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PRESIDENT LINCOLN And PRESIDENT TYLER, American President Lines Twins Trade Places
Shawn J. Dake
A funny thing happened on the way to the scrap yard. A pair of identical twins switched places, then met for a final time before parting to fulfill the others destiny. The ships were the only two Sea Racer class vessels, both completed for American President Lines in 1961. The LINCOLN, formerly the PRESIDENT LINCOLN, and the PRESIDENT, previously the PRESIDENT TYLER had spent the last 32 years languishing at anchor in Row J of the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet until being removed in 2011. The PRESIDENT was the first to go, making the short tow to Mare Island at Vallejo, California on March 8th. Plans called for the LINCOLN to be scrapped at All Star Metals in Brownsville, Texas.
In preparation for the 5,000 mile tow the ship was taken on April 4th to the BAE-Systems Shipyard at San Francisco, very near to where it was originally built. During the dry dock period, the hull was cleaned of toxins, primarily PCBs, found in the badly chipping paint. During this process, holes were discovered and patched, but the LINCOLN was rendered unfit for a long ocean tow. Back in the water on April 11th the hull continued to leak. Since scrapping of the PRESIDENT at Allied Defense Recycling had not yet begun, the Maritime Administration negotiated a deal to swap the identical sisters.
The story of the PRESIDENT TYLER was presented in these pages under the title "End Of The PRESIDENT" posted March 25th. The PRESIDENT LINCOLN shares a similar story to its sister, with the two ships remaining together until the very end. PRESIDENT LINCOLN was built by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation Shipyard at San Francisco. It was the first of the class dubbed C4-S-1Q, very similar to the C-4 Mariners, but popularly known as "Sea Racers" for their fast 20.5 knot speed. Launched on February 28, 1960, the 13,265 gross ton cargo-liner was ready to enter service on May 23, 1961. The ship was designed by naval architect George G. Sharp who had worked on numerous other marine-related projects including the design of the three passenger-cargo liners intended for American President Lines in the early 1950's and their PRESIDENT HOOVER originally built in 1939 as the PANAMA, which joined the company in 1957. The PRESIDENT LINCOLN did in fact carry passengers in addition to its primary function as a freighter.
There were a total of eight cabins accommodating a maximum of 12 passengers. The accommodations were of a very high standard and included two lounges, the dining room and a card room. In addition 60 crew members made their home on board.
Perhaps these ships will remain best known for being among the first to be specially designed to carry containers, although the company hedged their bets by giving over only Hold No. 4 for that purpose, located just forward of the superstructure. There was a single gantry crane with a retractable boom, mounted on rails to work the containers. The remainder of the ship had hatch openings for traditional break-bulk cargo handling. The design of the multi-legged masts supported 24 cargo booms with 10 ton capacity along with one additional 30-ton capacity boom. Ultimately, the two methods of cargo handling worked at cross-purposes with each other, and while container capacity onboard was eventually increased, the pair of ships never quite lived up to their owner's expectations. They were sleek, beautiful and flawed. Full containerships became the industry standard in a relatively short period of time.
The PRESIDENT LINCOLN remained in service for 18 years. On April 30, 1979, the ship was traded to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and renamed LINCOLN. It was placed in the Reserve Fleet at Suisun Bay designated as inactive status. The ship would remain there in mothballs for the next 32 years. The National Register Eligibility Assessment prepared by MARAD, dated April 15, 2009 determined the fate of the LINCOLN with two words "Not Eligible." The portion of the vessel's assessment titled "Historical Integrity" sums up the reasons for the decision to scrap the LINCOLN. "The vessel was originally constructed in 1961 and was modified in 1968 to increase its container capacity. The modifications increased the amount of cellular hold space and extended the trackage for the gantries. The vessel was further modified in 1971, which increased its capacity to 410 TEU. All (or most) salient design features of structure, machinery and equipment are substantially intact. The vessel's physical integrity is very degraded, and the ship's overall condition is poor. Lincoln represents an obsolete type which has little utility in modern shipping markets."
The swap of the LINCOLN and the PRESIDENT between scrap yards was an unprecedented event. In a written statement Maritime Administrator David Matsuda praised both of the ship dismantling companies, saying "The Maritime Administration thanks the recycling companies and all parties involved for their flexibility and willingness to assist in meeting federal goals for an effective, environmentally responsible ship recycling program." The LINCOLN is the 19th ship to leave the Reserve Fleet with 38 more remaining to be disposed of under the sweeping plans of the Obama Administration to rid the Bay of obsolete vessels. The fact that the PRESIDENT was still intact at Mare Island was because Allied Defense Recycling, also known as California Dry Dock Solutions, was still busy dispatching the remains of the former Lykes Lines freighter SOLON TURMAN, the first ship to be scrapped in California in many years. The PRESIDENT vacated Dry Dock 2 and was replaced by the LINCOLN, and for a brief time in early May, the ships remained side by side one last time.
It may seem like an easy and natural solution to switch the identical twins from yard to yard, but in fact there were logistics to be worked out. In the "Contract Modification" dated May 2, 2011 between the United States Of America and All Star Metals, LLC., the Government made some substantial financial concessions. The Brownsville scrappers had paid $675,276.00 when they won the bid for the LINCOLN on March 16, 2011. While it was agreed that "both vessels are sister ships of the same design class" and "shall be substituted on an equal basis" there were exceptions negotiated in the contact. The largest credit of $134,000.00 was for the disposal of 2,574 light tons of oily water. An additional 258 light tons of oil was credited at $34,000.00.
