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here is the process
You need to do the CreditCards Card Match here: https://www.creditcards
I put in all my information without my SSN. I had to do it in an incognito browser tab. Amex Platinum 100k Link showed up for me... Clicked "Apply Here" and it worked! I was approved for 100k MR after $3,000 Spending in 3 Mo's. I received a confirmation e-mail shortly thereafter with my approval information.
Also placed a phone call to American Express to confirm the sign up offer.
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1/10/13 - Don't want to rain on any of the experts parade here but I have a relative who has a green card, she applied for the platinum and has called twice confirming eligibility for the 100k points and it was confirmed both times. They noted her account and provided a reference number.
For those who worry if they have the promotion loaded to their account, just send a secure msg online and they will reply to confirm on that.
Starwood Gold Status
Being Platinum means you can upgrade your status for free, just call the number on the back of your card and provide your SPG number, they will process the upgrade on the call. Enjoy~ info provided by fatwalletcat
Gold Status Info: https://www.starwoodhot
Here is the link to enroll to the Priority Pass Select.
Link to select $200 airline credit fee:
DO NOT APPLY FOR BOTH CARDS - NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BONUS ON THE 2ND APPROVED CARD- This is not true,got bonus for both!
Contacted customer Rep , one will be eligible for both 100k and 50K bonus points by applying at same time , if does not own any gold /platinum card earlier. Not necessarily.How many times have you been told bad info from a CS rep?
Confirmed BOTH BONUSES from Flyertalk:
Here's a summary of what is possible (from personal experience) and as someone who already has Business Gold Card:
Got the offer for both Plat and Gold
First applied for Plat, got instant approval
Then applied for Gold, got instant approval
Confirmed emails regarding both accounts
So in summary, $450 annual fee for both cards in 1st year, spend $4,000 in 4 months, and get 150,000 MR points (Clarification: this is extremely YMMV; there has been data indicating this will not work, while another person has had luck with this - from Flyertalk:
Rumors are that if you apply for AMEX cards within a short period of time, it will not be considered as separate credit inquiries on your credit report.
==> Confirmed 1 credit pull on EX for both Plat and Gold applications done sequentially on same day. If any one company does more than one pull in a 30 day period you can call them to have all but one removed (THAT IS NOT TRUE!!!)
I am editing this but not deleting out of respect for OP, this is NOT true Amex WILL NOT give you 2 promotions, I can verify this for a FACT. the terms below state it. Once you apply for one card/offer and get approved for the card offer you are considered to have that card and that disqualifies you from any other offers. EVEN IF YOU GET AN EMAIL that says you will get the points. As the terms are still the same regardless of the email. This is alot of money to risk hoping you are able to skate past the system and qualify for both *Updated statement regarding double promo; TY
Key Terms for Bonus Points:
"Welcome bonus offer not available to applicants who have had this product within the last 12 months or any Consumer ZYNC , Green or Gold Card account within the last 90 days."
As long as you do not have the cards listed above in the time frame mentioned, you should qualify (i.e. Delta Gold Skymiles does not exclude you from getting points).
If you get an error trying to complete the application, try again, as servers may be overloaded.
To be eligible to receive bonus points, you must be enrolled in the Membership Rewards® program at the time of spend.
Note: You have to enter your REAL name and billing address to get this offer. They are searching your credit history by your name and address. A social security number is NOT required to see the offer on the credidcards.com site.
If you are curious what 100K points will get you: http://www.membershiprewards.com/catalog/search/Default.aspx?ResetBreadcrumb=true&SearchType=SearchByKeyword&N=11700000&mrnavlink=leftnav%3a50,001%20-%20100,000&OmniturePageName=pointrangebrowse&mrnavlink=leftnav%3a50,001%20-%20100,000
Amex platinum card benefits [creditcardforum.com]
Please be aware of what kind of card this is. This is a CHARGE CARD not a CREDIT CARD it requires you to pay in full at the end of each billing cycle, you cant carry a balance over to the next month, or make a minimum payment initially. After you have had the card for quite awhile they might allow carrying of a balance but the interest is much higher than on a typical lending credit card.
Tips For $3000 spent in 3 months, use amazon checkout to transfer money to you account (limit $500 per month), then pay your card. Or just buy $3000 walmart gift card to use on groceries or visa cards.
One of the benefits is $200 in airline reimbursement per calander year. There should be just enough time to get $200 this year and another $200 early next year. Making the fee only $50 for the year.
The $200 per year is called "fee credit" not "fRee credit"!
Quote :$200 Airline Fee Credit
Enroll and select an airline to receive up to $200 annually in statement credits for incidental fees such as checked bags, in-flight refreshments, and change fees.*
Statement Credits: Incidental air travel fees must be charged on the enrolled Card account for the benefit to apply. Incidental air travel fees must be separate charges from airline ticket charges. Fees not charged by the Card member's airline of choice (e.g. wireless internet and fees incurred with airline alliance partners) do not qualify for statement credits. Airline tickets, upgrades, mileage points purchases, mileage points transfer fees, gift cards, duty free purchases, and award tickets are not deemed to be incidental fees. The airline must submit the incidental air travel fees under the appropriate merchant code, industry code, or required service or product identifier for the charge to be identified. Purchases made by both the Basic and Additional Card members on the enrolled Card account are eligible for statement credits.
Above regarding, $200 credit only applicable to incidentals is NOT TRUE. Several people report buying airline gift cards online and getting the credit back including myself! -npatel3c
STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION [americanexpress.com]
1. Airline tickets (Transfer points to mileage programs 100k points = 100k miles which can be used for $2k+ in ticket fees)
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After weeks of being cooped up with the winter blues, I rejoined the world last week and ventured forth, thanks to Mother Nature's reprieve. Warmer temps and the recent snowmelt resulted in my feeling far less chicken about driving around the Upper Delaware River valley, so I spread my wings and flew to Callicoon, NY and a rare night out with like-minded folks. Repeated invites from WJFF station manager Adam Weinrich (www.wjffradio.org) to participate in Trivia Night at Matthews on Main had languished because of the inclement weather, and with my "no-time-like-the-present" attitude, I seized the opportunity to grab gal-pal Ellany Gable, (www.honeyhillpottery.com), fully prepared to mop up the floor with my vast knowledge of trivial pursuits. We had a blast, but I have never been so wrong, so much, in such a short amount of time. While it was great to be out (www.matthewsonmain.com) and schmooze with Chef Matt and hostess-with-the-mostess Dominique, my ego took a beating in the brains department as Team Awesome took the honors, while Team Fox was chagrined. My partner was on point, but I was sorely lacking and dragged her down sufficiently to have us come in dead last. Little wonder that the others insisted we return on Thursday for another round and I will, if for no other reason than redemption. While Dominique played kissy-face with Dharma the Wonder Dog, I grabbed my camera and snapped the proprietors with two of the four 2013 Readers Choice "The Best" awards that Matthew's snagged recently. Good times.

