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While she passes most of her time in Chalatenango proper where her family lives, and Soyapango where Carlos's childhood home is – Suegra sometimes goes to visit her childhood home which is in a town in the mountains of Chalatenango called San Luis del Carmen.
I visited there one afternoon when we went to El Salvador. Against all my gringa instincts which screamed that I needed a seat belt, I rode in the back of a Tío's pickup truck with my then one year old baby. They threw cushions from the sofa in to make the ride more comfortable. We rode up, up, up, stopped for some bony looking cattle to cross the road, and then up, up, up some more. San Luis del Carmen was very quiet. There was a pretty white church, typical Salvadoran-style cement block homes lining the road, the ever present chuchos aguacateros (street dogs), and a small store selling soda en bolsas and snacks.
Suegra's modest childhood home has been kept in good repair despite being over 50 years old, though no one inhabits it. The home sits on a fair amount of land – the trees in the backyard are heavy with coffee beans.
That is how I remember San Luis del Carmen, so I was surprised when Suegra told me there are a lot of gringas there now – "jovenes, chelitas, americanas – como vos!" she says, though I imagine they are younger than me – maybe Peace Corp. volunteers or missionaries. She says they are pairing up with young Salvadoran men, (she emphasizes that they are dark-skinned country boys – "pero puro del campo!" she says, as if this made it more shocking, which to me it isn't. Country boys have their charm though I married a city boy.)
Suegra went to San Luis during the feast day in December. During the festival, the town traditionally picks a "reina" (queen) … This year, the reina was one of the gringas.
I'm not quite sure what to make of this. I'm fascinated by the idea of an entire village that ten years from now may be made up of families that resemble my own. Part of me wonders if these girls know what they're getting into. It's one thing to marry a Salvadoran who has immigrated here – but quite another to marry a Salvadoran in El Salvador. My mind swirls with the compromises, sacrifices, and struggles they will face. Culture shock. Language barriers. Machismo. They are on his turf. They are on their suegra's turf. As romantic as it appears on the outside, the situation raises many concerns.
Honestly, I do laugh a little imaging the phone calls home. The parents expect information about when to pick their precious daughters up at the airport now that their volunteer assignment has come to an end. Instead, their daughter's voice sounding farther away than ever says, "Mom, Dad, I met someone here. I'm staying in El Salvador and getting married!" … Those poor gringo parents! …And then imagine when the parents go to El Salvador for the wedding. Will there be tears of joy or tears of sheer terror for what their daughter has done? (Oh wait, I'm just having flashbacks to my own wedding…jiji…)
But what about the relationships that don't work out? What if they love each other but the girl desperately wishes to return home? It isn't easy to adjust to a drastically different culture and way of life. It also isn't that easy to bring your new novio with you thanks to immigration law which splits us all up into these man-made parcels called countries. Will the girls go home with broken hearts or will it be the muchachos who are left con el corazón en pedazos? (Either way, one must make the sacrifice of being away from their own family and culture.) If the girls stay in El Salvador, get married, start a family and then for whatever reason, end up divorcing, what happens with the children?
How do the Salvadoran women of San Luis del Carmen feel about this "invasion" of gringas? Do they feel animosity towards the gringas for "stealing" the men? Was it fair for an outsider to be chosen as the "queen" of the town?
If I were a sociologist, I know where I'd be buying a plane ticket to right now.
Posted on February 23, 2011, in amor, Culture, immigration, marriage, Salvadoreños, suegra, travel, women. Bookmark the permalink. 6 Comments.
Ay que interesante Traysi! What you mentioned about how in 10yrs families in that little town could resemble your own… what an interesting phenomenon to think about!
You would be a great sociologist, I´m sure. :)
What an interesting scenario you paint here. Quite the dilemma in every sense of the word. On one hand, do you trust your heart and hope for the best…or do you stick to what you know and believe that you will find love when your back in the States? It's not an easy decision and probably not something these gringas had anticipated having to deal with at all, but whatever they choose, ojala que sea para el bien de todos.
About the cultural, sociological aspects…I actually debated majoring in sociology for a minute. Yet another thing we have in common :-) So were you jumping on that plane to study this phenomenon as an expert I'd be right there with you.
Beautiful pictures by the way!
Umm… a little off track here, but you did open up a whole new world of music for me with 'Bonito' by Jarabe de Palo…. such a happy tune! So I thought I'd tell you how much I also like Rodrigo y Gabriela – 'Juan Loco' and 'Tamacun', the energy and talent leave me awestruck (and I bop along to them best I can in my Gringa style)
I've been thinking about this article, and this issue about the gringa girl being the new "reina". This is just weird. I would feel weird, as a non-latina to be named that, in their territory, if I were that young again. I wonder if the other girls are okay with it, or offended. It's good for cultural unity, but strange for those who are from there originally, I think. Very interesting. I love to hear such stories of people though. In a few years time, this place would indeed be an excellent spot for a study. I haven't read much research about such areas, but find it fascinating.
I love the photos! I thought the same questions as you. "The invasion" is quite intriguing. Hmmm, maybe I should go join them?! It would be interesting to interview the girls.
The gringa be came the queen because she did bring some dollars with her, that how you win the contest in San Luis? Now I will agree the pictures are really nice the small town it's different now, than 20 plus years ago!


