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Jets Awarded Ex-Seahawks D-Lineman, Won't Join Team for Weeks
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By Paul A. Esden Jr.
Updated Jan 16, 2023 at 6:35pm
Getty A Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman trying to sack New York Jets quarterback Mike White.
The New York Jets have added a new piece to the puzzle.
According to NFL Insider Field Yates of ESPN, Gang Green claimed defensive tackle Isaiah Mack off of waivers from the Seattle Seahawks.
The Jets have claimed NT Isaiah Mack off of waivers from the Seahawks. Some interior DL depth as rosters expand to 90 players during the offseason.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 16, 2023
However, he won't be joining the team for a few more weeks. The NFL announced the update in its daily transactional report:
"Per Article 18.1(B)(2) of Constitution and Bylaws, the award of Isaiah Mack, NT, Chattanooga, to the New York Jets is deferred until Monday, February 13, the first business day after the Super Bowl."
Interesting little wrinkle: #Jets claimed veteran defensive tackle Isaiah Mack off waivers from the #Seahawks today.
However, this move will be "deferred" until Monday, Feb. 13 (1st business day after #SuperBowl). #TakeFlight
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) January 16, 2023
Isaiah Mack Will Eventually Join Jets Down the Line
The 6-foot-1, 299-pound defensive tackle initially joined the NFL back in 2019 as an undrafted free agent.
Mack spent his first two seasons with the Tenessee Titans and made their 53-man roster. The former Chattanooga appeared in 19 games during that span and started in one of those contests.
After his time with the Titans, he bounced around having a cup of coffee with several different organizations including the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mack was able to find another home with the Baltimore Ravens on their practice squad in 2021 which lasted over a calendar year.
Most recently the big man spent a few weeks on the Seattle roster.
However, due to a weird roster technicality, he will have to wait to officially join the Jets until the middle of February.
Highlighting a Major Underrated Weakness on Jets in 2023
Field Yates said this addition would provide some "interior" defensive line depth for the Jets 90-man roster.
It was an issue this past season and it's going to be even more evident this offseason.
Essentially since every interior Jets defensive lineman not named Quinnen Williams is set to reach unrestricted free agency this spring.
That list includes Sheldon Rankins, Solomon Thomas, and Nathan Shepherd.
Rankins had a huge bounceback year in 2022, Thomas was overall disappointing, and Shepherd is much better than the fans think he is.
Head coach Robert Saleh seemed excited at the prospect of bringing a lot of these guys back so we'll have to see who they're able to retain.
The only players that can fill that role that are currently still on the roster is Micheal Clemons, John Franklin-Myers, and Tanzel Smart.
Smart is on a reserve/future contract as a member of the 90-man roster ahead of offseason training activities. Clemons and JFM have the flexibility to play both inside and out on the Jets' defensive line.
Gang Green doesn't possess many true straight-up defensive tackles on the roster and that has to change.
Normally when you think of the Jets, the defensive line is a popular pick for one of the deepest positional groups on the roster. However when you consider the quantity and quality of the position, the Jets like keeping the shelves fully stocked.
It won't earn much fanfare during the offseason whether that be in free agency, the trade market, or even the 2023 NFL draft but it will be a sneaky priority for this regime over the next handful of months.
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Throughout history, gonorrhea turned into a marker for STDs, including syphilis, in light of its obvious impact on the male urethra, bringing on a persistent leakage or discharge. In spite of the fact that the bacterial way of the contamination was not known until this century, the illness early on was connected with brothels and prostitutes, not considered an issue for "decent" women.
Likewise, changes in the rate of gonorrhea (now known not as an infection created by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae) mirror the ascent and fall of different STDs in various countries. Its rate ascended around 13 percent a year through the mid-1970s, believed to be partly due to soldiers' bringing it home from Vietnam, when somewhere around 900,000 and 1 million cases were being accounted for every year.
The number of cases stabilized during the 1980s, showed a 22 percent drop between 1986 and 1989, and is now again on the rise. Just as a portion of the drop may be attributed to safe sex practices adopted because of the fear of AIDS, perhaps a portion of the subsequent increase can be attributed to complacency about AIDS, which has led to an abandonment of safe sex practices. Public health officials surmise that in 1995 an estimated 1 million or more Americans will contract gonorrhea.
Only about half of the women with this infection have any initial symptoms of infection. When these do occur, they include heavy vaginal discharge, abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods or excessively heavy menstrual flow, and slightly painful and frequent urination. In up to one-half of women with genital infection, the anorectal area becomes involved from local contamination (even in the absence of anal intercourse), causing rectal discomfort, itching, a yellow or slightly bloody rectal discharge, and in severe cases sharp and throbbing rectal pain. (By contrast, anorectal infection in a man almost always means he has acquired his infection by anal intercourse with an infected partner.)
In some women, the disease may produce a skin rash and fleeting stabs of arthritis-like pain in the joints of the arms and knees. Many of the symptoms of gonorrhea can also be produced by chlamydia, which coexists with gonorrhea in up to half the cases seen today.
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BREAKING NEWS – the Anti-Christ is ID'd!!
This just in! My Source (the Holy Bible) has clearly identified the anti-christ!
To be totally honest, that identification has actually been available for thousands of years but today we can easily recognize him for who he is. His actual name known on Earth is irrelevant today as his actions as predicted in the Bible will speak louder than words. In the Bible he is called the anti-christ; the Beast; the great Deceiver and, we know he eventually will be Satan incarnate.
It is truly amazing that the Bible, which is considered by most scholars to be approximately 1/3rd prophetic, is 100% accurate in all those things that have already been fulfilled as we were pre-told! To those who dismiss the accuracy of the Bible we must remember that there are two types of prophecies; 1.) those things foretold to happen that HAVE happened, and 2.) those things that have been prophesied to happen that HAVE NOT YET been fulfilled. The fact that the Bible's Second Coming of Christ at Armageddon hasn't yet happened does not mean the prophecy is wrong! It simply means it just hasn't happened yet. Likewise, the fact that no one in history has ever matched those 200+ prophecies regarding Christ's FIRST appearance which are 100% accurate on every single one should simply strengthen our faith and trust in the Holy Bible. Why is this so important?
"Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour."
The Bible is clear. There have been many "bad" folks over the years pretending to be THE anti-christ but only one who will fit ALL the descriptions of the one that will ultimately cause the deaths of over half of all people living on the earth and who will finally bring about Christ's triumphant Return at Armageddon. When that happens Christ will put him into bondage and then rule the earth for 1,000 years (aka the Millennium). So, the anti-christ in this context will be the LAST anti-christ, one that will far exceed the depravity and damage of all the others.
We can easily ascertain the identity of the anti-christ as one that lies and denies that Jesus is Christ, the Son of God. How many people do you know today that do not believe that Jesus is Christ? Know that if they don't, they have been lied to, either by others or they have accepted the lies of Satan whose ultimate purpose is to disprove the promises of God to mankind. IF Satan (via the anti-christ) can ultimately disprove the Promises of God to the Jews and Believers in Christ, then God will have no rightful ability to judge Satan for his eternal sins.
"I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth. Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the father and the Son."
"…and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, of which you have heard that is coming, and now is already in the world."
"For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist."
"The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power, and his throne and great authority."
Besides being a liar and denier of Christ, the anti-christ will be given a huge amount of power and authority for 42 months to wreak his havoc on a world which will be more than anxious to follow him:
"One of the heads of the beast seemed to have a fatal wound, but the fatal wound had been healed. The whole world was filled with wonder and followed the beast."
Interestingly, one of the most fascinating prophecies regarding the anti-christ is that he will sustain a mortal head wound and yet survive, leading the people of the world to be in awe and to follow him. Can you imagine a world leader, perhaps being "assassinated", maybe on world-wide TV and then living? This would certainly give him credibility to "assume" the role of God! People will be amazed and wonder how someone could live through something like that and many who do not about what I am writing will follow him because of his apparent rising from the dead. Of course, this mimics Jesus's dying on the cross and rising 3 days later.
"The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise its authority for forty two months."
