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Over the past several years, two program areas of the International Center for Ethics, Justice, and Public Life have carried out work in the West African region.
Programs in International Justice and Society have concentrated on the role and performance of judges and examined the more general "justice landscape" found in the region. The Center's two West African Judicial Colloquia, held in Dakar and Accra, focused on the challenges that domestic judges face both in learning about international law and in applying it in their jurisdictions. Some of these challenges are the result of persistent under-funding of the justice sector, while others arise from longstanding patterns of professional insularity and complacency. Related Center work on "gender justice" issues, including a conference on gender justice, have shown that limited access by local populations both to judicial institutions in West Africa and to information about human rights compound the problems caused by lack of government support and professionalism. The result is that the justice systems of the region are less informed, efficient, and equitable than they might be. In addition, the Center has collaborated on the Know Your Rights! project, which creates and disseminates critical information on human and peoples' rights in selected African languages.
|Participants in CI's seminar on Faith,
Ethnicity, and Governance in Nigeria
Coexistence International, with a focus on social inclusion in diverse and often divided societies, has pursued its work in West Africa from another angle. CI engages with local civil society organizations whose work is concerned with questions of coexistence, governance, and justice. Through this engagement, CI has become increasingly aware of the opportunities and challenges for creating sustainable coexistence in the region. On the one hand, there are positive efforts on the part of national governments to establish Ministries of Reconciliation, pass legislation that mandates protection of ethnic, religious, or linguistic minorities, and implement recommendations from Truth and Reconciliation Commissions. On the other hand, after years of conflict and division, the citizenry often have a profound distrust in their governments, including the judiciary. Many of CI's civil society partners in West Africa repeatedly observe that laws and recommendations with great potential to promote social inclusion go ignored, which is a source of great frustration.
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The experiences of both programs have shown is that there is a consistent disparity between the promise of democracy by West African governments – whether expressed through the signing of international treaties, the passing of legislation, or public declarations – and reality on the ground. Signing the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court does not necessarily mean that government leaders will endorse the end of impunity for those who commit crimes against humanity. Nor does ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women assume that gender parity is safeguarded at the domestic level. Similarly, publicly declaring an end to ethnic and religious conflict, or producing a set of recommendations for the necessary structural and communal steps to move towards improved coexistence in a post-violence period, run the risk of being purely rhetorical and symbolic rather than genuine efforts to solve the tensions and divisions that characterize many nations in the region.
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I've been hoping for this review to appear and it finally has! Written by my favorite reviewer since "Listening" days.
I owned a Naim system for 15 years which I have passed on to my son who is a big vinyl fan and bought an iDecco. Using a Macbook, iPod Classic or CD player used as a transport, I don't feel like I've given up much of the old PRaT from the Naim system though I will confess that I listen with less intensity than when I was a younger man. Nice review.
Peachtree iDecco D/A integrated amplifier
So it was that Wadia Digital's first iPod dock, the Model 170, earned its status as a seminal product; and so, I daresay, will Peachtree Audio be recognized for pioneering yet another worthy genre with their iDecco: a perfectionist-quality iPod dock and a similarly pedigreed digital-to-analog converter, combined with a tube-buffered preamplifier and a 40Wpc power amplifierall for $999.
The US-designed iDecco, which is manufactured in mainland China, has its origins in the Peachtree Nova ($1199), a similar DAC-integrated with a little more power (80Wpc) and a lot less dock. Having earned dozens of rave reviews, including John Marks' writeup in "The Fifth Element" in the August 2009 Stereophile, and with retail sales nearing the 4000 mark, the Nova endures. But Peachtree's David Solomon now seems ready to bring the gospel of good sound even nearer to the audio-indifferent.
Solomon describes the genesis of the iDecco: "We simply started reading RIAA statistics, and there it was: Look what's happening! Consumers have changed the way they buy music, and [the world of downloadable media files] is where they are."
The Peachtree iDecco is designed around a traditional linear power supply with a toroidal transformer: Thankfully, wall warts are neither required nor supplied. (I'll probably never accept the idea of four-figure domestic audio products that use the same sort of AC adapter as a Hello Kitty portable CD player.) For its part, the power amp is built around the TDA 7293 power MOSFET IC from ST Microelectronics, operated in class-A/B. The preamplifier's solid-state gain stages run in class-A, while some degree of driver-stage buffering is conferred by a 6N1P dual-triode tube. As in the Peachtree Nova, the tube buffer can be switched in and out via a pushbutton on the remote handset, a function not duplicated on the iDecco's front panel; given that the tube is "ramped in" to the circuitwith full rail voltage on the plates at all timesthe changeover takes only a few seconds. Solomon says that, with the tube switched in, "we lose about 6dB of signal/noise ratio. But I think it sounds better."
The D/A board is where things get really interesting. The star of the show is an ES9006 Sabre DAC from ESS Technology, of Fremont, California. According to Solomon, the Sabre DAC reclocks the datastreams from all digital sources, and upsamples them to 24 bits and 96kHz. Solomon also says that the iDecco's D/A board incorporates 11 regulated power supplies of its own, to enhance interstage isolation and thus keep noise to a minimum.
The iDecco's USB transceiver is separate from the ESS Sabre DAC, and is galvanically isolated from the rest of the board. "We learned early on we had to do something about noise coming off the USB cable," Solomon says. The USB socket and the iPod connectionthe latter is purely digital, and bypasses the player's headphone outputare also transformer-coupled to the circuit, to prevent grounding glitches and switching noise.
The iDecco's front panel is simple and spare: That lucky tube gets its own little window, flanked on one side by a (motorized) volume knob, and on the other by five illuminated source-selection buttons. All front-panel controls are duplicated on the pleasantly rubbery remote-control handset, alongside such extras as a Mute button and the aforementioned tube switcher. Additional buttons on the handset can be used to control the most basic playback functions of the iPod itself: skipping forward or backward through various songs (but not albums), pausing the music, and resuming play.
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..I just read a review of the ML 30.5, 31.5 combo.
If this 'china' gear is as good as described... then I blew alot of money on my current gear that was once described in the same fashion.
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Our streak of finds was spot on and we quickly wrote off 22 finds before heading back home. As I added the smileys into our profiles I realized that we both hit milestones today. For Miss Geoness who now has reached 500+ geocaches. As for me I am now over 900 and working on my goal of one thousand. I really wanted to hit it before our Fall Fling event but it just is not to be. At the very least I should get my mark before the end of the year...
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What can we learn about Italy's ancient people from the ruins they left along the coast of Tuscany? Help us dust off clues.
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The goal of this expedition is simple: to help experts reconstruct the complex past of Populonia as fully as possible.
Help excavate the ancient seaside city of Populonia, once a center of metalworking and trade. Your team will focus on one of two fascinating sites:
Teams 1,2,3, and 4 (teen team) will work between the remaining walls of a Roman villa on Poggio del Molino (Windmill Hill), overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The villa was built at the start of the 1st century A.D., when the main city of Populonia was mysteriously abandoned. People continued to live at the villa, though, until the end of the 5th century, so it is one of the few existing sources of information from this time period.