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I love this question! How do you answer the question, "Where do babies come from?" when your child asks? I must confess that I am a "birth junkie," as a childbirth educator and doula*, my career has evolved into all-things-baby.
As a parent, I believe in honest and accurate answers when our kids come to us with questions, any questions. The more consistently you do that for your children, starting when they are very little, the more you are building a foundation of trust and openness. Most parents encourage their children to come to them with problems, questions and fears as they grow up and most parents strive and hope for this relationship and culture of openness to continue into the teen years and beyond. Being truthful, answering questions you may be uncomfortable with and finding out answers to things you're unsure of will all go a long way in nurturing parent-teen communication.
Where do babies come from? To answer this tough question from inquisitive kids, I would first consider the age of the child asking. If your child is pre-school age, a truthful but short answer will be best. For example, "Mommy has a teeny tiny egg in her body and Daddy has teeny tiny sperm in his body and when they meet, they make a baby in Mommy's body." Generally, a one-sentence answer is all they need to satisfy their curiosity at that moment. I love the book, "Where do Babies Come From?" by DK Publishing and Angela Royston. It addresses this question beginning by looking at other animals then asks, "Where do you come from?" This book can be used with young children and can grow with them to be used by parents as a spring board to answer the where-babies-come-from-question with school-aged children. (One note, this book does talk about needing a mother and a father to make a baby, so if that is not your family's situation, you may want to adapt or use another teaching tool.)
In answering "where do babies come from?" for older children, isn't the part of the question that makes us quake just the one little part about how does that sperm get to that egg? You can be factual and truthful while also expressing your own family values. It's okay to tell them you want some time to think about the best way to answer the question, but be sure you get back to them within a day to give them their answers. Following through gives your kids confidence that you are a trustworthy source of information.
Start with anatomy, find an anatomy chart for a woman and one for a man that shows the reproductive organs internally and externally (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Human_Physiology/The_female_reproductive_system). You can ease into the discussion with proper names of body parts and what their main job is (sperm is produced in the testicles, eggs are stored in a woman's ovaries, the uterus is where the baby will grow...) look up anything you have a question about before starting your discussion. This is even something you can initiate a conversation about without waiting for your upper elementary kids to come to you.
Tailor the discussion to the child's age. This isn't something that will be answered once and never again, as with so much in parenting, addressing the topic in small pieces multiple times over the years is a great way to educate your children as opposed to having one "big talk." As kids mature, repeat things you've talked about before and add more information, share your family's viewpoints and ask if they have more questions for you.
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I would love to hear how you've handled the question, "Where do babies come from?" Have these discussions made you feel closer to your children?
* I am certified as a childbirth and postnatal educator and a birth and postpartum doula. The word doula comes from the ancient Greek word meaning "a woman who serves" and now has come to mean a woman supporting another woman and the dad, partner or family members through labor, birth and the postpartum time. I work with families who are expecting their first baby or their fifth baby and very often work with families expecting multiples. For parents who already have children, we talk about sibling adjustment and big brothers' or sisters' questions about Mommy's big belly and the baby to come.
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Answer the question of where babies come from in a factual, age-appropriate way. Conception and birth shouldn't be a one-time talk but a conversation that begins basic and grows with your kids.
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Suzanne Arena July 03, 2012 at 05:36 PM
Terrific post. Something we have had come up several times for my almost 9 yr old daughter and 10.5 yr old son. When it seriously first came maybe 1.5 yrs ago I purchased the American Girl series books (puberty, bullying etc.) and took some age appropriate one's from the Library which were very helpful. I am a realist, so I teach the same way and 3 weeks ago we discussed it more in detail of the uterus, fetus growing, coming out (not out of belly button as my son would like to believe) then about why girls have nipples and how babies are fed. My son actually asked, So some men have breasts mommy, why can't they breast feed - LOL! I know the answer and explained, but they really are funny. The only thing I have given them is the "how it's created part" other than the sperm goes into the woman and ...GEE, they haven't asked how it get's in her yet, and I'm not ready to pony up that info.
Leah DeCesare July 04, 2012 at 03:23 AM
How great that you've been so open in answering what they each need to know! I love that you've also gone into feeding baby, we never know where these chats will take us! Thanks for your comment!
Eileen Famiglietti July 04, 2012 at 02:10 PM
excellent blog Leah! My oldest is 11, and he had the puberty night at school a few months ago. so, what transpired there was a better answer than I ever gave him. ;) i remember when we drove home from that night- and i told him not to be embarrassed if he had questions, it's all part of growing up. and he was actually cool with talking to me..it was a bit weird at first for me, but it was a good talk - it was the talk my mom never had with me.
Leah DeCesare July 04, 2012 at 04:29 PM
What a gift to be able to have a talk like that with your kids, one that you didn't have with your parents, and now he knows he can come to you for truthful answers without being embarrassed! Way to go! So important for US as parents to overcome our trepidation and shyness about the subject so we can best inform and empower our kids.
JB July 04, 2012 at 08:46 PM
When my 5 year old son asked me this question, I did what any quick-thinking father in my position would do: I told him to go ask his mother! Lol.... Jokes aside, I thought this was a very nice article. Refereshing to see something informative and positive on this site. Happy 4th, everyone.... Enjoy the rest of the day!