We also know that the anti-christ will self-proclaim a "divine" role for himself midway through the Tribulation period (7 years prior to the Second Coming of Christ at Armageddon) when he enters the rebuilt Jewish Temple and causes the daily sacrifices to cease. Then he will demand to be worshipped as God! This power and authority will be given to him for EXACTLY 1290 days (3 1/2 years or 42 months) in the Jewish calendar.
"After that, in my vision at night I looked, and there before me was a fourth beast-terrifying and frightening and very powerful. It had large iron teeth; it crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the former beasts and it had ten horns. While I was thinking about the horns, there before me was another horn, a little one, which came up among them; and three of the first horns were uprooted before it. This horn had eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth that spoke boastfully."
Daniel 7:7-8
"I Daniel, was troubled in spirit, and the visions that passed through my mind disturbed me. I approached one of those standing there and asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me and gave me the interpretation of these things: 'The four great beasts are four kingdoms (Babylonian, Medo-Persian, Greek and Roman) that will rise from the earth. But the Saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever – yes, for ever and ever.' Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth beast which was different from all the others and most terrifying, with its iron teeth and bronze claws-the beast that crushed and devoured its victims underfoot whatever was left. I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and about the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell – the horn that looked more imposing than the others and that had eyes and a mouth that spoke boastfully. As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and defeating them, until the Ancient of Days (Christ)came and pronounced judgement in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came when they possessed the kingdom. He gave me this explanation: 'The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom (reborn Roman empire)that will appear on earth. It will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it. The ten horns are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones: he will subdue three kings. He will speak against the Most High (God) and oppress his saints and try to change the set times and the laws. The saints will be handed over to him for a time, times and half a time (3 1/2 years).
Daniel 7:15-25
In the Book of Daniel, the prophet had a vision in which he saw the empire he was living in (Babylonian) and three others which would eventually follow. Of course this prophecy, written before the advent of the Medo-Persian, Greek and Roman empires proved to be 100% accurate in it's future predictions. Amazingly, out of the fourth empire (Roman) would come the anti-christ. If you review your history books, the Roman empire was never defeated but rather disintegrated from within. Most scholars believe in the last days, the Roman Empire will be re-constructed of a coalition of 10 horns (countries) from which the anti-christ will emerge. For many years, Biblical scholars have said the European Union matched this description of the fourth beast but when more than 10 countries joined the EU, they became silent. Now with BREXIT, the proposed exit of the Netherlands, France (?), et.al. threatening to leave the EU, there are many that are now predicting the EU will indeed go back to 10 countries (7, if you count the fact that the anti-christ will later subdue 3 of the horns/countries) and then the end is near! We even know, according to Revelation 17:8-9, that he will rule the world from his headquarters in Rome!
"It (anti-christ) set itself up to be as great as the Prince of the host; it took away the daily sacrifice from him, and the place of his sanctuary was brought low (also known as the Abomination of Desolation that will occur midway through the 7 year Tribulation period)."
Most believe it will be the then "unknown" anti-christ that will establish the 7 year Peace Covenant between the Jews and the rest of the world (perhaps after the War of Gog and Magog – see my earlier post on this), allowing the Jews to rebuild the 3rd Temple. Halfway through the 7 years, the anti-christ will enter the rebuilt Temple and demand to be worshipped as God (2 Thessalonians 2:4). As the Bible says in Daniel 9:27 regarding the 7 year Peace Covenant: "And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week (7 years): and in the midst of the week (3 1/2 years) he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation (return of Jesus), and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate."
Of course this vision bothered Daniel…
"The vision of the evenings and mornings that has been given you is true, but seal up the vision, for it concerns the distant future."
This vision bothered Daniel and he repeatedly asked its meaning but was told in no uncertain terms, this prophecy was not intended for him but for a generation in the future. Since the book of Daniel was written thousands of years ago, I believe we can ascertain there is a very, very real possibility that that time spoken of is possible to happen ANY DAY!
"This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666."
Probably no other prophecy has generated as much speculation as the one in Revelation regarding the number 666 regarding the beast (anti-christ). There have been many references to its meaning in movies and books. Ultimately, God is telling us IF we have Wisdom and Insight, we can actually calculate the number of the beast which will reveal him for who he is. Now, I can remember someone years ago saying that Ronald Wilson Reagan might have been the anti-christ because he had 6 letters in his first name, 6 letters in his middle name and 6 letters in his last name. Obviously, that one didn't come true and there are many, many others that will surely fit this prophecy. Ultimately, the number of the beast is 666 and it will be able to be understood with wisdom and insight.
So, we now know the anti-christ's personal identity as described in the Bible. He will also be recognized as a genius in intellect (Daniel 8:23); in commerce (Daniel 11:43 and Revelation 13:16-17; in waging war (Revelation 6:2, 13:2) with his speeches and ability to lead his followers (Daniel 11:36); and, in politics (Revelation 17:11-12). We know he will lie and deceive. He will be boastful.He will suffer a seemingly mortal wound to his head and yet survive. He will come out of the reborn Roman Empire. He will write a peace treaty with Israel. He will be the most depraved and destructive world leader in history. The list goes on and on.
You know what else we know? We know with our faith in Jesus Christ and our asking for forgiveness of our sins we will meet the Lord in the clouds at the Rapture and we will personally NEVER have to live under the rule of the anti-christ. If we don't have that faith, then we will! It is as simple as that. To me these are very comforting words to know that I will not have to submit to the evils of this tyrant that will destroy over half of mankind and cause many to abandon God. This is the single reason I feel compelled to "…therefore comfort one another with these words."
I hope and pray you feel similarly and pass these messages on to your friends and family.
Shawn	on March 18, 2017 at 6:03 pm
I'd love to hear your thoughts on what Rick Wiles of TRUNews has reported on the Mobile World Congress 2017.
http://www.trunews.com/listen/rick-wiles-the-coming-global-brain-part-1
My brother shared your blog with me. Thank you for the time you put in!
Mike Wigton	on March 19, 2017 at 9:36 pm
First of all Shawn, thank you for reading my blog. I am truly enjoying my research and the writing on the various subjects and it is nice to know others are reading it. Secondly, I had never heard of http://www.trunews.com before and enjoyed very much the speeches given. From my viewpoint and understanding of Biblical prophecy, I could find nothing that disagrees with what the Bible says regarding the last days. In fact, I believe the point the speaker made was the technological "expansion" is required for a one world government, a one world economy and a one world religion to exist and prosper. I especially like his analogy to the building of the Tower of Babel when mankind spoke one language to today's efforts to create a super computer with AI that would reconnect all human beings. Very interesting! Finally, with that said, I do believe the anti-christ MUST be a human inspired and empowered by Satan in order to fulfill prophecy which eventually will see him and the False Prophet thrown into the lake of fire. With that said, I do plan to add this site to my favorite list under Resources. Thank you again for your interest and please, continue to "…comfort one another"!
Hansel Eller	on January 8, 2019 at 5:33 pm
Glad TO read this.
Dick Roe	on August 20, 2020 at 6:54 pm
The numerical value of the name of the beast is NOT 6-6-6. It is six-hundred, sixty-six, so the advocates of President Reagan being the antiChrist were woefully ill informed.


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Jerry Donnellan - email: jerry@rockvets.com
November 2017 www.rockvets.com
Secretary of the Veterans Administration
I had some hope for the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs. I base that on the fact that he was a doctor, and had worked for the VA system. Now it has all too quickly become business as usual. After six months on the job the Secretary took a 10 day vacation to London, throwing in a meeting with British and Danish veteran officials so that we could pay for his trip. He also took his wife and we picked up her expenses somehow. Strangely enough, the trip coincided with the Wimbleton championship. [Washington Post 9/29/17]
Mind you, the VA hasn't managed to kill as many veterans in one place as they did in Phoenix early in 2014 but things haven't improved. The Secretary seems to be fiddling while VA burns. April Wood was medically discharged for an ankle injury in 2004. She continued to have pain and went to the VA hospital in Maine. After two botched surgeries, she chose to have the leg amputated. Thomas Franchini was her doctor. In 88 cases the VA concluded that Franchini made mistakes that harm veterans: "We found that he was a dangerous surgeon" said Chief of Surgery Robert Sampson, but he wasn't fired or reported to the national database. He was allowed to resign and is now working as a podiatrist in New York City.