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New Employment Law Clinic for Low-Wage Workers to Open in Fresno
The CCLS/Legal Aid Workers' Rights Clinic devoted to the employment issues of low-wage workers will open its doors at 2115 Kern Street, Suite 1, in downtown Fresno on April 18. It will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. People in need of assistance may either call 559-570- 1200 to make an appointment or come to the office during those hours.
Founded by Central California Legal Services (CCLS), Legal Aid Society–Employment Law Center (Legal Aid), with the support of the local law firm of Lang, Richert & Patch, and the Consulate of Mexico in Fresno, the Clinic—the first of this collaborative in the Central Valley—will provide free legal assistance to low-wage workers who are subjected to illegal practices on the job.
The Clinic will help workers with problems such as minimum wage and overtime violations, failure to pay for work performed, or refusal to grant meal and rest breaks.
The institutions that have joined to make this new Clinic possible are all committed to providing access to justice to those who are least able to secure it. CCLS has been in the community offering free legal aid for 45 years. Legal Aid has represented working poor people with employment law problems for more than 40 years, and has directed a Workers' Rights Clinic in the Bay Area for 20 years, relying on law students and volunteer supervising attorneys who practice in the field of employment law to deliver expert guidance and advice to clients. This is the first time the collaborative model used for Legal Aid Society's Clinic will be employed in the Central Valley.


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Creamware refers to a large family of earthenwares covered with cream-colored glazes that were produced in England and continental Europe during the late 18th and 19th centuries. Creamware was a revolutionary product in its time because it possessed many of the same practical and aesthetic qualities as porcelain, but could be produced for a fraction of the cost. For this reason, it quickly emerged as the ceramic tableware of choice for middle class consumers. Competition from creamware producers put great pressure on many English and European porcelain factories, helping to force some out of business and others to modify their products. For such a seemingly simple ceramic, creamware had a profound social and economic impact that resonated even into modern times. This exhibition will showcase a collection of creamwares that were donated to the Gardiner Museum in 2008 by long-time members Jean and Ken Laundy. This exhibition will be the first time many of the objects have been publicly displayed.


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Twelve high school students and two instructors from the Culinary, Pastry Arts and Hospitality Management Program of the Technology Center of DuPage visited North Central College as part of a field trip on May 6 to get a behind-the-scenes look at the campus garden program and dining services.
The students began their on-campus learning experience with a presentation and Q&A session with Chef Sidney Levitz and Director of Dining Services Steve Martens to discuss menu planning/seasonality, food costs, food waste, sanitation and hear their personal history in the industry. Chef Levitz also explained the importance of the garden program in introducing students to locally grown, healthier and better tasting foods and the "locavore" movement.
The visitors also spent time working in the garden planting potatoes and tasting heirloom vegetable varieties that will be harvested from the garden this year. This portion of the trip also included an introduction to gardening techniques presented by Kris Bagamery-Warren (photo, right), North Central gardener and groundskeeper, and discussion on the sustainability features of the garden by Abby Hahne, College sustainability coordinator. The field trip ended with a tour and view of the working kitchen during the lunch serving period.


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By Jack King
Bovine tuberculosis has been found in two dairy herds in Roosevelt County, which means the infected animals must be destroyed and beef and dairy cattle owners statewide could lose money, officials said Thursday.
Because of the diagnosis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will downgrade New Mexico from "bovine tuberculosis free" status to "modified accredited advanced" status, under a TB rule adopted in 2000, said Caren Cowen, executive director of the New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association.
The downgrade means that instead of being able to move cattle out of state with only an inspection from the New Mexico Livestock Board, owners moving breeding cattle out of state will first have to test them for TB, Cowen said.
The test requires putting each animal in a chute and giving an injection as part of a TB test. Three days later, the animal must be put back in the chute to read the test. The process will require extra care for the animal and even finding a large-animal veterinarian to do the test could be a problem, she said.
"While this reclassification will have virtually no impact on consumers of beef and/or milk in New Mexico or elsewhere, it will have tremendous impact on livestock producers in the state," said Phil H. Bidegain of Tucumcari, president of the Cattle Growers' Association.
Rich Miller, general manager of Oppliger Land and Cattle near Clovis, said he doesn't think the change will be that great.
"It's not going to change our business any. New Mexico hasn't been a TB-free state that long. It could mean going back to a quarantine yard, but we've only gotten away from quarantine yards within the last five years. It'll affect dairies more than feed lots," he said.
According to USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, bovine tuberculosis is a highly contagious and can be spread from cattle to humans and other animals. Once the disease has been detected in a herd, the herd must be quarantined and all infected animals must be destroyed, APHIS said.
State veterinarian Dr. Steve England said only three animals in Roosevelt County have been diagnosed with TB, although once the diseased has been identified, the herd must be quarantined, he said.
Neither England, nor Dr. Michael Greenlee, head of APHIS's New Mexico office, would identify the Roosevelt County herds where tuberculosis has been diagnosed.
England said no date has been set for putting the change in New Mexico's bovine tuberculosis status into effect. Texas, California and Michigan have also lost their status. When Texas lost its status it took the U.S.D.A. a year and a half announce the change, he said.
"We figure it'll be a little quicker here, but we don't know," he said.
Cowan said that under the federal rule New Mexico must develop a plan outlining the steps it will take to regain the TB-free status. Developing the plan may take up to a year and USDA approval of the plan may take another year, she said.
The federal rule allows for "regionalization" of the area within the state where tuberculosis has been diagnosed. Once a regionalization plan is approved by the USDA, only livestock within the designated region would require testing, she said.
The New Mexico Livestock Board will decided whether or not to regionalize at its June 20 meeting in Ruidoso, she said.
In a joint release, Sen. Jeff Bingaman and Rep. Tom Udall said developing and implementing a TB testing program will cost about $3.2 million. They requested that the USDA give its full support to New Mexico agencies developing the program and said federal funds should be made available to any producer forced to destroy animals to combat tuberculosis.