Elizabeth McNamara (Editor) July 05, 2012 at 12:51 AM
Ouch, JB! I have to agree that Leah's post is terrific, but I'm hoping we can offer you some more content that informs and is positive (yet we'll continue to cover the news as it happens ... i.e. the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Mom of 3 July 05, 2012 at 01:57 AM
Leah, I love this article. When I was pregnant with my youngest, my middle child (my then 5 year old son), asked me if the "saw was going to hurt". When I asked "What saw?" he said "The one they will use to cut the baby out of you" I then launched into this very long, complicated explanation, after I was finished he said "So there is no saw?". That's all he was interested in. He didn't care where the baby came from or how it got in there! Just wondered if they would use any common household tools to get her out!
Leah DeCesare July 05, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Thanks for your comment, JB, hope you picked up a couple of thoughts to help you answer the questions next time he asks (he will!) I'm sure you know that a Dad is the most important influence in his son's life (as Mothers are for daughters - the same sex parent is the strongest role model) so he'll be approaching you again, now you can be prepared! :-)
Leah DeCesare July 05, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Yikes! Thank goodness no saws! He was worried about his mama and you emphasize an important point - that we only need to provide what they need/want to know at that point in time.
Carolyn Mark July 06, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Great post, Leah. Just wanted to offer up a series of books that we used with our kids. In order by age-appropriateness: "It's Not The Stork" (4+), "It's So Amazing" (7+) , and "It's Perfectly Normal" (10+). What I love about these books is that they honor all families - regardless of how their babies entered their families: traditionally, through invitro, or adoption. I found that reading through these books together and then leaving them in their rooms was a good way to introduce many subjects but also give them the ability to go back and look again. It has been a great way to start a dialogue I hope will continue well into their teen years.
Leah DeCesare July 06, 2012 at 01:33 PM
Carolyn - Valuable recommendations, thank you! Isn't it so true that all through different ages and stages of parenthood we need to revisit things in new ways and reinvent ourselves in some ways to adapt to our kids individual needs.
5th Warder July 11, 2012 at 10:55 AM
When I was about 5, my mom and I had driven to a local farm (this was in NH in the late '60's) to get milk. As we turned the corner to park the car, there in front of us for all the world to see was a group of men gathered around a bull and a cow in a small fenced in stall. The men got everything in position and the bull began to do what he was there to do. I was horrified, fascinated, and completely at a loss for what the hell was going on! My mom saw duty as a nurse during WWII in he S. Pacific and God rest her soul, she never flinched. When I started with the inevitable questions, she took a long drag on her cigarette and explained the whole thing to me, beginning to end. The cow and bull were long gone by the time she finished. She was a good woman.
Leah DeCesare July 11, 2012 at 04:48 PM
The cow and the bull instead of the birds and the bees! What a great story! Thanks for sharing it!
Sandy Maria goolder September 28, 2012 at 02:18 AM
I raised my two younger sisters and one day I caught them playing make the baby come out(there doll out of alysha's shirt) and the youngest one said you need a daddy to make the baby come out he has to put his bopper (penis)in there and pull out the baby so they used a banana! Help me :0
Leah DeCesare September 29, 2012 at 12:46 AM
What a funny story, Sandy, amazing what goes on in their young minds!
JB September 29, 2012 at 04:53 AM
How funny! I saw there was a comment on this article and clicked to add my own comment when I saw I already did months ago! Go figure. This is a great piece about an issue that people take for granted until they're in the spot, thanks Leah. can you say awkward? Also VERY late apology/ clarification to Elizabeth about informative and positive" things on the site. Cant remember what it was for the life of me, but I think at the time the post were pretty confrontational and heated. The site is great. Thanks to you the Patch has its fingers on the pulse!!!! Now if you could only tell me if Ian's soccer game is cancelled tomorrow : (
Leah DeCesare September 29, 2012 at 03:58 PM
JB - Guess something spoke to you about this subject that you wanted to comment twice! I remember your comment - Thanks! Sorry I can't help you with the soccer game!
Elizabeth McNamara (Editor) September 29, 2012 at 04:16 PM
Thanks JB. I appreciate the comments. As for the soccer game, not sure I can help you either. But I can ask any soccer coaches out there to post that info if they want to!
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The ACAC Food Court offers a full salad bar and daily soup choices as well as your personalized made-to-order entrees at the Pepper Grill, or you can choose from the daily Hot Entrée Special prepared by professional chefs until 2:00pm. Grab-n-go sandwiches, salads and fruit from the Simply to Go cooler available til 5:00pm.