You know the case is the VA came to settlements with employees who had made serious mistakes This was to keep it under the radar so to speak, and in 2014 and 2015 VA had paid out over $6.7 million. In that same two years, 126 employees who were to be fired, were allowed to resign. In 82 cases the VA agreed to purge negative records from personnel files; 75 employees were given neutral references hiding misconduct; 70 employees agreed not to apply to VA hospitals either for a few years or for life; 38 cases included clauses barring disclosure of terms granted. This was before the current Secretary took office but six months into the job he's on vacation — kind of like the captain of the Titanic saying, "Don't worry folks! We are just stopping for ice!"
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs there are 21 million veterans. According to the United States Census Bureau there are 18 — even using VA numbers. Of the 21 million, less than half, or 9 million, are even registered with the VA and of that number, only 5 million actually use the VA system. Further, in the past ten years the number of veterans have dropped by 3 million or 14%. That trend is only going to accelerate. The largest portion of the veteran population is Vietnam veterans averaging 70 years of age, the last of the draft. Anyway, at the same time the veteran population dropped by 14%, VA budget increased by 225 percent.
The Secretary in June, (that must've been just before his London trip,) went to Congress for an increase in funding because of over-runs on a program called Veterans Choice. This program was instituted in early 2014 after 40 veterans died in Phoenix waiting for care. Simply put, it allows a veteran who didn't care to use the VA services, to seek healthcare on the outside. This is only under certain conditions.
Well, in a normal world if a CEO saw that, they would think, "What are they doing wrong?" Not the VA — they simply went to Congress and got another $2.1 billion for the program. And the Secretary feels that they are now facing another short fall, but don't worry — supposedly in November the VA will issue all veterans a photo ID card. Does this mean those veterans will be entitled to VA healthcare? Not necessarily, however they can use the card for discounts in stores, parks, restaurants, pubs, post exchanges etc. which means VA will give the vet a card, so that other folks can give the veteran a break. They have yet to decide whether or not they are going to charge for this card.
Most non-veterans think that every veteran receives healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs — not so. The other piece of this is that these cards will only be available online. That won't help older veterans who do not have access to a computer. But this is the part that I love the best — they were asking veterans to upload a recent photograph to be used on the card. Tell me that doesn't open the door to drug dealers, con men, illegal aliens, and terrorists who would love to have a federal photographed ID that leads people to believe that they are a veteran of the Armed Services. Happy Veterans Day!
Jerry Donnellan, Director -- Veterans Service Agency of Rockland -- email: jerry@rockvets.com
What a surprise — Army recruitment is down! So what to do — raise salaries? A Sergeant in the Army with three years in makes $27,000.00 a year. Shorten tours? No, the Army will do what it's always done: lower requirements. I think that's how I got in in 1968. Vietnam wasn't going well so even with the Draft they couldn't fill quotas.
I'm sure we all had folks in our units that shouldn't have been there. It's one thing stateside because you can cover for them, and look out for them. However, in a line infantry company they are going to get themselves killed and probably those around them. Now the Army has another idea — they're going to replace Special Forces and Rangers with regular troops to do the same job. According to the release, these troops are all volunteers and will be highly motivated and trained in many ways similar to Special Forces and similar to Ranger Regiment. Why do I get the idea we're trying to save money again? It looks like we don't have to worry about Iraq or Afghanistan or Iran or Korea — the Pentagon is trying to kill us. Email: jerry@rockvets.com
I wasn't in the Navy, but I lived on a boat for a while. Like you, when I heard about the collision of the USS Fitzgerald I was of course, saddened with the loss of life but then the second thought came as to how did a $1 billion Navy destroyer not see a huge container-ship coming? The Fitzgerald wasn't actually the worst, but there were three others — the USS McCain where 10 sailors were killed. Then the USS Antietam ran aground in January in Tokyo Bay dumping 1100 gallons of hydraulic fluid. Then the USS Champlain collided with a South Korean fishing boat.
All this in the Seventh Fleet — all this off of Asia — and all of this in the first eight months of this year. After reading what I could in Stars & Stripes, military.com, Navy Times, etc. the consensus seems to be the Navy may have gone too far overboard with new technology, and basic seamanship has suffered.
In 2005 the Navy began phasing out paper charts, in favor of electronic displays. In 2003 the Navy, no longer requiring months of Navigational School, instead gave Junior Officers a packet of CDs containing self-paced lessons. I'm sure it's cheaper and cuts down on the crew size. However, people watching screens all day are going to become complacent.
Then there's the other piece of this that not many seem to be talking about: who's to say the information coming from the technology is accurate and who's to say they can't be hacked?
All of these "mishaps" as the Navy calls them, were off Asia, one off the East Coast of Korea. Maybe it's time to dig out the old 1902 Blue Jackets Manual. E-mail: jerry@rockvets.com
Removing Religious Symbols
I recently read an article that the Director of the Houston Texas VA Cemetery would not let a Pastor use the word "God" in his presentation. It reminded me of several years ago when a group of atheists were suing to have a cross removed from public land.
Twelve years ago I wrote this piece but it seems to still apply today:
Atheists are suing to have religious symbols removed from public land. They have every right to do that because centuries of soldiers sacrificed their lives for that and other freedoms. What's ironic is that millions of those dead GIs now lie in public land, most having a stone on their grave with a cross or a star. If we're going to do this thing, let's not limit it to Jews and Christians. We need to be fair all the way around.
For example, my ancestors worshipped trees which, knowing my family, isn't a real stretch! Tribes in the Western United States worshipped the Buffalo. Therefore, trees and Buffalo should be removed from public land. Other cultures and religions worshipped the sun as a god. Removing the sun from pubic land could be a little tricky — except in Washington D.C. where they have been in the dark for a long time! But fair is fair, so I wish our atheist friends Godspeed and hope they have a nice holiday season.
Jerry Donnellan / e-mail: jerry@rockvets.com
We received this from one of our veterans but can't say who originally wrote it. See what you think....
You graduated high school in 2011. Your teenage years were a struggle. You grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. Your mother was the leader of the family and worked tirelessly to keep a roof over your head and food on your plate. Academics were a struggle for you and your grades were mediocre at best. The only thing that made you stand out is you weighed 225 lbs and could run 40 yards in 4.2 seconds while carrying a football. Your best friend was just like you, except he didn't play football. Instead of going to football practice after school, he went to work at McDonalds for minimum wage. You were recruited by all the big colleges and spent every weekend of your senior year making visits to universities where coaches and boosters tried to convince you their school was best. They laid out the red carpet for you. Your best friend worked double shifts at Mickey D's. College was not an option for him. On the day you signed with Big State University, your best friend signed paperwork with his Army recruiter. You went to summer workouts. He went to basic training.
You spent the next four years living in the athletic dorm, eating at the training table. You spent your Saturdays on the football field, cheered on by adoring fans. Tutors attended to your every academic need. You attended class when you felt like it. Sure, you worked hard. You lifted weights, ran sprints, studied plays, and soon became one of the top football players in the country. Your best friend was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. While you were in college, he deployed to Iraq once and Afghanistan twice. He became a Sergeant and led a squad of 19 year old soldiers who grew up just like he did. He shed his blood in Afghanistan and watched young American's give their lives, limbs, and innocence for the USA.
You went to the NFL combine and scored off the charts. You hired an agent and waited for draft day. You were drafted in the first round and your agent immediately went to work, ensuring that you received the most money possible. You signed for $16 million although you had never played a single down of professional football. Your best friend re-enlisted in the Army for four more years. As a combat tested sergeant, he will be paid $32,000 per year.
You will drive a Ferrari on the streets of South Beach. He will ride in the back of a Blackhawk helicopter with 10 other combat loaded soldiers. You will sleep at the Ritz. He will dig a hole in the ground and try to sleep. You will "make it rain" in the club. He will pray for rain as the temperature reaches 120 degrees.