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With Defense Secretary Ash Carter announcing Thursday that all U.S. military combat positions will now be open to women, take a look at the role women have played in major combats throughout history.
One of the earliest -- and most famous -- examples of women in combat is Joan of Arc, the French teen whose divine visions compelled her to lead the French army to several important victories in the Hundred Years' War. She was later captured and burned at the stake for heresy when she was just 19.
In the United States, many women found themselves in the position of having to defend their homes against the British during the Revolutionary War. Some, like Molly Pitcher, fought in battle while others, like American artist Patience Lovell Wright, smuggled secret information to American forces in Philadelphia.
During the Civil War, women in both the North and South threw themselves into fundraising and supplying troops with everything they needed. Others took a move active role, caring for sick and injured soldiers on the front lines or through the United States Sanitary Commission, formed to improve conditions in army camps and hospitals.
More than 30,000 women served in World War I, mostly in the nursing corps, but in Russia some saw combat as well in "Women's Battalions," which are said to have fought well.
Women played an even bigger role in World War II. Approximately 400,000 U.S. women served with the armed forces and more than 460 lost their lives as a result, including 16 from enemy fire. Several hundred thousand women served in combat roles, especially in anti-aircraft units, while others filled out the home labor force front, nicknamed "Rosie the Riveters."
Members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots became the first women to fly military aircraft in 1942, taking on flight missions at bases across the country to free up male pilots for combat duty. Surviving members were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President Barack Obama in 2010.
Other countries, like Germany, the Soviet Union and Poland, put women on the front lines during World War II. Roza Shanina (pictured), a decorated Soviet sniper, was credited with 54 hits.
In the U.S., Congress first granted women status in the regular armed forces in 1948, but limited the number of women who could enlist as Army soldiers to 2 percent of the ranks. One female officer was allowed for every 10 enlisted women.
By the beginning of the 1970s, many Western armies began to admit women to serve active duty. Only some permit women in active combat. They are: New Zealand, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Germany, Norway, Israel, Serbia, Sweden and Switzerland.
U.S. women began taking on more leadership roles in the military in the 1970s. In these years came the first woman to wear two stars, the first to serve as chaplain, the first to fly a helicopter and the first to complete naval flight school.
In 1994, a current ban on women in combat was signed by then-Defense Secretary Les Aspin, although the policy rescinded 1988's so-called "risk rule," which had "excluded women from noncombat units or missions if the risks of exposure to direct combat, hostile fire or capture were equal to or greater than the risk in the units they supported."
Shannon Faulkner, a South Carolina woman, made headlines in 1995 when she became the first female cadet to enter The Citadel. She voluntarily resigned after just one week, disappointing many women's groups, but The Citadel has graduated more than 200 female cadets since her admission.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta (left) began the process of ending the ban on women in combat positions in January 2013, announcing that the effort would be phased in over the next three years. At the time, Panetta said the move was a bow to reality on the battlefield, where women in what are technically non-combat units already are finding themselves fighting alongside their male comrades.
Capt. Kristen Griest (left) and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver became the first women ever to successfully complete the U.S. Army's Ranger School in August 2015. Here the two look on during the graduation ceremony at Fort Benning, Georgia.
On Dec. 3, 2015, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that all U.S. military combat positions would officially be opened up to women, ending the years-long reviews within the military on how to implement the change. The move allows women to fill about 220,000 jobs that are now limited to men -- including infantry, armor, reconnaissance and some special operations units -- and came despite public push-back from the Marine Corps, which had sought exceptions for some positions.
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Youth vote not critical in W.Va.
You know the candidate who can sway younger voters wins the election, right? You know wrong if you're in West Virginia.
Convincing young people you're God's gift to politics is one thing. Translating that to votes is something else.
During the 2012 primary election in our state, only 13,030 of the ballots cast came from people 18-24 years of age. That was only 4 percent of voters in that election. It also was only about 8 percent of the number of West Virginians in that age group.
Numbers were better in the 2008 general election. That, you may remember, was the one analysts proclaimed President Barack Obama won by selling "hope and change" to younger voters. Here in West Virginia, 8 percent of the votes in that election came from the 18-24 group. The 2008 general and 2012 primary elections were the most recent for which I could find Mountain State numbers.
Bottom line: At least in West Virginia, those college-age folks may fall for your message, but for every 12 or so you persuade, only one is going to do anything about it.
If you really want to win elections here, make your case to the old people, 56 and better (I'm over 56, so I'm allowed to refer to these voters as "old"). During the 2012 primary, a whopping 59 percent of the votes cast came from that age group. During the 2008 general election, the percentage was 44.
Perhaps it's because "senior citizens" dominate elections here that Obama lost badly in West Virginia in both 2008 and 2012. We've heard the "hope and change" stuff, worded differently, way too many times to fall for slogans.
But it's different on the national stage. About 48 percent of Americans 18-24 years of age voted in the 2008 general election. Some were disillusioned by 2012, when only 41.2 percent of them went to the polls.
Analysts say that in states crucial to both the 2008 and 2012 elections, Obama received decisive assistance from younger people. The last time around, he won the under-30 vote while losing the 45-and-up crowd in several states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida. That edge helped him net those states' Electoral College votes.
Again, however, it's different in several respects here in West Virginia. The vast majority of younger Mountain State residents just don't go to the polls for anyone. In both 2008 and 2012, they didn't succumb to the Obama campaigns' vaunted ability to mobilize people in their age group. Perhaps some of them decided to refrain from voting because, although they liked the Obama image, they understood how bad he would be for our state.
So what's all this mean for in-state candidates?
Let's start with the top, the U.S. Senate race (if you can still call it that) between U.S. Rep. Shelley Capito, R-W.Va., and Secretary of State Natalie Tennant, a Democrat. Civics apathy among younger West Virginians does not bode well for Tennant.
Older people are more likely to vote for conservative candidates. That's a proven fact. Check one for Capito.
Even if the younger crowd falls for Tennant, they are much less likely than their elders to vote. Check two for Capito.
Many younger Mountain State voters who were energized by Obama in 2008 became disillusioned and, if they vote at all, will cast ballots in reaction to that. Three strikes and …
For other candidates, the outlook is similar, with an important qualifier: Candidates for Congress are more likely than those for local and state offices to be affected by the Obama factor.
But, even for local and state offices, the ticket to victory is appealing to older voters. Win all the "youth vote" you want, and you still may lose the election.
And guess what? "Hope" may sound good to folks over 56. "Change" – for its own sake, without specifying you mean something like, say, more jobs and less EPA – doesn't.
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John Maine enjoys "The Office"
I made two mistakes last night. 1) Watching the game without a cocktail. Haven't I learned my lesson!? and 2) Thinking, when we had a 5-1 lead, "Oh thank God, we're going to win this one." Haven't I learned my lesson?
But you know me, always looking for the moments to enjoy even when the game itself might not provide them. This time, that moment came during John Maine's post-game interview. The interview itself was rather depressing. My beloved Johnny was so despondent, at one point he mumbled "I don't know what to say."
So let's look at what he didn't say.
Do you see it? Behind Johnny's sweet, sad face? Yup, it's the Dwight Schrute bobblehead.
Note to the Mets: Do you see that I'm now writing about players' TV preferences? Let's do something about that, boys.
Another worthy non-game moment came when Wags and Schoeney rushed to help a struggling grounds crew keep the tarp down in gale-force winds.
Gary Cohen and Ron Darling rightly worried about these lefties possibly hurting their pitching hands or arms, but let's still give them some golf-claps for "pitching in" to offer a helping hand.
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Re Bobbleheads. Well, yes. The Jose Reyes bobblehead. It's a black guy with a big grin. I guess it would look less like Jose if it didn't have the grin.
Eating my heart out for Mr. Maine, too. He seems like such a great kid.
Was at the game last night, so no cocktail (but, I did have a beer). It must have altered my thinking, because I too thought there was no way they'd lose. Or, maybe I haven't learned my lesson either???