Teams 5-7 will excavate at the Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park. The area has not yet been investigated by rigorous archaeological scientific methods, but it is a critical place to discover more about the lives of the people who lived in Populonia between the 7th and 1st century BCE. Volunteers on these teams will also have the opportunity to visit the Villa Poggio del Molino as well.
Live the life of a professional archaeologist as you unearth artifacts, then clean and study them. You might also try rebuilding original objects from the fragments you've discovered. You'll have an unparalleled chance to get close to Italy's ancient past.
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The oldest features uncovered in Populonia date back to the seventh century B.C.: two mound tombs belonging to wealthy and powerful local families.
Populonia's archaeological sites face threats from looters. Help researchers protect these invaluable remnants of the ancient world.
For hundreds of years, Populonia dominated the ironworks industry in the Mediterranean. The transfer of the city from Etruscan to Roman rule around 250 B.C. did not halt its metalworking activities; iron exports supported the Roman expansion in Africa, so the ruling class had important economic interests in the area's industrial production and commerce.
To reconstruct the economic and social history of the city of Populonia, researchers must answer many complicated questions: When and where did iron smelting take place? How was the society of the city shaped by metalworking and trade? Who were the ancient people that lived and worked in the harbor, the mines, and the iron smelting industry?
Unearth artifacts and remove them for cleaning and study.
By joining this expedition, you'll help fill in gaps in knowledge about the Populonia area from the Etruscan period (beginning in 800 B.C.) through the Roman period (beginning at about 250 to 200 B.C.) and up to the early Middle Ages (A.D. 600). The results will illuminate how the Etruscan and Roman economies operated and how the Romans exploited the natural resources of the territories they ruled. We still know little about the political, economic, architectural, and religious changes brought by the arrival of Romans in this part of the Tuscan coast—and your work will help us fill in the gaps and communicate to the public why sites like this are worth preserving.
Welcome to Tuscany, famous for its stunning scenery, food, and wine. The research site overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea, with a view of the Isle of Elba. Although many tourists make Populonia and its environs their destination today, the area still maintains authentic Tuscan traditions.
It also boasts a number of natural attractions. The Rimigliano Park, a strip of luxuriant coastal Mediterranean vegetation, abuts the research site. You'll also be near the World Wildlife Fund reserve of Orti Bottagone, an important habitat for wild birds and amphibians.
Many towns that date from the Middle Ages dot the area, most of which are known for their traditional festivals, excellent food (especially game such as wild boar), and wine. Populonia's location makes it an ideal jumping-off point for visits to Pisa, Florence, and other cities if you decide to spend time in Italy before or after the project.
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You can choose to join this team for either seven or 13 days.
Continued schedule for 13-day teams:
Most days will begin with a morning briefing, and then you'll head out the excavation site, where you will:
Those who join the 13-day teams will have a free day to explore some of the many archaeological wonders of the area, with expert researchers as their guides. They'll visit the striking necropolis of Le Grotte, which dates from the fourth century B.C., with its underground Hellenistic-age chamber tombs. After a picnic lunch, the team may stop at the Archaeological Museum of the Territory of Populonia in the town of Piombino. In the evening, the team will enjoy authentic pizza in a local restaurant.
Join expert archaeologists as they excavate some of the most important Roman sites in Italy.
Join Dr. Megale and help excavate and conserve the ancient city of Populonia
Dr. Megale is an expert at unlocking the secrets that ordinary objects like pottery and bricks hold about the past.
You'll stay in comfortable, modern apartments in the quiet village of Populonia Stazione. The shared bedrooms have twin beds, and the apartments will vary in size depending on how big the team is. You'll make your own breakfast in the well-equipped kitchen every morning, and in the evenings staff members will treat you to home-cooked Italian dinners. You're welcome to help out and try your hand at some of these authentic recipes.
The team will eat lunch at a local café, which offers free wifi. From the accommodations, you're a very short walk to the charming center of Populonia Stazione, where you can visit a bakery, a pizzeria, and two small grocery stores.
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Barbara Kelly | Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Although I'd never thought about archaeology before – this expedition, which was recommended by a friend, has inspired me to consider getting involved in archaeological projects at home. I had not realized how interesting it is to be working in an environment where people were living and working hundreds of years ago. This project in Populonia is set in the most beautiful surroundings, which in many respects is probably little changed from the Etruscan period we were investigating, and uncovering the buildings they lived and worked in was fascinating. It's hard work for sure but so satisfying to clear away the layers to reveal walls, rooms, doorways, and other clues to their way of life. It's rather like being a detective.
Paul Stout | Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Everything about this project was fantastic - our team was able to be engaged in every aspect of an archeological dig, including unearthing buried strata, documenting finds, cleaning and attempting to assemble artifacts, and assisting in preserving ancient mosaics and frescoes. And what a site - intriguing evolution through early to mid-Roman occupation, transitioning from a fort policing and protecting the rich iron ore processing of the region to a farm adapted to produce the much-prized garum for the fuddy-duddies of Rome, to a nobleman's villa complete with baths, massage rooms, and an extensive garden. And every footstep echoed the shadows of that procession through time.
The field staff were also incredible - knowledgable, patient, positively energetic, and great cooks of our evening meals! They helped make the work fun and helped create a strong bond among the volunteers - and of course some good local wines helped. I can't wait to return next year!
Christina Myrianthous | Wednesday, October 31, 2018
What a great experience it was to be part of the wonderful team of archeologists at Populonia, Tuscany. I have only the highest praise for these dedicated people that made us all feel so welcome. With absolutely no previous experience in the field, except a 'burning' desire to join a dig, this was a superb way to see if archeology is something for me.
We were digging at a Roman villa where we assisted in the restoration of mosaics and frescoes and in cleaning of pottery. The site was closing up for the winter and so the cleaning of finds was needed for the catalogisation and storage. We even got to try to put pottery pieces back together.
I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this experience, being outdoors the whole day with physical work, finding (or not finding) pottery pieces and then to clean and piece them together. It was such a fantastic introduction to the whole archeology process which I found very interesting.
I can highly recommend everyone who has ever thought about volunteering at a site to go on this trip, you will not regret it!
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Karolina, Giulia, Alessandro, Marco and the rest of the team for taking so good care of us and for being so enthusiastic and willing to share your knowledge with an wannabe archeologist!
Holger Richter | Monday, October2, 2017
Within a beautiful landscape we worked on two sites in the area belonging to two neighboring civilisations: Roman and Etruscan. In addition to the interesting research covering 1000 Years and at least 3 different periods on the Roman site there was the restoration of parts of the Roman site going on to save the walls and the mosaics from the elements. Accommodation was as exciting as the research in the Dreamcastle of Populonia.