Adjustment for the large overhead crane, which was aboard the LINCOLN but missing from the PRESIDENT was valued at $23,000.00 but interestingly enough, the extra 20 tons of anchors aboard the PRESIDENT was considered an even "exchange for any missing ferrous metals except the overhead crane." Along with funds for "Unforeseen Contingencies" the total adjusted value to All Star Metals came to $227,720.00. The Buyer was also allowed to claim numerous costs due to the delayed delivery of a ship. For all parties involved it appeared to be a equitable solution. The U.S. Government was able to dispose of the LINCOLN, in a less than seaworthy condition, Allied Defense Recycling obtained an equivalent ship with a bit of extra metal aboard, and All Star Metals received a substantial refund from their initial investment, and the PRESIDENT.
The PRESIDENT LINCOLN was built with an overall length of 563.75 feet with a 76 foot beam and a 32.5 foot draft. The main engines were Bethlehem Steel steam turbines, rated at 17,500 shaft horsepower driving a single screw. Steam was provided by Babcock & Wilcox boilers. Times change and the era of the Sea Racers and their fleet mates has long passed. Ships are no longer built on the San Francisco Bay. American President Lines is still around but is not owned by Americans. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) is the parent company of the Singapore-based corporation, which has relocated the U.S. headquarters of the company from Oakland, California to Phoenix, Arizona; not known to be a big seafaring city. Under their management American President Lines remains as the fifth-largest container shipping line in the world.
As of July, work had just begun on cutting up the LINCOLN. The masts and cargo booms have been removed, but otherwise the structure of the ship is still intact. After a 45-day tow, that was not without problems, the PRESIDENT reached its final destination in Texas where work will soon begin on her demolition. In a short time, these ships will be little more than memories for their crew and passengers, and those who follow ships and the sea. Remembrances of an era 50 years in the past when times were changing, but ships were still designed to be beautiful as well as functional.
My thanks to Frank Cleope, Jr., Martin Cox, Jonathan Haeber (www.terrastories.com/bearings), and Dave Rauenbuehler for their fantastic work and photographs.
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Tai Chi Tuesdays at 6pm
Tom Yelton is leading a series of basic Tai Chi classes at 6pm on Tuesdays in the Commons at First Parish as long as there is interest. He will teach the motions of the Cheng Man Ching short form (example videos here and here) so that with practice you will be able to do it on your own with good form. This short form is practical because it can be learned relatively quickly and can be practiced at the usual slow speed in only 10 minutes or less.
Tom will also teach methods for feeling and enhancing the flow of chi. This is essential to the benefits of Tai Chi — without that it is just physical movement.
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At Zeff Law Firm, our lawyers represent clients in employment law and civil rights cases. While our firm offers free, no-obligation consultations, we have found that many of our clients ask similar questions. Here you will find answers to some questions you may have about discrimination and employment law.
Will future prospective employers refuse to hire me for filing a discrimination
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Can I file a discrimination lawsuit when I still work for the employer?
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Will I be punished at work for complaining about safe working conditions
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It is illegal to retaliate against an employee for making a good faith complaint about wrongdoing, such as a dangerous condition, fraud, discrimination in the workplace. However, this is a complex area. This is why it is important to have the help of a lawyer on your side.
How can I prove that I have been discriminated against by my employer?
There are a many ways to prove discrimination against an employer. Direct evidence of discriminatory comments made by a supervisor or other employees about an individual's race, sex, national origin, or religion is the obvious one. Disparate treatment- treating other employees differently is another. We often rely on complex statistical analysis to help. But not all forms of discrimination are easily proven. Zeff Law Firm uses all of the legal tools available to help.
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Are employers required to provide an accommodation for my disability?
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At Call Wiser, we offer bike and motorcycle insurance from a panel of the leading insurers in the UK
Motorbikes are something that we are very passionate about at Call Wiser. Whether it's a Kawasaki, three-wheeler, 50cc moped or scooter, it is a legal requirement to have bike insurance in place if you are driving on UK roads.
In the event that you crash your motorcycle into another vehicle or pedestrian, your policy will cover the damages such as repairs to other vehicles, any personal injuries suffered, medical bills and loss of income.
Furthermore, you need to insure your vehicle in the event that it is stolen or vandalized – especially if you need to commute to work. Your policy will allow you to get a replacement as soon as possible or pay for any loss of income you may have to suffer.
A rider that is under 25 and has less experience on the road is likely to pay a higher premium for their policy. This is because there is a high risk of an accident occurring and more experience riders are rewarded with a better rate. A 'no claims bonus' is available to motorists that can sustain long periods without making a claim to their insurer and they will be rewarded every year with a bigger discount.
More expensive makes and models will cost more to insure, as you will need to repair or replace damaged parts and this might involve specialist manufacturers or importing parts from overseas. In addition, those vehicles with bigger engines and can reach high speeds may increase the risk of accidents and the premium will reflect this.
The security features are very important when calculating the premium. This includes how easy the vehicle is to steal, the alarms, locks, immobilisers and tracking devices. There will also be different costs depending on whether it is stored in a garage or driveway overnight as this affects the level of risk.
Any additional modifications made can increase the cost of your premium since it will be costly to replace these special features. It is important that you mention all the modifications made and present evidence to the insurer when applying.
How you use the motorcycle is also crucial when assessing the cost – whether for private use or work. If your bike is integral to your work because you are a courier or delivery person, you are likely to rack up more mileage and this will increase the cost of your policy. Using your model for private use will be cheaper because you will use less mileage, however, you may need to provide evidence that it is only used socially. Lastly, any additional drivers you add to your policy will naturally add to your premium and you will not be covered for any damages if you were to use another motorcycle without the necessary insurance in place.