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I'd argue Lewis put us on a solid footing, Wood hasn't taken the situation anyway forward - coat-tails like I said.
Are clubs always right? - I'm sure you have heard the saying that turkeys don't vote for Christmas - clubs will never vote for anything that undermines their position. The majority vote in this case is with the status quo rather than the innovative and progressive.
You are missing my point about the need for a review - it is not specifically surrounding or restricted to the value of the SC alone, it is about re-evaluating the original focus of the restriction which was to prevent clubs spending more than 50% of their income. The original approach to protect clubs has seemed to evolved into a system to level the competition in SL, which as it is done through restriction will always play towards the lowest common denominator rather than providing an incentive for clubs to grow. Meanwhile RU has gone from strength to strength and is starting to be sensible with money investing in cherry picking young players rather than overpaying for established 'stars'. The RFL having done nothing through the SC to provide incentivise or even prioritise youth development, reward loyalty or give clubs better opportunities to protect themselves in keeping their rising stars out of the clutches of another sport. No RFL club can afford to pay stupid money to every prospect, but neither can we all bury our heads in the sand that the production line will keep on going and do nothing, whilst the trickle out of the game gets ever stronger and the international performances get no better.
Any planning for future franchising should be done now and the CEO should be strong on clubs that have not started to deliver on all their promises. The whole franchising decision last time lacked transparency and dare I say it was finger in the wind based on Lewis's whims rather than a fair and consistent model. That's fine, as long as you don't try to dress it up as something else, like they did at the time. Wood should now be tackling the issue of franchising and the influence of the economic troubles, as there is clearly an issue of clubs being incapable of delivering on the promises they made at the first round - some through no fault of their own, others due to blatant lies. The RFL needs to be clear how they will handle these situations, the potential lack of economic viability associated to further expansion and whether it will curtail aspirations for the game at the next round. Otherwise I can foresee a situation where clubs get yet another three years good grace just because they happened to be in the right place at the right time in 2008, rather than because of their professionalism, ongoing growth and general contribution to the top level.
It has been done to death, but nothing pro-active has resulted - we still have the same old teams looking for the same old substandard imports year on year and getting by on exclusions and loopholes rather than having to focus on youth development. How many clubs still look for quick fixes? How many times were we told that expansion clubs would grow the game in new areas yet two out of three are filled with foreigners? How much was made of franchising as the saviour of SL in allowing clubs to transition and build from within?
There's no doubt in my mind that we are spun a line consistently to justify poor decision making and ill thought through strategies for the game, and it will remain to be the case while people continue to believe that the RFL don't constantly get it wrong or are ever held accountable for the negative outcomes.
Evidence from Edinburgh this year was all you needed to know that MM has had its day due to NW's mistakes regarding the chosen fixtures - yes, it was a fad that promoted the sport and it helped get a SL club in Wales, but is not worth the investment moving forward when expansion will be difficult due to constrained economics.
NW is just looking very indecisive from my perspective.
Venue choices of Doncaster and Leigh, together with the inability to fill the latter, tell you all you need to know about the lack of profile of international games and how it is not working having a flat track bully in England hammer France every Summer only to get drubbed by the big boys in Autumn. France need competitive games, but they also have a level to develop from which is the second tier with Wales, Ireland and Scotland. England need strong opponents to test them and innovative thinking - whether that is Probables vs Possibles, Wests vs Easts, England vs Imports I don't know - but hey, I ain't paid Ł200k a year at the RFL to make decisions and come up with viable strategies to improve the game either. Although I'm probably still as successful at the minute as NW has been.
Coat-tails again for Mr. Wood - where are the positives that he has brought personally? what big decisions has he made or got right? The RFL have only been seen in a positive light in recent times because Lewis was in a no lose situation - Red Hall was a shambles from the best part of three decades and the only way was up.
Thats where we differ - I want a CEO who makes big decisions and is accountable for them, not just manage a status quo without obvious improvement. To an extent Lewis was the former (despite some obvious failings), whilst Wood is clearly the latter.
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CADIZ The Harrison Hills City School Board Thursday night approved the resignation of Sandra Leggett, principal at Harrison East Elementary, effective July 31, 2013.
Leggett has worked in the district for more than 30 years as a teacher, intervention teacher, and has served as a principal for five years at the middle and elementary school levels, helming the largest elementary school in the district.
She headed Harrison East Elementary during the consolidation process that combined three schools into a cohesive and functional entity.
Leggett said the students' success has always been her top priority.
"At each level of employment, whether it was teaching or administration, I think one of the biggest, most important things to me has always been the students," she said.
She credited the staff for their hard work, innovation and cooperation, and the community for their enthusiasm and support.
She will take up a principal's position in Carrollton County. She said the location will allow her to spend more time with children and grandchildren.
"You have done tremendous things at East. We're going to miss you," said School Board President Deborah Kenny.
Her post will be assumed by Bert Tharp, dean of students at Harrison East. He has 28 years of experience in education and looks forward to continuing programs and encouraging the improving test scores. Tharp will continue prepare for the new school year.
The board approved the resignation of Ashley Baur, teacher, effective June 30, 2013.
Board members approved supplementals for the 2013-14 school year including Angela Carlier, varsity cheerleader advisor; Patrick Dunlap, flag advisor; Missy Yoho, volleyball seventh grade; Eric Sheets, soccer boys; and Chuck Lewis, VLA science; Mike Valesko, varsity assistant football; Mike Palmer, varsity assistant football; Blake Allen, varsity assistant football; Cain Noble, football reserve; Bryce Allen, football freshmen; Ian Watt, football freshman assistant; Orion Bengier, football junior high assistant; Terra Frye; cheerleader reserve; Lisa Wentling, yearbook book advisor.
Justin Davia was approved as the MH aide for the Summer Enrichment Program.
Todd Dunlap and Rob Richards were approved as summer OGT intervention and test information for social studies and science.
The board approved volunteer supplemental coaches for the 2013-14 school year including Cassie Bellerive and Maryann Hart, marching band; Rob Copeland and Nick Baur, varsity football; Marcy Dunlap, varsity cheerleading.
Board members approved Laura Cope as the MIECHV Home Visitor through Help Me Grow effective May 24, 2013.
Board approved Rebecca Hajiran as the school psychologist effective Sept. 1, 2013-July 31, 2015.
