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Living conditions and volunteer lifestyles in Togo
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|As a Peace Corps Volunteers, you will have to adapt to conditions that may be dramatically different than you have ever experienced and modify lifestyle practices that you now take for granted. Even the most basic practices— talking, eating, using the bathroom, and sleeping — may take significantly different forms in the context of the host country. If you successfully adapt and integrate, you will in return be rewarded with a deep understanding of a new culture, the establishment of new and potentially lifelong relationships, and a profound sense of humanity.
| See also:
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles by Country
Pre-Departure Checklist
For information see Welcomebooks
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There is a regular weekly Express Mail Service (EMS) between the Peace Corps Office in Lomé and several mail points throughout Togo for Volunteers. Besides EMS, Volunteers in some cities have their own post office boxes, individually, or as a group.
During your pre-service training and throughout your service you may receive letters and packages at the following address:
PCT / PCV "your name"
Corps de la Paix
Lomé, Togo
West Africa
Togo has a good communications system compared to neighboring countries. A telephone system links all the regional and district capitals, and these lines are fairly reliable (except during the rainy season when breakdowns do happen). The telephone systems in Lomé and within other urban areas are reliable, and there is work in progress to double the capacity of these systems.
Peace Corps Volunteers can easily communicate via telephone with their families. This does not mean that you will have a telephone available at your site, but all regional capitals offer good phone service to the U.S. Phone continues to improve as more and more "cabines" set up shop throughout the country. Volunteers generally arrange in advance to receive phone calls from people in the United States, which makes it much less expensive than calling the United States from Togo. Volunteers are not permitted to make personal calls from the Peace Corps office in Lomé, but they may receive calls there. Collect calls, or calls to 1-800 numbers, cannot be made from Togo to the United States. There is a five-hour time difference between Togo and the U.S. East Coast (four during Daylight Savings Time).
Cell phone reception is expanding through Togo and most Volunteers end up buying cell phones while serving in Togo. However, owning a cell phone is not required by Peace Corps and can sometimes be expensive on a Volunteer allowance. Furthermore, there is no guarantee of cell phone reception at individual Volunteer sites.
There are fax lines linking Togo with other countries all over the world. Lomé has most of the fax capability, but some regional capitals have fax lines as well.
Computer, Internet, and E-mail Access
Internet service providers operate in Togo and Internet cafés are becoming more readily available all over the country. Internet phone availability provides a cheaper option than landlines. Internet connections may be slow and prices vary.
Housing and Site Location
Volunteers in Togo are provided housing as part of the community's contribution to their work. Most Togo Volunteers live in villages in a two or three-room house, most likely in a compound with a Togolese family. Some Volunteer houses have tin roofs; a few have straw roofs. It is unlikely that you will have running water or electricity although they are more common in larger city posts. Water sources in villages can be traditional wells, bore-holes equipped with pumps, cisterns, and natural water sources—in some cases, rivers. Whatever your source of drinking water, you will have to treat it before use.
Living Allowance and Money Management
As a Volunteer, you receive a monthly living allowance sufficient to live at a modest level in your community. You will also receive a settling-in allowance to defray the initial costs of setting up a household. Both allowances are paid in local currency. The living allowance is deposited into Volunteers' bank accounts on a quarterly basis, which means that you have to manage your money well to avoid running out before the end of the quarter. Many Volunteers' bank accounts are in one of the five regional capitals, which means that you will normally take at least one trip to the regional capital each month. It is inadvisable to keep large sums of money at home.
Food and Diet
Your diet will consist of locally grown foods or a combination of local and imported tinned foods. A typical Togolese meal is a carbohydrate base (rice, yams, pâte (boiled corn meal or flour) or fufu (pounded white yams), accompanied by a variety of hot, spicy sauces. Rice and beans, usually eaten at breakfast, is another common meal. Meat is available throughout Togo but it is expensive; fresh fish is only available in larger towns.
Fruits and vegetables are seasonal, occasionally making it difficult for vegetarians to adhere to a sound diet, especially in the more remote areas. Sme Volunteers plant vegetable gardens to supplement their diet. If not, you can find most of your food in the nearest cities or weekly markets. Smaller villages often provide only basic food supplies. You may need to travel to larger towns for vegetables and specific items, especially during dry season. And your mom
Togo's main national highway runs the length of the country. Most of the road is in good condition, but some parts are in poor repair. There are several other sections of paved road, some in good condition, others not. Most of the local roads in Togo are sand or dirt—very dusty in the dry season, very muddy in the rainy season.
When traveling around the country, you will use varying types of transportation. Lomé has many private taxis. Taxis also travel frequently between Lomé and the larger towns in the interior. This taxi travel tends to be fairly irregular and uncomfortable, but always interesting. You will be given an all-terrain bicycle and helmet for your transportation needs at your site. Failure to wear a helmet can result in administrative separation from the Peace Corps.
Use of motorcycles by Peace Corps Volunteers is generally prohibited. However, there is a new transportation policy in Togo, allowing a few specific Volunteers in isolated posts to ride as passengers on motorcycles while traveling to their sites. These Volunteers must wear motorcycle helmets, provided by Peace Corps. More details on this policy will be provided upon arrival in Togo.
Distance from the villages to the prefectoral and regional capitals could be anywhere from 10 to 60 kilometers. While some Volunteers like biking these distances, others prefer taking local public transportation, such as bush taxis, to the nearest mail point, bank, or shopping location. There is a regular weekly Express Mail Service (EMS) between Lomé and several mail points throughout Togo for Volunteers. Besides EMS, Volunteers in some cities have their own post office boxes, individually, or as a group.
The bottom line, and unfortunately the reality of life in Togo, is that travel is inherently more risky here than what one would experience using public transportation in the United States. Peace Corps Volunteers find that their bikes are sufficient for most work-related travel. In addition, Volunteers are clustered so that most are within a bike ride of another Volunteer. It is usually necessary, however, to use local transport (e.g., bush taxis) when traveling long distances. By and large, the vehicles (usually mini-buses or Toyota station wagons) are old and poorly maintained, and it is unlikely that many of the drivers will win safe-driving awards anytime soon!
Peace Corps/Togo provides a shuttle bus service, the Lomé Limo, that runs from the north of the country to the capital and back once a month. Peace Corps encourages Volunteers to limit transport via bush taxi. When it is necessary to use bush taxis, you are encouraged to select what appears to be the safest vehicle available and to go with drivers whose driving habits are known and reasonable. When you find yourself in what you consider an unsafe situation (e.g., a driver traveling too fast despite having been asked to slow down), you should demand to be let out of the vehicle immediately. The best strategy, however, is to minimize travel via public transport and to avoid all nighttime travel.
Geography and Climate
Togo is a small country on the West African Coast. Only 50 kilometers wide in sections, it stretches 600 kilometers inland from the Gulf of Guinea to the savanna of Burkina Faso in the north. Situated between Ghana to the west and Benin to the east, it is roughly the size of West Virginia. Togo supports a diverse population of nearly 5 million and has more than 40 ethnic groups and languages.
Togo's geography is mainly savanna-like, although some areas in the center of the country are fairly hilly. The rainy season lasts from June to September in the North and from May to October in the South. The rest of the year is dry and dominated by dry harmattan winds coming off the Sahara. Temperatures range from the seventies and eighties in the south, to the eighties and nineties in the north. In the months before the rains, the temperatures can be higher, reaching the low hundreds in the north.
Social Activities
Togolese are extremely social, and most social activities center around community events. Various ceremonies and fêtes are held throughout the year and Volunteer attendance is always well appreciated. In addition, Volunteers get together on different occasions, even if it is just for a regional meeting. Your social life will be as busy as you care to make it.
Professionalism, Dress, and Behavior
Togolese, like people everywhere, will make judgments about you in terms of how you act and how you dress. Dress in the West African context is a sign of respect and professionalism – one shows respect for colleagues by how they dress. While appropriate dress and behavior will be discussed during pre-service training, you will also take your cues from your colleagues once you are at your site. Togolese business attire—at least outside Lomé—tends to be more casual than in the United States. You will find, however, that your Togolese counterparts are invariably well groomed and wear pressed, clean clothing. Tight, form-fitting clothing for women or clothing exposing the stomach, back, or shoulders is almost never appropriate. The same is true for shorts for both men and women during professional meetings, be they in your village or in the regional capital.
Personal Safety
More information about the Peace Corps' approach to safety is outlined in the Health Care and Safety chapter, but it is an important issue and cannot be over-emphasized. As stated in the Volunteer Handbook, becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer entails certain safety risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment (oftentimes alone), having a limited understanding of local language and culture, and being perceived as well-off are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Many Volunteers experience varying degrees of unwanted attention and harassment. Petty thefts and burglaries are not uncommon, and incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although many Volunteers complete their 2 years of service without personal safety problems. The Peace Corps has established procedures and policies designed to help Volunteers reduce their risks and enhance their safety and security. These procedures and policies, in addition to safety training, will be provided once you arrive in Togo. At the same time, you are expected to take responsibility for your safety and well-being.
Rewards and Frustrations
What is considered a challenge or a reward varies from person to person, but certainly you will find yourself having to adapt to a different perception of time and productivity. Female Volunteers will have to deal with the reality that Togo is very much a patriarchal society, meaning that men are generally accorded more power and respect than women simply because of their gender. You may spend a lot of the time being totally baffled as to why things are turning out as they are.
The potential rewards, however, far outweigh any challenges. You will almost inevitably find yourself part of a close-knit community unlike anything you have experienced in America. You will receive the satisfaction of being able to share your good fortune with those less fortunate and knowing that you are participating in the most pressing development issues that Togo faces: including the fight against HIV/AIDS and poverty. By the end of your 2 years of service, you will find that you have grown immeasurably and have become a citizen of the world.