Scott Ames | Thursday, September21, 2017
I participated in the Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany expedition in September 2017. With no prior archaeological background, I found it to be a wonderful experience, with just one exception and that was my own physical limitations, not the result of the project or any of its great staff. My team was small, just three volunteers the first week and two the second. We were met at the Pisa airport and driven about an hour south to the small coastal community of Populonia, not really a town where we were, just a Castle on a hilltop overlooking Baratti Bay with its fine beaches and a few restaurants. We stayed in the castle itself in very comfortable apartments. Ariana and Martina were the two archaeologists we worked with everyday and they came over every evening to prepare dinner and we all ate together. We fixed our own breakfasts and packed lunches each day to take to the work sites, there was always plenty of food available for us in the kitchen so that was never a problem, plus we did go out for dinner a few times.
We worked on two sites, excavating an ancient Etruscan Necropolis, where we helped unearth the remains of several individuals and we also worked at the site of Roman Villa, helping in the preservation of the floor mosaics. Both of these projects were great and I learned a great deal about Roman and Etruscan history and cultures. The physical limitations I spoke of earlier was that much of the work we did was down on hands and knees, both working on the burial site and mosaics. I had known in advance that would be the case but it was much harder on my knees than I expected. None the less, the staff we worked with were very helpful and understanding without disrupting their work and we were all able to accomplish our tasks.
I would highly recommend this project to anyone interested in Ancient Etruscan or Roman history. The entire Populonia area is rich in history and archaeology sites going back at least to the 9th century B.C.E. I can not say enough good things about Carolina, Ariana or Martina or any of the other Archaeologists and other specialists we worked with. They were all highly professional, skilled in their craft, and absolutely dedicated to exposing and preserving the rich heritage of Italy and that region in particular. It was indeed an honor and a privilege to participate in the project and contribute even a little to the work being done.
Lynda Vibrock | Tuesday, August15, 2017
Just after retiring, I found this opportunity to get out of my self-described, "armchair archaeologist" identity and go on a real dig. This dig site spanned many historical periods and I could not have chosen a more fascinating site. Earthwatch made the trip easy and rewarding. I highly recommend the professional archaeological team Carolina Megale, Stefano Genovesi and others. Also the site's location in Tuscany, right on the Mediterranean identified as the Etruscan's 'Tyrrhenian Sea' was spectacular. The accommodations and the food were memorable and one night's visit to the local winery topped of the week with the full romance of Italy.
Phyllis Sharp | Friday, July28, 2017
I was fortunate to win Earthwatch's membership drawing for a free expedition and selected this one. I've never done any archeology before so everything was new and interesting. The three scientists were wonderful to work with and shared all they could with us to help us both do good field work and learn from the experience. Arianna was our logistical manager and with us all the time. She cooked wonderful Italian meals for us and helped us with all our needs. Carolina as the lead archeologist took time to tour us through other Etruscan museums and ruins and greatly increased our knowledge of this period of Italian history. Stefano was the lead scientist and with us almost all the time on the site. He was painstaking in training us to "see" the various layers and try to recreate how each thing we found had come to be at that level on the site. For anyone interested in archeology, it would be a remarkable learning experience and I would highly recommend it. Although that isn't my scientific focus, I found the whole experience very worthwhile and educational. We were the first team of the season so we only dug through three layers. I'm excited to learn what the subsequent teams unearth.
Mary Anne Carletta | Monday, July10, 2017
Terrific expedition! The researchers explained the background, reasoning, and methods every step of the way, and we could see how our work fit into the whole picture.
Sophie McGuigan | Wednesday, August17, 2016
I went to Tuscany in Italy on the excavating expedition. This experience has majorly helped me distinguish what opportunities there are, even in fields I had little to no knowledge of. The excavating expedition was eye opening in more ways than one, firstly it was an amazing trip to Italy which was great in itself, but I also learned a lot about the history and its importance. I particularly enjoyed discovering the different foundations that all factor into an important project like this, not only do you learn about the basics and importance of archeology, but also delve into things such as anthropology and other historical areas. The area where we were excavating was a beautiful landscape overlooking the ocean, though the weather was very hot, we managed to push through and make the most of our jam-packed days. Just a few of the things we experienced: tour and history of the Etruscan Necropolis, digging and cleaning of archeological land, visit to the museum and tower, small talks and lessons on archeological/historical areas... as well as the free time you have. You have plenty of free time to soak up the sun and enjoy time with your other expeditioners. Our site which we were staying on was certainly full with lots to do, we often came home from our hard working day and headed to the pool for a few hours, as well as most nights spent playing card games. Our food was great and truly Italian, and the site had lots to offer in terms of entertainment; such as evening entertain
Prisca Haemers | Monday, July18, 2016
I had a great time, in a wonderful place, discovering the Etruscans. This was my first time with earth watch and it exceeded all my expectations. The location of the excavations in Poggio del Mulino was very nice with a great view and lots of shade. We got three very interesting briefings on archaeology by very dedicated scientists. Getting to work hands-on and being able to actually touch ancient artifacts and bone was amazing. The accommodation in a medieval castle, and the excellent meals were an extra bonus. But the best were the staff Carolina, Stefano, Martina and Laura, they thought us a lot and were great hosts.
Frank Sanford | Monday, June27, 2016
If you enjoy history, archeology, anthropology,, and the beauty of the Tuscany region in Italy this trip is for you. Populonia is a quiet village along the Mediterranean coast that was once the setting of early Etruscan iron works. Later these ruins were covered by Roman ruins, so your excavation can unearth thousand of years of history. The lead archeologists are very knowledgable and easy to work with. An afternoon at the beach is an option, tasty Italian meals are a bonus, and of course Italian wine, sweets, and cheese add to the ambiance.
Marie Koski | Thursday, June16, 2016
This is an incredible trip! The week is spent digging at a site more that 2,000 years old, unearthing broken pottery and evidence of Etruscans in Italy. When not digging, there are 2,000 year old bones and pieces of pottery to be cleaned and cataloged. When the day is done, there is time back at the apartment for a good locally prepared meal and time to visit with the staff (from the University of Florence). If time permits, there is the opportunity to visit other Etruscan sits and/or local museums.
Ronie Annunziata | Wednesday, June15, 2016
This was my first Earthwatch expedition and my fist trip to Italy. I had a wonderful time and I learned so much. The scientists were so warm and friendly and patient. They took such good care of us both during working hours at the dig and afterward. The accomodations were very comfortable and the scenary was unforgettable. I would definitely like to go back next year. For anyone considering this expedition, it was alot of hard work but well worth it.