On Sunday, you will run into a stadium as tens of thousands of fans cheer and yell your name. For your best friend, there is little difference between Sunday and any other day of the week. There are no adoring fans. There are only people trying to kill him and his soldiers. Every now and then, he and his soldiers leave the front lines and "go to the rear" to rest. He might be lucky enough to catch an NFL game on TV. When the National Anthem plays and you take a knee, he will jump to his feet and salute the television. While you protest the unfairness of life in the United States, he will give thanks to God that he has the honor of defending his great country.
To the players of the NFL: We are the people who buy your tickets, watch you on TV, and wear your jerseys. We anxiously wait for Sundays so we can cheer for you and marvel at your athleticism. Although we love to watch you play, we care little about your opinions until you offend us. You have the absolute right to express yourselves, but we have the absolute right to boycott you. We have tolerated your drug use and DUIs, your domestic violence, and your vulgar displays of wealth. We should be ashamed for putting our admiration of your physical skills before what is morally right. But now you have gone too far. You have insulted our flag, our country, our soldiers, our police officers, and our veterans. You are living the American dream, yet you disparage our great country. I am done with NFL football and encourage all like minded Americans to boycott the NFL as well.
National boycott of the NFL for Sunday November 12th, Veterans Day Weekend. Boycott all football telecast, all fans, all ticket holders, stay away from attending any games, let them play to empty stadiums. Pass this post along to all your friends and family. Honor our military, some of whom come home with the American Flag draped over their coffin.
Senator David Carlucci - Veterans' Breakfast
On Friday, November 3, 2017 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, State Senator David Carlucci will hold a breakfast honoring Rockland County Veterans. The breakfast will be held at the Nyack Seaport, 21 Burd St, Nyack, New York 10960. For further information or to sign up for Senator Carlucci's Veterans' Breakfast, please contact:
Oscar Dunham, Director of Operations, The Office of New York State Senator David Carlucci (SD-38)
(Rockland Office) 845-623-3627 (Albany Office) 518-455-2991.
VVA #333 Celebrated 30 Year Anniversary DVD
Congratulations again to VVA #333 on their 30th Anniversary. Everyone in attendance enjoyed themselves at the dinner dance on October 28th. As part of the festivities, they showed a continually playing video of old photos spanning the last 30 years! They are making the DVD available for the purchase price of $20.00. If you are interested in obtaining one of these momentos, please contact Alan Dagistino, VVA #333 President, at 845-942-0599.
Veteran of the Year for 2018
On Sunday, November 12th, 2017, starting at 12:00 noon, Veterans Day Service and Veteran of the Year Ceremony will be held at the Rockland County Court House on Main Street in New City, New York 10956. This year, Jerry Donnellan, Director of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency, has been chosen as Veteran of the Year. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the events.
Friday, November 3rd, 2017: From 9:00 am - 11:00 am, State Senator David Carlucci will hold a breakfast honoring Rockland County Veterans. The breakfast will be held at the Nyack Seaport, 21 Burd St, Nyack, New York 10960. For further information or to sign up for Senator Carlucci's Veterans' Breakfast, please contact:
Saturday, November 4th, 2017: Rockland County American Legion -- Commander Dominic Filippone
20 Station Road -- Pomona, NY 10970 -- 845-507-2848 -- e-mail Dominic Filippone, RCAL Commander at: Dompf1524@yahoo.com. County Commanders, Auxiliary Presidents, and SAL: Invitation to our Department Commanders of New York Visitation for November 4th, 2017. The main event will revolve around Commander Rena Nessler -- First Woman Commander in Department of New York. The event will be held at Kruckers Catering and Picnic Grove -- Address: 77-81 Call Hollow Rd, Pomona, NY 10970 . Phone: (845) 354-9832.
The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. with one hour of open bar. Followed by introductions, and ceremonies.
Dinner menu is as follows: Assortment of appetizers during cocktail hour...Choice of: Chicken Marsala, or Prime rib a jus...( Please order with your Acceptance reply )
Tickets are $60.00 at door. Send checks to Rockland County American Legion at address above.
Sunday, November 5th, 2017: VFW Post 1615, located on Lester Drive and Independence Avenue in Orangeburg, New York. Veterans Day Ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 5th, 2017: Marine Corps League unofficial Birthday get-together from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This will be held at the Kearsing and Edwards American Legion Post 1600, 20 Station Road, in Pomona, New York 10970. Free food - free entertainment - lots of fun.
Friday, November 10th, 2017: Marine Corps League salutes decreased Marines at Loescher/Onderdunk Cemeteries. Loescher Veterans Cemetery, Brick Church Road, New Hempstead (Spring Valley); Onderdunk Cemetery at Rockland Community College, Suffern, New York. Muster 0800 at Loescher Veterans Cemetery.
Friday, November 10th, 2017: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon at Kruckers Catering and Picnic Grove, 77-81 Call Hallow Road, Pomona, New York 10970. 11:30 a.m. cash bar followed by lunch. $39.00 prior to the event, $45.00 at the door.
Sunday, November 12th, 2017: VVA Chapter #333 Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park off Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York 10962. Muster 0930 -- Ceremony 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 12th, 2017: Veterans Day Service and Veteran of the Year Ceremony -- Muster 11:30 a.m. and Ceremony at 12:00 noon. Jerry Donnellan has been chosen as Veteran of the Year. The ceremony will be held on the steps of the Rockland County Court-House, Main Street in New York, New York 10956.
Tuesday, November 14th, 2017: Job Fair for Veterans. Noon – 2:00 p.m. • Student Union, Room 3214
Rockland Community College 145 College Road, Suffern, New York 10901
Attention Veteran Job Seekers . . .come dressed for success and have your resume ready!
• Free Job Fair for veterans
• Open to student and community veterans
• For more information visit: www.sunyrockland.edu/go/vetsjobfair
• Employers can register online or contact Student Career Services at 845-574-4369
Thursday, November 16th, 2017: Third Annual Bourbon and Tequila Tasting to be held at the American Legion Hall, 85 Piermont Avenue, Nyack, New York 10960 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event will benefit the American Legion and Nyack Rotary Foundation. Early bird tickets are $50.00 per person or $60.00 at the door. Cash or check. Please RSVP to John O'Brien at john@obriencm.com. Learn about Bourbon and Tequila while tasting six different blends. Tasty finger food will be supplied, courtesy of Nyack Gourmet. There is also wine and been available.
Twenty-Sixth Annual R.C. Marine Corps Birthday Party
TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL ROCKLAND COUNTY MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY PARTY
Friday November 10, 2017 from 1130-1230 Cocktail and Sea Story Hour (CASH BAR) Lunch at 12:30
Krucker's Catering and Picnic Grove -- 81 Call Hollow Road, Pomona, NY (845) 354-9832
Prime Rib of Beef, Lemon Salmon, or Chicken Marsala, Wine for Toast, Beer on Tables at Luncheon, Birthday Cake and Coffee.
Make checks payable to: Rockland County Marine Corps League ($45.00 AT THE DOOR)
Very Special Guest Speaker SgtMaj Michael Mack
Spouses, Companions and Friends Welcome
Please enter the entree preference of each person on the Door Prize ticket below, so that we can properly plan,
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE HAVE YOUR RESERVATION BY OCTOBER 31
Please send your CHECK and DOOR PRIZE ticket to:
Rockland County Marine Corps League 20 Station Road
Pomona, New York 10970
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>CUT OFF AND MAIL WITH YOUR CHECK<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
DOOR PRIZE TICKET
TWENTY SIXTH ANNUAL ROCKLAND COUNTY MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON
NAME:___________________________________________ # OF GUESTS__________________ ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE #:_________________________ DOB (For Cake Cutting Ceremony)__________
Entree:______ PRIME RIB OF BEEF ______ LEMON SALMON______ CHICKEN MARSALA (PLEASE SELECT AN ENTREE CHOICE FOR EACH ATTENDEE)
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR A MARINE AT THIS YEAR'S LUNCHEON? These Funds Allow Us to Invite Marines From MAG 49 At No Cost
Yes, I would like to sponsor _______ Marine(s) at $30.00 each
American Legion -- Department Commanders Visitation
Rockland County American Legion -- Commander Dominic Filippone
20 Station Road -- Pomona, NY 10970 -- 845-507-2848
e-mail Dominic Filippone, RCAL Commander at: Dompf1524@yahoo.com
County Commanders, Auxiliary Presidents, and SAL: Invitation to our Department Commanders of New York Visitation for November 4th, 2017.The main event will revolve around Commander Rena Nessler. First Woman Commander in Department of New York. The event will be held at Kruckers Catering and Picnic Grove.