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McAndrew, Heseltine Lead Mercyhurst in ECAC Semis
from press release
ERIE, Pa. - The No. 1 Mercyhurst men's lacrosse team beat Wheeling Jesuit, 14-3, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament Semifinal Friday. Jake McAndrew and Brady Heseltine each scored four goals in the win at Tullio Field. The Lakers advanced to the ECAC Tournament Championship on Sunday, May 5.
Mercyhurst came out ready to play Friday morning, taking an early lead and controlling the action from there. McAndrew scored at the 10:49 mark and then James Chayka made it 2-0 with 4:56 remaining in the first quarter. McAndrew found the back of the net again a few minutes later, giving the hosts a 3-0 margin after one period.
Chayka scored 1:26 into the second frame before Wheeling finally got on the board. Brian Scheetz finished a Zac Reid assist with 10:41 to play, making it 5-1 Lakers. The Cardinals scored again, but Chayka hit Reid for a goal with 1:32 left, putting Mercyhurst ahead, 6-2, at halftime.
Heseltine got in on the action early in the second half, scoring at the 13:45 mark off a Scheetz pass. McAndrew followed with two goals for a 9-2 advantage. Scheetz continued his assist binge, finding Deven Alves for a score at the 4:44 mark. Less than a minute later, Scheetz hit Heseltine, who finished again. After a Wheeling goal, Heseltine scored twice more, including a highlight-reel goal over his shoulder late in the third. Cory Becker capped the scoring midway through the fourth quarter.
McAndrew and Heseltine each had four goals, while Scheetz totaled a goal and five assists. Chayka recorded two goals and a helper, while Reid had a goal and an assist. Michael Grace had a strong day in goal, making nine saves.
The Lakers outshot Wheeling, 40-29, and won 13-20 faceoffs in the match.
Wheeling closed its season with an 11-6 record.
Mercyhurst improved to 15-0 and will now play the winner of the Lake Erie-Seton Hill semifinal Friday afternoon. The championship game is slated for a noon start on Sunday, May 5, at Tullio Field.
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How do warm waters in the Caribbean this year compare to conditions in 2005, when high ocean temperatures triggered the worst mass coral bleaching event ever seen in the region?
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Is Reflexology Regulated?
Only two states (North Dakota and Tennessee) currently license reflexologists. Washington requires reflexologists to become certified with the Department of Health.
Otherwise, cities and states have distinct requirements and regulatory agencies for practicing reflexologists.
What about training and certification?
There are a number of workshops and schools offering reflexology as part of the curriculum. A typical beginning level reflexology course consists of approximately 15 - 30 hours of class time including lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice.
Massage schools are now teaching reflexology as one of the techniques a practitioner can learn, but it is important to recognize that massage therapists have a different orientation than reflexologists. A massage therapist is focused on manipulating the soft tissues and soft tissue manipulation techniques do not apply to the feet. A reflexologist applies pressure to reflex points, and by an internal mechanism, not directly related to manipulation of the tissue, creates relaxation and release of tension.
Massage therapists also spend a small percentage of their studies on reflexology (typically 2-3 weeks), whereas a student of reflexology spends 100% of her or his time in a longer course studying the art and science of reflexology. Thus, the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in reflexology is much greater for the reflexology student than that acquired by the massage student.
What is required for certification?
The American Reflexology Certification Board offers a well-recognized national certification in reflexology. This requires 110 hours of instruction from an accredited institution or instructor in:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Understanding the body's systems
- Reflexology history
- Reflexology theory and practices
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Additional requirements for certification include:
- 100 hours of hands-on work with a qualified supervisor
- Passing a written national exam
- Completion of a practical exam
- Submission of 90 documentations of case studies
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Shipwrecked! - CATCO offers play with broad family appeal
The Columbus Dispatch - February 18, 2014 05:12 PM
CATCO usually picks its plays for an adult audience while its CATCO is
Kids! series aims at youth.
Just about all ages are finding the adventure and fun in Shipwrecked! An Entertainment–The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself), which continues through Sunday Feb. 23 in the Riffe Center's Studio Two Theatre, 77 S. High St.
"The spirit of Shipwrecked! Is children's theater for grown-ups," director Mark Seamon said.
"It reaches people of all ages, and I don't know lots of plays that do that."
Lisa Thoma, left, Robert Behrens, right, and Joe Dallacqua in the CATCO production of Shipwrecked! An Entertainment – The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself) Photo Credit: Dave Alkire
Three actors play all the roles in Donald Margulies' story-theater-style off-Broadway play about a Victorian-era adventurer whose Australasian tales about sailing with a "pirate," battling an octopus and "marrying" an aborigine woman on a desert island become a sensation when he returns to London only to spark increasing skepticism.
"In Margulies' afterword about why he wrote it, he wrote about the value of storytelling in our lives," Seamon said.
The Denison University theater professor, 37, found himself connecting to the play through his own childhood memories of storytelling.
"Lots of little boys and girls feel the same way," Seamon said, "about the role that stories play when you're growing up, hearing stories as you're tucked in at night."
Lisa Thoma and Joe Dallacqua each play about 10 quick-changing roles
opposite Robert Behrens in the title role.
"The fun is watching the speed with which the actors have to change roles on their feet," Seamon said.
One of Dallacqua's most charming roles – and the one designed to appeal the most to kids of all ages – is as Bruno, de Rougement's faithful dog.
"Bruno is a big friendly and fiercely loyal dog who is extremely protective of Louis," Dallacqua said.
"At times, he's Louis' only companion, foraging for food together, so they become really good friends."
To play Bruno persuasively, the actor looked at documentaries about dog behavior.
"How does a dog wag his tale? When I'm on all fours, I'm shaking at the waist," Dallacqua said.
One of Thoma's bigger roles is Yamba, an aborigine princess.
"She moves from being scared and guarded, because she's never met someone like Louis, to becoming very open and loving," Thoma said.
"She doesn't know any English when we first meet her, so Yamba makes a journey from complete non-understanding to understanding English and being able to communicate with Louis enough for them to develop a romantic relationship."
The play was inspired by a true story about Henri Louis Grin (1847-1921), a Victorian-era explorer who told tall tales about his overseas adventures. After failing at several jobs and careers, he began to write under the name Louis de Rougemont about his alleged Australasian adventures in 1898 for a British periodical.
"Margulies takes a few liberties, but I don't think very much of it is fictionalized," Seamon said.
"The 10 scenes in the play focus on the major events in the adventure stories that de Rougemont told.
Robert Behrens, who plays the title character with playful brio, first became a fan of playwright Donald Margulies in 1995 when he directed CATCO's production of Margulies's fanciful comedy-drama The Loman Family Picnic.
"Margulies is brilliant and imaginative. His plays are very thoughtful and well-constructed with deeply layered characters, but this is so different from many of his others," Behrens said.
Behrens, 52, teaches acting, directing and fight directing at Otterbein University
"It's so symbiotic when you're telling a story and the audience is with you," he said.
"You feed off one another. You can feel them becoming part of the story and how they want more."
Shipwrecked! An Entertainment–The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself)
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Showtimes: 11 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 19 (sold out!), 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday Feb. 20-22 and 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 23
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ATV Controversy Erupts Again In Constableville
James Street and High Street in Constableville are usually pretty quiet, with only a few trucks and cars at any given time of day.
But officials hope to add ATVs to the mix. It's an attempt to drum up a few more customers for local businesses.
"It would help the businesses," said Mayor Grant Moshier.
"Actually, it would help the village," he said. "I mean, the people -- four-wheel people -- buy houses here in the village, pay taxes, pay school taxes, upkeep their houses.
"We're king of a small dying village," he said.
The controversy is nothing new. A year ago the village opened the roads to ATVs, but a lawsuit filed by some residents put an end to that.
The suit questioned whether the village had the authority to open the roads to ATVs.
This time around, officials hope they've answered those questions.
"We believe we've got it done right this time, yes," Moshier said.
That didn't stop some residents from voicing their questions and concerns at a public hearing Wednesday night.
One of the residents behind the original lawsuit was there, armed with a petition with 19 names -- all people who live on the two roads and who oppose ATVs using them.
She declined to comment on camera, but did tell officials to expect another lawsuit if the village moves forward with its plan.
The next step is a vote by the village board vote later this month.
After that, it might be up to the courts to decide when or if ATVs will be seen on those streets.