Sallie D Medrano | Wednesday, June8, 2016
My experience with Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany was phenomenal. I want to thank the staff, Carolina Megale, Laura Riccadonna, Martina Fusi, and Stefano Genovesi for sharing their knowledge. I learned so much about archaeology. When anyone asked a question it was answered in detail. They treated us as students. This want-to-be Archaeologist appreciated their efforts, their cooking, and their company at the evening meals. I was in awe of what we got to do. To actually hold artifacts from two thousand years ago was such an experience. I thought volunteers would only be gofers for the staff, but no, we actually did work after a training session. The excitement I felt when after brushing the last layer of dust I uncovered a Roman wall of the Roman Villa. I will do it again. A co-volunteer and I are planning to go next year.
Rebecca Smith | Thursday, June 25, 2015
This was the third time I participated in this expedition. Each time, I am amazed at how fully I was able to participate as if I were a trained archaeologist. The work was hard but so incredibly rewarding. The archaeologists in charge are absolutely wonderful, gifted, and dedicated individuals. The organization of this expedition is exceptional, due to the skills of all involved in setting it up and managing the work and the activities of the volunteers. The itinerary was so varied and we learned so many aspects of the history surrounding this site and its people. I am already planning to return next year. And, did I mention the food prepared for us was absolutely fabulous!
Marie Koski | Tuesday, June 16, 2015
We so enjoyed our Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany excursion last year that my husband and I decided to go back for another week this year. Our experiences this year, in addition to excavating, included learning how to examine and interpret the area where we were working, documenting, and providing input as to what we were looking at and how it related to what was already known about the site. We were not just digging, we were working as archaeologists. We received instruction from an anthropological archeologist on methods for cleaning and identifying bones, and learned and applied cleaning techniques for artifacts that were going into a museum that will open in June. We often said during our week, "I can not believe we are holding something this old!" The work can be strenuous, but as the old saying goes, 'it was a good tired'. Each evening, after a hard day's work, we were treated to a great home cooked meal and entertaining conversations with the other participants as well as the archeological staff. Managers of the project, Carolina and Stefano, made a point of understanding each team member's interests and abilities to help maximize their experience. They did an excellent job of teaching and involving Team members in the project and process. We enjoyed the passion they shared as archaeologists for the project.
We truly have developed a personal connection with this project and expect to return again next year on this excursion.
Marie & John Koski
Rene Perreault | Wednesday, November 05, 2014
This was our first Earthwatch expedition: an archeological "dig" near Populonia Stazione (Livorno), Italy. We had never worked with an archeologist before, but the guidance we received from Carolina (and her staff) allowed us to quickly learn the rudiments of hand-based excavation - the use of the pick-ax to loosen the earth without over-exertion; and quick sweeping with a whisk in parallel strokes that gradually removed dirt to expose any items of interest - pottery shards, bones, glass, metal fragments, etc. This methodical approach allows precise recording of the location of items within a grid-work and identified strata (layer) of soil. Repetitive work to be sure, but enjoyable as we worked our way down, occasionally retrieving items of interest that were catalogued and set aside for further study. Heavy rain on workday 3 meant we had to move from the field to a lab for an alternate activity. For us, it was examining and cleaning human bones, some quite charred, that were recovered in an urn discovered when municipal roadwork cut through an area near an ancient cemetery. Guided by a forensic anthropologist (part of Carolina's team) we gently washed the bones to remove dirt and ash; once dry we would try to assemble the skeleton and determine its gender. This we did the next day. Our last full workday (day 5 on the site) saw us clear the previous layer completely. We enjoyed our brief intro to archeology, and were sorry that we hadn't signed on for the 2nd week.
Marie Koski | Tuesday, October 21, 2014
As part of celebrating my retirement, my husband and I decided to take a trip. A friend of the family with connections to Earthwatch had been encouraging us to try one of their expeditions. The archeological dig in Tuscany fit into our calendar and a trip to Italy sounded pretty nice! We prefer vacations that keep us active and the thought of getting down and dirty did not bother us. I called to inquire and from the first call to the very end of the expedition, everything was handled well and everyone I had contact with was pleasant and helpful. Once we arrived at the town we would be staying in, we met the other volunteers, then went to dinner and met the other staff members. There was no question in our minds- we had made a good choice. Without a doubt, it was hard work, time on our knees cleaning and sweeping, looking for roof tiles, pottery pieces and trying to find the floor below the collapsed roof and walls. When we weren't on our knees, we were moving dirt and stones from the site or swinging a pick ax, which was actually rather relaxing. The staff included 3 graduate students from the University of Florence and a specialist in analyzing old bones, also from the University. They were all more than willing to explain what we were looking for and at. And, we were in Italy, so you know we were fed well- coffee break, lunch and dinner! We so enjoyed it, we are hoping to return next year.
P.S. - we also took time to visit Florence and Pisa
Walta (Bonnie) Bonnet | Wednesday, July 02, 2014
Having done a couple of expeditions on Roman sites I was looking for something new ....and certainly lucked out when I signed up for the Tuscany one at the Necropolis site at San Cerbone. The site itself was a wonderland, located across the street from the Bay of Baratti, with the prviously excavated Etruscan mound tombs, dating back to the 7th century BCE , and the "newer" sarcophagi from the 6th centuryBCE , continuing on down the hill was awesome.
During the week of actual work , cleaning up the site for the first couple of days ...we were the first group after the end of last season's work, gave us a chance to get a clear view of the layout of the area and the progression of the ensuing years work. We finally got down to the "good" stuff and made progress .....finding a lot of pottery and trying to make sense of the known locations of burial sites.and intersecting roads....I wish I had volunteered for two weeks , instead of one, as it was just starting to make sense. I will be returning in Sept. for 2 weeks.....can hardly wait to see what has been accomplished since May.
During the week we had many school groups , on class trips, stop by to watch....it was great to interact with them and for them to practice there English and in turn for us to attempt to explain just what we were doing.
The accommodations were first rate , one of the best I've seen. The local Project staff was exceptional.....very welcoming and helpful...Thanks to Carolina and Stefano for their expertise and kindness .....will see y'all in Sept.
Looking forward to returning....Bonnie Bonnet
Jennifer Lauer | Friday, February 07, 2014
I participated in the "Excavating Italy's Ancient Etruscan Coast" expedition, the first year it was offered. It was very well-organized: Carolina, the lead scientist on site, had done an excellent job of arranging for everything. The work was hard but enjoyable--I spent that team uncovering part of a mosaic--and the field lectures were interesting. I learned a lot about the different types of pottery, and the firing mechanisms that caused the different colors and textures.
The accommodations were good, and the food was excellent, provided by a local chef friend of hers. We took turns helping cook and clean for dinner. Breakfast was food in our apartment units.
Laundry onsite was very helpful, considering the amount of mud I picked up.
Even though this expedition was in its first year when I was there, they were clearly used to volunteers and students, and had organized things well for them. In particular, they had the best-organize safety presentation of any expedition I've been on. I know that's not something you usually notice, but this was remarkable because it was so good and comprehensive.
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In the early 1990s, Colombian drug cartels had a problem: They had more money than they knew what to do with.