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H2H - Hurricane Hut 2 Sports Bar & Grill (918) 631-3146Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.Sunday 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Both species grew films of similar thickness (~ 30 µm for S. obliquus, <10 µm for C. vulgaris) on materials ranging from hydrophilic (glass) to hydrophobic (polytetrafluoroethylene). Micropatterning the surface also had little effect on film formation. The results indicate that species selection and species control are more important that substrate properties in the development of microalgal biofilms. 2011-01-01T15:22:05Z Dealloying and Synthesis of Nanoporous Pt and Au from AgPt and AgAu Binary Alloys http://hdl.handle.net/1807/25594 Title: Dealloying and Synthesis of Nanoporous Pt and Au from AgPt and AgAu Binary Alloys Authors: Ganti Mahapatruni, Aditya Abstract: A study is presented on the synthesis and characterization of nanoporous AgPt and AgAu alloys after annealing and dealloying in 5% HClO4. Dealloying removes the less-noble atom from the alloy surface to produce nanoporous, highly-interconnected ligaments. Voltammetry of AgPt and AgAu shows the critical potential, Ec, at various potential scan rates. Potential hold current decay experiments on Ag-23Pt and Ag-23Au further show the intrinsic Ec to be 275 mV and 290 mV, respectively. Ec was governed by thermodynamic clustering in the alloys as opposed to dissolution-diffusion kinetic effects. EDX shows the starting 77Ag-23Pt material changes composition after dealloying to about 12Ag-88Pt. XRD indicates the presence of ordering in AgPt via a superlattice (100)-peak for a specific anneal treatment. EIS measurements done on as-annealed and dealloyed AgPt and AgAu samples show the onset of bulk porosity and show that capacitance increase is equal for both alloys at two different dealloying potentials. 2010-12-31T21:11:27Z The Fates of Vanadium and Sulfur Introduced with Petcoke to Lime Kilns http://hdl.handle.net/1807/25572 Title: The Fates of Vanadium and Sulfur Introduced with Petcoke to Lime Kilns Authors: Fan, Xiaofei Abstract: Petroleum coke (petcoke) has been burned at kraft pulp mills to partially substitute for natural gas and fuel oil used in lime kilns. Due to the high vanadium and sulfur contents in petcoke, there had been concerns over the impact of burning petcoke on kiln and chemical recovery operations. Laboratory studies were performed to examine the fate of vanadium and sulfur in lime kilns and chemical recovery cycle. The results suggest that most of the vanadium in petcoke quickly forms calcium vanadates with lime in the kiln, mostly 3CaO•V2O5. 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hi yes im the one whos baby doesnt stay in one place for five mins.... help me please. my daughter refuses to be ANYWHERE. i cant put her down not even five minutes without her crying bloody murder. ive tried every method there is out there for sleep and it does not work. belive me ive tried it ALL.i got her a swing, a jumperoo. a rocker, an entertainment center, a playmat, a bassinet, electronical mobiles, fish aquariums, everything everything! sometimes i will even put her on the couch surrounded by pillows and it doesnt work. i cant shower or do dishes or walk away to get something to drink im really serious guys. i even have to take her to the bathroom with me to do my business. i dont think its a milk intolerance cuz she doesnt get cranky right after milk. its not colic, and its not gas pains cuz i pat her back like thrirty mins after she eats. ive tried it all. when all else fails what do i do??? im a single mom so its not like i can hand her doen to my husband or whatever. im nineteen and i go to school and im soooo tired. i take time to play with her and stuff and ive got her in arms ALL DAY LONG because shell scream anywhere else to the point of choking and stuff. help.... has anyone gone trough this any tips advice anthing!
just know that you can't spoil your baby yet. Most babies just want to be held out of comfort. I sleep with my new daughter on my chest every night. And she will sleep for 4-5 hours like that. Sometimes she sleeps well in the car seat too. Especially if we just get home from somewhere. Have you tried a snuggli? If your daughter wants to be close that might keep her close enough, and give you some freedom. and another resource might be a daycare center. If you could find her a place to go for a couple of hours a week, that might help both of you. Good Luck!
how old is the baby? sorry that you have no help i buy Gripe water and mycoln for my little one when she is fussy gripe comes in handy it is for fussy gasy colic babies my daughter is very gasy! she is 4 months old sounds like u are spoiling her she is use to u holding her at all times which is not good
laura89, it may be she has reached a point where she has separation anxiety. This is much like a "mommy or daddy only" phase, but more extreme. With my daughter we have worked hard to teach her that the behavior is not tolerated or acceptable, while reinforcing the idea that we aren't going anywhere. By doing things like leaving the room while she was in her crib or playpen and then returning a few minutes later we've shown her we don't "disappear". Peek-a-boo is another great game we play that helps teach her about "object permanence" (that stuff/people don't go away just because she can't see it). It isn't always easy to be firm with her but whenever we let her get away with the tantrums it only seems to reinforce the idea that doing it will get her what she wants so we try our best.
laura89, My niece was the same way when she was about 10 mos old. It lasted several mos and then she outgrew it. Her mother could not leave her sight or she would cry extremely hard. I don't know how old your baby is but my niece finally got over that phase. Just give it time.
yes u can spoil a baby b/c im proof of the i have a 2 month old son and i just started going back 2 work yes he has colic but thats not it i go to work and he screams and cries i have had to come home several times from work to try to calm him down and as soon as i step thorugh the door he is quiet as can be
Hi Laura89. Yes my baby, who used to act OK, is now having separation anxiety too and not napping well when he can't see me, and being totally cranky exactly like Madion described about her niece (my baby is 10mo old). I think your baby is quite a bit younger from your description? - and it seems like her separation anxiety is a bit more extreme, but here is an idea that helped me: you switch out to wearing a new T-shirt and hand her the one you've just been wearing (a Mom-smelling security blanket). It really works for my son to help settle him down to nap, although I had to be careful not to over-use it because then it doesn't work as well at calming him when I do use it. For nap or night-time use I would wait until he was asleep with it and then sneak in and grab my T-shirt back off him to make sure he wouldn't get it over his face. Hope this helps some.