Other than being a legal requirement, it is vital to have commercial bike insurance if you use your vehicle as part of your work. The main reason is that you need the financial security if your vehicle is damaged in an accident or stolen. Without it, you cannot commute or carry out your job so its important to have a specialist policy in place to cover the cost of the damages or any lost income.
If you are only using a motorbike for a few weeks or months to commute to work or as part of your work, you can apply for temporary bike insurance – specifically tailored for a limited period.
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As part of Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) which was issued in 2011, it is a legal requirement for the registered keeper of a bike or motorcycle to ensure that it is adequately insured. If you do not use your vehicle on public roads, it must be declared off the road via a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN). This involves submitting a document to the DVLA and means that you don't have to pay any insurance or tax on your vehicle and it can reversed at any point if you wish to drive it again on the road.
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It was an interesting experience, I just hope I didn't say too much crap … 'Cause it's going to be broadcasted tomorrow morning on Vivacité (I don't know when though!)
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Titans Assemble?
I've been getting back into reading comic books of late, the fabled "ame-comi" from across the Pacific, and one fun part of American comic book culture is the practice of "Free Comic Book Day", when comic stores and publishers distribute special issues for free, to attract new readers and promote new stories.
Marvel was doing its level best to push its big Secret Wars event, but perhaps more surprising than finding out the whole Marvel Universe is effectively ending is this odd crossover: Attack on Titan versus The Avengers. The brief story, printed last year in Japan's BRUTUS magazine, pits Marvel's finest most marketable, including Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye against the titans of Hajime Isayama's mega-popular manga, with a surprise appearance by the Guardians of the Galaxy at the story's end.
The titans, on the other hand, consisted of the all-star team of the, er, weird-looking one, the female one, the armored-looking one, and the really really big one. They're gonna have to get some better code names if they're looking to join the House of Ideas, I think.
Honestly, it's a bit of a throwaway story, despite some fun-looking art by penciler Gerardo Sandoval. It's a weird little thing to consider how manga and American comics can interact, which puts me in the hope of seeing a more substantial, thoughtful crossover in the future. I'd certainly love to see how the angry teens of the Scouting Legion would react to the more colorful crews to be found in western superhero titles, that's for sure!
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Ischiogluteal bursitis is a condition that happens in the hip joint. In this condition, the affected bursa is found between the ischial tuberosity or part of the pelvic bone and the tendon of the hamstring muscle. Generally, the hamstring muscle is found at the bottom of the pelvic bone and is connected at the top end of the tibia or the lower leg bone.
Causes of ischiogluteal bursitis
- Prolonged and repetitive activities that puts plenty of stress on the affected area.
- Prolonged sitting on hard surfaces
- Performing activities that requires repetitive kicking, jumping and running
- Direct blow to the ischiogluteal bursa such as falling down on hard surface
- Poor core stability
- Stiffness of the joint of the hips
- Inappropriate and excessive training
- Neural tightness
- Poor biomechanics such as excessive length of stride
- Chronic gout and ischial pain
- Inadequate rehabilitation from previous injury on the buttock
- Inadequate warm up
- Leg length discrepancy
- Pain while stretching the hamstring
- Tenderness and pain in the ischial tuberosity
- Pain while flexing the knee against resistance
- Pain becomes severe when sitting
- Severe pain while walking, running, kicking, jumping, climbing stairs and sitting on hard surface
- Pain while accelerating speed during running
- Take plenty of rest especially the affected area during the first 72 hours after the symptoms of bursitis is appears.
- Use a cane for a short period to lessen pressure placed on the affected area when moving around.
- Apply ice pack on the affected area for at least 3-4 times every day for the next 24-48 hours to lessen the inflammation and the swelling. Avoid ice directly on the skin. Wrap the ice pack using a towel or a piece of cloth before placing to the area to prevent frostbite and worsen the condition.
- Apply heat to the area in the form of hot packs. Heat increases flow of blood and oxygen tension. Wrap heat packs in a towel before placing for at least 30 minutes, 2 times every day to lessen the spasms and the stiffness of the affected area.
- Gradually increase movement of the injured joint to prevent stiffness or become frozen. With the help of the physical therapist perform strengthening exercise to restore the normal range movement of the affected area. the therapeutic rehabilitation exercises includes stretching exercises for flexibility of a tight hamstring muscles and lessen the pressure placed on the bursa and strengthening exercises to restore muscle imbalances and lessen the symptoms.
- Prescribed corticosteroid injection where it is injected into the bursa to lessen the pain and the inflammation. Corticosteroid is a hormonal substance that lessens the inflammation. This medication is mixed with a local anesthetic and works on the joint within five minutes.
- In a glass filled with warm milk add 2 tablespoons of turmeric. Consume this mixture at least two times every day. Turmeric is rich with anti-inflammatory properties that lessen the pain.


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So, I just finished a discussion on Second life about protocols. We made it only through the first half because it was apparent that introductions were a big category not only to Dom/me's but to subs as well. So, I will summarize what the discussion was, and the outcome of the discussion.
The Sir, Vlad started the discussion with asking us,
How do we feel about protocols when it comes to introductions?
This being, for Dom/me's do you refer to a submissive as girl or boy, by their name, any other pet name. This doesn't mean just your personal sub, it goes towards all subs, and subs owned by others.
For subs, this meant for, do you call a Dom/me Sir, or Miss, or by their names, or anything at all.
So the replies and comments were vast. Many Dom/me's did not like their subs being called girl, or pet. In fact most found this to be rude and offensive. They all said, aside a few, that girl or pet was an intimate term reserved only for them, and that their subs were in fact human beings, and had names.