"They were having a very difficult time with just the logistics of laundering millions and millions and millions of dollars every week," says Skip Latson, who worked for the DEA at the time.
So Latson and Bill Bruton, who was a special agent with the IRS, hatched a plan: They'd create a fake, offshore bank catering to the needs of the drug cartel.
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DAVID KESTENBAUM, BYLINE: If you're a drug trafficker in, say, Colombia, you've got a peculiar problem. The cocaine you send to the United States, people don't pay with credit cards. They pay with cash, sometimes small bills - tens, fives, ones. And all that currency, it's heavy. Bill Bruton was a special agent with the IRS. He remembers one raid on a drug trafficker's home. There was all this cash.
BILL BRUTON: I think it was in, like, seven or eight suitcases, and it took ten of us to carry it, it was so heavy.
KESTENBAUM: In the 1990s, this was a real problem for the Colombia drug cartels. Skip Latson worked for the Drug Enforcement Administration.
SKIP LATSON: They were having a very difficult time with just the logistics of laundering millions and millions and millions of dollars every week.
KESTENBAUM: Every week?
LATSON: Well, yes.
KESTENBAUM: Which is when Skip and Bill came up with what was arguably a crazy idea.
BRUTON: We're saying, well, let's open up a bank.
KESTENBAUM: A bank that would cater to the needs of the drug cartels. Bill and Skip set up an offshore bank in the Caribbean. It needed a name, and they thought, well, it should definitely have the trust in it - also initials. Bank names have initials. And so RHM Trust Bank was born. With the help of an informant, the bank started getting customers. The big Colombian cartels would send a fax, saying we have cash in New York City or wherever, and we need it deposited in this account. And they'd provide a beeper number.
BRUTON: Whoever's going to pick the money up calls the beeper. The guy calls him back and says meet me at XYZ street corner at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. And what kind of car are you going to be in? Oh, I'm going to be in a blue Chevy.
KESTENBAUM: The Colombian money laundering world was surprisingly vast and sophisticated. The money was being hidden in the normal flow of international trade, in payments for things like tractor parts. But Skip and Bill started collecting phone numbers and names and evidence, and they pieced together how it all worked.
BRUTON: One of the tricks that I always laughed at when Skip wanted to find out who the true owner of the money was, he would delay by 24 hours in sending in the money.
LATSON: And then we'd get telephone calls and find out, oh, that person comes out of the woodwork when it looks like that the money may be in jeopardy.
BRUTON: We picked up more information by being a bad bank who didn't handle money quickly and effectively.
KESTENBAUM: The fake offshore bank was so successful that Bill and Skip eventually had to shut it down for fear their cover might be blown. In the end, 117 people in four countries were arrested in what became known as Operation Dinero. Bill remembers watching a video of the takedown in Italy.
BRUTON: They showed the police precinct, and there were like 20, 30 of these little teeny international police cars, and all of them scream out of the compound at one time and they go in all different directions like ants. And they showed, X hours later, them bringing all these fugitives or arrested people back in.
KESTENBAUM: Usually, the secrecy of the offshore world, it makes life hard for the law-enforcement side. But this time, for a moment, the secrecy worked the other way. It hid the sting operation possible. Here's Skip.
LATSON: I know one thing: They can't trust a bank now. It could be another government bank.
KESTENBAUM: Do you guys feel like you're winning the money laundering battle, or is it just a matter of setting them back for a few years and they find some other way to do it?
BRUTON: I think we were winning 20 years ago and I think we're winning today, because a win doesn't necessarily mean you stop it. You change the methodology for doing it.
KESTENBAUM: These days, Bill says, a lot of the drug traffickers are having to take their heavy cash and physically carry it, sneak it across the border. Doing it that way, you don't need an offshore bank. You just need a truck. David Kestenbaum, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Craig, 15 Jan 2007 @ 4:43pm
Don't forget about other infrastructure!I mean, didn't some of the 9/11 hijackers use unsecured highways to get into the US from Canada? And weren't they driving themselves [gasp!] in private vehicles?!
Clearly we need to re-assess the risk posed by allowing individuals to move freely about without proper tracking mechanisms and safeguards. Clearly.
the man, 15 Jan 2007 @ 11:22pm
Re: Don't forget about other infrastructure!1.who the hell r u to say "shut this whole internet thing off"? they drove cars. why don't we shut the car thing off. it'llsave the environment too. and the crashed planes. i guess we'll use the other less-safer ways to travel once they shut that off. and they communicated. we should all jus stop talking to each other rite? these types of extremist 'cures' r wut bugs me most sometimes.
2.u can't stop a terrorist frmdoing his deed. remember these are ppl with no past criminal records. they're normal ppl (at first). therefore anywhere the public, even security guards themselves can go, terrorists can go. that what leads me not believe in the whole terrorist deal anyways. no one spends millions of dollars, calmly and coolly plans out an attack on a building just because they believe in their religion or they hate the us. why don't u just tear the flag like everybody else?
A smarter man, 16 Jan 2007 @ 5:52am
Re: Re: Don't forget about other infrastructure!'The man' just posted one of the stupidest things I've ever read. Sarcasm mother fucker: do you use it?
Anonymous Coward, 16 Jan 2007 @ 10:26am
Re: Don't forget about other infrastructure!Dude, none of the 9/11 hijackers came in through Canada. Your point is good, but I cringe whenever I hear somebody make that old, bogus claim.
jim, 16 Jan 2007 @ 12:24pm
Re: Re: Don't forget about other infrastructure!NONE of the terrorists ever came through Canada.
Did you only watch one newscast about this and then turn off your tv?
Man I wish people would get their facts straight...
Stu, 15 Jan 2007 @ 4:45pmAs our government says
(I guess that justifies anything.)
charlie potatoes, 15 Jan 2007 @ 5:52pm
tarmac?did you say tarmac? tarmac is a substance much like...um..well.. like... a mixture of tar and macadam ...it hasn't been used on a runway since 1961.. most airports are made of concrete..omg.. is that a secret? please delete this..
David, 16 Jan 2007 @ 8:47am
Re: tarmac?So, how's your mom's basement? Still nice and warm, 3 free meals a day? People don't care that tarmac is a defunct material. Tarmac is the "traditional" term for a runway and people understand that.
Cliff Harvey, 4 Mar 2007 @ 9:39am
Re: Re: tarmac?Dear David: Tarmac is not a defunct material. Google the term and you will find it is a thriving industry. But a runwway is not a tarmac. Ask a pilot or an engineer. Tarmac is a term misused by many due to the pervasive use of the term by American journalists (who picked up the term in 1970s hijacking reports by British TV reporters, who also were misusing the term. The Americans just started using the word, not knowing what it meant: i.e., a comman paving material).