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While Abroad
While Abroad
Congratulations! You've settled in safely at your study abroad destination! This page is your portal for all things Millersville and Global Ed. related. This will ensure that everything will continue to run smoothly while you are away and make your transition back to MU as simple as possible.
Keep in touch with your Program Coordinator!
Checked in with MU and your family? Make sure you let Global Ed. and your family know that you have arrived safely and that you are okay.
Check your Marauder Mail lately? This is how all important information is communicated by MU and Global Ed. so don't forget to check it on a regular basis.
Is your class schedule finalized at your host university yet? If you take any classes that you did not get an equivalency for on your Transfer of Credits Form, make sure to email your Program Coordinator and academic advisor right away! Having an accurate Study Abroad Transfer of Credits Credits Form will expedite the processing of your transcript so that your Degree Audit Report will show your classes and grades for your semester abroad and help ensure that you make academic progress.
Keeping a blog or journal? Don't forget to tell us about your experiences. We love to hear from you!
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Important Forms and Information
To be directed to the Important Forms and Information webpage, CLICK HERE.
- This webpage includes a list of important forms that need to be completed and essential information to keep in mind while you are abroad. We know paperwork is probably the last thing you want to think about right now, but completing these forms and staying on top of this information will help Global Ed. help you in the event of an emergency as well as make your return to MU smoother.
Study Abroad Handbooks
Do you have any further questions? Don't forget to reference your Study Abroad Handbook for detailed information.
Photo Contest
Are you taking great photos? Don't forget to use your camera because you could be the next Global Ed. Photo Contest WINNER!
Check out these contest categories:
- Marauders Abroad: Photos of you and/or other MU students on your program abroad.
- Marauders in Action: Photos of you and/or other MU students actively participating in a volunteer, service-learning, or internship opportunity OR photos of you "in action" in some other exciting way.
- Skully Abroad: Where has your Skully been? Make sure Skully is smiling in each of these photos!
- People and Culture: Photos that truly capture the essence of the people and culture of your host country and the places you've visited.
- Landscapes and Landmarks: Photos that show the natural and urban wonders of your host country and the places you've visited.
Take a look at past Photo Contest Winners!
Intern at Global Education!
Already thinking ahead about how you can make your study abroad experience work for you after you return home? Check out the links below for more information about exciting internships available at Global Ed!
Internship details for the following majors: Anthropology, Business, Communications, Government, International Studies and Sociology
Internship details for Public Relations Majors
If you are any major other than what is listed above, you should contact your academic advisor(s) ASAP and ask if they would be willing to grant you credit for the internship. Make sure to send them the job description! Global Education only accepts students who would be interning for academic credit.


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The Buffalo Zoo invites the Western New York community to participate in this years Bundle Up For Polar Bears initiative!Beginning on March 1st (just after International Polar Bear Day on February 27) we are asking schools, organizations, businesses and families to turn down the thermostat by two degrees on one or more dates between March 1st and March 15 to lower carbon emissions andhelp save polar bears. Participants are invited to bundle up in their favorite warm clothing to help raise awareness on this worldwide conservation issue.
Reducing our carbon footprint can slow and even reverse climate changes, which cause sea ice to melt. Sea ice is a necessity for polar bears as they use it for hunting.Bundle Up For Polar Bears was launched by the Buffalo Zoo in 2011. Since then, schools, families, and businesses have registered to participate each year.Help us make this years project even bigger and better! Schools, organizations, businesses and families can register to participate by sending an email to email@example.com. In the email, please state the name of your organization/school/family, the number of people participating and the date of participation. Share photos of your participation to firstname.lastname@example.com. Well show them off on our facebook page so everybody can see the involvement of Western New Yorkers in this program.The Buffalo Zoo thanks you for doing your part in helping to save polar bears!