Now, my personal opinion about that, since I am a switch, I agree. I do not want someone calling Angel, girl, or pet, or anything else. She belongs to me, and as such only I can call her little pet names. The feelings behind this are, one, it is more intimate for her and I, and two I find it disrespectful to me, if anyone calls her anything else, without my permission.
Now, what the subs have said is that they tend to be respectful, and will call a Dom/me Sir or Miss, though some female subs had an issue with calling a female dom, Miss. All the subs did agree and said they would only call their owner, "Master". They also agreed, that they did not like other Dom/me's calling them girl etc. They said they felt the words like that in fact are something special and preferred to reserve the words for their Dom/me only.
My personal feelings again on this, as my sub side comes out is that, I call every Dom/me Sir or Miss, regardless. Now, if I was owned, I would have been instructed, hopefully by my owner, to call other Dom/me something respectful. However, I agree. I do have a name, and I am a person. Just because I am submissive, does not mean other Dom/me's should not be respectful to me as well. There is a difference between being Dominant, and Domineering. Which if you have read my blog from the beginning, know the signs of a Domineering person.


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First World Problems and the Role of Automation
There's a popular meme these days called #firstworldproblems that slyly probes the dark side of modern-day life. Tragedies like when you can't find someone to wash your airplane, you have to settle for 3G, or they use non-organic avocados on your toast. But there's a legitimate #firstworldproblem out there these days that not enough people […]READ MORE


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HealTech was launched in 2003 producing speedometer calibrators and by 2008 were producing a huge product range. All HealTech products are designed, manufactured and tested in-house before being shipped to distributors Worldwide. The basic product range is detailed below, and on the right you can locate the correct part number for your bike with the HealTech product advisor.
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Due to a modern processor and sophisticated firmware, the GIpro-X offers faster and more reliable readings than competitive products.
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"Gary Streetlights," a project to bring citizens together to design, build and position lights in Borman and Reed parks kicks off under the guidance of artists committed to empowering residents to illuminate the needs of their city.
Under the auspices of the Gary Heat Light Water Project, Gary Streetlights is a collaboration of artists led by Jan Tichy, an assistant professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The GHLW Project is energized by the artists' aspiration to save the city-owned, vacant 90-year-old Gary Heat, Light & Water Co. warehouse, 900 Madison St., designed by George W. Maher & Son.
"Heat Light Water as a concept tries to be a platform to be in dialogue with the community," said Tichy. "The overall concept would suggest that there's a building that might be worth saving — but the question for what and how lies — in my eyes — with the people in Gary. But it needs to come from the community, and Gary Streetlights as one part of Heat Light Water, is trying to answer that: There is not enough public light."
The first community forum to discuss Gary Streetlights is set for 9 a.m. June 4 to kick off the project. A second forum will take place on July 2. The lights are expected to be responsive, networked and reprogrammable. The first installations are targeted for Borman Square Park at 8th Avenue and Madison Street and Reed Park (formerly Washington Park) at 1400 Pennsylvania St.
Gary Streetlights marries art with infrastructure, said Lori Peterson Latham, superintendent of the Gary Parks.
"It is not just art for art's sake," said Latham. "It is using art to solve a serious and important problem in the city, which is street lighting," she said. "Many of our residents use our 311 system to report streetlights being out. Being able to use art and to work with artists to develop an approach for that is really exciting."
Gary Streetlights is funded with a $30,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant to Legacy Foundation, in collaboration with Tichy along with Dr. Jeffreen M. Hayes of Bridge/arts and Threewalls. Legacy will add an additional $25,000.
"The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and some of the professors have been working in Gary on community engagement projects for the past couple of years. That's what attracted us to this project, the community engagement," said Kelly Anoe, Legacy's director of grants and partnerships. "Legacy has had a focus on community engagement through Spotlight (Gary-Emerson and Gary-Miller). When we talked to the artists who wanted to start 'Gary Streetlights' we were especially interested."
Hayes described her role with the project as part administrator and part community engagement director. She will help artists David Rueter and Marisa Lee Benedict connect with the community and to interpret their plan for a broader audience.
"The beauty of the Gary Streetlights is asking how art, how creativity can help reinvigorate and energize a community," said Hayes. "Not from the point of the artists taking over the city — instead, working with the community and creating something to benefit the community in the long run. It is easy to pop art projects in and leave, and then the community is never engaged. And, sometimes people don't know what happened until after the fact."
"Our plan is to work hard and slowly in developing this project and in conversation with people," said Rueter, a visual artist and programmer. He is a visiting professor in New Media Arts at the University of Illiniois at Chicago. "We want to teach people the technologies and (have them) take ownership for the process and be able to design and modify them."
Although the artists have created a prototype, the final design has not been created and will depend on the input of the residents who participate.
"These are not decorative lights," said Benedict, a sculptor and writer. "They are meant to function as street lights. They will do different colors. Each light as we are designing them will have sensors and anyone can adjust the brightness. We want some environmental settings. There will be embedded ways they will be able to reset."
According to Latham, Gary Streetlights fits with Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson's vision for the city.
"When we first began our initial conversation with Jan and Jeffreen and the artists, we discussed the three priorities of the mayor: reducing crime, creating jobs and supporting education," said Latham. "The Gary Streetlights project addresses crime by getting the community engaged and adding light and making our places less dark and less attractive to vandalism and crime. It creates job opportunities if more funding becomes available to make more lights—more job opportunities. Supporting education, it could be a cool STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) project."
Nancy Coltun Webster is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.