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Before using your Card, you must sign your signature on the back where indicated. Once the Card is signed, it cannot be transferred to anyone else. Write down the Card number and the Customer Service number, 1-877-855-8719, on a separate piece of paper in case the Card is lost, stolen, or destroyed. We urge you to register the Card in your name at www.wellsfargo.com/gift-card promptly, upon receipt. By registering the Card, we can establish your relationship to the Card in the event it is lost, stolen, or destroyed. If you are required to activate the Card, instructions will be provided on the face of the Card.
Using your gift card
You may use your Card as often as you like to obtain goods and services up to the value of the Card. Each time you use your Card, we will deduct the amount of the transaction from the remaining value associated with the Card. The Card is not reloadable and cannot be used after its value reaches $0.00 (zero). To pay for purchases at merchants that accept Visa debit cards, you should use it as you would a credit card, by selecting the credit payment option and signing the sales receipt. Although your Card is a debit card, it will not work with debit payment systems that require a personal identification number (PIN). You are responsible for keeping track of the available balance on your Card. Merchants generally will not be able to determine the available balance on your Card, so you need to know the exact balance before making a purchase. To obtain your available balance and a record of daily updated Card transactions, visit us online at www.wellsfargo.com/gift-card or call 1-877-855-8719. Customer Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We strongly urge you to regularly review your Card's online transaction history. Your failure to review could affect your rights with regard to unauthorized transactions or transaction errors. If you use your Card for more than its available value, you agree to pay us the difference upon demand. If you have a problem with a purchase that you make with the Card, or if you have a dispute with a merchant, you must deal directly with the merchant. If you are entitled to a refund for any reason relating to a Card transaction, you agree to accept the refund under the policy of that merchant.
The Card cannot be used:
- To obtain cash, except in the event of its cancellation, as described in this Agreement.
- For any unlawful purpose (for example, funding any account that is set up to facilitate internet gambling).
- To make regular, preauthorized payments to third parties.
You further agree to take steps to ensure that you will not use your Card for any transaction that is illegal under the laws governing your Account. In addition, we reserve the right to deny transactions or authorizations from merchants apparently engaging in the internet gambling business or identifying themselves through the Card transactions record or otherwise as engaged in such business.
Purchases greater than the value on your gift card — combining forms of payment and split tender transactions
If you wish to use your Card to purchase an item for more than the available balance on the Card, subject to the merchant's policy, you may be able to use your Card toward a portion of the purchase price and then use another form of payment to pay the balance of the purchase price. This is called a split tender transaction because you would be "splitting" the purchase price between your Card and another form of payment. Before you request a split tender transaction, please call Customer Service at 1-877-855-8719 to confirm the available balance on your Card. Then, you must ask the merchant if two forms of payment will be accepted for the purchase you wish to make. If the merchant agrees, first request that the merchant debit or charge a specific dollar amount on the Card and then use the other form of payment to pay the remaining balance. Some retailers, particularly department stores, will only allow a split tender transaction if the second form of payment is cash or check. Internet and most mail order merchants do not permit split tender transactions. We do not guarantee that the merchant will accept two forms of payment, such as two gift cards.
Use at gasoline merchants
If you use your Card to purchase gasoline, we recommend that you pay inside the station, not at the pump. If you were to pay at the pump, the electronic terminal at the pump may be programmed to confirm that you have sufficient available balance on your Card to pay for an average purchase of gas. Before you are permitted to pump gas, a preauthorization request will be submitted (Preauthorization Request) which could result in a "hold" on some or all of the funds on your Card. Please note that the Preauthorization Request amount and any resulting hold on some or all of the funds on your Card, may vary from time to time without prior notice, and will depend on whether the merchant has Real-Time Clearing or Partial Authorization capabilities.
Real-Time Clearing: If the merchant engages in Real-Time Clearing, the merchant will submit a Preauthorization Request for an amount equal to the merchant's determination of an average sale amount, up to $500. If the available balance on your Card is less than the Preauthorization Request amount, then a hold will be placed on the available balance. If the available balance on your Card is greater than or equal to the Preauthorization Request amount, a hold will be placed for the Preauthorization Request amount. In either case, the hold on the funds will last for up to two (2) hours from the Preauthorization Request.
No Real-Time Clearing: If the merchant does not have Real-Time Clearing capabilities, then a Preauthorization Request will be submitted. Currently, the Preauthorization Request amount is seventy-five dollars ($75); however, that amount is subject to change without prior notice. If you have insufficient available balance on your Card to cover the Preauthorization Request amount, and the merchant does not have Partial Authorization capabilities, your attempt to use your Card at the pump may be declined. However, if you have insufficient available balance on your Card to cover the Preauthorization Request amount, and the merchant does have Partial Authorization capabilities, then the Preauthorization Request amount will be the available balance on your Card. In either case where the merchant does have Partial Authorization capabilities, a hold will be placed on the funds on your Card for the Preauthorization Request amount for up to seven (7) business days from the Preauthorization Request. Once the merchant sends us the final amount of your actual gasoline purchase, we will remove the hold on your available balance for any additional amount exceeding this final amount. This may take up to 7 days and during this period you will not be able to use any balance subject to this hold. To avoid a decline of or a hold on your available balance, we recommend that you prepay for your gasoline inside the station.