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Understanding Bond Credit Ratings
Step 1: Why Do I Need to Check the Credit Rating Before Buying a Bond?
There is widespread misunderstanding about what credit ratings really mean, and how they affect the returns that you earn and the overall riskiness of your portfolio.
Investors generally rely on bond ratings to evaluate the credit quality of specific bonds. Credit ratings indicate on a scale of high to low the probability of default; that is, the probability that debt will not be repaid on time in full. Failure to redeem principal at maturity would constitute a default. Failure to make interest payments on time (that is, to pay coupons to bondholders) would also constitute a default. In plain English, ratings answer two questions: How likely am I to get my money back at maturity, and how likely am I to get my interest payments on time?
Classroom Steps
Step 1:
Why Do I Need to Check the Credit Rating Before Buying a Bond?
Step 2:
Why Would a Bond's Rating Change?
Step 3:
Does the Rating Affect How Much I Earn on a Bond?
Step 4:
What Happens to the Price of a Bond When Its Rating Is Lowered?
Step 5:
Does a Downgrade Mean My Bonds Are No Longer Safe?
Step 6:
How Often Do Bonds Default?
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Wouldn't Buying 30-Year Bonds With AAA Ratings and Just Holding Them to Maturity Be the Safest Thing to Do?
All bonds are not subject to default risk. Any security issued directly by the U.S. government is considered free of default risk. Although these bonds are not rated, they are considered the safest and highest-quality securities that you can buy because a default by the U.S. government is deemed impossible. This includes all Treasury securities, as well as savings bonds.
Bonds issued by entities other than the U.S. government, such as corporate bonds and municipal bonds, are rated by a number of agencies that specialize in evaluating credit quality. The best-known rating agencies are Moody's, Standard & Poor's (S&P), and Fitch (now Fitch IBCA). Bonds are rated when issuers initially come to market, and subsequently, as issuers bring additional issues to market. Issuers pay the agencies for the rating.
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Hazon Food Festival: Liberty, Food & Justice for All
Presented by Hazon, a local twist on Hazon's successful national, multi-day Food Conference, this Food Festival is a unique, one-day taste of the local Jewish Food Movement.
The Food Festival, held at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, is a day for Philadelphia area foodies, rabbis, restaurateurs, chefs, farmers, educators, vegans, and omnivores to come together to explore the interplay of food, sustainability, Jewish traditions, and contemporary life.
The festival will include:
- One day of inspiring lectures and discussions,
- Expert cooking demonstrations and DIY projects,
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When's the last time you moved?
No, I don't mean went for a run. I mean moved.
Changed your address? Acquired a new domicile?
Me, it'd been 17 years, until last Friday.
Then...poof...off we went, leaving the Connecticut house where we'd spent the longest time ever in one spot and heading for...wait for it...New Jersey!
Yes, New Jersey.
That may not sound like much to you, but to me, it came as quite a shock. One place on Earth I never thought I'd live?
New Jersey.
Anyway, the thing is, moving is disruptive.
Duh! Sounds redundant, right?
But it really is disruptive.
The disruption begins with Act I: The Preparation.
Act I is where you take everything you own, for which you have found perfectly good spots over the years, and put them in boxes.
For the record, your things do not like Act I. They like where they've been; it's their home. They're comfortable there. At peace.
One of the reasons your things do not like Act I is that many of them know they are going to be...how to put this kindly...de-acquired. Gifted. Donated. Returned to the great cycle of things at which our culture so expertly excels. Many will simply disappear...thrown "away" (as William McDonough says, "wherever that is".)
Act II is, if anything, even more disruptive. It's called, The Trucking.
The Trucking is particularly intense. It's the part where many very large men swoop down on the things you've boxed in Act I and carry them away.
Every box receives a sticker (where the hell are all those RFID tags we keep hearing about?) and is dutifully chronicled on a manifest (each prosaically called "box") so that it can be accounted for in Act III.
I'm only marginally reassured.
The Trucking also involves wrapping every stick of furniture you own in distinctive blankets and a special kind of brown tape. Listening to the sound of miles of the tape being unrolled throughout your house must be what it's like for a farmer to hear his crops devoured by a grotesque species of insects. I cannot reproduce the sound in letters, but it begins with "ghakhk," contains many more consonants and goes on for hours.
Act II always ends with an intensely dramatic moment: will everything fit?
It usually does, but not before great anxiety.
And we now find ourselves at Intermission.
This story has an Intermission because the New Jersey place to which the bounty of Act II will be delivered is not yet habitable.
At least, not by us.
That won't happen for a few days yet.
Which means that practically every object we possess currently sits in a warehouse.
In The Bronx.
Awaiting the big moment of Act III.
The Reunion.
And for that, dear reader, you will have to wait...
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- The work was exhibited on a moving train between Junee and Bethungra NSW in an exhibition called 'Rolling Stock' which included site specific performances, installations and collaborations between artists, audiences and the community. 'Agri-Type' is comprised of 41 original photographs of agricultural typography of metal nameplates of farm properties in southern NSW. The images were presented as a continuous slideshow on a television screen mounted on the wall in the first class train carriage.
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BURLINGTON – Pink liquid rabies vaccine housed within fishmeal bait pellets will be dropped from four low-flying planes for three days, and placed by hand, in rural areas of Vermont and New Hampshire beginning Aug. 26.
The bait drop, which aims to vaccinate raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes against rabies is now in its 9th year in Vermont.
A total of 39 animals have tested positive for rabies in Vermont this year, including 23 raccoons. Only 16 animals tested positive for the disease by mid-August of last year. No human cases of rabies have been reported in Vermont, and nationally only one or two cases are reported each year.
The bait cannot cause rabies if it is touched or eaten and is not harmful to children or pets, but the pellets should not be handled or disturbed so that wildlife can eat them.
The bait drop will assist scientists, including research veterinarians and wildlife biologists, in their efforts to keep rabies from spreading across the U.S. and Canadian border. Four small airplanes and pilots from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, flying out of Newport, Vt., will drop bait from an altitude of 500 feet.
"Rabies vaccine has nearly wiped out the disease in the domestic animal population, and the bait drop is an effective way to target wildlife that is susceptible to the disease," said Dr. Robert Johnson, state veterinarian for the Vermont Department of Health.
Dr. Johnson reminds pet owners of stay current on rabies vaccinations for all domestic animals. The bait drop is a precautionary measure and does not rid Vermont of rabid animals. The 39 confirmed cases of rabies this year represent those cases where the animals came in contact with humans, the animals were trapped or killed, and later tested positive for the disease at the Health Department laboratory.
Raccoon rabies was first confirmed in southern Vermont in 1994. Since then, hundreds of cases of rabies have been confirmed and the outbreak has spread northward.
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Philadelphia Phillies (17-19) at Chicago Cubs (15-21)
Kyle Kendrick (0-3, 7.32) vs. Matt Garza (2-1, 2.56)
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NEWS ALERT! – Vance Worley has no structural damage according to the beat writers with the team in Chicago. He has inflammation in a joint of the right elbow. He wont throw for one week. No Tommy John!!
Also, Chase Utley is taking ground balls with the team in Chicago for the first time this season. This is a HUGE step in the right direction because it's the only issue he's had thus far. Let's see if he can keep this up pain free – that is the key.
The friendly confines of Wrigley Field will be the site tonight when the Phillies kick off a short, two-game road trip against the Chicago Cubs. Along with looking to extend their season-high three-game winning streak in tonight's game, the Phils will try to get back to .500 for the first time since May 3rd, when they were 13-13.
Kyle Kendrick will make the start, going in place of the injured Vance Worley, who was placed on the 15-day DL earlier today with elbow inflammation. Since signing a two-year extension with the Phillies in February, it has been a rough 2012 for Kendrick, as his 7.32 ERA indicates. In three starts this season, Kendrick has gone 0-2 with a 6.43 ERA. Fans looking for a silver lining with KK on the mound can take some solace in this: In three appearances–two starts, including one earlier this season–Kendrick has posted a 1.80 ERA against the Cubs. That is the lowest ERA for Kendrick against any National League opponent.
On the mound for the Cubbies will be their number-two man, Matt Garza. In his last start against the Phillies on April 29th, Garza was able to hold them scoreless over seven innings of work. Tonight, however, will mark just the second start for Garza since being sidelined with the flu following that April 29th start. In his last start against Milwaukee, he was able to go just five innings before being lifted due to fatigue.
Lineup: Rollins SS, Pierre LF, Victorino CF, Pence RF, Ruiz C, Polanco 3B, Mayberry 1B, Galvis 2B, Kendrick P
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No Tommy John is good, but Joe Blanton didn't have it either, and still basically lost a whole season due to elbow soreness. Hope this is less of a problem than JB had, they need the Vanimal.
I cannot believe that Victorino is hitting .248 – he just never gets a hit when needed anymore.
Lets go Choochie! .
ANOTHER blown opportunity –
They should never ever pitch to LaHair like last time, he will burn them. Just don't give him anything good for two days.
LaHair – 7 foul balls
Snake bitten a little early tonight
For KK, this is the best you can expect so far. 2 runs in 4 innings. Its up to the Phils to score now.
Here we go, much much better
Should probably be 6-2 by now
It's on the Pen and we have Pap and Antonio. Fingers crossed.
Everyone vote Chooch to the AS game!
Bases loaded, top of the 9th and no outs – and I'm not convinced they'll score
How sweeeet!
Shane's new routine – men on base and a pop up
Some kind of respect walking Chooch
No way! Luna comes through huge!
Seriously, I doubted RAJ, but this bench has saved this season.
Pierre hitting 330+
Nix second in RBI, ! in RBI per plate appearence
Fontenote, just getting started
I said earier the small moves are just as important as the big moves but WOW.
Having another "Chris Coste" would be an amazing boost to this team.. what a compliment to the starting pitching – we cant forget how well the BP did tonight.
