Nov. 18, 2002 – While there may be no such thing as a free lunch, kindergarten through 12th grade teachers in the Virgin Islands as well as elsewhere can get a free copy of Apple's Mac OS X software Version 10.2. It is called "Jaguar."
Of course, you need an Apple computer — a Power Mac G3 or G4, iMac, eMac, iBook, or PowerBook G3 or G4 — to run the software.
To request the software, simply go to the Mac OS X for Teachers Web site. When the prompt asks for your zip code, put in 00802 if you're on St. Thomas or St. John and 00820 if you're on St. Croix, and a list of public and private schools in those islands will appear.
Note: If your school's zip code is different and that's what you enter, the number won't work. For example, the zip code for Julius E. Sprauve School on St. John is 00830, but the school appears under the 00802 zip code.
If your school isn't listed, click on the link that says "My school isn't listed here," and a screen will appear that enables you to add your school.
After you click on your school, a screen will appear asking for your name, e-mail address and some technical information. The software will be delivered to your school.
Although the second page of the Web site indicates that the software offer is good only in the 50 states and Washington, D.C., that's incorrect information.
According to the Apple Web site, the company wants to give teachers their free copy to demonstrate the stability and manageability of the Mac operating system. The company states that the system has more than 150 improvements and new features and that many were developed in response to education needs.
No one from Apple returned a telephone call requesting more information.
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HEALTH CENTER CLOSING FOR PRE-HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Nov. 18, 2002 – The Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center will close from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 26 so the staff can celebrate Thanksgiving with a luncheon.
While emergency patients will be seen, the health center will not take appointments and the business office will be closed.
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While emergency patients will be seen, the health center will not take appointments and the business office will be closed.
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FIRST LAW-ENFORCEMENT AWARDS HONOR 15
Nov. 18, 2002 – In a year when a soaring homicide rate and a lagging economy have the territory's crime fighters facing tough and trying times, the U.S. Attorney's Office presented its first Law Enforcement Officer, or LEO, Awards to recognize those who stand out for their hard work and dedication to law-enforcement.
"What you're seeing here is the best in the Virgin Islands," U.S. Attorney David Nissman said at the ceremony held Friday at Government House on St. Croix. "These officers have really performed heroically."
The LEO Awards, which are to be given annually, honor "unsung heroes," Nissman said. Thirteen current officials, one agency and one deceased official were recognized.
"Members of law enforcement do their jobs — whether it is patrolling a beat, investigating a case or preparing for a criminal or civil trial — with little fanfare and for modest remuneration," Nissman said. "Their reward is the satisfaction of knowing that their efforts contribute to the security and the well-being of the community."
Fifteen plaques hand-carved in mahogany by Nissman and his son were presented to the honorees or their representatives. The recipients were selected by the Offices of the U.S. Attorney and the V.I. Attorney General.
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull was represented by his legal counsel, Paul Hernandez, at the ceremony. "These men and women do their job not for glory or money; they do it because of what's in their hearts," Hernandez said.
The award recipients were:
– Samuel Abraham, Police Department detective.
– Tom R. Barbee, Federal Emergency Management Agency special agent in charge.
– Angel Diaz, Police Department detective.
– Elmer Foster, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms special agent.
– Curtis A. Griffin, Police Department.
– Greg Gumbs, U.S. Customs Service inspector.
– Hillary Hodge Jr., U.S. Customs Service special agent.
– Christopher Howell, Police Department detective.
– David Levering, Immigration and Naturalization Service special agent.
– Robert Martinez, Fire Service inspector.
– Leonard Reed, Planning and Natural Resources Department assistant director.
– James Rhymer, Police Department detective, given posthumously.
– Joel Tutein, National Park Service superintendent.
– Linda Valerino, U.S. Marshal's Service deputy marshal.
– The FBI's V.I. field office.
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"What you're seeing here is the best in the Virgin Islands," U.S. Attorney David Nissman said at the ceremony held Friday at Government House on St. Croix. "These officers have really performed heroically."
The LEO Awards, which are to be given annually, honor "unsung heroes," Nissman said. Thirteen current officials, one agency and one deceased official were recognized.
"Members of law enforcement do their jobs — whether it is patrolling a beat, investigating a case or preparing for a criminal or civil trial — with little fanfare and for modest remuneration," Nissman said. "Their reward is the satisfaction of knowing that their efforts contribute to the security and the well-being of the community."
Fifteen plaques hand-carved in mahogany by Nissman and his son were presented to the honorees or their representatives. The recipients were selected by the Offices of the U.S. Attorney and the V.I. Attorney General.