Use at restaurants, hotels, and similar merchants
When a merchant with employees receiving tips (e.g., restaurants, spas, hair salons, etc.) requests approval to complete your transaction, the Preauthorization Request amount will include a fixed percentage (approximately 20% or more) to the amount reflected on the bill presented to you prior to payment. This additional amount is meant to cover the tip or possible additional charges that the merchant expects you will add to the bill. A merchant in the travel business (such as a hotel, car rental agency, or cruise line) will also verify that your Card has sufficient funds to pay an anticipated bill for services you are requesting. The anticipated bill may be greater than the actual bill when you check out, return the rental car, etc. (even though only the actual amount of the bill ultimately will be deducted from your account). As a result of this increased Preauthorization Request, if you have an insufficient available balance on your Card to cover the Preauthorization Request amount, your Card may be declined. If you have more than a sufficient available balance on your Card to cover the Preauthorization Request amount, it may result in a hold on your available balance for the additional amount if you do not add the amount they expect. Once the merchant sends us the final transaction amount you designate, we will remove the hold on your available balance for any additional amount exceeding the final transaction amount. This may take up to three (3) business days from the transaction date, and during this period you will not be able to use any balance subject to this hold. To avoid a decline of, or a hold on, your available balance, you can ask the merchant to authorize a specific dollar amount. We do not guarantee that the merchant will fulfill this request.
Internet, mail order, and phone purchases
Internet, mail order, and phone purchases may require that we have the correct name and home address of the Card owner on file. If you wish to make internet, mail order, or phone purchases, you will need to go to www.wellsfargo.com/gift-card and register your Card by entering your name and home address prior to performing an internet, mail order, or phone transaction.
Lost or stolen cards
Tell us at once if you believe your Card has been lost or stolen, or if you believe that an electronic fund transfer has been made without your permission using information from your Card. Calling is the best way of keeping your possible losses down. Subject to the zero-liability policy set forth below, you could lose all the money on your Card. If you tell us within 2 business days after you learn of the loss or theft of your Card, you can lose no more than $50 if someone used your Card without your permission. If you do not tell us within 2 business days after you learn of the loss or theft of your Card, and we can prove we could have stopped someone from using your Card without your permission if you had told us, you could lose as much as $500. Also, if your transaction history shows transfers that you did not make, including those made by Card or other means, tell us at once. If you do not tell us within 60 days after the transaction history was made available to you, you may not get back any money you lost after the 60 days if we can prove that we could have stopped someone from taking the money if you had told us in time. If a good reason (such as a long trip or a hospital stay) kept you from telling us, we will extend the time periods. A record of updated daily Card transactions may be viewed online by visiting us at www.wellsfargo.com/gift-card. If you do not have online access or if you cannot obtain transaction history online, recent transactions may be obtained by calling Customer Service 1-877-855-8719. Your failure to review transaction history could affect your rights.
If you believe your Card has been lost or stolen, call us immediately at Customer Service 1-877-855-8719. You can also write to: Cardholder Services, P.O. Box 550160, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33355-0160. You should also call the number or write to the address listed above if you believe a transfer has been made using the information from your Card without your permission.
When you call us, you will be asked to provide the Card number and other identifying details. We cannot provide a replacement Card if you do not have your Card number available. If our records show that there is still an available balance remaining on the Card, we will cancel the Card and send you a replacement Card. The replacement Card will be in the amount of available balance on your lost or stolen Card at the time you notified us and will be personalized with your name. Subject to applicable law, we will deduct a $7.50 replacement Card fee from your available balance. Please safeguard your card and tell us immediately if the Card is lost or stolen. For purposes of this Agreement, our business days are Monday through Friday. Holidays are not included.
Unauthorized transactions and error resolution procedures
In case of errors or questions about your Card transactions or electronic transfers, call us immediately at 1-877-855-8719 or write us at: Cardholder Services, P.O. Box 550160, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33355-0160. It is important to write or call as soon as you can if you think your transaction history or receipt is wrong or if you need more information about a transfer listed on the transaction history or receipt. We must hear from you no later than 60 days after we made available to you the transaction history on which the problem or error appeared.
- Tell us your name and Card number.
- Describe the error or the transfer you are unsure about, and explain as clearly as you can why you believe it is an error or why you need more information.
- Tell us the dollar amount of the suspected error.
If you tell us orally, we may also require that you send us your complaint or question in writing within 10 business days. We will determine whether an error occurred within 10 business days after we hear from you and will correct any error promptly. If we need more time, however, we may take up to 45 days to investigate your complaint or question. If we decide to do this, we will credit your Card or issue a replacement Card within 10 business days for the amount you think is in error, so that you will have the use of the money during the time it takes us to complete our investigation. If we ask you to put your complaint or question in writing and we do not receive it within 10 business days, we may not credit your Card. For errors involving new Cards, point-of-sale, or foreign-initiated transactions, we may take up to 90 days to investigate your complaint or question. For new Cards, we may take up to 20 business days to credit your Card for the amount you think is in error. We will tell you the results within three business days after completing our investigation. If we decide that there was no error, we will send you a written explanation. You may ask for copies of the documents that we used in our investigation.
Notices within 60 days of the posting of the unauthorized transaction on the online transaction history: You have zero liability for an unauthorized transaction made with your Card or Card number, if you notify us of the unauthorized transaction within 60 days of the posting of such transaction on the online transaction history. The 60-day period commences to run even if you do not access your transaction history online.