Address: 77-81 Call Hollow Rd, Pomona, NY 10970 . Phone: (845) 354-9832.
Tickets are $60.00 at door. Send checks to Rockland County American Legion at address above
NY State Constitutional Convention on November Ballot
There is a lot of information that goes viral on the internet, and it's important to check the validity of it. There will be a vote on Election Day, November 7th, 2017, to determine if New York State should hold a Constitutional Convention.
Here is a link to to some information about it and how the process works. It would be a good idea to educate yourself on the process and be prepared for how the outcome might affect you.
https://ballotpedia.org/New_York_Proposal_1,_Constitutional_Convention_Question_(2017)
http://www.elections.ny.gov/ProposedAmendments.html
Dental Insurance for Veterans
For any veterans that want to enroll in dental insurance, pass the word along, as many veterans may not be aware of this.
From: Doug Schobel [mailto:DSchobel@delta.org]
VADIP Contract from Delta Dental
As your Delta Dental representative for the Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Program (VADIP), I am happy to inform you we've been selected to continue as the dental benefits administrator through December 31, 2021. Your support and partnership over the last four years during the VADIP pilot program has truly been appreciated. Here are some things to know and share with your Veterans:
There will be no change in VADIP eligibility requirements: VADIP will continue to be available to Veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system and eligible beneficiaries of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA (CHAMPVA). An estimated 8.7 million Veterans and CHAMPVA beneficiaries are eligible to enroll in the VADIP.
Enrollment Starts Again on November 15th: Any Veteran interested in enrolling in the VADIP can begin enrolling on November 15, 2017 for coverage to begin on December 1, 2017.
Introducing the Delta Dental VADIP Prime Plan: Veterans should consider the new Delta Dental VADIP Prime Plan for an increased level of coverage for major procedures included with basic levels of care. Full Prime plan coverage details will be posted on our website by November 15.
Current Delta Dental VADIP Enrollees Receive Continued Coverage: Under the new contract, current VADIP enrollees in the Enhanced and Comprehensive plans will be able to continue their benefits with Delta Dental without disruption.
Delta Dental VADIP Standard Plan is coming to an end: Current Delta Dental VADIP Standard Plan enrollees will be notified that their plan is ending on December 31, 2017. They will be able to enroll in one of the other Delta Dental VADIP plans (Enhanced, Comprehensive or Prime) beginning on November 15, 2017 and up until December 31, 2017, with a plan effective date of January 1, 2018.
We are currently updating our VADIP website in preparation to begin taking enrollments on November 15 and communicate to Veterans about these new and continuing dental benefits.
It has been a pleasure serving our Veterans and we are excited and honored to continue doing so. If your state is hosting an annual VSO training or other big conference that I can support, or if there is any other way I can be of assistance, please let me know. I appreciate your partnership and look forward to working together to educate the Veterans on their new Delta Dental VADIP options. If you haven't done so already, please Like my Facebook page, as I'll be posting updates as I get them.
Delta Dental offers a network of providers covering all 50 United States, Washington D.C., and the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Enrollees will have access to more than 200,000 network dentist locations, including 47,000 specialist locations and three Delta Dental VADIP plans at varying levels of coverage: Enhanced, Comprehensive, and Prime. Annual deductibles and maximums will vary depending on the plan chosen; premiums will vary based on plan, number of people enrolled and enrollee ZIP code. More information for current and new enrollees will be forthcoming at this link:
http://deltadentalins.com/vadip
Local Veterans Organization
Military Order of the Purple Heart, 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970
Combat Veteran ID Cards are now available. If you are a combat veteran, you can get this card at the County Clerk's Office which is located at 1 South Main Street, Suite 100, New City, New York 10956. To apply for the Combat Veteran ID Card, or the F.A.V.O.R. card for all veterans, if you don't already have one, bring your DD214 to the County Clerk's Office. They'll take your photo and make up a card for you. For further information, contact the Rockland County Clerk's Office at (845) 638-5076.
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Act of 2017
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017: This bill includes as part of the Republic of Vietnam its territorial seas for purposes of the presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure by veterans to certain herbicide agents while in Vietnam. To contact your Congressman/woman: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find/
To contact your United States Senators: https://www.senate.gov/senators/contact/senators_cfm.cfm
THIS REQUEST IS URGENT
CALL {202)-224-3121 AND ASK TO SPEAK TO YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS
TELEPHONE CALL-IN-HOUSE BILL H.R. 299
Hello, my name is (identify yourself), and I am a constituent in
your congressional district.
I am calling today to urge you to cosponsor and support H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam act of 2017, introduced by Congressman David Valadao (CA-R-21). This legislation, when signed into law, would partially restore compensation benefits to Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans who suffer from illnesses considered presumptive for exposure to Agent Orange and other toxic herbicides.
Thank you for your attention to my request, and please cosponsor and support H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran act of 2017.
(Leave your name, home address, and phone number so the office can follow up with you at a later time.)
CALL {202)-224-3121 AND ASK TO SPEAK TO YOUR SENATOR.
TELEPHONE CALL-IN-SENATE - BILL S.422
your STATE.
I am calling today to urge you to cosponsor and support S-422, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam act of 2017, introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). This legislation, when signed into law, would partially restore compensation benefits to Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans who suffer from illnesses considered presumptive for exposure to Agent Orange and other toxic herbicides.
Thank you for your attention to my request, and please cosponsor and support S. 422, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran act of 2017.
FedEx Ground -- Courtesy of Johnnie Walker, Chairman - Citizens/Veterans Advisory Committee...
FedEx Ground has positions available for part-time and full-time package handlers. Interested candidates must be at least 18 years of age, and must be able to load, unload and sort packages, as well as perform other related duties.
All full-time and part-time employees of FedEx Ground may be eligible to participate in the company's benefits programs. FedEx Ground offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time off Individuals interested in becoming package handlers will visit the FedEx Ground package handler job website and watch a three-minute virtual job preview video. Once an individual confirms that he/she has watched the entire video and is interested in applying for a package handler position, he/she will be prompted to complete an application and an assessment questionnaire.
We have two new mobile-optimized career sites:
• Package handler positions: http://groundwarehousejobs.fedex.com/
Please feel free to contact Miriam Vicente at 732-650-1202 Ext. 135 if you have any questions.
Salvation Army, West Nyack, New York:
The Salvation Army is hiring and looking for veterans to fill key positions. They have two on-call facilities/security positions which are linked here:
Part-Time On-Call Facilities/Security/IT & AV Support:
https://careers-usesalvationarmy.icims.com/jobs/3689/part-time-on-call-facilities-security-it-%26-av-support/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=724&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240
Part-time On-Call Facilities/Security:
https://careers-usesalvationarmy.icims.com/jobs/3690/part-time-on-call-facilities-security/job?mode=view
Please also see The Salvation Army's general careers page to view all of the positions they currently have (or in the
future). The Salvation Army Eastern Territory Careers Page:
https://careers-usesalvationarmy.icims.com/jobs/
For further information, please contact: Melanie Stokes, PHR - Human Resources Recruiter
The Salvation Army - Eastern Territory Headquarters
440 West Nyack Road West Nyack, NY 10994
Sierra Trading Post in Nanuet, New York: Thoms Belle is an Army veteran who is currently interviewing veterans for key positions with Sienna Trading Post which will be opening soon in Nanuet, New York 10954. The company's goal is to hire outdoor minded people that would be able to help those new to the outdoors to ensure they have a great experience and continue to take part in it, as well as help the more experienced make sure they have what they need for their expedition they have planned. For further information, contact: Thomas Belle via e-mail: tom.belle@outlook.com.