So the Phils have won 4 in a row for the first time this year. This is vs some of the worst teams in baseball of course but, they have to beat these teams which they did.
Now what? Do we know what to expect from this point?
I believe fully the only sure things we can count on are good pitched games by Lee (regardless of his 0 wins todate), Halladay and Hamels. Pitching yes, still the best STARTING staff in the league – the quality performances gifted by JB have been thrilling to watch. Tossed in with that are good saves by Papelbon. Other than those things what do we have?
Chooch (God bless him and please cast a vote for him in the AS ballot) is not a .300/30/100 guy, nobody can or should expect or hope for anything like this to continue.
The Lunacy – is it possible Philly is going to see the second coming of Chris Coste? How valuable was he!
There has been little to no production from the core of this offense from the beginning of this year. As much hope as I placed on Hunter becoming the key player on this team, I don't feel comfortable watching him (probably because he doesn't look comfortable up there or in the field). Vic, Rollins and even Poly (until recent) have been disappointing at best.
The only positives I have seen so far have been the play from Nix, Wiggington and Pierre. Mayberry hasn't shown us he is ready to be a key contributor.
How are the Phils going to get this together? We need to have something solid to latch onto.
Continued contributions from Nix, Wiggington, Pierre – the Phils desperately need someone like a Luna (or Raul in the first half of 09) to lead the offense. In order for the Phils to succeed, there is no doubt in my mind that Jimmy & Vic need to start making good contact. Their performances so far have been near abysmal. Without stepped up performances by these two, the Phils will be pummeled by the better teams in the NL (and AL coming up) time and time again.
Note I have left Howard & Utley out of this equation, I really don't want to count on what's not there. However, I do think that Ryan Howard has some Josh Hamilton magic in him… he is capable of tearing the crap off the ball for a month or two.
I really love the way Galvis seems to be getting better and better, too. I mean, if he keeps this up Charlie is gonna have to FIND him some playing time when/if Chase returns.
Hector Luna…should have been on the team right out of Clearwater. I was really surprised that he didn't get the nod because of the Spring he had. But he's here now and , hopefully, he can contribute on a consistent basis. Dare I say…could HE be the "spark" that this team desperately needs???…….
I agree on both counts Chuck A.
Gentlemen, 1) where is Luna going to play, and why, and 2) what kind of "spark" are you looking for?
Is #2 a serious question?
They were 4th in the league in scoring for the 3 weeks before last night. Yes – serious questioni.
Luna hits one whole homerun and suddenly he's the team's savior?
I suggest waiting until he's had a few more at bats, and also waiting to see how he plays defense. I've read numerous times that he's not much of a fielder.
I never said or even suggested that Hector Luna was going to be a "savior." All I said was that MAYBE he could be a spark for this team. I understand that the offense is doing better as of late. But sometimes a guy can come in and lift a team in other ways. Luna may be a nice piece off the bench and his hopeful performance and energy could carry over to the whole team…pitching staff, bullpen, etc. Jake Diekman might be able to provide something similiar coming out of the pen. Success and winning is contagious and sometime the entire team can benefit from some of these guys that nobody has ever heard of before.
Read between your own lines, Chuck. You've implied that the Phils need a "spark," then propose that Luna could be that spark. If they really do need a "spark" to succeed, then if Luna provides it, he WOULD be a savior.
I wasn't trying to single you out, either. "the Phils desperately need someone like a Luna (or Raul in the first half of 09) to lead the offense." or "Chooch is a beast. But so is Big Tuna Luna." certainly indicate to me that Luna is being lauded ridiculously considering he's gotten one hit so far. "Lead the offense?" Give me a break!
Hahah Hector Luna being speculated as a savior to the team? Wow this team has really started to lead its fans into the deep end between sanity and delirium
Love what he did last night but c'mon, how much can we really expect Luna to make much of a difference. Again, I would LOVE for him to prove me wrong but these comments are pretty hilarious.
Pence and Rollins ARE going to pick it up you almost have to count on that
Absolutely. You forgot to add Shane to the mix. Pence and Shane will have to pick it up –they're our best offensive players. J-roll should improve a bit, too. If you look at these guys track records, especially Shane's, you gotta bank on them picking it up at some point.
You can laugh all you want branderson but sometimes these no-name guys can contribute in ways that a team needs and that will help. And I never said Luna was gonna be a "savior." That was George saying that.
Agreed, too, that it's guys like Pence, J-Roll and Vic that REALLY need to step it up..
"Savior" was sarcasm, in case you didn't realize by the rest of my comment. And I still say that you don't have to say it out loud to imply it, which more than just yourself has done here.
The thing to really think about – Freddy Galvis has been heating up (hitting nearly .300 in May). He's had some really clutch hits and some dazzling defense. If he continues to sizzle and Jroll continues to fizzle (Currently, Galvis hitting better than JRoll), could you see Manuel benching Jimmy in favor of the hot bat? Maybe give him a little bit of a wake up call?
All I know is that every time I see Jimmy step up to the plate with a runner on base, I expect a pop up. With Freddy, I actually have better hope that he'll move the batter over.
Rollins is finally living up to his reputation for pop-ups. After popping up at about the league average his entire career, he is 11th out of 88 qualifiers so far in the NL.
And, as you say, he's been awful with men on base.
Not sure what you mean by a wake up call, though. I think he's pressing, and a day or two off might help, but I certainly don't think it's for lack of focus or effort.
When all is said and done, Rollins will more likely than not have the better season. He's still the better offensive player, but things may change for good sometime in 2013 or 2014…. possibly compromising J-roll's vesting option for a 4th year….
There is no way Freddy takes time away from JRoll except to give JRoll a day off, and maybe if they make a little run in the end of May, JRoll might get a day or two off every other week. And can you please not just pay attention to the outcome, JRoll, JMJ, and even Vic have been hitting the ball hard, and just not always getting resaults. And this core has always been streaky offensivly. And with Chooch on fire and Glavis hitting the ball well and Poly getting back to the 300 hitter he has been his whole career when healthy. Even hitting 5th.
If the bull pen can keep up what they have done the last few days (minus Qualls, who has shown good stuff but not been getting resauts) This team can go on a run. Bastardo has shown he was not a fluke(Big Props to Chooch I think) he had perfect control last night hitting CHooch's Glove where every he put it. When and if chooch cools off you have to believe Vic, Pench Jroll will get on a little run.
One more thing, what is up with no recap and it is 11 am the next day you guys need some help. I mean I watch the game on DVR everynight I can recap it for you at 3am if you are falling behind
Haha I was thinking about that too. I'd be willing to write for you guys.
we're a bunch of working stiffs…. with full-time jobs, some with kids, and some out of town.
Pretty sure this is the ONE game that didn't get recapped- but what is there to say. . . . Kyle Kendrick did well, just as we all expected …. Luna hit a Grand Slam- just like we all predicted…
The Phillies need to sweep the Cubs. They need to actually get over the .500 threshold. They can't keep flirting with it and then disappearing. This season has been weird to say the least so far. The offense hasn't really let down the team it has been the Bullpen. Offense has been good enough and so have the starters. I expect the bullpen to get better though because they shouldn't be as bad as they are now. No bullpen is above 5 ERA bad. It seems like they might have given up more runs than the starters so far this year.
Exactly if the Bullpen comes through during that losing streak, the Phillies could be in 2nd place in the NL East. You would think that having a 4 run lead would be enough to win most games with this pitching staff, but the Pen has been terrible.
Since when hasn't the offense let down the team? They are doing okay right now, but earlier, WHEN THE BP WAS DOING FINE, the Phils were scoring only about one or two runs per game. They've still had a few low scoring games lately, too. It's difficult for any pen when they have to protect a tiny lead or pitch into extra innings because the team can't score late.
Phillies have scored 4 runs or more in 10 of their 15 games this month… and have scored 75 runs, which averages out to 5 runs per game in the month of May
though we have only an 8-7 record for the month. . .
so for at least the past two weeks, I wouldn't say the offense has really been an issue
first 16 games: 2.7 per game (15th in the NL)
last 22 games: 4.9 per game (4th)
No team is going to score a constant 4-6 runs per game, but I'm not sure we can expect much more than 4.9 per game with this lineup.
Like I said, they are doing okay right now. Sometimes I wonder if people really read or just react to one or two words.
Some of those losses you mention were extra inning affairs. One in particular involved Schwimmer having to go more innings than he should have had to because the offense shut down. Another game, Papelbon had to be wasted because the offense stunk until the ninth. They almost lost the following game because after being used the night before, Papelbon needed to be rested.
Even last night's game was tied at two until late in the game. In fact, there has been more than one game when the Phils scored suddenly in the ninth. Those kinds of games put a strain on the pitching staff. And it's only been a few players who have actually hit anything.
Even if the team has scored 5 runs per for May, you still have to count April and you still have to count the miserable performances of Pence, Rollins, Mayberry, and Victorino. A few players might be okay RIGHT NOW, but the offense in general is still pretty bad, despite that 5 run average.
George, I was reacting to "Since when hasn't the offense let down the team?", to which of course the answer is "most of the season so far".
You go on to say "A few players might be okay RIGHT NOW, but the offense in general is still pretty bad, despite that 5 run average."
"…the offense in general is still pretty bad" is hard to justify. It certainly hasn't been "pretty bad" for the past 3 weeks. If you mean it's been no better than average so far this year (they're 8th in the NL), and that's "pretty bad" by Phillies standards, then OK.
If you mean it should be better than it is, certainly Victorino, Rollins, and Mayberry, and maybe Pence should be hitting better, but then Nix, Pierre, and Ruiz should be hitting worse. Although I would say that there is more upside than downside overall.
Charlie and GG really need to hold a meeting with anyone that isn't hitting to their potential, and have them watch video of Carlos Ruiz swinging the bat. The guy is as locked in as can be.
Just gave him 50 votes. Gonna go for another 50 right now. GO CHOOCH!