Notices more than 60 days after posting of the unauthorized transaction on the online transaction history: If you do not notify us within this 60-day period, you must prove to our satisfaction that the transaction was unauthorized. Use of your Card is authorized if it is used by you or anyone to whom you have given actual, implied, or apparent authority. You may be required to provide documentation to support your claim, including an affidavit of unauthorized use and a police report. Additionally, in evaluating your claim, we consider whether any negligence on your part contributed to the transaction in question.
Some of the factors we consider in connection with this evaluation include:
- Timely reporting of lost Card. Whether you reported any loss or theft of your Card to us within 48 hours of discovery of the loss or theft.
- Prompt review of online transaction history. Whether you promptly reviewed the online transaction history. If you do not have internet access, you may also call us at 1-877-855-8719 for the Card's transaction history.
- Prompt report of unauthorized transaction. Whether, following your discovery of an unauthorized use of your Card on your transaction history, you reported the unauthorized transaction to us within 48 hours of the discovery.
- Safeguarding of Card. Whether you exercised reasonable care in safeguarding your Card and Card number from loss or theft.
- Multiple prior incidents. Whether you reported multiple incidents of unauthorized use to us within the 12-month period immediately preceding your claim, and the facts and circumstances surrounding those incidents.
Gift card expiration, early closure, revocation
The Card is valid through the expiration date shown on the front of the Card or until the available balance on the Card reaches $0.00 (zero), except where prohibited or modified by applicable law. When the Card expires, it will be canceled and any unused balance will be handled according to the applicable unclaimed property law. You may close your Card and receive the remaining balance by contacting Customer Service at 1-877-855-8719 (the balance transfer fee will apply). We may revoke the Card at any time without cause or notice. You must surrender a revoked Card and may not use it to make purchases.
We encourage you to use your Card immediately. There are no fees when using the Card to purchase goods and services within the U.S. You have unlimited free access to balance and transaction information online at www.wellsfargo.com/gift-card and by phone at 1-877-855-8719. The following fees may apply and will be deducted from the available balance on the Card, except where prohibited or modified by applicable law:
Monthly card fee. After the first 12 months following activation of the card, a $2.50 fee will be charged to your Card each month until the card expires. This fee will not be charged once the balance on the Card reaches $0.00.
Card replacement or renewal fee. A $7.50 fee will be charged to your Card if the Card is reissued or replaced.
Balance transfer fee. A $15.00 fee will be charged to your Card if it is cashed out at expiration or any time before (see early closure), or escheated according to applicable unclaimed property law. If the remaining balance is less than $15.00, no refund will be issued.
Foreign transaction fee. If a Card is used to make a purchase outside the United States, Visa International will convert the local currency amount of the transaction to U.S. dollars. The exchange rate between the transaction currency and the billing currency used for processing international transactions is either (a) a rate selected by Visa from the range of rates available in wholesale currency markets for the applicable central processing date, which rate may vary from the rate Visa itself receives, or (b) the government-mandated rate in effect for the applicable central processing date. The currency conversion rate for the processing date may differ from the rate in effect on the date of the transaction or the date the transaction is charged to the Card's balance. For each purchase transaction in a foreign currency, we may also charge a foreign currency conversion fee, which is based on the amount provided to us by Visa, in U.S. dollars (the Network Transaction Amount). The foreign currency conversion fee is three percent (3%) of the Network Transaction Amount.
Point of Sale Conversion. Some merchants outside the United States offer cardholders the option of having card transactions converted to U.S. dollars by Visa, as described above, or by the merchant itself. If the latter option is chosen, the currency conversion rate is determined by the merchant involved in the transaction, and we do not charge a foreign currency conversion fee for the transaction.
Other fees may apply and will be disclosed when service is provided.
Our liability for failure to make transfers
If we do not complete a transaction arising from the use of your Card on time or in the correct amount according to our agreement with you, if any, we will be liable to you for losses or damages. However, there are some exceptions. We will not be liable, for instance:
- If through no fault of ours, you do not have enough available balance on your Card to cover a transaction.
- If the system was not working properly.
- If circumstances beyond our control (such as flood or fire) prevent the transaction, despite reasonable precautions that we have taken.
We are not liable to you in any case for special, punitive, or consequential damages or for any incidental expenses incurred by you, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees.
Changing these terms and conditions
We may change the terms of, or add a new term to, this Agreement or change any feature of, or add a new feature to, the Card; and we will give you notice of such change in term or feature, or of such new term or feature, as required by law, by sending a notice to you to your last address as shown on our records, if any, or by posting a notice online.
Disclosure of information to third parties
Generally, absent your consent, we will not disclose information about your Card or its transactions, but may do so under the following circumstances: (i) to comply with a statute, regulation, or rule; (ii) in connection with examinations by state and federal banking authorities; (iii) to comply with any legal process, including, without limitation, a subpoena, search warrant, or other order of a government agency or court; (iv) when we determine that disclosure is necessary or appropriate in order to complete a transaction; (v) to verify the existence and condition of your Card for a third party, such as a merchant or credit bureau; (vi) to provide information to your legal representative or successor; (vii) to report the involuntary cancellation and revocation of your Card; (viii) when we conclude that disclosure is necessary to protect you, your Card, or our interests; (ix) to our agents, independent contractors, and other representatives in connection with the servicing or processing of your Card or its transactions, or similar purposes; (x) to our affiliated banks and companies; or (xi) if you give your permission.