Department of Homeland Security: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking veterans for hundreds of job opportunities in mission critical and mission support occupations across the Department. DHS has an immediate need to fill these critical vacancies, and is the ideal employer to maximize the skills and training you acquired while serving your country.
Available career opportunities include: Law Enforcement (e.g., Physical Security, Police Officer, Sector Enforcement, Investigations)  Business Operations (e.g., Human Resources, Management and Program Analyst, Contracting, Public Affairs, Budget/Finance/Accounting)  Information Technology (Cybersecurity/Network)
Are you interested in continuing your service to America through a career with DHS? For further information, check out the website link for the Department of Homeland Security:
https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/hiring-event
JPMChase: Please check out this link to current job openings at JPMorgan Chase in various locations: JPMC%20Current%20Openings_1%20MAY%202017.xlsx
They are looking for qualified veterans in careers in Accounting/Finance, Branch Banking, Customer Service, Compliance/Risk, Cyber/Technology, Operations, Project Management, Relationship Management/Sales and many other job categories. They have a dedicated team of Veteran Recruiters who are ready to assist with any questions on these opportunities.
Please reach out to them at http://military.recruiting@jpmchase.com/.
Jim O'Donnell, Executive Director, Military & Veteran Recruiting, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has embarked on a new journey of growth. We are building – in some cases – rebuilding – some of our most critical transportation assets. To meet this growth, we are recruiting new, highly motivated and diverse talent. Now is the time to join the Port Authority Police Department! The Port Authority Police Department will be conducting an on-going recruitment for Police Officers, the open application period runs from May 22, 2017 to June 26, 2017. We encourage you to join our Police Recruit Network to stay informed on the different steps of the selection process, click the link for further information or to join now - http://www.papdrecruit.com/
FEMA: When disaster strikes, America looks to The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
FEMA has announced an Emergency Management Specialist vacancy in New York, New York.
In this position, you would serve as a Lessons Learned Advisor in an incident support role during disaster activation. Typical assignments include: Deploying to disaster field locations to plan and execute data collection plans during declared disasters.Validating observations and identifying cross-cutting themes related to the efficiency/effectiveness of programs. Developing common methodologies, tools, and processes to translate operational experience into institutional knowledge and foster continuous improvement. Facilitating periodic reviews ("hot-washes")
To access additional information and to apply for the Emergency Management Specialist position, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/465574100
Here are useful links from Army Echoes June - September 2017 issue - check out page 22:
https://soldierforlife.army.mil/sites/default/files/echoes_issues/Army_Echoes_June_2017.pdf
The Memorial and Monument will be located in Haverstraw Bay County Park near the Rockland County 9/11 Memorial. We will keep you posted as to dedication ceremony for the Memorial.
Handicap-Accessible van
You can find information, useful links, and view our webpage at www.rockvets.com. Previous copies of our newsletters are also available on our website at http://www.rockvets.com/newsletters.
The County of Rockland has no responsibility for any information, articles, events, or comments posted in our newsletters. The volunteers at New York Vets / RockVets will continue to publish the e-newsletter. We welcome your thoughts, questions, and feedback. Please pass this along to other veterans who can benefit from some of the information in the newsletters.
The RockVets Radio Show with host Jerry Donnellan, will air on the last Thursday of each month - right after the 9:00 a.m. newscast - so it will air from 9:10 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Tune in to 1700 on the AM dial. You can also listen to the show online at http://www.wrcr.com/ This is a good opportunity for you to call in and ask questions about veterans or military issues, or to let the listening public know what some local organizations are doing in the community of interest to veterans. To speak with Jerry during the show, please call WRCR at 845-362-0013.
RockVets website: http://www.rockvets.com/
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Prevention of trafficking in human beings
Detection, investigation and prosecution
Assistance to and protection of victims of trafficking in human beings
Legislation and international documents
Trafficking in human beings is a phenomenon that occurs in all parts of modern society; it is becoming a structural element of some industries; and above all it grossly encroaches on the rights and fundamental freedoms of the individual who becomes a victim of such trafficking or exploitation.
Trafficking in human beings includes all forms of recruitment, sale or transfer of vulnerable individuals or groups for the purpose of their exploitation in the form of prostitution or other kinds of sexual abuse, forced labour, slavery, servitude and forced participation in criminal acts.
Trafficking in human beings is among those criminal offences that are the most strongly related to socio-economic conditions at both the local and the global levels. Its forms are therefore constantly changing and adapting, which requires that law enforcement authorities carefully monitor the situation and maintain close inter-ministerial cooperation in order to identify and prosecute it.
Prevention and awareness-raising
Preventive action is of key importance in combating trafficking in human beings. A number of activities are aimed at raising awareness within vulnerable groups as well as among the general public and various professionals whose work relates to trafficking in human beings. Preventive activities are also targeted at consumers and users of services provided by the victims of trafficking in human beings.
Assistance to and protection of victims
In Slovenia, assistance to the victims of trafficking in human beings is provided by the Ključ Society, Slovene Philanthropy and Caritas Slovenia. Assistance to the victims of human trafficking is provided through crisis and safe accommodation programmes as well as (re)integration programmes for victims of trafficking.
18 October, European Anti-Trafficking Day
The European Anti-Trafficking Day aims to raise awareness of trafficking in human beings. In 2021, there was particular focus on preventing the culture of impunity of perpetrators. In the framework of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU, the informal network of National Anti-Trafficking Coordinators of South-East Europe conducted an information campaign on the issue of impunity of perpetrators. The messages underlined the need to work towards the prevention of a culture of impunity that protects all those involved in the trafficking chain. This must be reflected primarily through case-law, which must establish trafficking in human beings as a high-risk and less profitable crime, and not the other way around.
For more information, see the communication of the National Working Group on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.
The risk of trafficking in human beings as a result of the war in Ukraine
As a result of the war in Ukraine, the EU is currently facing the biggest refugee crisis since World War II. According to recent estimates, around 12 million people have been forced to leave their homes. More than 5 million Ukrainians have left the country to seek refuge in EU countries, mainly women and children, who are particularly vulnerable in terms of trafficking in human beings.
Many people are offering assistance to Ukrainian citizens, including lodging in private premises, offering work, and offering transport to other regions or even other countries. There may, however, also be traps behind certain offers and apparent assistance that could turn individuals into victims of trafficking in human beings.
In the accommodation facilities in Logatec and Debeli Rtič, cases were detected where individuals were looking for or attempting to establish contacts with women refugees from Ukraine. They also offered marriage arrangements and accommodation in private apartments in exchange for providing sexual services and performing various household chores. A suspicious ad offering a job in the fashion industry was also detected.
The National Working Group on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings therefore points to the risks posed by the crisis in Ukraine in relation to human trafficking. Traffickers aim to exploit victims, most often through prostitution, sexual abuse, forced labour, servitude, commission of crime, begging and organ trafficking. In this regard, the process of trafficking in human beings, while being exploited or for the purpose of exploitation, includes other actions of traffickers, such as recruitment, transportation, relocation, providing shelter and the use of certain means, such as force, threat, deception, kidnapping, abuse of a subordinate or dependent position, giving or receiving payment or other benefits; all with the intention of gaining consent or control over the victim.
If you detect suspicious circumstances or if you think that an individual may be a victim of trafficking in human beings or if you could become one yourself, call the Police or contact non-governmental and humanitarian organisations that work in the field of combating human trafficking. The list of them and contact details are provided on this website.
Be alert, stay safe — tips for Ukrainians
VIDEO - Stay Alert_UK
Štefanova ulica 2
is.ajicilop@ajicilop.pg
www.policija.si
Caritas Slovenia
Kristanova ulica 1
is.satirak@ofni
www.karitas.si
Ključ Society – Centre for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
Ulica stare pravde 2
is.cujlk-ovtsurd@ofni
www.drustvo-kljuc.si
Slovene Philanthropy
Cesta Dolomitskega odreda 11
gro.ajiportnalif@ofni
Don't Become a Victim of Human Trafficking
Do not hand over your personal documents and your mobile phone to anyone.
Be careful when communicating with strangers online and using social networks.
Do not trust strangers who force help on you, pretend to be your friends and show you excessive attention.