Rational Thought, 15 Jan 2007 @ 6:16pm
Knowledge is DangerousI guess this goes to show that the theory about information being accessible by a priviledged few is the only way to prevent misuse of said information by miscreants. Of course, there has never been misuse of information by the powers that be, elected or otherwise. As Stu points out in #2 above, scare tactics can make the public acquiesce to relinquishing more and more freedom and restricitng access to information to the authorities, who will ensure that no one ever harms us again. That has worked so well for totalitarian regimes, its high time we give it a shot here in the grand USofA. But, I am just a cynical old coot.
Super Secret Terrorist, 15 Jan 2007 @ 7:06pm
And....The terrorists can sit at the airport bar drinking $8 cosmos and planning their evil-doing whatever they do too... So foo!
Anonymous Coward, 15 Jan 2007 @ 8:34pmIn this particular case, just take down the webcams...they wont be missed by anyone.
Damon Billian, 15 Jan 2007 @ 9:19pm
HmmmmI don't see why anyone, save the aforementioned bad guys, would want to view an airport? I think we spend enough time in airports just getting through security.
What is the value exactly in web cams in airports? Watching the birth of a baby eagle? Cool. Watching a web cam from an airport? Snore.
Damon Billian, 15 Jan 2007 @ 9:42pm
HmmmmI don't see why anyone, save the aforementioned bad guys, would want to view an airport? I think we spend enough time in airports just getting through security.
What is the value exactly in web cams in airports? Watching the birth of a baby eagle? Cool. Watching a web cam from an airport? Snore.
Anonymous Coward, 15 Jan 2007 @ 10:43pm
What a waiste.Do American people actually portray that airport webcams are the latest public menace?
Seems to me the worst nuisance is sons and daughters dieing over religion beliefs.
These FBI mellow dramatics teaches nothing.
And is just a "P.R" campaign to "pretend" they are actually doing something.
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bob, 17 Jan 2007 @ 6:14pm
wowThese comments might be the dumbest ones ever on the internet. They make a pretty good case for shutting the internet off foreva.
Sherman R. Buck, 17 Jan 2007 @ 7:37pm
webcamsI'm sure the authorities would love it if they could just shut off the internet, because ignorance is bliss to those that like keeping people imprisoned and docile, it allows them to do as they please and keep the gap between the haves and the have nots. It's a bit too late for the fools, because they spent all those years making people dependent on them so as to get them to buy their "stuff" only the damn fools were so engrossed with riches and power that they forgot to realize the power of the consumers. People put their money where their mouth is and it effects those fools who thought they were in charge. I'm reminded of the old margarine commercial saying, "It's not nice to fool Mother Nature." The light is coming and it is going to obliterate the dark. Bye Bye
a uk Reader, 18 Jan 2007 @ 12:23amSuch an amusement to read you americans bickering with each other. You should all be on the same side. Not fighting over stupid opinions. Lighten up.
derf, 18 Jan 2007 @ 10:10amEven worse, some of these terrorist types could be crafty enough to climb a fence.
I'm sure the TSA will be on guard against these genius fence climbers while they're busy strip searching young white females with loaded bras instead of actual terrorist suspects.
Catatonic, 18 Jan 2007 @ 1:13pm
TarmacI'm pretty sure charlie potatoes was making a subtle joke; as if he had divulged a state secret mentioning that airports are no longer using actual tarmac. Sort of a commentary on the whole surveillance theme. You're not one for subtelty, are you David? Probably not too bright in general.
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rno thank u.
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imran shahed, 21 Feb 2008 @ 1:39amI think in my opion right that an terroist will look at every angel mainly at big perimeter building. The reason why becasue if they hit something big that makes an big impact which is what they want to prove however having webcam at airport i think wont bother them. Becasue they try to find out a leake in security and plus u should not be tell the public what you are indroucing how are you ment caputre these evil people.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Pursuant to Part II, Article 73 - of the New Hampshire Constitution and Supreme Court Rule 51, the Supreme Court of New Hampshire has adopted a substantive amendment to Supreme Court Rule 38, Code of Judicial Conduct.
On January 19, 2011 the Supreme Court issued an Order repealing Supreme Court Rule 38, Code of Judicial Conduct and adopting in its place "new" Supreme Court Rule 38 as set forth below effective April 1, 2011.
Repealed Supreme Court Rule 38
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In 1973, New Hampshire was among the first states to adopt a code of judicial conduct that had been approved just a few months earlier by the American Bar Association. With that action, New Hampshire formally recognized that supervision over the conduct of judges is essential to sustain public confidence in the justice system. Since 1977, the New Hampshire Supreme Court has overseen the disciplinary process for judges through the Judicial Conduct Committee.
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I was just wondering, since this feat exists in M&M, and gives you an extra attack at -5 with your secondary weapon, and I can't find any indication that it's not supposed to be included in the game, I have a question.
You decided not to give characters in this game extra attacks based on a higher base attack bonus, which is fine, but I've always seen the "Improved Two Weapon Fighting" and similar feats as simply giving you these base attack inspired extra attacks with your secondary weapon also, so in a game with no extra attacks for high base attack, shouldn't this feat be removed also? Or you end up getting to make more attacks with you secondary weapon than your primary weapon. Is this an oversight, or do you simply disagree with me on the nature of this feat?
Improved Two Weapon Fighting?
These questions about M&M's first edition were posed to Steve Kenson--and then he answered them! Steve's now providing official answers to second edition questions, but we've archived this forum for you to search.
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I'd say we simply disagree on the nature of the feat in M&M. If you makes you feel any better, Two-Weapon Fighting (Improved or otherwise) is not found in M&M 2e.
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Correspondence between Annie Montague Alexander and museum directors, 1908-1949.
Additional Note
Typescript and ms notes for Game Birds of California (1918)
Typescript for book
Manuscript of book
Arranged in same order as in published book.
Private ownership in land and the sale of wild game and fish, by Ernest Schaeffle: typescript
Outline of proposed work upon the game birds of California, 1913-15: typescript
Miscellaneous unsorted notes.
Manuscript notes for Animal Life in the Yosemite (1924)
Arranged in same order as in published book.
Miscellaneous unsorted notes
Unsorted notes on birds
Related papers by Grinnell and Storer
Reptiles and amphibians of Yosemite National Park
Mammals of Yosemite National Park
Some birds of Yosemite National Park
Life zones of the Yosemite region
The value, care and use of animal life in national parks
The pocket gopher of the Sierra Nevada as agents of cultivation and denudation
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Checklist of mammals of the Yosemite region
Mammals and summer birds of Yosemite National Park
Anthony brown towhee (Pipilo cressalis senicula A.): not in published book
Photographs for Vertebrate Natural History of a Section of Northern California through the Lassen Peak Region (1930)
135 photographs mounted on board, annotated with plate number of published version; incomplete set.