Board approved the employment of Bryce Allen, seventh to 12th grade science teacher; Kelly Snider, first grade teacher at Harrison East; Samantha McIntosh, intervention specialist; Lisa Wentline, art teacher.
Board approved a leave of absence for Steve Cook and Adrienne Cook for the 2013-2014 year.
Board approved the employment of Linda Trushel as the nurse supervisor four hours per week beginning Aug. 19, 2013 through May 30, 2014.
Board approved re-employment for Cortney Yarish, Courtney Erdos, and Samantha Cappuccio in Help Me Grow and Tiffany Stock in Family and Children First, all for a one year limited contract for the 2013-2014 school year.
Board approved the return to work of Julie Dickerson, effective June 1 from a medical leave of absence.
Board approved the assignment of Kathy Pelegreen as head cook at Harrison North and Dean Carter as bus driver for the district for the 2013-2014 school year.
Board approved re-employing Luke Turner as an intervention specialist and Mike Palmer as a PE/Health teacher at Harrison Junior Senior High School for the 2013-2014 year.
In matters of business and operations, the treasurer was authorized to complete and file paperwork to the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds concerning property for $25 and property for $144.34. The holder reporting funds for both is Pitney Bowes Bank, Inc.
Board approved an athletic petty cash checking account to pay officials and security personnel who perform services at athletic events during the 2013-14 school year. Raymond Hibbs, athletic director, will maintain the records and work in cooperation with the treasurer. The maximum amount to be paid to an official is $500. A list approved by the treasurer or assistant treasurer must be provided prior to any payment.
Board approved a contract for Damon's effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
Board approved a cooperative agreement with the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities for the 2013-2014 school year.
Sheila Koch was approved to the Puskarich Public Library Board effective Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2017.
Board approved a memorandum of understanding with HHTA regarding professional development.
Board approved the teacher evaluation system.
Board approved the Puskarich Library budget request for the 2014 budget year.
Board approved a transition agreement with Harcatus Head Start for children who will transition to kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year.
Board will enter into contract with Pisanick Partners, LLC for food service for the purpose of meeting new regulations concerning menus and nutritional analysis.
Board approved enrollment into group retrospective rating for worker's compensation with CompManagmenet Inc. for jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2014.
Board accepted all bids submitted for the window well project at Harrison Jr/Sr High School and award the bid to Pappy's Construction, Inc.
Board approved temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014.
Board approved a contract for the operation of the Jefferson Regional Spectrum Center for the 2013-2014 school year, as well as a memorandum of understanding for National Webcheck or Webcheck 4.00 program services and equipment to continue to provide Webchecks to employees. Board also approved an agreement with Jefferson County ESC for Occupational Therapy Services for Fiscal Year 2014.
In matters of students, board approved payment in lieu of bus transportation to parents who sent letters announcing their child was attending a school where transportation was impractical.
Board approved payment for eligible pupils participating in post secondary enrollment options for the 2012-2013 school year. Board also approved next school year's handbook.
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Whenever musicians release outtakes or B-sides collections, they insist it's not a throwaway project. Blueprint's Deleted Scenes is the rare example where that's actually true. Though it's built from songs left off last year's Adventures In Counter-Culture, the veteran Columbus rapper-producer's new LP, out this week on his own Weightless Recordings, is a legitimate album.
"I had all these songs, and a lot of them, I was seeing that the only reason they didn't work was because of what I wanted Adventures In Counter-Culture to be, which is like a rollercoaster kind of ride," Blueprint said. "But there were plenty of songs that by themselves were not a rollercoaster, but were just really good rap songs."
Adventures was Blueprint's Kid A, a paradigm shift that exchanged the classicist boom-bap of debut 1988 for wide-ranging genre experimentation. That positions Deleted Scenes as his Amnesiac, the album Radiohead built from the sessions that birthed Kid A. The comparison is reinforced by Blueprint covering "Packt Like," a Radiohead song from Amnesiac, on Deleted Scenes.
Cut from the same cloth, the albums play like companion pieces, perhaps more than Blueprint realizes. Though there's plenty of rapping, Deleted Scenes is not a straightforward rap LP by any means. It shows vestiges of the guitar rock ("Bells & Whistles," "Bartenders") synth-pop ("Body Movin," "I Wanna Go") and neo-soul ("Senseless") that lent Adventures such a broad palette. Not that his rapping has gone slack; 'Print puts mush-mouthed youngsters like Chief Keef to shame on one minute ("Bartender") and condemns Keef's violent lifestyle the next (the eerily prescient "Babies Got Guns").
Deleted Scenes, to be celebrated with a tour stop Friday at Carabar, is part of an ongoing creative outpouring. Blueprint's next album for Minneapolis indie rap hub Rhymesayers is finished. He's working on a Soul Position LP with old friend RJD2. Then there's his turn as a self-published author.
"It's not that different from releasing albums," Blueprint said. "I guess if I hadn't have done the Weightless thing, I wouldn't have known."
As a writer, 'Print is following up this year's "The Making of Adventures In Counter-Culture" with a compilation of his online essays entitled "Word Is Blog." More books are coming, including guides to live performance and making it as an independent artist.
"I knew and had been through a lot of stuff, and a lot of it just kind of needed to come out of my head," Blueprint said. "And I think it was something that I never really felt until I stopped drinking."
Though he originally turned to alcohol to stave off anxiety on stage, about two years ago Blueprint realized drinking had become a way to kill time, 4-6 hours per night wasted getting wasted. After beating drunk-driving field tests on consecutive weekends, he began to appreciate the bullet he had dodged.
"I would lose my license. I wouldn't be able to tour, which would cause a financial snowball effect, which would probably just have me getting a regular job," Blueprint said. "If those things would have went a different way, I wouldn't have a career."
That epiphany coincided with another: He had produced three Illogic albums, five Greenhouse records and LPs for Envelope and Zero Star. He had a hand in two Soul Position EPs plus numerous instrumentals and remix collections. Still, after a decade signed to Rhymesayers, he only had one solo LP to his name. He decided to rein in his many projects and focus on his own output.
"I took a step back and said, 'I'm just going to push myself and see what happens,'" Blueprint recalls.
The result has been a personal renaissance that shows no signs of stopping.
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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 Guyana maintains a clinic with one full-time medical officer dedicated to Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Additional medical services are provided by referral to in-country consultants. Testing and basic treatment are also available in Guyana at local, American-standard hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported to a medical facility in either Panama or the United States.