In job offers, get and check as much information as possible about the employer.
Be careful with the people who offer you or force transport on you, or promise you accommodation or work.
If you are travelling in a car with a stranger, ask for the exact address and their phone number and insist that they show you their ID.
Agree on the price of the transport before departure.
Write down or photograph the registration number of the car and give it to somebody whom you trust.
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30 July, World Anti-Trafficking Day
In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly declared 30 July the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2021, the theme focused on professionals who come into contact with this phenomenon in their work. These are both authorities investigating and prosecuting criminal offences of human trafficking, and employees in various sectors involved in identifying or assisting potential victims of trafficking.
The Police pays great attention to this issue, and their role in this area was presented in the article "Marking World Day against Trafficking in Human Beings".
Anti-trafficking service
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Tjaša Škreblin
Delegated Head
Start 8. 11. 2001
Institution Ministry of the Interior
Status Underway
Head of project dr. Branko Lobnikar
Anonymous reporting of trafficking in human beings
If you know of a human trafficking case, you can submit an anonymous report.
Be alert, stay safe - tips for Ukrainians
Будьте пильними, бережіть себе – поради українцям
Video - tips for Ukrainians
National Working Group on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
The national working group is composed of representatives of line ministries, NGOs, the Specialised State Prosecutor's Office and the National Assembly. The group directs and coordinates the activities of individual institutions, enables inter-ministerial cooperation and coordination, and provides a multidisciplinary approach to prevention of trafficking in human beings.
National Working Group for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
Manual on identification, assistance and protection of victims of trafficking in human beings
The manual covers the rights of victims of trafficking in human beings, procedures with identified victims in programmes providing assistance to victims of such trafficking, police procedures relating to the provision of assistance and ensuring the safety of victims, and the rights and obligations of victims/towards victims in relation to international protection procedures and their return to their country of origin.
Manual on identification, assistance and protection of victims (pdf, 202 KB)
Manual for employers
The manual addresses the risk of trafficking in human beings for the purpose of forced labour. It includes steps to avoid involvement in such cases. It is intended for all industries, is informative in nature and/or may serve as a tool for risk management and prevention.
Manual (pdf, 1.5 MB)
Guidelines for labour inspectors to identify victims of trafficking in human beings
The guidelines serve as a basis for strengthening cooperation between competent institutions at local and national levels in combating trafficking in human beings and identifying labour exploitation of persons. They identify the causes that stimulate trafficking in human beings, the most common industries in which forced labour or exploitation of persons take place, and the role of labour inspectors in preventing forced labour, as well as measures and ways of assisting victims of trafficking in human beings.
Guidelines for labour inspectors to identify victims of trafficking in human beings (pdf, 495 KB)
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Are Kylian Mbappe And Aya Nakamura Dating?
Ritvik Mawkin
It's nearly impossible to keep the world's most popular footballer out of the news. Be it his on-pitch antics that tear opponents apart or his impeccable panache off it, Kylian Mbappe has been a treat for the sore eyes of the paparazzi.
Lately, the 24-year-old scored five times against a sixth-tier side named Pays de Cassel in the round of 32 of the French Cup. Mbappe is obsessed with scoring goals and his attacking prowess only grows with every game.
But the Frenchman has a lively persona off the field as well. Mbappe is often seen traversing the bustling nightlife of Paris with close friend and teammate Achraf Hakimi. And it is only natural that the 2018 World Cup winner attracts the gaze of the opposite sex.
Unfortunately, Mbappe often pays the price for fame. His every move is monitored by the media and his relationships often become the content of page three.
Over the years, the Frenchman has been allegedly linked with models Rose Bertram, Alicia Aylies, and trans model Ines Rau, but Mbappe has always been hushed about his past.
However, at the present, there is a new buzz surrounding Mbappe.
The French forward was invited to a party hosted by the American rapper, Tyga, somewhere in Paris.
Mbappe, who leaves no chance to have a good time, obliged and arrived at this party. Amidst the glitter and glamour of a rapper's party, Mbappe was seen with the famous pop singer Aya Nakamura.
Aya Nakamura and Kylian Mbappé in new photo. pic.twitter.com/MKGmQAV7R9
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 22, 2023
The duo posed for a photo together which the 27-year-old singer posted on her Instagram later. This was enough to unleash the gossip mongers who are now certain that the woman in Mbappe's arms these days is the African pop singer Aya Nakamura.
Aya is regarded as the queen of African pop after her song, Djadja took off and reached close to one billion views on YouTube.
Although this wasn't the first meeting between Mbappe and Aya. The African pop star had met Mbappe earlier, after one of Paris Saint Germain's matches in Paris. So the speculation that it's only a new thing between the two can easily be ignored.
It's not new for Mbappe to be linked with another woman that he casually knows, but it's unfathomable for the fans and the gossip trolls to let the man breathe in peace and perform his magic on the pitch.
Is Mbappe really dating Aya? I guess we'll never know.


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What do you think of when you think about the Provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick and PEI? Do you think of potatoes? No? Neither did we, but apparently these are the potato capitals of the world. NB and PEI both have potato museums, so you know it's big.
This is somewhere in New Brunswick. Look at that patch of yellow agriculture. We never were close to one of the fields (as if I'd know what's growing, anyway) - the intensity of the color was just amazing.
This is how GPS looks driving across much of New Brunswick. Bring a map!
Somewhere in Maine, after leaving the library. Maine is also potato-centric.
PEI has red dirt. It's not clay, it's iron. The iron in the dirt rusts when it's exposed to air.
Is it not lovely?
Yesterday was pretty much tied up with getting the truck serviced. Today has started with an unsuccessful search for a place with strong wifi. My aircard limps along at the park, the advertised wifi is undetectable. So, we're currently at the Best of PEI Market having a pretty good lunch and connecting to the grid. Jim is very excited to see his email for the first time in 2 days.
So, we're here until Tuesday. Posting may be light unless we find a better wifi spot.
We're in New Brunswick - Jim's email has not been working with the aircard, and now mine has stopped working as well. So, we're not ignoring you, we just can't see email. This is so annoying.
Quebec - Final Day in the QC
This is from Google the other day, it was in honor of the comic book conference. It's pretty cool.
All of this comes out of a teeny tiny trailer towed by a motorcycle. It reminds me of the Tardis on Dr. Who. The occupants get a canopy, living space and a sleeping platform, all from that little trailer. We thought it was fairly ingenious.
Today is our last day in Quebec City; fittingly the weather is just vile. Jim was talking to our new neighbors and basically it's nice everywhere north and west of here. All of the kids in the KOA are running around wearing fleece jackets and wellies. They'd be cute if it wasn't July! But enough whining about the wretched weather. We're resigned to two more weeks of it in PEI and Cape Breton, and then we shall head to points west. Sunday and Monday we will be in New Brunswick as an interim stop. We're going to drive into Maine and pick up the mail in Houlton on Monday. Tuesday we'll head up to PEI. I have no clue as to how much connectivity we'll have, so if I don't post, we can assume we don't have any, connectivity that is.
After Canada I think we're going to Dayton, OH to see the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, but it's subject to change.
Quebec - Tent camping and biking
Today, Thursday, was a great day after yesterday's icky day. I took the next 3 pictures through the windshield of the truck because I didn't want my fellow campers to know I was spying on them. People in Canada tent camp. We are just stunned by the numbers of adults sleeping in tents. And pop-up trailers, they're everywhere. My spouse and I are just not that tough. Anyway, this couple had a fairly large tent, and lots of stuff which they are now trying to get into the car.
Since it was good weather, we did the ride along the south side of the river again. It's very pleasant. Once again we had lunch by the ferry dock. This place is just packed, all the time.
We rode on into Levis to look at the town (unbearably cute) and the river. Below are the bridges that go into Quebec. The one closest is the old Quebec bridge. A complete accounting of its construction can be found here. It has the largest cantilevered bridge span in the world. Round one of construction began in 1904, it was improperly engineered and the center span went into the river, killing 83 workers. In 1916 bridge construction was again attempted, and again the center section went into the river, killing 13 workers this time. In 1919 the bridge was completed, stayed up and was opened to railway traffic. Today it carries a rail line, car and bicycle traffic. There is a second bridge in the picture which is the newer suspension bridge. It opened in 1970. These bridges are the eastern most bridges across the St. Lawrence. After here you must swim.