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The Obama administration has suggested our nation move from its basic $7.25 an hour minimum hourly wage, in place since 2009, to $10.10. Those opposing the hike reel about things like how much it will cost them, businesses might have to close their doors as a result of that hefty an increase, that it will encourage the lazy to be lazier and [More]


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Robert Todd Carroll, the author of The Skeptic's Dictionary, has a new book out: The Critical Thinker's Dictionary: Biases, Fallacies, and Illusion and what you can do about them. Since some of our commenters and most of the CAM advocates we critique are constantly committing logical fallacies, a survey of logical fallacies is a good idea both for us and for them, and this book fits the bill.
When I received the book in the mail, I set it aside, thinking it would be a somewhat boring listing of things I already knew. When I finally got around to reading it, I was surprised and delighted. It held my interest, reminded me of things I had forgotten, explained other things I had never heard of, and provided entertaining stories to illustrate each point. Best of all, the bulk of his examples are taken from medicine and relate directly to the topics we discuss on SBM.
Carroll is well-qualified to write about logical fallacies: he is a retired professor of philosophy who has long promoted skepticism and taught classes in critical thinking, and he writes in an entertaining, accessible style. He started The Skeptic's Dictionary website in 1994 with 50 articles and it has now grown to several hundred articles. It attracts more than a million visitors a month, and some of its entries have been translated into more than a dozen languages. It has become a go-to reference for anyone seeking the facts on questionable claims about everything from crop circles to homeopathy. Its articles are thorough and well documented with lots of references and links. (more…)


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Wisconsin food industry leaders say the state shouldn't tell food stamp users how to eat healthy.
At a public hearing Tuesday at the Capitol, Brandon Scholz of the Wisconsin Grocers Association criticized a bill that would block food stamp users from buying items like chips, soda and candy bars.
Scholz said the bill would create an embarrassing and even contentious moment where cashiers have to tell people what they can't buy.
Rep. Dean Kaufert, a Republican from Neenah, sponsors the bill. He says it's intended to promote healthy eating.
Other opponents of the bill said it would be impossible to keep up with the thousands of new products each year to tell which are junk food and which aren't.


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Guayaquil is the capital of the province of Guayas and the largest city in Ecuador. Affectionately known amongst Ecuador PCVs as "GTown", Guayaquil is also the birthplace of "Beavis and Butthead" creator Mike Judge. Huh, huh. He said "Butthead". Yeah.
History of Guayaquil
During the 90s, Guayaquil was restricted as a Peace Corps site due to crime and other urban dangers. It has since been re-opened as a Peace Corps site, mostly within the Youth and Families Development program.
Volunteers have worked in the barrios of Fertisa, Flor de Bastion, Isla Trinitaria, Nueva Prosperina and Guasmo Sur, among others.
Potential Community Projects
Presence of NGOs
Plan International and INFA (el Instituto de la Niñez y de la Familia) work in Guayaquil, among others.
As a major Ecuadorian city, Guayaquil has buses which leave to almost all parts of the country. A new terminal terrestre (bus terminal) was recently opened in Guayaquil (affectionately known to volunteers as "el Super Terminal"). Flights leaving to the Galápagos Islands generally leave from Guayaquil.
As a coastal site, Guayaquil tends to be very warm and rainy during January through March (which is amplified by the enormous amount of concrete in the city).


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Home List of Titles Adenosine kinase from human erythrocytes: determination of the conditions required for assay in crude hemolysates
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- An assay suitable for initial velocity studies was developed to measure adenosine kinase (ATP: adenosine 5'-phosphotransferase, EC 18.104.22.168) activity in crude lysates of human erythrocytes. The pH optimum for the reaction was dependent on the ratio of Mg2+/ATP used in the assay. With a Mg2+/ATP ratio of 5.0, the pH optimum was 5.1 and only 10% of the maximal activity was retained at pH 7.3. When a Mg2+/ATP ratio of 0.50 was used, the pH optimum was 6.2, but 70% of the maximal activity was retained at pH 7.3. For assays performed at pH 7.3, the optimal Mg2+/ATP ratio was 0.50 for ATP concentrations between 0.50 and 2.0 mmol/l. Mg2+ was required for reaction, presumably to form the physiological substrate MgATP2-. However, excess free (uncomplexed) Mg2+ was a strong inhibitor of the enzyme at pH 7.3. At pH 7.3, the K(m) values for adenosine and MgATP2- were 0.66 μmol/l and 82 μmol/l respectively.
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If a single global insurance accounting standard is not achieved, PwC believes the FASB should only make targeted enhancements to its existing standards.
The FASB and IASB have been jointly deliberating insurance contract accounting since 2008. The intent was to issue a single standard that reflects a converged accounting model. However, the models the boards proposed in June are not converged in several important respects.
We encourage the boards to continue to work together with a goal of issuing a single, high-quality global standard on insurance contract accounting. High-quality global accounting standards would improve the ability of stakeholders to compare companies across territories and would enhance the efficiency of capital allocation around the world.
If the boards cannot achieve the goal of a single, high-quality standard, we do not believe the FASB should forge ahead with a new model. Rather, we recommend the FASB make targeted enhancements to its existing standards in a few key areas. These would address some of the more significant limitations of the current model in a cost-beneficial way.