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull was represented by his legal counsel, Paul Hernandez, at the ceremony. "These men and women do their job not for glory or money; they do it because of what's in their hearts," Hernandez said.
The award recipients were:
– Samuel Abraham, Police Department detective.
– Tom R. Barbee, Federal Emergency Management Agency special agent in charge.
– Angel Diaz, Police Department detective.
– Elmer Foster, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms special agent.
– Curtis A. Griffin, Police Department.
– Greg Gumbs, U.S. Customs Service inspector.
– Hillary Hodge Jr., U.S. Customs Service special agent.
– Christopher Howell, Police Department detective.
– David Levering, Immigration and Naturalization Service special agent.
– Robert Martinez, Fire Service inspector.
– Leonard Reed, Planning and Natural Resources Department assistant director.
– James Rhymer, Police Department detective, given posthumously.
– Joel Tutein, National Park Service superintendent.
– Linda Valerino, U.S. Marshal's Service deputy marshal.
– The FBI's V.I. field office.
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FIRST LAW-ENFORCEMENT AWARDS HONOR 15
Nov. 18, 2002 – In a year when a soaring homicide rate and a lagging economy have the territory's crime fighters facing tough and trying times, the U.S. Attorney's Office presented its first Law Enforcement Officer, or LEO, Awards to recognize those who stand out for their hard work and dedication to law-enforcement.
"What you're seeing here is the best in the Virgin Islands," U.S. Attorney David Nissman said at the ceremony held Friday at Government House on St. Croix. "These officers have really performed heroically."
The LEO Awards, which are to be given annually, honor "unsung heroes," Nissman said. Thirteen current officials, one agency and one deceased official were recognized.
"Members of law enforcement do their jobs — whether it is patrolling a beat, investigating a case or preparing for a criminal or civil trial — with little fanfare and for modest remuneration," Nissman said. "Their reward is the satisfaction of knowing that their efforts contribute to the security and the well-being of the community."
Fifteen plaques hand-carved in mahogany by Nissman and his son were presented to the honorees or their representatives. The recipients were selected by the Offices of the U.S. Attorney and the V.I. Attorney General.
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull was represented by his legal counsel, Paul Hernandez, at the ceremony. "These men and women do their job not for glory or money; they do it because of what's in their hearts," Hernandez said.
The award recipients were:
– Samuel Abraham, Police Department detective.
– Tom R. Barbee, Federal Emergency Management Agency special agent in charge.
– Angel Diaz, Police Department detective.
– Elmer Foster, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms special agent.
– Curtis A. Griffin, Police Department.
– Greg Gumbs, U.S. Customs Service inspector.
– Hillary Hodge Jr., U.S. Customs Service special agent.
– Christopher Howell, Police Department detective.
– David Levering, Immigration and Naturalization Service special agent.
– Robert Martinez, Fire Service inspector.
– Leonard Reed, Planning and Natural Resources Department assistant director.
– James Rhymer, Police Department detective, given posthumously.
– Joel Tutein, National Park Service superintendent.
– Linda Valerino, U.S. Marshal's Service deputy marshal.
– The FBI's V.I. field office.
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"What you're seeing here is the best in the Virgin Islands," U.S. Attorney David Nissman said at the ceremony held Friday at Government House on St. Croix. "These officers have really performed heroically."
The LEO Awards, which are to be given annually, honor "unsung heroes," Nissman said. Thirteen current officials, one agency and one deceased official were recognized.
"Members of law enforcement do their jobs — whether it is patrolling a beat, investigating a case or preparing for a criminal or civil trial — with little fanfare and for modest remuneration," Nissman said. "Their reward is the satisfaction of knowing that their efforts contribute to the security and the well-being of the community."
Fifteen plaques hand-carved in mahogany by Nissman and his son were presented to the honorees or their representatives. The recipients were selected by the Offices of the U.S. Attorney and the V.I. Attorney General.
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull was represented by his legal counsel, Paul Hernandez, at the ceremony. "These men and women do their job not for glory or money; they do it because of what's in their hearts," Hernandez said.
The award recipients were:
– Samuel Abraham, Police Department detective.
– Tom R. Barbee, Federal Emergency Management Agency special agent in charge.
– Angel Diaz, Police Department detective.
– Elmer Foster, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms special agent.
– Curtis A. Griffin, Police Department.
– Greg Gumbs, U.S. Customs Service inspector.
– Hillary Hodge Jr., U.S. Customs Service special agent.
– Christopher Howell, Police Department detective.
– David Levering, Immigration and Naturalization Service special agent.