Manuscript notes for Fur-bearing Mammals of California (1937)
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Thought I'd ease in to today's column with some love for Kim Coates and fans of Sons Of Anarchy. After the disappointment of season 3 and especially season 4, I've not yet decided if I'll be watching SOA for season 5. That was weak. And, sure, Charlie Hunnam is hot, but I don't have to waste an hour of my time looking at him playing a decidedly UN-hot character when the internet services me fine, and in 5 minutes or less. Full Story


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Apply for Disability Benefits and Win Early
How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
Starting your Social Security disability claim is easy - and there is no risk or penalty if your claim does not work out. When you apply you will need your Social Security number, and a valid mailing address. You will also need to decide on a date that your disability began. Usually, your onset date will be the date you last worked. And finally you need to be able to explain to Social Security why you believe that you are disabled.
You can apply using one of the following:
How Does Social Security define "disability?"
Social Security considers you disabled if you suffer from a medical or mental health condition that prevents you from working a simple, entry-level full time job, and that your condition has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 consecutive months.
What Happens After I Apply?
You should receive an written acknowledgement of claim in the mail within 10 to 14 days after you apply. If you don't receive this acknowledgment, call the 800 number to confirm that your claim has been received.
When will I Find Out if I have been Approved?
You could find out as soon as 30 days, or, if you are denied and have to request a hearing, your case can take up to 3 years before you get a decision.
How Can I Avoid the Long Delays and Win Early?
Winning early depends on a number of factors, some of which you can control and some of which you can't.
One thing you can do is speak Social Security's language by focusing on how your medical condition impacts your capacity to work. You can also help your cause by submitting detailed and organized medical records along with a statement from your doctor supporting your case.
You cannot control whether your file gets sent to an overworked claims examiner who stamps "Denied" and moves your file along, or whether your doctor sends in records on a timely basis.
How Much Will I Get if I Win?
Most of our SSDI clients see monthly checks in the $1,500 to $2,000 range. SSI claimants usually see checks in the $700 per month range.
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That depends on when you apply, when you contend that you became disabled and when your case is decided. In our practice it is not unusual to see lump sum payments for past due benefits in the $40,000 to $50,000 range.
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You are not required to retain a lawyer to pursue Social Security disability benefits but your likelihood of winning goes way up when you are represented. Disability benefits are becoming increasingly more difficult to recover - over the past 5 years alone, approval rates have gone down more than 20%. A lawyer gives you the best chance at winning.
Social Security is understaffed and their personnel are overworked. An experienced lawyer will know how to present your claim to the claims adjuster or administrative law judge, what medical records SSA needs to issue an approval and how to guide you to testify effectively and convincingly.
Most importantly a lawyer can eliminate the guesswork. You have not gone through the disability decision making process before. A good lawyer has presented hundreds or thousands of cases, knows the judges, knows what SSA wants and will not be surprised.
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There is no up front cost - Social Security lawyers are paid on a "no fee unless we win" basis. Social Security limits attorney's fees to 25% of past due benefits or $6,000 whichever is less. If you lose or if no past due benefits are payable, you owe nothing.
Contingency fees allow lawyers to represent deserving clients who would not otherwise have the funds to pay for legal services.
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Glad you asked. First of all, we are very, very experienced. Attorney Jonathan Ginsberg (the main Social Security lawyer) has been in practice since 1986 and has been representing Social Security clients since the mid-1990's. Attorney Jodi Ginsberg (whose main practice area is workers comp in addition to her Social Security work) has been in practice since 1988.
Together we have represented several thousand injured and disabled workers and we know how to speak Social Security's often obtuse language. We are also very familiar with all of the Social Security judges you are likely to see and we have a reputation for presenting legitimate cases that are thoroughly prepared.
Jonathan regularly teaches Social Security law to fellow lawyers at continuing legal education live events and he teaches a course called Starting Your Social Security Disability Practice at Solo Practice University, an national online learning platform for new and newly solo lawyers.
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Finally, this website and the other resources we provide should help you feel comfortable with our law practice. For example in the Medical Conditions section of this web site you will see 30 different case strategy links.
Within each link, we have set out how we approach that particular medical condition as well as multiple case histories describing what happened in a particular case (the names of clients and some facts are changed to protect privacy). There is a good chance that you will find a case study on this web site that reflects exactly what you are going through.
We also invite you to visit our video library on YouTube. There you will find close to 100 videos about the Social Security disability process and how we approach various medical issues in disability claims.
We also have a blog, an online radio station and a published book about Social Security disability. Bottom line: winning disability claims is what we do.
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With lax labelling laws, it's hard to trust products' claims to be green, especially when it comes to cosmetics. But if consumers really want to be sure they aren't getting greenwashed, they can look for third-party certification logos, such as the USDA organic label or the "Leaping Bunny," which certifies that products weren't tested on animals. They may still contain animal products, though. Those with no animal products are "vegan." Lindsay Coulter, the David Suzuki Foundation's Queen of Green, suggests that before you buy you visit the Skin Deep Cosmetics Data Base (ewg.org/skindeep) by the U.S.-based Environmental Working Group. They test and rate how green a product really is.
The products listed below are too new for the site, but other products by some of the same companies are rated. You can also visit sinsofgreenwashing.org to find the seven sins companies commit to make their products appear greener than they are.
The Suzuki Foundation has a dirty-dozen list of ingredients they recommend consumers avoid. And finally, the Canadian-based "Campaign for Safe Cosmetics" tests products for safety (safecosmetics.org).
Just Bee Natural 'Refreshed' Calypso Coconut Invigorating Shampoo and Conditioner 700 mL, $6.99
The Skin Deep database has no ratings for Just Bee Natural products. The press package says these products are free of dirty dozen ingredients: Parabens, DEA, SLS sulfates or silicone. They contain goji berry, pomegranate, kiwi and coconut, and have fragrances that are "Mother Nature approved" but not third-party approved.
Bali Oil Shampoo and Conditioner from Live Clean 350 mL, $6.99
Many of the products by this Canadian brand of personal care products get a "low hazard" rating by Skin Deep, but they also say that "limited" data are available. They recommend products rated "low hazard" with a "fair" amount of data. The hair products contain a blend of palm and coconut oil, organic sweet almond and soy proteins. They are made with 96 per cent plant ingredients and are free of dirty-dozen ingredients SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), DEA, parabens and "harsh preservatives." It is completely vegan and the packaging uses easily recyclable plastic.
Pure Clean Shampoo and Conditioner from Garnier Fructis 750 mL, $7.99; 384 mL, $5.29
The bumph for this product promises that 92 per cent of the formula will biodegrade in 28 days. It doesn't contain silicone or parabens, which are on the Suzuki Foundation's dirty-dozen list, or dye, and says it is free of artificial additives. Almost all Garnier products get a "moderate" hazard rating with "limited" data on the Skin Deep database. Garnier does not tell us about its perfumes, which can be loaded with phthalates (BHA), which disrupt hormones. The packaging uses 50 per cent post-consumer plastic and 50 per cent PET plastic, which is the easiest to recycle.