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Insurance companies: 'We won't drop anyone'
Companies to switch clients to new coverage
National news outlets have reported how insurance companies are cancelling coverage and dropping thousands of people from their plans because they don't comply with the health care law. But that might not be the case in Wisconsin.
"We're not cancelling anybody's coverage," Greg Skemp of Gundersen Health Plan said emphatically.
Gundersen is one of three health insurance companies News 8 spoke with Monday. All three said they would not drop anyone's coverage.
"I think that's where the national media has picked up the story, but we're not. We're asking them to pick a new plan in 2014 for the small employers, but we're not cancelling anybody's coverage," Skemp said.
Instead of dropping people, these companies will automatically enroll their clients in a different plan.
About 6,500 people in the greater La Crosse area have coverage through Gundersen that won't meet all the requirements of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Some of those requirements comprise what the health care law calls "essential health benefits," which translates into pharmacy, maternal, and other benefits. For Gundersen's plan, that means smaller benefits like hearing aids or some pediatrics coverage need to be included.
"Complying with that isn't that big of a change, it's just some minor things," Skemp said.
For those enrolled in the non-compliant programs, Gundersen will ask those people to either switch their coverage to another package, or they will be automatically enrolled in the insurance company's cheapest plan.
WPS Health Insurance has about 9,000 members who are enrolled in plans that don't comply with Obamacare. Instead of dropping those people, they will be automatically enrolled in a similar plan for about the same price.
WPS will also offer public meetings across Wisconsin to help their clients understand the changes and their full range of options.
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By Julie Fishman and Paige Brettingen
Everyone's heard the basic Thanksgiving story, but few know the nuances behind the holiday's traditions. From food to football to falling asleep at the table, the following Turkey Day trivia will answer the Thanksgiving questions you didn't even think to ask. Impress—and possibly alarm—your family and friends with this cornucopia of atypical holiday facts.
The Tradition Begins2 of 17
A three-day feast with about 50 colonists and 90 Native Americans, the first Thanksgiving in 1621 didn't include mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie or cranberries. Deer, rabbit and squash graced the table, and historians believe that lobster, seal and swan may have been served as well. While fowl was on the menu, the bird of choice was probably not turkey.
Making It Official3 of 17
American leaders called for days of thanks rather regularly during the 17th and 18th centuries. A celebration on a specific day every year didn't occur until President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. For nearly 40 years prior to the declaration, eminent writer Sarah Josepha Hale—author of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," among other titles—led a campaign to make the holiday official.
Gobble Gobble4 of 17
While "gobble" is the call most people associate with turkeys, the birds have at least 28 different known vocalizations. Other calls, including "yelps," "clucks," "putts," "cackles," "purrs," "hoots" and "hisses," are used to indicate danger, advertise the caller's sex, establish control and keep the flock together.
Dance Like a Turkey5 of 17
It may not be as popular as the chicken dance at weddings, but the turkey has a dance, too. The turkey trot, which emerged in the U.S. in the early 1900s, is a two-step move modeled after the bird's short, jerky steps. It was especially popular during the 1920s when couples typically incorporated it while dancing the Charleston.
Peanuts Ritual6 of 17
Created by Charles Schulz in 1973 and originally airing on CBS, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving won an Emmy in 1974. Now shown on ABC every Thanksgiving night, the show is usually paired with another half-hour special. Since 2008, the accompaniment has been "The Mayflower Voyagers," an episode from the This Is America, Charlie Brown miniseries.
Tired From Turkey?7 of 17
Despite popular belief, the tryptophan in turkey is probably not responsible for post-meal drowsiness. Thanksgiving sleepiness is more likely caused by drinking excess alcohol and eating a large, high-carbohydrate meal that the body must work hard to digest. While eating turkey on a completely empty stomach without any other food might make you a tad tired, when served as part of a hefty feast, the tryptophan's effect is negligible.
Lions & Tigers & Bears8 of 17
The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924 drew a quarter of a million people and featured costumed Macy's employees, professional bands, and animals from Central Park Zoo. Today, over 3 million people attend the parade, and another 50 million tune in on the tube.
Balloon Hunt9 of 17
Giant helium balloons were added to Macy's parade in 1927. While Macy's planned to release them into the sky following the parade, the balloons popped on their ascent. The following year, the release was successful, and the balloons floated above the region for several days. Any kid lucky enough to find one of the deflated balloons thereafter received a free gift from the department store.
Pies Have It10 of 17
According to Guinness World Records, the largest pumpkin pie ever baked was 12 feet in diameter and 2,020 pounds. The recipe required 900 pounds of pumpkin, 1,860 eggs, 300 pounds of sugar and 250 pounds of crust, among other ingredients. The creators claim they've broken their own record with a pie that's 20 feet in diameter and 3,699 pounds, but Guinness has yet to confirm the achievement.
Game Time11 of 17
The tradition of holding a "Thanksgiving Classic" started in 1934, when the Chicago Bears defeated the Detroit Lions in front of 26,000 fans. Detroit's all-time record on the holiday is 33 wins, 36 losses and two ties, and the only time the Lions didn't play a game on Thanksgiving Day was when the NFL was on moratorium during World War II.
Feast Facts12 of 17
The average Thanksgiving turkey weighs 15 pounds and is comprised of 70 percent white meat and 30 percent dark meat. According to the National Turkey Federation's most recent estimate in 2007, 46 million turkeys—one-fifth of the annual total of 235 million—were eaten at Thanksgiving.
Sourcing the Feast13 of 17
The U.S. ranks as the largest producer of turkeys in the world (one-quarter of a billion birds annually). The U.S. state that earns the No. 1 spot for most turkeys produced? Minnesota, which raises about 47 million turkeys each year. Meanwhile, Wisconsin wins as the top cranberry producer, Illinois is the biggest pumpkin grower and North Carolina reigns as the king of sweet potatoes.
Date Swap14 of 17
In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving to the third Thursday of the month in an effort to spur shopping during The Great Depression. Met with vast public opposition, Roosevelt was forced to change the holiday back to the last Thursday in November just two years later.
Pardon Me15 of 17
The National Turkey Federation has given a turkey to the White House every Thanksgiving since 1947. Until 1989—when George H. Bush began the tradition of pardoning the White House turkey—nearly every president chose to eat the bird. Spared turkeys spend the rest of their days in the happiest place on earth: Disneyland.
Almost Famous16 of 17
Though Thomas Jefferson selected the bald eagle as our national bird, Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was a better candidate. A "bird of courage," a turkey, Franklin believed, "would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his farm yard." In comparison, he said the eagle had "bad moral character" and played a lesser role in early American life.
Birds That Burn Rubber17 of 17
While commercially raised turkeys usually can't fly—breeding practices have altered their body proportions—the wild variety can hit speeds of up to 55 miles per hour when spooked by a predator. They can also run up to 20 miles an hour, making them a tough target for hunters.
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I haven't taken a test and anything is possible, but I doubt it. We're pretty careful. I had my period last month and am not due for it again for another 8 days (the 12th).
We are planning to get pregnant again within the next 8 months (hoping to get my pre-pregnancy weight BEFORE I get pregnant again), but are making no special efforts to get pregnant yet.