– Robert Martinez, Fire Service inspector.
– Leonard Reed, Planning and Natural Resources Department assistant director.
– James Rhymer, Police Department detective, given posthumously.
– Joel Tutein, National Park Service superintendent.
– Linda Valerino, U.S. Marshal's Service deputy marshal.
– The FBI's V.I. field office.
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FIRST LAW-ENFORCEMENT AWARDS HONOR 15
Nov. 18, 2002 – In a year when a soaring homicide rate and a lagging economy have the territory's crime fighters facing tough and trying times, the U.S. Attorney's Office presented its first Law Enforcement Officer, or LEO, Awards to recognize those who stand out for their hard work and dedication to law-enforcement.
"What you're seeing here is the best in the Virgin Islands," U.S. Attorney David Nissman said at the ceremony held Friday at Government House on St. Croix. "These officers have really performed heroically."
The LEO Awards, which are to be given annually, honor "unsung heroes," Nissman said. Thirteen current officials, one agency and one deceased official were recognized.
"Members of law enforcement do their jobs — whether it is patrolling a beat, investigating a case or preparing for a criminal or civil trial — with little fanfare and for modest remuneration," Nissman said. "Their reward is the satisfaction of knowing that their efforts contribute to the security and the well-being of the community."
Fifteen plaques hand-carved in mahogany by Nissman and his son were presented to the honorees or their representatives. The recipients were selected by the Offices of the U.S. Attorney and the V.I. Attorney General.
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull was represented by his legal counsel, Paul Hernandez, at the ceremony. "These men and women do their job not for glory or money; they do it because of what's in their hearts," Hernandez said.
The award recipients were:
– Samuel Abraham, Police Department detective.
– Tom R. Barbee, Federal Emergency Management Agency special agent in charge.
– Angel Diaz, Police Department detective.
– Elmer Foster, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms special agent.
– Curtis A. Griffin, Police Department.
– Greg Gumbs, U.S. Customs Service inspector.
– Hillary Hodge Jr., U.S. Customs Service special agent.
– Christopher Howell, Police Department detective.
– David Levering, Immigration and Naturalization Service special agent.
– Robert Martinez, Fire Service inspector.
– Leonard Reed, Planning and Natural Resources Department assistant director.
– James Rhymer, Police Department detective, given posthumously.
– Joel Tutein, National Park Service superintendent.
– Linda Valerino, U.S. Marshal's Service deputy marshal.
– The FBI's V.I. field office.
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"What you're seeing here is the best in the Virgin Islands," U.S. Attorney David Nissman said at the ceremony held Friday at Government House on St. Croix. "These officers have really performed heroically."
The LEO Awards, which are to be given annually, honor "unsung heroes," Nissman said. Thirteen current officials, one agency and one deceased official were recognized.
"Members of law enforcement do their jobs — whether it is patrolling a beat, investigating a case or preparing for a criminal or civil trial — with little fanfare and for modest remuneration," Nissman said. "Their reward is the satisfaction of knowing that their efforts contribute to the security and the well-being of the community."
Fifteen plaques hand-carved in mahogany by Nissman and his son were presented to the honorees or their representatives. The recipients were selected by the Offices of the U.S. Attorney and the V.I. Attorney General.
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull was represented by his legal counsel, Paul Hernandez, at the ceremony. "These men and women do their job not for glory or money; they do it because of what's in their hearts," Hernandez said.
The award recipients were:
– Samuel Abraham, Police Department detective.
– Tom R. Barbee, Federal Emergency Management Agency special agent in charge.
– Angel Diaz, Police Department detective.
– Elmer Foster, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms special agent.
– Curtis A. Griffin, Police Department.
– Greg Gumbs, U.S. Customs Service inspector.
– Hillary Hodge Jr., U.S. Customs Service special agent.
– Christopher Howell, Police Department detective.
– David Levering, Immigration and Naturalization Service special agent.
– Robert Martinez, Fire Service inspector.
– Leonard Reed, Planning and Natural Resources Department assistant director.
– James Rhymer, Police Department detective, given posthumously.
– Joel Tutein, National Park Service superintendent.
– Linda Valerino, U.S. Marshal's Service deputy marshal.
– The FBI's V.I. field office.
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BUSINESS PLANS ON TAP AT SBDC SEMINARS
Nov. 18, 2002 – The UVI Small Business Development Center will conduct seminars titled "Writing an Effective Business Plan Part I & Part II" on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the UVI-Small Business Development Center Training Facility at the Nisky Center on St. Thomas.