Applicable law
To the extent federal law is not applicable, the laws of the state of South Dakota shall govern this Agreement without regard to that state's conflict of laws principles. We may waive any of the provisions or conditions of this Agreement, but any such waiver shall be effective only on that occasion and shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of the waived provision or condition on any other occasion.
Any controversy or claim between you and us, including, but not limited to, those arising out of or relating to the Card, this Agreement, or any related agreement or any claim based on or arising from an alleged tort, shall at the request of either party be determined by arbitration. The arbitration shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9, U.S. Code), notwithstanding any choice of law provision in this Agreement, and under the authority, and the applicable consumer rules and procedures of, the American Arbitration Association then in effect. Arbitrator(s) must be licensed attorneys with expertise in the substantive laws applicable to the subject matter of the dispute. The arbitration shall take place in the state in which you live. Neither you nor we shall be entitled to join or consolidate disputes by or against others in any arbitration, or to include in any arbitration any dispute as a representative or member of a class, or to act in any arbitration in the interest of the general public or in a private attorney general capacity.


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Did you now albino dolphins are pink? And not just any kind of pink, but a vibrant, Pepto-Bismol pink. One albino Bottlenose Dolphin, nicknamed "Pinky," was recently spotted in a Louisiana lake. He was first seen in 2007, swimming with his normal-colored mother.
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Wow what a friend, good luck finding your true friend.January 02 2014 at 2:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Wow what a friend.January 02 2014 at 2:34 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
You can tell its an old dog and she is going to the last place she could smell her owner. She is very sad you can see in her face. Food and water left out help bring her back, I hope someone is caring for her. There is a good loyal dog that hopes to find her owner again, someone needs to adopt her and give her a happy home for her few remaining years. My sheppard Rocky lost his buddy, a beagle named Snoopy, and he still mopes cries and howls at night. Some nights we have to let him in to comfort him for a while before he gets up wanting back out to sleep on his buddys pillow.December 31 2013 at 11:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
The dog isn't mourning, that's the last place she saw and smelled her owner, she's probably hoping to find him there again.December 31 2013 at 11:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
where is the story about the dog that barked all day disturbing every one in the community ?December 31 2013 at 10:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Please do not blame this poor dog who is abandoned by his irresponsible ownersDecember 31 2013 at 10:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
somebody should surely take tommy in And take care of him,love him and feed him and help him through his grief. he is a very special animal and he needs some help. I reallyhope that someone that reads this story, will dig deep into their heart, and adopt this wonderful pet.December 31 2013 at 10:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
I wouldn't give up my dumb ass cat for anything. Thirteen years old and he loves me. He thinks he's four, maybe five. Best friend I've ever had. He's my buddy, my friend, my best guy. Can anybody take care of him? I have stage four cancer. I am very concerned about him.December 31 2013 at 9:42 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
Schlauger1, where are you located?December 31 2013 at 10:13 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
We are very interested….we lost BOTH our 13 year old feline buddies (litter mates), that we had the great fortune to know from 8 weeks old, to the same form of rare (in cats) myeloma 3 years ago and have been devastated since. Please let us know...January 01 2014 at 12:19 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Try cliciking and readingDecember 31 2013 at 7:11 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Huffington Post is pulling one of it's tricks again. I clicked on the pic of the dog in church and been directed to several "other" stories. Where is the story about the dog visiting the church?December 31 2013 at 6:54 PM Report abuse Permalink +7 rate up rate down Reply
I agree........where is the story that was advertised of , with the dog in the church???Pfhht!December 31 2013 at 10:55 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Please, won't someone take Tommy to his mistress's grave so he can know that she died and is not coming back. Out yellow lab grieved for months over Amy, his adopted mom, a Rotteweiler/Shepherd mix. But he was able to understand she had died after we let him smell the ashes from her cremation.
k9sue, dogs and other animals really do grieve. I agree -- he needs a new family with a warm bed and regular feedings. Gradually he may stop going to Mass. But food is not the only reason he shows up. Look at how and where he is sitting. That's where the coffin would have been. Look at his sad ears, slumped shoulders, sad eyes. Such a faithful dog. He needs a new family.
I agree!!!! Why let the dog suffer through the process alone....December 31 2013 at 7:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
There have been cases where the dog is doing this over the owner's grave and despite being taken away by the family returns each day. So the family and the cemetary caretakers come to an agreement to let the dog be there till it's final days.
Some dogs will refuse to eat when their master dies and will waste away in a matter of days. There are plenty of tales of dogs that know their owners have died and go back to the graves and stand vigil.


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The winter holidays can be a child's favorite time of year — snow, days off from school, gifts, favorite foods, family. But it can also be a nightmare for snarls, knots and holiday accessories with kids' curls and waves too!
If your child isn't used to new styles and wears the same head band every day, the holidays are a great time to change things up a bit!
Prep their Curls
First off, prep your kids' curls and waves with products made just for them. Specialty brands such as Curly Q's, Ouidad KRLY Kids or Circle of Friends are a bit more gentle than products formulated for adults. Encourage a regular curl routine with your children as well. Style their curls or waves with your fingers or a wide tooth plastic comb.
If your child is old enough, show him or her just how to use the products and comb and explain why this is important. Encourage these skills early on. Don't allow them to use brushes or wash their curls too often, and have their ringlets trimmed when needed.
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