 ===Health Issues in Guyana===

 Guyana is a tropical country with a dense population along its coastline and smaller, scattered groups in the more remote interior. As in other tropical countries, there is the risk of exposure to mosquito-, food-, and water-borne diseases. Snake and animal bites pose less of a risk.

 Insect-borne diseases: All mosquito-borne parasitic infections exist in Guyana, including malaria, filariasis, and dengue febrile. The interior of the country has the highest incidence of malaria, with fewer cases reported on the coast. Filariasis and dengue fever are increasingly affecting communities on the coast, especially during rainy seasons, while isolated cases of leishmaniasis, a fly-borne disease, occur primarily in the interior and on the Brazilian border. Volunteers in Guyana are required to take malaria prophylaxis throughout their Peace Corps service and are encouraged to protect themselves by using insect repellents, sleeping under treated nets (which Peace Corps/Guyana provides), and wearing appropriate clothing. Mosquitos in Guyana are chloroquine-resistant, hence Volunteers are required to take Larium or other recommended prophylaxis.

 Food- and water-borne diseases: The country's heavy rainfalls and high tides often create floods on the coast and in some remote communities, resulting in outbreaks of water-borne infections. These include amebic and bacillary dysentery, typhoid fever, helminthic infections, hepatitis A, and other diarrheal diseases. To decrease the risk of infection, Volunteers are provided with training on water purification methods and are encouraged to boil their drinking water as an extra safety precaution. Volunteers are also given typhoid vaccines, however this only provides 70 percent protection.

 Animal bites and snake bites: Although there is a low risk of being bitten by a poisonous snake in coastal areas, bites can occur inland in jungle areas. There have been no reported cases of rabies among dogs. However, because Volunteers may travel to neighboring countries that do have rabies, they are given rabies pre-exposure vaccines. Volunteers are discouraged from keeping monkeys and snakes as pets for health reasons.

 HIV/AIDS: Guyana has the second highest rate of HIV/AIDS infection in South America, and other STIs are also prevalent. Abstinence is the only certain choice for preventing infection with HIV and other STIs. You are taking risks if you choose to be sexually active. To reduce risk, use a condom every time you have sex. You will receive more information from the Peace Corps medical officer about this important issue. The Peace Corps medical unit stocks condoms.

 Substance abuse: There has been an increase in illegal drug use in Guyana. The Peace Corps prohibits the use of all illegal drugs, including marijuana, by Volunteers and trainees. Invitees who use illegal substances should not accept an invitation to serve in the Peace Corps. Invitees should disclose prior use of illegal drugs/substances for medical clearance. Although Guyanese social occasions often include alcohol consumption, Volunteers are expected to avoid excessive use of alcohol, which is often a factor in Volunteer safety incidents. You will need to exercise your good judgment under sometimes difficult circumstances, including social pressure to drink in excess. Peace Corps/Guyana's alcohol policy provides further guidance to Volunteers.

 ===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 Guyana, you will receive a medical handbook. During training, you will receive 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 office. However, during this time, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and any other specific medical supplies you require, as the Peace Corps will not order these items during training. Please bring a three-month supply of any prescription drugs you use, since they may not be available in-country, and it may take several weeks for shipments to arrive. Also, please try to switch to generic forms of any medications you take before coming to Guyana as the name-brand may not be available.

 You will have physical evaluations at mid-service and at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officer in Guyana will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in Guyana, you may be sent out of the country for further evaluation and care.

 ===Maintaining Your Health===

 As a Volunteer, you must accept considerable responsibility for your own health. Proper precautions will significantly reduce your risk of serious illness or injury. The adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" becomes extremely important in areas where diagnostic and treatment facilities are not up to the standards of the United States. The most important of your responsibilities in Guyana is to take the following preventive measures:

 Many diseases that affect Volunteers are entirely preventable if proper food and water precautions are taken. These diseases include food poisoning, parasitic infections, hepatitis A, dysentery, and typhoid fever. Your medical officer will discuss specific recommendations for your site in Guyana during training.

 Malaria is endemic in Guyana, so it is extremely important to fully comply with the recommended drug regimen for prevention of malaria, a disease that can be fatal if left untreated. Failure to adhere to the regimen can result in administrative separation.

 Check with the Peace Corps medical officer before taking any locally purchased or prescribed medications. Some drugsthat have not been approved for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration are available in developing countries, and many drugs that require a prescription in the United States can be purchased over-the-counter in other countries.

 Traveling around Guyana requires water travel. Trainees are encouraged to learn how to swim before arrival and are provided with information during pre-service training on water travel. Volunteers are provided with life jackets and are expected to wear them when traveling by boat.

 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 Peace Corps medical office. Birth control pills do not prevent the spread of HIV.

 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.

 Culture shock and adjustment to a new country can be a trigger for a Volunteer who is mentally or emotionally challenged. Volunteers must be aware of the limitations of their medical conditions and understand Guyana will not be able to adjust to their needs, but rather, they will need to adjust to Guyana.

 ===Women's Health Information===

 Pregnancy is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions that 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 Corps' medical and programmatic standards for continued service during pregnancy can be met. Guyana currently cannot provide the required services for pregnant Volunteers in-country.

 Feminine hygiene products are available for you to purchase at the local market. The medical unit will provide them only in cases of emergency. If you require a specific feminine hygiene product, please bring a three-month supply with you.

 ===Your Peace Corps Medical Kit===

 The Peace Corps medical officer provides Volunteers with a medical kit that contains basic items necessary to prevent and treat 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

 Antibiotic ointment

 Antifungal cream (Tinactin)

 Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner

 Band-Aids

 Butterfly closures

 Cepacol lozenges

 Condoms

 Dental floss

 Diphenhyrdramine HCL 25 mg (Benadryl)

 Insect repellent stick

 Iodine tablets (for water purification)

 Lip balm

 Mosquito nets

 Oral rehydration salts

 Oral thermometer

 Pseudophedrine HCL 30 mg (Sudafed)

 Robitussin DM cough lozenges

 Scissors

 Sterile gauze pads

 Sunscreen

 Tetrahydrozaline eyedrops (Visine)

 Tweezers

 ===Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist===

 If there has been any change in your health—physical, mental, or dental—since you submitted your examination reports to the Peace Corps, you must immediately notify the Office of Medical Services. Failure to disclose new illnesses, injuries, allergies, or pregnancy can endanger your health and may jeopardize your eligibility to serve.

 If your dental exam was done more than a year ago, or if your physical exam is more than two years old, contact the Office of Medical Services to find out whether you need to update your records. If your dentist or Peace Corps dental consultant has recommended that you undergo dental treatment or repair, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends requested confirmation reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.

 If you wish to avoid having duplicate vaccinations, contact your physician's office, obtain a copy of your immunization record, and bring it with you 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 shortly after you arrive in Guyana. You do not need to begin taking malaria medication prior to departure.