Topics in Part I include the importance of a business plan, its format and contents, and forms of ownership. Part II will address how to prepare cash flow projections, funding considerations and the importance of supporting documents.
Admission to each seminar is $20. There is a $5 discount if you pre-register by 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, or Wednesday, Nov. 20. If you pre-register and pay for both seminars by 3 p.m. Monday, the cost is only $25.
Veterans will be admitted free to all seminars during the month of November. Veterans must show proof of veteran's status and pre-registration is required. Admission for UVI faculty, staff and students is free, although they must also pre-register.
For more information and to pre-register, call 776-3206.
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Topics in Part I include the importance of a business plan, its format and contents, and forms of ownership. Part II will address how to prepare cash flow projections, funding considerations and the importance of supporting documents.
Admission to each seminar is $20. There is a $5 discount if you pre-register by 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, or Wednesday, Nov. 20. If you pre-register and pay for both seminars by 3 p.m. Monday, the cost is only $25.
Veterans will be admitted free to all seminars during the month of November. Veterans must show proof of veteran's status and pre-registration is required. Admission for UVI faculty, staff and students is free, although they must also pre-register.
For more information and to pre-register, call 776-3206.
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BUSINESS PLANS ON TAP AT SBDC SEMINARS
Nov. 18, 2002 – The UVI Small Business Development Center will conduct seminars titled "Writing an Effective Business Plan Part I & Part II" on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the UVI-Small Business Development Center Training Facility at the Nisky Center on St. Thomas.
Topics in Part I include the importance of a business plan, its format and contents, and forms of ownership. Part II will address how to prepare cash flow projections, funding considerations and the importance of supporting documents.
Admission to each seminar is $20. There is a $5 discount if you pre-register by 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, or Wednesday, Nov. 20. If you pre-register and pay for both seminars by 3 p.m. Monday, the cost is only $25.
Veterans will be admitted free to all seminars during the month of November. Veterans must show proof of veteran's status and pre-registration is required. Admission for UVI faculty, staff and students is free, although they must also pre-register.
For more information and to pre-register, call 776-3206.
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Topics in Part I include the importance of a business plan, its format and contents, and forms of ownership. Part II will address how to prepare cash flow projections, funding considerations and the importance of supporting documents.
Admission to each seminar is $20. There is a $5 discount if you pre-register by 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, or Wednesday, Nov. 20. If you pre-register and pay for both seminars by 3 p.m. Monday, the cost is only $25.
Veterans will be admitted free to all seminars during the month of November. Veterans must show proof of veteran's status and pre-registration is required. Admission for UVI faculty, staff and students is free, although they must also pre-register.
For more information and to pre-register, call 776-3206.
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BUSINESS PLANS ON TAP AT SBDC SEMINARS
Nov. 18, 2002 – The UVI Small Business Development Center will conduct small business seminars titled "Writing an Effective Business Plan Part I & Part II" on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the UVI-Small Business Development Center Training Facility at the Nisky Center.
Topics in Part I include the importance of a business plan, its format and contents, and forms of ownership. Part II will address how to prepare cash flow projections, funding considerations and the importance of supporting documents.
Admission to each seminar is $20. There is a $5 discount if you pre-register by 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, or Wednesday, Nov. 20. If you pre-register and pay for both seminars by 3 p.m. Monday, the cost is only $25.
Veterans will be admitted free to all seminars during the month of November. Veterans must show proof of veteran's status and pre-registration is required. Admission for UVI faculty, staff and students is free, although they must also pre-register.
For more information and to pre-register, call 776-3206.
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Topics in Part I include the importance of a business plan, its format and contents, and forms of ownership. Part II will address how to prepare cash flow projections, funding considerations and the importance of supporting documents.
Admission to each seminar is $20. There is a $5 discount if you pre-register by 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, or Wednesday, Nov. 20. If you pre-register and pay for both seminars by 3 p.m. Monday, the cost is only $25.
Veterans will be admitted free to all seminars during the month of November. Veterans must show proof of veteran's status and pre-registration is required. Admission for UVI faculty, staff and students is free, although they must also pre-register.
For more information and to pre-register, call 776-3206.
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AARP WILL MEET AT SCHNEIDER HOSPITAL
AARP Chapter 3138 will hold a general meeting in the Roy L. Schneider Hospital cafeteria. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. Nominations and election of officers are on the agenda.
AARP TO MEET AT SCHNEIDER HOSPITAL
Nov. 18, 2002 – AARP Chapter 3138 will hold a general membership meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Roy L. Schneider Hospital cafeteria. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. There will be nominations and election of officers.
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