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
The Peace Corps medical officer will provide you with a medical kit that contains basic items necessary to prevent and treat illnesses that may occur during service. Kit items can be periodically restocked at the medical office.
Medical Kit Contents
Ace bandages
Adhesive tape
American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook
Antacid tablets (Tums)
Antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymycin B)
Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner (Hibiclens)
Butterfly closures
Calamine lotion
Cepacol lozenges
Dental floss
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg (Benadryl)
Insect repellent stick (Cutterâs)
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)
Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
If there has been any change in your healthâphysical, mental, or dentalâsince 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.
To avoid having duplicate vaccinations, contact your physicianâs 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 Morocco.
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 shipmentâwhich can take several monthsâ you will be dependent on your own medication supply. The Peace Corps will not pay for herbal or nonprescribed medications, such as St. Johnâs 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 these may come in handy if you are questioned in transit about carrying a three-month supply of prescription drugs.
If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pairs with you â a pair to use and a spare. If a pair breaks, the Peace Corps will replace it, using the information your doctor in the United States provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination.
We discourage you from using contact lenses during your service to reduce your risk of developing a serious infection or other eye disease. Most Peace Corps countries do not have appropriate water and sanitation to support eye care with the use of contact lenses. The Peace Corps will not supply or replace contact lenses or associated solutions unless an ophthalmologist has recommended their use for a specific medical condition and the Peace Corpsâ Office of Medical Services has given approval.
If you are eligible for Medicare, are over the age of 50, or have a health condition that may restrict your future participation in health-care plans, you may wish to consult an insurance specialist about unique coverage needs before your departure. The Peace Corps will provide all necessary health care 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 health-care benefits described in the 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 SecurityâOur 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 Volunteerâs risk, many of which are within the Volunteerâs 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.â with most assaults occurring around 1:00 a.m.
- Absence of others: Assaults ususally occurred when the Volunteer was unaccompanied. In 82 percent of the sexual assaults the Volunteer was unaccompannied 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 âdummyâ 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; donât 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 âfoster improved communication, coordination, oversight, and accountability of all Peace Corpsâ safety and security efforts.â 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 officeâs overseas operations and direct the Peace Corpsâ 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 provide support by reassessing the Volunteerâs 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 Morocco as compared to all other Europe, Mediterranean and Asia region programs as a whole, from 2000â2004. 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 âincidentâ is a specific offense, per Peace Corpsâ 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-a-day, 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 Morocco
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 Morocco. You can reduce your risk by avoiding situations that make you feel uncomfortable and by taking precautions. Crime at the village or town level is less frequent than in the large cities; people know each other and generally will not steal from their neighbors. Tourist attractions, for instance, are favorite work sites for pickpockets. The following are some safety concerns in Morocco.
Motor vehicle accidents. These represent the single greatest risk to your safety in Morocco. Volunteers are strongly encouraged to wear seat belts when available and to avoid riding in overcrowded taxis, buses, or vans. Because of the high safety risk, Volunteers in Morocco are restricted from traveling at night. If you have to travel for official business, the Peace Corps will reimburse expenses for the safest mode of transport.
Robbery/burglary. Although such crimes have not been a serious problem in Morocco, you will need to take the same precautions you would take in the United States. The Peace Corps requires locks on all Volunteer homes.
Harassment. One of the greatest challenges for Volunteers in Morocco, especially females, is harassment. Normally this comes in the form of unwanted attention, but Volunteers have reported incidents such as having small stones or objects thrown at them by children, especially in large cities where they are not known. Strategies for dealing and coping with harassment will be discussed during pre-service training.
Alcohol abuse. Alcoholism is not a significant problem, but it is best to avoid frequenting non-hotel bars, particularly at night. Alcohol use can impair judgment, and Volunteers who drink must do so responsibly. Peace Corps/Morocco has a stringent alcohol-free policy at all Peace Corps events and training sites.
Sexual assault. Volunteers in Morocco have rarely been targets of sexual assault. Those who take seriously the training provided on dealing with assaults, which are often associated with alcohol consumption and cross-cultural differences in gender relations, can minimize their risk. The Peace Corps urges Volunteers to report all assaults and threats of assault to the medical officer so that staff can respond with appropriate support.
Community integration is key to the success of a Volunteer. Investing time in your site demonstrates your commitment to the community and, in turn, your community will consider you a part of them, and not a tourist. Peace Corps requires that each Peace Corps country have an âout-of-siteâ policy and that you, as a Volunteer, comply fully with this policy. Peace Corps/Morocco has developed an out-of-site policy that encourages Volunteers to invest time in their sites, but at the same time realizes that âdown timeâ is also important for Volunteers. The current policy, for example, does allow you to leave your site twice a month for two non-work days with an overnight. There will also be times that you will be out of your site for work-related purposes. You will be expected to follow established procedures any time you contemplate leaving your site by requesting approval and/or providing notification of your travel prior to leaving your site. The complete âoutof-siteâ policy will be explained in greater detail during your in-country training. Although this policy will put limitations on your travels, something you need to recognize, it will lessen any risks that you may face while traveling around the country. Most importantly, it will enable Peace Corps/Morocco to locate you at any time should there be an emergency either relating to family back in the States or natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes.