 Bring a three-month supply of any prescription or over-thecounter medication you use on a regular basis, including birth control pills. You may want to consider switching from a name brand to generic drugs as your Peace Corps medical officer may not be able to purchase your name brand prescription. As well, please be advised that the medical office does not carry every type of birth control pill. Although the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for this three-month supply, it will order refills during your service. While awaiting shipment— which can take several months—you will be dependent on your own medication supply. The Peace Corps will not pay for herbal or nonprescribed medications, such as St. John's wort, glucosamine, selenium, or antioxidant supplements.

 You are encouraged to bring copies of medical prescriptions signed by your physician. This is not a requirement, but they might come in handy if you are questioned in transit about carrying a three-month supply of prescription drugs.

 If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pairs with you—a pair and a spare. If a pair breaks, the Peace Corps will replace it, using the information your doctor in the United States provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination. The Peace Corps discourages you from using contact lenses during your Peace Corps 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 Corps' Office of Medical Services has given approval.

 If you are eligible for Medicare, are over 50 years of age, or have a health condition that may restrict your future participation in healthcare plans, you may wish to consult an insurance specialist about unique coverage needs before your departure. The Peace Corps will provide all necessary healthcare from the time you leave for your pre-departure orientation until you complete your service. When you finish, you will be entitled to the post-service healthcare benefits described in the Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook. You may wish to consider keeping an existing health plan in effect during your service if you think age or preexisting conditions might prevent you from reenrolling in your current plan when you return home.

 ===Safety and Security—Our Partnership===

 Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Property thefts and burglaries are not uncommon. Incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although almost all Volunteers complete their two years of service without serious personal safety problems. In addition, more than 84 percent of Volunteers surveyed in the 2004 Peace Corps Volunteer Survey say they would join the Peace Corps again.

 The Peace Corps approaches safety and security as a partnership with you. This Welcome Book contains sections on: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle; Peace Corps Training; and Your Health Care and Safety. All of these sections include important safety and security information.

 The Peace Corps makes every effort to give Volunteers the

 tools they need to function in the safest and most secure way

 possible, because working to maximize the safety and security of Volunteers is our highest priority. Not only do we provide you with training and tools to prepare for the unexpected, but we teach you to identify and manage the risks you may encounter.

 ===Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk===

 There are several factors that can heighten a Volunteer's risk, many of which are within the Volunteer's control. Based on information gathered from incident reports worldwide in 2004, the following factors stand out as risk characteristics for assaults. Assaults consist of personal crimes committed against Volunteers, and do not include property crimes (such as vandalism or theft).

 * Location: Most crimes occurred when Volunteers were in public areas (e.g., street, park, beach, public buildings). Specifically, 43 percent of assaults took place when Volunteers were away from their sites.
 * Time of day: Assaults usually took place on the weekend during the evening between 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.— with most assaults occurring around 1:00 a.m.
 * Absence of others: Assaults usually occurred when the Volunteer was unaccompanied. In 82 percent of the sexual assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied and in 55 percent of physical assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied.
 * Relationship to assailant: In most assaults, the Volunteer did not know the assailant.
 * Consumption of alcohol: Forty percent of all assaults involved alcohol consumption by Volunteers and/or assailants.

 ===Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk===

 Before and during service, your training will address these areas of concern so that you can reduce the risks you face.

 For example, here are some strategies Volunteers employ:

 Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of theft:

 * Know the environment and choose safe routes/times for travel
 * Avoid high-crime areas per Peace Corps guidance
 * Know the vocabulary to get help in an emergency
 * Carry valuables in different pockets/places
 * Carry a "dummy" wallet as a decoy Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of burglary:
 * Live with a local family or on a family compound
 * Put strong locks on doors and keep valuables in a lock box or trunk
 * Leave irreplaceable objects at home in the U.S.
 * Follow Peace Corps guidelines on maintaining home security Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of assault:
 * Make local friends
 * Make sure your appearance is respectful of local customs; don't draw negative attention to yourself by wearing inappropriate clothing
 * Get to know local officials, police, and neighbors
 * Travel with someone whenever possible
 * Avoid known high crime areas
 * Limit alcohol consumption

 ===Support from Staff===

 In March 2003, the Peace Corps created the Office of Safety and Security with its mission to "foster improved communication, coordination, oversight, and accountability of all Peace Corps' safety and security efforts." The new office is led by an Associate Director for Safety and Security who reports to the Peace Corps Director and includes the following divisions: Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security; Information and Personnel Security; Emergency Preparedness, Plans, Training and Exercise; and Crime Statistics and Analysis.

 The major responsibilities of the Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security Division are to coordinate the office's overseas operations and direct the Peace Corps' safety and security officers who are located in various regions around the world that have Peace Corps programs. The safety and security officers conduct security assessments; review safety trainings; train trainers and managers; train Volunteer safety wardens, local guards, and staff; develop security incident response procedures; and provide crisis management support.

 If a trainee or Volunteer is the victim of a safety incident, Peace Corps staff is prepared to provide support. All Peace Corps posts have procedures in place to respond to incidents of crime committed against Volunteers. The first priority for all posts in the aftermath of an incident is to ensure that the Volunteer is safe and receiving medical treatment as needed.

 After assuring the safety of the Volunteer, Peace Corps staff provides support by reassessing the Volunteer's work site and housing arrangements and making any adjustments, as needed. In some cases, the nature of the incident may necessitate a site or housing transfer. Peace Corps staff will also assist Volunteers with preserving their rights to pursue legal sanctions against the perpetrators of the crime. It is very important that Volunteers report incidents as they occur, not only to protect their peer Volunteers, but also to preserve the future right to prosecute. Should Volunteers decide later in the process that they want to proceed with the prosecution of their assailant, this option may no longer exist if the evidence of the event has not been preserved at the time of the incident.

 The country-specific data chart below shows the incidence rates and the average number of incidents of the major types of safety incidents reported by Peace Corps Volunteers/ trainees in Guyana as compared to all other Inter-America and Pacific region programs as a whole, from 2001–2005. It is presented to you in a somewhat technical manner for statistical accuracy.

 To fully appreciate the collected data below, an explanation of the graph is provided as follows:

 The incidence rate for each type of crime is the number of crime events relative to the Volunteer/trainee population. It is expressed on the chart as a ratio of crime to Volunteer and trainee years (or V/T years, which is a measure of 12 full months of V/T service) to allow for a statistically valid way to compare crime data across countries. An "incident" is a specific offense, per Peace Corps' classification of offenses, and may involve one or more Volunteer/trainee victims. For example, if two Volunteers are robbed at the same time and place, this is classified as one robbery incident.

 The chart is separated into eight crime categories. These include vandalism (malicious defacement or damage of property); theft (taking without force or illegal entry); burglary (forcible entry of a residence); robbery (taking something by force); minor physical assault (attacking without a weapon with minor injuries); minor sexual assault (fondling, groping, etc.); aggravated assault (attacking with a weapon, and/or without a weapon when serious injury results); and rape (sexual intercourse without consent).