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Political Science
Christopher Alcantara interviewed about his new book in Northern Public Affairs
Jul 16/13
Northern Public Affairs editor Joshua Gladstone interviews faculty member Christopher Alcantara about his new book, Negotiating the Deal: Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements in Canada (University of Toronto Press, 2013).
You can find the interview here (ungated).
He will also be presenting material from his new book at the Couchiching Institute of Public Affairs' 2013 Summer Conference, "Coming Together as One: Navigating the Relationship Between Indigenous Peoples and Canada" at Geneva Park, ON (presenters include former Prime Minister Paul Martin, several former Ministers of Indian Affairs, former Grand Chief Phil Fontaine, and Idle No More leader Sheelah McLean) and at McGill University's 3rd Annual Aboriginal Awareness Week in September.
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By Helena Rodriguez
I had an altitude adjustment last weekend.
Altitude Adjustment was the name of the ski retreat that my daughter Laura and I went with her church youth group on last weekend. It was high up in the snow-covered rocky mountains of Denver.
Many people think of going off to the mountains as a "getaway," but it's really a "getting back," a getting back to nature, where we belong. When I lived in Hobbs in 2000, a priest, Father Jose Reyes, told me that to be truly happy, men must be in touch with God, with his fellow human beings and with nature. Too many of us, myself included, need to get outside more. We need to get out from behind our computer screens, televisions and desks and make nature a part of our daily lives. And so I was excited about "getting back," not "getting away."
Although I knew I was going to have to burn the midnight oil to get the reading for my English literature class done when I returned home, I knew it would be worth it. And it certainly was. I got to witness Laura, my niece, Crystal Diaz, and several other youth, ski for the first time in their young lives. I also saw them fall down many times as well, but that was part of the learning process.
And so there I found myself, nestled in the warmth of a welcoming mountain lodge in a place called Snow Mountain Ranch. It was surrounded by the majestic pine trees and beautiful mountainscapes that have made Colorado famous. It was cool, I mean literally, as in having to wear thermals underneath our clothing and two layers of additional clothing on top of that — something we desert rats are not used to.
But it was also cool, driving 12 hours and 9,000 feet up in elevation, "coming back" to nature, and as ironic as it may sound, to hear a rapping priest from the inner city Bronx of New York ,"freestyling" lyrics about Jesus and The Great JPII. How cool is that? Usual maybe, but then again, perhaps not because JPII was an avid skier who was known to slip away from the Vatican at times to hit the slopes.
Father Stan Fortuna is a Franciscan priest who dresses in a traditional gray robe, but his ministry is anything but traditional. He's gained a youthful following with his hip way of evangelizing.
For the record, I didn't ski, although I was tempted. I thought of many excuses not to ski, like being afraid of heights. Those ski-lift gondolas do not have seat belts. And there was the fear of not only falling, but of not being able to get up in those heavy boots and long, irksome skis. I was a pretty good skateboarder during my young days, but this desert rat is also a wimp when it comes to frigid weather. One of my biggest fears was of falling head-first and getting soaked in that freezing snow.
I admired Laura and Crystal though. They took ski lessons in the morning and then hit the bunny hill in the afternoon. Laura even got up the courage to go on the "big mountain" with her friend Tom. She had a rather painful fall up there, but Laura says she'll go skiing again someday, when another opportunity rises.
For the record, I did soak in as much fresh mountain air and sunshine as I could. I didn't complain about the snow there, like I do here, especially last winter when the snow stuck around eastern New Mexico for a few days. I was so sick and tired of snow by then.
I hated having to drive slow, walk slow, being freezing cold, not having much of a winter snow wardrobe, and always afraid of slipping in the ice. I was a snow wimp.
But up in the mountains of Denver, where snow is a part of daily life, the town didn't shut down and, surprisingly, I didn't either. It was beautiful sunny day at the Winter Park Ski Area and as I noted, mountain snow is so much different, so much softer in Colorado, not hard and icy like it is here. And with its breathtaking backdrop of Rocky Mountains, it wasn't about "getting away." It was about "coming back" …. back to nature.
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The Eternal Beach-Body Plan
Phase III - Week 12: Workout XII
Exercise III: Pullover
Reps: 15
Hold one dumbbell with both hands and lie back on a bench crossways. Press the dumbbell straight over your face [1], and then lower your arms behind your head as far as you can [2]. Pull the dumbbell back to the starting position. That's one rep.


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Conan O'Brien and Tonight Show guests Mel Brooks, Dick Cavett and Steve Martin, comment on Carson's brilliant interview style, his master comedic timing, and the joy of cracking Carson up.
The PBS show on Johnny Carson brought back
many memories of Johnny. For thirty years he was always there when I
needed to just laugh at the world and relax. Someone said that he had
no peers. Millions of us felt like he was a trusted friend. The only
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Re: Weekly Picks & The 1 Point Club
In Honor of my nephew serving our country out of Baumholder Army Base in Germany.
Races, tracks, drivers and all the drama that comes along with it
HTower wrote:So is anyone going for a Bloomin Onion today?
smokinTA wrote:I'll be going also. Sure wish I was out there with you Annalee. Apparently there are not many NASCAR fans in the Pacific NW or they don't know what a "Bloomin'" onion is...? Last time I went in for a Bloomin' onion, the waitress didn't know what I was talking about. She never even heard of Ryan Newman, SHR and thought NASCAR had something to do with football...OMG...SMH...
beaverpond wrote:Rochelle,
You are just saving space for the good food.
beaverpond wrote:J fell from 1st to 6th.
I fell from 6th to 12th.
HH is now in 30th.
But now this is where things get interesting for a couple of us.
Mrs H passed her husband by 40 points to come in at 22nd.
Mrs B passed me by 5 points to come in at 11th place.
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"It is impossible for me to understand on what scientific grounds is founded this resurrection of the old materialistic view of the world that had its first great expression from Epicurus and Lucretius. Nothing that I can see justifies it."


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The band plays raucous, rebel Texas Country and Rock mixed with some heartfelt lyrics. Fenley's voice is often compared to Joe Cocker and Otis Redding.
Fenley has been playing for more than 10 years and is currently touring his band's newest album, A Minute to Breathe, which is available on iTunes.
In a previous interview, Fenley said, "I don't write hate songs or negative songs. I really write a lot of love songs.
"Not love songs just between a man and a woman, but love about where you are in the world and being grateful for that.
"It's easy to write a love song when you're 16 years old and you just got your heart broken. But it's really hard to pick yourself up and write about what you really want out of life."
The live show is never one to be missed. Whether the group is rapping, beatboxing, covering 90s hits, getting the crowd to join him on stage or just having the audience buy him shots, they bring the party everywhere the go.
The band will take the stage at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Scores Bar & Grill, 1502 North St. Mary's St.
To find out more about Dave Fenley and the Good Deal, visit www.davefenley.com.
Paul Gonzales is the entertainment writer at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 116, or at email@example.com.


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I had a huge shock this week, as I went to my OBGYN to get checked out because of some pressure that I was feeling low in my abdomen, and was told that I was 2cm dialated, and taken immediately to the hospital. I am 31+2 weeks today.
We think we stopped the contractions, and when (if) I go home, I will be on bed rest until this little man makes his appearance, whenever that may be, but my Dr. Feels that if may be sooner rather than later.
I am very concerned with how to cope with breastfeeding a baby born so young, but mostly, what I will be able to do while he is in the hospital to help ensure that we can breastfeed when he is out. I am sure that a lot of it will depend on how many weeks along he is, but I would like to be able to go in with some tools in hand, instead of just following the advice of the Dr's and nurses.
My brother and his wife just had a baby at 34 weeks, and some of the stuff that the were told/had happen isn't what I would be comfortable with, so I just want to be prepared about my rights,if that makes sense. Luckily, I the LO is doing great, and is a BIG baby (he is already at 5 lbs)
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Coachella Live: Day One in the Desert
To give context for the level of anticipation for this year's, Coachella, it took only 2 hours and 37 minutes for the nearly 200,000 tickets to sell out – the previous year sold out at a snail's pace in comparison at 21 hours. With a stacked headline including a reunited Outkast, Muse, and Arcade Fire, attendees stormed into the venue at its 11am opening to kick of the fun as soon as possible.
The youth of america was on display, dressed in their festival outfits, which for girls often includes a frayed crop top, cut-offs, ankle books, and flowers in their hair, while the guys showed off their latest tattoos in neon tank tops. It was amazing to see that only an hour into the festival, with the sun at its peak, and the temperature clocking in at over 100°F (38° C), the infamous Saraha Tent was already in full swing with the EDM beats pulsing as it were 3am at the best nightclub in the world.
Having hit the ground running, by the time the Absolut Little Sun Bar opened its doors at around 2:30pm, there was a line of people looking to grab one of the signature cocktails, and escape the desert sun for the sanctuary of Little Sun.
One only had to have their eyes (or ears) open to realize this was going to be an epic festival: and it was only day one of the first weekend.


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Hey Ted;
Your NIMBY charge is fundamentally without merit.
With a full line of soccer madness and college-level (American) football, the people living around the Rose Bowl ALREADY have a full schedule of "it" happening in their back yards ... what they neither want nor really need is for what's ALREADY happening in their back yards to double-down!
Yeah, I know, they're all mostly just a bunch of money-grubbing rich folks around the rim there, but even the better-to-do still have (a higher standard of) human rights ... okay?
posted by DanD on 1/19/13 @ 10:27 p.m.