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Global Builders – Papua New Guinea
The Fuller Center in Papua New Guinea will focus on helping families in rural areas of New Ireland Province. Rural families in Papua New Guinea tend to live with their extended families. On average the size of an extended family is 5-7 adults and their children. Many of these families currently live in homes built out of untreated round logs and sago thatch. In grass land areas grass is used as roofing. These homes would typically only last 3-5 years.
The Fuller Center in Papua New Guinea is looking to help these families by working with them to provide simple, decent, and affordable homes. The work is led by a Board of Directors of dedicated Papua New Guineans who donate their time and energy into making the program possible. However, we need volunteer teams to help provide funding for these homes and assist with the building, which is where you come in!
Each trip to Papua New Guinea will be with a group of mission-minded volunteers – typically 8-20 total – who want to experience the world, meet new people, and make a difference. No skills required, and trips last 1-2 weeks
Urban house sponsorship cost: $6,900
Rural house sponsorship cost: $4,500
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Upcoming Trips
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Papua New Guinea is located in the Pacific ocean just north of Australia. The country consists of the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, along with many smaller islands. Papua New Guinea is known as one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Even though they only have a population of 7 million, there are over 800 different languages spoken. Papua New Guinea is also one of the most rural countries in the world as less than a 1/4 of its population live in urban areas, and it is believed that there are still uncontacted people groups.
Global Builders teams will be working in and around the town of Kavieng, which is the capital of the province of New Ireland and located on the island of the same name. The city is made up of 19,000 people and is a popular dive, trekking, and surf location due to its biological diversity and close proximity to other islands.
Learn the Basics – Area Info
Official languages – Tok Pisin, English, Hiri Motu
|Age Structure:
0-14 years 33.93%, 15-24 years 19.86%, 25-54 years 36.65%, 55+ 9.56%
6,791,317 (2016 est.)
|Life Expectancy:
|67.2 years (Male 65, Female 69.5)
|Tropical climate with temperatures in the 70s-80s.
Papua New Guinea, Kina (K) $1USD = 3.18 K
|Literacy Rate:
64.2% (65.6% Male, 62.8% Female)
|Ethnic Groups:
Melanesian, Papuan, Negrito, Micronesian, Polynesian
Roman Catholic 27%, Protestant 69.4%, Baha'i .3%, Other 3.3%
More Info – Learn more about what a trip is like
Sample Schedule:
- 7:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. – Depart for work-site
- 8:30 a.m. – Start building
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Continue building
- 5:00 p.m. – Evening free for dinner and relaxation (Exact schedules can be discussed and set depending on the team's preferences and length of stay.)
We will be building mostly new homes throughout the New Ireland Province area. The homes will typically be 400 sq ft and are built on stilts and are primarily made out of wood.
Work will typically involve helping the masons and carpenters. This work involves sawing, hammering, lifting, mixing cement, etc. We will provide necessary tools, but as with most build sites, it never hurts to bring a few small hand tools with you.
Rest, Relaxation, and Sightseeing
Papua New Guinea is a nation of incredible natural and cultural beauty. Tens of thousands of visitors come every year from all over the world to experience the world-class surfing, awe-inspiring snorkeling and SCUBA diving, and relaxing beach resorts. Our local partners in Kavieng are just a short 10 minute boat ride from Nusa Island Retreat where volunteers can enjoy swimming, fishing, snorkeling, and a local market. Nusa Island is one of many such resorts in Papua New Guinea so take some time to look around and see how you may want to spend the few days before or after your build. You can also find more options in our PNG country guidebook.
Most 10-14 day trips will cost around $2,000. More precise budgets are custom and are developed for each trip. The trip fee includes food, lodging, all in-country transportation, emergency medical and evacuation insurance, and a donation to the project.
As trips with openings become available, we post them at the top of this page. To apply to join their trip, simply click "Join" next to the trip of your choice. To request more information or be put in touch with the team leader, click the "Request more information" button at the top. If you're an experienced traveler or team leader, or if you have a group of your own (church, school, etc.), Propose a Trip to let us know what you might like to do!
A family's new FCH home on the right stands in stark contrast to their old home on the left
Are you unsure of how to prepare for such an experience or just looking for some tips on how to be better prepared? If so, we suggest you take a look at our Trip Preparation page where you will find a lot of helpful information and links – Preparing For Your Trip!
Note that US citizens must obtain a visa for travel to Papua New Guinea. Visit travisa.com for information on required documents and talk with the Global Builders Coordinator or your Team Leader if you have questions. Many visitors get their visas upon arrival so that may be an easier option for some.
Pricing – What's Included
|Trip Length:
|7-14 days (price varies depending on length)
|Materials Provided:
|In-depth Guidebook outlining what to expect -Pre-trip safety training -Fundraising guide -Option to create online fundraising page -T-shirt and hat
|Trip Support:
|Yes – from trip leader and Global Builders staff
|Clean Drinking Water:
|Yes – 3 meals a day are provided
|Yes – to and from the airport and work-site
|Lodging Accommodations:
|Meaningful Work:
|Yes – led and coordinated by dedicated Papua New Guineans
|Travel Medical Insurance:
|R&R Opportunities:
|We'll assist you in setting up sightseeing and cultural opportunities
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After seeing a lot of hate posts on Halal, especially with what's going on in Gaza, Hamas and ISIS taking the headlines I decided to do my own research to see what exactly Halal is. I looked online and also admittedly found Wikipedia to be an invaluable resource, as almost everything that is of value is properly sourced.
I even had this proof-read with corrections made by a Rabbi as well as a devout Muslims where I work to ensure the accuracy. My hope is that in reading this post, peace and understanding between the two religions will be promoted.