Shower Gels for Earth Lovers from Body Shop 250 ML, $12
Other Body Shop shower gels evaluated by Skin Deep get a "moderate" to "high" hazard rating with "limited" data. The moderate hazard is mostly related to allergies and immunotoxicity.
The high-hazard products contain ingredients that can cause cancer or have developmental toxicity. This new product claims to be 100 per cent biodegradable and doesn't contain dirtydozen ingredients, sulphates, parabens or colourants. It comes with many different fragrance blends including Apricot and Basil, Cucumber and Mint, Fig and Rosemary and Pear and Lemon grass.


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I'm currently planning a trip with 2 other friends for the beginning of October. We'll be driving all around and may be doing spur of the moment planning, so I just wanted to get a list of locations that would be really awesome for us to visit. Also, I realize this is more of a subjective post, but I didn't know where else to put it.
Some background information:
- We're all over 21
- We definitely enjoy beer
- We love being outdoors
- There are 3 of us
- We'll be on this trip for about a week
- We love trying new food... really any type.
- We don't have a budget, but not trying to do fancy everyday.
Ideas/things we're interested in doing:
- Magic Hat brewery tour in Vermont
- Cape Cod
- Investigating haunted places... any ideas on where to go?
- Visiting historic places... are there ones that we definitely should see? Monuments, forts, Colonial America places
- Kayaking/Whitewater rafting (Heard of cool places in Maine, such as: Pemaquid, Waterville, Kennebec, and Mt. Katahdin)
- Cisco Brewers in Nantucket
- Hiking/scenery
- Camping... any ideas? I was thinking along the lines of national parks.
- I know Maine's got to have some cool lighthouses... which one would be the best?
- Places to eat... any extremely famous ones?
So yeah, I know this is pretty broad, but I'm basically looking for ideas/reviews of some of the things I've mentioned. New England is a huge place, so instead of Googling for hours (and missing out on some awesome, low-key places), I figured I'd ask y'all to see if there are any great past experiences. Any information would be helpful!


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WASHINGTON—Catholic institutions rely on the charitable deduction to feed, house, clothe, educate, and care for millions of people around the world," said the bishops who oversee the domestic and international justice and peace efforts of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and should be protected in any final agreement to avoid the "fiscal cliff."
In a December 14 letter to Congress, Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, California, and Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, called the tax system an "important tool" for raising adequate revenue and fulfilling the responsibility of ensuring basic human needs, such as food, clothing, health care, work and education, are accessible to all people.
"One way our tax system attempts to accomplish this is with the charitable deduction, which encourages taxpayers to support private charity, religion, and education," the bishops wrote.
In their letter, Bishop Blaire and Bishop Pates also noted the importance of protecting the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, Emergency Unemployment Compensation, poverty-focused international assistance, and other programs that "help guarantee basic human rights for millions of people."
Bishop Blaire also joined other Christian leaders of the Circle of Protection in releasing principles regarding the ongoing budget negotiations surrounding the fiscal cliff, and calling on Republicans and Democrats to adhere to the basic moral principle of protecting programs that serve low-income people. Circle of Protection leaders also called for protecting the charitable deduction.
Statistics on the number of people served by Catholic charities is available online: www.usccb.org/about/media-relations/statistics/health-care-social-service.cfm
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DPL & PG plan pre-July 2 event
by Jeff Dahn, Perfect Game, May 18, 2012
The Dominican Prospect League and Perfect Game are once again working in concert to help young Latin American prospects gain as much exposure as possible. This time they are using as their model the just-completed Perfect Game Pre-Draft Showcase.
The first DPL-Perfect Game International Series will be played May 28 through June 1 at the New York Yankees' Dominican Republic academy and training complex in Boca Chica. The five-day tournament will conclude just four weeks before the July 2 date international amateur free agents are eligible to begin signing professional contracts.
"(Perfect Game) has its Pre-Draft Showcase, well, this would be like a 'Pre-July 2nd Showcase,'" said Brian Mejia, the Founder and President of the DPL. "This is basically, 'OK, here are the guys and here's a last look at having them play against each other.' … In this scenario, we can say, 'Here's the best guys, let's go out and play' and (the scouts) can get a true evaluation on these guys in their last event playing together."
Six teams will compete in the five-day tournament that will include players not only from the Dominican Republic but also Panama, Venezuela, Colombia and possibly Puerto Rico. Mejia said a young Cuban defector is also expected to be on hand although he's still waiting for free agency clearance from Major League Baseball.
"We'll have players representing four or five countries and I think it's going to be a good event for scouts to evaluate the guys," Mejia said. "They'll be able to get their last look at the 2012 guys and a fresh start with evaluation time for the 2013 guys."
Because Dominican and other Latin prospects are eligible for free agency as 16-year-olds, their class designation refers to the year they will turn 16. Therefore, the members of the 2012 class are prospects who are currently 16 years old, and the 2013 prospects are 15-year-olds.
The 2012 DPL class is brimming with talent, and six of the top 10 top international prospects (according to PG scouting reports and MLB.com rankings) are expected to be in attendance at this event. They include top-ranked outfielder Gustavo Cabrera, along with shortstops Amaurys Minier, Richard Urena and Frandy De La Rosa; middle-infielder Wandell Rijo and third baseman Nathanael Javier.
Perfect Game had this to say about Cabrera after DPL prospects performed for scouts in a series of workouts and in several games during a tour of Florida and Arizona in March:
"Cabrera has a tightly wound athletic body reminiscent of Justin Upton. In fact, Cabrera's tools at the same age are very reminiscent of Upton's. He ran the 60 in 6.34 seconds in Arizona and has an explosive first step that enables him to steal bases at will (he had 5 steals in one game in Florida) and the aggressiveness and instincts to use his speed. He throws 90-plus mph from the outfield with a very quick release and his speed will give him well above average range at any outfield position."
The DPL and PG were motivated to establish this tournament by the desire to give prospects like Cabrera additional exposure in front of the July 2 signing period while also encouraging other young players to pursue their dreams.
"We want to create some buzz in the Dominican and Latin America about the affiliation between DPL and Perfect Game and the collaboration that we have started, just to get more of the top players involved," Mejia said. "We also want the 2013 class evaluated so they can participate in Perfect Game events the following year or even this coming year."
Ideally, Mejia said, the early exposure for the 15-year-olds will lead to more opportunities for them at Perfect Game events as early as this summer. The main issue for the youngsters is working through the process involved in securing a U.S. travel visa.
"The idea is to evaluate the player first and then know his situation and know what (PG) event might fit him," Mejia said, adding there are efforts under way to include elite Dominican prospects in the Perfect Game All-American Classic and also to send a DPL team to the PG WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Fla., in late October.
"We're looking to have more of the DPL guys participate in (PG) events throughout the summer and into the winter and spring," he said.
Louisville Slugger, Xenith helmets and Red Bull are collaborating sponsors for the DPL-Perfect Game International Series.


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