 When anticipating Peace Corps Volunteer service, you should review all of the safety and security information provided to you, including the strategies to reduce risk. Throughout your training and Volunteer service, you will be expected to successfully complete all training competencies in a variety of areas including safety and security. Once in-country, use the tools and information shared with you to remain as safe and secure as possible.

 ===What if you become a victim of a violent crime?===

 Few Peace Corps Volunteers are victims of violent crimes. The Peace Corps will give you information and training in how to be safe. But, just as in the U.S., crime happens, and Volunteers can become victims. When this happens, the investigative team of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is charged with helping pursue prosecution of those who perpetrate a violent crime against a Volunteer. If you become a victim of a violent crime, the decision to prosecute or not to prosecute is entirely yours, and one of the tasks of the OIG is to make sure that you are fully informed of your options and help you through the process and procedures involved in going forward with prosecution should you wish to do so. If you decide to prosecute, we are here to assist you in every way we can.

 Crimes that occur overseas, of course, are investigated and prosecuted by local authorities in local courts. Our role is to coordinate the investigation and evidence collection with the regional security officers (RSOs) at the U.S. embassy, local police, and local prosecutors and others to ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent possible under the laws of the country. OIG investigative staff has extensive experience in criminal investigation, in working sensitively with victims, and as advocates for victims. We also, may, in certain limited circumstances, arrange for the retention of a local lawyer to assist the local public prosecutor in making the case against the individual who perpetrated the violent crime.

 If you do become a victim of a violent crime, first, make sure you are in a safe place and with people you trust and second, contact the country director or the Peace Corps medical officer. Immediate reporting is important to the preservation of evidence and the chances of apprehending the suspect.

 Country directors and medical officers are required to report

 all violent crimes to the Inspector General and the RSO. This information is protected from unauthorized further disclosure by the Privacy Act. Reporting the crime also helps prevent your further victimization and protects your fellow Volunteers.

 In conjunction with the RSO, the OIG does a preliminary investigation of all violent crimes against Volunteers regardless of whether the crime has been reported to local authorities or of the decision you may ultimately make to prosecute. If you are a victim of a crime, our staff will work with you through final disposition of the case. OIG staff is available 24 hours-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 violentcrimehotline@peacecorps. gov.

 ===Security Issues in Guyana===

 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 exists in Guyana. 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 large cities; people know each other and generally will not steal from their neighbors. Tourist attractions in large towns, for instance, are favorite work sites for pickpockets.

 Guyana is considered a low-risk country for terrorist activity, but a high-risk one for petty crimes and aggravated assaults, including the use of weapons. As in the United States, you cannot be too careful. Walking alone at night or simply being alone in an isolated area can put a person at risk of being robbed, harassed, or even physically and sexually assaulted.

 In late 2002 and early 2003, there was an upsurge in drive-by killings, shootings, kidnappings, and armed robberies. However, security forces are working hard to bring these crimes to an end, and more recently, there has been a marked decline in criminal activity.

 Factors that contribute greatly to Volunteers' safety under these circumstances are minimizing high-risk behaviors like going out alone late at night and living alone rather than with a family; following community standards for behavior; using "street smart" common sense; and complying with the Peace Corps' safety and security guidance. Should you become a victim of a physical or sexual assault during your Peace Corps service, Peace Corps staff will be there to assist you. It is important that you involve the medical office to receive appropriate care, including care for your emotional well-being, as well as to address legal issues. Both the medical staff and the safety and security coordinator will keep all information confidential.

 The definition of what constitutes sexual harassment differs from culture to culture. What may be considered inappropriate in a professional or social situation in the United States may be considered the norm in Guyana. Female trainees and Volunteers are occasionally subjected to comments with sexual overtones. It is a part of the Guyanese culture for a man to make comments to a woman he finds attractive. Such comments sometimes occur in the workplace, a situation that might constitute sexual harassment in the United States. Male trainees and Volunteers may find themselves in uncomfortable situations as well. For example, a Guyanese man may discuss women in a way that a male trainee or Volunteer finds offensive.

 You will have to find ways to cope with such situations. While we encourage you to ignore inappropriate comments or unwanted attention, this does not mean that you are expected to put up with all harassment. As in the United States, each individual needs to decide where to draw the line. Current Volunteers and staff are good resources for dealing with these issues.

 ===Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime ===

 You must be prepared to take on a large degree of responsibility for your own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your house is secure, and develop relationships in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. In coming to Guyana, do what you would do if you moved to a new 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 Guyana may require that you accept some restrictions on your current lifestyle.

 Volunteers attract unwanted attention both in large cities and at their sites, but they are likely to receive more negative attention in highly populated centers than at their sites, where "family," friends, and colleagues look out for them. While whistles and exclamations are fairly common on the street, this behavior can be reduced if you dress conservatively, avoid eye contact, and do not respond to unwanted attention. In addition, keep your money out of sight by using an undergarment money pouch, the kind that hangs around your neck and stays hidden under your shirt or inside your coat.

 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 Guyana ===

 The Peace Corps' approach to safety is a five-pronged plan to help you stay safe during your two-year service and includes the following: Information sharing, Volunteer training, site selection criteria, a detailed emergency action plan, and protocols for addressing safety and security incidents. Guyana's in-country safety program is outlined below.

 The Peace Corps/Guyana office will keep you informed of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety through information sharing. Regular updates will be provided in Volunteer newsletters and in memorandums from the country director. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, you will be contacted through the emergency communication network.

 Volunteer training will include sessions to prepare you for specific safety and security issues in Guyana. This training will prepare you to adopt a culturally appropriate lifestyle and exercise judgment that promotes safety and reduces risk in your home, at work, and while traveling. Safety training is offered throughout your two-year service and is integrated into the cross-cultural, health, and other components of training.

 Certain site selection criteria are used to determine safe housing for Volunteers before their arrival. The Peace Corps staff works closely with host communities and counterpart agencies to help prepare them for a Volunteer's arrival and to establish expectations of their respective roles in supporting the Volunteer. Each site is inspected before the Volunteer's arrival to ensure placement in appropriate, safe, and secure housing and work sites. Site selection is based in part on any relevant site history; access to medical, banking, postal, and other essential services; availability of communications, transportation, and markets; housing options and living arrangements; and other support needs.

 You will also learn about Peace Corps/Guyana's detailed emergency action plan, which is implemented in the event of civil or political unrest or a natural disaster. When you arrive at your site, you will complete and submit a site locator form with your address, contact information, and a map to your house. If there is a security threat, you will gather with other Volunteers in Guyana 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 safety and security coordinator or 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 current and future Volunteers.

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