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After slaughter
Both require that the animal be examined to ensure that it is fit for consumption.
Kashrut says that the animal's internal organs must be examined "to make certain the animal was not diseased"
Both require that the animal be examined to ensure that it is fit for consumption.
Dhabiha guidelines generally say that the carcass should be inspected, (http://www.shariahprogram.ca/eat-halal-foods/islamic-guidelines-slaughtering-animals.shtml)
Unified Opinion?
Both sets of religious rules are subject to arguments among different authorities with regional and other related differences in permissible foodstuffs.
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Both sets of religious rules are subject to arguments among different authorities with regional and other related differences in permissible foodstuffs.
Non-Kosher/Halal Restaurants
Strictly observant followers of either religion will not eat in restaurants not certified to follow its rules.
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Strictly observant followers of either religion will not eat in restaurants not certified to follow its rules.
Who to eat Kosher/Halal From
Jews will only eat Kosher and not Halal done by a sane, God fearing Jew that knows the proper technique. Some Jews will also only eat a specific type of Kosher for ideological reasons (e.g. some Jews won't eat Lubavitch or Beit Yosef Shechita due to differences in Halacha/Hashkafa).
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Muslims will only eat meat slaughtered via dhabiha by a sane, Allah-fearing person that slaughters according to Sharia law.
Only if no such meat is available, Muslims will as a last resort eat meat slaughtered via dhabiha guidelines by any sane, Gd-fearing person that knows the proper technique as prescribed by Sharia law, save for any that has a trace of alcohol in it. However, if for example there is a piece of Kosher meat and Hallal sea-food, a Muslim must eat the sea food as he has that choice.
How to Clean from Blood
Kosher meat requires the usage of salt to drain out blood as blood consumption is forbidden.
The draining and release of blood makes all the toxins and arsenic out of animal body rendering meat very clean.
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Halal meat requires blood to drain out naturally as blood consumption is forbidden. However, some soak it in vinegar to remove the blood taste and sort of pickle it.
The draining and release of blood makes all the toxins and arsenic out of animal body rendering meat very clean.
Holiday-Induced Restrictions
During the Jewish holiday Passover, an additional set of restrictions requires that no chametz (sour-dough starter or fermented products from the five species of grains) be eaten. This requirement is specific to the holiday, and nothing to do with the laws of Kashrut. (Rich, Tracey R. "Judaism 101: Kashrut: Jewish Dietary Laws". JewFAQ.org. Retrieved 2009-01-05.)
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Muslims don't have Passover, therefore this doesn't apply.
Mixing of Milk and Meat
Kashrut generally prohibits the mixing of meat and dairy products; consumption of such products or profiting from their sale are also forbidden. (Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah – Laws of Meat and Milk). The source comes from the verse "Don't cook a kid in its mother's milk" three separate times, which the Rabbis interpreted to mean to not "cook" in a) the classical form, b) inside the body and c) via utensils. In general, Kashrut requires strict separation of dairy and meat products, even when they are kosher separately.
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Halal has no such rules. (Also these proscriptions are not observed by Karaites.)
Secondary Factors Influencing the Foods' Permissibility
In Judaism, the permissibility of food is influenced by many secondary factors. For instance, vessels and implements used to cook food must also be kept separate for dairy products and meat products. If a vessel or implement used to cook dairy products is then used to cook meat, the food becomes non-kosher and the vessel or implement itself can no longer be used for the preparation or consumption of a kosher meal. Depending on the material properties of the item (for example, if it is made of metal or of clay, or if it is made in one piece or has joints) it may be rendered permissible ("kashered") by certain procedures or it may be considered irretrievably contaminated. In general, the same policy extends to any apparatus used in the preparation of foods, such as ovens or stovetops. Laws are somewhat more lenient for modern kitchen items such as microwaves or dishwashers, although this depends greatly on tradition (minhag) or individuals' own stringent practices (chumrot). As a result of these factors, many Conservative and Orthodox Jews refuse to eat dishes prepared at any restaurant that is not specifically kosher, even if the actual dish ordered uses only kosher ingredients. (Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah – Laws of Koshering Utensils)
In Islamic food preparation, the permissibility of food is also influenced by many secondary factors. Apart from the prescribed foods that can be consumed, all food must be Halal. Halal utensils and kitchens require that these utensils or food preparation surfaces do not get in contact with non Halal items. For instance, cakes prepared using alcohol as an ingredient are considered non Halal. In fact, food cooked in any type of alcohol (even if the alcohol burns out during the cooking process) is also deemed non Halal. Kitchens which have been used to prepare non Halal food must be sanitized (samak) according to Islamic principles before they can be used to prepare Halal meals. Utensils previously used to prepare non Halal meals are required to be fully sanitized in an Islamic fashion before they can then be used for Halal food preparation. ( license2halal.com)
Treating an Animal Prior to Slaughter
Judaism does require an animal to be well fed and given to drink before Shechitah.
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The animal should be well fed and given water and not shown knives or ostensible signs that it will show it will be slaughtered (so that it doesn't get stressed).
Judaism hasn't specified that.
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The animal should be washed (performed with ablution) before slaughter.
Slaughtering in Front of Other Animals
An animal must not be slaughtered in front of other animals. Moreso, a mother and child to be slaughtered on the same day, nor may a mother animal see the child slaughtered, or the child see the mother slaughtered.
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An animal must not be slaughtered in front of other animals.
Sharpness of the Knife
The knife should be razor-sharp and the neck stretched. After each slaughter the knife needs to be re-checked so that there are no nicks in the blade that might cause the slightest amount of pain.
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The knife should be very sharp and the neck stretched. There's no specification on re-checking the blade after each time.