Tomorrow, sadly, is laundry day. It's time to wash clothing; the laundry basket is showing tendencies towards world domination again. It takes forever to do here, the dryers are not very hot.
On a happy note, the Canadian banks have declared the recession to be over in Canada.
Quebec - Inuit Art and More Old Quebec
Tuesday was another glorious day. Jim and I decided to go into Old Quebec to go back to an Inuit art gallery. This is a photo of a postcard of an Inuit Dancing Bear. Look at the form and the line of the carving. I just love this piece. Unfortunately he's in the collection we went to see at the Musee des Beaux-Arts. The Inuits infuse many of their animal carvings with human traits, such as the Snoopy dance of joy.
We went to a gallery that is owned by the man who donated the 2,600 or so Inuit items to the museum. We were talking to a woman who works there about him, she says he's still collecting and that "he's a dangerous man" that way. It's such a great gallery. The staff knows their stuff, and if you're interested they will tell you as much as you want to know with out pressuring for a purchase. There was a large white marble bear that was just beautiful; but too much money, too much weight. So we got a little marble bear. The woman we were talking to kept him in her office, I don't think she really wanted him to leave.
We parked at the museum again, it has a nice lot and is relatively inexpensive. These are part of the gardens in the area.
We walked into Old Quebec on the side streets. The neighborhoods in the area are old and really well preserved.
The Plains of Abraham.
A performance artist on the sidewalk. If you give him money he moves. He had this young woman's hand and would not let go until more money was applied.
Jim in front of a short door.
A hotel near the Citadel.
A Baptist church. It's the first one we have seen in Quebec.
After the Inuit gallery and downtown, we walked back up to Cartier Avenue to the Petit les Halles. Jim decided since we were in the neighborhood more pate might be good. Aren't these lovely? They assemble them there and you take them home and cook them.
Foie gras and duck confit. Yummmmmmmm. Not! For me anyway.
So that was yesterday. Today it rained all day and we didn't do much of anything. It does not appear that this weather pattern is going to move out any time soon, which is a bummer since PEI and Cape Breton are so scenic.
Quebec - Museum and biking
Sunday began with gloomy weather and an occasional spit of rain. So, it was museum day. The Musee des Beaux-Arts has a permanent Inuit art exhibit that we wanted to see. The Inuits live up north, and are descended from the Dorsets and Thules. Artifacts found up there date back as far 4,000 years ago. Anyway, it's a pretty cool museum. This the new section. They have a great restaurant, really good food.
The old part of the museum, it was a prison at one time. They left some of the cells intact, they're about 8 foot long, 4 feet wide with no windows.
This is a monument for the death of Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham. Abraham is the guy who used to graze his cattle, on the plain. Montcalm and Wolfe led their forces into battle, and after 15 minutes both were mortally wounded. Wolfe died on the spot, Montcalm took a little longer. That was the end of New France, the Brits got it.
When we emerged from the museum the weather had improved significantly. We walked down to Cartier Street which was just cuter than a bug. It's an upscale shopping area with lots of restaurants.
There is a shopping mall, sort of an arcade called Le Petit les Halles. They have the best looking stuff there.
Here were are at the cheese and meat store. Jim was in hog heaven. If they don't have the cheese, you don't need it. He got bleu cheese and pate. I do not share his affection for these food items, but he was practically swooning.
He got a slice of the terrine de Cognac, the one on the far left, front row. Look at the pretty ones on the back row on the right. Just lovely.
Italian store - they had quite the selection of fresh pastas.
Chocolate. Just lovely.
Cake! Look at those, they're just little works of art.
Atlantic salmon at the fish stall.
A hotel window on the Grand Allee.
Today was fabulous. For those of you in the GPNW, you know how it is when the sun shines in Seattle - how it's just incandescent? Quebec is the same way, it's more than sunny, it's just glorious. We rode up the bike trail on the south side of the St. Lawrence. It's a really cool trail. Paved all the way.
A marina along the way.
An abandoned ship yard, A.C. Davie. I can't tell you much about it because all of info was in French.
These are the gears that were used to haul the boats up out of the water. Engines were smaller then, they needed mechanical advantage.
Tomorrow should be good, more biking is on tap. Since all the trails are flat, we're riding the mountain bikes to provide exercise, and since mine weighs more than Jim's, I'm getting the most exercise, which is good because lunches have been too good here. These people are not afraid of butter!
Quebec - Biking and Mall Visitation
Thank you to Pat and Julie for identifying the mystery plants. They are potatoes.
Friday was a glorious day. Quebec is so beautiful when it's not raining. I really like it here. We took the mountain bikes out, drove across the bridge and parked along the St. Lawrence. We rode into Quebec on the bike trail. This is the Maasdam cruise ship.
The Chateau Frontenac.
A mega-yacht on the river.
A family oriented fair on one of the points of land on the river. I like the giant octopus attacking the pirate ship.
Lunch! It was good - club sandwiches, grilled cheese and french fries that were worth the calories. Several people were there enjoying a Quebec delicacy, poutine. Poutine is served in a bowl, and is french fries and cheese curds smothered in gravy. I keep threatening to order some so I can get a picture. More on that later.
This is the Domaine Maizerets. It's been here since the early 1600s. It's been a farm, a military garrison (remember those pesky invading Americans?), and a Jesuit seminary. The city of Quebec purchased it and preserved it as open space. It's on one of the bike trails we rode.
Awwwwwwwwww - isn't he cute?
The bike trail system in around Quebec city is massive. We've been really impressed with the fact that people actually get out and use it. People in spandex are in the minority. People use bikes as transportation, for going to work or the store. I'd like to see more helmets, but it's really neat to see couples hauling a backpack out to the park for a picnic (and often a bottle of wine) on their bikes.
Today the weather was just terrible. It rained all night and was still raining and cold at noon so we decided to go find an Anglophone bookstore just on the other side of the river. HA! Double HAH HAH HAH! What do the Quebecois do when it's raining? Why, they go to the malls, en masse. The mall where the bookstore is located was just jammed. Think of Bellevue Square the week before Christmas, multiply by a factor of 10. That's how bad the parking lot was. We were doomed from the git-go because all of the underground parking had a max height of 6'2, and the truck won't fit. After driving in circles for a half an hour we gave up and headed out for the mall with the roller coaster.
The other mall was equally packed, but the parking was outside and were able to find somewhere to leave the truck. It's amazing. Here we are inside watching the open skate on the hockey rink.
Here is the Ferris Wheel.
Another ride.
See the red thing looping across the top of the picture? That's the roller coaster track. Look at all the people. It was wall to wall people.
I took this in the food court. Poutine in all its glory.
The noise level in the food court which overlooked the ice skating rink was just ferocious, so we went back to the restaurant at Hudson's Bay for lunch. I ordered in French - I can pronounce poulet. We were chatting with a guy in line next to us, he said that summer seems to have slid two months to the right. June and July used to be the good months, now it's August and September. So, check the weather before venturing up here.
We left about 4:00 and so did everybody else.
Despite the weather it was a fun trip.
Quebec - Strawberry Fields Forever
Quebec - Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation Church
Quebec - Ste. Anne's Cathedral and Ile d'Orleans
Quebec - More tourism
Quebec - Citadel
Quebec - In the rain
End Montreal - Begin Quebec


Discussion in 'Sync (Windows/Palm OS)' started by Glennski, May 16, 2012.
Hi all, I did try searching thru the forums but don't seem to be able to locate a FAQ or sticky on how to back up one's palm data when upgrading to a new version of software and/or a new palm device. I know it's shrouded in the mists of this forum somewhere!
There's a "sticky" at the top of the Palm TX forum called "How to Upgrade" that basically tells how to backup your stuff and then how to reinstall from scratch. Read it for tips. Originally users were having problems going from RAM devices to NVFS devices because of conflicts from files particular to each type of system. The instructs are good for Spring Cleaning as well.
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