Sex outside of marriage is illegal in Morocco and may jeopardize your safety or your ability to develop mutually respectful relationships in your community and at your job. In addition, homosexual behavior is also illegal in Morocco, and gay and lesbian rights are not protected under the Moroccan Constitution. Moreover, some Moroccans are homophobic, and there have been instances of violence toward individuals who are openly gay. Gay and lesbian Volunteers therefore will have to practice discretion. The Peace Corps is committed to providing support for all Volunteers regardless of sexual orientation.
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 Morocco, 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 Morocco 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 where they are anonymous, than at their sites, and in smaller towns, where âfamily,â friends, and colleagues look out for them. While unwanted attention is fairly common on the street, this behavior can be reduced if you dress conservatively, avoid eye contact, and do not respond. In addition, keep your money out of sight; do not keep your money in outside pockets of backpacks, in coat pockets, or in fanny packs; and always walk with a companion at night.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in Morocco
The Peace Corpsâ safety program takes a five-pronged approach to helping you stay safe during your two-year service: information- sharing, Volunteer training, site selection criteria, a detailed emergency action plan, and protocols for addressing safety and security incidents. Moroccoâs in-country safety program is outlined below.
The Peace Corps/Morocco office will keep Volunteers apprised of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety through information sharing. Regular updates are offered in Peaceworks, the Volunteer newsletter, and in memoranda 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 Morocco. This training will prepare you to adopt a culturally appropriate lifestyle and exercise judgment that promotes safety and reduces risks in your home, at work, and while traveling. Safety training is offered throughout your service and is integrated into the language, cross-cultural, health, and other components of training.
Site selection criteria are used to determine viable work assignments and safe sites for Volunteers before their arrival. The Peace Corps staff works closely with host communities and counterpart agencies to prepare them for a Volunteerâs arrival and to establish expectations of their respective roles in supporting the Volunteer. Each site is inspected before the Volunteerâs arrival to ensure placement in appropriate, safe, and secure host family homes 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, appropriate housing and markets; and other Volunteer support needs.
You will also learn about Peace Corps/Moroccoâs 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 Morocco 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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The title says it all.
Sasuke's. Its weaker but cooler.
madara for now
I like Sasuke's for the arrow ability. But the 4 arms of Madara's is pretty badass nonetheless.
Sasuke's because it looks deliciously evil.
Madara's PS and 4 armed (I think) regular susanoo = Ridiculously badass looking
When Sasuke is able to use Susano'o to channel hand seals, mark my words, the world will blow up!!!
I like Madara's more right now.
Sasuke's Susanoo is the only cool Susanoo.
Madara's is just bawss.
Meek Mill approves.
Right now madaaras is Waaaaaay cleaner
I'm hoping for sasuke to get an up grade
I don't really like the arrow thing to much
Sasuke by far
He has the coolest Susanoo and coolest Susanoo weapons.
Double sided susanoo is epic.
Sasuke susanoo because its both far and close range and the arrow moves at almost kages level speed
Itachi's one
His susanoo is strong as hell.
Madara's but Itachi's was best.
Sasuke's, especially if it gets some upgrades.
Originally Posted by riley freeman
Sasuke susanoo because its both far and close range and the arrow moves at almost kages level speed
The arrows move beyond kage level speed bruh, or at least at it. Danzo almost slipped up against the technique.
Itachi's susano is a lot better than both of them...........!
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Jeremy Matthew Bracken, 34, of Rayne Township, died Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at his home following injuries he sustained in a vehicle accident January 28th. The son of William G. and Patricia L. (Fisher) Bracken, he was born in Indiana, November 2nd, 1978.
A 1997 graduate of Marion Center High School, he also graduated with an Associate Degree in Welding and Fabrication from Triangle Tech in DuBois. For the past several years, he's been a welder for the International Boilermaker's Union Local 906 in Pittsburgh. He had previously worked as a self-employed welder following his graduation.
Jeremy was a member of the Clymer Moose Lodge 670. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and following the Pittsburgh Steelers and fishing, however, his greatest joy was being with his twin sons, Dawson and Dakota. He also enjoyed taking Dawson and Dakota and his nephews Christopher and Conner to amusement parks in the summer.
In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived by his twin sons, Dawson Edward Bracken and Dakota William Bracken, both of Marion Center. Other survivors include: sister, Julie Ann Peters & her husband, Dr. Christian Peters of Duxbury, MA; Paternal Grandfather, Gerald Bracken of Cherry Tree and nephews, Christopher G. Peters and Conner J. Peters of Duxbury, MA.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jared Michael Bracken; paternal grandmother, Shirley Ann Bracken; maternal grandparents, Robert Kenneth Fisher, Sr. and Dorothea Marie Fisher.
Friends will be received Friday evening, February8th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and on Saturday from 2:00 until 4:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home, of Clymer. His funeral service will be private. Interment will be in the Laurel Swamp Cemetery.
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