Speed and Number of Knife Motions
The action should be very quick and in one clean attempt for the non-serrated knife to reach the spinal cord, severing jugular veins, carotid arteries, trachea, oesophagus. This results in very quick flow of all blood to brain leaving animal unconscious and feeling-less. At the same time the spinal cord needs to be avoided.
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The action should be very quick and in one clean attempt for the non-serrated knife to reach the spinal cord, severing jugular veins, carotid arteries, trachea, oesophagus. This results in very quick flow of all blood to brain leaving animal unconscious and feeling-less. At the same time the spinal cord needs to be avoided.
Number of Blessing Prior to Slaughter
A Berachah is only recited on the first slaughter a shochet does in that day or that sitting. As a result, some Muslims only consider the first animal slaughtered in a particular sitting to be Halal, because the Berachah is recited only over the first animal. Some Torah authorities discuss (and permit) reciting "Allah Hu Akbar" over each shechitah to make it Halal for Muslims as well, as Jews and Christians who speak Arabic also call God by the Name Allah when speaking in Arabic.
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Name of Allah must be spoken before each individual slaughter and can be in any language as well as a prayer/blessing of any monotheistic religion. Muslims therefore accept a Jewish berachah to be good enough to make an animal Halal, but only where it's said in God's/Allah's name.
Forbidden Parts of the Animal
Kashrut prohibits eating the chelev (certain types of fat) and gid hanosheh (the sciatic nerve), and thus the hindquarters of a kosher animal must undergo a process called nikkur (or, in Yiddish, treyberen) in order to be fit for consumption by Jews. As nikkur is an expensive, time-consuming process, it is rarely practiced outside of Israel, and the hindquarters of kosher-slaughtered animals in the rest of the world are generally sold on the non-kosher market.
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There are no restrictions on what organs or parts of the carcass may be eaten from a Halal-slaughtered and -dressed animal; as long as it was slaughtered and prepared according to the rules of Halal, the entire animal, with the exception of[citation needed] blood, bones, fat not attached to meat, and wounded parts, is fit for consumption by Muslims.
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Forbidden Animals
Swine is prohibited.
Kashrut forbids the consumption of amphibians such as frogs.
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Swine is prohibited.
Halal forbids the consumption of amphibians such as frogs.
Animals that are Kosher/Halal
Many animals permitted in kashrut are also halal, such as animals with split hooves that chew their cuds (multiple stomachs).
The list of animals forbidden by kashrut is more restrictive, as kashrut requires that, to be kosher, mammals must chew cud and must have cloven hooves. (http://www.jewfaq.org/kashrut.htm)
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Animals that are halal aren't necessarily Kosher. Halal requires animals to graze the fields. Hence, camels may be consumed by Muslims.
Halal requires that an animal survive on grass and leaves. Thus some animals such as the camel are permissible under halal. (http://www.central-mosque.com/index.php/General-Fiqh/the-fiqh-of-halal-and-haram-animals.html)
Practically all insects are not kosher. The few kosher insects are specific types of locusts and grasshoppers (see Kosher locust) which are not eaten today in most communities, since it is unknown which species is permitted (the exception being the Yemenite Jews, who claim to have preserved this knowledge).
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Practically all insects are not kosher. (more research required on this).
Sea Creatures
To be kosher, aquatic animals must have scales and fins. According to Jewish oral law all fish that have scales have fins, thus making all fish with scales kosher and rendering the law essentially the same as the more restrictive interpretations of halal. Kashrut prohibits shellfish, such as crab, lobster, shrimp, clams, and oysters.
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Most Muslim schools of thought adhere to the interpretation that all creatures from the ocean or the sea or lake are considered halal.
Hence all kinds of food from the sea are permissible, whether they are plants or animals, alive or dead. (I need to take a look about crocodiles, etc…)
Shi'ites also follow this, but make an exception with some crustaceans; shrimps and prawns are halal.
Gelatin is only permissible if it comes from a permissible animal (usually kosher gelatin comes from the bones of kosher fish, or is a vegan substitute, such as Agar). As well, home-made kosher gelatin from cow hooves is an old Jewish delicacy known as Ptcha or Galaretta/Gala (this is actually also eaten in some Sephardic communities, but it is primarily an Eastern European food, today mainly eaten among Hasidic communities)
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Gelatin is only permissible if it comes from a permissible animal.
Grape Juice/Wine and Alcohol
Except for "cooked" grape wine and grape juice (which must be manufactured under Jewish supervision), kashrut allows the consumption of any sort of alcohol, as long as it has kosher ingredients (excluding any unsupervised grape extracts).
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For a substance to be halal, it must not contain alcohol of any kind. However, there is a difference drawn between the addition of alcohol to foods which is absolutely forbidden. (see http://www.food-management.com/article/13386/ and http://www.irfi.org/articles/articles_101_150/contemporary_world.htm)


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First Aid Class (VIDEOS)
Basic First Aid Training from Safety Videos on Vimeo.
First Aid/ CPR Training Overview
We want the best for our families. It's important they're safe at all times,
especially during activities. When planning events other than meetings,
be sure to use our safety activity checkpoints as a guide!
Why First Aid/CPR certification?
To be prepared! First aid courses cover a variety of accidents from scrapes and cuts to bruises, choking, and accidental poisoning.
Periodically schedules First aid / CPR courses, led by a certified American Heart Association or Red Cross instructor, at Service Centers Nationwide!
Carefully review the video provided to ensure that you are making an
informed choice when selecting a provider.
Important Questions to ask before booking a class
FIRST AID/CPR/AED provider:
1. Are they currently certified instructors from one of the organizations on our approved list of providers?
2. Will the course cover adult/child CPR, AED, and first aid for adults/children?
3. What is the participant to instructor ratio?
a. 15 or less to 1 instructor would be ideal; MAX: 20:1
4. How many participants to manikins?
a. 3:1 ratio or less is recommended
5. What is the length of the course?
a. CPR for adult, child and AED : 3‐4 hours
b. First aid: 90 min
6. What does the certification card for students look like?
a. There are lots of CPR classes online. Unfortunately, many of these are scams. To receive a valid CPR
certification card, you need to be in a classroom with a certified instructor and practice on manikins.
b. Certified Instructors are required by their organization to pay for the course materials, purchase
authorized cards, and pay an authorized provider fee for each student taught.
c. BEWARE of any "Authorized Provider" who creates and distributes their own cards. Make sure the card
looks like the cards on our Authorized Provider Card Chart.
7. How much is the course?
The average cost is $40‐$60
8. If doesn't take your certification, can you get your money back?
Before paying for a class, check with the instructor/authorized provider about their refund policy.
Other Frequently Asked Questions:
What does "first aider" mean in Girl Scout / GSNETX context?
A "first aider" has the appropriate First Aid/CPR/AED certificate.
Why can't I take a CPR/First Aid course online?
They don't provide hands on opportunities to learn and practice the skills.
What's the difference between a "skills course" and an "instructor led course"?
A skills course is reserved for those who are currently certified and are refreshing for recertification.
What is the difference between the "Adult CPR/AED" class and "CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer"?
The "Adult CPR/AED" class is for the general public. "CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer" is for individuals who have a
job‐related duty to respond to emergencies.
What's the difference between a Level 1 & a Level 2 First Aider?
A level 1 first aider is someone who has taken a CPR/AED/First aid course by one of our approved providers. A level 2
first aider is someone who has taken advanced CPR/AED/First aid such as a nurse or paramedic.
When is a Level 1 First Aider needed?
See the Safety Activity Checkpoints to verify for your particular activity. A level 1 first aider is required when the location
of the activity is less than 30 minutes from an EMS response station.
When is a Level 2 First Aider needed?
See the Safety Activity Checkpoints to verify for your particular activity. A level 2 first aider is required when the EMS is
located 30+ minutes from the activity or 200+ people participate in the activity.
What courses are required for Level 2 First Aid?
Usually 16+ hours of instruction such as Wilderness First Aid. Level 2 certification can be used to satisfy the requirement
for a level 1 first aider.
What is an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
An AED is a portable device used to bring the heart back to normal rhythm for people who are in cardiac arrest. The AED
will analyze and, if needed, shock the patient in order to restore normal heart rhythm.
Can being a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician take the place of the required
Partially; a copy of their current medical license can replace the first aid training. Additionally, a current CPR certification
from an approved provider should be presented along with the medical license.
Can being a Dentist or Dental Hygienist take the place of the required training?
What does it mean when a company says they are AHA Compliant or follow the latest guidelines from the
American Heart Association for CPR training? Does it mean that they are an American Heart Association
Answer Part 1: The American Heart Association acts as the American liaison to the International Liaison
Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). It is the AHA's responsibility to communicate the international committee's
latest findings to ALL U.S. training companies.
Answer Part 2: AHA communicates the guidelines from ILCOR for CPR training; these are guidelines that any
respectable CPR trainer should follow. However, the AHA does not take the responsibility of
reviewing/approving other organizations' curricula. More importantly, not all organizations claiming to follow
AHA guidelines are GSUSA/GSNETX approved.
First Aid Kit Information
Make sure a general first aid kit is available at your group's meeting place and accompanies girls on any activity. You may
need to provide a kit if one is not available. You can purchase a Girl Scout First Aid kit, buy a commercial kit, or you can
assemble one!
You can also customize a kit to cover your specific needs, including flares, treatments for frostbite etc. In addition to
standard materials, all kits should contain the council and emergency phone numbers:
GSNETX Headquarters: 972‐349‐2400 or 1‐800‐442‐2260 (Monday ‐ Friday 9am – 5pm).
GSNETX After Hours Emergency Phone Line: 214‐353‐4071. (Use for: fatality, serious illness or accident etc.)
Girl Scout activity insurance forms, parent consent forms, and health histories may be included as well. Be sure to check
and update the kit regularly for used or out‐of‐date contents:
2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches)
25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch)
5 antibiotic ointment packets (approximately 1 gram)
5 antiseptic wipe packets
1 blanket (space blanket)
1 breathing barrier (with one‐way valve)
1 instant cold compress
2 pair of non‐latex gloves (size: large)
2 hydrocortisone ointment packets (approximately 1 gram each)
1 roller bandage (3 inches wide)
1 roller bandage (4 inches wide)
5 sterile gauze pads (3 x 3 inches)
5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches)
Oral thermometer (non‐mercury/non‐glass)
2 triangular bandages
First aid instruction booklet
(Note: You cannot give girls any type of medications without direct parent/guardian permission.)
Disclaimer: The author(s), The Warrior Class, The Warrior Class Inc., the webmaster, host and others associated with this site accept no responsibility for the use or misuse of this information. The practice of medicine is something that should only be practiced by trained professionals. If you start administering medical or surgical treatments without the appropriate skills you could take the life of someone. Even in emergency situations, often no action is better than uninformed and untrained action. Any practice of survival, medicine or techniques should be backed up with appropriate training. This information is offered as personal opinion and should not be taken to represent a professional opinion or to reflect any views widely held from the medical community. For more information, please read our TOS.